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AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
06/12/2026 - Senate Appropriations, Transportation and Technology
Appropriations, Transportation and Technology
Transcript Highlights:
- We have the bill sponsor here. Love to hear from you. Thank you, Mr.
- I just the sponsor of the... No, I'm just asking honestly, Mr.
- Chair, I have a question for the sponsor still. Either of you may. You may. Thank you.
- Okay, any other questions for our sponsor? Thank you very much. Anybody got sheets?
- Way is sponsoring would do.
Bills:
HCR2048
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama Senate County and Municipal Government Committee Mar 10th, 2026
County and Municipal Government
Transcript Highlights:
- Any questions for the sponsor?
- Any questions for the sponsor?
- Any questions for the sponsor? >> I Okay. Any questions for the sponsor?
- Any questions for the sponsor?
- questions for the sponsor who is here? questions for the sponsor who is here?
Keywords:
education oversight, subpoena authority, investigation, State Superintendent, school misconduct, ad valorem tax, road funding, local government, referendum, Choctaw County, HB141, Alabama, state employees, salary deductions, payroll deduction, State Comptroller, membership dues, voluntary contributions, insurance premiums, financial instruments
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Labor, Public Employment and Retirement Committee Apr 22nd, 2026
Labor, Public Employment and Retirement
Transcript Highlights:
- We are proud co-sponsors of SB 1083. At its core, this bill is about fairness.
- We are proud co-sponsors of SB 1083. At its core, this bill is about fairness.
- We are not the bill sponsor; it's very obviously author-sponsored, but we are in strong support and are
- This bill is sponsored by the Sprinkler Fitters Association of California.
- It is not clear that bills like this will advance the goals of the sponsors.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Members, any additional questions for the bill sponsor?
- Members, any questions for the bill sponsor?
- Members, any questions for the bill sponsor?
- You know, I did talk to the sponsor about this bill.
- Any questions for the bill sponsor? Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
Keywords:
corrections oversight, appropriation, independent office, public safety, funding, firefighters, insurance rates, workers' compensation, firefighter cancer reimbursement, rate deviations, cost analysis, premiums, border security, drug trafficking, human smuggling, law enforcement funding, Arizona, immigration, education reform, K-12
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
02/16/2026 - House Health & Human Services #1
Transcript Highlights:
- Seeing none, let's bring up our bill sponsor again.
- So sometimes that might mean that I cannot speak to every sponsor of a bill.
- Obviously disappointed the sponsor is going to be here, but I get it.
- Seeing none, let's turn to our bill sponsor, Representative Lopez.
- And that's how the bill was three years ago when I sponsored it.
Summary:
The committee first took up House Bill 2307, as amended, which would require the Department of Health Services to contract with out-of-state secure mental health facilities when Arizona beds are unavailable for certain involuntary commitment cases involving defendants found dangerous and incompetent. The sponsor and supporters framed it as an emergency stopgap to prevent individuals who are deemed non-restorable from being released because Arizona lacks secure behavioral health beds, while opponents argued it would raise due process, disability rights, family access, and cost concerns, and questioned whether the state could even implement such interstate placements. After debate, the committee adopted the strike-everything amendment and advanced HB 2307 on a 6-5 due pass vote.
The committee then heard House Bill 2083, which updates diabetes-related coverage language in health plans to include newer devices and supplies such as continuous glucose monitors, insulin pumps, and smart insulin pens. Supporters said the bill modernizes outdated statutes and improves access and outcomes for people with diabetes, while an insurer representative offered soft opposition, warning that writing these items into statute could create a state mandate and potential cost exposure, especially if the language is read to include GLP-1 medications. The committee adopted the strike-everything amendment and moved HB 2083 forward on an 11-1 due pass vote.
Next, House Bill 2673 was heard, addressing mental health screening and treatment for incarcerated people. The sponsor said the bill was being reworked into a study committee concept after stakeholder feedback, but the underlying proposal would require prompt evaluation of prisoners showing mental disorder symptoms and faster referral for treatment. A family member testified about her son’s severe deterioration in jail and death, while an attorney opposed the bill as overbroad and legally problematic. Despite the sponsor’s indication that the bill would become a study committee, the committee voted 12-0 to give HB 2673 a due pass recommendation. The committee also advanced House Bill 2923, which revises timelines, procedures, and notice requirements for judicial review of court-ordered mental health treatment; supporters said it clarifies outdated language and improves communication with families, while opponents argued it shifts burdens onto patients and could prolong confinement. HB 2923 also received a 12-0 due pass vote.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- While we're not the sponsors we see the value here. I would like to make two assertions.
- CSEA is a proud sponsor of AB321.
- This committee did insist upon you and the sponsors of the bill.
- It opens a door for multiple designated sponsors to participate in teacher exchanges.
- Open access to all federally designated sponsors under the U.S.
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Senate Standing Committee on Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (2-27-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- Senate Bill 144, an act relating to confiscated firearms, sponsored by Senator Danny Carroll.
- The chair then stated, "I'm an I vote, and I would like to thank the sponsor.
- I want to thank the bill sponsor.
- So I do want to compliment the bill sponsor on those efforts.
- I I want to thank the bill sponsor I I want to thank the bill sponsor um<00:37:03.839>
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Summary:
The Senate VMAP Committee met with a quorum and heard three bills. Senate Bill 144, sponsored by Senator Danny Carroll, would require destruction of firearms used in homicides and allow destruction of certain defaced, hazardous, unsafe, or owner-requested firearms, while prohibiting agencies from intentionally damaging firearms before transfer and requiring written agency policies. Senator Tichenor asked about lost auction revenue; KSP said it could not track homicide weapons separately, that auctions bring in about $1.2 million annually, and that most proceeds support Kentucky Homeland Security. Senators Boswell and others said they generally oppose destroying firearms but supported moving the bill forward; the bill passed favorably with no nays.
House Bill 191, sponsored by Representative Aaron Thompson and presented with state and veterans’ officials, would align Kentucky law with federal changes to allow additional burials in state veteran cemeteries for certain National Guard and Reserve veterans, their spouses, and dependents who were not previously eligible. Testimony explained the bill would cover veterans who served in reserve components without Title 10 activation, including those who assisted during floods, fires, and tornadoes, and clarified eligibility rules for spouses and children. Senators asked about minimum service and dependent eligibility, and the committee passed the bill favorably and unanimously.
Senate Bill 198, sponsored by Senator David Yates, addressed protection of veterans’ benefits by regulating third-party claims consultants. The committee adopted a substitute adding definitions and accreditation-related provisions, and Yates said the bill was intended to curb abusive fee practices and direct penalties to the special license plate fund for veterans. He explained the bill’s fee limits, including a cap tied to three times the monthly increase in benefits and an overall ceiling, while senators questioned whether the cap might discourage good actors and how the dollar limits would work. A veteran witness, Bob Casher, supported the bill and urged more public information on free claims assistance; the committee held further action while allowing guest comments, and the discussion focused on balancing consumer protection with access to legitimate consultants.
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- And we stand in strong support of this that the sponsor has.
- Did we get a copy to the sponsor of that amendment?
- No, we need a copy to get to the sponsor, please.
- So I guess I will go to the sponsor and ask him if this is constructive.
- Um, let's go back to the sponsor, Um, anything else, committee?
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Education Policy and Administration (01/12/2026)
Education Policy and Administration
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
Senate Agriculture, State and Public Lands & Water Resources, February 10, 2026
Agriculture, State and Public Lands & Water Resources
Transcript Highlights:
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Keywords:
wastewater, stormwater, infrastructure, environmental quality, public data, data collection, funding, study, water development, irrigation, public works, agricultural supply, municipal water, grazing lands, subleasing, non-owned livestock, state lands, rental fees, agricultural policy, land management
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Chamber Meeting Jan 30th, 2026 at 12:05 pm
New Mexico House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- co-sponsor that answers, but I can tell you that for the bill... ...or the co-sponsor that answers, but
- Speaker, and I appreciate the sponsors today.
- Thank you, sponsors. Thank you, gentlelady.
- Gentlelady from Doñiana, the bill sponsor, one of the sponsors, to close. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
- If I could, I'm a sponsor on this bill also.
Keywords:
nurses, health care workers, healthcare workers, frontline workers, hospital staff, clinicians, allied health professionals, support staff, public health, workforce shortage, nursing shortage, safe staffing, patient safety, rural health care, frontier communities, behavioral health, mental health, substance use disorder, substance abuse, health care memorial
NH
Transcript Highlights:
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Senator recognize the prime sponsor, Senator recognize the prime sponsor, - Welcome the prime sponsor, Senator L. Welcome the prime sponsor, Senator L.
- <01:08:54.560>
and <01:08:54.880>co-sponsor >> the um late file sponsor and co-sponsor - want to wait for co-sponsors.
- If you sign off as prime sponsors and don't wait for co-sponsors, we can get them into the system.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Water, Parks, and Wildlife Committee Jun 16th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Watch, also a co-sponsor of the bill.
- Just wanted to thank the Senator and the sponsor for this bill.
- Chair, just wanted to thank the Senator and the sponsor for this bill.
- East Bay MUD is pleased to be here today as a sponsor of SB 1085.
- East Bay Mud sponsored those two bills, SB 610 authored by Senator Acosta and SB. ...sponsored those
Summary:
The committee heard several bills related to wildlife access, groundwater enforcement, desert plant regulation, outdoor equity, and water supply planning. SB 1021 would direct the Fish and Game Commission to create accommodations for children with life-threatening illnesses to participate in hunting and fishing opportunities; supporters described the bill as therapeutic and family-centered, while an opposition group argued the state should focus on non-lethal outdoor activities. SB 997 would give the North Fork Kings Groundwater Sustainability Agency lien authority to enforce fees and penalties under SGMA; the author and agency said the bill closes an enforcement gap for a special-legislation GSA, and it drew broad support from local government and agricultural groups. The committee also considered SB 1061, which would streamline relocation permits for Western Joshua trees on private property; the author and local officials said the current law creates burdens for homeowners and infrastructure, while supporters framed the bill as a balance between conservation and property rights.
Members also heard SB 1268, which would codify the Outdoors for All initiative to expand park access and outdoor equity, especially in underserved communities; it received strong support from environmental, parks, local government, and community organizations, with members praising the effort to improve access. SB 1085 would restore water supply assessment requirements for large developments even when CEQA exemptions apply, so local agencies still receive early information about water availability; the sponsor and water agencies said the bill helps prevent “paper water” problems and supports planning in drought conditions, and the building industry indicated it would remove its opposition after amendments. The committee accepted amendments on several bills, took roll once quorum was established, and advanced the measures by vote.
Votes taken included SB 997, SB 1021, SB 1061, SB 1085, and SB 1268, all of which were reported out of committee, with SB 1061, SB 1085, and SB 1268 later recorded as passing 11-0. SB 997 was approved on a due-pass motion to Judiciary, SB 1021 was sent to Appropriations as amended, SB 1061 and SB 1085 were sent to Appropriations and Local Government respectively, and SB 1268 was sent to Natural Resources. The meeting concluded with the committee adjourning after completing the votes.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- We're a proud co-sponsor of AB 96, which proposes to update current law regarding criteria necessary
- Mayor O'Gonnafer with Cal Voices, co-sponsor, also in support.
- Mayor O'Gonnafer with Cal Voices, co-sponsor, also in support.
- Seeing no further questions, I want to thank the author for bringing this both forward and the sponsors
- Emily Patterson, on behalf of Planned Parenthood affiliates in California, as a proud co-sponsor, in
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- The sponsor said not to hear that. We will not be hearing Senate Bill 178.
- Thank you, Sponsor. Anything you'd like to add?
- Sponsor, Mr. Chair, this is at this time an unfriendly amendment.
- Representative Lara, you're a sponsor of this bill. You're welcome to be up here at the table.
- And also, again, thank you. the sponsors and the stakeholders for getting this fixed together.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
Senate - Health and Public Affairs Oct 2nd, 2025
Senate Health & Public Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- It's lovely to see you on what is hopefully our last day of our special session, although my co-sponsor
- And so at that point, I'm certainly Welcome to have my co-sponsor, if she wants to say anything.
- My co-sponsor is getting that information.
- Thank you, Madam Chair, and thank you to my sponsor. Thank you to our expert.
- Thank you for the sponsors.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- You're recognized for House Bill 3486, which is sponsored by your co-sponsor, and you're going to lay
- Alright, the Chair lays out Senate Bill 3487, sponsored by Senator Kolkhorst.
- This is sponsored by Senator Hinojosa. Senator Hinojosa, this is Hinojosa.
- This bill is sponsored by Senator Campbell. Without objection, so ordered.
- The Chair lays out House Bill 4945 by Chairman Ashby, sponsored by...
Keywords:
Texas Future Fund, investment review board, economic stabilization, innovative technology, national defense, retirement, service credit, Employees Retirement System of Texas, employee benefits, pension reform, salary supplement, county judges, judicial functions, state law, government compensation, public retirement systems, municipality pensions, firefighters, police officers, retirement age
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Chair lays out House Bill 3487 sponsored by Senator Colcourse, uh, Senator Hinojosa.
- Chair lays out House Bill 2434 by Representative Plessa sponsored by Senator Hinojosa.
- Chair lays out House Bill 3486 by Representative Hunter sponsored by Senator Colcore.
- Chair lays out House Bill 3487 by Representative Hunter, sponsored by Senator Colcos.
- Uh, chair lays out House Bill 3745, uh, by Representative Manuel, sponsored by Senator Zafarini.
Bills:
HB104
Keywords:
property tax, ad valorem tax, tax rate election, voter-approval tax rate, no-new-revenue tax rate, de minimis rate, local government, special district, tax increase, tax notice, public hearing, tax code, Health and Safety Code, Texas property taxes, taxing unit, election threshold, two-thirds vote, majority vote, budget approval
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Appropriations Committee May 14th, 2025
Appropriations
Transcript Highlights:
- Here today in strong support of AB 260 as a proud co-sponsor.
- Ryan Spencer on behalf of the American College of OBGYNs, District 9, co-sponsors of the measure, in
- Genesis Gonzalez on behalf of Lieutenant Governor as a proud co-sponsor. Thank you. Thank you.
- We're pleased to sponsor AB 1318 and also Community Alliance with Family Farmers in strong support.
- They're a co-sponsor in AB 532 and we urge your support.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
March 25, 2025 - 03:30 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- We just want to publicly thank the sponsor for the changes.
- as amended, is moving in the right direction, and we look forward to continuing to work with the sponsor
- We want to publicly thank the sponsor for the changes.
- Are there questions of the sponsor? No questions of the sponsor. Public testimony.
- , as a new... ...joining forces with you as a prime co-sponsor, as a native Floridian who grew up on
Summary:
The committee met with a quorum present and took up five bills related to Florida waterways, vessels, and environmental protection. HB 1149 on vessel accountability was presented as a way to strengthen enforcement against derelict and long-term anchored vessels, create nuisance authority for repeat violators, and shift relocation/disposal costs to owners; it drew support from marine industry and boating groups and passed 15-1. HB 795 would allow voluntary buffer zones near deepwater port channels and turning basins to prevent anchoring or mooring in protected areas; after questions about federal overlap and impacts on other counties, an amendment narrowed the buffer concept and added authority to remove uninsured vessels anchored more than 45 days, and the bill passed 13-3 with committee substitute. HB 1285 defined “migrant vessels” and authorized FWC to remove them more quickly as derelict vessels; a technical amendment was adopted, Monroe County supported the bill, and it passed unanimously 16-0.
The committee then considered HB 1133, which would restructure the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission by requiring geographic representation on the seven-member board, staggering terms, and limiting warrantless entry onto private land by FWC officers. The sponsor said the goal was to ensure statewide representation and align FWC enforcement with probable-cause standards; an amendment changed board terms from five years to three years, and the bill passed 16-0. Finally, HB 1143, sponsored by Representatives Shoaf and Tant, would prohibit oil and gas drilling and exploration within 10 miles of certain sensitive estuarine and coastal areas and require DEP to weigh environmental and economic impacts before permitting near waterways. Support came from oyster farmers, shellfish groups, conservation advocates, and local residents, while the American Petroleum Institute opposed the setback as too broad and raised mineral-rights concerns. After extensive debate emphasizing protection of Apalachicola Bay, tourism, seafood, and fragile ecosystems, the bill passed unanimously 16-0.