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KY
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

Interim Joint Committee on Natural Resources and Energy (11-16-23)

KY
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

Interim Joint Committee on Natural Resources and Energy (9-21-23)

NM
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Chamber Meeting Feb 4th, 2026 at 11:20 am

New Mexico House Floor Meeting

NM
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Chamber Meeting Feb 4th, 2026

New Mexico House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • And I'd just like to bring to the body's attention that this is an industry where we talk about, where
  • And $4 million in creative industry grants.
  • Speaker, gentlemen, are you aware of what kind of industry that we have out in Torrance County? Mr.
  • Speaker, gentlemen, do we do that for any other industry in the state? And that said, Mr.
  • Speaker, gentlemen, do we do that for any other industry in the state? Mr.
Bills: HB95, HB111, HJR1, HM7, HM17, HM4, HM22, HM3, HM11, HM14, HM15, HM21, HM34, HB2, HB32, HB33, HB61, HJM2, HM23, HM24, HM26
Keywords: HB95, additional judgeship, district court, judicial district, First Judicial District, Second Judicial District, district judges, court administration, judicial staffing, caseload, access to justice, New Mexico courts, judiciary, judge vacancy, court backlog, state courts, water law, state engineer, civil penalty, compliance order
Summary: The House convened with quorum, offered an invocation and pledges, and then moved through a series of memorials, recognitions, and announcements. House Memorial 49, declaring February 4, 2026 UNM Day, was taken from the Speaker’s table, explained, and debated at length. Members from both parties and several guests praised the University of New Mexico for its role in education, health care, research, public service, and workforce development, with special recognition of President Garnett Stokes, interim provost Barbara Rodriguez, and Health Sciences leaders and students. The memorial highlighted UNM’s enrollment, degrees awarded, scholarship support, patent activity, and the UNM Hospital and Health Sciences Center. It passed 70-0. House Memorial 48, declaring February 4, 2026 Valencia County Day, was also brought forward and passed unanimously. Supporters described Valencia County’s history, culture, economic growth, and traditions, including the annual matanza, Route 66 heritage, and major employers and development projects. Members from the county and local officials were recognized, and the memorial emphasized both historic communities and current business and infrastructure expansion. House Memorial 50, declaring Lincoln County Day, was introduced by title and placed on the Speaker’s table, but not taken up for final passage during this segment. The chamber also recognized the Artesia Bulldogs football team for winning another state championship, Del Norte High School’s class of 1966 on its 60th anniversary, and a number of guests tied to nursing, education, and local community service. Several members used announcements to highlight nurses, school programs, and local events, including a Legislative Sportsman’s Caucus invitation and a reminder that the day was the final day to file bills with the clerk. The session closed with continued announcements and guest introductions, reflecting a day focused heavily on community recognition and celebratory memorials rather than substantive legislation beyond the memorial votes.
FL
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security Jan 26th, 2026

Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security

Bills: S1512, S1602, S1604, S1656
Keywords: Space Florida, tax exemption, governmental purpose, aviation, defense industry, space exploration, semiconductor technology, veterans, housing, property management, incentives, Florida Housing Finance Corporation, vacancy relief, risk mitigation, housing finance, trust fund, Homes for Veterans, S1656, SB 1656, official state flagship
Summary: The Committee on Military Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security met with a quorum and considered several memorials and bills. It first passed Senate Memorial 1714, urging Congress to support the “No Tax Dollars for Terrorist Acts” measure to prevent U.S. funds from benefiting the Taliban in Afghanistan. The committee then favorably reported SB 1512, which expands tax exemptions and procurement flexibility for Space Florida, and SB 1656, which designates the SS American Victory as Florida’s official state flagship in place of the Western Union. The committee also favorably reported SM 1186, which urges Congress to increase the Florida National Guard’s force structure, with supporters citing Florida’s large population and disaster response needs. Senator Sharif voiced support for the effort. Next, the committee took up SB 1602, creating a Homes for Veterans Property Management Incentive Pilot Program in selected counties to help landlords house veterans through vacancy relief and risk mitigation funds; two amendments were adopted, and the bill was reported favorably as committee substitute. SB 1604, which creates the associated trust funds within the Florida Housing Finance Corporation, also received one technical amendment and was reported favorably as committee substitute. Throughout the meeting, several measures drew supportive testimony or comments, including representatives from Space Florida and the Florida Chamber on SB 1512 and a supporter on SB 1602. Multiple members offered to co-sponsor or support veterans-related measures. No bills were opposed in debate, all amendments were adopted without objection, and each item was reported favorably before the committee adjourned.
KY
KY

Kentucky 2025 Regular Session

Interim Joint Committee on Banking and Insurance (11-4-25)

ND
ND

North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Education Apr 7th, 2025 at 10:00 am

Education

Bills: HB1404
Keywords: HB 1404, North Dakota scholarship, scholarship eligibility, student aid, high school graduation, college readiness, career readiness, career and technical education, CTE, dual credit, advanced placement, AP exam, International Baccalaureate, IB exam, ACT, SAT, WorkKeys, ASVAB, JROTC, Civil Air Patrol
Summary: The Senate Education Committee met with six members present and first took up House Bill 1404, which would update North Dakota scholarship eligibility language by allowing the NDA Plus assessment to be used in place of ACT scores in certain pathways. The Department of Public Instruction explained that the bill does not eliminate the ACT entirely, but removes outdated references tied to ACT accountability testing that will no longer apply after this year’s seniors graduate. Members discussed how the change affects public and nonpublic schools, then voted 6-0 to give HB 1404 a do pass recommendation. The committee then returned to House Bill 1363, a bill dealing with school emergency response planning and automatic external defibrillators. Members adopted an amendment clarifying that the requirements apply to school-owned facilities and grounds, replacing language about school events and venues, and revising the planning language for school-based events not held on school-owned property. The committee also debated whether the bill should be mandatory or permissive; a motion to change “shall” to “may” failed, with members noting the bill’s liability protections. The committee then voted 5-1 to pass HB 1363 as amended, with Senator Gerhardt carrying the bill. Before recessing, the chair noted that House Bill 1533 would be taken up later in the day after additional information from DPI was received.
MN
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Education Finance Committee 3/13/25

Education Finance

Transcript Highlights:
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  • I would propose that we utilize what's in the governor's budget and other industries for the last 80
  • Larson, Director of Apprenticeship Minnesota, Department of Labor and Industry.
  • I direct the apprenticeship division at the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry.
Bills: HF846, HF1538, HF1959
Keywords: education, special education, apprenticeship, funding, grants, intermediate school districts, teacher apprenticeship, registered apprenticeship, teacher licensure, teacher shortage, workforce development, education finance, K-12 education, higher education, Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board, PELSB, Tier 3 license, teacher preparation, mentor teacher, school district
AZ
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

02/19/2026 - House Rural Economic Development

Rural Economic Development

Transcript Highlights:
  • Arizona cannot afford to take this industry for granted.
  • We have about a $750 million-a-year industry. It's a growing community. It's a growing industry.
  • Arizona cannot afford to take this industry for granted.
  • We have about a $750 million a year industry. It's a growing community. It's a growing industry.
  • We have the number one export industry in the state.
Bills: HB2107, HB2588, HB2946, HB2950
Keywords: SNAP, nutrition assistance, fast food, vitamins, waiver, food policy, municipal planning, homeowner association, building permits, single-family home, property rights, design standards, development fees, municipalities, infrastructure, public services, annual reporting, property development, tourism improvement area, TIA
WA
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Consumer Protection & Business Feb 4th, 2026 at 01:30 pm

Consumer Protection & Business

Transcript Highlights:
  • I met with the travel insurance industry over the summer, and all stakeholders were involved in this.
  • that is being utilized by data brokers, and um... ...so I guess ultimately the view of this whole industry
Bills: HB2428, HB2399, HB2087, HB2629, HB2483, HB2477
Keywords: life insurance, policy lapse, policy cancellation, nonpayment of premium, premium grace period, lapse notice, termination notice, third-party notice, third-party designee, beneficiary protection, consumer protection, insurance regulation, insurer notice requirements, policyholder, beneficiary, Washington RCW, insurance code, unintentional lapse, coverage continuation, premium delinquency
Summary: The Consumer Protection and Business Committee met on February 4, 2026, and did not hold public hearings. House Bill 2629 was removed from consideration and not advanced. The committee was briefed on House Bill 2428, which would require insurers to give 30 days’ written notice before an individual life insurance policy lapses for nonpayment and to notify applicants of the right to designate a third party for lapse notices; the committee adopted Representative Ryu’s amendment clarifying the notice applies to nonpayment lapses, adjusting proof-of-delivery language, and adding a January 1, 2027 effective date. The committee also considered House Bill 2399, which would prohibit assignment of post-loss property insurance benefits. Supporters described it as a way to curb predatory assignments that transfer policyholder rights to contractors, while opponents argued it can help homeowners get repairs completed and return home, especially after flooding or other losses. The bill was reported out on a narrow 8-7 vote, with members noting the issue may need further work. House Bill 2087, creating the Washington Travel Insurance Act, was also advanced after a proposed substitute made changes to conflict-of-law language, attorney exclusions, child support-related license suspension, supervision liability, and rate-setting provisions; it passed 12-3. The committee then took up House Bill 2483 on data brokers and a public registry. Members adopted three amendments: one narrowing exemptions for entities with customer or business relationships, one delaying penalties until notice of noncompliance and making the registry public, and one exempting publicly available or already published information. Supporters said the bill would make hidden data practices visible and improve transparency, while opponents warned it was still too broad and could sweep in retailers, public entities, or other unintended actors. The amended bill passed 8-7. Finally, House Bill 2477, with an amendment limiting appraiser liability to clients and named intended users and clarifying appraisal reports, was unanimously reported out of committee. The committee then adjourned after thanking staff on cutoff day.
AL
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama House State Government Committee May 7th, 2025

State Government

TX
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Natural Resources (Part II) Mar 12th, 2025

Natural Resources

Transcript Highlights:
  • actual RRC employee who's overseeing this is very important because if we're going to allow the industry
  • make sure it's done correctly and along with that, obviously we want to make sure if either the industrial
Bills: SB 1150, SB 763, SB 1061, SB 1146, SB 1198
Keywords: concrete plants, environmental regulation, permit process, air quality, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, SB 1061, uranium mining, production area authorization, TCEQ, Water Code, groundwater, groundwater conservation district, restoration table value, restoration values, contested case hearing, Chapter 2001, mineral rights, surface owners, notice requirements, environmental permitting
TX
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate Committee on Finance Mar 5th, 2025

Finance

KY
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

Interim Joint Committee on Banking and Insurance (11-1-23)

NM
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Chamber Meeting Feb 3rd, 2026 at 11:09 am

New Mexico House Floor Meeting

NM
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Chamber Meeting Feb 3rd, 2026

New Mexico House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Millions of state and federal dollars right now are being invested toward developing the industrial park
  • BHS staters, and is also a member of Escaramuzas while participating with charreadas and the rodeo industry
  • She wants to support and represent the agriculture industry.
  • Having grown up surrounded by agriculture, Angie has developed a deep appreciation for the industry and
  • an electrical engineer, working within the energy fields, including likely in the nuclear energy industry
Bills: HB34, HM7, HM8, HM17, HM3, HM11, HM14, HM15, HM21, HM25, HM34, HB95, HB111, SB1, HJR1, HM4, HM22
Keywords: HB34, school nurse, school nurses, nurse licensure, licensure, charter school, charter schools, school district, public education, Department of Health, Public Education Department, registered nurse, RN, mentorship, evaluation, competency, teacher salary parity, minimum salary, level one license, level two license
Summary: The House convened with quorum, prayer, pledges, and a series of memorials, certificates, guest introductions, and legislative messages. House Memorial 8 honored the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commission and Dr. King’s legacy; members spoke about the commission’s work in promoting service, liberty, equality, and student leadership. The memorial passed unanimously, 70-0. Later, House Memorial 25 recognized victims of violent crime and their families, with emotional testimony from lawmakers and guests describing the lasting impact of homicide and the importance of survivor voices. That memorial also passed unanimously, 70-0. The chamber then recognized numerous guests, including Kid Frost, several student “shadows” from Belen High School and other schools, Santo Domingo Pueblo leaders, Habitat for Humanity volunteers, CNM board members and students, Southwest Cheese representatives, military installation leaders, and others. Members also highlighted community events and receptions, including Silver Spikes Day and a 100th bill celebration. The House received several executive messages from the governor authorizing bill submissions on virtual power plants, apprenticeship funding for public works, AEDs at school athletic activities, and an energy affordability and grid reliability commission, along with a Senate message transmitting Senate Bill 2. Committee reports were adopted on a number of measures, including House Bills 145, 200, 32, 33, 61, 201, 153, 154, 184, 110, and 109, plus House Memorials 23, 24, and 26, and House Joint Memorial 2. The Appropriations and Finance Committee also reported a substitute for House Bills 2 and 3, which was adopted. On third reading, Senate Bill 1, dealing with a doctor compact for New Mexico, passed the House 64-0 after discussion about its role in physician recruitment and the need for malpractice reform. House Bill 34, a cleanup bill related to nurse licensure and charter school nurses, was also taken up for debate, with questions focused on the three-tier nurse evaluation system and recruitment impacts.
TX
TX

Texas 89th Regular

89th Legislative Session Apr 14th, 2025

Texas House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • The resolution comes in response to the longstanding role of the Cattlemen industry and shaping our state's
  • We're honoring generations in Texas that built this industry, recognizing.
Bills: HJR5, HB39, HB 102, HB 126, HB290, HB300, HB1330, HB2110, HB2143, HCR64, HCR101
Keywords: education funding, Texas State Technical College System, constitutional amendment, capital projects, workforce education, military education, early registration, ROTC, corps of cadets, higher education, military academy, student athletes, name image likeness, compensation, intercollegiate athletics, representation, tuition assistance, military, Texas State Guard, education
LA
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Agriculture, Forestry, Aquaculture, and Rural Development May 12th, 2026

Agriculture, Forestry, Aquaculture, and Rural Development

Transcript Highlights:
  • Our crawfish industry is not just about seasonal business.
  • It's our landscapers, and it's also our nurseries, right?
  • And this is a program that, for industries, niche industries like crawfish, like landscape, it may not
  • So you can see how not having a proper labor force within our industry, within the crawfish industry,
  • You know, not only the chicken, the fishing, beef industries, but as you may...” “...fishing, beef industries
Bills: HCR77, HB81, HB512, HB663, HB717, HB1194
Keywords: crawfish, agricultural labor, H-2B program, H-2A program, labor shortage, temporary workers, Louisiana economy, HCR77, crawfish industry, H-2B visa, seasonal labor, agriculture, immigration, arborist, property disputes, tree trimming, neighborhood, landowner rights, Delta Economic Research and Sustainability District, board of commissioners
WA
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Technology, Economic Development, & Veterans Jan 21st, 2026 at 08:00 am

Technology, Economic Development, & Veterans

Transcript Highlights:
  • "In the beer industry, you can do that.
  • Number one, this is industry-driven.
  • This is industry-led, and the industry and businesses gain, which we heard yesterday.
  • Number one, this is industry-driven.
  • This is industry-led, and the industry and businesses gain, which we heard yesterday.
Bills: HB2278, HB2325, HB2481, HB2503
Keywords: tourism, promotion areas, state funding, economic development, community engagement, tourism promotion, Washington Tourism Marketing Authority, assessment, self-supported assessment, visitor economy, destination marketing, statewide marketing, lodging, hotels, restaurants, travel services, attractions, recreation, retail, beverage producers
Summary: The committee heard testimony on House Bill 2325, which would create a statewide tourism self-supported assessment program under the Washington Tourism Marketing Authority. Staff explained the bill would let tourism-related businesses vote on and fund a new assessment program, overseen by a ratepayer board, with a new public records exemption for business financial information. The prime sponsor and supporters from State of Washington Tourism, hospitality, breweries, wine, and the Port of Seattle said the bill would provide sustainable, industry-led tourism funding and help Washington compete with other states. Opponents argued it would amount to another tax on businesses and raised concerns about unelected bodies having taxing authority. The hearing on HB 2325 was then closed. The committee then heard House Bill 2481, which would prohibit surveillance-based pricing, surge pricing, and certain electronic shelf label uses in grocery stores, while requiring price transparency and a Commerce study on electronic shelf labels. The sponsor said the bill is intended to stop individualized, data-driven pricing that could charge different customers different amounts for the same item. Labor and consumer advocates supported the bill, saying it would protect shoppers and workers from unfair pricing and confusion. Grocery and retail groups opposed the bill as drafted, warning that the definitions could unintentionally restrict loyalty programs, discounts, inventory management, markdowns, and electronic shelf labels that improve efficiency. Members and the sponsor discussed possible amendments, and the hearing was closed. House Bill 2503, regulating artificial intelligence training data, was then heard. Staff said the bill would require developers of generative AI systems to post high-level documentation about training data, including sources, size, and whether copyrighted or licensed data was used, with violations treated as Consumer Protection Act violations. The sponsor said the bill is meant to provide a basic “ingredients label” for AI and build public trust. Tech industry witnesses generally supported the transparency goal but asked for clearer alignment with California’s law and raised concerns about enforcement and private rights of action. Some other testimony supported stronger enforcement and transparency. The committee closed the hearing on HB 2503 and then opened House Bill 2278, which would remove the July 1, 2027 sunset on the additional $3 per room per night lodging charge in tourism promotion areas. The sponsor said the charge has produced a strong return on investment and supports local tourism promotion; one opponent argued tourism taxes and broader state tax burdens make Washington less attractive to visitors. The hearing on HB 2278 continued with additional testimony.
TX
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Administration (Part II)Audio only. May 27th, 2025

Administration

Bills: HCR111, HB5655, HB5689, HB5690, HCR46, HCR83, HCR81, HCR84
Keywords: beekeeping, pollination, agriculture, local economy, Combes, Bee Capital of Texas, water management, eminent domain, bond issuance, Fort Bend County, public infrastructure, special district, government validation, local authority, bonds, Cole Ranch Improvement District, Hunter Ranch Improvement District, property taxes, infrastructure funding, local governance
Summary: The Senate Committee on Administration met with a quorum present to reconsider the local and uncontested calendar for May 28, 2025. Senator Menendez moved to reconsider the prior certification of the calendar, and the committee agreed without objection. Menendez then moved to add HB 4202 to the May 28, 2025 calendar. There was no objection, and the bill was added. He next moved to certify the recommended list for the May 28, 2025 calendar, including HB 4202. The clerk called the roll on certification, and the list was approved unanimously with seven votes and zero nays. With no further business, the committee recessed at the call of the chair.