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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session 5/12/25 - Part 2
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> of our state. It's a great investment. of our state. It's a great investment.
- </c> our state constitution and our state our state constitution and our state laws<00:38:53.359><c>
- That's 28% of our state.
- of health in our state."
- </c> care system in the state of Minnesota. care system in the state of Minnesota.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Bonding, Capital Expenditures and State Assets Jan 13th, 2026
Joint Committee on Bonding, Capital Expenditures and State Assets
Transcript Highlights:
- So we have the similar state in Methuen, a store property, So we have a similar state in Methuen, a store
- It seems like a normal state highway to them.
- So once the SRF money comes from the federal government to the state, we have our state match as well
- We should not be importing inventory from out of state.
- our state finances in the not-too-distant future.
Bills:
S2542
Keywords:
climate resilience, resilience bond bill, environmental bond, infrastructure spending, flood control, coastal resilience, PFAS, clean water, wetlands, nature-based solutions, housing permitting, flood disclosure, land conservation, biodiversity, forest reserves, municipal vulnerability preparedness, MVP grant program, food security, agricultural resilience, solid waste
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- San Jose State University and the head coach, Todd Kress, never told Brooke that there was a man on the
- University, and three staff at the university.
- The state has more people without health insurance than any other state.
- . state.
- There are also several other highly publicized cases across the country, in Washington State, New York
Committee:
Senate State Affairs
Keywords:
gender designation, civil penalties, private civil rights, multiple-occupancy spaces, Texas Women's Privacy Act, law enforcement, confidentiality, personnel files, employee records, misconduct, abortion, civil liability, abortion-inducing drugs, qui tam actions, Texas Citizens Participation Act, Religious Freedom Restoration Act, healthcare regulations, impact fees, water conservation, reuse projects
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Standing Committee on Natural Resources and Energy. (1-29-26)
Natural Resources & Energy
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm the state representative from the fourth legislative district in Hopkins County.
- </c><00:01:34.479><c> I'm</c><00:01:34.720><c> the</c><00:01:35.040><c> state</c> My name is Wade Williams
- I'm the state My name is Wade Williams.
- I'm the state representative<00:01:35.920><c> from</c><00:01:36.159><c> the</c><00:01:36.479><c> fourth
- </c> by Washington. by Washington.
Committee:
House Natural Resources & Energy
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session - part 2 Apr 30th, 2025
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I recognize the member from Washington, Representative Johnson W. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
- Every October, school districts across the state do something called "Walk Bike to School."
- I recognize a member from Washington, Representative Hill. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
- Members of the United States Armed Forces during the Vietnam War.
- Contribution to the state of Minnesota. The House adjourns today; it adjourns until 11 a.m.
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session-Day 13, February 24, 2026-PM
Wyoming Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:23:12.480><c> of</c> and enact law to increase the state of and enact law to increase the state
- Washington, our delegation, Washington, our delegation, um,<00:29:22.960><c> both</c><00:29:23.279><c
- </c> the bill will help the Wyoming State the bill will help the Wyoming State Forestry<00:32:04.880>
- </c> to our education system in the state. to our education system in the state.
- The state gives them back 31%.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety - 04/28/25
Judiciary and Public Safety
Transcript Highlights:
- Uh, the A14 amendment uh clarifies state statute that out-of-state prior DWIs count for purposes of the
- Uh, the A14 amendment uh clarifies state statute that out-of-state prior DWIs count for purposes of the
- Uh, the A14 amendment uh clarifies state statute that out-of-state prior DWIs count for purposes of the
- It um I should have stated explicitly.
- Uh we know that a Washington right now.
Committee:
Senate Judiciary and Public Safety
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- colleges and even some state universities and private entities that allow an individual to earn a national
- It is alumni day here in the state Senate.
- Welcome back, state senator, former state senator Kevin Rader, back to the chamber.
- No election in the United States—not presidential, congressional, state legislative, or municipal election—uses
- No election in the United States, not presidential, congressional, state legislature, or municipal election
Summary:
The Senate convened with a quorum, opening with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several introductions, including recognition of the day’s doctor of the day, an intern, and a resolution honoring the late Bob Graham and firefighter Roger Timmy Miley. The chamber also adopted a resolution designating August 9, 2026, as Bob Graham Day. After routine announcements, the Senate moved to the special order calendar and took up a series of bills, many of them with House companion bills substituted in place of Senate versions.
The first major floor action was passage of a tax-related bill conforming Florida’s Internal Revenue Code to federal changes while excluding certain provisions from H.R. 1; it passed 34-0. The Senate then considered CS/SB 1758 on public assistance and Medicaid, which proposed stronger fraud enforcement, a Medicaid work requirement for able-bodied adults, expanded behavioral health services, pharmacy and drug rebate reforms, and SNAP fraud reduction measures. A Berman amendment to require Medicaid expansion before work requirements was rejected, as was an Osgood amendment to add photo-ID protections and exemptions for certain SNAP users. The bill remained on the calendar for third reading after extensive debate and questioning about implementation, exemptions, and potential impacts on beneficiaries.
The chamber also passed bills on technology education and AI instruction, a Parkinson’s disease registry and related public records exemption, designation of the SS American Victory as Florida’s official flagship, electronic payments for local governments, repeal of the sunset on gold and silver legal tender, public records exemptions for financial institutions and custodians, a Florida stablecoin pilot program, local government finance transparency, digital voyeurism, and insurance customer representative licensing. Most of these measures were adopted after brief explanation, minor amendments, or substitution of House companions, with votes generally in favor and several passing unanimously or by wide margins.
Later, the Senate took up CS/SB 1756 on medical freedom, which would expand parental vaccine information requirements, add a conscience-based exemption, allow behind-the-counter ivermectin access, and repeal the sunset on the mRNA mandate prohibition. The bill’s first amendments clarified anti-kickback rules for vaccine manufacturers and required informational materials to address risks, benefits, safety, and efficacy; the transcript ends during consideration of this bill, before final passage is shown.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- colleges and even some state universities and private entities that allow an individual to earn a national
- And it is alumni day here in the state Senate.
- Welcome back, state senator, former state senator Kevin Rader, back to the chamber.
- And when I ran for State Senate in 2023, when I filed for State Senate in 2023, the first person who
- No election in the United States, not presidential, congressional, state legislative, or municipal election
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Jun 2nd, 2025
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- We need to move forward and do better as a state legislature and as a state.
- State your point.
- In 2003, state auditors report, it was revealed that the California State University system had almost
- This bill would require that the California State University system. audit their available land, and
- It's time that the state of California and California State Universities own up and be able to. to return
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
FL House Floor Session - 2026-03-06 (10:00AM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Thank you to the White of the United States of America.
- colleges, and even some state universities and private entities that allow an individual to earn a national
- Welcome back, state senator, former state senator Kevin Radard, back to the chamber.
- He's traveled the entire state for that issue.
- No election in the United States—not presidential, congressional, state legislative, or municipal elections—uses
FL
Florida 2026 5th Special Session
FL House Floor Session - 2026-03-06 (10:00AM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Thank you to the White of the United States of America.
- colleges and even some state universities and private entities that allow an individual to earn a national
- And it is alumni day here in the state Senate.
- And most of the newspapers in the state opposed us.
- No election in the United States—not presidential, congressional, state legislature, or municipal election—uses
Summary:
The Senate convened with a quorum, opening prayer, Pledge of Allegiance, and doctor-of-the-day introduction, then moved through a long special-order calendar. Early proceedings included a resolution honoring former Governor and U.S. Senator Bob Graham and a moment of silence for firefighter Roger Timmy Miley. The chamber also heard several member introductions and recognitions before taking up bills.
The most substantial debate centered on CS/CS/SB 1758 on public assistance and Medicaid/SNAP reforms. The bill would strengthen fraud enforcement, impose a Medicaid work requirement for able-bodied adults, expand behavioral health services through a waiver, modernize Medicaid pharmacy purchasing, and require a SNAP fraud-reduction plan and photo ID on EBT cards. Senators Berman, Smith, Bracy Davis, Osgood, and others argued for Medicaid expansion and added protections for vulnerable SNAP recipients, while Gates defended the bill as a compliance and cost-saving measure. Multiple amendments were offered, including Berman’s Medicaid-expansion condition and Osgood’s SNAP photo-ID safeguards; both were defeated. The bill was placed on the calendar for third reading after extended questioning.
The Senate then passed a series of bills, often substituting House companions before final vote. These included tax conformity legislation (7031/7048), technology and computer science education (1503/1694), Parkinson’s disease registry and related public-records measures (1443/1684), designation of the SS American Victory as the official state flagship (249/1656), electronic payments for local governments (967/1612), legal tender and related public-records exemptions for gold, silver, stablecoins, and virtual currency kiosks (1311/1588/1087/7044/1568), local government finance and spending transparency (1329/1566), digital voyeurism (1536), insurance customer representative licensing (1343/1504), and medical freedom legislation (1756) with amendments on anti-kickback rules and vaccine information materials. Most bills passed on largely party-line or near-unanimous votes, with several amendments adopted and some withdrawn; the medical freedom bill was still under consideration at the end of the excerpt.
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Interim Joint Committee on Economic Development & Workforce Investment (8-28-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> universities WKU, UK, and UL. universities WKU, UK, and UL.
- and</c> industry, state government, and industry, state government, and academia.
- Other states. state as if they were going to locate at state as if they were going to locate at a<00:
- Other states. Uh, so I've talked go? Other states.
- The state of Georgia and some of these states are seeing results.
Keywords:
Meeting Start 00:00:00
Call to Order and Roll Call 00:00:22
Forging the Future: Kentucky's National Leadership in Metals Manufacturing 00:01:33
Improvements to Kentucky’s Incentive Programs 00:52:05, 958, all
Summary:
The committee met for its third interim meeting, approved the prior meeting minutes, and heard a presentation from the Metals Innovation Initiative (MI2) on Kentucky’s metals industry. Speakers described metals manufacturing and recycling as a major economic backbone for the Commonwealth, including steel, aluminum, stainless steel, and copper operations, with broad impacts across production, fabrication, supply chains, and related businesses. They emphasized that the industry supports high-paying jobs, significant capital investment in Kentucky, and is aligned with broader efforts to expand U.S. manufacturing.
A central theme was workforce development. MI2 leaders said the industry faces a persistent talent gap and that current education programs do not always produce the skills needed for modern metals jobs. They argued for stronger exposure and awareness, more direct industry involvement, and a dedicated metals career pathway through high schools, area technology centers, career and technical centers, and KCTCS. They also described pilot efforts in Logan, Warren, and Carroll counties that would introduce students to metals careers in middle school, move them into credits and pathways in high school, and connect them to internships, apprenticeships, and postsecondary training.
Recycling and supply-chain security were the other major topics. Testimony stressed that recycled inputs are far cheaper than raw ore extraction and that recycling is increasingly important to competitiveness, environmental performance, and keeping materials from leaving the U.S. Speakers also raised concerns about China’s large steel and aluminum capacity and said unfair trade and global market manipulation make it harder for Kentucky producers to compete. Committee members and presenters framed MI2 as a collaborative effort among industry, state government, and academia to strengthen workforce pipelines, recycling, and long-term industry growth. No votes or formal actions were taken beyond approving the minutes.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Finance Division I (03/19/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- Well, I mean they vary from state to state.
- </c><01:05:54.960><c> It</c> states? Um, they compare favorably. It states?
- They have a other states. I think Maine charge is other states.
- Much of state government is dependent upon things that happen in Washington.
- </c> “Are all these retirees from state employees, or some municipal state?”
Summary:
The committee reviewed a handout comparing House Bill 2 to current retirement law and walked through the bill section by section with staff from the retirement system. The discussion focused on vesting, earnable compensation, average final compensation, compensation-over-base limits, special duty pay, normal retirement age, re-retirement, and maximum benefit rules for Group 2/Tier B members. Staff explained that some provisions would restore pre-2011 rules, including counting certain end-of-career payments such as unused sick and vacation time in earnable compensation and reducing the AFC averaging period from five years back to three. They also described how the bill would eliminate the current cap on compensation over base, which mainly affects overtime, and noted that the actuarial cost of the AFC-related changes is interrelated rather than easily broken out by feature.
A separate discussion covered the special duty pay limitation, which currently applies to Tier A and would be removed under the governor’s bill for both Tier A and Tier B members after their vested buy date. Staff said the actuary estimated that removing the special duty limitation would increase costs by about $13.9 million. Members also asked about the practical difference between overtime and special duty, with staff explaining that special duty generally involves work for a private third party, often police detail work, while overtime depends more on staffing and scheduling. The committee also reviewed the normal retirement age changes for Tier B and the possibility that some members would need to work longer to reach the new vested buy date.
Members raised concerns about an ambiguity in the bill that could allow already-retired Tier B members to return to work, then re-retire and claim the higher benefits, or allow vested deferred members to stop working and wait for the new vested buy date. Staff said the governor’s office did not intend to allow that result and requested clarifying language, noting that the bill as drafted does not expressly prohibit it. The committee also discussed part-time and seasonal work after retirement, with staff explaining that such work generally does not restore membership unless the person takes a full-time position requiring enrollment. Finally, the committee reviewed the maximum benefit provisions and noted that HB 2 in the current year does not change the maximum benefit date or include the 1.5% annual escalator that had been part of the 2023 proposal, making the current bill more costly than the earlier version.
MS
Mississippi 2026 Regular Session
MS House Floor - 13 February, 2026; 9:00 AM
Mississippi House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands
- Gentleman from Washington, Mr. Hines. >> Journ in memory, Mr.
- Mary and Washington of Humphre County, a long-time teacher and principal at the Humphre County School
NH
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Senate Legislative Session Day 9 (1-16-26)
Kentucky Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- George Washington believed President George Washington believed that<00:08:25.120><c> the</c><00:08:
- </c> Kuckians across the state.
- And it will cost a whole lot for the state as a whole.
- We whole lot for the state as a whole.
- To State and Local Government: Senate Bill 20.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
Committee to Study Reducing the Number of School Administrative Units in the State (10/23/25)
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> of the state enrollment um reporting. of the state enrollment um reporting.
- </c> through our state waters. through our state waters.
- </c> in another state or no? in another state or no?
- </c> because the state becomes a lot larger. because the state becomes a lot larger.
- </c> >> Should that be the state? >> Should that be the state?
Summary:
The meeting began with approval of the October 15 minutes and a brief discussion of the committee’s report process, including the likelihood of a minority report and a deadline of November 1 for any separate report. Members then heard from Jod Adams of the New Hampshire Alliance for Public Charter Schools, who gave an overview of charter schools in the state: there are 37 charter schools, with 6,034 students last year, and schools are formed by certified teachers, parents, or nonprofit organizations. She said charter schools receive about $9,180 per pupil in adequacy aid and charter school grant funding, must fundraise for additional money, and are governed by their own boards under their charters and bylaws.
Members asked about admissions, governance, transportation, and special education. Adams said charter schools are open enrollment, not geographically based, and may use lotteries when applications exceed available seats. She explained that districts and charter schools coordinate on special education and busing, with the sending district responsible for special education coordination and certain transportation obligations depending on where the student lives and attends. She also said charter schools are public schools, not selective, and that each school’s board operates independently of the local district school board, though some schools may have special arrangements.
A substantial portion of the discussion focused on funding and statutory obligations. Adams and members discussed how special education aid follows the student, while charter schools do not receive some district-level aid such as catastrophic aid; free and reduced lunch funding and Title funds can go to charter schools. Members also raised concerns that some state laws and administrative rules do not clearly specify whether they apply to charter schools, creating confusion and, in some cases, causing districts to perform services such as dyslexia screening for charter students without additional funding. Adams agreed that clearer statutory language would help and noted that charter schools are subject to many state requirements, including testing and reporting, even though not every public-school rule applies to them.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Education Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Joint Committee on Education
Transcript Highlights:
- And it is H517, an act relative to safer schools, and our first witness is Julian Washington from the
- My name is Julian Washington.
- We are a state agency that's dedicated to advancing the rights of those with mental health needs.
- We are a state agency that's dedicated to advancing the rights of those with mental health needs and
- also promotes the use of de-escalation and anti-bias techniques, consistent with guidance from the State
Committee:
Joint Joint Committee on Education
Summary:
The Joint Committee on Education held a public hearing on two bills: H.5171, an act relative to safer schools, and H.3895, an act expanding career and technical education opportunities for Lynn students. The hearing focused primarily on H.5171, which would limit school resource officers’ role to serious criminal or delinquent conduct, encourage de-escalation and anti-bias training, and create grants for alternative school safety approaches such as restorative justice. Witnesses from the Mental Health Legal Advisors Committee and the Committee for Public Counsel Services supported the bill, arguing that police involvement in routine school discipline can escalate situations, especially for students with disabilities, and contribute to the school-to-prison pipeline. They described examples of student encounters with SROs that led to fear, arrest, or other harmful outcomes.
Committee members raised concerns about school safety, including gang activity and weapons in schools, and asked whether the bill would remove SROs entirely. Testimony clarified that the bill would not eliminate SROs or their role in responding to actual criminal activity, but would narrow their involvement in discipline and encourage better training. One witness, Joey Ford of Parent Data Force, was neutral on H.5171, saying problems often stem from broader district discipline practices, restraint and seclusion, and inconsistent DESE standards rather than SROs alone.
For H.3895, Ford testified in strong support, saying career and technical education had been valuable in his own schooling and helped him develop useful skills and stay engaged in school. After testimony concluded and no additional witnesses remained, the committee closed testimony on both bills and adjourned without taking a vote on the legislation.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Business meeting to consider the nomination of Mehmet Oz, of Pennsylvania, to be Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Mar 25th, 2025 at 08:30 am
Finance Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- Finally, I will note that a number of states, including my state of New Hampshire, has something called
- Washington Republicans and Dr.
- Oz and Washington Republicans want them to do. But here's the deal.
- Bisognano, here comes the breaking news from the Washington Post.
- The state is one of the few states that has not been able to do the my social security portal based on
Committee:
Senate Finance Committee
Keywords:
Social Security, Medicaid, Frank Bisignano, Elon Musk, benefit processing, office closures, public testimony, administration policies, health care, vulnerable populations
Summary:
The committee meeting focused heavily on the nomination of Frank Bisignano as the Commissioner of the Social Security Administration, with intense discussions around the current state of Social Security and its management under the current administration. Members voiced significant concerns regarding potential changes to Social Security and Medicaid, specifically addressing issues such as office closures, delays in benefit processing, and the perceived policies from Elon Musk's association with the administration. Public testimonies highlighted fears that these changes would severely impact the accessibility of benefits for seniors and vulnerable individuals, resulting in a chaotic environment at the SSA. Members expressed a unified opposition to the notion of dismantling these critical programs, emphasizing the long-term implications on their constituents' well-being.