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ID
Transcript Highlights:
- Good morning, and welcome to Senate State Affairs.
- states.
- other states.
- Senator Ruckie, we have 16 states where we're the local exchange company, from Washington to Florida.
- state.
Summary:
The Senate State Affairs Committee first approved the March 11 and March 13, 2026 minutes and advanced the gubernatorial reappointment of Bud Tracy to the State Building Authority with a recommendation for confirmation. It then heard House Bill 650, a measure described as a formal statement of federalism reaffirming state and federal constitutional limits; the Idaho Farm Bureau testified in support, and the bill was sent to the Senate floor with a due pass recommendation. The committee also took up House Bill 674, which would streamline the process for discontinuing telecommunications service by relying on FCC findings rather than duplicating review at the Idaho PUC. Lumen Technologies testified in support, explaining the FCC discontinuance process and customer-notice protections, while several senators raised concerns about state sovereignty and whether the bill would give the FCC final authority; the bill passed the committee 6-3 and was sent to the floor.
The committee then considered Senate Bill 1365, which would exempt religious organizations from certain campaign-finance donor disclosure requirements when they participate in ballot measures, so long as their spending stays below 10% of prior-year receipts. Supporters, including Catholic Church representatives and pastors, argued the current law chills churches’ participation and forces disclosure of ordinary tithes and offerings; Secretary of State Phil McGrane said the current rules are overly broad, but recommended using PACs and noted his office could investigate complaints and financial records if needed. Opponents argued the bill would create a special rule for churches, weaken transparency, and potentially open the door to broader political activity, including recalls. A motion to send the bill to the 14th order for possible amendment failed, and a substitute motion to hold the bill in committee passed 5-4.
Finally, the committee heard Senate Bill 1411, which expands disclosure requirements for paid in-person canvassing and campaign activity, including paid efforts related to candidates and ballot measures, while exempting volunteers and incidental costs. The sponsor said the bill is intended to increase transparency around paid political canvassing and out-of-state money. After brief clarification that the bill would cover paid youth canvassers and similar activity, the committee voted to send Senate Bill 1411 to the floor with a do pass recommendation, with Senators Toews and Shippy recorded as voting no.
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Standing Committee on Appropriations and Revenue.(2-10-26)
Appropriations & Revenue
Transcript Highlights:
- Uh, what do we spend on out-of-state travel? What do we spend on in-state travel?
- On out-of-state travel, the state executive branch for fiscal year 25 spent almost $7.5 million.
- Um, in-state travel.
- </c><00:46:58.160><c> An</c> $137,000 in out of state travel. An $137,000 in out of state travel.
- </c> on travel for non-state employees. on travel for non-state employees.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy Committee 2/26/26
Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- . state. state.
- </c> educational leaders across the state. educational leaders across the state.
- Those states include Colorado, Georgia, Texas, Alabama, and Washington, and we incorporated some of their
- who live and work in and universities who live and work in the<00:38:01.040><c> state</c><00:38:01.359
- </c> have across our state serving our kids. have across our state serving our kids.
Keywords:
student career pathways, education framework, experiential learning, employer engagement, career technical education, HF2238, Minnesota, workforce development, construction trades, youth skills training, youth apprenticeship, pre-apprenticeship, construction training, career and technical education, CTE, child labor laws, minor labor, labor exemption, workforce pipeline, skilled trades
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- Senate Bill 1318 will be referred to the State Affairs Committee.
- about women, that women be named to the State Board of Education, and that women be named to the State
- It mandates state and local governments, and all employers over 150 employees who contract with the state
- Of course, it affects state and local governments and large vendors that contract with the state.
- Vendors that contract with the state.
Summary:
The Senate convened with a quorum, approved the prior day’s journal, and received committee reports and House messages. Several bills and appointments were routed to committees or placed on the calendar, including a gubernatorial appointment of David Bobbitt to the Idaho Fish and Game Commission, House Bill 526 for second reading, House Bill 494 for possible amendment, and multiple other bills reported out of committee. The chamber also received House bills 501, 558, 608, and 636 and introduced Senate Bills 1329 and 1330.
The Senate then considered and passed Senate Bill 1232, which updates Idaho’s “Son of Sam” law to focus on criminal proceeds rather than speech, with supporters emphasizing constitutional safeguards and victim protections. Senate Bill 1250 also passed, exempting certain photos, including images of deceased persons, from public disclosure while allowing specified family members to request copies. Senate Bill 1236 passed after extended debate; it repeals obsolete statutory language concerning the Idaho Women’s Commission, with supporters calling it code cleanup and opponents arguing the commission’s history and mission still matter.
The chamber also passed Senate Bill 1247, requiring E-Verify for state and local governments and larger government contractors, with supporters framing it as a modest enforcement tool and opponents warning it is a flawed federal system that may encourage identity fraud. The session concluded with miscellaneous announcements and an adjournment motion, and the Senate adjourned until the next day at 11 a.m.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- That position is funded by both the state and the state and covers Valley and Boise counties.
- Why did I put state legislators in there?
- And since the state lost them, the state should pay instead of the county. Follow up. Go ahead.
- Representative Boyle, does the state have the ability to ask reimbursement from another state then, to
- It's our prisoner, our state prisoner, that escapes and goes to another state and has to be collected
Summary:
The Idaho Judiciary, Rules and Administration Committee approved the minutes from February 19, 2026, then heard a series of informational presentations from court administrators on court assistance services, family court services, and treatment courts. Imelda Lopez described the court assistance program for self-represented litigants, including statewide forms, legal-information-only help, county funding, and high usage in Ada County. Chris Paulson outlined family court services, including parenting resources, the Focus on Children course, mediation, and financial assistance for court-ordered services. Israel Enriquez described treatment courts in the Fifth District, emphasizing intensive supervision, drug testing, treatment, sanctions, and recidivism outcomes; members asked about statewide standards, sanctions, and metrics.
The committee then considered House Bill 692, which would expand access to child protection hearings and create a rebuttable presumption for attendance by children, relatives, foster parents, fictive kin, service providers, and legislators unless the judge finds exclusion appropriate. Supporters argued the bill would improve transparency and allow children and caregivers to be heard; opponents raised concerns about overbreadth, confidentiality, and whether legislators should be included. After discussion, the committee voted 15-1 to send the bill to general orders rather than directly to the floor.
The committee also advanced House Bill 23, which would modify procedures during a call of the House to allow access to leadership offices, staff offices, restrooms, and floor desks while still requiring members to remain available for business; it passed unanimously. House Bill 683, dealing with sex offender residency rules near schools and care facilities, and House Bill 684, shifting prisoner escape transport costs from counties to the state, both received unanimous due-pass recommendations. Finally, House Bill 615, which would add religious gatherings and houses of worship to the disturbing-the-peace statute, drew testimony both for and against on First Amendment grounds and concerns about vagueness, but the committee approved it 9-2 and sent it to the floor.
ID
Idaho 2026 Regular Session
Agenda Feb 23rd, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- That position is funded by both the state and the state and covers Valley and Boise counties.
- Why did I put state legislators in there?
- And since the state lost them, the state should pay instead of the county. Go ahead. Thank you, Mr.
- Representative Boyle, does the state have the ability to ask reimbursement from another state then, to
- It's our prisoner, our state prisoner, that escapes and goes to another state and has to be collected
Summary:
The Idaho Judiciary, Rules and Administration Committee began with introductions of a new page and visiting family members, then unanimously approved the minutes from February 19, 2026. The committee heard presentations from court administrators on court assistance offices, family court services, and treatment courts. Testimony described services for self-represented litigants, family law support, mediation and fee assistance, and the structure and outcomes of treatment courts. Members asked questions about recidivism, sanctions, and court procedures, and one line of questioning about child interviews in family cases was cut short because of pending legislation in that area.
The committee then took up House Bill 692, which would expand access to child protection hearings and create a rebuttable presumption for attendance by children, relatives, foster parents, fictive kin, service providers, and legislators unless the judge finds exclusion appropriate. The sponsor and advocates said the bill would improve transparency and allow children and caregivers to be heard; opponents raised concerns about overbreadth, confidentiality, and the inclusion of legislators and broad categories of service providers. After discussion, the committee rejected a motion to send the bill directly to the floor and instead approved a substitute motion to send it to general orders by a 15-1 vote.
Next, House Bill 23, a House rule change for procedures during a call of the house, was explained as allowing members and staff access to offices and restrooms while still requiring attendance and voting. It passed unanimously. House Bill 683, concerning sex offender residency definitions and removing a care-facility exemption near schools or daycares, also passed unanimously after testimony from the sponsor and a sheriff. House Bill 684, shifting transport costs for escaped state prisoners from counties to the state, passed unanimously as well. Finally, House Bill 615, which would add religious gatherings and houses of worship to the disturbing-the-peace statute, drew both support and constitutional concerns about vagueness and First Amendment issues; it passed the committee 9-2 and was sent to the floor.
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
Transportation, Highways and Public Works Apr 27th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- He was a United States Marine.
- And after he turned out, he went to work for the Secretary of State.
- She sang in the Northwestern State University Choir and led valed... ...worshiping God.
- She sang in the Northwestern State University Choir and led various music events throughout her life.
- university.
Summary:
The House Transportation Committee met on Monday, April 27, and took up a series of Senate bills and resolutions, most of them memorial highway designations or prestige license plate measures. The committee first adopted amendments and reported Senate Bill 122, which directs the Department of Transportation and Development to plan, maintain, and report on bridge conditions statewide, with a focus on proactive bridge maintenance and public reporting. Members also reported favorably SCR 6 supporting an LNG facility at Port Fourchon, SCR 18 directing a study of commercial driver licensing privileges compared with neighboring states, and SB 50 naming the Bayou DeLarge Basque Bridge as the Elwood T. Brady Jr. Memorial Bridge.
The committee then approved several memorial and honorary measures, including SB 70 for Officer Mark Brock Memorial Highway, SB 96 creating a Fallen Heroes prestige license plate, SB 460 naming a highway for Hayden Lane Mangum, SB 24 designating Interstate 49 as the Senator J. Bennett Johnston Jr. Memorial Highway, SB 101 naming highways for Daniel Edward Didillo and Bill Blue Evans, SB 160 naming the Speaker Joe R. Salter Memorial Highway, SB 418 naming the Dick and Jacques Schuford Memorial Highway, SB 114 creating a prestige plate for the Foundation for Moral Law, SB 103 and SB 159 naming Franklin Parish highways, SB 412 naming a portion of Highway 13 for Roy Chaffin, SB 182 naming a highway for Mayor Billy Cobb, SB 104 naming the Ernest J. Gaines Memorial Highway, and SB 2 naming the Falcons Band Highway. Most of these items were reported favorably without objection after brief testimony from authors, family members, or supporters.
One measure drew more discussion: SB 19, which changes the name and design of the state employee retired prestige license plate and redirects proceeds to a private nonprofit associated with retired state employees. Representative Schlegelhorn objected, but after testimony that the organization is a tax-exempt nonprofit funding scholarships and that no money had previously gone to LASERS from the plate, the committee adopted a motion to report the bill favorably by a 13-1 vote. The committee also adopted amendments to HCR 69, which urges DOTD to improve Interstate 12 in Livingston Parish with attention to drainage, flood risk, and evacuation resilience, and then reported it favorably. HCR 63, creating a task force to study whether certain active-duty military personnel can operate federally owned vehicles on state highways without civilian licenses, was also reported favorably. The meeting ended after the agenda was cleared and a motion to adjourn was made.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Health and Human Services Feb 25th, 2026
Appropriations Committee on Health and Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- Not from the United States.
- Michael Beauchamp: Every child in the state already gets the bilirubin test.
- It makes families go from a state of chaos into survival, to thriving.
- , West Coast University, or any other good private nursing schools.
- I'm here representing Chamberlain University. We have two nursing schools in the state of Florida.
VT
Transcript Highlights:
- Those service areas, which are used widely in many states and in most rural states, recognize an important
- My nephew is a United States federal ice agent.
- Madam Speaker, as I've stated already, gratitude.
- To our state employees, quasi-public entities, and every grantee and contractor for the state of Vermont
- We worked with our state employees, teachers, and state police to stabilize our public pension system
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine the nomination of Martin Makary, of Virginia, to be Commissioner of Food and Drugs, Department of Health and Human Services. Mar 6th, 2025 at 09:00 am
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- Washington Post reported that Mr.
- Over the United States, in convenience stores, they're readily available to children.
- Unfortunately, we have a sort of toxic discourse right now in the United States.
- mail in abortion drugs to every single state, no in-person dispensing required.
- It doesn't matter what voters in the state have decided on the doesn't matter whatsoever.
Keywords:
nominations, labor, health, veterans, Social Security, Elon Musk, transparency, government accountability
Summary:
The meeting primarily focused on various executive nominations and their implications on labor and health affairs. Significant discussions surrounded the nomination of Mr. Sonderling as the Deputy Secretary of Labor, with members expressing concerns about workforce cuts affecting veterans and Social Security employees. There was also a debate led by a member regarding the authority and influence of private individuals, specifically citing Elon Musk's involvement in government decisions. Such discussions raised questions about transparency and accountability within governmental agencies, leading to a proposal for Mr. Musk to provide testimony before the committee.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Jun 23rd, 2025
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- We recognize your achievements in moving the state forward in protecting the state.
- And Valerie to the State Assembly and to Sacramento. Thank you so much.
- He was five when he moved to the United States, and Maya was 21 months. Oh, oh.
- He was five when he moved to the United States, and Maya was 21 months.
- Mario is a graduate of Los Angeles Film School and Full Sail University.
Summary:
The Assembly convened after a quorum call, heard a prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and approved the previous day’s journal. Procedural motions were adopted to allow certain members to speak on adjournment in memory and to host guests on the floor, and the chamber suspended Joint Rule 61 to allow the Appropriations Committee to meet and consider AB 1533. The majority leader also requested that SB 272 and HR 44 be removed from the consent calendar.
The main floor action was the Assembly’s Pride Month observance, centered on HR 43, which recognizes June 2025 as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Pride Month. Assembly Member Ward and members of several caucuses spoke in support, emphasizing LGBTQ+ history, civil rights, community contributions, and current political attacks on LGBTQ+ rights. Assembly Member DeMaio spoke in opposition, arguing the resolution was divisive and included controversial policy references. After debate, 49 coauthors were added and the resolution was adopted by voice vote.
The chamber then held a Pride Month ceremony honoring 14 distinguished individuals for contributions to the LGBTQ+ community, followed by guest introductions recognizing APICA fellows, family members, educators, and community leaders. The Assembly later adopted the consent calendar, with SB 61, SB 66, SB 846, SB 229, and SCR 3 approved, and then heard adjournment-in-memory tributes for John E. Brison and former Assembly Member William T. Bagley. The House adjourned until Thursday, June 26, 2025, at 9 a.m.
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- uniform across the state.
- V-Org students that we have throughout the state.
- So, second question: universal school meal.
- It will be a benefit to our state, to every state in the union, that they spend those dollars where they
- A book, actually, that is put out by a certain national organization, is called Rich States, Poor States
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- He started his legal career after graduating from George Washington University Law School in Washington
- We heard powerful testimony in State Affairs from Dr.
- Functionally, charter schools are bond-doubly backed by state taxpayers: first through the state funding
- They're just not restated in state law.
- No, but given the size and the number of miles that we have in our state compared to any other state,
Summary:
The Senate opened with an invocation, messages from the House, and several recognitions, including county day delegations from Fayette, LaSalle, Jim Hogg, Austin, and others, as well as a recognition of Rob Keppel for his career with the Texas District and County Attorneys Association. The chamber also adopted several resolutions, including SR 429 designating October 2025 as RET Syndrome Awareness Month and SR 432 honoring Rob Keppel. A doctor-of-the-day introduction and a public announcement about free skin checks were also made.
The Senate then took up and passed several bills. SB 1152, creating the offense of continuous manufacture or delivery of a controlled substance, passed after suspension of the rules. SB 1868, regulating kratom and related substances, was amended to prohibit smokeable kratom products and kratom pills and to clarify THC variants such as Delta-8 and Delta-10, then passed. SB 1349, creating offenses for transnational repression and unauthorized enforcement of foreign law, drew debate over a failed amendment that would have added election misinformation and foreign meddling; the bill ultimately passed unanimously. SB 2037, expediting review of LNG environmental permits, passed after amendments clarifying fees and deadlines, with opposition focused on its energy-policy implications. SB 1164, addressing emergency detention and court-ordered inpatient mental health treatment, passed after a drafting-error correction and discussion of the bill’s basis in recommendations from the Texas Judicial Commission on Mental Health.
The Senate also advanced SB 2743 on prosecution of certain election offenses, which would allow a court process to disqualify a local prosecutor who repeatedly refuses to prosecute election cases and appoint the Attorney General; it passed to engrossment amid questions about evidence and local discretion. SB 1299, protecting nonprofit members, supporters, volunteers, and donors from disclosure by public agencies, passed unanimously. SB 2349, exempting certain short-term leases and temporary tenancies from floodplain notice requirements, passed unanimously. SB 2788, adding PSAT and pre-ACT scores for Texas Success Initiative exemptions and clarifying dual-credit eligibility, passed unanimously after amendment. SB 843, creating a TEA database of school district bonds, taxes, and bond-related projects and adding charter schools, passed after amendments on funding and scope.
Finally, SB 1832, allowing parents to transfer a student who was victimized by a public school employee to another campus, passed to engrossment after extended debate over whether the bill should also cover private schools and how it would interact with school choice and ESA policy. SB 39, revising the admission rule in commercial motor vehicle collision cases, was laid out and debated over its effect on negligent entrustment and related evidence, with the author emphasizing that the bill preserves the bifurcated trial structure and does not alter other admissibility rules.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session May 27th, 2026
California Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- of the Governor of that state.
- The current four-year graduation rates in the California State University system hover around 37%.
- The current four-year graduation rates in the California State University system hover around 37%.
- within the state.
- There are two United States senators in Washington, Democratic United States senators, who are pushing
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Legislative Health and Human Services Jun 27th, 2025
Legislative Health & Human Services Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm hearing you're going into an open state, is that correct?
- So in the state of New Mexico, again this is all data that George Washington University pulled for the
- state of New Mexico.
- Um, most of them are funded through state general funds.
- I, I say that I have the, the best team in state government.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- HB 112 requires students in the university and community college system to either pass the United States
- </c> do you go to Washington DC?" do you go to Washington DC?"
- States?" States?" Not<00:55:18.559><c> very</c><00:55:18.800><c> often.
- What about the other 40% who are wandering into our state from other states?
- </c> neighboring states with regard to state neighboring states with regard to state park<05:25:35.120
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Elections and Constitutional Amendments Committee Jun 9th, 2026
Elections and Constitutional Amendments
Transcript Highlights:
- the state deserve more than the promise of an education.
- And I'm stating that also as an adjunct professor at San Diego State University.
- On the Constitution of the United States, California Constitution, specifically... ...of the United States
- best state and provide the best opportunity.
- The California State University system, or the CSU system, as well as the California Community College
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- school locally at Midwestern University as well.
- We've seen discrimination in this state.
- discrimination in this state.
- And whereas the Aerospace States Association, the only national organization of state governments dedicated
- HCR 2015, Technical Correction University Admission.
Summary:
The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several guest introductions and proclamations, including International Mother Language Day, Arizona Nurses’ Day, Environmental Day, Teamsters Local 104, and Arizona Aerospace Day. Attendance was recorded at 57 present, zero absent, and three excused. The chamber also announced committee meetings, bill referrals, and later adjourned until Thursday, February 12, 2026.
The main floor action centered on House Bill 2785, a taxation measure tied to federal tax conformity. Members debated whether Arizona should conform to federal tax changes, with supporters arguing it would validate current tax forms and provide tax relief, and opponents warning it would mainly benefit wealthy taxpayers and corporations while reducing state revenue. The bill passed 32-26 with two not voting. The House then resolved into Committee of the Whole for two calendars of bills.
In Committee of the Whole, the House advanced HB 2190, HB 2206, HB 2396, HB 2442, and HB 2448, all on health and human services topics, with amendments adopted on the first three. HB 2206 drew extended debate over SNAP payment error rates and whether the bill would impose an unfunded mandate and make benefits harder to access; supporters said it would reduce waste and save money, while opponents said it would set DES up for failure. HB 2396, which would restrict certain SNAP purchases, drew testimony over whether it would improve nutrition or unfairly limit low-income families and create a “food police” system. HB 2442 and HB 2448 also drew criticism over added SNAP work requirements and limits on agency waiver authority during recessions. The Committee later advanced HB 2688, HB 2689, HB 2690, HB 2796, and HB 2797, including bills on government staffing, hospital immigration-status data collection, unemployment benefits, SNAP eligibility/redeterminations, and fraud reporting. HB 2689 prompted sharp opposition over fears it would deter immigrants and mixed-status families from seeking medical care, while HB 2796 and HB 2797 were criticized as adding administrative burdens and duplicative SNAP checks. The House adopted the Committee of the Whole report, and a motion to amend the report to show HB 2689 failed was rejected 24-32.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- school locally at Midwestern University as well.
- We've seen discrimination in this state.
- in this state.
- States Geological Survey Astrophysical Science Center.
- And whereas the Aerospace States Association, the only national organization of state governments dedicated
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Environment, Climate and Legacy - 03/18/25
Environment, Climate, and Legacy
Transcript Highlights:
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- </c><00:37:39.480><c> where</c> Land of 10,000 lakes a state where Land of 10,000 lakes a state where
- in all 50 states.
- in all 50 states.
- in all 50 states.