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KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Senate Standing Committee on Economic Development, Tourism, & Labor. (2-6-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- Section one of this bill seeks to increase the threshold for the application of this statute.
- Section two of this bill would amend KRS 371.45, which reinforces the existing statutory language by
- This section will ensure that the money withheld from and rightfully owed to the contractor exists in
- one of this bill seeks to 1990 section one of this bill seeks to increase<00:02:29.599><c> the</c><00
- two of this bill would pocket section two of this bill would amend<00:04:06.079><c> KRS</c> 37145<00
Summary:
The Senate Standing Committee on Economic Development, Tourism, and Labor met and first took up Senate Bill 76, sponsored by Senator Greg Elkins. The bill would raise the construction retainage/escrow statute threshold from $500,000 to $2 million to reflect inflation, and would also make any contract term waiving the escrow protection void and unenforceable. Elkins said the measure would not apply to government contracts and was intended to protect contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers from delayed payment. The committee voted 9-0 to pass the bill with a favorable expression and send it to the floor.
The committee then considered Senate Bill 59, sponsored by Senator Jimmy Higdon, with a committee substitute adopted first. Higdon said the substitute limited the bill to existing church property and the measure would allow religious institutions to build affordable housing on their property while still requiring local governing-body approval and compliance with building codes. Supporters framed it as a housing-supply tool and a way to use nonprofits and churches to help address Kentucky’s housing shortage, while questions focused on tax impacts, local control, and whether the bill could be used for single-family homes or other developments. A public witness from Henry County opposed the bill, arguing it could enable discriminatory housing and reduce local tax revenue. After discussion, the committee voted 9-0 to pass SB 59 with a favorable expression.
Finally, the committee heard Senate Bill 313 from Senator Phillip Wheeler, which would designate June as Kentucky History Month. Wheeler and Kentucky Historical Society Executive Director Scott Alvi said the bill would help promote Kentucky history statewide, especially in connection with the U.S. 250th commemoration in 2026, and would build on existing June observances such as Statehood Day and Boone Day. The committee approved the bill with favorable expression, and the chair announced it would proceed to the floor.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Transportation Infrastructure Revenue Subcommitee Jul 16th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- We have to invest in water, wastewater, and transportation.
- As we look at some of the needs for transportation, again highlighting what some of the transportation
- We are short of road and transportation infrastructure.
- We need road transportation and access.
- That's going to create a lot of new transportation needs.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Courts, Corrections and Justice Sep 22nd, 2025
Courts, Corrections & Justice Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- I do know that we have a specific call type code for that; it's a 15 release or a DV release, where we
- Code and typically deployed overseas, we're federalized.
- I can get you, we have a sheet that has all the various codes and various ways that the National Guard
- So what we're seeing in other states, running detention centers, transport. reporting, you know, folks
- President, I think it's because it's in the employment code.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Welcome to the Transportation Committee.
- three, but it's just kind of a definition change to work with section three. as she mentioned, um section
- </c><00:03:31.800><c> three,</c> again as we get down to section three, again as we get down to section
- Um as I mentioned, section three talks Um as I mentioned, section three talks about<00:03:54.040><c>
- Section 2 amends the calendar days.
Committee:
Senate Transportation
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Chairman, I move that the amendment in my name and the Transportation Committee be adopted.
- Senate Bill 1164, Section 369-49-43, A.R.S., relating to...
- Senate Bill 1174, Section 8455, A.R.S., relating to the Department of Child Safety.
- Senate Bill 1189, Section 486-808, A.R.S., relating to revitalization districts.
- Senate Bill 1413, Section 286-45-28672, A.R.S., relating to restitution.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Feb 16th, 2026
Washington Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- This amendment has to do with Section 27 and only Section 27. In actuality, it strikes Section 27.
- But I'm going to kind of tell you what Section 27 was going to do.
- So I'm urging a yes to remove Section 27 from this legislation."
- Section 1. A new section to Chapter 34.12 RCW. Section 1, a new section to Chapter 34.12 RCW.
- The Secretary will read: On page 3, after line 7, insert the following new section: Section 2, this act
Summary:
The Senate considered and passed a series of tax, economic, judicial, education, and health-related bills, often after adopting technical or clarifying amendments. Major measures included Engrossed Senate Bill 6347, which restores recent estate tax changes while preserving last year’s increase in the exclusion amount and inflation adjustment; Substitute Senate Bill 6289, directing the Department of Commerce to create a statewide economic development and competitiveness strategic plan; and Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 6162, expanding and simplifying senior citizen property tax relief. Senators supporting these bills emphasized tax administration, economic growth, and relief for seniors, while opponents raised concerns about regressivity, revenue losses, and tax shifts to other taxpayers.
The chamber also passed bills extending or clarifying tax preferences and fees, including Senate Bill 6244 (extending a hazardous substance tax exemption for agricultural crop protection products), Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 6113 (technical corrections to Department of Revenue tax law guidance, after removing a disputed section on advertising tax invalidation), Senate Bill 6114 (defining “fixture” and “affixed” for real estate excise tax purposes), Senate Bill 5970 (making a senior citizen center property tax exemption permanent), Senate Bill 5832 (raising the motor vehicle arbitration fee to support the Lemon Law program), and Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 6262 (expanding the vehicle weight threshold for transportation benefit district fees). Debate on these measures centered on whether they were modest administrative updates or additional burdens on taxpayers and businesses.
Several non-tax bills also advanced. Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 6086 strengthened security for judicial officers and court personnel, with amendments clarifying terminology and adding industrial appeals judges to the definition of judicial officers. Substitute Senate Bill 5961 transferred early literacy programs, including Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library and Reach Out and Read, from DCYF to OSPI. Senate Bill 5868 added one superior court judge each in Skagit and Yakima counties, and Substitute Senate Bill 5923 reclassified a Skagit County hospital as a critical access hospital to improve reimbursement and help it remain viable. The Senate also passed Substitute Senate Bill 5520, revising the Wrongly Convicted Persons Act to improve compensation procedures, despite debate over whether to include civil detention-related claims. Most bills passed by constitutional majorities, with a few recorded nays and one division vote on an amendment; the Senate then adjourned until the next scheduled session.
WA
Transcript Highlights:
- House Transportation Committee. Thank you, Mr. Chair.
- So let's begin with some background and— Department of Transportation.
- It is in public transportation and active transportation.
- the Transportation Committee, obviously.
- I'm the director of the public transportation division at WSDOT.
Committee:
House Transportation
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- It opens up a new section of code and it changes a procedure.
- It opens up a new section of code and it changes a procedure.
- Chair and Senator, as much as I would love that, it would not fit in this section of code or in this
- It's a whole different section of law and code. ...put it onto this bill. I wish there was a way.
- It's a whole different section of law and code and would be considered log rolling.
Committee:
Senate House Education
Summary:
The committee first heard House Bill 47, the school employee insurance “80-20” bill, which would require school districts and charter schools to pay 80% of employee health insurance premiums, bringing K-12 employees into parity with other public employees. Supporters from school superintendents, school boards, charter schools, teachers, AFT, NIA, and labor groups said the bill would improve recruitment and retention, reduce the burden of rising premiums, and increase take-home pay, especially in rural districts. One amendment proposed by Senator Ramos would have expanded the bill to require a cooperative purchasing process and more insurance options, but it was opposed as a structural change not vetted for this bill and was withdrawn. The committee then approved HB 47 on a roll-call vote and sent it to the Senate floor.
The committee next took up House Bill 253, the public education changes bill, which focuses on full-time virtual education and related funding issues. The sponsor and education officials said the bill preserves virtual learning options, requires districts and charters to report virtual enrollment, creates an evaluation/certification process for full-time virtual programs, and includes a temporary funding fix to address budget shortfalls caused by virtual enrollment growth. Testimony from school leaders and boards supported the compromise, noting the need to avoid a statewide loss in unit value while also addressing the Gallup-McKinley situation and other funding distortions. Several senators raised concerns about impacts on small rural districts, out-of-state students, and the treatment of full-time virtual students in rural-unit calculations, but officials said emergency supplemental funding could address shortfalls and that a broader study would be done in the interim. The committee then passed HB 253 on a roll-call vote and advanced it to the Senate floor.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- of the Texas Government Code.
- We are pursuant to Sections 551. ...0.002 and 571.139B of the Texas Government Code.
- 2001.056 of the Government Code.
- Similar outcome with section 3902 of the penal code.
- Briefly, the requester represents a political organization under Section 527 of the Tax Code.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Housing Feb 23rd, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- construction set forth in Sections 504 through 506 of the most recent version of the code; the criteria
- in the codes and instead puts in the area of the codes so that we don’t have to update the law should
- My issues are primarily with Sections 8 and 9.
- My biggest concern is in Section 13A.
- And there isn't even an ICD-9 code or ICD-10 code for it.
Summary:
The Housing Committee heard public testimony on Senate Bill 5496, which would limit certain business and investment entities from buying additional single-family homes after reaching 100 holdings, with exemptions for banks, nonprofits making affordability-related improvements, and some development/foreclosure situations. Senator Alvarado said the bill is intended to curb speculation and help Washington families compete for homes, while opponents argued it would interfere with the market, reduce rental supply, and could affect REITs and retirement investments. Supporters, including Habitat for Humanity, said institutional buying has made homeownership harder and that the bill would create needed guardrails; opponents from the building and rental housing industries said the data did not justify the restriction and asked for clearer exemptions or data on impacts.
The committee also heard Senate Bill 6200, which would prohibit landlords under the residential and manufactured/mobile home landlord-tenant laws from banning tenants from installing portable cooling devices, subject to safety, code, egress, insurance, and damage-related exceptions. Senator Slatter and supporters framed the bill as a public health response to deadly heat events, especially the 2021 heat dome, and said it would help renters, seniors, and people with disabilities stay safe during extreme heat. Landlord and property management representatives were generally neutral or cautiously supportive, but asked for changes on notice, lease language, insurance, and window-unit safety; one testifier raised concerns about evaporative coolers and potential moisture damage.
In executive session, the committee acted on several bills. It adopted an amendment to Senate Bill 5156 on elevator standards in smaller apartment buildings and reported the bill out with a due pass recommendation. It rejected amendments to Senate Bill 5938 on the foreclosure prevention fee, adopted an amendment removing a study requirement, and then reported the bill out as amended with a due pass recommendation. It also adopted an amendment to Senate Bill 6054 on fire-hardened building materials and reported that bill out as amended with a due pass recommendation. Finally, the committee reported out Senate Bill 6237B on flood disclosure with a due pass recommendation. After those votes, the committee reopened public hearing on SB 6200 and SB 5496 to hear additional testimony, then adjourned for the day.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- That is another language in section five.
- And then in section 12 there is some language on net zero.
- Take up tab number two, SPB 7048 by Finance and Tax relating to the Internal Revenue Code.
- code reflects changes made to the Internal Revenue Code during 2025.
- It made significant changes that would affect Florida's income tax code.
Committee:
Senate Finance and Tax
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Labor and Employment Committee Apr 8th, 2026
Labor and Employment
Transcript Highlights:
- Workers who were unaware, and who had been unaware for decades, that the Labor Code protects them were
- Under current Labor Code provisions, these workers were not protected because their situation did not
- So by adding coercion to the Labor Code in a subsection distinct from retaliation, so it's obvious that
- Classified employees and teachers are provided 60 days' layoff notice statutorily in Ed Code, but all
- Meanwhile, citations in high-hazard industries such as construction, manufacturing, transportation, and
Committee:
House Labor and Employment
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
01/20/2026 - Senate Natural Resources and House Natural Resources, Energy & Water Committee of Reference
Transcript Highlights:
- The reason is straightforward: groundwater in transportation basins is unique and finite.
- Unlike most other groundwater in the state, it can be lawfully sold and transported to support future
- Leases were renewed, so decisions were made to continue the operation in transportation basins, which
- Yes, the Fondamonte held four leases in the Butler Valley Transportation Basin.
- And now you still have to get it somewhere where it can be transported for another use.
Summary:
The committee first heard an Auditor General presentation on the Arizona State Veterinary Medical Examining Board’s sunset review. The audit found the board generally met some licensing requirements, but it did not timely investigate and resolve 49 of 159 complaints in fiscal year 2024, and it did not fully comply with conflict-of-interest disclosure and filing requirements. The Auditor General also noted the board lacked a formal process to verify continuing education compliance. The board’s executive director said the agency had already corrected some conflict-of-interest issues, was working to improve complaint handling, and would implement all 21 recommendations. A veterinarian representing the Arizona Veterinary Medical Association supported the board and said the profession is also working to address the shortage of large-animal veterinarians. The committee then voted to recommend continuation of the board for eight years, until July 1, 2034.
The committee next received the Auditor General’s sunset review of the Arizona State Land Department. The audit identified three major problem areas: the department had not updated its required five-year disposition plan for state trust land since 2011, it had not adjusted agricultural rental rates to reflect market conditions for many years, and it had not consistently inspected mineral-related leases and permits before releasing reclamation bonds. The Auditor General said these issues risked lower returns for trust beneficiaries, lost revenue, and public safety hazards, and made 18 recommendations in the performance audit plus 34 additional recommendations in the sunset review. The department agreed to implement or partially implement nearly all recommendations and said it had begun a mass appraisal process.
State Land Commissioner Robin Zahid then testified that the department was making operational improvements, including rulemaking updates, stakeholder outreach on water-use policy, a new customer-service status bar, and process changes for land sales and mining applications. She defended the decision not to renew the Fondomonte leases in a transportation basin, citing the high value of groundwater and the trust’s fiduciary duty. Members questioned her about agricultural lease water charges, the status of a water policy framework and addendum, the lack of a formal expedited review process, the Fondomonte reimbursement payments for improvements, and the department’s handling of a high-profile land auction tied to the Coyotes arena proposal. Several members also asked for follow-up information on pending residential housing applications, acreage, administrative fees, and third-party contractors.
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Labor, Veterans and Military Affairs Feb 10th, 2026 at 06:49 pm
Transcript Highlights:
- It was a second order of business, and Transportation Representative has been voted on.
- I believe we are now with House... ...that was with the House Transportation Committee.
- Section 13-4D-4, NMSA, 1978 for the Public Works Apprentice and Training Act.
- We appreciate the sponsors and all their work that they do for transportation.
- They're great transportation members.
Summary:
The House Labor, Veterans and Military Affairs Committee met with a quorum and first addressed a point of order over whether HB 270 could be heard after being taken up earlier in the Transportation Committee. The chair ruled the bill could proceed because it was assigned to this committee and had been properly noticed. The committee then heard HB 280, which would create a three-year pilot program to support paid student internships through grants administered by the Department of Workforce Solutions. Supporters said the bill would help fund internships, mentoring, and transportation, and could improve workforce development, graduation outcomes, and pathways into apprenticeships or higher education. Members asked about administrative costs, student selection, rural and tribal access, payment mechanisms, and whether public entities, land grants, and dual credit could be included. The bill sponsor and witnesses said the program would likely serve about 100 students, use a sliding-scale matching model, and allow local flexibility in program design. The committee voted due pass on HB 280.
The committee then heard House Memorial 46, honoring the Hurley family and especially Major General Patrick Hurley and his son Wilson Hurley for military service and artistic contributions in New Mexico. The memorial was presented as a tribute to a family of heroes, and members expressed support. The committee voted due pass on the memorial.
Finally, the committee heard HB 270, which would amend the Public Works Apprentice and Training Act to require contributions to apprenticeship and training programs on most public works projects, including road and utility work, while exempting trades without approved programs. Sponsors said the bill would close loopholes, broaden participation, and strengthen the workforce pipeline. Opposition came from asphalt, contractor, and utility groups, which argued the bill would raise costs, duplicate existing training programs, and create access problems for nonunion and geographically distant contractors. Supporters from mechanical contractors, building trades, and labor groups said the bill would improve workforce development and keep training dollars in New Mexico. After debate over the earlier Transportation Committee action and the bill’s cost impacts, the committee voted due pass on HB 270 by a 5-3 roll call.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- Um, it deletes the section.
- And that's what fire code and building code demands be built.
- And that's what fire code and end.
- </c> complies with safe fire code complies with safe fire code requirements<04:18:38.640><c> of</c><04
- So there is a discrepancy between our building code and fire code, and we have to fix that.
Committee:
House Housing
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- Code, Sections 1760 through 1780, some of which are particularly relevant to our testimony today.
- California Insurance Code Section 1763. filed in the state of California to verify compliance with the
- Code, Section 1760 through 1780, some of which are particularly relevant to our testimony today.
- California Insurance Code Section 1763. Opportunity to cover a risk.
- The SLA is a broker association, and per California Insurance Code Section 1780.52, subdivision (b),
Committee:
House Insurance
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Special Joint Committee on Initiative Petitions Mar 17th, 2026
Special Joint Committee on Initiative Petitions
Transcript Highlights:
- This hearing will be divided into four sections. This hearing will be divided into four sections.
- First section: experienced professionals and subject matter experts in the field.
- Third section: opponents of the initiative petition, also receiving 30 minutes to testify.
- There's also enforcement of codes that helps keep quality at a certain level.
- This final section of the hearing is reserved for testimony from the public.
Bills:
H5008
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Apr 9th, 2026
California Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- This season, the team reached new heights, winning the Division 4 section championship and advancing
- strong track record, including three consecutive regular season league championships, a Division 4 section
- and finally... ...regular season league championships, a Division 4 section finalist finish, and multiple
- It's hard in the transportation space to find anyone who doesn't recognize his name.
- Just about every transportation project in our valley can be traced Just about every transportation project
VA
Transcript Highlights:
- Among the bills that we will consider is one involving the right to transport firearms in public, and
- respectfully on a 30th day of June 27 and the 30th day of June 28 to amend and reenact portions of the Code
- , 2027 and the 30th day of June 2028 to amend and reenact portions of the Code and repeal portions of
Summary:
The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a quorum present. Members received introductions of Pastor Ralph S. Hodge of Second Baptist Church in Richmond and students from the 26th District and surrounding areas. The House also adopted House Resolution 2195 honoring Robert Stouffer, with a request that adjournment be in his memory. During personal privilege remarks, members spoke on Pride Month and LGBTQ+ rights, and another member delivered a lengthy floor speech opposing firearm restrictions and defending self-defense rights.
The chamber then adopted memorial and commending resolutions in blocks, including additional commending resolutions added by the clerk. The main item of business was House Bill 30, the budget, on which the House considered the governor’s 14 amendments. Amendments 3, 4, and 5 were taken up together and adopted, followed by adoption of Amendment 1 on referendum costs, Amendment 2 on Atlantic research support, Amendment 6 expanding REGO utility credit to cooperatives, Amendment 7 clarifying law-enforcement facial covering restrictions, Amendment 8 creating a firefighter cancer screening grant program, Amendment 9 funding a digital services team, Amendment 10 relating to acquisition of Oak Hill Farm, Amendment 11 on data center electricity tax technical changes, Amendment 12 on local sales tax referendum timing, Amendment 13 on paid sick leave, and Amendment 14 on firearms in public areas and delayed enactment.
Most amendments passed by substantial margins, with Amendment 8 adopted unanimously. The House completed work on the calendar and then agreed to a motion to stand in recess pursuant to House Resolution 2069.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Rules Committee Feb 10th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- housing and commercial structures, certain national consensus standards published by the International Code
- housing and commercial structures, certain national consensus standards published by the International Code
- construction and increases the maximum dollar amount for the value of Washington State Department of Transportation
Summary:
The Senate Rules Committee met to place a large package of bills on the floor calendar, along with several individual measures. The package poll was advanced with bipartisan support, though Senator Braun noted some bills would face debate on the floor. Most motions were approved without objection, and the committee repeatedly advanced housing, education, health care, transportation, labor, public safety, and administrative measures.
Among the bills discussed were proposals on housing supply and permitting efficiency, including measures affecting residential development in commercial and mixed-use zones, peer review fees for housing applications, and factory-built housing standards. Other bills addressed wildfire-resistant building materials, disabled placard renewal periods, preschool access for military families, insurance fraud penalties, higher education support for student parents, affordable health coverage, rural hospital reimbursement and critical access status, and collective bargaining in agriculture. Several members voiced support for bills they described as bipartisan or practical, while some opposition was raised to measures involving sheriffs’ accountability, immigration-related protections, and agricultural labor issues.
A few bills drew more substantive debate. Senate Bill 5974, concerning sheriff accountability and replacement standards, advanced despite Senator Short’s objection that sheriffs are locally elected and should not be subject to state replacement procedures. Senate Bill 6045, which would create a framework for agricultural collective bargaining, was opposed by Senators King and Mazzol, but after a division vote it advanced 10-6. The committee also advanced measures recognizing Diwali, protecting privacy in government records, limiting immigration enforcement access in certain public spaces, and establishing a public-private P-20W partnership account. The meeting concluded after all listed measures were advanced and the committee adjourned.