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AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- We have all heard of the Navajo Code Talkers and who used our Dene language to win World War II.
- Unfortunately, a couple of weeks ago, we lost one of the last 22 code talkers.
- We also have code talkers in the Apache tribe and some other tribes from across not only Arizona, but
- I'm currently a commissioner with the City of Phoenix Military Veteran Commission.
Committee:
House House Education Committee of Reference
Summary:
The committee heard testimony on House Bill 2076, which would create a program and fund within ADE, in consultation with AZPOST, to reimburse eligible schools and employees for approved training, certification, and school safety equipment, and would allow schools to adopt policies permitting certain employees to carry concealed firearms on campus if they meet training, notification, and confidentiality requirements. The sponsor, Rep. Bliss, framed the bill as an optional, fiscally responsible medical-response measure focused on bleeding control and emergency preparedness, not a mandate to arm schools. Supporters said the bill adds guardrails, expands access to training, and could help staff respond in emergencies. Opponents, including Giffords, Arizona for Gun Safety, and the Arizona Education Association, argued it would normalize firearms in classrooms, create confidentiality and law-enforcement concerns, expose students and staff to new risks, and divert attention from prevention, mental health, and other school safety investments. After debate, the committee voted 6-5-1 to give HB 2076 a do-pass recommendation.
The committee then took up House Bill 2830, which directs the State Board of Education to adopt science standards requiring instruction on fetal and prenatal development and specifies that the content is not sex education. Supporters, including the sponsor, a school board president, and a biology teacher, said the bill is about age-appropriate, medically accurate science, parental rights, and clear statewide guidance. Opponents, including the AEA and Reproductive Freedom for All, said it fragments science instruction, politicizes the curriculum, and omits the broader reproductive and public health context students need. Members debated whether fetal development can be taught without discussing reproduction, and whether the bill is an education measure or an anti-abortion effort. The committee approved HB 2830 on an 8-4 vote. The transcript also included discussion of House Bill 2093, which would repeal required mental health instruction and social-emotional learning in schools; supporters argued it restores parental control and refocuses schools on academics, while opponents said school-based mental health education saves lives and helps students who may not have support at home.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Commerce Finance and Policy Committee 3/26/26
Commerce Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
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- 13:43.640><c> So</c><00:13:43.760><c> I</c><00:13:43.800><c> think</c><00:13:44.000><c> that</c> US code
- [clears throat] So I think that US code.
- member of the National Action Network and the president of the Minnesota chapter here in the Twin Cities
- struggling with I understand the genie out of the bottle, like, but do we put that genie in our tax code
Committee:
House Commerce Finance and Policy
Keywords:
trusted contact, financial exploitation, elder abuse, elder financial abuse, fraud prevention, financial institution, banking, credit union, broker-dealer, account security, dormant account, consumer protection, scam, suspicious activity, protective services, law enforcement reporting, Minnesota Statutes chapter 45A, HF3388, Minnesota premium security plan, reinsurance
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- From the New York City gal to the citrus farmer, we've always had such a special relationship over these
- House bill defines septage using Florida statute as opposed to referencing the Florida Administrative Code
- Florida Administrative Code, which is the Senate version.
- Current building code standards impose a hard cap of three patients for office surgery suites based solely
- This three-patient limit is an arbitrary number embedded in the building code and applies. ...staffing
Summary:
The Senate convened with a quorum, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and recognized several guests, including a state champion Crossroads Academy girls basketball team and a Florida State University student intern. The chamber then turned to executive appointment confirmations reported by the Committee on Ethics and Elections and other reference committees under Rule 12.7, with Chair Don Gates explaining that the committee had reviewed the qualifications and suitability of the nominees and held public hearings where required.
Members debated several confirmations at length. The report containing 186 appointments was adopted 31-0 after Senator Polsky explained her no votes on three nominees, citing concerns about past comments and ideological views. The Senate then confirmed Jeffrey Aaron to the Public Employee Relations Commission by a 26-10 vote after sharp debate over his role as counsel to the Hope Florida Foundation and allegations tied to the diversion of Medicaid settlement funds; supporters argued he was a competent lawyer and no formal action had been taken against him. Chavon Harris was confirmed as Secretary of the Agency for Health Care Administration by a 32-5 vote, with supporters praising her work on Medicaid funding and opponents criticizing her prior leadership at DCF and the Hope Florida-related issues. Taylor Hatch was confirmed as Secretary of the Department of Children and Families by a 33-4 vote, despite concerns raised about SNAP/EBT compliance, child welfare practices, audits, and DCF’s handling of Hope Florida; supporters emphasized her commitment to reform and the difficulty of the agency’s mission.
After a brief recess, the Senate held a lengthy recognition of outgoing President Kathleen Passidomo. Senators from both parties offered personal tributes focused on her leadership, toughness, humor, mentorship, and support for colleagues, especially women in the chamber. Several speakers also referenced her handling of difficult bills, her post-presidency service as Rules Chair, and her resilience after personal loss. No further legislative action was taken during the recognition segment.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on State and Local Government - Part 2 - 03/27/26
State and Local Government
Transcript Highlights:
- Chair, Senator, um, just wanted to say that we are here in the metro, in the Twin Cities metro.
- List the city that their mailing address is associated with, or what's going to be the plan?
- So, um, it could include the city or the township where the person might reside.
- Oh, this one's coded to the A5, Madam Chair. That's correct. So, that's the problem. Oh, okay.
- to the A5, Oh, this this one's coded to the A5, Madam<02:04:37.360><c> Chair.
Committee:
Senate State and Local Government
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
Senate Children and Family Law (04/24/2025)
Children and Family Law
Transcript Highlights:
- And so it was changed, and any town or city furnishing aid may seek reimbursement in this format, but
- I do not believe that a city like Manchester—I did speak to Charlene.
- Uh, on C is staying with federal codes. See the added language. Yes.
- </c> staying with federal codes. staying with federal codes. see<01:58:16.800><c> the</c><01:58:17.199
- </c> the Manchester City Library Director. the Manchester City Library Director.
Committee:
Senate Children and Family Law
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
02/09/2026 - House Public Safety & Law Enforcement
Public Safety & Law Enforcement
Transcript Highlights:
- Chair, Representative Gillette, the term cartel I don't know is defined in Arizona Code, and I don't
- know quite what the purpose of defining it in Arizona Code would be.
- Chair, Representative Gillette, the term cartel I don't know is defined in Arizona Code, and I don't
- know quite what the purpose of defining it in Arizona Code would be.
- are clearly not part of a cartel by any common-sense definition should not be understood in Arizona Code
Committee:
House Public Safety & Law Enforcement
Keywords:
manslaughter, suicide encouragement, assisted suicide, online harassment, social media, text messaging, directed communication, minor suicide, youth suicide prevention, criminal liability for speech, online bullying, free speech, homicide, class 2 felony, Cade's Law, Arizona criminal law, sovereignty, border security, health crisis, drug cartels
ID
Idaho 2026 Regular Session
Agenda Jan 27th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- costs and trustee and benefit payments to other expenditure account categories as allowed in Idaho Code
- It's to exempt the Division of Youth Safety and Permanency from the provisions of Idaho Code 67-3511,
- and trustee and benefit payments to other expenditure account categories as allowed in 67 3511 Idaho code
- It's to exempt the division of youth safety and permanency from the provisions of Idaho Code 673511S,
- and benefit payments to other expenditure account categories, as allowed in Section 67-3511, Idaho Code
Summary:
The Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee heard budget presentations from Legislative Services analyst Morgan Poloni and Department of Health and Welfare Director Juliet Sharon on the Division of Early Learning and Development, the Division of Public Health Services, and Family and Community Partnerships. Major topics included the Idaho Child Care Program (ICCP), the Idaho Home Visiting Program, the Idaho Immunization Assessment Fund, HIV and hepatitis prevention, ARPA-funded public health projects, kinship navigation services, and proposed agency reorganizations and transfer authority changes. Poloni explained that several divisions were recently reorganized, making year-to-year comparisons difficult, and outlined the governor’s and agency’s FY 2027 requests, including additional federal and dedicated funds for child care capacity, public health programs, and prevention services.
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Government Contract Review Committee (5-13-25) - Reupload Part 1
Transcript Highlights:
- the finance cabinet be responsible to determine whether they're issued in accordance to procurement code
- It’s not always even the city of Louisville necessarily doing this.
- conservative effort to be investing in rural Kentucky, but I also would say that this work in the city
- believe that the best group to do this homelessness training for people in Kentucky is a New York City
- Um but with that said, so City firm.
Summary:
The Government Contract Committee met with a quorum, observed a moment of silence for Representative McCool after the death of his sister, and approved the April 14 minutes. The committee then reviewed a large agenda of contracts and amendments, beginning with a deferred Office of the Controller procurement involving broker services. Members questioned why a contract that had previously been handled for about $300,000 annually was now priced at about $1 million, and why the procurement was limited to one year. Office of the Controller staff said the prior vendor had held the work for more than 20 years, the work had previously been treated as not practical to bid, and the new RFP was intended to increase competition. They said the technical evaluation was scored before cost was considered, that past performance was not scored because it was seen as unreliable, and that AON received the highest technical score despite not being the lowest bidder. After discussion, the committee voted to take no action and let the contract proceed to the Finance Cabinet, with members noting continuing concerns about the pricing and process.
The committee next considered a DCBS memorandum of agreement amendment for language services. DCBS representatives said the additional funding did not come from a new cut elsewhere, but from reduced spending on interpreter services because commonly used forms had been translated into other languages, freeing up funds for the contract. The committee approved the item unanimously.
The final major item discussed was an initial contract for the Board of Hairdressers and Cosmetologists for legal services. Board staff said the board had been without a permanent general counsel since March 2024 and had relied on special and conflict counsel because of unusually heavy litigation, including 11 active cases, plus broader disciplinary and licensing changes tied to recent legislation and an oversight report. They said the contract was a not-to-exceed amount funded entirely by agency fees and that the board was currently running a surplus. Senator Thomas urged support, citing prior legislation and oversight findings about problems at the board and saying the contract was needed to help the board address ongoing litigation and corrective work. The committee approved the contract and then approved the remaining agenda items without objection, sending them forward.
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
House Corporations, Elections & Political Subdivisions, February 11, 2026
Corporations, Elections & Political Subdivisions
Transcript Highlights:
- It's just really important we get this into the code because right now a recount, as Mr.
- It's just really important we get this into the code because right now a recount, as Mr.
- So all of the provisions of the code that allow for further investigations and then of course the act
- to carry that out provisions in the code to carry that out and<00:36:38.880><c> you</c><00:36:39.040
- </c> official piece of the election code official piece of the election code where<00:37:36.720><c> a
Keywords:
voting, elections, electronic voting systems, transparency, public testing, voter registration, qualified elector, residency requirements, voting rights, mortgage modification, priority, electronic signatures, real property, financial covenants, 911 services, emergency response, grant funding, next generation technology, government accountability, public safety
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Banking and Finance Committee May 5th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- AB 771 is a technical bill that will fix California's Uniform Commercial Code, bringing us in line with
- In 2010, the Uniform Commercial Code was amended to give states two options: a strict name-matching rule
- In 2010, the Uniform Commercial Code was amended to give states two options: a strict name-matching rule
Summary:
The Assembly Banking and Finance Committee met as a subcommittee at first because a quorum was not yet present, then proceeded with bill presentations and later formal votes once enough members arrived. The chair reviewed committee procedures, including how to submit written testimony and rules for witnesses and conduct. The agenda included AB 771, AB 1507 on the consent calendar, and AB 1166.
AB 771 by Assemblymember Massetto was presented as a technical fix to California’s Uniform Commercial Code. Supporters said it would allow a mortgage or deed of trust to serve as a fixture filing without requiring an exact match to the debtor’s ID, reducing duplicate filings, fees, and administrative burdens. There was no formal opposition, and the committee voted due pass. AB 1507 was then adopted on the consent calendar with a due pass recommendation.
AB 1166 by Chair Valencia addressed debt settlement protections for small business commercial financing recipients by extending existing California debt settlement standards from consumer loans to business loans. Supporters, including the Responsible Business Lending Coalition and several financing providers, said the bill would curb harmful practices and align incentives, while still allowing debt settlement services. Members asked about the private right of action and statutory damages, and the bill was approved due pass. The committee later reopened the rolls for absent members, recorded additional aye votes, and adjourned after completing the agenda.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Senate SessionReading and Referral of Bills Feb 7th, 2025
Texas Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Senate Bill 7. by code course relating to the confidentiality of fraud detection and deterrence to business
- Senate Bill 785 Florida is relating to the regulation of new H HUD code manufactured housing to local
- Hinojosa by Hinojosa of NAS urging Congress to amend the Internal Revenue Code to make spaceports eligible
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session 5/12/26 - Part 2
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Many of you know that I am the author of the Minnesota Kids Code, the design code that seeks to get at
- </c> the Minnesota Kids Code. the Minnesota Kids Code.
- The<00:26:52.240><c> design</c><00:26:52.680><c> code</c> The design code The design code that<00:26:
- The amendment is coded A13. Recognize the member from Olmsted, Representative Smith.
- The amendment to the amendment is coded A18.
AR
Arkansas 2026 Regular Session
JBC-CLAIMS Apr 14th, 2026
JBC-CLAIMS REVIEW/LITIGATION REPORTS OVERSIGHT SUBCOMMITTEE
Transcript Highlights:
- there is a process for setting aside a tax-delinquent sale, and that process is set out in Arkansas Code
- there is a process for setting aside a tax-delinquent sale, and that process is set out in Arkansas Code
- And then the last thing I wanted to point out is that under Arkansas Code 26-37-204(f), and I'm going
- And then the last thing I wanted to point out is that under Arkansas Code 26-37-204(f), and I'm going
Summary:
The Joint Budget Committee’s Claims Review and Litigation Reports Oversight Subcommittee met to consider two proposed Department of Corrections litigation settlements and one appealed claim from the Claims Commission. The first settlement, Caroline Arnett v. Larry Norris et al., involved allegations of long-term sexual abuse by a corrections employee. Committee members asked about PREA audits, facility practices, and whether the inmate had been placed at the proper facility. The department said audits and other safeguards were underway, and the committee approved the settlement. The second settlement, Latasha Ridgel v. Arkansas Department of Corrections, also involved sexual harassment/assault allegations. Members questioned the seven-year delay in the case and whether the issue was systemic; the department cited attorney turnover, COVID delays, and legislative changes making inmate exposure a felony. The committee approved that settlement as well.
The committee then heard an appeal in Sharon Greer and Deanna Hayes v. Commissioner of State Lands, a denied and dismissed claim involving a tax-delinquent sale of family property in Crittenden County. Staff and the Commissioner of State Lands’ office said the property was certified in 2000, sold in 2009 after notice was sent, and that excess proceeds were available for a limited period before escheating to the county. The claimants argued they were not properly notified of the sale or the excess proceeds and only learned of the matter in 2025 after receiving the deed at a family funeral. Committee members discussed the notice process, statute of limitations, and the handling of excess proceeds, with several noting the issue may call for legislative review rather than relief in this case.
After debate, the committee voted to affirm the Claims Commission’s dismissal of the Greer/Hayes claim. Members also discussed broader concerns about how excess proceeds from tax sales are handled and whether the current statutory process should be revisited in future legislation.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- The current code fails to recognize this administrative experience when superintendents and principals
- If you look at page four again, line eight, I think in the existing code there is a “may.”
- So I think those are both in the existing code and in the proposed—there are great examples of still.
- Both in the existing code and in the proposed, there are great examples of still providing flexibility
Committee:
Senate Education
Summary:
The Senate Education Committee heard two bills. Senate Bill 1358, presented by Sen. Harris, would amend Idaho’s career ladder rules so superintendents and principals who return to classroom teaching can count qualifying administrative experience toward career ladder advancement, rather than restarting at their prior teacher-ladder placement. Testimony from a remote superintendent and the Idaho Association of School Administrators supported the bill as a fairness and retention measure, noting that administrators can face large pay cuts when returning to teaching and that the bill still requires proficient-or-higher evaluations. After brief discussion, the committee voted to send SB 1358 to the floor with a due pass recommendation.
The committee then considered House Bill 762, presented by Sen. Woodward, which would give charter schools the option to prioritize enrollment for children of active-duty or active-reserve military members and for foster children who already have a sibling in the school. A long line of testimony from military spouses, veterans, charter school leaders, and military children described frequent relocations, waitlists, and the difficulty of finding stable school placements, arguing the bill would improve access and support military readiness without creating new schools or changing accountability. One witness also noted the bill’s flexibility for charter schools and its limited, targeted nature. The committee voted to send HB 762 to the floor with a due pass recommendation and then adjourned.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- I was excited when my website had a QR code added to it. I thought that was pretty...
- I was excited when my website had a QR code added to it.
- involuntarily just said, oh, I can be the programmer for our team, even though I had very minimal coding
- And I think that after I made that choice, I really fell in love with coding.
Committee:
House Science & Technology
WA
Transcript Highlights:
- this is, again, creating equity and a level playing field for all businesses and not having the tax code
- in another structure where they're not integrated, they do, isn't that true of the entire B&O tax code
- It may not be fair, but that's how the entire system works for all... ...tax code, though, because it's
- Our tax code just hasn't kept pace.
Bills:
HB2487
Committee:
Senate Ways & Means
MS
Mississippi 2026 Regular Session
AIR Task Force - Room 409, 13 January, 2026; 3:00 P.M.
Transcript Highlights:
- 10, defines artificial intelligence to have the same meaning set forth here, which is, um, federal code
- 34.560><c> federal</c> set forth here which this is um federal set forth here which this is um federal code
- </c> code. Is that correct, Mr. Booth? code. Is that correct, Mr. Booth?
Summary:
The January meeting of the AIR Task Force focused on reviewing a draft report on artificial intelligence and discussing how to move forward with future work. Ted Booth and Matthew Holmes explained that the report is intended to lay a foundation by describing AI-related challenges, what Mississippi has already done, and possible steps for future reports, since the task force will continue meeting in coming years. Members were invited to suggest edits and improvements, including on how the group communicates by email and how to keep the process efficient given everyone’s schedules.
A major topic was whether the task force should recommend a statutory definition of artificial intelligence. The chair said a bill needed to be filed quickly and asked members to review the definition on page five of the report. Booth read the definition, which tracks federal language describing a machine-based system that makes predictions, recommendations, or decisions using machine and human inputs. Members generally agreed the definition was solid and noted that it could be amended later as the field evolves.
The task force also discussed the broader legislative approach to AI. Members said the issue is fluid and that they do not want to regulate too early or duplicate existing law. They noted that current criminal statutes, including recent changes related to morphed images, appear to cover AI-related crimes for now, and the attorney general’s office reported no current loopholes or need for tweaks. Homeland Security likewise had no recommendations for new legislation. The chair said the report would be submitted to leadership if there were no objections, and the meeting adjourned.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Special Session - Senate Floor Session - Part 2 - 06/09/25
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
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- </c><03:27:36.160><c> of</c> Well, because the great city of Well, because the great city of Lakeville
- , small cities, and townships.
- </c> private businesses, counties, and cities private businesses, counties, and cities to<04:04:04.800
- </c> is moving on to uh the city of St. Paul. is moving on to uh the city of St. Paul.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
House of Representatives Second Regular Session of the 60th Legislature Day 38 Apr 9th, 2026
Oklahoma House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- City and the surrounding community.
- my good colleagues from Midwest City.
- I am tired of them going to New York and I'm tired of them going to Kansas City.
- The two worst school districts in the state of Oklahoma are Tulsa and Oklahoma City.
- Oklahoma City. We're failing kids at an alarming rate.
Keywords:
education funding, mental health services, public safety, housing, state budget, tax credit, parental choice, private school, income tax, dental insurance, health care, medical necessity, insurance claims, dentist rights, military discharge, veterans, DD Form 214, confidentiality, grandchildren access, veteran burial
Summary:
The House convened, completed the roll call, received an invocation focused on grief and remembrance, and heard several special presentations recognizing a brave child, visiting groups, and multiple student-athlete teams and school groups in the galleries. The chamber also introduced the Doctor of the Day and Nurse of the Day. The main business was consideration of the Joint Committee report on Senate Bill 1177, the general appropriations bill, presented by Chairman Caldwell-Trey.
Most of the floor time was spent on extended questions about the budget’s major features. Caldwell-Trey explained the bill as a largely flat or modestly increased budget that includes a $200 million transfer to a new sovereign wealth fund, $225 million in set-asides, a $12.5 million “dream accounts” program for newborns, and funding tied to teacher pay, education, workforce, public safety, agriculture, and health agencies. Members questioned the use of one-time funds for recurring expenses, the reduction in state contributions to the OPRS pension system, Medicaid assumptions, emergency management funding, veterans’ services, child care, school counselors, and the lack of funding for some requested items such as National Board Certified Teacher stipends and veterans’ facility maintenance. Caldwell-Trey defended the budget as transparent, early, and designed to preserve cash reserves while supporting core services.
No final vote on the appropriations report is reflected in the transcript excerpt. The House also heard explanations that the limits bills would be run later in committee, and that the budget negotiations were still ongoing with the Senate and governor on some related items. The session ended with the queue closed after the budget questioning, and the transcript cuts off during additional remarks from Representative Timmons.
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Standing Committee on Primary and Secondary Education. (2-4-26)
Primary and Secondary Education
Transcript Highlights:
- To accomplish this, we taught ourselves Java coding and unit circle trigonometry.
- >> We code a 30-second autonomous program >> We code a 30-second autonomous program that<
- </c> this, we taught ourselves Java coding this, we taught ourselves Java coding and<00:07:58.479><c>
- To accomplish this, we code our robot to move based on driver inputs using a remote control.
- To accomplish this, we code our score.
Committee:
House Primary and Secondary Education