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NE

Nebraska 2025-2026 Regular Session

Legislative Morning Session Apr 10th, 2026

Nebraska Unicameral Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • the State Patrol, and related repeal sections.
  • It states that prior sections are repealed.
  • , the legislative intent to eliminate the Board of Education and State Board of Education, and state
  • Council and related state investment acts.
  • Section 8: the State Board of Education...
AL

Alabama 2026 1st Special Session

Alabama Senate Healthcare Committee Mar 17th, 2026

Healthcare

Transcript Highlights:
  • Any objection using the previous role receives federal report. Thank you.
  • <00:03:37.599> Any<00:03:37.760> objection Senator Senator Hobie.
  • Any objection Senator Senator Hobie.
  • State government inspection. Right. They had decorated. They had decorated.
  • Any objections? Thank you, Senator Albright. I mean, all— >> I know you will.
Bills: SB367, SB368, SB350, SB351
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

Public Health Apr 21st, 2025

Public Health

Transcript Highlights:
  • You know, we're pretty fortunate to have this job of state representative.
  • Representative Olverson said he would try to figure out what the state does.
  • I am the constituent of State Representative Allen Schoolcraft, and I am here to testify in support of
  • Representative Collier asked about section 550A.0.0.0 on page 11, which says the Secretary of State may
  • Representative Jones. Representative Jones.
Bills: HB216
Summary: The Committee on Public Health met with a quorum and heard public testimony on a long agenda, with members repeatedly reminded of a two-minute limit for witnesses. Several bills were voted out favorably, including HB 2588 on cottage food, HB 1639 on cancer incidence and female firefighters, HB 2581 on a reporting form for contracted services for pregnant women, and SB 922 on electronic disclosure of certain sensitive medical information. Those measures generally passed on party-line or near-unanimous votes, while HB 216 on itemized medical statements was left pending after the committee substitute was withdrawn. The committee also left pending HB 5141, HB 4638, HB 2035, HB 4813, HB 2264, HB 4014, and HB 3829 after hearing testimony and questions. The final item introduced in the excerpt was HB 4408 on health care market transparency and corporate consolidation, but the discussion was cut off before testimony or action was completed. A major theme of the hearing was mental health diversion and access to treatment. HB 5141, by Rep. Howard, would allow Travis County to use vacated Austin State Hospital property for a local mental health jail diversion center; law enforcement, the Travis County sheriff, county judge, and urban counties group all testified in support, describing the lack of alternatives for people in crisis and the burden on jails and emergency rooms. Members asked about eligible offenses, bed capacity, and whether the facility would serve only Travis County, and the bill was left pending. HB 2264, by Rep. Schoolcraft, would create a friends-and-family form for loved ones to provide information to providers during emergency mental health treatment; NAMI and hospital groups supported it, while one neutral witness and several members raised concerns about patient control, credibility of information, and liability protections. The bill was also left pending. The committee also heard multiple psychedelic-therapy and drug-policy bills. HB 4813 would speed Texas rescheduling of Schedule I substances if the FDA reclassifies them, with testimony focused on psilocybin and MDMA and their potential use for PTSD and depression; members questioned whether the bill was too broad and how state rescheduling works, and it was left pending. HB 4014 would direct HHSC to study psychedelic therapies, building on prior state research, and witnesses said Texas should prepare regulatory and clinical infrastructure before FDA approval; it too was left pending. HB 2035 would require parents to be informed that they may seek substance-use treatment for a child even if one facility turns them away, prompted by a constituent’s account of a fatal fentanyl overdose after receiving incorrect advice; it was left pending. HB 4638 would extend and expand the Texas Pharmaceutical Initiative board and timeline, with the author saying the program is still in early implementation and needs more time, and it was left pending as well. Other bills addressed public health administration and animal welfare. HB 3829 would require a study of the animal-friendly account and its grant process for spay/neuter funding, with the author arguing that the current application and reimbursement process is too burdensome for shelters and nonprofits; no opposition was heard and the bill was left pending. HB 2581 and HB 1639 were reported favorably, while HB 216 drew discussion about enforcement of itemized medical billing and was held after the committee substitute was withdrawn. Throughout the hearing, members also discussed broader concerns about homelessness, competency restoration waitlists, jail overcrowding, and the need for more treatment options outside the criminal justice system.
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama House Boards, Agencies and Commissions Committee Feb 12th, 2025 at 10:30 am

Boards, Agencies and Commissions

Transcript Highlights:
  • I represent District 104, that's Mobile County.
  • Examiners introduce representative Lawrence. Examiners introduce Representative Lawrence.
  • Representative Will Cox? Here. Representative Robbins? Representative Bracie? Representative Hurst?
  • Representative Butler? Representative Lawrence? Representative Moore? Representative Given? Here.
  • Representative Given? Here. Representative Lamb? Here. Representative Underwood? I'm here.
OK
Transcript Highlights:
  • The representative now moves that Senate Bill 1543 be passed without objection.
  • Representative Kendick's now moves the HCR1088 to be advanced without objection.
  • Representative Kendrick now moves the HER1091 be advanced in order without objection.
  • Representative Kendrick now Moves that HJR1095 be sent to order without objection.
  • Representative Stairs requests that the amendment be adopted without objection.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Apr 21st, 2026 at 01:30 pm

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Langston University serves Oklahoma in every corner of the state.
  • This is not just a regional institution; it is truly a state asset.
  • Leader, members, it's an honor to welcome into the state of...
  • You have heard the unanimous consent request without objection.
  • Without objection, that will be the order. Will there be changes?
OK
Transcript Highlights:
  • Representative George, you're recognized to lead the pledge of allegiance.
  • Representative Rosecrants, you are recognized Thank you, Mr.
  • Please recognize Representative Tedford to present the Nurse of the Day.
  • Representative Hill, you're recognized for a floor presentation. Mr.
  • Pitch state champions.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

03/16/2026 - House Public Safety & Law Enforcement

Public Safety & Law Enforcement

Transcript Highlights:
  • Representative Abeytia? Here. Representative Austin? Present. Representative Crews? Present.
  • Representative Gillette? Here. Representative Powell? Here. Representative Powell? Here.
  • Representative Tsosie? Here. Representative Taylor? Here. Representative Simacek?
  • Chair, Representative Collinin, obviously, you have not read my book, State Legislatures and Owners Manual
  • Chair, Representative Collinin, obviously, you have not read my book, state legislatures and owners manual
Summary: The Committee on Public Safety and Law Enforcement heard several bills related to public safety personnel. SB 1520, which would have required state agencies to share certain immigration-related data with the federal government and sunset in 2029, was set aside after a proposed strike-everything amendment was defeated. The committee then voted 7-5 to give the underlying bill a do pass recommendation. SB 1216, which removes the sunset from traumatic event counseling programs for peace officers, firefighters, and 911 dispatchers and expands eligibility to crime scene and digital forensics technicians, drew support from police and fire representatives and passed 12-1 with a do pass recommendation. SB 1391 would create an AZ POST-administered law enforcement stress management pilot program, funded with a $950,000 general fund appropriation and operated through one Arizona nonprofit. The sponsor described it as a preventive, peer-support-focused program, but several members objected that the bill was overly prescriptive and looked like a vendor-specific measure. The committee voted 5-7 against giving SB 1391 a do pass recommendation. SB 1493, as amended, would require employers to pay taxable costs, attorney fees, and expert fees when a law enforcement officer who was terminated without just cause prevails through the administrative appeal process and then in Superior Court after the employer refuses reinstatement. Supporters argued it was a fairness and due process measure for rare cases where officers must litigate twice to be reinstated. After adopting a chairman’s amendment, the committee approved SB 1493 as amended with a due pass recommendation by an 8-3 vote, with one member changing from yes to no before the final tally.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Elections Finance and Government Operations Committee 2/25/26

Elections Finance and Government Operations

Transcript Highlights:
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  • This is a bad governance bill and this is not how we govern in the state of Minnesota. >> Representative
  • Representative<00:44:06.560> Coulter, Representative Coulter, Representative Coulter, the<00:44
  • Acomb, yes. >> Representative Coulter, yes. >> Representative Davis, no. >> Representative Gordon, no
  • . >> Representative Greenman, yes. >> Representative McDonald, no. >> Representative Roach, no. >> Representative
Bills: HF3351
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Appropriations Committee on Pre-K - 12 Education Feb 18th, 2026

Appropriations Committee on Pre-K - 12 Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • We want them to go and represent Florida and represent us well, not to have to worry about resources
  • I was the state champion for extemporaneous debate in my senior year.
  • Did you run for office in Boys State? I was at Boys State, Senator. Nice.
  • , representing a total of $4.5 billion.
  • representing a total of $4.5 billion.
Bills: S1062, S1718, S7038
Summary: The Appropriations Committee on Pre-K-12 Education met to consider several education bills and the proposed fiscal year 2026-2027 Department of Education budget. The committee first took up CS/SB 1062 on speech and debate, which would formalize Florida’s Speech and Debate Week, strengthen the partnership between the Department of Education and the Florida Debate Initiative, require annual public reporting, and support statewide speech and debate programming. The bill drew extensive supportive testimony from students, alumni, and advocates who said debate improved civic engagement, literacy, confidence, and school performance, while also noting the need for equitable access and funding for travel and competition. The committee adopted a delete-everything amendment and then reported the bill favorably as amended by a unanimous vote of members present. The committee then heard SB 1718 on educator preparation and certification, which expands access to educator preparation coursework, broadens eligibility for temporary certification for some formerly certified professionals, and allows prior subject-area exam results to satisfy requirements. Public testimony largely supported easing barriers for experienced educators while emphasizing that certification changes are only a partial solution to teacher shortages and should be paired with better pay, retention, and professional respect. The bill was reported favorably. Next, the committee considered SB 7038 on education, which included a wide range of higher education and workforce-related changes, including a tuition waiver for Florida State Guard members, residency clarifications, oversight changes for blind services and vocational rehabilitation providers, licensure updates for private colleges, dual enrollment and assessment revisions, scholarship and funding changes, and reserve-fund requirements. An amendment restored the Classical Learning Test as a qualifying option for a grandparent tuition waiver, adjusted a Pell Grant performance metric, changed accreditation timing, and made other technical revisions. A dental education stakeholder raised concerns that one provision could disrupt long-standing exemptions for dental assisting programs, and the Florida Dental Association said it was working with the sponsor to avoid unintended impacts. The committee adopted the amendment and reported the bill favorably as amended. The final major item was a high-level review of the proposed pre-K-12 budget, totaling $34.9 billion with local funds. Highlights included $30 billion for public schools and K-12 scholarships, a $50 increase in the base student allocation, a 1.64% increase in total funds per FTE, $4.5 billion for family empowerment scholarships as a separate FEFP categorical, $25 million for districts facing future enrollment declines, $65.3 million to help districts with current-year enrollment losses, $432.8 million for VPK, and $30.4 million for regional education consortia. Senators asked about reductions or flat funding in some allocations, teacher pay, declining enrollment support, Schools of Hope funding, and support for non-teaching school staff. Public testimony on the budget focused heavily on concerns about charter and voucher funding, especially the $6 million for Schools of Hope, with speakers urging more investment in traditional public schools, teacher compensation, and school infrastructure. The committee concluded the meeting by adjournment after no further business.
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

Senate - Health and Public Affairs Jan 28th, 2026 at 03:08 pm

Senate Health & Public Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • I want my representatives here in the state to take accountability.
  • I want my representatives here in the state to take accountability because you represent me and my Indigenous
  • As the president of NEA New Mexico, representing educators all across the state, we support Senate Bill
  • He also said Representative Romero stated that two out of three, or three out of four, of the public
  • The state representative, they have the right in who to have present to do their presentations.
Bills: SB4, SB7, SB9, SB17
KY
Transcript Highlights:
  • . >> Senator Thomas, Senator Wheeler, Representative Blandon, Representative Burke, Representative Camel
  • , Representative Lockett, Representative Riley, here. >> Representative Smith, here. >> Representative
  • Blandon, Representative Burke, Representative Camel, Representative Lockett, Representative Riley, here
  • Representative Camel, Representative Lockett, Representative Riley, here. >> Representative Smith, here
  • Blandon. >> Representative Burke, Representative Camuel, Representative Lockett, Representative Riley
Summary: The committee heard a staff report on Kentucky’s statewide emergency responder voice system (SERVS), a multi-phase project intended to improve interoperable radio communications for first responders. Staff said Kentucky State Police did not appear to have violated statutes or regulations, but the project lacked an overall master plan, clear milestones, and consistent documentation, which contributed to delays, spending issues, and deployment problems. The report recommended updating the Kentucky Field Operations Guide to reflect SERVS and noted that the project has been funded in phases since 2018, with appropriations totaling roughly $216 million across 2018, 2020, 2022, and 2024, while about $109 million had been spent by the end of fiscal year 2025. The report raised concerns about project sequencing and oversight. Staff said most spending was concentrated in special mobile equipment, with Motorola accounting for about two-thirds of all SERVS expenditures and the top four vendors making up 81 percent of spending. They also said a sample of Motorola payments suggested possible late payments, though they could not confirm whether interest was paid. Staff criticized the use of master agreements for a project of this size, the lack of a centralized ledger, and the absence of a documented timeline or risk mitigation plan. They recommended stronger procurement and planning requirements, including possible legislative changes requiring approved master plans for large capital projects and additional funding conditions tied to SERVS master agreements. Land acquisition and deployment progress were identified as major bottlenecks, especially in Eastern Kentucky. Staff said the project began in western Kentucky using existing tower sites, but the remaining work is concentrated in harder-to-acquire areas, with more than 95 percent of new towers still incomplete. They said the Division of Real Properties did not begin formal contract work on acquisition until October 2024, despite earlier coordination, and recommended earlier consultation on future projects. Staff also noted that the Kentucky Wireless Interoperability Executive Committee had not been active in oversight, and survey results showed limited awareness and involvement among first responders. Committee members agreed that the lack of an initial implementation plan and the continuing need for funding reflected broader planning problems, and they discussed the need for a clearer end-to-end game plan rather than continuing to fund the project without a defined completion path.
KY
Transcript Highlights:
  • Representative Baker. Representative Beverly Chester-Burton. Representative Dodson.
  • Representative Fister. Representative Fugate. Representative Griffee. Representative Hodgson.
  • Representative Lewis. Representative Marzian. Representative McPherson. Representative Moore.
  • Representative Pollock. Representative Laferty. Representative Tate. Representative Thompson.
  • Representative Truett. Representative Watkins. Representative Wesley. Representative Whitaker.
Summary: The meeting began with a quorum call and approval of the August minutes, then moved to an update from the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce on small business conditions. Chamber representatives John Hughes and Amit Patel said Kentucky has benefited from pro-growth policies such as lower income taxes, regulatory modernization, and workforce development, but they emphasized ongoing challenges including workforce shortages, child care access, housing availability, rising insurance costs, and inflation. Patel, speaking as a hotel operator, said recruiting and retaining staff has become difficult and that his company is considering child care stipends and other benefits to help employees. Members asked about child care benefits, community involvement, and health care costs; Patel said the business is discussing additional support for employees and noted that health care costs have tripled over three years. The chamber said it will prioritize child care and housing policy in the upcoming session. The committee then received an update from the Cabinet for Economic Development on the Kentucky Angel Investment Tax Credit program from David Brock of KY Innovation and Matt Wingate. Brock outlined the state’s broader innovation and entrepreneurship programs, including innovation hubs, SBIR/STTR matching funds, the Kentucky Enterprise Fund, SSBCI, and STEP, and said these programs have helped create jobs, raise capital, and support exports. He explained that the angel tax credit is intended to encourage private investment in innovative Kentucky small businesses with high growth potential. The credit is generally 25% of investment in non-enhanced counties and 40% in enhanced counties, with annual and per-investor caps and eligibility rules for both businesses and investors. Brock reported that 317 businesses have been certified, 117 have received at least one investment, 445 investors have made 750 investments, $57.2 million has been invested, $19 million in credits has been awarded, and 373 new jobs have been reported since 2021. Committee members asked about the relationship between the program’s industry verticals and university research, the difference between enhanced and non-enhanced counties, and where investments are occurring geographically. Cabinet staff said the verticals align with the original Innovation Act framework, and that enhanced counties are defined by statute, including distressed and disaster-impacted areas. They said most investments and credits have been in non-enhanced counties, though some examples were cited in Bath County and Auburn. No votes or formal actions were taken during the meeting beyond approval of the minutes.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Energy Resources Mar 31st, 2025

Energy Resources

Transcript Highlights:
  • Members, any questions for Representative Zwiener? All right, thank you, Representative Zwiener.
  • If there is no objection, HB1647 will be left pending. Is there any objection?
  • Representative Guerra, so if there's no objection, House Bill 3240 will be left pending.
  • Yes, Representative Garcia.
  • Seeing none, if there is no objection, HB 3158 will be left pending. Is there any objection?
TX

Texas 89th Regular

S/C on Juvenile Justice Mar 26th, 2025

S/C on Juvenile Justice

Transcript Highlights:
  • Representative Louderback? Here. Representative Virdell? Present. Representative Wu? Present.
  • This state jail sentence was 18 months in the state jail. So he goes to state jail when he's 19.
  • And then, about five years ago, it was just four states: us, two other states, and New York.
  • Representative Wu mentioned MST.
  • Representative, thank you.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

S/C on Juvenile Justice Mar 26th, 2025

S/C on Juvenile Justice

Transcript Highlights:
  • Representative Louderback. Representative Virdell. Representative Wu. A quorum is present.
  • Sorry, Representative Louderback. Real quick, Representative, I appreciate you bringing...
  • Representative Louderback? Yes. Okay. Um, that accent got me. Representative Wu?
  • If there's no objection... House Bill 1988 will be left pending. Is there any objection?
  • Representative Louderback? Aye. Representative Virdell? Aye. Representative Wu?