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AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama House Special Session 2026 May 8th, 2026
Alabama House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Speaker, I move that the reading of the journal at length for the fourth legislative day be dispensed
- Speaker, I move that the reading of the journal at length for the fourth legislative day be dispensed
- And if you look at this piece of legislation, you said the parties will go behind closed doors.
- committee guidelines for the legislative state board of education and the ...
- In 2011, 2012, Hofeller wrote that the state's reapportionment committee guidelines for the legislative
WV
West Virginia 2026 Regular Session
WV Senate Health and Human Resources Committee in Session Mar 10th, 2026 at 01:10 pm
Transcript Highlights:
- Chairman, I'm very grateful for this legislation.
- It's a great piece of legislation.
- I think it's a really good piece of legislation.
- This is really an important piece of legislation.
- So that's why the legislation is before you.
Summary:
The committee met, approved the March 5, 2026 minutes, and then took up several health- and human-services-related bills. House Bill 5086, concerning peer support programs for covered caregivers, was explained as creating training and testimonial privilege protections; the committee adopted an amendment clarifying that boards may still require participation in a board-designated professional health program, and then reported the bill to the full Senate with the recommendation that it do pass. House Bill 5004, an educational bill on PANS and PANDAS, was supported by the sponsor, who described his family’s experience and the importance of earlier diagnosis; it was reported to the Senate without amendment. House Bill 5327, which would require the Department of Human Services to create an ALS services program, also received supportive testimony from the sponsor and members, but the transcript reflects the bill being reported as House Bill 537; it was moved forward without amendment.
The committee then considered House Bill 5096, which would remove personal care and intellectual/developmental disability waiver services from certificate-of-need review. The sponsor argued the change would reduce regulatory burden and expand access, while a county aging-program director testified that certificate-of-need revenues help fund senior meals and services and that eliminating the requirement would reduce important support for aging providers. After a division vote, the motion to report the bill failed 3-9. House Bill 4695, allowing PEIA patients to switch to an alternative medically appropriate covered treatment without new prior authorization if it costs no more than the original treatment, was explained as carrying an estimated $13 million annual cost to PEIA and was reported to the Senate.
The committee also advanced House Bill 5582, enacting the Respiratory Care Interstate Compact, after discussion of a committee amendment removing a new-background-check-at-initial-licensure provision; the amendment was adopted and the bill was reported. Another House Bill 5582, concerning the TANF drug screening program, was described as removing the sunset date and allowing oral fluid testing in addition to urine samples; it too was reported. Finally, House Bill 5466 renamed the batterer intervention program as an abuse intervention program and allowed live synchronous virtual delivery with an in-person option; the sponsor said the change would expand access statewide, and the bill was reported to the Senate. The committee then adjourned.
AR
Transcript Highlights:
- But, okay, back on this Medicaid trust fund, we passed this legislation to try to at least keep a grasp
- , Medicaid trust fund, we passed this legislation to try to at least keep a grasp of where we were.
- Pieces of legislation that you have not processed the rules for yet are still lingering out there, and
- , which we have done, you know, legislatively, particularly when it comes to labor. ...on legislatively
- , which we have done, you know, legislatively, particularly when it comes to labor and delivery.
Committee:
All ALC-PEER
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Emerging Issues Feb 9th, 2026
Emerging Issues and Professional Registration
Transcript Highlights:
- five minutes and the witnesses two minutes, but the members will have 10 minutes per bill, and my legislative
- how... ...legislation is about making an existing program even better and more impactful by aligning
- It has just not been adjusted since this bipartisan legislation was passed.
- This committee heard this legislation before.
- This committee heard this legislation before.
Summary:
The committee first heard House Bill 3037, which would allow certain Missouri Empowerment Scholarship Account tax credits, beginning in 2028, to be carried back to the immediately prior tax year. Representative Allen said the bill was a technical timing change that would not alter the credit amount, cap, refundability, transferability, or other safeguards. Supporters, including the American Federation for Children and a representative of the scholarship organization, said the change would help donors better match contributions to their actual tax liability and could increase participation. One member raised concern about the fiscal impact on education funding, noting the Department of Revenue’s estimate of reduced revenue, while the sponsor said the delayed start date was intended to give the state time to plan.
The committee then heard House Bill 2830, which would increase the recorder fee that funds the Missouri Housing Trust Fund from $3 to $9 per real estate document. Representative Collins said the increase would strengthen funding for affordable housing, rental assistance, and homeless prevention. Supporters from Empower Missouri, Love Columbia, Peter and Paul Community Services, and Missouri’s Coalition of Recovery Support Providers testified that the fund is under-resourced, with many requests going unmet and some housing programs unable to support new construction or rehabilitation projects. They described local housing shortages, homelessness, and the need for more capital funding, arguing the fee increase would help meet demand without using general revenue. No opposition testimony was presented.
Finally, the committee took up House Bills 1778 and 2760, both aimed at protecting religious exercise during emergencies. The sponsors said the bills were prompted by COVID-era restrictions on churches and would prevent government orders from limiting worship services, while still allowing compliance with building and fire codes and excluding violence or harm. Members debated whether the bills would create a special exemption for houses of worship and whether they could interfere with public health responses to future outbreaks. A Baptist minister testified in opposition, arguing that religious gatherings should not receive special treatment and that restrictions should apply consistently to all mass gatherings. The hearing ended without a vote, and the committee adjourned after public testimony.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Ways & Means Jan 27th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- privileges and prerogatives, and lawmaking powers, legislative amicus briefs, making powers, legislative
- amicus briefs, and legislative positions in litigation before our state Supreme Court.
- to legislation, public law, and expenditures.
- same legislative session.
- Part of the legislation that created that account, there was an intent section stating that, as part
Summary:
The Ways and Means Committee met on January 29, 2026, to consider a gubernatorial appointment, three public hearings, and two executive-session bills. Kristen L. Frazier was introduced as the governor’s appointee to the Board of Tax Appeals. She described her background in legislative fiscal analysis, constitutional law, and tax adjudication, and said the board is working on faster residential review and settlement processes. Members praised her service and said the appointment would be voted on at a future meeting.
The committee then heard Senate Bill 5893, which would transfer $65 million from the Natural Climate Solutions Account to the Wildfire Response, Forest Restoration, and Community Resilience Account to fully fund wildfire response and forest health work. Committee staff explained the Climate Commitment Act funding source and the account history, and the Department of Natural Resources said the money would support forest health treatments, firefighting readiness, and partner pass-throughs. Forest industry representatives and DNR supported the bill, arguing wildfire work reduces emissions, protects communities, and prevents larger future costs; one member questioned why DNR had not submitted a decision package for the funding.
Next, the committee heard Senate Bill 6229, which would subject gains from the sale of qualified small business stock to Washington’s capital gains tax. Staff said the bill would affect about 260 taxpayers, raise about $1.2 million in fiscal year 2027, and cost the Department of Revenue about $1.1 million over four years to implement. Startup founders, venture capital and tech industry representatives opposed the bill, warning it would discourage investment, founders, and job creation in Washington; a Budget and Policy Center witness supported it as a way to make the tax code less regressive and argued the exemption mainly benefits the wealthiest taxpayers. The committee also heard House Bill 1376, which would allow taxpayers to prepay capital gains tax up to six months early without interest on any later refund; staff said it had no revenue impact and a small administrative cost, and the lone public witness opposed it as penalizing success.
In executive session, the committee received a briefing on the proposed substitute for Senate Bill 5395 on prior authorization transparency and AI use in health care, and on Substitute Senate Bill 5860 regarding school board compensation. The committee adopted the proposed second substitute for SB 5395 and voted it out of committee with a do pass recommendation to the Rules Committee, subject to signatures. Substitute SB 5860 was moved out of committee without recommendation. The meeting then adjourned.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Technology, Economic Development, & Veterans Jan 23rd, 2026 at 10:30 am
Technology, Economic Development, & Veterans
Transcript Highlights:
- It limits those requirements to be required if there's a specific appropriation of legislative funds.
- I also want to note that this legislation addresses one particular reimbursement process, and that is
- I am Michael Keaton, State Representative for the 25th Legislative District.
- The Veterans Legislative Coalition has reviewed House Bill 2417, and we unanimously supported.
- This legislation establishes clear basic rights, such as timely notice, protection from the accused,
Keywords:
fire services, reimbursement, state agencies, local jurisdictions, mobilization plan, military justice, victims' rights, militia, Washington code, legal protections, artificial intelligence, AI regulation, algorithmic discrimination, high-risk AI, machine learning, generative AI, synthetic content, impact assessment, risk management policy, consumer protection
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- This is my first legislative session, and I'm very excited to be here. Here.
- I'm a senior studying economics at ASU, and this is my second legislative session.
- This is my first legislative session as a Senate page.
- I'm a senior Senate page and this is my second legislative session.
- Legislative intent is so much easier for people to read.
Committee:
Senate Public Safety
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Special Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs Jan 20th, 2026 at 10:00 am
Special Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- process unfold. ...are safe during their time here while they watch the legislative process unfold.
- When our security officers... ...hit some of our legislators.
- Was it passed in legislation? Was there past funding passed for it?
- I know that you can get legislative history information from the legislative library here in this building
- So I do not see the commission's legislative liaisons or legislative team in attendance.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee to Hear SAO Performance Audits Dec 3rd, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- The purpose of the subcommittee of the Joint Legislative Audit Review Committee is to hear performance
- The office operates independently of the legislature and the Joint Legislative Audit Review Committee
- The office operates independently of the legislature and the Joint Legislative Audit Review Committee
- I highlight Scott Nelson, who is the director of our legislative and policy affairs office.
- So I just want to make sure that legislators know that this process is open.
Summary:
The committee meeting began with a brief explanation of the renamed Joint Legislative Audit Review Committee subcommittee, now called the Committee to Hear SAO Performance Audits, and a presentation from the State Auditor’s Office on its current biennium performance audit work plan. The auditor described how topics are selected from a large pool of potential audits and highlighted several ongoing or planned audits, including the Liquor and Cannabis Board, oversight of authorized entities serving students with disabilities, the Quality Home Care Initiative, Medicaid managed care versus fee-for-service costs, the Housing Commission tenant ownership follow-up, DSHS vendor payment patterns, implementation of the Since Time Memorial curriculum, and the Washington State ferry system. Members asked about coordination with JLARC to avoid duplication, and the auditor said the offices exchange work plans, monthly updates, and quarterly coordination meetings.
The committee then heard the State Auditor’s performance audit on how charter schools identify and support at-risk students. Auditors reviewed four charter schools—Catalyst Public Schools, Innovation High School, Pinnacles Prep, and Rainier Prep—and focused on English language learners, homeless students, and special education students. The audit found the schools met nearly all legal requirements reviewed, with only one area where two schools partially met a language-access requirement. The schools also used several promising practices, including small-group instruction, culturally responsive environments, and multi-tiered systems of support, though the auditors recommended better documentation of procedures to improve consistency. Families interviewed generally reported positive experiences, while noting resource constraints.
Committee members asked about how the four schools were selected, whether the audit compared charter populations to home districts, and how MTSS requirements applied to the schools reviewed. The State Auditor’s Office said the sample was chosen for geographic diversity, student population characteristics, and representation from both authorizers, and that K-2 MTSS requirements were not evaluated because they applied to only one school. Representatives from the Charter School Commission and charter school advocates responded positively, emphasizing technical assistance, collaboration, and sharing best practices across schools. Two public testifiers also supported the report and said it highlighted effective practices that could be expanded across charter and traditional public schools.
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama Senate County and Municipal Government Committee Apr 29th, 2025
County and Municipal Government
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm hoping that we can solve it without legislation.
- Um, we have a public hearing called on the legislation.
- You're a smart legislator. Is there any... A smart legislator.
- Senator Coleman Madison, did you have an amendment for this piece of legislation?
- ...amendment for this piece of legislation? Members, this is already in your binder.
Committee:
Senate County and Municipal Government
Keywords:
liquefied petroleum gas, safety regulations, public gathering places, cylinder storage, proximity regulations, parental rights, drag performances, public schools, public libraries, overnight programs, gender identity, minor safety, Gulf of America, name change, state compliance, educational materials, local resources, historical reference, building codes, standardization
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development Mar 26th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Chairman, I just want to thank Senator Jones for this this legislation.
- I seek legislation, not excuses. I do not come before you asking for punitive damages.
- I want legislation like this to pass. >> And distracted driving. We see it every day.
- Chair and. >> Senator, thank you for bringing the piece of legislation.
- He says the legislation coming through this legislature.
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
House Standing Committee on Local Government (3-11-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- Jeff Taylor, I'm the legislative affairs director for the Kentucky Professional Firefighters.
- affairs director for the legislative affairs director for the Kentucky<00:10:38.880><c> professional
- That's what we're doing with several pieces of legislation that you'll see here this year and next year
- That's what we're doing with several pieces of legislation that you'll see here this year and next year
- That's what we're doing with several pieces of legislation that you'll see here this year and next year
Keywords:
Meeting Start 00:05
Roll Call 00:13
HB 7 Passover discussion 02:45
HB 490 Passover 03:22
HB 744 Discussion 04:08
HB 744 Vote 08:25
SB 10 Discussion 10:25
SB 10 Vote 12:03
SB 25 Discussion 14:30
SB 25 Vote 16:54
Adjournment 19:47, 958, all
Summary:
The House Standing Committee on Local Government met with a quorum present and began with roll call and a brief introduction of a page, William Huffman, a fifth grader from Lexington. The chair announced that House Bill 7 and House Bill 490 would not be considered that day, with HB 7 described by its sponsor as a housing-related proof-of-concept measure that needed more interim study before returning next session.
The committee then heard House Bill 744, sponsored by Representative Richard White, with testimony from Brown County officials. The bill would allow counties to pay routine vendors electronically under a standing order, while still requiring appropriate signatures, to address delayed mail delivery, lost checks, and check-washing concerns. The committee substitute and title amendment were both adopted, and the bill received favorable expression to pass the House floor by roll call vote.
Senate Bill 10 was presented by Senator Robbie Mills with support from representatives of the sheriff, firefighters, police chiefs, and cities organizations. The bill would enhance retiree health benefits for CERS career retirees by better aligning the subsidy with under-65 health costs. Members voiced support, including one member explaining a yes vote based on the bill’s benefit to retirees, and the committee voted favorably with a title amendment adopted. Senate Bill 25 was then heard from Senator Mills as part of broader housing legislation; it would expand the use of industrial revenue bonds for large multifamily housing projects of at least 48 units to help address Kentucky’s housing shortage. The committee approved the bill with favorable expression, and at the end members who had arrived late recorded attendance and votes before the meeting adjourned.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Public Service Jul 14th, 2026
Joint Committee on Public Service
Transcript Highlights:
- the employees of ZEP to be eligible for the retirement board, and that's why we need the special legislation
- Should this legislation be reported out of committee favorably, adopted by the General Court, and approved
- opinion that there are no options available to the department that are preferable or equal to this legislative
- Cusack, the Joint Committee on Public Service, the entirety of the General Court, and, should this legislation
- He just needs this legislation. The town needs this legislation because of his age.
Committee:
Joint Joint Committee on Public Service
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama House Special Session 2026 May 5th, 2026
Alabama House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Speaker, I move that the reading of the journal at length for the first legislative day be dispensed
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ID
Transcript Highlights:
- This legislation would grant Koenig Distillery a specialty liquor license, able to sell liquor by the
- The language in the legislation states that very specifically.
- The legislation also clarifies that anyone under 21 may enter and remain on the licensed premises just
- legislators who toured the facility last year.
- We don't currently know of any opposition to this legislation.
Committee:
Senate State Affairs
Summary:
The Senate State Affairs Committee met with a quorum, approved the January 28, 2026 minutes, and was informed that Governor Little had withdrawn the reappointment of Estella Zamora to the Idaho Commission on Human Rights, ending further committee action on that appointment. The committee then considered and approved a rules docket from the Idaho State Lottery (IDAPA 52.01.03), which the director said was largely a cleanup and simplification effort. He highlighted changes to improve transparency around parent-company ownership, clarify draw games, simplify bingo paper language, and remove outdated or redundant provisions; the rule package reduced the text substantially in word count, paragraphs, lines, and pages.
The committee next heard RS 329-88-C-1 from Senator Brandon Shippey, which would grant Koenig Distillery a specialty liquor license allowing it to sell liquor by the drink from brands it owns. Shippey said the distillery is a small family business outside city limits, so it cannot obtain a quota-type city license and is at a competitive disadvantage compared with distilleries inside cities. He said the proposal was developed with input from ISP, Alcohol Beverage Control, and legislators who toured the facility, and noted similar allowances exist in neighboring states. The committee voted to send the RS to print.
Senator Ben Adams then presented RS 331-34, a revised public lands proposal. He said the change adds language allowing the acquisition of new rights, describing it as a minor adjustment that addresses concerns without creating new objections. The committee voted to introduce the RS. The meeting then adjourned.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session May 14th, 2026
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Moving on to motions and resolutions, the orders are as follows for legislative business.
- On behalf of the Legislative Jewish Caucus, I rise in strong support of A.J.R. 31.
- Patterson, we're going to speak to the merits of the legislation.
- And members, I just want to rise in support of this legislation.
- Thank you again to our colleague from San Diego for bringing this important legislation.
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- There has been some pushback in opposition from legislators, even conservative legislators.
- I know that there are some states that have passed this legislation.
- I thought we had passed this legislation a couple of years ago.
- I thought we had passed this legislation a couple of years ago.
- We could add that Safe Haven language to that same legislation. And...
Committee:
House Education
Summary:
The committee first took up HB 987, which would move the Louisiana Geological Survey under the LSU Energy Institute to streamline energy-related programs. The author and members described it as an efficiency measure, and the committee reported the bill favorably without objection.
Members then heard HB 513 on name, image, and likeness rules for intercollegiate and interscholastic athletes. The bill was presented as a product of a task force and was supported by the Attorney General’s office, coaches, and a student athlete, who emphasized the need for guardrails, education, and protections against exploitation by agents or third parties. Questions focused on high school enforcement, parental consent, and what students may legally do; the committee ultimately reported the bill favorably.
The committee also considered HCR 26, which asks BESE to incorporate the science of human growth and development, including prenatal development, into science or health standards and to provide instructional materials. Supporters said it would improve science education and show fetal development more clearly, while opponents raised concerns about medical accuracy, political influence, and lack of safeguards. An amendment requiring parental consent for instruction was offered but failed on a roll call vote, and the resolution was then reported favorably.
Later, the committee reported HB 608 favorably as amended to protect confidentiality of documents tied to intercollegiate athletics revenue-sharing, while preserving public disclosure of overall institutional spending. It also advanced HB 380, creating a pilot program to expand CDL workforce training through a community college and school partnership, and HB 392, which would require suicide hotline information on school websites, student ID cards, and, through amendment, visible signs in schools. The committee then reported HB 476 as amended, requiring Safe Haven law flyers in school restrooms, and began discussion of HB 682 to authorize veterans as school resource officers, with amendments addressing qualifications and training.
MO
Transcript Highlights:
- If you would request that, we could do that in legislative review.
- I am a Jackson County legislator.
- That legislation was passed in a matter of weeks.
- That’s as far as I take his legislation.
- But I think this piece of legislation just is not necessary.
Committee:
House Local Government
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Senate Legislative Session Day 39 (3-4-26)
Kentucky Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> our business on day 39 this legislative our business on day 39 this legislative session.<00:04:58.240
- I wish to announce that the legislative breakfast tomorrow, hosted by the Kentucky State Building and
- All legislators are invited and encouraged to attend. 113 breakfast.
- </c><00:34:52.560><c> hosted</c><00:34:52.879><c> by</c> legislative breakfast tomorrow hosted by legislative
- All legislators are 10:30 in room 113.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- I am against this proposed legislation. I'm a board... I am against this proposed legislation.
- I reside in Star Legislative District 10.
- Idaho who seek to oppose this harmful legislation.
- I've spoken to our board of county commissioners, who oppose this legislation.
- , it was talked about that the people vote. legislation.
Committee:
House Local Government
Summary:
The committee first introduced and approved two RS measures. One dealt with public records requests and aimed to clarify language so disputes between requesters and agencies would not have to be resolved through lawsuits; a technical correction was adopted and the motion to introduce the RS passed. A second RS addressed forced annexation and wastewater systems, proposing that property owners in certain annexation situations be allowed to maintain or replace existing wastewater and water systems; after brief discussion about property rights and local environmental oversight, that RS also passed.
The main hearing was on House Bill 554, concerning mosquito abatement taxing districts and opt-out rights for property owners. The bill sponsor and supporters argued that current districts do not adequately honor opt-out requests, that spraying can harm bees, gardens, livestock, and ecosystems, and that property owners should have informed consent and stronger protections. Several residents from Gem County testified in favor, describing personal experiences with spraying, health concerns, and difficulties getting exemptions. They said they had implemented private mosquito-control measures and wanted the bill to restore property rights and transparency.
Opponents, including county association representatives and mosquito abatement district officials from Canyon and Ada counties, said the bill would undermine public health mosquito control, create major administrative burdens, and increase costs. They emphasized that districts already use surveillance, larval control, and targeted treatments, that many residents request service, and that aerial and drone applications are important for effective prevention. They also said the bill could make it difficult or impossible to treat in dense neighborhoods, could expose counties to private lawsuits and added expense, and could reduce the ability to prevent West Nile and other mosquito-borne disease outbreaks. No final committee action on HB 554 was taken in the portion provided.