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KY
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

Senate Standing Committee on State and Local Government (1-17-24)

KY
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

Multimodal Freight Transportation System Improvement Task Force (7-18-23)

KY
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

Interim Joint Committee on Appropriations & Revenue. (7-1-26)

Appropriations & Revenue

Transcript Highlights:
  • We've got a lot of good folks in the in We've got a lot of good folks in the in the<00:02:18.680><c>
  • </c> in the interim. in the interim.
  • </c> reflected in the budget bill, both in reflected in the budget bill, both in the<00:07:26.400><c>
  • </c> school in. school in.
  • in school construction in school board in school construction in one<01:15:17.000><c> sentence,</c><
Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00:00 Budget Process 00:02:28 Allotment Process 00:10:30 School Facilities Construction Commission 00:29:10 Role of KDE in School Facilities Funding 00:47:00 Kentucky School Boards Association 01:13:25 Elementary and Secondary School Construction 01:20:40 Perkins V Funding 01:35:32, 958, all
KY
KY

Kentucky 2025 Regular Session

Interim Joint Committee on Education (6-3-25)

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c><00:31:20.240><c> We</c> in in every building in our district.
  • We in in every building in our district.
  • /c> a defensive learning in an in a special a defensive learning in an in a special needs<00:45:06.079
  • We're in the received that in 2022.
  • </c><01:42:15.360><c> I'm</c> in my fifth year in that role. I'm in my fifth year in that role.
Keywords: Meeting Start: 00:00:12 Attendance Roll Call: 00:00:33 Kentucky’s New Assessment and Accountability Model Update: 00:03:50 Federal Education Policy and Its Impact on States: 01:00:55 Educational Leadership Training Opportunities in Kentucky: 01:26:44 Consideration of Referred Administrative Regulations: 02:10:38 Adjournment: 02:13:57, 958, all
Summary: The Interim Joint Committee on Education met for its first interim meeting and established a quorum before taking up its first topic, Kentucky’s new assessment and accountability model. Commissioner Robbie Fletcher, joined by KDE staff and superintendents, described a multi-year effort involving the Kentucky “Now We Learn” Council, more than 50 educators and stakeholders, at least 18 pilot districts, surveys, focus groups, town halls, and four prototype frameworks. He emphasized three priorities for the new model: vibrant learning experiences, innovation in assessment, and collaboration with communities. Fletcher said the state accountability portion would continue to meet federal requirements and identify CSI/TSI/ATSI schools, while shifting toward more emphasis on individual student growth, grade-level equivalency in reading and math, career and technical education, graduation rate, and English language proficiency. He also said science would remain a required assessment but be reported separately rather than counted in the CSI/TSI calculation. He stressed that the model should focus on growth, local flexibility, and meaningful measures that reflect community expectations, while still preserving a statewide framework. The committee also heard from Bullitt County superintendent Jesse Bacon, who described his district’s local accountability work. He said Bullitt County formed a community coalition with broad representation from across the district, business leaders, and community members, met six times during the school year, and worked toward a public-facing dashboard that would show community expectations, evidence of accountability, and areas for improvement. Bacon said the district identified six community-defined pillars, beginning with student learning and foundational academic knowledge, as part of a system intended to communicate strengths and improvement areas to the public.
TX
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate Committee on Education K-16 Feb 20th, 2025

Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • , but in deed and in action.
  • in that given school.
  • In our hearings, we've had many TIA-qualified teachers come in and say...
  • In the substitute, if we have teachers that are teaching in high-needs areas and in rural areas, if it's
  • Pathfinder position in the community I grew up in.
Bills: SB26, SB 26
Keywords: teacher compensation, education funding, public school educators, teacher retention, teacher designation, SB 26, Texas Property Code, colonia, colonias, Spanish translation, bilingual contract, real estate contract, executory contract, residential property, border county, international border, economically distressed area, consumer protection, language access, translator certified in Spanish
KY
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

Interim Joint Committee on Tourism, Small Business, and Information Technology (10-26-23)

KY
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

Early Childhood Education Task Force (9-22-22)

OK
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Utilities REVISED: Link Added Feb 17th, 2026 at 03:00 pm

Utilities

Transcript Highlights:
  • That's long been proven in state statute and in court rulings.
  • It's long been proven in state statute and in court rulings. And I would agree.
  • In my mind...
  • But in order to put the guardrails in place,... ...put the guardrails in place.
  • mitigation strategies.
Bills: HB2989, HB3724, HB2992, HB3464, HB4246, HB3989
Keywords: wildland fire, wildfire, electric utility, electric cooperative, utility liability, vegetation management, power lines, grid hardening, public utility, rate recovery, National Electric Safety Code, NESC, Oklahoma Conservation Commission, wildfire mitigation, fire prevention, landowner incentives, cost-share program, revolving fund, property damage, trespass
OK
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Utilities REVISED: Link Added Feb 17th, 2026

Utilities

Transcript Highlights:
  • In 2023, that forecast was at 4%.
  • We have thousands of these in the country today, approximately over 1,200, I believe, currently in the
  • In 2012, the legislative body in this building passed the Water for 2060 Act, which basically says that
  • It's to overrule the decision in any direction, so it's not a one-sided intent in the bill.
  • to develop a wildfire mitigation test pilot and refine fire mitigation strategies.
Bills: HB2989, HB3724, HB2992, HB3464, HB4246, HB3989
Keywords: wildland fire, wildfire, electric utility, electric cooperative, utility liability, vegetation management, power lines, grid hardening, public utility, rate recovery, National Electric Safety Code, NESC, Oklahoma Conservation Commission, wildfire mitigation, fire prevention, landowner incentives, cost-share program, revolving fund, property damage, trespass
Summary: The committee first heard House Bill 4246, which would expand training and technical assistance options for rural water-related programs by allowing the state to consider qualified suppliers other than the Rural Water Association. After brief questions about the type of vendors involved, the bill received a 7-0 due pass vote. House Bill 3989 followed and was described as cleanup language continuing prior negotiations among the oil and gas industry, electric co-ops, and investor-owned utilities; the committee adopted the PCS and passed the bill 7-0. Members then considered House Bill 2992, the Data Center Customer Protection Act of 2026. The committee adopted a PCS and an amendment reducing the threshold from 100 megawatts to 75 megawatts. The bill would require data centers to pay infrastructure costs tied to their electricity demand so those costs are not shifted to other ratepayers; it passed 7-0. House Bill 3464, which adds protections and regulatory requirements for battery storage and updates transparency and decommissioning provisions for wind and solar projects, also passed 7-0 after adoption of a PCS. House Bill 3724, as revised in a second PCS, drew the most debate. It would define high-demand facilities to include data centers, cryptocurrency mining operations, AI computing facilities, and large battery storage systems, and would impose restrictions on subsidies, infrastructure costs, water use, foreign ownership, agricultural land siting, noise, decommissioning, and local approval processes, including a petition mechanism to overturn local decisions. Supporters argued it was needed to protect communities, landowners, water resources, and ratepayers; opponents raised concerns about property rights, agricultural land restrictions, local control, and the petition/recall process. The bill failed on a 2-6 vote and remained in committee. Finally, the committee took up House Bill 2989, which would allow electric utilities to prepare wildfire mitigation plans, create a wildfire mitigation revolving fund, and direct the Conservation Commission to develop a wildfire mitigation test pilot and refine mitigation strategies. With a PCS adopted and no debate, the bill passed 8-0, and the meeting adjourned.
HI
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

EEP Public Hearing - Fri Apr 17, 2026 @ 10:05 AM HST

Energy & Environmental Protection

Transcript Highlights:
  • First to testify, we have the Department of Health in support in person.
  • in</c><00:03:28.519><c> person.
  • &gt;&gt; And<00:03:41.160><c> in</c><00:03:41.239><c> support?</c> &gt;&gt; And in support?
  • I think the PUC is in the &gt;&gt; Um, sorry. I think the PUC is in the back. back. back.
  • </c> resources in producing these analysis. resources in producing these analysis.
Bills: SCR142, SCR39, SCR40, SCR83, SCR168, SCR96, SCR166, SCR172
Keywords: dust monitoring, public health, environmental quality, Waimanalo Gulch, air quality, particulate matter, community engagement, health risks, pollution mitigation, mattress stewardship, environmental protection, recycling, producer responsibility, solid waste management, environment, pollution, tourism, disposable bodyboards, polystyrene, marine ecosystems
Summary: The Committee on Energy and Environmental Protection held its final hearing of the session on April 17, 2026, and took up a series of Senate concurrent resolutions focused on environmental protection, waste reduction, and energy policy. Measures discussed included SCR 142 on dust monitoring near Waimanalo Gulch, SCR 39 on a mattress stewardship program, SCR 40 on banning disposable bodyboards, SCR 83 on a lithium-ion battery disposal facility, SCR 168 on a demolition waste reduction working group, SCR 96 on reporting on the Hawaii Electric Reliability Administrator, SCR 166 on PUC considerations for a generational energy commitment, and SCR 172 on a comprehensive analysis to reduce costs and financial risk while meeting state goals. Testimony was generally supportive of the environmental and waste-management measures. The Department of Health supported SCR 39 and provided comments on SCR 142; Climate Protectors Hawaii supported SCR 39, SCR 83, SCR 168, and SCR 172; the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development and Hawaii Reef and Ocean's Coalition submitted comments or support on SCR 168; and the Public Utilities Commission provided comments on SCR 96 and SCR 166. On SCR 166, Greenpeace Hawaii testified in opposition to LNG, arguing it would worsen pollution and climate impacts, while Earthjustice supported the intent but suggested amendments. Earthjustice also supported SCR 172 and offered friendly amendments to improve the study language. In decision-making, the chair recommended deferral of SCR 142 because an existing regulatory framework already addresses the issue. The committee then voted to pass SCR 39, SCR 40, SCR 83, SCR 96, and SCR 166 unamended. SCR 168 was passed with amendments to reflect OPSD's requested changes and to make the working group temporary, with a two-year term and annual reports due before session. SCR 172 was passed with amendments accepted from Earthjustice. Rep. Quinlan was noted as excused for the votes, and the committee adjourned after adopting the final recommendation.
FL
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Regulated Industries Feb 10th, 2026

Regulated Industries

Transcript Highlights:
  • World, waiving in support.
  • be in this role.
  • I can look in real time at FPL outages in my district.
  • they were in pricing?
  • for fairness in setting up rates.
Bills: S0468, S0822, S1234, S1260, S1580, S1706
Keywords: animal cruelty, reporting, veterinary, protection, liability, regulation, community association, management certification, Florida Statutes, certified manager, association governance, building permits, inspections, offsite construction, local government, housing, property regulation, construction standards, state of emergency, emergency response
Summary: The committee heard and approved several bills. SB 468 would require veterinarians and veterinary technicians to report suspected animal cruelty to law enforcement or animal control and allow release of patient records in good faith; it was reported favorably with support from animal welfare groups. SB 1706 narrows eligibility for the My Safe Florida Condominium Pilot Program to buildings with at least 80% owner-occupied units and residents at or below 80% of area median income, and it also passed favorably. SB 1234 on building permits and inspections was amended extensively to clarify permit exemptions, private-provider rules, and timelines, then reported favorably as a committee substitute. SB 1260, dealing with building inspections after emergencies, was amended to require state-term contracts for inspection vendors and then passed. SB 822 would require professionally managed community associations above a budget threshold; an amendment raised the threshold to $750,000, added a parcel-count trigger, and allowed direct-hire credentialed managers, after which the bill was reported favorably. SB 1580 would increase penalties for illegal gaming operations, add enforcement tools, and clarify procedures for veterans organizations; after removing a fantasy sports provision, it also passed favorably. The committee also heard from several appointees and reappointees to the Public Service Commission and Florida Gaming Control Commission. Public Service Commission nominees Anna Ortega and Robert Payne were questioned closely about utility hardening projects, ratepayer costs, and the role of the Office of Public Counsel. Gaming Commission reappointee Julie Brown and appointees William Spacola, John DeQuilla, Peter Cutterman, and Tina Rep discussed illegal gaming enforcement, audits, agency operations, and their backgrounds in law, regulation, law enforcement, and public service. Several members raised concerns about contract timing and evidence handling at the Gaming Commission, while others praised the nominees’ experience and service. At the end of the meeting, the committee voted to recommend confirmation of all appointees on tabs 1 through 7. Members then requested favorable placement on the record for specific bills, including SB 468, SB 1234, SB 1260, SB 1580, and SB 1706, and the committee adjourned.
FL
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Regulated Industries Feb 10th, 2026

Regulated Industries

Transcript Highlights:
  • be in this role.
  • can look in real time at FPL outages in my district.
  • they give us the Public Service Commission a balance in trying to strive for fairness in setting up
  • in the negotiations.
  • in the negotiations.
Bills: S0468, S0822, S1234, S1260, S1580, S1706
Keywords: animal cruelty, reporting, veterinary, protection, liability, regulation, community association, management certification, Florida Statutes, certified manager, association governance, building permits, inspections, offsite construction, local government, housing, property regulation, construction standards, state of emergency, emergency response
Summary: The Committee on Regulated Industries heard and approved several bills, beginning with SB 468 on animal cruelty, which would require veterinarians and veterinary technicians to report suspected past or ongoing cruelty to law enforcement or animal control and allow release of relevant medical records in good faith; it was reported favorably after supportive testimony from animal welfare advocates. The committee also approved SB 1706, narrowing eligibility for the My Safe Florida Condominium Pilot Program to buildings with at least 80% owner-occupied units and residents at or below 80% of area median income, with members noting the need to better target limited funding. Members then considered SB 1234 on building permits and inspections, which was amended to clarify permit extensions, narrow the hurricane/flood barrier exemption, preserve mechanical and gas permitting requirements, and refine private-provider and local-government procedures; the bill passed as amended. SB 1260 on building inspections during emergencies was also amended to require DMS state-term contracts for post-emergency inspection vendors and then reported favorably. SB 822 on community association management was amended to raise the threshold to associations with at least $750,000 in annual revenue and 100 or more parcels, while allowing direct-hire credentialed managers; supporters said it would improve professionalism and accountability, and the bill was reported favorably. The committee next approved SB 1580 on illegal gaming, after removing a fantasy sports provision by amendment. The bill increases penalties for illegal gambling houses and related offenses, adds enforcement tools, and drew support from law enforcement and gaming officials, while some witnesses urged clearer definitions and procedures for machine approvals and declaratory rulings. The committee also took up appointments to the Public Service Commission and Florida Gaming Control Commission, hearing testimony from appointees and asking questions about utility hardening oversight, gaming enforcement, and a contract for compulsive gambling services; all appointees on the agenda were recommended favorably in one block. At the end of the meeting, members recorded individual votes on selected bills, and the committee adjourned.
TX
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate Committee on Border Security May 15th, 2025

Border Security

Transcript Highlights:
  • sure to register using the electronic witness registration system, accessible on the tablets located in
  • Please note that, as highlighted in the posting, you should also send a digital copy of your testimony
  • security but also in surveillance.
  • Okay, just in case.
  • We did vote on HCR98 if you wish to, before we close out and stand in recess.
Bills: HCR98, HB180, HB180
Keywords: counter-unmanned aircraft systems, C-UAS, counter-drone, drone mitigation, unmanned aircraft systems, UAS, border security, U.S.-Mexico border, aviation safety, airspace regulation, federal preemption, Homeland Security, Department of Defense, Department of Justice, Department of Energy, FBI, state-local coordination, tribal and territorial partners, border patrol, cartels
AL
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama Senate County and Municipal Government Committee Apr 8th, 2025

County and Municipal Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • But how many cities do we have in the in the metroplex, I guess, that in the in the metroplex, I guess
  • in fiscal year 2020, you can see that in in fiscal year 2020, you can see that in in fiscal year 2020
  • My my father-in-law played in dirt. My my father-in-law played in dirt.
  • My my father-in-law played in there in the in the 40s. All right. And there in the in the 40s.
  • the in the every school student in the in the every school student in the in the county. every one of
Bills: HB258, HB324, HB333, SB270, HB258, HB324, HB333, SB270
Keywords: primary election, election calendar, off-presidential year, May primary, second Tuesday in May, fourth Tuesday in May, runoff primary, special primary, presidential primary, election administration, candidate filing, ballot access, political parties, county election officials, state election law, Alabama elections, sheriffs, term of office, Alabama law, local government
MN
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Hied Committee Meeting - 2025-04-01

Higher Education Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • In 2014, 298 scholarships were given out. In 2024, 533 were given out.
  • Employers in every community and in every industry report that.
  • This morning in...
  • In New York, it's 79 percent; in Texas, it's 85 percent; in Illinois, it's 73 percent; in Georgia, it's
  • I just think that operationalizing this in a way that makes it fair is really beyond something that we
Bills: HF2634, HF2241, HF2649, HF2520, HF2610
Keywords: North Star Promise, scholarship, higher education, Minnesota Office of Higher Education, in-demand jobs, workforce development, career training, job market, high-demand occupations, high-demand industries, college aid, state financial aid, FAFSA, student eligibility, program of study, degree program, certificate program, community college, university, labor market data
MN
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Higher Education Finance and Policy Committee 4/1/25

Higher Education Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • I just think that operationalizing this in a way that makes it fair is really kind of beyond something
  • I just think that operationalizing this in a way that makes it fair is really kind of beyond something
  • I just think that operationalizing this in a way that makes it fair is really kind of beyond something
  • I just think that operationalizing this in a way that makes it fair is really kind of beyond something
  • I just think that operationalizing this in a way that makes it fair is really kind of beyond something
Bills: HF2634, HF2241, HF2649, HF2520, HF2610
Keywords: North Star Promise, scholarship, higher education, Minnesota Office of Higher Education, in-demand jobs, workforce development, career training, job market, high-demand occupations, high-demand industries, college aid, state financial aid, FAFSA, student eligibility, program of study, degree program, certificate program, community college, university, labor market data
KY
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

2026 RS House Impeachment Committee (3-16-26) - Reuploaded

NM
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

Senate - Finance Jan 21st, 2026

Senate Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • Looks out in the audience.
  • And that's why, if we may just hear bills in the morning and then see what we do in the afternoon in
  • Senator Campos, you were in that committee in the same. Seat as well.
  • In the seven years that I've been in this.
  • And so we're in a jam.
Bills: SB2
Keywords: SB 2, State Highway Project Bonds, highway funding, transportation bonds, state road fund, motor vehicle fees, vehicle registration fees, electric vehicle fee, EV surcharge, plug-in hybrid fee, weight distance tax, road construction, infrastructure financing, Department of Transportation, State Transportation Commission, bonding authority, county road funds, municipal road funds, transportation improvement program, state highways
KY
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

Interim Joint Committee on Economic Development & Workforce Investment (7-31-25)

KY
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

Interim Joint Committee on Judiciary (10-13-23)