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KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Interim Joint Committee on Appropriations and Revenue (11-5-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- We received some feedback early on that some of the instructions on the portal were a little unclear
- So again, we worked very quickly with our vendor partner to update those based on the taxpayer feedback
- We received some<01:12:08.560><c> feedback</c><01:12:08.960><c> early</c><01:12:09.280><c> on</c><01:
- early on that some of the some feedback early on that some of the instructions<01:12:10.880><c> on</
- so that there were taxpayer feedback so that there were fewer<01:12:20.320><c> questions.
Keywords:
Meeting Start 00:00:00
State Health Insurance Plans 00:00:03
Executive Branch Salary Schedule Adjustments 00:29:15
Nutrition Program for the Elderly 00:34:52
Update on DORIS 01:05:38, 958, all
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.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- We've heard some feedback from dual language immersion programs that the universal screenings used in
- 00:20:55.320><c> we've</c><00:20:55.520><c> heard</c><00:20:55.720><c> some</c><00:20:55.960><c> feedback
- </c><00:20:56.520><c> from</c> programs we've heard some feedback from programs we've heard some feedback
- </c><00:30:53.840><c> on</c><00:30:53.960><c> it</c> or you know stakeholder feedback on it or you know
- stakeholder feedback on it because<00:30:54.279><c> there's</c><00:30:54.440><c> a</c><00:30:54.679>
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Representative Myers responded that, based on feedback received while drafting the bill with nonpartisan
- Representative Myers responded that he had received a lot of feedback from teachers and students who
- </c><00:13:53.279><c> some</c><00:13:53.399><c> of</c><00:13:53.519><c> the</c><00:13:53.600><c> feedback
- </c><00:13:54.079><c> I've</c> you know some of the feedback I've you know some of the feedback I've
- </c> um to be honest I got a lot of feedback um to be honest I got a lot of feedback from<00:16:00.399
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy Committee 2/27/25
Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- office should be largely independent, able to take anonymous questions, field them, and provide feedback
- office should be largely independent, able to take anonymous questions, field them, and provide feedback
- office should be largely independent, able to take anonymous questions, field them, and provide feedback
- office should be largely independent, able to take anonymous questions, field them, and provide feedback
- office should be largely independent, able to take anonymous questions, field them, and provide feedback
Keywords:
wetlands, environmental review, permitting efficiency, Pollution Control Agency, construction permits, environmental impact statements, local government, business regulation, environmental assessments, HF1416, relocation grants, economic development, business relocation, site selection, business incentives, grant extension, appropriation extension, DEED, Department of Employment and Economic Development, request for proposals
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- The bill also includes a number of exceptions based on a considerable amount of feedback I have been
- The bill also includes a number of exceptions based on a considerable amount of feedback I have been
- We cured that in the bill, thanks to your feedback.
- And we've made some allowances based on feedback. Senator Yarbrough: Thank you, Mr. President.
- We've made some allowances based on feedback that senators have given and committee related to that.
Summary:
The Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several introductions and memorial remarks, including a moment of silence for service members killed in the conflict in Iran. The chamber then moved to special orders and took up a series of bills, with many measures passing unanimously after brief explanations and, in several cases, substitution of House companions. Early bills included CS/CS/SB 1062 on speech and debate education, which drew extensive supportive debate about the civic value of debate programs and passed 37-0, and SB 1072 on an anti-Semitism task force, which was amended to clarify that criticism of Israel is not prohibited and then passed 37-0.
The Senate also approved CS/CS/SB 1230/HB 1019 on PFAS chemicals and firefighting foam, with discussion focused on phasing out AFFF, testing requirements, exceptions for federal aviation and military uses, and support for firefighters and water quality; the bill passed 37-0. Other measures passed without opposition included SB 1706 on the My Safe Florida Condominium Pilot Program, SB 186 on student health and safety and seizure response training, SB 598 on funeral and cemetery services, SB 990/HB 883 on protected cell captive insurance companies, SB 554 on nonprofit corporations, SB 560 on child welfare and foster care medication procedures, SB 684/HB 961 on electronic signatures for salvage titles, and SB 778/HB 569 on forensic client services. Two bills, SB 432 on intoxicating substances and SB 928 on dangerous crimes, were temporarily postponed.
A major portion of the meeting was devoted to SB 1134 on official actions of local governments and DEI-related activities. The sponsor argued the bill would prevent counties and municipalities from funding or promoting DEI efforts he described as discriminatory or indoctrinating, while opponents offered amendments to narrow the bill to spending only, add an intent requirement for penalties, and preserve local proclamations and observances. Those amendments were debated at length but were not adopted. The sponsor then continued explaining the bill’s exceptions, including references to holidays, heritage sites, and the Pulse Memorial, and the chamber was still in debate on the underlying measure when the transcript ended.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Seclusion Working Group - 09/17/25
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Um, we also have some feedback here that I think is helpful.
- </c><00:27:20.799><c> here</c><00:27:21.200><c> that</c> Um we also have some feedback here that Um we
- also have some feedback here that I<00:27:21.760><c> think</c><00:27:22.080><c> is</c><00:27:22.720>
- </c><00:27:32.000><c> that</c> just um again some of the feedback that just um again some of the feedback
- the feedback that whether<01:41:50.800><c> it's</c><01:41:51.119><c> treats</c><01:41:51.440><c> in<
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- to the bill as proposed uh is feedback to the bill as proposed uh is that<00:15:12.600><c> I</c><00:
- Senator Abbas has heard a lot of feedback to this particular provision worrying about privacy, so he
- Senator Abbas has heard a lot of feedback to this particular provision worrying about privacy, so he
- Senator Abbas has heard a lot of feedback to this particular provision worrying about privacy, so he
- </c> Senator abis has heard a lot of feedback Senator abis has heard a lot of feedback to<00:21:23.279
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, May 19, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The Fostering the Future Act is built on the direct feedback of foster youth, caregivers, and community
- And we've gotten that feedback, Mr. Speaker, informs this amendment. It informs this debate.
- </c><05:47:39.120><c> And</c><05:47:39.360><c> that</c> And we've gotten that feedback.
- And that And we've gotten that feedback. And that feedback,<05:47:40.160><c> Mr.
- Speaker, informs this feedback, Mr.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Gun Violence Prevention Working Group - 09/17/25
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- from members of the >> Any other feedback from members of the GOP?
- So, thank you. >> Any other feedback? >> Not seeing any.
- Any other feedback? as to the concept? Any other feedback? Senator<02:06:23.440><c> Lucero.
- Any feedback on this one?
- </c> >> Any other feedback from the GOP members?
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:09:15.399><c> on</c><00:09:15.600><c> that</c> with that and Gathering feedback on that with
- I think feedback from our members has been we meet virtually, but then at least once a year in person
- I think feedback from our members has been we meet virtually, but then at least once a year in person
- We took the Project ADAM feedback and implemented suggestions they offered into our plan.
- </c><01:15:17.400><c> and</c> we took the project Adam feedback and we took the project Adam feedback
VA
Transcript Highlights:
- But if you could look at that and give us your feedback by tomorrow, we'd be grateful.
- But if you could look at that and give us your feedback by tomorrow, we'd be grateful.
AK
Alaska 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Legislative Session Jun 19th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- stakeholders, with multiple meetings with the Alaska State Medical Association, with multiple hearings and feedback
- Multiple hearings and feedback from the testimony from the public as well.
Summary:
The Alaska Legislature met in joint session with a quorum to consider veto overrides on five bills: HB 52 on minors in psychiatric hospitals, SB 41 on mental health education, HB 314 on architects, engineers, surveyors, and interior designers, SB 21 on the Alaska Work and Save Program, and HB 195 on pharmacists and physician associates. Supporters of HB 52 argued it would improve transparency, family communication, oversight, and reporting in psychiatric treatment for minors; opponents were not recorded in the excerpt. The joint session voted 36-24 to sustain the governor’s veto, so HB 52 did not become law through override.
For SB 41, supporters said the bill would create developmentally appropriate mental health education guidance for schools and help address Alaska’s high suicide rate, while the governor argued it would intrude on local control. The override failed 38-22. For HB 314, members said the bill was needed to extend the AELS Board and avoid disruption to professional licensing and oversight; the override passed 45-15, so the veto was overridden. For SB 21, supporters said the Work and Save Program would expand retirement savings access for workers and small businesses, including an option to direct PFD funds to retirement; the override failed 39-21.
For HB 195, supporters said it would expand access to care by allowing pharmacists to provide more services under a standard-of-care model, especially benefiting rural residents and families seeking lower-cost treatment, while opponents raised concerns about abortion-related implications and scope. The joint session voted 43-17 to override the veto, so HB 195 was enacted over the governor’s objection. The session then adjourned.
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
House and Governmental Affairs Mar 31st, 2026
House and Governmental Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- I like to have a little feedback sometimes. It helps out, and these names aren't too bad.
- I like to have a little feedback sometimes. It helps out, and these names aren't too bad.
Keywords:
sexual harassment, public employees, training requirements, mandatory education, elected officials, public records, personal information, protected individuals, ethics, transparency, public meetings, voting, electronic voting machine, government accountability, term limits, governor, Louisiana constitution, elections, gubernatorial, law enforcement
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- They can't possibly process that level of automated feedback.
- How will we make sense of public feedback on city projects if there's no way for us to distinguish between
Summary:
The Senate Judiciary Committee met to hear several bills, with the main discussion focused on SB 1159 by Senator Cabaldon and SB 932 by Senator Dato. SB 1159 would allow public agencies to treat AI-generated or bot-generated participation differently from human public comment and public records activity, in response to concerns that automated systems can flood local governments with fake comments and requests. Supporters, including Sierra Club California, the League of California Cities, county and city associations, and local officials, said the bill would protect genuine public participation and reduce burdens on clerks and agencies. Committee members raised questions about how agencies would detect AI-generated submissions, what enforcement would look like, and whether the bill could create First Amendment or liability issues if real human comments were mistakenly excluded. The author said the bill was intended to clarify that agencies are not required to treat bots as people and that detection standards and safeguards would need further work.
CA
OK
Transcript Highlights:
- I am more than happy and willing to work with anyone who has ideas and feedback.
- I welcome any and all feedback to make this bill Stronger, make this more appropriate.
Keywords:
nuisance, racing facility, racetrack, qualified defense, local property rights, noise regulation, legal claims, felony offenses, criminal justice reform, drug offenses, DUI penalties, residential treatment, human trafficking, victims, prevention, support services, Attorney General, pilot program, grant funding, public comment
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
02/11/2026 - Senate Judiciary and Elections
Transcript Highlights:
- I just wanted to let you know I knew we were going to be asked for our feedback, so election officials
- We are here in respectful opposition of SB 1275 based on the feedback from a majority of our county sheriffs
Summary:
The Judiciary and Elections Committee met with a hard stop at 4:30 p.m. and approved the February 4, 2026 minutes. Members announced several bills would be held for a later supplemental meeting, then took up SB 1426, the “squatter” bill, which would expand forcible detainer law to cover certain unauthorized occupants who refuse to leave after a reasonable request and require immediate writs of restitution after judgment. Law enforcement and county representatives testified in support, and the committee voted 7-0 to give SB 1426 a do-pass recommendation.
The committee next considered SB 1687, a strike-everything amendment moving Arizona’s primary election date from late July to the Tuesday before Memorial Day beginning in 2027. The sponsor said the goal was to create more time between the primary and general elections and align Arizona more closely with other states. County election officials were neutral but raised implementation concerns, including filing deadlines, redistricting timelines, polling place availability, and interactions with presidential preference and local elections. The committee adopted the amendment and gave the bill a 4-3 do-pass recommendation, with some members voting no over concerns about clean elections timing and local control.
Members then heard SB 1110, creating a home confinement program for certain nonviolent inmates with GPS monitoring, work requirements, and DOC rulemaking, while excluding serious and violent offenses. Supporters said it would reduce recidivism, save money, and help families; an opponent questioned the fiscal impact and monitoring costs. The bill received a 5-1 do-pass recommendation. The committee also heard SB 1275, which would allow judges limited discretion to depart from mandatory minimum sentences for qualifying veterans and first responders with diagnosed service-related PTSD or similar conditions; supporters framed it as a narrow safety valve, while opponents warned it could undermine mandatory sentencing and victims’ rights. SB 1275 passed 7-0.
Finally, the committee considered SB 1140, a misdemeanor expungement bill. The amendment adopted by the committee extended the waiting period for expungement of convictions to five years for all eligible misdemeanor convictions, while keeping a three-year period for eligible matters that did not result in conviction. Supporters said the bill would remove barriers to employment and housing and help survivors and people who have turned their lives around; the committee adopted the amendment and then passed SB 1140 as amended 7-0. The meeting then adjourned.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice Feb 4th, 2026
Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice
Transcript Highlights:
- It's great to hear not only the positive feedback that we've heard from the public, but it's good to
- It's great to hear not only the positive feedback that we've heard from the public, but it's good to
Keywords:
voting rights, felony conviction, database, Florida Commission on Offender Review, restoration of rights, autism spectrum disorder, law enforcement, communication, training, blue envelope, blue card, drug paraphernalia, narcotic testing, fentanyl, controlled substances, civil forfeiture, juvenile justice, detention, Medal of Heroism, probation officers
Summary:
The Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice met with a quorum and took up several bills. SB 646 by President Gates, relating to drug paraphernalia, was presented as a narrow measure to allow the use of drug-testing tools such as test strips and reagent kits to detect fentanyl and other dangerous adulterants; Senator Osgood spoke in strong support from a recovery perspective. The bill was reported favorably after a roll call vote.
The committee then heard SB 418 by Senator Jones, which would require law enforcement training on autism spectrum disorder and create a voluntary Blue Envelope Program for drivers with ASD to store key documents and communication tips. The bill drew extensive supportive testimony from Disability Rights Florida, autism advocates, parents, and others, with some discussion about expanding similar training to corrections and other disabilities. Members praised the bill as a practical safety measure, and SB 418 was reported favorably.
Next, SB 132 by Senator Polsky, as amended, would direct the Florida Commission on Offender Review to create and maintain a public database to help people determine when they have completed the requirements for restoration of voting rights, with monthly updates and clear instructions for eligible individuals. The committee adopted an amendment making the database subject to legislative appropriation, then reported the bill favorably. SB 1734 by Senator Martin, which recognizes juvenile probation and detention officers as officers under Florida law and extends related training, certification, and benefits, was also reported favorably. Finally, the committee adopted a strike-all amendment to SB 820 by Senator Bradley to strengthen reporting requirements for problem-solving courts, including annual reports from all specialty courts and a phased-in data collection process; the amended bill was reported favorably. The meeting ended with adjournment.
FL
Florida 2026 4th Special Session
January 20, 2026 - 10:30 AM
Transcript Highlights:
- Provide staff with timely, direct feedback on identified errors at the point of review.
- sampling cases in real-time, as I mentioned in the presentation, so that staff can have real-time feedback
WA