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AL
Alabama 2026 1st Special Session
Alabama House Ways and Means Education Committee Jan 14th, 2026
Ways and Means Education
Transcript Highlights:
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Keywords:
HB87, Marengo County, coroner, deputy coroner, county commission, expense allowance, mileage allowance, travel reimbursement, local act, local legislation, county general fund, public official compensation, county office, Section 45-46-60, Alabama Code, salary increase, allowance increase, National Signing Day, athletic scholarships, military enlistment
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
HOU, HOU Public Hearings 3-19-2024
Keywords:
HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ou48GE8tcM, 2026-07-02T01:23:17+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:00 - Start
01:00 - SCR 6
01:47 - SCR 45 / SR 33
02:17 - SCR 56 / SR 45
06:51 - SCR 57 / SR 46
08:58 - SCR 58 / SR 47
11:48 - SCR 60 / SR 49
12:15 - DM HOU 1:10 PM
15:50 - SCR 217 / SR 193
16:22 - SCR 226 / SR 202
01:11:29 - DM HOU 1:20 PM
Hearing Notices:
HOU 1:10 PM
https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_HOU_03-19-24_.pdf
HOU 1:20 PM
https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_HOU_03-19-24-1_.pdf, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Public notice of this hearing was given on March 12, 2025 according to Rule 4, Section 11A of the Texas
- The next Textnet network currently operates over 200 stations, exceeding the original plan for only 60
- Uh, you've created section 35A in which you define mineral.
- It might be Joe who's been there for 60 years and all of their assets are in his head and helping him
- proposed language that I proposed to Representative Gerges's office has a little thing where a little section
Bills:
HB206
Keywords:
HB206, school district bonds, bond election, voter approval, Education Code, Chapter 45, Section 45.003, Section 45.0034, Texas schools, school finance, local tax election, bond referendum, school construction, capital improvements, election frequency, five-year waiting period, district bonds, public school funding
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Interim Joint Committee on Judiciary (9-18-25)
Transcript Highlights:
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Meeting Start: 00:00:00
Roll Call: 00:00:07
26RS BR 8 - AN ACT relating to machine gun conversion devices: 00:01:33
Department of Public Advocacy Update: 00:51:33
26RS BR 126 - AN ACT relating to boating under the influence: 01:23:46
26RS BR 60 - AN ACT relating to grooming: 01:33:23, 958, all
Summary:
The committee met with a quorum, approved the August 29 minutes, and then heard testimony on a bill relating to machine gun conversion devices, often described as Glock switches or auto sears. Representative Jason Nemis presented the bill with Louisville police Chief Paul Humphrey and Lt. Drew Fox, arguing the measure would mirror existing federal law, make possession of these devices unlawful under Kentucky law, and give state and local law enforcement authority to seize and prosecute them without relying solely on federal agencies. They said the devices are small aftermarket or 3D-printed parts that convert semi-automatic pistols into fully automatic weapons and emphasized that the bill would not affect lawful gun ownership.
The presenters cited rising seizures and public-safety concerns, saying LMPD and Jefferson County seizures increased sharply from 2023 to 2024 and that the average age of possession had dropped. They argued the devices are used offensively, are inaccurate and dangerous, and have been linked to violent crime. Two Alabama legislators, Representatives Philip Ensler and Russell Bedsole, testified in support based on Alabama’s recent enactment of a similar law. They said local police and prosecutors there had been unable to act effectively because the devices were handled mainly by federal authorities, and they described bipartisan support, immediate enactment, and reported confiscations after passage.
Members asked about the bill’s penalty level, the source and manufacture of the devices, the scope of the definition of “conversion device,” and whether the bill could create constitutional problems given ongoing federal litigation over machine gun restrictions. The sponsors said the penalty would be a Class C felony and that the bill was intended to cover only the device attached to the firearm, not tools like 3D printers. They acknowledged that if federal machine gun laws were ultimately struck down, the state law would also be unenforceable. Some members supported the bill as common-sense public safety legislation, while Representative Roberts opposed it on Second Amendment grounds, arguing Kentucky should focus on expanding gun rights rather than adding restrictions already covered by federal law.
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Senate Standing Committee on Judiciary (2-20-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- And further, Section 5 of our Constitution is entitled ‘Right of Religious Freedom.’
- But Senate Bill 60 will fortify religious liberty across the Commonwealth by ensuring the government
- SB 60 allows individuals to sue the government for violations of religious liberty.
- The passage of SB 60 is a commitment to having the correct standard to protect a fundamental right.
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will religious beliefs Senate Bill 60 will religious beliefs Senate Bill 60
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Meeting Start: 00:00:00
Roll Call: 00:00:07
SB 60: 00:00:53
Discussion in Opposition to SB 60: 00:04:41
SB 130: 00:25:36
SB 169: 00:25:44, 958, all
Summary:
The committee first took up Senate Bill 60, a Religious Freedom Restoration Act measure sponsored by Senator Steve Rawlings. Rawlings said the bill would strengthen protections for sincerely held religious exercise by requiring government burdens on religion to be justified by clear and convincing evidence of a compelling interest, expanding remedies including attorney’s fees, and waiving sovereign immunity so individuals could sue the government. A committee substitute was adopted, and the bill drew testimony both in support and opposition.
Supporters, including Greg Baylor of Alliance Defending Freedom, argued the bill would protect a fundamental right and that similar laws have existed federally and in many states without the feared consequences. Opponents, including Chris Hartman of the Fairness Campaign, Sam Markusen of the University of Louisville, and Rabbi Ben Fred, warned the bill was overly broad, could undermine local anti-discrimination laws, and might invite lawsuits or allow religious claims to be used to justify discrimination. Senator Thomas questioned whether the bill could affect vaccine requirements and public accommodations; Baylor said public health or other compelling interests could still prevail in court and that the bill would not predetermine outcomes. The committee then voted on SB 60, with several members explaining their votes, and reported the bill favorably.
The committee then considered Senate Bill 169, sponsored by Senator Danny Carroll, which would expand the Attorney General’s and Kentucky State Police’s administrative subpoena authority in child exploitation investigations to include social networking companies, mobile payment services, and cloud storage services. Attorney General’s office representatives Will Schroer and Matt Heden said the change would modernize investigative tools to help identify online child predators and obtain limited account-holder information such as usernames, IP addresses, email addresses, and phone numbers. Senator Thomas asked about the bill’s use of the term “reasonable cause” instead of probable cause and about the scope of the information obtained; the witnesses said the term is already in statute and that the subpoenas would not authorize searches, only basic identifying information. A motion was made and seconded, and the committee began the roll call vote on SB 169 as the transcript ended.
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
House Standing Committee on Licensing, Occupations, & Administrative Regulations (2-19-25)
Transcript Highlights:
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Call to Order 00:00
Roll Call 00:05
HB 566 Discussion 01:34
HB 566 Vote 16:42
HB 39 Discussion 19:15
HB 39 Vote 23:10
HB 70 Discussion 24:48
HB 70 Vote 27:36
HB 72 Discussion 28:58
HB 72 Vote 39:45
HB 79 Discussion 41:45
HB 79 Vote 42:58
HB 223 Discussion 45:34
HB 223 Vote 46:24
Adjournment 47:38, 958, all
Summary:
The committee first took up House Bill 566, which would implement the Kentucky Horse Racing and Gaming Corporation created last year. Chairman Cook described major provisions affecting charitable gaming, horse racing, sports wagering, and quarter horse racing, including locking charitable gaming fees in statute at a slightly lower rate, expanding charitable gaming board representation, preserving existing gaming technology, allowing school districts to hold charitable gaming licenses, and setting up self-funding for the new corporation through administrative set-asides from gaming-related funds. The bill also addresses uncashed vouchers, cross-training of investigators, ethics and employment provisions, and a three-year quarter horse breeding incentive intended to grow the industry. A committee substitute made two technical changes: clarifying voucher money stays with the track facility and making the school district itself the license holder. The substitute and then the bill both passed favorably, with several members noting concerns from last year but supporting the revised structure.
The committee then heard House Bill 70, an interstate compact for dietitians. Sponsor Representative Vanessa Grossl and witnesses said the measure would allow reciprocity with other compact states, improve workforce mobility, help military families, expand patient access and telehealth, and reduce administrative burden on the licensing board. The committee substitute created a third license category for educational interpreters, but that language actually belonged to the next bill; for HB 70, the committee voted the bill favorably without reported amendments. The bill passed unanimously or near-unanimously and was sent to the House floor.
Next, House Bill 72 was presented by Representative DJ Johnson to amend the law governing limited x-ray machine operators. The sponsor explained that current law effectively prevents limited x-ray operators from working in the same facility as other imaging equipment, which he said creates compliance problems, disrupts training, and can force practices to move equipment or lose employees. The bill would allow limited x-ray technicians to operate in the same facility as other imaging equipment. During discussion, some members noted opposition from students and others in the field, and the sponsor invited industry witnesses to explain their concerns. The transcript cuts off before final action on HB 72 is completed.
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Senate Standing Committee on Economic Development, Tourism, and Labor (2-5-26)
Economic Development, Tourism, & Labor
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Meeting start: 00:00
Roll Call: 00:32
HB 136 Discussion: 01:46
HB 136 Vote: 05:53
HB 183 Discussion: 07:03
HB 183 Vote: 14:45, 958, all
Summary:
The Senate Standing Committee on Economic Development, Tourism, and Labor met with a quorum and considered two bills. Senate Bill 136, sponsored by Vice Chair Frommeyer, made a housekeeping change to unemployment insurance fraud reporting by correcting prior language so suspected fraud is reported to the appropriate county or commonwealth attorney and the U.S. Department of Labor, rather than the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet. Members asked about how often local prosecutors pursue these cases and whether the state follows up on clawing back fraudulent payments; the cabinet said it would check on the exact recovery process. Senator Boswell also raised broader concerns about delays and difficulties claimants face in the unemployment insurance system. The committee approved SB 136 unanimously, 11-0, and reported it favorably.
The committee then heard Senate Bill 183 from Senator Nunn, which would regulate proxy voting advice by requiring transparency, economic analysis, and disclosure when proxy advisers rely on non-financial factors or give advice inconsistent with a company board’s recommendation. Nunn said the bill is intended to protect Kentuckians’ retirement and investment interests, prevent politically or ideologically driven advice, and create enforcement through Kentucky’s deceptive trade practices law. Senator Clemens questioned how the bill would apply to nontraditional groups and whether the affected firms are registered or regulated; a witness, Chris Nolan, said there is little federal oversight and no Kentucky oversight of proxy adviser firms. Senator Maiden supported the bill, while Senator Thomas opposed it, arguing investors should be free to seek advice based on their own interests and that the bill could chill such advice. The committee passed SB 183 by a 9-2 vote and reported it favorably.
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
JDC Public Hearing 2-15-2024
Keywords:
HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wv81nAVCqiQ, 2026-07-02T01:23:15+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:00 - Start
0:45 - SB2686
28:25 - SB2687
38:00 - SB 2958
39:00 - SB 3033
43:45 - SB 3034
46:46 - SB 3036
49:00 - SB 3037
50:40 - SB 3159
59:20 - SB 3350
1:08:40 - DM JDC 9:30 AM
Hearing Notice:
JDC 9:30 AM
https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_JDC_02-15-24_.pdf, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Interim Joint Committee on Education (6-4-24)
Keywords:
KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MeShX0kC8cg, 2026-06-21T07:17:07+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Roll Call – 00:00:54
2022 RS HB 250 Update – 00:02:45
General Education Diploma Update – 00:55:15
State Textbook Commission – 01:20:28
Consideration of Administrative Regulations – 01:54:46
Adjournment – 01:57:45, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Standing Committee on Natural Resources and Energy. (2-5-26)
Natural Resources & Energy
Transcript Highlights:
- Next, we're going to do House Bill 60. >> Proceed. Introduce yourself, please. >> Thank you, Mr.
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Meeting Start 00:00
Attendance Roll Call 01:05
HB 313 Discussion 02:16
HB 313 Roll Call Vote 04:33
HB 60 Discussion 05:30
HB 60 Roll Call Vote 20:12
HB 397 Discussion 21:18
HB 397 Roll Call Vote 31:35, 958, all
Summary:
The committee first heard House Bill 313, which would shorten the required notice a city must give a utility provider before a contract expires from 18 months to 6 months. The sponsor and Kentucky League of Cities representative said the change would better reflect current market conditions and reduce the risk of leaving either cities or providers in a bad financial position. The bill passed unanimously and was reported favorably.
The committee then considered House Bill 60, the geoengineering ban. A committee substitute was adopted to add exemptions for ground-level agricultural activities and certain energy-related equipment, while keeping the bill’s core prohibition on spraying pollutants into the upper atmosphere to block sunlight or modify weather. Supporters described the bill as a preventive measure against future weather modification experiments, while members asked about enforcement, federal notice provisions, and whether cloud seeding or ordinary jet contrails would be affected. The sponsor said the bill targets high-altitude geoengineering, not normal aircraft exhaust, and that cloud seeding is banned. The bill, as amended, passed with favorable expression.
Finally, the committee took up House Bill 397, as amended by House Committee Substitute 2, to protect trophy catfish. The substitute reduced penalties from a felony to a Class A misdemeanor and added $500 restitution per violation. The bill would prohibit transporting live trophy catfish, defined as 35 inches or longer, for commercial purposes except by boat, while exempting personal fishing, tournaments, festival events, and smaller fish. Supporters said the measure would protect a slow-growing natural resource and preserve catfish populations, and a Kentucky Waterways Alliance representative testified in support. Members asked about the Butler County catfish festival, statewide application, and special lower Ohio River licensing provisions; the sponsor said the festival would not be affected and the special licenses would be phased out. The bill passed with favorable expression, with one member passing to seek more information before floor consideration.
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
CPN, CPN DM Public Hearings 02-28-2023 9:45am
Keywords:
HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J8G04Zy2A-U, 2026-07-02T01:23:07+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:00 - Start
01:29 - SB 727
17:47 - SB 1201
33:45 - SB 593
42:42 - DM CPN 9:45 AM
46:41 - DM CPN 9:50 AM
Hearing Notices:
CPN 9:45 AM
http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_CPN_02-28-23_.PDF
CPN DM 9:50 AM
http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_CPN_02-28-23-1_.PDF, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
House Standing Committee on Agriculture (2-26-25) - Reupload
Transcript Highlights:
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00:00 -- Introduction
00:13 – Attendance Roll Call
08:25 – Discussion of HB 315
23:45 – Roll call vote on HB 315
26:35 – Discussion of HB 356
46:30 – Roll call vote on HB 356, 958, all
Summary:
The House Agriculture Committee first spent much of the meeting recognizing the large number of 4-H and FFA students and guests in attendance, with members from several counties introducing their groups and praising the programs for developing future agricultural and civic leaders. Comments emphasized the value of youth involvement in agriculture, leadership, and public speaking, and several members noted their own 4-H or FFA backgrounds. The committee then took up House Bill 356, and adopted a committee substitute before hearing testimony on the revised measure.
House Bill 356, sponsored by Representative Carney, would create the Kentucky Urban Youth Agriculture Initiative, expanding the original urban farming concept into broader agricultural education, agribusiness, advocacy, and work-ready skills. The substitute removed the requirement that participants have access to farmland, lowered the age floor from six to five, broadened participation, and established a pilot program with implementation left to Cooperative Extension. Supportive testimony came from a 4-H student and Kentucky 4-H representatives, who described how the program helps youth explore many interests and removes barriers for urban students. Members from both parties praised the bill as a way to reach more youth and strengthen agricultural education. The committee approved House Bill 356 as amended by the committee substitute on a roll call vote, with all members present voting yes.
The committee then heard House Bill 315 from Representative Sharp, a foreign adversary land bill intended to limit certain foreign entities’ ability to purchase Kentucky land. Before member questions, Tim Shank of the Kentucky Bankers Association testified in opposition to one section of the bill, saying banks already screen borrowers through federal systems and that Section 8’s reference to an Attorney General lien for “actual costs” was too vague. He warned the language could create uncertainty for mortgage holders and potentially affect credit availability for farmers. Representative Sharp said he had just learned of the concern and may need to work with the Attorney General’s office to address it. He also said the bill was largely the same as last year’s version, except for the removal of a leasing-related paragraph, and the committee began discussion of the bill after that testimony.
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Senate Standing Committee on Transportation (1-24-24)
Keywords:
KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WjTDDSeq1xU, 2026-06-21T07:17:06+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 0:00 - SB 75
SB 75 Vote – 19:06
23:13- SB 46
SB 46 Vote – 28:28
29:17- SB 125
SB 125 Vote – 31:17
32:27- SB 107
SB 107 Vote – 37:45, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Senate Standing Committee on Banking & Insurance (2-15-22)
Keywords:
KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jeUeklqrw-w, 2026-06-21T07:17:00+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Meeting Start: 00:00
Roll Call: 00:21
SB 140 Discussion: 01:29
SB 140 Roll Call Vote: 05:32
SCR 60 Discussion: 06:35
SCR 60 Roll Call Vote: 09:32, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
CPN, CPN DEFER, EET-CPN DEFER, CPN-EET DEFER, CPN DEFER Public Hearings 2-14-2024
Keywords:
HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QWSEMIpgKgQ, 2026-07-02T01:23:15+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 0:00 - Start
2:19 - SB2020
7:22 - SB2103
11:01 - SB2109
19:25 - SB2127
22:12- SB2454
22:58 - SB2606
28:25 - DM EET-CPN DEFER 9:45 AM
34:04 - DM CPN-EET DEFER 9:46 AM
38:46 - DM CPN DEFER 9:35 AM
45:12 - DM CPN DEFER 10:00 AM
1:02:00 - SB2607
1:22:05 - SB2631
1:23:02 - SB2664
1:38:56 - DM CPN 9:30 AM
Hearing Notices:
CPN 9:30 AM
http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_CPN_02-14-24_.PDF
CPN DEFER 9:35 AM
http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_CPN_02-14-24_DEFER_.PDF
EET-CPN DEFER 9:45 AM
http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_EET-CPN_02-14-24_DEFER_.PDF
CPN-EET DEFER 9:46 AM
http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_CPN-EET_02-14-24_DEFER_.PDF
CPN DEFER 10:00 AM
http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_CPN_02-14-24_DEFER-1_.PDF, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
JDC Public Hearing 2-01-2024
Keywords:
HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xg0g2DpdUUQ, 2026-07-02T01:23:13+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:00 - Start
01:01 - SB 2374
04:18 - SB 2395
18:23 - SB 2514
25:50 - SB 2523
26:30 - SB 2556
39:46 - SB 2927
40:14 - SB 2685
45:12 - SB 2823
45:49 - SB 2627
51:45 - SB 2333
01:00:41 - SB 2334
01:05:33 - JDC 9:00 AM DM
Hearing Notice:
JDC 9:00 AM
https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_JDC_02-01-24_.pdf, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Senate Standing Committee on Transportation (2-15-23)
Keywords:
KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O5mD3pVa2bg, 2026-06-21T07:17:02+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, MEETING START 00:00
ROLL CALL 01:31
SB 60 DISCUSSION 02:26
SB 60 VOTE 09:44
SB 72 DISCUSSION 11:09
SB 72 VOTE 13:13
SR 27 DISCUSSION ONLY 14:36, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Standing Committee on Local Government. (1-28-26)
Local Government
Transcript Highlights:
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Meeting Start 00:00:10
Roll Call 00:00:24
HB 108 Discussion 00:03:45
HB 108 Vote 00:05:15
HB 194 Discussion 00:07:13
HB 194 Vote 00:09:45
HB 276 Discussion 00:11:53
HB 276 Vote 00:13:35
HB 290 Discussion 00:15:32
HB 290 Vote 00:18:29
HB 103 Discussion 00:20:31
HB 103 Vote 00:46:59
Adjournment 00:50:36, 958, all
Summary:
The committee met for its first meeting of the session and took up several local government bills, beginning with House Bill 108 on residual waste landfills. The bill would keep current rules in place when a landfill and the related company are in the same county, but would make projects subject to local determination when the landfill and industry are in different counties. The sponsor said it only affects residual waste landfills, not solid waste landfills. There was no opposition, and the bill passed with favorable expression by a 13-aye, 2-pass vote.
The committee then approved House Bill 194, as amended by a committee substitute that changed a sales threshold from 15% to 25%. The bill creates a narrow exemption allowing cigar smoking inside tightly defined cigar bars, while not changing smoke-free laws for other public places. One member explained a no vote as a local control concern, but the bill passed with favorable expression. House Bill 276, which would authorize backyard chickens and prevent local governments from banning fewer than six chickens while still allowing setback rules, also passed with favorable expression. Supporters said it would not affect homeowners associations or commercial use, while one member opposed it as a local control issue.
House Bill 290, dealing with county law libraries, passed unanimously with favorable expression. The sponsor said the bill would let local bar associations use their own funds for online legal research and computers instead of only books, noting that many law libraries are underused because legal research is now mostly online and that the libraries remain open to the public. Finally, the committee took up House Bill 103 on fluoride in public water systems after adopting a committee substitute that clarified an immunity clause for water districts. Sponsors said the bill would make fluoridation a local decision rather than a state mandate and argued that newer research raises health concerns, while opponents from the dental community and Kentucky Voices for Health testified that community water fluoridation is safe, cost-effective, and important for preventing cavities, especially for low-income and Medicaid populations. The transcript cuts off during the opposition testimony, before any final committee vote on HB 103.
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
HHS-CPN, CPN, CPN DEFER Public Hearings 02-15-2023 9:30am
Keywords:
HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ySu1ouXX-tY, 2026-07-02T01:23:06+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 0:00 - Start
2:32 - SB 375
25:59 - SB 975
39:00 - SB 962
41:33 - DM HHS-CPN 9:30 AM
44:45 - SB 1380
46:50 - DM CPN 9:40 AM
48:01 - DM CPN 9:45 AM
Hearing Notices:
HHS-CPN 9:30 AM
http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_HHS-CPN_02-15-23_.PDF
CPN 9:40 AM
http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_CPN_02-15-23_.PDF
CPN DEFER 9:45 AM
http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_CPN_02-15-23_DEFER_.PDF, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Senate Standing Committee on Health and Welfare (1-19-22)
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KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jF-NQdWEraI, 2026-06-21T07:16:59+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Meeting Start: 00:00
Roll Call: 00:16
SCR 20 Discussion: 01:40
SCR 20 Roll Call Vote: 03:37
SB 43 Discussion: 04:11
SB 43 Roll Call Vote: 07:10
SB 45 Discussion: 07:43
SB 45 Roll Call Vote: 39:24
SB 100 Discussion: 42:34
SB 100 Roll Call Vote: 46:35, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47