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KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

Interim Joint Committee on Judiciary (6-9-26)

Judiciary

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HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

PBS Public Hearing - Wed Apr 15, 2026 @ 10:30 AM HST

Public Safety

Transcript Highlights:
  • license during a state of emergency. license during a state of emergency.
  • where states are co-located, right?
  • c><00:25:07.920> states<00:25:08.240> of proclamations declaring states of proclamations
  • from what the state is planning.
  • It is very common in other states.
Bills: SCR180
Summary: The committee opened by noting it was likely its last hearing of the 2026 session, then took up several resolutions. SCR 54, on appointing a hydrogen fire safety expert and training on hydrogen-related protocols, and SCR 59, on allowing certain health care professionals to practice without a license during a state of emergency, drew no testimony. Members discussed SCR 59 as a response to past emergencies and the need for pre-approved, updated registries of professionals who could be deployed quickly in emergencies. SCR 62 SD1, which asks the 911 Board to form a working group with the disability community to address access issues in emergency and 911 responses, received testimony from disability advocates and the 911 Board. Testifiers said the measure should ensure an integrated system with EMS infrastructure, real-time access for dispatchers and field personnel, and public education about the system; they also noted that Smart911 is no longer being used on Oahu and Maui and that a statewide, integrated approach is needed. Members agreed to work the suggested language into the resolution. SCR 179, urging Maui County to enforce fire code provisions on brush clearance, fuel breaks, roadside vegetation clearing, and emergency access, was noted as having no testimony but continuing to raise important issues. SCR 74, calling for an audit of no-bid contracts issued under emergency proclamations from 2020 through 2025, drew strong support from a late testifier who tied the measure to emergency procurement concerns after the Lahaina wildfire and COVID-era contracting. The witness argued that procurement rules should not be waived in ways that compromise safety, and described concerns about unlicensed contractors and construction problems in a state housing project. Members asked about the scope of the audit and whether it would interfere with criminal investigations; the witness said the audit should cover a broad range of contracts, including nonprofit contracts, and should not be limited to the wildfire period. The committee also heard SCR 28 SD1 on creating a Hawaii Vietnam Veterans Medal, with support from the Department of Defense and veterans advocates, who said the resolution is intended to do the groundwork for a future appropriation and to determine eligibility and distribution procedures. Finally, SCR 60 SD1, requesting updates on the “Breaking Cycles” rehabilitation and restorative justice study, received support from the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, the Correctional System Oversight Commission, and reform advocates. The department asked that reporting be annual rather than quarterly because of the complexity of the OCCC project, and supporters said the measure would promote transparency and help ensure the study’s recommendations are implemented. No votes were taken in the portion of the hearing provided.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Agriculture and Wildlife Mar 2nd, 2026 at 10:00 am

Agriculture and Wildlife

Transcript Highlights:
  • For many other sources, there's an E. coli outbreak from romaine lettuce, 36 states, 96 hospitalizations
  • My point is that when we sit here and we decide what kind of laws we want to make in this state, we always
  • That's just it's going to be composed of five members appointed by the State Board of Agriculture, and
  • But when you get into Imron County, when you get into metro areas, when you get into areas of the state
AL

Alabama 2026 1st Special Session

Alabama House Ethics and Campaign Finance Committee Feb 25th, 2026

Ethics and Campaign Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • There are companies in the state that are owned or controlled by foreign principals that are managed
  • There are companies in the state you.
  • <00:05:26.720> of from doing business in the state of from doing business in the state of
  • are in state government, but um so um a lot of you may recall we had a little change recently.
  • <00:11:20.160> law reimburse local or or state law reimburse local or or state law enforcement
HI
Transcript Highlights:
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  • emergency hires did pursue a state emergency hires did pursue a state approved<00:27:55.120>
  • executive director for the Hawaii State executive director for the Hawaii State Commission<00:37
  • Defense State Liaison Office.
  • State Leaison Office. We stand on our State Leaison Office.
Bills: SB3082, SB3110, SB3251
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

02/11/2026 - House Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections

Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections

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  • It's very similar to what we have in this state and many other states, which is called faithless elector
  • It went from newly constructed transitional housing to project and construction planning for military
  • It went from newly constructed transitional housing to project and construction planning for military
  • It was newly constructed transitional housing, new, and it went to project and construction planning
  • and controlling a state entity.
Summary: The committee first heard HB 2908, which would impose criminal penalties on faithless Arizona Article V convention delegates, require delegates to take an oath, and direct the legislature and governor to ratify any approved amendment through the normal legislative process. The sponsor argued the bill adds guardrails to any future convention, while Common Cause Arizona opposed it as ineffective and insufficient to prevent a runaway convention. After debate about whether the bill could meaningfully constrain delegates, the committee voted 5-2 to return HB 2908 with a do pass recommendation. The committee then considered HB 2608, a veterans housing measure creating a military transitional housing grant program at the Arizona Department of Housing with a $7 million General Fund appropriation in FY 2027 and changes to the military transitional housing fund. Testimony focused on revisions to the bill, including limiting use of funds to new construction and requiring veteran-led or veteran-managed organizations. Several members said the bill was too similar to prior versions and had not gone through the Veterans Caucus process. On a motion to table, the committee voted to lay HB 2608 on the table. After a recess, the committee took up HB 2805, as amended, which creates a secure online portal for nomination petition signatures for local governing board candidates and related election administration changes. The sponsor said the bill was intended to give school board candidates and other local candidates equal access to the state’s electronic signature system, while members debated whether requiring candidates to declare party affiliation would undermine nonpartisan races. The Gillette amendment was adopted, and the committee then voted 5-2 to return HB 2805 as amended with a do pass recommendation. Finally, the committee heard HB 2775, which would bar the state and its subdivisions from using state assets or money to implement or enforce rules, taxes, or policies of international organizations, and would add restrictions on Arizona public universities’ dealings with certain foreign entities. Members discussed a proposed amendment to create oversight of foreign funding at Arizona State University and the Board of Regents, but raised concerns about rulemaking authority and constitutional issues. The committee ultimately voted to hold HB 2775 for further work, and then adjourned.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Education Pre-K - 12 Feb 10th, 2026

Education Pre-K - 12

Transcript Highlights:
  • when an FTC scholarship account is closed, any remaining funds must revert but do not revert to the state
  • clarifies a technical issue regarding rulemaking authority, updates rulemaking to reflect that the State
  • The State Board of Education is the chief implementing and coordinating body and has the authority to
Bills: S0182, S1318, S1690
Summary: The Senate Education Pre-K through 12 Committee considered three bills and reported all of them favorably. SB 1318 by Senator Rodriguez made a technical clarification to the Florida tax credit scholarship program so that when a scholarship account is closed, any remaining funds revert but do not revert to the state. The bill was taken up without debate and passed on a favorable roll call vote. The committee then heard CS for SB 1690 by Senator Calatayud on child care and early learning services. The bill updates child care laws, improves transparency and accountability, clarifies terminology, and aims to avoid over-regulating before- and after-school programs. The committee adopted an amendment clarifying rulemaking authority, shifting it to the State Board of Education. Senator Berman questioned a provision related to information on leaving children in vehicles, and Senator Calatayud said she would follow up. The committee then voted the bill favorably. Finally, the committee considered CS for SB 182 by Senator Jones on school teacher training and mentoring programs. A strike-all amendment aligned the bill with the House companion, limited mentor placements to D- and F-rated schools, expanded participation to districts and charter schools, tightened mentor qualifications, authorized stipends up to $3,000, and allowed use of educational enrichment funds. The amendment was adopted, supportive appearance forms were waived in, and the bill was reported favorably. At the end of the meeting, members recognized committee staff and applauded Kathy Missouri for her last committee meeting, and senators later recorded additional affirmative votes before adjournment.
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama House Ports, Waterways & Intermodal Transit Committee Feb 19th, 2025

Ports, Waterways & Intermodal Transit

Transcript Highlights:
  • As I stated... ...done.
  • If the president were to come to this state and look at the root name of this state, which is Alabama
  • One in seven jobs in our state is...
  • East Coast of the United States.
  • Since the state docks is based in House District 97... the state docks is based in House District 97.
Bills: HB1, HB247, HB1
TX

Texas 89th Regular

89th Legislative Session May 20th, 2025

Texas House Floor Meeting

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  • qualifier coach and state champion. coach, two-time state runner-up coach, and state second runner-up
  • SCR 19 by Parker, authorizing the State Preservation Board to approve the construction of a replica of
  • We already do this for 20 other states. No, wait. I'm sorry, 43 other states.
  • state.
  • in our state.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Finance May 11th, 2026

Finance

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  • in the state.
  • State and statewide systems.
  • So almost one per every state.
  • Non-recurring state money and state retirement system unfunded accrued liabilities? Baham.
  • Non-reoccurring state money and state retirement system unfunded crew liabilities? Baham. Um.
HI
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  • Hawaii State Public Library System in support, from the state library comments in support.
  • 00:13:34.800> the<00:13:34.880> state<00:13:35.120> library from the state library
  • I'm the state relations Herrick.
  • state your name for the record. state your name for the record.
  • state? state? >> Believe<01:32:46.400> so.
HI
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  • state would be $5,40,000. state would be $5,40,000.
  • Can I question the state library? Fujitani for State Library System.
  • the state and that it will save the the state and that it will save the state state state probably<02
  • state. Mahal. state. Mahal. >> Thank<02:51:24.399> you.
  • the state. the state. >> I<03:21:24.399> got<03:21:24.560> you.
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama Senate Finance and Taxation General Fund Committee Apr 24th, 2025

Finance and Taxation General Fund

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  • The state parks do... and do you... ...parks do.
  • at that time... ...2011 and 12, and we thought about could we get out of the hotel business and the state
  • We need the state parks, suggesting that... but the golf courses and things like that, let the private
  • I think I stated something along that this morning. This may be our last real good year.
  • we're going to be looking at further difficult circumstances or decisions on our part, both on the state
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Cap Committee Meeting - 2026-04-16

Capital Investment

Transcript Highlights:
  • Um the state investment is pipeline.
  • rules changed in the state of Minnesota. rules changed in the state of Minnesota.
  • We are requesting $2.5 million in state support to construct a new water tower. support of House File
  • > a<00:32:46.720> new in state support to construct a new in state support to construct
  • Without state on our residents.
OK
Transcript Highlights:
  • Resolution 1086 by Kendrix of the House, a joint resolution relating to Judicial and public safety state
  • He is a FFA chaplain officer and third in the state for debate.
  • She is on the state championship for cheer.
  • She is also the valedictorian and a state 4-H ambassador.
  • He is on the academic all-state. He wants to attend Texas A&M to study horticulture.
HI
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  • <01:16:38.320> So, from the state. So, from the state.
  • State Procurement Office with comments. State Procurement Office with comments.
  • Actually, of state?
  • Was that<02:18:03.920> stated? that stated? that stated?
Summary: The committee first took up HB 2611, which would prohibit algorithmic price-setting in Hawaii’s rental market, require public education by the Attorney General, and establish fines and penalties. The Department of the Attorney General opposed the bill, saying its language was too unclear and could expose landlords and agents to criminal and civil liability for ordinary rent-setting practices based on public information or assistance from property professionals. Members asked about antitrust standards, tacit agreement, and whether using county-published affordable-rent schedules would be unlawful; the AG said that would not be unlawful if based on public information and without collusion. Testimony was mixed, with the chair noting support from the Hawaii Civil Rights Commission, Hawaii Realtors with comments, 50501 Hawaii and General Strike Hawaii, Haloha Project, 13 individuals, and one opponent. The committee then heard HB 2102, which clarifies that residential projects involving ground disturbance in high-risk areas remain subject to state historic preservation review and removes an exemption for lands presumed nominally sensitive. The Office of Planning and Sustainable Development and the Department of Planning and Permitting supported the measure, saying it would improve clarity and ensure review focuses on projects most likely to affect historic properties or iwi kupuna, while also urging language refinements to better define sensitive sandy-soil areas and balance preservation with housing timelines. NAP Hawaii opposed the bill, arguing it would undo progress made last session and that the current process already includes protections for inadvertent discoveries and efficiency for lower-risk areas. The Office of Hawaiian Affairs strongly supported HB 2102, explaining it was responding to beneficiary complaints about late-added language in last year’s law and saying the nominally sensitive-area language should be removed because it was adopted without sufficient stakeholder input and could be harmful to iwi kupuna protections. Native Hawaiian Legal Corporation and several individuals also supported the bill. Committee discussion focused on how “nominally sensitive” areas are determined, whether project proponents could self-certify areas as exempt, and how high-density residential projects should be treated; SHPD said it uses survey and monitoring data to map sensitivity, that highly sensitive areas like Kīauea are not nominally sensitive, and that some high-density projects should remain exempt if they do not involve new ground disturbance. The hearing included no final vote in the portion provided, but the chair noted 48 individuals in support and continued questioning on the bill’s definitions and implementation.