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HI
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

PBS Public Hearing - Wed Feb 18, 2026 @ 10:00 AM HST

Public Safety

Transcript Highlights:
  • Members, thank you for the good work this morning in Waterland.
  • I was incarcerated for 30 years for a crime I did not commit.
  • for 30 years for a I was incarcerated for 30 years for a crime<00:26:35.760><c> I</c><00:26:36.000><
  • I'll be here for questions if you have any. Thank you for your time.
  • </c><01:46:10.560><c> Um</c> for this. Um for this.
Bills: HB1997, HB2343, HB2566, HB2493
Keywords: students with disabilities, individualized education programs, emergency plans, evacuation procedures, support services, Hawaii education law, HB2343, Maui State Veterans Home, veterans home, veterans, long-term care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, hospice, Alzheimer's care, respite care, assimilate, transfer deadline, Act 99, Session Laws of Hawaii 2024
Summary: The committee heard House Bill 1997, which would require IEPs for students with disabilities to include individualized emergency accommodations and evacuation supports. The Attorney General’s office supported the intent but recommended amendments to explicitly include students with Section 504 plans and to change references from “department schools” to “public schools” so charter school students are covered. Testimony in support came from disability advocates and several individuals, including Peter Fritz, who said emergency evacuation planning should be made explicit because it is not clearly required by federal law, and Ka Swan, who emphasized student safety during emergencies. No vote or final action was taken on the bill in the transcript. The committee then took up House Bill 2343, relating to the Maui State Veterans Home. The measure would repeal a deadline for transferring the home to a state agency with a Maui affiliation and instead require the transfer to occur as soon as practicable. The Department of Defense, the Office of Veterans Services, HHSC Oahu Region, and several individuals testified in support. Committee members asked whether a more definite deadline should be used, but the department said the open-ended language was preferable because the Maui entity is not yet ready and Oahu is currently providing oversight. No vote or final action was recorded. House Bill 2566, authorizing special license plates for Hawaii Civil Air Patrol members, was also heard. The City and County of Honolulu Department of Customer Services testified in opposition, while Johnny Perry testified in support. The committee did not take a vote in the transcript. Finally, the committee heard House Bill 2493 on wrongful imprisonment compensation procedures. The Attorney General’s office opposed the bill, arguing it would create an automatic payment mechanism without a sufficient finding of actual innocence, could trigger payments within five days of dismissal, and raised concerns about insufficient time for prosecution review and about funding and appropriation issues. Supporters, including people who said they had been wrongfully convicted and later found actually innocent, argued the bill would reduce delays and help released individuals survive while awaiting compensation. Judiciary staff requested technical amendments and said operational details still needed review. Members questioned the AG about the meaning of “actual innocence,” burden shifting, and whether the bill would better define the standard, but no vote or final action was taken.
TX
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate Committee on Natural Resources (Part I) Mar 12th, 2025

Natural Resources

Transcript Highlights:
  • etc., been working the back end of plugging. the citizen will pay for this.
  • I think the ask is 100 million this session for that.
  • I will tell you that the work group that's been working on this extensively for years now.
  • I have a question for you if you Recall, I guess it was two sessions ago, maybe three.
  • A couple of sessions ago there was, or last session, provide for re-stimulation of bills to have.
Bills: SB1150, SB763, SB1061, SB1146, SB1198, HB279, HB310
Keywords: concrete plants, environmental regulation, permit process, air quality, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, SB 1061, uranium mining, production area authorization, TCEQ, Water Code, groundwater, groundwater conservation district, restoration table value, restoration values, contested case hearing, Chapter 2001, mineral rights, surface owners, notice requirements, environmental permitting
TX
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate Committee on Natural Resources (Part II) Mar 12th, 2025

Natural Resources

Transcript Highlights:
  • could adopt the well. to bring it back into production, though not every orphaned well is suitable for
  • Thank you for the opportunity to join you here again this afternoon.
  • you on that as well, and thank you for bringing the bill forward.
  • the Railroad Commission reimbursed me for the rest of it.
  • Is there anyone else who would like to testify for, on, or against Senate Bill 1144?
Bills: SB1150, SB763, SB1061, SB1146, SB1198, HB279, HB310
Keywords: concrete plants, environmental regulation, permit process, air quality, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, SB 1061, uranium mining, production area authorization, TCEQ, Water Code, groundwater, groundwater conservation district, restoration table value, restoration values, contested case hearing, Chapter 2001, mineral rights, surface owners, notice requirements, environmental permitting
KY
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

Public Pension Oversight Board (1-16-26)

Transcript Highlights:
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  • It empowers our local districts by giving the boards the power to create the program to best work for
  • It empowers our local districts by giving the boards the power to create the program to best work for
  • It empowers our local districts by giving the boards the power to create the program to best work for
  • I've just got a couple of questions and I always try to say for transparency I work for public schools
Keywords: Meeting Start: 00:00 Attendance Roll Call: 00:11 Legislative Proposal: Representative Blanton: 01:12 • House Bill 220 Approval of Minutes: 10:07 Legislative Proposal: Senator Nunn: 10:24 • Sick Leave Flexibility for School District Employees Adjournment: 34:35, 958, all
Summary: The committee first took up Representative John Blanton’s bill on pension spiking and Kentucky Public Pension Authority administration. Blanton said the measure would make a prior court-related pension-spiking fix retroactive to July 1, 2022, so employees who retired between that date and the court ruling would be treated the same as those covered by the earlier legislation. KPPPA staff said they did not think the bill would go beyond the Court of Appeals ruling, but noted it could prompt requests from people who retired before July 1, 2022. Members asked about how many retirees might be affected, whether the language was narrow enough, and whether the bill could open the door to additional claims; Blanton estimated roughly 1,000 retirees would need review, with fewer actually impacted. No vote was taken on the bill in the excerpt. The committee then heard Senator Matt Nunn and Scott County Schools Superintendent Billy Parker present a proposal allowing school districts to offer teachers and other employees a voluntary payout for unused sick days. Supporters said the idea could improve attendance, reduce substitute costs and classroom disruptions, help retain younger teachers, and potentially lower long-term retirement-related costs because the payout would not count toward pension compensation. They emphasized the program would be optional for districts and employees, would require teachers to keep at least 15 sick days in reserve, and would be district-funded rather than a state cost. Members raised questions about budget impact, tax treatment, pension effects, and whether the incentive would actually change behavior; the bill sponsor and witnesses said the payout would be taxed like other compensation and would not affect TRS or CERS benefits. One member requested reporting on how the program would be used, and the sponsor said he would be open to adding that. The sponsor also noted a later committee-substitute change would allow use of accumulated sick leave for observance of religious holidays not otherwise on the school calendar, with a personal statement from the employee.
KY
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

House Legislative Session Day 9 (1-16-26)

Kentucky House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • And he would do closings for me and do some deeds for me.
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  • for the legal work that they needed to.<00:09:21.200><c> They'd</c><00:09:21.360><c> go</c><00:09:21.519
  • for their bravery, for Typton family for their bravery, for their<00:14:08.320><c> courage,</c><00:14
  • </c> to tax credit for renters. to tax credit for renters.
Keywords: Convene 00:00 Calendar/Second Readings 06:39 Motions, Petitions, and Communications 07:36 Introduction of New Bills and Resolutions 17:37 Recess for ConC and Rules Meeting 19:15 ConC and Rules Report 22:17 Adjournment 24:18, 958, all
KY
KY

Kentucky 2025 Regular Session

Senate Standing Committee on State & Local Government (3-10-25)

Transcript Highlights:
  • Chair, and thank you all for your work and bringing this bill forward.
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  • for um your work and bringing this bill<00:04:55.800><c> forward</c><00:04:56.800><c> um</c><00:04:56.919
  • </c><00:11:00.040><c> his</c><00:11:00.200><c> work</c> thank uh Senator uh nun uh for his work thank
  • uh Senator uh nun uh for his work with<00:11:00.639><c> this</c><00:11:00.959><c> with</c><00:11:01.079
Keywords: Meeting Start: 00:25 Attendance Roll Call: 00:31 HJR 15 (Rep. Baker): 01:15 HB 462 (Sen. Nemes for Rep. Dietz): 09:01 HB 6 (Rep. Williams): 10:18 HB 73 (Rep. Johnson): 15:21 Adjournment: 18:48, 958, all
Summary: The Senate Standing Committee on State and Local Government first considered HJR 15, a resolution to return a Ten Commandments monument to the new state Capitol grounds. Representative Shane Baker described the monument’s history, its removal to storage in the 1980s, and a prior 2000 effort that was blocked by the courts. He argued recent Supreme Court decisions, including Van Orden and Kennedy, support a history-and-tradition approach and said the resolution would direct the Historic Properties Advisory Commission to retrieve and reinstall the monument in Monument Park. Senator Herron raised concerns about religious neutrality and whether other faiths would also be represented at the Capitol. Baker and Chair Petrie responded that the resolution was limited to restoring a specific historical monument and did not bar future proposals for other displays. Senator Armstrong voted no, saying the legal landscape remained uncertain and the state could face costly litigation. The committee approved HJR 15 on an 8-1 vote. The committee then took up House Bill 6, which would limit administrative agencies from issuing regulations with an economic impact of more than $500,000 over two years, with exceptions for imminent public health or safety threats, protection of federal or state funds, and compliance with certain court orders. Representative Wade Williams said the bill would rein in costly agency rulemaking and cited LRC data showing only about a dozen regulations in 2024 would have met the threshold, with roughly six after closer review. Senator Chambers Armstrong expressed concern that the bill could tie the government’s hands in emergencies, but the bill passed 8-1. Finally, the committee considered House Bill 73, which had a committee substitute. Representatives Johnson and Tipton explained that one part would add We Lead CS to the list of educational service providers allowed to administer their own retirement program participation, and the other would require the Teachers’ Retirement System actuary to provide additional information on each employer’s share of unfunded liability. The committee approved HB 73 unanimously, 10-0, and then adjourned.
KY
KY

Kentucky 2025 Regular Session

House Standing Committee on Banking & Insurance (2-19-25)

Transcript Highlights:
  • I'd like to, um, I would be very remiss if I didn't thank Briana Patterson for her work.
  • Chairman, for your insight and your convening of the stakeholders to work through issues.
  • for her work thank you so much she<00:03:54.799><c> is</c><00:03:55.439><c> probably</c><00:03:56.079
  • You know, I had the opportunity to work at UK HealthCare for a long time.
  • </c> opportunity to work at UK healthcare for opportunity to work at UK healthcare for a<00:09:12.000
Keywords: Meeting Start: 00:00 Roll Call: 00:13 HB423 Discussion: 01:38 HB423 Vote: 12:30 HB415 Discussion: 13:50 HB415 Vote: 15:13 HB390 Discussion: 16:30 HB390 Vote: 21:48 HB3 For Discussion Only: 23:15, 958, all
Summary: The committee first took up House Bill 423, a prior authorization reform measure sponsored by Representative Kim Moser. A committee substitute was adopted to clarify that the bill’s prior authorization exemption program does not apply to Medicaid. Supporters, including the Kentucky Medical Association, said the bill would reduce red tape, improve transparency, and let providers spend more time on patient care. The bill would create a framework for insurers to establish a gold carding or waiver program for certain health services, exclude prescription drugs, prohibit retrospective reviews based solely on an exemption, and require annual reporting by the Department of Insurance and the Department for Medicaid Services. After questions about how exemptions would work and whether the bill addressed repeat prior authorizations, the committee voted to pass HB 423 with favorable expression. The committee then considered House Bill 415, sponsored by Representative Pollock and supported by AFLAC representatives. The bill was described as clarifying that health insurance coverage mandates are generally intended to apply only to primary major medical policies. With no substantive opposition or questions, the committee voted to pass HB 415 with favorable expression. Finally, the committee heard House Bill 390 from Chair Meredith, presented with support from multiple insurance industry representatives and the Department of Insurance. The bill would move motor vehicle insurance verification data from the old system to the CAVIS database and shorten the reporting turnaround from 30 days to a ceiling of seven days, with the possibility of a shorter period by regulation. After brief discussion and no objections, the committee voted to pass HB 390 with favorable expression. The committee also heard House Bill 3 for discussion only, sponsored by Representative Neighbors and supported by the Kentucky Pharmacists Association. The bill would require Kentucky Medicaid to reimburse pharmacists for covered clinical services they already provide, aligning Medicaid with existing commercial insurance policy. Supporters argued it would improve access, especially in underserved areas, and could reduce emergency room use and improve outcomes; the bill was not voted on during this meeting.
HI
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

HET Public Hearing - Mon Mar 20, 2023 @ 2:00PM HST

KY
KY

Kentucky 2025 Regular Session

House Standing Committee on Judiciary (2-12-25) - Reupload

Transcript Highlights:
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  • </c> they worked on I want to thank them for they worked on I want to thank them for for<00:36:50.480
  • Thank you to the Innocence Project for the work that you all do.
  • </c><00:42:04.119><c> all</c><00:42:04.280><c> do</c> Project for the work that you all do Project for
Keywords: The live stream for this meeting cut off before the end. This is the complete meeting pulled from back ups. Meeting Start: 00:00:00 Roll Call: 00:00:05 HB 38: 00:02:42 HB 206: 00:29:22, 958, all
Summary: The committee began with roll call and introductory remarks, including recognition of new members and guests. It then took up House Bill 38, sponsored by Representative Tipton, which would increase penalties for repeated violations of an order of protection. Under the committee substitute, a third violation involving the same order and same individual could be elevated from a Class A misdemeanor to a Class D felony. Tipton and domestic violence survivor Maryanne Pratt testified in support, with Pratt describing repeated abuse, protective-order violations, and ongoing fear despite arrests and jail time. Several members spoke in favor of the bill and praised Pratt’s testimony. Members and outside witnesses raised concerns about the substitute’s language, especially the requirement that the same victim be involved and whether the bill could leave gaps for repeat abusers with different victims. Representative Burke and others questioned whether the conduct was already covered by stalking or assault statutes. Scott West, speaking for the Kentucky Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, argued that the bill could allow technical contempt findings to be used as predicate offenses and noted that existing assault and stalking laws already address much of the conduct. Sponsor Tipton said the language was not final and that further changes might be considered in the Senate. Despite the concerns, the committee adopted the substitute and passed HB 38 with favorable expression by a 19-0 vote. The committee then heard House Bill 206, sponsored by Representative Nemes, on wrongful conviction compensation. Nemes introduced exonerees and representatives from the Kentucky Innocence Project, and the substitute was adopted without objection. Testimony came from Paul Herd, who spent 20 years wrongfully convicted and described the difficulty of reentry, and Jon Acar, who said he was wrongly convicted as a teenager and spent years in custody and on parole. Both urged passage of the bill as overdue support for people exonerated after wrongful convictions.
NH
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

Commission on Worldwide Combined Reporting (10/30/23)

NH
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

Commission on Worldwide Combined Reporting (10/23/23)

NH
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

Commission on Worldwide Combined Reporting (10/17/23)

NH
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

Worldwide Combined Reporting Commission (10/02/2023)

NH
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

Worldwide Reporting Commission (09/25/2023)

AZ
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

02/04/2026 - Senate Health and Human Services

Health and Human Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • HR 1 made employment or work or work training programs mandatory for those who are 18 to 64.
  • SNAP recipients who are looking for work or are looking to expand their work capabilities.
  • I brought copies of the state plan for you so you could see what we're working on.
  • God bless you for the work that you do. God bless you, Senator Shope, for continuing this.
  • God bless you for the work that you do. God bless you, Senator Schope, for continuing this.
Bills: SB1017, SB1149, SB1162, SB1192, SB1249, SB1253, SB1331, SB1333, SB1334
Keywords: informed consent, surgical procedures, healthcare professionals, patient rights, regulatory compliance, child welfare, dependency hearings, foster care, court procedures, parental rights, healthcare compliance, behavioral health technicians, licensing, monitoring, administrative burdens, basic first aid, good samaritan, medical licensing exemption, Arizona medical board, A.R.S. 32-1421
WA
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Floor Session Jan 28th, 2026

Washington House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • They help us prepare for disasters, work in search and rescue during disasters, and then they're there
  • for the recovery.
  • Thank you for being here today and thank you for your service. The Speaker. Thank you.
  • Thank you for being here today, and thank you for your service.
  • Speaker, this motion treats our work here in session like business as usual, and there's nothing usual
Bills: HB1160, HB1289, HB1339, HB1604, HB1798, HB1002, HB1065, HB1155, HB1269, HB1916, HB2120, HB2123, HB2158, HB2178, HB2264, HB2309, HB2411, HJM4004
Keywords: design review, local government, land use, zoning, project permits, housing density, middle housing, affordable housing, parking minimums, single-family zoning, infill development, growth management, comprehensive plan, permit streamlining, objective development regulations, architectural review, administrative review, transit-oriented development, accessory dwelling units, ADU
Summary: The House convened with a quorum, opened with the Pledge of Allegiance, a National Anthem performance, and a prayer offered by Washington Army National Guard Lieutenant Colonel Jeffrey Cole. The chamber then adopted House Resolution 4675, honoring the Washington National Guard for its service in emergencies, search and rescue, disaster response, and military readiness. Members spoke in support, highlighting the Guard’s history, its role in recent flood and landslide responses, and the sacrifices of service members and their families. The resolution passed by voice vote, and Guard leadership and members present in the galleries were recognized. The House also recognized Congressman Dan Newhouse in a point of personal privilege, with remarks praising his service in state and federal office and his ties to agriculture. The chamber then moved to the Fourth Order of Business and debated a motion to suspend House rules to send two initiatives to the Education Committee for prompt public hearings. Supporters argued the Constitution requires precedence for initiatives and that the House should hear them promptly; opponents argued the Constitution allows the Legislature to take no action and that the motion was unnecessary. The motion to suspend the rules failed on a recorded vote, 38 yeas and 57 nays, with three excused. Next, members debated the routine motion to refer the bills, memorials, measures, and resolutions on the introduction sheet to committee. Some members again argued the two initiatives should be given priority and public hearings before other business, while others supported normal referral of the day’s measures. The motion passed on a recorded vote, 57 yeas and 38 nays, with three excused. Committee reports were then accepted and referred as designated, and the House adjourned until Thursday, January 29 at 10:30 a.m.
WA
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Early Learning & K-12 Education Jan 28th, 2026 at 10:30 am

Early Learning & K-12 Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • for pay, and I do my school work at my own pace.
  • And some of them came out of the work session in December.
  • Traditional schools work well for most students, but for some children, alternative learning programs
  • their work for Washington and for allowing her to testify.
  • Again, I was here in December for the work session. I got to speak. I'm Dr.
Bills: SB6222, SB6263, SB6118, SB6261, SB6320
Keywords: public education, technology access, surplus hardware, digital divide, student resources, school district, public bidding, bid limits, procurement, public works, construction contracts, competitive bidding, lowest responsible bidder, small works roster, quotations, school purchasing, Washington-grown food, local food, inmate work programs, Department of Corrections
TX
TX

Texas 89th Regular

89th Legislative Session - Second Called Session Aug 16th, 2025

Texas House Floor Meeting

TX
TX

Texas 89th Regular

89th Legislative Session - First Called Session Aug 14th, 2025

Texas House Floor Meeting

TX
TX

Texas 89th Regular

89th Legislative Session - First Called Session Aug 13th, 2025

Texas House Floor Meeting