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WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Health & Long-Term Care Feb 20th, 2026 at 08:00 am
Health & Long-Term Care
Transcript Highlights:
- The state fire marshal must also inspect a hospital on average every 18 months.
- The state fire marshal must also inspect a hospital on average every 18 months.
- There are a number of different kinds of CCRCs across the state.
- And there are about four of these facilities across the state.
- So by passage of this bill, state statute would comport with that.
Committee:
Senate Health & Long-Term Care
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Technology, Economic Development, & Veterans Feb 4th, 2026 at 08:00 am
Technology, Economic Development, & Veterans
Transcript Highlights:
- Jordan Arnold is the Department of Commerce's brand-new state broadband director.
- That's about 5% of the locations in the state.
- So this might mean permits to cross state or trust easements, private lands, state or federal highway
- State or federal highway rights-of-way, access to utility poles or towers.
- And that would be the place to remedy this, not at the state level.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- Michael Lucci, or Lucy, sorry if I mispronounced it, from State Armor, if you’ll come forward, state
- I’m the founder of State Armor.
- In the United States, In the United States, the Muslim Brotherhood chapter, which was led by Musa Abu
- or the United States.
- and of the state of Florida.
Bills:
S0002
Committee:
Senate Judiciary
Keywords:
retirement, Deferred Retirement Option Program, DROP, pension contributions, Special Risk Class, retirement benefits, cost-of-living adjustment, state officials, 999, senate, all
Summary:
The Judiciary Committee took up a long agenda of bills, including several claims bills and policy measures. It heard and approved, mostly unanimously, bills on curators of estates (SB 326, as amended), remedies under the Florida Civil Rights Act (SB 1096), a claim for Reginald Jackson against the City of Lakeland (SB 28), a DCF-related claim for L.E. (SB 6), trust administration reform (SB 786, as amended), a Broward County claim for the estate of a deceased minor (SB 18, as amended, 10-1), a DOT claim for the estate of Mark Legata (SB 26), veterans’ courts (CS/SB 50), extracurricular activities in public K-12 schools (CS/CS/SB 538, as amended), and pet sale protections for dogs and cats (SB 1004). The committee also considered the sovereign immunity claims bill (SB 1366), which was presented as a starting point for negotiations with the House and was reported favorably after testimony from local government, hospital, and school representatives who urged the Senate to hold to its current lower cap levels. The committee later approved a claims bill for the estate of Daniel Maudsley against DHSMV (SB 2). The meeting included repeated roll calls and favorable reports on each measure, with the only recorded no vote on SB 18 from Senator Osgood.
Several bills drew testimony from supporters and, in some cases, objections. SB 50 on veterans’ courts received broad support from veterans’ groups, criminal justice organizations, and community advocates who said it would expand problem-solving court options for veterans dealing with service-related issues. SB 538 on extracurricular activities drew support and opposition, and was amended to address home education eligibility, a school activity fee issue, technical conforming changes, and compensation for extracurricular sponsors. SB 1004 was presented as consumer protection legislation aimed at retail pet dealers, requiring disclosure of animal health records and financing terms and creating a private right of action for violations.
The committee also heard extensive testimony on SB 1178, which would create a foreign interference restriction and enforcement framework targeting foreign countries of concern and designated foreign terrorist organizations. Supporters described it as a national-security measure to limit foreign influence, protect critical infrastructure, and restrict gifts, contracts, and sister-city ties; the sponsor withdrew one amendment and the bill was reported favorably. Finally, SB 1632, dealing with ideologies inconsistent with American principles, prompted substantial questioning about due process, domestic terrorist organization designations, Sharia law references, student discipline, and notice procedures. The sponsor said the bill was intended to protect constitutional principles and target conduct rather than belief, but the transcript ends while public testimony on that bill is still underway.
WA
Transcript Highlights:
- The last time that a school district in Washington State was dissolved was in 2007.
- I mean, we know that school districts all across the state... ...experience.
- So the financial solvency question is universal for the state.
- But my question is rooted in the line between state oversight and local control.
- The bill does not address the current inequities in education funding in our state.
Committee:
House Education
WA
Transcript Highlights:
- program or contract with another state agency.
- And I would say that the state has, the state is the... Correct.
- OK, that's what I would say that the state has, the state is getting this federal subsidy.
- What is the risk to the state of Washington on default?
- We're not lending the credit of the state in any way.
Committee:
House Housing
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Interim Joint Committee on State Government (9-23-25)
Transcript Highlights:
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- </c> going to talk about the Bluegrass State going to talk about the Bluegrass State Skills<00:03:28.080
- ><c> or</c><00:03:53.599><c> BSSC</c><00:03:54.400><c> was</c> State Skills Corporation or BSSC was State
- </c><00:08:15.199><c> Skills</c> one of our Bluegrass State Skills one of our Bluegrass State Skills
- 00:21:52.480><c> those</c> Bluegrass State Skills administers those Bluegrass State Skills administers
Keywords:
Cabinet for Economic Development – Bluegrass State Skills Corporation Overview 02:35
----Discussion of BR 868, 2026 Regular Session 24:08, 958, all
Summary:
The meeting began with a quorum call and approval of the August 21 minutes. The main presentation was from the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development on the Bluegrass State Skills Corporation (BSSC), which was created in 1984 and is administratively tied to the cabinet. Staff explained that BSSC supports workforce training for companies in Kentucky through two main programs: the grant-in-aid reimbursement program and the skills training investment tax credit. They also described the board’s structure, quarterly meetings, annual audit, and the metropolitan tax credit tied to UPS in Louisville, along with public-private training consortia supported by the program.
The cabinet outlined eligibility and funding rules: applicants must be qualified companies, trainees must be full-time Kentucky residents meeting wage requirements, and eligible training includes in-house company-specific training, train-the-trainer efforts, safety/OSHA training, and outside training through KCTCS or other providers. Grant-in-aid is a 50% reimbursement program capped at $75,000 per company per fiscal year and $2,000 per trainee, while the tax credit is capped annually and is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. Applications are scored based on county tier, wages, workforce development activity, veteran hiring, participation in consortia, and job growth. Members asked for data on trainees and industries served, and staff said they could provide it. They also discussed coordination with other workforce programs, especially KCTCS and the state’s TRAIN program, to avoid overlap and double dipping.
Several members asked about program usage and differences between fiscal years. Staff said the tax credit is less popular because it is not refundable and requires tax liability, while grant-in-aid is more attractive because it is cash reimbursement. They said lower or delayed spending in some years can reflect one-year training windows, reimbursement lag, new facilities ramping up, consortia activity, and special allocations such as those tied to Ford facilities. Questions also covered support for new businesses, which staff said can receive favorable scoring for new jobs and may have funds set aside for new location projects. On veterans, staff said they connect companies to Kentucky Valor and other resources, but the program does not track veteran retention outcomes.
The final discussion was on a draft bill related to the Kentucky Horse Park and the U.S. Center for SafeSport. Representative Vanessa Gracel and Kentucky Horse Park President Lee Carter explained that the proposal is intended to help the park maintain integrity and protect athletes, volunteers, coaches, trainers, and guests from abuse and misconduct. They described SafeSport’s federal role in Olympic and Paralympic sports and said they hope to move the draft forward as legislation in 2026. No votes were taken on the BSSC presentation or the horse park discussion.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- excited for the bonding tours, where more friendships can be fostered and to see the needs of the state
- You know, previous to being on Capital Investment, I did not know the needs of the state, and the tours
- gets to float while a lot of states are kind of in a jumble.
- Representative Pérez-Vega continued: this state gets to float while a lot of states are kind of in a
- I hope people really take the tours, and, um, it's kind of makes an interesting, um, thing as a state
Committee:
House Capital Investment
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- The August 2023 report states that if the agreement were to be terminated, a 17% tariff would be reinstated
- The reduction in tomato imports will lead to decreased state and local revenues. ...county revenues,
- Economic activity for businesses in the Lone Star State is significant.
- Today, thanks to the... ...leadership of State Representative Brian Guillen of Rio Grande City and State
- Taiwan have had a formal sister state relationship.
Committee:
House S/C on International Relations
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Sam Houston State.
- And a great state of Texas where we have freedom of choice. State of Texas.
- We need a state-level regulatory agency only focused on cannabis like other U.S. states.
- I am Texas VFW State.
- If the state allows it. If the state allows it. If the state allows it.
Committee:
House State Affairs
Keywords:
hemp regulation, consumable products, cannabinoids, state health, youth protection, licensing fees, criminal offenses, HB28, public testimony, committee decorum, bill substitute, legislative process
Summary:
The meeting featured significant discussions regarding HB28, where the chair outlined the plans to bring forward a substitute for the bill. The chair emphasized the importance of maintaining order and decorum during the proceedings. Members engaged in deliberations, and a number of public witnesses were invited to testify, thereby enriching the discussion around the bill. This interaction provided valuable insights into public sentiment regarding the issues at hand.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Please state your name for the record and proceed.
- And state your name for the record and proceed.
- Whoever's going to start first can state your name for the record and proceed. Thank you.
- Go ahead and state your name for the record and proceed. Our next speaker.
- Go ahead, state your name for the record and proceed.
Committee:
House Education Finance
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Transportation Finance and Policy Committee 2/10/25 - Part 1
Transportation Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Then you can see State Patrol initiatives on line 51 for hiring and a new State Patrol headquarters for
- Then you can see State Patrol initiatives on line 51 for hiring and a new State Patrol headquarters for
- Then you can see State Patrol initiatives on line 51 for hiring and a new State Patrol headquarters for
- </c><00:08:10.560><c> road</c> federal funds for state road federal funds for state road construction
- </c> the in at the same time save the state the in at the same time save the state funds<00:40:44.319
Bills:
HF5
Committee:
House Transportation Finance and Policy
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Transportation Finance and Policy Committee 2/10/25 - Part 2
Transportation Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- where we stand in the state to other states.
- Bartha, you get bumped just for a... states so with that Mr chair I will move states so with that Mr
- state.
- state.
- state.
Bills:
HF5
Committee:
House Transportation Finance and Policy
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- The NCAA and state and federal actions as well. Last year, Rep.
- Are we seeing this in every state in the country? Every state. No question. Across the country.
- I know those states have passed.
- And obviously, those are funded through the state. Good.
- , and that our state numbers double the national average.
Committee:
House Education
Keywords:
human growth, development education, prenatal education, state standards, biological science, grading scale, education reform, students, public schools, academic policy, community college, technical education, pilot program, driver training, transportation, Safe Haven Law, flyers, child safety, infant relinquishment, name image likeness
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- This is part of a nationwide effort; 24 states have done the same to date, and having this in place helps
- I'm here on behalf of State Farm Insurance in support of Senate Bill 1415.
- , and other states that required tests and licenses would recognize that state, and it worked very well
- a test and have to be licensed in your home state.
- For State Farm, that's 5,000 employees in Tempe who all of a sudden need to be licensed.
Committee:
House Commerce
Keywords:
certified public accountants, CPA certification, accounting regulations, professional standards, continuing education, assignment for benefit of creditors, ABC act, insolvency, creditor claims, debt liquidation, business wind-up, receivership, liquidation, secured creditors, unsecured creditors, proof of claim, voidable transactions, fraudulent transfer, wage claims, priority claims
WA
Transcript Highlights:
- updated or purchased literacy curriculum and a comprehensive literacy program to be aligned with the state
- It directs each school district, charter school, and state tribal education compact school to instead
- State Board, I don't think, monitors how instruction takes place in our schools.
- And so this would be an unnecessary burden for that state agency. Are there further remarks?
- failure for the state to state funding deficits and the failure for the state to come up with revenue
Committee:
House Education
Keywords:
reading instruction, structured literacy, early literacy, dyslexia, phonics, phonological awareness, language comprehension, vocabulary, fluency, oral language, orthographic knowledge, multi-tiered system of supports, MTSS, screening assessments, intervention, reading intervention, elementary education, kindergarten, first grade, second grade
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Environment, Energy & Technology Jan 16th, 2026 at 10:30 am
Environment, Energy & Technology
Transcript Highlights:
- The state of Washington is a steward of the United States Treaty of 1855 with the CTUIR, and per the
- The state of Washington is a steward of the United States Treaty of 1855 with the CTUIR, and per the
- The state of Washington is a steward of the United States Treaty of 1855 with the CTIR, and per the United
- state energy... operation in May 2020.
- state energy, In 2025, and were enacted by various entities, including state legislatures, state energy
Committee:
Senate Environment, Energy & Technology
Keywords:
nuclear energy, energy strategy, advanced technology, sustainability, state policy, renewable energy, public entities, electric generation, contracting, SB 6010, Washington energy siting, EFSEC, Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council, tribal consultation, government-to-government consultation, federally recognized tribes, energy facility siting, RCW, clean energy, alternative energy
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- And how much do you know how much we as a state put into energy assistance, weatherization stuff?
- </c><00:19:57.919><c> put</c><00:19:58.160><c> into</c> you know how much we as a state put into you
- </c> can continue going out from our state can continue going out from our state stuff.<00:20:46.880>
- So, what's the response that state.
- That's a good thing for our state, for our nation, and for our planet.
Bills:
HF2438
Committee:
Senate Finance
Keywords:
transportation finance, transportation policy, MnDOT, Minnesota Department of Transportation, Department of Public Safety, Metropolitan Council, highway funding, trunk highway fund, county state-aid highway fund, municipal state-aid street fund, state aid roads, local roads, bridge funding, road construction, transit funding, passenger rail, freight rail, aviation, airport development, safe routes to school
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Minnesota Interfaith Power and Light is an organization that stretches across the state.
- I should point out that there are only 123 refineries in the entire United States.
- I paid $167 of Minnesota state sales tax for that electricity and my wife paid $218.21.
- I'm the State Policy Director with Health Professionals for Healthy Climate.
- and it's a regional asset that serves the state of Minnesota.
Bills:
HF2438
Committee:
House Taxes
Keywords:
transportation finance, transportation policy, MnDOT, Minnesota Department of Transportation, Department of Public Safety, Metropolitan Council, highway funding, trunk highway fund, county state-aid highway fund, municipal state-aid street fund, state aid roads, local roads, bridge funding, road construction, transit funding, passenger rail, freight rail, aviation, airport development, safe routes to school
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm state policy director with Health Professionals for Healthy Climate.
- , and it's a regional asset that serves the state of Minnesota.
- , and it's a regional asset that serves the state of Minnesota.
- Of course serves the state of Minnesota.
- So, just to state it briefly, I just can't support this bill. Thank you.
Bills:
HF2438
Committee:
House Taxes
Keywords:
transportation finance, transportation policy, MnDOT, Minnesota Department of Transportation, Department of Public Safety, Metropolitan Council, highway funding, trunk highway fund, county state-aid highway fund, municipal state-aid street fund, state aid roads, local roads, bridge funding, road construction, transit funding, passenger rail, freight rail, aviation, airport development, safe routes to school
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Transportation Finance and Policy Committee 4/11/25
Transportation Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- We have the second-largest county state aid highway system in the state of Minnesota.
- We have the second largest county state We have the second largest county state aid<00:31:54.399><c>
- The total state million per year.
- Our state for the future to come.
- </c> is funded across the state for everyone. is funded across the state for everyone.
Bills:
HF2438
Committee:
House Transportation Finance and Policy
Keywords:
transportation finance, transportation policy, MnDOT, Minnesota Department of Transportation, Department of Public Safety, Metropolitan Council, highway funding, trunk highway fund, county state-aid highway fund, municipal state-aid street fund, state aid roads, local roads, bridge funding, road construction, transit funding, passenger rail, freight rail, aviation, airport development, safe routes to school