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KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Senate Standing Committee on State & Local Government (2-5-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Adams, Senator Chambers Armstrong, Senator Haron here, Senator Armstrong, Senator Haron here,
- Senator Maiden here, Senator Ma Bledo here, Senator McDaniel here, Senator Mills, Senator Rawlings,
- Senator Maiden here, Senator Ma Bledo here, Senator McDaniel here, Senator Mills, Senator Rawlings, Senator
- Senator Rocky Adams? Senator Chambers Armstrong? Yes. Senator Elkins? I. Senator Haron?
- Senator Rocky Adams? Senator Chambers Armstrong? Yes. Senator Elkins? I. Senator Haron?
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Meeting Start: 00:00
Attendance Roll Call: 00:00
Senate Bill 126 (Sen. McDaniel): 01:21
Senate Bill 37 (Sen. Elkins): 12:23
Adjournment: 21:06, 958, all
Summary:
The committee met with a quorum and took up two bills. Senate Bill 126, sponsored by Senator McDaniel, proposed a constitutional amendment to limit the governor’s pardon power during the final 60 days before a gubernatorial election and through the transition period, with the stated goal of giving voters more time to learn about executive clemency decisions. McDaniel said the measure was intended to increase accountability and noted it would need approval by both chambers and then placement on the 2026 ballot. Senator Haron raised concerns about whether the proposal could chill pardons and asked about the timing; McDaniel responded that 60 days was chosen because of early voting and the need for public notice. The committee adopted a substitute and then passed the bill with a favorable expression; several members voted aye, Senator Haron passed, and Senator Adams later asked to be recorded as voting aye before adjournment.
The committee then considered Senate Bill 37, sponsored by Senator Elkins, which would amend Kentucky law on indigent burials to allow cremation as an option instead of requiring burial, and would require consultation with the county coroner before a decision is made. Elkins described it as a local control measure and said he was working with Rabbi Litman on a possible accommodation for Jewish indigent decedents, since the Jewish community strongly prefers burial and has offered to assume costs in those cases. Questions focused on how long officials must make a bona fide effort to notify a spouse or next of kin and whether the bill would affect current practices; Elkins said it would not change existing policy on that point and suggested a possible floor amendment for additional issues. Rabbi Litman testified in support, explaining the religious importance of burial and the community’s concern about cremation. The committee substitute was adopted, and the bill passed with a favorable expression, though Senator Herron and Senator Tichenor expressed reservations and voted no or passed, citing constituent concerns and the possibility that family members may later seek a burial place to visit.
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
House and Senate Joint Budget Committees Press Conference May 13th, 2020
Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Press Conference: Promoting Motorcycle Safety on Minnesota Roads - 07/10/26
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm Senator Judy Seeberger. I represent District 41 and I live in Afton.
- >> Thank you, Senator Sieberger, and thank >> Thank you, Senator Sieberger, and thank you
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Summary:
Senator Judy Seeberger and traffic safety officials held a press conference focused on a deadly Minnesota motorcycle season and urged both drivers and riders to take greater care. Seeberger described several near-misses and a preventable crash at an intersection near her home, and asked motorists to put phones down, avoid impaired driving, and look twice or three times at stop signs, lane changes, and intersections. Mike Hanson, director of the Department of Public Safety’s Office of Traffic Safety, said 37 motorcyclists had been killed so far this year, compared with 24 at the same time last year, and warned the state could approach 90 motorcycle fatalities if current trends continue. He said about half of motorcycle deaths are single-vehicle run-off-the-road crashes, often tied to speed, inattention, or skill level, while the other half involve a motorcycle and another vehicle; he also noted passenger fatalities are higher than usual and that riders over 60 are now being killed more often than younger riders.
Hanson and others emphasized education, training, visibility, helmets, high-visibility gear, and sober driving. He said the state’s motorcycle safety training program is expanding with 11 additional basic rider courses, which should train about 121 more riders, and that safety materials are available to clubs and community groups. He also highlighted the new lane filtering and splitting law, saying it is limited to 25 mph or less and must be done within a rider’s skill level; he said he has seen it done both safely and unsafely and urged riders to follow the law and not be “knuckleheads.”
Representatives from the Saint Croix Valley Riders and the Litas St. Croix Valley also spoke. Don Morley said his group promotes safety and awareness, reimburses members for rider training, and supports the new lane filtering/splitting law while stressing that riders and motorists must share the road. Heather Sevlin and other speakers tied the safety message to the death of Dana Milan, saying her crash was preventable and calling for justice and accountability in the impaired-driving case involving Robert Rodriguez, who they said was on a second DUI offense. In response to questions, Seeberger said she would support stricter penalties for repeat impaired or reckless drivers but would not support mandatory helmet legislation. Hanson said the legislature should continue to rely on rider experts and training advocates when considering motorcycle safety policy.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- All right, welcome everyone to the joint committees of the Judiciary and the Senate and Judiciary and
- that, even though you're not running again, that you're continuing your hard work as chair of the Senate
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TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
Senate Committee on Health and Human Services Jul 8th, 2026
Health & Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Colchler. Here. Senator Perry. Here. Senator Hall. Senator Miles. Senator Blanco.
- Senator Hughes is being present.
- I'm not aware of that, Senator.
- She underwent medical procedures. She had no medical need to undergo medical procedures.
- Procedures in place, written procedure and who was responsible for those, a policy, put a procedure in
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
Senate Committee on Health and Human Services Jul 7th, 2026
Health & Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Kolkhorst. Present. Senator Perry. Present. Senator Hall. Senator Miles. Senator Hughes.
- Senator Blanco. Here. Senator Sparks. Here. Senator Cook. Here.
- the Senate.
- So I will also say that Senate Bill 2024 by Senator Perry, sponsored by Senator Leach, banned the retail
- Senator, no.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- . >> I, Senator Decoy, uh, co-chairing the Working Gaming Group. >> Hi, Stanford Carr with Aloha Halawa
- I guess Allan was the last individual on there. >> I, Senator Decoy, uh, co-chairing the Working Gaming
- Senate Select Committee on Indian Gaming and has spoken at gaming conferences around the world.
- Senate Select Committee on Indian Gaming and has spoken at gaming conferences around the world.
- Standing by. >> Senator, do you have any questions for the speaker? >> No, not right now.
MI
Transcript Highlights:
- , Item 52, Senate Bill 793, Item 53, Senate Bill 1013, and Item 54, Senate Bill 947.
- Senate Bill 793, Item 53, Senate Bill 1013, and Item 54, Senate Bill 947.
- Senator Damoose offers Senate Bill 1090, a bill to amend the Code of Criminal Procedure.
- Senate Bill 1090, a bill to amend the Code of Criminal Procedure. Second reading of the bill.
- House Bill 448, Senate Bill 604-3, Senate Bill 527, Senate Bill 527, Senate Bill 1069, Senate Bill 1052
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Jul 2nd, 2026
California Senate Floor Meeting
MN
Transcript Highlights:
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Lisky. >> Senator Lisky. >> Senator Lisky. - He thanked the senator for the response and then recognized Senator Holstrom, followed by Senator Holst
- Um Senator >> Thank you, Commissioner. Um Senator Holmstrom.
- Honorable Senator >> Hello, Senator.
MI
Transcript Highlights:
- The Senate will come to order.
- ; Item 155, Senate Bill 792; and Item 156, Senate Bill 793.
- ; Item 155, Senate Bill 792; and Item 156, Senate Bill 793.
- I appoint as conferees Senator Sarah Anthony, Chair; Senator McCann; and Senator Rick Outman.
- I appoint as conferees Senator Darrin Camilleri, Chair; Senator Sarah Anthony; and Senator Rick Outman
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CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Local Government Committee Jul 1st, 2026
Local Government
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Natural Resources and Water Committee Jul 1st, 2026
Natural Resources and Water
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Labor, Public Employment and Retirement Committee Jul 1st, 2026
Labor, Public Employment and Retirement
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Environmental Quality Committee Jul 1st, 2026
Environmental Quality
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