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WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Local Government Feb 18th, 2026 at 08:30 am
Local Government
Transcript Highlights:
- We all can remember, or some of us can remember, the days you could order a house out of the Sears and
- So could you give us an example of what type of property we're talking about?
- At the end of the day, the use of public money for port automation is at the heart of this bill.
- I mean, at the end of the day, the freight rail dependent uses are not agricultural dependent uses.
- us in 40 years. ...rail line, a line that has not served anything north of us in 40 years and has not
Keywords:
freight rail, rail corridor, short-line railroad, rail-dependent uses, industrial land use, growth management act, GMA, comprehensive plan, transportation element, land use planning, local government, county planning, city planning, critical areas, agricultural lands, forest lands, mineral resource lands, urban growth area, development regulations, notice on permits
Summary:
The House Local Government Committee heard several bills, with testimony largely focused on housing, local government property sales, freight rail land use, and port automation. On Engrossed Second Substitute Senate Bill 5552, which would direct the State Building Code Council to create building code rules for kit homes by March 31, 2027, the sponsor described the bill as a housing-supply option for small, assembled-on-site homes, and one supporter said it would add clarity without weakening safety or zoning standards. The chair postponed the public hearing on the bill after brief discussion.
The committee also heard Senate Bill 5467, which would raise the thresholds for water-sewer districts to sell surplus personal and real property without notice or private-sale restrictions. The sponsor and district representatives said the bill simply updates outdated dollar limits to reflect inflation and improve efficiency. The bill drew no opposition in the hearing and was later closed out for public hearing.
Senate Bill 5820, dealing with Clark County’s freight rail-dependent use overlay, drew the most divided testimony. Supporters argued the 2017 exemption has harmed agricultural and forest lands, created environmental and legal problems, and provided little or no local economic benefit, while opponents said the rail corridor supports freight mobility, carbon-efficient transportation, and economic development, and warned repeal would strand investments and contractual rights. The committee also heard Senate Bill 5995, which would remove the sunset on the prohibition against using public port funds for fully automated marine cargo handling equipment; labor witnesses supported it as a jobs-and-safety measure, while shipping industry representatives opposed it as premature and harmful to port competitiveness. No votes were taken in the transcript, and the chair adjourned after closing the hearings.
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- And so can you, Madam Expert, explain for members of the public and all of us what exactly HB 99 does
- And so can you, Madam Expert, explain for members of the public and all of us what exactly HB 99 does
- So then moving on into some of what the caps get us, and one of the frustrations that I've had, I think
- to see a lot of these proposals before us.
- I know that our Secretary of State does kind of like a spot audit, you know, like of us.
Keywords:
medical malpractice, malpractice reform, patient's compensation fund, PCF, health care liability, tort reform, damage caps, punitive damages, hospital liability, physician liability, nurse practitioner, certified nurse-midwife, outpatient facility, ambulatory surgical center, urgent care, free-standing emergency room, insurance surcharge, superintendent of insurance, New Mexico hospitals, medical review process
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Human Services Finance and Policy Committee 3/27/25
Human Services Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- So this is for all of us.
- We are once again opening the door to a patchwork of city-by-city regulations that can be used to force
- We are once again opening the door to a patchwork of city-by-city regulations that can be used to force
- Although elections give us the title of politician, this issue hits the core of why many of us on both
- Although elections give us the title of politician, this issue hits the core of why many of us on both
Keywords:
PACE, elderly, Medicaid, health services, long-term care, community-based services, support person, healthcare, patient rights, assisted living, community support, caregiver respite, financial eligibility, Minnesota Statutes, HF1477, residential program licensing, community residential setting, small group home, licensed capacity six or fewer, rental licensing
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama Senate County and Municipal Government Committee Mar 18th, 2025
County and Municipal Government
Transcript Highlights:
- So, this is only 49% of the 25, 5% So this is only 49% of the 25, 5%.
- But most of the... ...to use them.
- But the first part of it is... ...but the first part of it is, why are we doing this?
- And so now this organization's kind of on the blacklist of networks that you Of the blacklist of networks
- This piece of legislation is not going to take down the cost of eggs.
Keywords:
vehicle registration, disability access, fines, law enforcement, public accommodation, bond financing, municipal bonds, county debt, local government debt, debt service schedule, bond disclosure, public finance, bond underwriter, county commission, city council, refunding bonds, swap agreements, interest rate swaps, derivatives, fiscal transparency
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Artificial Intelligence Task Force (7-9-24)
Keywords:
KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e67OjfahPY0, 2026-06-21T07:17:07+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Meeting Start: 00:01:08
Attendance Roll Call: 00:01:15
Charge of the Task Force
Co-Chair Senator Mays Bledsoe: 00:02:02
Co-Chair Representative Bray: 00:03:23
Overview of Artificial Intelligence in the Private Sector
Ryan Harkins, Senior Director, Public Policy U.S. Government Affairs, Microsoft: 00:04:35
Overview of Artificial Intelligence in the Public Sector
Doug Robinson, Executive Director, NASCIO: 01:03:20
Adjournment: 01:55:00, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Artificial Intelligence Task Force 2025 (11-13-25)
Keywords:
KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0NBFlGyWb8o, 2026-07-05T06:58:20+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Call to Order 00:00
Roll Call 1:40
Enhancing Public Safety and Combatting Criminal Networks through AI Innovation 2:00
Discussion and Approval of Task Force Findings and Recommendations 18:00
Adjournment 29:37, 958, all, 2.2.43, 2.1.47
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Lottery Trust Fund Task Force (11-2-23)
Keywords:
KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pbFDTJm55N0, 2026-06-21T07:17:05+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Meeting Start – 00:00
Attendance Roll Call – 00:24
10-19-23 Minutes Approval – 00:51
KYSTATS Work Ready Dual Credit Scholarship Presentation – 00:01:40
Approval of the Task Force Recommendations – 34:51, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- The definition of independent provider is different from the definition of independent provider in the
- In an era of weaponization of data collected and used against patients, getting gender-affirming care
- That is not something that's unusual for us to do, given the state of federal law and the lack of enforcement
- But, Madam Chair, just so we're clear, we do use the term of art to the degree that it is capable of
- Did they live in that part of the, or did they use it as living space, Madam Chair?
Keywords:
medical malpractice, judgments, independent providers, insurance, personal assets, settlements, healthcare, healthcare privacy, electronic medical records, reproductive health, gender-affirming care, data protection, location tracking, confidentiality, SB30, induced abortion, abortion reporting, vital statistics, public health reporting, medical records
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- The definition of independent provider is different from the definition of independent provider in the
- So since we do, it does say doctor of medicine, independent provider means a doctor of medicine, and
- In an era of weaponization of data collected and used against patients getting gender-affirming care,
- Let's get this out of the committee. Well, Madam Chair... Help us get this out of the committee.
- Chair, just so we're clear, there's a term of art that we do use to the degree that it is capable of,
Keywords:
medical malpractice, judgments, independent providers, insurance, personal assets, settlements, healthcare, healthcare privacy, electronic medical records, reproductive health, gender-affirming care, data protection, location tracking, confidentiality, SB30, induced abortion, abortion reporting, vital statistics, public health reporting, medical records
Summary:
The committee first took up House Bill 195, which would protect the personal assets of certain health care providers from collection in medical malpractice judgments. Supporters said the bill would help recruit and retain physicians, especially in high-liability fields like obstetrics, while opponents argued broader malpractice reform should focus on insurance and legal representation. Members discussed whether the bill’s definition of “independent provider” matched existing law, and the committee adopted a friendly amendment to add osteopathic physician. HB 195 then passed on a 9-0 vote.
The committee then heard House Bill 279, a health care privacy and safety measure for reproductive and gender-affirming care. The sponsor said it would strengthen protections for sensitive health information, limit geofencing around clinics, allow providers to keep personal addresses confidential, and remove provider names from medication abortion packaging. Supporters framed it as a privacy and safety bill; opponents said it would weaken parental access, create confusion for emergency physicians, and shield abortion access. After extensive questions about HIPAA, emergency care, and data collection, the bill passed 6-3.
Senate Bill 30, which would repeal the requirement that induced abortions be reported to the state registrar, drew similar testimony. The sponsor and supporters argued the reporting requirement is outdated, medically unnecessary, and exposes providers to surveillance and possible out-of-state targeting; opponents said the data supports transparency and public health oversight. Members questioned what data would be lost and how the state currently uses the reports. SB 30 passed 6-3. The committee also heard House Bill 234 on fentanyl definitions, with law enforcement and business groups supporting clearer criminal penalties; members and the sponsor worked through possible amendment language to better align the bill with existing controlled-substance definitions, and the discussion was continued for a revised draft. Finally, House Bill 292, the New Mexico Prison Rape Elimination Act, received broad support from advocacy groups and passed the committee substitute 7-0.
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- for all of us.
- Chair, at the bottom, unless such force is necessary to repel armed enemies of the United States, that's
- Chair, at the bottom, unless such force is necessary to repel armed enemies of the United States, that's
- In April of 2025, the League of Women Voters of the United States declared the United States in a constitutional
- I don't know any of us that were intimidated by it.
Keywords:
medical malpractice, judgments, independent providers, insurance, personal assets, settlements, healthcare, healthcare privacy, electronic medical records, reproductive health, gender-affirming care, data protection, location tracking, confidentiality, SB30, induced abortion, abortion reporting, vital statistics, public health reporting, medical records
Summary:
The committee first heard SB 264, which would create state criminal and civil penalties for election interference, including stationing armed personnel at polling places or drop boxes, changing voter qualifications or election procedures contrary to state law, and obstructing or intimidating voters, poll workers, or election administrators. The sponsor and Secretary of State staff said the bill was a response to concerns about possible federal interference in New Mexico elections and was modeled largely on existing federal law, while also adding emergency-related provisions for counties affected by disasters. Support came from Common Cause, the League of Women Voters, and the Center for Public Policy; there was no opposition testimony. After questions about enforcement, federal conflict, and the role of local law enforcement, the committee passed SB 264 on a due-pass motion.
The committee then took up SB 261, a related bill revising firearm restrictions at polling places. The sponsor said the bill would remove most exemptions that had allowed firearms in or around polling locations, while preserving limited exceptions for election administrators to request law enforcement assistance and for certain rural or co-located law enforcement offices. Supporters, including the League of Women Voters, Common Cause, and the Center for Public Policy, argued that firearms at polls can intimidate voters and poll workers and that the bill would create clearer, safer rules. Opponents, including representatives of a rifle and pistol club, a county sheriff’s office, and the New Mexico Business Coalition, argued that concealed carry holders and officers should not be treated as threats, that the bill could create confusion or criminalize lawful conduct, and that law enforcement needs to remain armed to respond to emergencies and protect polling sites. Committee members debated constitutional tailoring, rural enforcement issues, and how the bill would interact with the earlier election-interference bill. The committee ultimately passed the Judiciary Committee substitute for SB 261 on a due-pass vote.
Finally, the committee heard SB 221, which would add a new crime and racketeering predicate for theft and misappropriation of petroleum products and oil and gas equipment. The sponsor, the Attorney General’s office, and industry and law enforcement witnesses said oilfield theft has become more organized and dangerous, causing environmental damage, safety hazards, lost production, and revenue losses, and that existing laws are not sufficient to address the conduct. An opponent questioned whether the conduct was already illegal and argued that the bill singled out one industry and could overcriminalize conduct already covered by other laws and regulations. After discussion about proportionality and whether the bill was necessary, the committee voted on the Judiciary Committee substitute and the motion failed on a tie vote, so SB 221 did not advance.
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama Senate County and Municipal Government Committee Mar 4th, 2025
County and Municipal Government
Transcript Highlights:
- It’s not going to help people who are looking for work, and you’re going to force more people off of
- You’re going to force more people off of those roles that are presently drawing unemployment.
- We made consistent use of terms regarding penalties and gave clear guidance on how those should be used
- I was listening, and I heard from one of the independent pharmacists that they never had any problems
- I don't want any of us to think that just because that money is there, something nefarious has happened
Keywords:
sales tax, use tax, sales and use tax, local tax exemption, county tax, municipal tax, county commission, municipality, Alabama Department of Revenue, tax exemption, ordinance, resolution, fiscal year, September 1 effective date, notice requirement, local government, tax administration, revenue law, state and local taxation, volunteer firefighters
HI
Transcript Highlights:
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- Since he's a constituent of mine, I know Since he's a constituent of mine, I know it's<00:07:00.000><
- </c> of SB 3022 SD1 HD1. of SB 3022 SD1 HD1.
- </c> for final reading of SB 3102 SD2 HD2. for final reading of SB 3102 SD2 HD2.
- </c> clean date of July 1st, 2026. Thank you. clean date of July 1st, 2026. Thank you.
Bills:
SCR47, SCR21, SCR163, SCR169, SCR170, SCR50, SCR75, SCR149, HCR83, HCR111, HCR110, HCR122, HCR118, HCR61, HCR162, HCR36, HCR19, HCR106, HCR14, HCR178, SB3022, SB3102, SB3144
Keywords:
sister-state, Hawaii, Okayama, Japan, cultural exchange, economic partnership, tourism, agriculture, international relations, healthcare, rural clinic, feasibility study, access to care, community health, Volcano community, Hawaiʻi Health Systems Corporation, emergency services, health assessment, Pacific Inter-Parliamentary Assembly, Legislative Cooperation
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
House Chamber - Tue Feb 3, 2026, 12:00PM HST - Day 8
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> your state house of representatives. your state house of representatives.
- <c> House</c><00:17:17.600><c> of</c> to your House of House of to your House of House of Representatives
- Merchants of Hawaii.
- Of course.
- All of them.
Bills:
HB1601, HB1616, HB1603, HB1604, HB1605, HB1606, HB1802, HB1569, HB1619, HB1730, HB1749, HB644, HB1620
Keywords:
biosecurity, invasive species, Hawaii Invasive Species Council, Department of Land and Natural Resources, appropriation, agriculture, aquaculture, commercial activity, swine production, Korean natural farming, land leases, Hawaii, extension, Department of Agriculture, housing, workforce, land use, zoning, public-private partnerships, tax credit
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
AGR Public Hearing - Fri Jan 30, 2026 @ 9:30 AM HST
Agriculture & Food Systems
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> they can use that as a determination of they can use that as a determination of um<00:26:01.520>
- Um are can you tell us a gist of it.
- None of us transfer over.
- None of us transfer over.
- None of us transfer over.
Keywords:
biosecurity, invasive species, Hawaii Invasive Species Council, Department of Land and Natural Resources, appropriation, agriculture, land use, farm dwelling, renewable energy, income qualification, solar energy, geothermal resources, hydropower, agricultural tourism, aquaculture, commercial activity, swine production, Korean natural farming, land leases, Hawaii
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- But it also contributes to this number that's in front of us today.
- But it also contributes to this number that's in front of us today.
- But it also contributes to this number that's in front of us today.
- </c><00:17:08.319><c> forced</c><00:17:08.720><c> overtime</c> particular the amount of forced overtime
- particular the amount of forced overtime where<00:17:09.439><c> we</c><00:17:09.679><c> force</c><00
Keywords:
Department of Corrections, DOC, corrections budget, supplemental appropriation, deficiency funding, public safety finance, incarceration, prerelease services, community supervision, postrelease services, supervised release, probation, reentry, reentry services, prison reform, body-worn cameras, corrections officer cameras, ARMER radio system, PREA, Prison Rape Elimination Act
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- On which type of referral they've made to us.
- But I'm, I'm in support of this bill because it's a struggle for us to take care of our grandchildren
- and those kinds of things that stand in the way of us moving those children right to where they could
- the more efficient use of resources.
- Of stuff that's not good for us.
Keywords:
Medicaid, nutrition support, maternal health, chronic conditions, pilot program, DFPS, Department of Family and Protective Services, child protective services, child abuse investigations, child neglect, child exploitation, advisory committee, Family and Protective Services Council, council abolition, foster care, due process, investigative procedures, child welfare, parental rights, family preservation services
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- I did sort of want to comment, and I was involved, and I think a lot of us were, about changing some
- It also authorizes the use of educational enrichment allocation funds for this program.
- And it also authorizes the use of educational enrichment allocation funds for this program.
- So I would like us all, if we all could, to stand up and give her a warm round of applause because it
- So I would like us all, if we all could, to stand up and give her a warm round of applause because it
Keywords:
education, Florida schools, charter schools, private schools, school choice, Florida Tax Credit Scholarship, FTC scholarship, scholarship accounts, fund reversion, public school curriculum, cursive writing, handwriting, George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, patriotic programs, In God We Trust, teacher mentoring, teacher training, new teacher support, classroom management
Summary:
The Senate Education Pre-K through 12 Committee considered three bills and reported all of them favorably. SB 1318 by Senator Rodriguez made a technical clarification to the Florida tax credit scholarship program so that when a scholarship account is closed, any remaining funds revert but do not revert to the state. The bill was taken up without debate and passed on a favorable roll call vote.
The committee then heard CS for SB 1690 by Senator Calatayud on child care and early learning services. The bill updates child care laws, improves transparency and accountability, clarifies terminology, and aims to avoid over-regulating before- and after-school programs. The committee adopted an amendment clarifying rulemaking authority, shifting it to the State Board of Education. Senator Berman questioned a provision related to information on leaving children in vehicles, and Senator Calatayud said she would follow up. The committee then voted the bill favorably.
Finally, the committee considered CS for SB 182 by Senator Jones on school teacher training and mentoring programs. A strike-all amendment aligned the bill with the House companion, limited mentor placements to D- and F-rated schools, expanded participation to districts and charter schools, tightened mentor qualifications, authorized stipends up to $3,000, and allowed use of educational enrichment funds. The amendment was adopted, supportive appearance forms were waived in, and the bill was reported favorably. At the end of the meeting, members recognized committee staff and applauded Kathy Missouri for her last committee meeting, and senators later recorded additional affirmative votes before adjournment.
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama Senate County and Municipal Government Committee Mar 17th, 2026
County and Municipal Government
Transcript Highlights:
- Because one of them is budget and I don't know if he counts. >> He doesn't count.
- It is permissive legislation that allows a municipality to adopt a Firefighters Bill of Rights.
- </c> municipalities that have a lot of municipalities that have a lot of concerns<00:03:54.640><c> and
- Using the previous roll, bill receives favorable report. Thank you.
- <00:05:19.280><c> bill</c><00:05:19.440><c> receives</c> using the previous roll, bill receives using
Keywords:
service of process, funding, Marion County, fees, legal documents, firefighters, rights, personnel procedures, state law, public safety, HB468, local commissions, local authorities, municipal planning commission, planning commission, zoning, land use, municipal official, municipal officer, city council
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama Senate County and Municipal Government Committee Feb 18th, 2025
County and Municipal Government
Transcript Highlights:
- The states around us are doing similar things, but this system we currently don't use.
- This just simply says you cannot... ...that this just simply says you cannot use that form of identification
- Any objection to using the previous roll? Objection to using the previous roll.
- One of the conversations and one of the reasons the governor's office is pretty heavily on one side of
- Because somewhere down the line, we may find out that a lot of us are tied to that history that we didn't
Keywords:
archives, history, board of trustees, vacancies, government control, SB142, Alabama, voting, voter registration, election law, Secretary of State, board of registrars, ERIC, Electronic Registration Information Center, National Change of Address, NCOA, voter roll maintenance, address change, voter list cleanup, inactive voter
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- And Bumgarner to lead us in the pledges of allegiance to the United States and Texas flags.
- One is that when any of us face.
- All of us together, this is the physical representation, the legislative representation of each of us
- all of us and 31 million Texans.
- , regardless of what it's used for.
Bills:
SB1637, SB1, HB300, SB2601, SB37, HB2011, HB3595, HB3071, SB12, HB3372, SB457, HB2067, SB2337, SB447, SB1506, SB1566, SB763, HB3556, SB13, SB2018, SB331, SB379, HB145, SB441, SB2878, HB2885, HB2017, HB5246, SB8, SB2308, SB1540, HB 119, SB1405, SB3059, SB15, SB568
Keywords:
SB 1637, deadly conduct, Texas Penal Code, Section 22.05, firearm, gun, pointing a gun, recklessness presumption, peace officer, law enforcement, police, officer-involved shooting, use of force, justification, self-defense, defense of others, Chapter 9, criminal prosecution, Penal Code amendment, appropriations