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KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Interim Joint Committee on Licensing, Occupations, & Administrative Regulations (11-20-25)
Transcript Highlights:
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- Department of Professional Licensing, which provides its administrative and fiscal services to the board
Summary:
The committee first approved the October 23 meeting minutes and then heard testimony on a planned 2026 bill to modernize Kentucky’s audiology practice act. Witnesses from the Academy of Doctors of Audiology and a Kentucky audiologist said the proposal would largely codify existing authority and add new powers to order certain imaging and lab tests related to auditory and vestibular conditions, as well as prescribe topical ear medications. They argued the changes would reduce delays, especially in rural areas, improve access to hearing and balance care, and help address provider shortages. Committee members asked about evidence for the expansion, responsibility for reviewing imaging results and incidental findings, and whether the changes might affect referrals or scope of practice. The witnesses said they could provide evidence, that the audiologist would be responsible for obtaining and reviewing radiology reports and following up with patients and primary care providers, and that the goal was to speed treatment and streamline referrals when needed.
The committee then heard a separate proposal to update the Kentucky Board of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy statutes by licensing MRI technologists and diagnostic medical sonographers, who are not currently required to be licensed in Kentucky. The bill would create a transition period through January 1, 2028 for current practitioners, require national credentialing for new applicants after that date, expand the board from 9 to 11 members, and clarify scope and enforcement provisions. Supporters said the measure would improve patient safety, align Kentucky with most other states, and recognize national credentials. Members questioned how many workers would be affected, whether the state currently meets national standards, the cost of licensure, and whether the bill could worsen staffing shortages, especially in rural areas. The witnesses said about 800 MRI technologists and 1,600 sonographers in Kentucky are currently certified, initial licensure would cost $100, and existing licensees would not pay an additional fee. They also said the board viewed the change as a safety measure and noted increasing portability of MRI services across state lines.
Finally, the committee began hearing a respiratory care interstate compact proposal. The sponsor and respiratory care representatives described the compact as a way to allow licensed respiratory therapists from member states to practice across state lines. They outlined the profession’s role in hospitals, emergency departments, home care, pulmonary labs, long-term care, and telehealth, and said the compact would help with workforce flexibility and access to care. The transcript cuts off before the discussion concluded or any action was taken on that item.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Legislative Education Study Jun 26th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- to the Louisiana Department of Education, State Department of Education, and the Louisiana State Board
- Mississippi and Alabama mandate retention for 3rd grade students that fall short of grade level proficiency
- We've had 2 full years of, of equipping.
- Have rules, procedures, programs coming out of different departments and, and I'm really talking about
- And Alabama, they actually, so a parent breed at home plan is more of an is is more serves as an intervention
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama Senate Special Session 2026 May 4th, 2026
Alabama Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Whereas an extraordinary occasion exists in the State of Alabama which requires the Legislature to convene
- Now, therefore, I, Kay Ivey, as Governor of the State of Alabama, do hereby proclaim and direct the Legislature
- of the State of Alabama shall convene in special session in the Alabama State House in Montgomery, Alabama
- House of Representatives and the Alabama House of Representatives and the Alabama State<00:12:21.000
- of Alabama and the bless the great state of Alabama and the people<00:13:19.480><c> that</c><00:13:19.600
Summary:
The Alabama Senate convened in special session after the governor’s proclamation calling lawmakers to Montgomery to address primary elections. The proclamation stated that the Legislature may consider legislation creating special primary elections for U.S. House and Alabama Senate districts whose boundaries are changed by a court order, and that any other legislation would require a two-thirds vote to be considered and passed during the session.
After prayer, the pledge, and roll call, the Senate established a quorum with 32 senators present and agreed to excuse absent members. The chamber then introduced three bills: Senate Bill 1 on primary elections, referred to the Committee on Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development; Senate Bill 2 on redistricting, referred to the same committee; and Senate Bill 3 on redistricting, referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
The Senate also adopted two resolutions: Senate Resolution 1, notifying the House that the Senate had convened, and Senate Joint Resolution 2, appointing a committee to notify the governor that the Legislature was in special session. No substantive debate or votes on the bills occurred, and the Senate adjourned until Tuesday, May 5, at 10:30 a.m.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- way of life.
- Therefore, be it resolved by the House of Representatives of the State of Arizona, the Senate concurring
- Speaker, I move the portion of the Committee of the Hall report that SB 10 I move the portion of the
- of Child Safety.
- This year, the Game and Fish Department will highlight the importance of Arizona's fish hatchery by offering
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- She is a coordinator of Alabama National Day of Prayer Task Force and is the guest of Representative
- Heavenly Father, we thank you for the blessings of State of Alabama House of Representatives in their
- of State of<00:07:37.520><c> Alabama</c><00:07:38.160><c> House</c><00:07:38.479><c> of</c><00:07:38.720
- ><c> Representatives</c><00:07:39.759><c> in</c> of Alabama House of Representatives in of Alabama House
- She is a coordinator of the Alabama National Day of Prayer Task Force and is the guest of Representative
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Insurance Committee Apr 15th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- So the Department of Insurance report examination findings further.
- I started a career as a commercial lines underwriter and joined the Department of Insurance.
- I started a career as the commercial lines underwriter joined the Department of Insurance.
- I'm at the legal branch at the California Department of Insurance.
- So have we seen this play out in data from the Department of Insurance? We haven't.
Summary:
The committee heard a lengthy insurance-focused agenda, including special-order bills on wildfire mitigation, Fair Plan accountability, aerial imagery, genetic testing, and wildfire moratoriums. AB 1888 would require California Safe Homes Grant Program work to be performed by a skilled and trained workforce at prevailing wage; it drew support from the author, Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara, and labor representatives, with no opposition heard. AB 1680, the “Make-It-Fair Act,” would impose accountability and consumer-protection reforms on the California FAIR Plan in response to Department of Insurance examination findings; it passed out on a do-pass motion to Appropriations, though the FAIR Plan Association remained opposed unless amended. AB 1559 would require notice and access rights when insurers use aerial images of homes and allow in-person inspection requests; it passed on a do-pass motion to Privacy and Consumer Protection, with broad support and one “concern” witness.
The committee also took up AB 1798, which would bar life and disability insurers from using non-diagnostic genetic information, including direct-to-consumer genetic testing, for underwriting below a $1.5 million coverage threshold. Supporters, including the author, the Insurance Commissioner, the ALS Association, and several consumer and biotech groups, argued the bill would reduce fear of genetic discrimination and encourage testing and research. Opponents from life insurance and financial advisor groups argued the bill could impair risk-based underwriting and raise premiums, especially in the middle market. After extensive back-and-forth on the distinction between predictive genetic data and doctor-assessed medical risk, the bill passed as amended to Privacy and Consumer Protection on a do-pass vote, with several members voting no.
AB 2038 would extend wildfire-related nonrenewal moratoriums from two to three years for total-loss homes and from one to two years for homes in and around fire zones. Supporters said the change better matches the real rebuilding timeline after major fires and protects displaced homeowners from losing coverage while rebuilding. Insurers and trade groups opposed the measure, warning that longer moratoriums could force carriers to reduce exposure elsewhere and worsen the broader availability crisis. The bill passed to Appropriations on a do-pass vote. The committee also approved AB 1800, which adds eyewear to portable electronics insurance coverage, and moved a consent calendar of additional bills, including AB 1554, AB 1683, AB 1781, and AB 2471. Later, AB 2198 was introduced to clarify title-rate filing responsibilities between title insurers and underwritten title companies and to require rate schedules to be posted publicly.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- The Department of Insurance report examination findings further show that my department staff's two-part
- I started a career as a commercial lines underwriter and joined the Department of Insurance.
- I started a career as the commercial lines underwriter joined the Department of Insurance.
- I'm in the legal branch at the California Department of Insurance.
- So have we seen this play out in data from the Department of Insurance? We haven’t.
Committee:
House Insurance
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- Dear Lord, we thank you for this day and for the opportunity to serve the people of Alabama.
- been to this great state of Alabama.
- I've served from far south of Alabama all the way up to the northern tip in the majority of our units
- We look out for each other and we do our best to make sure that the citizens of the state of Alabama
- I'm the commander of the 62nd Troop Command, which is in Opalika, Alabama.
Committee:
Senate Confirmations
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Senate Standing Committee on Economic Development, Tourism, and Labor (1-22-26)
Economic Development, Tourism, & Labor
Transcript Highlights:
- of Mr.
- of Mr.
- Currently, many Kentucky bass clubs travel outside of our state to Tennessee, Alabama, and recently Arkansas
- Currently, many Kentucky bass clubs travel outside of our state to Tennessee, Alabama, and recently Arkansas
- </c><00:16:02.160><c> and</c><00:16:02.320><c> I</c> department of fish and wildlife and I department
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
Commerce, Consumer Protection and International Affairs May 13th, 2026
Commerce, Consumer Protection, and International Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- Department of Agriculture, Mr. Romero, some of y'all are familiar with, and Dr.
- Department of Agriculture, Mr. Romero, some of y'all are familiar with, and Dr.
- I want to make sure we're not, as an entity that's part of Louisiana, the Department of DEQ, want to
- , with the exception of dissolution of a cooperative or sale of substantial assets.
- Ron Gitz, Executive Director of the Society of Louisiana CPAs, at the risk of the kiss of death, I will
Bills:
SCR53 , HB259 , HB267 , HB478 , HB548 , HB555 , HB617 , HB670 , HB672 , HB797 , HB848 , HB917 , HB921 , HB1096 , HB1103 , HB1166 , HB1195 , HB1230
Keywords:
payable-on-death accounts, transfer-on-death accounts, estate planning, beneficiary designations, Louisiana law, task force, inheritance, nonprobate transfers, excavation, demolition, infrastructure repair, BEAD Program, utility damage, construction coordination, contact point, home inspectors, board membership, licensing, term limits, Louisiana State Board
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- To hold state employees at work under the guise of official responsibilities for the purpose of campaign
- Hinojosa of Nueces. Hinojosa of Vidalgo. Huffman. Hughes. Johnson. King. Kolkhorst. Menendez.
- Hall, Hinojosa of Nueces, Hinojosa of Hidalgo, Huffman, Hughes, Johnson, King, Kolkhorst, Menendez, Middleton
- bills, the receipt of messages, committee reports, and the completion of administrative duties.
- August 26, pending the reading and referral of bills, the receipt of messages, committee reports, and
Bills:
SB 2 , SB 5 , SB 9 , SB 7 , SB 17 , SB 4 , HB4 , HB1 , HB3 , HB20 , HB22 , SB9 , SB7 , SB17 , SB4 , HB4 , SB2 , SB5
Keywords:
disaster relief, flood preparedness, emergency funding, local government support, meteorological forecasting, school assessment, public education, accountability, transparency, education standards, STAAR, Texas Education Agency, TEA, public school accountability, school ratings, A-F ratings, assessment reform, student testing, benchmark tests, interim assessments
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Now, isn't it strange that the Department of Justice letter... At another time, I'm going to...
- Department of Justice. Is that correct, Mr. Chairman?
- The Department of Justice reference letter was written by the Department of Justice.
- Department of Justice. It's addressed to the governor's office and the Attorney General.
- Department of Justice. Can you recall her name, Mr. Chairman? The last name was Hermit. Or what?
Bills:
SB 2 , SB 5 , SB 9 , SB 7 , SB 17 , SB 4 , HB4 , HB1 , HB3 , HB20 , HB22 , SB9 , SB7 , SB17 , SB4 , HB4 , SB2 , SB5
Keywords:
disaster relief, flood preparedness, emergency funding, local government support, meteorological forecasting, school assessment, public education, accountability, transparency, education standards, STAAR, Texas Education Agency, TEA, public school accountability, school ratings, A-F ratings, assessment reform, student testing, benchmark tests, interim assessments
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Because my suggestion was that's what the Department of Justice letter suggests.
- The Department of Justice letter clearly states that these districts in question are that race was taken
- You're getting way out of line. I'm not out of line. No, you're getting way out of line.
- And that was at the request of one of the Democrat members of the committee.
- House of Representatives from the state of Texas.
Bills:
SB 2 , SB 5 , SB 9 , SB 7 , SB 17 , SB 4 , HB4 , HB1 , HB3 , HB20 , HB22 , SB9 , SB7 , SB17 , SB4 , HB4 , SB2 , SB5
Keywords:
disaster relief, flood preparedness, emergency funding, local government support, meteorological forecasting, school assessment, public education, accountability, transparency, education standards, STAAR, Texas Education Agency, TEA, public school accountability, school ratings, A-F ratings, assessment reform, student testing, benchmark tests, interim assessments
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- July 7th, Department of Justice letter makes clear the intent of the Trump administration to silence
- The congressional districts identified in the Department of Justice letter of July, all districts, all
- Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division, Office of the Attorney General.
- So the Department of Justice writes this letter to the governor on July the 7th.
- Department of Justice. What constitutional concerns?
Bills:
SB 2 , SB 5 , SB 9 , SB 7 , SB 17 , SB 4 , HB4 , HB1 , HB3 , HB20 , HB22 , SB9 , SB7 , SB17 , SB4 , HB4 , SB2 , SB5
Keywords:
disaster relief, flood preparedness, emergency funding, local government support, meteorological forecasting, school assessment, public education, accountability, transparency, education standards, STAAR, Texas Education Agency, TEA, public school accountability, school ratings, A-F ratings, assessment reform, student testing, benchmark tests, interim assessments
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- Alabama.
- Alabama.
- Brandon is a replacement for one of the members on the Alabama Workforce Board that we had for Senator
- Brandon to the Alabama Workforce? ...Brandon to the Alabama Workforce?
- Now, the Alabama Board of Polygraph Examiners, if you would call those... ...those, please: Earl Jones
Committee:
Senate Confirmations
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Judiciary Feb 4th, 2026
Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence
Transcript Highlights:
- Good afternoon, Madam Chair, members of the committee, Brandon Koch, on behalf of Missouri Insurance
- Good afternoon, Madam Chair, members of the committee, Brandon Koch, on behalf of Missouri Insurance
- Trevor Foley, Director of the Missouri Department of Corrections, here to testify in support of House
- I did 25 years in the Department of Corrections. I respectfully opposed this bill.
- I did 25 years in the Department of Corrections. I respectfully opposed this bill.
Summary:
The Judiciary Committee first heard House Bill 2255, sponsored by Rep. Barry Hovis, which would update Missouri’s expert witness statute to align with the amended federal Rule 702 and the Daubert reliability framework. Supporters, including defense lawyers, the Missouri Hospital Association, business groups, insurers, and a sterilization company, argued the bill would clarify judges’ gatekeeping role, require expert testimony to be shown reliable by a preponderance of the evidence, and reduce inconsistent rulings and costly retrials. Opponents, including the Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys, a public advocate, and a justice reform group, argued the bill was unnecessary, would shift too much discretion from juries to judges, and could increase pretrial litigation and costs, especially for plaintiffs. No vote was taken on HB 2255 during the hearing.
The committee then heard House Bill 3155, sponsored by Rep. Benny Cook, on sentencing and parole eligibility changes. Cook and supporters, including prosecutors and some public safety advocates, said the bill would improve transparency in sentencing, make parole timing clearer, and help address repeat serious offenders by setting firmer service percentages. Opponents, including justice reform and anti-poverty advocates, argued it would increase incarceration costs, especially for lower-level and drug offenses, without improving public safety, and would reduce incentives for rehabilitation. Some members questioned whether the bill could lead to longer time served, while supporters said it would apply evenly and clarify existing sentencing practices.
At the end of the hearing, the committee took up an executive session on House Bill 2637 and House Bill 3155 together under a House Committee Substitute. The substitute was adopted, and the combined committee substitute for HB 2637 and HB 3155 was voted do pass by an 8-3 roll call.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
May 2, 2025 - 09:00 AM
Transcript Highlights:
- A lot of energy.
- The Florida Department of Revenue has oversight responsibility for the property tax system and provides
- of results.
- One of the thoughts is I listen to all of the proposals, and there's definitely merit to all of them
- Think of your title insurance policy. What would this do to a title insurance policy?
Summary:
The Select Committee on Property Taxes held its first meeting with opening remarks from the co-chairs and ranking member framing the committee’s task as developing property tax legislation for next session. Staff then gave a high-level overview of Florida property taxes, explaining how ad valorem taxes work, the roles of property appraisers, tax collectors, taxing authorities, value adjustment boards, and the Department of Revenue, and reviewing key concepts such as just value, assessed value, exemptions, taxable value, millage rates, homestead exemptions, Save Our Homes, and portability. The presentation also emphasized that property tax law is largely rooted in the Florida Constitution and that local governments choose millage rates, which affects collections. No public comment was taken.
The committee then discussed five Speaker-proposed concepts. Proposal 1 would require cities, counties, and special districts to hold a referendum on eliminating property taxes on homestead properties; members raised concerns about local funding, public safety, special districts, renters, and the need for extensive voter education, with some suggesting countywide elections or town halls instead. Proposal 2 would create a new $500,000 homestead exemption for non-school taxes and a $1 million exemption for seniors 65+ or long-term homesteaders; members split between seeing it as meaningful relief for seniors and warning it could devastate local tax bases, especially in lower-value or rural counties, while also potentially trapping older homeowners in place. Proposal 3 would authorize the Legislature to raise homestead exemptions by general law; some liked the flexibility, but others worried about statewide one-size-fits-all impacts, political difficulty in reversing changes, and the need for local revenue replacement. Proposal 4 would change assessment caps for homestead and non-homestead property; several members said it would not provide enough relief and could shift burdens to rental properties and non-homestead owners. Proposal 5, eliminating foreclosure on homestead property for tax liens, drew the strongest opposition, with members saying it would undermine lien priority, mortgage and title systems, and incentives to pay taxes.
Throughout the meeting, members repeatedly stressed the need to understand local fiscal impacts, including police, fire, infrastructure, and other services funded by property taxes, and to consider alternative revenue sources or offsets if taxes are reduced. The co-chairs said the committee is still in the information-gathering stage, that all ideas remain on the table, and that members should do “homework” by meeting with local taxing authorities and learning how property taxes are set and spent in their districts. The meeting ended with no votes on the proposals and adjournment after a motion to rise.
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama Senate Children and Youth Health Committee Jan 28th, 2026
Children and Youth Health
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm the executive director of Eagle Forum of Alabama.
- of Eagle Forum of Alabama.<00:08:03.440><c> And</c><00:08:04.080><c> did</c><00:08:04.319><c> you</c
- And did you know that 96% of Alabama.
- 83% of Alabama parents on and found that 83% of Alabama parents on both<00:12:12.720><c> sides</c><00
- </c><00:23:14.799><c> Alabama</c> recent poll found that 83% of Alabama recent poll found that 83% of
Committee:
Senate Children and Youth Health
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services (02/04/2026)
Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services
Transcript Highlights:
- So it's one of the three bureaus at the department.
- </c> preference of the department. preference of the department.
- Department of Labor and ask them to do a review of compliance and conformity.
- Department of Labor looks like.
- </c><00:47:35.440><c> of</c> it, I would not expect US Department of it, I would not expect US Department
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- So this legislation, my name is Mariana, the government secretary of the Public Education Department.
- According to the New Mexico Department of Health's 2023 Child Fatality Review Report, unintentional injuries
- The Public Education Department does stand in support of this bill and thanks the senator for bringing
- DUI education be taught, but the Department of Transportation does require in rule that six hours be
- of the public education department would be to flow the funds to Albuquerque public schools.
Committee:
Senate Senate Education
Keywords:
student use, wireless devices, public schools, policy implementation, education technology funding, driver education, driver's ed, driving school, motorcycle safety, traffic safety, vulnerable road users, pedestrian safety, bicycle safety, cyclist, bike lane, micromobility, scooter, moped, motorcycle training, DWI prevention