Transcript Highlights:

• We need legislation that helps us as a country, as a community, as a state. We need legislation.
• This legislation establishes a fair... And public safety.
• This legislation establishes a fair and necessary balance.
• That is exactly how the legislative process works.
• It should be a permanent feature of the legislative process.

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• legislation is needed to preserve it. legislation is needed to preserve it.
• this legislation. Thank you, Mr. this legislation. Thank you, Mr.
• Legislators should be legislators. Let's stop trying to sentence from the State House floor.
• Legislators should be legislators. Let's stop trying to sentence from the State House floor.
• body strongly supports this legislation. body strongly supports this legislation.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• This isn't just about today's legislation.
• But for us that support this legislation, we have seen that fear.
• But no piece of legislation is perfect.
• Thank you for bringing this legislation forward.
• Using the legislation we passed on the floor that was a package of retail theft legislation, not using

Keywords: 988, house, all

Summary: The Assembly convened, first dealing with quorum and routine procedural matters before moving through a series of third-reading bills, many focused on immigration enforcement, worker protections, child care, and school or voting-site safety. Early measures included AB 2393, AB 1994, AB 1929, AB 1633, AB 1650, AB 1655, AB 1851, AB 1896, and AB 2230, with authors and supporters arguing these bills would provide accountability, protect immigrant communities, preserve access to benefits and services, and limit intimidation by immigration enforcement. Opponents repeatedly argued the bills were anti-law-enforcement, unconstitutional, or based on exaggerated or nonexistent threats. Several bills passed by recorded vote, including AB 2393 (41-15), AB 1994 (58-0), AB 1929 (41-17), AB 1650 (44-19), AB 1655 (50-14), AB 1851 (56-0), AB 1896 (41-19), and AB 2230 (42-15). AB 1633, a 54-vote bill imposing a tax on for-profit detention facilities, was debated at length but the roll was not completed in the excerpt and the item was moved on from temporarily. After a caucus break, the House returned and took up additional bills. AB 2379 would require child care providers to be informed of constitutional protections and receive multilingual training regarding immigration enforcement; it passed 59-10 on both the urgency and the measure. AB 2460 would direct the education department to update referral protocols so schools can better respond to students affected by immigration enforcement trauma and family deportation; it passed 52-8. AB 2495 would expand prohibitions on unfair immigration-related practices by employers, making immigration-related threats unlawful in workplace disputes; it passed 50-15. Throughout the day, debate was highly partisan and often heated, with repeated exchanges over whether the bills addressed real harms or were political messaging, but the Assembly ultimately advanced the measures that came to a vote.

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• <01:58:09.679> thank irresponsible legislation thank irresponsible legislation thank you<01
• State your motion. resolve that is inexpedient to legislate resolve that is inexpedient to legislate
• report of inexpedient to legislative report of inexpedient to legislative House<04:05:06.279>
• the committee to pass this legislation the committee to pass this legislation and<05:15:09.000><
• that is inexpedient to legislate that is inexpedient to legislate representative<05:17:08.320>

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• legislative session. Thank you, Mr. legislative session. Thank you, Mr. President.
• State Senate and the Legislative State Senate and the Legislative Research<01:33:08.560> Commission
• community, and on the legislative community, and on the legislative branch,<01:37:30.440> the
• legislator? legislator? >> Ooh.
• the Kentucky Legislative Whereas the Kentucky Legislative Research<03:05:08.080> Commission,<

Keywords: In an effort to stave off issues that may occur with long format live streams, we have split this stream into two parts., 958, all

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• I want to thank the senator from Jessamine County for bringing this legislation.
• And this is, uh, wonderful, well-thought-out legislation that is encompassed in Senate Bill 77.
• yes. more stronger pieces of legislation that more stronger pieces of legislation that we've<01:17:24.159
• So, I would hope everybody would support the legislation.
• So, I would hope everybody would support the legislation.

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• Whatever the parent, the mom, would be impacted by this legislation and will be charged under this legislation
• We should not be legislators.
• You're a good legislator. I'm trying, man. Good job.
• Legislation should focus on real threats to women.
• It's like trying to legislate that the Earth is flat.

Bills: HB229, HB229, HB3990, HB5082, HB5510

Keywords: HB 229, Texas, political subdivision, local government, county dues, county association, state association of counties, lobbying, lobbyist, public funds, taxpayer lawsuit, injunctive relief, attorney's fees, Government Code Chapter 556, Local Government Code Section 89.002, legislative advocacy, municipal government, county government, city government, special district

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• The permanent acquired brain injury advisory board would make legislative recommendations related to
• Nikki's Law was signed into law in 2020 by former Governor Baker from the legislation I filed during
• I was proud that the House of Representatives passed this legislation early last session.
• I had just come off being a state legislator.
• I had just come off being a state legislator.

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Summary: The Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities held a hearing on a broad slate of disability-related bills. Topics included creating a permanent Acquired Brain Injury Advisory Board (H. 231/S. 134), establishing a system for compensating guardians who serve incapacitated, unbefriended individuals through MassHealth (H. 253/S. 154), expanding Nikki’s Law to require MassHealth day habilitation programs to use the abuse registry (S. 165 and related bills), modernizing and streamlining the Disabled Persons Protection Commission’s statute and procedures (H. 243/S. 139), updating the definition of developmental disability to align more closely with federal law and include people such as those with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (H. 276/S. 150), removing outdated and offensive terminology from the General Laws (H. 232/S. 137), and an autism education reform bill (H. 286). Several bills had no sign-ups, and the committee also noted related measures on cueing and prompting in PCA programs (H. 277/S. 157).

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• It comes from our gun safety legislation last session.
• The special legislative commission shall investigate and study the status, feasibility, and utility of
• any legislative recommendations, to the clerks of the House of Representatives and the Senate.
• , and that should be part of legislation, and maybe that's more important than suicides.
• from the other two states. ...differentiate our legislation from the other two states.

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Summary: The Special Commission on Emerging Firearm Technology met to review its work on intentional microstamping and personalized firearms and to discuss draft recommendations for a final report. The co-chairs summarized testimony received from manufacturers, advocates, law enforcement, and officials from New Jersey, New York, and California. For microstamping, the discussion focused on how the technology could help trace spent casings, its limits in forensic use, and concerns about wear, tampering, implementation costs, and whether it would burden lawful gun owners. For personalized firearms, members reviewed testimony about biometric smart guns, their current commercial availability, higher cost, and potential benefits for preventing accidental shootings and unauthorized use, especially involving children and suicide prevention. Commissioners expressed a range of views. Several supported microstamping as a crime-solving tool and endorsed a recommendation that the legislature direct a feasibility and viability study, set standards and training, fund implementation, and create penalties for tampering. Others opposed microstamping, arguing it has not worked in other states, may not reduce crime, and could impose costs on manufacturers and owners. On personalized firearms, most commissioners supported encouraging the technology, but there was disagreement over whether to create a temporary sales tax exemption; some favored an incentive to promote adoption, while others opposed any tax subsidy for firearms or questioned whether the data justified it. The co-chairs said they would draft a report reflecting the majority consensus and circulate it for review before a final vote at a later meeting, likely in July. The commission also discussed which executive branch agency should conduct the microstamping feasibility study, with the Attorney General’s office and EOPSS mentioned as possibilities. The meeting ended with agreement to reconvene for final votes on the report and recommendations.

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• Here in the Senate, when we talk about legislating legacy, we're talking about passing on and preserving
• And so over time, more and more people know about it, and people are applying to it, and legislators
• More robust and more transparent, and at the same time also allow legislators opportunity to help out
• not been put forth to help them, and legislation now have been put forth by their children, which...
• c><00:16:29.839> have to help them and legislation now have to help them and legislation now have

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Privilege report of the Legislative Bureau.
• This important legislation.
• This legislation was meant to tell you and your family, okay?
• This legislation was meant to tell you and your family, we care.
• Sir, what's the need for this legislation? Sir, what's the need for this legislation?

Bills: SR125, SCR70, SCR12, HB4, HB251, HB623, HB819, HB944, HB986, HB1098, HB1222, HB1257, HB221, HCR58, SCR22, SCR24, SB29, SB30, SB32, SB41, SB42, SB43, SB47, SB84, SB93, SB113, SB192, SB199, SB219, SB220, SB221, SB222, SB241, SB253, SB255, SB289, SB292, SB306, SB314, SB351, SB399, SB404, SB14, SB102, SB133, SB151, SB165, SB169, SB170, SB200, SB217, SB280, SB291, SB300, SB303, SB330, SB449, SB489, SB521, SB45, SB156, SB181, SB203, SB274, SB304, SB379, SB396, SB410, SB425, SB427, SB436, SB424, SCR61, SCR9, SB35, SB65, SB215, SB246, SB249, SB269, SB282, SB296, SB323, SB363, SB369, SB474, SB490, SB492, SB500, HCR31, HB296, HB299, HB322, HB364, HB519, HB535, HB538, HB568, HB571, HB622, HB635, HB676, HB772, HB784, HB1006, HB1018, HB1043, HB1070, HB1134, HB1239, HB62, HB193, HB203, HB210, HB220, HB228, HB246, HB420, HB475, HB486, HB574, HB584, HB750, HB813, HB815, HB826, HB870, HB949, HB953, HB1045, HB1092, HB1151, HB1162, HB1176, HB1177, HB1196, HB1214, HB1241, HB22, HB28, HB33, HB41, HB47, HB87, HB115, HB162, HB195, HB214, HB217, HB233, HB283, HB290, HB319, HB324, HB345, HB362, HB363, HB368, HB377, HB380, HB382, HB386, HB392, HB406, HB431, HB441, HB466, HB503, HB533, HB559, HB575, HB590, HB593, HB618, HB636, HB655, HB664, HB685, HB692, HB707, HB715, HB732, HB738, HB741, HB748, HB776, HB807, HB822, HB856, HB860, HB868, HB887, HB888, HB905, HB908, HB961, HB980, HB990, HB992, HB999, HB1000, HB1010, HB1146, HB1157, HB1233, HB1236, HB1243, HB54, HB137, HB180, HB192, HB310, HB321, HB396, HB512, HB552, HB578, HB638, HB663, HB708, HB717, HB718, HB1009, HB1082, HB1104, HB1107, HB1198, HB1246, HB1250, HB17, HB36, HB73, HB119, HB126, HB129, HB133, HB140, HB159, HB166, HB211, HB226, HB245, HB271, HB280, HB337, HB351, HB354, HB399, HB677, HB712, HB723, HB726, HB728, HB759, HB789, HB844, HB850, HB966, HB1036, SB149, SB382, SB441, HB134, HB258, HB359, HB782

Keywords: SR125, Senate Resolution 125, MUSV, Medium Unmanned Surface Vessel, MASC, Modular Attack Surface Craft, Conrad Shipyard, Morgan City, Louisiana shipbuilding, U.S. Navy, Department of the Navy, unmanned naval vessels, autonomous ships, defense procurement, military contracting, shipyard jobs, maritime workforce, advanced manufacturing, robotics, software engineering

Transcript Highlights:

• The way program funding is set out in legislation and the influence that legislators have both during
• Last year, specifically to include legislators. And you did not.
• And then, secondly, why did you not include legislators in that list?
• The legislative language does? >> Tension mounts.
• One is to do it very similar to the federal legislation.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• If I had a magic wand, I would write this legislation much simpler.
• Please vote no on this legislation. Please vote no on this legislation. Good evening, Madam Chair.
• This legislation involves the cheese plants.
• Passing this legislation...
• Please say no to this legislation. This legislation. I could see it coming.

Bills: SB12, SB36, SB92, SB120, SB133, SB151, SB18, SB96

Keywords: tax credit, physician, healthcare, income tax, rural health, quantum technology, infrastructure, economic development, New Mexico, corporate tax, research and development, innovation, affordable housing, gross receipts tax, tax deduction, construction materials, multifamily housing, low income, journalism, local news

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• KEA does have some concerns with this current legislation as it's presented.
• KEA does have some concerns with this current legislation as it's presented.
• KEA does have some concerns with this current legislation as it's presented.
• KEA does have some concerns with this current legislation as it's presented.
• <00:15:01.560> when responsibility when legislators when responsibility when legislators when

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00:00 Roll Call 00:00:05 HB 545Discussion 00:00:40 HB 545 Vote 00:01:35 HJR 54 Discussion 00:02:25 HJR 54 Vote 00:03:10 HB 694 Discussion 00:03:42 HB 694 Vote 00:28:25, 958, all

Summary: The committee met with a quorum and first took up House Bill 545, a routine claims bill. Representative Tim Truett explained it as a measure to pay debts the Commonwealth owes. The bill received a motion, a second, and a roll call vote, and passed with favorable expression and no nay votes. Members then considered House Joint Resolution 54, which related to the Kentucky State Fair Board’s expansion plan. The chair explained that the resolution simply acknowledged receipt and approval of the plan so previously appropriated funds could be released. The resolution passed by roll call with no nay votes and was reported favorably to the floor. The main discussion centered on House Bill 694, concerning the Kentucky Teachers Retirement System medical insurance fund and the 2010 “shared responsibility” agreement. The bill would redirect employer contributions from local districts from the health side to the pension side once the plan reaches 100% funded. The chair and Senator Givens argued the bill was a continuation of the state’s long-term commitment to TRS and taxpayer responsibility, while Senator Neal raised concerns about fairness, the timing of the change, and whether the original agreement and statutory trigger for TRS board recommendations had been honored. Testimony from KEA President Eddie Campbell and former Jefferson County Teachers Association president Brent McMahan supported the 2010 agreement but urged the committee to pause the bill, saying the parties should return to the table and that the current proposal could conflict with the original understanding, create actuarial and legal issues, and potentially affect school district finances and bond ratings. Despite those concerns, the committee voted 8-1 to pass House Bill 694 with favorable expression, with Senator Neal voting no and explaining his objection as a process and good-faith concern.

Transcript Highlights:

• Some legislators in Minnesota have only ever served in a trifecta circumstance, and so this might be
• Some legislators in Minnesota have only ever served in a trifecta circumstance, and so this might be
• Some legislators in Minnesota have only ever served in a trifecta circumstance, and so this might be
• Some legislators in Minnesota have only ever served in a trifecta circumstance, and so this might be
• the civility caucus isn't legislators the civility caucus isn't only<00:04:50.560> for<00:04:

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• <00:10:59.839> in areas and and uh I think legislation in areas and and uh I think legislation
• We've seen some really good progress this year on legislation, extended producer responsibility legislation
• We've seen some really good progress this year on legislation, extended producer responsibility legislation
• stick carrot legislation than uh the stick legislation<00:58:46.559> that<00:58:46.799> a
• we made to the joint legislative we made to the joint legislative committee<01:31:35.040> is<

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• [Music] When the final gavel falls and the regular legislative session comes to an end, the legislature's
• The panels are made up of members of the legislature, experts, legislative staff, and other stakeholders
• And whether it's a regular legislative session, special session, or the interim, you can follow along
• <00:00:59.760> session passed this la last legislative session passed this la last legislative
• And whether it's a regular legislative And whether it's a regular legislative session,<00:01:15.040

Keywords: 1183, house

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• at the very least this legislation at the very least this legislation if<00:34:11.760> not
• think that this kind of legislation think that this kind of legislation really<00:44:55.200>
• they are exercising legislative power. they are exercising legislative power.
• It reinforces legislative process.
• ask that you uh support the legislation. ask that you uh support the legislation.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• This is the same body that has voted legislation for kids to be kids.
• We are, But I was elected to legislate, not play politics.
• This is not just another piece of legislation.
• Members, I rise in opposition to this legislation.
• this process for 30 years, and every time this legislative body passes major legislation, when it rushes

Summary: The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, approval of the journal, and adoption of the special order calendar for the day. The chamber then took up House Bill 1B on immigration, along with discussion of anticipated Senate changes. The sponsor described the bill as creating a chief immigration officer housed in the Department of Agriculture, establishing an Office of State Immigration Enforcement, expanding cooperation with federal immigration authorities, increasing criminal penalties for certain offenses by unauthorized aliens, ending undocumented-student fee waivers, and providing substantial appropriations for enforcement and related programs. Members also questioned the Senate version’s proposed mandatory death penalty provision for certain capital offenses involving unauthorized aliens, as well as pretrial detention, 287(g) participation, DMV reporting requirements, and the bill’s effects on schools, teachers, social workers, and local agencies. The sponsor and supporting members repeatedly said the bill required broad cooperation with federal immigration enforcement and that existing federal law would control where conflicts arose. A major portion of the debate focused on whether the bill would allow or require immigration enforcement in schools and other sensitive settings, and whether teachers, school resource officers, and social workers could be placed in conflict with federal privacy or professional obligations. Members also raised concerns about detention based on suspected status, the standard of proof for immigration-status determinations, prison and jail impacts, workforce shortages, and the fiscal effects on counties and state agencies. The sponsor said the bill did not provide DMV funding, that the state would need to study some implementation questions, and that the appropriations included $25 million for a local law enforcement participation incentive program and up to $350 million for broader implementation and coordination. Several amendments were offered and failed. Representative Chambliss proposed protecting schools, churches, and places of worship from enforcement activity; Representative Escamani offered amendments to preserve in-state tuition for Dreamers and to grandfather currently eligible students; Representative Woodson offered a similar Dreamer-related amendment; and Representative Bartleman proposed barring local law enforcement from entering schools during school hours to detain children solely for immigration status. Supporters of these amendments argued they would protect children, preserve educational access, and prevent trauma in schools and houses of worship. The House rejected each amendment by voice vote, and the transcript ends during debate on the Bartleman school-safety amendment before final disposition is shown.

Transcript Highlights:

• So, you won the special election in 40B last year and now have a legislative session on your belt.
• You mentioned that in one of your legislative updates. Is that something that you focus on?
• You mentioned that in one of your legislative updates. Is that something that you focus on?
• You mentioned that in one of your legislative updates. Is that something that you focus on?
• You mentioned that in one of your legislative updates. Is that something that you focus on?

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Summary: The interview focused on Rep. Godfrey’s reflections on his first legislative year after winning the special election in 40B. He described the experience as a “roller coaster,” citing the challenges of a tied House, the ongoing budget work, and the June 14 assassination of Speaker Emeritus Melissa Hortman as the lowest point. He said the Legislature still needs to recover from that tragedy while continuing its work. Looking ahead, Godfrey said he wants to find areas of bipartisan agreement, especially on budget issues, public school funding, and tackling fraud in a way he sees as nonpartisan and durable. He also said he plans to continue raising common-sense gun safety reforms, though he has not seen signs the other side is willing to discuss them. On the federal level, he said criticism of Washington would not change his approach in St. Paul, because he believes lawmakers can disagree strongly with the federal government while still working together on state issues. He also discussed local bonding and infrastructure priorities, including flood mitigation work connected to the Rice Creek watershed district. He said the project would help prevent catastrophic commercial shutdowns during high-water events and protect low-income residents. As another major priority, he said he wants to pursue worker protections related to artificial intelligence and other algorithmic technologies, arguing that the state should get ahead of job displacement risks.