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• Our roads and bridges, and every single district in the state has a water issue, whether it's PFAS or
• So it's—but again, when you come down to the local projects, it's mostly those water, roads, bridges.
• 00:08:48.399> mostly<00:08:48.880> those<00:08:49.440> water,<00:08:50.000> roads
• , um it's mostly those water, roads, um it's mostly those water, roads, bridges.<00:08:51.519>

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Senate conferees on HB 1348: myself as chair, co-chair Roads, and members Alfante and Decort. Okay.
• Senate conferees on HB 1348: myself as chair, co-chair Roads, and members Alfante and Decort. Okay.
• <00:10:26.640> as<00:10:26.959> chair<00:10:27.880> co-chair<00:10:29.160> roads
• <00:10:30.160> and uh myself as chair co-chair roads and uh myself as chair co-chair roads

Keywords: 912, senate, all

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• lot of these that are using, like this operation, mostly a lot of vehicles running up and down the road
• And so this has been necessary, and it does help keep trucks off the road.”
• “This has been necessary, and it does help keep trucks off the road, but it was basically the bank was
• It'll be four or five years down the road before we're even asked if we need to obligate anything, and
• It'll be four or five years down the road before we're even asked if we need to obligate anything, and

Keywords: 908, all

Summary: The committee heard House Bill 2014, the budget for the Industrial Commission, with Representative Kempenich walking through the agency’s major components: the administrative office, Bank of North Dakota, housing finance, Department of Mineral Resources, and the State Mill and Elevator. He described mostly special-fund operations, including bond payments, economic development programs, the rail loan program, the Rebuilder’s Loan Program, housing incentive funding, abandoned well reclamation work, lignite research, litigation reserves, and a capacity purchase arrangement for a future natural gas pipeline. He also explained several one-time funding items, such as grid resiliency grants, housing-related transfers from the Strategic Investment Fund, and enhanced oil recovery funding repurposed from a prior salt cavern study. Members asked about the reduction in housing incentive funding from the Senate version, the use of one-time Strategic Investment Fund dollars for ongoing housing programs, and whether a trigger should be added to increase housing funding later. Kempenich said no trigger was discussed and emphasized that housing needs vary widely across the state. Another exchange focused on the enhanced oil recovery grant program, which he said would be driven largely by the Energy and Environmental Research Center and would use repurposed funds. A longer discussion covered the natural gas pipeline capacity purchase, including its purpose, possible routes, and the idea that the state would be buying capacity rather than immediately building a pipeline. The committee adopted Amendment 25.0181.0207 on a 21-1 vote, with one member absent and not voting. The committee then passed HB 2014 as amended on a 21-1 vote, with one member absent and not voting. Representative Kempenich was designated to carry the bill. The chair then noted this was the final budget hearing for the committee, with one bill remaining to be heard later.

Transcript Highlights:

• I would hope to see that this rail serve my grandkids later on down the road.
• I would hope to see that this rail serve my grandkids later on down the road.
• later<00:38:16.800> on<00:38:17.000> down<00:38:17.200> the<00:38:17.560> road
• <00:38:18.920> right<00:38:19.079> now<00:38:19.280> we later on down the road
• um right now we later on down the road um right now we fight<00:38:19.720> traffic<00:38:20.079

Keywords: 910, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• And so I was wondering if you've heard anecdotally about not just people are road warriors, but just
• like that where it's just fundamentally changed the game for people that basically live life on the road
• emphasize enough how many stories I've heard of folks that have been able to take their business on the road
• Just like you making investments in airport, infrastructure seaport, infrastructure, Rails, Road.
• Well, that's roads, bridges, power.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• are going to kick the can down the road. are going to kick the can down the road.
• May be permanently disabled but road.
• can down the road, Mr. can down the road, Mr.
• And to the surplus discussion, the surplus went to roads and bridges.
• That's what the our roads and bridges.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Question: Are the unrefunded road tolls reflected in here at all? They are, yep.
• just over a million in the marine unrefunded road toll.
• um rebates on the road um rebates on the road toll<03:49:37.880> is<03:49:38.040> that
• road road toll<03:53:04.359> uh<03:53:05.000> and<03:53:05.159> then<03:53:05.319
• Lead on, uh, fiscal year 26 under road toll was at 127.71. Is that correct?

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Summary: The committee received a Department of Revenue Administration update from Commissioner Lindsay Stepp focused on revenue estimates for fiscal years 2025, 2026, and 2027. She explained the department’s forecasting method, which uses five scenarios based on the first seven months of actual collections and different assumptions for the remaining months, then selects a reasonable high and low range for FY 25 and applies projected growth rates for FY 26 and FY 27. Members asked several clarifying questions about how the scenarios are chosen and how the estimates relate to economic growth and taxpayer behavior. For business taxes, Stepp reported FY 25 year-to-date collections of $110.3 million, 18.2% below plan and 17.2% below prior year. She said the shortfall reflects both economic conditions and a resetting of estimated payments after unusually strong pandemic-era profits, and noted that the department cannot fully separate changes in taxpayer liability from changes in estimated payment behavior. She said approximately just under $72 million was refunded in FY 24 due to the CCO cap, and that FY 25 year-to-date refunds are at 41.7%. For business taxes, the department’s FY 25 range was based on either continued underperformance versus plan or a return to prior-year levels, with FY 26 and FY 27 growth projected at 3% to 8%. The committee also reviewed meals and rooms tax, tobacco tax, and related trends. Meals and rooms revenue was $6.9 million, or 3.3%, ahead of plan and prior year; the FY 25 gross estimate was $475.894 million, with a net range of about $331.82 million to $335.259 million after municipal transfers and school building aid. Stepp said recent monthly results suggest some fluctuation tied to disposable income, weather, and travel patterns, but no clear sustained decline. Tobacco tax was $18.1 million, 14% below plan and 4.8% below prior year; she said cigarette stamp sales are declining while e-cigarettes and other tobacco products are growing, with FY 25 tobacco revenue projected at $182.5 million to $185.3 million and FY 26-FY 27 growth ranging from -5% to flat. No votes or formal actions were taken.

Transcript Highlights:

• SB 1423 by Hughes relating to the designation of a portion of farm-to-market road... ...Road 2275 in
• This bill addresses an ongoing crisis of road rage in...
• We are seeing an increase in road rage incidents.
• They got in a road rage incident, and the occupant of...
• Effectively, it's a road rage incident.

Bills: SB31, SB33, SB20, SB217, SB264, SB269, SB650, SB681, SB528, SB502, SB740, SB916, SB995, SB10, SB2581, SB2570, SB3031, SB24, SB379, SB1171, SB1121, SB1120, SB1061, SB1036, SB1019, SB890, SB11, SB868, SB1188, SB1254, SB2778, SB2543, SB2443, SB1333, SB1259, SB1401, SB1404, SB2139, SB2165, SB2237, SB2268, SB1202, SB1198, SB1212, SB1451, SB1470, SB1498, SB965, SB1547, SB1667, SB1818, SB1902, SB2129, SB2078, SB2069, SB1737, SB1589, SB1318, SB387, SB1150, SB1574, SB2127, SB3034, SB860, SB1278, SCR5, SCR32, SB4, SB23, SB1762, SB34, SB60, SB706, SB1814, SB1220, SB523, SB565, SB1253, SB840, SB764, SB2383, SB2155, SB1535, SB1423, SB1566, SB1804, SB1728, SB1816, SB1952, SB75, SB2068, SB1455, SB213, SB627, SB2037, SB670, SB896, SB917, SB1184, SB971, SB1255, SB1261, SB1283, SB991, SB1733, SB21, SB231, SB739, SB1252, SB1371, SB646, SB3, SCR27, SB552, SB1405, SB1948, SB243, SJR1, SB31, SB33, SB20, SB217, SB264, SB269, SB650, SB681, SB528, SB502, SB740, SB916, SB995, SB10, SB2581, SB2570, SB3031, SB24, SB379, SB1171, SB1121, SB1120, SB1061, SB1036, SB1019, SB890, SB11, SB868, SB1188, SB1254, SB2778, SB2543, SB2443, SB1333, SB1259, SB1401, SB1404, SB2139, SB2165, SB2237, SB2268, SB1202, SB1198, SB1212, SB1451, SB1470, SB1498, SB965, SB1547, SB1667, SB1818, SB1902, SB2129, SB2078, SB2069, SB1737, SB1589, SB1318, SB387, SB1150, SB1574, SB2127, SB3034, SB860, SB1278, SCR5, SCR32, SB546, SB647, SB648, SB1493, SB1709, SB2001, HB5669, HB3115, HB5655, HB5675, HB5689, HB5690, HB5653, HB3228, HB2802, HB45, HB1318, HB5560, HB2894, HB4344, HB2775, HB33, HB 12, HB148

Keywords: SB 31, Life of the Mother Act, Texas abortion law, medical emergency, reasonable medical judgment, pregnancy complications, maternal health, life-threatening condition, ectopic pregnancy, spontaneous abortion, miscarriage, unborn child, abortion exception, abortion ban, physician liability, health care liability claim, aiding and abetting, Texas Medical Board, State Bar of Texas, continuing medical education

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• There may be things that come down the road as things happen in Washington, D.C., as things happen on
• There may be things that come down the road as things happen in Washington, D.C., as things happen on
• There may be things that come down the road as things happen in Washington, D.C., as things happen on
• There may be things that come down the road as things happen in Washington, D.C., as things happen on
• There may be things that come down the road as things happen in Washington, D.C., as things happen on

Keywords: Meeting Start: 00:01:04 Attendance Roll Call: 00:01:12 Senate Bill 3 (Sen. Wise): 00:05:28 Senate Bill 6 (Sen. Givens): 00:32:17 House Bill 241 (Rep. Truett): 00:52:18 Senate Bill 268 (Sen. Reed): 01:11:57 Adjournment: 01:24:48, 958, all

Summary: The Senate Standing Committee on Education met and first handled introductions of guests and visitors from several school districts and education groups. The committee then took up Senate Bill 3, which relates to student athletes and includes an emergency clause. The bill sponsor and invited witnesses, including athletics directors from the University of Kentucky and the University of Louisville, said the measure is intended to update Kentucky’s NIL laws in light of the House v. NCAA settlement and other national changes in college athletics. Supporters said SB 3 would let Kentucky universities directly compensate student athletes, help them secure third-party NIL deals, require reporting of deals over $600, and create guardrails and fair-market-value review to reduce pay-for-play concerns. They emphasized that the bill is meant to keep Kentucky institutions competitive, align with expected national standards, and prepare for changes expected around July 1, 2025. Witnesses also discussed the need for more uniform rules nationally, the role of the Power Four conferences in developing governance and clearinghouse systems, and the desire to preserve both athlete mobility and continuity in college sports. Several members raised concerns about the transfer portal, NIL incentives, and the broader effect on college athletics, with one senator saying NIL and the portal have damaged the sport but acknowledging Kentucky must compete. Witnesses responded that tighter portal windows and clearer national rules would help, while still preserving student-athlete transfer rights when needed. After discussion, the committee moved to a vote on SB 3; the roll call was taken, and the bill advanced out of committee, with at least one senator explaining a reluctant yes vote because of competitive pressures on the Commonwealth.

Transcript Highlights:

• And if we're going to, I think the whole idea of this rule is if we're going to start down that road
• And if we're going to, I think the whole idea of this rule is if we're going to start down that road
• again, which is not a good road.
• <00:45:43.400> and road again which is not a good road and road again which is not a good
• <01:32:14.239> to here I'm talking about on the road to here I'm talking about on the road

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• He followed the reverse Knox Trail to get out here in the morning, and he'd be taking the Battle Road
• We'll have Jonathan Lane and Dusty Roads speaking.
• They also highlighted a section of the original Knox Road from Sandisfield to Otis, which is a significant
• They also highlighted a section of the original Knox Road from Sandisfield to Otis, which is a significant

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Special Commission on the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution met at Mass MoCA in North Adams, with members attending both in person and virtually. The meeting opened with a moment of remembrance for Senator Edward Kennedy, followed by roll call and informal approval to proceed. Co-chairs and members thanked the hosts and noted the importance of engaging western Massachusetts communities in the 250th planning. The Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism gave an update on the Massachusetts 250 campaign, including a website listing more than 500 events and 250 attractions, an ongoing virtual Lunch and Learn series, and the Museums 250 program. The presenter also outlined several America 250 ideas for commission consideration: a nationwide-style community potluck on July 5, 2026; a coordinated reading of the Declaration of Independence on July 8, 2026; and possible state or national time capsule participation. Members expressed interest, especially in a Massachusetts-specific time capsule, and agreed to circulate the ideas for broader brainstorming. Revolution 250 and Jonathan Lane reported on recent and upcoming commemorations, including follow-up from the Bunker Hill event, a planned 251st Battle of Gloucester event, and extensive planning for Knox Trail activities in January 2026. He highlighted meetings with Berkshire communities along the route, the need for a Knox marker in Sandisfield, and efforts to recognize and preserve a historic stretch of the Knox Road. He also noted proposed Declaration of Independence readings in several communities and a July 18, 2026 Watertown commemoration of the first treaty between Massachusetts and Indigenous peoples of Maine and Nova Scotia. Dusty Meadows of Conventures then presented logistics for the Knox Trail commemoration, including branding, horse arrangements, route planning, plaque concepts, and budget needs. Members raised questions about the Cambridge/West Cambridge portion of the route and Arlington’s historical connection to that name; the presenters agreed to follow up and correct materials. The meeting ended informally after no further business was raised.

Transcript Highlights:

• specific insight into maybe which school prepares students better versus another, and so then the roads
• fire department, DPS, or wrecker or something where there's hazardous material on the side of the road
• To the author, would you not agree the way I see these cleanups on the side of the road, you could have
• Then I can foresee even if it's not done properly to have a second event on the side of the road if we're

Bills: SB1772, SB1958, SB2010, SB1595, SB1687, SB1684, SB2049, SB1966

Keywords: motor vehicle safety, headlamps, headlights, fog lights, daytime running lights, auxiliary driving lamps, spot lamps, off-road lamps, bicycle lights, bicycle reflectors, vehicle lighting, roadway visibility, low visibility, rain, snow, wipers, night driving, traffic safety, Oklahoma Title 47, vehicle code

Transcript Highlights:

• Somebody like ran me off the road. Um, and I sued lawyers. I do sue her.
• ran<00:10:08.880> me<00:10:09.040> off<00:10:09.200> the<00:10:09.360> road
• <00:10:10.240> Um Somebody like ran me off the road.
• Um Somebody like ran me off the road.

Bills: HB66, HB110, HB114, SB210, SB228, SB231, HB66, HB110, HB114, SB210, SB228, SB231

Keywords: elder abuse, financial exploitation, inheritance, joint tenancy, conviction effects, HB110, sunset bill, Alabama Sunset Law, State Board of Medical Examiners, Medical Licensure Commission, medical licensing, physician regulation, healthcare regulation, professional licensing, ethics law, state ethics code, public servants, board members, agency continuation, sunset review

Transcript Highlights:

• We pray for the first responders who are attending to them and doing their best to clear the roads and
• 07:23.520> the them and doing their best to clear the them and doing their best to clear the roads
• 07:24.600> power<00:07:24.960> back<00:07:25.280> on,<00:07:25.640> and roads
• and to get the power back on, and roads and to get the power back on, and just<00:07:26.640> to

Keywords: MS House Floor - 27 January, 2026; 2:00 PM, 925, all

Summary: The House opened with prayer led by Rep. Lee Yancey of Rankin County, who asked for mercy for residents in North and West Mississippi affected by a severe ice storm and for wisdom for legislators. The chamber then recited the Pledge of Allegiance, and the clerk confirmed a quorum was present. The House dispensed with the reading of the journal, reported no selection committee reports, and noted standing committee reports on the calendar. Introductions of bills and constitutional amendments were dispensed with by unanimous consent, and there were no resolutions, petitions, memorials, or other papers. Several guests were recognized in the galleries, including members of the Mississippi Board of Nursing, the Mississippi Nurse Practitioner Association, a Clinton alderwoman, a nurse practitioner constituent, Mississippi College nursing students, and other constituents. Members also made announcements about upcoming committee meetings, including County Affairs, Technology, Agriculture, Corrections, Marine Resources, Public Utilities, Public Health, Municipalities, Universities and Colleges, Rules, Taking Care of Business and Commerce, Education, and a newly formed subcommittee. One announcement noted that the State of the State address had been postponed to February 4 at 5:00 p.m. in the rotunda. The House also heard multiple requests to adjourn in memory, including Ms. Irene Martin of Scott County, Mr. John White, the Speaker’s father, Mr. Corey Collins, Lydia Johnson, Mr. Byron Patton, and two people killed in the recent winter storm in North Mississippi. Members also welcomed back the House attorney, Juan, after an absence. No legislation was debated or voted on beyond procedural motions and the motion to dispense with the journal reading. At the end of the session, Rep. Brent Powell moved that the House stand adjourned until 2:00 p.m. the next day, and the motion was adopted by voice vote.

Transcript Highlights:

• When you have an accident on the side of the road and you need somebody to help you with your spiritual
• 50.400> the you have an accident on the side of the you have an accident on the side of the road
• 51.600> somebody<00:22:52.080> to<00:22:52.400> help<00:22:52.559> you road
• and you need somebody to help you road and you need somebody to help you and<00:22:53.760> um

Keywords: 981, all

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, approved the January 22, 2026 journal, and then approved Senator Janice Marchman’s appointment to the Legislative Council Committee by a 29-0 vote. Several members made brief announcements, including a notice that Judiciary Committee would not meet that day after three days of SMART Act hearings, recognition of the Rocky Mountain Police and Fire Chaplains, and reminders about the National Western Stock Show Junior Livestock Sale and upcoming committee meetings. The chamber then received and read a lengthy message from the governor transmitting numerous appointments and reappointments to state boards and commissions, including the Front Range Passenger Rail District board, university governing boards, the Colorado Commission on Higher Education, the Great Outdoors Colorado Trust Fund board, the Commission on Aging, the Air Quality Control Commission, the Colorado Prescription Drug Affordability Review Board, the State Board of Health, and the Workers’ Compensation Cost Containment Board. No action was taken on these appointments during the reading. Before adjournment, the Majority Leader announced the Senate would reconvene Monday, January 26, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. A motion to adjourn was made and adopted, and the Senate stood in recess until that time.

Transcript Highlights:

• said the reason I want it is because I live in rural New Mexico for The animals on the side of the road
• Sadie's, and there was parking here and there was an Event happening here, and people were crossing the road
• They're crossing the road and I almost hit an elderly man and lady that were crossing the road, and I'm

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• Local governments would be allowed to designate two-lane county roads or municipal streets that have
• responsible county or municipality must first determine that a UTV may safely travel on or across the public roads
• The county or municipality must first determine that a UTV may safely travel on or across the public roads
• considering factors including speed, volume, character of the motor vehicle, and traffic using the road

Summary: The Senate Committee on Rules met and considered a series of bills, beginning with CS/CS/SB 282 on home and service warranty association financial requirements. The bill would allow more than one collateral liability insurance policy to back a warranty license and make related financial requirement changes; an amendment clarifying policy options was adopted, and the bill was reported favorably. The committee also approved CS/SB 280 on candidate qualification, which creates an enforceable requirement and private right of action for party-affiliation qualification rules, and SB 7004, an open government sunset review bill that continues a public records exemption related to housing assistance program applicants or participants after disasters. The committee then took up several member bills. CS/CS/CS/SB 88 would create an opt-in framework for local governments to allow utility terrain vehicles on certain roads, with safety requirements and insurance clarification added by amendment; supporters emphasized local transportation benefits and law enforcement tools, while several senators raised concerns about misuse in urban areas, and the bill was reported favorably. CS/SB 106 would allow substitute service through the same electronic platform used by scammers in vulnerable adult exploitation cases, with a 30-day hold clarified by amendment; it received support from elder law and advocacy groups and was reported favorably. CS/CS/SB 262 made technical changes to the Florida Trust Code, including decanting, trustee actions, ademption by satisfaction, and homestead/community property trust treatment, and was also reported favorably. Additional bills approved included SB 402, which updates the unlawful use of uniforms, medals, or insignia statute by referring to armed forces as defined elsewhere in law; SB 700, which continues the public records exemption for site-specific location information for threatened and endangered species; and SB 7006, which preserves public records and meeting exemptions for building plans and related documents depicting 911, E911, and public safety radio communication infrastructure, including next-generation 911 systems. At the end of the meeting, senators requested to be recorded as voting in the affirmative on certain bills, and the committee adjourned without objection.

Transcript Highlights:

• thought it was smart to move this bill now and have the funds available for when they need them down the road
• them<00:03:15.319> uh<00:03:15.440> down<00:03:15.640> the<00:03:15.840> road
• <00:03:16.200> so<00:03:16.440> Madam need them uh down the road so Madam need them
• uh down the road so Madam chair<00:03:16.959> I<00:03:17.080> would<00:03:17.799> uh

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• I wonder if you could just give us a little bit more of a road map, because I think this is kind of an
• So, I'm wondering if you could just give us a little bit more of a road map.
• And I'm wondering if you could just give us a little bit more of a road map of the bill that comes out

Bills: HF2435

Keywords: healthcare, dementia services, public health funding, opioid prevention, women's health, community health boards, mental health

Transcript Highlights:

• Every year since, I've continued to pay ownership taxes and registration fees to keep it on the road.
• Even the roads themselves are supported by taxes that don't always show up as road taxes on a receipt
• In other words, even when I'm not directly thinking about paying for roads, I often still am.
• You remember that for the highways or for the roads, the county roads, that were going to... state parks
• We did one on county roads. It was good for your county. It was good for my county.

Keywords: 981, all