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KY
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Summary: The committee heard presentations from the Department for Environmental Protection and the Office of Energy Policy on Kentucky’s state-owned dam repair program and the electric grid resilience program. Commissioner Tony Hatton explained how state dams are defined and classified under Kentucky law, the criteria used to prioritize repairs or decommissioning, and the status of several projects funded in the last biennium. He said the department is using a design-bid-build process, with major work planned or underway at Willisburg Lake, Big Bone Lick State Park Dam, Clemens Lake Dam, Marion County Sportsman’s Dam, Chinoa Lake Creek/Canning Creek Dam, and Lake Malone, and that $0.5 million is reserved for routine repairs. He also described the timeline and cost pressures, noting that construction seasons and bid uncertainty can affect schedules and estimates. Members asked several questions about whether the estimates were current, how accurate the bids tend to be, why the process takes so long, and whether it would be better to fund design separately before construction. Hatton said the estimates are the best current engineering estimates, that costs often stay within about 10% but can vary, and that the overall process is usually closer to two years than four, though delays can occur. He also said all of the allocated dam funds must be available before bids can be let. The committee discussed whether design work can become stale if construction is delayed. Kenya Stump then updated the committee on Kentucky’s electric grid resilience program under federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act funding. She said Kentucky has received years one through three of the five-year program and has allocated funds to state park electric systems and municipal utilities, with years four and five not yet received. She identified Ken Lake State Park and Kentucky Dam Village as the two state park projects in progress, and Owensboro, Princeton, Williamstown, and Hopkinsville as the municipal projects selected through a competitive process. She said the projects are under contract or in final negotiations, with municipal construction expected to begin in the first quarter of 2026 and finish by the end of 2026, and explained that the work includes line, pole, transformer, meter, and outage-management upgrades. Members asked about the relationship between this program and prior park appropriations, the timing of agreements with Parks, and whether the park systems could eventually be transferred to the local electric cooperative; Stump said the park agreements are imminent and that the upgrades are intended to bring the systems up to code so the cooperative can maintain them. No votes were taken, and the chair adjourned the committee until the following Wednesday, with a possible time change to avoid a scheduling conflict.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Administrative Rules May 4th, 2026

Administrative Rules

Summary: The committee considered three resolutions, all presented by Chairman Kendrick with full PCS substitutes. H.J.R. 1096 approved a medical marijuana rule that had originally been treated as a major rule but was later determined not to be one; members asked no questions and the resolution was adopted unanimously. H.J.R. 1099 was described as a direct result of H.B. 1576 from the prior session concerning Oklahoma Health Care Authority rules; it also drew no questions and passed unanimously. H.J.R. 1100 addressed a rule from the Oklahoma Management and Enterprise Services that was discovered late to be a major rule; after brief discussion and no substantive questions, it too passed unanimously. During the meeting, members voted on each resolution after motions for adoption and do pass. The recorded votes were unanimous in favor on all three measures, with no nay votes. After H.J.R. 1100 passed, Chairman Kendrick noted there would be one more committee meeting the next morning at 9 a.m. to address a late-arriving resolution, and he offered to discuss the late major-rule issue with Representative Chapman after adjournment.
OK
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  • Senate Bill 1134 by Caldwell, of the House and Hall of the Senate, an act relating to the Oklahoma State
  • State University Medical Authority. Chairman Caldwell now made his final pass of the bill.
  • report to Senate Bill 1132 by Caldwell of the House and Hall of the Senate, an act relating to the state
  • Senate Bill 1132 by Caldwell of the House and Hall of the Senate, an act relating to the state department
  • We have asthma affecting 28 million people in the United States, 4.75 million of those are children.
OK
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  • in economic impact to our state.
  • Recognizing Earth Day, which was last week, Lights Out Day in Oklahoma. You move for adoption.
  • Now, just compare since we compare with other states, most states get 0 to 5 done in a year.
  • commitment to community in this state is not.
  • Every day, my desk mate for. My brother, I love you.
OK
Transcript Highlights:
  • Senate Bill 1134 by Caldwell, Trey of the House and Hall of the Senate, an act relating to the Oklahoma State
  • Senate Bill 1134 by Caldwell, Trey of the House and Hall of the Senate, an act relating to the Oklahoma State
  • Senate Bill 1132 by Caldwell, Trey of the House and Hall of the Senate, an act relating to the State
  • On the Oklahoma State Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, where it originally thought
  • We have asthma affects 28 million people in the United States. 4.75 million of those are children.
Summary: The House reconvened after a quorum call and took up several Senate bills with joint committee reports, mostly involving health and human services funding. SB 1130, relating to University Hospitals authority, passed 74-12 and its emergency clause also passed. SB 1134, funding the Oklahoma State University Medical Authority, passed 75-14 with the emergency clause approved. SB 1131, appropriating ARP interest funds to address a Rogers County gap for the Office of Juvenile Affairs, passed 81-10 and the emergency clause passed. SB 1132, reappropriating ARPA funds for rural hospital rebuild programs under the State Department of Health to avoid federal clawback, passed 82-10 with emergency approval. SB 1133, involving the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services and repurposing interest funds for a Norman building project, passed 68-24 and its emergency clause also passed. SB 1142, appropriating ARPA funds to the Department of Human Services consistent with pandemic relief recommendations, passed 68-21 and the emergency clause was adopted. The House also considered H.R. 1049, a resolution designating May as Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month. Representative Newton summarized asthma’s impact in Oklahoma and nationally, including child health effects and recent deaths in the state, and moved adoption by unanimous consent. The transcript ends with announcements and adjournment until the next scheduled meeting.
OK
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  • Whereas Vice Admiral Jeffrey Trusler, United States Navy, retired, was commissioned in the United States
  • They create 50,000 jobs in our state for over a $5 billion economic impact to our state.
  • Now, just to compare, since we compare with other states, most states get zero to five done in a year
  • Help make this state better.
  • Help make this state better.
Summary: The House convened, called the roll, and opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a series of recognitions and presentations. Members honored Vice Admiral Jeff Trusler as Veteran of the Week, recognized the Prague Kolache Festival royalty and candidates, unveiled an artwork for the Capitol’s Hall of Heroes, and introduced the Doctor, Psychologist, and Nurse of the Day, along with the OSBI cold case team. The House also adopted HCR 1026, a resolution tied to Earth Day and “Lights Out Day” in Oklahoma, aimed at reducing light pollution and protecting migrating birds. A major portion of the meeting consisted of farewell remarks from Representatives Mike Osborne and Kevin West. Both reflected on their years of service, thanked family, staff, colleagues, and constituents, and emphasized themes of public service, hard work, conviction, and working across differences. Osborne’s remarks focused on freedom, immigration, service, and doing good in public life, while West stressed standing on principle, listening to others, and choosing courage over convenience. After the presentations and personal privilege speeches, the House moved into consideration of legislation. Chairman Caldwell presented the joint committee report on Senate Bill 1130, relating to the University Hospitals Authority, saying it would help ensure Oklahoma and the University of Oklahoma have one of the world’s leading pediatric cardiology units. The transcript ends as members begin considering the bill, with no final vote shown in the excerpt.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy Committee 3/17/26

Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy

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  • Yes, Madam Chair, I would like to move House File 3643 to state government to be re-referred to state
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KY
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  • all the institutions uh in the state. all the institutions uh in the state.
  • in and day out.
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  • So it's a huge benefit to the state more so than Murray State University. Okay, good to hear.
Summary: The meeting opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by a roll call establishing a quorum. The committee then approved the prior meeting’s minutes. Members were reminded to silence cell phones, and the chair noted an informational item on capital plan amendments made by state agencies during the latest revision period before moving to university capital plan presentations. Eastern Kentucky University President David McFaden outlined EKU’s enrollment growth, strong Kentucky student retention, and signature programs in nursing, occupational therapy, criminal justice, education, manufacturing engineering, and aviation. EKU’s main capital priorities were a new health innovation project to support a proposed osteopathic medical program, including a $50 million escrow requirement until accreditation; a collaborative center for health innovation to address outdated health sciences facilities; a $5 million startup request for an air traffic control program; aircraft upgrades for the aviation fleet; and continued asset preservation funding. In response to questions, EKU said roughly 40% of the new health facility would be dedicated to the medical school, with shared simulation space for multiple health programs, and that aviation maintenance needs are currently being met through KCTCS partners but could be expanded if demand grows. KCTCS representatives then described the system’s scale and capital needs, noting service to 107,000 students, extensive dual credit and workforce training, and a network of 342 buildings across 70 campuses. They said prior legislative support, including $277 million in asset preservation and $90 million released for approved projects, had helped with safety, roofs, energy efficiency, and campus security. Their current priorities include about $30 million for systemwide safety and security upgrades, renovations tied to consolidation and footprint reduction under Senate Joint Resolution 179, and broader asset preservation needs estimated at roughly $300 million to $325 million. Members discussed the need to preserve and expand skilled trades training, and KCTCS said its plan includes construction trades and flexible, multiuse facilities that can adapt to changing workforce needs. No votes were taken beyond approval of the minutes, and the presentations concluded with questions and discussion only.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Environmental Regulation May 1st, 2025

Environmental Regulation

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  • Just two days ago, on April... ...around 10:30 a.m.
  • Long day on the floor.
  • issues. ...which we know most manufacturers are out of state, and tires are produced out of state.
  • Texas is a proud business-friendly state.
  • Today has been a long day.
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama House Apr 10th, 2025

Alabama House Floor Meeting

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  • Other states, I think three of the 10 states states, I think three of the 10 states states, I think three
  • So, um, as far as other states go, no other state has as other states go, no other state has as other
  • We see it every day when the state put in their allocation for state put in their allocation for state
TX

Texas 89th Regular

89th Legislative Session Apr 10th, 2025

Texas House Floor Meeting

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  • University, who are here celebrating today is Erath County Day at their State Capitol.
  • Thank you for joining us. us and we wish you a blessed day at your state capitol. Thank you, Mr.
  • H.R. number 788 by Harris, recognizing April 10th, 2020. as Texas Nuclear Legislative Day at the state
  • Members, please join me in recognizing April 10th, 2025 as Texas Nuclear Legislative Day at the State
  • We've seen lots of states, red states, blue states, and they've done it because...
OK
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  • There will be a 20-month holdover, which, so it'll go into effect on the fifth day of January 2028 to
  • Senate Bill 1204 requires each school district employee 3 days of paid bereavement leave.
  • It wasn't done every day.
  • Representative 24 and one day report that out with a new pass.
  • And there's no impact to the state. It's all volunteer. Move for adoption.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Senate May 29th, 2026

Louisiana Senate Floor Meeting

LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Senate May 29th, 2026

Louisiana Senate Floor Meeting

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  • guidance to the mayor of Baton Rouge, the Louisiana State Senate, members of the Louisiana State House
  • I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America.
  • state?
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Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, received a prayer and pledge, adopted the journal, and heard messages from the House reporting final passage of several Senate bills and concurrence in SCR 86 and 87. The chamber also observed personal privileges honoring the lives of Edith K. Kirkpatrick and Susan Ann Traylor Bidick, with family members present and a moment of silence held for Bidick. The House later refused concurrence on Senate amendments to HB 42 and HB 159. The Senate then took up a series of resolutions, most of which were adopted without objection. These included studies on energy infrastructure and modernization (SR 174, amended to add an alternative energy industry representative and a consumer advocate), breast pump Medicaid reimbursement (SR 175), digital student IDs (SR 176), lethality assessment protocols in domestic violence cases (SR 177), problem gambling prevention (SR 178), community water system grading (SR 179), condolences for Sharon Courtney (SR 180), and expansion of the Louisiana Tumor Registry (SR 181). The chamber also adopted SCR 85 honoring the Sam Houston High School Broncos baseball team after a recorded vote of 36 yeas and 8 nays. On bills returned from the House, HB 1222 on grocery initiative grants failed on final passage by a vote of 18 yeas and 19 nays. SB 312 had House amendments rejected, SB 348 and SB 485 had House amendments concurred in, and SB 121 on congressional redistricting was the subject of extensive debate over racial gerrymandering, district configuration, and expected litigation before the Senate concurred in the House amendments by 28 yeas and 10 nays. The Senate also concurred in several House concurrent resolutions, including studies or reports on flooded corn and migratory waterfowl, deer hunting with dogs in Kisatchie National Forest, support for a Senator Kennedy letter to the Fish and Wildlife Service, boating safety reporting, and subsurface data review. Finally, HB 944 creating a Women’s Health Consortium within the Department of Health was amended to address funding concerns and convert it into a more task-force-like structure, then passed 37-0 with nine coauthors. The Senate then recessed until 1:30 p.m. to continue work, including conference committee reports.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

State Affairs Apr 28th, 2025

State Affairs

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  • Jobs can come back to the United States and, most importantly, to the state of Texas.
  • a billion dollars in the state of Texas.
  • At the end of the day, I want you all to keep in mind that we should be leading on this as a state, especially
  • as a border state.
  • at no cost to the state.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

State Affairs Apr 28th, 2025

State Affairs

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  • , Director of National Intelligence, DOD, and others to give them input. who spend all day every day
  • Texas would be the first state to go down the road of doing this and have its state-level support. if
  • I'm the founder of state armor.
  • Federal law that a non-citizen cannot give to a state rep in a state rep race.
  • I have a bill that says you can't give out of out-of-state I'm trying to limit money from out of state
NV
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  • Good to see you today here in Ways and Means on Day 119.
  • I have a list of members with questions, but in Section 2.5, it states that the state controller shall
  • And obviously, we always welcome additional state support.
  • for the cost of leases and furniture for state offices and $5 million for training for state employees
  • government, also known as the Rainy Day account. ...to stabilize the operation of state government,
TX
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  • will face in the days to come.
  • By the state of Texas, by the state government. The technology is there. It's legally sound.
  • Of course, the value fluctuates day-to-day. No, I just... approximately.
  • On any given day, like today would be maybe a good day to buy the car.
  • One is states may not coin money.
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

House Capital Investment Committee 4/10/25

Capital Investment

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  • the state system.
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  • the state system.