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WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Community Safety Feb 23rd, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Community Safety
Transcript Highlights:
- Let's open the hearing on Second Substitute Senate Bill 5974 related to law enforcement.
- election filing deadline or, if the request is made too close... ...to the deadline, no later than the primary
- The WSP may wait until after the primary election for candidates who advanced to the general election
- So going to a foreign country, I just think that is opening up a real hard can of worms, even when we're
- Opening yourself up to the public and putting yourself out there is quite difficult.
Committee:
House Community Safety
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Government Contract Review Committee (1-13-26) - Upon Adjournment
Transcript Highlights:
- We've been in an open procurement.
- opened opened >> which<00:48:08.800><c> they</c><00:48:09.040><c> were</c><00:48:09.200><c> already
- This We've been in an open procurement.
- </c> open procurement. It was protested. open procurement. It was protested.
- </c> you know and that's the primary you know and that's the primary curriculum<01:09:14.159><c> driver
Keywords:
This meeting will take place Upon Adjournment of both Chambers. An exact time is not given or known at this time., 958, all
Summary:
The Government Contracts Committee met for its first 2026 meeting, approved the December 9 minutes, and reviewed 337 contracts totaling about $71.8 million. After a motion to consider the routine contract lists without objection passed, the committee pulled several items for discussion, including contracts from the Council on Postsecondary Education, the Department of Highways, the Kentucky Horse Racing and Gaming Commission, and Kentucky State University. Most items were ultimately approved by roll call votes.
For the Council on Postsecondary Education item, members discussed why the contract was not handled through the usual Finance Cabinet bidding process. Staff explained it stemmed from House Bill 200 and the healthcare workforce incentive fund, which uses a separate competitive award process and steering committee under different statutory standards. The committee accepted that explanation and approved the contract. Department of Highways staff then explained the difference between scour assessments, which evaluate erosion and foundation risk around bridge piers, and load ratings, which assess the bridge structure itself. Members also questioned a larger engineering contract increase; staff said it reflected progression from preliminary engineering to final design on a phased project and estimated the funding split at roughly 80% federal and 20% state. Those highway contracts were approved.
The Kentucky Horse Racing and Gaming Commission presented a legal services contract. Officials said the new corporation had identified legal needs, issued an RFP, and awarded four firms to create a pool of counsel to avoid conflicts as the agency now licenses racing, sports betting, and charitable gaming. They also said an emergency contract was needed after a temporary restraining order was issued in litigation involving charitable gaming machines and alleged losses to charities. The committee asked about the litigation and the affected organizations, and the contract was approved. Kentucky State University then defended a marketing/enrollment contract despite financial concerns, saying the work was intended to raise awareness of the university, improve enrollment, and support financial stability. University officials also said they were tightening student payment enforcement and collection practices, including payment plans and holding students accountable for balances. That contract was also approved.
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Chamber Meeting Feb 10th, 2026
New Mexico House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The vote is now open. Bozbollah to close.
- The vote is now open. The vote is about to close.
- The vote is now open. The vote is about to close.
- The vote is now open. The vote is now open. The vote is about to close.
- The vote is now open.
Bills:
HB111 , HB103 , HB109 , HB128 , HJM2 , HJM3 , HM7 , HM17 , HM4 , HM22 , HM23 , HM24 , HM26 , HM2 , HM16 , HM11 , HM14 , HM21 , HM34 , HM50 , HB49 , HB60 , HB108 , HB120 , HB124 , HB145 , HB154 , HB158 , HB164 , HB180 , HB291 , HJR6 , HJR7 , HR1 , HJM1 , HM13 , HM47
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
Summary:
The House opened with a series of ceremonial recognitions, including Bernalillo County Day, Pecos Elementary, Las Vegas, New Mexico Highlands University, the New Mexico International School, and the Sun Country golf organizations. Members and guests offered brief remarks praising county staff, educators, university programs, and local public service, and several caucus and committee announcements were made. The House also received a gubernatorial message authorizing consideration of House Bill 303, which was then removed from Rules, ordered printed, and referred to the House Commerce and Economic Development Committee.
The chamber then adopted a long slate of committee reports, moving multiple bills and memorials forward, including House Bills 294, 298, 38, 127, 151, 165, 47, 63, 64, 184, 200, 309, 311, 329, 310, and memorials 20 and 51. Most reports were adopted without objection, and several measures were advanced with committee substitutes or amended versions. The House then proceeded to third reading on selected bills.
On final passage, House Bill 128 passed 61-1. The bill updates presumptive workers’ compensation coverage for full-time firefighters with occupational cancers and other illnesses, and debate focused on the exclusion of volunteer firefighters, the evidentiary burden for exposure claims, and whether the bill should be expanded later. House Bill 109, dealing with the Water Project Fund and allowing the New Mexico Finance Authority to award funds without legislative authorization through December 2029, passed 61-0. House Bill 158, requiring accountability and evaluation plans for agencies receiving growth funds, passed 63-0. House Bill 49, increasing the penalty for serious violent felons who possess firearms or destructive devices to a second-degree felony, was debated extensively over sentencing discretion and the distinction between serious violent and nonviolent felons; the transcript cuts off before the final vote on that bill.
MO
Transcript Highlights:
- And if you have any opening comments, you're welcome to make those, or you're welcome to also just begin
- So ultimately, programs are open as early as...
- Please keep your doors open. These changes are coming in January.
- In many cases, when that approval is granted, it has to stay open for 12 months.
- Now, am I open to looking into anything? Absolutely.
Committee:
House Budget
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Public Safety Finance and Policy Committee 3/26/34
Public Safety Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- had so many visits that by this time the strip search and everything that you do behind the ears, open
- had so many visits that by this time the strip search and everything that you do behind the ears, open
- I also practice primary care and addiction medicine at the Community University Health Care Center in
- tool used to address drug use in primary tool used to address drug use in Minnesota<00:37:37.240><c>
- The department has used salary savings from open positions to the greatest extent possible, and while
Committee:
House Public Safety Finance and Policy
AZ
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- background checks so that we can fully participate within the compact and we can become a state of primary
- background checks so that we can fully participate within the compact and we can become a state of primary
- background checks so that we can fully participate within the compact and we can become a state of primary
- a</c><00:15:05.440><c> state</c><00:15:05.680><c> of</c><00:15:06.160><c> um</c><00:15:06.240><c> primary
- </c> can become a state of um primary can become a state of um primary lensure.<00:15:07.680><c> So,<
Committee:
Senate Commerce and Consumer Protection
Summary:
The Senate Commerce and Consumer Protection Committee heard and considered a series of gubernatorial nominations to boards and commissions. Early nominees included Falleno Vital for the Boxing Commission, Rebecca Moore for the Board of Nursing, and Alexander Smith and Zachary Johnson for the Board of Public Accountancy. DCCA and board representatives testified in support of each, and the nominees who were present briefly described their qualifications and willingness to serve. The chair noted the unusually large volume of written testimony in support of the boxing nominee and emphasized that these are voluntary positions and nominees had already been vetted through questionnaires and resumes.
The committee then heard several nominations to the Hawaii Board of Optometry, the Motor Vehicle Repair Industry Board, and the Hawaii Medical Board. Ashley Porter and Katherine Mao spoke in support of their optometry nominations, Nathan Konishi supported his motor vehicle repair board nomination, and Gary Belchure discussed his reappointment to the medical board. A substantial portion of the discussion on the medical board focused on physician shortages, especially on the neighbor islands, and efforts to address them through the Interstate Medical Compact and pending legislation such as SB 1365. Board staff also discussed possible pathways for foreign medical graduates and the need for criminal background checks to fully participate in the compact.
The latter part of the hearing shifted to real estate commission nominations, including Audrey Abbe and Denise Lacosta. Testimony and member questions focused heavily on condominium governance, deferred maintenance, reserve studies, insurance costs, and the need for better education and oversight of volunteer board members and property managers. Both nominees said older buildings, rising insurance premiums, and lack of expertise among volunteer boards are major challenges, and they suggested more training, clearer guidance, stronger enforcement against unlicensed property management, and better access to qualified consultants and financing. No votes were taken during the hearing; the committee heard testimony and moved through the agenda nominee by nominee.
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado Senate 2026 Legislative Day 064 Mar 19th, 2026
Colorado Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- employees who chose the PERA DB plan overwhelmingly cited the guarantee of lifetime income as the primary
- reason, and employees who chose the PERA DC plan overwhelmingly cited portability as the primary reason
- </c><00:33:48.080><c> reason,</c> lifetime income as the primary reason, lifetime income as the primary
- 52.720><c> the</c> overwhelmingly cited portability as the overwhelmingly cited portability as the primary
- </c> primary reason. primary reason.
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Budget Review Sub. on Personnel, Public Retirement, and Finance (2-11-26)
Transcript Highlights:
- that capacity that we're talking about is currently many of our buildings only have capacity for primary
- So that's a primary need. That's a code-required need that they would have.
- life safety, which would be for primary life safety, which would be lighting<00:09:03.040><c> and</c
- So that's uh that's a primary<00:09:22.560><c> need.
- That's a code required primary need.
Keywords:
Call to Order: 00;15
Approval of Minutes: 01:22
Update on Generator replacement: 01:52
Update on Sheriff Fees: 13:28
Adjournment: 25:22, 958, all
Summary:
The committee met for its fourth budget subreview session focused on personnel, public retirements, and finance. Members approved the minutes from the prior meeting and then heard from Finance Cabinet staff on two main items: a $7.5 million request related to generator systems and a sheriff’s fees budget request. The generator request was described as a preventive, life-cycle replacement and capacity-enhancement effort for 26 generators serving Frankfort-area state buildings, intended to protect continuity of government and expand beyond basic emergency power to support continuity of services.
Members asked detailed questions about how many generators would be replaced, the cost per unit, the scope of the study, and whether the work could be phased. Staff said the $7.5 million would cover a full evaluation and any resulting engineering/replacement work, but the exact number of replacements was not yet known. They estimated the initial study would cost about $500,000 to $750,000, would take six to nine months once funded, and would produce building-by-building recommendations. Staff also said typical generator life cycles vary widely, often around 15 to 20 years but sometimes longer depending on run hours and usage.
The committee then reviewed sheriff’s fees, with the Division of Local Government explaining that the state reimburses counties for several statutory sheriff-related costs, especially court security, which accounts for more than 90% of the claims. Staff said the current budget base is about $20 million, while actual spending has been running above $23 million, leading to a $3.5 million growth request to align the base with projected spending and reduce the need for non-general fund expenditure (NGE) adjustments. Members asked about claim volume, county participation, reimbursement controls, and whether the request reflected growth or underfunding; staff said all 120 counties submit claims, volumes have been fairly steady, and reimbursements are governed by statute and signed monthly certifications. No votes were taken on the requests, and the meeting adjourned after questions concluded.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Early Learning & K-12 Education Feb 3rd, 2026 at 08:00 am
Early Learning & K-12 Education
Transcript Highlights:
- So running in the primary in the district, you represent them, and then you go into a general.
- So this makes a lot of sense to keep it district to district from the primary to the general, and it's
- So this makes a lot of sense to keep it district to district from the primary to the general, and it's
- It likes people by primary in the district.
- Now after you ran a primary election, nobody knows you.
Committee:
Senate Early Learning & K-12 Education
Keywords:
military families, military children, school enrollment, residency requirements, public schools, school districts, educational stability, student mobility, interstate compact, military relocation, active duty, military orders, special education, IEP, Section 504, records transfer, conditional enrollment, Washington schools, RCW 28A.225.215, military installation
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Health Finance and Policy Committee 3/19/25
Health Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Um during the uh open enrollment period.
- Representative Elkins responded: go back to my opening comments.
- So go back to uh my opening<00:36:05.359><c> comments.
- The PBMs and the plans opening comments.
- c> way</c><01:04:38.559><c> that</c> Rebates are the primary way that Rebates are the primary way that
Committee:
House Health Finance and Policy
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy Committee 3/9/26
Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Systemic weaknesses in our program, integrity process, the primary cause.
- So this is when this was well out in the open. People were talking about fraud.
- So this is when this was well out in the open. People were talking about fraud.
- And I went every six months in open court in Ramsey County and testified where we were at on every one
- And I want every 6 months in open court and Ramsey County and testified where we're at on every one of
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- for a seat in the Idaho House of Representatives, unseating a longtime Republican legislator in the primary
- for a seat in the Idaho House of Representatives, unseating a longtime Republican legislator in the primary
- Ron opened the Help Center, a marriage and counseling family counseling ministry, in addition to overseeing
- I opened the door coming out of what I now realize was the ladies' room, and there comes the good senator
- This bill leaves it wide open, and when we have this happen, we're going to have the courts deciding
Summary:
The House convened with a quorum, approved the journal, and then held a memorial program honoring former Idaho legislators and public servants, including tributes to Frank Brunel, Jeannie Givens, Carl Shirtliff, Wendy Ungrich Kachetti, Ron Vieselmeyer, and Gail Wilde. Speakers highlighted their careers, community service, family lives, and contributions to Idaho, and the chamber observed the memorial with music and remarks about public service and legacy.
After the memorial, the House received messages from the Senate and reported several committee actions. Committee reports moved a number of bills and resolutions to calendars or other committees, and the House introduced a large slate of new bills covering state budget/logo restrictions, elections, telecommunications, broadband, water, fish and game, trapping, self-defense and public assemblies on roads, child abuse interview recording, criminal procedure, parental rights, sex offender residency, sheriff reimbursement, masking during crimes, bribery and nepotism, artificial intelligence procurement, airbags, administrative subpoenas, attorney general duties, child protection, election interference, voting rights, divorce and custody attorney fees, unauthorized employment, rental application fees, commercial code changes, professional licensing, land use, building codes, land division, HOA dissolution, programmable money, school start dates, civics education, and health insurance cost-sharing.
The House then took up third-reading votes on three bills. House Bill 576, concerning the Idaho Consumer Asset Recovery Fund and limiting coverage to Idaho residents or former Idaho residents at the time of purchase, passed 53-14. House Bill 577, which removes the requirement to replace license plates every 10 years so long as they remain legible and readable, passed 66-1. House Bill 632, expanding whistleblower protections and setting a timeline for legislative information requests, passed 68-0. House Bill 607, dealing with separate restroom, shower, and locker room access in government buildings and public accommodations, generated extended debate over privacy, safety, enforcement, and business costs, but no final vote was reached in the portion provided.
ID
Idaho 2026 Regular Session
Agenda Jan 21st, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Masking serves as two primary purposes for the perpetrator. First, intimidation.
- In law enforcement, our primary goals are public safety and pursuit of justice.
- We completely understand that, and we're open to the dialogue and discussions and things like that.
- Houses of worship depend on openness and trust.
- So whether you're trained or not, it's just recognizing or just opening up the question, are you okay
Summary:
The committee first approved the minutes from January 19, 2026, and then introduced RS 32876 on human trafficking with an amendment. The bill would allow local law enforcement to submit human trafficking investigations to the Attorney General’s office, which could prosecute at its discretion. The sponsor said the measure is meant to help with complex interstate and intercounty cases and modeled it on the ICAC program; the motion to introduce the RS with the amendment carried.
The committee then heard House Bill 489, which would add a sentencing enhancement for crimes committed while wearing a mask or other face covering. The sponsor and supporters, including several law enforcement officers and private citizens, argued it would deter masked criminal conduct, protect victims, and help identify offenders. Opponents and some members raised concerns about vagueness, unintended consequences, unequal enforcement, impacts on protests, religious or medical coverings, and the lack of an explicit intent requirement. A motion to send the bill to amending order failed 6-9, and the committee then approved HB 489 for the floor with a due pass recommendation by an 8-7 vote.
After a short break, the committee took up House Bill 491, which would expand Idaho’s Good Samaritan framework to include mental health and suicidal crises and encourage bystanders to intervene without fear of liability. The sponsor described the bill as a response to Idaho’s high suicide rates and said it would support training and crisis response efforts; supporters from suicide prevention organizations and the public testified in favor. The committee then adopted a due pass recommendation for HB 491 by roll call vote.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Let's open up public testimony. House Bill 5664.
- Hearing none, we'll open up public testimony.
- Hearing none, we'll open up public testimony.
- Let's open up public testimony on House Bill 2694.
- The testimony is now open. James can ditto.
Bills:
HB103
Committee:
Senate Local Government
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Legislative Commission on Pensions and Retirement - 02/24/26
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- And with that, I'll open up if there's any questions on the materials.
- This is their primary retirement benefit when they do retire.
- This<00:26:02.960><c> is</c><00:26:03.039><c> their</c><00:26:03.279><c> primary</c><00:26:04.000><c>
- retirement</c><00:26:04.480><c> benefit</c> This is their primary retirement benefit This is their primary
- Um, and with that kind of the first primary goal: maintaining benefit security.
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Government Contract Review Committee (5-12-26)
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:11:09.920><c> records</c> in the last month is open records in the last month is open records
- </c> agencies, they can get a lot of open agencies, they can get a lot of open records<00:11:22.399><
- </c> don't need a lawyer for every open don't need a lawyer for every open record<00:11:26.079><c> request
- </c> already have projects that have opened already have projects that have opened in<01:22:29.440><c
- </c> projects that have opened in Louisville. projects that have opened in Louisville.
Summary:
The committee first approved the April 13 minutes and then turned to a large agenda of contracts. Chairman Douglas said there were 52 contracts totaling about $369.3 million, and noted that most vendors were registered with the Secretary of State except for item 118 on the routine personal services green list and item 19 involving Morehead State University and Kentucky State University. The committee voted to defer item 118 to the June 26 meeting and later also deferred the Kentucky State University contract on the deferred list to the June 26 meeting.
The main discussion centered on a deferred personal services contract for the Kentucky Board of Optometric Examiners, involving outside legal counsel. Senator Meredith raised concerns about KRS 320 and whether the board had authority to hire outside counsel when the statute says the Attorney General shall provide legal services to the board. Dr. Mary Beth Morris, the board president, and Christopher Thacker of the Attorney General’s office testified after being sworn in. Thacker explained that the statute and related law allow both Attorney General assistance and independent counsel, and argued that outside counsel is appropriate for day-to-day legal work because it avoids conflicts, especially on open records issues, regulatory advice, and disciplinary hearings.
Senator Meredith said he agreed with approving the contract but questioned how the board had reached this point and whether the current statutes reflect modern practice. He raised concerns about transparency and accountability, referencing a prior advisory opinion involving the board’s handling of exam requirements during COVID and saying the board should have consulted the Attorney General before acting. Thacker responded that the Attorney General’s office serves the Commonwealth as a whole, not as counsel to one board, and that the board’s use of outside counsel is a reasonable and economical arrangement. The exchange ended with Meredith suggesting that broader legislative action may be needed to clarify reporting relationships and oversight for the board.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Children and Families Finance and Policy Committee 3/24/26
Children and Families Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Currently, there's an open fiscal this.
- I'm open to, you know, the other way.
- I'm open to an oral amendment for that.
- </c><00:48:40.079><c> If</c> open to, you know, the other way. If open to, you know, the other way.
- </c> households, I'd be open to that as well. households, I'd be open to that as well.
Keywords:
SNAP, income limits, asset limits, nutrition assistance, children and families, federal poverty guidelines, federal waiver, food assistance, low-income families, nutritional support, day care, tax subtraction, child care costs, licensed child care, dependent care assistance, child care, family child care, child care center, licensing, correction order
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- c><01:13:44.080><c> regarding</c> just some open-ended questions regarding just some open-ended questions
- </c> know uh we're behind on on uh opening know uh we're behind on on uh opening the<03:37:30.960><c>
- But then you're also opening up what this bill really is looking to do is to open up the possibility
- You're asking now to open this up, and there's implications when you start opening that up a little bit
- </c> this community event going to open up? this community event going to open up?
Committee:
House Judiciary
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- We'll leave that open for absent members as well.
- We'll leave that open for absent members as well.
- The roll is open. Roll is open. File item 19, AB 2717 by Senator Coloza.
- Roll is open. All set, thank you.
- We're going to open up the roll again. I mean, it is open, but we're going to call the roll.
Committee:
Senate Transportation