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KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Budget Review Subcommittee on General Government, Finance, Personnel & Public Retirement (11-5-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- Infrastructure in general, all of those kind of things.
- </c> general, all of those kind of things. general, all of those kind of things.
- We received general<00:10:35.760><c> funds</c><00:10:36.399><c> in</c><00:10:36.720><c> the</c><00:10
- General government and finance and personnel and public retirement. We part ways now.
- ><c> and</c> General government and finance and General government and finance and personnel<00:24:29.120
Summary:
The committee first approved minutes from prior meetings after a motion and second, then heard a presentation from Kent Annis and Boyd Sheerer of the Kentucky Division of Geographic Information on the state’s “KY from Above” aerial imagery and elevation program. The presenters described the program’s goals of creating openly accessible statewide imagery and elevation basemaps, reducing duplicative local and state spending, and supporting uses such as transportation, emergency response, utilities, broadband planning, property taxation, economic development, and education. They said the data is owned by the Commonwealth, distributed in the public domain, and has strong return on investment, with statewide ortho imagery coverage completed in 2022 and elevation phases completed or underway in multiple stages.
The witnesses emphasized that the program relies on cost-sharing among state, local, and federal partners and that a small state “seed” appropriation is needed to leverage larger federal contributions. They said about $300,000 a year in seed money could help secure additional federal funds, while a three-year imagery refresh cycle would cost about $5.7 million annually and storage/processing about $150,000 a year. They also noted that no subscription fee is charged for access, opposed charging for use of the data even by for-profit users, and said the program is intended as an economic development tool that avoids multiple entities paying for the same geography.
Members asked about the funding request, the potential federal match, and whether the state should charge private companies for access. The witnesses explained that the requested amount was for aerial photography and LAR seed money, that federal funds would not cover aerial photography directly, and that the program already uses a cost-share model with 28 partners rather than subscriptions. They also clarified that imagery is refreshed every three years and elevation data on a longer cycle, with elevation prioritized because it supports accuracy for roads, water lines, and broadband planning. The presentation concluded with no formal vote on the program itself; after questions ended, the chair thanked the witnesses and adjourned the meeting.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Transportation Infrastructure Revenue Subcommitee Jun 5th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- What ultimately occurred was, um, you know, the, the leadership or, or legislators in general saw that
- And then we switched it over from the general fund to the road fund, but that's pretty much the only
- How's it generated?
- general fund, zero impact to the state's STB capacity, zero impact to the state's geo bond capacity,
- funds, not the general fund.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Generally, House Bill 1916 would clarify that the court which issued the final divorce decree retains
- Generally, House Bill 1973 would require.
- Generally, then, House Bill 2530 would establish that a court May appoint an amicus attorney only after
- The Chair calls as a resource Joel Rogers, Associate Deputy Attorney General for Child Support.
- My name's Joel Rogers, I'm the Associate Deputy Attorney General for Child Support Legal Services, and
Committee:
Senate Jurisprudence
Keywords:
business court, civil procedure, litigation, jurisdiction, arbitration, divorce, property division, family law, court jurisdiction, marital assets, parent-child relationship, birth certificate, identity proof, Family Code, court process, attorney fees, court costs, legal expenses, dispute resolution, child support
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- General Flores, you know, we learned quite a bit from the Uvalde fiasco in many respects, the chaos and
- Chairman, like we're giving all the power to the Attorney General. You know the argument.
- And I say that because I served as an Assistant Attorney General under John Hill a long time ago and
- Just generally speaking, this bill has three aspects to it.
- Invasive visual recording can generally speaking be committed three different ways.
Committee:
Senate Criminal Justice
Keywords:
HB 48, oilfield theft, organized theft, petroleum products, oil and gas equipment, DPS, Department of Public Safety, Texas, Railroad Commission, criminal justice, energy resources, theft prevention, organized crime, border region, El Paso, law enforcement task force, asset recovery, pipeline theft, drilling equipment, equipment theft
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- So it has to affect the general fund and not something like the clean water fund. six um uh requires
- So it has to affect<00:03:56.080><c> the</c><00:03:56.400><c> general</c><00:03:56.799><c> fund</c><00
- fund and not and not affect the general fund and not and not u<00:03:58.879><c> not</c><00:03:59.280
- Well, back to the Clean Water versus general fund discussion.
- Senator Rest, I understand that that is the will of the majority to take it from the general fund and
Committee:
Senate Taxes
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 5 on State Administration Apr 22nd, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- You need to know that our team, along with the attorney general, has probably filed over a hundred lawsuits
- Most of you know I'm a second-generation Democrat.
- I'm a second-generation voter, which doesn't mean my family just got here.
- So one-time general funds, you know significant that these are here also needed for they are to be able
- Generally, not just older, we need to update the program to really match changing demographics.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
March 27, 2025 - 09:00 AM
Transcript Highlights:
- of charitable trusts that have their administration in Florida, namely that the Florida Attorney General
- what problem this bill might solve, and can you tell us about cases where out-of-state attorneys general
- The intent at the time was to clarify that the Florida Attorney General would be the only public official
- The intent at the time was to clarify that the Florida Attorney General would be the only public official
- We are doing this here to clarify that the Florida Attorney General is the only public official with
Summary:
The committee met with a quorum and heard several insurance- and trust-related bills. CS/HB 265, relating to post-judgment execution proceedings involving terrorism, was presented as a measure to help victims enforce long-standing judgments against terrorist assets; it received no opposition in testimony and was reported favorably. CS/HB 1173, concerning the Florida Trust Code, clarified that the Florida Attorney General is the only public official with standing to enforce charitable trusts administered in Florida; members discussed that it was intended to resolve ambiguity identified by a court decision, and it also passed favorably.
The committee then took up PCS/HB 643 on residual market insurers. The bill would remove the “diligent effort” requirement for surplus lines placements, revise surplus lines eligibility, and let Citizens policyholders elect arbitration through DOAH or the courts at renewal or issuance. The sponsor argued the changes would reduce red tape and give consumers more options, while an opponent from the Florida Justice Association warned that removing diligent-search protections could push more policyholders into higher-cost, less-regulated surplus lines coverage and that arbitration could favor insurers. Committee members raised concerns about the lack of premium credits for arbitration, the effect on Citizens, and the loss of consumer protections, but the bill was reported favorably.
Finally, PCS/HB 1047 on insurance regulation generated extensive debate. The bill would reduce pre-licensure hours for general lines agents from 200 to 60, clarify restrictions on public adjuster conduct, require claims-handling manuals only for active residential property insurers, and define “sufficient evidence” for bad-faith claims with examples and a 10-day objection/response process. Supporters said it would streamline claims handling and clarify timelines; opponents and several members argued it could burden policyholders, especially after disasters, and might make it easier for insurers to delay or deny claims. There was also concern about the reduced training hours for new agents and the lack of detail on what constitutes sufficient evidence or a specific objection. After a divided debate, the bill was reported favorably by a 12-6 vote. The meeting then adjourned.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm the longtime general manager of Bridalwood Farm. Mr.
- I'm the longtime general manager of Bridalwood Farm. Mr.
- Chairman, I too, have also lived in longtime general manager of Bridalwood Farm. Mr.
- So future generations can be afforded the same opportunity that I have.
- I am a third-generation general manager of my family's Ocala Stud Farm, the oldest active thoroughbred
Committee:
House Commerce Committee
Summary:
The Commerce Committee held its first meeting, took roll, established a quorum, and heard opening remarks from the chair, vice chair, and ranking member emphasizing the committee’s broad scope and focus on Florida’s economy and daily-life issues. The committee then considered several bills, with members and staff noting the agenda included four bills and a PCS.
The first measures dealt with insurance and consumer regulation. CS/HB 367 on home and service warranty associations was explained as allowing financial requirements to be met through one or more contractual liability policies and reducing certain filing requirements; an amendment adding requirements for liability insurance coverage was adopted, and the bill passed favorably. HB 655 on pet insurance and wellness programs created a regulatory framework for pet insurance and also passed favorably. HB 6015, which deleted the word “reusable” from the wine keg statute, had brief support testimony and passed favorably.
The committee spent the most time on CS/HB 105, a strike-all PCS on thoroughbred permit holders and decoupling racing from gaming. The sponsor said the revised bill would decouple racing and gaming while adding protections for the thoroughbred industry, including a notice period before racing could stop, permit transferability, and changes to how breeders’ and owners’ funds are administered. Supporters argued the bill would preserve and strengthen the industry through clearer rules and more direct support, while opponents—horsemen, breeders, trainers, veterinarians, and related businesses—warned it would harm a major rural industry, threaten jobs, and favor casino interests. After extensive debate, the strike-all was adopted and the bill was reported favorably on a divided vote.
Finally, HB 11 on municipal water and sewer utility rates was presented as correcting an unintended consequence in surcharge law for utilities owned by one municipality but located in another. Testimony focused on the fairness of the current surcharge structure and the impact on Miami Gardens and North Miami Beach. After debate about negotiation, parity, and local impacts, the bill passed favorably. The committee then adjourned after its first meeting.
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- What's their general responsibilities and education and things like that?
- Closer to generating jobs as opposed to more speculative.
- the next generation is going to be prepared to deal with this as well?
- I'm the General Counsel for the Interstate Stream Commission.
- As we generate water and desal, the water has to go somewhere.
Committee:
Senate Senate Finance
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Senate Standing Committee on Banking & Insurance (2-11-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- The Department of Insurance has been referring cases over to the Attorney General for prosecution as
- I just wondered where the discussion was of making this more of an Attorney General approach rather than
- The Department of Insurance has been referring cases over to the Attorney General for prosecution as
- I just wondered where the discussion was of making this more of an Attorney General approach rather than
- </c> making this more of an attorney general making this more of an attorney general approach<00:09:49.320
Keywords:
Meeting Start: 00:00
Roll Call: 00:06
SB24 Discussion: 01:08
SB24 Vote: 13:22
SB18 Discussion: 14:40
SB18 Vote: 21:54, 958, all
Summary:
The committee met with a quorum and first took up Senate Bill 24, a measure aimed at combating property and casualty insurance fraud. Senator Girdler and witnesses from the Insurance Institute of Kentucky and the National Insurance Crime Bureau said the bill would expand the definition of a fraudulent insurance act to cover statements that misrepresent the scope of property damage or repair costs, with the goal of addressing inflated storm-damage claims and out-of-state bad actors. Members discussed whether existing prosecutors were already handling these cases, the role of Commonwealth’s attorneys versus the Attorney General, and the need to keep the bill narrowly tailored to criminal intent rather than negligence or ordinary disputes over value. The committee substitute was adopted, the bill received favorable expression, and a title amendment was also adopted.
The committee then heard Senate Bill 18, which would address a shortage of insurance options for automobile dealers by allowing nonadmitted carriers to provide garage liability coverage in Kentucky. Testimony from an insurance agent and a legislative agent for Big I Kentucky described a shrinking market in which some small dealers cannot find coverage at all, risking closure. Members asked about the meaning of garage liability, consumer protections, solvency concerns, and whether more competition could lower prices; witnesses said surplus lines carriers already operate in Kentucky, agents play an important vetting role, and errors-and-omissions coverage would apply to the agent. The bill was supported as a way to preserve dealer businesses and expand coverage options, and it passed the committee with favorable expression after roll call.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- General Rob Bonta.
- General Rob Bonta.
- Generic criminal statutes without success.
- , Deputy Attorney General.
- , Deputy Attorney On behalf of Attorney General, Rob Bonta, is Vanessa Guerrero, Deputy Attorney General
Committee:
House Public Safety
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Tobacco Settlement Agreement Fund Oversight Committee. (2-23-26)
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> settlement, general funds, restricted settlement, general funds, restricted funds,<00:02:55.760>
- It was funded with general funds.
- And then was funded with general funds.
- KDA absorbs that through their general fund. Okay. Thank you.
- He called me in before General Chandler.
Keywords:
Meeting Start 00:00:00
Attendance Roll Call 00:00:07
Chair Comments 00:00:36
Approval of Minutes 00:04:01
Volunteers of America 00:04:21
Soil and Water Conservation/Energy and Environment Cabinet 00:14:52
Kentucky Office of Drug Control Policy/Justice & Public Safety Cabinet 00:21:05
Kentucky Department of Agriculture 00:26:01
Early Childhood Advisory Council 00:45:18, 958, all
Summary:
The Tobacco Settlement Agreement Fund Oversight Committee met to review how tobacco settlement dollars are being used and to press recipients for detailed information on total funding, administrative versus program spending, and measurable outcomes. The chair emphasized that the committee was not there for general program overviews, but to assess return on investment and whether each program should continue to receive tobacco settlement support. The committee approved the minutes from its December 22, 2025 meeting and then heard presentations from several agencies and organizations.
Volunteers of America Mid-States described its southeastern Kentucky restorative justice program, which uses an evidence-based New Zealand model for juvenile cases in nine counties. The group reported tobacco settlement funding of $516,000 in FY24 and $233,500 in FY25, representing about 17% and then about 5% of the program budget, respectively. It said the funding helped expand the program from 13 cases in 2021 to 180 youth served, and cited an independent evaluation showing recidivism of 24.5% compared with 40.4% in AOC data, along with a cost of a little under $20 per day versus detention and other placements. Some members questioned whether the program fit the tobacco settlement funding categories and suggested it might be better supported through other justice-related funding sources.
The Energy and Environment Cabinet’s Division of Conservation explained that tobacco funds support $1 million in direct aid to conservation districts and $2 million in cost-share projects for farmers, with 5% of the cost-share appropriation allowed for administration, or about $100,000 in FY26. Officials said the direct-aid line was moved into tobacco funding in 2019, reducing money available for farmer cost-share, and described a multi-year project approval and reallocation process. Senator Webb asked for a more specific breakdown of the $850,000 direct-aid amount, and the cabinet said it would provide that information.
The Kentucky Office of Drug Control Policy reported that in FY24 it expended just under $30 million across tobacco funds, general funds, restricted funds, and a one-time federal grant, with less than 2% used for administration. Officials said most tobacco settlement money goes to Kentucky ASAP local boards in all 120 counties, supporting prevention, treatment, and some law enforcement work. The Department of Agriculture then began its presentation, describing strategic investments, loan programs, county funding, administrative costs, and a reported return of about $2.30 for every dollar spent, but the transcript cuts off before that presentation was completed.
MD
Transcript Highlights:
- General Assembly. And so what we need to General Assembly.
- It can't be moved to the general fund.
- The money be moved to the general fund.
- </c><00:36:41.359><c> assembly</c> is occurring from the general assembly is occurring from the general
- </c> no extra costs in this uh general no extra costs in this uh general contractor<00:47:19.359><c>
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Energy, Utilities, Environment and Climate - 04/02/25
Energy, Utilities, Environment, and Climate
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm the general manager of Hibbing Public Utilities in Hibbing, Minnesota.
- I'm the general manager of Hibbing Public Utilities in Hibbing, Minnesota.
- . ...these sources of energy generation.
- </c><01:15:30.239><c> and,</c> the AG, uh, the Attorney General and, the AG, uh, the Attorney General
- Furthermore, the generations to come.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- The revenue generated from this tax is critical as it funds Minnesota care and medical assistance programs
- The revenue generated from this tax is critical as it funds Minnesota care and medical assistance programs
- But when they look at the economic impact, this is going to be a win-win for ultimately generating and
- But when they look at the economic impact, this is going to be a win-win for ultimately generating and
- and allow our uh communities generating and allow our uh communities to<00:29:07.640><c> grow</c><00
Committee:
House Taxes
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs (02/26/2025)
Health, Human Services & Elderly Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
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- </c><01:17:20.960><c> in</c> learned it would be so just generally in learned it would be so just generally
- and by the other states’ attorneys general.”
- I spoke with the Attorney General on a couple of occasions.
- </c> Attorney General Attorney General can<02:18:51.599><c> can</c><02:18:52.040><c> proceed</c><02:18
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> Bill 609 FN relative to the general Bill 609 FN relative to the general court's<01:23:57.199><c>
- </c><03:23:50.880><c> fund</c> instead to the general fund instead to the general fund where<03:23:54.160
- </c> and ask for $55 million of general and ask for $55 million of general funds,<03:25:04.080><c> which
- </c><04:01:55.520><c> court</c> Jen B Jen Becker and the general court Jen B Jen Becker and the general
- </c><04:59:36.560><c> court's</c> relative to the general court's relative to the general court's authority
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Education Policy and Administration (05/27/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><01:46:38.239><c> being</c> about the attorney general being about the attorney general being included
- </c> it to the level of an attorney general it to the level of an attorney general complaint<01:46:53.920
- The general court finds that the students, parents, general citizenry, local school teachers and administrators
- Yeah, attorney general being mentioned?
- </c> important to address if the general important to address if the general court<04:02:30.319><c> wants
Summary:
The committee heard testimony on SB 69, including a germane amendment about local school boards’ acceptance or rejection of gifts and donations and a non-germane amendment creating a virtual early childhood readiness family engagement program for preschool children not yet in kindergarten. Rep. Cordelli said the early literacy proposal was a modified version of an earlier kindergarten readiness bill, would rely on gifts and donations rather than state appropriations, and would include reporting requirements. Members questioned the shift from a broader technology program to an online-only model, the lack of detailed evaluation metrics, how long children would use the program, and whether it was appropriate for very young children. Cordelli said the change was intended to avoid government dependence and still allow the program to be offered next school year.
Several members raised concerns about the gift-acceptance language on the underlying bill, including whether school boards would need to vote on small donations, whether gifts could be handled in blocks or at regular meetings, and how anonymous donations would work under right-to-know laws. Rep. Han noted that some gift discussions might belong in non-public session under RSA 91-A, while Rep. Cornell said acceptance or rejection of gifts could be handled at regular meetings and suggested a dollar threshold could be added later. The New Hampshire School Boards Association said it was not taking a position but wanted clearer guardrails, policy guidance, and clarification on timing, anonymity, and public-meeting requirements.
Supporters of the early childhood program, including Waterford.org, said the proposal would provide an evidence-based, adaptive online literacy program with family engagement for four- and five-year-olds, and that it could help close early learning gaps. Waterford said it could work collaboratively with school districts and IEP teams, and that it would provide devices and internet access for families who need them. Committee members pressed on how the program would interact with existing special education services and whether districts could use it as part of an IEP; the response was that it would be supplementary and not an approved special education service. No votes were taken during the hearing; the chair indicated the committee would later executive the bills and try to get reports filed promptly.
DE
Delaware 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Administration Committee Meeting Jun 24th, 2026
Administration
Transcript Highlights:
- It's a constitutional change, and we'd like to get it heard in this General Assembly.
- So I'm interested in this bill for the future generations to have that ability.
- So this is one way to keep that going on for generations.
- My husband was a third-generation owner and horse trainer.
- Well, so I think the law enforcement officer, I think generally people know distances.
Bills:
SB231
Committee:
House Administration
Keywords:
school social workers, salary supplement, LCSW, mental health, education funding, Delaware Code, certification, professional standards
Summary:
The House Administration Committee met and first considered Senate Bill 231, which would extend the existing 6% salary supplement for school-based mental health professionals with advanced credentials to school social workers who hold licensed clinical social worker credentials and have passed the national exam. The bill sponsor and multiple witnesses described school social workers as essential to student mental health, crisis response, attendance, and family support, and argued the measure corrects an oversight and inequity in the current salary supplement structure. Public testimony was uniformly supportive, and the committee voted to release the bill.
The committee then heard Senate Substitute 1 for Senate Bill 212, a constitutional amendment to protect the rights to hunt, fish, and trap. Supporters, including sportsmen’s groups and individual residents, said the amendment would preserve longstanding traditions, support wildlife management, and guard against future threats to hunting and trapping. An opposing witness argued there was no current threat in Delaware and said the Constitution should not be used to protect trapping or elevate hunting and trapping over other wildlife management approaches. Despite the opposition, the committee voted to release the substitute bill.
Finally, the committee took up Senate Substitute 1 for Senate Bill 284, the First State Emergency Response Act, which would create a 25-foot buffer around first responders at emergency scenes after warning, with misdemeanor penalties for knowingly entering or remaining in the zone to interfere with duties. Supporters said the bill would protect police, firefighters, EMTs, and paramedics from interference, while opponents from the ACLU and the Office of Defense Services raised concerns about vague terms, potential First Amendment impacts, enforcement clarity, and jurisdictional issues. Committee members also questioned how the buffer would be marked and enforced. The sponsor and staff said they would continue working on the language, and the committee voted to release the bill.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Committee on Economic Development, Growth, and Household Impact Jun 23rd, 2026
Economic Development, Growth, and Household Impact
Transcript Highlights:
- Deputy Department of General Services.
- Per the Department of General Services, DGS, between fiscal years 2021-22 and 2023-24, there were 572
- These were, at the time, once-in-a-generation opportunities to create long-term quality jobs that lift
- Melanie Perrin, on behalf of the Associated General Contractors California chapters, in opposition.
- Melanie Perrin on behalf the Associated General Contractors California chapters in opposition.