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NM
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm the Cabinet Secretary for the Health Care Authority.
- across the state from different vantage points are working together.
- That's the stated goal of that fund.
- And then it's revenue to the state.
- We all know that our state is aging.
Committees:
Senate Senate Finance , Senate House Appropriations & Finance
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Senate Standing Committee on Health Service (3-4-26)
Transcript Highlights:
- Um, United Health Care publishes an annual report, kind of state-by-state analysis, and the one they
- clears throat] >> You know, as chairman, you and I have discussed this and um Annual report, kind of state-by-state
- We have the only AdventHealth Care Hospital in the state.
- They are much, much larger the state.
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Summary:
The Senate Standing Committee on Health Services met with a quorum and first took up Senate Joint Resolution 116, sponsored by President Stivers. The resolution directs the University of Kentucky, the University of Louisville, and Eastern Kentucky University to work over the next year on a statewide framework to improve health care access, especially in underserved and unserved areas. Members discussed physician shortages, maldistribution of doctors, recruitment and retention, loan forgiveness, scholarships, technology, and the connection between health care access and economic development in rural Kentucky. The resolution was reported favorably on a unanimous roll call vote.
The committee then considered Senate Bill 116, relating to physician assistants and a shift from a supervisory to a collaborative practice model. The sponsor and PA witnesses explained that the bill was heavily revised through a committee substitute after discussions with the Kentucky Medical Association, physicians, and hospitals. They said the substitute keeps physician supervision in place while allowing health care teams to function more efficiently, and they emphasized that the bill is intended to improve access to care, particularly in rural areas with few doctors. Some members supported the compromise and the collaboration, while others raised concerns that expanding PA practice could worsen long-term physician shortages or reduce incentives for doctors to practice in rural Kentucky. The bill passed the committee 7-2 with favorable expression.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Agriculture and Wildlife Apr 6th, 2026 at 10:00 am
Agriculture and Wildlife
Transcript Highlights:
- Believes, but would you believe that the state vet's primary focus is animal health and disease?
- State vet ensures that the food safety in Oklahoma as far as how animals are raised and that industry
- Does the state vet Have any impact on deer farms and wildlife within the state of Oklahoma?
- industry in the state of Oklahoma.
- in the state Of Oklahoma.
Committee:
Senate Agriculture and Wildlife
Keywords:
agriculture, burn bans, fire danger, drought conditions, emergency declaration, poultry waste, nutrient management, environmental regulations, water quality, pollution prevention, best management practices, HB3977, State Veterinarian, Oklahoma veterinary license, food animal veterinary practice, livestock, animal health, State Board of Agriculture, veterinary qualifications, appointed office
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House State Government Finance and Policy Committee 3/5/26
State Government Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> our state under Operation Metro Surge. our state under Operation Metro Surge.
- , be they state or federal.
- </c> short term long term for our state. short term long term for our state.
- </c> restaurants in the entire state. restaurants in the entire state.
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Committee:
House State Government Finance and Policy
Keywords:
civil rights, law enforcement, federal collaboration, accountability, state law, immigration enforcement, economic impact, Operation Metro Surge, study, appropriation, local government, Legislative Commission on Legislative Security, legislator security, elected official security, staff security, statehouse security, capitol security, legislative district safety, political violence prevention, threat assessment
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama House Commerce and Small Business Committee Feb 18th, 2026
Commerce and Small Business
Transcript Highlights:
- . >> I had a group come to me who are in no way associated with the state; their constituents came and
- are in no way way way associated<00:05:23.360><c> with</c><00:05:23.680><c> the</c><00:05:23.919><c> state
- </c><00:05:24.240><c> their</c> associated with the state their associated with the state their constituents
Committee:
House Commerce and Small Business
Keywords:
financial services, banking, insurance, debanking, social credit score, ESG, environmental, social, and governance, diversity, equity, and inclusion, DEI, religious freedom, free speech, viewpoint discrimination, political discrimination, firearms, gun industry, ammunition, fossil fuels, oil and gas, mining, timber
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Economic Development, Workforce and Tourism REVISED Feb 17th, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Economic Development, Workforce and Tourism
Transcript Highlights:
- This year we're spending about 30% of our total media budget in in-state versus 70% out of state.
- That 30% in-state does cover all 77 counties, so we are happy to be able to serve everyone in the state
- This one is our state park's effort.
- That no longer happens, so the state regents are good with this.
- state use vendors in every purchase.
Keywords:
Oklahoma Historical Society, Oklahoma Arts Council, J.M. Davis Memorial Commission, historical preservation, arts funding, museum, gun collection, state agency contracts, 501(c)(3), nonprofit corporation, public funds, sectarian, religious funding restriction, appropriations, fiscal oversight, cultural institutions, historical artifacts, SB1425, health care, healthcare workforce
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
01/28/2026 - House Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections
Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections
Transcript Highlights:
- It costs each soldier about a hundred, it costs the United States government and the state of Arizona
- It costs each soldier about a hundred, it costs the United States government and the state of Arizona
- It is a state facility.
- Hudson from the state parks.
- the state made a mistake.
Committees:
House Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections , House House Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections Committee of Reference
Keywords:
sample ballots, elections, primary election, general election, mailing deadline, ballot mailing, county election officials, board of supervisors, secretary of state, early voting list, election administration, voter information, postal service, USPS processing center, city elections, town elections, special district elections, Arizona election law, ballot proofing, party chair
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- It's already a policy that's done in many states, including California and Texas, and many states in
- It's already a policy that's done in many states, including California and Texas, and many states in
- We even looked to other states.
- I believe the state of Arizona can do better and that we can be one of the state of Arizona.
- It just states ambulance.
Bills:
HB2049 , HB2050 , HB2051 , HB2072 , HB2082 , HB2085 , HB2177 , HB2178 , HB2179 , HB2183 , HB2195
Committees:
House Health & Human Services , House House Health & Human Services Committee of Reference
Keywords:
radiation therapy, particle accelerator, critical access hospitals, patient care, rural healthcare, radiologic technologist, radiologist assistant, radiology, imaging, x-ray, diagnostic x-ray, fluoroscopy, mammography, computed tomography, CT technologist, nuclear medicine technologist, bone densitometry, radiation safety, radiation licensing, scope of practice
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- in terms of the estimates... are that we're talking about probably close to 200,000 students in the state
- More than 76. 76% of our students are considered economically disadvantaged compared to the state average
- The establishment of a grant program declares that our state believes no child should have to sacrifice
Bills:
HB 1178 , HB1411 , HB1441 , HB1773 , HB1813 , HB2107 , HB2598 , HB2911 , HB2967 , HB3672 , HB5263 , HB3797
Committee:
House Public Education
Keywords:
education, temporary certification, out-of-state educators, teacher shortage, military spouses, personal leave, school holidays, employee compensation, overtime provisions, school safety, peace officers, mental health, de-escalation techniques, trauma-informed care, student trustee, school board, student representation, education policy, nonvoting position, school governance
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- They're accrued personally on predetermined state and federal holidays.
- I am unaware whether those were local or whether they were state.
- But again, I've been in the state of Texas for 15 years, video 15 times.
- certificate to qualified out-of-state teachers.
- It's a smart It's a smart strategic move in our state.
Bills:
HB 1178 , HB1411 , HB1441 , HB1773 , HB1813 , HB2107 , HB2598 , HB2911 , HB2967 , HB3672 , HB5263 , HB3797
Committee:
House Public Education
Keywords:
education, temporary certification, out-of-state educators, teacher shortage, military spouses, personal leave, school holidays, employee compensation, overtime provisions, school safety, peace officers, mental health, de-escalation techniques, trauma-informed care, student trustee, school board, student representation, education policy, nonvoting position, school governance
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Apr 7th, 2025
Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Transcript Highlights:
- Texas wants to make the state a home for these types of services and asset managers, providing a clear
- Marcus Adams: There may be other oversight through other agencies at the state and federal level that
- As part of a multi-state effort to Chairman Lambert: Adopt a modernized money services model law.
- However, Chapter 154 of the Finance Code, which states that the Department of Banking shall regulate
- approved and only if they continued to Chairman Lambert: Maintain control of the state bank from the
Keywords:
HB 3803, Texas Health and Safety Code, Chapter 712, perpetual care cemetery, perpetual care trust fund, cemetery regulation, financial confidentiality, confidential records, regulatory examination, Texas Department of Banking, commissioner disclosure, interagency information sharing, state agency enforcement, federal agency disclosure, trust fund oversight, burial services, cemetery trust, consumer protection, state banks, Texas Finance Code
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Trade, Workforce & Economic Development Apr 2nd, 2025
Trade, Workforce & Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
- We're the Texas State Chamber, and we're also the state affiliate for the National Association of Manufacturers
- There's a standard of 26 that is across the United States.
- How does Texas compare with other states?
- How do we compare, how does Texas compare with other states?
- benefits, how do we compare with other states?
Bills:
HB 112 , HB199 , HB621 , HB1349 , HB2214 , HB3466 , HB3698 , HB3699 , HCR9 , HB112 , HB199 , HCR9
Keywords:
science park district, economic development, technology innovation, higher education collaboration, infrastructure development, Texas Economic Development Office, workforce development, unemployment benefits, state average unemployment rate, benefit year, economic support, Texas Workforce Commission, property owners' association, free speech, assembly rights, government officials, political candidates, floodplain, landlord, tenant
Summary:
The Committee on Trade, Workforce and Economic Development met with a quorum and moved quickly through a long agenda, hearing testimony and taking recorded votes on several bills. Early in the meeting, HB 2214 was laid out to exempt certain short-term residential leases and leaseback arrangements from flood-disclosure requirements; Texas Realtors supported the change, and the bill was left pending. The committee then voted out a series of pending measures, including HB 46, HB 186 (with a committee substitute), HB 431, HB 1147, HB 1154, HB 2468, HB 2488, HB 2788 (with a substitute), HB 2791 (with a substitute), HB 3260, and HCR 90, all reported favorably to the full House, with HB 1147 receiving two nays and the others passing unanimously or nearly so.
A major portion of the hearing focused on HB 112, which would create a Texas Science Park district and commission to support advanced manufacturing and innovation sites. The bill’s author and supporters, including Samsung Austin Semiconductor, the Texas Association of Business, and the Governor’s economic development office, argued it would strengthen supply chains, attract investment, and support national security and workforce development. Testimony described interest from semiconductor and advanced manufacturing companies and referenced the model of foreign science parks such as Sinshu in Taiwan. HB 112 was left pending after testimony.
The committee also heard HB 3698 and HB 3699, both related to unemployment insurance administration. HB 3698 would expand eligibility for the Reemployment Services and Eligibility Assessment program using federal funds, while HB 3699 would tighten the definition of “last work” to help the Texas Workforce Commission investigate UI fraud. Both bills were discussed with TWC resource witnesses and left pending after the committee withdrew the substitutes. HB 1349, which would extend HOA transparency and property-rights provisions to condominiums and refine HOA rules, and HB 621, which would require HOA meeting spaces to be available for residents to reserve for qualified political candidates or elected officials, were also heard and left pending. Finally, the committee heard HCR 9 to designate the first Saturday of each month as Small Business Saturday, HB 199 to index unemployment benefit duration to the state unemployment rate, and HB 3466 to exempt certain cancelable service contracts from Texas’s in-home sales cooling-off law; each drew supportive and opposing testimony and was left pending before adjournment.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- They look at your history. over in your existing state or your state of origin.
- states work.
- All it contemplates is if the other state and Texas or a series of states a combination of states want
- Those are state owned, but they're not state operated.
- State Hospital.
Committee:
House Public Health
Keywords:
healthcare, maternal health, reporting requirements, Texas Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Review Committee, health provider immunity, workplace violence, nurses, grant program, healthcare facilities, safety measures, safety, nursing, grants, healthcare safety, verbal abuse, physical abuse, nurse empowerment, occupational therapy, licensure, interstate practice
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama House State Government Committee Feb 5th, 2025
State Government
Transcript Highlights:
- Currently, there are 127,000 open positions in the state of... ...in the state of Alabama, but we have
- That actually happens in the state, but... ...that actually happens in the state.
- are... ...broadband services, but we as a state are not there yet.
- I understand that this is of the state.
- I think it's an unnecessary and harmful bill for people in every area of the state.
Committee:
House State Government
Keywords:
HB93, Alabama State Port Authority, State Auditor, property inventory, inventory control, audit exemption, state property, personal property inventory, public authority, port authority, Section 36-16-11, Code of Alabama 1975, administrative oversight, state audit, conforming changes, government property, Alabama Municipal Electric Authority, AMEA, municipal electric authority, board of directors
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- attacks on public education, including including through the attempted dismantling of the United States
- But when asked who would run such a national program, he suggests it would be the states.
- I'm proud to represent the heart of Texas in the United States Congress.
- I'm State Representative Gina Hinojosa. I represent Central Austin in the Texas House.
- I am State Representative Vicki Goodwin, representing House District 47.
Keywords:
public education, Department of Education, funding, Trump, Kassar, Elon Musk, education policy, youth advocacy, billionaire influence
Summary:
This was a press conference organized by student advocates and Texas Democratic lawmakers to oppose efforts by the Trump administration and allies to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education and to criticize Texas voucher proposals. Speakers argued that the department and its Office for Civil Rights are essential for enforcing civil rights protections, supporting special education, Title I, Pell Grants, career and technical education, and other federal education programs. They said eliminating the department would weaken oversight, shift power to states that have a poor record on student protections, and harm marginalized, low-income, disabled, and rural students.
Congressman Greg Casar framed the issue as a transfer of public money from schools to billionaires, tying the department fight to federal budget and tax-cut debates and to Texas voucher efforts. State Representative Gene Wu said Texas public education is already near collapse and warned that losing federal support would worsen school closures, staffing shortages, and class-size increases. Representative Gina Hinojosa highlighted Texas’s past special education cap and attacks on Section 504, and said she filed bills to route federal block grants directly to schools if federal policy changes move forward.
Representative Vicki Goodwin said the state should fund schools rather than vouchers and noted underfunding of special education and inflation pressures. Round Rock ISD trustee Melissa Ross and Texas AFT president Zef Capo emphasized that federal oversight protects students and that Texas has a history of underfunding and mishandling special education, meals, and other services. The final speaker, Westwood High School senior Eliza Abert, said the loss of federal education support would most harm low-income and middle-class students and called on attendees to oppose the changes. No votes were taken; the event ended with a call for public pressure on lawmakers and continued advocacy.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
FL House Floor Session - 2026-01-13 (9:30AM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- . >> STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE SECRETARY OF STATE OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA DO YOU HEREBY CERTIFY
- DUTIES OF THE STATE SENATOR UNDER WHICH I AM NOW OBLIGED.
- WE ALL LOOK FORWARD TO HEARING YOUR FINAL STATE OF THE STATE ADDRESS.
- IT IS AN ENDURING COMMITMENT TO THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE.
- IT IS TIME FOR FAMILY MEMBERS WHO ARE ATTENDING THE STATE OF THE STATE TO MAKE THEIR WAY OVER TO THE
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama Senate Finance and Taxation General Fund Committee Apr 24th, 2025
Finance and Taxation General Fund
Transcript Highlights:
- The state parks do... and do you... ...parks do.
- at that time... ...2011 and 12, and we thought about could we get out of the hotel business and the state
- We need the state parks, suggesting that... but the golf courses and things like that, let the private
- I think I stated something along that this morning. This may be our last real good year.
- we're going to be looking at further difficult circumstances or decisions on our part, both on the state
Bills:
HB186 , HB185 , HB182 , HB183 , HB184 , HB312 , HB460 , HB405 , HB186 , HB185 , HB182 , HB183 , HB184 , HB312 , HB405
Committee:
Senate Finance and Taxation General Fund
Keywords:
Alabama budget, general fund appropriations, fiscal year 2026, state budget, appropriations act, HB186, executive branch funding, legislative branch funding, judicial branch funding, debt service, capital outlay, corrections, Medicaid, public health, mental health, transportation, education, law enforcement, tourism, veterans affairs
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Transportation Budget Rollout Feb 23rd, 2026 at 11:00 am
Transcript Highlights:
- I also see Senator Keith Gaynor, who is part of our transportation budget cabinet here as well.
- On preservation, we are focused both on preservation and maintenance of our state highways and our state
- We are also focused on preservation and maintenance of our state ferries.
- We also have investments at the State Patrol that we believe will get our State Patrol up to full staffing
- or the federal government signed that the state is obligated to follow.
Summary:
Senate Transportation Committee leaders presented a bipartisan transportation budget package made up of three bills: a supplemental budget, a bond proposal, and a resources bill with technical updates. Chair Mark Olius and Ranking Member Curtis King said the plan is balanced over six years, uses conservative assumptions, and includes no new taxes, relying instead on bonding and existing revenue changes. They emphasized three priorities: preservation and maintenance of highways, bridges, ferries, and flood-damaged infrastructure; safety, including more funding for State Patrol staffing and tribal traffic safety; and job creation through infrastructure investment.
The supplemental budget would add about $1.7 billion for preservation over six years, including roughly $1.3 billion for highways, plus $100 million for preservation-related safety improvements. It also includes funding for ferry preservation, flood recovery loans for local transportation infrastructure, Columbia River dredging, the Fairfax Bridge, and State Patrol staffing. Questions from members and reporters focused on how much roadwork the preservation money would cover, why the proposal does not include funding for three additional new ferries, and how federal FEMA aid and ongoing mediation over treaty obligations factored into the budget. The senators said the first three ferries are fully funded, that future vessel purchases will be revisited later, and that flood recovery funds were included now so local governments can repair roads without waiting for federal action.
The resources bill would create a mobile driver’s license program for 2028 and dedicate a portion of future sales tax revenue to ferry operations. It also repeals the luxury aircraft tax and replaces it with higher aviation fuel taxes and annual registration fees, which the senators said better avoids unintended consequences for aircraft businesses while still requiring transportation users to contribute. The package also includes studies on hydrogen ferries and updating the in-state shipyard bid credit, and it proposes more efficient ferry maintenance and emergency response capacity at Eagle Harbor. No votes were taken in the transcript, and the senators said they would continue presenting the proposal to caucus members for support.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Press Conference: Senator Nathan Johnson Jul 30th, 2025
Texas Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- across the state deserve 100% commitment from our state.
- I want the state of Texas to help make people healthier.
- It's never achieved its stated goals.
- You know, it's better policy for the state of Texas, so I want it out there.
- We've got every state being in conflict with federal law.
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Rural Development, Land Grants And Cultural Affairs Jan 29th, 2026 at 09:00 am
House Rural Development, Land Grants And Cultural Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- of $13.25 million from the PPRF with three identified funds: $6.25 million for the Drinking Water State
- The state match, the $6.25 million that will go to the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund, will leverage
- Affairs for a variety of capital infrastructure projects that they have on their sites across the state
- I'm the Deputy Cabinet Secretary for the Department of Cultural Affairs.
- LFC staff asks state agencies to develop evaluation plans and we report on what is presented by state