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LA
Transcript Highlights:
  • While this statement is tied to Vernon Parish specifically, I’d ask that you While this statement is
  • That is an absurd statement.
  • That is an absurd statement.
  • That is an absurd statement.
  • I just don't want to make blanket statements like that.
Summary: The committee took up public comment on a package of similar local-option bills related to carbon capture and sequestration, including House Bills 5, 6, 497, 498, 501, and 504. The bills would let parishes, or in some cases specific parishes such as Rapides and Livingston, decide by local vote whether Class VI wells, CO2 sequestration, and related pipeline infrastructure could be permitted. The chair grouped the bills together for testimony, adopted a three-minute public comment rule, and noted that the bills were not yet under consideration for a vote during the public-comment portion. Supporters, including Speaker Pro Tem Mike Johnson, parish officials, local activists, and residents, argued that communities affected by carbon capture projects should have a direct voice through local option elections. They said the bills were about self-determination, local control, and allowing residents to decide whether the risks are worth the benefits. Several speakers said their parishes had passed resolutions opposing carbon capture or asking for local choice, while others emphasized concerns about eminent domain, aquifer protection, lack of public understanding, and the need for more information about project impacts and financial benefits. Some supporters also said a local vote would force industry to engage more directly with communities and could improve transparency. Opponents, including representatives of the Department of Conservation and Energy, the Louisiana Chemistry Association, the Louisiana Mid-Continent Oil and Gas Association, and the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry, warned that the bills would create uncertainty, undermine Louisiana’s primacy over Class VI permitting, and invite litigation under federal preemption and the Supremacy Clause. They said the state already has a strict permitting process with public input and technical review, and that allowing parish-by-parish approval could delay or block billions of dollars in investment, jobs, and export-related projects. The department testified that if the state adopted a local-option referendum system, EPA could determine Louisiana was not implementing the program consistently and could move to remove primacy. No committee vote was taken in the portion provided.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Transportation - 04/02/25

Transportation

Transcript Highlights:
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Keywords: 1187, senate, all
ID

Idaho 2026 Regular Session

Agenda Feb 27th, 2026

Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • Two things in the in the new statement of purpose.
  • So I'm looking at the statement of purpose that still says no cost. and I understand an No cost.
  • So they came up with a greater statement there.
  • So they came up with a greater statement there.
  • So they came up with a greater statement there.
Committee: House Education
Summary: The committee heard RS 33261, the School-Sponsored Bible Reading Act, which would require public school teachers to read sequential Bible passages daily without comment or instruction, with accommodations for objections and injunctive relief as the enforcement mechanism. The sponsor and a representative from Idaho Family Policy Center argued the bill fits Idaho’s history and the U.S. Supreme Court’s current “history and tradition” approach, while opponents said it was unconstitutional, not voluntary, and inconsistent with separation of church and state. A substitute motion to return the RS to the sponsor failed on a tie vote, and the motion to introduce the RS also failed on a tie vote. The committee then considered RS 33332 C1, which would treat student walkouts or absences for protest as unexcused and require reporting to state officials. The sponsor said the bill was aimed at students leaving class to protest during school hours, while members raised concerns about impacts on student civic engagement, parent-excused absences, and politically active youth groups. The RS was introduced by voice vote. Next, the committee heard a revised RS 33523-2-3 on collecting aggregate data about students’ immigration status in public schools to estimate the cost of educating non-citizen students. The sponsor said the bill would not deny enrollment, would use only aggregate data, and was intended to help the legislature understand costs; members questioned administrative burden, possible discrimination, and the fiscal note. The motion to introduce the RS failed on a tie vote. Finally, the committee advanced Senate Bill 1244, a code-cleanup measure removing obsolete regional library system provisions, to the floor with a due pass recommendation. It also heard Senate Bill 1227 on artificial intelligence in K-12 education, which would create a state framework for AI use, local district policies, training, transparency, and privacy protections; testimony was generally supportive but urged caution, especially for younger students. The committee voted to send SB 1227 to general orders for amendment.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

CAA Public Hearing - Fri Feb 13, 2026 @ 9:15 AM HST

Culture & Arts

Transcript Highlights:
  • Um, replacing Statehood Day with Lavoya can be a statement about what this government is willing to confront
  • Um, replacing Statehood Day with Lavoya can be a statement about what this government is willing to confront
  • Um, replacing Statehood Day with Lavoya can be a statement about what this government is willing to confront
  • Um, replacing Statehood Day with Lavoya can be a statement about what this government is willing to confront
  • Be a statement about what this government is willing to confront, and it can be a step toward aligning
Bills: HB2045 , HB1703 , HB2461
Summary: The Committee on Culture and the Arts met on February 13 and heard testimony on HB 2045, which would designate La Hoʻihoʻi Ea Sovereignty Restoration Day as a state holiday in place of Statehood Day. Testimony was overwhelmingly in support, including from the Hawaii Civil Rights Commission, the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, the Naviʻoliʻoli Newi Foundation, and many individuals and students. Supporters said the bill would better reflect Hawaiian history, sovereignty, and self-determination, while a few agencies submitted comments. The committee recessed to allow more students to arrive and testify. After reconvening, additional student testimony continued in strong support of HB 2045. Students said the change would honor Native Hawaiian history and culture, recognize Hawaii as a sovereign nation, and provide a more historically grounded observance. Members thanked the students for traveling to testify and for sharing their perspectives. The committee then voted to pass HB 2045 with one amendment to defect the date; the motion passed unanimously with the chair, vice chair, and members voting aye, and one member excused. The committee also heard HB 1703 HD1, which authorizes rodeos and rodeo activities on lands zoned for agriculture or pastoral use. Testimony in support came from the Department of Land and Natural Resources, the Agribusiness Development Corporation, and the Iron Workers Stabilization Fund, with comments from the Hawaii Food and Policy group. Supporters described rodeos as cultural and social events that could boost local economies, create jobs, and provide youth and community engagement. The committee passed HB 1703 HD1 with technical amendments. Finally, the committee considered HB 2461, which would increase the ceiling for the works of art special fund and appropriate funds for preservation of the state’s public art collection and a collections manager position. After discussion, the chair said the measure would not move forward this year and recommended deferral; the committee deferred the bill and adjourned.
US
Transcript Highlights:
  • The whistleblower's statement says that's not true, that Mr.
  • The whistleblower statement says he spoke frequently with Michael Russo, one of DOJ's chief operators
  • just comment briefly in response, and then we'll go on to any other senator who wishes to make a statement
  • Bizignano's past statements, and I think the context here is that we have seen cuts in staffing, we have
  • The president stood there at his joint statement before the congress and named all of these dozens of
Summary: The meeting of the Finance Committee primarily focused on the nomination of Frank Bisignano for Commissioner of the Social Security Administration. Members discussed the nominee's qualifications extensively, raising concerns about his past connections to Doge and the implications for Social Security. Several Senators expressed doubts about Bisignano's ability to improve the existing issues faced by the Social Security Administration, particularly related to staffing, customer service, and the potential for service cuts that could ultimately harm beneficiaries. The atmosphere was contentious, with divisive opinions visible among the committee members as they scrutinized Bisignano's past dealings and strategies.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
  • I was not familiar with his statements.
  • I had no clue of his statements.
  • Yuner's statement. Thank you. Further questions? No question, Madam Chair, but just a statement.
  • I'd like to correct your statement. I was not aware, nor have I ever said that.
  • So I was not aware of those statements when I made those comments.
Summary: The Appropriations Committee on Higher Education heard and approved two bills before moving into confirmation hearings for several university and college board nominees. CS/SB 1458 on apprenticeships and pre-apprenticeships was presented as a measure to improve consistency and transparency in local education agency partnerships, cap LEA administrative funding at 10% when applicable, and require public meetings and work papers for workforce funding model decisions. Support was noted from Associated Builders and Contractors, the Florida Chamber of Commerce, Foundations for Florida Futures, and Independent Electrical Contractors. The bill passed unanimously and was reported favorably. The committee then considered CS/CS/SB 1726 on higher education governance and presidential searches after adopting a delete-all amendment and a late-filed amendment defining the final group of presidential applicants as no fewer than three. The amended bill added provisions on trustee citizenship and residency/alumni eligibility, interim president succession planning, longer presidential contract renewals, limits on candidate polling by universities, syllabus posting, textbook/open-access material lists, and other governance and academic policy changes. Senators raised concerns about the minimum-three finalist requirement, interim president selection, trustee eligibility, and polling restrictions, while supporters said the bill would depoliticize leadership selection and improve transparency. The bill was reported favorably after the amendments were adopted. The committee then heard confirmation testimony from multiple appointees and reappointees, including nominees for FAMU, UNF, Pensacola State College, UWF, and UF. Most nominees emphasized ties to their institutions, student success, workforce development, military connections, and institutional growth. Several UWF nominees were questioned extensively about their votes for former chair Scott Yenner and his controversial comments about women and other groups; some said they were unaware of those remarks at the time of the vote and would not have supported him with that knowledge. Public testimony on UWF expressed concern about the nominees’ lack of higher education experience, their ties to the region, and the impact of Yenner’s views. The committee later voted to recommend a block of non-UWF nominees favorably, and it agreed to vote on the UWF nominees individually, with some remaining nominees deferred to a later hearing due to time.
ID

Idaho 2026 Regular Session

Agenda Mar 16th, 2026

Agricultural Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • It also gives us the financial statement and where we are today.
  • The next two pages just show you the financial statement that are included in your budget.
  • And then if you go into page 12, that's our six-month financial statement and 2026 proposed budget.
  • Oh, and then your next two pages are the financial statement.
  • Oh, and then your next two pages are the financial statement.
Summary: The House Agricultural Affairs Committee approved the March 12, 2026 minutes and then heard Senate Bill 1241 as amended, known as the Working Animal Protection Act or “Leilani’s Law.” The sponsors said the bill is intended to protect working animals used in agriculture, ranching, hunting, transportation, education, and related activities from local ordinances that would effectively ban or unduly restrict them. Testimony in support came from family members, FFA students, the Idaho Farm Bureau, and others who described working animals as well cared for and important to Idaho’s agricultural heritage. One testifier from Horse and Halo raised concerns that the bill could limit animal welfare oversight or create conflicts when inspections or local rules affect operations, but the sponsors said the bill does not override existing animal cruelty and care laws and still allows the Department of Agriculture to enforce them. The committee then passed SB 1241 as amended to the House floor with a due pass recommendation. The committee next considered Senate Joint Memorial 110, which urges Congress and the President to update federal sugar policy, especially the tier-two over-quota duty, to better protect Idaho’s sugar beet industry from low-priced, subsidized imports. The bill sponsor and industry witnesses from the Snake River Sugar Beet Growers Association and Amalgamated Sugar said world sugar markets are distorted by subsidies in countries such as Brazil, Thailand, and India, and that Idaho growers are facing rising costs and market pressure. The committee approved the memorial and sent SJM 110 to the floor with a due pass recommendation. The final agenda item was the annual report from Candy Fitch, executive director of the Idaho Apple, Cherry, and Hop commissions. She reviewed market conditions for hops, apples, and cherries, noting reduced hop acreage, continued pressure on apple prices, and a difficult cherry market affected by crop timing, pricing, and export uncertainty. She also described specialty crop grant-funded promotions, trade missions, and commission budgets, and announced her retirement at the end of June. Committee members thanked her for her long service to Idaho agriculture and to the committee. The meeting then adjourned.
ID

Idaho 2026 Regular Session

Agenda Feb 13th, 2026

State Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • Is that just a copy of your bank statement? Representative McCann, thank you, Chairman.
  • Representative Vanderwata, on the statement of purpose, there's a new word or a typo.
  • I actually have the statement of purpose here that doesn't have the typo, and it looks like instead of
  • F, they did a capital B in two instances on the statement of purpose.
  • So if we choose to introduce this, then you would like to have us change the statement of purpose and
Committee: House State Affairs
Keywords: 989, all
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, December 2, 2025)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Without disclosure of NIL deals, there is a real possibility that the integrity of competition could
  • Without disclosure of NIL deals, there Without disclosure of NIL deals, there is<02:36:00.319><c> a</
NE

Nebraska 2025-2026 Regular Session

General Affairs - Room 1023 Apr 7th, 2026

General Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • We will begin each nominee hearing with the nominee's opening statement, followed by proponents of the
  • We will finish with a closing statement by the nominee, if he wishes to do so.
  • record, but only those testifying in person before the committee will be included in the committee statement
  • Okay, would you like to make a closing statement? No, thank you very much for the opportunity.
  • I had to make that statement. And that concludes our hearing for Mr. Gomez. Thank you very much.
Keywords: 956, all
AL
Transcript Highlights:
  • And I have a statement that Allow that.
  • And I have a statement that I want to read from Jason Seabour.
  • So you... fifth grade, your statement is our high...
  • Fifth grade, your statement is our high schoolers are currently getting paid for... Okay.
  • I just want to make the statement that you don't have a personal trainer.
Bills: SB311 , SB322 , SB304 , SB313 , SB315 , SB316 , HB489 , SB90
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy Committee 4/21/26

Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • statement statement quote<00:37:43.560><c> he</c><00:37:44.000><c> his</c><00:37:44.520><c> he</c><00
  • </c><01:26:42.440><c> made</c> Guthmann in response to statements made Guthmann in response to statements
  • He then put out a statement contradicting the governor's statement, saying the governor at the time said
  • </c><01:30:17.120><c> uh</c> then put out a statement uh then put out a statement uh contradicting<01
  • </c> judge issued a very rare statement judge issued a very rare statement saying,<01:30:27.840><c> "
Keywords: 1183, house
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • I would agree with that statement.
  • Is that a fair statement? Yes.
  • Is that a fair statement?
  • Is that a fair statement? It’s a fair statement. You can set whatever number you want.
  • Is that a correct statement?
Bills: SB5 , SB11 , SB12 , SB 5 , SB 11 , SB 12
ND

North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Administrative Rules Committee Jun 11th, 2026

Transcript Highlights:
  • No small entity economic impact statement was required because none of the proposed rules will have an
  • No small entity economic impact statement was required because none of the proposed rules will have an
  • A regulatory analysis or economic impact statement on small entities was not required by North Dakota
  • A small entity regulatory analysis and impact statement were done on the proposed rules, although it
  • A small entity regulatory analysis and small entity economic impact statement were prepared and also
Summary: The Administrative Rules Committee met on June 11 and first approved the March 12, 2026 minutes by voice vote. It then granted the Board of Medicine an extension of time to implement rules tied to recent legislation, including North Dakota’s participation in the physician assistant licensure compact and a new physician nutrition continuing education requirement. The Board said it was waiting on compact rules and fee information before finalizing its own changes. The committee heard a lengthy presentation from the Office of Management and Budget on broad personnel rule revisions, including salary administration, recruitment, leave, sick leave, funeral leave, service awards, appeals, and shared leave. OMB said the changes modernize HR language and implement recent legislation such as enhanced annual leave for hard-to-fill positions and new hire leave. Members questioned the hard-to-fill leave provisions, but OMB and counsel said those standards come from statute, not the rules. The committee also heard and accepted rule packages from the Lottery, the Board of Examiners for Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology, the State Electrical Board, the Industrial Commission, PERS, and Health and Human Services, with each agency describing mostly technical, clarifying, or statutory-conforming changes and noting the public notice and comment process. The most significant action came during the Gaming Commission rules presentation. After questioning whether the commission had authority to raise the poker tournament buy-in limit from $300 to $1,500, members moved to void Section 99-01.3-09-01 on the ground that the agency lacked statutory authority for that change. The motion passed on a roll call vote. The committee also discussed several gaming-related issues, including online raffles, kiosk use, advertising restrictions, and the broader policy question of whether charities should be allowed to own bars, but took no further formal action on those topics.
MO

Missouri 2026 Regular Session

Commerce Mar 4th, 2026 at 08:00 am

Commerce

Transcript Highlights:
  • Clear statement that this applies only to locally administered matters.
  • And I think you did state this in your opening statement.
  • I look at the lines one and two, and there's a statement there.
  • That's the true statement. That's already the law in Missouri.
  • That’s a statement. That’s the opening of a presentation. It’s not statute.
Committee: House Commerce
Keywords: 959, house, all
US
Transcript Highlights:
  • Maffei, I look forward to your opening statement.
  • And Professor, you're recognized for your opening statement.
  • Kramick, you're recognized for your opening statement.
  • So if you look at the financial statements, I'm a nerd; I look at financial statements of everybody.
  • statement, they've done a fantastic job.
AR

Arkansas 2026 Regular Session

LEGISLATIVE JOINT AUDITING-EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS Jun 4th, 2026

LEGISLATIVE JOINT AUDITING-EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS

Transcript Highlights:
  • To strengthen internal controls, credit card statements are now reviewed monthly by the CFSD business
  • You had mentioned some of that oversight reviewing statements monthly now.
  • I don't have a prepared opening statement. I'd just like to say that we have reviewed the finding.
  • I don't have a prepared opening statement.
  • I'd just like to say that we have reviewed the finding. don't have a prepared opening statement.
Summary: The committee met to review education audit reports and heard responses from several school districts with findings. Camden Fairview School District was cited for using operating funds for an end-of-year employee awards banquet and for unauthorized credit card charges that caused a small loss; district officials said the current administration had strengthened controls, stopped the banquet practice, and improved monthly credit card reconciliation. Members questioned whether the prior officials were still employed, whether the credit card issue was an outside hack, and how teacher appreciation could continue without using district funds. Forest City School District was cited for spending about $33,000 on an off-campus staff celebration and entertainment event; district representatives said the money came from long-standing Pepsi-related donation funds, that the event was intended to recognize staff and growth, and that they would change practices and receive training going forward. Members discussed whether those funds were private donations or operational funds, and staff said the district’s accounting treatment made them subject to the constitutional restriction at issue. The committee also reviewed several other findings. Conway School District was referred for an ongoing investigative report involving misuse of district funds and resources by former maintenance employees. Magnolia School District had undeposited activity funds totaling more than $21,000, tied to a resigned high school secretary and sponsor receipts not deposited. Westside School District had about $30,000 in credit card charges lacking documentation or business purpose, including charges by the superintendent, personal purchases, and items shipped to personal addresses; the matter was referred to the prosecuting attorney. Boonville School District was cited for paying a board member’s son more than the statutory limit for seasonal groundskeeping without the required exemption, and DESE later denied the exemption request. After discussing those cases, the committee filed the remaining eight findings en masse and then filed the 89 reports with no findings. Members noted that most school districts audited had clean reports and encouraged districts to continue good practices while learning from the findings discussed.
LA
Transcript Highlights:
  • All right, first we're going to start with a fiscal status statement. Ms. Colleen.
  • First we're going to start with a fiscal status statement. Ms. Colleen.
  • For the fiscal status statement, on page 1, there are no changes.
  • Speaker DeVillier has made a motion to accept the fiscal status statement.
  • Seeing no objection, the fiscal status statement is adopted.
Summary: The committee first adopted the fiscal status statement and five-year baseline summary after a brief discussion about how the baseline percentages are calculated and why projected expenditures exceed revenues in later years, with staff explaining that inflation assumptions drive much of the increase. The Office of Facility Planning and Control then received approval for several items: adding eight higher education deferred maintenance projects, approving a $412,993 change order for LSU’s Jesse Coates Building project, reporting four smaller change orders for information, and combining two Hornbeck water projects into one expanded water plant/well and distribution plan. The committee also approved a two-year extension for UL Lafayette’s Banner ERP consulting contract and approved additional Water Sector Commission funding of $5.5 million for the Tensas Water District Association, with a $100,000 local commitment noted. The most extensive discussion centered on a proposed tax increment financing package for a new 1,000-room Omni headquarters hotel adjacent to the New Orleans Convention Center. Project representatives said the hotel would require about $550 million in private investment, with the authority contributing land and $80 million, and that the package would dedicate state and local tax increments for 45 years after opening. Senators and representatives questioned the structure, the length of the incentive, the expected return to the state, possible cannibalization of existing hotel tax revenue, and why the convention center would receive a 1% stream for so long. Several members said they wanted more information on projected annual revenues and the overall return before voting, and the committee deferred the item to the next month. Later, Louisiana Economic Development requested one-year extensions for two marketing-related contracts with Zender Communications and Graham Group, and the Department of Education sought an amendment to the Odyssey contract for the Louisiana Gator program. The education discussion focused on the per-student cost of $143.50, the use of current enrollment and appropriation levels to set the contract ceiling, the fact that startup costs were no longer included, and the need for continuity before the current contract expires June 30. Members asked for an RFP to be considered for future years and for more information on student outcomes and actual spending. The committee took no vote on the education item during the discussion, and the meeting adjourned after the final exchanges.
ID

Idaho 2026 Regular Session

Agenda Mar 4th, 2026

Transcript Highlights:
  • The agenda is, it's fast stable coins, and then the statement of purpose I'm reading about Doge.
  • Representative Manwaring, did we get the right statement of purpose? We pulled...
  • Okay, we pulled the wrong statement of purpose. We will get the statement of purpose corrected.
  • We had some last-minute changes moving the statement of purpose around, so we'll get that fixed.
Summary: The House Ways and Means Committee approved the minutes from February 25 and February 27, then considered and introduced several RS measures. Representative Manwaring presented RS-33619, a cleanup/replacement for a fast stablecoin proposal that clarifies the State Treasurer’s authority and removes references to the State Controller; it was introduced after a brief correction to the statement of purpose. Representative Skaug presented RS-33593, which would allow the attorney general or private parties to bring lawsuits over secret social transitioning of children without parental knowledge; the motion passed, with Representatives Rubel, Birch, and Church recorded as nays. Representative Raymond’s RS-33581, dealing with county fair boards and the population threshold that can make them advisory only, was also introduced. Representative Scott presented RS-3355-5, a major overhaul of Idaho custody law from the child custody task force. The proposal would establish legislative findings on parenting rights, create a presumption of substantially equal parenting time, require evidentiary hearings before restrictions in contested cases, set limits on temporary and ex parte custody orders, require restoration plans, protect parental access to records, tighten standards for supervised visitation, and limit court-ordered professionals to advisory roles. Members asked about judicial feedback and evidentiary standards; Scott said the bill had been discussed with judges, the Supreme Court, lawyers, prosecutors, parents, and law enforcement, and that some questions would be answered later. The motion to introduce passed. The committee also introduced RS 33590, a rules-related resolution for the Department of Commerce and Division of Veterans Services, and then shifted to Representative Ehlers’ measures. RS 33598 would remove a 50-cent fee from standard license plates tied to the Idaho Heritage Trust Fund and create a new America 250 specialty plate. RS 33607 would implement a task force recommendation by moving regulatory duties from agricultural commissions to the State Department of Agriculture, including the Honey Commission. Both were introduced, and the committee adjourned after noting more RS items may be coming.
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

House Legislative Session Day 2 (1-7-26)

Kentucky House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • House Bill 51, an act relating to family impact statements. Representative Baker.
  • House Bill 51, an act relating to family impact statements. Representative Baker.
  • House Bill 51, an act relating to family impact statements. Representative Baker.
  • House Bill 51, an act relating to family impact statements. Representative Baker.
  • House Bill 51, an act relating to family impact statements. Representative Baker.