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WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Transportation Jan 15th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- They've been repairing over 100,000 square feet of potholes.
- The crews were writing dates on their repairs to help them keep track of them.
- Agency-wide, there is a significant backlog in need of this unseen but vital part of our transportation
- So you can see here, different kinds of repairs are eligible for different kinds of funding, the Federal
- We have to do some design of longer term repairs and certainly think about involving resiliency, of longer-term
Summary:
The committee first met in brief executive session and advanced Senate Bill 5989 without recommendation to the Ways and Means Committee. Staff explained the bill would redistribute sales tax on aircraft fuel, affecting general fund revenue, which was why it was better suited for Ways and Means. The motion passed by voice vote.
The committee then heard a presentation from Transportation Secretary Julie Meredith on WSDOT’s 2025 work and 2026 priorities. She highlighted agency reorganization, safety initiatives, preservation needs, bridge strikes and storm damage, ferry service improvements, major projects such as Revive I-5, the Interstate Bridge Replacement Project, fish passage work, and preparations for the World Cup. Members praised the department’s communication and work, and asked about additional paving and preservation funding; Meredith said WSDOT had prepared projects that could be advanced if more money were available.
Washington State Ferries Assistant Secretary John Vizina and staffer Jenna Forty followed with a detailed briefing on vessel and terminal preservation. They described the aging fleet, the need for new hybrid-electric vessels, the governor’s proposed funding for three additional ferries and life-extension work on older vessels, and the importance of terminal upgrades such as Fauntleroy. Senators asked about service contingency planning, the cost and timing of hybrid versus diesel vessels, and whether additional vessels would require rebidding; staff said hybrid-electric construction is the fastest path and that any expansion would depend on statutory direction and legal review.
The committee then heard from local government representatives on preservation and storm recovery. The Association of Washington Cities and the Transportation Improvement Board described city road and bridge needs, limited local funding, and the importance of sustained preservation investment and programmatic grants. County representatives from the Washington State Association of County Engineers, Snohomish County, and the County Road Administration Board discussed the December flooding, road washouts, bridge damage, and recovery costs, emphasizing that counties face large preservation backlogs and need state and federal help for repairs and resiliency.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Transportation Jan 15th, 2026 at 04:00 pm
Transportation
Transcript Highlights:
- They've been repairing over 100,000 square feet of potholes.
- The crews were writing dates on their repairs to help them keep track of them.
- Agency-wide, there is a significant backlog in need of this unseen but vital part of our transportation
- So you can see here, different kinds of repairs are eligible for different kinds of funding, the Federal
- We really appreciate the support of all of our state... of longer-term repairs and certainly think about
Bills:
SB5989
OK
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Fried, on behalf of Senator Pugh, you're recognized to explain the provisions of House Bill 3711
- We had lots of concerns from members of the Senate concerning some parts of TSET that they really liked
- For example, if health outcomes, a lot of rural hospitals have lots of lots of debt, so maybe the legislature
- I think having some legislative control over some of this money, the proceeds of some of this money,
- Opportunity for the folks of the state of Oklahoma to say yes.
Keywords:
State Board of Education, Oklahoma education board, board appointments, school governance, education reform, governor appointments, legislative appointments, speaker of the house, president pro tempore, senate confirmation, board vacancies, removal for cause, public education, state superintendent, school board training, board member qualifications, emergency clause, Oklahoma statutes 70 O.S. 3-101, school funding, transparency
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama House Ways and Means Education Committee Jan 28th, 2026
Ways and Means Education
Transcript Highlights:
- the state of Alabama in working towards solutions that will benefit the people of Alabama.
- </c> morning to all of you. morning to all of you.
- systems, of both of our two school systems, whether<00:09:39.120><c> St.
- Uh, but in light of that Thank you, Mr. Chairman, members of the committee.
- of the STEM hub.
Keywords:
HB130, Alabama Board of Licensure for Professional Geologists, Sunset Law, sunset review, licensure board, professional geologists, geology, geologist licensing, board appointments, congressional district representation, gubernatorial appointments, state boards and commissions, professional licensing, regulatory board, Alabama Code 34-41-4, environmental engineering, geotechnical engineering, mining industry, petroleum industry, geological sciences
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Legislative Session Day 57 (4-1-26) - Part 1
Kentucky House Floor Meeting
Keywords:
In an effort to stave off issues that may occur with long format live streams, we have split this stream into two parts.
Convene 00:00:00
Senate Message 00:06:06
Report of Committee 00:07:10
Enrollment 00:07:55
Orders of the Day 00:15:47
Recess 00:17:50
Reconvene 01:06:45
HB 36 01:07:04
SB 9 01:11:00
SB 199 Veto Override 01:33:20
SB 263 01:37:30
SB 185 01:46:30
Citations/Resolutions 02:00:25
Senate Message 02:05:16
Introduction of HCR 67 02:06:10
Recess 02:07:46
*Recess goes through start of Part 2, 958, all
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- We have eight members of the quorum.
- We service about 60% of the long-term care patients in the state of Louisiana.
- This provides relative to the rights of foster children, to provide for the elimination of the practice
- We just want to put it into where when they leave, packed properly instead of walking out of the home
- Excuse me, a little out of line.
Keywords:
charitable pharmacy, healthcare fees, outpatient prescription, exemption, Louisiana Department of Health, sewerage systems, individual systems, community systems, local governance, legislation, installation regulations, protective custody, peace officers, mental health, emergency medical services, involuntary admission, long-term care, healthcare, pharmacy, residents
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- of 15 days in order to ensure that they’re able to get quotes for repairs, as well as now...” “...ensure
- One of them is by, at the request of the Clerk of Courts Association, which made a very good point on
- So when you get the notice of paying the cost, you now have a period of time, a larger period of time
- I mean, an order of appeal is done, the clerk of court goes in, finds out, determines the cost of the
- I was just talking to one of the clerks of the court of appeal, and the only way you e-file with them
Keywords:
exemption, motor vehicles, health savings accounts, debt relief, bankruptcy, civil procedure, abandonment, default judgment, court costs, notice requirements, construction contracts, jurisdiction, dispute resolution, public policy, Louisiana law, professional engineer, peremptive periods, construction, architect, real estate developer
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
02/09/2026 - Senate Military Affairs and Border Security
Military Affairs and Border Security
Transcript Highlights:
- I've used both the free services of the DAV and I used Veterans Benefits Guide, so I'm kind of both of
- Of course.
- of sort.
- And point of order, Mr. Chair. Point of order?
- —what is arguably an exodus of millions of dollars out of our country.
Keywords:
outdoor advertising, military compatibility, zoning, electronic signage, permitting, undocumented immigrants, financial services, identification requirements, loans, foreign remittances, transitional housing, military, veterans, grant program, supportive services, SB1511, commercial driver license, CDL, nondomiciled CDL, nondomiciled commercial driver license
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Agriculture Finance and Policy Committee 3/10/25
Agriculture Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- <c> in</c> kinds of of Agriculture here in kinds of of Agriculture here in Minnesota<00:01:52.399><c>
- </c><00:27:18.640><c> a</c> brief overview of one type of product a brief overview of one type of product
- </c> one of the most rapidly growing areas of one of the most rapidly growing areas of Agriculture<00
- </c><00:37:12.760><c> of</c><00:37:13.240><c> of</c> both lower the carbon intensity of of of both lower
- the carbon intensity of of of of<00:37:14.400><c> of</c><00:37:14.800><c> of</c><00:37:15.520><c> cropping
Bills:
HF1704
Keywords:
Minnesota agriculture budget, Department of Agriculture appropriation, Board of Animal Health, Agricultural Utilization Research Institute, Office of Broadband Development, farm bill, rural development, agricultural grants, soil health, livestock compensation, crop damage, meat inspection, poultry inspection, county agricultural inspectors, biofertilizer, nitrogen management, commercial nitrogen fertilizer, water quality, farm down payment assistance, beginning farmers
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama House State Government Committee Feb 12th, 2025
State Government
Transcript Highlights:
- Some kind of clawback.
- We're going to let the people of the state of Alabama decide.
- It'll be a constitutional amendment. ...of the state of Alabama.
- home of the. home of the brave.
- This is America; this is the land of the free, home of the brave.
Keywords:
HB141, Alabama, state employees, salary deductions, payroll deduction, State Comptroller, membership dues, voluntary contributions, insurance premiums, financial instruments, employee associations, state payroll, Code of Alabama 1975, Section 36-1-4.3, public employees, union dues, benefits administration, payroll withholding, financial products, deferred compensation
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session Mar 5th, 2026
Washington House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- and of the state of Washington.
- Not because of any crime, not because of any bad action, not because of any violation of professional
- This conversation is about the rights of the Office of Sheriff, and the removal of the Office of Sheriff
- the people of the counties, most of whom, 38 out of 39 of whom, elect their sheriffs directly.
- the people of the counties, most of whom, 38 out of 39 of whom elect their sheriffs directly.
Bills:
HB2720, HB2073, HB2487, SB5816, SB5919, SB5831, SB6137, SB6244, SB5420, SB5868, SB6044, SB6132, SJM8002
Keywords:
behavioral health, emergency services, health insurance, provider access, mental health funding, premium assistance, funding, healthcare, subsidies, insurance tax, state regulation, insurers, taxation, budget impact, juice grapes, agriculture, commerce, market access, fire safety, insurance incentives
Summary:
The House took up Second Substitute Senate Bill 5974, a bill modernizing and strengthening laws concerning sheriffs, police chiefs, volunteers, youth cadets, and related law enforcement roles. Members first considered a striking amendment and then a series of floor amendments, with debate repeatedly focusing on sheriffs as elected constitutional officers, the scope of state authority over local law enforcement, and whether the bill would create unfunded mandates or practical problems for counties. Supporters of the bill and many amendments argued for clarifying language, local flexibility, and state payment for new requirements; opponents generally warned the bill would weaken elected sheriffs, impose costs on counties, or overreach into local control.
Amendment 2343, which would have added intent language emphasizing that sheriffs are directly accountable to the electorate, was debated at length and defeated on a roll call vote, 41 yeas to 56 nays. Amendment 2373, shifting background-check costs to the state through the Washington State Patrol, was also defeated, 44 yeas to 53 nays. Amendment 2374, narrowing provisions affecting private security and specially commissioned officers, failed 41 to 56. Amendment 2369, clarifying rules for volunteers and youth cadets, failed 41 to 56. Amendment 2371, limiting surveillance-related provisions to situations requiring a warrant, failed 42 to 55. Amendment 2372, clarifying that only non-public information would be restricted from disclosure, also failed 41 to 56.
Later, Amendment 2370, which would have aligned the bill’s definition of volunteer law enforcement officers with existing statute, was defeated 42 to 55. Finally, Amendment 2352, which would have exempted current sheriffs from the bill’s new decertification rules, was debated as a protection against changing the rules midstream but was opposed on the grounds that the bill already grandfathered in the one sheriff who did not meet the new experience requirement; the amendment’s vote was not completed in the excerpt provided. The transcript also begins with the Speaker signing several bills, including Substitute House Bill 1570 and Substitute Senate Bill 6248.
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Standing Committee on Families and Children. (3-26-26)
Families & Children
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Standing Committee on Families and Children. (3-19-26)
Families & Children
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> I missed an entire year of his life. I missed an entire year of his life.
- </c> years of pain. years of pain.
- </c> the child of an incarcerated parent. the child of an incarcerated parent.
- during those 17 months while under the care of the Department of Corrections.
- </c> with that kind of a past. with that kind of a past.
KY
Transcript Highlights:
- best pieces of I think one of the best pieces of legislation<00:03:22.319><c> we</c><00:03:22.560><c
- </c> makes a lot of sense. makes a lot of sense.
- </c> cover some of that stuff? cover some of that stuff?
- </c><00:31:35.360><c> of</c><00:31:35.679><c> the</c> but it's been at the expense of of the but it's
- A lot of good conversation, a lot of food for thought, no pun intended.
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Standing Committee on Families and Children. (2-12-26)
Families & Children
Transcript Highlights:
- of and research at the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce.
- types of care in terms of services that are available.
- </c> of of everything. Uh it was in her home. of of everything. Uh it was in her home.
- And so that's the point of this is helping a lot of things um some of the root problems that we're having
- ><c> of</c><00:15:21.600><c> the</c> helping a lot of things um some of the helping a lot of things um
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Standing Committee on Families and Children. (2-5-26)
Families & Children
Transcript Highlights:
- Welcome to the first committee of Families and Children of the 2026 regular session.
- As a reminder, every meeting I like to share the number of children that are in out-of-home care and
- </c><00:01:06.720><c> home</c><00:01:07.119><c> and</c> of children that are in out of home and of children
- And one of the big ones is a division of retirement accounts.
- of the committee.
KY
Transcript Highlights:
- a backlog.
- </c><00:03:27.920><c> hours</c><00:03:28.239><c> of</c> limits on the maximum number of hours of limits
- </c> and it created kind of a backlog and um and it created kind of a backlog and um and<00:04:27.840
- of some of the And and just by virtue of some of the comments<00:18:52.240><c> and</c><00:18:52.400>
- </c> members of the committee. members of the committee.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice Feb 4th, 2026
Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice
Transcript Highlights:
- . ...to kind of take it out of the identification piece of any disability, because this is not just autism
- some of those disabilities in which you just spoke of.
- some of those disabilities in which you just spoke of.
- And it also gives all of us a greater awareness. It kind of puts it in the front of our attention.
- It kind of puts it in the front of our attention.
Keywords:
voting rights, felony conviction, database, Florida Commission on Offender Review, restoration of rights, autism spectrum disorder, law enforcement, communication, training, blue envelope, blue card, drug paraphernalia, narcotic testing, fentanyl, controlled substances, civil forfeiture, juvenile justice, detention, Medal of Heroism, probation officers
Summary:
The Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice met with a quorum and took up several bills. SB 646, relating to drug paraphernalia, was presented by President Gates as a narrow measure to allow drug testing tools such as fentanyl test strips and reagent kits to detect dangerous adulterants and help prevent overdose deaths. Senator Osgood spoke in strong support, describing the bill as important for people in recovery. The bill had one support appearance and was reported favorably by unanimous roll call.
The committee then heard SB 418 on law enforcement interactions with individuals with autism spectrum disorder. Senator Jones explained that the bill requires autism awareness and communication/de-escalation training for officers and creates a voluntary Blue Envelope Program for drivers with ASD. Multiple advocates, including Disability Rights Florida, an Autism Society representative, parents, and a retired federal officer, testified in support, emphasizing safety, communication, and the need to avoid tragic misunderstandings during police encounters. Senators also discussed whether broader disability training should be considered in the future. SB 418 was reported favorably unanimously.
Next, the committee considered SB 132 on restoration of voting rights, which would require the Florida Commission on Offender Review to create and maintain a public database to help people determine whether they have completed sentence requirements for rights restoration and to publish clearer instructions for eligible individuals. An amendment was adopted to make the database subject to legislative appropriation. The bill was then reported favorably. The committee also approved SB 1734, which recognizes juvenile probation and detention officers as officers under state law and extends training, certification, and certain benefits, and CS/SB 820, which strengthens reporting requirements for problem-solving courts and sets annual reporting deadlines. Both bills were reported favorably after brief discussion and support appearances.
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Legislative Session Day 7 (1-14-26)
Kentucky House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Next order of business is report of committees.
- The House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Kentucky does hereby adjourn this legislative day
- of Next order of business, the approval of the<00:10:05.680><c> journal.
- </c><00:11:41.839><c> of</c> Representatives of the Commonwealth of Representatives of the Commonwealth
- </c> of those around her, living a legacy of of those around her, living a legacy of compassion<00:12
Keywords:
Video Starts 00:00
Convene 05:16
Report of Committees 10:27
Motions, Petitions, and Communications 11:07
Introduction of New Bills and Resolutions 18:04
Recess for ConC and Rules Meeting 20:57
ConC and Rules Report 26:01
Adjournment 31:55, 958, all
Summary:
The House convened with an invocation and Pledge of Allegiance, then established a quorum with 95 members present. Members approved excusing absent members, suspended rules to allow co-sponsorships and vote modifications, and approved the journal from January 13, 2026. The Banking and Insurance Committee reported House Bills 176, 184, and 265 favorably, and those bills were placed on the calendar as having had first reading.
The chamber then took up several announcements and citations. A legislative citation was adopted honoring Tatum Elizabeth Dale, with remarks from members describing her kindness, service, and impact on the community. Another citation was adopted recognizing Emily Bingham for her book My Old Kentucky Home: The Astonishing Life and Reckoning of an Iconic American Song. Members also announced upcoming committee meetings, including Tourism and Outdoor Recreation, the House Budget Review Subcommittee on General Government, Health Services, and Oversight and Investigations.
The House received a large batch of new bill introductions covering topics such as criminal law and minors, electric utilities, daylight saving time, veterans’ treatment and benefits, transportation, outdoor recreation, human trafficking, licensed professionals, automated license plate readers, postsecondary education, utility disconnection protections, electric metering, virtual currency kiosks, mental health facilities, perinatal mood and anxiety disorder screening, controlled substances, prescription drugs, and literacy in schools. Two resolutions were also introduced, one encouraging a school naming honor for Jose Marte and another recognizing International Holocaust Remembrance Day. The Committee on Committees then referred numerous bills to standing committees, and the House adjourned until 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 15, 2026.
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Interim Joint Committee on Banking and Insurance (10-14-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- of the stability of another indication of the stability of the<00:04:33.600><c> market</c><00:04:33.919
- repairs, tree removal services, roofing scams, and I think a lot of you all are familiar with the roofing
- </c> of 2024. of 2024.
- We addressed auto repair and other fraudulent acts through the limitation of the assignment of benefits
- state contractors and fly by out of state contractors and fly by night<01:03:57.520><c> repair</c><01
Keywords:
Meeting Start 00:00:00
Call to Order and Roll Call 00:00:15
Department of Insurance Update 00:01:39
Department of Financial Institutions Update 00:37:07
Insurance Industry Update 00:54:50
Credit Union Industry Update 01:10:53, 958, all
Summary:
The committee met with a quorum, approved the September 16 minutes, and then received an update from Insurance Commissioner Sharon Clark and staff on the Department of Insurance. Clark reviewed department activity, including growth in premium volume and licensing, consumer complaints and recoveries, and a rise in fraud referrals. She said the department has 66 open fraud cases and described common schemes such as staged auto accidents, inflated repair or cleanup charges, and roofing scams. She also said the department’s investigators often prepare strong cases but face reluctance from local prosecutors, especially in Fayette and Jefferson counties, to pursue them.
Clark reported favorable workers’ compensation news, saying rates will decrease 9.7% next year for the 20th straight year. She contrasted that with a difficult property insurance market driven by storms, reinsurance costs, inflation, labor shortages, and litigation, but said Kentucky’s market remains relatively stable, citing the Kentucky Fair Plan’s small number of policies. She then warned of significant 2026 health insurance premium increases on the exchange: 16.1% for Molina, 23% for Anthem, and 37% for WCare, after CareSource withdrew. She said the rates were reviewed by actuaries and found fair, but that the biggest pressure point is the scheduled expiration of enhanced premium tax credits, which she said could leave about 90% of exchange enrollees facing a compounded increase.
Members questioned Clark about fraud prosecution, the number of people in commercial versus public coverage, and the impact of expiring subsidies. Clark said the prosecution issue is mainly with Commonwealth attorneys and that rural counties are more cooperative than urban ones. She also said the health market is individually rated and that older enrollees would be hit harder, while the loss of tax credits could push some people out of the marketplace. One member asked about the attorney general’s recent opinion on SB 188, the PBM bill; staff said attorneys were still reviewing it. Clark closed by noting that Kentucky’s fraud and towing/storage legislation has become a model for other states.