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MN
Transcript Highlights:
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- </c><00:11:15.560><c> I</c> girls they have a place in our state I girls they have a place in our state
- State the rule. Yes, go forward. State the rule. Thank you, Mr. President.
- State your inquiry, Mr. President.
- State your inquiry, Mr. President.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- SB 1646, absent state elected officials. Government.
- SB 1762, state land auction park appropriation. SB 1763.
- SB 1768, foster care scholarship, tribal members.
- SCR 1039, water withdrawal fees; state lands.
- Shope, Arizona State Senator, LD-16, and David Gowan, Arizona State Senator, LD-19.
Summary:
The Senate convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a recorded roll call showing 30 members present. The journal was approved, no guests were introduced at first, and the Governor’s signed bill HB 2022 was reported. The President also announced temporary committee substitutions for the Rules Committee on February 9.
Senator Shamp introduced licensed naturopathic physicians in the gallery and highlighted SB 1178, which would expand their authority to administer certain intravenous drugs, including antibiotics, antivirals, and antifungals. The chamber then read a lengthy calendar of first- and second-reading bills and resolutions covering elections, education, health care, water, criminal justice, housing, taxation, and other topics, with no floor action taken on those measures during the reading.
The Senate recessed to recognize law enforcement personnel involved in the rescue of an eight-year-old boy from a human trafficking situation. A proclamation commended Deputies Gregory Sanders and Jacob Montoya, along with Cochise County and Border Patrol personnel, for their courage and professionalism. After returning to order, members made personal privilege remarks urging the Joint Legislative Budget Committee to review $2.85 million in election-related funding for the Secretary of State, and another senator spoke about water security and the need for long-term planning.
Additional announcements included caucus and committee meeting notices, an invitation to Arizona Aerospace Day, and a motion to adjourn until Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at 1:15 p.m. The transcript ends as the chamber was considering adjournment.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Commerce Finance and Policy Committee 4/10/25
Commerce Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- But $5 million of scholarship money helps 333 children earn scholarships for one year. $5 million in
- But $5 million of scholarship money helps 333 children earn scholarships for one year. $5 million in
- :59.200><c> an</c><00:32:59.360><c> operating</c> state agencies, we have an operating state agencies
- </c><00:58:13.520><c> or</c> scale between cities, states or scale between cities, states or counties
- </c><00:59:57.040><c> I</c> in front of Kent State University. I in front of Kent State University.
Committee:
House Commerce Finance and Policy
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Finance (03/12/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- were made, but the state of New Hampshire remained to be the only state in the United States that affected
- Our state universities serve our state.
- First, New Hampshire is ranked 48th in the United States for our state economy.
- </c> state I want people to stay in my state state I want people to stay in my state and<03:42:22.439
- </c> state um therefore I believe the state state um therefore I believe the state should<03:42:27.880
Summary:
The House Finance Committee opened a public hearing on House Bills 1 and 2, which concern the governor’s proposed FY 2026-2027 budget. The chair explained that the committee must fit the budget to House Ways and Means revenue, which is about $800 million below the governor’s estimate in an almost $16 billion budget. He also noted a projected current-budget overspend, the impact of recently passed legislation, possible fee updates, no new tax proposals at that time, and the importance of federal funding and Medicaid stability. Testimony was limited to three minutes, with the chair asking speakers to avoid duplication.
Much of the testimony focused on Medicaid, disability services, and home- and community-based care. Speakers urged the committee to restore or protect funding for transportation, Medicaid, day programs, in-home supports, and behavioral health services. Several individuals and providers described how cuts would affect people with disabilities, medically fragile children, and families who rely on services to remain employed and avoid institutional care. A home care provider argued that a proposed 3% Medicaid cut would increase hospitalizations and costs, while a behavioral health representative asked for sustainable Medicaid rates, uncompensated care support, housing resources, and continued funding for community behavioral health clinics.
Another major topic was the Group II retirement provisions in HB 2 for public safety workers. Representatives from police, fire, corrections, probation/parole, and related associations testified in support, saying prior pension changes hurt recruitment and retention, pushed experienced workers to neighboring states, and should be reversed to restore promised benefits. They argued the provisions would help keep public safety careers viable and honor commitments made to first responders. An executive counselor also warned that when the state shifts costs away from itself, local property taxpayers bear the burden, and she opposed cost shifts such as Medicaid premiums and universal vouchers. A separate speaker urged funding public schools rather than universal vouchers, arguing vouchers can leave other students behind as resources are diverted.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- I then went on to the University of Idaho on an ROTC scholarship.
- What would you like to bring to the State Board? Mr.
- The state stepped up to help guarantee them.
- I got a full ride to leave the state, and so I did.
- That scholarship helped fund part of my education.
Committee:
Senate Education
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- I mean, Texas is a pretty amazing state.
- It's almost all of our state revenue, plus most of the...
- So should our state revenue dry up, we haven't really set aside 10% of it.
- I don't know what the average is across the states.
- So most states don't. have a nice reserve set aside.
Committee:
House Appropriations
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- Many other states do so.
- state policy.
- And you might say, well, why the state? Well, a number of other states have done this.
- state supplemental pay board.
- Was it to save the state of Louisiana? Was it to save the state of Louisiana money?
Bills:
HB165 , HB175 , HB198 , HB272 , HB457 , HB488 , HB566 , HB603 , HB763 , HB902 , HB909 , HB971 , HB981 , HB1066 , HB1125 , HB1154 , HB1231
Committee:
House Appropriations
Keywords:
HB165, lottery proceeds, Lottery Proceeds Fund, Veterans Service Grant Fund, constitutional amendment, veterans, military veterans, veterans' benefits, veterans services, family support, state lottery, education funding, Minimum Foundation Program, problem gambling, compulsive gaming, state treasurer, ballot proposition, constitutional referendum, lottery revenue, Louisiana resident veterans
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- It seeks from the legislature to state that the judiciary can, The legislature seeks to state that the
- On the question of state law, the Arizona Constitution is the supreme law of the state.
- The Constitution of this state, second only to the Constitution of the United States, is the supreme
- On the question of state law, the Arizona Constitution, is the supreme law of the state.
- The Constitution of this state, second only to the Constitution of the United States, is the Supreme
Summary:
The Senate met, opened with prayer and the pledge, and then handled a series of messages and floor actions. The chamber transmitted a large group of Senate bills to the governor and Senate Concurrent Memorial 1004 to the Secretary of State. It also received House requests to return Senate Bills 1175 and 1198 for reconsideration, which were granted without objection. The Senate then moved into Committee of the Whole to consider several House concurrent resolutions.
On H.C.R. 2001, a constitutional referral on election requirements, senators debated a Judiciary Committee amendment and a Hoffman floor amendment that would require voter ID, allow election-day tabulation of early ballots at polling places, and require legislative funding for implementation. Supporters said the measure would improve election security, voter confidence, and speed up results; opponents argued it was vague, could undermine mail voting, and lacked clear implementation details. The amendment was adopted, and after further debate the Committee of the Whole gave H.C.R. 2001 a do-pass recommendation by a 15-12 vote. Later, on third reading, the full Senate passed H.C.R. 2001 by a 16-12 vote and transmitted it to the House.
The chamber also considered H.C.R. 2003, a referral on student athletics and biological sex. Senator Ortiz offered a floor amendment to replace the blanket ban approach with rules based on athletic ability and inclusion; supporters said it would preserve fairness while avoiding discrimination, while opponents said it would gut the measure and weaken protections for girls’ sports. The Ortiz amendment failed 11-16, and H.C.R. 2003 then received a do-pass recommendation in Committee of the Whole and later passed third reading. H.C.R. 2044, a referral on prohibiting preferential treatment and discrimination, also received a do-pass recommendation without recorded controversy. The Senate then adjourned after completing the remaining procedural motions and votes.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Veterans and Military Affairs Division 2/26/25
Veterans and Military Affairs Division
Transcript Highlights:
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- The state-sponsored scholarship program, which this legislature created in 2021 and continued in this
- > sponsored scholarship program which this sponsored scholarship program which this state<00:42:19.520
Committee:
House Veterans and Military Affairs Division
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Education Policy and Administration (01/21/2026)
Education Policy and Administration
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:51:26.240><c> Any</c> references New York State. Any references New York State.
- </c> students throughout the state. students throughout the state.
- </c> ecoourism dollars in the state are huge. ecoourism dollars in the state are huge.
- </c> people of the state why it was done. people of the state why it was done.
- </c> the state the state >> per<05:15:59.680><c> school.
Committee:
House Education Policy and Administration
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session-Day 14, February 25, 2026-AM
Wyoming House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> legislature of the state of Wyoming. legislature of the state of Wyoming.
- </c> legislature of the state of Wyoming. legislature of the state of Wyoming.
- </c> legislature of the state of Wyoming. legislature of the state of Wyoming.
- </c> state of Wyoming. state of Wyoming.
- </c> of kids across our state. of kids across our state.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Education Oversight REVISED: HB1937 - Added Mar 4th, 2026 at 09:00 am
Education Oversight
Transcript Highlights:
- Those are also high educators that each of us know are in the top 100 jobs needed in the state.
- believe that under the current language, if a parent simply calls the principal or the superintendent stating
Committee:
House Education Oversight
Keywords:
HB1937, Oklahoma schools, student communications, electronic communication, digital communication, parent notification, legal guardian, school personnel, teachers, coaches, administrators, charter schools, public schools, administrative leave, corroborated report, investigation, employee file, discipline, termination, school board
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
02/18/2026 - House Transportation & Infrastructure
Transportation & Infrastructure
Transcript Highlights:
- The FAST Act stated that the I-11 corridor will generally follow State Route 189, Interstate 19... ..
- and U.S. 93 from Wickenburg to the Nevada state line.
- So the State Department—the State Land Department—came before committee not too long ago with a... ..
- Can you... we're State Route 89, which is one of our biggest ones crossing across the state as it shoots
- If we don't have roads, we don't have a state. We can't run anything through the state.
Bills:
HB2067 , HB2068 , HB2127 , HB2164 , HB2200 , HB2201 , HB2242 , HB2283 , HB2284 , HB2285 , HB2286 , HB2287 , HB2304 , HB2306 , HB2399 , HB2601 , HB2609 , HB2760 , HB2761 , HB2859 , HB2887 , HB2892 , HB2893 , HB2894 , HB2978 , HB4027 , HCM2012 , HCM2016
Committee:
House Transportation & Infrastructure
Keywords:
appropriation, transportation, infrastructure, Apache Junction, funding, Show Low, road extension, special license plates, nonprofits, charitable contributions, Reay Lane, Graham County, HB 2200, State Route 89, SR 89, Chino Valley, Arizona Department of Transportation, ADOT, road widening, highway expansion
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama House Boards, Agencies and Commissions Committee Feb 12th, 2025
Boards, Agencies and Commissions
Transcript Highlights:
- That's in the northwest corner of the state. Examiners, please introduce Representative Lawrence.
- the State Treasury.
- I think it helps every district, it helps our state, and we certainly are leading the way.
- the citizens of the state of Alabama.
- I can't begin to tell you the level of fraud that exists in pharmacy in the United States.
Committee:
House Boards, Agencies and Commissions
Keywords:
U.S. Space and Rocket Center, Alabama Space Science Exhibit Commission, public facilities, space exploration, education programs, bond issuance, Governor involvement, HB110, sunset bill, Alabama Sunset Law, State Board of Medical Examiners, Medical Licensure Commission, medical licensing, physician regulation, healthcare regulation, professional licensing, ethics law, state ethics code, public servants, board members
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Budget Review Subcommittee on Education (9-17-25) - Reupload
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> a state appropriation uh from the state a state appropriation uh from the state every<00:04:40.240
- So, this is not a blue state, red state thing. It's all across the country.
- So, this is not a blue state, red state thing. It's all across the country.
- So, this is not a blue state, red state thing. It's all across the country.
- </c> in the state. in the state.
Summary:
The meeting focused on Kentucky school choice and innovation, with discussion of the state constitution’s “common schools” requirement and how that has been interpreted alongside newer education models. Chairman Tipton described model laboratory schools, Gatton and Craft Academies, magnet and virtual programs, and said these options show that Kentucky has long expanded opportunity through innovation. He then turned the discussion to Senate Bill 207, which he said was designed to support schools of innovation.
Senator Steve West reviewed the history of Kentucky charter schools and explained that SB 207 was modeled on a South Carolina approach. He said the bill allows a local school board to contract with a third-party entity to manage an existing school, seek waivers from certain state rules, and receive SEEK funding while also allowing outside private investment. He emphasized that the district initiates the process, that the school remains public, and that the bill includes accountability through a time-limited contract that can be ended if the school is not performing.
Members asked about the difference between SB 207 and the earlier charter school law, whether schools could cherry-pick students, and whether teachers would remain district employees. West and Tipton said the new model is tied to an existing school rather than a new charter, cannot cherry-pick students, and keeps teachers as district employees. Representative Brown raised concerns that charters and exceptions could leave some children out, especially lower-income students, while West responded that the proposal is intended to expand choice for families who may not otherwise have it and cited examples from other states where similar models improved low-performing schools. No vote or formal action was taken during the discussion.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Children and Family Law (03/24/2026)
Children and Family Law
Transcript Highlights:
- Because the current law, as stated in state statute, does not accurately state the federal law language
- ><c> accurately</c><01:08:25.279><c> state</c> state statute, does not accurately state state statute
- </c> state statute with the federal statute. state statute with the federal statute.
- </c> support of um State Bill 608. support of um State Bill 608.
- </c> qualify for the scholarship. qualify for the scholarship.
Committee:
House Children and Family Law
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama House Ethics and Campaign Finance Committee Mar 5th, 2025
Ethics and Campaign Finance
Transcript Highlights:
- You're late filing the campaign report, and currently, the Secretary of State is required to send you
- It saves state money for filing a report by Rep. L. State money for filing a report by Rep.
- to prohibit foreign nationals from contributing and having any expenditures in elections within the state
Committee:
House Ethics and Campaign Finance
WA
Transcript Highlights:
- There is no impact to state revenue.
- There is no impact to state revenue.
- The fiscal note saves $282,000 general fund state in 2027 and $564,000 general fund state in 2029.
- Our concern is that when you have the power of eminent domain given to a state authority and a state.
- Our concern is that when you have the power of eminent domain given to a state authority and a state
Bills:
HB2675 , HB2249 , HB2120 , HB1069 , HB1983 , HB2431 , SB6006 , SB6297 , SB6351 , SB6353 , HB2521 , HB2091 , HB2104 , SB6355 , HB2254 , HB2385 , SB5808 , HB1796 , HB1376 , SB6260 , HB2353
Committee:
Senate Ways & Means
Keywords:
accounts, finance, business regulation, transparency, audits, HB 2249, Washington Technology Solutions, WaTech, civil service, classified service, exempt employees, state employment, state personnel, network security, cybersecurity, information technology, IT contracting, data center, systems integration, network engineering
WA
Transcript Highlights:
- We have a huge housing need across the state. We have a huge housing need across the state.
- One, you're upgrading state assets.
- sole venue for many state-related claims.
- sole venue for many state-related claims.
- There is no impact to state revenue.
Committee:
Senate Ways & Means
Keywords:
capital budget, funding, infrastructure, state projects, budget allocation, HB 2353, predesign thresholds, capital construction, major capital projects, Office of Financial Management, OFM, Washington state, state agencies, infrastructure planning, construction costs, inflation adjustment, capital facilities, project review, allotments, lease approval
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama House State Government Committee Feb 12th, 2025
State Government
Transcript Highlights:
- State and federal mandates that must be addressed in addition to that.
- It happened all over the state.
- Not a part of the national agenda that's coming down from state to state that you have to promote because
- You do well with your agendas; you get it state by state. When I look at this, you can stand...
- Saw a need in our states and started pursuing it.
Committee:
House State Government
Keywords:
HB141, Alabama, state employees, salary deductions, payroll deduction, State Comptroller, membership dues, voluntary contributions, insurance premiums, financial instruments, employee associations, state payroll, Code of Alabama 1975, Section 36-1-4.3, public employees, union dues, benefits administration, payroll withholding, financial products, deferred compensation