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NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Appropriations and Finance Feb 16th, 2026 at 10:48 pm

House Appropriations & Finance

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  • Also, as announced on the floor, We're going to get started at 8 tomorrow, starting with hearing what
  • So we'll jump right into it.
  • We're going to be starting with an explanation of the Senate the Senate actions on House Bill 2.
Bills: SB132, SB241
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

Interim Joint Committee on Appropriations & Revenue. (7-1-26)

Appropriations & Revenue

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  • I could start there. Then we'd work down.
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KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

Senate Standing Committee on State and Local Government (3-25-26)

State & Local Government

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  • It worries me when we start response to?
  • It's much better than it was when it started. So, thank you.
  • It's much better than it was when it started. So, thank you. Senator Elkins. Senator Herron.
  • It's much better than it was when it started. So, thank you. Senator Elkins. Senator Herron.
  • It's much better than it was when it started. So, thank you. Senator Elkins. Senator Herron.
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

Senate Standing Committee on Banking and Insurance. (3-10-26)

Banking & Insurance

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  • To get our business started, uh, Secretary, please call the roll. >> Senator Rocky Adams. >> Senator
  • I'll let you all introduce yourselves for the records and we'll get started on House Bill 3.
  • <00:15:36.560> on for the records and we'll get started on for the records and we'll get started
  • I'll let you get started on the bill and Ann Marie can back you up. >> All right.
  • Introduce yourself for the record, and we'll let you get started. >> My name is Kevin Stamper.
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

Senate Standing Committee on State and Local Government (2-25-26)

State & Local Government

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  • I'm not going to start naming names because I see a bunch of them in my district on the board.
Summary: The Senate State and Local Government Committee met with a quorum and considered three bills. Senate Bill 53, sponsored by Senator Thomas, addressed Fayette County planning and zoning procedures after a 2024 law was interpreted to limit public comment at certain hearings. Thomas, along with witnesses Walt Gaffield and Zachary Davis, argued the bill would clarify that residents have a right to speak for or against planning matters affecting their homes and neighborhoods. The committee voted favorably on SB 53, with all members present voting yes. The committee then took up Senate Bill 192, sponsored by Senator Bledsoe, which would allow smaller cities to use agreed-upon procedures instead of full audits under certain conditions, with standards set by professional accounting rules and oversight by the Auditor of Public Accounts and the Department of Local Government. Supporters said the bill would help small and midsize cities facing audit costs and a shortage of auditors without reducing accountability. The committee adopted a substitute and passed SB 192 unanimously, with several members explaining their support. House Bill 290, sponsored by Representative Wilson, would change how county law library funds can be used, allowing bar associations to spend money on online legal research tools rather than only books. The sponsor said some local associations have unused funds and need more practical options. The committee passed HB 290 unanimously. Finally, House Bill 314, sponsored by Representative Lockett and Senator Williams, would reorganize oversight of the Kentucky Wired network by consolidating authority and personnel into the Commonwealth Office of Technology amid concerns about KCNA’s management. The bill drew criticism from Senator McDaniel, who called Kentucky Wired a boondoggle and questioned its costs, but the committee still passed HB 314 with favorable expression 9-2 and sent it to the floor.