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MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Commerce Finance and Policy Committee 2/25/26

Commerce Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • theft, theft by swindle, and insurance fraud selling 127 Progressive car insurance policies over Facebook
  • theft, theft by swindle, and insurance fraud selling 127 Progressive car insurance policies over Facebook
  • 31.360> insurance<00:26:31.760> policies<00:26:32.159> over<00:26:32.480> Facebook
  • car insurance policies over Facebook. car insurance policies over Facebook. was<00:26:33.200>
  • care about fraud and your great Facebook care about fraud and your great Facebook posts.<01:03:48.640
Keywords: 1183, house
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

02/18/2026 - House Government

Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • I had to find child care via a Facebook group when I moved to Safford.
  • I had to find childcare via Facebook group when I moved to Safford.
  • We went from several poor babysitters until funding, Facebook group when I moved to Safraud.
  • I saw a post on Facebook recently of a young mother who runs her own company.
  • those folks that may be for this or against this: before you start blasting your representatives on Facebook
Keywords: 1182, all
Summary: The committee first heard HB 2079, which authorizes a memorial for Arizona journalist Don Bolles in Wesley Bolin Plaza. The sponsor described the memorial as a no-cost way to preserve Arizona history and honor Bolles, who was assassinated in 1976 while investigating corruption and drug cartels. The bill was moved and passed unanimously, 7-0, for a due pass recommendation. Members then considered HB 2080, a strike-everything amendment addressing deed and title fraud. The bill would require photo identification for certain county recorder filings, add identifying measures for deeds and real property documents when notarized, create an assessor alert system tied to property addresses, and increase penalties for knowingly filing false claims or forged real property documents from a misdemeanor to a class 4 felony. Testimony from county assessors, the Attorney General’s Office, and a fraud victim emphasized the scale of the problem and the need for layered protections. The committee adopted the amendment and passed the bill 7-0. HB 4064, concerning municipal improvement districts, drew more debate. The bill would move the petition requirement earlier in the process before a city or town adopts a resolution of intention for an improvement district. Supporters from Camp Verde, the League of Arizona Cities and Towns, a developer, and the Yavapai Apache Nation said the change would improve transparency, reduce wasted planning costs, and help finance sewer and infrastructure projects in rural areas. Opponents argued it could force property owners into infrastructure they do not want and infringe on property rights. The bill passed 5-2. The committee also approved HCR 2048, which would withhold pay for statewide elected officials and legislators if the general appropriations bill is not enacted by April 30 and send the measure to voters. Supporters said it would create a stronger incentive to finish the budget on time; opponents said more work was needed on session length and bill volume. The resolution passed 4-3. Later, HB 2324, allowing municipalities with their own fire codes to petition for county buildings inside city limits to be inspected under local code through an intergovernmental agreement, passed 7-0 after testimony from county and state fire officials who supported the concept but wanted technical amendments. The committee then passed HB 4087, authorizing a memorial plaque for former legislator Barbara Leff, with the family covering costs. Finally, HB 2239 created a child care grant program and infrastructure fund to expand child care in underserved and rural communities. Supporters described severe child care shortages, economic impacts, and safety concerns; the sponsor framed it as an investment in workforce participation and child well-being. The bill passed 5-0 with one present and one not voting. The committee then began hearing HB 2375 on historic districts and middle housing, but the transcript cuts off before final action on that measure.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Judiciary May 20th, 2026

Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • They could also get on Facebook, whether you call them a keyboard commando or a Facebook warrior.
Summary: The committee first took up SCR 30 by Senator Connick, which memorializes Congress to compel the Department of Justice to release unclassified Epstein-related records. Senator Connick gave personal remarks about child sexual abuse and the need to hold powerful people accountable. Representative Newell supported the resolution, and the committee reported it favorably without opposition. Next, the committee considered SCR 40 by Senator Selders, urging Congress to timely pass defense appropriations that fully fund and align with the National Defense Authorization Act. The measure was briefly explained as a statement of support for military readiness and proper appropriations, and it was moved favorably with no opposition. The main substantive discussion centered on SB 259 by Senator Barrow, which would authorize an online portal for civil protective order applications. A Supreme Court protective order registry representative explained that the portal would let domestic and dating violence survivors complete petitions online, with the same judicial review, service, and hearing process that exists now; the bill would not eliminate manual filing. Members asked about fees, guidance for applicants, verification, judicial review, public access, and the risk of false filings. The witness and several members emphasized that the process remains temporary and ex parte at the outset, that final orders are issued by judges, and that the registry is not public. A domestic violence coalition representative also testified in support. Representative Newell moved favorable, Representative Edmondson objected, and the committee reported the bill favorably by a 10-1 vote. Finally, Representative Baham presented HR 245 condemning political violence in the United States. He cited recent and historical examples of political attacks and argued that violence against public figures and activists is harmful regardless of party. Members voiced support, no one objected, and the resolution was adopted before the committee adjourned, with the chair noting it was the last meeting of the session.
AR

Arkansas 2026 Regular Session

JOINT BUDGET COMMITTEE Apr 28th, 2026

JOINT BUDGET COMMITTEE

Transcript Highlights:
  • On Facebook, it's listed as Rainwood Road in Little Rock.
  • On Facebook, it's listed as Rainwood Road in Little Rock. Okay.
Summary: The committee heard a series of appropriation requests and contract reviews across multiple sections. In Section B, members approved temporary appropriations for the Court of Appeals, Commerce/Aeronautics, and Insurance-related payments and refunds. Section C ARPA requests from DHS were approved to return unused federal funds. Section D infrastructure-related appropriations, including wildfire preparedness, broadband BEAD funding, forestry support, recycling, and oil and gas sample preservation, were approved after questions about broadband audit controls and performance safeguards. Section E DHS reallocations were approved, including large transfers within Medical Services from hospital medical to private and public nursing home lines, along with smaller transfers for children and family services, developmental disabilities, and youth services; members asked about the source and purpose of the medical services transfer. Sections F and G were reviewed, covering cash fund requests, federal grants, and miscellaneous grants, including community college storm repairs, corrections commissary and maintenance, 911 enhancements, maternal health, disability determinations, state police equipment, digital newspaper archiving, and CDL data improvements. In Section H, the committee reviewed pay plan appropriations and performance fund transfers tied to the new Class and Comp pay plan. Section I reviewed three methods of finance for UA Little Rock, UAMS, and the University of Arkansas system. In Section J, the committee reviewed discretionary grants, including a $1.4 million HIV services grant and nine tobacco prevention subgrants through UAPB. Members questioned the effectiveness, metrics, and addresses of some tobacco-cessation arts-based grantees, especially Arts Absolutely Inc.; after discussion, Representative Kavanaugh moved to expunge the vote on J2 and refer it back for review at a later ALC meeting, and that motion passed. J3, a Department of Energy and Environment grant for propane safety training and e-waste recycling services, was then reviewed. The committee also reviewed contracts in Section K. K-1 ratified emergency management nuclear planning work performed during a transition between agencies. K-2 construction contracts included architectural and engineering services for corrections, National Park College signage, a Razorback Road parking facility, and UAMS cyclotron installation. K-3 intergovernmental contracts covered health, education, autism waiver, stroke, newborn screening, Medicaid evidence review, and radiation testing services. K-4 out-of-state contracts included staffing, IT, tobacco prevention, audit, marketing, planetarium, recruitment, and janitorial services; Senator Irvin noted one contract appeared to belong in the out-of-state list rather than intergovernmental. K-5 in-state contracts covered staffing, cleaning, re-entry and treatment services, foster care and disability services, hearing officers, asbestos abatement, campus IT support, and janitorial work. The meeting ended after a brief personal update from Senator Irvin about tornado damage in Stone County and thanks to members for their concern, followed by adjournment.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Criminal Justice Dec 9th, 2025

Criminal Justice

Transcript Highlights:
  • Wallace, after he fled, had posted many times on his Facebook page about killing pigs. Mr.
  • Wallace, after he fled, had posted many times on his Facebook page about killing pigs and fled into a
Summary: The Senate Criminal Justice Committee met with a quorum present and took up several bills, beginning with SB 350 on public records for crime victims. Senator Graal explained that the bill clarifies victim privacy protections under the Florida Constitution and extends temporary confidentiality to the identity of an officer involved in a use-of-force incident for 72 hours, with a possible 60-day extension by written agency findings. Supporters including Marcy’s Law representatives and the Florida PBA said the measure protects victims and officers while preserving public access, and the committee reported the bill favorably. The committee then heard SB 296 and SB 298, both by Senator Berman. SB 296, as amended, directs a feasibility study for a secure web-based silent alert system for domestic violence victims and expands Florida’s address confidentiality program to dating violence victims. SB 298 similarly extends address confidentiality protections to dating violence victims. Both bills received supportive testimony from advocates, including survivors and organizations such as Florida NOW and the Alliance for Safety and Justice, and both were reported favorably. Members also approved SB 398, which replaces references to “child pornography” in Florida statutes with “child sexual abuse material,” and SB 168, which expands public nuisance law to include gambling houses and increases enforcement tools such as penalties, attorney fees, and foreclosure on unpaid fees. SB 54, as amended, was also reported favorably; the amendment broadened the bill’s scope from “mass shooter” to “violent offender,” clarified medical examiner duties, and added reporting requirements related to toxicology and psychotropic substances. The most debated measure was SB 156, the Jason Raynor Act, which would revise resistance-to-arrest provisions and add an automatic life sentence for manslaughter committed against a law enforcement officer. Law enforcement groups supported the bill, but the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and some senators raised concerns about removing judicial discretion and eliminating language about unlawful arrests. After debate, the committee reported SB 156 favorably, with Vice Chair Smith voting no. Several other members later asked to be recorded as voting in the affirmative on multiple bills before adjournment.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
  • IMPORTANT IMPACTING, PROTECTING THE AIR AND WATER AND IF I MAY, I BELONG TO FLORIDA SKY WATCHERS FACEBOOK
  • I AM HERE TODAY AS A REPRESENTATIVE OF FLORIDA SKY WATCHERS, POPULAR FACEBOOK PAGE APPROACHING 100,000
Keywords: 999, senate, all
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate Session Feb 18th, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • And Facebook is doing AMA's right now, so I've made sure to seek out those.
  • But if any of you don't like the AMA, go check out Facebook or any of the other shows I'm doing there
Bills: SJR1, SB9, SB40, SJR36, SJR1, SJR5, SB9, SB40
HI

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

ECD Public Hearing - Fri Mar 14, 2025 @ 10:00 AM HST

Economic Development & Technology

Transcript Highlights:
  • So let's say you've posted on your Facebook a birthday cake.
  • I've had my 40th birthday birthday cake, and people wish you happy birthday on Facebook.
  • If you look at these, they have the same members who are their members: Amazon, Google, Meta, Facebook
  • So let's say you've posted on your Facebook a birthday cake.
  • I've had my 40th birthday birthday cake, and people wish you happy birthday on Facebook.
Keywords: 910, house, all
Summary: The committee on Economic Development and Technology heard testimony on several measures, beginning with SB 1343, which would amend quorum requirements for the Small Business Regulatory Review Board. The board chair testified in support, saying it has been difficult to fill all seats and that using active seats for quorum would help the board function more effectively. No opposition or questions were raised, and the committee moved on. The committee then heard SB 1578, which drew mixed testimony. DBEDT supported the measure and the Attorney General suggested inserting preamble language from HB 1025 to provide historical context on the East-West Center. Austin Martin of the Libertarian Party of Hawaiʻi opposed the bill, arguing it could invite improper behavior, create loosely regulated satellite offices, increase foreign influence, and add competition for land ownership. The committee took no vote during the hearing. The bulk of the meeting focused on SB 1641, a measure to establish a Hawaiʻi film commission/authority and related funding and governance structure. DBEDT supported the intent and offered friendly amendments to clarify the distinction between film and media industries, while the Honolulu Film Office and labor representatives from IATSE, Teamsters, and Pride at Work supported the bill but urged changes. Their concerns centered on conflicts of interest, especially having producers on the commission, and they asked for more labor representation and clearer oversight rules. The Attorney General raised constitutional and special-fund concerns, saying the grant standards and special-fund language needed work. Committee members discussed renaming the entity as a Hawaiʻi Film Authority, broadening its scope beyond cultural production, adjusting the commission makeup, and clarifying funding sources, including the existing film and creative industries fund and the 0.2% rebate contribution. No final vote was taken in the portion provided, but members indicated the bill would need substantial revisions and an HD1.
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Judiciary Committee Apr 29th, 2025

Transcript Highlights:
  • Facebook and Instagram combined have over 28 million.
  • I also previously worked at Facebook and then Meta from 2018 to 2023.
  • If you're in your news feed on Facebook or Instagram, can control that now, right?
  • If you're in your news feed on Facebook or Instagram, If you're in your news feed on Facebook or Instagram
  • They're putting ads on Facebook and saying, hey, go rent this car, drive it to me.
Summary: The committee heard testimony on several bills related to reproductive access, child safety online, immigration enforcement in schools, health privacy, location data, digital provenance, reparations, and age assurance. AB 54 would protect the medication abortion supply chain and shield providers and others from liability; AB 1137 would strengthen reporting and enforcement tools for child sexual abuse material on social media; AB 49 would limit ICE activity at California public schools; AB 82 would expand privacy and safety protections for gender-affirming care patients and providers; AB 1355 would restrict the collection, use, and sale of precise location data; AB 853 would expand provenance requirements for AI-generated and authentic content; AB 62 would create a pathway for restitution for racially biased eminent domain takings; and AB 1043 would create a device-based age assurance framework for online services. Supporters generally framed the bills as necessary responses to current harms: reproductive rights advocates emphasized California’s role as a safe haven; child safety witnesses described the persistence and re-victimization caused by CSAM online; immigrant rights and education advocates said schools should remain safe from immigration enforcement; health and LGBTQ+ advocates stressed privacy and safety risks tied to tracking and harassment; privacy and consumer groups backed limits on location data and stronger provenance tools; and reparations advocates said AB 62 would help address historic injustices. Opposition came from family policy, tech, business, law enforcement, and industry groups, who raised concerns about safety claims, constitutional issues, implementation burdens, transparency, law enforcement access, and the need to preserve existing privacy frameworks and voluntary standards. The committee members largely expressed support for the policy goals while noting implementation concerns on some measures. Several members asked for or were offered coauthor status on bills. AB 1137, AB 54, AB 49, AB 82, AB 1355, AB 853, and AB 62 all received do-pass votes to Appropriations, with some members voting no or not voting on certain bills. AB 1355 and AB 853 were advanced with amendments or ongoing work promised with opponents, and AB 1043 was presented with discussion of possible amendments on parental consent and age assurance details, though the transcript cuts off before final action on that bill.
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

House Municipal and County Government (04/28/2025)

Municipal and County Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • We didn't see anything on Facebook. Uh, not everybody's on Facebook. Not everybody's on Instagram.
  • We didn't see anything<00:19:37.520> on<00:19:37.880> Facebook.
  • Uh not everybody's anything on Facebook. Uh not everybody's on<00:19:40.480> Facebook.
  • <00:19:40.880> Not<00:19:41.039> everybody's<00:19:41.440> on on Facebook.
  • Not everybody's on on Facebook.
Keywords: 1189, house, all
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Commerce Finance and Policy Committee 3/20/25

Commerce Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • , Snapchat, a Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, a website,<01:21:23.199> or<01:21:23.440> Tik<
  • And even if you go to Facebook or Instagram, you can't advertise scales because it promotes the ideal
  • If they didn't believe that there was a connection between what people see on Facebook and what they
  • If they didn't believe that there was a connection between what people see on Facebook and what they
  • If they didn't believe that there was a connection between what people see on Facebook and what they
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

House Taxes Committee 2/11/25

Taxes

Transcript Highlights:
  • Treats were brought and shared previously on this, and if you doubt it, there are Facebook pictures on
  • And as we all know, if it happened on Facebook, it’s real, right?
  • /c><01:07:32.200> it<01:07:32.400> there<01:07:32.520> are<01:07:32.839> Facebook
  • <01:07:33.279> pictures you doubt it there are Facebook pictures you doubt it there are Facebook
  • <01:07:36.359> it's<01:07:36.559> real on Facebook it's real on Facebook it's real
Keywords: 1183, house
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Committee Jun 24th, 2026

Budget and Fiscal Review

Transcript Highlights:
  • The example that's most often brought up is Facebook, and the state did receive a few billion dollars
  • Similarly, there's potential for significant revenue gains, in line with those Facebook and some of those
Keywords: 987, senate, all
AR

Arkansas 2026 1st Special Session

ALC-HIGHER EDUCATION SUBCOMMITTEE Mar 18th, 2026

ALC-HIGHER EDUCATION SUBCOMMITTEE

Transcript Highlights:
  • I got to start following Pastor Turner on Facebook.
  • Pastor Jesse is called on Facebook and read some of the things he was talking about what he’s talked
Summary: The meeting opened with a report on annual solvency certification for institutions of higher education, which required no action and was to be distributed later. The main presentation focused on artificial intelligence in K-12 and higher education, delivered by students from Arkansas State University, the University of Central Arkansas, and Valley View High School. They argued that AI is becoming central to education and the workforce, especially as Arkansas adds major data center investments, and said students should be taught to use AI responsibly so they can compete for jobs, improve internships, and keep talent in-state. They also emphasized concerns about academic integrity, cybercrime, and the need for ethics training and district-level guidance. The presenters shared survey findings from educators in several Arkansas districts, saying most teachers support teaching responsible AI use, believe students without access to AI will be disadvantaged, and want training and district-level management. They described existing AI uses at Arkansas colleges, including AI tutors, AI-generated practice exams, homework feedback tools, and classroom applications in business, climate science, and urban forestry. They also proposed an AI library built on the state’s Access Act infrastructure so K-12 and college students could access shared AI tools and resources across Arkansas. Committee members asked about student attitudes, classroom concerns, and whether AI could help standardize course materials and objectives across institutions. The presenters said reactions among students are mixed, with arts students especially worried about copyright and originality, but that many recognize AI’s real-world value. A UCA representative added that faculty training, ethics discussions, and academic dishonesty guidance are already underway there. The chair thanked the students, noted their work on related research projects, and then moved to a second presentation from Pine Bluff community leaders. The Pine Bluff group described community-based school support efforts, including the Pastors on Patrol program, mentoring, anti-bullying and nonviolence training, drug and vaping education, leadership clubs, and a youth diversion effort for students at risk of detention. They said their work is aimed at improving school climate, encouraging citizenship and scholarship, and reducing negative behavior. Members praised the group’s efforts and asked about expanding the programs to other districts; the presenters said their model and curriculum can be shared and adapted. The meeting ended after the chair thanked both groups and adjourned with no further business.
AR

Arkansas 2026 Regular Session

ALC-HIGHER EDUCATION SUBCOMMITTEE Mar 18th, 2026

ALC-HIGHER EDUCATION SUBCOMMITTEE

Transcript Highlights:
  • I got to start following Pastor Turner on Facebook.
  • Pastor Jesse is called on Facebook and read some of the things he was talking about, what he's talked
Summary: The meeting began with a report on institutions of higher education for annual certification/solvency, which required no action and was noted as coming later in the week. The main presentation featured students from Arkansas State University, Valley View High School, and the University of Central Arkansas discussing artificial intelligence in education and the workforce. They argued that AI should be taught responsibly in K-12 and higher education to prepare students for jobs, support Arkansas’s growing tech sector, and reduce misuse such as cybercrime, scams, plagiarism, and academic dishonesty. They also cited survey results from teachers showing broad support for responsible AI instruction, district-level management, and teacher training, while noting concerns about critical thinking, ethics, and unequal access. Examples were given of AI already being used at UCA and the University of the Ozarks, and the group suggested a statewide AI library and related training built on the Access Act framework. Committee members asked about student reactions, and the presenters said responses are mixed, especially in the arts, but that AI is already being used in real-world careers and should be integrated with clear standards. The committee then heard from a Pine Bluff community coalition led by Pastor Jesse Turner about school-based outreach and youth support programs. The group described long-running work in Pine Bluff schools and Watson Chapel, including Pass on Patrol, mentoring, anti-bullying and nonviolence efforts, drug and vaping education, gun-violence prevention, and leadership clubs for students. They emphasized that their approach is nonreligious in the schools, focused on encouragement, citizenship, scholarship, and keeping students engaged in class. They also highlighted the use of free curriculum resources on African American history and said they help students see themselves as having promise rather than being “at risk.” Members asked about whether the programs could be shared elsewhere and about impacts on behavior; the group said some materials are trademarked but can be adapted with support, and cited reported reductions in negative behavior and referrals in participating schools. The meeting ended after members praised both the AI presenters and the Pine Bluff outreach group, and the committee adjourned with no votes taken.
FL

Florida 2025 Regular Session

Fiscal Policy Mar 20th, 2025

Transcript Highlights:
  • RAYNOR IN SELF-DEFENSE DESPITE THE FACT HE MAINTAINED A FACEBOOK PAGE WHERE HE REGULARLY SPOKE OF KILLING
  • AND AFTER HE FLED HE RECORDED A FACEBOOK POST TALKING ABOUT HOW PEOPLE SHOULD RESIST AND HOW THEY SHOULD
Keywords: 999, senate, all
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

State official protective services 3/2/26

Minnesota House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • threats just this week, and we had a representative that serves in the House that just had somebody Facebook
  • that just uh that serves in the house that just had<00:26:29.160> somebody<00:26:30.000> Facebook
  • had somebody Facebook had somebody Facebook and<00:26:31.480> say,<00:26:31.680> "Be
Keywords: 1183, house
Summary: House File 3791 was laid over for possible inclusion later, with Rep. Green and Rep. Noor presenting it as a response to rising threats against Minnesota elected officials and public officers. They cited increased threat reports, the June 2025 killings of Speaker Emeritus Melissa Hortman and her husband, the shootings of Sen. John Hoffman and his wife, and other recent threats as evidence that current protective resources are insufficient. The bill would create a state officials protective services unit within the State Patrol, provide security and threat-assessment services for principal state officials, and require reporting on credible threats. Rep. Noor said the proposal would be triggered by leadership when there is a credible threat, would include legislators and constitutional officers, and would be funded at about $3.98 million in FY 2027 with an ongoing base of $3.25 million, with some ability to contract with local law enforcement for support in official-capacity situations. Members raised concerns about scope, jurisdiction, and cost. Rep. Olsen argued the bill was not narrow enough and worried it could allow Capitol Security to provide home or event security too broadly, rather than limiting the work to the Capitol and catastrophic incidents. Rep. Joy offered an A1 amendment to use existing funds instead of adding new spending, saying local sheriffs and police already handle many situations. That amendment failed on a voice vote. Rep. Olson then moved an A2 amendment focused on clarifying who should be in charge of protection at home and how local law enforcement would be involved; discussion centered on whether Capitol Security, State Patrol, or local agencies should lead response and how credible threats would be determined. Supporters of the bill, including Rep. Green and Rep. Muir, said the events of June 14 showed the need for a dedicated, coordinated protective service and that local responses were uneven across jurisdictions. Rep. Muir described delayed or inconsistent police responses after the attacks and said lawmakers need a more reliable system to keep members and their families safe. Rep. Keagle also testified about personal threats and harassment at home, including a prank pizza delivery that made her fear someone knew when she was home. The committee did not take final action on the bill beyond laying it over, and the A1 amendment failed; discussion on the A2 amendment and the bill’s details continued.
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Day 9 (1-16-26)

Kentucky Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Any comments on Facebook, there are thousands of negatives about what we're moving through this chamber
  • Any comments on Facebook, there are thousands of negatives about what we're moving through this chamber
  • Any comments on Facebook, there are thousands of negatives about what we're moving through this chamber
Keywords: 958, all
Summary: The Senate convened, opened with invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance, called the roll, excused absent members, and approved the prior day’s journal. The clerk then reported second-reading bills, including measures on a residential safe room rebate program, planning commission membership, dual credit scholarship programs, missing persons, school transportation, and behavioral health conditional dismissal, which were referred to the Rules Committee. New bills and resolutions were also introduced, including Senate Bill 103 on prescription drugs and Senate Resolution 44 recognizing Kentucky Arts Day. The main floor debate centered on Senate Bill 7, which would allow county officials in counties without permanent regional licensing offices to handle driver’s license renewals and duplicates, including Real ID renewals, with a $25 fee on top of the existing license cost. Supporters argued the bill would reduce long drives, long lines, missed work and school, and restore local access and accountability; several members described it as a necessary but imperfect starting point and noted rural residents were especially burdened by the current system. Opponents or skeptics said the bill was only a band-aid, raised concerns about implementation and whether the executive branch should fix the issue administratively, and some noted they would prefer a stronger statewide solution. After extended debate and several questions about fees, online renewals, and the bill’s limited scope, the Senate voted on SB 7. The bill passed 34-1. Following passage, the Senate recessed briefly for Rules Committee and Committee on Committees meetings, then received committee reports referring additional bills and posting several measures for future consideration. The chamber also adopted Senate Resolution 43, honoring Graville Reed Jr., and announced it would not meet on Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, with the next session scheduled for Tuesday at 4:00 p.m.
NM

New Mexico 2025 Regular Session

IC - Investments and Pensions Oversight Aug 13th, 2025

Investments & Pensions Oversight Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • probably heard about their announcement that they made in partnership with META, which is the owner of Facebook
  • would be a $1.2 billion build-out in a couple of phases over a few years, and it's to feed the Meta Facebook
  • No one would say Facebook is just not valuable; it's just a software piece, but it has value.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Veterans and Military Affairs Division 3/12/25

Veterans and Military Affairs Division

Transcript Highlights:
  • I've seen this organization grow from basically an open seat where somebody would post on Facebook saying
  • And how this organization actually came upon us was there was an ice fishing Minnesota Facebook page.
  • Came And how this organization actually came upon us was there was an Ice Fishing Minnesota Facebook
Keywords: 1183, house