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MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Professional Registration and Licensing Jan 14th, 2026 at 09:00 am
Professional Registration and Licensing
Transcript Highlights:
- We work closely with athletic trainers, and we know for rural schools, well, for all schools, athletic
- Obviously, again, one of the primary patient populations that we serve is student athletes, youth athletes
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Hearing and seeing none, public testimony is closed. OK.
- Security division within DPS will be our primary focus next week.
Committee:
Senate Border Security
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Border Security met to consider SCR 39, authored by Senator Creighton, which urges the federal government to take immediate action on border security and calls for Texas to be reimbursed for roughly $11 billion spent on border-related efforts. Creighton argued the federal government has failed to secure the border, leading to illegal crossings, fentanyl trafficking, and the need for Texas to step in through Operation Lone Star. A DPS chief financial officer was present as a resource witness, though no public testimony was taken.
Several senators spoke in support of the resolution while also noting broader context. Senator Hinojosa of Nueces said border security has been neglected by multiple administrations, not just the Biden administration, but supported the measure and emphasized the need for lawful immigration and border enforcement. Senator Hinojosa of Hidalgo and Senator Flores also supported the resolution, highlighting cartel activity, trade impacts, and Texas’s role in maintaining border integrity. Senator Eckhardt questioned the author about what specific federal actions were meant by “immediate action,” and Creighton pointed to more staffing, better radio interoperability, stronger drug interdiction, and renewed federal responsibility for wall construction and enforcement.
After questions and discussion, public testimony was closed. Senator Flores moved that SCR 39 be favorably recommended to the full Senate, and the committee approved the motion by a vote of 4 ayes and 1 nay. The chair then announced that SB 36, creating a border security division within DPS, would be the committee’s primary focus at the next meeting.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- ><c> should</c><00:18:47.440><c> be</c> And so, Miss Freeman, like what happens, I guess, after a primary
- I guess my question is, like, if you win the Republican primary and you run as a Republican, right?
- So that individual, the folks that are running in that primary would have, um, said that they affiliated
- if you if you win the Republican primary and<00:19:03.760><c> you</c><00:19:03.919><c> run</c><00:19
- would have um said that in that primary would have um said that they<00:19:17.200><c> affiliated</c>
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Commerce committee approves bill to eliminate prohibition of cadmium in some products 3/5/25
Transcript Highlights:
- We're close, real close, right at the bit.
- 35.880><c> we're</c> representative Smith we're we're we're representative Smith we're we're we're close
- </c><00:37:38.480><c> at</c><00:37:38.640><c> the</c> close real close right jumping at the close real
- close right jumping at the bit<00:37:39.359><c> um</c><00:37:39.599><c> is</c><00:37:39.720><c> there
- So there's been—it has—and Representative Smith's amendment that's been a primary focus of mine as well
Summary:
The committee took up House File 737, which would amend Minnesota’s lead- and cadmium-related product restrictions and was re-referred to the Committee on Environment, Finance and Policy. Representative Bjorn Olson said the bill was prompted by a constituent who could no longer make cadmium-based art supplies in Minnesota, and he argued the law unintentionally swept in professional art materials that are used safely and are important to Western art culture. The committee first adopted the author’s A2 amendment, which broadened the bill to include additional exemptions beyond paint and pastels, including certain pens, mechanical pencils, and vehicle keys/key fobs.
Testimony in support came from Darren Reenie of Wet Paint Artist Materials and Framing, who said artist paint and related supplies account for a significant share of sales and that the ban threatens independent art supply businesses and artists’ access to essential pigments. Josh Fiser of the Alliance for Automotive Innovation supported the key and key fob exemption, saying the current law is overly broad, exposure risk is minimal, and Minnesota should align with California and European Union standards. Bill Morgan of the Arts and Creative Materials Institute and Writing Instrument Manufacturers Association also supported the amendment, arguing there was little scientific basis for including pens, mechanical pencils, and professional artist materials, and citing prior reviews in the Consumer Product Safety Commission and the European Union.
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, through Assistant Commissioner Kirk Kadelka, opposed broad exemptions and emphasized that no amount of lead is safe for children. He said the law was based on evidence from consumer products associated with elevated blood lead levels and argued that safer alternatives exist for many of the items in the amendment, including pens, mechanical pencils, and some key components. He also raised concerns about exposure during production and disposal. Committee members questioned the scope of the exemptions and whether the industry had workable alternatives. The A2 amendment was adopted, and the bill was then advanced for further consideration and re-referred as noted by the chair.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Economic Development, Workforce and Tourism 2ND REVISED Feb 24th, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Economic Development, Workforce and Tourism
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Yak, would you like to close? I'll pass. He waves. Clerk, color.
- Would you like to close debate? She waves. Clear. Colorado, roll.
- Senator Coleman, do you care to close? He waves. Clerk, call the roll.
- Senator Thompson, would you care to close? Thank you, members.
- Senator Thompson, do you care to close? close?
Bills:
SB1327 , SB1372 , SB1403 , SB1937 , SB277 , SB2131 , SB1749 , SB1348 , SB1469 , SB2018 , SB1931 , SB1530 , SB2155
Keywords:
tourism, recreation, economic development, Oklahoma Commission, executive director, probation, credits, educational advancement, Oklahoma Statutes, criminal justice reform, job incentives, tax rebates, Oklahoma Quality Jobs Program, employment growth, wage requirements, labor organization, incentives, employer practices, union neutrality, worker rights
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
FL House Floor Session - 2026-01-14 (4:00PM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- SENATOR SIMON YOU ARE RECOGNIZED TO CLOSE. >>Sen. Simon: CLOSE. >>Pres.
- WITH THAT I CLOSE AND I THANK YOU FOR YOUR FAVORABLE SUPPORT. >>Pres.
- OKAY, SEEING NO DEBATE, SENATOR GAETZ YOU ARE RECOGNIZED TO CLOSE. >>Sen. Gaetz: WAIVE CLOSE.
- SENATOR GAETZ YOU ARE RECOGNIZED TO CLOSE. >>Sen. Gaetz: SERVE. >>Pres.
- Albritton: SENATOR GAETZ HAVING CLOSED SECRETARY WILL >>Pres.
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Senate Legislative Session Day 23 (2-9-26)
Kentucky Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Um, with permission of the primary sponsor, I move to be added as a co-sponsor of Senate Bill 161, Senate
- </c> Um, with permission of the primary Um, with permission of the primary sponsor,<00:39:54.320><c>
- President, please proceed. >> With permission of the primary sponsor, I move to be added as a co-sponsor
- >> Co-sponsorship request. >> Please proceed with your request. >> With the permission of the primary
- </c> >> With the permission of the primary >> With the permission of the primary sponsor,
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- We have Hawaii Primary Care Association. We have Hawaii Primary Care Association, Eric Obby.
- Up next, Eric Obi, Hawaiʻi Primary Care Association, in support. shots<00:19:09.600><c> Aloha</c><00:
- Eric Obi, Hawaiʻi Primary Care Association, in support.
- Eric Obi, Hawaiʻi Primary Care Association, in support.
- </c><00:31:37.039><c> Care</c> support okay Hawaii Primary Care support okay Hawaii Primary Care Association
Committee:
Senate Labor and Technology
Summary:
The Committee on Labor and Technology heard testimony on several measures. Senate Bill 327, relating to internships, drew broad support from the Department of Education, Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, University of Hawaiʻi, DBEDT, P20, HFIA, Hawaiʻi Electric, the Hawaii Primary Care Association, and the Chamber of Commerce, with suggested amendments to clarify the internship purpose, limit some responsibilities to the state executive branch, and address staffing and reporting details. The committee later recommended passing SB 327 with amendments, including changes to the internship language, private-sector references, work-hour limits, reporting requirements, and a deferred effective date for further discussion. Senate Bill 716, relating to the Hawaii Employment Security Law, received support from the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations as a step toward modernizing unemployment insurance, and the committee recommended passage with housekeeping and technical amendments.
Senate Bill 717, relating to collective bargaining, would allow certain exempt employees to grieve suspensions or discharges. The City and County of Honolulu and the Department of Human Resources Development said the issue should remain a collective bargaining matter, while HGEA and United Public Workers supported the bill. DHRD opposed changing the statute and pointed to existing internal complaint procedures. The committee nevertheless recommended passing SB 717 with amendments and deferred the date for further discussion.
Senate Bill 742, relating to data sharing, would create a data sharing and governance working group within the Office of Enterprise Technology Services and include appropriations. OETS, the Executive Office on Early Learning, the University of Hawaiʻi, DOE, Hawaiʻi Kids Can, Hawaiʻi P-20, and others supported the measure, with OETS estimating a total cost of about $2.64 million, including software, consulting, and six FTE. The committee recommended passage with amendments and a deferred effective date, and noted the budget request in the committee report. The final measure, Senate Bill 855, relating to the Hawaii Retirement Savings Act, would shift the program from opt-in to opt-out and appropriate startup funds; former Senator Brian Taniguchi and AARP supported it, while Retail Merchants of Hawaiʻi and the Tax Foundation of Hawaiʻi opposed it over costs and burdens on small businesses and concerns about adding mandates before the program is implemented. The committee recessed briefly on a proposed AARP amendment, then returned and indicated support for the opt-out language before taking the bill up for decision-making.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Select Committee on Pension Policy Apr 21st, 2026 at 10:00 am
Select Committee on Pension Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- So to look a little bit more closely at the Upcoming year.
- But those are our two primary roles. Does that answer your question, Senator? Mr. Chair, thank you.
- agendas are published, which is usually about 10 days before one of these meetings starts, and it closes
- So we ask you to take a close look at that and spend time focusing on that this year. Thank you.
- So we ask you to take a close look at that and spend time focusing on that this year. Thank you.
Committee:
Joint Select Committee on Pension Policy
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- O eternal one, ground of being, ever close to us in heartbeat and breath, we come into this assembly
- present. >> Rarick. >> Jones, present. >> Rarick, present. >> Walgamott, present. >> The clerk will close
- He is one of the primary patron saints of Ireland. Whereas St.
- And just in closing, Madam Speaker, just a few things of the Irish immigrants.
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ID
Transcript Highlights:
- Chairman and Representative Matthias, yes, just to note that it was a close decision.
- Just to note that it was a close decision. Can we have any other questions, comments?
- I guess you could— thank you. ...there is no one signed up to testify, and I guess you could do a closing
- So they're kind of three primary criteria for academic achievement for the districts.
- So Representative Pickett, you can close if you want, or? You can close if you want. Thank you, Mr.
Committee:
House Education
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- I've actually talked to some of the primary software providers for our Idaho sheriffs.
- I always, did I get it close? That's pretty close. Okay, I'm so sorry.
- I think that in every investigation we work, and as you saw in the Wilder raid, they worked very closely
- Because after that, then we'll give you the opportunity to close.
- Representative Hawkins, you're invited to close. Thank you, Madam Chairwoman and committee.
Committee:
House Local Government
Summary:
The Local Government Committee approved the February 24, 2026 minutes and then heard House Bill 660, sponsored by Representative Dale Hawkins. Hawkins said the bill would require law enforcement to collect and publish biannual statewide data on the immigration status and nationality of arrested individuals, arguing Idaho taxpayers should know the costs and jail impacts associated with people in the country unlawfully. He said the bill was intended to create a uniform reporting system and that the state needs better information to manage immigration-related detention costs.
Testimony was split. Supporters, including Secure Idaho representatives Michael Angela and Tim O’Donnell, said the bill would improve transparency, use information already gathered during booking, and help lawmakers make policy based on measurable data. Opponents, including Idaho Chiefs of Police Association representative Tracy Bastercia, argued the bill would burden local police, create confusion about who must collect the data, potentially duplicate work already done at the jail level, and raise concerns about asking citizens their nationality and publishing sensitive information. Several members questioned whether the fiscal note was accurate and whether the bill should be limited to sheriff’s offices and jail booking rather than all law enforcement agencies.
After closing testimony, Representative Wheeler moved to hold the bill in committee, but that motion failed 8-7. The original motion to send HB 660 to the floor with a do-pass recommendation then passed 8-7. The chair noted interest in possible cleanup of the bill’s language, and the committee adjourned with a reminder that it may need to meet again later in the week for Senate bills.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- I've actually talked to some of the primary software providers for our Idaho sheriffs.
- I always—did I get it close? That's pretty close. Okay, I'm so sorry.
- I think that in every investigation we work, and as you saw in the Wilder raid, they worked very closely
- Because after that, then we'll give you the opportunity to close.
- And Representative Hawkins, you're invited to close. Thank you, Madam Chairwoman and committee.
Committee:
House Local Government
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Education Postsecondary Feb 18th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- THERE ARE THREE PRIMARY WAYS IN WHICH WE ARE GOING TO BE APPROACHING WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT HERE THE WIND
- MENTIONED BEFORE CAN ADDRESS FOOD PRODUCTION ISSUES IF WE DEVELOP A SELF-CONTAINED SYSTEM IN USE CLOSED
- SENATOR FINE, YOU ARE RECOGNIZED TO CLOSE ON THE AMENDMENT. >> THANK YOU.
- CHILDREN WHO ARE FROM FAMILIES WHO ARE SOMETHING THAT IS VERY CLOSE, SOMETHING.
- YOU ARE RECOGNIZED TO CLOSE ON THE BILL AS AMENDED. >> Sen.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Housing Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Joint Committee on Housing
Transcript Highlights:
- Each has close to or over 40 years of experience.
- Each has close to or over 40 years of experience.
- And I’ll close and give it up to my colleague.
- And I’ll close and give it up to my colleague.
- Deals get cut behind closed doors without clarity into how they arrived at.
Committee:
Joint Joint Committee on Housing
Summary:
The Joint Committee on Housing opened a hybrid hearing focused on housing production bills, with Chairs Julian Cyr and Rich Haggerty emphasizing Massachusetts’ housing shortage and the need to produce more than 200,000 units over the next decade. The committee then heard testimony on a wide range of proposals, including social housing, starter homes and the “missing middle,” accessory dwelling units (ADUs), single-stair residential buildings, permanent affordability homeownership, and housing for people with disabilities. Several witnesses framed the bills as tools to expand supply, lower costs, and address racial and generational wealth gaps.
Representative Connolly testified for H. 1478 on the Massachusetts Social Housing Program, describing publicly owned, mixed-income housing financed through a revolving loan fund. Senator Feeney testified for S. 989 on missing middle starter homes, arguing for zoning changes, incentives, and affordability tools to support smaller starter homes and duplexes, triplexes, and fourplexes. Multiple witnesses, including housing advocates, real estate representatives, and local officials, supported the ADU trust fund bill and the single-stair study bill, saying they would reduce barriers, support homeowners, and enable more family-sized and infill housing. Some witnesses opposed bills they said would weaken ADU reforms or add new restrictions, while others urged broader deregulation to speed production.
A major portion of the hearing focused on H. 1576/S. 1010, the Homes for Lasting Affordability bill, which would create a permanent affordability homeownership program for low- and moderate-income buyers and support small developments with long-term affordability restrictions. Testimony from community land trust leaders, legislators, and housing advocates emphasized that permanent affordability can preserve public investment, stabilize neighborhoods, and help families build wealth over generations. Senator Miranda and Representative Worrell tied the bill to closing the racial wealth gap and expanding access to homeownership for Black and Latino residents. The committee also heard testimony on S. 971, which would reform the Housing Development and Incentive Program to require more affordability in Gateway City projects.
The committee additionally heard from Senator Kennedy and disability advocates on S. 1004, which would strengthen the Alternative Housing Voucher Program for people with disabilities by codifying project-based vouchers and aligning the program more closely with other voucher systems. Witnesses described long waitlists and the lack of accessible, affordable units as major barriers that can lead to homelessness or unnecessary institutionalization. No votes were taken during the hearing; the session was devoted to testimony and questions from committee members.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session - part 2 Apr 25th, 2025
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The Clerk will close the roll.
- The Clerk will close the roll. The Clerk will close the roll. Mr. Speaker, point of order.
- The clerk will close the roll. The clerk will close the roll.
- The clerk will close the roll.
- The Clerk will close the roll.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Improving early child care in Minnesota 2/24/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- In closing, Minnesota asks a great deal from its early childhood providers.
- In closing, Minnesota their children.
- Um just quick comment before we<01:14:24.719><c> close.</c><01:14:25.920><c> There's</c> we close.
- There's we close.
- </c> you have closing very short sentences. you have closing very short sentences.
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
Revenue and Fiscal Affairs May 11th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- defined to determine whether or not it is primarily driven by a combustion engine or whether the primary
- on to describe these as being vehicles that get between 20 and 50 miles of a gallon and having a primary
- And if they're not performing enough transactions to stay open, that's their prerogative to close their
- That's their prerogative to close their doors and stop doing business. Okay, thank you. Yes, sir.
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Revenue and Fiscal Affairs met on May 11, 2026, approved the April 27 minutes, and then took up several House bills. HB 618, by Rep. McMakin, would update Louisiana Economic Development fees and filing charges by indexing them to inflation and allowing some discretion to waive or reduce fees for small businesses; it was reported favorable. HB 732, by Rep. Owen, drew extensive discussion because it combined two issues: temporary OMV relief for a hospice-related ID problem and a suspension of the new hybrid vehicle road usage fee. Members and the OMV commissioner raised constitutional and drafting concerns about waiving or eliminating obligations, and the committee discussed how newer vehicle classifications blur the line between electric, hybrid, and gas-powered vehicles. The committee ultimately reported HB 732 favorable, with the understanding that amendments and further work would be needed before floor action.
The committee also reported favorable on HB 217 and HB 214 by Rep. Henry, which would authorize local governments to grant property tax exemptions for the rehabilitation of blighted property and place the related constitutional amendment before voters. Testimony emphasized that the measure is permissive for local governments, applies only after a property is formally blighted and rehabilitated, and is intended to encourage redevelopment while preserving some tax revenue. Members discussed the exemption level, duration, and the need for clearer definitions of blight, but no objections were raised. HB 593, also by Rep. Henry, would raise the maximum service fee for OMV public tag agent offices statewide; the commissioner explained that many offices are locally operated and that the increase would help cover costs, and the bill was reported favorable.
Later, HB 514 and HB 961, by Rep. Foreman, were reported favorable. HB 514 would allow local governments, by referendum, to provide additional property tax relief for seniors who meet income and freeze requirements, with phased age-based eligibility steps; HB 961 would extend a similar concept to certain homesteads held in trust. Members discussed the optional local nature of the program and the need to avoid overly broad rules. HB 908, by Rep. Mina, would increase certain Secretary of State business services fees to support operations and system upgrades; agency officials said the fees had not been comprehensively adjusted since 2013 and remained below regional averages, and the bill was reported favorable. The committee then heard an informational update on the capital outlay bill from the Division of Administration, including the use of bundled projects for universities and DOTD, the status of P1/P2/P5 funding, and available cash capacity. Finally, HB 1010, by Rep. Deshotel, was reported favorable after brief discussion; it would require assessors to report property tax collections to the Louisiana Tax Commission for centralized public reporting.
MO
Transcript Highlights:
- Oh, I wasn't close enough. Okay, sorry about that. I need to get a little closer here.
- My closing comment on this: And, lady, again, I cannot thank you enough.
- It is their primary source for buying materials, or it could be the primary source for updating their
Committee:
House Ways and Means
Summary:
The Ways and Means Committee first met in executive session and voted 8-0, with one member absent, to do pass House Bill 3405. Members described the bill as clarifying how pass-through entity tax information and credits are handled, with supporters saying it would reduce confusion and administrative burden while preserving the tax credit.
In public hearing, the committee took testimony on House Bill 2457 and House Bill 1782, both related to food pantry tax credits. HB 2457 would extend the food pantry/soup kitchen/homeless shelter credit to 2032, add food banks as eligible entities, and raise the cap from $1.75 million to $4 million, while keeping the credit at 50 percent. HB 1782 would remove the sunset from the food pantry tax credit. Supporters said food banks and related charities need stable, predictable funding to address rising hunger and food waste; there was no opposition testimony.
The committee then heard extensive testimony on House Bill 3518, which would redirect the existing athletes and entertainers tax into a dedicated fund and require distribution to arts, humanities, libraries, public broadcasting, and historic preservation, while extending the sunset to 2060. The sponsor and supporters argued the money was intended for these purposes and that current appropriations fall short of the statutory split, creating instability for cultural and educational organizations. Witnesses from arts groups, libraries, and humanities organizations cited economic impact, statewide reach, and the need for long-term planning; some members raised concerns about oversight, general revenue impacts, and the long sunset, but no vote was taken on HB 3518 in this transcript.
MO
Transcript Highlights:
- scrapping the bill, we need to go back to the very beginning and figure out what is the preliminary primary
- We're going to go back to the beginning, take care of the preliminary and primary problem of why there
- The bill I'm presenting you today is something close to my heart and even closer to the ladies that are
- I know this was long-winded, but this is very close to my heart, as you can imagine.
Committee:
House Children and Families