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TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate Session Feb 25th, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Senate resolution 122 by Huffman.
  • I move adoption of Senate Resolution number 109.
  • I rise to thank Senator Dean Judy Seferini for bringing resolution, Senate Resolution 137, recognizing
  • Senate Resolution 77 by Miles and Alvarado, Senate Resolution 106 by Miles. at all.
  • Senate Resolution 128 by Blanco. Senate Resolution 140 by Birdwell. This is a voice vote.
Summary: The meeting was marked by significant resolutions recognizing various contributions to Texas and celebrating community initiatives. Key discussions included the adoption of resolutions commemorating Texas Hispanic Judges Day and highlighting the 100th anniversary of Memorial Park. Senators expressed appreciation for the judges' dedication and legacy, with notable mentions of individual judges and their impact on the community and legal landscape in Texas. The Senate also honored students and organizations contributing positively to their communities, showcasing the interconnectedness of public service and the legislative process.
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama Senate Feb 25th, 2025

Alabama Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Right now, we have a resolution we'd like to be read, Senate Joint Resolution proclaiming February 25th
  • President, Senator Waggoner has some resolutions from Rules.
  • From the Committee on Rules, Senate Joint Resolution number 24 by Senator Chambliss commends Joseph A
  • Also, Senate Joint Resolution number 27 by Senator Elliott mourns the death of Lieutenant Colonel George
  • The resolutions are adopted. Mr. President, Senator Waggoner has some resolutions from Rules.
KY
Transcript Highlights:
  • But part of that is you have tasked us in Senate Joint Resolution 179 to start looking at our footprint
  • But part of that is you have tasked us in Senate Joint Resolution 179 to start looking at our footprint
  • They said they have made a big effort, and Senate Joint Resolution 179 helped them focus on that a little
  • <00:30:47.600> joint effort and of course Senate joint effort and of course Senate joint resolution
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Summary: The meeting opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by a roll call establishing a quorum. The committee then approved the prior meeting’s minutes. Members were reminded to silence cell phones, and the chair noted an informational item on capital plan amendments made by state agencies during the latest revision period before moving to university capital plan presentations. Eastern Kentucky University President David McFaden outlined EKU’s enrollment growth, strong Kentucky student retention, and signature programs in nursing, occupational therapy, criminal justice, education, manufacturing engineering, and aviation. EKU’s main capital priorities were a new health innovation project to support a proposed osteopathic medical program, including a $50 million escrow requirement until accreditation; a collaborative center for health innovation to address outdated health sciences facilities; a $5 million startup request for an air traffic control program; aircraft upgrades for the aviation fleet; and continued asset preservation funding. In response to questions, EKU said roughly 40% of the new health facility would be dedicated to the medical school, with shared simulation space for multiple health programs, and that aviation maintenance needs are currently being met through KCTCS partners but could be expanded if demand grows. KCTCS representatives then described the system’s scale and capital needs, noting service to 107,000 students, extensive dual credit and workforce training, and a network of 342 buildings across 70 campuses. They said prior legislative support, including $277 million in asset preservation and $90 million released for approved projects, had helped with safety, roofs, energy efficiency, and campus security. Their current priorities include about $30 million for systemwide safety and security upgrades, renovations tied to consolidation and footprint reduction under Senate Joint Resolution 179, and broader asset preservation needs estimated at roughly $300 million to $325 million. Members discussed the need to preserve and expand skilled trades training, and KCTCS said its plan includes construction trades and flexible, multiuse facilities that can adapt to changing workforce needs. No votes were taken beyond approval of the minutes, and the presentations concluded with questions and discussion only.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Economic Development May 12th, 2025

Economic Development

Transcript Highlights:
  • Senator King, here. Senator Sparks, here. Senator Alvarado, Senator Johnson, Senator Shortner.
  • Chair lays out House Concurrent Resolution 90 and recognizes Senate sponsor, Chairman King, to explain
  • Chair lays out House Concurrent Resolution 90 and recognizes Senate sponsor, Chairman King, to explain
  • This is the exact same resolution that the Senate has already passed out and sent over to the House.
  • Senator King sends up committee substitute for House Bill 487 and Senate Bill 487, and Senator... ...
Summary: The Senate Economic Development Committee met without a quorum, so no votes or formal actions were taken. The chair laid out several bills and resolutions for explanation and public testimony, with each item left pending subject to the call of the chair. Early items included House Bill 1240, a cleanup measure to create a single uniform definition of the Texas-Mexico border region across state law, and House Bill 2768, which would establish an IT apprenticeship credential through junior colleges and technical institutions to help fill state government technology jobs. The committee also heard House Concurrent Resolution 90, which would encourage establishing a Texas trade and investment office in Jerusalem. Testimony on the resolution was sharply divided: one witness opposed it on foreign policy and values grounds, while a Texas Association of Business representative strongly supported it, citing Israel’s innovation and trade potential. Another major item was House Bill 4187, a committee substitute for legislation affecting the Texas Historical Commission; the sponsor described changes expanding use of trust fund money for historic sites, allowing more affiliated nonprofits, clarifying retail operations, and creating a framework for training and consistent interpretation at historic sites. A Texas Historical Commission witness explained that the bill would shift responsibility for maintaining many state-owned historical markers and monuments, including markers on private land, to the commission. Additional measures included House Bill 2788, which would shield Texas Workforce Commission fraud-prevention methods from public information requests; House Bill 5032, directing state agencies to plan for public display of the Texas Declaration of Independence, Texas Constitution, and the Victory or Death letter at the Capitol Complex; House Bill 3146, which would eliminate outdated memoranda-of-understanding requirements for certain State Office of Administrative Hearings arrangements; and House Bill 4815, a cleanup bill modernizing economic development statutes, revising the Made in Texas standard to 51% Texas-origin content, repealing the Governor’s Broadband Development Council, and making other conforming changes. The committee ended by recessing, with members indicating they would likely vote on pending business later when a quorum was available.
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Transcript Highlights:
  • But we will start, since these are resolutions.
  • We will be taking up House Concurrent Resolution and House Resolution.
  • We are in strong support of Senate Bill 1166. Thank you. I am available for any questions.
  • I'm here, for the bill two Senate bill 2575.
  • Mahalo for the opportunity to testify in strong support of Senate Bill 2470, Senate Draft 2, House Draft
Bills: HCR93, HCR14, HR85
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

02/12/2026 - House Artificial Intelligence & Innovation

Artificial Intelligence & Innovation

Transcript Highlights:
  • I guess we could all still be heard in the Senate or something.
  • The two-page amendment in your name dated February 10th, 2026, at 8:44 a.m. replaces large industrial
  • Chairman, I move that the two-page Wilm. amendment dated February 10th at 8:44 a.m. be adopted. Mr.
  • Chairman, I move that the two-page Wilm. amendment dated February 10th at 8:44 a.m. be adopted.
  • Chairman, I move that the two-page Wilm. amendment dated February 10th at 8:44 a.m. be adopted.
Summary: The committee met in a special morning session and first heard HB 2371, a pilot proposal to allow consenting divorcing parties without minor children to use AI-assisted arbitration in simple divorce cases. Rep. Martinez described it as a voluntary, fairness-focused tool for people who cannot afford lawyers, with the judge retaining final authority. Members raised concerns about the bill’s binding-language, privacy, and the need for clearer guardrails on assets and support, but the sponsor said amendments were welcome. The committee voted 7-0 to give HB 2371 a do pass recommendation. The committee then took up HB 2311, which requires conversational AI systems to notify minors they are interacting with AI, restrict sexual content, prohibit deceptive human impersonation, and require self-harm response protocols. Google testified in support, saying its Gemini product already uses similar safeguards and that the bill would set an industry-wide floor; a speaker also noted similar measures are being considered in several other states. After adopting a committee amendment clarifying customer-service AI and limiting developer liability, the committee voted 7-0 to recommend HB 2311 do pass as amended. Next, the committee heard HB 2409, creating a voluntary statewide summer AI education program focused on digital hygiene, civic integrity, privacy, media literacy, critical thinking, and algorithmic bias. Supporters argued Arizona needs to prepare residents for AI-driven job disruption and help people use the technology to become more self-sufficient, while opponents objected to the program’s funding and potential unfunded mandate to the education department. The bill passed 4-3. HB 2410, which would treat communications with AI as privileged like communications with human professionals, also passed after testimony from the sponsor and a criminal defense advocate who argued the measure would protect sensitive legal and personal conversations; the vote was 6-0 with one member present. The committee then approved HB 4005, requiring school districts and charter schools to provide instruction on ethical, moral, and educational uses of AI, by a 4-2-1 vote after some members said schools lacked resources and should not be mandated to add curriculum without funding. Finally, the committee considered HB 2456 and HB 2457, both related to small modular nuclear reactors and utility siting/streamlining for energy development tied to large power users. Supporters framed them as necessary for future energy demand, data centers, and economic growth, while opponents raised concerns about local zoning authority and environmental oversight. Both bills were amended and advanced on 4-3 votes, and the meeting adjourned after the final roll calls.
AL

Alabama 2026 1st Special Session

Alabama House Military and Veterans Affairs Committee Jan 28th, 2026

Military and Veterans Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • And this just adds some language and also mirrors the payment bill in the Senate.
  • payment<00:05:08.080> bill<00:05:08.240> in<00:05:08.400> the<00:05:08.560> Senate
  • <00:05:09.600> Um, payment bill in the Senate. Um, payment bill in the Senate.
  • Can you carry that for Senator Kitchens? >> Yes, sir. >> All right. Senate Bill 33.
Bills: HB292, HB307, SB33, HB292, HB307, SB33