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AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama Senate Feb 12th, 2025

Alabama Senate Floor Meeting

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  • Help them to put aside personal interests to seek the welfare for all who call the state home.
  • And I wanted to make y'all ...y'all aware of what we got coming in the schools across the state?
  • In 1994, he was elected to the Alabama State Senate. Whereas together... Alabama State Senate.
  • States Air Force's inaugural Top Gun aerial gunnery competition.
  • Ladies and gentlemen of the Alabama State Senate, I think we've had a great day.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Press Conference: Lt. Governor Dan Patrick Feb 12th, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

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  • This is all over the state, and you could argue all over the country, by a judicial system that seems
  • records, so we know, because we know anecdotally this is happening in other big counties around the state
  • I had to go to court with my family to ensure that they were going to get justice because in the state
  • They travel the state, and so no, No one is safe in Texas.
  • I urge everyone in the state to start looking at what we're doing in Harris County, which is the focus
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate Session Feb 12th, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

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  • So Corpus Christi is really a key economic driver for us here in the state of Texas.
  • Panhandle continues to lead the state as an agricultural powerhouse.
  • Members County Day at the State Capitol. Senator Creighton on the resolution.
  • Thank you for coming to your state capitol.
  • And I should also recognize someone well-known to many across the state.
WY

Wyoming 2026 Regular Session

Senate Judiciary Committee, February 17, 2026

Judiciary

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  • has title to the money or property that is presented to an officer, employee, or agent of the state.
  • What what does state mean? >> districts? What what does state mean?
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  • <01:02:44.720> state administer as through state state administer as through state state agencies
  • state of Wyoming, right?
Bills: SF0087, SF0088, SF0092
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Agriculture, Acequias And Water Resources Feb 12th, 2026 at 09:04 am

House Agriculture, Acequias And Water Resources

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  • The other factor to consider is that the state engineer's budget also includes some money from this fund
  • The other factor to consider is that the state engineer's budget also includes some money from this fund
Bills: SB193
KY
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  • to state.
  • to state.
  • to state.
  • to state.
  • to state.
Summary: The Juvenile Justice Oversight Council met with a quorum, approved the October 8, 2025 minutes, and welcomed guests including Marshall County Attorney Jason Darnall. The main topic was juvenile interrogation, with a presentation from Kentucky Youth Advocates by Courtney Downs and Shannon Moody. They said their organization is supporting a 2026 Blueprint priority requiring children to consult with an attorney before waiving Miranda rights, and they emphasized research on adolescent brain development, susceptibility to peer pressure and impulsive decision-making, and the risk of false confessions. They cited National Registry of Exonerations data showing high rates of false confessions among exonerated youth, especially younger children, and described approaches in other states such as Maryland’s Child Interrogation Protection Act, Indiana’s statute allowing certain adults to waive rights in some circumstances, and laws in other states requiring recording of interrogations or limiting deceptive tactics. Members asked about trauma and adverse childhood experiences, whether the proposal would require attorney consultation in every juvenile interview, whether parents could instead be the ones consulted, and how such a rule would affect law enforcement investigations and juvenile accountability. Senator Carroll and others raised concerns about feasibility, delays, and whether juveniles might avoid accountability if attorneys are required before questioning. The presenters responded that they were focused on ensuring children understand their legal rights, that some states use age- or offense-based limits, and that parent consultation is another model used elsewhere, though they said a lawyer is best suited to explain legal rights and process. Members also discussed the role of the Department of Public Advocacy and whether legislative action or court decisions should address the issue. The council did not take final action on the policy, but requested additional materials, including the text of laws from Maryland, Indiana, and North Carolina, for further review.
KY
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  • the national average for other state the national average for other state court<00:15:02.639>
  • accessible courouses across the state. accessible courouses across the state.
  • While veterans state. Many of our buildings are state.
  • That's huge for our state.
Summary: The Interim Joint Committee on the Judiciary met on November 6, 2025, approved the minutes, and welcomed guests including Kentucky Specialty Courts manager Elizabeth Nichols and Boyle/Mercer Family Court Judge Bruce Petri. The committee then heard the Chief Justice of Kentucky, Deborah Lambert, deliver her state of the judiciary address, focused largely on judicial branch funding, facilities, technology, and specialty court programs. Chief Justice Lambert said the branch is facing a projected $14.3 million shortfall for fiscal year 2026 and asked lawmakers for supplemental support, access to reserve funds, and higher base appropriations to cover inflation and nondiscretionary costs. She also requested a 15% across-the-board pay increase for judicial branch employees, citing salary gaps with other state workers and declining judicial compensation relative to national averages. She emphasized that the branch has received a clean FY 2025 audit and said the requests were intended to sustain current operations rather than expand them. A major portion of her remarks covered court technology and facilities. She described the move to Chamberlain during Capitol renovations, the purchase of that building as a cost-saving measure, and the need to fund courtroom audio/video systems and a new statewide case management system. She also discussed courthouse maintenance, flood damage, mold issues, security system upgrades, and the $47 million asset preservation fund created last session, while asking for additional local facilities funding and one-time disaster-related support. Lambert highlighted specialty court and statewide program results, including foster care review boards, family recovery courts, court designated worker programs, drug and mental health courts, and the Judicial Commission on Mental Health. She thanked legislators for prior bills and support, including House Bill 1, Senate Bill 26, and the CES law, and said 2026 recommendations will focus on civil commitment reforms under KRS 202C. During questions, Senator Wheeler asked whether some courthouses are being overbuilt; Lambert said most facilities are inadequate, though some may be larger than needed, and that future needs and population changes must be considered. She also noted that virtual hearings and technology have improved efficiency. No votes or formal committee actions were taken beyond approving the minutes and receiving the presentation.
KY
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  • <00:05:11.919> plans unusual uh compared to some state plans unusual uh compared to some state
  • compression issue on state salaries. compression issue on state salaries.
  • <00:42:47.520> The would call state general funds. The would call state general funds.
  • Um, state government was not.
  • state government was not. state government was not.
Summary: The committee met on November 5, 2025, and first approved the minutes after a moment of silence for the UPS airport tragedy. The main presentation was from the Personnel Cabinet on the state health insurance plans and executive branch salary schedule adjustments. Officials said the health plan covers roughly 265,000 active members and up to about 300,000 across all benefit offerings, including school board employees, retirees, and other eligible groups. They described rising claims and expenditures, especially from high-cost claimants and pharmacy spending, and said recent premium and benefit changes were intended to balance costs while preserving recruitment and retention efforts. They also explained that employee premiums had not increased for several years, while employer contributions rose sharply in recent years, and projected a 10% employer increase and 3% employee increase going forward based on actuarial analysis. Committee members asked about deductibles, GLP-1 drug costs, claims validation, and the causes of cost growth; officials said the plan uses multiple payment-integrity vendors and that the increases reflect utilization, drug trends, and high-cost cases rather than a change in coverage. The committee also discussed executive branch salary schedule adjustments. Personnel and budget officials explained that when the legislature approves annual pay increases, the salary schedule is adjusted by the same percentage through executive order so the minimum and midpoint stay aligned with approved compensation levels. They said the 2025 adjustment was a 3% match effective September 16 and that the change was costless because salaries had already been increased. Members raised concerns about salary compression, noting that new hires can sometimes be paid near the level of long-serving employees. Officials said the adjustment helps prevent compression from worsening but does not solve it, and they acknowledged prior RFP efforts to address the issue were unsuccessful because no qualified bidder met the requirements. After the health plan and salary discussions, the committee began a presentation from the Cabinet for Health and Family Services on Kentucky’s senior meal program. Secretary Stack explained that the program is a federal-state-local partnership under the Older Americans Act, with area development districts helping deliver services. He outlined eligibility rules, noting that congregate meals at senior centers are available to people age 60 and older, with a spouse of any age allowed to join, and that home-delivered meals have additional homebound and assistance requirements. Members asked whether there was any means test for congregate meals, and the secretary said there is not; the only threshold is age for the center-based meals, while the home-delivered program has additional criteria.
KY
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  • of state.
  • to another state, but then re-register to vote in their new home state.
  • their new home state. their new home state.
  • multiple states. multiple states.
  • state fair. Enjoy what we have there. state fair. Enjoy what we have there.
Summary: The Budget Review Subcommittee on General Government, Finance, Personnel, and Public Retirement heard presentations from the Secretary of State, the Attorney General’s Office, and the Department of Agriculture. Secretary of State Michael Adams said his office had no major new budget or authority requests, but he updated members on voter-roll maintenance, ongoing litigation over a law preventing voting in multiple states, the Safe at Home program for domestic violence survivors, human trafficking outreach, reduced spending, and new anti-fraud measures for business registrations and electronic service of process. Members then discussed Adams’ remarks, especially his criticism of Kentuckians for the Commonwealth. One senator objected that the organization should not be shut out of the legislative process, citing First Amendment concerns. Adams responded that he was not seeking to ban anyone from speaking, but wanted lawmakers to remember the harm he believes the group’s litigation does to election integrity and bipartisan reform. Representative Jackson praised Adams and his staff for their work. Deputy Attorney General Rob Duncan outlined the office’s work, including criminal prosecutions, civil litigation, body armor grants, administrative hearings, domestic violence and violent crime initiatives, election security, child support services, and the new Office of Data Privacy. He said the child support program transition from CHFS had created budget shortfalls and that the office would seek additional funding next session. In response to questions from Representative Lockett, Duncan said he did not yet have exact cost figures but expected funding needs and noted barriers related to personnel, budgeting, and integration. The committee also heard from Agriculture Commissioner Jonathan Shell, who highlighted the Kentucky Office of Agricultural Policy’s 25th anniversary, the new Office of Economic Development, and the role of Miss Kentucky in promoting agriculture. He said the department would seek recruitment and retention funding, possible staffing for EV station inspections, and continued support to make the agriculture economic development fund permanent.
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Chamber Meeting Feb 11th, 2026 at 11:17 am

New Mexico House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • It is Adult Education and Literacy Day in the state of New Mexico.
  • If our state Funding for testing and support services for adult literacy has been critical if our state
  • is to continue to offer these supports in all areas of our state.
  • If our state Funding for testing and support services for adult literacy has been critical if our state
  • State your point. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Commerce May 5th, 2026

Commerce

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  • But across our state, we can diversify that. ...on any particular industry, but across our state, we
  • And so this puts it in state law.
  • Banks have used this strategy throughout the United States, and most of the southern states have that
  • state chartered.
  • Vigras: Yes, and not a state responsibility. Ms. Vigras: It never was a state responsibility.
AL

Alabama 2026 1st Special Session

Alabama House Ways and Means Education Committee Mar 18th, 2026

Ways and Means Education

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  • So I as my colleague Nathan stated.
  • an amendment to limit it to the state an amendment to limit it to the state taxes<00:29:47.120><
  • <00:31:31.360> sales ocular from the payment of state sales ocular from the payment of state
  • public institutions within the state public institutions within the state appointed<00:42:06.000
  • <00:43:09.440> after students to stay within the state after students to stay within the state
AL

Alabama 2026 1st Special Session

Alabama House Ways and Means General Fund Committee Mar 18th, 2026

Ways and Means General Fund

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  • Chairman Reed, thank you. we'll reconvene uh back in the state we'll reconvene uh back in the state house
  • are the only fat people in this state. are the only fat people in this state.
  • If they return to state employment, the state employee is allowed to pay back the retirement funds to
  • So state already allows us to do this for a lot of retirement systems, including military and other state
  • cost the state anything.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Education 2ND REVISED Mar 3rd, 2026 at 10:00 am

Education

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  • On the new language on page two, I see that it is designated by the State Department of Education, can
  • It states that if you know, they are to let them know whether or not the teacher left in good standing
  • Would this allow Oklahoma state dollars, OEP dollars, to go to pay?
  • for other institutions outside of our state.
  • So, if someone utilized those funds, could they pay for out-of-state tuition with it?
AL

Alabama 2026 1st Special Session

Alabama House Ways and Means General Fund Committee Feb 18th, 2026

Ways and Means General Fund

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  • <00:15:02.320> Y >> the state portion. Y >> the state portion.
  • cut the state side within the county. cut the state side within the county.
  • it's local, county, schools, and state. it's local, county, schools, and state.
  • program we have in the state. program we have in the state.
  • It's all over the state. urban areas. It's all over the state.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Appropriations and Budget Education Subcommittee Feb 9th, 2026 at 10:30 am

A&B Education Subcommittee

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  • This bill, first off, the PCS just changed it from the state school board to the actual state department
  • Yet, on top of all that, the state says you must also prove yourself again.
  • It says the state will judge students by outcomes, not by educational ideology.
  • We have certain things that we're gonna use local funds as well as state funds.
  • And essentially, what this does is it is not the state or this or a fund associated with the state loaning