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CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado House 2026 Legislative Day 101 Apr 24th, 2026
Colorado House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:38:31.200><c> of</c> habitats through the conservation of habitats through the conservation of
- It was meant for future conversation to figure out a solution for our small businesses.
- It was meant for future conversation to figure<00:44:22.079><c> out</c><00:44:22.240><c> a</c><00:44
- The most common chemical abortion pill Could potentially be impacting on their future.
- This rate of nearly 11% ensures a conservative, accurate estimate of harm.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Housing and Homelessness Prevention - 01/28/25
Housing and Homelessness Prevention
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> state of home ownership and the future state of home ownership and the future of<00:05:21.440><c
- </c> but these are really important programs but these are really important programs and<00:21:08.360
- great program uh when it gets up and great program uh when it gets up and running<00:24:23.880><c> um
- administer this uh program along with other<00:30:31.039><c> programs</c><00:30:31.600><c> so</c><00
- program this program will infrastructure program this program will not<00:32:23.000><c> result</c><00
Committee:
Senate Housing and Homelessness Prevention
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Government Contract Review Committee (5-12-26)
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> health design parts of the uh program. health design parts of the uh program.
- </c> programs. And I'm not saying yes or no. programs. And I'm not saying yes or no.
- </c> we're going to have more in the future. we're going to have more in the future.
- >> It was a brand-new program.
- I am the program manager over the impaired driving program. >> And Alan Cold Iron.
Summary:
The committee first approved the April 13 minutes and then turned to a large agenda of contracts. Chairman Douglas said there were 52 contracts totaling about $369.3 million, and noted that most vendors were registered with the Secretary of State except for item 118 on the routine personal services green list and item 19 involving Morehead State University and Kentucky State University. The committee voted to defer item 118 to the June 26 meeting and later also deferred the Kentucky State University contract on the deferred list to the June 26 meeting.
The main discussion centered on a deferred personal services contract for the Kentucky Board of Optometric Examiners, involving outside legal counsel. Senator Meredith raised concerns about KRS 320 and whether the board had authority to hire outside counsel when the statute says the Attorney General shall provide legal services to the board. Dr. Mary Beth Morris, the board president, and Christopher Thacker of the Attorney General’s office testified after being sworn in. Thacker explained that the statute and related law allow both Attorney General assistance and independent counsel, and argued that outside counsel is appropriate for day-to-day legal work because it avoids conflicts, especially on open records issues, regulatory advice, and disciplinary hearings.
Senator Meredith said he agreed with approving the contract but questioned how the board had reached this point and whether the current statutes reflect modern practice. He raised concerns about transparency and accountability, referencing a prior advisory opinion involving the board’s handling of exam requirements during COVID and saying the board should have consulted the Attorney General before acting. Thacker responded that the Attorney General’s office serves the Commonwealth as a whole, not as counsel to one board, and that the board’s use of outside counsel is a reasonable and economical arrangement. The exchange ended with Meredith suggesting that broader legislative action may be needed to clarify reporting relationships and oversight for the board.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Judiciary (03/05/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm putting my little conservative hat on again. Less government is more for me.
- </c><00:16:45.079><c> hat</c> I'm putting my little conservative hat I'm putting my little conservative
- </c><00:27:08.640><c> which</c> course you have the E EFA program which course you have the E EFA program
- </c> to launch new community power programs to launch new community power programs and<03:29:55.800><
- </c><03:30:32.160><c> is</c> where the community power program is where the community power program is
Summary:
The House Judiciary Committee met to hear House Bill 520, which would authorize the Department of Education to issue subpoenas in investigations and hearings involving the code of conduct for New Hampshire educators. Representative Lynn, the bill sponsor, said the measure was intended to give the department standard subpoena power during investigations and in later adjudicatory proceedings, with a process for challenging overbroad subpoenas. He argued that agencies with investigative and hearing authority should also have the power to compel witnesses and documents, and said the bill was narrowed from an earlier broader draft to focus on teacher credentialing and address concerns about scope.
Members raised several concerns about whether the department already has enough authority, whether the Attorney General could handle subpoenas instead, and whether the bill creates an imbalance by giving subpoena power mainly to the investigating side. Representative Burroughs said she did not feel she had enough information and was uncomfortable with the bill, especially regarding who bears subpoena costs. Representative Biron questioned the trial analogy and whether both sides truly have equal subpoena rights. Lynn responded that the investigative stage is like a grand jury process, where only the investigating body subpoenas witnesses, while the adjudicatory stage allows both sides to seek subpoenas through the hearing officer.
Other questions focused on the bill’s scope. Representative Andreos asked what investigative authority the Department of Education already has, and Representative Organ questioned why the bill is limited to educators rather than also covering vendors, charter school boards, or the EFA scholarship organization. Lynn said the limitation to educators was deliberate, because earlier broader versions drew objections for being too expansive. Representative Tur asked whether the Attorney General could already handle such matters, and Lynn said that while the AG might be able to pursue some investigations or court subpoenas, agencies should be able to conduct their own internal investigations. No vote or final action was taken in the portion of the hearing provided.
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
House Travel, Recreation, Wildlife & Cultural Resources, February 12, 2026
Travel, Recreation, Wildlife & Cultural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- Chairman, uh there was broad consensus on the future of the necessity to have a more broad future for
- c> the</c><00:04:34.479><c> the</c><00:04:34.800><c> necessity</c><00:04:35.280><c> to</c> on the future
- of the the necessity to on the future of the the necessity to have<00:04:35.759><c> a</c><00:04:36.000
- ><c> this</c> have a more broad future for this have a more broad future for this committee.<00:04:38.639
- Chairman, and then look into that here in the near future. Okay.
Keywords:
right to repair, digital electronics, consumer protection, embedded software, manufacturers, repair providers, tools and documentation, anti-theft measures, blockchain, financial technology, digital innovation, economic development, select committee, trespass, hunting, land use, public access, wildlife, 916, all
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Commerce and Consumer Affairs (02/11/2026)
Commerce and Consumer Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- So this this program started about in.
- </c> came to building these programs came to building these programs initially.<00:36:55.359><c> Um</
- </c><00:40:49.760><c> that</c> accessible certification programs that accessible certification programs
- </c><00:43:21.200><c> Um,</c> those programs are funded. Um, those programs are funded.
- </c> see more funding for programs in states. see more funding for programs in states.
Committee:
House Commerce and Consumer Affairs
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session (Full Formal with Calendar) Mar 19th, 2026
Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- some, it is easy, it is happy, it's a joyful time with family, full of hope and dreams, hope for the future
- Milton to Appropriate Money for the Construction of a New School on Certain Land Acquired for Conservation
- Again, today, perhaps, not something that will be included in this bill, but something that in the future
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- So, providing this pass, are you going to have a training program rolled out throughout the state?
- We have a really fantastic over-65 mail ballot program, and they can enroll in the over-65 program, and
- We have one of the best election integrity programs through the Secretary of State, and we continue to
- I know the Lieutenant Governor does a good job with his program, so whatever we can do to help, because
- I know Lieutenant Governor does a good job with his program, so whatever we can do to help, because that's
Bills:
HR118 , HR196 , HR237 , HR285 , HCR85 , HB442 , HB443 , SCR5 , SCR29 , SCR33 , SCR63 , SB25 , SB202 , SB319
Committee:
House House and Governmental Affairs
Keywords:
water utility, tax credit, excessive rates, residential service, subcommittee, fallen trees, property damage, insurance, property values, hurricanes, storm damage, local government, homeowners, risk management, committee study, census, military population, Department of Defense, representation, federal funding
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- I work for the Idaho Conservation League, full disclosure, but tonight I’m representing myself as a 36
Committee:
House State Affairs
Summary:
The committee first took up Senate Bill 1442, which would require agencies to verify and report immigration status and nationality information for arrested individuals. Several members raised concerns that the bill could require holding people for days while status is checked, creating Fourth Amendment and liability issues, and potentially encouraging racial profiling or public posting of arrest information even if a person is later found innocent. A substitute motion was made and adopted to hold the bill at the call of the chair.
The committee then heard Senate Bill 1356, which would change elections for countywide highway districts so commissioners would be elected countywide in primary and general elections rather than by sub-districts. The sponsor argued this would encourage a countywide, holistic approach to traffic and road planning. Opponents, including Ada County Highway District officials and a public witness, said the bill would dilute local representation, require much larger and more expensive campaigns, and politicize a part-time, technical local office that currently works well.
After testimony and debate, members split over whether the bill was legislative micromanagement or a needed reform. A motion to hold the bill failed, and a substitute motion to send Senate Bill 1356 to the floor with a do-pass recommendation passed on a 10-4 roll call vote. The committee then adjourned.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Finance and Tax Mar 5th, 2025
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine District Judges, focusing on exploring legislative solutions to the bipartisan problem of universal injunctions. Apr 2nd, 2025 at 09:15 am
Senate Judiciary
Transcript Highlights:
- holded the policy for approximately 350. thousand Venezuelans under the Temporary Protective Status Program
- DREAM Act, which I introduced a long time ago, and my pleadings with President Obama to create that program
- Floridian from the great free state of Florida, considering the way the law firms approached any... conservative
Committee:
Senate Senate Judiciary
Keywords:
universal injunctions, legislative reforms, judicial authority, executive power, balance of power, judicial overreach
Summary:
During this meeting, the committee focused on the implications of universal injunctions, which have become a significant concern in recent years. The discussion centered around various legislative proposals aimed at addressing the perceived overreach of district judges who issue nationwide injunctions that affect policies across the entire country. Several members expressed the belief that such injunctions undermine judicial authority and disrupt the balance of power between the judiciary and executive branches. Expert witnesses testified about the historical context of universal injunctions and the necessity for reforms that would limit the power of courts to grant remedies benefitting non-parties.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session Mar 9th, 2026 at 05:40 pm
Washington House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- So if we are going to look and change our state to the future, the future, Mr.
- Speaker, is lower State to the future. The future, Mr. Speaker, is lower tax rates.
- And so whether we think that program is doing great work or not, and I... ...one particular program.
- We can't bind a future legislature to some future foolish errand. Vote yes on this amendment, Mr.
- them grow their programs.
Keywords:
behavioral health, emergency services, health insurance, provider access, mental health funding, premium assistance, funding, healthcare, subsidies, juice grapes, agriculture, commerce, state regulation, market access, fire safety, insurance incentives, best practices, community protection, voluntary measures, mortgage modification
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Artificial Intelligence Task Force 2025 (9-11-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- And so you building um in the future.
- ><c> their</c><00:46:56.560><c> generative</c> programs to increase their generative programs to increase
- </c> electricity for now and for the future electricity for now and for the future and<00:48:58.880><
- So uh future latency is not an issue.
- So the the future that um that won't.
Summary:
The Intelligence Task Force met with a quorum present and approved the minutes from the August 14 meeting. The first presentation was from the National Retail Federation on artificial intelligence in the retail sector. NRF described AI use cases in three areas: consumer-facing tools such as chatbots, product descriptions, and marketing; employee-facing tools such as company-specific apps trained on employee manuals; and internal uses such as supply chain forecasting, inventory planning, fraud detection, cybersecurity, and coding support. The presenters said retail has been among the top deployers of AI and emphasized that the goal is to improve both customer and employee experience.
NRF also outlined its principles for responsible AI use, organized around governance and risk management, customer engagement and trust, workforce applications, and business partner accountability. The group said retailers should maintain strong internal oversight, be transparent with customers, ensure compliance with existing laws, closely review workforce-related uses because they can be high-risk, and clearly define responsibilities between retailers and third-party developers. In policy discussion, NRF urged a tiered approach focused first on high-risk uses such as hiring, health care, financial, mortgage, and rental decisions, warned against fragmented rules that could favor only the largest firms, and encouraged voluntary standards and worker upskilling incentives. In response to a question about dynamic pricing, NRF said its members do not target consumers based on pricing and offered to follow up with more information.
The committee then moved to a follow-up discussion on energy policy and data centers, hearing from Bartley Cleland of NetChoice. He explained that AI runs largely in data centers and that cloud computing shifts processing and storage away from individual devices, which he argued improves efficiency and can reduce costs. He said electricity demand has been rising over time and that AI will increase compute-related electricity use, but framed electricity as a normal input to economic growth. No votes or formal actions were taken after these presentations.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
Senate Energy and Natural Resources (04/15/2025)
Energy and Natural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- /c><00:18:00.480><c> of</c> provide at least 10 to 20 years of provide at least 10 to 20 years of future
- :02.320><c> This</c><00:18:02.559><c> bill</c><00:18:02.799><c> does</c><00:18:03.039><c> not</c> future
- This bill does not future capacity.
- for the country and democracy at program for the country and democracy at the<00:29:03.039><c> same<
- programs. In spite of close listening, I programs.
Committee:
Senate Energy and Natural Resources
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Commerce and Consumer Affairs (04/15/2026)
Commerce and Consumer Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- The uh, there are two programs federally, the Balance and the generous program, and we looked at the
- The uh, there are two programs federally, the Balance and the generous program, and we looked at the
- </c> particular programs. particular programs.
- </c> things like that throughout the future. things like that throughout the future.
- </c> pool to offset future years premiums. pool to offset future years premiums.
Committee:
House Commerce and Consumer Affairs
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety - 03/10/25
Judiciary and Public Safety
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> regular general fund uh in the future regular general fund uh in the future obviously<00:08:41.440
- So that's what the program does. Mr.
- </c> Minnesota uh so that's what the program Minnesota uh so that's what the program does<00:13:21.880
- </c><00:21:26.799><c> training</c> two-year degree program training two-year degree program training
- these programs are Supervision programs these programs are proven<01:52:39.800><c> to</c><01:52:39.920
Committee:
Senate Judiciary and Public Safety
WY
Transcript Highlights:
- <01:13:13.040><c> right</c><01:13:13.360><c> would</c><01:13:13.679><c> a</c><01:13:14.320><c> conservative
- </c> So, what right would a conservative government have to make choices for individual people?
- And I don't care if the purpose was for conservative purposes.
- And I don't care if the purpose was for<01:31:38.639><c> conservative</c><01:31:39.840><c> purposes.
- At the end of for conservative purposes.
Committee:
House Education
Keywords:
education, cell phones, smart devices, school policy, student conduct, school property, rental fees, youth activities, education policy, Wyoming legislature, teacher licensure, teacher mobility, interstate compact, education compact, licensure reciprocity, reciprocal certification, teacher certification, professional teaching standards board, out-of-state teachers, military spouse
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- real compromise and a good-faith effort toward giving the department what they need in a more conservative
- real compromise and a good-faith effort toward giving the department what they need in a more conservative
Committee:
Senate Finance
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- constituent of District 19, a proud born-and-bred Idahoan, a local business owner, and a fellow with the conservative
- conservation voters of Idaho and a Boise State student.
Committee:
House State Affairs
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- I work for the Idaho Conservation League, full disclosure, but tonight I'm representing myself as a 36
Committee:
House State Affairs