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KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Legislative Session Day 21 (2-5-26)
Kentucky House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- tailored permitting exceptions by ordinance when conditions allow and pedestrians' use can be safely accommodated
- be</c><00:49:43.520><c> safely</c> pedestrians use can be safely pedestrians use can be safely accommodated
- 45.680><c> to</c><00:49:46.000><c> be</c><00:49:46.160><c> clear,</c><00:49:47.040><c> this</c> accommodated
- Again, to be clear, this accommodated.
Keywords:
Convene 00:00:00
Calendar/2nd Readings 00:05:55
Report of Committees 00:07:26
Orders of the Day/HB 419 00:09:02
HB 103 00:12:30
HB 276 00:37:54
HB 188 00:43:39
HB 189 00:47:11
HB 258 00:53:52
Motions, Petitions, and Communications 00:58:16
Introduction of New Bills and Resolutions 01:11:11
Recess for ConC/Rules Meeting 01:13:29
ConC/Rules Report 01:17:06
Adjournment 01:18:20, 958, all
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Advisory Committee on Capitol Area Security 11/21/25
Transcript Highlights:
- If you need further accommodation, please communicate with the sergeant staff.
- If you need further accommodation,<00:00:37.760><c> please</c><00:00:38.079><c> communicate</c><00:00
- :38.559><c> with</c> accommodation, please communicate with accommodation, please communicate with the
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety - 04/28/25
Judiciary and Public Safety
Transcript Highlights:
- So there's some accommodation there already.
- So there's some accommodation<00:31:12.880><c> there</c><00:31:13.200><c> already.
- </c><00:31:13.760><c> But</c><00:31:13.919><c> yeah,</c> accommodation there already.
- But yeah, accommodation there already.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Rules Apr 21st, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- THE ORDINANCE MUST INCLUDE A PROCESS FOR REQUESTING REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS FOR LOCAL LAND DEVELOPMENT
- APPLICATIONS FOR REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS MUST BE DECIDED WITHIN 60 DAYS PROVIDING THE APPLICANTS 30
- APPLICATIONS BUT MAY NOT REQUIRE ADDITIONAL PUBLIC HEARINGS NOT OTHERWISE REQUIRED TO GRANT AN ACCOMMODATION
- GRANT AN ACCOMMODATION.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- against discrimination on the basis of someone's gender identity or expression when using public accommodations
- identity or expression when<01:01:03.440><c> using</c><01:01:03.760><c> public</c><01:01:04.160><c> accommodations
- </c><01:01:05.599><c> Uh</c> when using public accommodations. Uh when using public accommodations.
Summary:
The Committee on Public Safety heard several resolutions, including HCR 944/HR 90 to request a gubernatorial proclamation designating Hawaii as a Purple Heart state on August 7, 2025; HCR 205/HR 197 urging Maui County and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to expedite a permanent replacement for the Kulani Hakoi Bridge; and HCR 164/HR 159 urging counties to maintain an electronically accessible list of hurricane refuge shelters. No one testified on the first two measures. On the hurricane shelter resolution, the Hawaii State Council on Developmental Disabilities supported the intent and requested a wording change from “special needs” to “access and functional needs.”
The committee then heard HCR 70, which asks the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to expand personal and professional development programs to include community service programs. Director Tommy Johnson said DCR supports the intent and described existing community service work lines at Kulani, the women’s correctional facility, and Wawa, including tasks such as pothole repair, tree trimming, and school grounds work. In response to questions, he said participation depends on inmate eligibility, volunteer status, and whether the work would interfere with programming; inmates must have no serious misconducts in the prior year and no escape attempts. He also explained that some work lines are tied to security classifications and facility type.
The committee spent the most time on HCR 153/HR 148, which requests DCR to incrementally reduce the number of inmates housed in private out-of-state facilities. The ACLU of Hawaii strongly supported the resolution, arguing that private prisons are unsafe and that Hawaii should bring incarcerated people home. The ACLU cited federal findings and actions against private prison contractors, conditions at the Saguaro facility in Arizona, and the need for in-state rehabilitation and oversight. Director Johnson also supported the measure in principle but said population levels, security classifications, and available in-state facilities limit how quickly people can be returned. He said DCR provides annual reports on inmates eligible to return and suggested more frequent reporting could be considered. Committee members discussed benchmarks, quarterly reporting, parole, and reintegration services, and the ACLU argued that other states have reduced or phased out private prison use through sentencing reform, parole changes, and reintegration programs. No votes or final actions were taken in the portion provided.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Education Funding (03/12/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- So I hope the committee will remain agile enough to be able to accommodate game-day sort of changes as
- to um to remain agile enough to be able to um to you<00:58:02.160><c> know</c><00:58:02.839><c> accommodate
- > you</c><00:58:04.000><c> know</c><00:58:04.640><c> game</c><00:58:04.960><c> day</c> you know accommodate
- you know game day you know accommodate you know game day sort<00:58:05.760><c> of</c><00:58:06.160><
Summary:
The Education Funding Committee met to consider eight bills, beginning with HB 443 on the terms of appointment for members of the Higher Education Commission. Department of Education Director Steve Applebee explained that the commission supported a language change to address a holdover issue, but members raised concerns that the bill did not solve the problem of inactive members and might not address the broader question of whether the commission should continue to exist. The committee agreed to retain HB 443 for further work and voted 18-0 to do so.
The committee then voted on HB 137, which would allocate excess statewide education property tax funds for local school and municipal purposes. Supporters of ITL argued that using the statewide property tax to reduce the state’s school funding obligation could create a slippery slope and shift more burden to property taxpayers. The committee voted 15-3 to ITL the bill, with a minority report to be written. HB 237, which would prohibit the use of special education and differentiated aid funds on students not receiving special education services, was also ITL’d after members said federal law already governs how IDEA-related funds may be used and that the bill was unnecessary. That motion passed 16-0, with some members not voting because they were out for medical reasons.
The committee next advanced HB 354, creating alternative certification pathways for career and technical education instructors. Members said the bill could help recruit qualified tradespeople and retirees to teach in CTE programs, and it was approved 18-0 and placed on the consent calendar. HB 491, establishing a committee to study alternative public education funding methods and reduce reliance on local property taxes, was retained for further study after members said the committee or a subcommittee could continue the work over the year; it passed 18-0. HB 656, concerning local school districts’ authority to accept federal grants, was also retained after discussion focused on transparency, grant conditions, and the need to avoid delays in services; it passed 18-0. The committee then moved on to HB 729, an appropriation for an attorney to recodify education laws, but the transcript cuts off before that bill was acted on.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
House - Chamber Meeting Mar 1st, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Spending thousands of dollars in order to accommodate the one person that's coming in and asking me to
- So yes, the landlord can decide if they can't accommodate an animal or a child if the housing isn't just
- In J, it says nothing in this section shall require a person to repair or improve a housing accommodation
- shall not be considered an unlawful discriminatory practice for a person to maintain a housing accommodation
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, February 24, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- This spaceport is highly adaptable and can accommodate a wide range of smaller satellites; its infrastructure
- This spaceport is highly adaptable and can accommodate a wide range of smaller satellites; its infrastructure
- This spaceport is highly adaptable and can accommodate a wide range of smaller satellites; its infrastructure
- This spaceport is highly adaptable and can accommodate a wide range of smaller satellites; its infrastructure
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
House Standing Committee on Appropriations and Revenue (2-18-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- We're using more ride share and trying to accommodate that.
- ><00:36:54.839><c> and</c><00:36:55.000><c> trying</c><00:36:55.160><c> to</c><00:36:55.319><c> accommodate
- </c> ride share and trying to accommodate ride share and trying to accommodate that<00:36:56.000><c>
Keywords:
Meeting start 00:00:29
Roll Call 00:00:40
HB 2 Discussion 00:02:55
HB 2 Vote 00:14:10
Kentucky Exposition Center Redevelopment Plan Discussion 00:17:22
HB 545 Discussion Only 00:39:15, 958, all
Summary:
The committee first took up House Bill 2, which would address the taxation of currency and bullion and was presented as a response to last session’s dispute over whether a line-item veto could be applied to a revenue measure. The sponsor said the bill, as amended by Committee Substitute 2, was largely technical but also made the tax exemption retroactive to August 1, 2024 while making the $1,000-per-day penalty prospective only. Members asked about fiscal impact, possible legal liability for executive branch officials, and whether the issue should instead be resolved by the courts. The sponsor argued the Constitution limits the governor’s line-item veto power to appropriations, not revenue bills, and said the bill would create a judicial remedy and refund process if the executive branch continued collecting the tax. The committee approved the committee substitute and then passed House Bill 2 by a vote of 19-1, with two members passing; the bill was reported favorably to the floor.
During discussion, Representative Bojanowski voted no, saying he could not support removing taxes on gold bars while parents pay taxes on diapers. Representative Gentry passed, saying he supported the original intent but was not yet convinced and wanted more time to review the issue. The sponsor also clarified that any liability would be joint and several and could involve executive officials or their budgets if the tax collection continued despite the exemption.
The committee then heard a discussion-only presentation on the Kentucky Exposition Center Redevelopment Plan Phase 2. Facility representatives described Phase 1 and the planned Phase 2 expansion, saying the center had record attendance and needed more space to remain competitive and meet client demand. They said Phase 1 was about 20% complete, with completion now expected in October 2026 and an opening target of December 31, 2026 after a short testing period. Phase 2 would follow, including demolition of the West Wing, utility work, and improvements to food service and circulation areas. They said the project would be funded without federal dollars and estimated that, once complete, it could generate about $683 million in annual economic impact, $302 million in state sales tax, and 850,000 room nights in Jefferson County.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Sherburn County came across after the deadlines for resolution from the county, and I'm happy to accommodate
- and<00:57:52.960><c> I'm</c><00:57:53.200><c> happy</c><00:57:53.440><c> to</c><00:57:53.839><c> accommodate
- </c><00:57:54.720><c> u</c><00:57:55.280><c> more</c><00:57:55.440><c> or</c> and I'm happy to accommodate
- u more or and I'm happy to accommodate u more or less<00:57:55.760><c> an</c><00:57:56.000><c> emergency
- So I appreciate you shifting the agenda to accommodate my schedule.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- we're hearing about wait lists that would fill some centers two and three times over if they were accommodated
- we're hearing about wait lists that would fill some centers two and three times over if they were accommodated
- we're hearing about wait lists that would fill some centers two and three times over if they were accommodated
- 43:06.240><c> they</c><01:43:06.480><c> were</c> if they were if they were uh<01:43:08.080><c> accommodated
- </c> uh accommodated. uh accommodated.
MD
Transcript Highlights:
- It increases the bonding capacity from $4 billion to $5 billion to accommodate the rebuilding of the
- So we need to increase the bonding to $5 billion in order to accommodate the larger price tag of the
- billion<00:19:02.240><c> in</c><00:19:02.480><c> order</c><00:19:02.559><c> to</c><00:19:02.799><c> accommodate
- </c><00:19:03.280><c> the</c> billion in order to accommodate the billion in order to accommodate the
- which he played a pivotal role in the enactment and implementation of Maryland's statewide public accommodation
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- their information, VPNs, and other things that they'll put up in order as a consumer or even to accommodate
- We have Senator Putnam, Senator Nelson, and then I have some comments. even to accommodate them as a
- business even to accommodate them as a business to<01:35:10.080><c> avoid</c><01:35:10.480><c> this</
- ><c> or</c><01:39:30.480><c> adjusted</c><01:39:30.960><c> to</c><01:39:31.119><c> the</c> not accommodated
- or adjusted to the not accommodated or adjusted to the world<01:39:31.440><c> in</c><01:39:31.600><c
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Commerce Finance and Policy Committee 4/2/25
Commerce Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- and concern as to whether a provision in that bill should be heard in another committee, and to accommodate
- Um, we're spending more time trying to be kind and accommodating to the rules. Let's just move on.
- We also recommend clarifying that health care facilities must accommodate all forms of legal cannabis
- We also recommend clarifying that health care facilities must accommodate all forms of legal cannabis
- We also recommend clarifying that health care facilities must accommodate all forms of legal cannabis
Keywords:
medical cannabis, cultivation, cannabinoid products, plant canopy, Minnesota statutes, cannabis, hemp, lower-potency, edibles, regulations, licensing, local control, consumer safety, age restrictions, commerce policy, financial institutions, insurance regulation, limited long-term care insurance, Medicare supplement, health insurance
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Municipal and County Government (02/19/2025)
Municipal and County Government
Transcript Highlights:
- that we learned early on is that through federal regulations they're classified that they need an accommodation
- that we learned early on is that through federal regulations they're classified that they need an accommodation
- <c> need</c><00:13:47.720><c> an</c> classified that they need an classified that they need an accommodation
- 13:49.600><c> need</c><00:13:50.399><c> um</c><00:13:51.040><c> so</c><00:13:51.360><c> the</c> accommodation
- um and they need um so the accommodation um and they need um so the the<00:13:51.639><c> big</c><00:
Summary:
The House Municipal and County Government subcommittee met on February 19, 2025 to gather additional information on House Bill 432, which concerns recovery houses. The first witness, State Fire Marshal Sean Tumi, said his office had worked with stakeholders for more than a year on the bill’s definition changes and supported the revised definition. He explained that the bill removes vague language such as “safe, healthy, family” and instead relies on fire-code requirements and certification standards, including a primarily non-transient dwelling unit and living as a single household. He distinguished recovery houses from boarding or rooming houses and from other congregate settings such as group homes or transitional housing, saying those other uses do not currently have the same exemptions.
Members questioned Tumi about fire safety, inspections, smoke alarms, egress, and whether sprinklers should be required. He said recovery houses are inspected by the fire marshal’s office and local fire departments, with annual inspections under state fire code provisions, and that operators must work with a certifying body. He described the inspection process as checking alarms, extinguishers, heating systems, cooking equipment, street numbers, and no-smoking rules, and said new houses are generally given time to obtain certification. He also said he would prefer sprinklers everywhere but believed mandating them for these existing structures would likely shut down many recovery houses and significantly harm the recovery community.
Bill McKenny of the New Hampshire Building Officials Association then testified in support of HB 432. He said recovery housing is an important step after treatment and that the 2024 code changes and the bill help align state law with federal disability law. He emphasized that certification through a recognized organization gives code officials confidence that standards are being monitored, and warned that if a recovery home loses certification it would lose the waiver from sprinkler requirements and could be treated more like a boarding or rooming house. No vote or final action was taken at this meeting.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, May 20, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- ,</c> school form of sex-based accommodations, school form of sex-based accommodations, including<03:
- <03:30:00.399><c> sex-based</c> changing a student's sex-based changing a student's sex-based accommodations
- ,<03:30:01.920><c> including</c><03:30:02.399><c> locker</c><03:30:02.720><c> rooms</c> accommodations
- , including locker rooms accommodations, including locker rooms or<03:30:03.200><c> bathrooms.
- c><03:57:43.680><c> sex-based</c> any school form, or sex-based any school form, or sex-based accommodations
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Judiciary (03/03/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- They may want to come forward when they're 16 or 17, and the law is accommodating that.
- </c><02:54:49.319><c> that</c><02:54:49.880><c> and</c> 17 and the laws accommodating that and 17 and
- the laws accommodating that and the<02:54:50.160><c> law</c><02:54:50.359><c> is</c><02:54:50.479><c
- That talk about public accommodations, they make a distinction between public and private.
- If you are going to be a public accommodation, you can't have a sign that says, 'No Blacks,' because
Summary:
The House Judiciary Committee met in executive session and first took up HB 148, which would allow classification by biological sex in limited circumstances such as multi-use bathrooms, certain athletic events, and involuntary commitment facilities. Supporters argued the bill was needed to protect privacy and safety, especially for women and girls, and said it was consistent with recent federal actions and prior legislation. Opponents said the bill lacked a clear definition of biological sex, could create confusion and discrimination, and was unnecessary because existing law and sports rules already address the issues raised.
After debate, the committee voted 10-8 to recommend ought to pass on HB 148. The chair asked for a majority report and noted that a minority report would likely be filed. The committee then considered HB 254, a bill related to end-of-life medical decision-making. Supporters framed it as a matter of liberty and relief from suffering for terminally ill patients, while opponents raised moral objections, concerns about suicide being normalized, and worries about deceptive wording and death-certificate reporting.
HB 254 was approved on an 11-7 vote for ought to pass, with the chair indicating he would write the majority report and Representative Perez the minority report. The committee then moved to HB 611 with Amendment 2025-0638, a replace-all amendment restoring prior law on recoupment of appointed-counsel costs from indigent criminal defendants and juveniles. The chair explained the amendment as reversing 2020 changes that had limited cost recovery, and the discussion focused on financial affidavits and the Office of Cost Containment’s ability to review indigency claims. The transcript cuts off before the committee vote on HB 611.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- There is plenty of room in Raymond to accommodate students. Um, and that is what Raymond is.
- There is plenty of room in Raymond to accommodate students. Um, and that is what Raymond is.
- There is plenty of room in Raymond to accommodate students. Um, and that is what Raymond is.
- </c><03:38:51.040><c> Um</c> in Raymond to accommodate students.
- Um in Raymond to accommodate students.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Public Service Jul 14th, 2026
Joint Committee on Public Service
Transcript Highlights:
- required, please do not hesitate to reach out to me personally, and I will do my best to assist and accommodate
Summary:
The Joint Committee on Public Service held its 22nd hearing of the 194th General Court to consider late-file bills, with the chairs outlining testimony limits and instructions for submitting written testimony. The committee heard testimony on several local bills, including H.5520, which would allow George Petrinos of Dudley to continue serving as a call firefighter past age 65 until age 70. Representative John Moran said the bill had town support, would have no pension or fiscal impact, and was intended to let Petrinos continue a long record of service.
The committee also heard testimony on H.4499 concerning the Springfield Empowerment Zone Partnership. Witnesses Colleen Curran and Matthew Brunell said the bill would correct an oversight so certain employees of the zone could participate in the public retirement system. They described the organization as a public body subject to open meeting and procurement laws, performing functions similar to a public school district, and said a prior administrative decision had recognized it as a public entity but not extended retirement eligibility to its employees.
Finally, the committee took testimony on Senate Bill 3165 for the town of Holbrook, which would authorize the appointment of Patrick Daugherty as a firefighter despite the maximum age requirement. Holbrook Fire Chief Luke McFadden and Senators John Keenan and Representative Mark Cusack said the department needs paramedic-qualified firefighters, Daugherty is already known to the town and fully qualified aside from the age issue, and the exemption would help address staffing shortages. No questions were raised after the testimony, and the committee then moved to adjourn.
CA