Video & Transcript : 'Chapter 32' :
Page 92 of 500
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- :14.120><c> be</c><00:32:14.240><c> used</c><00:32:14.480><c> in</c><00:32:14.600><c> our</c><00:32:14.799
- increases<00:32:19.679><c> and</c><00:32:19.919><c> when</c><00:32:20.159><c> the</c><00:32:20.320><
- is determined<00:32:21.440><c> would</c><00:32:21.559><c> need</c><00:32:21.720><c> to</c><00:32:21.919
- 26.000><c> would</c><00:32:26.120><c> need</c><00:32:26.279><c> to</c><00:32:26.399><c> know</c><00:32
- :27.320><c> or</c><00:32:27.519><c> amount</c><00:32:28.039><c> of</c><00:32:28.120><c> an</c><00:32:
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
PSM-HOU, HOU Public Hearings 04-10-2025
Public Safety and Military Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- ><c> a</c><00:32:10.960><c> while</c><00:32:11.200><c> back</c><00:32:12.480><c> um</c><00:32:12.720>
- <00:32:14.159><c> but</c><00:32:14.720><c> what</c><00:32:14.960><c> what</c><00:32:15.120><c> is</c>
- /c><00:32:15.840><c> as</c><00:32:16.000><c> a</c><00:32:16.159><c> board</c><00:32:16.399><c> member
- <00:32:21.360><c> of</c><00:32:21.679><c> our</c><00:32:21.919><c> seniors</c><00:32:22.880><c> in</c
- because<00:32:25.279><c> regardless</c><00:32:25.760><c> of</c><00:32:26.000><c> the</c><00:32:26.240
Summary:
The joint committees heard HCR 66, which asks the State Building Code Council to update the state building code to allow point access block construction for residential buildings up to six stories. Testimony was generally in support, including from Housing Hawaii’s Future, the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii, and OPSD, with one registered opponent. No questions were raised, and the joint committee later adopted a recommendation to pass the resolution as is. Because the housing committee lacked quorum at that time, final action on the resolution was deferred to the housing-only agenda.
On the housing-only agenda, the committee first heard HTR 78, which states the intent that housing projects qualifying for credits under Act 31 remain eligible for those credits after the act’s repeal. Testimony was in support from HHFTC and the DIY chapter, and there were no questions or opposition noted. The committee then took up Governor’s Message 592, confirming Lisa Darcy to the HPHA board. Support came from HPHA board members and several individuals, and Darcy said she accepted the nomination and emphasized her experience and interest in HPHA’s work. Members questioned her about the HPHA board’s oversight role, the 10,000-unit RFQ, and media coverage of Kuhio Park Terrace relocations; she said she supports the project, values transparency, and would push for better context and accountability, though some members felt she had not directly answered concerns about on-the-ground oversight.
The committee also heard Governor’s Message 736, confirming Grant Chun to the HHFDC board. Support testimony highlighted his experience in nonprofit housing, real estate, and leadership roles, and Chun said he was pleased to serve the state. Members asked about his residence and his perspective on senior care at Hali Makua, where he said his family found the care compassionate and thorough, while noting staffing shortages. The transcript ends before any final vote on the housing-only items is shown.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband and Rural Development - 03/11/26
Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development
Transcript Highlights:
- /c><00:32:01.840><c> trimming</c><00:32:02.480><c> and</c><00:32:02.880><c> they</c><00:32:03.200><c>
- :03.600><c> at</c><00:32:03.679><c> the</c><00:32:03.919><c> wow,</c><00:32:04.240><c> this</c><00:32
- ><c> to</c><00:32:26.320><c> the</c><00:32:26.559><c> foot</c><00:32:27.440><c> uh</c><00:32:27.600><
- Uh however,<00:32:32.559><c> if</c><00:32:32.799><c> it</c><00:32:33.039><c> is</c><00:32:33.600><c>
- <00:32:36.000><c> process</c><00:32:36.399><c> in</c><00:32:36.640><c> the</c><00:32:36.799><c> foot<
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
JHA Public Hearing - Tue Mar 25, 2025 @ 2:00 PM HST
Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- :00.480><c> we</c><00:32:00.600><c> don't</c><00:32:00.880><c> all</c> it I think it's clear that we
- don't all it I think it's clear that we don't all agree<00:32:01.720><c> on</c><00:32:02.000><c> every
- </c><00:32:02.240><c> single</c><00:32:03.039><c> point</c><00:32:04.039><c> uh</c><00:32:04.200><c>
- ><c> to</c><00:32:04.840><c> this</c><00:32:05.000><c> law</c><00:32:05.360><c> but</c><00:32:05.559>
- <c> I</c><00:32:05.639><c> mean</c><00:32:06.200><c> certainly</c> With regard to this law, certainly
Summary:
The House Committee on Judiciary and Hawaiian Affairs heard Senate Bill 1322, SD2, HD1, a comprehensive measure revising Hawaii’s mental health code. The bill would clarify emergency transportation, examination, and hospitalization procedures for people who may be mentally ill or suffering from substance abuse and deemed imminently dangerous, expand notice requirements, allow certain information-sharing for assisted community treatment petitions, and add liability protections for emergency responders and providers. The Department of the Attorney General supported the bill as a collaborative update to the law, while the Department of Health asked for a copy of provider-generated emergency transport documentation within five days for data and planning purposes.
Testimony was sharply divided. Queen’s Health System, Hawaiʻi Pacific Health, HHSC, and the Institute for Human Services supported the measure or parts of it but requested amendments, including clarifying whether a second psychiatric exam is required, restoring a 72-hour rather than 48-hour stabilization window, and adjusting where patients are taken when an MEO cannot be reached. The ACLU of Hawaiʻi strongly opposed the bill, arguing it weakens due process and civil liberties, especially around involuntary commitment, assisted community treatment, emergency transport by police, and reduced procedural safeguards; it urged the committee to hold the bill and consider an interim working group. Louie E.K. of the Hawaiʻi Disability Rights Center also opposed the bill, focusing on immunity from negligence, the use of police for transport, and the reduction of a three-provider review to one in state-hospital treatment orders.
Other testimony included support from an individual who said the bill could improve mental health care delivery amid provider shortages, and a comment from Hawaiʻi Health and Harm Reduction Center warning that the substance use portion of the bill lacks evidence of effectiveness and could be misused. In response to committee questions, the Attorney General’s office said the measure was developed with input from multiple stakeholders, including state agencies, hospitals, the ACLU, HHSC, and IHS, and that it aims to make assisted community treatment more accessible and effective by streamlining the legal process and improving consequences for noncompliance. No vote or final action was taken during the portion of the meeting provided.
VT
Transcript Highlights:
- 15 indivisible chapter chapters from 15 indivisible chapter chapters from every<00:21:02.160><c> corner
- Please listen<00:32:41.040><c> to</c><00:32:41.120><c> the</c><00:32:41.240><c> second</c><00:32:41.600
- H.<00:32:44.600><c> 955,</c><00:32:45.800><c> an</c><00:32:45.920><c> act</c><00:32:46.160><c> relating
- </c><00:32:46.480><c> to</c><00:32:46.600><c> next</c><00:32:46.960><c> steps</c><00:32:47.400><c> in
- </c> 32 VSA 4152A. 32 VSA 4152A.
NY
New York 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Standing Committee on Energy and Telecommunications - 03/24/2026
Energy And Telecommunications
Transcript Highlights:
- if there's a forecast that has the temperature... ...if the temperature is above 90 degrees or below 32
- would be anything that is forecasted to be above 90 degrees or anything that is forecasted to be below 32
- a shutoff and it's... ...forecasted to be in the 40s, but then they do a shutoff and it's actually 32
- You're looking at Section 71 of the chapter, which says if 25 customers... ...you're looking at Section
- But then later, down in lines 32 to 35, you're asking that the Public Service Commission, no later than
Summary:
The Senate Standing Committee on Energy and Telecommunications, chaired by Senator Cameron Parker, considered a large agenda focused on utility consumer protections, rate transparency, NYSERDA oversight, and energy transition policy. Several bills were discussed in detail, including measures to prohibit residential utility shutoffs during extreme temperature forecasts (Bill 120A), delay shutoffs and late fees while a utility is under certain PSC investigations (Bill 904B), require disclosure of planned rate increases (Bill 4989A), limit certain utility charges after 12 months (Bill 8710), and require utilities to disclose more information with major rate change applications (Bill 9433A). The committee also considered bills on net energy metering credits (Bill 1553), reconnection for low-income customers (Bill 965), sanctions and civil penalties (Bill 8908), and annual NYSERDA reporting obligations (Bill 1819).
Members raised recurring concerns about affordability, arrears, and who ultimately bears costs when utilities are prevented from collecting immediately. Senator Walczyk repeatedly questioned whether protections would shift costs to other ratepayers, while sponsors and the chair emphasized that the bills did not erase arrears but created temporary consumer protections. Senator May noted that some proposals could produce significant savings for ratepayers. On Bill 1819, Senator Walczyk supported greater accountability for NYSERDA’s use of ratepayer-funded money. Bill 1668, which would authorize NYSERDA to administer grants for switching residents to electric heat pumps, drew questions about funding; staff said it would be funded off-budget from existing sources and would have no direct state cost, though it could require shifting existing program resources.
The committee advanced most bills to third reading after motions and votes, with several measures receiving no votes but still moving forward. Bill 2477 was held for possible amendments. Bill 4989A was referred to the Consumer Protection Committee. Bill 5111, the Just Energy Transition Act, prompted extended discussion about its study timeline and a PSC order to facilitate replacement and redevelopment of at least 4 gigawatts of fossil fuel generation; the bill was advanced to third reading after debate. The meeting concluded with adjournment after the committee completed its agenda.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- The roll call shows 32 senators present, with three absent and formally excused.
- Provided chapter heading. The Senate Secretary will read the bill.
- Provided chapter heading. Mr. President.
- That's Title 66, Chapter 4.
- The vote count shows 32 in favor, with three absent and excused.
Summary:
The Senate convened with 32 members present, a quorum established, and opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance. The journal was approved as corrected, and the chamber received committee reports and House messages. Several bills were advanced: Senate bills 1261, 1262, 1265, and 1266 were reported out of committee for second reading, and House Bill 504 was also reported out. The Senate also received House bills 520, 579, 580, 581, and 583 for introduction, and Senate Bill 1225 and House Joint Memorial 10 were processed for enrollment and transmittal.
The Senate introduced a large group of new bills, including measures on kratom consumer protections, direct-to-consumer agricultural commerce, dietitian licensure compact participation, occupational licensing and homeschool diploma equivalency, veteran benefits consumer protections, highway and right-of-way procedures, education funding and scholarship limits, school social access for homeschool students, foster parent training, public benefits verification, hearing loss screening, criminal trespass of a church, and conversational AI safety. The chamber then moved several bills to third reading, including Senate Bills 1240, 1248, 1249, and 1251, after second-reading action on additional bills such as 1250, 1246, 1247, 1254, 1255, 1256, and 1264.
On final passage, Senate Bill 1240, a comprehensive overhaul of Idaho’s guardianship and conservatorship laws, received strong support after debate emphasizing added protections, alternatives to full guardianship, and a delayed implementation date of January 1, 2027; it passed 32-0 with three absent and excused. Senate Bill 1248, eliminating the old county capital crimes defense fund after the state took over public defense, also passed 32-0. Senate Bill 1249, a code cleanup measure updating an outdated time-zone reference, passed 32-0. Senate Bill 1251, clarifying the Attorney General’s civil enforcement authority to seek injunctions and declaratory relief, passed 30-3 with two absent. All passed bills were transmitted to the House.
During miscellaneous business, senators announced upcoming events including the University of Idaho 4-H Know Your Government program, a birthday acknowledgment for Senator Shippee, and a memorial service for deceased senators scheduled for Monday, along with an afternoon session for bill introductions. The Senate then adjourned until 10 a.m. Monday, February 16, 2026.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Conference Committee on S.F. 2370 - Cannabis Omnibus - 05/16/25
Transcript Highlights:
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- <c> And</c><00:32:16.720><c> that's</c><00:32:16.880><c> a</c><00:32:17.120><c> simple</c><00:32:17.360
- ><c> up</c><00:32:21.279><c> because</c><00:32:21.679><c> CBD</c><00:32:22.320><c> on</c><00:32:22.559
- That's<00:32:26.080><c> that</c><00:32:26.480><c> could</c><00:32:26.640><c> be</c><00:32:26.880><c>
- ><c> can</c><00:32:28.720><c> have</c><00:32:28.880><c> my</c><00:32:29.200><c> store</c><00:32:29.440
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- violations, and provide for chapter applicability, providing severability, and declaring an emergency
- House Bill 648, by the Business Committee, an act relating to health insurance, amending Chapter 18,
- Abending Chapter 6, Title 55, Idaho Code, by edition of a new section 55-19, Idaho Code, to prohibit
- House 1, 648, by Business Committee, and act relating to health insurance, amending Chapter 18, Title
- Housewell number 656 by Education Committee and Act relating to Education Chapter, Amending Chapter 1
Summary:
The House convened with 68 members present, approved the February 12, 2026 journal, and received messages from the Senate, including referral of House Joint Memorial 10 for enrolling and return of Senate Joint Memorial 107 signed by the Speaker. Standing committee reports advanced several bills: House Bills 607, 528, 530, 519, and 599 were sent to second reading, while House Bills 522 and 570 were placed on general orders. House Concurrent Resolution 27, honoring Idaho civilians who served on Wake Island during World War II, was referred for printing. The House also introduced a large group of new bills, including measures on gold and silver coin, elections and presidential primaries, midwifery, foreign adversary investments, retirement and public safety death benefits, building codes, travel insurance, portable benefits, litigation financing, manufactured homes, anti-cancer medications, interest rates, state sovereignty, big game depredation claims, hunting as the state sport, police dogs, preceptor prior authorization exemptions, student data collection, and charter school admissions; all were referred for printing.
On third reading, Senate Bill 1225 was moved to the top of the calendar and passed the House 67-1 after debate describing it as a public records and university presidential search bill that changes the disclosure rule from five finalists to a sole finalist and requires public updates and a 10-day public review period before final selection. House Bill 561 was sent to general orders after discussion of flag displays, including allowing the Basque flag and limiting certain city flagpole displays. House Bill 520, an Office of Administrative Hearings measure standardizing notice requirements in contested cases, passed 66-2 after concerns were raised about proving receipt of mailed notice. House Bill 579, updating justifiable homicide language to broaden who may be defended, passed 68-1. House Bill 580, repealing antiquated or unused criminal statutes, passed 68-1. House Bill 581, creating a formal process for legislative review of Supreme Court rules, passed 65-5.
House Bill 583, the short-term rental bill, drew the most extensive debate. Supporters argued it protects private property rights and prevents local governments from effectively banning short-term rentals through restrictive ordinances, while opponents warned it weakens protections for residential neighborhoods and shifts enforcement burdens onto neighbors and local complaints. Several members declared Rule 80 conflicts, including ownership of short-term rentals or related businesses. After debate, the bill passed 54-16 and was sent to the Senate. The House then held the remaining third-reading bills for one legislative day, received the enrolled House Joint Memorial 10 back for the Senate President’s signature, made announcements about committee meetings and events, and adjourned until 11 a.m. on Friday, February 13, 2026.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Veterans and Military Affairs Division 3/4/26
Veterans and Military Affairs Division
Transcript Highlights:
- ><c> the</c><00:32:16.159><c> the</c><00:32:16.399><c> testimony</c><00:32:16.880><c> that</c><00:32:
- We have 32 chapters that are made up across all the state of Minnesota, over 19,000 members taking care
- </c><01:04:28.000><c> We</c><01:04:28.240><c> have</c><01:04:28.400><c> 32</c><01:04:28.799><c> chapters
- We have 32 chapters designated area.
- We have 32 chapters that<01:04:29.280><c> are</c><01:04:29.520><c> made</c><01:04:29.680><c> up</c><01
Keywords:
veterans benefits, Secret War, Laos veterans, eligibility process, burial fees, veteran designation, veterans affairs, food insecurity, homelessness, suicide prevention, state resources, reporting requirements, agency initiatives, veterans, educational assistance, tuition waiver, spouses, children, military service, benefits
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Technology, Economic Development, & Veterans Jan 23rd, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- It also modifies the exemption relating to insurers by specifying that the chapter does not apply to
- It also modifies the exemption relating to insurers by specifying that the chapter does not apply to
- The bill analysis includes details about victim rights, which Under the chapter.
- The two people on both sides of me here can knock that out because there's Title 10 and Title 32 issues
- Justice and federal status, that it will be in the Washington Code of Military Justice under Title 32
Summary:
The committee first met in executive session on several technology and economic development bills. Staff briefed proposed substitutes and amendments for House Bill 2157 on high-risk AI, House Bill 2225 on AI companion chatbots, House Bill 2351 on emergency responder protections, and House Bill 2186 on federal fund acquisition for economic development. Members discussed the competing approaches in the two proposed substitutes for HB 2225, including enforcement, disclosures, minor protections, and crisis-response requirements. The committee then voted to adopt the proposed substitute for HB 2225 and report it out with a due pass recommendation, with a 7-3 vote and three excused. It also passed HB 2186 out of committee with a unanimous due pass recommendation after discussion about reducing fiscal impact.
The committee then held a public hearing on House Bill 2397, which would require timely reimbursement within 60 days for state agencies and local jurisdictions mobilized under the Washington State Fire Services mobilization plan. Fire officials and fire finance staff testified in support, describing reimbursement delays of six to ten months that strain local budgets and can discourage participation in wildfire deployments. Testifiers said the bill would improve cash flow and staffing stability, while also noting the need for technical clarification on when the 60-day clock starts and possible staffing needs at the State Patrol. No one testified in opposition.
The final public hearing was on House Bill 2417, which would add victim-rights protections to the Washington Code of Military Justice, aligning state military justice procedures with the federal Uniform Code of Military Justice. The prime sponsor and military legal experts testified that the bill closes a gap so victims serving in the Washington National Guard receive the same notice, participation, and fairness protections regardless of whether they are in state or federal status. Veterans’ advocates also supported the bill, saying it would improve trust, reporting, and accountability. The bill was scheduled for future executive action, and the meeting adjourned after the hearings.
WY
Transcript Highlights:
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- </c><00:32:09.760><c> That</c><00:32:10.000><c> is</c><00:32:10.159><c> language</c><00:32:10.559><c>
- </c><00:32:15.360><c> that</c><00:32:15.519><c> they</c><00:32:15.760><c> reside</c><00:32:16.080><c>
- :32:19.440><c> house</c><00:32:19.679><c> that</c><00:32:19.919><c> they</c><00:32:20.080><c> live</c
- </c><00:32:36.480><c> So</c><00:32:36.720><c> we're</c><00:32:36.880><c> administering</c><00:32:37.360
MD
Transcript Highlights:
- and requires<00:32:04.040><c> WSSC</c><00:32:05.120><c> to</c><00:32:05.200><c> adopt</c><00:32:05.520
- Uh there<00:32:08.640><c> is</c><00:32:08.760><c> one</c><00:32:09.000><c> committee</c><00:32:09.320
- House Bill<01:32:01.440><c> 784</c><01:32:02.040><c> is</c><01:32:02.160><c> on</c><01:32:02.280><c>
- <01:32:11.160><c> If</c><01:32:11.400><c> not,</c><01:32:11.640><c> the</c><01:32:11.760><c> clerk</c
- With<01:32:15.360><c> 43</c><01:32:15.680><c> votes</c><01:32:15.840><c> in</c><01:32:15.880><c> the<
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
JDC, JDC, JDC Public Hearings 02-11-2025
Transcript Highlights:
- with</c><00:32:04.200><c> a</c><00:32:04.360><c> man</c><00:32:04.760><c> conceives</c><00:32:05.159
- a child knows<00:32:06.240><c> very</c><00:32:06.440><c> little</c><00:32:06.679><c> about</c><00:32
- know</c><00:32:17.279><c> I</c><00:32:17.360><c> know</c><00:32:17.519><c> this</c><00:32:17.679><c>
- ><c> never</c><00:32:18.440><c> do</c><00:32:18.639><c> such</c><00:32:18.760><c> a</c><00:32:19.120>
- </c><00:32:23.799><c> right</c><00:32:24.760><c> to</c><00:32:25.120><c> somebody</c><00:32:25.480><c
Summary:
The Judiciary Committee heard SB 1231, which would repeal the Parentage Uniform Act of 1973 and update Hawaii’s parentage laws, including parts of the Uniform Parentage Act of 2017. Supporters said the current statutes are outdated and do not adequately address assisted reproduction, surrogacy, and modern family formation. The Attorney General’s office supported the bill with technical amendments, including conforming changes to the Probate Code and child support provisions, and several testifiers urged passage as a needed modernization of the law.
A major point of disagreement was Part 10, which concerns donor anonymity. Some supporters, including members of the task force, the Uniform Law Commission, fertility and family law practitioners, and LGBTQ+ advocates, backed the bill as written or said it should move forward even if Part 10 is removed. Others, including donor-conceived adults, parents, and advocacy groups, opposed Part 10 and urged the committee to adopt the 2024 version of Article 9 or delete Part 10 entirely, arguing that anonymous donation harms donor-conceived people’s access to genetic, medical, and identity information and that anonymity is not realistic in the DNA-testing era. One task force member and attorney said she supported the bill but preferred removing Part 10 if necessary to pass the rest.
The hearing included extensive public testimony both in support and opposition, with many individuals describing personal experiences with adoption, IVF, surrogacy, and donor conception. No committee vote or final action on the bill was taken during the portion of the hearing provided.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Education Policy and Administration (02/09/2026)
Education Policy and Administration
Transcript Highlights:
- 03:32:05.520><c> was</c><03:32:05.680><c> stabbed</c><03:32:05.840><c> in</c><03:32:06.000><c> the</c
- </c><03:32:07.920><c> And</c><03:32:09.200><c> so</c><03:32:09.279><c> I</c><03:32:09.520><c> started
- </c><03:32:14.800><c> I</c><03:32:14.960><c> said,</c><03:32:14.960><c> "So</c><03:32:15.279><c> the<
- 32:28.880><c> what</c><03:32:29.040><c> did</c><03:32:29.120><c> you</c><03:32:29.279><c> do?
- :32:57.920><c> beat</c><03:32:58.080><c> up</c><03:32:58.160><c> on</c><03:32:58.319><c> a</c><03:32:
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- :32:26.320><c> in</c><00:32:26.559><c> EV,</c><00:32:26.960><c> motors,</c><00:32:27.679><c> and</c><
- applications.<00:32:29.120><c> The</c><00:32:29.360><c> project</c><00:32:29.679><c> will</c><00:32:
- 32:53.440><c> will</c><00:32:53.679><c> make</c><00:32:53.840><c> the</c><00:32:54.000><c> Purdue</c>
- </c> >> 32. >> 32. >> 32. >> 32<01:13:29.360><c> eyes.
- >> 32. >> 32.
Summary:
The Alabama Senate convened with prayer and the pledge, then established a quorum with 27 senators present. The body excused absent senators, approved the previous day’s journal, and allowed bills and committee reports to be introduced throughout the day. The Senate also welcomed guests in the gallery, including Auburn University McCarter School of Building Science students and retired MPD Sergeant Martin Bean.
The chamber received multiple House messages and gubernatorial confirmations, referring several local bills and appointments to the appropriate committees. Committee reports included favorable action on Senate Bills 298 and 91 from County and Municipal Government, and House Bills 297, 365, and 436 from Local Legislation. The Senate adopted several resolutions, including recognitions for Tharptown Baptist Church, Tuskegee University Day, Dr. Bradley Heim, the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, McGill-Toolen Catholic High School volleyball, and a special order calendar resolution setting priority bills for the 15th legislative day.
On local bills, the Senate advanced and gave final passage to a series of county and municipal measures, including SB 301 (Perry County), SB 314 (Morgan County), SB 295 (Montgomery County), SB 312 (Marshall County), HB 371 (Pike County constitutional amendment), HB 386 (Elmore County), HB 330 (Etowah County), HB 409 (City of Alabaster), HB 408 (Shelby County), SB 299 (Barbour County), HB 416 (Cleburne County), and HB 421 (Lawrence County constitutional amendment). HB 337 on Madison County was carried over. The Senate also adopted a resolution honoring Alabama’s record-breaking economic development year, citing major investments and job creation, and heard a lengthy Black History recognition segment on W.E.B. Du Bois, Patricia Roberts Harris, Langston Hughes, and Maya Angelou.
The main policy discussion centered on Senate Bill 240 regarding parole hearings, with the sponsor explaining it would allow the Pardons and Parole Board to hear from inmates and victims by phone or video to reduce travel burdens and improve access. The sponsor said an amendment was being worked on and moved to carry the bill over to the call of the chair, while another senator raised questions about whether inmates currently have an in-person opportunity to speak and whether board members would be able to question participants remotely.
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Standing Committee on Postsecondary Education (3-3-26)
Postsecondary Education
Transcript Highlights:
- ><c> of</c><00:32:06.280><c> um</c><00:32:06.640><c> effort</c><00:32:07.280><c> and</c><00:32:07.840
- ><c> of</c><00:32:10.000><c> these</c><00:32:10.240><c> may</c><00:32:10.400><c> be</c><00:32:10.560>
- :32:16.520><c> don't</c><00:32:16.760><c> have</c><00:32:17.120><c> either</c><00:32:17.560><c> the</
- <00:32:24.080><c> be</c><00:32:24.200><c> to</c><00:32:24.320><c> be</c><00:32:24.440><c> accredited<
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ID
Transcript Highlights:
- And then Ephesians chapter 2, verse 10, the Apostle Paul says, 'For we are God's handiwork, created in
- And then Ephesians chapter 2, verse 10, the Apostle Paul says, 'For we are God's handiwork, created in
- House Concurrent Resolution 32 is before the House. The gentleman from 25...
- House Concurrent Resolution 32.
- The question is, shall House Concurrent Resolution 32 pass the House?
Summary:
The House convened with a quorum, approved the journal, welcomed a substitute member, and received multiple Senate messages and committee reports. Several bills were introduced and referred, including measures on medical advanced healing, insurance/state property claims, stablecoins, solid waste, public assistance definitions, and foreign ownership of single-family homes. The chamber also advanced a number of bills to second or third reading, and adopted House Concurrent Resolution 32 on energy policy, which urged a focus on baseload energy sources, transmission, ratepayer protection, property rights, and aquifer protection; it passed by voice vote.
The House passed a series of bills on the floor, including House Bills 838, 721, 817, 752, 680, 860, 875, 876, 877, 795, 826, 832, 843, and 872, along with Senate Bill 1373. The measures covered topics such as requiring draft policy bills with budget recommendations, plan review timelines for public projects, a mobile cigar business permit, restroom and changing-room restrictions, recorded investigative interviews of child abuse allegations, revisions to medical parental rights and emergency care language, vacancy-based budgeting calculations, the State Board of Education budget, vocational rehabilitation rent, a response to litigation over prior law, honey commission governance, CTE teacher recruitment, homeowners exemption proration, and ballot formatting. Most passed with comfortable margins, though House Bill 875 passed narrowly 35-34 and House Bill 752 drew substantial debate before passing 54-50-1.
Debate was especially intense on House Bill 752, with supporters framing it as a protection for women’s privacy and safety and opponents arguing it would criminalize bathroom use and target transgender people. House Bill 875 also drew concern that codifying budget-calculation methods could constrain future budgeting flexibility, while supporters said it would improve transparency and prevent funding vacant positions. House Bill 876, the State Board of Education maintenance budget, prompted criticism over a 6.8% base reduction and warnings about layoffs and program cuts at colleges and universities. House Bill 826, 832, 843, and 872 were all considered under suspended rules and passed, and the House also adopted HJM 18 urging action against geoengineering, with members citing concerns about sky streaks and climate intervention. The House recessed and later returned to continue business, with additional Senate bills and House bills referred for committee action.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Environment and Agriculture (01/27/2026)
Environment and Agriculture
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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Working Group on Omnibus Transportation Bill - 06/06/25
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
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