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Transcript Highlights:
- We are here to hear one piece of legislation.
- You'll find that there on legislative finding C.
- And that's why I support this legislation.
- Committee, I know there has been a request.
- So Romer is not applicable to this legislation.
Committee:
House Local Government
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
EDN Public Hearing - Tue Feb 17, 2026 @ 2:00 PM HST
Transcript Highlights:
- like</c><00:54:51.359><c> these</c> that legislative guideposts like these that legislative guideposts
- ><c> to</c><02:13:15.280><c> chapter</c> Any legislations or revisions to chapter Any legislations or
- </c> how legislation will impact their lives. how legislation will impact their lives.
- </c> um most appropriate for their schools. um most appropriate for their schools. uh<03:08:42.880><c
- I did want to share that amount is what was requested in our executive budget request for the purpose
Summary:
The committee on Education met on February 17 and announced it would limit public testimony to one minute because more than a thousand testimonies were expected on one measure. The first bill heard was HB 1934, relating to the Imagination Library of Hawaii. The state librarian and Friends of the Library supported the bill, saying the program is a proven, cost-effective way to improve early literacy and should be expanded statewide for children ages 0 to 5. Friends of the Library said the current 50/50 match requirement would be too difficult to meet immediately and asked for state funding for the first few years to help launch the expansion. Testimony included eight supporters and one opponent, and members asked whether the proposal was an expansion of an existing program; the state librarian said it would expand service beyond currently targeted communities.
The committee then heard HB 20004, which would extend the floating librarian pilot program. The state librarian, Department of Education, HSTA, and several individuals testified in support. Supporters said the program helps address staffing needs and improves student readiness, especially for college and information literacy. One retired community college librarian said school librarians help students prepare for college and are increasingly important in teaching critical evaluation of misinformation and AI-generated content. Members asked about implementation of the existing pilot, including recruitment of certified librarians for neighbor island and Oahu complex areas; DOE said those positions had been identified and recruitment was underway, and existing funds remained intact.
The final major discussion was HB 2398, which clarifies the library system’s role in RNMSP-related projects and public library construction on or near school land. The state librarian and public library system supported the bill, while the Department of Education and Attorney General’s office raised concerns about vague language, especially the phrase “land controlled by the board,” and suggested amendments. In questioning, the state librarian explained that the bill was prompted by conflicts on shared or adjacent school/public library sites, including traffic, pickup and drop-off access, and other operational issues. DOE described significant disruption from one project’s traffic changes and said planning for such projects should involve early coordination and formal agreements. The state librarian responded that the new bill would clarify oversight and help avoid delays and disputes over property control and future renovations.
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado House 2026 Legislative Day 056 Mar 11th, 2026
Colorado House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
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- , legislation, legislation, we're<02:03:47.400><c> just</c><02:03:47.800><c> really</c><02:03:48.280>
- </c> say that's not appropriate, whatever. say that's not appropriate, whatever.
- </c> talked about, we request an eye vote. talked about, we request an eye vote.
- This bill comes from the legislative audit committee at the request of the state auditor to clarify and
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- And, Madam Chair, at that appropriate time, I'd like to move favorably. Rep.
- I support it, and at the appropriate time, I'm favorable for it.
- There's no fiscal note, there's no mandate, there's no appropriation.
- This legislation appropriately maintains strong standards for child safety for all pre-K programs, requires
- So I respectfully request that... So I respectfully request that you all vote in favor of Bill 441.
Committee:
House Education
Keywords:
school safety, emergency operations plan, crisis management, active shooter, drills, training, classroom security, primary health services, behavioral health, school health providers, medical necessity, student health care, education, school week, instructional time, public schools, performance score, student athletes, cardiovascular health, sudden cardiac arrest
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
House Standing Committee on Judiciary (2-26-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> emotional and so I would I would request emotional and so I would I would request that<00:04:22.320
- </c><00:16:05.519><c> there</c> ignition interlock legislation there ignition interlock legislation there
- It's not a new piece of legislation to this committee.
- Right now, this is well-intended legislation.
- </c> well-intended legislation well-intended legislation my<01:00:56.839><c> problem</c><01:00:57.200
Keywords:
Meeting Start: 00:00:00
Roll Call: 00:00:02
HB 446: 00:01:44
HB 456: 00:07:08
Discussion in Opposition to HB 456: 00:15:20
HB 10: 00:26:18
HB 96: 00:36:54
HB 399: 00:56:31
HB 465: 01:03:04, 958, all
Summary:
The committee met with a quorum and first took up House Bill 446, as amended by committee substitute, which would expand third-degree assault protections to cover judges and justices of the Court of Justice and public transportation drivers. Supporters said the bill responds to violence and threats against judges and would extend protections already given to other public servants. Members generally supported the bill, though several suggested broadening it further to include circuit clerks or all officers of the court. The committee adopted the substitute and favorably passed HB 446 on an 18-0 vote.
The committee then considered House Bill 456, a DUI-related cleanup bill sponsored by Representative Patrick Flanery and presented by County Attorney Joe Ross. The bill would add fentanyl, Flexeril, and clopene to the per se DUI list, treat driving on a suspended license as an aggravating circumstance, revise implied-consent notice language, and make changes to ignition interlock rules, including suspension periods and fees. Representative Scott West of the Kentucky Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers testified in opposition, warning that some interlock violations and fees could unfairly extend suspensions and discourage participation, while members and the sponsor said the bill would strengthen DUI enforcement and that non-listed substances could still support DUI charges under other provisions. The committee adopted the substitute and favorably passed HB 456 by a 16-0 vote with one pass.
Finally, the committee began hearing House Bill 10, relating to the rights of real property owners, sponsored by Representatives Maryanne Proctor and Emily Callaway, with testimony from a Pacific Legal Foundation representative and a Boone County Sheriff’s Office staff attorney. The sponsors said the bill is intended to address squatting by defining squatters and improving property-owner remedies, and noted support from sheriffs and realtors. The transcript cuts off before the bill’s full presentation or any committee action on HB 10.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety - Part 2 - 03/21/25
Judiciary and Public Safety
Transcript Highlights:
- Um and legislative efforts around UAVs.
- </c> And you believe that's the appropriate And you believe that's the appropriate place<01:57:35.040
- Um, we do that often in legislation.
- And I'm just I'm just legislation.
- </c> individual might feel more appropriate. individual might feel more appropriate.
Committee:
Senate Judiciary and Public Safety
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Higher Education Feb 25th, 2026
Appropriations Committee on Higher Education
Transcript Highlights:
- And welcome to the Committee on Higher Education Appropriations.
- $18 million in legislative funds, $11 million in performance-based funds.
- Is there any request to vote Senator Bracey Davis? Thank you, Madam Chair.
- You all determined that it wasn't appropriate for us to confirm him.
- We have an amazing staff in the Higher Education Appropriations Committee.
ND
North Dakota 2026 1st Special Session
Legislative Management Jun 11th, 2026 at 08:00 am
Legislative Management
Transcript Highlights:
- The Legislative Management Committee will call the meeting to order, and we'll ask Mr.
- Chairman Hogue and members of Legislative Management, for the record, Liz Fordahl, Legislative Council
- If the Legislative Assembly cannot locate an appropriate fund to appropriate money for this school measure
- Is that DPI or is that rules, or things that legislators can actually go out and define?
- Chairman Hogue, Senator Myrdal, I believe that, of course, the Legislative Assembly could pass legislation
Committee:
Joint Legislative Management
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine the nomination of Paul Lawrence, of Virginia, to be Deputy Secretary of Veterans Affairs. Feb 19th, 2025 at 08:30 am
Senate Veterans' Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- Chairman, I would like to submit for the record a list of 22 unanswered requests for information that
- I have... done specific requests for access to that information.
- , numerous requests for information and accountability?
- Have you ever made unwanted requests for sexual favors or committed any verbal or physical harassment
- Do you still believe the VA's fiscal year 26 advance appropriation request to be accurate or will greater
Committee:
Senate Senate Veterans' Affairs
Keywords:
veterans affairs, VA modernization, employee layoffs, mental health, suicide prevention, transparency, senate committee, bipartisan support, oversight
Summary:
The meeting involved detailed discussions on various veterans' issues, particularly focusing on the challenges faced by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) amidst a backdrop of significant staffing changes. Members expressed deep concerns over the recent layoffs of over 1,000 VA employees, emphasizing the crucial nature of these positions in the context of mental health support for veterans, particularly amid rising suicide rates. Senators articulated the need for transparency and effective communication between the VA and Congress to avoid further breakdowns in services. The session also spotlighted the ongoing modernization of VA systems and the urgent need to streamline processes to benefit veterans effectively.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Emergency Management Committee Mar 23rd, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- We have AB 1866 by Rogers, which is a due pass to the Committee on Appropriations.
- AB 1866, Rogers, due pass to the Committee on Appropriations.
- And I think that it is focused on making sure that the plans that are required under the legislation
- Plans that are required under the legislation would not be duplicative of existing efforts.
- The motion is due pass to the Committee on Appropriations. Ransom? Aye. Ransom, aye. Alanis. Aye.
Summary:
The Assembly Committee on Emergency Management met with a quorum and first took up its consent calendar, advancing AB 1749, AB 1866, AB 1873, and committee bill AB 2471 on a 5-0 vote, with the roll held open for an absent member. The committee then heard AB 1934 by Assembly Member Bennett, which would create a voluntary State Fire Marshal home hardening certification program tied to wildfire mitigation and defensible space. Bennett described the bill as a response to increasing wildfire destruction and said the California Professional Firefighters Association supported it; the committee accepted amendments, and the bill passed as amended to the Committee on Natural Resources on a 5-0 vote.
The committee also heard AB 2472, authored by Assembly Member Ransom, which would require Cal OES to develop additional catastrophic incident plans for pandemics, CBRNE incidents, and wildland-urban interface wildfires. Ransom said the bill would fill gaps in existing catastrophic planning and improve preparedness for future disasters. A committee member raised concerns about duplicative planning and suggested the bill could be amended to rely on existing plans where possible; Ransom responded that the bill was intended to supplement, not duplicate, current efforts. AB 2472 passed to the Committee on Appropriations on a 6-0 vote.
After returning to the consent calendar, the committee completed the remaining roll call and confirmed the earlier consent items were out. The meeting then adjourned.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Emergency Management Committee Mar 23rd, 2026
Emergency Management
Transcript Highlights:
- We have AB 1866 by Rogers, which is a due pass to the Committee on Appropriations.
- And I think that it is focused on making sure that the plans that are required under the legislation
- Plans that are required under the legislation would not be duplicative of existing efforts.
- We just simply received notice that it was requested to come off of consent due to opposition, but I
- The motion is due pass to the Committee on Appropriations. Ransom: Aye. Ransom, aye. Alanis: Aye.
Committee:
House Emergency Management
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint hearings with the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs to examine the legislative presentation of The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. and multi VSOs: Paralyzed Veterans of America, Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America, Student Veterans Mar 4th, 2025 at 09:00 am
Senate Veterans' Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- and the legislation violated.
- This is a joint legislative priority for both the VFW and the student veterans of America.
- I'm going to ask our National Legislative Director.
- We applaud the bipartisan efforts to reintroduce legislation that supports this goal.
- As you know, we've been challenged by the expense of this legislation.
Committee:
Senate Senate Veterans' Affairs
Keywords:
veteran services, Secretary Collins, healthcare provisions, contract cancellations, transparency, accountability, committee meeting, legislation
Summary:
During this committee meeting, various bills were discussed with a specific focus on veteran services and healthcare provisions. Notably, the cancellation of critical contracts under Secretary Collins sparked significant debate, with representatives emphasizing the adverse impact on veteran care. The meeting featured testimonies from veterans and stakeholders who expressed their concerns regarding the potential fallout of these cancellations, demonstrating the urgency of transparency and accountability in management decisions. Discussions also delved into various legislative proposals aimed at improving services for veterans amidst these challenges.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Executive Departments and Administration (02/04/2026)
Executive Departments and Administration
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> believe this is a federal legislative believe this is a federal legislative conversation.<00:46:
- </c> We feel like that's the most appropriate We feel like that's the most appropriate pathway. pathway
- </c> and I would argue It is appropriate and I would argue It is appropriate because because because
- </c><01:55:08.800><c> as</c> legislator uh the legislative branch as legislator uh the legislative branch
- </c> the council to vote on each request the council to vote on each request versus<03:42:56.800><c>
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
IC - Legislative Council Jan 19th, 2026 at 01:39 pm
Legislative Council
Transcript Highlights:
- We will now call this meeting of the Legislative Council to order.
- So, legislative council approval is required for the legislative council service To pay mileage and per
- diem to members of the House Appropriations and Finance Committee and the Senate Finance Committee for
- However, all settings have been set to facilitate the work of the session and legislators.
- Seeing nothing else, I believe this may be the shortest meeting of the Legislative Council ever.
Committee:
Joint Legislative Council
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- The opportunity to be legislators. The opportunity to live a life and freedom.
- 285 as amended by the House with emergency clause, and House Bill 291 as amended by the House, and requests
- Madam President, unanimous consent, we go to our business introduction of legislation.
- Senate Memorial 30, introduced by Senator Pinto and Representative Johnson, a memorial requesting the
- House Bill 64, introduced by Representative Kates, an act making appropriations from the Public Project
Summary:
The Senate debated and passed Senate Bill 241, a child care assistance measure. Opponents raised concerns about the bill’s education requirements, residency definitions, sustainability if oil and gas revenues decline, fraud and misuse of funds, staffing needs for unannounced inspections, liability insurance, and whether the state would be left covering costs in a shortfall. Supporters argued the bill reflects the reality of working families, would expand access to child care, and includes guardrails and a five-year funding plan. After debate, the Senate passed the Senate Finance Committee substitute for SB 241, as amended, by a vote of 25-15.
The chamber then received House messages announcing passage of several House bills and referred them to committees: HB 63 on water project funding to Senate Conservation, HB 64 on appropriations to Senate Finance, HB 165 on industrial revenue bond lease assessments to Senate Tax, Business and Transportation, HB 285 on disabled veteran property tax exemptions to Senate Tax, Business and Transportation, HB 184 on the Conservation Legacy Permanent Fund to Senate Finance, and HB 291 on a range of tax and revenue changes to Senate Tax, Business and Transportation. Senate Memorial 30, requesting a study of safety and maintenance issues on U.S. Highway 491, was introduced and referred to Senate Rules.
During announcements, members outlined upcoming committee meetings, including Rules, Tax, Business and Transportation, Education, Finance, Conservation, and others. The Senate also discussed the upcoming 100th Bill Party and related social events. The body then recessed until 11 a.m. the next day.
MO
Transcript Highlights:
- And just exactly like our own House Appropriations caught Mr.
- And just exactly like our own House Appropriations caught Mr.
- I don't know that it is prescribed specifically in the legislation.
- 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?
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.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Elections Committee Jul 1st, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- So at the appropriate time, we'll take a motion and take a vote. Thank you very much.
- At the appropriate time, we'll take a motion and a vote.
- And at the appropriate time, we'll take it up for a vote. Thank you so much. Thank you.
- I represent CALA, California Action for Legislative Accountability.
- So we urge you to vote yes on this important piece of legislation. Thank you.
Summary:
The Assembly Elections Committee met on July 1, 2026, heard a full agenda of election-related measures, and took final votes on several bills and one resolution. The committee also adopted two consent items, SB 1429 and SB 1430, without opposition. Members and the chair repeatedly noted committee membership changes and the final meeting of the session, and the chair emphasized the committee’s focus on protecting democracy and election integrity.
Among the bills heard, SB 1369 would shorten the signature-gathering period for judicial recalls in larger counties and require paid gatherers to disclose they are compensated; supporters argued it would protect judicial independence, while the chair and some members noted the need to balance recall rights with county differences. SB 900 would reformat campaign disclosure language on large print ads and billboards to improve readability while preserving transparency, with broad support from outdoor advertising, clean money, and good-government groups. SJR 18, which condemns Citizens United and urges action against corporate spending in elections, drew support from reform advocates but also concerns about the resolution’s focus and scope; it was advanced on a party-line split with some members voting no.
The committee also advanced SB 1164, a major voting-rights measure expanding California protections against vote dilution and voter suppression, adding preclearance-style review for some jurisdictions, and directing courts to interpret election laws in favor of voting access. Local government representatives opposed it unless amended, citing uncertainty, loss of safe-harbor protections, and implementation concerns, while civil-rights and labor groups strongly supported it. SB 1360, which expands language-access requirements for voters with limited English proficiency and lowers coverage thresholds, was supported by voting-rights and immigrant-advocacy groups but opposed by elections officials unless amended; the committee acknowledged the need for further work on county-level implementation and data standards.
The committee also approved SB 1418, which extends protections against seizure of election records and voting systems beyond voted ballots, and SB 884, which creates a buffer zone around polling places and vote-by-mail drop locations to prevent interference with voting and ballot custody, though sheriffs and police groups opposed the arrest restrictions. SB 46, which would give the Secretary of State clearer authority to remove constitutionally ineligible presidential and vice-presidential candidates from the ballot, and SB 715, which moves candidate ballot-designation challenge deadlines earlier, also advanced. Most measures were sent to Appropriations or otherwise held on call for absent members, and the meeting ended with final roll calls and adjournment.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
03/18/2026 - Senate Regulatory Affairs and Government Efficiency
Transcript Highlights:
- The bill requires the Office of the State Fire Marshal to take action on a request within 30 days and
- A request is automatically approved if action is not taken within 30 days.
- The other allows the appropriate city to inspect new county buildings under the state's fire code.
- With that, I would respectfully request your support and am happy to answer any questions.
- For the record, my name is Caitlin King, legislative liaison for the County Supervisors Association,
Summary:
The committee approved the minutes and then heard several bills. HB 2686, sponsored by Rep. Heap, would require physicians performing surgeries at outpatient surgical facilities to annually and whenever changed provide the facility a call-coverage plan, including hospital coverage if applicable, to ensure patients have a known physician contact for complications; it passed 6-0 with one not voting. HB 2051 would require AHCCCS contractors, subject to CMS approval, to cover breastfeeding and lactation services in inpatient, outpatient, home-based, and group settings; supporters described the bill as improving maternal and infant health and AHCCCS said it was neutral with an estimated $1.8 million general fund cost, and it passed 6-0 with one not voting. HB 2837, a transparency bill for municipal zoning hearings, would require speakers to disclose compensation for testimony and require certain board members or hearing officers to disclose and recuse for recent ties to entities appearing before them; it passed 6-0 with one not voting.
The committee also approved HB 2875, as amended, which clarifies local authority over commercial drone delivery systems and related land-use and zoning issues, including near airports; Zipline and industry supporters backed the bill as providing regulatory clarity, and it passed 6-0 with one not voting after adoption of the amendment. HB 2324 would let cities with their own fire codes, through an intergovernmental agreement, enforce those codes on county-owned buildings in city limits, with reporting requirements to the State Fire Marshal; county and fire-management representatives supported the measure as a clarification of jurisdiction, and it passed 6-0 with one not voting. HB 2439 would exempt single-user public or semi-public cold plunges from ADEQ pool rules, but the committee adopted an amendment removing ADEQ rulemaking authority; supporters said the bill would reduce confusion and regulatory burden, while one senator opposed it over public-health concerns, and it passed 4-2 with one not voting.
HB 2457 would allow utilities to build certain co-located power plants without a certificate of environmental compatibility after notice and a public comment session, which opponents said would reduce public review and transparency for power plant siting, while supporters said it would streamline power development; it passed 4-2 with one not voting. Finally, HB 2953 would cap certain nondisciplinary and disciplinary civil penalties imposed by the State Board of Pharmacy at $25,000 in specified circumstances; a supporter said it matched limits used elsewhere and gave the board authority to use nondisciplinary actions, and it passed 6-0 with one not voting. The committee then adjourned.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Revenue Jan 27th, 2026
Joint Committee on Revenue
Transcript Highlights:
- Thank you all for being here both in person and virtually to share your thoughts on the legislation before
- This legislation will alleviate those concerns by establishing a new minimum residential factor of 50%
- We're requesting some relief to continue what we've been doing, which has been past practice, and hope
- So, back in 2024, you came to the House and you requested this adjustment, right?
- legislation to restart the exemption if the town desires to do so.
Bills:
H3012 , H4008 , H4435 , H4444 , H4526 , H4547 , H4574 , H4575 , H4576 , H4577 , H4585 , H4605 , H4687 , H4703 , H4722 , H4754 , H4755
Committee:
Joint Joint Committee on Revenue
Keywords:
fines, property valuation, commercial property, real estate, tax penalties, property taxes, local option tax, marijuana sales, Salem, revenue generation, taxation, recreation, local government, commercial activities, Charlemont, property exemption, disabled persons, Swampscott, senior exemption, property tax
AL
Transcript Highlights:
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- </c> 10th legislative day be dispensed with. 10th legislative day be dispensed with.
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- Um, so what this legislation does, we actually have a sub too at the appropriate time.