Transcript Highlights:

• President, that in the Massachusetts Senate, we lead with common sense. We lead with decency.
• We lead with decency. You know, there's a lot of talk.
• In Massachusetts, we continue to lead with our morals. Last but not least, Mr.
• We can lead, once again, this nation, in showing the right way to care for these children.
• Once again, we can lead this country and show what it means to lead with compassion, with care, with

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Senate took up debate on the FY2026 general appropriations bill, with several members speaking in support of the Ways and Means budget. Senators Comerford, O’Connor, Feeney, and DiDomenico emphasized the budget as a values-driven response to federal uncertainty, highlighting investments in MassHealth, education, housing, food security, local aid, libraries, transit, mental and behavioral health, and support for vulnerable residents. They also praised the budget’s lack of new taxes and its focus on spending within available revenues, while noting major cost pressures from health care and federal policy instability. Specific programs and items repeatedly cited included universal free community college, expanded financial aid, rural and minimum school aid, TAFDC/EAEDC increases, the Healthy Incentives Program, universal school meals, housing supports, Home and Healthy for Good, and funding for Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital. Speakers framed these investments as both fiscally responsible and morally necessary, and several noted that amendments would be considered during the debate. No votes on the budget itself were taken in the excerpt. After the budget remarks, Senator Miranda spoke in recognition of Haitian Flag Day and the history of Haiti, including foreign interference and the importance of protecting Haitian immigrants in Massachusetts. Another senator then honored Malcolm X on the 100th anniversary of his birth, connecting his legacy to the budget process and calling for investments in equity, education, housing, and health care. The Senate then adopted an order to meet the next day at 10 a.m. with the general appropriations bill as the only item on the calendar, and adjourned.

Transcript Highlights:

• But more importantly, it's the cooperation, and it's showing the rest of the country that we lead when
• We're leading the country. Like, we really are.
• When it comes to advanced aviation and drones, we're leading the country.
• leading and helping make those regulations and working with our federal partners in that regard.
• leading and helping make those regulations and working with our federal partners in that regard.

Summary: The Louisiana Advanced Aviation and Drones Advisory Committee met with a quorum and opened by noting that, under current law, the committee will sunset after the 2026 regular session unless legislation is passed to reconstitute it. Members discussed the need for a smaller, more workable committee structure in the future so quorum requirements would be easier to meet, and they added an agenda item to consider reconstitution and another for a legislative briefing. The June 2025 minutes were approved. Subcommittee reports focused heavily on counter-drone policy and advanced air mobility. Mr. Muley described the new counter-UAS effort, referred to as the “Let’s Go Act,” which would create a joint task force of state police, sheriffs, and municipal police chiefs to develop training standards and equipment standards for counter-drone operations. Members also discussed federal developments in the NDAA and DOJ’s role in authorizing mitigation capabilities for states with laws and training plans. Public safety members reported that training on recently enacted drone laws is underway in north Louisiana. The committee also heard a major update from Josh Deplanis, newly named Louisiana’s first advanced aeronautics director. He outlined Louisiana’s selection for the FAA’s Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing/Advanced Air Mobility Integration Pilot Program, branded “Lift Off Louisiana,” and described plans for real-world operations beginning as early as August, centered on Houma-Terrebonne Airport. He also reviewed the state’s broader advanced air mobility strategic plan, including vertiport readiness, charging infrastructure, logistics, workforce training, and community engagement. Members emphasized Louisiana’s opportunity to influence FAA policy and international airspace issues related to operations over the Gulf and beyond 12 nautical miles. In final action, the committee adopted a resolution supporting reconstitution of LADAC, with revised proposed membership language reducing the committee from 15 members to 11 and setting a simple majority of six for quorum, with new appointments effective July 1, 2027. No public testimony was offered, and the meeting adjourned after the motion passed.

Transcript Highlights:

• The lead agency... ...program in two regions.
• First, I want to applaud the author for leading on the issue.
• Students lead service days and initiatives across campus and in the community.
• Early on, students took the lead.
• They could lead now. I ask you to please vote to pass... ...service learning. They could lead now.

Committee: Senate Education

Summary: The committee heard several education-related bills. SB 1154 would allow community college districts to use best-value procurement for public works projects over $1 million. The author and community college supporters argued it would give colleges flexibility similar to K-12, UC, and CSU and help avoid delays and costly change orders. Contractors and electrical subcontractors opposed the bill, saying its skilled-and-trained workforce requirement and safety provisions would narrow competition and disadvantage small and nonunion firms. The bill passed the committee on a due-pass vote and was placed on call. SB 1347 would clarify that stock albuterol may be stocked in all public schools, including preschool programs. The author and a physician testified that the bill would remove confusion in existing law and improve access to emergency asthma medication for students. School nurses, respiratory care advocates, and small school districts supported the measure, and there was no opposition. The bill passed unanimously on a due-pass to the floor vote and was placed on call. SB 1222 would create a pilot program to designate a lead county office to help regions struggling with career technical education implementation. Supporters said many students remain disconnected from school and work and that the bill would spread proven regional CTE practices. Some committee members questioned whether another pilot was needed, arguing existing CTE programs need more funding and fewer new structures, while the author and sponsor said the bill would build regional capacity and share successful models. The bill passed to Senate Appropriations and was placed on call. SB 1378 would create a California Excellence in Service Learning Designation Program to recognize schools and districts with strong service-learning programs. Supporters said it would validate existing work and encourage civic engagement, while one member raised concerns about adding more designations and workload for schools. The bill passed as amended to Senate Appropriations and was placed on call. SB 1048 would create a Seal of Climate Literacy for high school students demonstrating climate science knowledge through coursework and hands-on learning. Supporters, including the Department of Education and climate education groups, said it would align students with growing clean-energy careers; some members cautioned against adding more curriculum-related seals and noted equity and implementation concerns. The bill passed to Senate Appropriations and was placed on call. Later, SB 1101, the Higher Education Data Sharing Transparency Act, was presented. It would require CSU, community colleges, independent colleges, and request UC to notify students, faculty, and staff when their personal information is shared with federal agencies such as the Office for Civil Rights, and to limit disclosure to what is legally required. Supporters said recent federal investigations and subpoenas have created fear and a lack of transparency on campuses. Committee discussion focused on subpoena authority, constitutional limits, and whether notice should be required; one member said she would abstain because of legal concerns, while another said the bill would continue to be examined in the next committee. The transcript ends during discussion of SB 1101 before a final vote is recorded.

Transcript Highlights:

• The lead agency... Program in two regions.
• First, I want to applaud the author for leading on the issue.
• Students lead service days and initiatives across campus and in the community.
• Early on, students took the lead.
• All right, we'll now move on to lead witnesses in opposition, if there are any.

Committee: Senate Education

Keywords: 987, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• little bit about where we've been this recent past, particularly since COVID, and that's going to lead
• little bit about where we've been this recent past, particularly since COVID, and that's going to lead
• </c><00:34:22.800><c> educational</c> partnerships with leading educational partnerships with leading
• These are for projects that would lead, and curriculums that would lead students towards air traffic
• uh and curriculums that that would lead uh and curriculums that would<00:42:40.000><c> lead</c><00:42

Keywords: The live stream for this meeting was prematurely interrupted. The full version will be uploaded in the next few days., 958, all

Summary: The committee heard an update from Kentucky’s three major commercial airports: Lexington Blue Grass Airport, Louisville Regional Airport Authority (SDF and Bowman Field), and CVG. Lexington’s Eric Franco described post-COVID growth that has already exceeded pre-pandemic activity, along with a master plan focused on the whole airport, expanded surface parking, relocation of the air traffic control tower, and a major terminal project estimated at $500 million to $700 million. He emphasized the airport’s role in serving both passenger and corporate aviation across central Kentucky and thanked the legislature for prior funding, including $5 million for parking. Louisville’s Dan Mann reported record passenger growth, expanded nonstop service, and especially strong cargo activity driven by UPS, noting SDF is now among the busiest cargo airports in North America and Bowman Field remains the state’s busiest general aviation airport. He highlighted major infrastructure needs, including airfield and terminal work, parking expansion, and a planned federal inspection service facility to support international flights around events like the Kentucky Derby.

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• In Texas, we like to lead on things.
• And so it's my honor and my privilege to, to lead the charge in the house on this, uh, on this bill and
• Texas will lead the way.
• And the veteran community will lead the way for all others.
• Doctor Nolan Williams, who was the lead investigator in the Stanford study in which the veterans, uh,

Transcript Highlights:

• </c><00:15:31.680><c> the</c> At the end of the day, I am leading the At the end of the day, I am leading
• So, if we were going to do something about the leading indicator of death and disability, um, a leading
• So, if we were going to do something about the leading indicator of death and disability, um, a leading
• , um a leading indicator would disability, um a leading indicator would be<00:19:31.280><c> how</c><00
• </c> exposure. that would be a leading exposure. that would be a leading indicator<00:19:39.760><c> that

Keywords: 1. Call to Order and Roll Call – 00:00:00 2. Approval of Minutes – 00:01:32 3. Getting to Know the Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky – 00:02:26 4. Healthy Kids Clinic – 00:26:58 5. Pharmacy Payment Parity – 00:56:36 6. Ibogaine – 01:17:37 7. Consideration of Referred Administrative Regulations – 01:53:05 8. Adjournment – 01:53:19, 958, all

Summary: The committee first approved the prior meeting minutes and recognized Eric Clark for his service, noting this may be his last meeting before he leaves state government. The main presentation was from Allison Adams, president and CEO of the Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky, who described the organization’s history, nonpartisan mission, and focus on health equity, prevention, and upstream policy solutions. She said Kentucky’s poor rankings in chronic disease, preventable hospitalizations, and life expectancy show the need to shift resources toward prevention and community-driven strategies rather than relying mainly on treatment after people become sick. Adams emphasized leading health indicators, arguing that lawmakers should track actionable measures such as quit attempts and smoke-free policies instead of only lagging indicators like disease rates and mortality. In response to questions, she said accountability should be shared across communities and systems, with possible incentives and disincentives tied to outcomes, and she supported creating a public data utility or dashboard, ideally with university partners, to help legislators and communities monitor progress. She also cited examples of accountable health community models and said Kentucky could adapt similar approaches. The committee then heard from Meade County Schools Superintendent Mark Martin and district health coordinator Karen Kotche about the Healthy Kids Clinic partnership with Cumberland Health. They described a seven-year effort that led to full implementation in the district, which now has a nurse in every school and a nurse practitioner, allowing services such as sports physicals and other clinic functions to be provided on campus. They said the program has been a strong investment for students and the community and began explaining how the district built the partnership after earlier efforts and delays, including the pandemic.

Transcript Highlights:

• , a lead surface, and the DHS revoked his license for violations of not following lead safe rules.
• He wasn't working on lead.
• , a lead surface, and the DHS revoked his license for violations of not following lead safe rules.
• , a lead surface, and the DHS revoked his license for violations of not following lead safe rules.
• He wasn't working on lead.

Committee: Senate Executive Departments and Administration

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• That will be pretty exciting and, and, uh, Representative or Chairman, uh, Stan Lambert will be leading
• Thanks to this groundbreaking legislation, Texas now leads the nation with our dynamic outcomes-based
• However, we now, uh, that we lead California and New York in the number of R1 universities, we ranked
• Lead to meaningful employment and self-sustaining wages.
• As a leading hub for biopharmaceutical innovation.

Committee: House Higher Education

Transcript Highlights:

• With heart disease remaining one of the leading causes of death in our state and across the nation, their
• The association continues to lead<00:15:22.640><c> in</c><00:15:22.760><c> advancing</c><00:15:23.320
• ><c> cardiovascular</c> lead in advancing cardiovascular lead in advancing cardiovascular research,<00
• 15:35.400><c> in</c><00:15:35.520><c> our</c><00:15:35.640><c> state</c><00:15:35.920><c> and</c> leading
• causes of death in our state and leading causes of death in our state and across<00:15:36.360><c> the

Keywords: 910, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Respected leader in medicine whose career accomplishments include leading cultural transformation in
• And at any given time, medical school faculty are leading dozens of clinical trials for new therapies
• Teams in our system are leading<00:36:34.800><c> the</c><00:36:34.960><c> field</c><00:36:35.119><c>
• In fact, we believe that it can lead to even more breakthroughs in clinical practice.
• that it can lead to even more breakthroughs<00:37:20.480><c> in</c><00:37:20.800><c> clinical</c><00

Committee: Senate Higher Education

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Not so much a lead witness, but Jack Werson on behalf of the Motorcycle Industry Council.
• Our members build the innovative renewable economy that California leads in and the world.
• Years ago, when we started going to oxygenates for our fuels, we started with tetraethyl lead.
• The Water Board typically has taken the lead.
• sense for them to use that expertise and experience to continue being the lead agency.

Summary: The Assembly Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials Committee heard three main bills after initially lacking a quorum and deferring the consent calendar. SB 501 by Senator Allen would expand California’s battery extended producer responsibility program to include medium-format batteries, such as those used in e-bikes, lawn equipment, and portable power systems. Supporters from local governments, recycling groups, environmental organizations, and battery stewardship interests said the bill would reduce fire risks, improve collection and recycling, and close a gap in existing law. One industry witness sought clarification about off-highway vehicles and a battery association requested guardrails for mixed battery formats; the California Retailers Association moved from opposition to neutral after discussions with the author. SB 1125 by Senator Menjivar would create a statewide, state-funded low-income drinking water rate assistance program administered by the State Water Resources Control Board, contingent on funding. The author and supporters said many Californians face water debt and that the bill would help address affordability while working around Proposition 218 limits on local ratepayer-funded assistance. Water districts, local governments, environmental justice groups, and conservation organizations testified in support, and there was no opposition. SB 1259 by Senator Blakespear, as amended, would require refineries to provide advance information on closure, cleanup costs, and timelines to help communities plan for refinery transitions and remediation. Supporters, including the City of Benicia, environmental justice groups, and advocacy organizations, argued that communities need transparency before closures occur and that other energy sectors already provide similar planning information. Opponents from labor, petroleum, and business groups argued the bill was unnecessary, burdensome, and could discourage refinery investment or signal premature decline of the industry. After extensive debate, the committee voted to pass SB 1259 as amended to the Assembly Utilities and Energy Committee, and also approved SB 501 and SB 1125; the consent calendar items SB 1253 and SJR 13 were adopted.

Transcript Highlights:

• Welcome to this LEAD Committee meeting. Thank you, Department of Commerce.
• the man that just walked in to represent Osborne, for their leadership in creating this entity of LEAD
• Creating this entity of LEAD, because I think meetings like this really solidify the purpose of it.
• You are often, as the lead committee, one of the final steps.
• You are often, as the lead committee, one of the final steps in getting a deal through.

Committee: House Legislative Evaluation and Development Committee (LEAD)

Summary: The LEAD Committee met with the Department of Commerce to review a high-level strategic plan for Oklahoma economic development. Commerce Director Bud presented a plan centered on the state’s competitive advantages: central location and logistics, low cost of doing business, energy availability, labor force, tax environment, and partnerships with tribes, local communities, universities, and workforce organizations. He said the agency must focus on industries where Oklahoma has a “right to win,” identifying aerospace and defense, energy, agribusiness, manufacturing, and cybersecurity as priority sectors, with other sectors such as transportation logistics, automotive, finance/shared services, federal offices, bioscience, and broader IT treated as secondary or longer-term opportunities. Members asked about workforce, entrepreneurship, infrastructure, incentives, research and development, housing, and how Commerce should stay focused on its core mission. Commerce said CareerTech remains a major asset, but the state needs better coordination among agencies, universities, and workforce partners. Officials also said entrepreneurship should be encouraged within target industries, infrastructure readiness should be mapped and aligned to industry needs, and incentives should be evaluated against total cost of operations rather than compared only on percentage terms. They noted that the Incentive Evaluation Commission is comparing Oklahoma’s incentives with other states and that closing deals begins early, with the right people and partners involved from the start. The discussion also emphasized the need for stronger statewide marketing, better use of regional development staff, more robust research/data capabilities, and a stronger international strategy. Legislators raised concerns about Commerce being tasked with programs outside its core mission, and Commerce said it must administer those programs unless the Legislature changes the law, though it would like to streamline and reallocate resources where possible. The meeting ended with broad support for the strategic direction, appreciation for Commerce’s work on recent projects, and adjournment without any formal vote or action taken.

Transcript Highlights:

• I just want to confirm that you folks will be okay if you take the chair lead on the task force?
• Under the existing advisory committee that's set up by statute, the University of Hawaii is lead.
• /c><00:21:40.000><c> take</c><00:21:40.159><c> the</c><00:21:40.320><c> chair</c><00:21:41.320><c> lead
• </c> folks be okay if you take the chair lead folks be okay if you take the chair lead on<00:21:42.559
• Um and so we we the university is lead.

Committee: House Culture & Arts

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The Committee on Culture and Arts heard several resolutions recognizing observances and cultural/historical initiatives. STR 12 SD1 recognized International Dark Sky Week; DLNR and the University of Hawaii discussed the advisory task force structure, with the university agreeing to continue as chair, and the measure was later passed with amendments. STR 112 SD1 requested Honolulu City Hall be lit purple for National Purple Heart Day, but because the resolution could not create a permanent standing request, the committee amended it to apply only to August 7, 2025. STR 131 urged the state to acquire the Hawaii Theatre to preserve its cultural and historic significance and keep it in public use, and STR 169 SD1 asked the state archives to expand outreach and civic engagement; DAGS supported both measures, with the state archivist emphasizing the value of connecting people to documentary heritage and civics education. The committee also considered STR 197 SD1, which recognized June 1 as Indigenous Peoples Day, July 1 as Canada Day, and September 30 as Truth and Reconciliation Day in acknowledgment of ties between Hawaii and Canada. DBEDT supported the resolution, and a member asked about possible tariff impacts on tourism from Canada, with the department saying it would follow up by email. The chair noted there were some individuals in opposition, but no additional testimony was offered during the hearing. After a recess, the committee took up decision-making and adopted all measures. STR 12 SD1 and STR 112 SD1 were passed with amendments, STR 131 and STR 169 SD1 were passed as is, and STR 197 SD1 was passed with amendments including a request that the governor raise a Canadian flag in Hawaii at an appropriate recognition ceremony. The chair closed by noting this was the committee’s last hearing of the session.

Transcript Highlights:

• THE LEAD AGENCY REPORTED EXPENDITURES TOTALING 3.4. A LITTLE BIT OVER THAT.
• THIS WILL LEAD TO THE COMPLETION OF A HUMAN TRAFFICKING ASSESSMENT TOOL.
• THE LEAD AGENCIES REPORTED 3.4 MILLION ANNUALLY. IT IS NOT ENOUGH? >> Sen.
• A LEAD AGENCY REPORTED DEVELOPING THEIR OWN LEAD AGENCY OPERATED AT RISK GROUP HOME FOR YOUTH WHO OTHER
• THAT HAS BEEN DONE IN PARTNERSHIP ALREADY WITH THE LEAD AGENCIES.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• And with President Trump's 5% goal in mind, I'll work with the Dutch government to lead away for Europe
• And I commend you and your commitment to lead on that front, and I'll be happy to support you in any
• One is just by owning your own company, you generally have to lead a group of people, and I am looking
• forward to leading the embassy in Ireland, if confirmed, and all the people that are there, gaining
• their trust is very important to me, and actually just leading them with a bunch of goals, which are

Committee: Senate Foreign Relations Committee

Keywords: diplomatic nominations, foreign policy, ambassadors, U.S.-European relations, Bilateral relationships, security, trade

Summary: The meeting focused primarily on diplomatic nominations, featuring discussions about the implications of these roles on U.S. foreign policy. Notable was the introduction of nominees for key ambassadorial positions, including ambassadors to the Dominican Republic, France, and the Netherlands. Senator Shaheen emphasized the importance of U.S.-European relations, particularly in light of current global challenges, while other members voiced their concerns regarding the nominees’ qualifications and the impact on bilateral relationships. Public support for these nominations was evident, as was the committee's commitment to fostering stronger connections with allied nations, particularly in addressing security and trade issues.

Transcript Highlights:

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• c> if</c><00:04:13.640><c> you</c><00:04:13.840><c> would</c><00:04:14.000><c> like</c> mystery uh lead
• fiser if you would like mystery uh lead fiser if you would like to<00:04:14.599><c> uh</c><00:04:14.799
• /c><00:04:45.160><c> that</c><00:04:46.160><c> thank</c><00:04:46.280><c> you</c><00:04:46.400><c> lead
• </c><00:04:46.680><c> fiser</c> thank you for that thank you lead fiser thank you for that thank you

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The committee heard House File 276, sponsored by Rep. Jim Nash, which would reduce the cost of fishing licenses by $10 for anglers age 65 and older. Nash described the bill as a modest fee reduction for longtime anglers, emphasizing the role of older fishermen in mentoring kids and supporting community activities, and noting that the bill includes a fiscal impact. He also said the proposal was a more conservative alternative to a previous bill and framed it as a way to recognize seniors who have long paid full-price license fees. Pat Rivers, Director of the Fish and Wildlife Division, testified that unlike the previous bill, HF 276 would not affect sport fish restoration dollars coming to Minnesota. He said the general fund reimbursement acknowledges that angling is a major economic driver for the state, supporting spending on gas, resorts, bait, and related purchases. Members echoed support for the concept, with comments about helping older residents stay engaged in fishing and about the need to keep the fund sustainable. The chair noted that the packet included letters of support from the Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation and Conservation Minnesota. No opposition testimony was presented. At the end of the discussion, the motion was renewed and House File 276 was laid over for possible inclusion in a future bill.

Transcript Highlights:

• And I would say, Chairman, they're really the lead people at this point across the nation and the leading
• Chairman, they're really the lead people at this point across the nation.
• They're the leading source of getting states to where they need to be with this system.
• Mason actually works for both—Mason Bishop—and he's the lead for this work group.
• Kyle Hales, as you'll remember, as the lead contact for them, and this will provide us with continuing

Committee: All ALC-EXECUTIVE SUBCOMMITTEE

Keywords: 1204, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Suram Wachown, Garfam's, actors, helpless more in the league, learn artisan, lead with lit.
• To enter, lead you gentlemen, have a video, no, Reddenham. I'm glad you. To lead to the Sylvainte.
• To lead to the Selimac, finally, from Leia, Repres, Havelin.
• The idea that excels are lead the art of the right meaning.
• Lead with fashion and conviction. Relight human educating.

Bills: HB111 , HB108 , HB145 , HB164 , HB291 , HJR6 , HR1 , HB63 , HB64 , HB165 , HB184 , HB200 , HB4 , HB7 , HB20 , HB65 , HB66 , HB80 , HB88 , HB96 , HB166 , HB285 , HB295 , HB306 , SB29 , SB37 , HJM2 , HJM3 , HJM1 , HM7 , HM17 , HM4 , HM22 , HM23 , HM24 , HM26 , HM2 , HM16 , HM32 , HM13 , HM47 , HM20 , HM51 , HM1 , HM31 , HM35 , HM36 , HM46 , HM53 , HM54 , HM11 , HM14 , HM21 , HM34 , HM50

Keywords: water law, state engineer, civil penalty, compliance order, water rights, overdiversion, illegal diversion, groundwater storage and recovery, well license, permit violation, water enforcement, New Mexico water code, irrigation district, conservancy district, water diversion, unauthorized water sales, measuring device, district court appeal, water resources, water compliance

Transcript Highlights:

• Van Drew for leading that effort, and I yield back my time.
• Van Drew for leading that effort, and I yield back my time.
• Balderson, for leading the important bipartisan effort. Mr.
• BALDERSON, FOR LEADING THE IMPORTANT BIPARTISAN EFFORT.
• &gt;&gt; I STAND HERE IN SUPPORT OF LABOR LEAD LEADER DAVID GUERTA.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, June 9, 2025, 1012, house, all