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AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama Senate State Governmental Affairs Committee Apr 7th, 2026
State Governmental Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- It is a protection of integrity, of accountability, and the fundamental right of an organization to..
- I am Kim Bailey, president of the League of Women Voters of Alabama.
- And to hear the chair of a of Alabama.
- life, liberty, um, of sacred honor, of principle.
- I'm part of the blue dot. Proud of it.
Committee:
Senate State Governmental Affairs
Keywords:
PFAS, drinking water, public health, environmental management, liability, primary elections, party registration, party affiliation, open primary, closed primary, runoff election, crossover voting, voter registration, Secretary of State, absentee ballot, polling place signage, election integrity, political party, Democrat, Republican
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama House Agriculture and Forestry Committee Mar 4th, 2026
Agriculture and Forestry
Transcript Highlights:
- Chairman, members of the committee.
- a bottle of antibiotics.
- </c> have any effect on that sort of have any effect on that sort of >> Not.
- </c> already part of veterary practice act. already part of veterary practice act.
- </c> We're not changing any of that. We're not changing any of that.
Committee:
House Agriculture and Forestry
Keywords:
vaccination exemption, religious exemption, medical exemption, vaccine mandate, testing requirement, public schools, K-12, students, parents, guardians, higher education, college enrollment, university attendance, public institutions of higher education, immunization, religious tenets, sincerely held belief, school health policy, Alabama, AHSAA physical form
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Technology, Economic Development, & Veterans Feb 25th, 2026 at 08:00 am
Technology, Economic Development, & Veterans
Transcript Highlights:
- And there was interest in meeting or at least touring the Emergency Management Center because some of
- And of course, I don't think I'll be reading the whole thing to you, because I think we kind of got it
- All those in favor of voting Senate Bill 6046 out of committee, please say...
- All those in favor of voting Senate Bill 6046 out of committee, please say aye. Aye.
- I can't think of a more succinct policy bill to come out of this committee as our last vote.
Bills:
SB6046
Keywords:
SB 6046, Civil Air Patrol, Washington Military Department, Washington Division of Civil Air Patrol, volunteer air patrol, search and rescue, disaster relief, cadet training, communications support, cyber security, emergency response, governor call-up, active state service, federally chartered Civil Air Patrol, Washington Wing, Title 38 RCW, military department, tribal cooperation, public safety aviation, aerospace cadets
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Technology, Economic Development, & Veterans Feb 20th, 2026 at 10:30 am
Technology, Economic Development, & Veterans
Transcript Highlights:
- My statements here do not represent the opinions of my employer or my funders.
- gain, just to take advantage of this situation to make financial gains?
- I just want to add that I do have a conflict-of-interest disclosure.
- I am grateful that you brought up that conflict of interest, and it actually is very interesting to me
- I am grateful that you brought up that conflict of interest, and it actually is very interesting to me
Bills:
SB6046
Keywords:
SB 6046, Civil Air Patrol, Washington Military Department, Washington Division of Civil Air Patrol, volunteer air patrol, search and rescue, disaster relief, cadet training, communications support, cyber security, emergency response, governor call-up, active state service, federally chartered Civil Air Patrol, Washington Wing, Title 38 RCW, military department, tribal cooperation, public safety aviation, aerospace cadets
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
02/16/2026 - Senate Military Affairs and Border Security
Military Affairs and Border Security
Transcript Highlights:
- 1344.10, which prohibits any statements being made of a partisan nature.
- And, um, you know, as I stated before, I asked the question earlier of how she was making her statements
- So that's why I was making statements instead of asking questions, but thank you.
- And so, Senator, as I made my statement, I just speak to all of the powers in this bill that's one given
- You know, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, just this weekend in Munich, made a statement saying
Committee:
Senate Military Affairs and Border Security
Keywords:
National Guard, active duty, combat, Arizona, declaration of war, state law, military service, property tax, exemptions, veterans, disabilities, widows and widowers, Arizona Revised Statutes, immigration enforcement, local law enforcement, federal cooperation, law enforcement training, public safety, military affairs, funding
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- Redistricting should be done carefully and considerately to further the interests not of a political
- I urge you to make a statement by voting in favor of this memorial.
- It's interesting that this bill is supported by Progressive Democrats of America.
- And then you lump together Corrales and Bernalillo with Placitas communities of interest.
- said, with Speaker of the House making a direct statement of what he was going to do to make our state
Committee:
Senate Senate Rules
Keywords:
alcohol consumption, Senate rules, legislative conduct, ethics, New Mexico Senate, redistricting, gerrymandering, election integrity, Congress, voter rights, political polarization, Nancy Lopez, Roswell bypass, US Highway 285, U.S. Highway 285, Highway 285 bypass, road naming, highway naming, memorial, transportation department
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama Senate Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development Committee Jan 28th, 2026
Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
- The whole point is if you have a franchise agreement and you are currently able to close, many of you
- </c><00:05:21.840><c> them</c> report, we can we can get rid of them report, we can we can get rid of
- You probably have a bunch of these would be my guest. I have been decluttering. Yes, ma'am.
- Chairman, and members of the committee. Thank you. SB 187. Senator Gavan.
- </c> Chairman, and members of the committee. Chairman, and members of the committee.
Keywords:
franchise, franchisor, franchisee, religious freedom, religious accommodation, sincerely held belief, Sunday closing, Sabbath, day of worship, contract law, commercial contracts, renewal, amendment, brand standards, small business, business hours, civil penalties, injunctive relief, attorney fees, Alabama
WA
Transcript Highlights:
- creating a bill of rights directing the Department of Commerce to do a set of tasks.
- Many of you have probably seen the underlying problem that this addresses in terms of hundreds of Native
- Many of you have probably seen the underlying problem that this addresses in terms of hundreds of Native
- Tribal housing authorities are the owners of 17 of our 18 ETO projects, and that's 18 out of a total
- I know that 17 out of 18 of these are tribal communities.
Committee:
House Housing
Keywords:
senior housing, independent living, 55 and older, older adults, elderly, retirement housing, retirement community, resident rights, tenant protections, consumer protection act, unfair or deceptive practices, housing discrimination, assisted living distinction, Department of Commerce, Washington RCW, housing provider, community living, security cameras, resident meetings, anonymous complaints
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Consumer Protection & Business Jan 23rd, 2026 at 08:00 am
Consumer Protection & Business
Transcript Highlights:
- In the interest of time, I'm just here to answer any technical questions. So thank you.
- I'm kind of interested in what the comparison is.
- What kind of travel insurance do you have? You know, a really interesting topic, right?
- The testimony of the Insurance Commissioner's Office piqued my interest.
- My interest, this committee's interest, is the consumers of Washington state.
Committee:
House Consumer Protection & Business
Keywords:
life insurance, policy lapse, policy cancellation, nonpayment of premium, premium grace period, lapse notice, termination notice, third-party notice, third-party designee, beneficiary protection, consumer protection, insurance regulation, insurer notice requirements, policyholder, beneficiary, Washington RCW, insurance code, unintentional lapse, coverage continuation, premium delinquency
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- of diesel.
- That's not a question, more of a statement.
- of project or the type of soils that we're building On.
- So that was kind of one of my questions.
- So, in section 5 of the bill, first of all, if you go to section 5 of the bill, which is on page 14 it
Bills:
SB2
Committee:
Senate Senate Finance
Keywords:
SB 2, State Highway Project Bonds, highway funding, transportation bonds, state road fund, motor vehicle fees, vehicle registration fees, electric vehicle fee, EV surcharge, plug-in hybrid fee, weight distance tax, road construction, infrastructure financing, Department of Transportation, State Transportation Commission, bonding authority, county road funds, municipal road funds, transportation improvement program, state highways
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Interim Joint Committee on Banking and Insurance (12-17-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><01:04:44.720><c> the</c><01:04:44.800><c> financial</c> maintain the integrity of the financial
- maintain the integrity of the financial system. system. system.
- Governments have direct visibility of financial transactions, an eagle-eyed view on the spending of everyone
- </c><01:09:20.240><c> financial</c> direct threat to that sense of financial direct threat to that sense
- </c> have met with the Kentucky Department of have met with the Kentucky Department of Financial<01:14
Keywords:
Meeting Start 00:00:00
Call to Order and Roll Call 00:00:38
Consideration of Referred Administrative Regulations 00:01:34
Proposed Legislation for the 2026 Session 00:10:14
Basic and Added Reparation (PIP) Benefits 00:10:41
Prior Authorization 00:46:15
Measures to Strengthen Kentucky’s Economic Infrastructure 00:59:46, 958, all
Summary:
The committee met in a special-called session of the Interim Joint Committee on Banking and Insurance and first took up three Department of Insurance regulations tied to House Bill 256, the Strengthen Kentucky Homes program: 806 KAR 22:00, 22:10, and 22:20. Commissioner Sharon Clark said the program would provide $5 million in grants to help homeowners strengthen roofs, with regulations covering eligibility and operations, contractors and evaluators, and reinspections in cases of suspected fraud. A committee substitute to 806 KAR 22:10 was explained as a technical correction to conform to the statutory preference for in-state contractors and evaluators. Representative Hampton moved and Representative Rudy seconded approval of the substitute, and it was adopted by voice vote; the amended regulations were then reviewed. Clark also said the grant money would be distributed statewide rather than targeted to storm-prone areas.
The committee then heard an update from Commissioner Clark on mental health parity in response to questions from Representative Pollock. Clark said the department reviews insurer filings and conducts market conduct examinations, but does not have authority over provider reimbursement rates or to require providers to join insurer networks. She said complaints are investigated and, when needed, teams review claims and data on site to check compliance with parity requirements. No action was taken on that discussion.
After approving the November 4 meeting minutes, the committee heard testimony on a proposed PIP reform package from Representative Josh Bray, the Kentucky Hospital Association, the Kentucky Justice Association, and State Farm. Supporters said the bill would apply the workers’ compensation fee schedule to most PIP medical claims, keep the $10,000 PIP limit in place while stretching benefits further, reduce balance billing, modernize benefit amounts, and address fraud and delayed billing. They noted hospitals would be exempt from the fee schedule, while hospital-based physical therapy would be included, and said the compromise reflected negotiations among stakeholders. Some members questioned whether exempting hospitals undercut the bill’s purpose and asked about possible rate effects; proponents said they had not done a rate analysis and that the bill could lead to more treatments within the existing PIP limit. No vote was taken on the PIP proposal during this meeting.
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Legislative Oversight & Investigations Committee (10-9-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:43:26.400><c> financial</c> type of financial type of financial uh<00:43:28.760><c> ability</
- funding based on the cabinet's financial projections and looking at forecasting of senior meals.
- </c><01:08:36.720><c> I</c> I think we need to correct some of the statements that were made here today
- of</c> who are in need of the services of of who are in need of the services of of the<01:19:16.120><
- I have a couple of questions, if that's okay, but I want to make a statement first.
Keywords:
Call to Order and Roll Call- 00:00:01
SERVS Informational Update- 00:01:22
Child Removal and Reunification Update: Department for Community Based Services Financials- 00:03:00
Small Business Sales Tax Websites: Department of Revenue-00:28:05
Senior Citizen Meal Programs: Department for Aging and Independent Living-00:35:50
Adjournment-01:41:57, 958, all
Summary:
The committee first approved the minutes from the September 11 meeting by motion and voice vote. It then received a brief update on the statewide emergency responder voice system, but no presenter was present. The chair said he expected a more substantive update in November and warned that if there is not real progress on acquiring needed private properties, the committee may consider further action, including possibly freezing funding.
The main discussion centered on the Department for Community Based Services’ child removal and reunification work and its structured decision-making tools. Commissioner Lisa Dennis and General Counsel Wesley Duke explained that the intake, safety, and risk assessment tools are being used at very high rates and that the department is still implementing and evaluating the system. Dennis said the tools are meant to inform, not replace, professional judgment; when staff disagree with a recommendation, the worker and first-line supervisor consult and decide together. Members questioned whether the system favors keeping children in the home, whether the department has studied safety outcomes for in-home cases versus removals, and whether foster home shortages affect removal decisions. Dennis said child safety remains the top priority, that the practice has not changed, and that the department would provide additional data on outcomes later. Members also asked about permanency timelines and delays in termination of parental rights cases; Dennis said federal timelines are difficult to meet because of family progress, substance use recovery, and court delays, and she confirmed foster parent shortages were not the reason for those delays.
The committee then heard a presentation from the Department of Revenue on the new My Taxes portal. Staff said the portal, launched in March, replaced DOR’s portion of the old Kentucky One Stop Business Portal and now allows businesses to file and pay multiple taxes, update account information, and receive official notices. They reported the system is available 24/7 except for scheduled maintenance every other Thursday evening, has maintained over 99% availability since launch, and now has a dedicated contact center with 50 agents plus a public help line and email. In response to questions, the department said early downtime was caused by unexpectedly high traffic, but server capacity was increased and in the last three months there had been only one day of unexpected downtime.
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Interim Joint Committee on Judiciary (9-18-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- The only hope that we have of any type of enforcement of this type of weapon is to be dependent on the
- </c> have of any type of enforcement of this have of any type of enforcement of this type<00:05:59.360
- of the sheer<00:29:30.640><c> volume</c><00:29:30.960><c> of</c> sheer volume of sheer volume of >
- </c> other side of the of the the courtroom. other side of the of the the courtroom.
- ><01:44:02.800><c> offender</c> ultimate goal of of the uh the offender ultimate goal of of the uh the
Keywords:
Meeting Start: 00:00:00
Roll Call: 00:00:07
26RS BR 8 - AN ACT relating to machine gun conversion devices: 00:01:33
Department of Public Advocacy Update: 00:51:33
26RS BR 126 - AN ACT relating to boating under the influence: 01:23:46
26RS BR 60 - AN ACT relating to grooming: 01:33:23, 958, all
Summary:
The committee met with a quorum, approved the August 29 minutes, and then heard testimony on a bill relating to machine gun conversion devices, often described as Glock switches or auto sears. Representative Jason Nemis presented the bill with Louisville police Chief Paul Humphrey and Lt. Drew Fox, arguing the measure would mirror existing federal law, make possession of these devices unlawful under Kentucky law, and give state and local law enforcement authority to seize and prosecute them without relying solely on federal agencies. They said the devices are small aftermarket or 3D-printed parts that convert semi-automatic pistols into fully automatic weapons and emphasized that the bill would not affect lawful gun ownership.
The presenters cited rising seizures and public-safety concerns, saying LMPD and Jefferson County seizures increased sharply from 2023 to 2024 and that the average age of possession had dropped. They argued the devices are used offensively, are inaccurate and dangerous, and have been linked to violent crime. Two Alabama legislators, Representatives Philip Ensler and Russell Bedsole, testified in support based on Alabama’s recent enactment of a similar law. They said local police and prosecutors there had been unable to act effectively because the devices were handled mainly by federal authorities, and they described bipartisan support, immediate enactment, and reported confiscations after passage.
Members asked about the bill’s penalty level, the source and manufacture of the devices, the scope of the definition of “conversion device,” and whether the bill could create constitutional problems given ongoing federal litigation over machine gun restrictions. The sponsors said the penalty would be a Class C felony and that the bill was intended to cover only the device attached to the firearm, not tools like 3D printers. They acknowledged that if federal machine gun laws were ultimately struck down, the state law would also be unenforceable. Some members supported the bill as common-sense public safety legislation, while Representative Roberts opposed it on Second Amendment grounds, arguing Kentucky should focus on expanding gun rights rather than adding restrictions already covered by federal law.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Since the publication of this iteration of the State Water Plan, our state's accelerating rate of growth
- of groundwater.
- of seawater?
- Yes, from the perspective of the engineers of Texas.
- shortfalls of water supply. 14 out of 16 of the planning groups that we built our water plants say we
Committee:
Senate Finance
Keywords:
alcohol, taxation, reporting requirements, sales, distribution, death tax, inheritance tax, estate tax, property transfer, constitutional amendment, water fund, Texas water supply, state revenue, infrastructure, HJR 7, Texas Legislature, quorum, majority quorum, two-thirds quorum, legislative procedure
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- But they ought to notify the secretary of state, who would then notify the board of registrars of the
- ...when one of them has been completed? Or all of them have been completed?
- But the notification is on the site of the Board of Pardons and Paroles.
- Senator, um yeah, we in review of the bill, um, kind of a legal review of the bill. Just say it.
- Um, but in the sake of keeping the peace and the spirit of camaraderie and trying to come... spirit of
Committee:
House Judiciary
Keywords:
resisting arrest, penalties, criminal justice, law enforcement, public safety, youthful offender, capital murder, victims' rights, immunity, civil liability, use of force, recruitment, illegal alien, enhanced sentencing, criminal offenses, minor victims, felonies, Alabama legislature, bail reform, cash deposit
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama House Agriculture and Forestry Committee Apr 9th, 2025
Agriculture and Forestry
Transcript Highlights:
- bounty of wild game for all of its citizens.
- Need I remind any of you—some of this you've heard already—of the risk of chronic wasting disease?
- We're going to risk a heck of a lot for the sportsmen of the state and for all of the of the state and
- So I'm asking you to make my interest and the interest of all the hunters in Alabama your interest with
- So we're running out of time. Is that a question? It's a statement. I think that's incorrect.
Bills:
HB509
Committee:
House Agriculture and Forestry
Keywords:
HB509, game breeder, game breeder license, cervid, deer breeder, whitetail deer, elk, fallow deer, deer farm, captive deer, cervidae, wildlife disease, disease testing, antemortem testing, state veterinarian, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, property rights, private property, animal transfer, breeding stock
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm tempted to mark the occasion with a request for a roll call, but in the interest of time I'll let
- Members could certainly provide some comments about their individual projects, but for the interest of
- of financial assistance through their 18th year and beyond, but largely informally and inequitably.
- sums of financial assistance through their 18th year and beyond, but largely informally and inequitably
- It's just of interest to the candidates at this table.
Committee:
House Taxes
Keywords:
taxation, income tax, property tax, corporate tax, homestead credit, local government aid, tax credits, economic development, taxpayer assistance, tax credit outreach, tax preparation, free tax help, IRS, Department of Revenue, general fund appropriation, earned income tax credit, child tax credit, volunteer income tax assistance, VITA, low-income taxpayers
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Commerce Finance and Policy Committee 3/12/25
Commerce Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:10:50.839><c> Commerce</c><00:10:51.200><c> financial</c> Department of Commerce financial Department
- of affordable housing, excuse me, and we did monitor the common interest community working group.
- of affordable housing, excuse me, and we did monitor the common interest community working group.
- Well, I'll answer this in the interest of time, and because I want to bring Mr. Haynes and Mr.
- ><c> from</c> interests of homeowner associations from interests of homeowner associations from the<01
Committee:
House Commerce Finance and Policy
Keywords:
mortgage, qualified mortgage, QM, points and fees, conventional loan, consumer lending, home loan, residential real estate, lender fees, service charge, finance charge, closing costs, Minnesota Statutes 47.20, housing finance, borrower protections, cooperative apartment loan, contract for deed, real estate lending, foreclosure, notice requirements
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Senate Standing Committee on Judiciary (3-11-25) - Upon Adjournment
Transcript Highlights:
- House that wanted to speak on a particular piece of legislation because things gotten so out of hand
- concerned about the judicial arrest powers up on the floor because of the separation of powers.
- concerned about the judicial arrest powers up on the floor because of the separation of powers.
- concerned about the judicial arrest powers up on the floor because of the separation of powers.
- Because of the separation of powers, I think what this bill does also, upon the call of leadership, it
Keywords:
This meeting will take place upon adjournment of the Senate Chambers. There is not an exact time for this meeting therefore a placeholder time for the live stream has been set for 4:00PM est.
Meeting Start: 00:00:00
Roll Call: 00:00:20
HB 10: 00:00:47
HB 399: 00:03:40, 958, all
Summary:
The committee met with a quorum and took up two House bills. House Bill 10, relating to the rights of real property owners, was presented as a response to squatting. The sponsors said it would create a streamlined process to remove unauthorized occupants from real property, define “squatter” in statute, and keep existing criminal mischief penalties aligned for damage to property. After a motion and second, the bill was approved and reported favorably with the expression that it should pass.
The committee then heard House Bill 399, relating to interference with legislative proceedings. The sponsor and the Senate Sergeant at Arms said the bill is intended to protect the General Assembly’s ability to conduct business by penalizing obstructing or impeding legislators or legislative employees and disruptive conduct in legislative spaces, while still allowing protest. They emphasized that the measure would give the legislative branch protections similar to those already available to the executive and judicial branches, and that arrests would be made only at the call of leadership or a committee chair.
Members voted to advance House Bill 399 after discussion. One senator explained that while he supported moving the bill forward, he was concerned the language could be broad enough to cover peaceful demonstrations, such as teachers rallying at the Capitol, and said he would need more time before deciding how to vote on the floor. The committee ultimately reported the bill favorably with the expression that it should pass, and then adjourned.
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
House Standing Committee on Natural Resources & Energy (3-6-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- Conservation Districts are interested in and support the ban of this tree.
- <00:04:54.600><c> the</c> banned the sale of or use of or the banned the sale of or use of or the planning
- gray mound there of this type of product.
- c> of of of this type of product it's out of of of this type of product it's out in<00:09:30.880><c>
- </c> protection of those Waters that kind of protection of those Waters that kind of speaks<00:10:34.640
Keywords:
Meeting Start 00:00
Attendance Roll Call 00:04
Introduction of Guests 00:54
HB 640 Discussion 01:15
HB 640 Roll Call Vote 05:16
HB 641 Discussion 06:11
HB 641 Roll Call Vote 11:49
HB 790 Discussion 12:47
HB 790 Roll Call Vote 14:23
Chair Comments regarding SB 89 16:04, 958, all
Summary:
The committee met with a quorum and took up House Bills 640, 641, and 790. HB 640 would authorize the Energy and Environment Cabinet to adopt regulations to control invasive non-native plant species, with testimony focusing on the threat posed by species such as callery pear/Bradford pear to native plants, forest health, and the economy. Members asked whether the bill itself would ban Bradford pears; the sponsor clarified that it would not directly ban them, but would give the cabinet regulatory authority. The bill received a favorable expression by roll call.
HB 641 addressed coal combustion byproducts, explaining that the bill would help preserve landfill space by allowing these materials to be reused as special waste in places such as abandoned strip mines or underground mines, and would clarify that reclaimed land could qualify for agricultural use such as pasture, hay, or crop production. Members raised concerns about groundwater and runoff; the sponsor and another member argued that placing the material under cover would reduce exposure compared with open piles currently sitting at power plants. After discussion, the bill passed with favorable expression, with a few members passing on the vote.
HB 790, as amended by committee substitute, was described as substantially narrowed from its original form. The substitute removed setback requirements and instead required construction certificate holders for solar merchant electric generating facilities to report federal and state incentives used for siting, construction, and operation, with the cabinet compiling and submitting an annual report to the General Assembly. The committee approved the substitute and the bill passed with favorable expression. At the end of the meeting, members were also reminded of a later TVA energy update meeting and the chair noted ongoing work on Senate Bill 89, with possible future action and a special meeting if revised language is ready.