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HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
AGR Public Hearing - Fri Mar 14, 2025 @ 10:00 AM HST
Agriculture & Food Systems
Transcript Highlights:
- So we ask for an amendment and ask for an allocation and some funding in this bill.
- So we ask for an amendment and ask for an allocation and some funding in this bill.
- We will make technical amendments for consistency and style.
- Make technical amendments for clarity, consistency, and style.
- <00:54:50.000>
for 3000 make technical amendments for 3000 make technical amendments for clarity
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
JHA Public Hearing - Thu Mar 5, 2026 @ 2:00 PM HST
Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- Those are so technical amendments and that one amendment from Office of Hawaiian Affairs.
- recommended language in the amendment. recommended language in the amendment.
- Representatives amendments.
- <02:26:10.880>
which amendments and the other amendment which amendments and the other amendment - . >> Yes, the amendments.
Summary:
The committee first took up House Bill 1531, HD1, which would require the governor or county mayors to provide American Sign Language interpreters during official emergency announcements broadcast on television or the internet, ensure the interpreter is visible, and provide a primary pool feed with picture-in-picture so rebroadcasters would not need to add the feature themselves. Testimony from the Disability and Communication Access Board and the State Council on Developmental Disabilities strongly supported the bill, emphasizing effective communication for deaf and hard-of-hearing residents and noting that interpreter placement and size can make broadcasts inaccessible. The council requested an effective date of July 1, 2027 to allow implementation time. Members raised concerns about interpreter availability and emergency logistics on Hawaiʻi Island, but the chair moved to pass the bill with amendments reflecting the picture-in-picture recommendation and the later effective date. The committee adopted the motion, with several members voting aye and others voting with reservations.
The committee then heard House Bill 1880, HD2, which would prohibit, beginning January 1, 2027, the use or application of pesticides containing 1,3-dichloropropene, such as Telone. The Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity explained that pesticides are already regulated at both the federal and state levels, with EPA risk assessments and state enforcement of label restrictions, reporting, and school-buffer requirements. The Hawaii Public Health Institute supported the bill, citing cancer and respiratory risks and arguing that safer alternatives exist. In opposition, Dole Food and the Hawaii Farm Bureau said Telone is important for controlling nematodes in pineapple production, that it is applied underground under EPA conditions, and that no comparable registered alternative exists for pineapple; they also said the bill’s 2027 start date is too short for growers to adjust. A representative from the Y Alliance for Progressive Action and Support supported the measure, citing statewide usage data and concerns about drift and chronic health impacts. Committee members questioned both sides about drift monitoring, groundwater impacts, alternative methods, and whether a transition period or research into resistant varieties could reduce reliance on the chemical.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Transportation Committee Jun 29th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- I accept the committee amendments.
- I accept the committee amendments.
- The bill, as amended with the committee's amendments, would provide for interim targets of 17% by 2027
- We are in a support-and-amend position.
- Yes, I appreciate the amendment.
Summary:
The Assembly Transportation Committee heard several bills focused on active transportation, transit, road safety, and local enforcement. SB 569 would restrict removal or downgrading of bikeways built with state General Fund dollars for at least 20 years, require public hearings before major changes, and was supported by bicycle advocates and some local and environmental groups. The City of Encinitas opposed the bill, arguing it could limit needed safety fixes and should apply only to future projects; committee members discussed whether the bill still allowed safety-based modifications. The bill passed on a due pass vote to Appropriations.
SB 741 would streamline the Low-Carbon Transit Operations Program by reducing administrative burden and giving transit agencies more flexibility to use funds for service improvements, fare programs, and other transit needs while maintaining oversight and disadvantaged community requirements. Transit agencies and advocacy groups supported the measure, saying it would help agencies respond to post-pandemic ridership and financial challenges. The committee approved the bill on a due pass as amended vote to Appropriations.
The committee also heard SB 1167, which would tighten consumer protections by clarifying that high-powered e-motos and similar motor vehicles are not e-bikes, requiring clearer disclosures and labels, and improving crash reporting. Supporters said the bill would reduce confusion and improve safety for riders, pedestrians, and parents; the Motorcycle Industry Council opposed unless amended, arguing the term “e-bike” is used broadly and the bill could affect existing businesses. The bill passed to Appropriations. Later, SB 953, dealing with vehicular manslaughter cases dismissed through misdemeanor diversion, would add DMV points so fatal conduct remains reflected on driving records; the bill was supported by the victim’s family and safety advocates and passed to Appropriations.
The committee then heard SB 1218, which would let local agencies boot vehicles tied to repeated unpaid illegal dumping citations instead of using DMV enforcement. Oakland officials and community groups supported the bill as a needed deterrent, while the ACLU opposed it as punitive debt collection without a sufficient nexus to the vehicle. The bill passed to Appropriations. Finally, SB 739 would revise the Clean Miles Standard for rideshare companies by allowing CARB and CPUC to adjust electric vehicle mileage targets in light of current market conditions; Uber and Lyft supported the flexibility, while clean air advocates began raising concerns about weakening climate goals as the transcript cut off.
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Senate Legislative Session Day 14 (1-27-26)
Kentucky Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
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Senate <00:09:54.800>committee as amended by the Senate committee as amended by - floor amendment number one is adopted. floor amendment number one is adopted.
- Clerk, if you would please report Senate Floor Amendment Number Two. >> Senate Floor Amendment Number
- Senate Floor Amendment Number Two is adopted. Senator from Oldham, action on the bill as amended.
- Substitute One, Senate Floor Amendment One, and Senate Floor Amendment Number Two.
Summary:
The Kentucky Senate convened with an invocation marking International Holocaust Remembrance Day, followed by the pledge, roll call, and a quorum declaration. The chamber approved the prior journal, received new bill and resolution introductions, and heard a House message that House Bill 312 had passed the House and was sent over for concurrence. The Senate also recessed briefly for committee meetings, then received committee reports referring several bills and resolutions to standing committees and placing Senate Joint Resolution 23 on the regular orders for January 28, 2026.
The main floor action was on Senate Bill 17, relating to the Kentucky Court-appointed Special Advocate Network. The Senate adopted a committee substitute that updated CASA statutes, including reducing the minimum board size from 15 to 12, narrowing a volunteer/employment restriction to Department of Community Based Services employees, removing outdated references to the National CASA Association while retaining compliance with national standards through the Kentucky CASA Network, and updating the state association’s name. The bill passed 33-0, and a title amendment was adopted without objection.
The Senate also considered Senate Bill 181, an emergency bill relating to schools and traceable communications. The chamber adopted a committee substitute and two floor amendments: one requiring parent notification after investigations involving alleged unauthorized electronic communication by a student, and another adding limited exemptions for communications involving school resource officers and directors of pupil personnel when certain school officials are included. Supporters said the changes were intended to refine implementation while preserving the bill’s original student-protection purpose. The bill then passed unanimously, 33-0.
In addition, the Senate adopted Senate Resolution 36 recognizing January 25-31, 2026 as Physician Anesthesiologist Week, with remarks highlighting the specialty’s contributions to anesthesia, airway management, patient safety, ICU care, pain management, and major surgeries. The Senate also heard announcements thanking road crews, first responders, and utility workers for winter storm response, and members made several co-sponsorship requests and announcements, including notice of Kentucky Audiologist Association advocacy day and a committee cancellation.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- That's why we made some amendments, are recommending some amendments and changes, so that we have flexibility
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would visit um and a proposed amendment would visit um and a proposed amendment - <00:37:57.200>
to ask for your support of our amendment to ask for your support of our amendment - um technical non-substantive amendments um technical non-substantive amendments we're<00:58:24.359
- disability these proposed amendments disability these proposed amendments which<00:59:28.240>
Summary:
The committee heard testimony on several health-related bills. HB 72 on pharmacy drew only support, with testimony from the University of Hawaiʻi system, the Board of Pharmacy, pharmacists, and others; no questions were raised. HB 237 on peer support programs also received broad support from the Department of Health, DHS, early learning officials, families, and advocates, with testimony emphasizing the value of peer-to-peer mentoring and support for parents, youth, and people with disabilities; no opposition or questions were noted.
HB 250, the prior authorization bill, generated the most discussion. SHPDA supported a revised version focused on reporting prior authorization practices and creating a nonbinding working group to develop automation standards, while PCMA, HMSA, Kaiser Permanente, and others raised concerns about duplicative pharmacy requirements, unintended consequences, and alignment with federal timelines and reporting. Several medical groups and individual patients supported the measure, describing delays and burdens caused by prior authorization. A committee member asked whether the bill’s working group differed from a similar group in Senate Bill 1449, and the witness said it was intended to be the same.
HB 303 on health care preceptors was supported by the Department of Health, University of Hawaiʻi, nursing and health care organizations, and the Hawaii Pharmacists Association, which asked that pharmacists’ residency programs be specifically tied to national accreditation standards. HB 341, relating to issuance of SPURS to assist the Hawaii Island Community Health Association, drew support from the health center and related groups. HB 692 on Preschool Open Doors received extensive support from early learning, education, family, labor, and community organizations; testimony stressed the shortage of child care and preschool slots, especially on Kauai, and the need to expand access for families. Committee members asked about adding family child care providers and about licensing/certification barriers, and DHS said the bill was focused on current licensed child care facilities and that certification issues were a separate, broader problem. HB 700 on cognitive assessments also drew strong support, with the Department of Health, the Executive Office on Aging, disability advocates, the Alzheimer’s Association, caregivers, and others urging use of a validated cognitive assessment tool during annual wellness visits and asking that the age 65 threshold be removed; some witnesses supported keeping the data-collection portion as a pilot and emphasized early detection and reporting.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
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Summary:
The Judiciary Committee heard testimony on several bills. SB 335 would route objections by political party officers to candidate nomination papers through the Office of Elections. The State Election Director testified that his office was not the right venue for party-membership challenges because it could create conflicts and force the Attorney General to represent the chief election officer in court; members discussed whether all objections should instead go directly to Circuit Court, but no action was taken.
SB 280 would expand first-degree negligent injury to cover injuries negligently caused by intoxicated drivers. The Public Defender opposed the bill as too harsh and urged either a lower penalty or clearer statutory definitions of “under the influence,” while the Prosecuting Attorney supported it as a needed increase in accountability for drunk drivers who actually injure someone. Committee members raised concerns about overlap with existing offenses, proportionality, and whether the change would increase jury-trial volume; the prosecutor responded that the bill would apply to a smaller subset of cases involving actual injury and would help ensure more serious treatment of those cases.
The committee also heard SB 292, establishing Safe Harbor protections for survivors of sexual exploitation who seek medical or law enforcement assistance, with testimony in support from the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, HPD, U Alliance, and others, and no opposition. SB 31, concerning an additional penalty for dog owners whose dogs destroy property on agricultural land, drew only supportive testimony. SB 356 would require restitution in the form of financial support to the minor children of victims killed or disabled by an intoxicated driver; the Public Defender opposed it as better suited to civil court and questioned enforcement after probation, while the Prosecuting Attorney supported it and said courts can issue enforceable restitution orders. Testimony also strongly supported SB 1284, a proposed constitutional amendment prohibiting discrimination based on ethnicity, age, disability, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, and pregnancy outcomes, with supporters arguing it would strengthen protections in response to current political conditions. No votes or final committee actions were taken in the excerpt.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- The amendment is adopted. Please move the bill as amended.
- The amendment is adopted. Please move the bill as amended. Thank you. The amendment is adopted.
- Please move the bill as amended.
- The amendment is adopted. Please move the bill as amended. Thank you. The amendment is adopted.
- Please move the bill as amended. I move that Senate Bill 1583 is amended.
Keywords:
student discipline, classroom management, temporary removal, administrative action, education policy, foreign relations, university governance, research security, international agreements, Arizona Board of Regents, interscholastic activities, student eligibility, criminal offenses, school district, youth sports, academic participation, conduct, planned communities, homeowners association, HOA
AR
Transcript Highlights:
- I bring this amendment to make people aware.
- That amendment is being sent to personnel for review. Thank you.
- of that committee to have more discussion around this amendment.
- Senator Flowers, I will say that to this amendment, Senator Flowers, I will say that to this amendment
- Senator Flowers, I will say that to this amendment, Senator Flowers, I will say that to this amendment
Summary:
The Joint Budget Committee met with a quorum, recognized visiting student groups, and then moved through its agenda. An amendment to Senate Bill 30 concerning the governor’s office was initially raised by Senator Ross, who argued that a senior advisor position tied to former corrections official Joe Profiri was costly and reflected poor performance and noncooperation with legislative oversight. Representative Wooten echoed those concerns, criticizing Profiri for not appearing when subpoenaed. The chair cut off further debate and referred the amendment to the personnel committee for review.
The committee then referred an amendment by Senator Johnson to the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism to special language, and referred House Bill 1080 by Representative Ladyman, relating to the Department of Human Services’ Division of Developmental Disabilities, to special language as well. Under other business, Senator Dismang explained a revised special-language amendment for the Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment’s waste tire program to correct a timing issue in the governor’s letter. The committee suspended the rules to allow the revised language to be considered and referred it to special language for the next day’s agenda.
No votes were taken on the substantive amendments beyond the procedural motion to suspend the rules, which passed. The meeting concluded with no further business and adjourned, with members told to return the next morning.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Rules and Legislative Administration Committee 3/17/26
Rules and Legislative Administration
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Senate Energy and Natural Resources (03/10/2026)
Energy and Natural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- committee amendment. committee amendment.
- Discussion. >> And um I'd like to move an amendment. >> Committee amendment. >> Committee amendment.
- All in favor of the amendments.<02:17:15.920>
I amendments. I amendments. - All in favor of the amendment amendment. All in favor of the amendment >> I. >> I.
- . amended. amended.
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
JHA Public Hearing - Thu Feb 27, 2025 @ 2:00 PM HST
Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- streams so we're requesting an amendment streams so we're requesting an amendment to<00:17:26.880
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and problem with a bunch of amendments and problem with a bunch of amendments - rules that we we are proposing to amend rules that we we are proposing to amend it<01:43:08.960>
- that's our intention with the amendment that's our intention with the amendment okay<01:50:40.760
- So, we'll be making technical amendments for clarity, consistency, and style with those amendments.
Summary:
The committee heard testimony on several measures. On HB 211 relating to stream maintenance, DLNR supported the intent but requested amendments to clarify that responsibility for removing abandoned property rests with the entity that has jurisdiction or ownership of the stream, and asked for appropriations to help cover cleanup costs. Members discussed existing county authority to clean streams and then seek reimbursement from private owners, and the City and County of Honolulu’s written testimony was noted as arguing the bill conflicts with a federal court stipulation requiring notice and storage of personal property before disposal.
On HB 502 relating to land use, OPSD and the Land Use Commission supported the bill’s intent but raised concerns about the short timeline and the need for rule changes, with OPSD recommending a more permanent county plan-based district boundary amendment process instead of a temporary one. The Department of Agriculture asked counties to make concurrent revisions to ordinances and rules affecting agricultural land partitioning. Testimony also noted the bill is aimed at legacy agricultural subdivisions and would require Land Use Commission rulemaking.
On HB 510 relating to declaration of water shortage and emergency, DLNR and the Board of Water Supply strongly supported the measure, saying it would give CWRM a more timely tool to respond to emergencies outside designated water management areas and would require rulemaking, permit classifications, and criteria for declaring shortages. In response to opposition concerns from the Land Use Research Foundation and the Hawaii Farm Bureau, DLNR said the rulemaking process would allow public input and that permit classifications could help balance agricultural and other water uses. On HB 511 relating to public lands, DLNR, the Department of Agriculture, and Hawaii Farm Bureau supported removing the survey requirement before setting aside public lands between state agencies, saying it would speed Act 90 transfers and save time and money, though one testifier cautioned against misuse of agricultural lands. No votes were taken during the excerpted portion of the meeting.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Business, Professions and Economic Development Committee Jun 15th, 2026
Business, Professions and Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
- You do accept our committee amendments, correct? Correct. Thank you.
- And any other amendments—no, I'm just kidding.
- I think you added some guardrails as well on the amendments.
- So I do just want to appreciate you taking the amendments.
- Thank you for taking the amendments.
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Joint House Committee on Local Government and Senate Committee on State and Local Gvt. (3-11-26)
Transcript Highlights:
- amended by the committee and a second. amended by the committee and a second.
- We have an amendment. >> Yes, sir. >> We do. We have a motion and a second on the amendment.
- We have an amendment. >> Yes, sir. >> We do. We have a motion and a second on the amendment.
- We have an amendment. We have an amendment. >> Yes,<00:34:49.560>
sir. - amendment. All in favor say I. amendment. All in favor say I. >> I. >> I.
Keywords:
Upon adjournment of the concurrent meeting, the Senate State and Local Government committee will continue meeting, 958, all
Summary:
The concurrent meeting began with roll calls for both the Senate Standing Committee on State and Local Government and the House Standing Committee on Local Government, establishing quorums. The committees then heard a Department for Local Government presentation on the Community Development Block Grant program, which serves smaller and more rural areas. Commissioner Matt Sawyers and Executive Director Mark Williams explained the 2026 HUD application as a public hearing, noting an estimated total of a little over $25 million, with proposed allocations for public facilities, community projects, economic development, public services/Recovery Kentucky, and housing. They also described proposed changes, including shifting some funding from economic development to housing, raising non-traditional application ceilings, extending the economic development application window, and giving the commissioner flexibility to reallocate funds if requests exceed the allotment. No legislators or members of the public asked questions, and both chambers approved the presentation and then adjourned the House portion.
The Senate committee then took up Senate Bill 149 by Senator Elkins, which updates county treasurer statutes. The bill shortens the waiting period for appointing an acting treasurer from 30 days to 5 days and allows fiscal courts to appoint a temporary treasurer for up to 60 days during vacancies, illness, incapacity, or termination. Members discussed the need for continuity in county finances, and the bill received favorable expression 9-0.
Next, the committee considered several housing-related bills from the housing task force. Senate Bill 224, by Senator Mills, creates vested property rights for development applications and narrows who may appeal certain local land-use decisions; the committee adopted a substitute, then approved the bill 8-1 after members raised concerns about standing language and possible impacts on local participation. Senate Bill 225 requires the housing and construction department to analyze the cost and housing-supply effects of proposed housing regulations; it passed 9-0 after a committee substitute. Senate Bill 233, by Senator Neal, removes annual financial reporting requirements for homeowners associations with 14 lots or fewer to reduce burdens on small developments; it passed 9-0. Finally, Senate Joint Resolution 75, as amended, directs the Public Service Commission to study affordability and water/wastewater utility regionalization, including possible consolidation of small districts; the amendment and the resolution both passed 9-0, with one member noting concerns about whether the matter should proceed as an administrative case rather than a study.
OK
Transcript Highlights:
- I see that there is an amendment on this bill. Will the clerk read the amendment?
- Who's the amendment from, Chairman? Pardon? You know who that amendment is from?
- Amendment submitted by Josh West. Would you like to explain your amendment? That was just done.
- You want to put an amendment in committee, I'll take it for an amendment or on the floor.
- I withdraw my amendment. Okay.
Keywords:
retirement, public employees, deferred option plan, service credit, contributions, distributions, credit card transactions, payment methods, service charge, consumer rights, financial regulation, rounding, cash payments, public finance, Oklahoma Common Cents Act, political subdivision, science and technology, research, board appointments, emergency legislation
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Human Services Finance and Policy Committee 3/26/25
Human Services Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- And I see you've got an A1 authors amendment, so I move the A1 amendment to put the bill in the shape
- The amendment is adopted to your bill as amended. Thank you, Mr. Chair.
- The A2 amendment is adopted to your bill as amended.
- Uh, A1 amendment is adopted. A1 amendment is adopted.
- The A1 amendment was adopted to the bill as amended.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection - 03/12/26
Commerce and Consumer Protection
Transcript Highlights:
- I do have an author's amendment.
- And I have the A2 amendment. >> Senator Dahms offers the A2 amendment.
- This amendment repeals to the amendment.
- And I have the A2 amendment. amendment. amendment.
- amendment. prevails and the A2 amendment is prevails and the A2 amendment is adopted.<00:53:34.319><
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- Remember, these were the Reconstruction amendments.
- The Fair Districts Amendments are on shakier ground because the Fair Districts Amendments don't emanate
- The Fair District Amendments to the Florida Constitution The Fair District Amendments to the Florida
- We saw in 2018 when Amendment 4 passed, and then the legislature stole... 2018, when Amendment 4 passed
- We saw it when the legislature attacked direct democracy right after Amendment 3, Amendment 4, just because
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama House Ways and Means General Fund Committee Feb 4th, 2026
Ways and Means General Fund
Transcript Highlights:
- Who's doing the amendment for you, chairman? I have the amendment, sir.
- Any questions about the amendment? Do I have a motion on amendment? Representative Campbell.
- >> I have I have the amendment sir. Okay. >> I have I have the amendment sir.
- >> Any questions about the amendment? >> Any questions about the amendment?
- >> Do I have a motion on amendment? >> Do I have a motion on amendment?
Keywords:
Gulf of America, name change, state compliance, educational materials, local resources, historical reference, age verification, parental consent, consumer protection, app store regulations, data privacy, Internet filters, digital safety, minors protection, civil liability, device manufacturers, obscenity, aircraft tax, aviation tax, sales tax exemption
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- Can we get the amendment distributed, please? Do we have the amendment? We don't.
- All right, so we do have that amendment.
- So, discussion on the amendment. Motion on the amendment.
- Is there any opposition to adopting the amendment? None.
- Is there any opposition to adopting the amendment? None. You have a last-minute amended bill.
Keywords:
SB29, math requirements for teaching license, teacher licensure, teacher endorsement, mathematics methods, elementary education, secondary education, special education, early childhood education, reciprocity, Public Education Department, Mathematics and Science Education Act, mathematics instructional leadership framework, professional learning plan, K-3 screening, mathematics screening assessment, mathematics difficulty, support plan, multilevel support, intervention
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama House Ways and Means General Fund Committee Feb 18th, 2026
Ways and Means General Fund
Transcript Highlights:
- Or an amended amount.
- amendment to the sub? amendment to the sub?
- Amendment in your pack. >> Go ahead and offer the amendment. >> I have the amendment.
- I'd have a motion on the<00:50:53.040>
amendment. the amendment. the amendment. - >> That was just amendment. >> That was just amendment.
Keywords:
appropriation, transportation, judicial system, funding, state budget, Pickens County, local act, vehicle tag fee, registration fee, issuance fee, motor vehicle registration, license plate, replacement tag, transfer tag, renewal fee, county revenue, earmarked funds, ambulance service, emergency medical services, EMS