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WI
Wisconsin 2026 1st Special Session
Senate Special Committee on Oversight of the Department of Justice Mar 31st, 2026
Senate Special Committee on Oversight of the Department of Justice
Transcript Highlights:
- I will now open up today's discussion with a summary.
- Is there any other discussion on the motion? Senator Ratcliff. Thank you.
- Is there any discussion on the motion? Senator Jacque. Thank you, Madam Chair.
- Is there any other discussion on the motion? Senator Wimberger. Thank you, Madam Chair.
- Any other discussion? Hearing none, the clerk will call the roll. Senator Felzkowski. Aye.
ID
Idaho 2026 Regular Session
Agenda Feb 16th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Any discussion on that motion? Seeing none, all those in favor? Aye. Those opposed?
- Any more discussion... RS 33403 to print. Is there any more discussion?
- Is there any more discussion? Would you like to speak to your motion, Senator Shippee?
- Committee, any more discussion?
- So, more discussion? All those in favor? Say aye. Okay, any opposed? Thank you.
Summary:
The Senate Health and Welfare Committee heard several RS introductions and one House bill. RS 33393, by Sen. Van Orden, would create an audit/transparency process related to residential habilitation and provider rate increases; after clarification that it was the audit piece only, the committee voted to send it to print by voice vote. RS 33404, presented by a University of Idaho law student for Sen. Anthon, would allow pharmacists to seek voluntary dual licensure as naturopathic doctors; it was sent to print. RS 33355, by Sen. Blaylock, would restructure Health and Welfare oversight by eliminating administrative regions, regional directors, the Board of Health and Welfare, and regional behavioral health boards; despite concerns from Sen. Wintrow about losing advisory capacity, it was sent to print. RS 33406 would require hospitals to provide clearer, bundled labor-and-delivery pricing information, and RS 33419 would update newborn screening exemption language to align with existing vaccine exemptions; both were sent to print without opposition.
The committee then heard House Bill 555, a rewrite of the Idaho Solid Waste Code, presented by Rep. Weber with testimony from Nate Francisco of the Idaho Solid Waste Association. The bill would move solid waste regulatory authority from health districts to the Department of Environmental Quality, with supporters citing greater expertise, statewide consistency, fewer conflicts of interest, and user-fee funding for DEQ’s added responsibilities. Members asked about impacts on septic systems, public health protections, and federal primacy under RCRA; the presenters said the bill concerns municipal solid waste, preserves public health and safety, and is intended to maintain Idaho’s primacy. The committee voted to send HB 555 to the Senate floor with a due pass recommendation. The meeting then adjourned.
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Legislative Ethics Commission (2-2-26) - Part 2
Transcript Highlights:
- We've already discussed that.
- Any discussion? Appearing to be none.
- discussion? Appearing<00:02:14.160><c> to</c> Appearing to Appearing to be<00:02:15.520><c> none.
- Your honor, I'm not sure that was part of what we discussed.
- </c> of what we discussed. of what we discussed.
Summary:
The commission reconvened in open session and announced it had reached a settlement that would avoid a full adjudicatory hearing. Counsel for Representative Gber waived the hearing and agreed to the settlement, and enforcement counsel recommended acceptance. The commission then voted unanimously to accept the agreed settlement.
The matter proceeded to an ethics charge involving a proposed finding of probable cause, an agreed order, and a public reprimand. Representative Gber was sworn in and confirmed that he had seen and agreed to the proposed order, waived the adjudicatory hearing, agreed to the findings of violations and penalties in the agreed order, and waived his right to appeal. The commission accepted the agreement and stated that the matter before it was concluded.
After the settlement, the chair noted that pending motions related to the case were dismissed and thanked the witnesses for attending, even though they did not have to testify. The chair and Representative Gber each made brief remarks about the long and difficult process, the complexity of the case, and the hope that it would serve as a learning experience. The commission said signed copies of the agreed order and public reprimand would be available, and then moved to adjourn.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Are there any discussions? Chair hears none. Chair moves that House Bill 791 be reported.
- Is there any discussion?
- And this is another one that we discussed at the last meeting, and there's no discussion.
- Is there any discussion? Chair hears none. Chair moves that House Bill 2876 be reported.
- To discuss any of these things, why? Well, because I'm not.
Bills:
HB2007 , HB2462 , HB2621 , HB2921 , HB3187 , HB3331 , HB3332 , HJR144 , HB3514 , HB3528 , HB3539 , HB3563 , HB3720 , HB3726 , HB3751 , HB3859 , HB3947 , HB4148 , HB4164 , HB4337 , HB4346 , HB4368 , HB4706 , HB4916 , HB4950 , HB4967 , HB5177 , HB5603
Committee:
House Transportation
Keywords:
commercial signs, county approval, transportation code, regulations, road signage, high occupancy vehicle lane, pregnant operators, transportation, parental rights, motor vehicle regulations, live video feed, state agency, transparency, public safety, confidentiality, personal information, local government, airport data, public records, regional transportation
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
TCA DEFER, TCA Public Hearings 03-20-2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Any discussion or questions on this one?
- Any discussion or questions on this one?
- Any discussion or questions on this one?
- Any discussion on that?
- </c><00:03:49.000><c> on</c> committees um so any discussion on committees um so any discussion on that
Summary:
The committee first took up HB 229 HD1, a transportation measure previously heard jointly with another committee. Members recommended passing it with amendments. The amendments would shift the left-lane restriction from a speed-based standard to apply to vehicles over 10,000 pounds and vehicles towing another vehicle or trailer on roads with three or more lanes in the same direction. The committee also indicated the Judiciary Committee would handle the penalty amounts, while preserving exemptions for passing, left turns, public transit, school buses, and emergency vehicles, and keeping the bill limited to counties with populations over 500,000. The motion was adopted without discussion.
The committee then considered HB 1 HD2 relating to the HCDA and transit-oriented development financing. The proposed amendments would give HCDA authority to develop parcels outside community development districts, allow community facilities districts within TOD zones, authorize CFD bonds and HCDA bonds to finance infrastructure, especially transit infrastructure, and incorporate the structure and intent of SB 1669, along with technical changes. The committee recommended passage with amendments, and the measure was adopted.
Later, the committee heard HB 1167 HD1, an emergency appropriation to the Department of Transportation. DOT testified in support and clarified that the requested appropriation was $1 million from state highway funds. The committee recommended passing the bill with amendments, including changing the defective date to July 1, 2025 and noting the $1 million request in the committee report for further consideration by Ways and Means. The motion passed, with the chair, Senator Kanuha, and Senator Dort voting in favor and the vice chair excused.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- Any discussion on the motion? Senator Wintrow, thank you, Mr. Chair.
- Okay, committee, I don't see any other discussion. We do have a motion.
- Any discussion? Hearing none, all in favor indicate by saying aye. Aye. Any opposed?
- Discussion, Senators? Senator Ruchti, thank you, Mr. Chairman.
- Discussion, Senators? Sunder Rutty. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
Committee:
Senate Judiciary and Rules
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Human Services Feb 25th, 2026 at 08:00 am
Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- Any other discussion?
- Is there any discussion?
- Is there any discussion? Senator Christian. Thank you, Madam Chair.
- The folks of Yakima are no longer being a part of the discussion.
- Any further discussion?
Bills:
HB2464
Committee:
Senate Human Services
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama Senate State Governmental Affairs Committee Feb 4th, 2026
State Governmental Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- And I we just had different discussions about what we did and what was our purpose.
- And I we just had different discussions about what we did and what was our purpose.
- what we did and what discussions about what we did and what was<00:11:36.800><c> our</c><00:11:37.040
- Uh, any discussion? Seeing none, use the previous roll for the amendment. >> All right.
- Uh any discussion? discussion? discussion?
Committee:
Senate State Governmental Affairs
Keywords:
elder abuse, financial exploitation, inheritance, joint tenancy, conviction effects, HB110, sunset bill, Alabama Sunset Law, State Board of Medical Examiners, Medical Licensure Commission, medical licensing, physician regulation, healthcare regulation, professional licensing, ethics law, state ethics code, public servants, board members, agency continuation, sunset review
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.
- Any discussion? Seeing none, all those in favor say aye. Any opposed say nay.
- Senator Nichols: Any discussion on the motion? Seeing none, all those in favor, say aye. Aye.
- I would just note tomorrow committee, we have some very important discussions about the budget.
Committee:
Senate Education
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm hoping this morning that as part of this discussion, and even subsequently as we discuss and deliberate
- You know, the whole idea of telemedicine is a good discussion that we've had, and we should continue
- My hope is that as part of this discussion. ...day and going forward, that we can lock arms together
- You're not aware of that discussion?
- Members, we do have to get to the floor, so we have plenty of time to continue the discussion.
Committee:
House State Affairs
Keywords:
biological sex, government information, definitions, sex-based distinctions, public health, flags, display, state law, municipalities, government buildings, drug enforcement, local control, home rule, municipal charter, county policy, ordinance preemption, state preemption, attorney general enforcement, civil penalties, mandamus
ND
North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session
SB 2282 Conference Committee Apr 14th, 2025 at 04:00 pm
Transcript Highlights:
- It's a discussion.
- The discussion then turned to whether the work had to be physically in North Dakota.
- But if you chop both, then you run into the issue that you're discussing earlier.
- Senator Powers, further discussion? Everybody's clear as mud, I can tell.
- Any further discussion? If not, this conference committee is adjourned. Sounds good.
Summary:
The conference committee discussed a child care tax credit bill and focused mainly on narrowing the eligibility language. Members agreed to remove a proposed 10-mile limitation tied to the state line at first, then revisited the issue after concerns from the Tax Department and Legislative Council about remote workers, border communities, and out-of-state daycare use. Testimony from the Greater North Dakota Chamber supported the credit as a more flexible version of a prior grant program, while committee members debated whether the credit should apply only to North Dakota residents, employees working in North Dakota, or child care providers located in North Dakota or border cities.
After extended discussion, the committee settled on keeping the 10-mile language and striking the resident requirement from the definition of “qualified employee,” with the intent of better capturing border-area workers while avoiding broader unintended coverage. Members noted the bill is aimed at workforce and child care access, especially in Fargo, Grand Forks, and other border areas, and acknowledged that the language may still need adjustment in the future. The Tax Department and Legislative Council indicated the revised language would be workable.
Representative Foss moved the final amendment to the conference committee report, Senator Powers seconded, and the motion passed on a roll call vote with all members voting yes: Chairman Rummel, Senator Marseille, Senator Powers, Representative Doctor, Representative Foss, and Representative Anderson. The committee then adjourned, with House and Senate members designated to carry the report forward.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Seeing no discussion on the board, the question before the House is that when the Committee of the Whole
- No further discussion.
- So I don't want to bring in any, play any of the bad actors we discussed in previous conversations.
- Any further discussion?
- Any further discussion?
Summary:
The House convened, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, approved the journal, and heard introductions of guests. Members then adopted several procedural motions, including extending the second regular session, suspending the seven-bill limit for Representative Livingston on budget-related measures, and requesting the Senate return SB 1786 on artificial intelligence content verification for reconsideration. The House also moved into Committee of the Whole to consider calendar items.
In Committee of the Whole, the House recommended do pass on SB 1057, SB 1171, SB 1424, and SB 1515, while retaining SB 1178 on the calendar. SB 1171, dealing with fingerprinting and fraud prevention in health and human services, was amended and received supportive comments about accountability and Medicaid fraud. SB 1424, concerning firearm safety instruction in schools, drew extensive debate: a proposed Gutierrez amendment modeled on “Christian’s Law” to require secure firearm storage measures was defeated by division vote 23-31, and the bill itself was defended as age-appropriate firearm safety education while opponents argued it was an unfunded mandate, a parents’ rights issue, and an improper burden on schools. SB 1515, creating a public safety parity fund for DPS and corrections bonuses from rainy-day fund interest, was amended and recommended do pass.
The House then considered an additional Committee of the Whole for SB 1552, adopted a floor amendment, and recommended the bill do pass as amended. In third reading, SB 1021 failed 22-35, while SB 1215, SB 1345, SB 1456, and SB 1493 all passed, with SB 1345 drawing a floor explanation about an added regulatory requirement for health care facilities. The House also received first readings of several appropriations bills and announced a special Joint Appropriations Committee hearing on the budget the next morning before adjourning until Tuesday, April 28, 2026.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Minnesota House OKs omnibus commerce bill that includes cryptocurrency kiosk ban 4/23/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> Any further discussion to the amendment? Any further discussion to the amendment?
- Discussion. I recognize a member from Dakota, Representative Roach. Thank you, Speaker.
- Uh, I would have loved to have further discussion about that.
- </c> >> any further discussion to the bill? >> any further discussion to the bill?
- Seeing no further discussion, the clerk will take the roll. Members, please vote.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Any further discussion?
- Any discussion? No, Mr. Chairman.
- Any discussion?
- Any discussion?
- Any further discussion?
Summary:
The House opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, approval of the prior journal, and several points of personal privilege introducing guests and honoring military personnel and other visitors. Members also recognized a resident doctor in the gallery and guests from Sahuarita and Buckeye. Later in the day, the chamber paused to honor the University of Arizona men’s basketball team for its Final Four run with a legislative proclamation, and members met the team during a recess. The session also noted Motorcycle Awareness Day at the Capitol before adjournment.
The House then moved through Committee of the Whole on a large consent calendar of Senate bills, adopting committee amendments and reporting numerous measures do pass as amended, including SB 1067, 1100, 1137, 1174, 1189, 1206, 1215, 1235, 1254, 1413, 1503, 1620, 1668, 1671, and 1754. SB 1428 was retained on the calendar. The chamber also sent SB 1160 and SB 1193 to an additional Committee of the Whole under House Rule 12P for further amendment, and both later returned with amendments and were reported do pass as amended.
On third reading, the House passed SB 1058, which concerned firearm transactions and merchant coding, after debate over whether it would burden businesses and financial institutions or protect privacy and Second Amendment rights. The House also passed SB 1237 on election conduct and SB 1294 unanimously. SB 1372, dealing with reimbursement for nurse anesthetists and anesthesiologists, drew extensive debate over rural health care access, insurance company practices, and the proper role of government; it ultimately passed 33-20. HB 2050, relating to radiologic technology, also passed and was transmitted to the governor.
The House concurred in Senate amendments to several House bills and then adjourned until Monday, April 13, 2026.
AZ
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- Discussion on that motion. I don't see any. Those in favor indicate by saying aye. Aye.
- Discussion on the motion. Senator Adams: I'm going to support the motion.
- Discussion on that motion. Senator Toews: Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
- Other discussion? Senator Shippee. Thank you, Mr. Chairman, just real quick.
- I don't see any other discussion.
Committee:
Senate State Affairs
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- Any discussion on that motion? All in favor say aye. Aye. Any opposed? Motion passes.
- Just to discuss. Okay. Do we have a second?
- Is there any other discussion? Hearing none.
- Is there any discussion on the motion? Senator Lakey, thank you, Madam Vice Chair.
- Is there any other discussion? All right.
Committee:
Senate Agricultural Affairs
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- Any further discussion? I would just add that I really appreciate this legislation.
- Not seeing any further discussion. We do have one person to testify, Jeannie Fishburn.
- Not seeing any further discussion. We do have one person to testify, Jeannie Fishburn.
- Any further discussion? Mr. Chairman. Senator Semmelroth.
- Any further discussion? I would just make one more comment.
Committee:
Senate Education
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Okay, seeing none, member discussion. Representative Coulter. Thank you, Mr.
- Any additional member discussion? discussion? discussion?
- "Any additional member discussion?" Representative Vernig, to that point? "Yeah.
- </c><00:11:38.720><c> All</c> >> any additional member discussion.
- All >> any additional member discussion.
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- Chairman, do not pass Senate Bill 241 and do pass, for discussion purposes, Senate Finance Committee
- Senate Bill 241 is a substitute for Senate Bill 241 for discussion purposes.
- We're still in discussion. Okay, we're still in discussion. Are you okay? Okay, go ahead.
- We're still in discussion. All right. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
- We're still in discussion. Senator, I'm sorry. Mr.
Committee:
Senate Senate Finance
Keywords:
child care, child care assistance, child care subsidy, early childhood education, early childhood care, daycare, preschool, pre-K, Head Start, Early Head Start, Children's Code, early childhood education and care department, ECECD, child care facilities, licensed child care, registered child care, copayments, waitlist, subsidy, federal poverty level