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WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
Travel, Recreation, Wildlife & Cultural Resources Interim Topics Meeting, March 3, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> that current sitting board still exists that current sitting board still exists and and and depending
- on what if there's action in depending on what if there's action in this<00:15:44.560><c> committee,
- Co-chair, I think we can lump that one into the one we talked about earlier, similar, and depending on
- <00:38:29.480><c> similar</c><00:38:29.920><c> and</c><00:38:30.600><c> and</c><00:38:30.760><c> depending
- </c><00:38:31.080><c> on</c> earlier, similar and and depending on earlier, similar and and depending
Summary:
The committee opened with quorum and housekeeping, then began setting interim topics for discussion. The first major topic was trapping, including prior legislation on mandatory trapper education and trapping setbacks. The Game and Fish director said the department had already gone through a trapping reform process in 2018-2019 and was prepared to testify on those issues again, noting that the commission had previously wanted legislative authority for them.
A substantial portion of the meeting focused on a proposed non-motorized trail user fee. Supporters argued it could help fund trail systems and match state trail grants, citing demand for professionally built trails and examples from other states. Testimony estimated potential revenue at roughly $150,000 to $250,000 annually, depending on the model, while noting enforcement would likely rely on an honor system. Committee members discussed possible alternatives and related ideas, including using good neighbor authority with federal land managers and looking at motorized trail funding models. The director said the concept was not yet ready for immediate passage but was worth continued discussion.
The committee also briefly discussed fishing outfitter issues, with the co-chair noting a prior bill had passed and that the current board still exists, but more data would be needed later in the interim. Another topic addressed ticket scalping and fake tickets at Jackson’s rodeo, which the sponsor said was affecting visitors and could warrant broader state discussion. The State Archives topic proposed expanding the digital archive and requiring agencies to use it, with added resources for local governments; staff said it would improve security, access, and storage efficiency. The committee then discussed problematic gaming and program funding, but noted a pending bill to create a separate statutory select committee on gaming, so the topic may be better handled there if formed.
The final major discussion was the Game and Fish budget. The director said employee compensation increases had raised salary costs from about 40% to 60% of the budget, while overall revenue had not kept pace, forcing cuts to habitat and research work. She warned the department could reach a critical budget point by 2030. Committee members and the Wyoming Wildlife Federation supported a deeper interim review of the department’s finances and possible new revenue sources, with the director suggesting a three-meeting structure: first to lay out the budget outlook, then to discuss additional revenue options, and finally to consider what future generations may have to pay.
FL
Florida 2026 5th Special Session
FL House Floor Session - 2026-01-15 (10:00AM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Depending on what that vehicle is and who is driving that vehicle, we have different access to monetary
- And the mother's, the mother's dependent. And remember, they can sue the mother, the father.
- Justice should not depend on whether you like the definition of who the victim is.
- And in that scenario, Unmarried and no dependents.
- And that includes if you are over the age of 25, unmarried, and with no dependents.
Summary:
The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a quorum present, then adopted the special order report for the day. The chamber took up House Bill 167 on former phosphate mining lands. Sponsor Rep. McClure said the bill removes strict liability for previously mined phosphate lands if a Department of Health study is completed at the owner’s request and the former mining status is recorded publicly. Opponents, led by Rep. Cross and others, argued the bill relies too heavily on buyer-beware principles and does not adequately notify future buyers or renters. The bill passed 87-24 after debate.
Members then considered House Bill 145 on suits against the government. Rep. McFarland said it updates Florida’s sovereign immunity caps, raising them to $500,000 per person and $1 million per incident, with a later automatic increase, while preserving the liability shield and improving access to compensation for people harmed by government negligence. The bill also aligns the statute of limitations with private claims and allows entities to settle above the cap. After brief debate, the House passed the bill 104-7.
The House next debated CS/HB 289 on wrongful death for an unborn child, which would expand Florida’s Wrongful Death Act to allow claims involving unborn children and their parents. The bill prompted extensive questioning and debate about damages, definitions, medical care, surrogacy, and whether the measure could affect abortion access or expose doctors, friends, family members, and surrogates to lawsuits. Multiple amendments sought to carve out protections for mothers, health care providers, abortion care, perinatal professionals, surrogates, and victims of rape, incest, or human trafficking, but each was defeated. The final vote on the bill itself was 33-78, so the motion failed and the bill did not advance.
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Government Contract Review Committee (10-13-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- It depends on how they come into the system and what door they walk through, whether that's through their
- It is not dependent.
- But it is not dependent upon participation in another program. something else like that.
- But it is not dependent<01:24:40.280><c> upon</c><01:24:40.760><c> participation</c><01:24:41.600><c>
- in</c><01:24:41.680><c> another</c> dependent upon participation in another dependent upon participation
Summary:
The committee first approved the September 19 meeting minutes and then took up a deferred University of Kentucky personal services contract amendment for guardianship services. UK officials explained that the contract covers court-appointed guardians for patients who cannot make medical decisions and are not eligible for state guardianship, with the work funded by UK Medical Center agency dollars rather than the general fund. Members questioned the large increase in the not-to-exceed amount, the number of cases, the hourly billing structure, and whether there are safeguards to prevent unnecessary costs or reimbursement issues if a patient later has resources. UK said the increase reflects shifting work from a prior firm, anticipated new cases, a move from a monthly fee to hourly billing, and the need for a second firm because one prior attorney died and another firm has had difficulty appearing in court promptly. The committee ultimately approved the contract, while Senator Thomas said he would vote aye but urged future review of attorney fee limits and broader guardianship statutes, which he described as outdated and inconsistent.
The committee then deferred three Office of Energy Policy memorandum of agreement items to the November 2025 meeting without objection. After that, it approved the remaining agenda items, including the contract lists and deferred items not separately selected for review.
The final major item was a University of Kentucky personal services contract related to fundraising and philanthropic outreach. UK representatives said the contract supports marketing and donor engagement efforts to grow the university’s endowment pipeline and philanthropic support. The transcript cuts off before the committee finished its questions or took final action on that item.
NV
Nevada 2025 Regular Session
Senate Committee on Government Affairs May 30th, 2025 at 03:30 pm
Government Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- In addition to whatever development agreement you may or may not have depending on your project.
- In addition to whatever development agreement you may or may not have depending on your project.
- That has a dramatic impact on the cost of housing and also on the cost of building, and especially depending
- Folks are depending on getting those invoices paid in a timely manner in order to cover the expenses
- It really depends on how that program looks.
Committee:
Senate Government Affairs
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Fish and Game and Marine Resources (04/23/2025)
Fish and Game and Marine Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- And, um, I'm also concerned that if we take our money from here and New Hampshire is dependent a lot
- Matson: Hampshire is dependent a lot on tourist dollars, and if we don't keep our wild, um, dollars and
- Really depends on whether I've already set the dies up.
- I don't like waiting on four words, depending on what the words are.
- I know it's five. words depending on what the words are. words depending on what the words are.
Committee:
House Fish and Game and Marine Resources
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- So it just depends on what that state's needs were.
- So it just depends on what that state's needs were.
- </c><00:33:35.360><c> two</c> Million to more than $2 million to more than $2 billion, and it all depends
- Again, though, heavily dependent upon the cost of that capital.
- upon the cost of that heavily dependent upon the cost of that capital<00:51:37.280><c> reinsurance</
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Transportation (02/11/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
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- Diesel vehicles can last 20, 30, 40 years, depending on the mileage. They can be rebuilt, etc.
- </c><04:23:57.239><c> on</c> other states the 35 or 39 depending on other states the 35 or 39 depending
- Depending on, um, I believe it's a $62 fine for that. Any other questions from the committee?"
- Depending on, um, I believe it's a $62 fine for that. Any other questions from the committee?"
Summary:
The Transportation Committee opened its public hearing with HB 249, sponsored by Representative Seth Miller, which would allow bicycles, human-powered vehicles, and electric bicycles to treat stop signs as yield signs and red lights as stop signs in certain situations. Miller argued the bill would improve cyclist safety and traffic flow at no cost to the state, citing Idaho and Delaware as examples where similar laws were associated with fewer injuries and crashes. He emphasized that the proposal would remain optional for cyclists, who would still be required to yield to cross traffic and obey right-of-way rules, and said the bill is intended to help riders maintain momentum and avoid the instability that comes from repeatedly starting from a full stop.
Committee members raised concerns about uncertainty for drivers and pedestrians, liability, and whether the bill would create a special class of road users with different rules. Representative Crawford asked about the red-light left turn language, and Miller explained it was included because bicycles may not trigger some traffic signals. Representative Hill questioned how other road users would know what a cyclist intended to do at an intersection, and Representative Gon noted the bill did not appear to address liability the way some motorcycle-related laws do. Miller responded that cyclists would still be expected to yield appropriately and said he would be open to an amendment if liability language was needed. Representative Emble also questioned whether the bill would create a special vehicle class, and Miller replied that bicycles already have different roadway rules and that the bill was meant to improve safety and flow.
Several supporters testified in favor of the bill. Michael Frank, a cyclist and League cycling instructor from Spofford, said he regularly rides a cargo bike for errands and that stopping fully at intersections leaves him exposed longer and makes it harder to restart on hills. He said the bill would let cyclists slow, assess traffic, and proceed safely while maintaining momentum, and noted that he had not personally received a ticket for rolling through a stop sign, though he had been warned by police. Tim Blagden, former head of the Bike-Walk Alliance of New Hampshire, said the bill reflects how many people already ride, saves energy, and helps bicycles move through intersections faster and more safely. No vote or committee action was taken during the portion of the hearing provided.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Environment and Agriculture (02/17/2026)
Environment and Agriculture
Transcript Highlights:
- "Would depend on what we're talking about in terms of the new section.
- >> It depends on the PFAS compound.
- And so, um, the answer to that is it depends. But what we know is, for instance, hay, right?
- Or I guess it depends on the dog, but anyway, how does it work?
- Or I guess it depends on the dog, but anyway, how does it work?
Committee:
House Environment and Agriculture
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- on Medicaid, and some people who are medically fragile and not dependent on Medicaid.
- on Medicaid, and some people who are medically fragile and not dependent on Medicaid.
- on Medicaid, and some people who are medically fragile and not dependent on Medicaid.
- </c><00:37:56.320><c> on</c> medically fragile and dependent on medically fragile and dependent on Medicaid
- </c><00:38:00.560><c> on</c> medically fragile and not dependent on medically fragile and not dependent
Committee:
House Judiciary
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Working Group on Omnibus Jobs, Labor and Economic Development - 05/22/25
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- never also made that kind of money, but in talking to people who do make a salary at that level, depending
- </c><02:24:49.600><c> on</c> make a salary at that level depending on make a salary at that level depending
- But I think the reasonable geographic area, what is reasonable depending on the position, depending on
- </c><02:26:54.720><c> on</c> area, what is reasonable depending on area, what is reasonable depending
- ><c> the</c> the position, depending on the the position, depending on the territory,<02:26:57.600><c
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Select Committee on Hydrogen Energy May 13th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- But progress like this ultimately depends on a public-private partnership for new technology to thrive
- Progress like this ultimately depends on a public-private partnership for new technology to thrive.
- support will help us meet the state's mandate, maintain reliable service for the communities that depend
- mandate and continue the, meet the state's mandate, maintain reliable service for the communities that depend
ND
North Dakota 2026 1st Special Session
Employee Benefits Programs Committee May 7th, 2026
Employee Benefits Programs Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- We did bill that depending on how the member was enrolled.
- static premium for two years, and some months you're going to win, some months you're going to lose depending
- There are different types of benefits under the plan for members depending on years of service.
- The prior years of service would remain at the multiplier currently in place, so that would depend on
Committee:
Joint Employee Benefits Programs Committee
Summary:
The Employee Benefits Committee met to hear presentations on state employee health insurance, compensation, leave policies, labor market conditions, and prevailing wage issues, then later took up committee rules and bill-draft jurisdiction. PERS reviewed the history and structure of the state health plan, noting the state has paid the full family premium since 1979, described cost-control and benefit-enhancement changes over time, and explained current plan options, wellness incentives, employer wellness discounts, and the upcoming bid process for the 2027-29 contract. HRMS then presented compensation comparisons showing state classified pay generally trails private and regional markets, with larger gaps at higher-level jobs, and reviewed benefits and leave policies, including the new enhanced annual leave and new-hire leave, the state’s unpaid family leave structure, and varying tuition reimbursement practices. Job Service reported on labor force trends, low unemployment, high labor force participation, job openings, and wage growth, and OMB said there are no state prevailing-wage requirements beyond federal Davis-Bacon rules for federally funded projects.
The committee then considered a proposed amendment to Joint Rule 211 to better align the health insurance mandate review process with recent statutory changes. Members discussed how the rule should reference both the committee’s required actuarial reports and the Legislative Council cost-benefit analysis, and the amendment was adopted on a roll call vote. The committee also discussed how its jurisdiction decisions affect whether a bill draft receives actuarial analysis, with staff explaining that a decision not to take jurisdiction means the bill is not treated as impacting the relevant retirement or health plans for purposes of that analysis.
After that, the committee began reviewing bill drafts for jurisdiction. The first draft, bill draft 33, would automatically renew pre-tax elections for dental and vision coverage during open enrollment instead of requiring annual re-election. Members debated whether it had any actuarial impact, noting the state does not pay those premiums directly, and the discussion was still underway when the transcript ended.
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
House and Governmental Affairs Apr 29th, 2026
House and Governmental Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- Not because anyone is trying to punish me, but because the patients I care for, their lives depend on
- Some of them could, some of them couldn't, depending on the age. But nonetheless, they let them go.
- It depends on the nature of the case, the nature of the evidence, what defenses are brought to bear,
- Okay, but we don't foresee somebody's trial, depending on what they're accused of and what evidence and
Committee:
House House and Governmental Affairs
Keywords:
tax credits, higher education, workforce development, brain drain, economic incentives, public meeting minutes, transparency, government accountability, publication deadlines, open meetings, SB49, Louisiana elections, party primary, primary elections, BESE, State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, school board elections, election law, candidate qualification, ballot access
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Governmental Organization Committee Apr 22nd, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Research shows that, depending on who is saying it, it depends on the likelihood of whether people will
- And depending on the words that you use, [they] can be classified as hate.
- If I mean to reject, that is correct, but that’s why it’s in committee and you are free to vote depending
Summary:
The committee heard several bills, with extensive testimony and debate. AB 2507 by Assembly Member Wynn would strengthen state consultation with federally recognized tribal governments by requiring clearer tribal liaison roles, a tribal advisory committee, and more consistent early engagement across agencies. Support came from Wilton Rancheria and the California Tribal Business Alliance, with members praising the bill as improving respect, coordination, and outcomes for tribes. AB 2024, also by Wynn, would require the Outdoor Advertising Act permitting process to reach a determination on submitted applications, aimed at reducing delays and uncertainty; it drew support from the outdoor advertising industry and the California Association of Realtors, with members describing it as a technical cleanup measure. Both bills were later moved to Appropriations, along with a consent calendar of several other measures.
AB 1585 by Assembly Member Connolly would require wine labeled as American to be made from 100% American-grown grapes, aligning the federal “American” label with California’s existing 100% state-origin standard. Supporters, including California wine grape growers, family wineries, consumer advocates, and several local agricultural groups, argued the bill would improve truth in labeling and help struggling growers. Opponents from major wine companies and industry groups warned it could reduce flexibility, create labeling complications, and limit the ability to list varietal and vintage on some blended wines. After a lengthy debate over labeling standards, consumer expectations, and impacts on interstate wine sales, the committee passed the bill to Appropriations.
AB 1605 by Assembly Member Ransom would allow judges to place a no-alcohol-sales notice on the licenses of repeat or serious DUI offenders, restricting their ability to purchase alcohol as a preventive measure. Supporters, including the California Police Chiefs Association, the Safe California Roads Coalition, and the California Association of Highway Patrolmen, said the bill would give courts another tool to reduce recidivism and save lives. Retailers and restaurant representatives raised concerns about implementation and ID-checking burdens, but the bill was amended and passed to Appropriations. AB 2211 by Assembly Member Hoover, which would allow craft distillers to operate a second tasting room, also advanced with support from the California Distillers Association. Finally, AB 1578 by Assembly Member Jackson, presented by Assembly Member Solache, would require anti-hate speech training for local and state elected officials; it drew strong opposition over First Amendment and definitional concerns, and members pressed for a clearer definition of hate speech before further action.
WI
Wisconsin 2026 1st Special Session
Senate Committee on Universities and Technical Colleges Apr 9th, 2026
Senate Committee on Universities and Technical Colleges
Transcript Highlights:
- dollars to our economy, producing the teachers, engineers, nurses, and business leaders Wisconsin depends
- And again, depending on what you’re trying to do, that was the kind of point I was trying to make at
- Depends on what you’re trying to do, right?
- It depends on, okay, who all applied for this and can we pick them?
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Subcommittee No. 1 on Education Apr 7th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Our staff is depending on you to act as the facilitator of these conversations.
- However, the completion timeline will be dependent on the audit scope and its objectives, which we will
- I don't expect any additional hearings until we receive the audit findings, and so that will be dependent
- I don't expect any additional hearings until we receive the audit findings and so that will be dependent
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama Senate State Governmental Affairs Committee Apr 7th, 2026
State Governmental Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- It undermines trust in the process, and weakens the very institutions our elections depend on.
- weakens the very institutions<00:14:55.040><c> our</c><00:14:55.360><c> elections</c><00:14:55.839><c> depend
- </c> institutions our elections depend on. institutions our elections depend on.
Committee:
Senate State Governmental Affairs
Keywords:
PFAS, drinking water, public health, environmental management, liability, primary elections, party registration, party affiliation, open primary, closed primary, runoff election, crossover voting, voter registration, Secretary of State, absentee ballot, polling place signage, election integrity, political party, Democrat, Republican
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Transportation Mar 31st, 2026
Joint Committee on Transportation Oversight
Transcript Highlights:
- Mayhew's point, 75 miles an hour then may become 85 miles an hour, may become 90 miles an hour, depending
- So the pace of traffic is going to be quite different, depending on the vehicle and who's driving, and
- Different depths of those materials can vary depending on the state, different reflectors.
- It just depends on the policy. We've seen a lot with low-value cargo.
Summary:
The House Committee on Transportation met on Senate Bill 1408, which would allow Missouri to raise the maximum speed limit on rural interstates from 70 to 75 miles per hour. Senator Berger, the bill sponsor, argued the change would better match neighboring states, improve traffic flow, and reflect modern vehicle safety technology. Several members supported the idea as a practical adjustment, while others questioned whether the time savings were worth the safety tradeoff, raised concerns about driver behavior, truck speed governors, road design, fuel use, and the possibility that higher posted limits would lead to even faster driving.
Testimony was sharply divided. Supporters, including a motorist advocate and some committee members, said 75 mph is common in surrounding states and worldwide, that most crashes are caused by inattention rather than speed alone, and that MoDOT should be able to set limits based on engineering and traffic conditions. Opponents included a Hazelwood police lieutenant, AAA, the Missouri Insurance Coalition, and MoDOT Director Ed Hassinger. They argued that higher speeds increase crash severity and fatalities, that Missouri’s roads and traffic volumes differ from flatter neighboring states, and that the bill could disproportionately affect young and older drivers as well as roadside workers. MoDOT said its data shows speed is a major factor in fatal crashes and cited fatality increases in Arkansas and Kansas after those states raised rural interstate limits.
Committee members also debated whether the bill actually mandates 75 mph or merely authorizes MoDOT to set it where appropriate. MoDOT and AAA said any increase should be tied to engineering studies and roadway-specific analysis, while supporters argued the department already has that discretion and that the bill simply removes an outdated cap. No vote was taken in the excerpt. After closing the hearing on SB 1408, the committee moved on to House Bill 3447, a towing and recovery bill that would require more insurance for large commercial vehicles, improve notice and dispute procedures, and address abandoned vehicles; testimony on that bill began with the sponsor and representatives from the towing and trucking industries.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- people from voting for, you know, if the election is to vote for up to four or vote for up to three, depending
- 29.560><c> three,</c> for up to four or vote for up to three, for up to four or vote for up to three, depending
- :19:30.360><c> on</c><00:19:30.480><c> how</c><00:19:30.600><c> many</c><00:19:31.440><c> um</c> depending
- on how many um depending on how many um uh<00:19:32.320><c> positions</c><00:19:33.120><c> are</c><00
Committee:
Senate Elections
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Banking and Finance Committee Mar 20th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- means: that payments can be paused or reduced, the expected duration, commonly three to 12 months depending
- We do have access to public data, and we often depend on the department.
- We do have access to public data, and we often depend on the department.
- We do have access to public data, and we often depend on the department.
Summary:
The Assembly Banking and Finance Committee held an outcomes review of AB 238, the wildfire mortgage forbearance law, focused on how the law has worked for survivors of the Eaton and Palisades fires. Chair Valencia and Assemblymember Harabedian said the hearing was intended to hear directly from survivors, assess whether the law is being implemented as intended, and identify fixes. Several survivors described losing homes, facing long rebuild timelines, and struggling with insurers, housing costs, and mortgage servicers. Many said they encountered confusion, inconsistent information, requests for financial documentation, lump-sum repayment demands, credit reporting problems, or loan modifications that they viewed as undermining the law’s purpose. Some urged clearer consumer education, a consumer bill of rights, and an extension of forbearance relief; one witness specifically advocated for AB 1847 to extend forbearance to 36 months.
DFPI Chief Deputy Commissioner Suzanne Martindale said the department had received about 300 wildfire-related consumer complaints, mostly about mortgage forbearance, and that more than 91% had been resolved in the consumer’s favor. She said the department works with both state-licensed and federally regulated institutions, but its authority is limited when national banks are involved, so it often uses outreach and direct contact with lenders and federal partners to resolve complaints. She also described recurring complaint themes such as difficulty obtaining forbearance, customer-service breakdowns, withholding of insurance funds, and non-interest-bearing impound accounts. Committee members pressed DFPI on which institutions were noncompliant, what enforcement tools were available, and how much data the state could collect and make public.
Representatives of the California Bankers Association and California Mortgage Bankers Association said lenders had provided early disaster relief and were working to comply with AB 238, but emphasized that mortgage servicing is constrained by federal law, investor requirements, and secondary-market guidelines. They argued that forbearance is temporary relief, not forgiveness, and warned that extending it without a clear repayment path can create future payment shock or larger debt burdens. They also said many servicers use disaster protocols tied to federal declarations and that clearer communication is needed. In response to committee concerns, the mortgage bankers said they would continue working with the Legislature and federal agencies, but could not promise changes beyond investor and agency rules. No votes or formal committee actions were taken during the hearing.