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LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
Natural Resources and Environment Apr 8th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- We are not asking for special treatment.
- Each AIS unit has to be specifically programmed for the boat.
- boats, and one of these units goes out, we have to find one somewhere in the States, get them to program
- Each AIS unit has to be specifically programmed for the boat.
- boats, and one of these units goes out, we have to find one somewhere in the States, get them to program
Summary:
The committee took up House Bill 886 by Rep. Orgeron, which would make seasonal catch totals and related reporting for the commercial menhaden fishery publicly available by carving out an exception to confidentiality rules. The author said the bill was intended to align with the original intent of prior reporting legislation and to ensure the public can see how much menhaden is being taken from Louisiana waters. Supporters, including Louisiana Wildlife Federation, CCA, charter captains, and recreational anglers, argued the fishery uses a public resource and that transparency is needed for policymaking. Opponents said they did not object to transparency in principle, but one speaker asked that size-sampling data be removed, arguing it has no scientific value and is already handled through NOAA and Gulf States Marine Fisheries Council processes. The committee reported HB 886 favorably without opposition.
The committee then heard House Bill 855, also by Rep. Orgeron, which would establish a 22-foot depth requirement for the commercial use of purse seines in the menhaden fishery. The author said the bill was based on a state-funded bycatch study showing red drum bycatch rises sharply in shallow water and that the current quarter-mile buffer is insufficient, especially in nearshore areas where recreational fishing and sensitive habitats are concentrated. Supporters emphasized the public trust nature of menhaden, the economic value of recreational fishing, and concerns about bycatch, beach fouling, and localized depletion. Several speakers cited the bycatch study, public comments opposing the recent reduction from a half-mile to a quarter-mile buffer, and the belief that deeper-water fishing would reduce impacts on redfish and other species.
Department of Wildlife and Fisheries staff and the study’s principal investigator, Dr. Scott Rayburn, answered questions about the current buffer rules, enforcement, and the science behind the 22-foot threshold. They explained that the recent reduction to a quarter-mile buffer came from a commission directive and that the department had investigated complaints but found no violations. Dr. Rayburn said the 22-foot figure came from modeling red drum bycatch as a function of depth and that the study focused on red drum because of its economic and social importance, while not analyzing every species in the same way. Opponents of the bill, including West Bank Fishing and Ocean Harvesters representatives, said the rule of three is a standard confidentiality concept, argued the bill should not be framed as anti-transparency, and urged removal of the size-sampling provisions. The committee heard extensive testimony but no final action on HB 855 was recorded in the excerpt.
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
EEP/WAL Joint Public Hearing - Tue Mar 18, 2025 @ 9:00 AM HST
Transcript Highlights:
- Tom Eisen with the Environmental Review Program of the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development
- Tom Eisen with the Environmental Review Program of the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development
- remove the blank year in line one so that it just reads: DNR shall establish a KO aquifer monitoring program
- Chair, your recommendation has been adopted. program. Um and some technical program.
- related to petroleum emissions and has led to incredible investment into public transit and related programs
Summary:
The joint hearing covered three measures. SB 1602 would appropriate funds to DLNR for monitoring wells for the Koho aquifer system; DLNR and HHFDC supported it, and written testimony from several organizations and individuals was also in support. Members asked whether monitoring wells are a statewide function rather than a county function, and staff confirmed they are done statewide. The second bill was an administration measure clarifying that criminal water pollution enforcement remains with the Department of Health rather than DLNR. The Attorney General’s office said it was a cleanup clarification and that DOH has stronger enforcement powers and better testing capability; DOH and DLNR supported it, and there was no opposition noted.
The final and most heavily debated measure was SB 1074 on environmental impact statements. The bill would let previously authorized or permitted commercial activities continue for up to one year while an agency determines whether environmental review applies after a challenge, and would allow permit renewals during that review. DLNR said it stood on written comments and suggested aligning the bill with similar House language. Supporters, including several ocean tourism and Maui business representatives, argued the bill would provide certainty and keep families and small operators working while environmental review is completed, especially in the wake of the Lahaina fires and ongoing business losses. Some supporters said the measure should be narrowed with a sunset or limited to recently renewed permits.
Opponents, including the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development, Earthjustice, the Sierra Club, and other environmental advocates, argued the bill was overly broad and could weaken HEPA/NEPA-style environmental review, especially for fisheries and other commercial activities. They said the bill could be used as a “Trojan horse” to avoid review and that DLNR could resolve the underlying disputes more quickly through settlement or existing exemption processes. No votes were taken during the hearing.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- ,</c><01:44:01.679><c> housing</c> invest New Hampshire program, housing invest New Hampshire program
- As you the lake without any treatment.
- We have a Lake Coast program.
- Having said all that, the program.
- </c><05:00:37.280><c> in</c> they they have some great programs in they they have some great programs
Committee:
House Housing
Summary:
The committee heard public testimony on HB 1065, a housing bill that would clarify when multifamily and mixed-use housing may be allowed on commercially zoned land, define infrastructure standards, and preserve municipal discretion over where such development can occur. Prime sponsor Representative David Priest said the bill is intended to help address the housing shortage by using already developed commercial areas without overriding local planning. The New Hampshire Municipal Association, through Brody Dees, said it supports the bill and views it as a priority, but noted it is still discussing related language with stakeholders and wants clearer definitions for multifamily development, infrastructure, and adaptive reuse while preserving local control over commercial land use.
Testimony was mixed. Ivy Van, a certified planner, opposed the bill because she said the infrastructure language is too restrictive and could exclude properties served by private utilities or septic systems. Chris Freeman, a housing provider, was generally supportive but recommended technical changes, arguing the infrastructure definition may be too broad and that the adaptive reuse language could unintentionally block useful building modifications. He said the bill should be clarified so it does not discourage reuse projects.
The committee then moved to discussion of an accessory dwelling unit bill, with Representative Turkot describing changes that would shift some ADU approvals from a matter of right to conditional use or special exception, allow municipalities more control over attached versus detached units, set parking standards tied to single-family dwellings, and adjust size limits. He argued the bill would restore local discretion and prevent ADUs from becoming primarily rental units. Representative Reed pushed back, saying detached ADUs can help meet housing needs and provide opportunities for small landlords, while other members questioned how the bill would affect existing detached structures and breezeways. No votes were taken in the excerpt, and the chair also noted a recess and time limits for later testimony.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- As you the lake without any treatment.
- We have a Lake Coast program.
- > all</c><04:51:50.000><c> that,</c><04:51:50.240><c> the</c> program.
- Having said all that, the program.
- </c><05:00:37.280><c> in</c> they they have some great programs in they they have some great programs
Committee:
House Housing
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Public Safety Finance and Policy Committee 3/4/26
Public Safety Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- that the legislature originally determined warranted those special protections, creating unequal treatment
- protections, warranted those special protections, creating<00:53:00.720><c> unequal</c><00:53:01.200><c> treatment
- </c><00:53:01.520><c> across</c> creating unequal treatment across creating unequal treatment across
Committee:
House Public Safety Finance and Policy
Keywords:
Capitol security, public safety, emergency management, state buildings, law enforcement, corrections, legislative approval, rule-making, financial impact, jail regulations, expungement, firearm eligibility, criminal records, organized retail crime, retail theft, supply chain theft, theft enterprise, organized theft, cargo theft, shoplifting
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Emerging Issues Mar 2nd, 2026
Emerging Issues and Professional Registration
Transcript Highlights:
- In order to collect this tax from businesses to help administer our workers' compensation program and
- the second injury fund surcharge program.
- Would, if people became certified under your program, would it, if people became certified under your
- program, would it be in compliance if this bill passes?
- We always have to balance whether programs are able to be open with the possibility that they will close
Summary:
The committee held public hearings on several bills, beginning with HB 2855, which would let the Department of Labor adjust workers’ compensation administrative taxes and the second injury fund surcharge in smaller 0.1% increments instead of 0.5%. The sponsor and the department said the change would better right-size collections and reduce the burden on employers; the Missouri Chamber also supported the bill as good governance. No opposition was presented, and the hearing on HB 2855 was closed.
The committee then heard extensive testimony on HB 3142, a camp-safety bill prompted by the Camp Mystic flooding tragedy in Texas and a Missouri drowning case. The sponsor and multiple grieving parents urged mandatory emergency plans, staff training, background checks, licensing, weather warnings, and clearer oversight for summer camps. Supporters included the American Camp Association and some state and youth-safety advocates, while opponents—especially camp operators, the Missouri Afterschool Network, and park and recreation representatives—argued the bill was too broad, could burden day camps and church camps, and might worsen child-care shortages. Several witnesses suggested the bill should be narrowed to distinguish overnight residential camps from lower-risk day camps and possibly be housed under DSS rather than DESE. No vote was taken.
Finally, the committee took testimony on HB 1893 and HB 2075, which would require sex-segregated multi-occupancy restrooms and locker rooms in private schools and public buildings, with enforcement tied to state funding in some cases. Sponsors said the bills were meant to create clear statewide standards and protect privacy and safety; opponents argued the measures would harm transgender and intersex people, be difficult or impossible to enforce, and create safety and discrimination problems. Supporters emphasized private-school autonomy and concerns about safety in shared facilities. The hearing concluded after extensive questioning, with no action or vote reported.
MO
Transcript Highlights:
- In order to collect this tax from businesses in order to help administer our workers' compensation program
- and the second injury fund surcharge program.
- Would, if people became certified under your program, would it...
- If people became certified under your program, would it be in compliance if this bill passes?
- We always have to balance whether programs are able to be open with the possibility that they will close
Committee:
House Emerging Issues
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- They also have to show credentials from a credible chaplain training program.
- Trained and have credible credentials from a chaplain program that would be a resource to them to help
- , going back to what I was saying a while ago, a trained chaplain understands that most chaplain programs
- Circumstances during overnight programs. Request for the B. Questions adopt from the BR.
- Uh, and just by way of background, after college, I did the program Teach for America, taught here in
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session Mar 9th, 2026 at 05:40 pm
Washington House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- So the expansion of that program to cover the last...
- ..for that program are the most wealthy kids in the K-12 system.
- And so whether we think that program is doing great work or not, and I... ...one particular program.
- them grow their programs.
- Now, some of them do go into the CRP federal program.
Keywords:
behavioral health, emergency services, health insurance, provider access, mental health funding, premium assistance, funding, healthcare, subsidies, juice grapes, agriculture, commerce, state regulation, market access, fire safety, insurance incentives, best practices, community protection, voluntary measures, mortgage modification
DE
Delaware 2025-2026 Regular Session
House of Representatives Legislative Session - Session 2 - 42nd Legislative Day- REASSEMBLE Part 1 Jun 30th, 2026 at 02:00 pm
Delaware House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- An act to amend Title 3 of the Delaware Code relating to the Delaware Farm to Community Program.
- The Farm to Community Program began in 2023 through the USDA.
- This is a pilot program.
- But I really urge DOE to exercise extreme caution with this AI program.
- Delaware is the only mid-Atlantic state without a freshwater wetlands programs.
DE
Delaware 2025-2026 Regular Session
House of Representatives Legislative Session - Session 2 - 42nd Legislative Day- REASSEMBLE Part 1 Jun 30th, 2026
Delaware House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The Farm to Community Program began in 2023 through the USDA.
- This is a pilot program.
- But I really urge DOE to exercise extreme caution with this AI program.
- Delaware is the only Mid-Atlantic state without a freshwater wetlands program.
- Housing programs. And if there's no questions, I'd like a roll call. Mr. Chief Clerk.
Summary:
The House met on June 30, 2026, with opening ceremonies, guest introductions, a prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a moment of silence for two deceased community members. Members also adopted Consent Calendar 29, which included House Concurrent Resolutions 153, 154, and 156, and passed House Concurrent Resolution 157 directing the State Lottery to report on iLottery options to support traditional lottery retailers, as amended to set a February 15, 2027 reporting deadline.
The chamber then considered several bills on agriculture, telecommunications, health, fire service standards, corrections, elections, and education. Among the measures passed were Senate Bill 53 on the Delaware Farm to Community Program, Senate Bill 307 on PSC authority for Lifeline telecom carriers, Senate Bill 339 clarifying advance health care directives, Senate Bill 235 extending manufactured home rent increase rules, Senate Bill 325 updating firefighter/EMS background check and membership standards, Senate Bill 309 discharging incarceration-related balances, Senate Bill 324 on constable-related handgun purchase exemptions, Senate Bill 94 on respiratory care practitioners and ECMO medication access, and Senate Bill 293 creating a licensure pathway for summer camp providers in the Purchase of Care program.
The House also passed Senate Substitute 2 for Senate Bill 100, proposing a constitutional amendment to protect the right to marry regardless of race or gender while explicitly preserving religious freedom. The bill drew extended debate, with supporters framing it as a safeguard against future rollbacks of marriage equality and opponents raising concerns about constitutionalizing an issue already in statute; several members explained changed votes and personal reflections before the final roll call, which passed 28-12. House Bill 188, which would allow unaffiliated voters to choose a party primary, also passed after amendment, despite some opposition over party-system effects.
Two measures were tabled or amended after debate: Senate Bill 233 on removing snow and ice from vehicles was initially tabled to consider a truck-driver exemption amendment, then the amendment failed and the bill later passed as amended; and Senate Joint Resolution 19 on studying health care costs was tabled briefly pending legal clarification. House Substitute 1 for House Bill 404, creating a three-year pilot program for AI and extended reality in schools, passed after testimony from the Department of Education emphasizing guardrails, data privacy, and teacher oversight. The transcript ends as House Bill 478 is being read in, but no final action on that bill appears in the provided text.
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Joint Senate and House Standing Committee on Appropriations and Revenue (3-3-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- And so, but it's not taking anything away because there is another program funded from the ARPA funds
- funded from the arpa funds to program funded from the arpa funds to the<00:26:07.480><c> cabinet</c>
- Within a mile of my house, it just damaged, you know, the water treatment plants, slides in the roads
- I do think that you'll see the number of declared counties and Public Assistance programs continuing
- </c> facilities that we did have the programs facilities that we did have the programs that<00:56:16.839
Keywords:
Meeting Start 00:00:00
Senate Roll Call 00:00:00
House Roll Call 00:00:10
Discussion of Recent Disaster 00:01:18
House Adjourned 00:42:28
SB 218 Discussion 00:43:00
SB 218 Vote 00:46:46
SB 186 Discussion 00:47:22:00, 958, all
Summary:
The concurrent House-Senate meeting opened with a roll call and then received a briefing from Kentucky Emergency Management and the Transportation Cabinet on the February storms and flooding. Officials described the event as ongoing and statewide in scope, beginning in western counties and then heavily affecting Eastern Kentucky, including major impacts in Perry, Letcher, Clay, Bell, Martin, Pike, and other counties. They reported widespread power and water outages, nearly 600 people initially sheltered, more than 1,500 water rescues, over 250 National Guard members activated, and substantial mutual aid from other states and FEMA. They also said 73 counties had declared emergencies, 23 fatalities had been confirmed at that point, and individual assistance had already distributed $5.5 million to residents after the federal declaration was signed.
The administration emphasized that recovery needs were still being assessed but were already significant. Kentucky Emergency Management said public assistance estimates were about $58 million and rising, with about 2,005 homes and 272 businesses inspected so far. Debris removal was identified as a major issue, and officials said they had requested Category A federal assistance for debris in four counties while continuing to seek more as assessments continued. They also noted that disaster recovery centers were opening and that teams were going door to door in affected areas. On transportation, KYTC reported 39 counties affected, a peak of 355 road closures reduced to 49, 18 damaged bridges, 94 bridges with debris on them, and 579 roadway damages, while continuing to clear roads and move supplies such as water, food, blankets, and heaters.
Secretary Hicks then asked lawmakers to consider additional funding mechanisms. He said the current $50 million emergency cap in the budget was likely to be exhausted, with $21.5 million already allocated, and proposed either lifting the cap or creating a new “safe fund” for this disaster, similar to prior funds used after the western Kentucky tornadoes and the 2022 eastern Kentucky floods. He said the state could redirect about $25 million from an unused western Kentucky economic development allocation and about $20 million from an eastern Kentucky transportation allocation, for a total of $45 million, to help with this response. Members and officials also discussed debris disposal, with the Pike County landfill expansion identified as a possible site to receive some of the debris and reduce costs. Representative Fugate thanked the agencies for their response and described severe local impacts, including water outages, road slides, damaged water treatment plants, and heavy debris in homes and driveways.
NY
New York 2025-2026 Regular Session
New York State Senate Session - 02/04/2026
New York Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Black history tells us that the federal government deliberately withheld treatment during the Tuskegee
- Commissioner of Education or guidelines of the Federal Drug Enforcement Administration, a take-back program
Summary:
The Senate convened, approved the prior journal, received messages and substitutions from the Assembly, and welcomed two new members, Senators Erik Bottcher and Jeremy Zellner. The chamber then adopted the resolution calendar and took up a privileged resolution sponsored by Majority Leader Stewart-Cousins memorializing Governor Hochul to proclaim February 2026 as Black History Month in New York. Senators Bailey, Baskin, Sanders, Scarcella-Spanton, Brisport, Parker, Cleare, Comrie, and others spoke in support, emphasizing Black history as American history, the importance of education and remembrance, and the contributions of Black New Yorkers and historical figures. The resolution was adopted, and the leader opened it for co-sponsorship.
The Senate then moved to the bill calendar and passed several measures, including bills on civil procedure, urban development, labor, and public service law. One labor bill was substituted from the Assembly and passed. Several energy and utility-related bills drew debate, with supporters arguing they would improve affordability, utility rate-setting, and consumer protections, while opponents said they would not meaningfully lower costs and instead reflected broader policy choices. Senator Walczyk voted no on one utility bill, and Senators Tedisco and others criticized the package; Senators Mayer and Harckham defended the measures as needed reforms to utility regulation and return-on-equity standards. Most bills were approved by wide margins, including one public service bill that passed 53-9 and another that passed 61-1.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><04:22:40.080><c> It's</c> whether it's programmed or not. It's whether it's programmed or not.
- programmed to do bad.
- In reality, whoever programs the memory cards of the tabulators is in control of our elections.
- </c><04:26:34.399><c> of</c><04:26:34.560><c> the</c> programs the memory cards of the programs the memory
- </c><04:51:35.440><c> these</c> knowledge on who's programming these knowledge on who's programming these
Committee:
House Election Law
DE
Delaware 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Legislative Session - Session 2 - 42nd Legislative Day Jun 30th, 2026
Delaware Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- This program is federally funded through the Rural Health Transformation Program, which removes any state
- The program will expire in three years, but could be extended depending on its performance.
- These program fees, they will have restitution covered by the budget through the general fund.
- or supplemental to other programs, including programs that provide child care for school-age children
- or supplemental to other programs, including programs that provide child care for school-age children
Summary:
The Senate received communications from the House on numerous measures, including several bills and resolutions passed with amendments, committee reports on bills such as large energy use facilities, campaign finance, voting rights, and appropriations, and a list of pre-file legislation. The chamber then moved through a long floor session with confirmations, bill readings, and roll-call votes, ultimately confirming the nomination of Morgan T. Zern to the Delaware Supreme Court by a 21-0 vote.
Among the major policy items considered were property tax and school tax measures tied to the statewide reassessment. The Senate passed House Bill 460, clarifying monthly municipal permit-data reporting to New Castle County; House Bill 461, granting temporary authority for New Castle County school districts to reset school tax rates for one cycle; and House Bill 462, making the split school tax rate permanent with a lower nonresidential cap. Members discussed the fiscal effects at length, including testimony from a school district finance officer that HB 461 would allow revenue-neutral rate setting and offset the fiscal note on HB 462. The Senate also passed House Bill 365 creating a Delaware Indigenous Affairs Commission, House Bill 458 on backflow requirements for low-hazard buildings, Senate Bill 27 establishing the Office of New Americans with a sunset and interagency coordination, and Senate Bill 315 on the Delaware Technical Innovation Program.
The chamber also approved Senate Substitute 1 for Senate Bill 300, a firearms dealer regulation bill, after extensive debate over amendments, confidentiality, background checks, and the balance between public safety and burdens on lawful dealers. Several members raised constitutional and practical objections, while supporters argued the bill would reduce trafficking, straw purchases, and theft from dealers. In addition, the Senate passed House Bill 305 creating a diabetes wellness pilot program, with supporters emphasizing the state’s diabetes burden and the program’s federal funding, and House Concurrent Resolution 157, which asks the State Lottery Office to report on iLottery’s impact on small businesses. Senate Bill 325, a fire prevention/background-check bill, was laid on the table after concerns about a late House amendment and requests for more time to consult stakeholders.
WY
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:53:07.680><c> of</c><00:53:07.920><c> generators</c> unequal treatment of generators unequal
- treatment of generators depending<00:53:08.880><c> on</c><00:53:09.119><c> their</c><00:53:10.079><c>
- They responded with a program of industrial siting to try to get a handle on rampant growth, the impacts
- <01:12:17.600><c> responded</c><01:12:18.080><c> with</c><01:12:18.320><c> a</c><01:12:18.719><c> program
- </c><01:12:19.199><c> of</c> They responded with a program of They responded with a program of industrial
Committee:
Joint Revenue
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Criminal Justice and Public Safety (01/31/2025)
Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Transcript Highlights:
- punitively impact individuals with mental health crisis and believe that people in crisis deserve treatment
- </c><00:27:44.200><c> in</c> people in crisis deserve treatment in people in crisis deserve treatment
- Certainly, the second half of the bill—counties are certainly set up under the magistrate program to
- 41:41.920><c> under</c><00:41:42.160><c> the</c><00:41:42.280><c> magistrate</c><00:41:43.000><c> program
- </c><00:41:43.480><c> to</c> set up under the magistrate program to set up under the magistrate program
Committee:
House Criminal Justice and Public Safety
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
Senate Energy and Natural Resources (05/06/2025)
Energy and Natural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- programs are paying for.
- </c> program. You know should it be 20? program. You know should it be 20?
- </c> program that Aurora is registered under. program that Aurora is registered under.
- c><02:17:09.240><c> California</c><02:17:10.240><c> program</c> program.
- It's not the California program program.
Committee:
Senate Energy and Natural Resources
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- This bill also creates a voucher program for local election officials to give indigent voters who cannot
- It also creates a voucher program for local election officials to give indigent voters who cannot afford
- to</c><04:10:39.920><c> the</c> Karen Testerman asks you to pass House Bill 172 to enable equal treatment
- <04:11:25.479><c> this</c><04:11:25.600><c> is</c><04:11:25.800><c> unequal</c><04:11:26.359><c> treatment
- </c> the same day this is unequal treatment the same day this is unequal treatment in<04:11:27.399><c
Committee:
House Election Law
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- 1495 Unidentified Speaker: …the centers of excellence program has been a great program that the Judicial
- Unidentified Speaker: …the centers of excellence program has been a great program that the judicial council
- So can you explain this program to us? So there is a... So can you explain this program to us?
- We love the rural public defender program.
- Senator: The program has been very successful.
Bills:
SB 1
Committee:
Senate Finance