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KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Senate Standing Committee on Economic Development, Tourism, and Labor (2-19-26)
Economic Development, Tourism, & Labor
Transcript Highlights:
- like a pretty good idea and I think that floor amendment is good because I'm sure if you gave the governor
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- Uh, and I, um, uh, just uh, governor.
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FL
Florida 2026 5th Special Session
Ethics and Elections Jan 13th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- To my understanding, the governor certainly has a protective detail.
- I believe that the lieutenant governor does as well.
- To my understanding, the governor certainly has a protective detail.
- I believe that the lieutenant governor does as well.
- , lieutenant governor, or a leader within our state government.
Summary:
The committee met with a quorum and considered several election- and ethics-related bills, along with a block of gubernatorial confirmations. Senate Bill 572, by Senator Harrell, updated ethics statutes so the definition of “relative” would include foster parents and foster children; the Commission on Ethics supported the change as a recommendation, and the bill passed unanimously. Senate Bill 414, by Senator Bracey Davis, would have allowed campaign funds to be used for campaign-related child care expenses, but the sponsor said it lacked the votes to advance and temporarily postponed it.
The committee also heard Senate Bill 500, by Senator Avila, which would provide FDLE protective security details for major-party nominees for governor, lieutenant governor, and cabinet offices through the election and transition period. Senators raised questions about definitions, current protections, and public disclosure of travel information; despite some opposition over taxpayer funding, the bill was reported favorably. Senate Bill 620, by Senator Mayfield, required candidates to disclose any non-U.S. citizenship when qualifying for office; testimony from a dual citizen criticized the bill as unnecessary and stigmatizing, while supporters framed it as transparency. The bill also passed favorably.
Chair Gates then presented CS for SB 92, creating whistleblower-style protections for public employees who file ethics complaints based on firsthand knowledge, including remedies for retaliation; the Commission on Ethics supported it and it passed favorably. The committee also approved a slate of gubernatorial appointments en bloc. Finally, Senate Bill 564, by Senator Yarborough, would allow registered or pre-registered high school students to volunteer at polling places for community service hours; testimony from a supervisor of elections and advocacy groups supported the civics benefit, a senator asked about how it would interact with existing community service requirements, and the bill passed favorably. The committee then adjourned.
MO
Transcript Highlights:
- Those were not recommended by the governor.
- That was an option that was selected by the governor.
- The governor did not recommend funding for this item.
- How's the governor, which other funds are applicable?
- And that's why the governor overlooked that request.
Committee:
House Budget
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- is the drivers must exercise due care to avoid colliding with what says persons propelling human-powered
- It has to be somewhat human-powered. Whereas motorbikes don't have pedals, but they're electric.
- It have to be somewhat human powered.
- Whereas motorbikes don't have puddles, but they're electric. human-powered, whereas motorbikes don't
- It is the responsibility of motorists, human-powered vehicles, bicycles, or electric-assisted bicycles
Committee:
House Transportation and Defense
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
December 9, 2025 - 03:00 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- So we would have open lines of communication with them as long as they have power.
- So power generation, if they don't have, you know, line power, we get them generator.
- It ensures Floridians can access real-time guidance even when the power is out and cell networks are
- So this is a huge speedup with the power of AI. It's also accurate.
- So the end result is a tool that is powered by AI and can predict for you as quickly as possible.
Summary:
The Natural Resources and Disaster Subcommittee met to discuss the use of artificial intelligence in emergency management and related public-safety applications. The panel included the Florida Division of Emergency Management, the University of Florida, and Florida International University. FDEM described current uses of AI for invoice anomaly detection, automated situation report drafting, and data synthesis in WebEOC, emphasizing that AI is used to speed analysis and improve efficiency but not to replace human decision-making. The agency also said counties retain access through backup communications such as Starlink and generators, and that WebEOC provides shared visibility, archived documentation, and a common operating picture across all 67 counties.
University of Florida representatives highlighted Beacon, an AI-enabled public safety audio service developed with FDEM and public media partners to distribute official alerts across multiple platforms, including mobile devices and digital streams. UF IFAS described a geospatial AI “Gaia bot” that turns satellite data into natural-language answers and maps for crop damage assessment and flood-risk mapping, with a focus on making complex Earth-observation data more accessible to growers and policymakers. FIU presented AI models that predict water levels and flood mitigation settings much faster than traditional simulation tools, with comparable or better accuracy, and said the work includes explainability features and broader research on compound flooding.
Members asked extensive questions about storm surge, hallucinations, whether generative AI or large language models were being used, data vetting, and hardware needs. The witnesses repeatedly stressed that their systems are not autonomous, that human review remains central, and that the models used are primarily data-driven predictive tools rather than chatbot-style generative AI. The meeting ended with thanks to the panelists and an announcement that the committee’s policy chief was leaving for another position. Representative Mooney then moved that the committee rise, and the meeting adjourned.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Agriculture committee hears HF821 3/17/25
Transcript Highlights:
- So, specifically to answer your question about numbers, we did establish a joint powers agreement with
- So the first step in that was a joint powers agreement, passing money through to work with contractors
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- There was a million dollars that was put into a joint powers agreement, and then we're talking about
- </c> that was put into a joint Powers that was put into a joint Powers agreement<00:13:49.360><c> and
TX
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- May this body, entrusted with great power, be inspired by the least powerful among us, and may this great
- 41.319><c> great</c> dream may this body entrusted with great dream may this body entrusted with great power
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HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
PSM-LBT DEFER Public Hearing 03-14-2025
Public Safety and Military Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- Kane, Office of the Governor. Yeah, thank you, Mr. Kane.
- So would the Office of the Governor be opposed if we were to set up the State Fire Marshal in terms of
- And I know the other concern had to do with removing it from the Office of the Governor and back to the
- </c><00:02:26.640><c> so</c> department attached to the governor so department attached to the governor
- </c> shall be appointed by the governor shall be appointed by the governor subject<00:04:13.079><c> to
Committee:
Senate Public Safety and Military Affairs
Summary:
The joint Senate Committee on Public Safety and Military Affairs and Labor and Technology met on March 14, 2025, to consider House Bill 1064, House Draft 2, relating to fire protection. The bill was described as implementing recommendations from the Phase 3 report by the Fire Safety Research Institute on the August 2023 Maui wildfires, clarifying the role of the State Fire Marshal, and appropriating funds. Members also discussed structural changes to the State Fire Marshal’s office and whether the office should remain under the Department of Defense rather than the Governor’s office.
The committee heard from a senior adviser from the Governor’s office, who said the administration would support creating a State Fire Marshal selection commission and did not object to Senate advice-and-consent involvement for some commission members. He also agreed that placing the office under the Department of Defense made sense. In its decision-making, the chair recommended passing the bill with amendments, including accepting proposed amendments from the Attorney General and the Hawaii Insurance Council, with one exception to the Attorney General’s proposal.
The adopted amendments would establish a seven-member State Fire Marshal selection commission beginning January 1, 2026, with authority to appoint and remove the State Fire Marshal, receive complaints, and conduct annual performance reviews. The commission would be attached to the Department of Defense for administrative purposes, be subject to the Sunshine Law, and include both voting and non-voting members, with some appointments made by the governor, House speaker, and Senate president. The committee also made technical changes, deleted several pages and lines, and changed the effective date to July 1, 2077. The chair’s recommendation was adopted by both committees, and the meeting adjourned.
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session-Day 18, March 3, 2026-AM
Wyoming Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- But before a committee can exercise the power of subpoena can exercise the power of subpoena and compel
- But before a committee can exercise the power of subpoena can exercise the power of subpoena and compel
- But before a committee can exercise the power of subpoena can exercise the power of subpoena and compel
- But before a committee can exercise the power of subpoena can exercise the power of subpoena and compel
- But before a committee can exercise the power of subpoena can exercise the power of subpoena and compel
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Finance Division I (05/04/2026)
Transcript Highlights:
- Is that half the value of the power they produce? Is it 1% of the power they produce?
- Is it 1% of of the power they produce?
- </c> the power they produce? the power they produce?
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Summary:
The committee first took up Senate Bill 408 FN, which expands prosthetic device insurance coverage from children to individuals over 19, with limits on activity-specific devices and one device every five years. Members noted an indeterminate fiscal impact beginning in fiscal year 2028, but speakers said the bill addressed a gap in current coverage and had already been supported unanimously in policy. The committee voted 9-0 to recommend ought to pass.
Next, Senate Bill 534 FN, dealing with compliance with foreign influence and funding restrictions for political expenditures and contributions, was discussed and then approved. Supporters said it clarifies that the restrictions apply to local elections and constitutional amendment questions as well as state and federal elections, and that enforcement costs would be minimal absent violations. The committee voted 9-0 to recommend ought to pass.
The committee then considered Senate Bill 538, extending net metering eligibility terms for municipal energy projects. Members discussed a proposed amendment to align the bill with related conference committee language in HB 221 and to address projects already in the pipeline, but the amendment failed on a 4-5 vote. The underlying bill was then recommended ought to pass on a 9-0 vote. The committee also heard extensive testimony on Senate Bill 541 FNA, which reallocates existing capital funds for regional drinking water infrastructure in southern New Hampshire, including PFAS-related work and the southern regional waterline project; after discussion of funding sources and project impacts, it was approved 9-0.
Finally, the committee began work on Senate Bill 557 FN, which would prohibit liquor commission licensees from selling or allowing certain kratom products. Representative Sweeney offered an amendment intended to narrow the bill to target semi-synthetic and synthetic kratom products while preserving lawful natural products, and members discussed enforcement scope and fiscal impact. The transcript ends during that discussion, before a final vote on the amendment or bill.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
State of the Union Address by the President of the United States (Tuesday, February 24, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
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- No one's and power in world history.
- She knew it was going to be a rough one. a big, beautiful, powerful helicopter a big, beautiful, powerful
- ,</c><02:25:56.560><c> most</c> wealthiest, most powerful, most wealthiest, most powerful, most successful
- </c> mankind into the stars on rockets power. mankind into the stars on rockets power.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Press Conference: DFL Finance Committee Members Address Federal Cuts to State Budget - 02/27/25
Transcript Highlights:
- You know, Governor Penny called it the Incredible Hulk of budget shortfalls.
- You know, Governor Penny called it the Incredible Hulk of budget shortfalls.
- You know, Governor Penny called it the Incredible Hulk of budget shortfalls.
- Governor Penny called it the Incredible Hulk of budget shortfalls.
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CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Emergency Management Committee Jun 15th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- We are a countywide water and power agency in the foothills of the Sierras just east of here.
- Our jurisdiction and our water and power systems have been plagued by a growing wildfire crisis over
- That means what's the power situation? That means how many homes have burned down?
- High-power rockets still fall within the 1950s-era definition of dangerous fireworks because, at the
- So to be clear, high-power rockets are already included in this type and would already be included.
Summary:
The Committee on Emergency Management heard several bills related to public safety, wildfire preparedness, and fireworks regulation. SB 1299, by Senator Arreguín, would place in statute a certification and training framework for fire sprinkler fitters and apprentices after a court decision disrupted prior State Fire Marshal regulations. Supporters said the bill would protect life safety by ensuring qualified installation and maintenance of fire suppression systems, while opponents raised concerns about added costs, housing affordability, and labor-related effects. The committee passed the bill as amended to the Committee on Labor and Employment on a roll call vote, with DeMaio and Hadwick voting no.
SB 1153, by Senator Caballero, would require urban retail water suppliers to incorporate wildfire-specific procedures into emergency plans and clarify that water systems are not designed to serve as wildfire defense systems. Supporters from water agencies and fire organizations said the bill would improve coordination, planning, and ratepayer protection while acknowledging infrastructure limits. Members discussed transparency, backup generators, and whether the bill should require more public disclosure; the author said he would continue working on possible amendments. The committee passed the bill as amended to the Committee on Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials.
SB 828, by Senator Cabaldon, responds to the Esparto fireworks warehouse explosion by requiring fireworks licensees to disclose storage locations, verify local permits, and meet other compliance conditions. The author said the bill was developed with the State Fire Marshal and local public safety partners to close information gaps and improve enforcement. An opposition witness argued the permit-verification requirements could not be met in all jurisdictions, especially for hobby rocketry and small-scale uses, prompting discussion about clarifying different rocket categories and administrative implementation. The committee passed SB 828 as amended to the Committee on Local Government, and the meeting then adjourned after all bills were reported out.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Public Service Jun 3rd, 2026
Joint Committee on Public Service
Transcript Highlights:
- It's a bill that Governor Healey filed.
- Governor Healey and her team, my staff, and the Chelmsford Select Board.
- Thanks to the governor for, you know, for her leadership on this. And thank you for your time.
- And when leadership was needed most, Governor Maura Healey delivered.
- Thank you for coming forward with this bill, and I thank the Governor as well for filing it.
Committee:
Joint Joint Committee on Public Service
Summary:
The Joint Committee on Public Service held its 21st hearing of the 194th General Court to consider late-filed bills, with testimony focused mainly on three measures. The largest portion of the hearing concerned H. 5429/H. 6138, Governor Healey’s bill to ensure Chelmsford firefighter Nicholas Spinelli receives full injured-on-duty pay and benefits after being seriously injured while instructing at the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy. Legislators, the Professional Firefighters of Massachusetts, Chelmsford Fire officials, and family members described the injury, the gap in coverage created by his dual status as a Chelmsford firefighter and academy staff member, and the need for a broader statewide fix for similar situations. Committee members expressed support and noted the bill should be treated like existing protections for police officers injured while working outside their home municipality.
The committee also heard testimony on a Topsfield home rule petition, H. 545, allowing Police Chief Neil Hovey to remain in service until age 68 or until relieved by the select board. Supporters said Hovey is a strong regional leader, has helped prepare for major public safety events like the Topsfield Fair, and should be retained because of his experience and fitness. Members and local officials urged favorable passage, and no opposition was raised.
A third bill, S. 3051, would provide certain retirement benefits to the surviving spouse of Uxbridge Police Officer Stephen LaPorta, who died while assisting a stranded motorist during a winter storm. Senator Ryan Fattman, Representative Joe McKenna, the Massachusetts Coalition of Police, and others spoke in support, emphasizing the officer’s service and the impact on his family. The town of Uxbridge was said to support the measure. At the end of the hearing, no additional testimony was offered and the committee voted to adjourn.
NY
New York 2025-2026 Regular Session
New York State Senate Session - 03/31/2026
New York Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Messages from the Governor. Reports of standing committees. Reports of select committees.
- >> That's technically correct, and it is my understanding after 25 years here that governors choose to
- So it might not be what I would do if I was the Governor, but I Haven't been the Governor, so that seems
- So, we still don't think we have full language from the Governor of what she's actually proposing.
- laws that are in place, no specific language from the Governor on how utility bills are going to be
Summary:
The Senate convened, approved the prior journal, and then took up a Rules Committee report advancing several bills directly to third reading, including Senate Print 9630, an appropriations extender for government operations, and Senate Print 9631, an extender related to Part U1 of Chapter 61 of the Laws of 2023. The chamber then moved to the controversial calendar and debated the first extender, with Senator O’Mara questioning what the bill covered, how much funding it extended, and the status of budget negotiations. Senator Krueger said the extender covered about $1 billion for payroll and certain payments for agencies including Health, Law, OPWDD, and Veterans Services through April 7, and described the budget talks as still unresolved, with no announced follow-up Joint Budget Conference Committee meetings or table targets. She also discussed utility affordability proposals, including a three-year moratorium on A.I. and crypto data/storage facilities and support for green energy and low-income ratepayer relief. O’Mara argued the lack of urgency and absence of written proposals on climate and utility costs was concerning. Both extender bills were then passed, with the first receiving 59 ayes and the second passing 46-13 after debate over its two-year duration.
The Senate then adopted the resolution calendar, excluding two items initially, and took up two resolutions. Resolution 1821, sponsored by Senator Ramos, recognized Farmworkers Day and highlighted the essential role of farmworkers, the history of organizing for farmworker rights, and concerns about immigrant workers facing fear and retaliation; Senator May added support, noting the importance of farm labor to dairy production and food supply and the impact of deportation fears on farms in her district. The resolution was adopted. Resolution 1823, sponsored by Senator Zellner, proclaimed March 20, 2026 as Behavior Analysis Day in New York, recognizing applied behavior analysis and its benefits for individuals with developmental disabilities, autism, education, healthcare, and other fields; it was also adopted.
The chamber also welcomed a group of students from Queens visiting Albany, with Senator Comrie speaking about the importance of civics education and government engagement. After the introductions and acknowledgments, there was no further business, and the Senate adjourned until Wednesday, April 1, at 11:00 a.m.
MS
Mississippi 2026 Regular Session
MS Senate Floor - 27 January, 2026; 2:00 PM
Mississippi Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- John Rieman of Brandon paging on behalf of Lieutenant Governor.
- Nick Rieman of Brandon paging on behalf of Lieutenant Governor.
- We appreciate your work this week. of Lieutenant Governor. of Lieutenant Governor.
- And Dade behalf of Lieutenant Governor.
- Senate, please help Lieutenant Governor.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- We ask that you watch over and protect these senators, their colleagues in the House, our governor, and
- He was originally appointed to the CFB by Governor Dayton in 2017, and was also reappointed by Governor
- , to the CFB by Governor Dayton in 2017, and<00:15:49.880><c> was</c><00:15:50.040><c> also</c><00:15
- by Governor and was also reappointed by Governor Walls<00:15:51.680><c> in</c><00:15:51.800><c> 2021
- Walz in February 2022 for a uh Governor Walz in February 2022 for a term<00:18:05.440><c> which</c><
ND
North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Workforce Development Apr 10th, 2025 at 10:00 am
Workforce Development
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Powers? Here. Okay. Boucher, Senator Powers? Here. Okay.
- Senator Powers? Yes. Okay. So we are 4-0-1. So the amendment is approved? Mr.
- Senator Powers? Yes. Carried? Okay. Senator Powers. Okay. Senator Powers. All right.
Bills:
HB1119
Committee:
Senate Workforce Development
Summary:
The Workforce Development Committee reconvened to consider House Bill 1119 with amendment version 02005. Senator Hogan explained that the amendment removed a section requiring the Department of Human Services to respond to legislative management, in order to make the bill feel more like a program evaluation than an audit and to avoid placing an unreasonable burden on the executive branch. The amendment also clarified that the Child Care Advisory Committee would provide an update and that the committee would dissolve after the rewrite of licensing standards, making it a time-limited body.
Committee members discussed the bill as a novel approach to forming a group to study an issue and then disbanding after reporting back. Senator Larson noted the concept was similar to broader performance-review ideas, and Senator Hogan said the Legislative Council program evaluation effort was parallel to, but separate from, other performance-review proposals. The committee then voted 4-0-1 to adopt the amendment.
Afterward, the committee moved to give House Bill 1119, as amended, a do pass recommendation. That motion also passed on a roll call vote, and the committee adjourned.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
FULL INTERVIEW: Balancing Fraud Prevention and Protecting the Vulnerable | Senator Jim Abeler May 8th, 2026
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- O'Malley came in, Tim O'Malley, and the governor hired a czar who didn't know. He made a report.
- ><c> a</c><00:07:15.400><c> czar</c><00:07:15.960><c> who</c><00:07:16.320><c> didn't</c> the governor
- finally woke up as much as the governor finally woke up to<00:10:19.120><c> care</c><00:10:19.320><c
- ><c> pretty</c><00:10:32.760><c> grievous</c> governor did make a pretty grievous governor did make a
- Governor Walz had a responsibility to... He's the overseer. He's the head.