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WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

Joint Transportation Committee Jun 24th, 2025

Joint Transportation Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • So let's begin with introductions, and I'm going to start to my right with my... ...and I'm going to
  • Okay, and then we'll do, as you're speaking, have you do self-introductions.
  • So I'm going to wrap up my introduction by saying thank you very much. That you all may have.
  • So I'm going to wrap up my introduction by saying thank you very much to all of you who were able to
  • I will move past some of these since introductions have been done.
Summary: The meeting began with introductions from members of the Joint Transportation Committee and a presentation from the Association of Washington Cities and the public works directors of Richland, Kennewick, Pasco, and West Richland. The cities described the Quad Cities region as one of the fastest-growing in the state and outlined shared transportation priorities that align with the committee’s focus on safety, multimodal access, climate resilience, and economic development. They emphasized Vision Zero efforts, complete streets, ADA accessibility, regional trail and bike/pedestrian planning, and coordinated long-range transportation and land-use planning to manage growth. The city officials also discussed major funding and delivery challenges, including rising construction costs, project phasing, pavement preservation, right-of-way acquisition, and delays caused by state and federal permitting and review processes. They highlighted regional cooperation through the Benton-Franklin Council of Governments, Good Roads, and local funding tools such as impact fees, transportation benefit districts, REET, tax increment financing, and state and federal grants. Specific projects discussed included Richland’s SR 240/Aaron Drive complete streets project and downtown connectivity work, Kennewick’s Columbia Center Boulevard improvements and rail study, Pasco’s Court/Road 68, Sylvester Street corridor, I-182 bridge/interchange work, and a new north-south bridge study, and West Richland’s SR 224 Red Mountain corridor project, which officials said was awarded under budget and is scheduled to begin construction. Committee members asked questions about sidewalk connections to schools, state-agency right-of-way timelines, apprenticeship utilization, contractor selection, and whether complete streets requirements add burdens to pavement preservation projects. The city officials said new development is generally meeting sidewalk standards, but older infill areas remain a gap; that state right-of-way transactions can take much longer than expected; that apprenticeship requirements are common but harder for smaller contractors and local labor markets; and that low-bid contracting leaves little room to screen for performance history. They also said complete streets requirements are usually manageable on major projects but can be difficult to absorb in smaller preservation work. The committee then shifted to a JTC-funded study on transit-oriented development, presented by Urban Institute researcher Yona Freemark. The study examined TOD conditions in 33 cities in Snohomish, King, Pierce, Clark, and Spokane counties near rail and bus rapid transit stations. Freemark said Washington’s housing affordability crisis is severe, especially near transit, and found that high-cost cities have seen more development near stations but also signs of gentrification and loss of affordable housing, while lower-cost cities have had less development and worsening affordability relative to income. He identified barriers including high debt costs, land costs, infrastructure costs, zoning and parking rules, and limited subsidies for affordable housing. He recommended more neighborhood infrastructure funding near stations, stronger affordable housing investment, and better use of public land, noting that HB 1491 and related legislation are already changing some local requirements.
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

Senate Education Finance (02/19/2025)

Education Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • Thank you for the introduction. Introduction. Is there a sheet?
  • thank you why I wasn't here uh again I I thank you for<00:12:49.399> the<00:12:49.519> introduction
  • > of<00:12:50.000> the<00:12:50.120> bill<00:12:50.639> um for the introduction
  • of the bill um for the introduction of the bill um again<00:12:51.160> the<00:12:51.360> goal
Keywords: 1191, senate, all
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session - 05/12/26

Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • We'll now go to the eighth order of business, which is introduction and first reading of Senate bills
  • and first reading of Senate introduction and first reading of Senate bills.<00:22:54.240> The
  • The bills listed on today's introduction<00:22:56.080> calendar<00:22:56.400> are<00:22
  • :56.640> given<00:22:56.799> their introduction calendar are given their introduction calendar
  • and first reading of Senate introduction and first reading of Senate bills.<00:23:08.320> The
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

04/16/2026 - House Floor Session

Arizona House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Members, points of personal privilege at the beginning of the day for introduction of guests who are
  • Speaker Pro Tem, I rise for a point of special privilege: introduction of guests. Please proceed.
Keywords: 1182, all
Summary: The House opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, approval of the journal, and a proclamation sponsored by Representative Tony Rivero supporting stronger Arizona-Taiwan relations. Rivero introduced guests from the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Los Angeles and said a bipartisan Arizona-Taiwan caucus would be created, noting plans for a Taiwan consulate in Phoenix. The chamber then moved into Committee of the Whole to consider Senate bills on two calendars. On the first calendar, the House advanced SB 1004, SB 1012, SB 1040, SB 1049, SB 1168, and SB 1326, while retaining SB 1538. SB 1004 received a Judiciary amendment described as helping law enforcement track homeless sex offenders. SB 1049 drew criticism from Representative Gutierrez, who said it would harm spouses seeking maintenance after divorce. SB 1168 received and adopted Appropriations amendments, and SB 1021 on the second calendar was amended and advanced despite concerns from Representative Liguori about legislative involvement in criminal matters. Other bills debated included SB 1052 on mild hyperbaric oxygen therapy in assisted living, SB 1172 on re-credentialing timelines, SB 1188 on aligning controlled substance schedules with federal law, SB 1212, SB 1346 on claims notification and fraud prevention, SB 1452, and SB 1494 on preventing patient-brokering fraud; several drew opposition over cost, necessity, or policy concerns, but all were advanced. After the Committee of the Whole report was adopted, the House placed several bills on third reading and took final votes. SB 1164, SB 1174, SB 1189, and SB 1754 passed unanimously or nearly unanimously. SB 1413, concerning restitution and a moving-violation-related offense, failed after Representative Cullin warned it could impose uncapped restitution in multi-car collisions; the final vote was 2 ayes and 48 nays. The House then reconsidered that action on motion of Representative Martinez, restoring SB 1413 to third reading, and adjourned until Monday, April 20, 2026.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Health and Human Services 2ND REVISED Feb 16th, 2026 at 02:00 pm

Health and Human Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • And then I would like to take up the amendment following that introduction, if that pleases the chair
  • Can I do a brief introduction, and then we'll take up the amendment? Thank you, Mr. Chair.
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

Senate - Conservation Jan 22nd, 2026 at 09:35 am

Senate Conservation

Transcript Highlights:
  • We are going to start with introductions.
  • So we're going to start with introductions, and we're going to start with our newest member, Senator.
Keywords: 996, all
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Arts, Entertainment, Sports, and Tourism Committee Apr 8th, 2025

Arts, Entertainment, Sports, and Tourism

Transcript Highlights:
  • Something I did not know as well because I learned a lot through your introduction of this bill.
  • This bill is so important that after our introduction, it brought unlikely allies together, including
Keywords: 988, house, all
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Floor Session 3/3/25

Minnesota House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Introduction of bills: the following House files have been offered for introduction today.
  • Bode, Secretary of the Senate. reading<00:09:44.959> introduction<00:09:45.560> of<00:09
  • :45.720> bills<00:09:46.600> the reading introduction of bills the reading introduction
  • today the clerk will for introduction today the clerk will report<00:09:51.079> the<00:09:51.240
  • <00:09:54.279> of their first reading introduction of their first reading introduction of
Keywords: 1183, house
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

House Ways and Means (01/07/2025)

Transcript Highlights:
  • I think it would be good to have an introduction for at least, um, the Revenue Focus.
  • Thank you. think to have an introduction for at think to have an introduction for at least<01:04:45.079
  • I just wanted to have a quick introduction on interest and dividends.
  • I guess the introduction is: last week there was a funeral for it, right?
  • I guess the introduction is dividends I guess the introduction is last<03:08:19.600> week<03:
Keywords: 928, house, all
Summary: The meeting was an introductory Ways and Means Committee orientation led by Chair John Janigian. Members went around the room introducing themselves, with several returning legislators and several freshmen describing their backgrounds in business, education, public service, finance, transportation, journalism, military service, and nonprofit work. Janigian explained his own legislative history and professional background, and other members, including Bill Bolton, Fred Doucette, Mary Ford, Jim Tierney, Scott Brier, Thomas Oppel, Mary Murphy, Representative Spar, Susan Elberger, Dennis Malloy, Jordan Ulery, and Julius Soti, briefly described their prior experience and reasons for serving on the committee. The chair then outlined the committee’s role. He said Ways and Means is responsible for revenue estimates that Finance will use to determine how much the state can spend over the next biennium, and that the committee would spend the next five to six weeks developing its best revenue estimate, due around February 15. He also explained that the committee hears from state agencies and departments about how taxes are created, collected, and performing against expectations, and that it reviews bills affecting state revenue, including tax increases, tax decreases, tax removals, and fee-related measures. Janigian noted that the committee had five bills at the time of the meeting and expected more to be referred. He explained that most would be first-committee bills, though some second-committee bills could come over if they involved taxes or fees after passing policy committees. He used marijuana-related legislation as an example of a bill that might first go to another committee and later reach Ways and Means if it had fiscal implications. No votes were taken; the meeting was informational, and members were told how to participate in hearings and follow-up questions during regular committee work.
KY
Transcript Highlights:
  • <00:19:24.799> um Carol for that very nice introduction um Carol for that very nice introduction
  • So please introduce yourself for the record once you've completed introductions.
  • So please introduce yourself for the record once you've completed introductions.
  • So please introduce yourself for the record once you've completed introductions.
  • introductions please start your<00:48:18.560> presentation.
Keywords: 958, all
Summary: The committee first approved the minutes from its July 30, 2025 meeting. Members then heard a presentation from Roger McCann of the Department for Community Based Services on Kentucky’s 2026-2027 Community Services Block Grant state plan. He explained that the federally funded grant, now about $12 million annually, is distributed through 23 local community action agencies that use flexible funds for locally identified needs such as housing, nutrition, transportation, Head Start, and domestic violence services. McCann said the plan is submitted every two years and that the agencies served about 264,000 Kentuckians and 130,000 families in 2024. Senator Meredith asked whether there was a central place to review local projects, and McCann said regular reports exist and could be shared with members. The committee then approved the CSBG state plan by roll call vote. After that, members received an update on Kentucky’s state-designated domestic violence shelter programs from Angela Yanelli of ZeroV, Mary Foley of Maryman House Domestic Crisis Center, and Elizabeth Martin of the Center for Women and Families. The presenters described ZeroV’s role as the statewide domestic violence coalition, its 15 member programs across all area development districts, and its contract with the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to provide emergency shelter, supportive services, housing assistance, and batterers intervention programming. They emphasized that services are available 24/7 and are trauma-informed, with a strong focus on children and family support. The domestic violence providers reported high demand and rising costs. ZeroV said its network served more than 14,000 adults and children in fiscal year 2025, including nearly 900 children in shelter and more than 500 in outreach, while Maryman House reported operating at 90-92% capacity, with 53 households waiting for emergency shelter and 63 more waiting for intake. Maryman House also described an 8-unit transitional housing complex and plans for a 48-unit apartment complex if tax credit funding is approved. The Center for Women and Families highlighted school-readiness support for children, tutoring, counseling, and family services, including back-to-school supplies and rights information for homeless students. No additional votes or formal actions were taken during the domestic violence presentations.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Floor Session 3/17/25 - Part 2

Minnesota House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Introduction of bills. The following House files have been offered for introduction today.
  • Introduction of first reading of House Files 2366 through 2512. files<00:00:56.559> sa<00:00:56.960
  • <00:01:20.280> today<00:01:20.759> the been offered for introduction today the been
  • offered for introduction today the chief<00:01:21.159> clerk<00:01:21.479> will<00:01:
  • of first reading of house introduction of first reading of house files files files 2366<00:01:28.479
Keywords: 1183, house
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on State and Local Government - 01/23/25

State and Local Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • Well, I appreciate the introductions by everybody, and the first couple of committee hearings we're just
  • Thank you for the opportunity to provide a brief introduction to Admin.
  • by everybody and uh the introductions by everybody and uh the first<00:08:16.720> couple<00:08
  • Thank you for the opportunity to provide a brief introduction to Admin.
  • Thank you for the opportunity to provide a brief introduction to Admin.
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session - 04/16/26

Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Members, we will now proceed to the eighth order of business, which is introduction and first reading
  • The bills listed on today's introduction calendar are given their first reading and referred as indicated
  • Members, we will now proceed to the eighth order of business, which is introduction and first reading
  • The bills listed on today's introduction calendar are given their first reading and referred as indicated
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
MD

Maryland 2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session, 3/26/2026 #1

Maryland Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Other introductions, other introductions. Senator from the 40th District.
  • Other introductions, other introductions. Senator from the 40th District.
Summary: The Maryland Senate convened with 39 members present and a quorum. The session opened with an invocation by Bishop Antonio Palmer of Kingdom Celebration Center, whose remarks were journalized. The President and members also welcomed several guests to the chamber, including former Delegate Sean Terrence, students from Charles H. Flowers High School and Garrison Forest School, Dr. Lee Snyder as doctor of the day, and Dr. Barbara Ann Palmer in recognition of Women’s History Month. The President also noted that the next day would be pro forma and that some scheduled items would be moved to the following week. The Senate considered Executive Nominations Report No. 6, covering gubernatorial nominees for boards and commissions including the State Board of Education, MEDCO, and the University System of Maryland Board of Regents. On motion of the committee chair, the report was special ordered to Tuesday, with members asked to review the list for recusals or related issues. The chamber then took up Senate Bill 890, which concerns an insurance premium receipts tax exemption for captive insurance procured by nonprofit hospitals and health care systems. On SB 890, the Senate adopted the committee amendments and then adopted a floor amendment offered by the bill sponsor. The amendment was described as replacing the bill’s earlier approach with a two-year moratorium on collection of any related liabilities, followed by a Maryland Insurance Administration report back on ongoing investigations. One senator raised concern that the amendment’s language could require the state to refund taxes already paid by hospitals and others, potentially costing millions, and asked for more time to review it; the motion to special order the bill was defeated. After discussion, the amendment was adopted and the bill was ordered printed for third reading. At the close of the floor session, committee and delegation announcements were made, including Finance, Triple E, Judicial Proceedings, Budget and Tax, Executive Nominations, and several county delegations. A senator from District 6 also spoke about the anniversary of the Key Bridge collapse and thanked colleagues for bipartisan work on related legislation and recovery efforts.
MD

Maryland 2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session, 3/12/2026 #1

Maryland Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Any further introductions today before we jump? Yes, Senator from District 6. Thank you, Mr.
  • <00:29:45.560> I<00:29:45.680> have<00:29:45.800> an<00:29:45.920> introduction
  • <00:29:46.360> when I'm going to I have an introduction when I'm going to I have an introduction
Summary: The Maryland Senate convened with a quorum, heard an invocation from Pastor Delman Coates, and received several guest introductions, including the doctor of the day, student visitors, homeschool advocates, community leaders, and the Braver Angels group. The chamber also journalized remarks welcoming Dr. Coates and recognized a prayer breakfast, with members offering brief thanks and acknowledgments before moving to legislative business. The Senate handled several messages and nominations, including withdrawal of an appointment, Johns Hopkins Police Accountability Board nominations, and Prince George’s County Board of License Commissioners nominations, all referred to Executive Nominations. The chamber also received House Bill 156 and an Executive Nominations Committee report recommending confirmation of a slate of appointments, which was special ordered for later consideration. A motion to return Senate Bill 463 to second reader and special order it for Tuesday was adopted without objection, and Senate Bill 473 was also special ordered for Tuesday. On third reading, the Senate passed a large number of bills, including measures on ignition interlock participation, school construction, port hearing notice, veteran status notation for educators, correctional officer scholarships, benefits exploitation, veterans trust fund applications, presidential electors, advance enrollment for children of active service members, retired law enforcement handgun permits, high-risk pregnancy discharge communication, charitable organization audit thresholds, child care criminal history checks, water pollution discharge permits, blockchain task force creation, franchise registration reform, licensing portability for foreign service members and spouses, Medicaid collaborative care cost-sharing, gift card fraud, school for the deaf board membership, vehicle dealer hearings, massage therapy advertising, protective body armor reporting, lithium-ion battery safety, pharmacy prescriber agreements for opioid use disorder treatment, human relevant research fund contributions, state and higher education email requirements, and auto insurance producer commissions. Most passed unanimously or by wide margins; Senate Bill 348 and Senate Bill 585 passed with 30 and 32 votes in favor, respectively. Senate Bill 140, concerning benefits exploitation, drew extended debate over constitutionality and pending litigation, with one senator citing an Attorney General opinion and another citing a Supreme Court case on neutral principles in church property disputes; the bill ultimately passed with 40 votes. Members later changed several votes on the floor, including on Senate Bills 172, 376, 428, and 48. The session ended while the clerk was beginning to read Senate Bill 629, with the remaining calendar not completed in the transcript.
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Day 34 (2-25-26)

Kentucky Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • :28.240> business<00:10:28.480> would With that, next order of business would be introduction
  • The next order of business is introduction of floor amendments. "Mr.
  • Next order of business is introduction of new bills and resolutions. Mr.
  • Clerk, please proceed with any introduction of new bills and resolutions."
Keywords: 958, all
Summary: The Senate convened with prayer and the pledge, called the roll, excused absent members, and approved the prior day’s journal. The chamber then received House messages noting passage of House Bills 1, 422, 568, and 627, and heard second-reading reports for several measures, including bills on the state dog breed, mortgage loan income limits, virtual currency kiosks, agriculture, and Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. Committee reports also advanced a number of bills from Appropriations and Revenue, Health and Services, Natural Resources and Energy, and State and Local Government, with many sent to the Rules Committee for further action. New bills and resolutions were introduced, including measures on transportation, tobacco/nicotine/vapor products, Public Schools Week, and honoring Joseph H. Mattingley Jr.; the Rules Committee later posted several bills for the next day and committee referrals were announced. The Senate then took up Senate Bill 98, relating to welding safety. The sponsor explained that the bill requires inspections by American Welding Society-certified personnel on certain projects where those standards apply, citing a prior school structure collapse in Kentucky as the public-safety rationale. After debate, the bill passed by a vote of 33-4. The chamber next considered Senate Bill 122, which updates alternative sentencing law to allow judges to consider caregiving responsibilities when sentencing defendants. A floor amendment, developed with input from judges, broadened and clarified the caretaker definition and moved the language into the existing sentencing statute while preserving judicial discretion. Supporters said the bill is intended to help keep families together without mandating probation or reducing penalties; after the amendment was adopted, the bill passed 35-2. Later, the Senate adopted Senate Resolution 57 honoring Father Patrick McDow on his ordination, and Senate Resolution 60 was read in full to honor the YMCA on its 175th anniversary in the United States, highlighting the organization’s history and Kentucky service. Members also announced upcoming committee meetings, including a special Health Services Committee meeting on artificial intelligence in rural health, and other committee schedules. The session concluded with the Senate in recess for committee meetings and then returning to report additional committee referrals and announcements.
KY
Transcript Highlights:
  • This was set up as an introduction for conversations, and we have—I appreciate the judicial branch engaging
  • This was set up<00:42:23.920> as<00:42:24.079> an<00:42:24.400> introduction<00:
  • 42:24.960> for<00:42:25.280> conversations up as an introduction for conversations up as
  • an introduction for conversations and<00:42:26.319> we<00:42:26.560> have<00:42:26.880
Summary: The House Standing Committee on Appropriations and Revenue met to consider House Bill 500, the executive branch budget bill, and House Bill 504, the judicial branch budget bill. The chair explained that the committee substitute for HB 500 was a starting point in the budget process and that a committee amendment was needed to correct a numbers discrepancy. The amendment to PHS1 was adopted, and the committee then adopted HB 500 as amended, with one no vote and several passes; the bill was reported favorably. The committee also voted to roll the committee amendment into PHS1 so it would be considered as a single unified version. The chair gave a broad overview of HB 500, describing funding for statewide costs, a 2% salary increase in each fiscal year for executive branch employees and elected officials, and broad percentage cuts of 4% in FY27 and 3% in FY28 with many exemptions. He highlighted funding changes for education, Medicaid, health insurance for state and school employees, public safety, corrections, health and family services, postsecondary education, fire programs, tourism and parks, and several capital projects. He also noted language changes or removals that were intended to clean up the bill rather than eliminate programs, and said some items were held steady or fully funded based on current estimates. Members asked about SEEK transportation funding, the budget reserve trust fund, and why Medicaid benefits were funded below the governor’s request. The chair said the reserve included general fund and Department of Insurance restricted funds as a safeguard, with some of that money available if Medicaid costs exceed expectations. He said Medicaid benefits were held flat at FY26 levels because eligibility and utilization have declined, but the committee added reporting requirements and oversight to monitor trends. A member expressed appreciation for the SEEK increase and KEPH stability, while another voted no on HB 500 because they were still reviewing the document and believed some items were missing. The chair then said the committee would move on to HB 504, but no action on that bill is included in the excerpt.
MD

Maryland 2026 Regular Session

House Floor Session, 2/20/2026 #1

Maryland House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • . >> Introduction of House bills.
  • >> Introduction<00:03:27.360> of<00:03:27.519> house<00:03:27.840> bills.
  • <00:03:28.159> The<00:03:28.319> clerk >> Introduction of house bills.
  • The clerk >> Introduction of house bills.
Summary: The Maryland House met in session with 122 members present, received the journal, introduced several House bills and Senate Bill 37, and referred bond initiatives and executive nominations to committee. The chamber then took up a series of third-reading bills. House Bill 146, concerning on-site wastewater system inspection and pumping requirements and implementation dates, drew extended debate. Supporters described it as a consumer protection and water-quality measure, while opponents argued it would add significant costs to home sales and rentals, especially in rural areas. After discussion of septic-system costs, enforcement, and the pace of replacement approvals, the bill passed 93-36. House Bill 220, dealing with individual water submeters, also prompted debate over a $1 monthly administrative fee and a provision affecting unpaid water bills in eviction proceedings; members clarified that the eviction language had been struck by floor amendment. Some members argued the bill could raise housing costs, while the sponsor said it mirrored existing electric and gas submetering law. The bill passed 95-34. House Bill 236 on blood-testing timing for contestants before the State Athletic Commission passed 130-0, House Bill 241 extending sunset provisions for state boards and commissions passed 130-0, House Bill 242 on unemployment insurance confidentiality passed 130-0, House Bill 259 revising the Maryland Community Investment Venture Fund passed 120-10, and House Bill 308 on private mailboxes for associations passed 120-2. During the floor session, members also discussed septic-system policy more broadly, including the cost of inspections, the need for timely repairs, and whether government should intervene in real-estate transactions. One member explained that a floor amendment had removed a disputed provision from HB 220, which is why it did not appear in the reprint. The House also received a gubernatorial message with executive nominations, referred it to House Rules, and then heard committee and subcommittee announcements about upcoming votes, budget hearings, and caucus meetings.
HI

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

House Chamber - Mon Apr 21, 2025, 11:30AM HST - Day 54

Hawaii House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Members, are there any introductions? Representative Garcia. from the governor. Mr.
  • Members, are there any introductions? Representative Garcia. Thank you, Madam Speaker.
  • If there are no further introductions, If there are no further introductions, I'd like to call a recess
Keywords: 910, house, all