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NY
New York 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Standing Committee on Civil Service and Pensions - 04/21/2026
Civil Service And Pensions
Transcript Highlights:
- I hear that. So any questions or comments regarding this particular matter? No. Move the bill.
- Do I hear a second? I’m sorry, you need a second? Second. Oh, okay. All those in favor say aye.
- Senator Weik, do you hear a second? Second. Second time. So I hear a third. Senator Bottcher.
- Shall I hear a second? Second by Senator Ventura. All those in favor say aye.
- Do I hear a second? Second and third. All those in favor of the bill say aye.
Committee:
Senate Civil Service And Pensions
Summary:
The Senate Standing Committee on Civil Service and Pensions met on April 21, 2026, with a quorum present through in-person members and voting sheets. Chair Robert Jackson noted nine bills on the agenda, and the committee moved through each measure with no substantive debate or opposition raised.
The committee approved and advanced several civil service, retirement, and public safety bills, including measures on salary schedule parity (S-1722), longevity payments (S-1739), procedures for receipt or discontinuation of certain benefits (S-5026B), geographic pay differentials for certain police officers (S-6598), deputy sheriff past service credit transfers between retirement systems (S-7750A), a 22.5-year retirement program for NYC EMTs and advanced EMTs (S-7916A), and firefighter service credit for certain State Police members (S-7986A). It also approved a bill changing the due date for the Teachers’ Retirement System’s annual W-B-E report (S-8234A) and a bill establishing the New York State park police (S-9301).
All nine bills were reported favorably, with recorded votes of 7 aye, 0 nay, and 0 abstentions on each measure. Most bills were reported to the Finance Committee, while S-8234A and S-9301 were reported to the floor.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
2026 Legislative Sine Die Ceremony Mar 12th, 2026 at 08:00 pm
Transcript Highlights:
- Hearing no objections, so ordered.
- Hearing no objections, so ordered.
- Hearing no objection, so ordered. Fourth order of business.
- Hearing no objection. Those opposed, say no. The motion is adopted.
- Hearing no objection. Sine die. Hearing no objection. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.
Summary:
The chambers exchanged final messages on House Concurrent Resolution 4409 and Senate Concurrent Resolution 8410, with both resolutions reported as adopted and signed. The House also received notice that the Senate had adopted HCR 4409 and SCR 8410, and the Senate received notice that the House had adopted SCR 8410 and that the Speaker had signed HCR 4409. The House granted consent to suspend the rules so bills on the supplemental introduction sheet could be advanced to the third reading calendar.
In the House, Representative Fitzgibbon moved adoption of Senate Concurrent Resolution 8410, which he described as a housekeeping measure clarifying the status of bills that had not completed the legislative process. Representative Corey supported the resolution as cleanup work. The House adopted the resolution by voice vote and agreed to immediately transmit it to the Senate.
The Senate later reverted to the fourth order of business to receive House messages, including the signing and transmission of HCR 4409, the House adoption of SCR 8410, and the signing of Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5998. The Senate then moved all measures on the floor calendar or held at the desk back to the Committee on Rules, approved the journal for the 60th day of the 2026 regular session, and adjourned the 69th Legislature sine die.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
2026 Legislative Sine Die Ceremony Mar 12th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Hearing no objections, so ordered.
- Hearing no objections, so ordered.
- Hearing no objection, so ordered. Fourth order of business.
- Hearing no objection. Those opposed, say no. The motion is adopted. Senator Riccelli.
- Hearing no objection. Sine die. Hearing no objection. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.
Summary:
The House and Senate exchanged final messages on House Concurrent Resolution 4409 and Senate Concurrent Resolution 8410, with both chambers reporting the resolutions adopted and signed. The House also agreed, without objection, to allow bills listed on the supplemental introduction sheet to be treated as first reading items and placed on third reading under suspension of the rules.
Representative Fitzgibbon moved adoption of Senate Concurrent Resolution 8410, which was described as a housekeeping measure to clarify the status of bills that had not completed passage through both chambers to the governor. Representative Corey supported the resolution, and the House adopted it by voice vote. The resolution was then transmitted to the Senate.
Later, the Senate received messages that the House had signed and transmitted House Concurrent Resolution 4409, adopted Senate Concurrent Resolution 8410, and signed Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5998. The Senate President signed SCR 8410 and HCR 4409 in open session. The Senate then approved the journal for the 60th day of the 2026 regular session, and the legislature moved to adjourn sine die, ending the 2026 regular session of the 69th Legislature without objection.
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
WAM, WAM, WAM, WAM Public Hearings 02-25-2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Uh, and we'll have a full hearing at a later date.
- Uh, and we'll have a full hearing at a later date.
- The committee plans to defer this bill today, then repost SB 334 as a proposed SD2 and have a full hearing
- and</c><00:02:59.519><c> have</c><00:02:59.599><c> a</c><00:02:59.760><c> full</c><00:03:00.000><c> hearing
- </c><00:03:00.239><c> on</c> proposed SD2 and have a full hearing on proposed SD2 and have a full hearing
Summary:
The committee opened with the 10:54 agenda and took up SB 2656, a short-form bill relating to taxation. The chair explained the intent was to insert the provisions of proposed SD1, then recommit the bill to the Committee on Ways and Means so the process could start over and a full hearing could be held later. The committee adopted the chair’s recommendation to pass SB 2656 proposed SD1 with amendments and recommit it, with aye votes from the chair, vice chair, and several senators, and reservations from Senators Elefante, Wai, and Favlla; Senators Kidani and McKim were excused.
For the remaining three agendas on that meeting block, no oral testimony was taken. The chair said there was a large volume of written testimony, so the committee would review it and defer decision-making to a later date on all three measures.
The meeting then moved through the 10:55, 10:56, and 10:57 agendas. On the 10:55 agenda, the committee said it would defer decision-making to Monday, March 2, except for SB 334, which would be deferred and then reposted as proposed SD2 for a full hearing, with testimony to be submitted on the proposed SD2 rather than the current version. On the 10:56 and 10:57 agendas, the committee deferred decision-making to Tuesday, March 3, at 10:15 a.m. in conference room 211, and then adjourned.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Higher Education and Workforce Development Jan 13th, 2026 at 12:00 pm
Higher Education and Workforce Development
Transcript Highlights:
- We will open the hearing with House Bill 1628, sponsored by Representative Haley.
- There were no objections, and upon hearing...
- Rules Committee, there are no objections, and upon hearing it in the House, it was voted out on third
- All right, folks, we'll hear some testimony. Do we have some folks here to testify in favor of?
- Seeing no further witnesses, that will conclude our hearing on House Bill 1628.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- electronic witness registration system accessible on the tablets located in the hallway just outside the hearing
- When you're hearing your name, please join us at the witness table down front.
- Hearing and seeing none, public testimony is closed.
- Hearing none, it is so ordered. Let me hand the gavel to my vice chair.
- Members, any other business to come before the committee hearing and seeing none?
Committee:
Senate Border Security
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Border Security met with a quorum present and first took up HCR 98, a resolution urging Congress to improve coordination among federal, state, and local authorities on counter-unmanned aircraft systems (C-UAS) technology for border security. The author and sponsor described increasing drone activity along the border, saying unauthorized drones are used to track agents, identify weaknesses, and smuggle contraband, and argued for clearer procedures to detect, identify, and neutralize such aircraft. There was no public testimony, and the committee voted 4-0 to report HCR 98 favorably to the full Senate; the resolution was also ordered for local and uncontested calendar placement without objection.
The committee then heard HB 180, sponsored by Chairman Birdwell, which would authorize the governor to coordinate directly with Mexican officials and individual Mexican states on border security agreements and appoint representatives to implement them. Birdwell said the bill would codify prior border-security cooperation efforts, improve responses to cross-border challenges such as drug and human trafficking, and include a finding that entrants from foreign countries must use a legal port of entry. No questions were asked, and there was no invited or public testimony.
After the hearing, the committee left HB 180 pending. The meeting concluded with no further business and the committee standing in recess subject to the call of the chair.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Education Funding (01/21/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
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Summary:
The committee held a hearing on HB 366, which would increase school building aid for eligible projects. Representative Cahill, the prime sponsor, said the bill would raise the annual minimum from $50 million to $60 million and help address a long backlog of school construction and renovation needs after years of a moratorium on applications. He argued that districts forced to build during the moratorium were left to shoulder costs through local property taxes, and he cited examples such as Londonderry, Claremont, and other communities with aging or inadequate facilities. He also said the current aid structure, including paying 80% upfront and 20% at completion, concentrates too much spending at once and limits how many projects can be funded.
Several committee members asked about the fairness and structure of the program. Representative Maguire questioned whether aid should be distributed more broadly to all districts rather than only a few selected projects, and Representative Luneau noted that the committee would also be considering related bills on catastrophic aid, special education aid, and the school foundation formula. Cahill responded that building aid has historically been targeted to property-poor communities and that the state should be a reliable partner in school construction. He also said the bill includes a small retroactive component for communities that built during the moratorium, which he described as a compromise.
Testimony in support came from Representative Cluder, who described Claremont’s Stevens High School project as a case where a bond issue narrowly failed and the city later had to fund renovations without state aid, contributing to high property taxes. He said the bill would help property-poor communities and urged passage. Tony Weinstein of New Market also supported the bill, saying his community had serious facility and safety needs, had moved forward with scaled-back renovations during the moratorium, and still faced debt-service burdens without state participation. Robert Thompson, superintendent in Hampstead, testified that his district needs an addition for overcrowding, safety, and special education space, and said building aid would help reduce out-of-district placements and transportation costs. No vote was taken in the hearing.
ND
North Dakota 2026 1st Special Session
Artificial Intelligence and Data Center Committee Jul 15th, 2026 at 09:00 am
Artificial Intelligence and Data Center Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- We will hear from Mr.
- Can you hear me okay? Excellent.
- So I think that's why states will often introduce a bill and then hear from the public and hear from
- All I hear about, and I worked at a coal facility—I am a coal proponent—all I hear about is natural gas
- But I hear so often that the people don't count.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- >> Um, I'd just like to thank the committee for hearing the bill.
- Thank you for hearing it.
- </c><00:23:42.760><c> the</c> we, as committee members, hear the we, as committee members, hear the hardest
- We hear individuals hardest of the hard.
- /c><01:21:14.880><c> businesses</c> And so when you hear businesses And so when you hear businesses interests
Committee:
House Taxes
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- [Clears throat] >> Can you hear us now, Mr. Peterson? And we can now hear you.
- Peterson, can you hear us? Mr. Peterson, can you hear us?
- </c> >> Can you hear us now, Mr. >> Can you hear us now, Mr. >> Peterson?
- So, if you would please uh hear you.
- Madam Chair, I couldn't hear you.
Committee:
Senate Taxes
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
HOU-EIG, HOU DEFER, HOU DEFER, HOU Public Hearings 02-05-2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Um, as I hear you talking and Laauo.
- Um, as mentioned in the hearing, chair wants to hear HHFDC's assurances, including perhaps in amendment
- Um, as mentioned in the hearing, chair wants to hear HHFDC's assurances, including perhaps in amendment
- in the hearing, um, chair wants to hear in the hearing, um, chair wants to hear HHFDC's<01:25:23.679
- Um, as mentioned in the hearing, chair wants to hear HHFDC's assurances, including perhaps in amendment
Summary:
The committees heard testimony on five housing-related measures. SB 2232 would create a three-year tiny home grant pilot program within HHFDC, with annual reporting to HHFDC and the Legislature; testimony was mixed, and the bill was later recommended for passage with amendments, including a full-time housing development specialist, a residential-use-only restriction for the tiny homes, and a blanked appropriation. SB 2192 would bar county down-zoning that reduces housing capacity unless equivalent capacity is added elsewhere in the county; it drew support from housing advocates and comments from planning officials, and was also recommended for passage with amendments. SB 2378 would clarify insurance requirements for single- and multifamily projects seeking expedited county permitting; engineers and housing groups supported it, while one testifier opposed it, and it was recommended for passage with a technical amendment. SB 2524 would appropriate funds to the City and County of Honolulu for housing-related departments to comply with prior acts; the Honolulu department supported it, and members asked about prior spending and funding sources. SB 2398 would require residential housing utility availability maps; the Honolulu Board of Water Supply opposed the bill as written, citing infrastructure security, accuracy, liability, and administrative burden concerns, while supporters said it would improve transparency for developers. The chair proposed amendments to make the maps broad and geographic rather than parcel-specific, remove contested-case and reliance provisions, allow disclaimer language, and change the date; the bill was then recommended for passage with amendments, with one member noting reservations. All five measures were ultimately passed out of committee with amendments, with votes recorded and some members excused.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Minnesota House passes the omnibus state government finance and elections bill, SF3045 5/1/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
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- </c> office and then not be present to hear office and then not be present to hear their<00:21:28.559
- When I hear this transparency in this.
- In my district I hear offered today.
- I hear<02:04:11.679><c> from</c> hear from hear from EMTs.<02:04:13.599><c> I</c><02:04:13.840><c> hear
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Joint Committee on Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity
Transcript Highlights:
- Everybody, and welcome to today's hearing for the Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity
- Before we begin this hearing today, we want to recognize today's date and what it means in this country's
- I mean, we hear that line.
- Yes, can you hear me? Okay, yes. Chris, go ahead.
- We can hear you. You can? Okay, thanks.
Summary:
The committee held a hearing on several artificial intelligence bills, opening with remarks about the 9/11 anniversary and then broad statements from the co-chairs about AI’s promise and risks. Chair Farley-Bouvier and Senator Moore emphasized the need for guardrails, transparency, and worker and consumer protections, while Senator Finegold described Senate Bill 37, which would create a framework for AI model training with safety assessments, audits, incident reporting, Attorney General oversight, and workforce reporting. Members also discussed Massachusetts’ position relative to other states and the need for state action in the absence of federal regulation.
A large portion of the hearing focused on the Fair Act, House 77 and Senate 35, which would limit workplace surveillance, restrict collection of biometric and location data, require notice and human review for automated employment decisions, and protect workers from retaliation. Labor leaders, including AFL-CIO, AFSCME, AFT, SEIU, building trades, and other worker representatives, testified in support, describing harms from bossware, automated benefits denials, hiring and promotion screening, scheduling, and monitoring in workplaces ranging from health care and education to manufacturing and construction. They argued that AI systems are already affecting wages, benefits, safety, and job security, and that Massachusetts should act now to set clear rules.
The committee also heard testimony on House Bill 74, which would require informed consent and clear contract terms for digital replicas of voices and likenesses, with SAG-AFTRA representatives supporting the bill as a protection for performers and creators. Another major topic was Senate Bill 51 on social media algorithm accountability and transparency; child safety advocates, researchers, and a public health expert described harms from engagement-based algorithms, including exposure to harmful content, eating disorders, and youth mental health impacts, and supported independent audits and public reporting. A few industry and civil liberties witnesses supported regulation but urged balance, warning against overly burdensome rules while acknowledging the need for privacy, transparency, and accountability. No votes or final committee actions were taken in the hearing excerpt.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Privacy, Digital Technologies, and Consumer Protection Committee Jun 15th, 2026
Privacy, Digital Technologies, and Consumer Protection
Transcript Highlights:
- You will hear that from those who will testify shortly. This is not hypothetical.
- I'll repeat that we don't necessarily see here in the hearing room. Thank you.
- that, you know, most of California is not here attending our Privacy Committee hearings.
- Sorry, I'm trying to hear, like, which microphone.
- Hear you loud and clear, Mr.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Business and Professions Committee Apr 14th, 2026
Business and Professions
Transcript Highlights:
- And with that, we will begin today's hearing.
- And with that, we will begin today's hearing.
- And with that, we will begin today's hearing.
- We're going to knock out half the hearing right here.
- Yes, I think that those of us that were at the hearing were quite disturbed to hear about containers
Committee:
House Business and Professions
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
FL House Floor Session - 2026-03-13 (10:00AM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- That is the thing I hear every, accused all the time of preemption.
- So when I hear that, I think about claims.
- And when you hear the term rural boundaries, it is exactly what you think.
- But hear me out.
- But hear me out.
Summary:
The Senate convened with opening prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several member introductions of guests and staff. The chamber then took up returning messages from the House and acted on several bills, including transportation facility designations (SB 628), affordable housing/Live Local Act changes (HB 1389), utility services (HB 1451), education (HB 1279 substituted for SB 7038), data centers (SB 484), and land use/development regulations (SB 208/HB 399). Several other measures were temporarily postponed, including education, emergency services, and environmental rule ratification bills.
On SB 628, the Senate concurred in the House amendment and passed the bill 31-4. On the affordable housing bill, senators discussed the fourth iteration of the Live Local Act, including a new provision allowing certain affordable housing on religious institution property, removal of accessory dwelling unit language, and changes to tax exemption and expiration provisions; the Senate concurred in the House amendment and passed the bill 35-0. On the utility services bill, the House amendment shortened the surcharge phase-out timeline and advanced reporting dates; the Senate concurred and passed the bill 30-6. The education package was substituted with the House companion, amended to include agreed-upon provisions on student health and safety, early learning, math, virtual instruction, career and technical education, school choice, accountability, tuition protections, and financial aid, and passed 36-1.
The data centers bill drew extensive debate over transparency and ratepayer protections. Senators questioned the removal of the Senate’s nondisclosure agreement prohibition, the 12-month confidentiality period, and whether costs could be shifted to residential and commercial customers. Supporters said the amendment strengthened ratepayer protections and maintained local land-use authority, while critics objected to the loss of transparency and the possibility of local NDAs. After debate, the Senate concurred in the House amendment and passed the bill 31-6.
The land use and development bill generated the most contentious discussion. Amendments addressed a Fontainebleau/Miami Beach resort water park issue, a sunset provision, and a major rural boundary/property rights proposal affecting counties such as Orange and Seminole. Senators debated whether the rural boundary language protected property rights or undermined local planning and environmental safeguards, with concerns raised about takings, county liability, and the use of an Attorney General opinion. The transcript cuts off during extended debate on that amendment, so no final vote on the land use bill is shown in the excerpt.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session Mar 6th, 2026
Washington House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Hearing no objection, so ordered.
- Hearing no objection, so ordered.
- Hearing no objection, so ordered.
- Hearing no objection, so ordered.
- Hearing no objection, so ordered.
Bills:
HB2720 , HB2073 , HB2487 , SB5816 , SB5919 , SB5831 , SB6137 , SB6244 , SB6044 , SB6132 , SB5109 , SB5877 , SB6258
Keywords:
behavioral health, emergency services, health insurance, provider access, mental health funding, premium assistance, funding, healthcare, subsidies, insurance tax, state regulation, insurers, taxation, budget impact, juice grapes, agriculture, commerce, market access, fire safety, insurance incentives
Summary:
The House took up and passed Second Substitute Senate Bill 5292, which modifies the paid family and medical leave program. Supporters said the bill uses an actuarial model to set rates and maintains a four-month reserve to improve program stability. It passed final passage 95-1.
The House then considered Substitute Senate Bill 5841, dealing with completion of course and financial aid-related requirements. An amendment was adopted to add a financial aid calculator and require outreach to students who indicate they have completed a financial aid form, with supporters saying it would help students understand aid eligibility and access college opportunities. The bill then passed as amended, 92-4.
The most extensive debate was on Engrossed Second Substitute Senate Bill 5981, concerning the 340B drug pricing program and contract pharmacy relationships. Members offered many amendments seeking to limit the bill’s scope, add transparency, or direct 340B savings toward patient care, low-income patients, rural areas, or charity care; most were rejected. Supporters argued the bill would help safety-net providers, hospitals, and FQHCs, while opponents warned it would mainly benefit large hospital systems, create administrative burdens, and likely face litigation. After the House adopted the committee amendment and rejected the floor amendments, the bill passed 67-30. The transcript then moved on to other business, including Senate messages and the start of debate on House Bill 2487 on taxes, with one technical amendment to clarify taxpayer definitions.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
The Session Adjourns / Rallying for Disability Rights / Fighting Fraud / Countering Climate Change May 25th, 2025
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Now, Senator, earlier this year you had a hearing on the program integrity and fraud prevention within
- first opportunity that I had as a co-chair of the Senate Human Services Committee, and I had been hearing
- on the program year you had a hearing on the program integrity<00:04:34.720><c> and</c><00:04:34.960
- One that was highlighted during our human services hearing was the Minnesota Board on Aging.
- So my question to you is, can you make them hear you?
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session - part 2 May 1st, 2025
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- We will now hear the report from the Committee on Rules and Legislative Administration, pursuant to Rules
- These are the pieces that we need to hear from active duty members.
- In my district, I hear from entities like our schools.
- I hear from EMTs. I hear from our nursing home and our disability homes.
- Hearing no objection, the motions prevail. Announcements.
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Concurrent House & Senate Standing Committee on Families & Children (3-27-25)
Transcript Highlights:
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Summary:
The committee met to hear the 2025 Social Services Block Grant preliminary plan from the Department for Community Based Services. Commissioner Lisa Dennis and Executive Adviser Mary Carpenter described DCBS’s mission and explained that the federal block grant, about $21 million annually, supports Adult Protective Services, Child Protective Services, Home Safety Services, Juvenile Services, Residential Treatment Services, and staff training. They said most of the funding goes to staff and training, and that the department uses surveys, focus groups, program monitoring, funding availability, and historical data to set annual goals. They also noted that Kentucky uses the grant to fund direct services and that eligibility is generally limited to Kentucky residents or runaway juveniles based on need and available resources.
Much of the discussion focused on child welfare data and the distinction between poverty and neglect. DCBS officials said Adult Protective Services investigates abuse, neglect, and exploitation of vulnerable adults, and that self-neglect cases have trended down in recent years, which they attributed in part to access to federal resources. For Child Protective Services, they reviewed intake and investigation numbers, noting that many calls screen out before meeting statutory criteria, while about 48,000 cases were assessed or investigated and about 8,000 were substantiated. Members raised concerns about how poverty can be mistaken for neglect, especially in rural areas, and DCBS said it has been working with the legislature, staff, and community partners to better define the difference and connect families to community supports when cases do not meet abuse or neglect criteria.
Members also asked about the risk to federal funding and the impact on juvenile services. DCBS said it had not received notice that the $21 million block grant would be cut, but it is monitoring federal developments closely and would need to return to the General Assembly for a budget request if funding were lost. The department said about 30% of the federal share goes to juvenile services. Questions also covered the transition in staff training from Eastern Kentucky University to a broader statewide model, and the agency said it is expanding training opportunities and modernizing delivery. Officials discussed the MST pilot for youth, saying it is a successful evidence-based practice operating in three regions—Jefferson, Northern Bluegrass, and Central Kentucky—with positive outcomes and possible expansion. No votes were taken; the meeting was informational only.