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ND
North Dakota 2026 1st Special Session
Special Education Funding Committee May 6th, 2026 at 09:00 am
Special Education Funding Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- discuss it.
- Let's just have a discussion of those four-time student costs.
- Let's just have a discussion of that four-time student costs.
- I’m going to double down on the para discussion a little bit.
- So what would you guys like to see and discuss?
Committee:
Joint Special Education Funding Committee
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Legislative Session Day 43 (3-10-26)
Kentucky House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> Mason for discussion of the matter. Mason for discussion of the matter.
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- Any<00:57:55.400><c> further</c><00:57:55.640><c> discussion?</c> Any further discussion?
- Any further discussion?
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MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Any discussion, any additions or corrections? All in favor say aye. Aye. Opposed? Motion prevails.
- Okay, so House File 1049 is a vehicle bill, so we're here to discuss tax interactions.
- While there's discussion around the UI, I'll say it from this side.
- So, that was a lot of discussions that we had. Thank you.
- Further discussion? Discussion for members, and we'll go to the authors here.
Bills:
HF1049
Committee:
House Taxes
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
WTL Public Hearing 03-20-2025
Transcript Highlights:
- The chair then said the amendments would be read for discussion.
- Any discussion?
- Any discussion?
- Any discussion? Yes. And this will be added to HB 511 House Draft 1.
- Uh, hearing no discussions, Vice Chair, for the vote, the Chair goes aye.
Summary:
The Committee on Water and Land heard HB 511, House Draft 1, relating to public lands. The bill would remove the requirement that a land survey be completed before public lands are set aside to a state department or agency. Testimony from the Department of Agriculture and the Department of Land and Natural Resources was generally supportive of the bill’s intent, with requests for clarification. The Hawaii Cattlemen’s Council and Hawaii Farm Bureau supported the measure, arguing that surveys are costly and time-consuming and can delay transfers needed for agricultural use and land stewardship. One member of the public testified in strong opposition, arguing that eliminating surveys would weaken due process, transparency, and the state’s fiduciary duties over public lands.
The chair then proposed amendments to narrow the bill’s effect. The amendments would create tiered survey requirements based on land risk: high-risk lands would still require a survey before transfer, while low-risk state agricultural lands with clear historical records could defer surveys if sufficient mapping or GIS data exists. If a survey is deferred, the recipient agency would have to complete one within five years unless exempted by the Board of Land and Natural Resources. The amendments would also allow GIS and related mapping tools for approximate administrative boundaries, require a centralized digital registry of public land transfers, and establish a mediation process for boundary disputes before litigation.
Senator McKelvey said he had concerns about the original bill but would support it with the amendments. The committee chair recommended passage with amendments, noting the bill would also go to the Judiciary Committee. The committee adopted the recommendation by vote, with the chair and vice chair voting aye and Senator Dort voting no.
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Senate Standing Committee on Natural Resources & Energy (2-19-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- Do we have any member wishing to discuss the bill?
- Do we have any member wishing to discuss the bill?
- Do we have any member wishing to discuss the bill?
- Do we have any member wishing to discuss the bill?
- Do we have any member wishing to discuss the bill?
Keywords:
Meeting Start 00:00
Attendance Roll Call 00:56
SJR 28 Discussion 01:44
SJR 28 Roll Call Vote 03:32
SB 179 Discussion 04:08
SB 179 Roll Call Vote 07:33, 958, all
Summary:
The committee opened with a prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, roll call, and approval of the minutes. After no special guests were recognized, members took up a joint resolution carried by Senator Nemes for Senator Adams concerning reformulated gasoline requirements in Jefferson County and parts of Oldham and Bullitt counties. The resolution would direct the Energy and Environmental Cabinet to revise the state air quality implementation plan to remove the reformulated gas mandate. Senator Nemes argued the requirement is outdated and has little practical effect given modern vehicles and fuel standards, and members voted to pass the resolution unanimously.
The committee then heard Senate Bill 179 from Senator Danny Carroll, which would create a nuclear energy development grant program within the Nuclear Energy Development Authority. Carroll explained that the bill would set aside $10 million from the previously appropriated $40 million investment for grants supporting nuclear energy development in Kentucky, with grants capped at $2 million and administered entirely by NEITA rather than through Economic Development. He and several members emphasized the need for Kentucky to invest in nuclear energy to keep pace with states like Tennessee, which was cited as having invested heavily and attracting business activity around small modular reactors.
Members expressed strong support for the bill, with Senator West and others praising the initiative and calling it important for Kentucky’s energy future. The committee voted the bill out favorably with an expression that it shall pass. Before adjournment, the chair encouraged members to review the other energy bills that had been heard recently and stressed the importance of moving quickly on energy policy measures. A motion was then requested to close the meeting.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Rules and Legislative Administration Committee 5/11/26
Rules and Legislative Administration
Transcript Highlights:
- Any discussion to the amendments to the minutes? So moved, Mr. Chair.
- Any discussion to the amendments to the minutes? Hopefully no amendments to the minutes.
- Any discussion to the calendar for the day? Co-Chair Niska. Thank you, Chair Long.
- Any<00:01:10.200><c> further</c><00:01:10.480><c> discussion?</c> Any further discussion?
- Any further discussion?
Committee:
House Rules and Legislative Administration
WV
West Virginia 2026 Regular Session
WV Senate Confirmations Committee in Session Mar 14th, 2026 at 02:49 pm
Transcript Highlights:
- Is there discussion?
- If there's no further discussion, the junior senator from the 16th is recognized for a motion.
- Is there discussion? Nomination number 54. Is there discussion? No further discussion.
- Is there any discussion? No, seeing no discussion. All those in favor of the motion say aye.
Summary:
The Committee on Confirmations met with a quorum present to consider Senate Executive Message No. 4, which contained multiple nominations. A motion was made to recommend Senate consent to all nominations in the message except nomination number 54, and the committee adopted that motion by voice vote.
Afterward, the senator from Taylor moved to separately recommend nomination number 54 to the full Senate for confirmation. That motion was also adopted by voice vote, meaning the committee advanced all nominations in the executive message, including number 54, through separate actions.
With no further business, the committee voted to adjourn.
WV
West Virginia 2026 Regular Session
WV Senate Confirmations Committee in Session Mar 14th, 2026 at 02:49 pm
Confirmations
Transcript Highlights:
- Is there discussion?
- If there's no further discussion, the junior senator from the 16th is recognized for a motion.
- Is there discussion? Nomination number 54. Is there discussion? No further discussion.
- Is there any discussion? No. Seeing no discussion, all those in favor of the motion say aye.
Committee:
Senate Confirmations
NY
New York 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Standing Committee on Housing, Construction and Community Development - 04/20/2026
Housing, Construction, and Community Development
Transcript Highlights:
- Any questions or discussion? Move the bill.
- Any questions or discussion? Move the bill.
- Any questions or discussion? I do have a question. Yes.
- Chairman, I had a couple, and I appreciate the discussion.
- Any questions or discussion? No, the bill. I've got a motion.
Summary:
The Housing, Construction and Community Development Committee met in Albany and considered a series of housing and homeownership bills. Early actions included reporting S.852 (Homebuyer Renovation Property Tax Exemption Act) to Finance, S.955 on smart access systems to Internet and Technology, and S.7933A on registrations of residential mortgages in default. The committee also advanced S.8675, the CAREforce First-Time Homebuyers Act, after a lengthy discussion about whether the bill inappropriately targets a specific workforce; supporters said it addresses a documented shortage of human services workers and includes existing SONYMA income eligibility, while opponents raised concerns about favoring one occupation over others. The bill was reported with some members in the negative and others voting to advance without recommendation.
Members then reported S.9650, which would prohibit landlords from including incorrect rent decontrol information in certain leases and standardize notices for Affordable New York Housing Program units, and S.9679, which would codify the Block-by-Block Home Ownership Program in state law. Both had prior Senate history and drew some negative or AWR votes. The committee also discussed and advanced S.9742, which would allow residential units in multiple dwellings to omit openable windows if they meet ASHRAE ventilation standards; supporters said the change is needed to facilitate office-to-residential conversions, while members raised questions about maintenance, egress, and the bill’s limited application to localities under the multiple dwelling law.
Finally, the committee reported S.989, establishing the vacant rental improvement program, after noting it had previously passed the Senate and was being reintroduced. Throughout the meeting, several bills were described as reintroductions or prior Senate measures, and multiple motions were made to report bills either to Finance, the floor, or another committee, with several members voting in the negative or to advance without recommendation on selected measures.
ID
Idaho 2026 Regular Session
Agenda Mar 23rd, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Any discussion? All in favor say aye. Aye. Any opposed? Okay. Motion passes. Fantastic.
- We have a subcommittee update, and I think we're going to have a few more discussions.
- I understand there was a discussion last Friday or a week ago Friday.
- Any further discussion?
- Any further discussion? Seeing none, all those in favor say aye. Any opposed? Okay. Motion passes.
Summary:
The America 250 Council met to approve the March 13, 2026 minutes and receive updates on the commemorative and celebration funds. Staff reported returned or pending reimbursements, a donation for Liberty Bell restoration, and that the celebration fund would likely have about 7% remaining after pending grants are approved. Members asked for clarification on the current ending balance and the amount likely left unspent.
The council then approved $12,992 to fund commemorative “I Voted” stickers for the primary and general elections, with Secretary McGrane explaining the stickers would be a broad way to highlight America 250 and reach an estimated 650,000 Idaho voters. The motion passed unanimously. The group also discussed a proposed contract for America 250 event vendors and the need for guidance from the Attorney General’s office on who has authority to sign; members agreed to invite AG office attorney Yvonne to a future meeting for clarification.
Updates were also given on planning for the America 250 Capitol Celebration, ambassador activities, the service challenge, the Declaration of Independence rotunda display, the Liberty Bell carriage, and school outreach for the Liberty Bell project. Director Gallimore reported on the upcoming Initial Point event in Kuna and Meridian, and on aligning the council’s event calendar with the federal America 250 calendar. The council then approved dispersal of grant award amounts to multiple cities and counties, and tentatively scheduled the next meeting for April 6 at 10 a.m. before adjourning.
AR
Transcript Highlights:
- Discussion? I'd like to make a point of personal privilege here.
- Discussion. Discussion. All right. Those in favor? Aye. Those opposed? All right. Motion passes.
- Discussion. Okay, we have a second. Second from Representative Ladyman. Discussion. Those in favor?
- We had a few discussions.
- Discussion? All in favor? Aye. Opposed? Thank you. Discussion? All in favor? Opposed?
Committee:
All LEGISLATIVE JOINT AUDITING
MO
Transcript Highlights:
- Any discussion? I do have an amendment ending in .01H.
- Any discussion? I do have an amendment ending in .01H.
- Any other discussion? On the amendment. Good. Okay.
- Further discussion. Representative Kelly, to inquire of the bill sponsor, please.
- Any further discussion? Seeing none. Discussion seeing none, please call the roll.
Committee:
House Health and Mental Health
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Agriculture & Natural Resources Feb 23rd, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Is there any discussion? All in favor, say aye. Aye. Any opposed? Say nay. Any discussion?
- Is there any discussion? All in favor, say aye. Aye. Any opposed? Say nay.
- Is there any discussion? All in favor, say aye. Any opposed, say nay.
- Is there any discussion? All in favor, say aye. Aye. Any opposed? Say nay.
- Is there any discussion?
Summary:
The Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee reviewed several House bills in executive session. Staff briefed bills on aviation assurances for wildland fire response (HB 2104), derelict vessels (HB 2199), irrigation district director spouse employment conflicts (HB 2223), statewide food security strategy (HB 2238), water quality and game farms (HB 2343), timber sales efficiencies (HB 2348), treaty reserve fishing rights and repeal of Initiative 456 (HB 2554), and a task force on reducing regulatory stress in agriculture (HB 2619). Members noted that HB 2238 had been heard previously as a striker but was now being considered as the engrossed substitute. Several bills had no amendments and little or no fiscal impact, while others carried modest fiscal notes.
The committee took action on most bills: HB 2104, HB 2199, HB 2238, HB 2348, HB 2554, and HB 2619 all received due pass recommendations and were sent either to Ways and Means or Rules, with votes recorded by voice and no opposition noted. The committee took no action on HB 2223 or HB 2343. Members also thanked staff and acknowledged departing senators for their service.
In the work session, the Washington State Department of Agriculture presented an overview of the 2024 local farms, workers, and food overtime reimbursement grant. WSDA described how it used targeted outreach, cross-agency coordination, and a streamlined application to administer the one-time program, which reimbursed qualifying overtime wages for hand-harvest vegetable farms selling to local markets and schools. The agency reported that 24 farms received about $213,000 total, and members asked about lessons learned, including how the experience might inform future grant design and broader agricultural support programs.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
December 4, 2025 - 01:30 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- I intend for this to be the start of a healthy discussion about the foundations for our work ahead.
- We will not discuss hypotheticals outside of our control or engage in partisan punditry.
- When it's codified in statute, it lists out the census geography that we've discussed.
- We've discussed census geography, and so I think it's appropriate to discuss contiguity.
- This is the second of our legal standards that we'll discuss. Districts must be contiguous.
Summary:
The Select Committee on Congressional Redistricting held its first meeting, established a quorum, and opened with remarks from the chair outlining the committee’s purpose and scope. The chair said the committee will focus only on congressional redistricting, will not take public comment at this introductory meeting, and may consider whether to propose a new congressional map ahead of the 2026 session. He emphasized that the work would rely on the 2020 census data, the current congressional map, and the House’s map-drawing software, and he stressed transparency, record retention, and compliance with constitutional prohibitions on drawing districts to favor or disfavor a party or incumbent.
House outside counsel Andy Bartos then gave an educational presentation on redistricting basics and legal standards. He distinguished reapportionment from redistricting, explained that Florida was apportioned 28 congressional seats after the 2020 census, and reviewed the one-person, one-vote rule, noting that congressional districts must be drawn with near-exact population equality. He also described census geography and how counties, tracts, block groups, and blocks are used to build districts, and explained that congressional redistricting follows the ordinary legislative process rather than the special process used for state legislative districts.
Bartos also covered contiguity, explaining that districts must be one connected piece and that mere point-touching is not enough, while bodies of water within a district do not necessarily break contiguity. No questions were asked after the presentation, no votes were taken, and no public testimony was heard. The meeting ended after the chair thanked attendees and said the committee would meet again the following week.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session - part 3 May 19th, 2025
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Any further discussion on the motion? Seeing none, the clerk will take the roll.
- Discussion. I recognize the member from Ramsey, Representative Godfrey.
- With some discussion with our team on the DFL labor side of things.
- That bill was discussed in jobs; it was passed unanimously out of our committee after some good discussion
- Any further discussion? I recognize the author of the bill, the member from St.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
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- any discussion on the resolution?
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NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Resources, Recreation and Development (01/29/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- Is there any other discussion by the members of the committee?
- <00:41:02.520><c> on</c><00:41:02.680><c> the</c> discussion on the discussion on the amendment<00:41
- Any more discussion on the bill as amended? Seeing none, let's call the roll.
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- Any other discussion on the amendment? So let's have a vote from the clerk.
Summary:
The committee began with housekeeping about report deadlines and bill scheduling, noting that reports should be submitted as soon as possible, ideally by Friday night, so they can be reviewed and filed on time. The chair explained the process for Democratic and Republican reports, reviewed the timing sheet for early bills, and said the committee was trying to stay on schedule to avoid hearings during vacation week. He also shared his contact information for questions. The committee then moved into executive session on 10 bills.
On HB 13, relative to OHRV operation on certain highways in Windsor, the committee voted unanimously to retain the bill after the prime sponsor asked that it be held for possible local action. On HB 127, extending the closing date of OHRV trails on the Connecticut River headquarters property from September 30 to Columbus Day, members debated economic benefits for Pittsburgh versus concerns about local control, conservation easements, and hunting impacts. The committee voted 11-5 ought to pass; the chair noted it would not go on consent and would have a fiscal note. On HB 174, increasing the maximum weight of a utility terrain vehicle to 3,500 pounds unladen dry weight, supporters argued the change could help accommodate electric vehicles and heavier equipment, while opponents raised concerns about undefined terms, enforcement, private landowner rights, and unintended consequences. The committee voted 8-7 ought to pass.
On HB 203, requiring C-COT approved personal flotation devices while on New Hampshire state waters, the committee heard a split between members who emphasized personal responsibility and those who said the bill would improve safety and education and could reduce drowning deaths. The motion to ITL failed 11-5, meaning the committee rejected the motion to kill the bill and advanced it instead. The transcript then moved on to HB 332, allowing for the establishment of a village district, but the discussion of that bill was not included in the provided excerpt.
OK
Transcript Highlights:
- Will there be discussion or debate? Seeing none, please open the vote.
- Will there be discussion or debate? Seeing no debate, staff, please open the vote.
- Will there be discussion or debate? Seeing none. Will there be discussion or debate?
- Will there be discussion or debate? Seeing no debate, staff please open the vote.
- And will there be discussion or debate? And will there be discussion or debate?
Committee:
House Postsecondary Education
Keywords:
education, concurrent enrollment, students, age restrictions, academic access, apprenticeship, career education, youth programs, employment, technology centers, SB1593, OSU Tulsa, Oklahoma State University/Tulsa, Board of Trustees, higher education, university governance, A&M Board, Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical Colleges, presidential search, board rules
Summary:
The Postsecondary Education Committee considered a series of higher education and career-tech bills, with members asking mostly clarifying questions about eligibility, implementation, and alignment with existing law. House Bill 1477, requested by the State Regents, would limit concurrent enrollment to students age 21 or under; it passed 6-0. Senate Bill 1593 updated language on the Oklahoma State University Board of Trustees to reflect current practice and passed 6-0. Senate Bill 1725 addressed expressive activities on public campuses by allowing security fees for students or student groups, but not based on the content of expression, and also directed free speech training through the Oklahoma Free Speech Committee; it passed 7-2. Senate Bill 1670, a State Chamber priority bill, aimed to strengthen startup ecosystems, venture capital, and industry-embedded research to help move university research into private-sector jobs, and it passed 9-0.
The committee also advanced Senate Bill 1726, which would establish a baseline training course for graduate student instructors at colleges and universities. Supporters said it would standardize instruction across institutions and help ensure a consistent level of preparation for graduate instructors teaching undergraduates; it passed 7-2. Senate Bill 1633 would align Oklahoma statute with federal law following a consent judgment regarding tuition eligibility for individuals not lawfully present in the United States; members discussed how “lawfully present” would apply to DACA recipients and others with federal immigration status, and the bill passed 6-3. Senate Bill 1735, a cleanup measure shifting certain oversight of technology center career tech schools more directly under the State Board of Career and Technology Education, passed 9-0.
Later, the committee approved Senate Bill 1480, a pilot program for paid apprenticeships for 16-year-old students within career tech settings, despite questions about why a pilot was needed when career techs were already prepared to do similar work; it passed 9-0. Finally, an amendment to Senate Bill 1632 changed “shall” to “may” and allowed the State Board of Regents to use workforce assessments such as WorkKeys to award some entry-level college credit for students who score highly, especially those returning to community college or seeking an associate degree; after discussion about the limits of the credit, the amended measure passed 9-0. The meeting concluded with thanks to members as the committee’s final meeting.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Civil Rights & Judiciary Jan 16th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Is there discussion?”
- “Further discussion?” “Thank you, Madam Chair.
- Further discussion? Thank you, Madam Chair. discussion. Thank you, Madam Chair.
- Is there discussion? Representative Abel.
- Further discussion, Representative Entenman. Further discussion, Representative Entenman. We agree.
Summary:
The Civil Rights and Judiciary Committee held a public hearing on House Bill 2248, described by the prime sponsor and Secretary of State staff as a technical cleanup and clarification measure affecting several Secretary of State programs. The bill would redirect portions of annual business filing fees over $50 into the Secretary of State’s revolving fund, require initial reports from nonprofit corporations and limited liability partnerships, clarify that employing a remote worker in Washington does not by itself constitute doing business in the state, remove a requirement to issue a new trademark certificate to an assignee, create reinstatement procedures for terminated international student exchange placement organizations, and limit certain notarization authentication practices. The sponsor and agency witness said the bill does not change policy or raise fees, but improves clarity and aligns statute with current practice. A committee member asked about trademark transfers, and staff said the bill would not affect public tracking of ownership changes. No vote was taken on HB 2248 during the hearing.
The committee then moved into executive session on House Bill 2178 and House Bill 2158. For HB 2178, staff said the proposed substitute would remove a two-year extension for courts of limited jurisdiction to implement electronic submission of protection order petitions and would place into statute the treasurer’s authority to distribute appropriated local fiscal officer collection grant funds to county clerks, while repealing AOC’s role in administering those grants. Members generally supported the substitute, though one member voted no without recommendation, citing concern about how the Administrative Office of the Courts would comply with earlier legislation after removal of a section from the original draft. The committee approved the substitute and reported HB 2178 out with a due pass recommendation by a vote of 10 ayes, 2 nays, and 1 excused.
For HB 2158, staff explained that the bill updates the Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts to address remote notarization of tangible records, with proposed substitute H-2937.1 narrowing the procedure to one acceptable method for confirming the record and adding the word “tangible” for clarity. Supporters said the substitute incorporated helpful technical changes from the Court Reporters Association and added a two-year delay to allow the Department of Licensing time for rulemaking. The committee approved the substitute unanimously and reported HB 2158 out with a due pass recommendation by a vote of 12 ayes, 0 nays, and 1 excused.
ID
Idaho 2026 Regular Session
Agenda Jan 28th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Is there any discussion on the motion or any questions?
- Without any discussion, all in favor... RS 32839.
- Without any discussion, all in favor signify by saying aye. Any opposed?
- Is there any discussion? Seeing none, you want to come back? Thank you. Is there any discussion?
- Seeing no discussion, all in favor signify by saying aye. Aye. Any opposed?
Summary:
The committee first took up RS 33097C1, a joint memorial sponsored by Speaker Mike Moyle addressing a proposed Utah fuel tax change. Moyle said Utah’s plan to tax fuel at the refinery could raise fuel costs for Idaho, harm Idaho’s economy, and potentially violate the interstate commerce clause. He described Idaho as a “captive audience” because fuel comes into the state through limited pipeline routes, and said the memorial is intended to ask Utah not to proceed. Members asked whether the memorial was merely a polite request or a stronger warning, and Moyle said it was meant as a respectful message, though he doubted Utah would be persuaded. The motion to introduce RS 33097C1 and send it to the second reading calendar passed unanimously.
The committee then heard RS 32839 from Representative Clay Handy, which would update Department of Transportation rules and procedures. Handy said the bill would streamline agency processes by changing “certified copies” to “record of judgment,” extending certain time references from calendar days to seven business days, and clarifying that if a hearing is not requested, a default judgment occurs automatically. The motion to introduce RS 32839 passed without objection.
Finally, Representative James Petzke presented RS 33040, a bill to define when a person becomes a resident for vehicle registration purposes. He said the measure would require new residents to obtain a license and register vehicles within 30 days, aiming to prevent people from moving to Idaho without paying road-use fees. The committee voted unanimously to introduce RS 33040, then adjourned.