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WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Ways & Means Jan 29th, 2026 at 04:00 pm

Ways & Means

Transcript Highlights:
  • Fixed income tends to generate less, but it's much safer.
  • Fixed income tends to generate less, but it's much safer.
  • But in general, we think the program that the SIB has put together for the last 30 years has generated
  • But in general, we think the program that the SIB has put together for the last 30 years has generated
  • We're talking about coal, but you're talking about fossil fuels in general.
Bills: SB5439, SB6109, SB6304
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Energy, Environment and Natural Resources Jan 29th, 2026 at 08:32 am

House Energy, Environment & Natural Resources

Transcript Highlights:
  • It also creates a right that must be equitably protected for future generations, including the right
  • For my generation, environmental harm is not abstract.
  • To move into the future and for future generations that we cannot even imagine right now.
  • generational language.
  • generational language, but it was included in the legislative history.
Keywords: 996, all
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

House Legislative Session Day 16 (1-29-26)

Kentucky House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • General Campbell. >> House floor amendment 1 added some clarifying language regarding the assessments
  • , and I was able to present a copy of this resolution to the honorable Shinji Watonab, consul general
  • , and I was able to present a copy of this resolution to the honorable Shinji Watonab, consul general
  • , and I was able to present a copy of this resolution to the honorable Shinji Watonab, consul general
  • , and I was able to present a copy of this resolution to the honorable Shinji Watonab, consul general
CA
Transcript Highlights:
  • to generation, resulting in huge and growing disparities in every metric that matters, from health to
  • So the reality is that many of our Black families truly cannot trace their lineage due to generations
  • What have you done as a professional genealogist in your general response? Thank you.
  • The revenue generated by this fee policy is not in the millions of dollars.
  • A strong support reentry, first-generation, student parents, and more.
Summary: The committee heard several higher education bills. It first approved the consent calendar, which included SB 67 and SB 619. The main discussion centered on SB 437, which would direct the CSU system to develop a fair, evidence-based process for verifying whether someone is a descendant of a person enslaved in the United States, as part of the state’s reparations work. Supporters said the bill fills a gap left by the Reparations Task Force and would create a transparent, credible lineage-verification process; opponents argued genealogy methods already exist, the bill would waste money and delay action, and some raised constitutional concerns. The committee took a vote on SB 437, but the roll was left open after the initial tally showed three ayes and three noes. The committee then heard SB 790, which would allow California to join the interstate reciprocity agreement for online postsecondary education. The author and supporters said the bill would improve consumer protections for California students taking out-of-state online courses and help California institutions compete more effectively by reducing the burden of seeking separate state approvals. Opponents, including University of Phoenix and other groups, argued the bill conflicted with the existing reciprocity framework, could exclude some institutions, and might not actually secure California’s entry into the agreement. The committee voted 3-1 to pass SB 790 as amended to the Business and Professions Committee, with the roll left open. The committee also heard SB 391, which would authorize the Community College Chancellor’s Office to charge fees for research partners seeking access to data. Supporters said the office is absorbing significant unfunded workload from data requests and that fees would help recover costs; opponents, including the California Teachers Association community college association, warned the fees could create barriers for faculty and smaller researchers. Members discussed possible exemptions and implementation details. The committee voted 5-1 to pass SB 391 as amended to the Appropriations Committee, with the roll left open. Finally, the committee heard SB 685, a pilot program to provide cost-of-attendance assistance at four CSU campuses for students who experienced homelessness in high school. Supporters said it would help students cover housing, food, and transportation costs and reduce dropout risk; members asked about eligibility and implementation, and the author explained the bill would use McKinney-Vento homelessness designations and target students at risk of “summer melt” and college homelessness.
NM

New Mexico 2025 Regular Session

IC - Legislative Finance May 13th, 2025

Transcript Highlights:
  • It's kind of like what we have with our general fund budget.
  • So, $69 million in general fund increases that doesn't buy.
  • Key financing components, the general fund is up to about $2 billion now.
  • So, in order to generate savings.
  • And so across the state, you know, in general, up in this area is dark red.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

State Affairs Apr 30th, 2025

State Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • On behalf of my tribe, my family, and future generations, I respectfully ask for your support for HB4732
  • This bill has overly broad language, and its sweeping ban on a variety of services will generate some
  • Okay, very, very similar to what we currently have, which is 'Commanding General.' Yes.
  • The title is different, but it would still be like the Commanding General of the State Guard.
  • This bill gives the Attorney General greater ability to prosecute rioters. ...that endanger critical
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • Plans are denying coverage for general anesthesia required for dental procedures.
  • General anesthesia is often the only way they can receive the necessary treatment.
  • Research indicates that revenue generated from...
  • And over generations of years of its existence, it's just a behemoth.
  • I'm the Associate General Counsel for the Texas Hospital Association.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House environment panel considers HF3007 4/3/25

Minnesota House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • idea, not specific, but a general idea what parts of the state you should be looking at or not looking
  • idea not specific give them a general idea not specific but<00:02:38.680><c> general</c><00:02:39.000
  • idea what parts of the state but general idea what parts of the state you<00:02:40.480><c> should</c
  • That have reduced water usage by 20 or 30%, and right now there's a general feeling the DNR discounts
  • About the broad language in general, and maybe that can be addressed. Great.
Keywords: 1183, house
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Regulated Industries Apr 1st, 2025

Regulated Industries

Transcript Highlights:
  • Third time is generally a charm, unless you're my cousin Vinnie.
  • O'Farrell, you've been, as you said, your family's been third generation.
  • I've always had a great time, and I hope generations after me can do the same.
  • I've always had a great time, and I hope generations after me can do the same.
  • and the generation after that.
Summary: The committee first handled Senate confirmations, hearing two support waivers from the Florida Swimming Pool Association, and then voted to recommend confirmation of all appointees in a block vote. It then took up several bills, adopting amendments and reporting each measure favorably: CS/SB 462 on transportation, which included FDOT authority over speed limits, EV-related funding, MPO changes, workforce grants, and an I-4 widening report; SB 1574 on energy infrastructure investment, creating a PSC mechanism for renewable natural gas infrastructure cost recovery; SB 1002 on utility service restrictions, limiting local government energy-source restrictions; and SB 726 on swatting, adding liability for prosecution/investigation costs and restitution for injuries or property damage. The committee also approved CS/SB 496 on timeshare management and CS/SB 1076 on roof contracting, both with technical or clarifying amendments. A major portion of the meeting focused on SB 408 on thoroughbred permit holders and decoupling live racing from gaming licenses at Gulfstream Park and Tampa Bay Downs. Senator Burgess presented a strike-all amendment that would delay decoupling for seven years, with a three-year notice period and a four-year guarantee of racing and current purse/breeder award structures. The sponsor and supporters said the longer runway was intended to create room for negotiations and align Florida with other pari-mutuel operations. The committee heard extensive public testimony, overwhelmingly opposed, from horsemen, breeders, veterinarians, farm owners, sales companies, and related businesses who warned the bill would reduce racing, depress breeding, threaten tens of thousands of jobs, and harm a major agricultural industry. A few speakers, including representatives of the Miccosukee Tribe, opposed the bill as a casino expansion that would benefit out-of-state interests and undermine existing gaming arrangements. No final vote on SB 408 was taken in the portion provided, and the committee continued public testimony after a recess.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Mar 26th, 2025

Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence

Transcript Highlights:
  • In general or specific cases?
  • I mean, the Texas Attorney General has cases against...
  • And generally, there's a piece...
  • But generally, you wait until you're 18 or older.
  • When the general contractor signed that contract with the owner, that general contractor waived the ability
HI

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

ECD Public Hearing - Fri Jan 31, 2025 @ 10:00 AM HST

Economic Development & Technology

Transcript Highlights:
  • He said the state faces a significant challenge in funding essential services, and the revenue generated
  • </c><00:39:04.560><c> by</c><00:39:04.760><c> this</c> Services the revenue generated by this Services
  • the revenue generated by this bill<00:39:05.240><c> offers</c><00:39:05.599><c> a</c><00:39:05.800><
  • we believe that house bill Generations we believe that house bill 1308<00:41:08.079><c> offers</c><00
  • The legislature and advocacy groups and administrators are generally speaking very good at understanding
Keywords: 910, house, all
Summary: The House Committee on Economic Development and Technology heard testimony on several measures, including HB 671 on Native Hawaiian data tabulation, HB 639 on AI chatbot disclosures and consumer protection, HB 1391 on a proposed Hawaii/Irish trade commission, HB 1361, HB 1384 on an AI advisory council, HB 1292, and HB 1308 on online sports wagering. Testimony on HB 671 focused on clarifying how Native Hawaiian categories should be defined for data purposes, with Eugene Tian noting Census data can tabulate Native Hawaiians alone but not those in combination with other races without special tabulation. HB 639 drew support from DCCA’s Office of Consumer Protection, which said the bill should advance but may need amendments to align with existing consumer protection law and preserve OCP enforcement authority. HB 1384 received support from ETS, which said an AI advisory council would help establish governance and standards for state AI use. HB 1391 drew comments in support from DBEDT and one testifier who urged a broader U.S./Hawaii/EU framing rather than a bill focused on Ireland. HB 1361 was heard with no testimony in the excerpt, and HB 1292 received support from the Hawaii Community Development Authority and opposition from HGA, which warned the measure could open the door to privatizing or outsourcing government services. HB 1308 drew extensive testimony both for and against, with supporters arguing legalized online sports betting could generate revenue for education, housing, health care, child care, and problem gambling treatment, while opponents raised concerns about regulation, oversight, and the social impacts of gambling. Supporters included BetMGM, DraftKings, and the Iron Workers Stabilization Fund, while the Department of Taxation and Office of Information Practices also provided comments. The committee then moved into decision-making and adopted the chair’s recommendations to pass HB 671, HB 639, HB 1391, and HB 1384 with amendments, while HB 1361 and HB 1292 were deferred. For HB 1308, the chair outlined a substantial HD1 with changes including limiting the bill to internet-connected mobile or digital wagering platforms, shifting regulatory responsibility from DBED to DCCA, adding confidentiality language tied to UIPA, and using committee notes to reference other states’ tax percentages and agency testimony; members discussed the need for guardrails, and one member changed from a no vote to reservations, but the excerpt ends before the final vote is shown.
NM

New Mexico 2025 Regular Session

House - Health and Human Services Jan 27th, 2025

House Health & Human Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • The sandwich generation is one that cares for their parents.
  • There is a real fear that exists when you are part of that sandwich generation.
  • In general, many of their suggestions were incorporated into this bill.
  • We can generally say— That that is taxpayer money.
  • Where doesn't that money come out of the general fund?
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Finance - 05/01/26

Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c> capital in the general fund. capital in the general fund.
  • </c> general operating funds? general operating funds?
  • </c><00:13:03.519><c> operating</c> over to um to their general operating over to um to their general
  • As mentioned, we don't have a list of all known generators, so we can't cover all the generators, but
  • </c> those that generate waste to Newport? those that generate waste to Newport?
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
WY

Wyoming 2026 Regular Session

Joint Education Committee, June 2, 2026 - AM

Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • I think it was generally majority.
  • </c> level of sort of artificial general level of sort of artificial general intelligence<01:50:46.400
  • It's the generative AI that we're to.
  • </c><02:10:47.119><c> the</c> comfortable with than the general the comfortable with than the general
  • 18:29.520><c> with</c><03:18:30.080><c> high</c> generally nationally struggle with high generally nationally
Keywords: 916, all
KY
Transcript Highlights:
  • Thcker, if you the Attorney General. Mr.
  • </c> General. Um, uh, thank you, Mr. General. Um, uh, thank you, Mr.
  • 00:33:31.279><c> a</c> set with equipment and it's generally a set with equipment and it's generally
  • </c><00:40:03.920><c> assembly</c> uh when we as the general assembly uh when we as the general assembly
  • In general with that? Tom, go ahead.
Summary: The committee first approved the minutes from its May 21 and June 10 meetings, then heard testimony from the Kentucky Office of the Attorney General on the effect of HB 314 on the Kentucky Communications Network Authority (KCNA) board. The Attorney General’s representative said HB 314 changed KCNA’s structure and staffing, but did not alter the statutory duties of the board, which still include developing and implementing strategic plans, providing policy direction, monitoring results, and approving fiscal planning. He argued the board is not merely advisory, has operational and budget authority, and that actions taken outside board approval could be ultra vires and without effect. He also noted the board historically approved settlements and contracts, including matters involving Open Fiber, and said the removal of the executive director position reduced direct personnel control but did not eliminate the board’s broader oversight. The committee then heard from representatives of Kentucky Managed Technical Services/LTS, who described a dispute over the Kentucky Wired network refresh and service-provider transition. They said the project agreement required a market test and acceptance of a proposal for both the network refresh and service-provider role, but that their proposals were rejected and the refresh work was later treated by the parties as a change order issue. They said some equipment worth about $3 million had been delivered, transferred, and paid for, while roughly $7 million in additional equipment was canceled by LTS but reportedly shipped to a KCNA warehouse and not paid for. They also said no refresh installation work has been performed, that they continue providing network maintenance to avoid service disruption, but believe the contract has expired and that there is no current agreement for ongoing service-provider work. Committee members asked whether actions taken without board approval would be invalid, whether the board could alter or terminate contractor arrangements, whether the bond disclosures suggesting a successful contract extension were accurate, and what equipment had been purchased or remained in storage. LTS representatives said they would follow up with the committee on the financial delta between the contracted rate and the month-to-month billing they say has been in effect since the contract expired, and on an inventory of in-service equipment and end-of-life dates. They said they want a commercial resolution, but if no resolution is reached soon they may pursue the formal contractual dispute process, and identified September 1 as their stated target date for resolving the matter and completing the refresh.
KY
Transcript Highlights:
  • . >> Barbie Dickens, General Counsel of the Finance and Administration Cabinet. >> Very good.
  • >> I am general counsel to the Finance and Administration Cabinet.
  • >> I am general counsel to the Finance and Administration Cabinet.
  • </c> general counsel to KCNA. general counsel to KCNA. &gt;&gt; Okay. &gt;&gt; Okay. &gt;&gt; Okay.
  • In general, we do not buy &gt;&gt; Yes, sir.
Summary: The committee first focused on a disputed KCNA procurement for a statewide network-related RFP. Members questioned why the RFP had been labeled non-technical, whether COT should have reviewed it, and whether the KCNA board could direct that it be withdrawn. Finance and Administration Cabinet counsel Barbie Dickens said the RFP was authorized by KCNA working with procurement services after termination of the prior contract and breach notices, was issued in November 2025, paused during a protest, later resumed, and remained an open procurement. She said the agency—not the board—directs the procurement process, though she acknowledged an agency and OPS could cancel or reissue an RFP if needed. Legislators pushed back, citing KRS 154 and House Bill 314 as evidence that the KCNA board controls contracts and operations, and one member said the board had requested the RFP be withdrawn. Dickens said she could not predict the outcome and was not KCNA’s counsel. The discussion also touched on whether the current director had asked to stop the RFP and whether that request had been denied, with no final action taken during the exchange. The committee then turned to Kentucky Wired Infrastructure Corporation and the Kentucky Wired refresh project. Jim Barnhart described the structure of the nonprofit corporation, the role of Quick and Quack in the financing and operations arrangement, and the board membership, noting that the refresh funding had been approved in the 2024-26 capital budget. He said the equipment upgrade is necessary because of end-of-life hardware and software support issues, and that the refresh would expand capacity, lower risk, and reduce operating costs. Barnhart said some equipment had already been received, the rest would be purchased later, and the project should begin before September and take about a year to complete. When asked about contract disputes involving Ledcor and whether the vendor had an ongoing contract, Barnhart and the authority representative said they had not been notified of any issues and were not directly involved in that contract dispute. Committee members also raised concerns about a prior market test and whether a lower-cost bidder had been blocked from a previous RFP process. Barnhart said he understood Quack could make that decision and that the Commonwealth did not have input so long as the network was maintained, but he was not involved at the time. A legislator then read from the KCNA statute and argued that the board, not agency staff, is supposed to direct KCNA contracts and operations, saying House Bill 314 did not change those duties. The chair agreed the committee’s intent was for the board to control KCNA and direct contracts, and the discussion ended with a transition away from the KCNA dispute toward future testimony, including a presentation from Zayo Networks on open access networks and broadband infrastructure.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

01/26/2026 - House Health & Human Services

Health & Human Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • Now, this comes from the general fund, but the idea here is to put it in the budget box where it can
  • Credo, in general, do you allow folks, other emergency professionals that are on scene, to get in an
  • And so currently AHCCCS generally, for all of its members, redetermines members' eligibility every 12
  • This is from the Office of the Inspector General. States spent $248 million on deceased enrollees.
  • That would generate irreparable public health crises.
HI

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

ECD Public Hearing - Fri Mar 14, 2025 @ 10:00 AM HST

Economic Development & Technology

Transcript Highlights:
  • Good morning, Deputy Attorney General Randall Mishama.
  • Good morning, Deputy Attorney General Kevin Tong. Sorry if you're being late.
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  • not generally all indicated generally not generally all Social<00:55:04.440><c> Security</c><00:55:04.839
  • They're randomly generated, but they last four digits, and we're exposing them now.
Keywords: 910, house, all
Summary: The committee on Economic Development and Technology heard testimony on several measures, beginning with SB 1343, which would amend quorum requirements for the Small Business Regulatory Review Board. The board chair testified in support, saying it has been difficult to fill all seats and that using active seats for quorum would help the board function more effectively. No opposition or questions were raised, and the committee moved on. The committee then heard SB 1578, which drew mixed testimony. DBEDT supported the measure and the Attorney General suggested inserting preamble language from HB 1025 to provide historical context on the East-West Center. Austin Martin of the Libertarian Party of Hawaiʻi opposed the bill, arguing it could invite improper behavior, create loosely regulated satellite offices, increase foreign influence, and add competition for land ownership. The committee took no vote during the hearing. The bulk of the meeting focused on SB 1641, a measure to establish a Hawaiʻi film commission/authority and related funding and governance structure. DBEDT supported the intent and offered friendly amendments to clarify the distinction between film and media industries, while the Honolulu Film Office and labor representatives from IATSE, Teamsters, and Pride at Work supported the bill but urged changes. Their concerns centered on conflicts of interest, especially having producers on the commission, and they asked for more labor representation and clearer oversight rules. The Attorney General raised constitutional and special-fund concerns, saying the grant standards and special-fund language needed work. Committee members discussed renaming the entity as a Hawaiʻi Film Authority, broadening its scope beyond cultural production, adjusting the commission makeup, and clarifying funding sources, including the existing film and creative industries fund and the 0.2% rebate contribution. No final vote was taken in the portion provided, but members indicated the bill would need substantial revisions and an HD1.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
  • This is about the OCA office in general.
  • This is about the OCA office in general.
  • This is about the OCA office in general.
  • </c><01:16:17.159><c> um</c> to the people in general um to the people in general um and<01:16:19.280
  • </c> the general the general court<04:00:17.399><c> these</c><04:00:17.560><c> are</c><04:00:17.760><
Keywords: 928, house, all
Summary: The hearing focused on House Bill 610, which would fold the Office of the Consumer Advocate into the Department of Energy rather than fully eliminate consumer advocacy functions. The prime sponsor argued the current office is small, funded by a special assessment on ratepayers, and duplicative of DOE work. He said moving the function to DOE would streamline energy policy review, reduce bureaucracy, and better focus the larger agency on lowering residential energy costs. He also disputed claims that the Consumer Advocate is independent, saying the office is appointed through a political process similar to DOE leadership. Committee members and the sponsor discussed whether the bill would actually relocate existing positions or replace them, and whether the Department of Energy would absorb the cost of the transferred staff. The sponsor said the fiscal note shows roughly a million-dollar reduction in both revenue assessment and spending, and that the bill would effectively reduce the office from five positions to three. He also defended his cost estimates for energy-code-related housing impacts and said the Consumer Advocate has sometimes supported policies he считает increase costs, such as energy-efficiency measures and building code changes. He argued the office should focus more on energy supply and generation, including natural gas and nuclear, rather than efficiency alone. Representative Wendy Thomas testified in opposition, saying the Consumer Advocate is an important, fair, and impartial voice for ratepayers and warning that the bill was fiscally irresponsible because the incumbent could still be owed salary and benefits if the office were repealed. She also said the bill’s drafting was confusing and that the Consumer Advocate’s role is to push back on utilities on behalf of consumers. Other members raised questions about whether the DOE would simply inherit the same political appointment structure and whether the bill would meaningfully lower bills. No vote was taken in the excerpt; the chair indicated additional testimony would follow, and the Department of Energy was present to answer questions.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy Committee 2/25/26

Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • Um yeah, I'll say that generally, Um yeah, I'll say that generally, um<00:25:54.960><c> the</c><00:25
  • </c> by 47 and growth in sales tax generated by 47 and growth in sales tax generated by<00:58:48.240>
  • </c><00:58:50.480><c> usually</c> by 300% and sales tax generated usually by 300% and sales tax generated
  • </c> this bill came from the young generation this bill came from the young generation who's<01:15:15.360
  • And I hope people from my generation.
Bills: HF3004, HF3663