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KY

Kentucky 2025 Regular Session

Senate Standing Committee on State & Local Government (2-5-25)

Transcript Highlights:
  • First item on the agenda is Senate Bill 126, sponsored by Senator McDaniel. to the committee Senator
  • Senate Bill 126 hopes to remedy that.
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  • Chairman, that is what Senate Bill 126 aims to do.
  • Chairman, that is what Senate Bill 126 aims to do.
Keywords: Meeting Start: 00:00 Attendance Roll Call: 00:00 Senate Bill 126 (Sen. McDaniel): 01:21 Senate Bill 37 (Sen. Elkins): 12:23 Adjournment: 21:06, 958, all
Summary: The committee met with a quorum and took up two bills. Senate Bill 126, sponsored by Senator McDaniel, proposed a constitutional amendment to limit the governor’s pardon power during the final 60 days before a gubernatorial election and through the transition period, with the stated goal of giving voters more time to learn about executive clemency decisions. McDaniel said the measure was intended to increase accountability and noted it would need approval by both chambers and then placement on the 2026 ballot. Senator Haron raised concerns about whether the proposal could chill pardons and asked about the timing; McDaniel responded that 60 days was chosen because of early voting and the need for public notice. The committee adopted a substitute and then passed the bill with a favorable expression; several members voted aye, Senator Haron passed, and Senator Adams later asked to be recorded as voting aye before adjournment. The committee then considered Senate Bill 37, sponsored by Senator Elkins, which would amend Kentucky law on indigent burials to allow cremation as an option instead of requiring burial, and would require consultation with the county coroner before a decision is made. Elkins described it as a local control measure and said he was working with Rabbi Litman on a possible accommodation for Jewish indigent decedents, since the Jewish community strongly prefers burial and has offered to assume costs in those cases. Questions focused on how long officials must make a bona fide effort to notify a spouse or next of kin and whether the bill would affect current practices; Elkins said it would not change existing policy on that point and suggested a possible floor amendment for additional issues. Rabbi Litman testified in support, explaining the religious importance of burial and the community’s concern about cremation. The committee substitute was adopted, and the bill passed with a favorable expression, though Senator Herron and Senator Tichenor expressed reservations and voted no or passed, citing constituent concerns and the possibility that family members may later seek a burial place to visit.
KY
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

House Standing Committee on Families and Children. (3-26-26)

Families & Children

KY
KY

Kentucky 2025 Regular Session

House Standing Committee on Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (3-6-25)

Transcript Highlights:
  • Standing Committee on Judiciary, where there is Senate Concurrent Resolution 89 with the same title
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  • The next item of business on the agenda is Senate Bill 126, sponsored by Senator Chris McDaniel.
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Keywords: Consideration of HCR 67 02:28 Discussion of SB 126 08:05, 958, all
Summary: The House Standing Committee on Elections, Constitutional Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs met with a quorum, recognized a student page from Covington Catholic High School, and then took up House Concurrent Resolution 67, sponsored by Representative Emily Callaway. The resolution would create a Kentucky Restoration of Voting Rights Act task force to study restoration of civil and voting rights for people who have served their sentences and shown rehabilitation. Callaway said the task force would include legislators and representatives from state offices and advocacy groups, and she noted the issue should receive serious attention as part of civic participation and reentry. Members asked about differences between the House resolution and a similar Senate measure. Callaway explained that her version was more specific about membership and included state agency representatives and advocacy organizations. Representative Blacket said he preferred the House version and noted expungement had also been discussed. Representative Marzian said she would vote no, arguing the Secretary of State already handles election integrity and that the proposal was unnecessary and costly. Representative Roberts supported the resolution, saying the current process for restoring voting rights can be expensive and lengthy. The resolution passed with favorable consideration. The committee then heard discussion-only testimony on Senate Bill 126 from Senator Chris McDaniel, a proposed constitutional amendment to limit the governor’s pardon power. McDaniel argued the power has been abused and said the amendment would not eliminate pardons, but would restrict them to the 60 days before an election and the period between the gubernatorial election and inauguration so voters could weigh in. He cited high-profile pardons and commutations as examples and said the measure had previously been supported by law enforcement groups. Representative Lockard and another member expressed support, saying pardon power can be undemocratic and that the timing of mass pardons after elections is troubling. McDaniel said the 60-day window was chosen as a practical period for information to reach voters. No vote was taken on the bill, and the meeting adjourned after a visiting district judge was recognized.
KY
KY

Kentucky 2025 Regular Session

Interim Joint Committee on State Government (10-21-25)

Transcript Highlights:
  • Senator Rocky Adams, Senator Chambers Armstrong, Senator Elkins, present, Senator Haron, Senator Maiden
  • , Senator Maize Bledsoe, Senator McDaniel, Senator Mills, here, Senator Rawlings, here, Senator Tishner
  • Our first item today is Senate Bill 126 of the 2025 regular session.
  • And I also was the sponsor of Senate Bill 126, which has enjoyed many different numbers in its seven-year
  • Senator<01:43:39.280> Elkins. Senator Elkins. Senator Elkins.
Keywords: Discussion of SB 126 (2025 RS) 00:05:13 Discussion of HB 16 (2025 RS) 00:15:40 Kentucky Department of Parks – Overview 01:05:06, 958, all
Summary: The committee met jointly for State Government, State and Local Government, and Elections and Constitutional Amendments, approved the minutes from the September 23 meeting, and then took up discussion of Senate Bill 126, a proposed constitutional amendment to restrict the governor’s pardon power. Senator Chris McDaniel said the measure was prompted by concerns over pardons issued in 2019 and would bar pardons for 60 days before a gubernatorial election through the swearing-in of a new governor, leaving the power otherwise intact. Members who spoke generally supported the proposal as a way to increase accountability, and McDaniel said he intended to place it on the 2026 ballot. No vote was taken on the bill during the discussion. The committee then moved to House Bill 16 on water fluoridation. Representative Hart and Senator Greg Elkins said the bill would remove Kentucky’s fluoridation mandate and give local water districts the choice to add fluoride or not. They emphasized that the revised draft also adds immunity language to protect districts from civil litigation regardless of their decision. Dr. Jack Call, a Louisville dentist, presented against fluoridation, arguing that the main dental benefit is topical rather than from drinking water and citing studies and reports he said linked fluoride exposure to reduced IQ in children and other health concerns. Cindy Batson, a nurse and parent, also supported the bill and said she had testified on the issue for years. During questions, Senator Rollins raised concerns about fluoride being an industrial byproduct and described fluoridation as forced medication. The discussion remained focused on the bill’s local-control and immunity provisions, with sponsors saying they were not trying to relitigate the broader science but wanted to remove the mandate. The transcript ends while questions and testimony on HB 16 were still underway, and no final committee action is shown.
HI
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

HSG Public Hearing - Tue Mar 22, 2022 @ 10:00AM HST

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TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate of the 89th Legislature Apr 10th, 2025 at 10:00 am

Transcript Highlights:
  • I move adoption of the Senate resolution. 389.
  • Senator Hinojosa, you're recognized on the resolution. Thank you, Mr. President.
  • The next item is the resolution on the committee's substitute for Senate joint resolution 40.
  • Senator Birdwell moves final passage of committee substitute for Senate joint resolution 40.
  • At this time, the committee substitutes Senate Joint Resolution 4.
Keywords: legislation, Senate Joint Resolution 40, Senate Bill 871, constitutional amendment, emergency powers, governor authority, legislative oversight
Summary: The meeting focused on several crucial pieces of legislation, notably Senate Joint Resolution 40, which proposed a constitutional amendment to clarify the powers of the governor, the legislature, and the Supreme Court during emergencies. Senator Birdwell presented the resolution, emphasizing the need for legislative involvement during prolonged crises. It garnered broad support, passing with 29 votes in favor and only 1 against. Following this, Senate Bill 871, considered the enabling legislation, was also moved for discussion, with the aim of reinforcing the legislature's authority during emergencies while establishing clear guidelines for the governor's powers.
KY
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

House Standing Committee on Local Government (3-16-22)

HI
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

AEN, HRE-AEN Public Hearings 04-12-2023 1:00pm

KY
KY

Kentucky 2025 Regular Session

Interim Joint Committee on Judiciary (9-18-25)

Transcript Highlights:
  • Senator Carol — here. Senator Denine — here. Senator Neil — present. Senator Reid. Senator Styver.
  • Senator Thomas — here. Senator Wheeler. Representative Banta — present.
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  • Thank you, Senator.
  • with anything they want to Senator with anything they want to Senator Senator<01:43:00.320> Carol
Keywords: 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.
TX
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate Committee on Administration May 23rd, 2025

Administration

Transcript Highlights:
  • The Chair lays out H.C.R. 59 and recognizes the Senator. ...to explain the resolution.
  • The chair lays out H.C.R. 9 and recognizes the sponsor, Senator Hinojosa, to explain the resolution.
  • Senator Cook? Aye. Senator Eckhart? Aye.
  • Senator Cook? Aye. Senator Eckhart? Aye. Senator Adam Hinojosa? Aye. Senator Hall? Aye.
  • Senator Kolkhorst? Aye. Senator Menendez? Okay, all right.
Bills: HCR10, HCR9
Keywords: balanced budget amendment, federal budget, deficit reduction, deficit spending, fiscal restraint, constitutional amendment, U.S. Constitution, Congress, PAYGO, Gramm-Rudman-Hollings, national debt, budget deficit, taxpayer dollars, balanced budget resolution, memorial resolution, Texas Legislature, federal spending, budget reform, fiscal conservatism, HCR 9
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FL

Florida 2025 Regular Session

Senate in Special Session B Jan 28th, 2025

Florida Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Senator Smith? Thank you, Senator Gruters.
  • Senator Smith? Senator Gruters, I want to ask you about...
  • Senator Fine.
  • Senator Gruters. Thank you, Senator Osgood.
  • Have all senators voted? Have all senators voted?
Bills: SJR36, SR8, SR14, SR15, SR17, HCR54
Keywords: accountants, Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants, advocacy, legislation, business issues, memorial, law enforcement, sacrifice, tribute, community support, service, community, Holocaust, remembrance, antisemitism, human rights, education, Holocaust Remembrance Day, memorialization, sexual assault
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TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate Session Jan 28th, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Senator Menendez: ...today. I rise to thank Senator King for Senate Resolution 15.
  • Senator Perry: Thank you, Senator Betancourt. Chair recognizes Senator Perry on the resolution. Mr.
  • I, too, rise to support Senator King and Senate Resolution 15.
  • Senator Parker: ...this resolution. Thank you, Senator West.
  • I, too, rise to support Senator Parker's Senate Resolution 17.
Bills: SJR36, SR8, SR14, SR15, SR17, HCR54
Keywords: accountants, Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants, advocacy, legislation, business issues, memorial, law enforcement, sacrifice, tribute, community support, service, community, Holocaust, remembrance, antisemitism, human rights, education, Holocaust Remembrance Day, memorialization, sexual assault
HI
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

JDC Public Hearing 03-14-2023 9:30am

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TX

Texas 89th Regular

S/C on International Relations Apr 28th, 2025

S/C on International Relations

Transcript Highlights:
  • As of today, we have secured a resolution of support from Maverick County, and we've also had resolutions
  • Previous resolutions to move forward this project.
  • The Chair lays Senate Concurrent Resolution 37 and recognizes Chairman Lujan to explain the bill.
  • Senate Concurrent Resolution 37 aims to promote economic development in Texas and ensure the continued
  • On for or against Senate Concurrent Resolution 37?
Bills: HB 1026, SCR37
Keywords: transportation, Farm-to-Market Road, highway designation, Texas Transportation Commission, state highway system, SCR 37, Senate Concurrent Resolution, Panama Canal, Texas ports, port infrastructure, maritime trade, shipping lanes, supply chain resilience, global commerce, exports, LNG, liquefied natural gas, crude oil, refined petroleum, agriculture
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TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate Session Feb 20th, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Thank you, Senator. Senator Higinbotham, speak on the resolution. Thank you, Mr.
  • Will the secretary read the resolution? Senate Resolution 105 by Birdwell, recognizing.
  • President and thank you to Senator Middleton for offering the resolution.
  • Senate resolution 121 by Middleton in memory of Pedro Cuellar Alfaro The chair recognizes Senator Middleton
  • Thank you, Senator. Would all those in favor of the resolution please rise.
Bills: SJR 5, SJR 36, SJR 5, SJR 5, SR 105, SR 121, SB 17, SB 19, SB 25, SB 28, SB 17, SB 19, SB 25, SB 28
Keywords: bail, felony offenses, criminal justice reform, public safety, constitutional amendment, school safety, mental health, emergency response, education policy, law enforcement, SR 121, Senate Resolution 121, Pete Alfaro, Pedro Cuellar Alfaro, Pedro Alfaro, Baytown, Texas Senate tribute, in memory, memorial resolution, condolence resolution
HI
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

EET-LBT, EET Public Hearings 03-28-2023 1:00pm

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TX

Texas 89th Regular

Press Conference: Lt. Governor Dan Patrick Feb 12th, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Senator Huffman has passed this package of bills for how many years?
  • Almost unanimously among the Democrats in the Senate.
  • Thank you, Senator Huffman. My name is Andy Kahn.
  • The Senate, thankfully and gratefully, has passed this out repeatedly.
  • We will pass all of these bills next week off the Senate floor.
Bills: SJR2, SB4, SJR36, SJR2, SB4, SR42, SR74, SR76, HCR5, SB710, SB710
Keywords: SJR 2, Senate Joint Resolution 2, constitutional amendment, homestead exemption, property tax relief, school property tax, ad valorem tax, residence homestead, school district taxes, Texas Constitution Article VIII, public school finance, homeowner exemption, elderly exemption, senior tax relief, disabled exemption, tax year 2025, voter approval, November 2025 ballot, local government, Ways & Means
TX
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate Session Feb 12th, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Senator Creighton on the resolution. Chambers County to the state capitol today.
  • Senator Crayton to close on the resolution. Excuse me. Senator Middleton. All right. Thank you.
  • The chair recognizes Senator Blanco on the resolution. Thank you, Mr. President.
  • Chair recognizes Senator Eckhardt. on the resolution. Thank you so much.
  • Chair recognizes Senator Hughes to close on on the resolution. Thank you, Mr. President.
Bills: SJR2, SB4, SJR36, SJR2, SB4, SR42, SR74, SR76, HCR5, SB710, SB710
Keywords: SJR 2, Senate Joint Resolution 2, constitutional amendment, homestead exemption, property tax relief, school property tax, ad valorem tax, residence homestead, school district taxes, Texas Constitution Article VIII, public school finance, homeowner exemption, elderly exemption, senior tax relief, disabled exemption, tax year 2025, voter approval, November 2025 ballot, local government, Ways & Means
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AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama Senate Feb 20th, 2025

Alabama Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Resolution, Senate Joint Resolution number 26 by Senator Carley and others, commending legendary Troy
  • Senate Joint Resolution number 27 is referred to the Rules.
  • Senate Joint Resolution number 27 is referred to the Rules Committee. Senator Stewart, Mr.
  • Senate, all right. Any other motions or resolutions?
  • Senate Resolution number 29, special order.
Bills: SJR 5, SJR 36, SJR 5, SJR 5, SR 105, SR 121, SB 17, SB 19, SB 25, SB 28, SB 17, SB 19, SB 25, SB 28
Keywords: bail, felony offenses, criminal justice reform, public safety, constitutional amendment, school safety, mental health, emergency response, education policy, law enforcement, SR 121, Senate Resolution 121, Pete Alfaro, Pedro Cuellar Alfaro, Pedro Alfaro, Baytown, Texas Senate tribute, in memory, memorial resolution, condolence resolution
TX
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate Session Feb 11th, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Senate Resolution 47 by Betancourt.
  • Thank you Senator. Senator West. On the resolution. Thank you very much Mr.
  • Secretary, read the resolution. Senate Resolution 70 by Birdwell et al.
  • Senate Resolution 46 by Hinojosa of Nueces, Senate Resolution 64 by Huffman, Senate Resolution 65 by
  • Schwartner, Senate Resolution 68 by Zaffirini, Senate Resolution 71 by Alvarado.
Bills: SJR36, SJR2, SB4, SR45, SR47, SR63, SR66, SR70, SR85, SCR14, SB10, SB11, SB10, SB11
Keywords: SJR 2, Senate Joint Resolution 2, constitutional amendment, homestead exemption, property tax relief, school property tax, ad valorem tax, residence homestead, school district taxes, Texas Constitution Article VIII, public school finance, homeowner exemption, elderly exemption, senior tax relief, disabled exemption, tax year 2025, voter approval, November 2025 ballot, local government, Ways & Means