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MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Transportation Mar 3rd, 2026
Joint Committee on Transportation Oversight
Transcript Highlights:
- So, you know, what exactly, you know, again, perfect legislation.
- So, you know, what exactly, you know, again, perfect legislation.
- So I'm not sure that the language about the helmet is required for this particular legislation.
- So I'm, I guess I'm a bit disappointed that we even have to consider this legislative...
- I'm the legislative coordinator for Freedom of Road Riders.
Summary:
The Transportation Committee first met in executive session on House Bill 2741. Members adopted a committee amendment correcting a wording error, then voted the House committee substitute do pass by a roll call of 9 ayes, 2 noes, and 1 present. Supporters said the bill addressed safety concerns, especially for commercial vehicles, while opponents objected to the subjective standard for proving proficiency and to the $3,000 penalty for violations.
The committee then held a public hearing on House Bills 1831, 2328, and 2553, all related to motorcycle passenger safety for children. The bills would require young child passengers to wear helmets, be able to reach foot pegs, and ride on properly equipped seats; the discussion also focused on whether officers could stop motorcycles based on a reasonable suspicion that a child passenger was underage or improperly secured. Bill sponsors said the measures were intended to prevent child deaths and injuries, citing the death of Calvin James, a 4-year-old grandson of one witness, as the reason for “Calvin’s Law.”
Testimony was mixed. Family members and several supporters, including emergency nurses, argued the bills were common-sense child protection measures and could prevent traumatic brain injuries or fatalities. Motorcycle advocacy groups and some witnesses said the bills were overbroad, could lead to arbitrary stops or family services involvement, and needed clearer definitions for terms like “proper passenger seat.” Several members raised questions about enforceability, age verification, and whether the fine structure was an effective deterrent. No votes were taken on the three motorcycle bills, and the committee adjourned after closing the hearing.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- So I'm excited for that, just to see how the legislative process works, from committee to the floor,
- Anyway, this legislation... ...burned for the year.
- Anyway, this legislation is before us to authorize continuous spending of all revenues that come into
- So we do have proposed legislation that the department is sponsoring this year, and this is legislation
- and costs on our districts and so this legislation would just allow the land board it raises that cap
Committee:
Senate Resources and Environment
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- When we pass, you know, large, wide-sweeping pieces of legislation like Live Local, it's important that
- Additionally, the Senate analysis of companion legislation notes potential conflicts with National Flood
- This is priority legislation for these groups.
- The amendment has improved this piece of legislation.
- Truly, some of the most impactful legislation is the stuff that people don't see every day.
Committee:
House Commerce Committee
FL
Florida 2026 4th Special Session
February 18, 2026 - 08:00 AM
Transcript Highlights:
- The staff here was Instrumental in figuring out how to navigate this problem in a way of legislation,
- The legislators are doing the best they can when they reach out to those agencies, trying to advocate
- Just faith, we have to be very careful when we're putting legislation.
- That's why you have to come up with this legislation. I say, what would you say?
- I've either met with you or your legislative aides, who probably know us by...
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama House State Government Committee Feb 18th, 2026
State Government
Transcript Highlights:
- SB 231 is something that came out of the Legislative Council really.
- Um and um so if we had an event, a legislative event outside the state compound, it would still give
- SB 231 is something that came out of the Legislative Council really.
- Um and um so if we had an event, a legislative event outside the state compound, it would still give
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Bills:
SB86 , SB196 , SB228 , SB231 , HB73 , HB407 , HB435 , SB86 , SB196 , SB228 , SB231 , HB73 , HB407 , HB435
Committee:
House State Government
Keywords:
independent contractors, portable benefits, employee benefits, tax deductions, employment relationship, education, high school, community college, dual enrollment, secondary credit, Move on When Ready, financial services, discrimination, social credit score, religious freedom, transparency, consumer rights, Alabama, wastewater management, public service commission
ID
Idaho 2026 Regular Session
Agenda Feb 17th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Idaho Board of Nursing, to present docket number 24-2601-2501, which starts on page 446 of your legislative
- Dentistry to present docket number 24-3101-2201, which can be found starting on page 449 of your legislative
- of the Idaho Board of Nursing to present docket 24-3401-2501, which starts on page 453 of your legislative
- the Idaho Occupational Therapy Board to present Docket 24-601, which starts on page 427 of your legislative
- They can be found starting on page 441 of your legislative review book.
Summary:
The House Health and Welfare Committee met to consider a series of temporary and pending administrative rules, mostly from the Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL) for health-related boards. Early actions focused on fee reductions or fee flexibility for the Idaho Boards of Midwifery and Nursing, and the Board of Dentistry, with members asking about cash balances, why refund language was removed in one rule, and how merged boards and fee holidays might affect future rates. The committee voted to extend the temporary rules to July 1, 2026 and then approved the corresponding final rules for midwifery, dentistry, and nursing. Members also discussed a nursing reinstatement fee set at $35 to align with Idaho Code and standardize fees across boards.
The committee then considered a proposed fee increase for the Occupational Therapy Board, which DOPL said was needed because the board’s cash balance was below statutory limits and projected to go negative without action. Testimony described prior cost-cutting efforts, including reduced staff time, travel, and meetings, but several members objected to the increase as a tax-like burden and questioned whether other budget changes or board mergers could solve the problem. The Senate had already rejected the docket, and the House committee ultimately voted to reject it as well. Members also raised concerns about whether DOPL consolidation has increased costs for smaller boards and whether the board’s public safety role justified licensure.
The committee approved a new Speech, Hearing, and Communication Services rule creating a video remote interpreting provider license authorized by House Bill 311, with a $150 fee for up to five interpreters at a business. DOPL said the license is new nationally, had no public comments, would not affect the general fund, and would be the lowest fee of its kind in the country. Finally, the committee considered a Physical Therapy Licensure Board fee increase from $25 to $40, which DOPL said was needed because the board’s cash balance was low and projected to decline further despite cost reductions and modernization through the online licensure system. Members debated the impact of DOPL consolidation and fee disparities across professions, but after a substitute motion, the committee voted to reject that docket as well. The meeting concluded with announcements about visiting physicians from the WHAMMY program and then adjournment.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm not seeing the teeth in this legislation, so maybe you can help me find that.
- We've done that on previous legislation and I don't want to see that happen to you. So thank you.
- The good news is the stuff that comes out of here is usually pretty good legislation.
- think we should be legislating like that.
- I think this is good legislation.
Committee:
House State Affairs
Summary:
The committee heard two related RS proposals dealing with restroom, changing room, and shower access based on biological sex. RS 33092, presented by Representative Razor, would add criminal penalties for knowingly and willfully entering opposite-sex designated government-owned or public facilities, with exceptions for emergencies, law enforcement, medical aid, maintenance, single-user facilities, and similar circumstances. Members questioned how enforcement would work, who would investigate, how biological sex would be determined, and whether the bill would burden law enforcement or punish accidental entry. Supporters argued it was needed to protect privacy and safety, while opponents said existing assault and indecent exposure laws already address harmful conduct and that the bill could criminalize being in the wrong room. The committee voted to introduce RS 33092 on a 10-3 roll call.
The committee then heard RS 33183 from Representative Hill, which would require public buildings and accommodations to maintain separate facilities by biological sex and create a private right of action and civil penalties for violations. Hill said the bill was intended to protect women and girls in public restrooms, locker rooms, and showers, and cited constituent complaints and prior policy efforts. Members pressed him on how the bill would be enforced, whether it applied to private facilities, why it used civil rather than criminal remedies, and whether it would generate lawsuits and costs for businesses and government. Supporters said it would deter violations and complement criminal laws, while opponents argued it would punish mere presence in a space rather than assault or harassment. The committee voted to introduce RS 33183 by voice vote.
At the end of the meeting, the committee also voted to hold House Bill 510 and RS 33245 subject to the call of the chair because the sponsor was unavailable, with the chair noting those measures would be revisited later. The meeting then adjourned.
ID
Idaho 2026 Regular Session
Agenda Jan 29th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Details can be found on this request on page 2-55 if you're looking at the legislative budget book.
- However, each of these options would require legislative action in order to implement.
- But I'm wondering, because I was late, did I miss a slide that, if we were to take legislative action
- That was adjusted down for the several pieces of tax legislation that impacted revenues, and also the
- Again, we're just comparing the governor's recommendation to the legislative scenario here.
Summary:
The committee held a courtesy presentation from JFAC members and staff on the state’s fiscal outlook, with a focus on the general fund, Medicaid, and the budget pressures facing fiscal years 2026 and 2027. Senator Groh and staff explained that JFAC raised the revenue forecast above the governor’s recommendation, but that projected costs from tax conformity and other factors largely erased that gain, leaving a very small ending balance. They also noted that the governor’s budget relies on some one-time money and that JFAC had asked agencies for additional 1% to 2% reduction plans beyond the governor’s proposed 3% cuts.
Alex Williamson presented the Medicaid portion of the budget, saying the Division of Medicaid faces an ongoing FY 2027 increase of about $235 million. She said about $84.8 million of that is offset by the already-implemented 4% provider rate cut, and another $67 million in governor-recommended reductions would require legislative action. Those options include further hospital rate reductions, cuts to residential habilitation rates, review of managed care administrative costs, and removal of some services in Idaho Code. Members asked whether reserve funds could be used instead of additional cuts, and Williamson deferred the broader fiscal picture to Mr. Bybee.
Keith Bybee then walked the committee through the state’s structural balance, cash reserves, and sales tax distribution. He said the state’s revenues and expenditures are no longer aligned over the long term, that the 2025 revenue forecast missed by more than $100 million, and that the current projected ending balance could fall to about $29.8 million if the governor’s plan and tax conformity are adopted. He emphasized that the Legislature must decide whether to use one-time money, make more cuts, or restore structural balance. Members debated whether the budget problem was driven by recent tax cuts and revenue assumptions, and several said they were reluctant to cut Medicaid further. No formal votes or actions were taken, and the committee adjourned after asking members to send feedback before the chair’s upcoming JFAC presentation.
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Transportation and Public Works Jan 22nd, 2026 at 09:04 am
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm the Legislative Finance Committee Analyst for the Department of Transportation.
- executive rec it's typical practice for those fund balance amounts to be determined during the legislative
- First of all, you may remember last year you all passed legislation that increases the share of employee
- It's something that we do pretty frequently when there's legislation that could have a potential impact
- It is Not just to be clear, it's not legislative authorization, not a bill that would be introduced and
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Legislative Session Day 9 (1-16-26)
Kentucky House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Speaker, to call a legislative citation. Yes, sir.
- Ask the clerk to call legislative citation number eight. Please report citation number eight.
- The House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Kentucky does hereby adjourn this legislative day
- I am the primary sponsor of the legislation and have filed all the appropriate paperwork to do so. >>
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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Informational interview with Rep. Keith Allen (R-Kenyon) Nov 20th, 2025
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- . >> Is there any legislation that you focused on that you're proud of?
- There was something I took from one of your recent legislative updates.
- is bipartisan uh support on legislation is really<00:01:02.559><c> key.
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- It said your recent legislative updates.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
November 4, 2025 - 04:30 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- We operate I state fiscal year here about so we will have to work with our legislative partners to obtain
- You're recognized. >> So certainly we want to work with our legislative legislative partners so that
- So we'll be working closely with with legislative partners on that aspect of it in terms of the grant
- The legislative partners, whether that's through alleges LBC are other alternative for minority get budget
- I was hoping that the agency had left or application language broad enough that if this legislative body
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Select Committee on Pension Policy Jun 17th, 2025
Select Committee on Pension Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- And I know that there's no requirement in the study legislation that we come out—we don't have to write
- We now have this new legislation. So we removed—the legislation removed—that short-term funding.
- We now have this new legislation. So we removed, the legislation removed that short-term funding.
- Because we've had several legislative proposals just to close down the PERS payment.
- representation as well. ...where we do have legislative representation as well.
Committee:
Joint Select Committee on Pension Policy
Summary:
The committee approved the May minutes by roll call vote and then received brief updates from the Attorney General’s office and the Office of the State Actuary. The AG’s office said it would handle legal analysis related to the committee’s work, while the actuary reported that staff were at capacity this summer due to annual valuation work, experience studies, and other retirement system projects, but would have more capacity in the fall. Members also requested access to fiscal note and actuarial materials related to the LEOFF 1 study and related legislation.
The main discussion focused on the LEOFF 1 study, including actuarial funding, a proposed merger/termination/restatement approach, and the possibility of a permanent COLA for Plan 1 members. Several members supported keeping COLA recommendations in the committee’s work, while others raised concerns about whether merging or restating plans could affect benefits, legal status, or IRS tax treatment. The actuary explained that the temporary pause in certain funding rates reflected prior overfunding buffers and assumptions about future investment returns, and said future base-rate funding could still be needed depending on experience.
Members also discussed constituent correspondence, which staff said largely fell into four categories: the LEOFF 1 study, Plan 1 benefits and COLAs, fossil fuel divestment, and ESSB 5357. The committee agreed that divestment concerns are more appropriately directed to the State Investment Board, not this committee. In reviewing the draft interim work plan, members added or adjusted several topics for future meetings, including a July educational briefing on LEOFF 1 history and tax/IRS issues, a September discussion of COLAs, and a December placeholder for excess compensation/pension spiking, pending coordination with the LEOFF 2 Board. The committee then approved the July agenda and adjourned.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Everything flows from that, and so we know this is, again, much of our legislation ends up in court.
- The Comptroller's Office and the Legislative Budget Board track the claims and produce...
- Okay, I don't know if that was, did you put that in the legislation? I think so.
- If it's not in the legislation, it probably won't happen this time. Yeah, it's in. We'll talk.
- I'm understanding there's some legislation pending that, notwithstanding that legislation, my understanding
Committee:
Senate Finance
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- In accordance, in accordance with the city's legislative program, I'm here to testify in opposition of
- Gerdes on legislation in this, this whole area, and, but let me ask you, so I'm looking at the bill.
- I, I, I'd like to know that legislation that's passed down in Austin is meant to assist and work with
- Uh, this legislation is, of course, based on the Kennedy v.
- My name is Blake Roach, and I serve as Associate legislative director for Texas Farm Bureau.
Committee:
House State Affairs
Keywords:
temporary emergency electric energy facility, temporary generation, emergency power, backup generation, mobile generator, portable generator, grid resilience, power outage restoration, transmission and distribution utility, TDU, Public Utility Commission of Texas, PUCT, Utilities Code Section 39.918, competitive bidding, lease authorization, emergency procurement, bulk power system, locational marginal pricing, reliability model, black start
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- In accordance with the city's legislative program, I am here to testify in opposition to Senate Bill
- Gerdes on legislation in this whole area, but let me ask you, I'm looking at the bill.
- Legislation that's passed down in Austin is meant to assist and work with the governmental bodies at
- This legislation is, of course, based on the Kennedy v.
- Blake Roach, and I serve as Associate Legislative Director for Texas Farm Bureau.
Committee:
House State Affairs
Keywords:
temporary emergency electric energy facility, temporary generation, emergency power, backup generation, mobile generator, portable generator, grid resilience, power outage restoration, transmission and distribution utility, TDU, Public Utility Commission of Texas, PUCT, Utilities Code Section 39.918, competitive bidding, lease authorization, emergency procurement, bulk power system, locational marginal pricing, reliability model, black start
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- As each city... ...be added by separate statute, legislation, or is it a population qualification?
- With your support, this legislation will allow McAllen to reinvest in the infrastructure that will help
- not be possible without this legislation and the incredible partnership it represents between the City
- Because when you're... looking at obligating things multiple legislative sessions out.
- So you have the 27th, 29th, and 31st legislative sessions to get the authorization you're looking for
Bills:
SB1071 , SB1444 , SB1483 , SB1556 , SB1703 , SB1756 , SB1854 , SB2036 , SB2133 , SB2297 , SB2622 , SB2779 , SB2955 , SB2979
Committee:
Senate Economic Development
Keywords:
municipality, tax revenue, hotel project, convention center, economic development, hotel tax, municipal authority, local governments, local authority, convention centers, hotel occupancy tax, municipal finance, local tax revenue, tourism, hotel and convention center project, Tax Code Chapter 351, city revenue, special district, Texas municipalities, venue financing
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 6 on Public Safety Apr 7th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- I want to thank you for your generosity in opening up this hearing to the Legislative Women's Caucus
- In August 2023, the California Legislative Women's Caucus hosted a legislative briefing. about sexual
- Women's Caucus, and, quite frankly, for being somebody, as a legislator, who is willing to shed light
- Good afternoon, Chair and members of the Committee and the Legislative Women's Caucus.
- When we had the meeting in 2023 with the Legislative Women's Caucus, we saw at least movement.
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Apr 7th, 2025
Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Transcript Highlights:
- When this legislation was originally passed as House Bill 1666 in 2003, it represented a landmark effort
- Texas is at the forefront with this legislation, setting a framework that not only enhances consumer
- I extend my gratitude to Representative Capriglione and the legislative staff for their collaboration
- This piece of legislation, I think as you Molly Voyles: heard from Representative Meyer, it is a piece
- of well-vetted legislation.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Business and Professions Committee Apr 1st, 2025
Business and Professions
Transcript Highlights:
- we will not permit conduct that disrupts, disturbs, or otherwise impedes the orderly conduct of legislative
- CCLA is actively involved and a voice for the clinical labs in legislative and regulatory matters.
- Affairs at the Social Compassion in Legislation.
- Nicholas Sackett Social Compassion in Legislation.
- Nicholas Sackett, Social Compassion in Legislation, in support. Thank you very much.
Committee:
House Business and Professions