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KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

House Standing Committee on Economic Development & Workforce Investment (2-12-26)

Economic Development & Workforce Investment

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Summary: The House Standing Committee on Economic Development and Workforce Investment met for its first meeting, reviewed housekeeping procedures, and established a quorum. The committee first considered House Bill 577, relating to economic development. The bill sponsor and a representative from Blue North said it would modernize Kentucky’s economic development statutes to better support startups and high-growth companies, rename the innovation center program as the Kentucky Entrepreneurship and Innovation Hub program, clarify statutory definitions, expand the Kentucky Enterprise Fund, allow certain out-of-state companies to qualify if they commit to becoming Kentucky-based within 180 days, and broaden the angel investment program to include pass-through entities. The committee approved HB 577 with a favorable expression. The committee then took up House Bill 392, relating to local public agency transactions, and adopted a committee substitute negotiated with stakeholders including the Kentucky Press Association and the Kentucky Association of General Contractors. The sponsor said the substitute removed the original bill’s best value and reciprocal bidder provisions, lowered the small purchase threshold from $60,000 to $50,000, and would increase that threshold by $10,000 every five years to account for inflation. It would also allow local governments to use certain state contracts with price ranges, permit independent evaluation of some small non-evaluative equipment, and exempt law enforcement vehicles and related equipment from procurement code requirements. HB 392, as amended by committee substitute, passed with a favorable expression. House Concurrent Resolution 16 was then heard. The sponsor, who had co-chaired the Air Mobility and Aviation Economic Development Task Force, said the task force held six meetings and heard from airports, aviation and education stakeholders, logistics companies, and others. She said the group found there was no real strategic plan for advanced air mobility and recommended that state agencies study infrastructure needs and that the General Assembly develop a strategic plan and legislation for AAM vehicles. Members discussed airport and drone-related issues, and the resolution passed with a favorable expression. Finally, House Bill 593, relating to data centers, was announced but passed over for a later hearing, and the committee adjourned.
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Maryland 2026 Regular Session

House Floor Session, 7/16/2026 #8

Maryland House Floor Meeting

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Maryland 2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session, 7/16/2026 #1

Maryland Senate Floor Meeting

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Maryland 2026 Regular Session

House Floor Session, 7/16/2026 #1

Maryland House Floor Meeting

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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

MS House Floor - 16 July, 2026; 10:00 AM

Mississippi House Floor Meeting

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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

MS Senate Floor - 16 July, 2026; 11:00 AM

Mississippi Senate Floor Meeting

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Maryland 2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session, 3/16/2026 #1

Maryland Senate Floor Meeting

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Summary: The Senate convened on Monday, March 16th, with an invocation focused on safety during storms, support for first responders, and recognition of Women’s History Month. A quorum was present, and the President noted the chamber was preparing for a very busy week, with possible double sessions and a Saturday session if needed. The House message on House Bill 297, concerning adult education and high school diploma pathways, was received and referred to the appropriate standing committees. The chamber then took up several committee reports, mostly adopting committee amendments and favorable reports without objection. Among the bills advanced to third reading were SB 85 on use of Information Technology Investment Fund revenues, SB 520 on public safety spending flexibility in charter counties, SB 558 creating a Chesapeake Bay Enhancement Program, SB 641 on procurement exceptions for historic preservation services, SB 647 establishing a catastrophic disability benefit tier for certain law enforcement retirement members, SB 654 raising the State Police mandatory retirement age to 62 and adjusting DROP rules, and SB 668 on Children’s Cabinet funding for local management boards. SB 756, a Baltimore City PILOT/tax exemption bill for a Downtown Rise District project, was also advanced. Several bills were special ordered to allow time for amendments or further discussion. SB 334 on machine gun convertible pistols was special ordered to the next day after members said amendments were not ready. SB 309, concerning a statewide sales and use tax exemption for precious metal bullion or coins, was also special ordered for the next day so members could add co-sponsors. SB 818 on State Center development contract requirements and an advisory group was special ordered to the appropriate time the next day after discussion of its community input and federal-law compliance provisions. The Budget and Taxation Committee then reported on the fiscal 2027 operating budget, SB 282, and the budget reconciliation and financing act, SB 284. The committee chair said the budget left a $250 million cash surplus and $2.2 billion in the rainy day fund, kept general fund spending below the current year, imposed no tax or fee increases, and funded priorities including behavioral health in schools, child care scholarships, local government disparity grants, nursing homes, developmental disabilities services, public schools, Medicaid, energy assistance, and economic development. Both SB 282 and SB 284, along with their committee amendments, were laid over until the next day for second reading debate.
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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

MS House Floor - 16 March, 2026; 4:00 PM

Mississippi House Floor Meeting

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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

MS Senate Floor - 16 March, 2026; 4:00 PM

Mississippi Senate Floor Meeting

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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Appropriations - Room 216, 16 March, 2026; 4:30 PM

Appropriations

Summary: The committee took up House Bill 1939, a deficit appropriations bill. The presenter explained that it included $35 million for Medicaid deficits, $156,121 for Supreme Court special judge appointments and related travel/operations, $10 million for Child Protective Services, $5,234 for the Board of Animal Health tied to a bird flu outbreak, and $678,385 for ACA penalty reimbursement related to Veterans Affairs Board reimbursements. A senator asked for a comparison of Medicaid spending for federally required services versus services Mississippi chooses to provide; the presenter said he could provide that figure before the bill reached the floor, and noted the state had budgeted $60 million for Medicaid the prior year but now needed an additional $35 million this fiscal year. The committee then adopted a motion that the title was sufficient and passed the bill as a strike-all amendment, with the ayes prevailing. Members also discussed that the bill included a reverse repealer. The committee next considered House Bill 1854, which was not on the agenda. The presenter said it was the appropriations vehicle for Main Street program grants, authorizing spending authority for projects previously included in another bill and not adding anything new. After no questions, the committee again found the title sufficient, passed the bill, and then voted to rise and report, with the ayes prevailing.
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Maryland 2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session, 2/16/2026 #2

Maryland Senate Floor Meeting

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Maryland 2026 Regular Session

House Floor Session, 2/16/2026 #1

Maryland House Floor Meeting

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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

MS House Floor - 16 February, 2026; 4:00 PM

Mississippi House Floor Meeting

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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

MS Senate Floor - 16 February, 2026; 4:00 PM

Mississippi Senate Floor Meeting

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Summary: The Senate convened with quorum calls, an invocation by Dr. Jeff Parker of Southside Baptist Church in Jackson, and the pledge of allegiance led by the sergeant-at-arms. Dr. Parker offered a prayer for the members, their families, and the state, and the chamber welcomed several guests, including members of Jack and Jill of America, Dr. Gloria Graham as doctor of the day, and Pastor Parker’s wife, Sheila Parker. On the calendar, the Senate first disposed of several procedural items by tabling motions to reconsider on Senate Bill 2441, which concerns limited medical licenses, and Senate Bill 2454, which revises Medical Licensure Board provisions, including licensure status, definitions, procedures, fines, and temporary practice authority. During discussion of SB 2454, Senator McClendon asked about the board’s composition, and Senator Brian explained that the bill would allow three lay members on the board while keeping doctors in the majority, noting that this was a recommendation from the board itself. The Senate also took up an out-of-order resolution honoring Mississippi members of the Seattle Seahawks NFL Super Bowl 60 champions. The remainder of the meeting consisted largely of announcements. Senators announced upcoming receptions and committee meetings, including Judiciary A, Rules, and Highways and Transportation, and several members asked that the Senate adjourn in memory of deceased relatives and community members. Senator England reminded members of the March 10 primary elections and encouraged voting. The Senate then adopted a motion to stand in recess until 5:00 p.m., with the journal to reflect adjournment until 10:00 a.m. the following morning.