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CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Business, Professions and Economic Development Committee Apr 20th, 2026
Business, Professions and Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
- We have six votes. We will place that on call for absent members. We have six votes.
- We have six votes. We will place that on call for absent members. We have six votes.
- We voted on this last year.
- Chair voting no.
- Current vote 7 to 0, with Chair and Vice Chair voting aye. Menjivar?
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Business, Professions and Economic Development met as a subcommittee due to the lack of a quorum, then later established quorum and took up a series of bills, mostly sunset extensions for licensing boards. SB 1302, SB 1303, SB 1304, SB 1363, and SB 1368 all dealt with extending board operations to January 1, 2031 and making related technical or policy changes. SB 1303 for the Board of Naturopathic Medicine added a fictitious name permit program and other administrative changes, while SB 1304 for the Respiratory Care Board drew significant testimony over whether licensed vocational nurses should be allowed to perform basic respiratory tasks in skilled nursing facilities and hospitals. SB 1363 updated barbering and cosmetology apprenticeship and licensing rules, and SB 1368 added a retired license category and strengthened continuing education oversight for speech-language pathology, audiology, and hearing aid dispensers.
The committee also heard SB 865, which would create a California Music Festival Preservation Grant Program to support large independent multi-day music festivals. Supporters, including Visit Sacramento and festival promoters, said the bill would protect jobs, tourism, hotel nights, and local tax revenue; opponents raised concerns about using state funds during a deficit year and questioned whether profitable events should receive subsidies. The committee also heard SB 1297, which would create regional public-private partnerships and financing tools for wildfire mitigation projects; the author and supporters said it would help address the state’s large wildfire prevention funding gap by leveraging local and private investment, while members asked how the bonds would be repaid and whether the state would bear costs.
SB 993, presented on behalf of Senator Ochoa-Bogue, would restore privacy protections for mental health professionals working in correctional and state hospital settings by limiting routine disclosure of identifying information while preserving a complaint process. Supporters described safety threats, stalking, and staffing concerns, and the bill passed unanimously. SB 1304 also passed after committee discussion, with members and the author noting ongoing negotiations over LVN scope and training in higher-acuity settings. SB 865 passed on a 9-1 vote, SB 1297 passed 10-0, and the sunset bills SB 1302, SB 1303, SB 1363, and SB 1368 all advanced unanimously to the Senate Appropriations Committee. SB 1333 was not heard, and SB 1445 was on the consent calendar.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- or register to vote where the payment is contingent upon whether the person voted or registered to vote
- or registered to vote.
- Buying of votes has historic Precedent and it's a very powerful incentive to vote or to register to vote
- Not because they're paid to register to vote one should vote not because they're paid to vote, but because
- I said my piece, I would ask for a no vote, but I only know two of you are going to vote no.
Committee:
House Elections
VT
Transcript Highlights:
- a vote of 29-0.
- </c> Senate on a vote of 290. Senate on a vote of 290.
- I vote yes. I urge the body to vote yes.
- </c> you all to vote yes as well. you all to vote yes as well.
- </c><01:11:42.719><c> Those</c> your vote. Those voting yes 128. Those your vote.
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
HOU-HWN, HOU-GVO, HOU Public Hearings 01-30-2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Chair votes aye. Any members voting with reservations? Any members voting no?
- Chair votes aye. Any members voting with reservations? Any members voting no?
- Chair votes aye. Any members voting with reservations? Any members voting no?
- </c><01:25:51.280><c> with</c> chair votes I any members voting with chair votes I any members voting
- voting no without other voting I members voting no without other voting I recommendations<01:29:05.800
Summary:
The committee heard testimony on SB 834, which would change restrictions on transfers of real property under chapter 201H, HRS, and was discussed in the context of Hawaiian homelands and HHFDC-funded projects. Supporters, including HHFDC, DHHL, and individual testifiers, said the bill would clarify that Hawaiian homelands should not be subject to the 201H buyback and appreciation restrictions, while preserving affordability requirements tied to federal mortgage and tax credit programs. HHFDC explained that the main concern was the buyback/share-appreciation provisions, especially for DHHL projects using LIHTC or similar financing, and said aligning the statute with DHHL’s program goals would not be a problem. Members questioned whether removing the restrictions could weaken affordability protections, and whether the state could still prioritize beneficiaries and workforce housing, but no vote was taken in the portion provided.
The committee then took up SB 759, which would add the DHHL chairperson or designee to the HHFDC board of directors and adjust quorum requirements. DHHL and several supporters argued the measure would give Hawaiian Homes a seat at the table, improve access to HHFDC funding sources such as tax credits, private activity bonds, and revolving funds, and help leverage limited resources to reduce the Hawaiian Homes waitlist. One testifier supported the bill but urged safeguards to prevent favoritism or abuse of power, and another raised concerns about whether a DHHL representative would need to recuse from voting on projects involving DHHL. HHFDC testified that DHHL projects still must compete under the same criteria and set-asides as other applicants, and that the board already includes multiple public and executive representatives.
Members pressed on whether DHHL could achieve the same informational goals without a voting seat, and whether the added board role would create leverage or conflicts. The DHHL witness said a nonvoting role could provide information, but a voting seat would be more useful for decision-making and advocacy. The discussion also covered DHHL’s use of LIHTC, rent-to-own models, transitional housing, and other layered financing, as well as the broader need to coordinate state housing resources. The transcript ends during continued questioning, with no final committee action or vote shown.
VA
Transcript Highlights:
- we reconsider that vote and move that bill to the regular calendar so we can vote on it today.”
- and voted on today.
- that we reconsider that vote so that members may have a chance to correct their votes.
- 47 so members could correct their votes.
- Senate substitute and vote no.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Madam Chair, I may explain my vote? Sure. Senator Bravo? No. Madam Chair, I'm explaining my vote.
- My vote... Right here.
- I vote aye. Madam Chair, I'd like to explain my vote.
- I vote aye. Madam Chair, I'd like to explain my vote.
- Madam Chair, explain my vote.
Committee:
Senate Education
Keywords:
interference, disruption, educational institutions, public order, conduct rules, statewide assessment, student testing, academic standards, third grade reading, reading retention, promotion and retention, school accountability, assessment window, testing window, test scores, school report cards, nontest data, graduation rates, dropout rates, education data privacy
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- there a requirement for at least one early voting location?
- Then in 2005, the federal government passed the Help America Vote Act.
- Then in 2005, the federal government passed the Help America Vote Act.
- <c> special</c><00:14:47.360><c> voting</c><00:14:47.720><c> machines</c> act it required special voting
- recently voted to do just the opposite.
Committee:
Senate Elections
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- May I take the vote for do. We are. May I take the vote for this? this? this?
- On the house side, I vote I. Okay. On the house side, I vote I.
- </c><00:08:46.640><c> Oh</c> are ready to vote it up. Oh are ready to vote it up.
- </c> take the vote on behalf of the House? take the vote on behalf of the House?
- May I take the vote for the Hi. Okay. May I take the vote for the Senate?
Summary:
The conference committees met on April 25 in Room 229 and handled several bills, often by rolling them over when finance or budget releases were still pending. HB 1007 HD2 SD2 on HCDA was simply continued to 1:00 p.m. in the same room. HB 1316 HD2 SD1 on DLNR rental vessels and registration was later taken up, with members noting a proposed CD1 based on the Senate draft; after quorum was confirmed, both chambers voted yes and the measure was approved. SB 465 HD1 on Kiki Aola small boat harbor was rolled to 4:00 p.m. in Room 441 because the required release had not yet been received. HB 86 on Makai Watch was also deferred for lack of quorum, and HB 800 HD1 SD2 on government real property and land transfer was eventually voted out after the missing House member arrived, with both House and Senate voting yes. SB 1221 SD2/HD3 on water safety and retention/detention ponds was described as requiring county ordinances and surveys of existing ponds; the conference draft added “Sharky’s Law,” set a January 1, 2027 start date for county ordinances, and was approved unanimously by both chambers.
The committees also discussed SB 223 SD2/HD1 on wildfire prevention and forest reserve fire protection. The measure would create an independent DNR wildfire prevention program, authorize forestry and wildlife facilities for fire protection and related work, allow the State Fire Council to strengthen fire code requirements in hazardous fire areas, establish a community fuels reduction project, require legislative reporting, and provide funding. The conferees explained that section 3, which sought an additional appropriation for fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027, was removed because the money was already included in the budget. The bill’s effective dates were set for July 1, 2025, and it was rolled over to 4:00 p.m. in Room 411 rather than voted on at that time.
Later, HB 1220 HD1 SD1 on invasive species in Kaneohe Bay was taken up and passed after quorum was confirmed, with both House and Senate members voting yes. HB 778 HD2 SD1 on the integrated land use office and land use study, SB 739 HD1 on land exchange, and HB 830 HD2 SD2 on historic preservation reviews were all agreed to in principle but rolled over to later meetings because finance or WAM releases were still outstanding. Throughout the meeting, members repeatedly noted absences, excused members, and the need to reschedule items to later in the afternoon.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Postsecondary Education REVISION 3: HB2210 - Added Feb 17th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Representative Townley, would you like to change your vote or vote? Declare the vote.
- Close the vote. Declare the vote. Any members wish to change their vote? Close the vote.
- Close the vote. ...or change their vote. Do so at this time. Close the vote. Declare the vote.
- Members wishing to vote or change your vote, do so at this time. Close the vote. Declare the vote.
- Close the vote. Declare the vote.
Summary:
The Postsecondary Education Committee met and adopted PCS working drafts for several bills before hearing them. House Bill 2210, by Representative Lay, would modernize Oklahoma’s youth apprenticeship system by allowing earlier entry, expanding eligibility to ages 16-25, assigning implementation to CareerTech, and adding paid-work protections and statewide ROI reporting; it passed 9-0. House Bill 4363, by Pro Tem Moore, would update outdated statutory references to reflect current operations and governance; it also passed 9-0.
House Bill 2398, by Representative Hill, would create a “credential of value” framework to align higher education, CareerTech, and workforce systems, with safeguards for high-need fields and regional wage considerations. Supporters said it would help students understand the earning value of programs before enrolling, while concerns were raised about possible effects on humanities and other lower-paying fields; the bill passed 8-1. House Bill 3557, by Representative Danny Williams, would clarify that 4-H and county extension fundraising money remains locally controlled and protected rather than being swept into a state-level account. Members discussed how the funds are currently handled and who would control them under the proposal; the bill passed 6-2.
House Bill 3701, by Representative Caldwell, would codify the State Regents’ existing process for reviewing and potentially consolidating low-producing higher education programs, including mandatory action after repeated low-producing status while preserving exemption authority. Questions focused on whether the bill merely formalized current practice and whether reporting back to the legislature should be added; the chair offered to include a reporting requirement if desired. The bill passed 6-2, and the chair announced this was the committee’s last House bill meeting for the session.
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
AEN-EDT DEFER, AEN DEFER Public Hearings 02-12-2025
Agriculture and Environment
Transcript Highlights:
- Chair votes aye. Vice Chair votes aye. Senator Ige? Aye. There are five in favor. Okay, thank you.
- Seeing none, I, your recommendation is for the vote. Chair votes aye. Senator Fukunaga: excused.
- Thank you, and that concludes the first measure. chair votes I Vice chair votes I Senator chair votes
- </c><00:02:04.119><c> Yes</c> for the vote chair goes I I vote Yes for the vote chair goes I I vote Yes
- Chair votes aye. Vice Chair votes aye. Senator DeCoite votes aye. Senator Rhodes votes aye.
Committee:
Senate Agriculture and Environment
Summary:
The committee met on February 12 in Room 224 and via videoconference to consider several measures. First, it heard Senate Bill 547 on water conservation, which would create an income tax credit for gray water recycling systems and atmospheric water generators, along with a rebate program and building code standards. The chair recommended passing the bill with amendments from DOA and the Department of Health and deferring the effective date to July 1, 2050; the recommendation was adopted unanimously by the members present.
The committee then considered Senate Bill 1633, a Green Building tax credit measure tied to the use of Hawaii-grown hemp in primary structures, and also addressing hemp and cannabinoid product regulation, including age limits, packaging requirements, THC limits, and a separate hemp program within the Department of Health. The chair recommended passing the bill with DOA amendments and a further amendment allowing hemp processors to sell certain edible or beverage cannabinoid products with limited THC content, plus a deferred effective date of July 1, 2050. The motion passed with five votes in favor.
Finally, the committee took up Senate Bill 391 on recycling, which would expand the Electronic Device Recycling and Recovery Act to cover certain lithium-ion batteries and require manufacturers to ensure their safe collection and recycling. The chair instead recommended amending the bill into a working group under the Hawaii State Energy Office to study battery end-of-life management, costs, safety, environmental impacts, in-state versus out-of-state recycling options, and related feasibility questions, with a report due before the 2026 regular session and dissolution on June 30, 2026. That amended approach was adopted unanimously, and the hearing concluded.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- All those in favor, vote aye. Those opposed, vote nay.
- Those in favor vote aye, those opposed vote nay. Do not vote until you hear the bell.
- The House will now proceed to vote. Oppose, vote nay. Do not vote until you hear the bell.
- Representative Call it in votes no. Have you all voted?
- Representative Call it in votes no. Have you all voted?
Summary:
The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, approval of the prior journal, and recognition of the Doctor of the Day, Dr. Laura Mercer. Members also made several personal privilege introductions, including guests for National Women’s History Month, Father Andres Arango and Interfaith Day participants, Jeremiah Pate, and a proclamation recognizing March 25, 2026, as Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day. Representative Simacek and others highlighted United Cerebral Palsy’s work, early diagnosis, and expanded services for people with cerebral palsy.
On the floor, the House announced committee substitutions and bill referrals, then moved into Committee of the Whole. Three Senate bills received do pass recommendations: SB 1092, described as ending probation or early release for people convicted of dangerous crimes against children; SB 1097, the annual claimant bill; and SB 1135, a government-related measure. The House adopted the Committee of the Whole report and referred those bills to engrossing.
The House then took up SB 1430, a tax corrections bill. Representative Calles raised concern that a provision might remove multiple tax exemptions, while Representative Olson said the measure was a technical cleanup and that any policy-changing language had been removed in committee. The bill passed 51-0, with nine not voting, and was sent back to the Senate. The House also received committee meeting announcements and adjourned until 10 a.m. Thursday, March 26, 2026.
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Senate Standing Committee on Banking & Insurance (2-25-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- May I explain my yes vote, Mr. Chair? Absolutely, thank you. I’m going to vote yes.
- Chair Carpenter, I—we do have everyone voted in favor.
- We appreciate you being here supporting your group and vote.
- </c><00:04:43.160><c> I</c><00:04:43.360><c> vote</c> supporting your group and vote I vote supporting
- your group and vote I vote that's<00:04:43.800><c> very</c><00:04:44.080><c> thoughtful</c><00:04:44.520
Summary:
The committee met with a quorum present and took up Senate Bill 145, first adopting a committee substitute. Senator Givens explained that the bill addresses retail installment contracts under KRS Chapter 190 by adjusting the timing for collection/enforcement on past-due vehicle installment payments, with the substitute also aligning KRS Chapter 371 for non-vehicle retail installment contracts such as furniture and appliances. The substitute raises a fee from $10 to $15, a change described as updating an amount that had not been revised since 1996 and bringing the two chapters into alignment.
Members discussed the bill in general terms, noting its relevance to weekly installment arrangements, buy-here-pay-here car lots, and consumer purchases of household goods. One member said the proposal made them somewhat nervous because of possible effects on consumers with low-value items, but stated there were no known concerns and that they trusted the sponsor’s judgment. No opposition was voiced during the roll call.
The committee voted unanimously in favor of Senate Bill 145 as amended by the committee substitute, and the bill passed. After the vote, members thanked Senator Givens, and there was brief discussion that the bill had not yet reached the point of being ready for consent.
MS
Mississippi 2026 Regular Session
MS Senate Floor - 19 February, 2026; 10:00 AM
Mississippi Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> Anyone wish to be recorded voting no? Anyone wish to be recorded voting no?
- 04:14.480><c> new</c> vote to I didn't vote to create the new vote to I didn't vote to create the new
- I didn't vote for Department of Tourism. I didn't vote for that. that. that.
- Senator wishes to be recorded as voting no. Senator Barr as not voting.
- Senator McCon voting present. roll call. Senator McCon voting present.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Privacy and Consumer Protection Committee Jun 16th, 2026
Privacy and Consumer Protection
Transcript Highlights:
- That bill has four votes. We'll leave it open. Wilson. Aye. Wilson, aye. That bill has four votes.
- We have four votes. DeMaio, aye. Five votes, but we'll leave it open. And I was going to be.
- We have 10 votes. Bauer-Kahan, Patterson, Pellerin, Petri Norris, Wicks. Aye. We have 11 votes.
- Item number nine, SB 1146 by Senator Gonzalez, the vote is 10. We have 10 votes, 10 ayes.
- We have 12 votes. That will leave the roll open for absent members. We have 12 votes.
Committee:
House Privacy and Consumer Protection
AR
Transcript Highlights:
- Any objection to rolling the vote? Seeing no objection, Madam Secretary, please roll the vote.
- Any objection to rolling the vote? Seeing no objection, Madam Secretary, please roll the vote.
- Any objection to rolling the vote? Seeing no objection, Madam Secretary, please roll the vote.
- Any objection to rolling the vote? Seeing no objection, Madam Secretary, please roll the vote.
- Any objection to rolling the vote? Seeing no objection. Madam Secretary, please roll the vote.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Mar 16th, 2026
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- All members vote who desire to vote. Clerk will close the roll and tally the votes.
- All members vote who desire to vote. All members vote who desire to vote.
- All members vote who desire to vote. All members vote...
- If you can vote no on a coauthor. All members vote who desire to vote.
- All members vote who desire to vote. All members vote who desire to vote.
Summary:
The Assembly convened after a quorum call and prayer, then moved through routine procedural business. A motion to suspend the rules for AJR 28, urging Congress to pass the Department of Homeland Security funding bill, failed on a 43-16 vote. The body then proceeded to the daily file and third reading file, with several items passed, retained, or continued.
The main floor action centered on House Resolution 81 recognizing Women’s History Month. Assembly Member Aguiar-Curry opened on the resolution, and members from several caucuses spoke in support, highlighting the contributions of women in California history and current public life, as well as ongoing issues such as violence, discrimination, wage gaps, and representation. The resolution was opened for coauthors, received 74 coauthors, and was adopted by voice vote. The Assembly also held a lengthy Women of the Year ceremony, recognizing honorees from across the state for community service, advocacy, education, health care, public safety, housing, labor, and civic leadership.
Later, the Assembly took up ACR 153 designating March as Irish Heritage Month. Members spoke about Irish American history, immigration, labor, public service, and California’s ties to Ireland. The resolution received 70 coauthors and was adopted by voice vote. The chamber then approved consent calendar items, including AB 1597 and AB 1549, both by 69-0 votes. The Assembly announced upcoming committee meetings and adjourned until Thursday, March 19 at 9 a.m.
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Senate Standing Committee on State and Local Government (1-14-26)
State & Local Government
Transcript Highlights:
- explaining your vote.
- First, cast your vote and then explain.
- </c> changing their vote. changing their vote. So,<00:05:24.960><c> Mr.
- </c> explain my I vote, Mr. Chair? explain my I vote, Mr. Chair?
- </c> >> May I explain why I vote? >> May I explain why I vote?
Committee:
Senate State & Local Government
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Labor, Public Employment and Retirement Committee Apr 22nd, 2026
Labor, Public Employment and Retirement
Transcript Highlights:
- Current vote is 1 to 3, Chair voting no, Vice Chair voting aye. Senator Durazo? No.
- Current vote is 3 to 1, with the Chair voting aye and the Vice Chair voting no. Senator Durazo?
- Current vote is 4 to 0, with the Chair voting aye and the Vice Chair voting aye.
- Current vote is 4 to 0, with the Chair voting aye and the Vice Chair voting aye. Senator Durazo?
- Current vote is 3 to 1, with the Chair voting aye and the Vice Chair voting no. Senator Durazo?
Summary:
The committee heard SB 921, which would create a tax credit to help agricultural employers offset overtime premium costs for farmworkers. Senator Grove and supporters, including farmworkers, the California Farm Bureau, and agricultural groups, argued the bill would restore lost hours and take-home pay after California’s agricultural overtime law reduced schedules. Opponents, including the California Federation of Labor Unions and CRLA Foundation, argued the proposal would subsidize employers with taxpayer dollars and undermine the principle that employers should pay overtime themselves. The bill was held in subcommittee until more members arrived.
The committee then took up SB 1083, a cleanup bill to the prior year’s school employee misconduct database law. The author and supporters said it would add due process protections for classified school employees, require an administrative law judge review before placement in the database, and improve notice and vetting rules for contractors and non-permanent staff. School employer groups and other opponents warned the bill could slow investigations and weaken child-safety protections. The committee approved the bill 3-0 and sent it to Senate Appropriations.
Members also considered SB 1089, which would require CalPERS health plans to cover GLP-1 medications and expand access through CalRX for chronic weight management and related health conditions. The author and supporters, including the American Diabetes Association and medical groups, said the drugs can prevent diabetes and improve health outcomes but remain unaffordable for many. Pharma representatives expressed concerns about the bill as drafted but said they were open to continued discussions. The bill passed 4-0 to Appropriations. The committee also approved the consent calendar 4-0.
Later, the committee heard SB 954, which would narrow and add guardrails to last year’s CEQA exemption for advanced manufacturing, including environmental review near disadvantaged communities and labor standards such as prevailing wage and skilled-and-trained workforce requirements. Labor, environmental, and community groups supported the bill as a cleanup of an overly broad exemption, while business and manufacturing groups opposed it, warning it would discourage investment and worsen California’s competitiveness. The bill passed 3-1 to Appropriations. Finally, SB 1299, a fire sprinkler fitter certification bill, was heard and passed 3-0 to Appropriations with support from the sprinkler fitters and building trades and no recorded opposition.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Local Government Committee Jul 2nd, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- The vote is... Aye, Ward? Aye, Wilson. The vote is 7-0. The bill moves on.
- I urge an aye vote.
- Todd not voting. Not voting. Hoover not voting. Hoover not voting for Chico. Todd not voting.
- The vote is 9-0. The bill is out. SB 485. Hoover, no. Pacheco, aye. The vote is 7-1.
- The vote is 8-0. The measure is out. Thank you. Votes 8-0, the measure is out.
Summary:
The committee heard multiple bills, with extensive discussion focused on short-term rental regulation, street vending, park/public safety financing, transit-oriented housing fees, and demographic data collection. SB 346 would require short-term rental platforms to provide local governments with listing addresses and related information to help collect transient occupancy taxes and enforce local ordinances; supporters argued cities and counties need the data to identify unlicensed operators and recover taxes, while opposition from platforms raised privacy and due process concerns and said administrative subpoenas already exist. The bill was amended and passed 7-0 to the Judiciary Committee. SB 635, the Street Vendor Business Protection Act, sought to protect street vendors’ personal information from being shared in ways that could expose them to federal immigration enforcement; supporters described raids and fear in vendor communities, and the bill passed 6-1 to Public Safety. SB 499 would clarify that certain park and recreation facilities designated in local safety or hazard mitigation plans can qualify for fee deferral exemptions when they serve emergency or public safety functions; supporters said parks can serve as fire buffers, evacuation sites, and recovery hubs, while some housing advocates sought a clearer nexus to development impacts. The bill passed as amended 6-0 to Appropriations. SB 358, which would modernize traffic impact fee rules to better reflect lower automobile trip generation for walkable, transit-oriented housing, drew support from housing and transportation advocates and passed 8-0 to Appropriations. SB 515, aimed at improving demographic data collection and reporting by local governments and state entities, passed to Appropriations on a 4-0 vote.
The committee also took up SB 276, presented by Assembly Member Stefani on behalf of Senator Wiener, which would allow San Francisco to create a permit-and-enforcement system for the sale of commonly stolen goods on sidewalks. Supporters said the measure is needed to address fencing operations and protect legitimate vendors, while emphasizing it is narrowly targeted and not aimed at food vendors or permitted sellers. The transcript ends during testimony on SB 276, with supporters from the Mission street vendor community and San Francisco Public Works describing enforcement problems and the need for clearer rules and city resources.
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
House Standing Committee on Economic Development & Workforce Investment(2-20-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- I would vote in the committee, and then I may change my vote on the floor.
- I would vote in the committee, and then I may change my vote on the floor.
- I would vote in the committee, and then I may change my vote on the floor.
- I would vote in the committee, and then I may change my vote on the floor.
- </c> laery expl I vote please ma' um I vote laery expl I vote please ma' um I vote no<00:35:00.200><c
Summary:
The House Standing Committee on Economic Development and Workforce Investment met for its first 2025 session meeting, took roll, and established a quorum. The committee adopted a committee substitute for House Bill 398, an act relating to occupational safety and health, before hearing testimony. Sponsor Representative Walker Thomas said the bill is intended to align Kentucky’s occupational safety and health rules more closely with federal standards, provide clearer reference points for employers, and improve consistency and compliance while maintaining worker safety. He also explained that the substitute added and clarified a de minimis citation provision and defined “qualified representative,” and he noted a typo in the substitute would be corrected on the floor.
Members asked whether the bill would change Kentucky’s OSHA structure or affect state offices, and Thomas said Kentucky remains a state-plan state with its own offices and enforcement staff, and that the bill would not eliminate those offices. He said the measure is meant to streamline rules and clarify that certain notices would carry no penalty when there is no substantial impact on safety or health. He also said employers must be given an opportunity to be present for inspections, typically with 45 minutes to an hour to arrange representation.
Opposition testimony came from Dustin Ryan Stadler of the Kentucky State AFL-CIO and Gerald Atkins of Working Strategies 2 on behalf of the Kentucky State Building and Construction Trades Council. They argued the bill weakens worker protections, reduces accountability, limits who may request inspections, and could prevent family members from seeking inspections after a fatal workplace incident. Stadler described a fatal construction accident he witnessed in 2006 and said OSHA protections exist for a reason. Atkins cited workplace deaths and injuries, said the bill would go beyond prior 2021 changes, and warned that allowing Franklin Circuit Court to award uncapped costs and attorney fees against OSHA could chill enforcement. Several members then questioned whether federal standards are sufficient, with supporters saying the bill simply aligns Kentucky with federal rules and opponents arguing Kentucky should retain the ability to keep stronger protections for certain industries. No final vote on House Bill 398 was taken in the portion of the meeting provided.