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VT
Transcript Highlights:
- midst of wearying labors and long days, that God would give you strength and that he would help you to lead
- Will you please rise as Page James Laughlin of Barre City leads us in the Pledge of Allegiance.
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HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
EEP-LAB Joint Public Hearing - Thu Mar 19, 2026 @ 9:30 AM HST
Energy & Environmental Protection
Transcript Highlights:
- This measure would amend the prohibitions on the use of lead materials in drinking water distribution
- materials in water relating to lead materials in water infrastructure. infrastructure. infrastructure
- </c> prohibitions on the use of lead prohibitions on the use of lead materials<01:02:14.800><c> in</c
- And uh just to point lead in our water.
- Senate Bill 3136 relating to lead materials and water infrastructure, we will move this forward as is
Bills:
SB3326
Committee:
House Energy & Environmental Protection
Summary:
The joint committees on Energy and Environmental Protection and Labor heard SB 3326, a bill concerning a study of separating transmission from generation in Hawaii’s electric system. Testimony was largely opposed. Life of the Land argued that true separation on an isolated island grid has not been shown to work anywhere and said the bill would waste taxpayer money. Hawaiian Electric and the Public Utilities Commission also opposed the measure, saying Hawaii already uses competitive bidding for new generation, that the bill would add cost, complexity, and reliability risks, and that a new study would duplicate prior work. In response to questions, the PUC explained its existing competitive bidding framework and said it had not seen an island system fully restructure in this way. The chair then amended the bill’s intent to require the PUC to open a proceeding for an independent, comprehensive analysis of the state’s energy pathways, including cost reduction, financial risk, state energy goals, and reliability, rather than narrowly focusing on separation. Both committees voted to pass SB 3326 SD2 with amendments, with the Energy committee adopting the recommendation unanimously and the Labor committee adopting it with one reservation and two no votes.
The Energy and Environmental Protection Committee then took up SB 2497 SD2, which would require electric utilities other than cooperatives to provide transparent, publicly accessible customer bill impact analyses and annual reports to the PUC. The Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs and the PUC offered comments, with the PUC supporting the intent. Life of the Land said the proposed disclosure requirements would be too complex for most ratepayers to use meaningfully, while Hawaiian Electric said the bill could raise costs and slow projects, though it acknowledged some of the language changes and said much of the information is already available through existing planning and regulatory processes. Hawaii Clean Power Alliance and one individual testified in support. No vote was taken on SB 2497 SD2 during the excerpt.
The committee also heard SB 3183 SD2, which would bar higher-income taxpayers from claiming the renewable energy technologies income tax credit for certain residential solar systems and would change refundability rules. The Department of Taxation, the Hawaii State Energy Office, and the Tax Foundation offered comments, while the Hawaii Solar Energy Association and numerous companies and individuals opposed the bill. Opponents raised concerns about impacts on financing models and the solar market. Members asked the Department of Taxation for data on how credits are claimed by homeowners versus third-party owners and on the refundability of the credit; the department said it did not have the information immediately available but would follow up. The chair indicated decision-making would likely be deferred to allow further review, and no vote was taken in the excerpt.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
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Committee:
Senate Transportation
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Health and Human Services - 03/26/25
Health and Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:24:45.279><c> testing</c> so we removed the lead testing so we removed the lead testing requirements
- She was the director leading it. She had three of her staff there.
- She was the director leading it. She had three of her staff there.
- She was the director leading it. She had three of her staff there.
- She was the director leading it. She had three of her staff there.
Committee:
Senate Health and Human Services
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Jun 4th, 2026
California Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- because then she's able to captain the West High, West Torrance High Science Olympiad team, found and lead
- the science club, found and captain the National Science Bowl team, and help lead the West High National
- Jiangsu is one of China's leading provinces in terms of finance, technology, and tourism.
- It also leads in research and education, hosting 168 institutions of higher education.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Emergency Management Committee Apr 14th, 2026
Emergency Management
Transcript Highlights:
- You can go ahead and present whenever you're ready, and we'll welcome your lead witnesses right after
- This not only threatens the health and safety and the life safety of occupants, but it also leads to
- Thank you, Senator, for the moving presentation, and we'll move on to lead witnesses if you have any
- I mean, it can lead to other situations that have occurred in my district.
Committee:
Senate Emergency Management
Summary:
The Senate Emergency Management Committee heard several bills focused on emergency response, fire safety, and school threat prevention. SB 904 would codify and expand the coordinated permitting and rebuilding response used after major wildfire disasters, with the author saying it would standardize agency coordination without eliminating protections. Climate Action California opposed the bill, raising concerns about streamlining and permitting. SB 1299 would create a clearer statutory framework for State Fire Marshal certification, training, and enforcement for fire sprinkler fitters; supporters, including the Sprinkler Fitters Association and State Building Trades, said it would ensure qualified installation of critical life-safety systems, while no opposition was presented. SB 1181 would create a limited pilot allowing schools to communicate with regional threat assessment centers when there is a credible safety concern, with the author and supporters describing it as a privacy-protected way to connect warning signs and prevent violence; committee members generally supported the concept and discussed fusion centers, social media threats, and recent incidents.
The committee also took up a consent calendar. After recesses to establish quorum and repeated calls for absent members, the committee voted to move all measures forward. SB 1299 was approved on a 9-0 vote to the Senate Committee on Labor, Public Employment, and Retirement. SB 904 was approved 9-0 to the Senate Committee on Appropriations. SB 1181 was approved 9-0 to the Senate Committee on Education. The consent calendar items were also approved 9-0. All measures were left on call briefly for absent members before the final votes were recorded and the committee adjourned.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Senate Legislative Session Mar 30th, 2026
Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Would you please recognize Senator Galaher to lead us in the Pledge of Allegiance to the American flag
- Senator Gullihar, you are recognized to lead us in the Pledge of Allegiance. Thank you.
- Sir Galahar, you are recognized to lead us in the Pledge of Allegiance to the American flag and a salute
- And we spent about an hour in our office just talking about where the Lord is leading them.
Bills:
SR34
Summary:
The Senate convened with roll call, prayer, pledges, and several floor introductions recognizing the Doctor of the Day, Nurse of the Day, and Psychologist of the Day. Members also welcomed the Dover High School boys basketball team, which was honored for winning the Class B-2 state championship and the first basketball title in school history after a 30-2 season; coaches and a team representative briefly thanked the Senate for the recognition.
The chamber then considered Senate Resolution 34 honoring the late Harvey Pratt, a longtime OSBI employee, Cheyenne Peace Chief, Marine Corps veteran, and artist known for his forensic work and public memorials. Senator Weaver spoke in support, praised Pratt’s legacy and service, and announced that the new OSBI building at the Chesapeake Complex is planned to be named for him if the family approves. The resolution was adopted unanimously, and members were made coauthors by unanimous consent.
The remainder of the session featured multiple gallery introductions for Edmond Day at the Capitol, including Leadership Edmond and several Edmond-area state champions: Edmond Memorial and Edmond North palm squads, Edmond North boys powerlifting, individual wrestling and swimming champions, and Edmond Memorial volleyball champions. Senator Jett also introduced visiting OSU students and TeamPack participants. The only announced action after introductions was a reminder about a gubernatorial debate that evening, followed by adjournment until Tuesday, March 31 at 1:30 p.m.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Mar 12th, 2026
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Assembly Member Rubio will be leading us with today's prayer. Thank you.
- Assembly Member Cario will lead us in the salute. Thank you, Madam Speaker.
- For decades leading up to his retirement, Esparza has been the opinion editor at the Fresno Bee, an important
- substitute attorney due to scheduling conflicts may undermine victims' cooperation, increase anxiety, and lead
Summary:
The Assembly convened, initially without a quorum, and the clerk called the roll until a quorum was present. The body then proceeded with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, journal approval, and several unanimous-consent motions, including re-referrals of AB 1878, AB 2089, and AB 1660 to different committees. Members also introduced guests, including the 2025 Central East High School football team, Morgan Hill leadership students, Southlands Christian fourth graders, and journalist Juan Esparza Loera, whom members praised for decades of reporting in the Central Valley.
On the floor file, ACR 139 was presented to designate March as Sleep Apnea Awareness Month. Supporters described the health and safety risks of undiagnosed sleep apnea and emphasized the value of screening and treatment; the resolution was adopted by voice vote after 61 coauthors were recorded. AB 1656, a human-trafficking victim protection bill, was also taken up and passed 58-0 after testimony that it would expand “good cause” for trial continuances to better protect survivors and preserve continuity of counsel. The chamber also adopted the consent calendar, including AB 1583 and SCR 11, by 63-0 votes.
The session concluded with adjournments in memory for Salinda Gonzalez, a Yurok community advocate for mental health and suicide prevention, and Sandy Steers, a Big Bear conservationist and executive director of Friends of Big Bear Valley. Members highlighted Gonzalez’s work supporting Native communities and Steers’ decades of wildlife advocacy and public education. The Assembly then announced its next meeting for Monday, March 16 at 1 p.m., including the Women of the Year ceremony, and adjourned.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Mar 12th, 2026
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Assembly Member Rubio will be leading us with today's prayer. Thank you.
- Assembly Member Cario will lead us in the salute. Thank you, Madam Speaker.
- For decades leading up to his retirement, Esparza has been the opinion editor at the Fresno Bee, an important
- substitute attorney due to scheduling conflicts may undermine victims' cooperation, increase anxiety, and lead
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Special Committee on Property Tax Reform Feb 17th, 2026
Special Committee on Property Tax Reform
Transcript Highlights:
- Now, any discussion, and I'll lead that off by saying Representative Vancekoi, would you please or would
- So it kind of leads to what I was going to say earlier.
- So it kind of leads to what I was going to say earlier. Right now, we have no bills.
- So it kind of leads to what I was going to say earlier is right now we have no bills have been referred
Summary:
The Special Committee on Property Tax Reform met in executive session with a quorum present and first took up House Bill 1768. Members adopted a committee amendment, rolled it into a new substitute, and then passed House Committee Substitute for House Bills 1768 and 2060 by a unanimous roll call vote of 12 yes, 0 no, with 3 present. The discussion indicated the substitute was intended to merge the two bills together.
The committee then considered House Bill 2415, which drew substantial discussion on an amendment changing property assessment language and lowering the acceptable assessment range from 90-110% to 70-100%. The amendment maker and Representative Reedy explained the change as requiring assessors to use all applicable valuation approaches and setting a statutory cap to avoid assessments above actual value. Members discussed confidence intervals, coefficients of dispersion, and the role of the State Tax Commission. The amendment was adopted, the bill was rolled into a substitute, and House Committee Substitute for House Bill 2415 passed 14-2.
Finally, the committee began House Bill 2944, concerning a property tax credit tied to eligibility and notice requirements when a homeowner relocates or no longer qualifies. Several members raised concerns that the bill relied too heavily on self-reporting and could create problems for county collectors, especially in cases involving trusts or deceased owners. Members agreed the language needed tightening, and the sponsor was said to be willing to work on revisions. The motion to do pass was withdrawn, and the meeting adjourned without further action on the bill.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Jan 20th, 2026
California Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- equipped African American women with the networks, the tools, but more importantly, the confidence to lead
- bench, a durable bench, Through LAPI, Joy built a lasting bench, a durable bench of women prepared to lead
- understood the importance of servant leadership, and she understood the importance of letting values lead
- understood the importance of servant leadership, and she understood the importance of letting values lead
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session 5/15/25 - Part 1
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Whereas peace officers will be standing guard at the Peace Officer Memorial for 24 hours leading into
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KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Commission on Race & Access to Opportunity. (6-20-26)
Transcript Highlights:
- So first step and see where it leads.
- We try to take an And we do know who leads in not just the And we do know who leads in not just the nation
- We're<01:15:23.360><c> leading</c><01:15:23.800><c> in</c><01:15:23.920><c> that.
- </c><01:15:24.760><c> And</c><01:15:24.960><c> so,</c> We're leading in that.
- And so, We're leading in that.
Summary:
The meeting was a discussion of fatherhood and a possible response to Senator Robby Mills’ Resolution 112, which had proposed a task force on fatherhood initiatives. After approving the June meeting minutes and confirming a quorum, the committee heard a presentation from Mark Ludwig, executive director of the National Council for Equal Shared Parenting, who argued that fatherhood is often left out of public policy and that stronger father involvement is linked to better outcomes in crime, education, substance abuse, and family stability. He cited Kentucky’s 50/50 shared parenting law as a model and urged fatherhood classes, employment support, mentoring, co-parenting education, and partnerships with community organizations, schools, and social workers rather than relying solely on state spending. He also said fatherhood engagement could save the state money by reducing incarceration and related costs.
Members then raised concerns that the presentation did not sufficiently address structural causes of fatherlessness, especially incarceration, racial disparities, gun violence, poverty, housing, transportation, and sentencing policy. Senator Berg and Representative Kulkarni emphasized that Black and brown families are disproportionately affected by incarceration and violence, and questioned whether fatherhood programs alone can solve the problem without broader reforms. Ludwig responded that some fathers are pushed out by the court system or lack legal resources, and said reintegration programs and legal, financial, and community supports are part of the solution, though he had focused mainly on the need for fatherhood programming in this presentation.
No bill was voted on and no formal action was taken beyond approving the minutes. The discussion appeared to be an initial policy conversation to gather ideas and perspectives for possible future work on fatherhood-related initiatives.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Subcommittee No. 3 on Health and Human Services May 21st, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- And that is what is actually leading to the shift from CCTR to CAP, is that we're trying to make sure
- Yeah, it can basically lead to a lot more younger children with only a single adult.
- So when and then we kind of revisit this monthly leading up to the May revision.
- The idea is that in the months leading up to HR1 implementation, we will likely have a better sense of
- My name is Tina Espagna, Outreach and Education team lead for the Office of Communications.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Subcommittee No. 3 on Health and Human Services May 21st, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Yeah, it can basically lead to a lot more younger children with only a single adult.
- Yeah, it can, like, basically lead to a lot more younger children with only a single adult.
- So when and then we kind of revisit this monthly leading up to the May revision.
- My name is Tina Espagna, Outreach and Education Team Lead for the Office of Communications.
- Because CDPH is taking the lead, the intent is to move the funding directly to the CDPH budget.
Summary:
The committee first heard May Revision child care and human services items. The Department of Child Support Services described two technical adjustments, which the analyst supported. The Department of Social Services then walked through child care proposals, including a reduction in federal and Proposition 64 funding absorbed through a shift from General Child Care to the Alternative Payment program, a 2.01% child care COLA, disaster-related infrastructure grants, a new administrative support cost structure for Alternative Payment agencies, the removal of prospective pay funding after a federal rule change, a reappropriation for existing infrastructure grants, and estimates of unspent child care funds. The Legislative Analyst’s Office recommended asking for more justification for shifting reductions to CAP, supported the COLA reduction but wanted consistency across programs, recommended removing prospective pay funding, opposed the administrative cost shift, and suggested further review of disaster grant alignment. Members pressed the administration on why more slots would be cut for the same savings, why the COLA was reduced, and whether the administrative percentage would grow over time. The administration said the changes were intended to avoid disrupting currently enrolled families, reflect point-in-time relinquishments and unspent funds, and stabilize contractor operations. Public commenters, including providers, advocates, and county representatives, urged full COLA funding, rejection of child care slot reductions, preservation of prospective pay, and continued investment in child care infrastructure and access. The subcommittee then recessed before moving to health items.
In Part B, the Department of State Hospitals presented its May Revision proposals, including a central utility plant replacement project at Metropolitan State Hospital, funding for a continuum electronic health record system, reduced county bed billing authority to reflect phase-in of additional LPS beds, limited contract exemption authority for online clinical subscription services, reversion of prior-year unspent operating funds, and a workforce development proposal to use Behavioral Health Services Act funds instead of General Fund for training programs. The department said the EHR would modernize records and improve continuity of care, and that the contract exemption would prevent delays in essential clinical information services. No votes were taken in the excerpt provided.
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Budget Review Subcommittee on Economic Development, Tourism, and Environmental Protection (10-15-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- We funded and managed an extensive feasibility study led by a leading consulting firm in the sector,
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- </c><00:37:22.320><c> architects</c><00:37:22.880><c> on</c> Design, they were the lead architects on
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- As you're well aware, aviation in the Commonwealth of Kentucky is the number one leading industry in
Summary:
The Budget Review Subcommittee on Economic Development and Tourism met to hear presentations on a proposed downtown Lexington Arts Center. Visit Lex opened by framing the projects as regional economic development efforts that could support tourism, quality of life, and workforce attraction and retention. NextStage Development Corp. and ATG Entertainment then described a proposed $120 million project featuring a 2,500-seat performing arts center and a 20,000-square-foot visual arts gallery, with plans for up to 180 events a year, over 300,000 annual visitors, and an opening target of 2029.
The presenters said the project would be funded through a $30 million state request, $30 million from ATG Entertainment, and $60 million raised by the nonprofit through philanthropy and other financing sources. They cited a feasibility study by Sound Diplomacy and compared the proposal to the Durham Performing Arts Center, arguing that similar venues have driven downtown revitalization, tourism, and economic activity in other cities. They also said the venue would include community access, school partnerships, subsidized tickets, and revenue returned to the nonprofit for grants and arts programming.
Members asked about the total cost, the funding mix, whether the city of Lexington would contribute, and the building’s design. The presenters said they are in contact with city officials and are seeking city support, but have not yet hired an architect or begun conceptual design. They said the design process will involve community input and should fit Lexington’s historic downtown character. Representative Whitten asked whether the project would compete with Louisville; the presenters responded that their market analysis suggests the venue would serve audiences from Lexington, eastern Kentucky, and surrounding areas who are unlikely to travel to Louisville or Cincinnati, making the project complementary rather than competitive.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> minority leads to request fiscal notes. minority leads to request fiscal notes.
- Um, just wondering if you have the minority lead able to bring requests.
- Um, just wondering if you have the minority lead able to bring requests.
- So, uh, and just in practice, I think that allowing the minority lead, speaking as somebody who's been
- Um, just wondering if you have the minority lead able to bring requests.
Committee:
House Ways and Means
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy Committee 3/11/25
Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Thank you, Chair Heintzeman, Lead Fischer, members. Aaron Vandel, School Trust Lands Director.
- Thank you, Chair Heintzeman, Lead Fischer, members. Aaron Vandel, School Trust Lands Director.
- Lead Fiser, uh, uh, thank you, Chair Heintzeman.
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US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, November 25, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The Chair will lead the House in the Pledge of Allegiance.
- It has been a great pleasure to serve this institution and lead an organization that is dedicated to
- IT HAS BEEN A GREAT PLEASURE TO SERVE THIS INSTITUTION AND LEAD AN ORGANIZATION THAT IS DEDICATED TO
OR
Oregon 2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee On Legislative Audits 06/17/2026 12:30 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- context of public management and public policy, the primary bodies that we think about—and this is leading
- context of public management and public policy the primary bodies that we think about and this is leading
- But it leads me to my next question. If you're getting 200 calls a year, what's going on there?
- carried out to assure employees are following agency policies, state laws, and requirements, it can lead
- Without good oversight and spot checking, inaccurate asset tracking and inputs can lead to additional
Summary:
The Joint Interim Committee on Legislative Audits met on June 17 for informational presentations. The Department of Administrative Services, through Chief Audit Executive Eli Ritchie, gave an overview of statewide internal audit requirements and the fiscal year 2025 report. He explained the difference between internal and external audit, described Oregon’s statutory and rule-based internal audit structure, and reported that 30 agencies had internal audit functions, with most meeting required standards. He said 73 audits and 49 advisory/consulting engagements were completed statewide, with strong compliance overall, though a few agencies were rebuilding audit committees after vacancies. No committee questions were raised after the presentation.
The Secretary of State’s Audits Division then presented its Government Waste Hotline annual report. Director Steve Bergman and audit manager Olivia Rekhed described changes made to align the hotline with statute, including renaming it the Government Waste Hotline, creating a review panel, improving anonymity protections, removing fraud reporting from the hotline’s scope, and adjusting reporting timelines. They said hotline volume increased modestly in 2025, most reports were referred elsewhere or closed for insufficient evidence, and two reports were substantiated, including questioned costs of about $856 for personal use of a state vehicle and about $2.9 million tied to the Preschool Promise program. Committee members asked about hotline staffing, cost, anonymity, and follow-up on findings; staff said the hotline is lightly resourced, uses a contracted intake service, and referrals or recommendations are followed up through management letters and later reviews.
The committee also heard an audit of the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department’s safety inspections and asset tracking. The Secretary of State’s office reported that OPRD had not consistently conducted or documented quarterly OSHA safety inspections and had incomplete asset records, including missing acquisition dates and costs for many assets. The audit made eight recommendations covering safety inspection policies, asset management guidance, tagging, reconciliations, disposition controls, training, and a new asset management system; OPRD agreed to all recommendations. OPRD officials said they had already begun training staff, improving inspection procedures, and working toward a replacement asset system, while noting operational challenges from a large, dispersed park system and manual processes. Committee members asked about what kinds of assets are tracked, how tagging works, whether items were actually being lost, and how much tracking is necessary for low-value tools; OPRD said the main issue was inconsistent classification and documentation rather than widespread loss. The meeting ended with no votes or formal actions taken.