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KY

Kentucky 2025 Regular Session

House Standing Committee on Agriculture (3-5-25)

Transcript Highlights:
  • Before you all today is House Bill 278.
  • Before you all today is House Bill 278.
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  • </c><00:20:13.480><c> Bill</c> Today I'm speaking on House Bill 527, and I first just want to thank former
  • House Bill 527 does pass with favorable expression, and we look forward to doing so.
Keywords: 00:00 – Introduction 00:20 – Attendance Roll Call 01:42 – Introduction of guests 09:15 – House Bill 278 18:16 – Roll Call Vote 19:33 – House Bill 527 23:03 – Roll Call Vote, 958, all
Summary: The House Standing Committee on Agriculture met on March 5 and began with roll call, confirming a quorum. The committee spent much of the opening portion introducing guests, including FFA groups from Barren, Christian, and Pulaski counties, a fifth-grade student shadowing a member, and other visitors connected to agriculture and public service. The chair also recognized former Senator Joey Pendleton, who spoke briefly about his background and mentorship in Frankfort. The committee then heard House Bill 278, sponsored by Representative Josh Bray, which would allow Kentucky to use an existing USDA exemption for small poultry producers to process and sell poultry directly at farmers markets and similar venues. Testimony emphasized that the bill would not loosen food safety standards, but would instead require compliance with federal commercial food processing rules, sanitation requirements, HACCP plans, and labeling tied to the USDA exemption. Members raised questions about avian flu, traceability, refrigeration, and inspection; the sponsor and witnesses said the bill would preserve traceability by limiting sales to direct channels and that avian flu response would remain with the state veterinarian. The committee voted favorably on HB 278. The committee also considered House Bill 527, sponsored by Representative Susan Whitten, which would authorize licensed veterinary technicians to administer rabies vaccinations to dogs, cats, and ferrets under direct veterinarian supervision on the premises. Supporters said the measure would help free veterinarians for other work while maintaining safety, and noted rising rabies concerns in Kentucky. Members asked why ferrets were included, and witnesses explained that ferrets can contract rabies like other mammals and are routinely vaccinated along with cats and dogs. The committee then took a roll call vote and passed HB 527 with favorable expression. The meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn.
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KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

Public Pension Oversight Board (2-26-24)

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KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

House Standing Committee on Judiciary (2-28-24)

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KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

House Standing Committee on Judiciary (2-14-24)

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KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

House Standing Committee on Judiciary (2-7-24)

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KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

House Standing Committee on Agriculture (1-31-24)

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KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

House Standing Committee on Judiciary (1-18-24) - Upon Adjournment

TX
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Appropriations Feb 18th, 2025 at 08:00 am

Appropriations

Transcript Highlights:
  • I'm going to begin by giving a high-level overview of House Bill 1 as introduced, which is the general
  • Yes, that's what's included in House Bill 1. OK, so my question is, why is it laid out like that?
  • House Bill 12 to get a better understanding of what that caseload will look like.
  • I believe you're referencing House Bill 1575. Correct.
  • Committee for the appropriation that you've included for my agency and House Bill 1.
Keywords: budget, House Bill 1, public education, healthcare, border security, federal funding, spending limits
Summary: The meeting primarily focused on reviewing the proposed budget for the upcoming biennium, with substantial discussions around House Bill 1 and its implications for public education, healthcare, and border security. The Comptroller presented a revenue overview indicating a total of $194.6 billion available for general purpose spending, which reflects a slight decrease compared to previous years due to fluctuating economic conditions. Members raised questions regarding spending limits and the impact of federal funding on state programs, highlighting concerns about the sustainability of funding in light of potential changes at the federal level.
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NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

Senate - Finance Jan 22nd, 2026 at 02:41 pm

Senate Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • I'm like, Senator Gonzalez, you want to do House Bill 1? So, no, she's here.
  • This is House Bill 1, which is the feed bill, and includes your program.
  • This is House Bill 1, which is the feed bill and includes appropriations for the legislative session,
  • House Bill 2 funding is complementary to Medicaid and Will help that.
  • How Project ECHO got involved with Brea and Senate Bill 3 is last year in House Bill 2.
Bills: HB1
Keywords: feed bill, legislative appropriations, legislative branch, New Mexico Legislature, general fund, legislative council service, legislative finance committee, legislative education study committee, house chief clerk, senate chief clerk, per diem, mileage, session expenses, interim committees, district staff, capitol complex, capital outlay data system, legislative processing system, redistricting, census redistricting
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NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Appropriations and Finance Jan 22nd, 2026 at 02:01 pm

House Appropriations & Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • They both support workload increases to the department with last year's passage of House Bill 8 requiring
  • workload increases to the department with last year's passage of House Bill 8 requiring DOH to process
  • And part of that bill in Senate Bill 511, like I have three counties.
  • And this one was based on the LFC of House Bill 2 versus the request.
  • Last session, our chair of House Taxation and Revenue, Chairman Lente, carried a bill that passed unanimously
Bills: HB1
Keywords: feed bill, legislative appropriations, legislative branch, New Mexico Legislature, general fund, legislative council service, legislative finance committee, legislative education study committee, house chief clerk, senate chief clerk, per diem, mileage, session expenses, interim committees, district staff, capitol complex, capital outlay data system, legislative processing system, redistricting, census redistricting
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NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Chamber Meeting Jan 22nd, 2026 at 11:06 am

New Mexico House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • House Bill 70. House Bill 70. House Bill 70 has not been read twice by title.
  • House Bill 76. House Bill 76.
  • House Bill 101. House Bill 101.
  • House Bill 121. House Bill 121. Thank you.
  • House Bill 134. House Bill 134. Of a global positioning system. House Bill 134.
Bills: HB1
Keywords: feed bill, legislative appropriations, legislative branch, New Mexico Legislature, general fund, legislative council service, legislative finance committee, legislative education study committee, house chief clerk, senate chief clerk, per diem, mileage, session expenses, interim committees, district staff, capitol complex, capital outlay data system, legislative processing system, redistricting, census redistricting
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NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

Senate - Finance Jan 22nd, 2026 at 09:36 am

Senate Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • One is a bill creating a new fund for major higher education projects.
  • Okay so the bill does several things.
  • The bill also establishes some limits on new appropriations.
  • Did that go with the bill that was heard yesterday, Mr. Chair?
  • So we'll get that bill dropped tomorrow morning.
Bills: HB1
Keywords: feed bill, legislative appropriations, legislative branch, New Mexico Legislature, general fund, legislative council service, legislative finance committee, legislative education study committee, house chief clerk, senate chief clerk, per diem, mileage, session expenses, interim committees, district staff, capitol complex, capital outlay data system, legislative processing system, redistricting, census redistricting
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NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Appropriations and Finance Jan 20th, 2026 at 04:16 pm

House Appropriations & Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • today, House Bill 1.
  • And I thought I would just walk you briefly through the way that House Bill 1 is organized.
  • We'll now go for a motion on House Bill 1. Thank you, Mr. Chair.
  • I move that the committee approve House Bill 1.
  • Bill. My apologies. Is there anybody who wished to make public comment on House Bill 1? Okay.
Bills: HB1
Keywords: feed bill, legislative appropriations, legislative branch, New Mexico Legislature, general fund, legislative council service, legislative finance committee, legislative education study committee, house chief clerk, senate chief clerk, per diem, mileage, session expenses, interim committees, district staff, capitol complex, capital outlay data system, legislative processing system, redistricting, census redistricting
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TX

Texas 89th Regular

Press Conference: TEA Audit Mar 19th, 2025 at 12:00 pm

Transcript Highlights:
  • So I filed House Bill 5419, which is a zero-based budgeting bill to cut through the nonsense and the
  • I'm grateful for this bill.
  • I generally do not support new bills because I want to see us repeal old bills.
  • I generally do not support new bills because I want to see us repeal old bills that have come before
  • House Bill 3 in 2023 was passed to make schools safe, and it has left school districts across the state
Keywords: education funding, House Bill 5419, zero-based budgeting, public testimony, school safety, special education
Summary: State Representative Gina Hinojosa and a group of parents and education advocates testified in support of House Bill 5419, a zero-based budgeting proposal aimed at reviewing Texas Education Agency spending and redirecting more public education dollars to classrooms. Hinojosa argued that public schools are being weakened by chronic underfunding, teacher shortages, delayed special education services, and inadequate school safety funding, and said the bill would help cut bureaucracy, vendor contracts, and other non-classroom spending in favor of teacher pay, safety, and special education. Several witnesses, including self-identified Republicans and former GOP officials, backed the bill as a good-government measure and said they were crossing party lines because public schools need more direct investment. They criticized TEA growth, vendor contracts, public-private partnerships, and what they described as unfunded mandates from the state, including school safety requirements. One witness said rural districts are being forced into four-day school weeks, while others cited campus closures, deferred maintenance, and local tax increases tied to state funding shortfalls and recapture payments. The discussion also focused on the need for a systematic review of TEA spending and the lack of a sunset review for the agency since before 2005. Hinojosa and others said increasing the basic allotment would help districts, reduce recapture pressures, and prevent local tax hikes. The exchange was primarily a public hearing and advocacy session; no vote or formal committee action was described in the transcript.
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TX

Texas 89th Regular

Press Conference: High Speed Rail Apr 28th, 2025 at 09:04 am

Transcript Highlights:
  • So excited to talk about House Bill 483.
  • And I want to thank Representative Bucy for inviting me here today to speak in support of House Bill
  • House Bill 483 is the key to unlocking the future of Texas. Thank you.
  • That's why I filed House Bill 483 to finally build the future that we all have been waiting for.
  • We can do this by passing House Bill 483.
Keywords: House Bill 483, high-speed rail, transportation network, Texas, public testimony, rail connectivity, economic development
Summary: The meeting was a press event in support of House Bill 483 and its Senate companion, SB 424, which would repeal the current state ban on high-speed rail investment and direct TxDOT to partner with a private entity to develop a Dallas-Austin-San Antonio rail line along the I-35 corridor. Rep. John Bucy, County Judge Andy Brown, Rep. Rafael Anchia, Rep. Ray Lopez, and Sen. Sarah Eckhardt all argued that Texas’ population growth and highway congestion make passenger rail a necessary transportation alternative and a long-term economic development tool. They emphasized benefits such as reduced commute times, improved mobility, lower congestion and emissions, stronger workforce access, and better connections between major metro areas. Testimony focused on the Texas Triangle as a strong candidate for high-speed rail because of its population density, flat geography, and existing growth patterns. Speakers cited examples from other places, including Florida’s Brightline and rail systems in other countries, to argue that Texas is behind and could catch up through public-private partnerships. They also discussed transit-oriented development, last-mile connections through local systems like DART and Austin’s Project Connect, and the possibility of future expansion beyond the initial corridor. In response to questions, Bucy said the bill would allow TxDOT to seek bids and keep costs flexible, that the line would likely require dedicated high-speed track, and that express service could reduce Austin-San Antonio travel time to roughly 30 minutes and Austin-Dallas to under an hour and a half, though no launch date was set. No formal vote or committee action was taken in the transcript. The event ended with Bucy saying the bill was a positive step and could become a bipartisan effort to build a more connected Texas.
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KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

Senate Standing Committee on Agriculture (2-27-24)

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TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

Press Conference: Testing & Accountability Aug 25th, 2025 at 09:08 am

Transcript Highlights:
  • This press conference is happening because right now, in the Texas House, we are considering a bill,
  • House Bill 8, to address these issues. the amount of state-mandated, state-created testing in the classroom
  • . than we have currently with House Bill 8.
  • It was House Bill 4, and that bill would also do... ...There's a test called the MAP test.
  • So, House Bill 4 of the regular session... ...would have taken that and made that the accountability
Keywords: House Bill 8, standardized testing, student testimony, education policy, mental health, parent concerns, Texas Education Agency
Summary: The committee meeting focused on the impacts of House Bill 8, which proposes increasing the frequency of state testing for students in Texas. During the meeting, various testimonies were provided by students, highlighting their concerns about the negative effects of standardized testing on their educational experience. Students expressed that the pressure of multiple assessments causes significant stress and detracts from the joy of learning. Some lawmakers voiced their opposition to the bill, emphasizing the need for a thorough review and consideration of alternative evaluation methods that prioritize student well-being over testing metrics.
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KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

Senate Standing Committee on State and Local Government (2-28-24)

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TX

Texas 89th Regular

Press Conference: Senators Royce West and Borris Miles Apr 2nd, 2025 at 06:00 am

Transcript Highlights:
  • know, I think the proof is in the pudding, and you heard it from Senator West when he said he had a bill
  • We are here to share some of our thoughts and concerns about Senate Bill 688. ...that passed the DEI
  • bill.
  • concerns, and for asking some very good questions and making some very profound statements on how this bill
  • know, I think the proof is in the pudding, and you heard it from Senator West when he said he had a bill
Keywords: Senate Bill 688, Senate Bill 9, equity, meritocracy, social progress, policy reform, public testimony
Summary: During this meeting of the committee, significant discussions centered around Senate Bill 688 and Senate Bill 9, with members expressing deep concerns over the implications of the proposed legislation. Chair Carol Alvarado initiated the meeting by addressing the audience and highlighting the need for robust dialogue regarding the bills in question. Senator Royce West actively contributed to the discussions, emphasizing the necessity to reform existing policies that some believe would regress social progress in the state. The debate revealed a passionate division among committee members, as they navigated the complexities of equity and meritocracy in legislation.
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KY

Kentucky 2025 Regular Session

Senate Standing Committee on State & Local Government (2-19-25)

Transcript Highlights:
  • I'm here today to discuss Senate Bill 10.
  • Is there any discussion or questions on the bill? Is there any discussion or questions on the bill?
  • every year, Senate Bill 65.
  • Bill Bill 65<00:19:34.960><c> and</c><00:19:35.080><c> for</c><00:19:35.320><c> most</c><00:19:35.520
  • every year Senate started filing a bill every year Senate Bill<00:20:43.679><c> 65</c><00:20:44.679>
Keywords: Meeting Start: 00:11 Attendance Roll Call: 00:18 Senate Bill 10 (Sen. Mills): 01:47 Senate Bill 65 (Sen. West): 18:47 Senate Bill 104 (Sen. Madon): 25:41 Adjournment: 31:38, 958, all
Summary: The Senate Standing Committee on State and Local Government heard testimony on Senate Bill 10, which would revise CERS retiree health subsidies for members who began participating on or before July 1, 2003. Senator Mills said the bill was developed with employee and employer groups to improve retiree health benefits while protecting the system’s financial footing, using a shared-cost structure. Testimony from sheriffs, police chiefs, firefighters, and the League of Cities strongly supported the bill, emphasizing recruitment and retention, affordability of retiree health coverage, and limited taxpayer risk. Members echoed those points, and the committee approved SB 10 with a 9-0 favorable recommendation. The committee then took up Senate Bill 65, sponsored by Senator West, which would codify the Administrative Regulations Committee’s annual practice of placing certain deficient regulations into statute so they cannot take effect. West explained that the committee’s role is limited to finding regulations deficient or asking for deferral, and that SB 65 is the fifth version of this measure. He described the specific regulation at issue as a Medicaid Services rule that would have required behavioral health associates to hold a master’s degree; providers testified that it would reduce the workforce and harm behavioral health services statewide. West said the committee had deferred the matter eight times before deciding to side with providers. The bill received favorable expression and was reported out. Finally, the committee heard Senate Bill 104, sponsored by Senator Madon, concerning Kentucky Deferred Comp for state employees. The bill would establish a codified fiduciary standard, authorize fiduciary liability insurance, add self-correcting mechanisms to keep the plan in compliance with federal law, and allow self-directed brokerage accounts. Personnel Cabinet representatives said the changes would align the plan with other public pension plans, reduce risk, and offer participants a useful investment option with strong account growth among users. SB 104 also received favorable expression and was reported to the floor. The committee then adjourned.