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MN
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
Labor and Industrial Relations May 20th, 2026
Labor & Industrial Relations
Transcript Highlights:
- So I'm going to make my point, and then I'm going to get to my actual statement.
- I'm going to get to my actual statement.
- And I'm going to take Roger Wilder's statement, because he's absolutely correct.
- It's just we always make—we get to the end of it, and then we make this qualifying statement, but we're
Committee:
House Labor & Industrial Relations
Summary:
The House Committee on Labor and Industrial Relations met for its final meeting of the 2026 session and took up SB 312 by Senator Talbot, a bill concerning labor organizations, employee dues and fees, withdrawal from unions, annual notice requirements, and related reporting and notification provisions. The committee first adopted a technical amendment set, then debated a larger amendment set that shifted the cease-withholding request to the employer, required electronic confirmation, placed certain administrative costs on the labor organization, and added language about employer notification and authorization procedures. Members discussed whether the bill was needed, whether employees already have the ability to opt out, and whether the amendments would create confusion or unnecessary bureaucracy. Supporters said the bill protects employee choice and ensures dues stoppage happens at the nearest payroll period; opponents argued the added language was unclear and burdensome. The committee also adopted a separate technical amendment adding mass transit employees to the list of exemptions.
Testimony came from the bill author and several stakeholders. Senator Talbot said the bill is meant to ensure workers know they do not have to join a union, can revoke dues authorizations, and can stop deductions without waiting for a fixed annual window. Representative Eccles defended the amendments as employee protections and a way to shift administrative costs away from taxpayers. Jim Patterson of LABI supported the amendments, saying they protect public employers and taxpayers from administrative costs. After the amendments were adopted on a roll call vote, union representatives Matt Wood of the Louisiana AFL-CIO, Peter Robbins-Brown of the AFL-CIO, and Larry Carter of the Louisiana Federation of Teachers and School Employees testified in opposition to the amended bill, saying they had worked in good faith on a simpler opt-in/opt-out framework and objected to the new cost and bureaucracy provisions. Several members also spoke in favor of the bill as a matter of freedom of choice and employee control over paycheck deductions.
At the end of debate, Representative Wilder moved to report SB 312 with amendments. The motion passed on a roll call vote, and the bill was reported from committee with amendments. The committee then adjourned.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session - Part 2 - 05/16/26
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Committee May 5th, 2026
Budget and Fiscal Review
Transcript Highlights:
- So as part of the eligibility criteria, we are asking for specified financial statements.
- So as part of the eligibility criteria, we are asking for specified financial statements.
- So that would include Criteria: We are asking for specified financial statements.
- So that would include the last audited report, as well as internal recent month-closed financial statements
Committee:
Senate Budget and Fiscal Review
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Agriculture and Wildlife Apr 20th, 2026 at 10:00 am
Agriculture and Wildlife
Transcript Highlights:
- You put a statement into your paper that doesn't even match the primary data of your paper.
- That statement was softened for a reason.
- Would you believe that's a question or a statement? Wouldn't you agree?
- Thank you for the statements.
Committee:
Senate Agriculture and Wildlife
Keywords:
farmed cervidae, chronic wasting disease, genetic resistance, wildlife management, agriculture, wildlife tagging, hunting regulations, Cervidae family, feral swine, exotic wildlife, conservation, commercial hunting, raw milk, unpasteurized, farm sales, Oklahoma Milk and Milk Products Act, local producers, advertising, 914, all
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- I just heard another member make a statement which, while I'm not going to contest the statement that
- I want to contest the statement that was I want to contest the statement that was just<00:28:06.240><
Committee:
House Ways and Means
Keywords:
agriculture, education, leadership council, compensation, research institute, dairy assistance, investment relief, agriculture support, food production, economic relief, investment, relief initiative, farm support, medication repository, drug donation, healthcare, Minnesota Statutes, pharmacy, public health, controlled substances
MO
Transcript Highlights:
- Briefly to make a statement, my only issue that I'm having with this, make a statement.
- Briefly to make a statement, my only issue that I'm having with this, make a statement.
Committee:
House Crime and Public Safety
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- And you'll see, I think, that got updated here in the statement of purpose.
- Yes, that is an accurate statement.
- Beyond securing these constitutional rights, this legislation makes two other profound statements.
- First, the long-standing use of... ...makes two other profound statements.
Committee:
Senate State Affairs
Summary:
The Senate State Affairs Committee began by introducing several RSs and then considered a series of gubernatorial reappointments, including Bud Tracy to the State Building Authority, Skip Smeiser to the Idaho Lottery Commission, Jerry Aldape to the Idaho Endowment Fund Investment Board, and Nikaela Black Abrams to the Idaho State Racing Commission. The committee voted to send the latter three appointments to the floor with recommendations for confirmation, while Bud Tracy’s appointment was held for a later vote. The committee also postponed consideration of one item to accommodate scheduling conflicts.
The committee then heard and advanced several bills and resolutions. House Bill 795, a cleanup measure related to House Bill 710, was sent to the floor with a due-pass recommendation. Senate Bill 1398, which would move Idaho’s presidential primary to the first Tuesday after the first Monday in May and align it with state primaries, drew support from the Secretary of State, the League of Women Voters, and committee members who emphasized voter access and turnout; it was sent to the floor with a due-pass recommendation. House Concurrent Resolution 32, affirming Idaho’s energy sovereignty and preference for reliable in-state generation and property-rights protections, also advanced on a due-pass motion.
The committee next approved House Bill 893, a codifier/technical corrections bill, and House Bill 817, which updates tobacco retail laws to clarify and permit certain adult-only premium cigar retail and event activities while maintaining youth-access restrictions. Testimony on HB 817 came from a small business owner and a trade association representative, and members described it as a small-business measure. House Bill 872, which would eliminate the separate ballot page for constitutional amendments and initiatives to reduce printing costs and streamline ballots, was supported by the Secretary of State and county clerks but opposed by the League of Women Voters; it nevertheless received a due-pass recommendation.
Finally, the committee advanced Senate Bill 1397, which would bring larger private wastewater corporations under Public Utilities Commission rate regulation, with supporters arguing it would protect customers from unregulated monopolies and improve oversight. House Bill 831, which would require school polling places to be closed to instructional use on election day to better balance voter access with student safety, also received a due-pass recommendation after testimony from the League of Women Voters, county clerks, and the Secretary of State. The meeting adjourned after all motions passed.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- And you'll see, I think, that got updated here in the statement of purpose.
- Yes, that is an accurate statement.
- Beyond securing these constitutional rights, this legislation makes two other profound statements.
- school that are not easily accessible to voters and are not conducive... makes two other profound statements
Committee:
Senate State Affairs
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Agency resources to help veterans' initiatives 3/4/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- See none, closing statements. >> Representative Ray Brower. >> Thank you so much, Chair, and thank you
- See<00:19:10.640><c> none,</c><00:19:11.039><c> closing</c><00:19:11.520><c> statements.
- </c><00:19:12.080><c> Uh,</c> See none, closing statements. Uh, See none, closing statements.
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Senate Standing Committee on State and Local Government (3-4-26)
State & Local Government
Transcript Highlights:
- Right now, if you have $100,000 or more of annual receipts, you have to annually prepare financial statements
- 57.960><c> financial</c> you know, annually prepare financial you know, annually prepare financial statement
- 59.680><c> 4</c><00:03:59.920><c> years,</c><00:04:00.600><c> contract</c><00:04:01.160><c> for</c> statement
- every 4 years, contract for statement every 4 years, contract for the<00:04:01.520><c> application</
Committee:
Senate State & Local Government
Keywords:
Meeting Start: 00:10
Attendance Roll Call: 00:15
SB 133 Discussion: 00:52
SB 133 Vote: 05:01
SB 226 Discussion: 06:10
SB 226 Vote: 09:36
SJR 62 Discussion: 10:22
SJR 62 Vote: 12:55
SB 261 Discussion: 13:42
SB 261 Vote: 18:19
SB 262 Discussion: 19:10
SB 262 Vote: 26:36
Adjournment: 28:02, 958, all
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Standing Committee on Economic Development & Workforce Investment (2-26-26)
Economic Development & Workforce Investment
Transcript Highlights:
- . >> Representative Bray, just want to make a quick statement if I may, Chairman.
- a</c><00:19:40.480><c> quick</c> [clears throat] to make a quick [clears throat] to make a quick statement
- </c><00:19:42.400><c> Um,</c><00:19:43.440><c> I</c><00:19:43.679><c> want</c> statement if I may, Chairman
- Um, I want statement if I may, Chairman.
MO
Transcript Highlights:
- Let's make a statement. Go see. Thank you. Representative Anderson? To make a statement. Go see.
- Well, there was more of a statement than a question, but I should have asked the other witness, but I
- Well, there was more of a statement than a question, but I should have asked the other witness, but I
Committee:
House Crime and Public Safety
Summary:
The committee on Crime and Public Safety held public hearings on House Bill 3175 and House Bill 3066. HB 3175, called Mason’s Law, was presented by Rep. Chris Brown as a system to let the Department of Revenue, Missouri Highway Patrol, and MULES alert officers during traffic stops if a driver may have a disability or health condition affecting communication. Brown described a traffic stop involving a young man with autism and said the bill would allow a physician-verified designation tied to license plates and driver records. Testimony in support came from Mason and his mother, who said the bill could prevent dangerous misunderstandings, along with a friend, a speech-hearing association representative, and Kansas City police, who said officers already receive crisis-intervention training. No opposition testimony was offered.
HB 3066, by Rep. Brad Christ, would clarify parts of the new St. Louis City police governance structure, including responsibility for civil liabilities, budgeting, and extending the transition director’s term. Christ said the bill is meant to clean up language from last year’s police governance changes and address disputes over who pays for lawsuits arising from different time periods, while also allowing the Board of Police Commissioners more flexibility to move money within its budget. Several witnesses and members raised concerns that the bill would weaken the city’s Board of Estimate and Apportionment, reduce transparency and checks and balances, and shift financial burdens onto city taxpayers and vital city services. City representatives opposed the bill and urged waiting for a memorandum of understanding to resolve the issues locally, while supporters from the police board, the police officers association, and the Attorney General’s office said the bill would provide needed clarity and efficiency and help resolve lingering liability questions.
No votes were taken on either bill during the hearing. At the end of the meeting, the chair announced that several other House bills and a House resolution would not be executed that day and might be heard later.
MO
Transcript Highlights:
- I'd like to ask the voters—this would be my summary statement—would you like to avoid rolling blackouts
- Let me read a statement that was made by one of our own proud alums, John Wagner, who is the director
- Is that a correct statement? That's a good statement, Mr. Chairman.
Committee:
House Utilities
MO
Transcript Highlights:
- This would be my summary statement: would you like to avoid rolling blackouts?
- Let me read a statement that was made by one of our own proud alums, John Wagner, who is the director
- Is that a correct statement? That's a good statement, Mr. Chairman.
Committee:
House Utilities
Summary:
The Committee on Utilities first met in executive session and adopted a House Committee substitute for House Bills 2658, 2147, 2472, and 2546 by a roll call vote of 20 ayes and 1 no. The substitute expanded telephone solicitation language to include unsolicited real estate solicitations, adjusted reassigned-number compliance language, and refined spoofing-related definitions to focus on intent to cause harm or wrongfully obtain value. Members also discussed how the no-call list, existing business relationships, and political fundraising calls would be treated under the substitute.
The committee then heard House Bills 1626 and 2122, both relating to nuclear energy and construction work in progress (CWIP/QIP) financing for nuclear projects. The sponsors argued the bills would remove an outdated barrier to nuclear construction in Missouri, especially for small modular reactors, by allowing utilities to recover construction costs during construction and thereby reduce interest and overall project cost. They emphasized ratepayer protections through clawback provisions, the role of the Public Service Commission, future energy demand, economic development, and keeping Missouri competitive with other states.
Several members raised concerns about higher utility rates, the risk of cost overruns, the possibility of ratepayers paying for projects that are delayed or never completed, and whether the proposal was premature given that SMRs are not yet widely deployed in the United States. In response, the sponsors and supporters said the bill would include refund protections similar to Senate Bill 4 and that the PSC would oversee prudence and timing. Public witnesses in support included business, utility, and municipal representatives, as well as Missouri S&T’s chancellor, who stressed workforce development and the growing national and global move toward nuclear power. The hearing on House Bills 1626 and 2122 was then closed.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections Feb 16th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- That is why the legislature created the Office of Equity in 2020, not as a statement, but as a tool,
- One of them is if someone, a registered voter, files under penalty of perjury a statement that that person
- One of them is if someone, a registered voter, files under penalty of perjury, a statement that that
- And there were statements on the House floor debating this bill that mass challenges are occurring and
Summary:
The committee began by suspending the five-day notice rule for Senate Gubernatorial Appointment 9066 and then heard confirmation testimony from Megan Matthews, director of the Washington State Office of Equity. Matthews described the office’s growth, its work with agencies and communities, and efforts on data, contracting, and statewide outreach. Senator Hasegawa raised concerns about the Office of Equity’s relationship to ethnic commissions and whether it should remain internally focused, while other members praised Matthews’ statewide presence. The committee also heard confirmation testimony for Women’s Commission appointees Reedy Miu Kapade and Kiana Daniels, both of whom emphasized their experience serving women and girls and their commitment to the commission’s work; both appointments were noted as coming up for a vote the following week.
The committee then heard House Bill 2309, which would prohibit the civil service classification plan from requiring a postgraduate degree as the only way to show qualifications unless required by law. Supporters, including the sponsor, OFM, and public witnesses, said the bill would remove barriers to state employment and broaden applicant pools. House Bill 2249 would add certain Washington Technology Solutions network and security systems employees to civil service coverage; the sponsor said it would resolve a narrow inequity affecting about 20 workers, while WOTEC said it needed flexibility to recruit and retain technical talent and asked to be involved in further changes. Substitute House Bill 2411 would expand shared leave to employees affected by hate crimes or immigration enforcement actions involving themselves or family members; supporters cited a state worker detained at the border and said the bill would help employees through extraordinary hardships, while opponents warned about abuse and objected to extending benefits in immigration-related cases.
Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1916, dealing with voter registration challenges and list maintenance, drew strong support from voting-rights groups and county election officials who said it would curb mass, bad-faith challenges and protect eligible voters, especially naturalized citizens, students, military members, and voters of color. The Secretary of State’s office and county auditors also raised concerns about ambiguity in parts of the bill, including who may challenge registrations and how deceased voters are removed from the rolls. House Bill 2417 would add a victim’s bill of rights to the Washington Code of Military Justice, aligning state military justice with federal protections; the Military Department and veterans advocates supported it as a consistency and fairness measure. Finally, the committee took executive action on Second Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1541, which changes the membership and selection criteria for the Veterans Affairs Advisory Committee, and advanced it to the Rules Committee on a due pass recommendation.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Government Efficiency Feb 12th, 2026 at 08:00 am
Government Efficiency
Transcript Highlights:
- And we are making a big statement that we are not against the airport in any way, shape, or form, that
- I would not agree with that statement. Because the income still belongs.
- I would not agree with that statement. Because the income still belongs. songs.
- Just to make a statement that the city of St.
Committee:
House Government Efficiency
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development Feb 12th, 2026
Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
- This particular statement in the bill, starting on lines 263 to 267 of the amendment, basically coordinates
- As far as the statement about the mission, goals, and objectives, where some people might think that
- This particular statement in the bill, starting on Lien's 263 to 267 of the amendment, basically coordinates
- As far as the statement about the mission, goals, and objectives, where some people might think that
Keywords:
negligence, settlement, appropriation, highway safety, damages, law enforcement, motorcycle accident, compensation, Department of Transportation, legal claim, land use, development, sustainability, environmental protection, housing policy, labor pool, employment, temporary work, placement fee, Department of Commerce
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- Would you like to make that statement for me? Thank you, members of the committee and Chair.
- individuals that are here at the table with me, with your permission, ask that they make a brief statement
- year-over-year improvement, those are really important, but they're not limited to Division I is my only statement
- It's kind of a statement of intent on where these projects are going to fall.
Committee:
Senate House Education
Keywords:
foster children, school transportation, education funding, public education, child welfare, New Mexico Highlands University, soccer field, women's sports, infrastructure improvement, funding allocation, student athletes, appropriation, New Mexico State University, nutrition, travel support, funding, education, university support, financial assistance, parenting students
Summary:
The Senate Education Committee began by announcing that SB 210 would be rolled over to Friday and would not be heard. The committee then returned to SB 234, which would provide foster child school transportation funding statewide rather than only for Albuquerque Public Schools. Members adopted an amendment striking the APS-only language and making the bill statewide after testimony from the sponsor, PED, and others that foster youth transportation is a growing issue and should have its own funding stream. The committee discussed how the money might be distributed and whether the $1.2 million appropriation would be sufficient, then voted do pass on SB 234 as amended.
The committee next heard HB 8, which creates a Higher Education Major Projects Fund for large capital projects that are difficult to fund through existing capital outlay processes. Testimony from the sponsor, LFC, HED, and university representatives explained that the bill would support projects such as the UNM School of Medicine, an NMSU multidisciplinary building, student housing, student life projects, and certain Division I athletic facilities, while requiring design readiness, institutional matches, and legislative oversight. Several senators raised concerns about the clarity of the prioritization process, the Division I-only athletics language, the recurring nature of future funding, and the relationship to other capital funding streams, but the committee ultimately voted do pass on HB 8.
The committee then considered SB 243 and SB 244, nearly identical bills for UNM and NMSU that would each appropriate $5 million for student health, student support, nutrition, travel, scholarships, and other athletic department needs. Athletic directors testified that conference realignment, higher travel costs, nutrition demands, and new revenue-sharing/NIL obligations have increased expenses, and sponsors said the bills were intended as one-time appropriations. Some senators questioned whether the requests should be recurring or funded through university revenue rather than the state, but both bills received do pass recommendations. Finally, the committee heard SM 16, as amended, which asks HED to convene a task force to study parenting students in higher education and recommend ways to collect data and improve support. Supporters said better data is needed to understand barriers such as child care and transportation, and the memorial passed with a do pass recommendation. The committee then adjourned until Friday morning.
FL
Florida 2026 4th Special Session
February 10, 2026 - 09:00 AM
Transcript Highlights:
- This simple resolution is a statement. Florida condemns the persecution of Christians in Nigeria.
- Sometimes you can't get to the problem if you just make a general statement.
- And now I will say, one of my favorite authors, Toni Morrison, she made a statement of never stopping
- It's not about endorsing every statement that he made. It is not about elevating him. Not at all.