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KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Senate Standing Committee on Licensing and Occupations. (3-31-26)
Licensing & Occupations
Transcript Highlights:
- is going to create a task force to study the taxation between overlapping districts where we have Chapter
- 75 suburban fire districts operating in the same space as the Chapter 108 ambulatory service districts
Committee:
Senate Licensing & Occupations
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Feb 12th, 2026 at 10:00 am
Washington Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- She's been involved in several community organizations, including the Cascade K-8 Community Chapter School
- PTSA, the OCA Advocates Greater Seattle LEAP Chapter, and the Harborview Community Service League, and
Summary:
The Senate opened with roll call, colors, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a prayer. The journal was approved, House messages were received, and several measures were introduced and referred, including Senate Joint Resolution 8212 and House Bill 2664. The chamber then took up Senate Resolution 8672, honoring Washington State Patrol Trooper Tara Marissa Guding, who was killed in the line of duty. Senators spoke in support, emphasizing her service, the risks faced by troopers, and the importance of slowing down and moving over for emergency vehicles. The resolution was adopted unanimously, all members were added as co-sponsors, and the Senate observed a moment of silence and welcomed Trooper Guding’s colleagues and family.
The Senate then considered gubernatorial appointments. Kerry Heaton was confirmed to the Peninsula College Board of Trustees by a roll call vote of 47 ayes and 2 absent. Rebecca Chan was confirmed to the Shoreline Community College Board of Trustees by a vote of 49 ayes and 0 nays. Bethany J. Martinez was confirmed to the Big Bend Community College Board of Trustees by a vote of 49 ayes and 0 nays. Senators speaking on the appointments highlighted each nominee’s community involvement, professional background, and qualifications for the board positions.
After the confirmations, the Senate agreed to stand at ease for caucus until 1 p.m. The transcript also included the reading of the prior day’s journal and routine procedural motions to advance through the orders of business.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Feb 12th, 2026
Washington Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- She's been involved in several community organizations, including the Cascade K-8 Community Chapter School
- PTSA, the OCA Advocates Greater Seattle LEAP Chapter, and the Harborview Community Service League, and
Summary:
The Senate convened with all members present, received the journal without objection, and took up messages from the House and first-reading referrals. It then considered Senate Resolution 8672 honoring Washington State Patrol Trooper Tara Marissa Guting, who was killed in the line of duty. Several senators spoke in support, reflecting on her service, the risks faced by troopers, and the importance of motorists slowing down and moving over for emergency vehicles. The resolution was adopted by voice vote, and the Senate observed a moment of silence and welcomed members of Trooper Guting’s family and the State Patrol.
The chamber then moved to gubernatorial appointments. Kerry Heaton was confirmed as a member of the Peninsula College Board of Trustees by a roll call vote of 47-aye, 2 absent. Rebecca A. Chan was confirmed as a member of the Shoreline Community College Board of Trustees by a roll call vote of 49-aye, 0-nay. Bethany J. Martinez was confirmed as a member of the Big Bend Community College Board of Trustees by a roll call vote of 49-aye, 0-nay. Senators speaking in support highlighted each appointee’s community involvement, professional background, and education-related experience.
After the confirmations, the Senate agreed to stand at ease for caucus and lunch until 1 p.m. No other substantive legislative action was taken in the portion provided.
ND
North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Appropriations - Education and Environment Division Apr 11th, 2025 at 09:30 am
Appropriations - Education and Environment Division
Transcript Highlights:
- You know, if you look at, like, just this chapter of law, To prioritize things, you know, if you look
- at, like, just this chapter of law, even if there was a sole source situation, there is a law, there's
Bills:
HB1540
Keywords:
education savings account, ESA, school choice, private school vouchers, nonpublic school, tuition assistance, education tax credit, homeschool exclusion, Bank of North Dakota, Department of Public Instruction, public funding for private education, voucher program, student scholarships, special education, parental choice, curriculum funding, tutoring, online learning, state per-pupil payment, income-based eligibility
Summary:
The committee first took up amended bill 10-13, a school funding and education appropriations measure. Senator Schaible walked through the final version, which included changes to foundation aid, transportation grants, free and reduced-price meals funding, paraprofessional and teacher support programs, Native American education items, library and school facility projects, and several one-time grants. Members discussed removing the science center grant funding, and Senator Meyer objected to that removal, arguing that Grand Forks had raised matching private and local funds and that other cities had received similar state support. The committee also agreed to adjust regional education association funding to reflect six centers rather than seven, reducing that line to $600,000.
The committee then adopted the amendment to 10-13 unanimously and passed the bill as further amended on a unanimous roll call, with Senator Shively designated as carrier. After a brief recess, the committee turned to bill 1540, but no formal action was taken. Bank of North Dakota and OMB representatives raised concerns that the draft included policy changes and procurement/IT exemptions that needed further discussion. Members agreed the bill would be delayed until Monday so the Bank, OMB, and NDIT could confer and work through the mechanics and policy issues before the committee moved it forward.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- language that the presumption must be overcome by a clear and convincing evidence standard in the chapter
- Again, it is in addition to Chapter 51 of the government code and also adds two provisions to the real
Committee:
Senate Jurisprudence
Keywords:
probate court, statutory judge, reimbursement, court costs, court proceedings, judicial assignments, judge assignment, cost reimbursement, judicial expenses, estate management, statutory requirement, court expenses, estates, inheritance, representative duties, court authority, personal representative, real property, deed fraud, title fraud
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- from NAIFA, and the resolution is before us, Sela Bangarra, 100th anniversary. of the first Texas chapter
- You know how important the work they do is. 1,300 members across the state, chapters in Amarillo, Austin
Keywords:
SJR 2, Senate Joint Resolution 2, constitutional amendment, homestead exemption, property tax relief, school property tax, ad valorem tax, residence homestead, school district taxes, Texas Constitution Article VIII, public school finance, homeowner exemption, elderly exemption, senior tax relief, disabled exemption, tax year 2025, voter approval, November 2025 ballot, local government, Ways & Means
HI
Transcript Highlights:
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- 00:32:34.600><c> we</c><00:32:34.720><c> will</c><00:32:34.880><c> continue</c><00:32:35.280><c> to</
- The<00:32:38.040><c> upcoming</c><00:32:38.480><c> Council</c><00:32:38.840><c> of</c><00:32:38.960><
- the</c><00:32:42.720><c> state</c><00:32:43.000><c> is</c><00:32:43.120><c> on</c><00:32:43.320><c>
- Addressing<00:32:46.000><c> the</c><00:32:46.120><c> uncertainties</c><00:32:46.880><c> we</c><00:32:
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Minnesota Management and Budget Press Conference 12/4/25
Transcript Highlights:
- The FY208<00:32:03.440><c> and</c><00:32:03.600><c> 29</c><00:32:04.000><c> budget</c><00:32:04.399><
- c> does</c><00:32:04.559><c> not</c><00:32:04.720><c> need</c><00:32:04.880><c> to</c><00:32:05.039><
- :05.600><c> for</c><00:32:05.840><c> at</c><00:32:05.840><c> least</c><00:32:06.240><c> 18</c><00:32:
- And<00:32:20.240><c> that's</c><00:32:20.399><c> all</c><00:32:20.640><c> really</c><00:32:20.880><c>
- ahead<00:32:28.000><c> as</c><00:32:28.240><c> policy</c><00:32:28.880><c> makers</c><00:32:29.279><
Summary:
Minnesota Management and Budget Commissioner Aaron Campbell, State Economist Dr. Tony Becker, and State Budget Director Anna Mingi presented the November 2025 budget and economic forecast. Campbell said the state now projects a nearly $2.5 billion surplus at the end of the 2026-27 biennium, about $575 million better than the end-of-session estimate, but also a projected negative balance of about $2.9 billion in FY 2028-29, reflecting a worsening structural imbalance. He said the budget reserve stands at $3.4 billion, with cash flow and budget reserves totaling $3.8 billion after a $244 million addition, and emphasized that Minnesota’s AAA bond rating and reserve policy remain strengths even as future sessions will need to address the long-term gap.
Becker said the national economic outlook has changed only modestly since February, but growth remains below trend through the forecast horizon. He cited slower consumer spending, weak private investment, continued tariff uncertainty, lower projected immigration, and modest inflation that stays near 3% through 2026 before easing. Revenue forecasts for the next biennium were revised up to $66.3 billion, driven mainly by higher individual income tax receipts and other revenue, partly offset by lower sales and corporate tax forecasts. He also noted risks from federal policy changes, the recent shutdown’s effect on data availability, and possible equity market volatility.
Mingi said general fund spending is projected to rise sharply, with current biennium spending up $3.4 billion from end-of-session estimates and planning-year spending up $1.9 billion. She attributed much of the increase to carryforward from prior one-time appropriations, discretionary inflation, and especially Medical Assistance. MA costs are projected to be about $2.5 billion higher over 2025-29, largely because managed care rates rose more than expected due to higher utilization and higher-cost services, including pharmacy costs, while long-term care and disability waiver costs also increased. In response to questions, officials said the federal reconciliation bill had only a relatively small effect on the health care changes, and that the carryforward amounts reflect unspent prior appropriations that now show up in later years rather than new spending.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- Did<00:32:16.080><c> you</c><00:32:16.240><c> have</c><00:32:16.320><c> another</c><00:32:16.640><c>
- </c><00:32:22.559><c> Any</c><00:32:22.799><c> other</c><00:32:23.120><c> questions</c><00:32:23.440>
- </c><00:32:30.080><c> I</c><00:32:30.320><c> just</c><00:32:30.559><c> make</c><00:32:30.799><c> a</c
- </c><00:32:33.039><c> Uh</c><00:32:33.840><c> I</c><00:32:33.919><c> was</c><00:32:34.000><c> going</
- Passed. 32. 32. 32.
Committee:
Senate Education
MN
Transcript Highlights:
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- lowincome motans<00:32:07.440><c> by</c><00:32:07.760><c> buying</c><00:32:08.080><c> solar</c><00:32
- taking</c><00:32:10.399><c> the</c><00:32:10.640><c> extra</c><00:32:10.880><c> money</c><00:32:11.360
- ><c> it</c><00:32:12.080><c> out</c><00:32:12.320><c> in</c><00:32:12.720><c> lie</c><00:32:12.960><c
- I</c><00:32:23.840><c> think</c><00:32:23.919><c> what</c><00:32:24.159><c> you're</c><00:32:24.320>
Bills:
HF2438
Committee:
Senate Finance
Keywords:
transportation finance, transportation policy, MnDOT, Minnesota Department of Transportation, Department of Public Safety, Metropolitan Council, highway funding, trunk highway fund, county state-aid highway fund, municipal state-aid street fund, state aid roads, local roads, bridge funding, road construction, transit funding, passenger rail, freight rail, aviation, airport development, safe routes to school
MN
Transcript Highlights:
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- c> and</c><00:32:22.440><c> it</c><00:32:22.559><c> was</c><00:32:22.679><c> the</c><00:32:22.880><c>
- if</c><00:32:36.159><c> this</c><00:32:36.240><c> is</c><00:32:36.399><c> going</c><00:32:36.480><c>
- <00:32:39.480><c> earlier</c><00:32:40.080><c> the</c><00:32:40.600><c> the</c><00:32:40.880><c> the<
- chairman<00:32:52.600><c> at</c><00:32:52.760><c> that</c><00:32:53.000><c> time</c><00:32:53.919><c
Committee:
Senate Education Policy
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Public Pension Oversight Board (7-29-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- those<00:32:01.840><c> that</c><00:32:02.159><c> do</c><00:32:02.320><c> not</c><00:32:02.480><c> meet
- So,<00:32:04.000><c> thank</c><00:32:04.159><c> you</c><00:32:04.240><c> for</c><00:32:04.399><c> that
- >> So,<00:32:11.840><c> in</c><00:32:12.159><c> terms</c><00:32:12.480><c> of</c><00:32:12.960>
- current<00:32:38.880><c> employees</c><00:32:39.279><c> in</c><00:32:39.440><c> tier</c><00:32:39.760
- For<00:32:44.320><c> non-hazardous,</c><00:32:45.279><c> it</c><00:32:45.440><c> will</c><00:32:45.679
Keywords:
Meeting Start: 00:07
Attendance Roll Call: 00:13
Approval of Minutes: 02:28
2025 RS SB 9: TRS Leave Audit Requirements & Process: 03:05
2025 RS SB 10: Overview of Enacted Legislation & Discussion: 28:38
Adjournment: 42:13, 958, all
Summary:
The meeting opened with roll call, a quorum was confirmed, and the minutes were approved. The committee then heard testimony on Senate Bill 9, which concerns TRS sick leave audit requirements and process. Auditor Allison Ball’s staff said the audit is an information-gathering review of how teacher sick leave is accumulated, current balances, how many employers use the sick leave function, and the policies and procedures governing sick leave. Members discussed how unused sick leave affects retirement calculations, the distinction between the state’s financial responsibility and school districts’ responsibility, and whether the audit would also examine related leave categories such as personal leave, annual leave, and leave of absence. Committee members emphasized that Senate Bill 9 was intended to add accountability and standardize reporting, including preventing annual leave from being rolled into sick leave.
Several members asked for clarification on how sick leave is factored into retirement benefits. Witnesses and members explained that, under the system described, accumulated sick leave can be converted into retirement credit based on a teacher’s daily rate and then multiplied by a percentage, with the school district often bearing the cost. Members also noted nuances in the law, including different accumulation limits by hire date and tier, and that the audit may help the public better understand why some educators retire relatively young. The auditor’s office said it is still early in the process, has met with TRS leadership, and will report back once the audit progresses. The committee also asked whether maternity leave would be included; the auditor’s office said it was not specifically mandated but could be examined if the body requests it.
The committee then received an overview of Senate Bill 10 from KPA representatives Ryan Barrow and Rebecca Atkins. They explained that the bill enhances retiree health insurance benefits for certain CRS members who are non-Medicare participants and meet specified career thresholds, with different rules for hazardous and non-hazardous service. They described the benefit as $40 per month per year of service for non-hazardous service and $50 per month per year for hazardous service, both inflated annually, and clarified that these amounts are not cumulative with prior benefit formulas. Members asked about the interaction between the new amounts and existing benefits, and the presenters explained that the bill also changes current employee health insurance contribution rates effective July 1, 2026, with different impacts by tier and hazardous status. The committee discussed the need for clear communication to affected employees and reviewed example calculations showing how the new contribution structure would work.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
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- c><00:32:05.240><c> to</c><00:32:05.400><c> make</c><00:32:05.520><c> sure</c><00:32:05.640><c> that<
- <c> So,</c><00:32:07.320><c> there's</c><00:32:07.920><c> many,</c><00:32:08.240><c> many,</c><00:32:
- <c> is</c><00:32:14.480><c> a</c><00:32:14.520><c> thing</c><00:32:14.720><c> that</c><00:32:14.840><
- :32:21.440><c> employed</c><00:32:21.960><c> and</c><00:32:22.080><c> working</c><00:32:22.480><c> in
Committee:
Senate Education Finance
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
Senate Agriculture, State and Public Lands & Water Resources Committee, February 17, 2026
Agriculture, State and Public Lands & Water Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- :25.279><c> he</c><00:32:25.519><c> either</c><00:32:25.919><c> have</c><00:32:26.159><c> to</c><00:32
- /c><00:32:40.480><c> one</c><00:32:40.559><c> of</c><00:32:40.640><c> your</c><00:32:40.799><c> later
- :32:41.840><c> get</c><00:32:41.919><c> to</c><00:32:42.080><c> that</c><00:32:42.240><c> one</c><00:
- </c><00:32:44.880><c> In</c><00:32:45.120><c> fact,</c><00:32:45.600><c> I</c><00:32:45.919><c> think
- </c><00:32:59.120><c> to</c><00:32:59.279><c> do</c><00:32:59.440><c> away</c><00:32:59.760><c> with<
Keywords:
groundwater, water resource management, state engineer, aquifer study, corrective controls, monitoring wells, public reporting, water conservation, Colorado River, drought, irrigation, water rights, voluntary program, interstate agreements, conservation districts, supervisors, elections, agriculture, local governance, beneficial use
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Elections Finance and Government Operations Committee 3/19/25
Elections Finance and Government Operations
Transcript Highlights:
- :32:01.519><c> A1</c><00:32:01.919><c> amendment</c><00:32:02.279><c> to</c><00:32:02.399><c> get</c>
- </c><00:32:02.799><c> in</c><00:32:02.880><c> the</c><00:32:03.000><c> shape</c><00:32:03.240><c> I'd
- <00:32:13.039><c> as</c><00:32:13.200><c> amended</c><00:32:14.039><c> um</c><00:32:14.559><c> is</c>
- c> okay</c><00:32:19.480><c> um</c><00:32:20.480><c> so</c><00:32:21.279><c> um</c><00:32:21.480><c>
- ><c> okay</c><00:32:28.559><c> uh</c><00:32:28.679><c> the</c><00:32:28.799><c> A1</c><00:32:29.120><
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs (03/04/2025)
Election Law and Municipal Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
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- <c> you</c><01:32:07.040><c> have</c><01:32:07.600><c> you</c><01:32:07.760><c> know</c><01:32:08.400
- :32:12.639><c> you</c><01:32:12.800><c> have</c><01:32:12.960><c> no</c><01:32:13.239><c> problem</c>
- um and<01:32:14.320><c> you</c><01:32:14.400><c> can</c><01:32:14.560><c> just</c><01:32:14.719><c>
- ><c> Secretary</c><01:32:16.800><c> of</c><01:32:16.920><c> State</c><01:32:17.159><c> who</c><01:32:
Committee:
Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs
MN
Transcript Highlights:
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- </c><00:32:11.400><c> Eklund,</c><00:32:11.760><c> if</c><00:32:11.880><c> you'd</c><00:32:12.040><c>
- Good<00:32:16.960><c> morning,</c><00:32:17.320><c> Madam</c><00:32:17.600><c> Chair</c><00:32:17.920
- 32:24.560><c> were</c><00:32:24.680><c> actually</c><00:32:25.120><c> here</c><00:32:25.960><c> uh</c
- ><c> really</c><00:32:30.880><c> uh</c><00:32:31.040><c> sobering,</c><00:32:31.600><c> but</c><00:32
Committee:
Senate Education Finance
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Higher Education Finance and Policy Committee 1/21/25
Higher Education Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- :32:06.320><c> on</c><00:32:06.559><c> these</c><00:32:06.799><c> companies</c><00:32:07.519><c> and<
- :32:11.519><c> phds</c><00:32:12.039><c> at</c><00:32:12.120><c> the</c><00:32:12.200><c> University<
- of Minnesota<00:32:14.720><c> uh</c><00:32:14.840><c> we</c><00:32:15.000><c> have</c><00:32:15.240>
- ><00:32:17.840><c> many</c><00:32:18.000><c> of</c><00:32:18.159><c> them</c><00:32:18.279><c> in</c>
- the video<00:32:19.399><c> uh</c><00:32:19.559><c> pretty</c><00:32:19.760><c> much</c><00:32:20.000
Committee:
House Higher Education Finance and Policy
NH
Transcript Highlights:
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- amendment<00:32:06.399><c> is</c><00:32:06.799><c> in</c><00:32:06.960><c> fact</c><00:32:07.200><c>
- <c> not</c><00:32:12.399><c> at</c><00:32:12.640><c> all</c><00:32:12.799><c> clear</c><00:32:12.960>
- </c><00:32:23.360><c> And</c><00:32:23.679><c> quite</c><00:32:24.000><c> frankly,</c><00:32:24.960><
- :32:27.760><c> to</c><00:32:28.039><c> folks</c><00:32:29.039><c> on</c><00:32:29.279><c> both</c><00
Committee:
Senate Education
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Senate Standing Committee on Licensing and Occupations (3-12-25) - Upon Adjournment of the Senate
Transcript Highlights:
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- ><c> the</c><00:32:12.840><c> bill</c><00:32:13.600><c> do</c><00:32:13.880><c> I</c><00:32:14.000><c
- ><c> presumably</c><00:32:49.960><c> all</c><00:32:50.159><c> 50</c><00:32:50.639><c> states</c><00:32
- c> the</c><00:32:53.720><c> books</c><00:32:54.399><c> and</c><00:32:54.519><c> so</c><00:32:54.840><
Keywords:
Call to Order 00:00
Roll Call 16:20
HB 90 Discussion 17:00
HB 90 Vote 25:40
HB 398 Discussion 30:55
HB 398 Vote 38:52
HB 580 Discussion 40:10
HB 580 Vote 42:10
HB 87 Discussion 44:12
HB 87 Vote 44:54
HB 422 Discussion 46:00
HB 422 Vote 46:43
Adjournment 47:20, 958, all
Summary:
The Senate Standing Committee on Licensing and Occupations met on March 12, 2025, after waiting for the Senate to adjourn so the committee could officially convene. The committee first took up House Bill 90, which concerned freestanding birthing centers and related medical language. Testimony from Representative Jason Nemes, Dr. Jeffrey Goldberg of ACOG Kentucky, and a representative from Kentucky Right to Life focused on clarifying what medical procedures are not abortions under Kentucky law, including miscarriage management, ectopic pregnancy, molar pregnancy, sepsis, hemorrhage, and stillbirth. Supporters said the committee substitute was intended to reduce confusion and barriers to care for physicians and patients, while Senator Armstrong and Senator Berg raised concerns about the late-arriving substitute, terminology, and whether the bill was being accurately described as supported by ACOG. The committee substitute and title amendment were adopted, and House Bill 90 passed with favorable expression.
The committee then considered House Bill 398, relating to occupational safety and health. Representative Walker Thomas said the bill would prevent Kentucky from adopting or enforcing regulations stricter than federal OSHA standards, arguing it would create uniformity for businesses operating in multiple states while preserving worker safety. Senator Armstrong questioned what would happen if federal OSHA were eliminated and argued the bill could reduce Kentucky’s ability to address state-specific workplace hazards; Representative Thomas responded that Kentucky is a state-plan state and would retain the ability to act if needed, and that the measure was about administrative regulation rather than legislation. After a committee substitute was adopted, the bill passed 8-1, with Senator Armstrong voting no.
House Bill 580, concerning alcohol and drug counselors and peer support specialists, was presented next. Representative Kim Moore and Elena Sweezy explained that the bill would add structure, training, and supervision requirements for peer support specialists, limit group settings to eight patients, shorten temporary peer support status to nine months, and require additional supervision hours so trainees can complete required training. The bill passed with favorable expression, with Senator Nemes voting no. House Bill 87, relating to employment and occupational licensing, followed; Representative Emily Callaway said it would reduce barriers for people with felony records and help “second chance” citizens enter the workforce. Several senators supported the goal but Senator McDaniel noted caution about substance-use billing and oversight, and the bill passed with favorable expression. Finally, House Bill 422, relating to administrative regulations, was described by Representative Derrick Lewis as a streamlining measure that would reduce paperwork and simplify the regulatory process. It also passed with favorable expression, and the committee then adjourned.