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NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Senate Executive Departments and Administration (01/14/2026)
Executive Departments and Administration
Transcript Highlights:
- I don't legislative liaison for DCYF.
- Uh are appropriate for New Hampshire.
- Um, it's currently being requested.
- legislation for the same thing.
- legislation for the same thing.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Okauu Okauu [questionable], from Legislative District 13. Welcome to the House, Dr.
- , Route 60; 1063, appropriation, Route 60; 1064, U.S.
- Route 665 appropriation; hyperbaric oxygen; 1088, appropriation; Arizona Homeland; 1154, appropriation
- ; state route; 1156, appropriation; short term; 1157, appropriation; border fencing; 1173, behavioral
- health facilities; 117; 1194, vaccination studies; 1204, appropriation, U.S. 60; SB 1207, appropriation
MO
Transcript Highlights:
- Research Committee, Joint Committee, but also as this Appropriations Committee... ...Legislative Research
- And just exactly like our own House Appropriations caught, Mr.
- I don't know that it is prescribed specifically in the legislation.
- employees to oppose or urge legislation, and what was the intention of striking that language?
- They shouldn't support or oppose legislation.
Committee:
House Budget
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
03/23/2026 - Arizona Off-Highway Vehicle Study Committee
Arizona Off-Highway Vehicle Study Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- Chair and members, for the record, Sawyer Bessler, legislative research analyst for the Committee on
- Would we have to have legislation here, or do we have to have like a MOU with the other states?
- That's a separate compact legislation reciprocity, basically, yes.
- Chairman, to your request, Sawyer had sent a couple analyses to us, and I think..." "Mr.
- There's something you're trying to attain that would be, I mean, very appropriate to look at.
Summary:
The Arizona Off-Road Vehicle Study Committee met to review Senate Bill 1519 and broader OHV policy issues, including funding, mitigation, enforcement, and education. Staff summarized the bill’s amended provisions: raising the OHV/ATV weight threshold from 2,500 to 3,500 pounds, directing ADOT to create a new usage classification, creating an Off-Highway Vehicle Law Enforcement Fund, and setting a 50% vehicle license tax for vehicles in the 2,500–3,500 pound range. Members discussed how many vehicles would be affected, with industry testimony estimating about 2,600 new Arizona sales in that weight class in 2025 and growth of roughly 10% annually. Committee members also debated whether changes should be revenue-neutral to ADOT/HIRF or instead generate dedicated enforcement and mitigation funding without reopening HIRF distribution.
The committee then turned to education. Staff reviewed SB 1567, which requires OHV course completion before issuance of an OHV indicia and includes a report due December 1, 2026. Game and Fish said the mandatory education appears to be improving behavior, especially helmet use by children. Several witnesses, including representatives from Riding Arizona and ABATE Arizona, supported a consistent statewide training model and suggested expanding the requirement from owners to operators, with possible reciprocity or compact-style recognition with other states. Members also raised practical questions about proof of completion, online access, and how law enforcement would verify compliance.
For mitigation and enforcement funding, committee members and invited stakeholders discussed the scale of the need. A research presentation from Arizona Sportsmen for Wildlife Conservation estimated about $3.5 million annually for additional law enforcement and about $7.5 million annually for natural resource mitigation, for a combined target of roughly $11 million per year. The estimate was based on county sheriff input and existing federal land-management data on illegal or user-created roads, with a statewide rough range of 12,000 to 17,000 miles of roads needing some form of closure or decommissioning. Members emphasized that the estimate did not include all possible costs, such as fence repair, tank restoration, or environmental compliance, and discussed soft versus hard closures, prevention, and the need to pair any mitigation spending with enforcement and education. No formal vote was taken in the portion provided; the committee mainly received information, asked questions, and continued discussion of possible recommendations.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- honest, ethical, and factual in nature to individual legislation and committees.
- And what would be the appropriate training to ensure that these could be done safely?
- I was going to request a roll call. A roll call requested. There will be a roll call.
- Every year that we do not pass this legislation is another year lost.
- There is a blank appropriation for that as we move along.
Committee:
House Health Finance and Policy
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Formal House Session 47 May 20th, 2026
Massachusetts House Floor Meeting
NV
Transcript Highlights:
- And as long as they have served the appropriate minimum sentence on that, yes.
- I don't think that's appropriate or an appropriate task of the parole board.
- This legislation is absolutely despicable.
- Please do not pass this legislation, as justice will not be served.
- Please do not pass this legislation, as justice will not be served.
Committee:
Senate Judiciary
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Senate Legislative Session Day 30 (2-19-26)
Kentucky Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- This legislation corrects that.
- We can't legislate to force parent involvement. But this is a good piece of legislation.
- </c> But this is a good piece of legislation. But this is a good piece of legislation.
- </c> that you submitted this uh legislation that you submitted this uh legislation to?
- President. co-sponsor request. request. request. >> Please<01:19:38.640><c> proceed.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
October 15, 2025 - 01:30 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- And if the client needs additional resources, there's been additional appropriations.
- And a validation of why it needs updating is if you look at SANS requests, so additional requests for
- We put out a request for quotes in August. We did not get any vendors.
- And I think we will continue to see great outcomes from this past legislation.
- Does it require legislation? Is it rulemaking? Can you talk with us about that? You're recognized.
Summary:
The Human Services Subcommittee met to receive an update from the new director of the Agency for Persons with Disabilities on implementation of House Bill 1103. The director said APD is working to update the funding algorithm through a contracted study due November 15, 2025, expand transparency on its website, launch an online crisis application by the end of 2025, improve client choice in qualified organizations and waiver support coordinators, and coordinate with AHCA on the managed care pilot and Florida HealthFinder listings for APD providers. He also said APD is working on family resource materials, a monthly newsletter, and stronger transition planning with DCF.
Members asked about whether the new algorithm would include transportation and what services might change, but the director said the replacement model is still being developed and any new methodology would be implemented through rulemaking. Questions also focused on Family Care Councils, including the statewide council’s membership and appointment process; the director said the statute sets the process and APD is helping councils recruit and organize. On transparency, members praised the website improvements and asked for more interactive data tools. The director said APD would consider suggestions and continue expanding public reporting.
The committee also discussed eligibility and waiver notices, including concerns about outdated language in APD letters and how autism cases are reviewed. The director said clinicians and behavioral analysts review cases and asked to see the specific letter. On the pre-enrollment list, the chair asked about the wait list, and the director said APD recently sent 5,612 service offers to people on the list and is working to better distinguish those who truly need services from those who do not. No votes were taken, and the meeting adjourned after the presentation and questions.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- That's not appropriate. The House is the exclusive determiner of its membership.
- They specifically list legislative committees.
- I mean, was there any legislative intent that we told the agency to craft these rules? Mr.
- There might be circumstances when site visits are appropriate.
- The sections are not consistent with legislative intent. I will speak to that, Mr.
Committee:
House Judiciary, Rules and Administration
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Agriculture Finance and Policy Committee 3/23/26
Agriculture Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:16:38.240><c> Madam</c> from the original legislation. Madam from the original legislation.
- And here we have a legislative appropriation. that have looked at this but uh you know that have looked
- And here we have a legislative<01:36:03.679><c> appropriation.
- </c><01:36:05.040><c> So,</c><01:36:05.199><c> I</c><01:36:05.360><c> think</c> legislative appropriation
- So, I think legislative appropriation.
Committee:
House Agriculture Finance and Policy
Keywords:
eggs, donation, quality assurance, food assistance, charitable programs, agriculture, grain indemnity, financial security, crop insurance, Minnesota agriculture, farm assistance, down payment, state funding, loan modification, rotational grazing, grazing management, livestock, pasture management, soil health, erosion control
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado House 2026 Legislative Day 050 Mar 5th, 2026
Colorado House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> read by title unless there's a request read by title unless there's a request for<00:44:41.280><
- </c> Allows for a utility to request Allows for a utility to request notification<01:28:05.600><c> of
- Stop the unfunded mandate right here with the appropriate language. Easy language.
- Madam Speaker, I request a moment of personal privilege. So approved.
- Uh, Madam Speaker, I request a Speaker.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Commerce Finance and Policy Committee 2/11/25
Commerce Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- That brings us to our legislative budget recommendations.
- That brings us to our legislative budget recommendations.
- </c><00:34:56.599><c> and</c> we think uh is sort of appropriate and we think uh is sort of appropriate
- I think it's a really important piece of the philosophy behind our legislation.
- </c> implementation of the legislative implementation of the legislative directives<01:03:46.599><c>
Committee:
House Commerce Finance and Policy
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- That's a request goes through.
- So, selfishly, that was legislation I brought in initially.
- And I know there's going to be specific legislation.
- And I know there's going to be specific legislation.
- And we'll provide information if requested. I don't know if Ms.
Committee:
House Administration of Criminal Justice
Summary:
The committee held an oversight discussion on Louisiana’s reentry landscape, with Chair Villio emphasizing that the hearing was informational only and that no bills were being considered. Department of Public Safety and Corrections officials outlined the state’s reentry mission and current programming in state facilities, local jails, regional reentry centers, and STEP facilities. They described services including literacy and GED preparation, career and technical education, industry certifications, postsecondary partnerships, mental health and substance abuse treatment, victim impact and trauma programming, and pre-release assistance such as state IDs, birth certificates, Social Security cards, Medicaid, SNAP, and driver’s licenses. Officials also discussed a new data-sharing MOU with DCFS for child support matters and a planned “return portal” with Louisiana Works to connect incarcerated people to jobs and training aligned with labor market needs.
A major focus was the reentry court program at Angola for men and at the Louisiana Correctional Institute for Women. Assistant Secretary DeLouche and Assistant Warden Easley explained that the program is limited to nine judicial districts, requires judge and district attorney consent, and includes a two-year institutional phase followed by three years of intensive supervised probation. Participants must earn a HiSET if needed, complete multiple certifications and life-skills programs, and then petition for resentencing; officials said the program’s current recidivism rate is under 14 percent. They also highlighted specialized offerings such as vocational mentoring, a Braille transcription and repair program, and family-focused events like a father-daughter dance.
Testimony from employers and local officials was broadly supportive. Eric Lane described hiring formerly incarcerated workers through the parole project and said the program solved problems he had seen with halfway-house placements by helping people secure housing, IDs, and licenses before release. Sheriff Kevin Cobb said sheriffs are active partners, with 51 of 64 parishes offering some form of programming and more than 75 percent of local facilities providing services; he stressed that local jail programming has grown over time and that data collection is improving. Members repeatedly asked for more data on recidivism, employment outcomes, and what programs are available by parish, and several praised the department and sheriffs for the work already being done. No votes were taken.
AR
Arkansas 2026 Regular Session
INSURANCE & COMMERCE - SENATE AND HOUSE Feb 13th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- will move forward in the legislative process.
- But then in December... ...and did not complete that request.
- , requests from people...
- We need to continue this as legislation is passed, you know.
- We need to continue this as legislation is passed, you know.
Summary:
A joint House-Senate Insurance and Commerce meeting focused on the growing threat of financial fraud in Arkansas, with members and witnesses describing scams targeting seniors, small businesses, and working families. The committee first approved the November 3, 2025 minutes, then heard from the Arkansas Bankers Association, the American Bankers Association, banks, the Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division, the Arkansas Mortgage Bankers Association, the State Bank and Securities Department, the Insurance Department, and AARP. Witnesses described common schemes including spoofed bank calls and texts, government imposter scams, romance and investment scams, business email compromise, fake job postings, gift card scams, check fraud, wire fraud, reverse mortgage scams, identity theft, and insurance fraud. Several witnesses emphasized that cryptocurrency kiosks and crypto transfers make recovery difficult or impossible, and that artificial intelligence is making scams more convincing and scalable.
Witnesses repeatedly stressed education, verification, and coordination among banks, law enforcement, regulators, and consumers. Bank and mortgage representatives urged consumers to slow down, independently verify wire instructions, avoid clicking unexpected links, use tap-to-pay rather than chip or swipe when possible, and never share account credentials or one-time codes. The Attorney General’s office said it investigates consumer complaints, mediates disputes, works with social media platforms to remove scam ads, and recently created a Financial Fraud Task Force with bankers and other stakeholders. The State Bank and Securities Commissioner highlighted the Safe AR Act, the state’s crypto kiosk framework, and fraud education efforts such as “fraud bingo,” while the Insurance Department described its law-enforcement role and a range of insurance-related fraud schemes it prosecutes. AARP said fraud is widespread and underreported, especially among older adults.
Members asked about reporting scams, how losses are handled, whether tap is safer than chip, how crypto fraud works, whether Arkansas has model legislation to address telecom and social media impersonation, and how local law enforcement and state agencies coordinate investigations. Witnesses said banks generally absorb much of the financial loss under federal rules, while consumers bear the inconvenience and account changes. Several witnesses said Arkansas should consider additional legislation to hold telecom companies and social media platforms accountable for spoofed caller IDs and impersonation ads, and one witness said a federal Scam Act is moving in Congress. No additional votes or formal actions were taken beyond approval of the minutes, but witnesses agreed to share consumer education materials and model legislation with committee staff.
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
CPC-JHA Joint Public Hearing - Thu Feb 19, 2026 @ 2:01 PM HST
Consumer Protection & Commerce
Transcript Highlights:
- request is to allow us to engage in direct NIL relationships with our student athletes.
- So, you're right that it is a $5 million request of public funds to put into the program.
- The direct appropriation is different.
- </c> certification that meets appropriate certification that meets appropriate standards<00:43:32.880
- </c><00:45:39.359><c> I</c> removal of composting is appropriate I removal of composting is appropriate
Bills:
HB2384
Committee:
House Consumer Protection & Commerce
Keywords:
student-athletes, compensation, name image likeness, NCAA, Title IX, transparency, education, Hawaii, athletic programs, 910, house, all
Summary:
The joint committees heard HB 2384, relating to student athlete compensation, with testimony largely in support from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Athletics, University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo Athletics, and several other supporters. UH Mānoa said the bill would create a framework for name, image, and likeness (NIL) policies, including education, financial literacy, agent regulation, transparency, and reporting. Supporters argued NIL is now a necessary part of college athletics to recruit and retain athletes, keep Hawaiʻi talent in-state, and remain competitive, while also helping student athletes develop as future leaders. One supporter also emphasized the need for financial guidance so young athletes do not mishandle NIL income.
Committee members questioned why the bill would direct public funds to NIL payments rather than broader athletic operations or other student groups, whether other states are funding NIL directly, and whether the approach could create a bidding war. UH representatives said the university already has NIL contracts in place, but the bill would strengthen and formalize policies. They said the requested funding model includes about $5 million for NIL and $10 million for athletics operations, with the NIL amount intended to supplement private fundraising; they also noted UH has raised roughly $1.5 million to $2 million for NIL since July 1 and is targeting $3 million this fiscal year. Members also raised concerns about fairness, public spending priorities, and whether the university’s policies adequately protect student athletes.
The committees voted to pass HB 2384 HD1 with amendments. The chair said the bill should be amended to explicitly state that allocated funds may be used by UH for NIL payments to student athletes, and asked the next committee to examine whether a different payment scheme, similar to those used elsewhere, might be more appropriate for public funds. One member announced a no vote, citing concerns about direct public funding of NIL and unequal treatment of student athletes versus other students. The JHA committee adopted the same recommendation, with some members voting with reservations. Afterward, the meeting moved on to HB 644 HD1 on single-use plastics, where the first testimony was in opposition from the Hawaii Food Industry Association and the Biodegradable Products Institute, both arguing the bill as drafted would improperly exclude certified compostable products and should better align with composting and certification standards.
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Interim Joint Committee on State Government. (6-23-26)
State Government
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> But this with the last the legislation But this with the last the legislation that<00:30:18.400>
- ><c> that</c><00:37:25.720><c> was</c> But, with the legislation that was But, with the legislation that
- Got lots of with the new legislation.
- ><c> during</c> Ask questions when appropriate during Ask questions when appropriate during the<01:03
- </c> it must meet the appropriated budget. it must meet the appropriated budget.
Committee:
Joint State Government
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
Joint Minerals, Business & Economic Development Committee, June 4, 2026 - PM
Minerals, Business & Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
- Um I I would suggest changing that to requested. Um so on page six, line 20, Requested.
- </c> causers being the the power requesters causers being the the power requesters um<01:15:16.239><c
- </c> zones legislation. zones legislation.
- </c> that member project request. that member project request.
- We're doing legislative carveouts.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- And I don't think that that's appropriate.
- So in practice, if I request right now, I would have to request medical records.
- What you are considering is not just legislation; it's a message.
- Don't legislate against. the people getting money for what they deserve.
- We are opposed to the legislation.
Bills:
SB 30 , SB 517 , SB 1313 , SB 1314 , SB 1316 , SB 1541 , SB 1698 , SB 1845 , SB 1860 , SB 2420 , SB 2429
Committee:
Senate State Affairs
Keywords:
gambling, criminal offenses, penalties, defense, electronic devices, tobacco advertising, youth protection, public health, criminal offense, retailer regulation, e-cigarettes, nicotine products, health, public safety, regulation, advertising restrictions, health and safety, elections, election audit, county elections
Summary:
The Senate Committee on State Affairs convened to discuss several critical pieces of legislation including SB30 and SB38. Senator Betancourt introduced a committee substitute for SB38 which underwent a smooth adoption process, moving it favorably toward the Senate. The meeting featured a mix of invited testimonies where both proponents and opponents took the floor. One notable highlight included a testimony from Melissa Casey, who criticized the current legal state as prone to fraud and detrimental to both insurers and the public at large, contending that it inflated insurance costs across the board. The discussions delved deeply into the implications of the bills on judicial processes and potential insurance ramifications, with spirited debates surrounding issues of non-economic damages and jury rights.
The atmosphere remained engaged as committee members heard varied perspectives on the bills, showcasing a robust democratic process. The meeting underscored the importance of public testimony in shaping legislation, ensuring that multiple voices were considered as the committee pressed on towards making decisions that affect the legal landscape of Texas.
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama Senate Children and Youth Health Committee Feb 27th, 2025
Children and Youth Health
Transcript Highlights:
- know your age; and number three, smartphones and tablets already have filters compliant with this legislation
- filters restricting adult access to pornography could be easily disabled by library staff at the request
- I want to ask how do we ensure that this legislation doesn't stunt innovation?
- supervised... ...age-appropriate supervised experiences.
- I will say that of all the legislation that I've ever carried up here, this legislation has more input
Committee:
Senate Children and Youth Health
Keywords:
internet filtering, child protection, obscene content, civil liability, manufacturers, app store, app store provider, app developer, mobile app, age verification, parental consent, minor safety, child online safety, parental controls, age gating, digital privacy, data protection, in-app purchases, online consumer protection, deceptive trade practice