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KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Legislative Session Day 60 (4-15-26) - Part 1
Kentucky House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> Is there any further discussion? Is there any further discussion?
- Is there any discussion?
- Is there any discussion?
- Is there any discussion?
- Is there any discussion? discussion of the floor amendment? discussion of the floor amendment?
Bills:
SB141 , SB124 , SB56 , SJR116 , SB94 , SB37 , SB127 , SB197 , SB66 , SB70 , SB133 , SB160 , SB214 , SB312 , SB52 , SJR62 , SJR75
Keywords:
legal advertisements, tax rates, public hearings, transparency, local government, sick leave, education, teacher retirement, benefits, employee compensation, Medicaid, nonopioid analgesics, pain management, health care regulation, utilization controls, physician shortage, health care access, medically underserved areas, medical education, workforce development
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Energy Finance and Policy Committee 3/26/26
Energy Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- ><c> the</c><00:04:15.040><c> A2</c> Any further discussion on the A2 Any further discussion on the A2
- This this we've already discussed that.
- </c> um bringing bringing this discussion um bringing bringing this discussion into<00:22:03.840><c>
- We really appreciate this discussion.
- <01:31:57.200><c> and</c><01:31:57.280><c> everything,</c> discussion and everything, discussion and
Committee:
House Energy Finance and Policy
Keywords:
HF4308, Monticello nuclear plant, Prairie Island, renewable development account, RDA, nuclear waste, spent fuel, dry cask storage, utility tax, commercial-industrial property tax, state general levy, property tax exemption, residential heating fuels, natural gas tax exemption, electricity sales tax exemption, year-round sales tax exemption, distributed solar energy standard, solar mandate, community solar, grid modernization
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Environment, Climate and Legacy - 03/05/26
Environment, Climate, and Legacy
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm always open to that discussion as well.
- So it would be also discussion as well.
- I got just we're done discussing it.
- >> Thank you very much, and thank you, everyone, for the discussion about this.
- </c><01:48:28.400><c> about</c> everyone for for the discussion about everyone for for the discussion
Committee:
Senate Environment, Climate, and Legacy
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama House Education Policy Committee Mar 12th, 2026
Education Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Any discussion on the amendment? Second would have been Pair Moore. Mr. Chair, my question.
- Any discussion on offered in a second. Any discussion on the<00:07:54.960><c> amendment?
- Any discussion? Representative Paschal. Uh, Mr. Chairman, just a comment.
- Any<00:08:50.640><c> dis</c><00:08:51.040><c> any</c><00:08:51.360><c> discussion?
- </c> Any dis any discussion? Any dis any discussion?
Committee:
House Education Policy
Keywords:
marriage, religious solemnization, probate court, marriage license, traditional practices, HB604, Alabama veteran tag program, distinctive license plate, veteran license tag, radiation-exposed veterans, atomic bomb testing, ionizing radiation, World War II veterans, nuclear weapons cleanup, veterans affairs, Department of Veterans Affairs, motor vehicle tag, special license plate, military and veterans affairs, Cold War veterans
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
03/02/2026 - House Health & Human Services
House Health & Human Services Committee of Reference
Transcript Highlights:
- With that, any other discussion? Seeing none, Mr. Vice Chair, please in government.
- With that, any other discussion? Seeing none, Mr. Vice Chair, please move Senate Bill 1145.
- With that, any other discussion? Seeing none, Mr. Vice Chair, please move Senate Bill 1145.
- All right, seeing none, any further discussion? All right, seeing none, Mr.
- All right, seeing none, any further discussion? All right, seeing none, Mr.
Summary:
The House Committee on Health and Human Services heard and advanced four Senate bills. Senate Bill 1242 would allow courts to conduct mental health evaluation and treatment hearings, or testimony within those hearings, virtually by phone, video, or other audiovisual technology when the court finds no unfair prejudice; supporters said it reflects current practice and helps avoid dismissals due to technical issues. It passed on an 11-0 vote with one member absent.
Senate Bill 1145 would transfer licensure and regulation of behavior analysts from the Arizona Board of Psychologist Examiners to the existing Behavior Analyst Committee, effective January 1, 2027, and make the committee’s decisions final rather than requiring board ratification. Supporters described it as an efficiency measure that reduces delay in licensing and complaint resolution. The committee recommended the bill 11-0, with one absent.
Senate Bill 1247 would allow individuals who do not receive assisted-living services to live with a resident in an assisted living center or home if the facility authorizes it, and it was described as a clarification of a recent statutory interpretation affecting independent residents. Members discussed possible safety concerns and facility discretion, and one member voted present while the rest voted aye; the bill received a due pass recommendation 10-0 with one present and one absent. Senate Bill 1023 would set optometry eye-exam standards based on community standards of care, recommend a one-year exam interval, and allow optometrists to extend eyeglass prescription validity up to two years, with adjustments based on patient risk factors; supporters said it codifies best practices and does not affect contact lens prescriptions. It passed 11-0 with one absent, and the committee then adjourned.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Agriculture & Natural Resources Feb 23rd, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Agriculture & Natural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- Is there any discussion? All in favor say aye. Aye. Any opposed? Say nay. Any discussion?
- Is there any discussion? All in favor say aye. Aye. Any opposed? Say nay.
- Is there any discussion? All in favor say aye. Any opposed, say nay.
- Is there any discussion? All in favor say aye. Aye. Any opposed? Say nay.
- Is there any discussion? I'll just put on the record.
Committee:
Senate Agriculture & Natural Resources
Keywords:
aviation, wildland fires, funding, disaster relief, emergency response, irrigation, district director, contracts, beneficial interests, agriculture, timber sales, land sales, process efficiency, legislation, department language, tribal rights, fishing rights, salmon management, state-tribal agreements, natural resources
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Environment & Energy Feb 3rd, 2026 at 04:00 pm
Environment & Energy
Transcript Highlights:
- Discussion followed, and there are no amendments.
- Seeing no amendments, we will have some discussion, and I'll kick that off.
- Seeing no further discussion, staff will call the roll.
- Seeing no further discussion, staff will call the roll. Doglio? Aye.
- Seeing no amendments, discussion? Vice Chair Hall. Seeing no amendments, discussion?
Committee:
House Environment & Energy
Keywords:
waste management, energy, climate action, environmental regulations, fair treatment, renewable energy, sustainability, emissions, climate commitment act, environmental regulation, trade regulation, facility compliance, reporting obligations, energy laws, compliance, business impact, alternative fuel, carbon reduction, aviation, energy production
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- All those in, is there any discussion on the matter? Do we have to repeal it?
- Any discussion on the motion? Seeing none, all those in favor, say aye. Aye. Any opposed? Say nay.
- There was no discussion, and the committee voted aye with no opposition. The motion passed.
- Any discussion on the matter? Seeing none, all those in favor, say aye. Aye. Any opposed? Say nay.
- I would just note, tomorrow committee, we have some very important discussions about the budget.
Committee:
Senate Education
Summary:
The Senate Education Committee took up a series of State Board of Education rule dockets, most of them described by presenters as cleanup or clarification changes. Nicholas Wagner first presented a repeal of the pay-for-success contracting rule because it duplicated statute and had never been used; the committee approved the repeal. He also explained a cleanup to the Career Technical Centers rules to remove duplicative language tied to the federal Perkins 5 law and to delete an unnecessary reference to “data,” and that docket was approved as well.
Greg Wilson then presented several dockets on uniformity, educator ethics, special education, and thoroughness. The uniformity changes were mostly technical edits, including abbreviating State Board of Education to SBOE and adding “standard” to a Career Technical Education certificate title; the committee approved that docket. On the Code of Ethics for Idaho Professional Educators, Wilson said the revisions came from the Professional Standards Commission and public comment, and included limits on digital communication with students to district-approved devices and platforms, plus other clarifications about misuse of school property and public funds; the committee approved it. He also described a temporary special education rule and a pending special education manual update intended to bring Idaho into compliance with federal IDEA requirements after an OSEP letter, including changes to specific learning disability criteria and dual enrollment, and the committee approved both the temporary and pending special education dockets.
The final major item was the pending social studies standards under rules governing thoroughness. Wilson said the Legislature had rejected prior revisions, so the standards were reworked through a summer process with educators and outside reviewers. He said grade 4 social studies and U.S. history standards were revised, and a new 9-12 Western Civilization section was added. The committee approved the social studies docket, then corrected and re-approved an earlier docket number to ensure the record was accurate. The meeting ended with the chair noting the committee would discuss the budget the next day and then adjourning.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Minnesota House repasses human services policy bill as amended in conference 5/19/25
Transcript Highlights:
- There being no further discussion, all those in favor of the motion to adopt the conference committee
- Further discussion to the conference committee report.
- ,</c><00:04:08.880><c> all</c> There being no further discussion, all There being no further discussion
- ><c> conference</c> Further discussion to the conference Further discussion to the conference committee
- Further discussion to the bill.” Representative Noor said: “Thank you, Madam Speaker.
Summary:
The House considered and adopted the conference committee report on House File 2115, a human services bill. Representative Schumacher, the House author, said the conference agreement preserved most of the House position while resolving differences with the Senate. Representative Noor described the report as bipartisan and bicameral, thanked conferees and staff, and said the bill includes provisions affecting personal care attendants, nursing home services, behavioral health, and substance use disorder. Representative Frederick also praised the collaborative process and said the bill contains important substance use disorder provisions and other policy changes.
Members repeatedly thanked legislative staff, revisers, and agency staff for helping negotiate the final agreement. Schumacher said the conference process opened new opportunities to continue work in the health and human services area, and Noor noted that some provisions came from the Senate Health and Human Services work and from policy items previously in the budget bill.
After discussion, the motion to adopt the conference committee report prevailed, the bill was given its third reading as amended by conference, and a roll call vote was taken. The bill was repassed as amended by conference by a vote of 124 ayes and 10 nays, and its title was agreed to.
ND
North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Human Services Apr 15th, 2025 at 03:30 pm
Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- But we can certainly have a discussion about penalties.
- Further discussion or further questions? Okay.
- Is there any discussion on that motion?" Representative Reels: "Chairman, thank you.
- Further discussion."
- Further discussion?" "Okay, seeing none. We'll invite the clerk to call the roll."
Committee:
House Human Services
Summary:
The committee met with a quorum and took up the final bill on its agenda, Senate Bill 2370, which had been converted into a 340B drug transparency measure tied to insulin and broader prescription drug pricing issues. Representative Hendrix outlined the latest bill draft, explaining that it would require reporting by covered entities, contract pharmacies, federally qualified health centers, drug manufacturers, pharmacy benefit managers, and health insurers, with confidentiality protections, civil penalties, and staggered effective dates. He also noted unresolved questions about the scope of required reporting, possible overlap with federal reporting, and whether the Insurance Department would need a consultant to analyze the data.
Representative Dobervich then proposed an alternative amendment that would replace the bill language with a Legislative Management study on 340B transparency reporting during the 2025-26 interim. Her proposal would remove the detailed reporting mandates and instead direct a study of what information should be collected, how it should be used, who should receive it, staffing or contracted support needs, and stakeholder input from hospitals, pharmacies, FQHCs, rural health, state agencies, insurers, and manufacturers. Members discussed germaneness, the late-stage nature of the changes, and whether the issue had been adequately heard, while the Insurance Department testified that it had not previously studied 340B-specific data but supported transparency and could see value in either a study or reporting approach.
The committee first adopted the Hendrix amendment by a vote of 8-5, then voted on a do not pass motion on the amended bill, which passed 7-6. Representative Frelich was selected to carry the bill. The chair then adjourned the committee for the last time and reminded members about the committee dinner.
ND
North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Appropriations - Government Operations Division Apr 8th, 2025 at 02:30 pm
Appropriations - Government Operations Division
Transcript Highlights:
- And I had a discussion with Mr.
- We have had discussion with OMB about the rent that they would not be getting from CTE, that we would
- Sick and I discussed that.
- Any other discussion? Clerk will take the roll. Chairman Munson? Yes. Vice Chair Brandenberg? Yes.
- Any other discussion? See none. Clerk will take the roll. Chairman Munson? Yes.
Summary:
The House Appropriations Government Operations Division met to consider House amendments to Senate Bill 2001, the budget for the Legislative Council and Legislative Assembly. Representative Meyer and Legislative Council staff reviewed the House changes, which included higher lodging funding tied to a prior bill, an increase for North Dakota legislators’ forum dues, a transfer of $290,000 for public printing from the Secretary of State to Legislative Council, a $650,000 reduction tied to the nuclear energy study because that funding was already provided elsewhere, and a new section allowing legislative space on the 15th floor of the Capitol to be used for additional Legislative Council employees. John Bjornson explained the 15th-floor space proposal and said staff would work with Facility Management and CTE to address relocation needs and timing, with CTE’s move potentially delayed until after its busy school-year period if necessary.
The committee then reviewed the Senate version of the bill in more detail. Staff walked through the Legislative Assembly budget items, including per diem and compensation adjustments, lodging and mileage estimates, IT and audio/video funding, and dues increases for national and state legislative organizations. Members asked about mileage assumptions and the emergency clause, and staff said the emergency language is standard and allows flexibility for transfers, carryovers, and other budget actions. The committee also reviewed the Legislative Council budget, including funding for 25 new FTEs, interim travel, IT costs, professional services, public printing, and one-time items such as equipment and term limits consulting, while the advanced nuclear energy consulting item was removed in the House version.
After discussion, the committee adopted the House amendment to Senate Bill 2001 and then voted to do pass the bill as amended. Both motions passed on roll call, and the amended bill was sent to the full Appropriations Committee. Near the end of the meeting, Representative Paula gave notice that she would bring a separate amendment later on the Industrial Commission budget related to homelessness grant funding, noting it would not use SIF or general fund dollars.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Rules and Legislative Administration Committee 2/18/25
Rules and Legislative Administration
Transcript Highlights:
- Representative Nash: I have discussed this bill with the Attorney General.
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- uh with the long I I have discussed uh with the attorney<00:03:06.360><c> general</c><00:03:06.920><
- that we will discuss as things go<00:03:21.720><c> along</c><00:03:22.120><c> this</c><00:03:22.360>
- Any further discussion? The assistant will take the roll. Chair votes aye. Vice Chair...
Committee:
House Rules and Legislative Administration
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Housing Finance and Policy Committee 3/26/25
Housing Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Is there any discussion? Seeing none, all those in favor signify by saying aye. Opposed?
- All right, seeing none, we'll go into member discussion on the bill.
- Any further discussion?
- <00:09:43.320><c> representative</c> discussion representative discussion representative baj<00:09:45.839
- </c><00:49:40.839><c> chair</c> bill any other member discussion chair bill any other member discussion
Committee:
House Housing Finance and Policy
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado House 2026 Legislative Day 087 Part 2 Apr 11th, 2026
Colorado House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- There was no discussion about that.
- And There was no discussion about that.
- </c><00:11:06.720><c> in</c> And as we saw in other discussions in And as we saw in other discussions
- </c> Is there any further discussion? Is there any further discussion?
- </c> Is there any further discussion on J82? Is there any further discussion on J82?
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Members, any discussion or amendments?
- Members, any discussion or Thank you. Members, any discussion or amendments?
- ><c> committee</c> have discussed in this committee have discussed in this committee previously,<00:38
- Not seeing any, I will open this up for discussion. Any questions or points of discussion?
- All right, any other discussion?
Committee:
Senate Elections
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- Um, any discussion? Then me.
- Okay, any discussion? Discussion on HB 592. I make a motion ought to pass. Second. Okay.
- "And we discussed a lot, but any further discussion is always welcome if it's free."
- "And we discussed a lot, but any further discussion is always welcome if it's free."
- Any further discussion?"
Committee:
Senate Judiciary
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Public Pension Oversight Board (1-27-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- In discussion with my new co-chair, Walker Thomas, welcome. Thank you, and I appreciate it.
- After some discussion earlier, we'll start a new tradition next month.
- KPPA is here, and we're beginning to discuss the bill.
- I know that has been discussed.
- </c> Reemployment uh after that discussion Reemployment uh after that discussion and<00:47:34.319><c>
Keywords:
Meeting Start: 00:02
Attendance Roll Call: 00:49
Approval of Minutes: 01:55
CERS Retiree Health Subsidy Proposal: 02:14
SB 58: 24:05
TRS Sick/Annual Leave Proposal: 32:53
Adjournment: 48:00, 958, all
Summary:
The committee first approved the prior month’s minutes after a roll call established a quorum. It then heard testimony on a draft proposal from Senator Robbie Mills to increase CERS retiree health subsidies for members retiring on or after July 1, 2003. The bill would raise the non-hazardous subsidy from $14.63 to $40 per month per year of service and the hazardous-duty subsidy from $21.94 to $50, with employee contribution rates adjusted based on the health trust’s funded status. Supporters from sheriffs, firefighters, police chiefs, and the Kentucky League of Cities said the change would improve recruitment and retention, better align the subsidy with the cost of a single health plan, and preserve the system’s financial footing through shared employer-employee costs and funding triggers.
Committee members asked about the fiscal impact, the effect of funding levels above 150%, and how the subsidy would work for rehired retirees or employees who later take private-sector jobs. Mills and other witnesses said preliminary actuarial work was still forthcoming, that the bill was intended to be revenue-neutral or close to it, and that the subsidy would continue to be paid monthly; they also noted existing 2008 rules for rehired retirees and said the benefit would still be available even if a retiree later had other insurance. One member suggested looking at stable accounts as an additional option for special-needs planning in a later bill.
The committee then heard Senate Bill 58 from Senator Robin Webb, which would allow state employees to designate a Special Needs Trust as a beneficiary for retirement benefits. Webb said the measure would help employees provide for disabled dependents without jeopardizing SSI or Medicaid eligibility, and that the bill follows federal special-needs trust rules. He said the proposal could be revenue neutral, but actuarial analysis was still pending and KPPA had asked for electronic rather than paper transfer provisions. Members questioned whether the authority already exists, how the trust would work, and whether stable accounts should also be considered; Webb said he would follow up with additional information.
AZ
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
2026 Legislative Session - Day Forty Five - Wednesday, April 1 - Morning Session
Missouri House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- We had a robust discussion, and I'm a big supporter of this bill.
- We had a robust discussion, and I'm a big supporter of this bill.
- Is there any discussion? For House Committee Substitute for House Bill 2292. Certainly discussion.
- Further discussion on the amendment. Lady from St. Louis County.
- Further discussion on the amendment. Lady from St. Louis County.
Summary:
The House first approved the previous day’s journal by roll call vote, 112-2, and then spent time on numerous guest introductions and recognitions. Guests included former Rep. Bill E. Kidd, students and school officials from several districts, pharmacy students, community and labor representatives, Alliance for Life members, Link community partners, and the student who led the Pledge of Allegiance. A personal privilege announcement also recognized a legislator’s son’s birthday.
The main floor debate centered on House Committee Substitute for House Bills 21, 22, and 1626, the Missouri Nuclear Clean Power Act. Supporters argued the bill would remove a roadblock to small modular nuclear reactors by allowing construction work in progress (CWIP), lower long-term electricity costs, attract industry, and help Missouri meet future baseload demand, especially for data centers and other large users. Opponents said the measure would shift risk and cost overruns to ratepayers, cited past nuclear cost overruns and safety concerns, and argued Missouri voters had previously rejected such financing. After extended debate and several inquiries, the House adopted the committee substitute and ordered the bills perfected and printed.
The chamber then perfected and printed House Bill 1881, which would make xylazine a Schedule III controlled substance. The sponsor and supporters said the drug is a dangerous animal tranquilizer increasingly used in illicit fentanyl mixtures, while the bill preserves legitimate veterinary and agricultural uses. Members from both rural and urban districts supported the measure, and the House adopted an amendment clarifying penalties for knowingly starving an animal and false reporting in animal abuse cases.
Finally, the House took up House Bill 2292, which would encourage cross-reporting among agencies handling child, elder, and companion animal abuse. The sponsor said abuse in one area often correlates with abuse in the others and that the bill would use existing agencies rather than create a new department. An amendment was also offered to strengthen elder-abuse investigations by allowing post-certified investigators in the Department of Health and Senior Services to assist law enforcement and obtain records. The discussion emphasized protecting vulnerable Missourians and improving coordination among investigators and local police.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
The Push for New Protections for Consumers / Adding MLD to Minnesota’s Newborn Screening Program Mar 10th, 2025
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator, you mentioned the federal Consumer Protection Agency, and there's been a lot of discussion at
- Senator, you mentioned the federal Consumer Protection Agency, and there's been a lot of discussion at
- Senator, you mentioned the federal Consumer Protection Agency, and there's been a lot of discussion at
- Senator, you mentioned the federal Consumer Protection Agency, and there's been a lot of discussion at
- Senator, you mentioned the federal Consumer Protection Agency, and there's been a lot of discussion at