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MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
2026 Legislative Session - Day Forty - Tuesday, March 24
Missouri House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- You have adopted House Amendment 3. It will now go to House Bill 2010. Gentleman from Jackson.
- House Amendment 3 is adopted. Further discussion on House Bill 2006.
- And the ayes have it; House Amendment 3 is adopted. Further discussion on House Bill 2007.
- Bill 1628, House Bill 1623, House Bill 1623, House Bill 1623, House Bill 1623, House Bill 1623, House
- Bill 1623, House Bill 1623, House Bill 1623, House Bill 1623, House Bill 1623, House Bill 1623, House
Summary:
The House convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, approved the previous day’s journal by a 126-0 vote, and suspended business for the Speaker to sign several bills and substitutes. Members then spent much of the day introducing guests, including county assessors, students, civic groups, and visitors from local schools and universities.
The chamber then took up House Bill 2002, the elementary and secondary education budget. Members adopted several amendments, including technical fixes to allow board-operated schools to use personal service funds for career ladder payments, clarifications to child care subsidy language, and changes to Parents as Teachers rules so that enrollment remains voluntary and virtual visits are not reimbursable. An amendment to shift $1 million from one child care facilities line to Child Care Works passed, as did an amendment to fund a new Success-Ready Student Assessment with $2 million to help replace the MAP test. A proposal to pay child care subsidies for foster children based on enrollment rather than attendance failed 53-93, and an amendment to divert $10 million in Title I funds into a competitive grant program also failed. A later amendment to send budget reports to the ranking minority member passed, while an attempt to remove child care subsidy language from the bill failed.
The House then moved to higher education and workforce development appropriations. Members approved an amendment broadening a pre-apprenticeship program statewide and supported funding for Coyote Hill Foster Care Ministries through a transfer from dual credit scholarship funds. The most extensive debate centered on House Bill 2003’s higher education funding model, where the chair defended an FTE-based approach as more transparent than the long-standing status quo, while opponents warned it would sharply cut funding for institutions such as Harris-Stowe, Lincoln, Truman State, and some community colleges, and would ignore factors like graduation rates, research, and workforce needs. A compromise amendment to soften the transition was withdrawn, and a separate amendment to restore the governor’s recommendation was also debated at length, with members arguing over the fairness and consequences of the proposed model.
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Senate Standing Committee on Education (2-27-25)
Transcript Highlights:
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- House Bill 241, act calendars and declare an emergency.
- That'll have to be the final word on House Bill 241. I'll make a motion on House Bill 241.
Summary:
The Senate Standing Committee on Education met and first handled introductions of guests and visitors from several school districts and education groups. The committee then took up Senate Bill 3, which relates to student athletes and includes an emergency clause. The bill sponsor and invited witnesses, including athletics directors from the University of Kentucky and the University of Louisville, said the measure is intended to update Kentucky’s NIL laws in light of the House v. NCAA settlement and other national changes in college athletics.
Supporters said SB 3 would let Kentucky universities directly compensate student athletes, help them secure third-party NIL deals, require reporting of deals over $600, and create guardrails and fair-market-value review to reduce pay-for-play concerns. They emphasized that the bill is meant to keep Kentucky institutions competitive, align with expected national standards, and prepare for changes expected around July 1, 2025. Witnesses also discussed the need for more uniform rules nationally, the role of the Power Four conferences in developing governance and clearinghouse systems, and the desire to preserve both athlete mobility and continuity in college sports.
Several members raised concerns about the transfer portal, NIL incentives, and the broader effect on college athletics, with one senator saying NIL and the portal have damaged the sport but acknowledging Kentucky must compete. Witnesses responded that tighter portal windows and clearer national rules would help, while still preserving student-athlete transfer rights when needed. After discussion, the committee moved to a vote on SB 3; the roll call was taken, and the bill advanced out of committee, with at least one senator explaining a reluctant yes vote because of competitive pressures on the Commonwealth.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
Senate - Tax, Business and Transportation Mar 20th, 2025
Senate Tax, Business & Transportation
Transcript Highlights:
- Um, we're going to do House Bill 295 1st, then HB 7, HB 13, Senate Bill 398, and then we'll finish off
- Uh, we are on House Bill 159 as amended.
- Um, so we're gonna move on to, uh, House Bill 7.
- Whatever bill we're on now, House Bill 13. Thank you. Thank you very much.
- All right, now we're moving on to House Bill 7.
Committee:
Senate Senate Tax, Business & Transportation
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
House Labor, Health & Social Services, February 11, 2026
Labor, Health & Social Services
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> support House Bill 3, the Care Act. support House Bill 3, the Care Act.
- House Bill 3.
- </c> your pleasure on House Bill 3? your pleasure on House Bill 3?
- Caldwell, if you'd call the roll on House Bill 3. This is a roll call vote for House Bill 3.
- House Bill 3 has passed.
Committee:
House Labor, Health & Social Services
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Introduction of bills: The following House files have been offered for introduction today.
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- The motion prevails, and the House stands adjourned until 3:30 p.m. Monday, February 17, 2025.
ND
North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session Apr 16th, 2025 at 12:30 pm
North Dakota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Engrossed House Bill 1440 is a bill for an act to amend subdivision D of subsection 3 of Section 23-12
- In Gross House Bill, 1440 is a bill for an act to Mandarin Act Subdivision D of Subsection 3 of Section
- Bill 1130, House Bill 1020, and House Bill 1485.
- House Bill 1318 is a bill for an act to create and enact a new section of Chapter 28.01-3.
- House Bill 1318 is a bill for an act to create and enact a new section of Chapter 28.01-3 of the North
Summary:
The House convened with prayer, roll call, and a quorum present, then took up several procedural motions, including suspending House rules for three legislative days and replacing conference committee members on Senate Bill 2282 and SCR 4007. The chamber also recognized visiting student groups from Grafton/Pleasant Valley and Shiloh School. Later, the House agreed to several conference committee reports and moved a number of measures through final passage or final disposition.
House Bill 1428, which would have created a sales tax exemption for clothing sold by thrift stores or nonprofit corporations, drew extensive debate over tax policy, revenue loss, and possible conflicts with streamlined sales tax rules. Supporters argued it would help lower-income shoppers and nonprofit thrift stores, while opponents said it created an unfair advantage and could reduce state and local revenue. The conference report was adopted, but the bill ultimately failed on final vote, 37-54. House Bill 1440, relating to cigar lounges, was amended in conference and then passed 75-17. House Bill 1460, concerning adult foster care for private-pay adults, electronic monitoring, and a legislative study, was also adopted and passed overwhelmingly, 91-1.
The House then passed Senate Bill 2224, which revises gaming commission structure and gaming stamp requirements, adds Attorney General enforcement provisions, and includes a $25,000 general fund appropriation, by a vote of 88-0. Senate Bill 2327, which expands uses of the agriculture diversification and development fund and appropriates $15 million to it, passed 74-17 after a member was excused from voting due to a personal interest. Senate Bill 2267, creating a regulatory framework for on-site wastewater treatment systems and shifting licensing authority to the Department of Environmental Quality, passed 82-10, and Senate Bill 2276, addressing joint water resource boards for cross-county projects, passed 90-1.
The most contentious debate centered on Senate Bill 2160, which would move the state employee health plan from grandfathered status to a non-grandfathered ACA-compliant plan and appropriate about $6.6 million for the transition. Supporters said it would give the PERS board more flexibility, expand preventive and other benefits, and potentially slow premium growth without charging employees premiums. Opponents warned it could raise out-of-pocket costs, add mandated benefits, and shift costs to employees, while also arguing the bill had not been adequately studied. After extended debate, the House passed SB 2160 by a vote of 55-37. The chamber also concurred in Senate amendments to House Bill 1318, a pesticide labeling bill, and placed it on final passage, but the transcript ends before the final vote on that measure.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- CS for HB 1389 affordable housing. You're recognized to explain the bill. >> Thank you, Mr.
- House Bill 1217 would also prohibit governmental entities from adopting 100% UV vehicle and appliance
- I'm here today to urge you to vote no on House Bill 1217.
- I urge you to vote no on House Bill 1217, and protect our communities, environment, and our future.
- CS for House Bill 1075 improves how utility services are delivered and governed across Florida.
Committee:
House Commerce Committee
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- The Committee of the Whole recommends that House Bill 2321, House Bill 2404, House Bill 2408, and House
- We're going back to House Bill 2918. House Bill 2918.
- House Bill 2379, amending Section 15-302, A.R.S., amending Title 15, Chapter 3, Article 3, A.R.S., by
- House Bill 2397. Yes, you've heard the third read of House Bill 2397. House Bill 2397.
- Third reading of bills: House Bill 4027, an act amending Title 41, Chapter 4.1, Article 3, Arizona Revised
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- This delete-all is a technical amendment to conform the bill to the House bill.
- This bill establishes two new children's initiatives programs: Bay County, 3-2-5 Children's Initiative
- This bill establishes two new children's initiatives programs: Bay County, 3-2-5 Children's Initiative
- This bill establishes two new children's initiatives programs: Bay County, 3-2-5 Children's Initiative
- Show me voting in the affirmative for Senate Bill 760, Tab 3. Senator Claudio: Thank you, Mr.
Committee:
Senate Fiscal Policy
Summary:
The Fiscal Policy Committee met and first reported favorably SB 774, which extends enhanced workers’ compensation benefits to 9-1-1 public safety telecommunicators for mental or nervous injuries, after adopting a late-filed amendment declaring an important state interest. The committee also heard supportive testimony from a Palm Beach County dispatcher. SB 770, which updates the definition of forensic clients so certain individuals with intellectual disabilities or autism can be housed with other Chapter 916 residents in secure forensic settings, was reported favorably as well.
Members then approved CS/SB 86, which declares unauthorized operation of a commercial vehicle by an unauthorized alien an imminent safety hazard and imposes driver, carrier, and enforcement consequences, despite questions about vehicle impoundment and cargo handling and one appearance in opposition. SB 1594, which protects veterans’ benefits received on behalf of foster youth from being used as reimbursement and instead sets them aside for education and transition services, was reported favorably after supportive testimony. The committee also approved CS/SB 760, creating a new offense for willful violations of no-contact pretrial release conditions in certain violent crime cases, though the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers raised concerns about expanded warrantless arrest authority in one section.
The committee next reported favorably CS/SB 554, a complete rewrite of Chapter 617 governing nonprofit corporations, after a technical delete-all amendment. It also approved CS/SB 844, requiring continuing education on sickle cell disease care for certain health care professionals; the bill drew extensive supportive testimony from advocates and patients describing pain management gaps and health disparities. SB 1022, expanding Florida Children’s Initiatives by adding programs in Bay County and Broward County, and CS/SB 1246, broadening the Linking Industry to Nursing Education Fund to include health science workforce programs and related uses, were both reported favorably.
Finally, the committee approved CS/CS/SB 1230, which restricts the use, sale, and distribution of aqueous film-forming foam containing intentionally added PFAS and requires inventory and disposal reporting, after adopting amendments that removed airports from one provision. It also approved CS/CS/SB 128, directing DEP to erect markers for the Andrew Red Harris Spoil Island water body designation. Several senators requested to be recorded as voting in the affirmative on specific bills, and the committee adjourned without objection.
UT
Utah 2025 Regular Session
Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Interim Committee - November 19, 2025
Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Interim Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- torture bill.
- The other thing I'll just say about opening Bear 3 is we are working on a tiered housing plan.
- for tiered housing that will incorporate, at the time Bear 3 opens, as our intent.
- So what is your plan for tiered housing other than just Bear 3?” “It’s a great question.
- “Privileges and housing them in common areas, say Bear 3 and Bear 4, and the inmates that have lower
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Next bill, please: SB 1479, an act amending Title 11, Chapter 3, Article 3, Arizona Revised Statutes,
- Secretary, transmit the bill to the House.
- Transmit the bill to the House.
- Secretary, record the action and transmit the bill to the House.
- House Bill 2112 is returned to the House of Representatives for the purpose of reconsideration.
Summary:
The Senate met in multiple Committee of the Whole sessions and considered a large number of bills, many related to digital assets and cryptocurrency, including SB 1042, SB 1043, SB 1044, SB 1045, SB 1432, SCR 1003, SCR 1033, and SCR 1028. Members discussed whether the state should accept cryptocurrency for payments, tax or exempt virtual currency, ban central bank digital currency, and support digital assets in retirement systems. Senator Epstein repeatedly argued against the measures and tried to offer amendments targeting data center tax exemptions, but one such amendment was ruled not germane and the ruling was upheld on a division vote. The bills and resolutions in that group generally advanced with do-pass recommendations, with SB 1043 and SB 1044 amended before advancing.
The Senate also advanced several bills on family law, public records, scholarship organizations, property conveyances, underground facilities, and environmental and energy issues, including SB 1039, SB 1139, SB 1147, SB 1148, SB 1328, SB 1078, SB 1142, SB 1184, SB 1254, SB 1278, SB 1281, SB 1418, SB 1445, and SB 1566. Some measures drew discussion and amendments: SB 1254 received a clarifying amendment for deeds handled by title and escrow professionals; SB 1278 had a floor amendment withdrawn; SB 1281 was amended by committee and floor changes; SB 1418 prompted questions about small modular reactors and concerns about uranium mining and health impacts; and SB 1566 was amended to address malicious delay enforcement and judicial review. Most of these bills received do-pass recommendations.
In the health and human services calendar, the Senate advanced SB 1052, SB 1115, SB 1149, SB 1193, SB 1233, SB 1345, SB 1346, and SB 1631, with SB 1124 retained on the calendar. Debate centered on ACCESS and remote work, administrative deficiency cure periods, anonymous complaints, fee-for-service claims, and DCS-related hearings and investigations. Senator Gonzales opposed several ACCESS-related bills, arguing they lacked appropriations, could disrupt services, or conflicted with federal Medicaid law, while sponsors said the bills addressed agency performance and provider complaints. SB 1115, SB 1149, SB 1193, SB 1233, and SB 1345 were amended before receiving do-pass recommendations, and SB 1345’s sponsor said ACCESS was removed from the bill.
The final calendar included regulatory and veterinary-related bills such as SB 1137, SB 1144, SB 1205, and SB 1286. SB 1205, dealing with motor vehicle booting fees, received a floor amendment requiring an appeals process for private parking lots. SB 1286, on veterinary telemedicine and prescriptions, drew the most extended debate, with a committee amendment and a Kavanagh floor amendment restoring a 14-day prescription extension and adding flea and tick treatment; Senator Leach opposed the floor amendment, describing prior stakeholder negotiations and changes in committee support. The transcript ends while that debate is still underway, after several bills have already been reported out with do-pass recommendations.
ND
North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Apr 9th, 2025 at 12:30 pm
North Dakota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- House Bill 1363.
- House Bill 1162, a bill.
- Madam Secretary, engrossed House Bill 1416, a bill for an act to amend and reenact subsection 3 of Section
- Engrossed House Bill 1416, a bill for an act to amend and reenact subsection 3 of Section 53-06.1-03
- The next bill under consideration for final passage is House Concurrent Resolution 3, 2001.
Summary:
The Senate opened with prayer, the pledge, and a quorum call, then took up House amendments to Senate Bills 2009, 2147, and 2113. On motion, the Senate refused to concur in the House amendments and appointed conference committees for each bill. The chamber then considered several House bills, adopting amendments and passing House Bill 1556, which creates a Children's Cabinet work group to study out-of-home placement and treatment for children with behavioral health issues, and House Bill 1363, which directs development of a customizable cardiac emergency response plan template for schools and athletic events. House Bill 1533, requiring students to complete a half-unit of financial literacy for graduation, also passed after amendment. House Bill 1226, dealing with masks in public places and protest-related identification concerns, passed after the Judiciary Committee removed language about complying with law enforcement requests to unmask.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm here on House Bill 1000.
- I am here testifying in support of House Bills 902 and 986.
- House Bill 901 and Senate Bill 597, An Act Providing Nature for All.
- On behalf of the Marion Select Board, we strongly support House Bill 1000 and Senate Bill 638.
- 638 and House Bill 1000.
Summary:
The committee hearing covered several bills related to environmental, natural resources, and maritime issues. Representative Markey testified in support of H. 1000, which would create a commission to study financing wastewater infrastructure, especially in southeastern Massachusetts and the South Shore, citing combined sewer overflows and impacts on aquaculture. Members agreed the core challenge is finding long-term financing for wastewater solutions. The committee also heard testimony on H. 902 to establish an Office of Outdoor Recreation, with supporters describing its role in expanding access, supporting underrepresented communities, and helping grow the outdoor economy. Related testimony also supported H. 986, which would codify the Division of Ecological Restoration and the Office of Fishing and Boating Access within the Department of Fish and Game, with witnesses emphasizing habitat restoration, flood reduction, public access, and boating/fishing opportunities.
A major portion of the hearing focused on H. 901/S. 597, “An Act Providing Nature for All,” which would dedicate existing sporting goods sales tax revenue to a new conservation fund. Supporters from Mass Audubon, Environmental League of Massachusetts, Appalachian Mountain Club, Trust for Public Land, Massachusetts Rivers Alliance, and conservation groups argued the bill would provide a sustainable revenue stream for land conservation, parks, trails, wetlands, water protection, and climate resilience, while also advancing environmental justice and outdoor recreation. They said the state needs roughly $300 million more per year to meet land conservation goals and that the bill could generate about $100 million annually without raising taxes. Committee members asked about balancing conservation with housing and development, and witnesses said the goals are compatible and that the bill includes safeguards. Witnesses also noted similar funding models in other states.
The hearing also included H. 1053, a bill to create a Merrimack River Collaborative. Regional planning and watershed advocates said the river faces bacterial contamination, heavy metals, combined sewer overflows, and other pollution, and that a formal collaborative would help coordinate municipalities, state agencies, and nonprofits across the watershed and possibly across state lines. Another bill, H. 4109, would relocate harbor lines in New Bedford Harbor to allow reconstruction of deteriorating bulkheads at a waterfront industrial site; the New Bedford Port Authority, engineers, and the property owner said the change is needed for permitting and would support port modernization and jobs. Finally, the committee heard extensive testimony on S. 641 regarding marine pilotage in New Bedford. Supporters argued the bill would remove a District 3 pilotage restriction and improve port flexibility and offshore wind operations, while opponents warned it would undermine the state’s compulsory pilotage system, weaken safety, and allow ship owners to shop for pilots. No votes or final actions were taken during the hearing.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Public Safety Finance and Policy Committee 3/11/26
Public Safety Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- >> I called the 3/11/2026 meeting of the House Public Safety Committee to order.
- Representative Bennett, you have an amendment to the bill, coded 3.
- All opposed say nay motion carries and 3 for house file 3, 4, 8, 9, is re referred to children and families
- Thank you, Chair The next bill on the agenda is House File 3990.
- The last bill on the agenda is another agency bill, House File 3825. >> Representative Repinski, please
Committee:
House Public Safety Finance and Policy
AR
Transcript Highlights:
- These are House Bill 105, House Bill 107, House Bill 108, House Bill 1022, House Bill 135, House Bill
- 202, House Bill 136, House Bill 137, House Bill 1057, House Bill 1051, House Bill 1052, House Bill 1064
- , House Bill 1066, House Bill 1068, House Bill 1089, House Bill 1090, and House Bill 1093.
- House Bill 107, are there any questions? This is on page 3. This is as amended.
- House Bill 1008. This is on page 3. Any questions on this bill? We need a motion to pass.
Committee:
All JOINT BUDGET COMMITTEE
WV
West Virginia 2026 Regular Session
WV Senate Finance Committee in Session Mar 11th, 2026 at 04:01 pm
Finance
Transcript Highlights:
- First item on the agenda is House Bill 5438. Counsel, please explain the bill. 5438.
- House Bill 5438, as amended, will be reported.
- House Bill 5687, as amended, will be reported.
- This is all consistent with House Bill 2121 from 2025 and also House Bill 2526 from 2023, that any licensing
- Members of the committee have before your House Bill 5168, this House bill provides a 12 million House
Committee:
Senate Finance
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Special Committee on Tax Reform Apr 2nd, 2026 at 08:30 am
Special Committee on Tax Reform
Transcript Highlights:
- I now move that the House Committee Substitute for House Bill 3256 be voted do pass.
- With your vote of five yes and one no, you have voted House Committee Substitute for House Bill 3256
- And we go back to House Bill 2923, sponsored by Rep. Caton.
- With your vote of five yes and one no, you have voted House Committee substitute for House Bill 3256,
- And we go back to House Bill 2923, sponsored by Rep. Caton.
Committee:
House Special Committee on Tax Reform
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Chairman, I move that House Bill 2116 receive a due pass recommendation. Thank you.
- Chairman, I move that House Bill 2053 be returned with a due pass recommendation.
- Chairman, I move that House Bill 2053 as amended receive a due pass recommendation.
- House Bill 2148 contains a delayed effective date of December 31, 2027, and, Mr.
- I move that House Bill 2148 as amended receive a due pass recommendation. Thank you.
Keywords:
stormwater, recharge mapping, water resources, groundwater, appropriation, Arizona, HB2116, Colorado River, litigation fund, water rights, Arizona water law, general fund appropriation, state budget, interstate water compact, Colorado River Compact, water litigation, A.R.S. 45-119, natural resources, water policy, river management
WA
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm here to testify in support of House Bill 2442.
- I’m with the Low Income Housing Alliance, pro on House Bill 2442.
- We are asking you to support House Bill 2442.
- House Bill 2442 does exactly that.
- I'm also opposed to House Bill 2559.
Committee:
House Finance
Keywords:
affordable housing, local government funding, housing programs, community development, financial assistance, adaptive housing, disabled veterans, tax preferences, housing affordability, retail sales tax, property tax, senior citizens, tax exemption, permanent legislation, local government, tax authority, sales tax, use tax, real estate excise tax, REET
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- Which means Tier 3 is out, right?
- during a housing crisis?
- during a housing crisis?
- Tier 3 was not just added as an appendage. Tier 3 is part of the negotiations. Tier 3 includes...
- We also strongly supported the Tier 3 framework that includes affordable housing and wildfire resilience