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KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

Interim Joint Committee on Natural Resources & Energy (7-2-26) - Reupload

Natural Resources & Energy

Transcript Highlights:
  • Um the day before yesterday, I lost a very, very dear friend of mine, John Stacy.
  • /c><00:02:28.560> dear<00:02:28.760> friend<00:02:28.959> of<00:02:29.000> mine
  • ,<00:02:29.160> John very very dear friend of mine, John very very dear friend of mine, John
  • predecessor that the commission has already ruled on when we had a couple of cryptocurrency or crypto mining
  • <00:57:47.640> uh mining uh mining uh users<00:57:48.640> come<00:57:48.880> in.
Bills: SB8
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

JHA Public Hearing - Wed Mar 4, 2026 @ 2:00 PM HST

Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • Small stores like mine already face higher shipping costs and smaller orders.
  • 09:49.880> small<01:09:50.200> businesses<01:09:50.680> like<01:09:50.839> mine
  • but for our small businesses like mine. but for our small businesses like mine.
  • Small<01:10:16.120> stores<01:10:16.440> like<01:10:16.680> mine<01:10:17.000>
  • > already<01:10:17.280> face Small stores like mine already face Small stores like mine already
Keywords: 910, house, all
Summary: The committee heard testimony on several bills, with most measures drawing either support or comments rather than opposition. HB 2395, relating to taking marine deposits for research, education, management, or propagation, received support from the University of Hawaii and DLNR. HB 2585, relating to agricultural tourism, drew broad support for its intent to keep agritourism secondary to farming, but agencies and farm groups raised concerns about enforcement, county authority, and the rebuttable presumption language. Testifiers included OPSD, the Agribusiness Development Corporation, Hawaii Farm Bureau, a small farm operator, and others, with some urging clearer definitions, simpler registration, and protections for bona fide farms and hosted farm stays. HB 1728, on rainwater catchment systems, was supported in principle by DLNR, which cited drought conditions and said it deferred to counties and the Department of Health on safety and regulation. HB 1881, which would prohibit passenger ropeways on mountain lands, drew strong support from community testifiers who said it would help prevent development disguised as agritourism and protect forests and country lands. HB 1990, establishing penalties and possible foreclosure for unresolved zoning violations, received comments from the Attorney General recommending removal of AG references and more county-centered enforcement, while the Hawaii Association of Realtors warned the 30-day timeline could create problems for absent or unaware homeowners. The committee also heard HB 1712, which would expand and make permanent certain seats on the State Building Code Council. The Plumbers and Fitters union supported the bill, but BIA Hawaii requested amendments to add “licensed contractor” language, and architects and other professionals opposed the measure, arguing that increasing the council from 12 to 15 voting members would make it less efficient and harder to reach quorum. Finally, HB 2151, relating to hempcrete, was supported by a Kauai workforce development advocate and the Hawaii Farm Bureau, who said hempcrete could support agriculture, manufacturing, and affordable housing while reducing carbon and reliance on imported materials. No votes or final committee actions were taken in the portion of the meeting provided.
WY

Wyoming 2026 Regular Session

House Floor Session-Day 4, February 12, 2026-AM

Wyoming House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • technology programs for industry partners such as John Deere precision agriculture, as well as the mining
  • as<00:13:50.800> well<00:13:50.880> as<00:13:51.040> the<00:13:51.200> mining
  • <00:13:51.519> and agriculture as well as the mining and agriculture as well as the mining
  • then we come about and I see all these new news articles yesterday and I have some constituents of mine
  • blowing up my phone, private of mine blowing up my phone, private message<01:15:01.920> at<01
Keywords: 916, all
KY
Transcript Highlights:
  • was a barrel tax, there was plenty of lobbyists for the industry coming against the counties like mine
  • was a barrel tax, there was plenty of lobbyists for the industry coming against the counties like mine
  • <00:18:58.160> the<00:18:58.400> counties<00:18:58.799> like<00:18:59.039> mine
  • counties like mine and uh you<00:19:00.720> know<00:19:01.039> and<00:19:01.280> we
  • my speech here was talking about mine my speech here was more<00:32:51.279> just<00:32:51.440
Summary: The committee met to approve the October 21 minutes and then took up BR 25 for the 2026 regular session, a proposal relating to prohibited uses of tax dollars and public resources. The sponsors said the bill is intended to strengthen existing law by adding civil and criminal penalties for taxpayer-funded advocacy on ballot questions, especially in light of controversies during the 2024 election over school officials and districts using public resources to oppose a constitutional amendment. They also described related concerns about school districts hiring third-party lobbyists and public relations firms, particularly in Fayette County, and said the proposal was meant to keep tax dollars focused on public services rather than political persuasion. Committee members raised several concerns about scope and drafting. Some asked whether the bill should specifically mention schools, school boards, and school employees, and the sponsors said they would add that language. Others questioned whether the measure would also affect local government lobbying through groups like KLC and KCO, and the sponsors said they intended to focus narrowly on schools while exempting certain advocacy organizations and internal government lobbyists. Members also asked whether public employees could still speak as private individuals, and the sponsors said yes. Several members suggested splitting the lobbying and ballot-advocacy issues into separate bills, and the sponsors said they would consider that. Members also pressed for clarification on how the bill would apply in practice, including whether it would cover legal challenges to petition drives or only advocacy after a question is on the ballot. Counsel for the sponsors said the bill would not cover some petition-related litigation as drafted, though they believed it should. The sponsors and supporters argued the proposal was needed to give the existing prohibition real enforcement, while some members warned that the language could unintentionally limit legitimate public representation or be too broad if not carefully drafted. No final vote was taken during the discussion.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Taxes Committee 4/8/25

Taxes

Transcript Highlights:
  • The reality is businesses like mine face significant costs in collecting and remitting sales tax.
  • The reality is businesses like mine face significant costs in collecting and remitting sales tax.
  • The reality is businesses like mine face significant costs in collecting and remitting sales tax.
  • The reality is businesses like mine face significant costs in collecting and remitting sales tax.
  • The reality is businesses like mine face significant costs in collecting and remitting sales tax.
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

House Taxes Committee 3/26/25

Taxes

Transcript Highlights:
  • Before you is House File 1479, a bipartisan bill brought forth by a constituent of mine that makes an
  • The bill before you is House File 1479, a bipartisan bill brought forth by a constituent of mine that
  • She said that was not the topic of this bill, but it's a little bit of a personal pet concern of mine
  • <00:59:03.400> so of a personal uh pet concern of mine so of a personal uh pet concern of
  • Fortunately, it's possible to have an intensive operation on a very small parcel of land like mine.
Keywords: 1183, house
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

Public Education Jun 1st, 2026

Public Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • That's not a big difference from a student in a district as large as mine.
  • And they, like mine, **East Chambers**, lost a million dollars after they had already issued teacher
  • In rural regions like mine, evaluation requests have spiked up to 125% this last year.
  • In rural regions like mine, evaluation requests have spiked up to 125% this last year.
  • Of course, most districts—I don't know how many years it has been—but mine had about 12%.
Keywords: 1184, house, all
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

House Municipal and County Government (03/10/2025)

Municipal and County Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • A school district like mine, we have SAU 39, Amherst School District, Souhegan School District, and Mont
  • <00:51:14.799> we<00:51:14.920> have mine we have mine we have sau39<00:51:16.640> amher
  • At 10:05 yesterday, I finished penning these comments, which are mine alone. Thank you.
  • <01:39:55.679> and<01:39:55.880> mine these comments which are mine and mine these
  • comments which are mine and mine alone<01:39:57.040> thank alone thank alone thank you<01:39:59.040
Keywords: 1189, house, all
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight Jun 21st, 2026 at 10:00 am

Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight

Transcript Highlights:
  • Families like mine are left not only to mourn our loved ones, but to fight for answers, to advocate for
  • Please, unlike families like mine, do not continue to suffer in silence. Help us find the answers.
  • Families like mine are left without... Families like mine are left without closure.
Keywords: 995, all
Summary: The committee heard testimony on several bills. Representative David Linsky supported HB 3383, which would designate the song “Roadrunner” as the official rock song of Massachusetts, describing its Boston roots and cultural significance. Representative Sean Garberle supported HB 3335 on public access to historical records, arguing that records from state institutions should be released after 75 years and that families and researchers should be able to identify people buried in unmarked graves at former state institutions. Representative Rodney Elliott and Lowell officials supported HB 4138, authorizing easements for a Lowell sewer separation project; they said the project is needed for Clean Water Act compliance, will reduce combined sewer overflows into the Merrimack River, and must proceed quickly to meet SRF and consent-decree timelines. Committee members asked about Article 97, the location and scope of the easement, environmental justice impacts, and minority/small business participation in construction. The committee also heard extensive testimony on Senate 2183 and its House companion, which would elevate the Massachusetts National Guard to a cabinet-level position reporting directly to the Governor. Senators Mike Moore and John Velis, along with the National Guard Association’s Matthew McKenna, argued the change would reduce bureaucracy, improve communication and readiness, and reflect the Guard’s broad domestic and military missions. Velis cited the Holyoke Soldiers’ Home tragedy as an example of a breakdown in communication, while committee members said they wanted more information, including input from the Governor’s office and Guard leadership, before acting. The committee noted the distinction between state-controlled and federalized Guard missions and said it would continue reviewing the issue. Senator Liz Miranda and a large panel of survivors, advocates, and Northeastern law students testified in support of S. 2174 and S. 2177, which would create an office and task force on unsolved homicides, allow families to petition for case review after three years, require written responses, and establish a tip line, database, and dedicated funding. Witnesses described long-standing lack of communication, low clearance rates, and the disproportionate impact on Black and Brown communities. Senator Becca Rausch also testified on S. 2210, extending public records law to the governor and Legislature, and S. 2207, creating stronger information-governance and records-retention standards; she said both would improve transparency and reduce waste. The transcript does not reflect any votes taken during the hearing, though chairs repeatedly indicated support for moving some bills favorably and said the committee would continue reviewing the National Guard proposal.
VT

Vermont 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Session - 2026-05-08 - 9:30AM

Vermont House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • director of 36 group homes in New Jersey and now resides in Vermont and is becoming a great friend of mine
  • c><00:28:39.200> great<00:28:39.360> friend<00:28:39.520> of<00:28:39.679> mine
  • and uh becoming a great friend of mine. and uh becoming a great friend of mine.
Keywords: 926, house, all
Summary: The House began with devotional remarks and then handled several procedural referrals. Senate bills 198 and 323 were referred to the Committee on Ways and Means under House Rule 35A because they affect state revenue, and Senate Bill 326 was also referred to Ways and Means after the Transportation Committee reported it favorably with amendment. House Resolution 18, supporting preservation of the Julian Scott birthplace in Johnson, was read by title and referred to the Committee on Corrections and Institutions under House Rule 52. The chamber then read a series of adopted House concurrent resolutions honoring Vermont schools and individuals, including the Fair Haven Union High School Slater bowling team, the Hartford High School Hurricanes girls ice hockey team, the Hartford girls basketball team, Theres Black as Vermont Mother of the Year, and the Mount Mansfield Union High School girls tennis team. Members made brief announcements welcoming some of the honorees and guests to the chamber, including the Mount Mansfield tennis team, Theres Black, the Fair Haven bowling team, and others. The main floor action was on House Resolution 17, affirming that all Vermonters are presumed competent to communicate and must be provided communication resources of their choice. The Human Services Committee chair explained the resolution grew out of testimony on alternative communication methods, including facilitated communication and rapid prompting method, and said the committee heard from people with lived experience, professionals, and written testimony from medical and speech-language organizations. The committee reported the resolution out 9-0-2, and the House adopted it. The House then took up Senate Bill 209, relating to prohibiting civil arrest in sensitive locations, and proceeded to its third reading and concurrence-with-amendment question.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Judiciary B May 5th, 2026

Judiciary B

Transcript Highlights:
  • For example, a city like mine in Jeanerette, if they don't have the marshal, we don't have law enforcement
  • Families like mine are ready to partner in that effort.
  • Families like mine are ready to partner in that effort.
  • So I respectfully ask you to support House Bill 74, because when a child like mine goes missing, we should
Summary: The committee first approved the April 28 minutes and announced that Senate Bill 499 was voluntarily deferred. It then heard several House bills, beginning with HB 168, a reentry/transitional housing program for female parolees near release; supporters said it would improve public safety and reduce recidivism, and the bill was reported favorably without objection. HB 322, a cleanup bill from the Maggie Grace Act clarifying that victims or families requesting transcripts would not be charged, was also reported favorably without objection. HB 622, which aligns Louisiana criminal history information practices with federal rules, was amended and then reported favorably. HB 821, moving the School for Safe Centers from GOSEP to the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement, was reported favorably as well. The committee then took up HB 364, which directs State Police to partner on public awareness efforts about the illegality of discharging firearms, especially around holidays. An amendment removed a proposed printing cost and shifted the bill toward PSAs; the bill was reported favorably with amendments. HB 568, which strengthens enforcement of drug-free school zone laws by creating a clearer offense for openly smoking or vaping illegal drugs in school zones and setting a specific penalty for marijuana, drew extensive debate. Supporters, including the author and governor’s office, said it was needed to protect children and families and to give law enforcement a workable deterrent. Opponents argued it would impose harsh, geography-based penalties, sweep in medical cannabis patients and veterans, and worsen racial and fiscal disparities. After roll-call, the committee reported HB 568 favorably by a 3-2 vote. The committee also approved HB 296, a cleanup bill removing long-defunct programs from statute, without objection. HB 823, creating an Orleans Parish DA pilot diversion program for unhoused people accused of nonviolent offenses, was supported by Covenant House and others as a way to avoid criminalizing homelessness and was reported favorably without objection. Finally, HB 1038, a major bill revising the authority and liability structure of city marshals and local governments, prompted extensive testimony. The bill and amendments would limit some marshal powers in smaller jurisdictions, require local approval for certain staffing/insurance matters, and allow local governments to restore powers by ordinance. Supporters said it would reduce liability, clarify authority, and address problems in some marshal offices; opponents, including multiple marshals and law enforcement supporters, said it would undermine elected marshals, hurt small offices, and was too broad and under-studied. The transcript ends amid that hearing, with no final committee action shown on HB 1038.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
  • . >> Cuz I care when they get mine. Go ahead. >> Thank you.
  • <00:31:27.600> when<00:31:27.760> they<00:31:27.880> get<00:31:28.000> mine
  • <00:31:28.440> Go, Cuz I care when they get mine. Go, Cuz I care when they get mine.
Keywords: 912, senate, all
Summary: The Senate Commerce and Consumer Protection Committee heard a series of gubernatorial nominations to boards and commissions under the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. The chair explained the 90-minute agenda, the 2-minute testimony limit, and that written testimony had been reviewed in advance. Testimony was generally supportive for each nominee, with agency boards, professional associations, and individuals submitting written or oral support. For the Board of Barbering and Cosmetology, Michael Basta Jr. described his 40 years in the industry, ownership of two salons, and experience training educators. For the Board of Dentistry, Christopher Woo said he had served as an interim board member since July 1 of the prior year, and Jerry Young said she was a retired pediatrician and former Hawaii Medical Board member; in response to questions, she identified a potential conflict through her role with Pu'ulu Lapa'au and said she would recuse herself when appropriate. For the Board of Psychology, Sean Scanlon and Sherry Takuishi Sara both emphasized long careers in the field and service to the community. Several members questioned psychology and medical nominees about interstate licensing compacts and access to care. Scanlon said he supported expanding the profession but would need to recuse himself on compact issues because of his role at Chaminade University, and he noted growth in local training programs. Sara said her main concern with compacts was cultural sensitivity and Hawaii’s unique cultural milieu, though she acknowledged the need for more psychologists. Pediatrician Robert Watring, nominated to the Hawaii Medical Board, said he supported local providers and was cautious about compacts, emphasizing the need to ensure qualified care in Hawaii; he said he had not seen much change from temporary licensing measures on Kauai. For the Contractors License Board, Jerry Nishik said backlog problems were driven by staff shortages and board vacancies, noting the board lacked quorum for upcoming meetings and needed more members and staff. Other nominees included Albert Dennis and Nolan Miyahara for the Motor Vehicle Repair Industry Board, both of whom said they wanted to continue public service and help ensure legitimate, certified repair shops; Miyahara described his career path from apprentice to automotive technology professor. The committee also heard support for Robert Woltering’s nomination to the Hawaii Medical Board, with Woltering saying he wanted to help ensure quality health care providers, especially for children on Kauai. The transcript does not show any final votes or confirmations during the excerpt provided.
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

Senate Standing Committee on Natural Resources & Energy. (3-11-26)

Natural Resources & Energy

Transcript Highlights:
  • And we can mine it, but we got to get the regulatory people back.
  • And we can mine it, but we got to get the regulatory people back.
  • And we can mine it, but we got to get the regulatory people back.
  • And we can mine it, but we got to get the regulatory people back.
AL

Alabama 2026 1st Special Session

Alabama House County and Municipal Government Committee Feb 18th, 2026

County and Municipal Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • You know, they were six-year, and mine was four years.
  • You know, they were six year and mine<00:54:58.160> was<00:54:58.400> four<00:54:58.640
  • ><00:54:59.040> I<00:54:59.280> had<00:54:59.359> to<00:54:59.520> get mine
  • I had to get mine was four years.
Keywords: 1136, house, all
MD

Maryland 2026 Regular Session

House Floor Session, 2/2/2026 #2

Maryland House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • implemented in coordination with the federal government, um, many jurisdictions in the state, including mine
  • 43.360> including jurisdictions in the state, including jurisdictions in the state, including mine
  • ,<00:02:44.239> Baltimore<00:02:44.800> County, mine, Baltimore County, mine, Baltimore
Summary: The House took up House Bill 444, Public Safety, Immigration Enforcement Agreements Prohibition, which would end 287(g) agreements and related formal understandings with federal immigration authorities. The main debate centered on whether the bill would interfere with the transfer of detainees to ICE and whether counties should be required to give advance notice before release. The sponsor argued the bill should be amended to require 48-hour notice and transfer of convicted detainees, saying it would protect public safety while respecting detainee rights. Opponents said the amendment was unnecessary because notice is already given in practice and that the bill would not allow holding anyone beyond a court-ordered release time. Members discussed a recent news story about a Prince George’s County detainee who was released after serving time and later picked up by ICE, using it as an example of why clearer procedures were needed. The floor leader and other opponents responded that the person had been released by court order and that the proposed amendment would not have changed that outcome. A delegate from Prince George’s County said the county followed standard correctional procedures, checked for detainers, notified ICE, and could not lawfully hold the person once the judge ordered release. A delegate from Baltimore County argued that formal agreements and MOUs with ICE are necessary because informal arrangements are inconsistent and detainers are often ignored; another member cited Baltimore County detainer statistics to support that point. The first amendment to HB 444 was put to a roll call vote and failed, with 36 votes in the negative. After that, a second amendment was offered that would ban arrest quotas, drone use in law enforcement, warrantless unmanned aerial surveillance, and no-knock warrants. The sponsor described it as a civil-liberties measure aimed at preventing quota-driven policing and intrusive surveillance. The transcript ends while that second amendment is being introduced and explained, before any final action on it is shown.
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

Senate - Health and Public Affairs Feb 1st, 2026 at 01:15 pm

Senate Health & Public Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • For families like mine, that doesn't mean our children are stable; it means that we are left behind.
  • New Mexican families like mine live with risk every day.
  • on doctors who are willing to think beyond rigid systems that were never designed for children like mine
  • So please support Senate Bill 33 and give families like mine the dignity, the autonomy, and compassion
Bills: SB41, SB33, SB32, SB30
AL

Alabama 2026 1st Special Session

Alabama House Education Policy Committee Jan 28th, 2026

Education Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • . >> Um, mine is more of a comment than it is a question.
  • Um,<00:52:05.440> mine<00:52:05.680> is<00:52:05.920> more<00:52:06.160> of
  • 06.400> comment<00:52:06.800> than<00:52:06.960> it<00:52:07.200> is Um, mine
  • is more of a comment than it is Um, mine is more of a comment than it is a<00:52:07.520> question
Keywords: 1136, house, all
TX

Texas 89th Regular

S/C on County & Regional Government Apr 21st, 2025

S/C on County & Regional Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • In rural counties like mine, where there is little animal control and municipal sheltering, These issues
  • This would give smaller counties like mine the authority.
  • today to speak out in opposition to HB 3087, as it causes deep concern for my family and others like mine
  • higher-level offenders, but it paves the way for stricter regulations that could leave families like mine
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

State Affairs Mar 19th, 2025

State Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • tens of thousands of high-wage jobs for Texans up and down the nuclear value chain, from uranium mining
  • The great thing about Texas is we've got uranium mines, as you know, in South Texas that, you know, fan
  • Representative Raymond, uh, when you, you, you were the one talking about uranium enrichment and, uh, mining
  • Uh, uh, mine isn't that expensive, but it's, it's nearly doubled in the last few years, um.
CO

Colorado 2026 Regular Session

Colorado House 2026 Legislative Day 087 Apr 11th, 2026

Colorado House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • <04:37:31.439> and 11 2 Division of Reclamation Mining and 11 2 Division of Reclamation Mining
  • United States Office of Surface Mining United States Office of Surface Mining and<04:38:27.039><
  • -1410, Department of Natural Resources. 1112D mines program 13 Colorado and 1112D mines program 13 Colorado
  • Department of Natural Resources, Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety, in active mines program
  • Mining and Safety, in active mines Mining and Safety, in active mines program<05:00:39.840> costs
Keywords: 981, all
Summary: The House convened with a quorum, approved the prior journal, and heard several brief recognitions before moving to business. Members welcomed foster care advocates for Child Abuse Prevention Month, Girl Scouts visiting the Capitol, and participants in Black Maternal Health Week, with remarks emphasizing foster youth voice, leadership development, and the need for culturally competent maternal health care and doula/midwife support. The chamber then took up House Joint Resolution 1026, honoring former Governor Roy Romer and designating a portion of I-25 as the Governor Roy Romer Memorial Highway. Supporters highlighted Romer’s long public service, his work on education and infrastructure, and his role in major state projects. A proposed amendment to strike the word “memorial” was withdrawn, the House suspended the rules to allow Romer to speak from the well, and Romer offered remarks about legislative collegiality and the importance of democracy and listening to opposing views. House Joint Resolution 1026 was adopted on a 60-0 vote, with four excused and one absent. After a brief recess, the House returned to special orders and resumed reading House Bill 1410 at length, continuing through extensive appropriations language for the Department of Human Services, including child welfare, youth services, Medicaid-related transfers, SNAP and benefits administration, and other funding line items. No final action on House Bill 1410 was taken in the portion provided.