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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.
Bills: SB1232 , SB1421 , SB1505 , SB1511 , SB1520 , SB1803
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
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.
Bills: HB141 , HB161 , HB231 , HB67
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
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
Bills: SB79 , HB379 , SB253 , HB278 , HB438 , HB233 , SB79 , HB379 , SB253 , HB278 , HB438 , HB233
VA
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. (3-19-26)

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.
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

House Standing Committee on Health Services (2-26-26)

Health Services

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.
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

House Standing Committee on Families and Children. (2-12-26)

Families & Children

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  • 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
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.
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

House Standing Committee on Health Services (2-5-26)

Health Services

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.
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.
Bills: S0132 , S0418 , S0646 , S0820 , S1734
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Bills: SCR120 , SCR71 , SCR164 , SCR41