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AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
02/09/2026 - Senate Military Affairs and Border Security
Military Affairs and Border Security
Transcript Highlights:
- I've used both the free services of the DAV and I used Veterans Benefits Guide, so I'm kind of both of
- Chair, State Commander, question: Out of us 40,000 members of the VFW, I'm a lifetime member of the Flagstaff
- And when you say you speak for 40,000 of us here...
- And when you say you speak for 40,000 of us here in the state, and then on the flip side of that, you
- I think so far has disappointed us in taking care of veterans.
Committee:
Senate Military Affairs and Border Security
Keywords:
outdoor advertising, military compatibility, zoning, electronic signage, permitting, undocumented immigrants, financial services, identification requirements, loans, foreign remittances, transitional housing, military, veterans, grant program, supportive services, SB1511, commercial driver license, CDL, nondomiciled CDL, nondomiciled commercial driver license
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Agriculture Finance and Policy Committee 3/10/25
Agriculture Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- > program I think all of us on the egg program I think all of us on the egg committee<00:02:21.160><c
- I'm here today to provide a brief overview of one type of product a farmer might use to qualify for this
- The practice of using biological sources is important because there are a number of environmental benefits
- Again, I am here today to provide a brief overview of one type of product a farmer might be able to use
- </c> before us right now is in the spirit of before us right now is in the spirit of this<01:04:47.720
Bills:
HF1704
Committee:
House Agriculture Finance and Policy
Keywords:
Minnesota agriculture budget, Department of Agriculture appropriation, Board of Animal Health, Agricultural Utilization Research Institute, Office of Broadband Development, farm bill, rural development, agricultural grants, soil health, livestock compensation, crop damage, meat inspection, poultry inspection, county agricultural inspectors, biofertilizer, nitrogen management, commercial nitrogen fertilizer, water quality, farm down payment assistance, beginning farmers
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama House State Government Committee Feb 12th, 2025
State Government
Transcript Highlights:
- So, if a school would choose to use a more inclusive form of prayer or a moment of silence, would that
- We're going to let the people of the state of Alabama decide.
- It'll be a constitutional amendment. ...of the state of Alabama.
- Do you know how hard it is to show my child the love of Jesus when you're using your interpretation of
- home of the. home of the brave.
Committee:
House State Government
Keywords:
HB141, Alabama, state employees, salary deductions, payroll deduction, State Comptroller, membership dues, voluntary contributions, insurance premiums, financial instruments, employee associations, state payroll, Code of Alabama 1975, Section 36-1-4.3, public employees, union dues, benefits administration, payroll withholding, financial products, deferred compensation
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Again, they have to report to us, so I want to make sure I understand all of that.
- for the future, will enable us to make good judgments on those kinds of things.
- but also the respect for a lot of the members of the board who have been working with us over the last
- On the security apparatus, is the concern I think many of us share on this dais.
- of state agencies, local governments, and school districts who use a computer for at least 25% of their
Bills:
HB146 , HB150 , HB1500 , HB1545 , HB1562 , HB2067 , HB2520 , HB2818 , HB3214 , HB3250 , HB3466 , HB3512 , HB3623 , HB4063 , HB4395 , HB4464 , HB4668 , HB4690 , HB5331 , HB3833 , HB146 , HB150
Committee:
Senate Business & Commerce
Keywords:
HB 146, Texas Capitol, State Capitol, State Preservation Board, Congress Avenue, Travis County, traffic lanes, lane closure, road closure, municipal authority, local control, Capitol area, downtown Austin, special events, construction traffic plan, pedestrian safety, public works, transportation policy, government code chapter 443, cybersecurity
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
Senate Special Committee on COVID 19 April 8, 2020
Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting
Keywords:
HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Srw_IhziSDw, 2026-07-02T01:22:43+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, This hearing has already aired on Olelo channel 49 on April 8th, 2020. Footage courtesy of Olelo Community Media.
Committee on COVID-19 information: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/specialcommittee.aspx?comm=scovid&year=2020
Agenda
The special committee will convene to assess and advise the Senate regarding the State of
Hawaii's COVID-19 plans and procedures to include, but not limited to:
1) Confirm the development of the state departmental plans and procedures;
2) Review and assess current state departmental plans and procedures;
3) Review and assess whether state departmental plans and procedures are properly and
timely implemented to safeguard public health and safety; and
4) To communicate and disseminate information obtained therefrom.
The special committee will be meeting with the following:
11:00 a.m. Office of the Lt. Governor
Lt. Governor Josh Green
11:30 a.m. Department of Health
Dr. Bruce Anderson, Chair
Department of Human Resources and Development
Mr. Ryker Wada, Director
12:30 p.m. Hawaii Emergency Management Agency
MG Kenneth Hara, Incident Commander, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
Senate Special Committee on COVID 19 March 31, 2020
Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting
Keywords:
HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9uo-wcsDfFg, 2026-07-02T01:22:43+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Meeting of the Special Committee
Senate State of Hawaii COVID-19
Monday, March 31, 2020
Agenda
The special committee will convene to assess and advise the Senate regarding the State of Hawaii's COVID-19 plans and procedures to include, but not limited to:
1) Confirm the development of the state departmental plans and procedures;
2) Review and assess current state departmental plans and procedures;
3) Review and assess whether state departmental plans and procedures are properly and timely implemented to safeguard public health and safety; and
4) To communicate and disseminate information obtained therefrom.
The special committee will be meeting with the following:
1:00 PM
Hawaii Emergency Management Agency
MG Kenneth Hara, Incident Commander
1:30 PM
Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism
Administrator Dennis Ling, Business Development and Support Division
2:00 PM
Small Business Administration
Ms. Jane A. Sawyer, District Director, US Small Business Administration Hawaii District Office
2:30 PM
Department of Human Resources Development
Director Ryker Wada, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama House Ways and Means Education Committee Feb 25th, 2026
Ways and Means Education
Transcript Highlights:
- the state of Alabama.
- And Lord, we ask that you would help us, guide us, lead us forever and connect us to you, never separate
- us from you.
- of the state<00:02:18.319><c> of</c><00:02:18.480><c> Alabama.
- some of the money just because of losing some of the money just because of how<00:06:20.960><c> it</c
Committee:
House Ways and Means Education
VA
Virginia 2026 Regular Session
Freedom of Information Advisory Council May 4th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- The other thing is sort of odd here. We use this concept of a citizen of the Commonwealth.
- of the term personal information in a select number of states that had sort of Regarding the use of
- But first, I want to highlight some of the positive aspects. Use of AI and drafting FOIA requests.
- the use of AI.
- So as with any use of AI, there's a negative aspect that we're seeing to the use of AI when it goes beyond
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
Opening Day Floor Session 01-15-2025 10:00am
Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- For those of you who have given up so much of your time and put in so much energy to helping us get here
- of you who have given with us for those of you who have given up<00:34:21.320><c> so</c><00:34:21.520
- </c><00:42:04.079><c> the</c> so many of us aging and needing the so many of us aging and needing the
- every one of us does affects and interacts with everything else around us.
- </c> us now we have a shortage of us now we have a shortage of teachers<00:44:38.359><c> but</c><00:44
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Standing Committee on Families and Children. (3-26-26)
Families & Children
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Standing Committee on Families and Children. (3-19-26)
Families & Children
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> I missed an entire year of his life. I missed an entire year of his life.
- </c> years of pain. years of pain.
- During that time, my use escalated. I lost custody of my daughter, and my life continued to spiral.
- Parents either actively using or incarcerated or anything of the sort.
- </c> with that kind of a past. with that kind of a past.
Committee:
House Families & Children
KY
Transcript Highlights:
- 00:03:46.239><c> history</c> you know he kind of gave us a a history you know he kind of gave us a a
- And I use two examples of this as to why we're not improving the health of the population.
- And I use two examples of this as to why we're not improving the health of the population.
- So why it cost us millions of dollars.
- They served as honorary members of our MA task force.
Committee:
House Health Services
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Standing Committee on Families and Children. (2-12-26)
Families & Children
Transcript Highlights:
- of and research at the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce.
- Um, I think this is probably a little beyond their scope of what they're used to.
- </c> of of everything. Uh it was in her home. of of everything. Uh it was in her home.
- ><c> of</c><00:15:21.600><c> the</c> helping a lot of things um some of the helping a lot of things um
- to run one audience to hear, but I used to run one of<00:17:07.600><c> those</c><00:17:07.760><c> classrooms
Committee:
House Families & Children
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Standing Committee on Families and Children. (2-5-26)
Families & Children
Transcript Highlights:
- Welcome to the first committee of Families and Children of the 2026 regular session.
- </c><00:01:06.720><c> home</c><00:01:07.119><c> and</c> of children that are in out of home and of children
- And one of the big ones is a division of retirement accounts.
- So the family, regardless of whether they wanted to stay out of court or not, they were forced then to
- of the committee.
Committee:
House Families & Children
KY
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:03:27.920><c> hours</c><00:03:28.239><c> of</c> limits on the maximum number of hours of limits
- Will we have two different sets of use? Will we have two different sets of regulations?
- of some of the And and just by virtue of some of the comments<00:18:52.240><c> and</c><00:18:52.400>
- kind of systems all of these navigation kind of systems and<00:27:25.760><c> workers</c><00:27:26.159
- </c> members of the committee. members of the committee.
Committee:
House Health Services
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice Feb 4th, 2026
Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice
Transcript Highlights:
- Senate Bill 646 conforms to the laws of 20 other states to allow the use of drug testing tools, test
- For people like me that's in recovery for 36 years, these kinds of bills really help protect us in our
- And it also gives all of us a greater awareness. It kind of puts it in the front of our attention.
- And it also gives all of us a greater awareness.
- It kind of And it also gives all of us a greater awareness.
Keywords:
voting rights, felony conviction, database, Florida Commission on Offender Review, restoration of rights, autism spectrum disorder, law enforcement, communication, training, blue envelope, blue card, drug paraphernalia, narcotic testing, fentanyl, controlled substances, civil forfeiture, juvenile justice, detention, Medal of Heroism, probation officers
Summary:
The Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice met with a quorum and took up several bills. SB 646, relating to drug paraphernalia, was presented by President Gates as a narrow measure to allow drug testing tools such as fentanyl test strips and reagent kits to detect dangerous adulterants and help prevent overdose deaths. Senator Osgood spoke in strong support, describing the bill as important for people in recovery. The bill had one support appearance and was reported favorably by unanimous roll call.
The committee then heard SB 418 on law enforcement interactions with individuals with autism spectrum disorder. Senator Jones explained that the bill requires autism awareness and communication/de-escalation training for officers and creates a voluntary Blue Envelope Program for drivers with ASD. Multiple advocates, including Disability Rights Florida, an Autism Society representative, parents, and a retired federal officer, testified in support, emphasizing safety, communication, and the need to avoid tragic misunderstandings during police encounters. Senators also discussed whether broader disability training should be considered in the future. SB 418 was reported favorably unanimously.
Next, the committee considered SB 132 on restoration of voting rights, which would require the Florida Commission on Offender Review to create and maintain a public database to help people determine whether they have completed sentence requirements for rights restoration and to publish clearer instructions for eligible individuals. An amendment was adopted to make the database subject to legislative appropriation. The bill was then reported favorably. The committee also approved SB 1734, which recognizes juvenile probation and detention officers as officers under state law and extends training, certification, and certain benefits, and CS/SB 820, which strengthens reporting requirements for problem-solving courts and sets annual reporting deadlines. Both bills were reported favorably after brief discussion and support appearances.
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Legislative Session Day 7 (1-14-26)
Kentucky House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- can cleanse us of all unrighteousness.
- May your spirit convict and transform each of us to be more like Jesus.
- </c> can cleanse us of all unrighteousness. can cleanse us of all unrighteousness.
- ><00:06:35.440><c> like</c> and transform each of us to be more like and transform each of us to be more
- And I think all of us that shared part of that Sixth Congressional District felt that way.
Keywords:
Video Starts 00:00
Convene 05:16
Report of Committees 10:27
Motions, Petitions, and Communications 11:07
Introduction of New Bills and Resolutions 18:04
Recess for ConC and Rules Meeting 20:57
ConC and Rules Report 26:01
Adjournment 31:55, 958, all
Summary:
The House convened with an invocation and Pledge of Allegiance, then established a quorum with 95 members present. Members approved excusing absent members, suspended rules to allow co-sponsorships and vote modifications, and approved the journal from January 13, 2026. The Banking and Insurance Committee reported House Bills 176, 184, and 265 favorably, and those bills were placed on the calendar as having had first reading.
The chamber then took up several announcements and citations. A legislative citation was adopted honoring Tatum Elizabeth Dale, with remarks from members describing her kindness, service, and impact on the community. Another citation was adopted recognizing Emily Bingham for her book My Old Kentucky Home: The Astonishing Life and Reckoning of an Iconic American Song. Members also announced upcoming committee meetings, including Tourism and Outdoor Recreation, the House Budget Review Subcommittee on General Government, Health Services, and Oversight and Investigations.
The House received a large batch of new bill introductions covering topics such as criminal law and minors, electric utilities, daylight saving time, veterans’ treatment and benefits, transportation, outdoor recreation, human trafficking, licensed professionals, automated license plate readers, postsecondary education, utility disconnection protections, electric metering, virtual currency kiosks, mental health facilities, perinatal mood and anxiety disorder screening, controlled substances, prescription drugs, and literacy in schools. Two resolutions were also introduced, one encouraging a school naming honor for Jose Marte and another recognizing International Holocaust Remembrance Day. The Committee on Committees then referred numerous bills to standing committees, and the House adjourned until 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 15, 2026.
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Interim Joint Committee on Banking and Insurance (10-14-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:15:08.880><c> of</c><00:15:08.959><c> these</c> it's and also with the use of these it's and
- Uh the increasing use of visits there.
- And if whenever we can be of assistance, please contact us. >> Thank you.
- </c><01:02:28.319><c> the</c> well-being of the US economy given the well-being of the US economy given
- of being in the minority party is that they come to us often last on bills.
Keywords:
Meeting Start 00:00:00
Call to Order and Roll Call 00:00:15
Department of Insurance Update 00:01:39
Department of Financial Institutions Update 00:37:07
Insurance Industry Update 00:54:50
Credit Union Industry Update 01:10:53, 958, all
Summary:
The committee met with a quorum, approved the September 16 minutes, and then received an update from Insurance Commissioner Sharon Clark and staff on the Department of Insurance. Clark reviewed department activity, including growth in premium volume and licensing, consumer complaints and recoveries, and a rise in fraud referrals. She said the department has 66 open fraud cases and described common schemes such as staged auto accidents, inflated repair or cleanup charges, and roofing scams. She also said the department’s investigators often prepare strong cases but face reluctance from local prosecutors, especially in Fayette and Jefferson counties, to pursue them.
Clark reported favorable workers’ compensation news, saying rates will decrease 9.7% next year for the 20th straight year. She contrasted that with a difficult property insurance market driven by storms, reinsurance costs, inflation, labor shortages, and litigation, but said Kentucky’s market remains relatively stable, citing the Kentucky Fair Plan’s small number of policies. She then warned of significant 2026 health insurance premium increases on the exchange: 16.1% for Molina, 23% for Anthem, and 37% for WCare, after CareSource withdrew. She said the rates were reviewed by actuaries and found fair, but that the biggest pressure point is the scheduled expiration of enhanced premium tax credits, which she said could leave about 90% of exchange enrollees facing a compounded increase.
Members questioned Clark about fraud prosecution, the number of people in commercial versus public coverage, and the impact of expiring subsidies. Clark said the prosecution issue is mainly with Commonwealth attorneys and that rural counties are more cooperative than urban ones. She also said the health market is individually rated and that older enrollees would be hit harder, while the loss of tax credits could push some people out of the marketplace. One member asked about the attorney general’s recent opinion on SB 188, the PBM bill; staff said attorneys were still reviewing it. Clark closed by noting that Kentucky’s fraud and towing/storage legislation has become a model for other states.
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Standing Committee on Transportation (2-13-24)
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
AGR Public Hearing - Fri Apr 17, 2026 @ 10:30 AM HST
Agriculture & Food Systems
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> through punishment of compassion. through punishment of compassion.
- </c><00:21:05.040><c> of</c><00:21:05.120><c> the</c> acknowledgement of all of the acknowledgement of
- One of those issues is with the Department of Education and the cost of school meals.
- of $9.
- </c> the cost of school meals. the cost of school meals.
Committee:
House Agriculture & Food Systems
Keywords:
rangelands, pastoralists, pastoralism, ranching, ranchers, paniolo, livestock, grazing, grasslands, land management, conservation, sustainable agriculture, agriculture, Board of Agriculture and Biosecurity, University of Hawaii, ecosystem services, carbon sequestration, wildlife habitat, Hawaii counties, International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists