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KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Standing Committee on Appropriations and Revenue (2-24-26)
Appropriations & Revenue
Transcript Highlights:
- Big Beautiful Bill Act, the reforms proposed in House Bill 2 will be even more consequential.
- Unfortunately, the big beautiful bill didn't create exemptions for people based on their health status
- ,</c><00:42:57.839><c> the</c><00:42:58.079><c> reforms</c> One Big Beautiful Bill Act, the reforms One
- :54.960><c> bill</c> Unfortunately, the big beautiful bill Unfortunately, the big beautiful bill didn't
- big beautiful bill?
Committee:
House Appropriations & Revenue
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Local Government Jan 20th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- And Kellyn, please brief us on the bill.
- With that, the chair closed the public hearing on House Bill 2006 and opened the public hearing on HB
- Congratulations on having your first bill. Welcome.
- Congratulations on having your first bill heard in this committee.
- This bill does put the burden of failure on us, the taxpayer.
Summary:
The committee heard testimony on several local government bills. HB 2006 would extend the deadline for certain rural counties that collect a sales and use tax for economic development to designate industrial land banks under the Growth Management Act. Supporters, including the sponsor and Kittitas County representatives, said the bill would help counties identify industrial land for job growth and economic development; Futurewise opposed it, citing concerns about large industrial land banks and impacts to agricultural lands. HB 2244 would let a city that forms a fire protection district after July 1, 2026, keep its levy rate without reducing it by the district’s levy, and would also allow online notice and interlocal contracting for fire services. City and fire officials supported it as a practical tool to fund fire service, while one witness opposed the broader trend of appointed taxing authorities.
The committee also heard extensive testimony on HB 2316, which would limit shrub-step vegetation inside urban growth areas from being treated as wildlife habitat, critical area, or conservation area, and would bar related mitigation or replacement requirements. Tri-Cities officials, builders, housing advocates, and the sponsor argued the bill would reduce delays and costs for housing and development on already designated urban land, while conservation groups, tribal representatives, and some individuals opposed it as a broad rollback of habitat protections and a harmful precedent for ecosystems and wildlife. No vote was taken on the bills during the hearing.
HB 2103 would expand public utility contracting authority so cities, utilities, and joint operating agencies could enter “capability” contracts for renewable or non-emitting generation projects, including nuclear, renewable hydrogen, and fusion, and repeal certain price-limit restrictions. Supporters said it would align older contracting law with the Clean Energy Transformation Act and help utilities plan for future power needs; opponents warned it would shift risk to ratepayers and revive concerns tied to the WPPSS nuclear debacle. The committee also heard HB 2388, which would classify pivot-corner solar and agrovoltaic facilities on agricultural land as distributed energy resources and accessory uses; the sponsor and supporters said it would help meet energy needs without harming productive farmland, while Futurewise asked for clarification to avoid unintended loss of agricultural land. The hearing then returned to HB 2103 for additional testimony, with the same basic split between utility and clean-energy supporters and ratepayer or anti-nuclear opponents.
WY
Transcript Highlights:
- The thought process behind this is to expedite construction on big facilities like this.
- On the that's on the energy sector.
- I talked to the bringer of that bill multiple times and, uh, basically on the 12th of January this year
- One of on our natural gas producers.
- </c> bunch on the big piece. bunch on the big piece.
Bills:
HB0120
Committee:
House Appropriations
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, July 22, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- of this big, beautiful bill, which was anything but.
- ><c> was</c> this big, beautiful bill, which was this big, beautiful bill, which was anything<01:13:43.600
- This bill wasn't beautiful. It branding. This bill wasn't beautiful. It was<01:14:01.920><c> brutal.
- </c><06:08:51.440><c> 119th</c> a hearing on this bill in the 119th a hearing on this bill in the 119th
- Great</c> Dingo and Bill Heisinga on the Great Dingo and Bill Heisinga on the Great Lakes<06:19:35.440
Keywords:
Federal Retirement Fairness Act, FERS, federal retirement, creditable service, temporary employees, temporary federal service, Postal Service, USPS, Office of Personnel Management, OPM, retirement buyback, annuity, pension, civil service retirement, federal workforce, government employees, Members of Congress, retirement benefits, Great Lakes, fishery management
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- Big Beautiful Bill Act.
- Big Beautiful Bill Act.
- Part of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act changed the state matching requirement from 50% to 75%, starting
- This is due to changes coming from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, including the six-month redetermination
- And here are some policy changes that are upcoming because of H.R. 1, or the One Big Beautiful Bill Act
Committee:
House Appropriations
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Mar 20th, 2025
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- What I find remarkable and beautiful about this holiday is that it is not specific to one religion, one
- I urge a no vote on Assembly Bill 248. Thank you. And reduce costs to taxpayers.
- I urge a no vote on Assembly Bill 248. Thank you, Assembly Member DiMaio.
- I think if you read the actual bill language, there's a lot of things going on around this issue.
- I think if you read the actual bill language, there's a lot of things going on around this issue.
Summary:
The Assembly met on March 6, 2025, established a quorum, and opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and routine procedural motions, including unanimous consent requests and a re-referral of AB 506. The chamber then moved through a series of guest introductions and second-reading items before taking up several resolutions recognizing awareness days and cultural observances.
Members adopted ACR 41 on Down Syndrome Awareness Week/Day and HR 24 on Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month after extensive bipartisan remarks focused on family experiences, inclusion, bullying, funding for services, and support for people with disabilities. The Assembly also adopted ACR 48 recognizing Women in STEM Day, ACR 49 recognizing California STEM Robotics Day, HR 18 celebrating Nauruze, and ACR 2 marking the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. Each resolution drew co-authors and supportive comments from members across the aisle.
The body then debated and passed AB 248, which would remove the state wage cap on county jail inmate labor and allow counties more discretion; supporters framed it as local control and rehabilitation, while opponents argued it would raise costs and conflict with voter sentiment. The Assembly also passed AB 100, a budget-process measure moving a large package of bills to the Senate, and used a substituted roll call for the remaining related bills. Consent calendar items were approved, and the chamber concluded with multiple adjournments in memory, including tributes to Eric Lopez, Johnny D. Giles, and Roger Diamond, before adjourning until March 24, 2025.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Apr 9th, 2026
California Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- He was approved at the Rules Committee on March 18th on a 5-0 vote.
- He was approved at the Rules Committee on March 18th on a unanimous vote.
- He was approved by the Rules Committee on a 5-0 vote on March 18th.
- Congratulations on 20 years.
- He always had three votes on the Board of Supervisors in a big county, and he was able really to tell
Summary:
The Senate met with a quorum present and began with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance. The floor then moved through a series of recognitions, including the Natomas Nighthawks boys basketball team, 2026 James Irvine Foundation Leadership Awardees, and visiting California biotech leaders. Senators highlighted the honorees’ work on youth development, education, mental health, homelessness, community college success, and biotechnology. The body also welcomed Rosie Perez, the 43rd Treasurer of the United States and chair of America 250, to the chamber.
On the legislative side, the Senate approved a procedural request to allow Senate Bill 1447 to be heard in policy committees after the deadline. The chamber then confirmed five gubernatorial appointments: Alan Guy, Henry Nutt III, Steven Pennelli, Jacob Arkatov, and Dr. V. V. Ling Sai, with each confirmation passing on unanimous or near-unanimous roll calls. The Senate also adopted Senate Resolution 88, recognizing the 50th anniversary of modern biotechnology and the 20th anniversary of the California Biotechnology Foundation, and Senate Resolution 90, recognizing April 14-16 as Khmer New Year; both resolutions passed 37-0.
The remainder of the session included committee announcements and an extended adjournment in memory of Rod Diridon Sr., with several senators speaking to his long career in local government, transportation planning, environmental advocacy, and public service. Members emphasized his role in shaping transit in Santa Clara County and California, his mentorship, and his lasting influence on the region. The Senate then announced it would recess and reconvene on Monday, April 13, 2026.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Apr 9th, 2026
California Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- He was approved at the Rules Committee on March 18th on a 5-0 vote.
- He was approved at the Rules Committee on March 18th on a 5-0 vote.
- He was approved at the Rules Committee on March 18th on a 5-0 vote.
- He was approved at the Rules Committee on March 18th on a unanimous vote.
- He always had three votes on the Board of Supervisors in a big county.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Apr 9th, 2026
California Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- On behalf of the California State Senate, congratulations on a job well done. Thank you. Thank you.
- He was approved at the Rules Committee on March 18th on a 5-0 vote.
- He was approved at the Rules Committee on March 18th on a unanimous vote.
- Congratulations on 20 years.
- He always had three votes on the Board of Supervisors in a big county.
Summary:
The Senate began with a quorum call, prayer, and the Pledge of Allegiance, then moved through several floor recognitions. Members honored the Natomas Nighthawks boys basketball team for their championship season, and the chamber also recognized the 2026 James Irvine Foundation Leadership Awardees for work on homelessness, education, youth civic engagement, community college success, and mental health. Individual awardees highlighted included Chris Chapman, Leanne Chun, Darla Cooper, Virgil Moorhead Jr. and Amy Matheson, Adrian Hillman and Aaron Garner Ford, and Selina Alvarez. The Senate also welcomed former U.S. Treasurer Rosie Rios Perez and later heard committee and budget subcommittee announcements.
On legislation, the body considered and passed Senate Resolution 88 by Senator Blakespear, commemorating the 50th anniversary of modern biotechnology and the 20th anniversary of the California Biotechnology Foundation. The resolution emphasized California’s role in biotech innovation and the industry’s economic and public health impact. The Senate also passed Senate Resolution 90 by Senator Gonzalez, recognizing April 14–16 as Khmer New Year and celebrating Cambodian American culture, especially in Long Beach.
The chamber confirmed five gubernatorial appointments: Alan Guy, Henry Nutt III, and Steven Pennelli to the Contractors State License Board; Jacob Arkavakotov to the Medical Board of California; and Dr. V. V. Ling Sai to the Medical Board of California. All confirmations were approved by unanimous or near-unanimous roll call votes. The Senate also suspended a rule to allow Senate Bill 1447 to be heard in policy committees after the deadline, and later announced that the next floor session would be held on Monday, April 13, 2026.
The session concluded with adjournment in memory of Rod Diridon Sr., with extended remarks from Senators Cortese, Wahab, and Becker describing his long public service, leadership on transportation and environmental issues, and lasting influence in Santa Clara County and beyond.
FL
Florida 2026 4th Special Session
February 11, 2026 - 12:00 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- That's beautiful. So beautiful. Okay. We have one bill on the agenda today.
- It's a really big, beautiful bill by a big, beautiful person, and if anybody gives him a hard time, well
- No questions of the more than one page bill.
- We are back on the bill as amended. I made it through that one bill. Any public testimony?
- Members, we are on debate on this only bill in our committee.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Feb 9th, 2026
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The amendments are laid on the table. Clerk will now read on the bill.
- The big, beautiful bill, HR 1, specifically targeted Planned Parenthood.
- My district knows the cost of that big, ugly Washington budget bill.
- The trillion dollars that were cut from Medicaid in the big, beautiful bill does not give poor people
- The big, beautiful bill does not give poor people access to care.
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Interim Joint Committee on Appropriations and Revenue (9-17-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- :13:05.200><c> bonus</c> Big Beautiful Bill Act, bonus Big Beautiful Bill Act, bonus depreciation<00:
- Under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, taxpayers can take a federal deduction of up to 2.5 million on
- any other provisions of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act if time allows.
- Um, this is actually one of the provisions of the One Big Beautiful Bill that I was very excited about
- And then lastly on child care, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act made some changes, some increases to incentives
Summary:
The committee first approved the minutes and heard a brief member introduction before taking up an overview of major tax provisions in HR1, referred to by the presenters as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Representatives from the Kentucky Society of CPAs explained new federal deductions for tips, overtime, and car loan interest; a new tax-favored “Trump account” for children; expanded bonus depreciation and Section 179 expensing for businesses; changes to R&D expensing; and a new limit on wagering loss deductions. Members asked several clarifying questions about the duration of the provisions, W-2 and 1099 reporting changes, and how overtime deductions would work. The presenters emphasized that tips and overtime remain subject to payroll taxes and that many of the business provisions are permanent, while the individual deductions are temporary through 2028 or otherwise phased in over time.
The discussion then shifted to individual and nonprofit provisions, including the increase in the state and local tax itemized deduction cap from $10,000 to $40,000 with income-based phaseouts, the temporary senior deduction, and a new deduction for car loan interest with income limits and vehicle qualifications. On charitable giving, the presenters described a permanent nonitemizer deduction, new floors for individual and corporate charitable deductions, and a new scholarship-granting organization credit that would allow donors to receive a dollar-for-dollar federal credit up to $1,700, beginning in 2027. Members focused heavily on the SGO provision, asking about state implementation, oversight, whether churches would qualify, and whether the credit could support both public and private education. The presenters said the state would need to establish the mechanism and that additional federal guidance is still pending.
After the tax presentation, the committee heard from the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce on workforce issues, with a focus on child care and housing as barriers to labor force participation. Chamber representatives said they were not proposing large new government programs, but rather targeted policy recommendations for the 2026 session. They described Kentucky’s long-term decline in workforce participation since 2000, attributing much of it to demographic change, an aging population, and fewer younger workers entering the labor force. The presentation continued into a broader discussion of workforce trends and the need for practical policy responses, but no votes or formal actions were taken on these informational items.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Land Grant Sep 8th, 2025
House Rural Development, Land Grants And Cultural Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- Next on our big list, we've been working with the Forest Service. They have a project going on.
- So that's just a guess on my part, but it's big stakes for them.
- It's a beautiful sight, just sitting on the porch and watching the plaza.
- Senator Lujan introduced Senate Bill 1363, and Representative Ledger Fernandez is on the House side.
- One thing that I don't believe the bill would change is our ability to work with land grants on rights
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama House Agriculture and Forestry Committee Jan 21st, 2026
Agriculture and Forestry
Transcript Highlights:
- One big beautiful something like that. >> It'll be handled just like any other state employee.
- One big beautiful something like that. >> You want to call it that? That's fine. You're right.
- One big beautiful something like that. >> You want to call it that? That's fine. You're right.
- One big beautiful something like that. >> You want to call it that? That's fine. You're right.
- One big beautiful something like that. >> You want to call it that? That's fine. You're right.
Committee:
House Agriculture and Forestry
Keywords:
HB267, Alabama, minor consent, medical consent, mental health, school counseling, parental rights, parental consent, parental access to records, health information, health records, vaccine consent, school mental health services, student counseling, youth healthcare, adolescent health, emancipated minor, pregnancy care, sexually transmitted infections, STI treatment
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Rest from the Committee on Taxes, to which was re-referred Senate File 2374, a bill for an act
- That bill has been referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
- Members, the bills listed on today's introduction calendar are given their first reading and referred
- orders. members, the bills listed on the on members, the bills listed on the on today's<00:15:59.040
- And, of course, I still had opposition, and so she laid the bill on the table and let me work on it again
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Environment and Natural Resources Mar 25th, 2025
Environment and Natural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- We do have public testimony on the bill as amended. These are appearances on the bill.
- Back on the bill as amended, are there any questions on the bill as amended? Okay.
- Back on the bill, thank you for your enthusiasm. Back on the bill as amended.
- Back on the bill as amended, are there any questions on the bill as amended? Okay.
- We are back on the bill as amended. Are there any questions on the bill is amended?
Committee:
Senate Environment and Natural Resources
Summary:
The committee heard and acted on a long agenda of environmental and natural resources bills. It reported favorably SB 1784 on sewer collection systems, allowing municipal sewer revenues to be used for expansion; SB 1388 on vessels, which prohibits random vessel inspections without probable cause, creates a five-year safety decal, bars local fuel-type boat bans, and expands funding options for boat ramps and marinas; and SB 880, which designates the American flamingo as Florida’s state bird and the Florida scrub jay as the state songbird. SB 946, as amended, was also reported favorably; it restricts certain waste facilities and incinerators near the Everglades, with the amendment narrowing the focus to the Broward/Miami-Dade area near the C-9 impoundment project. SB 1792 on dry sandy beaches was reported favorably after amendment, creating a pilot and process to inventory beaches and explore voluntary public access or conservation arrangements with private owners. SB 866 on anchoring limitation areas was reported favorably despite opposition from cruisers and boaters who argued existing law should be used instead of new county-specific restrictions. SB 832 on former phosphate mining lands was reported favorably with amendments that removed language about the necessity of phosphate mining and clarified that landowners requesting a radiation study must pay for it. The committee also reported favorably SB 1326 on hurricane evacuation clearance times and permit allocations in the Keys, and SB 1580, after a delete-all amendment, which authorizes DEP to use public-private partnerships for coastal resiliency projects. Finally, SB 1300 on oil and gas drilling permits was introduced to require DEP to consider potential harm from accidents or blowouts to natural resources when reviewing drilling permits, but the transcript cuts off before final action on that bill. The committee also took up confirmations, temporarily postponing the vote on Rodney Barreto’s FWC reappointment after public criticism of his leadership, while recommending favorably the other listed appointments.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Mar 19th, 2026
California Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- It reminds us that even through hardships, displacement, and loss, people hold on to beauty, to family
- University of San Francisco against one of the best NBA players of all time, Bill Russell.
- Reagan's counting on you to pass this bill.' And I felt a lot of pressure.
- When I got here, I had one big audacious goal. When I got here, I had one big audacious goal.
- When I got here, I had one big audacious goal. When I got here, I had one big audacious goal.
Summary:
The Senate convened with a quorum, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and welcomed numerous former legislators to the floor. The body then moved through the daily file, including several resolutions recognizing cultural observances and a memorial tribute to former President Pro Tem John Burton. Senator Padilla also moved file item 24 to the enacted file, and the Senate announced upcoming committee and budget subcommittee meetings later in the day.
The chamber adopted Senate Concurrent Resolution 133, recognizing California Down Syndrome Awareness Month and Day, after remarks from Senator Grayson about the contributions and dignity of people with Down syndrome and the importance of support systems for individuals and families. The Senate also adopted SCR 134 recognizing Nowruz and the Afghan American community, with remarks from Senator Wahab and support from Senator Kaverya, and adopted SCR 139 recognizing Afghan American Heritage Month. Each resolution passed by roll call vote with no opposition.
A major portion of the session was devoted to an adjourned-in-memory tribute to former Senate President Pro Tem John Burton. Senators from both parties and several former members offered personal recollections emphasizing Burton’s advocacy for foster youth, working people, and marginalized Californians, as well as his blunt style and political influence. Members highlighted his legislative legacy, his later work through the John Burton Advocates for Youth, and his role in shaping California politics and San Francisco. The Senate concluded the tribute, invited members to a reception, and announced that it would remain in recess before reconvening later in the week.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy Committee 3/18/25
Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- I am working on this bill very closely with Senator Bolden in the Senate.
- I think members are Very clear on the bill before us today.
- I want to thank all the bipartisan support that I received on this bill.
- Your bill is laid over, Representative Davis, and we will move on to the next bill.
- Thank you, members your bill is laid over Representative Davis and the we will move on to the next Bill
Keywords:
commercial diving, scuba diving safety, aquatic plant management, workplace safety, environmental regulations, HF78, Minnesota veterans, veteran retreats, Camp Bliss, Walker, Independent Lifestyles Inc., Department of Veterans Affairs, veterans affairs grant, general fund appropriation, family members, spouse, domestic partner, children, therapy, transportation
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Military and Veterans Affairs Oct 14th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- On April 11, 2019, New Mexico Senate Bill 280 awarded the Navajo Code Talker Museum $1,054,000. $1,054,000
- Can I have you hold on one second?
- Because this one here in Sabonito is going to be the mega one. This is going to be the mega one.
- It's just one big way that we can honor the Code Talkers and all that they did for our great nation.
- So I'm still chasing that down on PayPal and on GoFundMe.
AR
Arkansas 2026 Regular Session
ALC-HOSPITAL, MEDICAID, & DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES STUDY SUBCOMMITTEE Feb 19th, 2026
ALC-HOSPITAL, MEDICAID, & DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES STUDY SUBCOMMITTEE
Transcript Highlights:
- about through federal law changes in the One Big Beautiful Bill that was passed last July.
- about through federal law changes in the One Big Beautiful Bill that was passed last July.
- The One Big Beautiful Bill did remove some exemptions that had previously been allowed to the SNAP requirement
- The One Big Beautiful Bill also added new exceptions for Indians, also referred to as Native Americans
- One Big Beautiful Act back in July of 2025.