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VT
Vermont 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session - 2026-05-01 - 11:30AM
Vermont Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- H. 902, an act relating to approval of amendments to the charter of the City of Barre.
- We made adjustments to the tax code to account for those in, I believe, 2018.
- Um, I believe we pretty much rewrote the tax code in 2018. So, we've accounted for that.
- We made adjustments to the tax code to account for those in, I believe, 2018.
- We made adjustments to the tax code to account for those in, I believe, 2018.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Capital Buildings Planning Commission May 27th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- We work monthly with GSD and do it staff to make sure that all new moves are coded such that they can
- Connected and share uh with the location coding efforts.
- Uh, so we do that on a regular basis and provide new codes for any new locations where agencies have
- Uh, we are also working with GST staff on a regular basis to assign new building and site codes when
- We'll be um working in parallel as we are also working with the city of Albuquerque and the historic
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- RS 33-267 seeks to alter some building construction codes and allow the exemption in four-plex dwellings
- First, it allows manufactured duplexes to be treated as multifamily homes in zoning code.
- Again, it is a voluntary program, and it is a new section of code, with a lot of definitions there.
- to so many people in my community, in my area, and I wanted to do something about that when I was a city
- I was told by legal there’s nothing I could do except maybe zone them to a certain part of the city.
Committee:
House Business
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Health and Human Services Jan 15th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- KNOW IN 2023 CMS TOOK ACTION TO ADDRESS THIS ISSUE BY ESTABLISHING A NEW HEALTH CARE, AND PROCEDURAL CODE
- G CODE 0330.
- CMS ASSIGNED THIS CODE TO THE MEDICARE AMBULATORY PAYMENT CLASSIFICATION WITH A NATIONAL AVERAGE MEDICARE
- AS JUSTIFICATION FOR CITIES AND COUNTIES TO STOP FLUORIDATION IN THEIR COMMUNITIES WHERE THEY ARE FLOOR
- AND BEFORE I ANSWER I WANT TO RESPOND TO WHAT YOU MENTIONED ABOUT YOUR NURSING HOME IN THE PANAMA CITY
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Interim Joint Committee on Banking and Insurance (10-14-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> and the cities that have this program. and the cities that have this program.
- because that is still discriminating against a zip code.
- ><c> a</c><01:28:49.040><c> zip</c><01:28:49.280><c> code.
- </c><01:28:49.600><c> Thank</c> discriminating against a zip code.
- Thank discriminating against a zip code.
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.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, March 25, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Act 50 United States Code 1622D Act 50 United States Code 1622D provides<04:12:02.479><c> for</c><04:
- Act 50 United States Code 1622D provides Act 50 United States Code 1622D provides for<04:17:45.199><c
- dozens of cities dozens dozens of cities in<04:27:51.120><c> red</c><04:27:51.439><c> states</c><04:
- </c> already one of the most beautiful cities already one of the most beautiful cities in<04:37:59.840
- Fred was born in Garden City, Alabama, Fred was born in Garden City, Alabama, where<06:02:39.680><c>
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- had to borrow, to complete the work using a licensed contractor in full compliance with California code
- Madam Chair, Julina Voris, on behalf of the League of California Cities, is in strong support.
- recently amended the bill further to address the following: It strikes language requiring building code
- Building code upgrade coverage. When building homeowners... Themselves.
- Building code upgrade coverage.
Committee:
House Insurance
AR
Transcript Highlights:
- This means they can be contributing citizens in any city that they choose to live in.
- But the 3D program can't in any city that they choose to live in.
- This has been an economic development project with the city of Fayetteville. ...development team.
- Now, that doesn't help us in Arkansas because you can't bill under that code anyway.
- I think I had an opportunity to code anyway.
Committee:
All TASK FORCE ON AUTISM
Summary:
The meeting opened with routine business, including approval of the January 13, 2026 minutes, and a brief recognition of Autism Awareness Month. The task force then heard a presentation from the University of Arkansas College of Education and Health Professions on two student support programs: the Empower Program for non-degree-seeking students ages 18–24 with mild intellectual disabilities, and the Autism Support Program for degree-seeking students with autism. Speakers described academic coaching, peer and career coaching, residential supports, person-centered planning, internships, and scholarship/fee structures, noting that both programs charge a $5,000 per-semester fee and rely on scholarships and fundraising to offset costs. Members asked about dorm arrangements, individualized plans, and how students transition in and out of supports; presenters explained that Empower students remain in the program throughout, while Autism Support Program students may enter or leave services as needed.
The committee next heard from Pulaski Technical College’s 3D program, a three-year transition and post-secondary program for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities focused on culinary, baking, and hospitality training. Presenters outlined integrated classes with traditional students, faded support over time, internships, and outcomes such as 97 students enrolled since the program began, 57 graduates, strong completion rates, and many graduates obtaining and retaining jobs in the food service industry. Members asked about how success is measured, why rates are not 100 percent, the role of integrated classes, tuition, and community partnerships; staff explained that grading includes technical and professional skills, tuition is $5,700 per semester, and scholarships such as GETS and FAFSA help reduce costs. They also noted plans to expand offerings and pursue accreditation through the Inclusive Higher Education Accreditation Council.
Finally, the task force received a presentation from SLS Community, a Fayetteville nonprofit serving neurodivergent adults through residential supports, supported employment, community activities, and advocacy. Leaders described a long-term vision tied to the Cato Springs mixed-use development, where housing, jobs, clinical services, and community amenities would be integrated in a “live, work, play” model. They discussed a residential program, a new vocational program called Program Forge, community events, and the challenges of the “services cliff” after age 21, especially for adults with complex support needs. Members and parents spoke about the importance of trained direct support professionals, ABA-based supports, and the need for better funding and service models for adults. The meeting ended with announcements about upcoming autism-related events and a request for future discussion on task force appointments and broader issues around ABA oversight and misuse.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Public Employment and Retirement Committee Apr 2nd, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Our government employees keep our cities, counties, states, and country running and deserve protection
- They're entitled to disciplinary rights and procedures codified in the Education Code.
- Johnny Pena, with the League of California Cities, here today in respectful opposition.
- I do believe that having a universal discipline would be great instead of going county to county, city
- to city.
Summary:
The committee heard several labor and employment measures. AB 465 would require local public employers, at a union’s request, to negotiate minimum disciplinary and grievance procedures in MOUs, including progressive discipline, just-cause protections, grievance appeal rights, and paid release time for representatives. Supporters, including AFSCME and SEIU, said it would create fairer and more consistent due process protections for local government workers; opponents from county and city groups argued it would impose binding arbitration and rigid discipline rules that could undermine local flexibility and accountability. The bill passed on a 5-0 vote and was re-referred to Appropriations.
AB 792 would allow court interpreter bargaining to be consolidated when multiple regions are negotiating at the same time. The author and the California Federation of Interpreters said the change would reduce repeated bargaining, improve efficiency, and help address interpreter recruitment and retention. There was no opposition, but some members questioned whether the proposal would really solve wage and staffing problems; the bill passed 5-0 and was placed on hold. AB 1309, which would improve Cal Fire firefighter compensation by tying salaries more closely to comparable local fire departments, drew strong support from firefighters and no opposition. Members praised Cal Fire’s work and the bill passed 7-0 and was held for add-ons.
The committee also approved AJR 8, a resolution urging protection of Social Security and opposing federal cuts or office closures. Supporters said Social Security is essential to seniors, veterans, people with disabilities, and children, and warned that reductions would increase poverty and homelessness. One member objected to naming political figures in the resolution, but the measure still passed 7-0 and was held. AB 1247, which would require contracted-out school classified workers to meet the same training and qualification standards as direct hires and address related retirement contributions, passed 5-2 despite opposition from county superintendents and school administrators who said it would add costs and limit contracting flexibility. Finally, AB 288, which would authorize PERB to act when the NLRB fails to remedy labor claims by a deadline, passed 6-0 with strong union support and no opposition.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Local Government Committee Jun 23rd, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- council member in the great city of La Mesa.
- City of Claremont in the last... Present in support of AB 2433, the City of Claremont.
- Damon Conkent with the League of California Cities.
- Kendra Begley, on behalf of the City of Belmont, respectful opposition, and on behalf of the City of
- We want to align our comments with those provided by Cal Cities.
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Local Government heard several bills focused on housing, utility billing, permitting, oversight, disaster recovery, and traffic safety. AB 2058, by Assemblymember Harropetian, would streamline inspections and fees for factory-built housing by reducing duplicative local review and allowing third-party inspections; supporters said it would cut costs and delays, while the author noted local land-use authority would remain intact. AB 1945, by Assemblymember Hodgwick, would let Lassen Municipal Utility District offer voluntary prepaid electricity accounts without deposits or start-service fees, with consumer protections and electronic notices; municipal utility and power agency representatives supported it. AB 2418, by Assemblymember Mark Gonzalez, would set timelines for commercial plan review and allow third-party plan checkers for delayed tenant improvement projects; business and property groups supported it, and the bill was narrowed by amendments. AB 2433, by Assemblymember Alvarez, would expand density bonus incentives for for-sale affordable housing; supporters said it could help produce more homeownership opportunities, while labor and local government concerns led to amendments removing ministerial/by-right provisions. AB 2760, by Assemblymember Sharpe Collins, would allow counties with an Office of Inspector General to extend oversight to probation and animal control in San Diego County; the author and county supervisors supported it, but probation officials opposed it as duplicative. AB 2385, by Assemblymember Petrie-Norris, would clarify local authority to plan for disaster recovery and create local reconstruction agencies; cities and other supporters said it would improve post-disaster rebuilding. AB 1976, by Assemblymember Hitt, would limit late-stage public process for pedestrian, bicycle, and traffic calming projects and exempt pedestrian malls from CEQA; supporters framed it as a safety streamlining measure, while local government groups raised concerns about reduced community engagement. The committee also adopted the consent calendar for AB 2118 and AB 2728. Final votes were taken after quorum was established: AB 1945 passed 6-0 to the Senate floor; AB 1976 passed 5-1 to the Committee on Transportation; AB 2058 passed 7-0 to Appropriations; AB 2385 passed 6-1 to Emergency Management; AB 2418 passed 7-0 to Judiciary; AB 2433 passed 7-0 to Housing; AB 2760 passed 5-2 to the Senate floor; and the consent calendar was adopted 7-0.
MS
Mississippi 2026 Regular Session
MS House Floor - 10 February, 2026; 10:00 AM
Mississippi House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> are not just protecting in the city are not just protecting in the city liquor<01:16:42.880><c>
- It just brings up the code sections.
- Speaker, what this bill does is amends Code Section 99-5-11 of Mississippi Code that allows it will allow
- So it just has a code sections in it.
- </c> from the counties um or the cities from the counties um or the cities uploading<05:15:02.638><c>
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
2026 Legislative Session - Day Forty Eight - Wednesday, April 8 - Afternoon Session
Missouri House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- that specifically fits Missouri and still pulling out of those fire codes.
- that specifically fits Missouri and still pulling out of those fire codes. a code that specifically
- fits Missouri and still pulling out of those fire codes that are established to develop that.
- This deals with the Kansas City Police Department.
- So Kansas City wanted to raise their mandatory age to 65 from 60 so people could work longer.
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
Licensing & Administrative Procedures Mar 11th, 2025
Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Transcript Highlights:
- The legal framework for the agency and really for the alcoholic beverage code is really divided between
- And liquor, and liquor is what in the code is considered wine and spirits.
- We issue licenses, we collect excise taxes, we ensure compliance with the alcoholic beverage code, um
- by an election whether bingo games may be held in the county justice precinct or city or town.
- were scanning a QR code that was not the official Texas lottery QR code.
Committee:
House Licensing & Administrative Procedures
AR
Transcript Highlights:
- This means they can be contributing citizens in any city that they choose to live in.
- This has been an economic development project with the city of Fayetteville.
- The city of Fayetteville provided some of the funding for the initial infrastructure, the sewer, and
- Now, that doesn't help us in Arkansas because you can't bill under that code anyway.
- I think I had an opportunity to... ...code anyway.
Committee:
All TASK FORCE ON AUTISM
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session and Joint Convention State of the Judiciary Address Mar 23rd, 2026
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- He has served our region in many capacities, including Planning Commissioner, Ontario City Councilmember
- , and Mayor in many capacities, including Planning Commissioner, Ontario City Councilmember, and Mayor
- Pro Tem, and City Attorney for Ontario, Hesperia, and the then newly incorporated city of Rancho Cucamonga
- One notable example of his character: After serving two terms on the Ontario City Council, Sam recognized
- the growing Latino population and the lack of representation and city leadership.
Summary:
The Assembly met, established a quorum after a roll call, and handled a series of procedural motions, guest introductions, and floor items. Members recognized several guests and student groups, then moved through the daily file, including second-reading items, Senate amendments, and the consent calendar, which was adopted 54-0. The chamber also adopted ACR 151 recognizing March 25 as Greek Independence Day, with 59 co-authors added, and ACR 146 designating March 2026 as Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month, with 61 co-authors added; both resolutions were adopted by voice vote. ACR 140, proclaiming March 21 as Women in STEM Day, also passed with 56 co-authors added and was adopted by voice vote.
The most substantial debate centered on AB 2156, which renames Cesar Chavez Day as Farm Workers’ Day and declares an urgency clause. Majority Leader Aguiar-Curry and several members spoke in support, emphasizing recognition of farm workers’ collective contributions and, in light of recent revelations about Cesar Chavez, the need to honor the broader movement rather than one individual. Other members echoed support while discussing farmworker history, accountability, and the importance of acknowledging survivors. Assembly Member DeMaio supported the bill but criticized state policies affecting agriculture and argued for broader recognition of Latino Californians and farmworker policy reforms. The bill passed with 67 votes and was transmitted immediately to the Senate.
Later, the Assembly recessed for the Joint Convention and heard the 26th State of the Judiciary address from Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero. She focused on judicial independence, threats to judges, remote proceedings, CARE Act implementation, trial court funding and judgeship shortages, AI use in courts, immigration-related courthouse concerns, State Bar reforms after the February 2025 bar exam problems, and judicial salaries. She also highlighted the judiciary’s centennial, the importance of collaboration with the Legislature and Governor Newsom, and the need to preserve equal access to justice. After the address was ordered printed in the Journal, the joint convention adjourned and the Assembly later adjourned until Thursday, March 26 at 9 a.m.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Elections Finance and Government Operations Committee 2/23/26
Elections Finance and Government Operations
Transcript Highlights:
- Our in the rural areas and 37 cities.
- Many of these cities we and 15 cities.
- this differently from city to city.
- This was this last fall in a city south of the Twin Cities.
- </c> in a city south of the Twin Cities. in a city south of the Twin Cities.
Keywords:
correctional fees, supervision fees, probation, Department of Corrections, criminal justice funding, electronic home monitoring, drug testing, restitution collection, community service work, postprison supervision, court-ordered services, fee sunset, fee phaseout, offender fees, community corrections, supervised individuals, 1183, house
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- If a city needs, you said before, a city can raise its millage for these services that won't be provided
- So I represent the city of Winter Haven, Florida, and Polk County as their city manager, a place I've
- I am city manager of the great city of Seminole.
- Would you have survived as a city?
- Lucie, thank you for being here, is a wonderful city. That is a homesteaded city.
Committee:
Senate Appropriations
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama House County and Municipal Government Committee Feb 18th, 2026
County and Municipal Government
Transcript Highlights:
- If a city wants to revoke a restaurant's business license, the city would give notice of cause, explain
- If<00:42:10.560><c> a</c><00:42:10.720><c> city</c><00:42:10.960><c> wants</c><00:42:11.200><c> to</c
- </c> business license, the city would give business license, the city would give notice<00:42:15.599>
- codes to reflect the definition of lead free.
- plumbing codes to previously adopted plumbing codes to reflect<00:50:23.280><c> uh</c><00:50:23.440>
Committee:
House County and Municipal Government
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Energy, Utilities, Environment and Climate - 03/12/25
Energy, Utilities, Environment, and Climate
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> power plant produces power City power plant produces power City appreciate<00:36:45.760><c> Senator
- </c> non-disclosure agreements secret code non-disclosure agreements secret code names<00:42:46.280><
- </c> I'm dealing with um I think each City I'm dealing with um I think each City needs<01:20:13.159><
- </c> completely opposite side of the city completely opposite side of the city that<01:47:19.880><c>
- I forget what the city portion—the 65% revenue loss that the city of Becker is going to be facing.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Bonding, Capital Expenditures and State Assets Jan 13th, 2026
Joint Committee on Bonding, Capital Expenditures and State Assets
Transcript Highlights:
- How will this funding help a city like Lawrence and Methuen?
- So how a city like Methuen can make a pitch.
- So how a city like Methuen can make a pitch.
- He explained that the organization develops plumbing codes, mechanical codes, and water-efficiency standards
- You know, it might have one reading for a city.
Bills:
S2542
Keywords:
climate resilience, resilience bond bill, environmental bond, infrastructure spending, flood control, coastal resilience, PFAS, clean water, wetlands, nature-based solutions, housing permitting, flood disclosure, land conservation, biodiversity, forest reserves, municipal vulnerability preparedness, MVP grant program, food security, agricultural resilience, solid waste