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KY
Transcript Highlights:
  • Uh, there was one crew car where airports typically will have a car that pilots can use to go get lunch
  • Uh there was one crew car uh grass.
  • airports typically will have a car where airports typically will have a car that<00:03:45.519> pilots
  • <00:51:50.079> I my car my car and pay a lot of money.
  • I my car my car and pay a lot of money.
Summary: The Budget Review Subcommittee on Transportation met on July 15, 2025, approved the June 4 minutes, and heard updates on aviation and riverport funding programs. Commissioner Mark Carter of the Kentucky Department of Aviation reported on the $200,000 grants for general aviation airports included in House Bill 1, saying the money is being used mainly for hangar projects, fuel trucks, parking lot resurfacing, airport equipment, crew cars, and public education efforts. He said about 25 hangar-related projects were reported, with an estimated 60 T-hangars and four or five box hangars supported, and noted that the grants are often used to match federal funds. He also said the state’s jet fuel tax revenue generates about $23 million annually, up from about $19 million in 2021, and that most airports are now compliant with the ADS-B/VOR-related reporting system required in budget language, which has improved reported operations and may help airports qualify for FAA grants. Members asked about the pace of airport projects, the limited number of contractors for hangar construction, and whether airports could finance hangars themselves. Carter said timing has generally been good, though federal projects have slowed somewhat and contractor capacity remains a challenge, and he said there is no statute preventing airports from financing part or all of a hangar project. Questions also focused on the long-term need for hangars and the effect of the jet fuel cap, with Carter saying general aviation airports still have significant hangar demand and rely on state assistance because hangars are a key revenue source. Jeremy Edgeworth of the Transportation Cabinet and Brian Wright of the Kentucky Association of Riverports then reviewed riverport projects funded through House Bill 265 and House Bill 1. Edgeworth said the cabinet’s riverport grant program awarded $500,000 in each of fiscal years 2025 and 2026 for 13 projects under an 80/20 match, and that House Bill 1 provided $7.5 million per year for public riverports with no local match. He described completed or underway projects at multiple ports, including equipment replacements, dock and road repairs, material handling upgrades, mooring cell rehabilitation, and a waterline loop at Owensboro. He said $12.6 million of the KPRCM funds had been awarded across 20 projects, with about $2.4 million still to be awarded later in the fall. Wright said the riverport investments are helping ports replace aging assets, expand capacity, and match federal dollars, but he also said the statewide capital need remains large, with the current list of top projects already in the $90 million range and longer-term needs still estimated at $60 million to $90 million. Members asked about timelines and future needs, and Edgeworth said many of the larger projects will take two to five years because of permitting and coordination with the Army Corps of Engineers. No additional votes or formal actions were taken beyond approving the minutes.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Feb 9th, 2026 at 01:30 pm

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • a US Navy retiree who served as a machinist in a submariner within the Navy's nuclear propulsion program
  • students throughout the United States with empirically validated Tool to enhance their ability to assess
  • The statistics the Oktahall softball program has drawn praise from for its strong sense of community,
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law Committee 3/10/26

Judiciary Finance and Civil Law

Transcript Highlights:
  • And you should know that CMS in Washington does annual audits for the program and have assessed that
  • CMS in Washington does annual audits for the program and have assessed that two things.
  • That's the feds' assessment of the entire program.
  • program. Thank you, Attorney General. program. Thank you, Attorney General.
  • technology, though, is it isn't new. technology, though, is it isn't new.
Summary: The committee approved the minutes from March 5 by voice vote and welcomed new member Representative Van Binsbergen. It then took up House File 2354, which Chair Liebling moved to re-refer to the Public Safety Finance and Policy Committee. Representative Norris presented the bill as an updated version of the Medical Assistance Protection Act, aimed at strengthening the Attorney General’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit, closing loopholes, equalizing fraud penalties, and increasing penalties for large-scale Medicaid fraud. Attorney General Ellison said the bill would add 18 specialized staff to the unit, moving it from 32 to 50 positions, and argued the federal-state matching structure makes the Attorney General’s office the proper home for the funding because the unit is dedicated to Medicaid fraud work. Nick Wonka, director of the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit, explained the bill’s provisions affecting committee jurisdiction: expanded subpoena authority to obtain financial account contents in provider-fraud investigations, conforming legal representation language to preserve the unit’s authority, venue changes to allow charging in counties where parts of the offense occurred, and a restitution change to let courts order restitution for related conduct in the same scheme. He said the subpoena change would speed investigations and align the Attorney General’s authority with other agencies, and that the restitution change would help recover more fraudulently obtained Medicaid funds. No public testimony was offered. Members questioned why the funding should go to the Attorney General’s office rather than the BCA, whether the new records authority was federally required, how the venue language would work across state lines, and whether the added FTEs indicated the fraud problem was larger than expected. Ellison and Wonka responded that the federal grant requires the work to stay within the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit, that the unit’s investigators are specialized and work with, but separate from, law enforcement, and that the venue provision applies only within Minnesota while out-of-state matters would be referred to the appropriate authorities. The amendment that had been posted was withdrawn and not offered.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Education Postsecondary Jan 13th, 2026

Education Postsecondary

Transcript Highlights:
  • It has given me new purpose and a reason to say that SB 720 is more than an education justice bill.
  • This legislation would expand access to the state employee tuition waiver program, extending eligibility
Bills: S0176, S0372, S0720, S0816
Summary: The Committee on Education Postsecondary met with a quorum present and considered several bills and one confirmation. Senate Bill 720, relating to resident status for tuition purposes for previously incarcerated Floridians, was presented by Senator Osgood and supported by testimony from Eddie Fordham, who described his own reentry and college experience and the difficulty of proving residency after long incarceration. Senators Jones and Rodriguez spoke in favor, emphasizing rehabilitation and access to education. The bill was reported favorably by roll call vote. The committee then approved Senate Bill 372, which would extend the state employee tuition waiver program to sheriff’s office employees on a space-available basis, with support noted from the Florida Sheriffs Association. Senate Bill 176, dealing with campus emergency management, conduct, and workplace violence policies, was also reported favorably after discussion focused on clearer reporting protocols, protective measures, and timely updates for students, faculty, and staff; several groups waved in support. Members also voted to recommend confirmation of Douglas Broxton to the Board of Governors of the State University System. Finally, Senate Bill 816, establishing the University of Florida Diabetes Institute in statute to advance research, prevention, care, education, collaboration, and outreach on diabetes, received supportive testimony from medical and university representatives and favorable comments from senators, including remarks about research, federal funding, and improved outcomes. The bill was reported favorably, and the committee adjourned without objection.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • Do you have any concerns regarding the new nuclear, the new molten salt reactors, the new technology,
  • And so they chose to build a new system of a new nuclear power plant, which again was seven years late
  • program, subject to appropriations.
  • That's how the program was designed.
  • We have great concerns with the prospect of new regulations that could supplant the program that we've
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • in bonding, and so what it does is it ties those assessments to the probable maximum loss number.
  • We do worry, of course, about the assessments.
  • half a billion dollars assessed to insurance companies.
  • One billing in member carrier assessments and one billing in policyholder-backed securities.
  • The minimum assessments, who actually pays that? Is it across the state by all insurers?
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

House Children and Families Finance and Policy Committee 3/25/25

Children and Families Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • financial assessment. financial assessment.
  • If we do this assessment, and we learn that in Hennepin County there are no barriers to any programs,
  • childhood program. childhood program.
  • . program. program.
  • within our program. within our program.
AL
Transcript Highlights:
  • You could use the old method or the new method.
  • The new method wouldn't have... ...the new method wouldn't have the arcane no right of redemption.
  • or assessment value.
  • . the predictability of the assessment collections.
  • owe the entire assessment over the 20, 30, or 40-year period at once.
Bills: HB145, HB311
WY

Wyoming 2026 Regular Session

House Transportation, Highways & Military Affairs Committee, February 24, 2026

Transportation, Highways & Military Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • critically trained and experienced personnel and provide additional lead generators to provide assessions
  • provide assessions. At this time, Mr. provide assessions. At this time, Mr.
  • So, our men and women in Wyoming, um, whether they're using fully funded equipment, they have—we get new
  • <00:10:16.560> We new C130s that we've been working on.
  • We new C130s that we've been working on.
Bills: SF0012, SF0013, SF0067
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

Criminal Jurisprudence Mar 11th, 2025

Criminal Jurisprudence

Transcript Highlights:
  • There's a lot of new vehicles on railcars and there's used vehicles on rail cars.
  • Right, with the rail car because we're having a whole conversation about rail cars.
  • Uh, former sheriff, now Rep Lauderback, my new best friend, is talking about cars getting stolen out
  • First in car burglaries.
  • that car?
Bills: HB268, HB305, HB307
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Municipal May 7th, 2026

Municipal

Transcript Highlights:
  • Morrell, New Orleans City Council, here on behalf of the New Orleans City Council, which is unanimously
  • Okay, it's not efficient for the citizens of New Orleans, the businesses of New Orleans.
  • And I have with me today the, not quite new, but almost new, Chief of Police for the City of St.
  • New State Police and New York, and there was a third-party company that originated out of New Orleans
  • So I’m very, very proud that you’re doing that program, and it’s a good program, and I applaud you.
Summary: The committee on local and municipal affairs met on May 7, 2026, approved the prior meeting minutes, and then took up a series of local bills. HB 362 creating the Regency Park Towns Townhomes Crime Prevention and Security District in Orleans Parish was reported favorably without objection. HB 822, dealing with nonprofit entities that hold appointments on boards and commissions while not in good standing with the Secretary of State, drew questions about whether it targeted a specific entity and about how long an entity should be out of good standing; the committee adopted an amendment changing the trigger to three consecutive years and then reported the bill as amended. A major portion of the meeting focused on HB 1243, which would give the Orleans Parish City Council more authority over the Sewer and Water Board. The sponsor, Council President J.P. Morrell, and Representative Hilfordy argued the bill would move New Orleans toward a more local, responsive public-works model and help address long-standing dysfunction. The Bureau of Governmental Research testified that it supported increased local control but urged a formal study or transition plan so the city would document the future governance structure. Despite those concerns, the committee adopted an amendment clarifying ownership of assets and then reported HB 1243 as amended. The committee also handled several St. George bills and other local measures. SB 348, allowing third-party administrative support for motor vehicle enforcement, and SB 444, granting expropriation authority for certain public projects, were reported favorably. SB 485, transferring insurance premium tax authority to the City of St. George, was initially amended but then reconsidered; the amendment was stripped and the bill was reported favorably. HB 990, concerning Jefferson Parish and unpaid water/sewer bills on multifamily properties, HB 466 on West Feliciana Parish property-tax rebates, HB 664 raising parish ordinance fines, HB 87 increasing per diem for a Livingston Parish gas utility district board, HB 115 abolishing the police chief for the Village of Edgefield, HB 741 creating emergency housing vouchers for human trafficking survivors, HB 377 removing civil-service pay restrictions for state examiners, HB 162 updating a crime prevention district fee, HB 368 raising fines for improper demolition of historic properties, and HB 441 returning Sewer and Water Board employees to city civil service were all reported favorably, most without objection. HB 431, requiring mayors to complete 16 hours of annual training, was amended to add continuing legal education and national conferences and then reported as amended. The committee adjourned after completing its agenda.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Municipal May 7th, 2026

Municipal

Transcript Highlights:
  • Morrell, New Orleans City Council, here on behalf of the New Orleans City Council that is unanimously
  • Okay, it's not efficient for the citizens of New Orleans, the businesses of New Orleans.
  • And I have with me today the, not quite new, but almost new, Chief of Police for the City of St.
  • George, not new.
  • So I'm very, very proud that you're doing that program and it's a good program and I applaud you.
Summary: The committee on Local and Municipal Affairs met on May 7, 2026 and approved the prior meeting minutes before taking up a series of local bills. Early action included HB 362, creating the Regency Park Towns Townhomes Crime Prevention and Security District in Orleans Parish, which was reported favorably. HB 822, dealing with nonprofit entities that hold appointments on boards and commissions while not in good standing with the Secretary of State, drew discussion about how long an entity must be out of compliance and whether notice should be required; the committee adopted an amendment changing the threshold to three consecutive years and then reported the bill as amended. A major portion of the meeting focused on HB 1243, which would shift more authority over the New Orleans Sewerage and Water Board to the Orleans Parish City Council. Supporters, including Representative Hilfriddy and Council President J.P. Morrell, argued the current structure is dysfunctional and unresponsive, and that local elected officials need authority to act more quickly. The Bureau of Governmental Research testified without taking a position on the bill itself but urged a formal transition plan or study committee so the city would have a clear governance path. Despite that concern, the committee adopted an amendment clarifying asset ownership and then reported HB 1243 as amended. The committee also handled several St. George bills. SB 348, allowing local law enforcement to contract for administrative support related to motor vehicle enforcement, was reported favorably. SB 444, granting St. George expropriation authority for certain public infrastructure projects, was also reported favorably. SB 485, concerning the city’s authority over insurance premium taxes, initially had amendments adopted but was then reconsidered; the amendments were stripped and the bill was reported favorably in its original form. HB 431, requiring mayors to complete annual continuing education, was amended to clarify approved training and then reported favorably. Other measures reported favorably included HB 990 on Jefferson Parish master water meters, HB 466 on West Feliciana Parish tax rebates tied to a data center project, HB 664 raising the maximum fine for parish ordinance violations, HB 87 increasing per diem for a Livingston Parish gas utility district board, HB 115 abolishing the police chief position in Edgefield, HB 741 creating emergency housing vouchers for human trafficking survivors, HB 377 removing civil service pay-plan restrictions for state examiners, HB 162 allowing a fee increase for the Jefferson Place/Bocage Crime Prevention District, HB 368 increasing fines for improper demolition of historic properties in New Orleans, and HB 441 returning New Orleans Sewerage and Water Board employees to city civil service. The committee adjourned after reporting the bills.
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

Senate - Education Feb 2nd, 2026 at 09:02 am

Senate Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • And the question is, since this is New Mexico money, New Mexico taxpayer money, has there been given
  • New Mexico, excuse me, New Mexico healthcare. workforce report did not report on language capacity file
  • So with the funds that. we have received, we have been able to expand the program to provide assessment
  • We have Eastern New Mexico University, Eastern New Mexico Roswell, Eastern New Mexico Red Dozen.
  • There is only a program at The Center of New Mexico Community College at CNN that do a medical interpretation
Bills: SB106, SB171, SB179
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Education Feb 2nd, 2026 at 08:32 am

House Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • So we looked at UNM, New Mexico State, New Mexico Tech, New Mexico Highlands, Eastern New Mexico, and
  • Western New Mexico.
  • President of United Academics of the University of New Mexico.
  • My name is John Dirch, again with AFT New Mexico.
  • This is new; this is existing.
Bills: SB106, SB171, SB179
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

House Legislative Session Day 1 (1-6-26)

Kentucky House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • or until new officers are sworn in. or until new officers are sworn in.
  • and ask a question in this new building. and ask a question in this new building.
  • Is that the new boundary line? >> Gentleman from McCracken. >> Uh, yeah, I would. Yes.
  • Is that the new center of the building. Is that the new boundary<00:13:45.839> line?
  • Seeing none, next order of business is introduction of new bills and resolutions.
Summary: The Kentucky House convened for the opening of the 2026 regular session, with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, roll call, and a declared quorum of 100 members present. The House then excused absent members and suspended the rules to allow co-sponsorships and vote modifications to be filed. It also elected House staff constitutional officers by acclamation, including the chief clerk, deputy clerk, sergeant at arms, chief doorkeeper, enrolling clerk, cloakroom keeper, and janitor, followed by the oath of office. Members introduced and adopted House Resolutions 1, 2, and 3. House Resolution 1 established the 2026 House membership. House Resolution 2 adopted the House rules for the session, with changes reflecting the new temporary building, removal of COVID-related provisions, elimination of remote and alternative voting, shortening motions/petitions/communications time from 30 to 15 minutes, deleting guest introductions and gallery references, requiring only one signed jacketed bill copy, clarifying billbook co-sponsorship procedures, deleting consent orders and pairing rules, and updating chamber-access and lobbying restrictions. Some members objected that the changes reduced transparency and public access, and one member asked that the 15-minute limit be kept at 30 minutes, but the resolution was adopted. House Resolution 3 invited pastors of Frankfurt churches to open sessions with prayer; one member asked that it be broadened to include people of all faiths and beyond Franklin County, but it was also adopted. The House then reported interim communications, including citizen impeachment petitions filed against Supreme Court Justice Pamela Goodwine and Ballard County Jailer Eric Cppus. Members were reminded of a mandatory ethics meeting the next day. The clerk reported the first batch of filed bills and resolutions, including House Bill 11 on independent school districts and House Bills 12 through 34 on topics such as legislative privacy, income tax, rural hospital funding, Medicaid and Medicaid expansion, school employee payments, firearms, reproductive health and privacy, employment schedules, cancer treatment coverage, workers’ compensation for first responders, savings accounts, education opportunity accounts, leave from employment, criminal procedure, home purchases, FNF devices, data privacy, and death benefits, along with House Resolutions 4 through 6. The House then adjourned until 2 p.m. on January 7, 2026.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law Committee 3/18/25

Judiciary Finance and Civil Law

Transcript Highlights:
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  • programs division.
  • The veterans programs division has become obvious that the veterans program staff supporting at-risk
  • Jarvis the Director of Veterans programs Jarvis the Director of Veterans programs and<00:08:35.039
  • Modernized public financing programs, such as an online donor refund program, empower individuals
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Rules REVISED Apr 20th, 2026 at 09:00 am

Rules

Transcript Highlights:
  • That is consistent with, although we're working in new law.
  • Is it a thirty-day window similar to Our other entitlement programs.
  • This is just a small program.
  • In the public schools have taken that competition to a new level.
  • And so I think this is a program that is here to stay.