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AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- For these reasons, Mr. Remaining charge. For these reasons, Mr.
- For example, if you work for the Attorney General's Office.
- I certainly hope the concerns some members have for the privacy of voters extends to my bill to raise
- Additionally, the threshold is for... ...prescription for this.
- I'm a volunteer for Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America.
Bills:
SB1003 , SB1006 , SB1029 , SB1037 , SB1038 , SB1039 , SB1040 , SB1053 , SB1057 , SB1060 , SB1061 , SB1068 , SB1069
Committee:
Senate Judiciary and Elections
Keywords:
election, canvass, certification, ballot tabulation, write-in candidates, registration, voting procedures, campaign finance, contribution limits, reporting requirements, political action committees, elections, campaign contributions, candidate committees, posthumous provisions, termination process, Arizona Revised Statutes, voting systems, vote tabulation, election security
DE
Delaware 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Natural Resources & Energy Committee Meeting Jun 17th, 2026
Natural Resources & Energy
Transcript Highlights:
- The members of the public physically present for the meeting may sign up on the speaker list for the
- All this legislation does is provide clarity for community solar subscribers, guaranteed discounts for
- All this legislation does is provide clarity for community solar subscribers, guaranteed discounts for
- Question for the witness. Representative Collins.
- Our most vulnerable wetlands are habitat for...
Bills:
SB9
Committee:
House Natural Resources & Energy
Keywords:
wetlands protection, nontidal wetlands, Delaware, environmental sustainability, climate change, carbon sink, permitting process
Summary:
The House Natural Resources and Energy Committee met and first considered SB 321 with Senate Amendment 1, the community solar utility billing bill. The sponsor explained that it would consolidate the two-bill system for community solar subscribers into one utility bill, with the utility forwarding the subscriber fee to the solar facility through an escrow mechanism so costs are not shifted to other ratepayers. Testimony from the solar industry, the Public Advocate, and environmental advocates supported the measure, emphasizing easier enrollment, fewer barriers for low-income customers, and guaranteed savings. The committee initially lacked enough members present to release the bill, but after a roll call vote it was released from committee.
The committee then heard SB 9 with Senate Amendment 1, a wetlands protection bill creating a state non-tidal freshwater wetlands permitting program. The sponsor and DNREC described a framework of exemptions, general permits, and individual permits based on wetland type and value, with an advisory committee to develop regulations. Witnesses explained that “exceptional value” wetlands would include unique wetland communities and high-functioning wetlands, and that the bill was intended to preserve important habitat while allowing farming, drainage, and other exempt activities to continue. Some members raised concerns about flooding, land classification, and the balance of the advisory committee, while supporters said the bill was the product of broad stakeholder consensus and would protect wetlands without unduly harming agriculture or development.
Public comment on SB 9 was strongly supportive from environmental groups, the Delaware Native Species Commission, the Home Builders Association, the Farm Bureau, The Nature Conservancy, and affordable housing advocates, who said the bill balanced conservation with practical land use concerns. After remote testimony, the committee took a roll call vote and SB 9 was released from committee. The meeting concluded with remarks thanking the chair for her service and instructions for members to sign the backers before adjournment.
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Senate Legislative Session Day 44 (3-11-26)
Kentucky Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- them because the parents, for whatever reason, cannot provide for that.
- them because the parents, for whatever reason, cannot provide for that.
- </c> on your record for 10 years, Mr. on your record for 10 years, Mr.
- </c> substances for DUI prosecutions. substances for DUI prosecutions.
- </c> for passage of Senate Bill 323. for passage of Senate Bill 323.
WY
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> for your benefit. for your benefit.
- Um you know for gas for lots of reasons.
- So other than that, no, thank you so much again for letting me appear before you remotely, and I hope
- /c> is responsible for growing a for a is responsible for growing a for a growing<03:05:54.880><c> share
- money to maintain our high-quality early intervention for over 3,600 infants, toddlers, and preschoolers
Committee:
Joint Appropriations
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Health and Human Services Jan 28th, 2026 at 09:07 am
House Health & Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- I'd like to make a motion for a due pass for House Bill 114.
- Help me understand, is this $5 million a one-time infusion, hoping that in the out years the budget for
- Thank you for that.
- do to help the crisis, I'm so excited for and hopeful that this gets through.
- So, yeah, I'm all represented for I. So thank you for doing this.
Committee:
House House Health & Human Services
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Agriculture Committee Meeting - 2026-04-08
Agriculture Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- of</c> required reading for for new members of required reading for for new members of our<00:08:18.479
- Um and processing for for state dollars.
- </c> rateayers for Excel uh for putting rateayers for Excel uh for putting nuclear<00:33:47.519><c> waste
- , especially for retaining high-quality herd sires.
- /c><01:43:16.080><c> facing</c><01:43:16.880><c> cash</c> for for farmers who are facing cash for for
Committee:
House Agriculture Finance and Policy
Keywords:
energy, renewable energy, ammonia, hydrogen, certificate tracking, funding, environment, elk, cervidae, cervid importation, chronic wasting disease, CWD, animal health, livestock, wildlife disease, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, state veterinarian, zoo, Association of Zoos and Aquariums, AZA
MO
Transcript Highlights:
- the state of Missouri, not only for the next couple years, but for maybe the next hundred years.
- Not only for the next couple years, but for maybe the next hundred years.
- I guess if I had a complaint, it would be for those members if we don't allow for a designee, in which
- Thank you for that clarification.
- I mean, I asked for examples.
Committee:
House Budget
Summary:
The Budget Committee met in executive session and considered Senate Bill 1470, with a House Committee Substitute offered and adopted. The bill updates statutes governing the Joint Committee on Legislative Research and its oversight functions. The sponsor and Chairman Deaton described the measure as modernizing LR operations, including reducing the committee from 20 members to 12, adding legislative leadership and minority representation, allowing electronic delivery of reports, and changing references to public colleges and universities. They also explained that the bill would create post-implementation fiscal notes to compare projected and actual fiscal impacts after enactment.
A major point of discussion was the bill’s provision allowing legislative oversight staff to access certain Department of Revenue tax-return information under confidentiality rules so they can independently verify data used in fiscal notes, especially for tax policy bills. Several members supported the goal of improving accuracy and checks and balances, while also raising concerns about protecting taxpayer privacy and ensuring the committee does not improperly access confidential information. The sponsor and chairman said the committee would not see individual returns, that staff would remain bound by confidentiality, and that they would follow up on any legal concerns before floor action if needed.
Members also discussed a section striking language that had prohibited committee employees from opposing or urging legislation. The sponsor said this was cleanup because LR no longer drafts ordinary bills, only revision bills, and the remaining drafting role is limited and noncontroversial. Representative Mayhew said he would not offer a planned amendment at the meeting but still wanted clarification on the tax-information language. Representative Fogle asked how post-implementation fiscal notes would be shared, and the sponsor said the committee would likely determine the process. After adopting the substitute, the committee voted the bill do pass by a roll call of 25 yes and 1 no.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Human Services Finance and Policy Committee 3/3/26
Human Services Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Although we will share our story, it is also the story for other families with high special needs individuals
- Again, we thank you for your time to learn about our son today, the unique high need of his support.
- Again, we thank you for your time to learn about our son today, the unique high need of his support.
- One was a provider enrollment moratorium for the 13 high-risk services that they had identified, in addition
- the 13 high-risk services moratorium for the 13 high-risk services that,<00:47:36.240><c> uh,</c><00
Committee:
House Human Services Finance and Policy
Keywords:
home care, licensing, fines, advisory council, grant program, client safety, healthcare regulation, HF3375, Minnesota disability waiver, waiver rate system, human services, individualized home supports, individualized home supports with training, individualized home supports with family training, positive support services, employment support services, employment development services, employment exploration services, billing limits, service authorization year
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Health and Mental Health Mar 26th, 2026 at 08:00 am
Health and Mental Health
Transcript Highlights:
- Our family and others have to hope for a positive outcome for the children we love.
- Our family and others have to hope for a positive outcome for the children we love.
- Please join us in the hope of better futures for medically complex children with your support of Maddie's
- It's working for children. And I hope you saw the passion of these families here today.
- I hope that they will have some respect for us and help us protect our dignity and give us a recourse
Committee:
House Health and Mental Health
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- Tom Doherty followed by the Pledge of Allegiance provided for us today by Paisley Hall of Rigby High
- I would just supplement it by saying that I hope that in addition to advocating for prayer, we use our
- I hope that we would also use our policy powers to advocate for these things.
- I love that we are praying for... ...I hope that we would also use our policy powers to advocate for
- I love that we are praying for unity, but I hope that we would also use our policy powers to refrain
Summary:
The House opened with roll call, prayer, and the Pledge of Allegiance, then approved the House Journal and received messages from the Governor and Senate, including enrolled memorials and several Senate bills filed for first reading. Standing committee reports were also received on a number of House bills, with several measures reported out for second reading and others referred to committees. The House then introduced a series of new bills from the Ways and Means Committee covering vehicle titles and electronic ownership records, enforcement of the law, biometric identifiers, collective bargaining and taxpayer funding of unions, fire deficiency warrants, abatement districts, public records, city annexation, programmable money, and a sales tax rebate change.
On third reading, House Concurrent Resolution 28 passed unanimously after debate urging Idahoans to observe March 1, 2026, as a day of fasting and prayer for guidance, unity, and moisture. Members also discussed House Bill 639, updating Idaho’s midwifery statute to allow medication administration within scope of practice; it passed 67-0 with three absent. House Bill 532, dealing with DMV identity and Social Security number documentation, passed 66-1, and House Bill 629, allowing drivers to show proof of registration on a phone, passed 43-26 despite concerns from opponents and sheriffs about officer safety.
The House also passed House Bill 503, moving the Soil and Water Conservation Commission to the Department of Water Resources while preserving its voluntary, non-regulatory mission and projecting savings, and Senate Concurrent Resolution 115, a companion resolution emphasizing that any consolidation should protect that mission. House Bill 543, updating Percy’s retirement plan language to comply with SECURE Act 2.0 and allow Roth contributions, passed 67-0. House Bill 671 was returned to committee for a replacement, the remaining third-reading bills were held over until Monday, and the House adjourned until 10:30 a.m. on February 23, 2026.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Agriculture Finance and Policy Committee 3/10/25
Agriculture Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- a education in as providing support for a education in high<00:02:09.720><c> schools</c><00:02:10.039
- </c> out for um infrastructure grants for out for um infrastructure grants for biofuels<00:07:59.159>
- > the</c> Clause O is for admin support for the Clause O is for admin support for the rural<00:20:38.440
- > revolving Loan account for for the a BMP revolving Loan account for for the a BMP loans<00:21:36.120
- agriculture this year we proposal for agriculture this year we hope<00:36:52.240><c> they'll</c><00:
Bills:
HF1704
Committee:
House Agriculture Finance and Policy
Keywords:
Minnesota agriculture budget, Department of Agriculture appropriation, Board of Animal Health, Agricultural Utilization Research Institute, Office of Broadband Development, farm bill, rural development, agricultural grants, soil health, livestock compensation, crop damage, meat inspection, poultry inspection, county agricultural inspectors, biofertilizer, nitrogen management, commercial nitrogen fertilizer, water quality, farm down payment assistance, beginning farmers
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:37:26.640><c> for</c> other things to do, you know, for for other things to do, you know, for
- So, thank you for that. We're better. So, thank you for that.
- c> any</c><00:51:35.440><c> juvenile</c><00:51:35.920><c> case,</c> for a ju for any juvenile case, for
- </c> amendment for 70 on the floor. amendment for 70 on the floor.
- </c> the property for the for the lowest the property for the for the lowest bidder<00:57:25.200><c>
Bills:
HB348 , HB106 , HB347 , HB54 , SB118 , SB167 , SB195 , HB260 , HB263 , HB328 , HB348 , HB106 , HB347 , HB54 , SB118 , SB167 , SB195 , HB260 , HB263 , HB328
Committee:
Senate Judiciary
Keywords:
bail reform, illegal aliens, violent offenses, pretrial detention, flight risk, court hearings, doxing, personal identifying information, harassment, online safety, law enforcement, public servants, penalties, consumer protection, illicit material, private rights, digital privacy, nonconsensual distribution, incarceration, pregnancy
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- I'll give an example: Bedford, for an example, they bonded a high school like 10 years ago, um, that
- I'll give an example: Bedford, for an example, they bonded a high school like 10 years ago, um, that
- I'll give an example: Bedford, for an example, they bonded a high school like 10 years ago, um, that
- </c><00:23:37.679><c> For</c><00:23:37.840><c> for</c> city, for example, mine? Yeah.
- For for city, for example, mine? Yeah. For for Nashville. Nashville. Nashville.
Committee:
Senate Education Finance
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 2 on Human Services Mar 26th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- as the project director for the master plan for developmental services.
- Programs for the Integrated Community Collaborative and a committee member for the Master Plan for Developmental
- difficult, and sometimes it can feel nearly impossible for people to get the kind of high-quality service
- Chair, for highlighting the importance of respite for families.
- for respite.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- So that's this, this I hope would tee up the capacity for the commissioner to make that request, and
- So that's this, this I hope would tee up the capacity for the commissioner to make that request, and
- for for being here for Thanks very much for for being here for some<00:43:20.800><c> technical</c><00
- </c> for for CTE education. Thank you. for for CTE education. Thank you.
- </c><01:23:54.760><c> For</c> partnerships with high schools. For partnerships with high schools.
Committee:
House Education Funding
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
Administration of Criminal Justice May 6th, 2026
Administration of Criminal Justice
Transcript Highlights:
- Green cards are for support, red cards are for opposition, and white cards are for informational purposes
- cool off. ...ensuring that offenders are held for a specific time before being released, with the hope
- I hope that doesn't hurt my chances for this bill. Senator Morris, on your bill.
- So I hope, if nothing else today, people can see you for who you really are, and that is a human man
- So I prosecuted a homicide case, and when I say it had every type of evidence I could hope for, there
Committee:
House Administration of Criminal Justice
Summary:
The Criminal Justice Committee met on May 6, 2026, and considered a series of juvenile justice, criminal procedure, public corruption, domestic violence, sentencing, and victim-notification measures. Early in the meeting, SB 396 was amended and reported favorably to allow children in Office of Juvenile Justice custody to attend review hearings by secure video conference, with OJJ staff also participating virtually. SB 181 was amended and reported favorably to create a limited raffle license for nonprofit health care organizations within a single health system. SB 81, a bill requiring prosecutorial consent before a defendant may waive a jury trial in a non-capital felony case, drew extensive debate; supporters said it would align Louisiana with federal practice and other states, while opponents argued it would give the state more power and reduce defendants’ control over their own trial rights. After testimony from district attorneys, defense lawyers, and advocacy groups, the committee reported SB 81 favorably by a 7-3 vote.
The committee then took up SB 207, which extends the prescriptive period for prosecuting certain corruption offenses committed by elected officials and public employees to 10 years after they leave office. Supporters said it would help prevent officials from using their influence to avoid prosecution; opponents raised concerns about optics and scope. The bill was reported favorably by an 8-3 vote. SB 92, requiring district attorneys to submit sexual assault kits to the statewide tracking system, was also reported favorably without objection. SB 156, which increases the maximum penalty for negligent homicide and includes special treatment for cases involving children under 13, was reported favorably after sponsors said they would make a technical fix before floor debate. SB 58, imposing a mandatory minimum sentence for aggravated flight from a law enforcement officer and dedicating fine revenue to pursuit training and technology, was reported favorably after supporters cited fatal high-speed pursuits and law enforcement backing.
Later, the committee approved SB 97, the constitutional amendment companion to SB 81, after similar testimony for and against the proposal; it was reported favorably by a 7-3 vote. SB 141, moving the Integrated Criminal Justice Information System Policy Board’s functions to the Louisiana Supreme Court, was reported favorably without objection. SB 410, increasing penalties for accessories after the fact to sex offenses, was also reported favorably. The committee then considered HB 251, which requires notice to victims or their families in resentencing proceedings; after amendments and testimony about post-conviction procedure and possible unintended consequences, it was reported favorably as amended. Finally, the committee heard HCR 50, a resolution calling for reports on opioid abatement and treatment programs in correctional facilities and guidance on available funding; the sponsor described it as a study effort to improve access to treatment and recovery, and the resolution was moved favorably.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs (02/04/2026)
Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- These patients rely on high community vaccination rates for protection.
- It's children with severe coughs that leave them gasping for air, children who are hospitalized for high
- Children who are hospitalized for<01:22:56.880><c> high</c><01:22:57.120><c> fevers,</c><01:22:57.920
- ><c> dehydration,</c><01:22:59.360><c> and</c> for high fevers, dehydration, and for high fevers, dehydration
- </c><03:13:29.920><c> high</c> insurance incentives to for high insurance incentives to for high immunization
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Business meeting to consider the nomination of Steven Bradbury, of Virginia, to be Deputy Secretary of Transportation, and routine lists in the Coast Guard. Feb 27th, 2025 at 09:00 am
Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- being here for that markup.
- Chief Johnson, you're recognized for five minutes and thanks again for being here, sir.
- for years.
- Thank all the panels for being here today. Thank you for your questions, Senator.
- We can keep the record open for a short period of time to accommodate any of that, but my hope is that
Committees:
Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee , Senate Surface Transportation, Maritime, Freight, and Ports
Keywords:
Committee, Transportation, aviation safety, confirmation, Lieutenant Commander, Deputy Secretary, Bradbury, Hafensteiner, aircraft incidents
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation convened to consider the promotion of Coast Guard Lieutenant Samuel Hafensteiner to Lieutenant Commander and the nomination of Stephen Bradbury as Deputy Secretary of Transportation. The meeting highlighted ongoing concerns regarding aviation safety, especially in light of recent aircraft incidents. Members discussed the critical need for knowledgeable leadership within the Department of Transportation to address these safety challenges effectively. Mr. Bradbury's background as a former General Counsel of the Department was presented as a strong asset for the role he seeks.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy Committee 3/18/26
Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- I was paying high premiums for an absurd amount of coverage and not paid out what I was owed.
- ><c> an</c><00:04:13.440><c> absurd</c> paying high premiums for an absurd paying high premiums for an
- /c><00:42:38.760><c> see</c> high-quality place for people to see high-quality place for people to see
- looking for these general high-level guidelines.'
- of say they're looking for these general high-level<01:02:02.400><c> guidelines."
Keywords:
workforce development, appropriations, nonprofit organizations, employment services, state funding, paid leave, S corporations, employment law, exemptions, Minnesota Statutes, cancer, healthcare, appropriation, Rural Cancer Institute, Minnesota clinicians, pilot program, nursing, education, University of Minnesota, equity
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Advisory Committee on Capitol Area Security 1/13/26 - Part 2
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> openness for public uh participation. openness for public uh participation.
- Uh, wanted to thank you for that high level of availability and professionalism.
- Uh wanted to thank you for that that<00:29:15.360><c> high</c><00:29:15.679><c> level</c><00:29:15.840
- </c><00:29:28.080><c> because</c> for voted in the affirmative for because for voted in the affirmative
- uh for for the capital and it's relevant uh for for the capital and the<00:43:54.560><c> public</c><
Summary:
The committee reconvened in open session after a closed discussion of sensitive security details and reviewed the public executive summary of the Minnesota State Capitol Complex Security Assessment by Axtel. Members discussed weapon screening and access control at length, including testimony from Capitol security and judicial center staff about screening procedures, prohibited items, and how screening is managed for visitors and authorized personnel. The chair emphasized that the committee was voting on high-level recommendations to be included in the final ACAST report and that the Department of Public Safety and Department of Administration would be encouraged to pursue the necessary work, including any legislative or budget requests.
The committee then took a series of roll-call votes on the Axtel recommendations. Access control screening and visitor management (5.11) passed 4-2, while authorized access control and credential oversight (5.12), internal circulation and zoning controls (5.13), perimeter and exterior grounds (5.14), staffing models/post orders/operational readiness (5.15), technology and system integration (5.16), and protective intelligence (5.18) all passed unanimously 6-0. Each approved item was added as a recommendation in the final report.
After the votes, the Department of Administration, Department of Public Safety, and House and Senate Sergeant-at-Arms offices walked through the draft final report. They highlighted staffing improvements, security infrastructure already installed, and remaining needs, including an estimated $41.008 million request for future enhancements such as kiosks, glass-resistant film, door access controls, cameras, lighting, bollards, and an updated distributed antenna system. The report also includes recommendations on trauma-informed safety drills, conduct rules for hearings, and designating the Minnesota State Patrol Capital Security Division as the primary investigative authority for potential criminal activity on Capitol grounds.