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MO
Transcript Highlights:
- My name is Stephen Mary, and I am the legislative director at the Department of Commerce and Insurance
- Department of Insurance.
- This Alabama report evaluated 5,000 fortified homes in the aftermath of Hurricane Sally.
- This Alabama report evaluated 5,000 fortified homes in the aftermath of Hurricane Sally.
- It is coming out of the dedicated fund that's paid by insurance companies for the operation of the department
Committee:
House Insurance and Banking
Summary:
The Insurance Committee held public hearings on House Bill 3328 and House Bill 2324. HB 3328, sponsored by Rep. Castile, is a broad homeowners insurance package that would redirect insurance dedicated fund money into a Missouri Stronger Homes Fund, create a Missouri Disaster Mediation Act for disaster-related claims, update public adjuster regulation, strengthen fraud provisions, add consumer notices, and establish roof-hardening grant programs. The sponsor and the Department of Commerce and Insurance said the bill is still being revised in a committee substitute, especially on public adjuster language and fortified roof standards. Committee members asked about the dedicated fund, mediation benchmarks, the role of public adjusters, and how the program would affect disaster recovery in places like St. Louis.
Testimony on HB 3328 was mixed. The Department of Commerce and Insurance and several insurance industry groups supported the bill’s consumer protections, mitigation funding, mediation process, fraud language, and assignment-of-benefits ban, but said the public adjuster fee cap would likely be removed and that the bill needs technical changes for mutual insurers and roofing standards. Public adjusters testified in opposition to the cap as written, saying their fees are typically 10-15% and are disclosed in contracts, and that they were working with the sponsor on revisions. A shingle manufacturer also opposed the fortified roof language as drafted because some of its products may not fit the current standard. The committee then closed the hearing on HB 3328.
The committee next heard HB 2324, sponsored by Rep. Lucas, which would restrict the sharing or sale of vehicle driving data and was described by the sponsor as a privacy bill aimed at stopping companies like OnStar from selling driving data to insurers. Opponents from the Missouri Insurance Coalition and NAMIC said the bill would not actually target OnStar, but would instead interfere with voluntary telematics-based discount programs used by insurers, potentially raising premiums and creating administrative burdens. They also noted existing federal and state rules already govern insurer data use and that the bill could create a mismatch between risk and pricing. The hearing on HB 2324 was then closed, and the committee adjourned.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine the posture of United States Northern Command and United States Southern Command in review of the Defense Authorization Request for Fiscal Year 2026 and the Future Years Defense Program; to be immediately followed by a closed ses Feb 13th, 2025 at 08:30 am
Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Personnel
Transcript Highlights:
- the Department of Homeland Security.
- Well, all of those systems depend on spectrum, the spectrum that the Department of Defense has.
- some of the flights that have been transporting migrants out of the country.
- operating in seven roles in support of the Department of Homeland Security.
- I'm going to be following up with both the Department of the Defense and the Department of Homeland Security
Keywords:
national security, China, Russia, cybersecurity, border security, military deployment, transnational crime, defense modernization, military strategy
Summary:
In this meeting, key topics included national security concerns with an emphasis on threats from China, Russia, and transnational criminal organizations. Senior military officials provided testimony on the evolving risks posed by these adversaries, particularly focusing on cybersecurity and advancements in weaponry. The discussion highlighted the importance of a cohesive strategy among government departments to effectively respond to the challenges presented by these threats, emphasizing the need for modernization in defense capabilities. Committee members grilled the witnesses on border security and the implications of deploying military resources in domestic operations.
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Interim Joint Committee on State Government (7-29-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- He's the Commissioner of the Department of Employee Insurance, and he's grabbing the presentation.
- We partner with various entities, including the Department of Public Health.
- Uh this department of public health.
- Exactly. this department they've been paying 98% this department they've been paying 98% of<01:18:40.000
- cabinet or department, regardless of cabinet or department, they<01:20:30.640><c> are</c><01:20:30.719
Summary:
The Interim Committee on State Government met on July 29, established a quorum, approved the June 24 minutes unanimously, and heard an update from the State Board of Elections on voter list maintenance. Taylor Brown, the board’s general counsel, explained the federal NVRA requirements and Kentucky’s statutory process for maintaining voter rolls, including use of USPS change-of-address data, ERIC reports, and agreements with non-ERIC states. He said Kentucky has entered or discussed agreements with several states, and that the board sends postcards to voters believed to have moved; if a voter does not respond to an 8D2 postcard and does not vote over two federal election cycles, the registration may be removed. He also described other removal categories such as death, felony conviction, incompetency, duplicate registrations, and self-requested cancellations.
Brown reported that between July 1, 2024, and June 30, 2025, the board removed 284,381 registrations from the rolls, including 42,675 for death, 5,940 for felony conviction, 5,527 for registration in another state, 578 for incompetency, 223 based on jury questionnaires indicating non-citizenship, 746 self-removals, and 3,381 duplicates, along with 225,311 removals through the address-maintenance program. He said Kentucky’s total registrations decreased by roughly 169,000 over the year and are now below the Census Bureau’s estimate of the state’s voting-age population. Brown emphasized that receiving a postcard does not mean a voter has been purged and that failure to vote alone does not trigger removal.
Members asked about the 223 non-citizen-related removals, the availability and effectiveness of alternatives to ERIC, the partisan criticism of ERIC, and how duplicate registrations are identified. Brown said the non-citizen jury questionnaire cases had been referred to the Attorney General for further review, that Kentucky currently has no organized alternative to ERIC but is pursuing reciprocal agreements with states such as Florida, and that ERIC recently changed bylaws to remove a postcard requirement that had been costly for member states. On duplicates, he said the board uses multiple data points, not just name and address, and noted that fuller Social Security data could improve accuracy. Committee leaders praised the board’s work and said they wanted to meet before session to discuss possible statutory changes to improve voter list maintenance.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- of the Sunset Advisory Commission specifying grounds for the removal of a member of the Board of Directors
- collection of fees and refunds under the chapter 1006 of the Transportation Code of the Congress.
- of the certain automated motor vehicles. the Committee on Transportation, HB 4403 by Gomez-Earlings,
- Highway 281 by Blanco and Burnett Counties of the McCloy Memorial Highway before the Committee on Transportation
- committee on transportation HB 4431 by Kane relating to the appealing of chapter of the local government
Bills:
HJR1 , HJR2 , HB9 , HB22 , HB908 , HB1392 , HB195 , HB 13 , HB143 , HB135 , HJR1 , HJR2 , HB9 , HB22 , HB908 , HB1392
Keywords:
constitutional amendment, property tax, ad valorem tax, tax exemption, tangible personal property, income-producing property, business personal property, equipment exemption, machinery, local government finance, school district revenue, county taxes, Texas Constitution, Article VIII, tax relief, commercial property, death tax, inheritance tax, estate tax, property transfer
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Senate Legislative Session Day 48 (3-17-26)
Kentucky Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- boards of education with flexibility to depart from statutory and administrative requirements that may
- education with flexibility to boards of education with flexibility to depart<00:24:25.560><c> from</
- </c> of innovation in the state of Kentucky. of innovation in the state of Kentucky.
- the government of the Commonwealth of Kentucky and its various officers, cabinets, departments, boards
- the government of the Commonwealth of Kentucky and its various officers, cabinets, departments, boards
Summary:
The Senate convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a roll call establishing a quorum. The chamber approved the prior journal, excused absent senators, and received a House message noting passage of several House bills, including House Bill 1 despite the governor’s veto. The clerk also reported committee recommendations on a number of House bills, which were placed on the calendar, and new resolutions were introduced recognizing Chloe Yates, student wellness and physical activity in schools, and the Kentucky State Long-Term Care Ombudsman program.
The main floor action centered on House Bill 1, which implements the Federal Education Opportunity Program in Kentucky. Supporters argued the measure would bring federal tax-credit dollars into Kentucky to expand educational opportunities for students and families at no cost to the state budget, while opponents urged sustaining the governor’s veto and raised concerns about accountability and the bill’s structure. After debate, the Senate voted 31-5 to override the veto, and House Bill 1 was finally passed notwithstanding the governor’s veto.
The Senate then took up Senate Bill 183 on proxy advisory services. The House committee substitute exempted certain nonprofits with less than $500,000 in annual gross revenue from proxy advisor services from the bill’s cause-of-action provisions while preserving attorney general enforcement authority. The chamber concurred with the House substitute and then passed the bill as amended. Senators also passed Senate Bill 263, the School of Innovation cleanup bill, which makes technical changes, requires KDE support for waiver applications, and creates a pilot project for three schools of innovation with proposed matching grants. Senate Bill 281 on grandparent visitation was also adopted with committee substitute and passed unanimously after discussion focused on balancing grandparents’ access with parental rights and existing case law. Later, the Senate began consideration of Senate Bill 324 on the film industry credit, with the sponsor describing technical changes and expanded provisions to support film, video, gaming, and related production activity in Kentucky.
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama House Ways and Means General Fund Committee Special Session 2026 May 7th, 2026
Ways and Means General Fund
Transcript Highlights:
- Those districts belong to the citizens of the state of Alabama.
- And the court, of the state of Alabama.
- in</c> And so the ACLU of Alabama, we cannot in And so the ACLU of Alabama, we cannot in good<00:23:06.440
- </c> Today I want TO TELL THE STATE OF Today I want TO TELL THE STATE OF ALABAMA ALABAMA ALABAMA I<01
- </c> people in the state of Alabama. people in the state of Alabama.
Bills:
SB1
Committee:
House Ways and Means General Fund
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama House Ways and Means General Fund Committee Special Session 2026 May 5th, 2026
Ways and Means General Fund
Transcript Highlights:
- 30%, of the population in the state of Alabama?
- </c> people in the state of Alabama. people in the state of Alabama.
- the state of Alabama?
- the state of Alabama?
- </c> the state of Alabama? the state of Alabama?
Bills:
HB1
Committee:
House Ways and Means General Fund
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama Senate Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development Committee Mar 31st, 2026
Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:24:19.240><c> of</c><00:24:19.720><c> trying</c> Alabama Power's books instead of trying Alabama
- And the people of Alabama are fully aware of this.
- And the people of Alabama are fully aware of this.
- Three out of 140 made that decision for all of the state of Alabama?
- 5.1 million people in the state of Alabama.
Bills:
HB475
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama House Special Session 2026 May 8th, 2026
Alabama House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The state of Alabama is composed of so many different ethnic groups.
- Alabama consists of a rainbow of people, and each and every one of their voices ought to be heard.
- Alabama consists of a rainbow of people, and each and every one of their voices ought to be heard.
- >> The state of Alabama did not object to it.
- >> The state of Alabama did not object to it.
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> and guidance as we serve the people of and guidance as we serve the people of Alabama.<00:01:07.360
- </c><00:08:53.680><c> on</c> the citizens of our state of Alabama on the citizens of our state of Alabama
- :10:26.160><c> Board</c><00:10:26.399><c> of</c> >> University of South Alabama Board of >>
- Um, I am a graduate of the University of South Alabama in 2003 in chemical engineering.
- :14:57.680><c> Board</c><00:14:57.920><c> of</c> >> University of North Alabama Board of Trustees, Nancy
Committee:
Senate Confirmations
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Military and Veterans Affairs Committee Apr 20th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Wilson, legislative director for the Department of California Disabled American Veterans, says the Department
- Wilson, Department of California Disabled American Veterans, in support. Thank you.
- of over $362 million, or about $4.3 billion annually from the United States Department of Defense.
- On behalf of the Department of California Disabled American Veterans, we respectfully ask for your aye
- Wilson, Department of California Disabled American Veterans, support. Thank you.
Summary:
The Senate Military and Veterans Affairs Committee heard several veterans-related bills, beginning as a subcommittee until a quorum was established. SB 888 would exclude VA service-connected disability compensation from household income when determining eligibility for the low-income disabled veterans’ property tax exemption. Support came from veterans organizations, county veterans services officers, and local government representatives; there was no opposition. The bill was moved to Appropriations and later recorded as passing 4-0.
SB 1040 would create a state-local matching program for maintenance endowments for veterans’ cemeteries, with the state matching private or local contributions up to $250,000 per cemetery per year. Supporters emphasized the need for sustainable perpetual care funding for state and county cemeteries, and there was no opposition. SB 1407, the chair’s bill, would exempt military retirement pay and surviving spouse benefits from state income tax; supporters argued it would help retain military retirees in California and support the economy, while members noted similar bills had previously stalled in Appropriations. SB 1034 would streamline disabled veteran parking placard eligibility for certain 100% permanent and total veterans, and SB 1201, the No Hungry Heroes Act, would seek federal waivers and related changes to protect vulnerable veterans from CalFresh/SNAP cuts and connect applicants to county veterans service officers. All of these bills received support from veterans groups and related organizations, with no opposition heard.
SB 1354 would prohibit out-of-state military personnel not operating under Title 10 from entering California to perform military or law enforcement functions without the governor’s permission, with supporters framing it as a safeguard for state authority and civil liberties. The committee asked about legal testing of the proposal, and the author said it had not yet been tested in court. After roll calls and a brief recess to regain members, the committee recorded 4-0 votes to pass the bills and consent calendar items, and the meeting adjourned after thanking veterans for their service.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Military and Veterans Affairs Committee Apr 20th, 2026
Military and Veterans Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- Wilson, legislative director for the Department of California Disabled American Veterans, and the Department
- Wilson, Department of California Disabled American Veterans, in support. Thank you.
- of over $362 million, or about $4.3 billion annually from the United States Department of Defense.
- On behalf of the Department of California Disabled American Veterans, we respectfully ask for your aye
- Wilson, Department of California, Disabled American Veterans, support. Thank you.
Committee:
Senate Military and Veterans Affairs
Summary:
The committee heard several veterans-related bills. SB 888 would exclude VA service-connected disability compensation from household income when determining eligibility for the low-income disabled veterans’ property tax exemption. Support came from veterans organizations, county veterans services groups, and local officials; there was no opposition, and the bill was approved and sent to Appropriations. SB 1040 would create a state-local matching program for veterans’ cemetery maintenance endowments, with the state matching private or local deposits up to $250,000 per cemetery per year. It drew support from veterans groups and county representatives and was also approved and sent to Appropriations.
The committee also considered SB 1407, which would exempt military retirement pay and surviving spouse military retirement benefits from state income tax. The author and supporters argued it would help retain military retirees in California and support the workforce and economy. The bill received broad support from veterans organizations, county officials, and labor representatives, with no opposition, and was moved to Appropriations, with the roll held open and later completed. SB 1034 would streamline access to disabled veteran parking placards for veterans rated 100% permanent and total, and SB 1201, the No Hungry Heroes Act, would seek federal waivers and other changes to protect vulnerable veterans from CalFresh/SNAP cuts and ensure referrals to county veterans service officers. Both bills had support from veterans advocates and food banks, no opposition, and were approved to Appropriations.
Finally, SB 1354 would prohibit out-of-state military personnel from entering California to perform military or law enforcement functions without the governor’s permission, while preserving Title 10 activations and mutual aid arrangements. The author and the California Public Defenders Association framed it as a safeguard for state authority and civil rights; there was no opposition, and it was sent to Public Safety. After the main votes, the committee later completed the held rolls and reported the bills out, then adjourned after thanking veterans and attendees.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Military and Veterans Affairs Committee Apr 20th, 2026
Military and Veterans Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- Wilson, legislative director for the Department of California Disabled American Veterans, says the Department
- Wilson, Department of California Disabled American Veterans, in support. Thank you.
- of over $362 million, or about $4.3 billion annually, from the United States Department of Defense.
- On behalf of the Department of California Disabled American Veterans, we respectfully ask for your aye
- Wilson, Department of California, Disabled American Veterans, support. Thank you.
Committee:
Senate Military and Veterans Affairs
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- Our prayer today will be delivered by Pastor Leon Hampton of the First Baptist Church of Greater Washington
- At the end of this session, may Alabama be the better for their leadership.
- I ask all of these blessings in the name of Jesus, who is indeed the Christ. I pray, Amen. Amen.
- I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands
- the Alabama Board of Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Contractors is referred to the Committee
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> educated at the University of Alabama educated at the University of Alabama and<00:34:26.079><c>
- Academy of Honor and honorary doctor of law degrees from multiple Alabama institutions.
- of Alabama that is is on this state of Alabama that is undeniable<00:37:10.800><c> in</c><00:37:10.960
- Be it resolved by the Senate of the Legislature of Alabama that immediately upon the adoption of this
- c> Alabama board of electrical contractors Alabama board of electrical contractors to<00:40:45.280><c
Summary:
The Alabama Senate convened with prayer, the pledge, and a roll call establishing a quorum of 29 senators present. The chamber adopted the previous day’s journal, allowed bill introductions throughout the day, and received multiple House messages referring local bills and proposed constitutional amendments to the Committee on Local Legislation, along with a lieutenant governor’s confirmation referral to the Committee on Confirmations.
Committee reports were then received from several standing committees. The Senate confirmed a series of gubernatorial and other appointments, including Michael Kulovitz and Barbara Maul to the Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind Board of Trustees, Logan Glass to the Educational Television Commission, Ed Croll and James Harris to the Alabama Committee on Monument Protection, Matt Barnes to the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission, Scott Moes and Jeffrey Wilson to the Alabama Electronic Security Board of Licensure, and Jeffrey L. Cameman to the Tuscaloosa County Civil Service Board. The Senate also received favorable committee reports on numerous bills from Judiciary, State Governmental Affairs, Education Policy, Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development, Health Care, Veterans and Military Affairs, and Local Legislation, with several bills amended or substituted and placed on the next day’s calendar.
On the floor, the Senate adopted a special order calendar from the Rules Committee and passed several bills. Senate Bill 101 extended the Alabama Board of Electrical Contractors to October 1, 2028. Senate Bill 93, as amended, allowed certain municipalities with populations of 12,000 or more and even-numbered councils to authorize a mayoral tie-breaking vote by council resolution. Senate Bill 115 created a competitive-bidding exemption for certain expenditures of $15,000 or less involving rolling stock, with quote and approval requirements. Senate Bill 131 on county subdivisions was amended and passed. Senate Bill 30, known as “Trey’s Law,” would make certain nondisclosure provisions unenforceable in cases involving sexual abuse victims; the sponsor described it as protecting survivors from being silenced, while Senator Albritton cautioned about the broader effects on settlements and institutions.
The Senate also adopted two resolutions: Senate Joint Resolution 19 honoring the life and legacy of Anna Smith Bedsole Holmes, and Senate Joint Resolution 20 commending the Alabama Birth Equity Initiative. The Rules Committee report setting the special order calendar was adopted, and the listed bills were taken up and passed or advanced by unanimous or near-unanimous votes.
AR
Arkansas 2026 Regular Session
EDUCATION COMMITTEE - SENATE AND HOUSE Feb 3rd, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Because the definition, terminology refers to them as units and the Department of Education refers to
- Department of Education in 2022, ...sets four long-term goals, meaning they have to be met by 2030.
- And is anybody from the Department of Ed here? And is anybody from the Department of Ed here?
- There was no change in assessment as far as I'm aware of, so I would have to yield to the department
- There was no change in assessment as far as I'm aware of, so I would have to yield to the department
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- way of life.
- Therefore, be it resolved by the House of Representatives of the State of Arizona, the Senate concurring
- of Child Safety.
- Chapter 4, Article 1, Section 8-469.03, relating to the Department of Child Safety.
- This year, the Game and Fish Department will highlight the importance of Arizona's fish hatchery by offering
Summary:
The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, approval of the prior journal, and recognition of the doctor of the day. Members also introduced numerous guests and groups in the gallery, including the Dandy Project, Arizona Right to Life, Red State Reform, Reproductive Freedom for All, Somerton elected officials, Apache County Supervisor Alton Joe Shepard, and the family of the late Brad Brower. The chamber then adopted House Concurrent Resolution 2053 honoring Brower’s life and service, followed by a moment of respectful silence and remarks from members about his community leadership.
The House considered several Senate bills in Committee of the Whole. SB 1020, relating to the Arizona Space Commission and a specialty license plate, drew debate over a proposed Villegas floor amendment to add a community college access and success plate; the amendment failed on a recorded division vote, and SB 1020 was then approved. SB 1127 and SB 1181 also received do-pass recommendations without controversy. The House later held an additional Committee of the Whole on SB 1426, adopted a floor amendment, and reported the bill as amended with a do-pass recommendation.
On third reading, the House passed SB 1125 on child safety by a vote of 43-4 and SB 1415 on insurance adjusters by a vote of 46-1. The House also adopted the Committee of the Whole report, with a separate motion to include the defeated Villegas amendment in SB 1020 failing 19-28. The chamber announced upcoming committee meetings, made several brief personal and ceremonial announcements, and adjourned until Monday, March 30, 2026.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security Oct 7th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- years of support with the Florida Department of Corrections providing up to 400 guardsman and many staff
- And when Secretary Kelly stood up the Department of Commerce, one of the first things he did was stand
- through grants provided through the Department of Commerce.
- the Department of Veterans Affairs.
- We met with pace representatives that and we we tied together members of the Florida Department of Education
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- We often times think about it in terms of...
- is out of control, it doesn't really matter how much... much you know about the science of reading,
- I remember she told me the first week of school, you don't touch any of the teachers. which I was kind
- we had to start on day one of the school year.
- She said don't touch any of the TEEX in the first week of school.
Bills:
HB6 , HB27 , HB 123 , HB210 , HB213 , HB222 , HB610 , HB 1085 , HB1481 , HB6 , HB27 , HB123 , HB210 , HB213 , HB222
Committee:
House Public Education
Keywords:
mental health, telehealth, public schools, discipline management, behavioral interventions, financial literacy, high school education, curriculum requirements, economics, personal finance, HB 123, kindergarten readiness, early literacy, early numeracy, reading screening, math screening, foundational literacy, foundational numeracy, dyslexia screening, reading intervention
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Lack of transportation to school, involvement in the child welfare system, bullying. homelessness, health
- transportation, bullying, lack of safety, and exclusionary discipline.
- What were the consequences of this? of this act of violence.
- non-profits. in the name of equity and enforced by Department of Education investigations into schools
- I'm working. heard of data that I got through an informed request from the Department of Health.
Bills:
HB6 , HB27 , HB 123 , HB210 , HB213 , HB222 , HB610 , HB 1085 , HB1481 , HB6 , HB27 , HB123 , HB210 , HB213 , HB222
Committee:
House Public Education
Keywords:
mental health, telehealth, public schools, discipline management, behavioral interventions, financial literacy, high school education, curriculum requirements, economics, personal finance, HB 123, kindergarten readiness, early literacy, early numeracy, reading screening, math screening, foundational literacy, foundational numeracy, dyslexia screening, reading intervention