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KY

Kentucky 2025 Regular Session

Government Contract Review Committee (7-8-25)

Transcript Highlights:
  • ><c> finance</c><00:32:41.600><c> cabinet</c> disapproved it, but finance cabinet disapproved it, but
  • If not, is there a motion for disapproval of all the contracts together? Motion to disapprove.
  • </c><00:54:21.920><c> of</c> understand it is for disapproval of understand it is for disapproval of
  • </c> disapproval of a contract. disapproval of a contract. Correct. Correct. Correct.
  • Motion to disapprove. I have a motion to disapprove by Senator Meredith. Do I have a second?
Summary: The committee met with a quorum, approved the June 10 minutes, and then handled a routine agenda of contracts and agreements. It deferred one Kentucky Educational Television contract to the August 2025 meeting because the vendor was not registered with the Secretary of State, and then approved the remaining routine items on the PSC green list and related contract lists without objection. The most detailed discussion involved two personal service contracts for the Kentucky Employees Health Plan. Officials from the Personnel Cabinet and Department of Employee Insurance explained that the contracts were designed to identify claims errors and overspending, with vendors paid a percentage of validated savings recovered for the plan. Senators asked how the savings were calculated and whether the contracts had changed plan processes; staff said the contracts had produced realized savings, some errors had been corrected going forward, and the vendors report quarterly. The committee approved those contracts. The committee then took up a retroactive Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority contract for a customized College Info Road Show bus. Members questioned why the contract was being presented months after execution, why it involved an out-of-state vendor, and whether the purchase was reasonable and timely. KHEAA staff said the delay stemmed from the need to finalize sustainability and safety details after the RFP, and acknowledged internal process and staffing issues. Several members criticized the retroactive approval process and said they could not validate the purchase from the information provided, but the committee ultimately approved the contract after debate. A final KHEAA discussion focused on the purpose and value of the mobile outreach bus. Staff said the bus supports college and financial aid outreach, especially in rural areas, and has been used for 26 years. Some members questioned the return on investment and whether the state should rely more on broadband and remote outreach, while others supported the program as a way to reach students and families. The committee approved the KHEAA contract, with Senator Douglas voting no and explaining concerns about whether such outreach programs are the proper role of government and whether they are the best use of public funds.
TX
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate Committee on Education K-16 (Part II) Mar 20th, 2025

Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • The bill amends education code to mandate that an institute Governing Board approve or disapprove the
  • really were supportive of our university president, and tended to see this as something other than a Congress
  • of confidence, vote of no confidence which is a big media story, that was not a majority vote of Congress
  • and flows across the country on when shared government. is thrown out there as far as in major disapproval
  • are appointing vice... presidents, assistant agency directors, deans, those have to be approved by Congress
Bills: SB37 , SB1489 , SB452 , SB724 , SB1067 , SB1741 , SB1273 , SB 37
Committees: Senate Education , Senate Education K-16
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OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

House of Representatives Second Regular Session of the 60th Legislature Day 48 - Afternoon Session Apr 28th, 2026 at 01:15 pm

Oklahoma House Floor Meeting

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OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

House of Representatives Second Regular Session of the 60th Legislature Day 48 - Morning Session Apr 28th, 2026 at 09:30 am

Oklahoma House Floor Meeting

US
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

Hearings to examine the nominations of David Fotouhi, of Virginia, to be Deputy Administrator, and Aaron Szabo, of Virginia, to be an Assistant Administrator, both of the Environmental Protection Agency. Mar 5th, 2025 at 09:00 am

Environment and Public Works Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • air, land, and water. and water while doing so within the boundaries of the legal authority that Congress
  • Senator, Congress sets EPA's budget.
  • I think this whole Congress is under the influence of the oil, coal, and gas industry.
  • Legislation has to be passed by Congress to be able to make E15 all-year-round permanent.
  • a disapproval resolution?
Committee: Senate Environment and Public Works Committee
ID
ID

Idaho 2026 Regular Session

Jan 28th, 2026

Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • And this isn't saying you should approve or disapprove them, but to help frame what these decisions will
  • And this isn't saying you should approve or disapprove them, but to help frame what these decisions will
  • that would conform with the Big Beautiful Bill, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act that was passed by Congress
Committee: Senate Education
ID
ID

Idaho 2026 Regular Session

Mar 19th, 2026

Resources and Conservation

Transcript Highlights:
  • The directors propose that to each board, and each board then has the ability to approve or disapprove
  • The directors propose that to each board, and each board then has the ability to approve or disapprove
  • We should encourage Congress to transfer lands to the states so that [they] can be used according to
  • Congress to transfer lands to the state so that [they] can be used according to the state's desire.
Committee: House Resources and Conservation
ID
ID

Idaho 2026 Regular Session

Legislative Session Day 26 Feb 6th, 2026

Idaho House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Congress does not.
  • I'd remind this body that back in 1913, when Congress pushed and passed an amendment... 1913, when Congress
  • Congress to actually do that. That's not the case.
  • Congress has done some crazy things. Trying to scare Congress, that's an interesting term.
  • Why didn't they just take all that money and go to Congress and lobby Congress for a balanced budget
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Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

General Government REVISED: Links added Feb 3rd, 2026 at 01:30 pm

General Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • That approves or disapproves TIFs currently depends on whether it's accounting.
  • And before I speak to that, this bill mirrors much of the language of the House Resolution in Congress
  • Right now, there was a bill going through Congress that will affect the entire nation.
Bills: HB3310 , HB4311 , HB3841 , HB3024 , HB3075
Committee: House General Government
Keywords: purchasing, compliance, state employees, longevity pay, contract management, unclaimed property, service charges, property fund, accountability, government transparency, local development, economic impact, voter approval, tax increment financing, review committee, public finance, blight, salary increase, bonus limits, job performance
MD
MD

Maryland 2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session, 3/12/2026 #1

Maryland Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Congress, and also she was at one time for the Naval Academy. And she did an amazing job.
  • Cuz I'm very saddened by the Senator from District 7's... ...7's not disapproval with me, but I can certainly
  • the Senator from District saddened by the Senator from District 7's 7's 7's not<00:51:14.040><c> disapproval
  • 14.880><c> me,</c><00:51:15.000><c> but</c><00:51:15.200><c> I</c><00:51:15.240><c> can</c> not disapproval
  • with me, but I can not disapproval with me, but I can certainly<00:51:15.800><c> offer</c><00:51:16.040
Summary: The Maryland Senate convened with a quorum, heard an invocation from Pastor Delman Coates, and received several guest introductions, including the doctor of the day, student visitors, homeschool advocates, community leaders, and the Braver Angels group. The chamber also journalized remarks welcoming Dr. Coates and recognized a prayer breakfast, with members offering brief thanks and acknowledgments before moving to legislative business. The Senate handled several messages and nominations, including withdrawal of an appointment, Johns Hopkins Police Accountability Board nominations, and Prince George’s County Board of License Commissioners nominations, all referred to Executive Nominations. The chamber also received House Bill 156 and an Executive Nominations Committee report recommending confirmation of a slate of appointments, which was special ordered for later consideration. A motion to return Senate Bill 463 to second reader and special order it for Tuesday was adopted without objection, and Senate Bill 473 was also special ordered for Tuesday. On third reading, the Senate passed a large number of bills, including measures on ignition interlock participation, school construction, port hearing notice, veteran status notation for educators, correctional officer scholarships, benefits exploitation, veterans trust fund applications, presidential electors, advance enrollment for children of active service members, retired law enforcement handgun permits, high-risk pregnancy discharge communication, charitable organization audit thresholds, child care criminal history checks, water pollution discharge permits, blockchain task force creation, franchise registration reform, licensing portability for foreign service members and spouses, Medicaid collaborative care cost-sharing, gift card fraud, school for the deaf board membership, vehicle dealer hearings, massage therapy advertising, protective body armor reporting, lithium-ion battery safety, pharmacy prescriber agreements for opioid use disorder treatment, human relevant research fund contributions, state and higher education email requirements, and auto insurance producer commissions. Most passed unanimously or by wide margins; Senate Bill 348 and Senate Bill 585 passed with 30 and 32 votes in favor, respectively. Senate Bill 140, concerning benefits exploitation, drew extended debate over constitutionality and pending litigation, with one senator citing an Attorney General opinion and another citing a Supreme Court case on neutral principles in church property disputes; the bill ultimately passed with 40 votes. Members later changed several votes on the floor, including on Senate Bills 172, 376, 428, and 48. The session ended while the clerk was beginning to read Senate Bill 629, with the remaining calendar not completed in the transcript.
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AL

Alabama 2026 Regular Session

Alabama Senate Mar 31st, 2026

Alabama Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • In 1952, Congress proclaimed a national day of prayer.
  • In 1954, Congress added 'under God' to the Pledge of Allegiance.
  • </c> determination approving or disapproving determination approving or disapproving the<03:00:28.319
  • 03:10:01.120><c> or</c> disapproval of an initial or disapproval of an initial or supplemental<03:10:
  • </c><03:10:24.640><c> 7</c> receiving the decision of disapproval 7 receiving the decision of disapproval
Summary: The meeting included a Senate recognition ceremony honoring the Winona High School boys basketball team for winning the 2026 Alabama High School Athletic Association 5A state championship. A resolution was read commending the team for its 101-40 victory over Silicag, noting the team’s record-setting performance, Brendan Davis’s MVP honor, the contributions of other players, and Coach Cedric Lane’s leadership. Senators and the lieutenant governor praised the players’ sportsmanship, the school community, and the team’s historic season, and copies of the resolution were presented to the team, coaches, and administrators. Several guests and school representatives also spoke briefly, including the coach and principal, who thanked the Senate and noted the team’s success and the principal’s retirement after 35 years. After the recognition, the Senate returned to session and adopted the Committee on Rules report setting the special order calendar. The calendar included Senate Bill 99 on the Ten Commandments, Senate Bill 298 on Class 3 municipalities, House Bill 381 on camp safety, Senate Bill 370 on tax increment districts, Senate Bill 363 on the Department of Economic and Community Affairs, House Bill 466 on firefighters, House Bill 95 on elections, House Bill 259 on stablecoin, and Senate Bill 342 on education. The chamber then took up SB 99, sponsored by Senators Kelly and Sessions. Senator Kelly described the bill as requiring local school boards to display the Ten Commandments, together with founding documents such as the Declaration of Independence, Constitution, Bill of Rights, and Alabama Constitution preamble, in certain history classrooms and common areas for grades five through 12, using donated displays and funds when available. He said the bill was intended as a historical and educational measure, not religious instruction, and emphasized the inclusion of a disclaimer stating Alabama is not establishing a religion. After extended debate and a petition to close debate from the Rules Committee, the Senate voted on the bill by long roll and passed SB 99, with the recorded vote announced as 30 yeas and 4 nays.
KY
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

Interim Joint Committee on Natural Resources & Energy.(7-2-26)

Natural Resources & Energy

Transcript Highlights:
  • Now, I say think because LIHEAP funds are appropriated by Congress every October, and we're always subject
  • Now, I say think because LIHEAP funds are appropriated by Congress every October, and we're always subject
  • funding for that, so we do it this year, but we'll have to reevaluate next year based upon what Congress
  • funding for that, so we do it this year, but we'll have to reevaluate next year based upon what Congress
  • funding for that, so we do it this year, but we'll have to reevaluate next year based upon what Congress
Bills: SB8
Committee: Joint Natural Resources & Energy
US
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, September 11, 2025)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • ><c> President</c> Americans disapprove of President Americans disapprove of President Trump's<00:35:
  • </c> and it is not authorized by Congress. and it is not authorized by Congress.
  • , Congress, Congress, and<02:59:39.520><c> thereafter</c><02:59:40.160><c> to</c><02:59:40.319><c> be
  • </c> Members of Congress who do it are wrong. Members of Congress who do it are wrong.
  • </c> have Asian heritage in this Congress. have Asian heritage in this Congress.
Bills: HB3944 , HB3486
Keywords: appropriations, military construction, veterans affairs, VA funding, USDA, agriculture appropriations, legislative branch appropriations, fiscal year 2026, omnibus, spending bill, rural development, rural housing, broadband, SNAP, WIC, school lunch, food safety, FDA user fees, veterans health care, toxic exposure
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TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate Committee on State Affairs (Part I) May 15th, 2025

State Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • the committee's findings via a concurrent resolution that is sent to the governor for approval or disapproval
  • with the forefathers, or not the founders, but the ratification debates or the proposal debates in Congress
  • Or regulations that have not been invalidated by Congress. We deal with those as well.
  • That's the proper way to do it, because today... both those amendments took the proper procedure for Congress
  • I'd much rather see Congress contemplate something for the Attorney General if the Attorney General refuses
Bills: HB186 , HB201 , HB229 , HB796 , HB1506 , HB2702 , HB2885 , HB3225 , HB3909 , HB4285 , HB5138
Committee: Senate State Affairs
WA
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

Legislative Democratic Leaders Media Availability Feb 3rd, 2026 at 11:00 am

Transcript Highlights:
  • Congress of H.R. 1 and President Trump's act that he has perpetrated on the country, which really throws
  • And the voters overwhelmingly disapproved that initiative, like a 70% margin.
  • The massive tax cuts on the wealthy that Congress passed, the massive shifts onto state government that
Summary: House and Senate Democratic leaders announced and defended a new “Millionaire’s Tax” bill, saying it is intended to raise revenue from the highest earners while reducing reliance on sales tax and B&O tax and funding education, health care, community safety, and other state needs. They said the proposal is a starting point and will likely change as they continue talks with the governor, business groups, local governments, and other stakeholders. They also said the bill is not subject to cutoff because it affects state revenue, and that the Senate hearing is scheduled first in Ways and Means, with the House expected to follow after the Senate version moves over. The leaders described the bill as narrowly targeted at roughly 30,000 individual payers, with the first $1 million of income taxed at zero and the rate matching the state capital gains tax above that level. They argued the measure is not a broad income tax and rejected claims that it creates a marriage penalty, saying the structure mirrors the capital gains tax and uses Washington’s capital gains definitions. They also said the bill includes credits and deductions to address pass-through businesses, including dollar-for-dollar credits for B&O and public utilities taxes and an election allowing some businesses to pay the tax at the entity level. A major part of the discussion focused on how the bill would use revenue. Leaders said about 5% would go to counties for public defense costs tied to a new Supreme Court mandate, while the rest would support tax relief and new spending. They said the package would expand the Working Families Tax Credit, increase the small business credit, end the B&O surcharge a year early, and exempt some hygiene and grooming products from sales tax, with the tax-relief share estimated in the 20% range. They also said the necessity clause is needed because of structural budget problems and federal policy changes, and they expressed confidence that voters and lawmakers have become more open to taxing high earners, citing the capital gains tax vote and broader public concern about inequality and federal cuts.
WA
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

Legislative Democratic Leaders Media Availability Feb 3rd, 2026

Transcript Highlights:
  • Congress of H.R. 1 and President Trump's act that he has perpetrated on the country, which really throws
  • And the voters overwhelmingly disapproved that initiative, like a 70% margin.
  • The massive tax cuts on the wealthy that Congress passed, the massive shifts onto state government that
Summary: House and Senate Democratic leaders, joined by Speaker Laurie Jinkins and House Finance Chair April Berg, introduced a “Millionaire’s Tax” proposal and framed it as a way to reduce Washington’s reliance on sales tax and B&O tax while raising revenue from the state’s highest earners. They said the bill is a starting point and will continue to change through negotiations with the governor, business groups, local governments, and lawmakers. The leaders also said the proposal is intended to support education, health care, public safety, and tax relief measures such as sales tax exemptions on hygiene products, an expanded working families tax credit, a larger small business tax credit, and an early end to the B&O surcharge. The governor had already said he could not support the bill in its current form, which the sponsors said surprised them because they had spoken positively with him the day before. They said the bill will not be the same by the time it reaches his desk and that they expect continued talks to address his concerns, including more money for small business relief and the working families tax credit. They also defended the bill’s structure, saying it mirrors the state capital gains tax, uses Washington’s capital gains definition, and includes credits intended to prevent double taxation for pass-through businesses and others already paying B&O or related taxes. Much of the discussion focused on criticism from Republicans and outside groups that the proposal amounts to a marriage penalty or could drive away high earners and tech businesses. Democratic leaders rejected those concerns, saying the tax applies only to income above $1 million, that the first million is taxed at zero, and that the state would still compare favorably with other income-tax states. They said about 30,000 taxpayers would be affected and estimated the bill would raise roughly $3.5 billion, with about 5% dedicated to county public defense costs. They also said the bill is not subject to cutoff because it affects state revenue, and that the Senate public hearing is scheduled for Friday afternoon in Ways and Means, with the House expected to hear the Senate version later in the process.
US
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, March 6, 2025)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
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  • An act of Congress created the Department of Education, and only an act of Congress can dismantle it.
  • An act of Congress created the Department of Education, and only an act of Congress can dismantle it.
  • Speaker, this week's address to Congress was one of the longest addresses to Congress ever, yet there
  • Speaker, this week's address to Congress was one of the longest addresses to Congress ever, yet there
Bills: HR190 , HR189 , SJR11
Keywords: censure, Congress, interruption, decorum, Representative Al Green, constitutional amendment, state laws, education, voting rights, election integrity
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FL

Florida 2026 5th Special Session

FL House Floor Session - 2026-02-04 (4:00PM Session)

Florida House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Establishment Clause, the First Amendment—the one that was so important they made it number one—says, “Congress
  • student is allowed to pray at a school-sponsored function, and there is no method for approving or disapproving
  • student is allowed to pray at a school sponsored function and there is no method for approving or disapproving
  • I've heard mention about the separation of church and state, and yet our Congress, one of the very first
  • things that they passed was a law to establish a paid chaplain for Congress.
Summary: The House convened with prayer, a moment of silence for former Washington County administrator Alan Massey, and the Pledge of Allegiance, then adopted the special order report setting the day’s floor calendar. The chamber also approved the journal and moved into special-order bills. Early action included unanimous passage of CS/HB 967, which creates an electronic payment option for constituents dealing with local governments, and HB 127, which adds cursive writing to required instruction for grades 2 through 5; supporters framed both bills as modernizing basic public services and preserving literacy and heritage. HB 453 also passed unanimously, creating pathways for students in Special Olympics and marching band to satisfy physical education and arts graduation requirements. The House then took up HJR 583, a proposed constitutional amendment to protect religious expression in public schools. The resolution drew extensive debate over whether it merely codified existing law or could create ambiguity about prayer, religious speech, and discrimination issues in schools and at school events. Supporters argued it would strengthen protections for faith expression and let voters decide; opponents raised First Amendment, church-state separation, and implementation concerns, including questions about what counts as religious expression and how schools would handle potentially offensive remarks. The resolution passed 93-17. Several health-related measures followed. CS/HB 237, requiring APRNs who use the title “doctor” to clarify they are APRNs when communicating with patients, passed 111-0. CS/HB 363, creating a dental therapy license and a new mid-level dental provider to address access shortages, prompted sharp debate over training, anesthesia risk, and whether the bill would create a lower tier of care; it passed 80-29. HB 375, removing a mandatory supervision requirement for autonomous CRNAs, passed 78-28, and HB 301, authorizing psychiatric mental health APRNs to provide mental health services within existing licensure, passed 88-18. The House also passed HB 863, giving Citizens Property Insurance policyholders the choice between arbitration and court for disputes, by 105-3, and HB 1399, increasing oversight of property insurers’ affiliate transactions, by 160-3. The chamber then began consideration of a local claims bill, HB 6517, for relief related to an incident involving the City of St. Petersburg.
FL
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

FL House Floor Session - 2026-02-04 (4:00PM Session)

Florida House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Establishment Clause, the First Amendment—the one that was so important they made it number one—says, “Congress
  • student is allowed to pray at a school-sponsored function, and there is no method for approving or disapproving
  • student is allowed to pray at a school sponsored function and there is no method for approving or disapproving
  • I've heard mention about the separation of church and state, and yet our Congress, one of the very first
  • things that they passed was a law to establish a paid chaplain for Congress.
Summary: The House convened with prayer, a moment of silence for former Washington County administrator Alan Massey, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several gallery recognitions. The chamber adopted the special order report and then took up a series of bills on the special order calendar. Early measures included CS/HB 967 on electronic payments to local governments, which passed 110-0, and HB 127 requiring cursive writing instruction in grades 2-5, which passed 111-0 after members spoke about literacy, signatures, and heritage. CS/HB 453 on high school diploma requirements passed 111-0 and would allow certain students to use Special Olympics participation for PE credit and marching band for PE and arts credit. The House also passed CS/HB 237 on use of professional nursing titles, which requires APRNs using the title doctor to clarify they are APRNs, by 111-0. The chamber then debated HJR 583, a proposed constitutional amendment on religious expression in public schools. Supporters said it would codify existing statutory protections for student and school personnel religious expression and let voters decide; opponents argued it was unnecessary, could create confusion, and risked constitutional problems involving school-sponsored prayer and the separation of church and state. After structured debate, the resolution passed 93-17. The House next passed CS/HB 363 on dental therapy, which creates a licensed mid-level dental provider and drew sharp debate over access to care versus patient safety; it passed 80-29. HB 375 on autonomous practice by certified registered nurse anesthetists passed 78-28, and HB 301 on psychiatric mental health APRN autonomous practice passed 88-18. Later, the House passed HB 863 on arbitration for Citizens Property Insurance disputes, giving policyholders a choice between arbitration and court, by 105-3, and HB 1399 on property insurance affiliates, which increases oversight of insurer-affiliate transactions, by 160-3. Members also heard and advanced a local claims bill, HB 6517, for relief of Eribeito and Sanchez Mayan against the City of St. Petersburg, describing severe injuries allegedly caused during an arrest and transport; the bill was rolled over for third reading at the end of the transcript. Throughout the day, members also paused for multiple recognitions of visiting students, local officials, professional groups, and community organizations.
FL
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

FL House Floor Session - 2026-02-04 (4:00PM Session)

Florida House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Establishment Clause, the First Amendment—the one that was so important they made it number one—says, “Congress
  • student is allowed to pray at a school-sponsored function, and there is no method for approving or disapproving
  • student is allowed to pray at a school sponsored function and there is no method for approving or disapproving
  • I've heard mention about the separation of church and state, and yet our Congress, one of the very first
  • things that they passed, was a law to establish a paid chaplain for Congress.