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WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Law & Justice Jan 29th, 2026 at 10:30 am

Law & Justice

Transcript Highlights:
  • SB 5906 concerning data and personal safety protections within areas of public accommodation.
  • Good morning, Senate Bill 5520 concerns wrongly convicted persons act.
  • This bill would expand personality rights to include forged digital likenesses.
  • Negligence is likely to cause damage to persons or property.
  • This has been really emotional for me personally. So thanks to the committee members.
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session Jan 21st, 2026 at 12:30 pm

Washington Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • On a painful personal note, On a painful personal note, I'd like to share that the very last speeding
  • Persons or circumstances is not affected. Senator Solomon. Mr.
  • Simply Simply for surplussing both personal property and real property.
  • Point of personal privilege, Mr. President. Please state your point of personal privilege. Mr.
  • Point of personal privilege. Please state your point of personal privilege.
Summary: The Senate opened with ceremonial items, approved the previous day’s journal, and referred committee reports and new introductions. Members then adopted Senate Resolution 8669 recognizing National Blood Donor Month after remarks emphasizing the life-saving need for blood donations and the work of blood coalition partners. The Senate also adopted Senate Resolution 8667 honoring Monica Alexander for her long public service with the Washington State Patrol and Criminal Justice Training Commission, with multiple senators praising her leadership, reforms, and mentorship. The chamber then took up a series of gubernatorial appointments to college boards of trustees, confirming Rosa Peralta to the Seattle College District, Stephen Zimmerman to Wenatchee Valley College, and Tara Lear to Walla Walla Community College, each by roll call vote. After caucus, the Senate returned to third reading and considered several bills, including SB 5068 on law enforcement, corrections, and prosecutors; SB 5252 on property tax exemptions for nonprofit public assembly halls and meeting places; SB 5280 on consumer protections for virtual currency kiosks; SB 5124 on patient access and skilled nursing facility discharge coordination; and SB 5436 on interference with access to places of religious worship. Most of these measures were amended and then passed, with SB 5068 and SB 5436 drawing debate over immigration status and protest activity, respectively. Later, the Senate passed SB 5705, narrowing traffic safety penalties to focus on distracted driving in school zones; ESSB 5594, delaying implementation of biosimilar drug access provisions; SB 5169, expanding out-of-court testimony options for child victims and witnesses; ESSB 5098, expanding weapons restrictions to additional public buildings and outdoor public spaces, despite opposition over firearm preemption and self-defense concerns; SB 5188, allowing rural broadband repair loans; SB 5109, making the mortgage lending fraud prosecution account permanent with a fee increase; SSB 5240, authorizing schools to use available anaphylaxis medication in emergencies; SB 5420, ensuring veterans and uniformed service members access to benefits and opportunities; SB 5467, simplifying surplus property sales by water-sewer districts; SSB 5331, strengthening insurance enforcement and restitution authority; and ESSB 5071, updating child endangerment law to include fentanyl and synthetic opioids, with an amendment adding a parenting-alternative approach for child defendants. The Senate also adopted an amendment to SB 5581 to include public transportation providers in safe-system transportation infrastructure planning and then advanced the bill toward final passage.
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session Jan 21st, 2026

Washington Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • On a painful, personal note, On a painful personal note, I'd like to share that the very last speeding
  • Persons or circumstances is not affected. Senator Solomon. Mr.
  • Point of personal privilege, Mr. President. Please state your point of personal privilege. Mr.
  • Point of personal privilege. Please state your point of personal privilege.
  • Point of personal privilege. Please state your point of personal privilege.
Summary: The Senate opened with ceremonial business, including the roll call, colors, pledge, and prayer, then approved the previous day’s journal and referred committee reports and new introductions. Members also suspended rules to consider multiple resolutions and bills. Senate Resolution 8669, honoring National Blood Donor Month, was adopted after remarks emphasizing the life-saving importance of blood donation and recognizing the Northwest Blood Coalition, whose members were introduced in the gallery. The chamber then adopted Senate Resolution 8667 honoring Monica Alexander, executive director of the Criminal Justice Training Commission, with multiple senators praising her career in the State Patrol, her leadership on regional training academies, sexual assault kit reform, and public safety culture. The Senate also confirmed several gubernatorial appointments to college boards, including Rosa Peralta to the Seattle College District Board of Trustees, Stephen A. Zimmerman to Wenatchee Valley College, and Tara Lear to Walla Walla Community College, each by 49-0 roll call votes. The Senate spent much of the session on third-reading bills, often amending them before final passage. Measures passed included SB 5068 on agencies, firefighters, prosecutors, and limited authority; ESSB 5252 on property tax exemptions for nonprofit public assembly halls; SB 5280 on virtual currency kiosk consumer protections; ESSB 5124 on patient access and skilled nursing facility identification; ESSB 5436 on interference with access to places of worship; SB 5705 on traffic safety penalties in school zones; ESSB 5594 on biosimilar medicines; SSB 5169 on out-of-court testimony for child victims and witnesses; ESSB 5098 on weapons restrictions in certain public buildings and parks; SB 5188 on broadband infrastructure repair loans; SB 5109 on the mortgage lending fraud prosecution account; SSB 5240 on anaphylaxis medications in schools; SB 5420 on veterans’ benefits access; SB 5467 on water-sewer district surplus property sales; SSB 5331 on insurer accountability; ESSB 5071 on endangerment with controlled substances involving fentanyl or synthetic opioids; and ESSB 5581 on safe system/complete streets transportation strategies. Most of these bills passed with broad bipartisan support, though some drew opposition over firearms restrictions, insurance penalties, or transportation costs. Several bills were amended on the floor before final passage, including changes to dates, scope, and technical language, and the session concluded with additional business beginning on SB 5649.
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

Natural Resources May 7th, 2025

Natural Resources

Transcript Highlights:
  • Senate Bill 2692 would allow for a person or entity to collect signatures from the same customer base
Summary: The Committee on Natural Resources heard testimony on a series of water, utility, and groundwater-related bills. Early items included HB 5693, which would let Drainage District 7 hold board elections in November of odd-numbered years when a countywide election is occurring, and HB 5671, which would update the Johnson County Special Utility District by clarifying board eligibility, allowing bond issuance, and removing redundant TCEQ approval language to reduce costs and delays. Both bills were left pending after brief testimony from bill sponsors and local witnesses. The committee also heard SB 1504, which would update the Gulf Coast Authority to allow video-conference participation in meetings, and SB 1302, aimed at closing a TCEQ permitting loophole that allowed dischargers with prior denials or suspensions to reapply through an automated process without meaningful review. SB 2692 drew substantial discussion: it would change the signature threshold for outside-city-limits customers appealing municipal utility rates to the PUC by customer class. Valero supported the bill as a way to avoid requiring large-volume users to gather signatures from unrelated residential customers, while the City of Corpus Christi opposed it, arguing that lowering the threshold to one customer could trigger expensive appeals costing $500,000 to $1 million. A PUC witness said such cases are increasing and that the agency would need additional staff under the fiscal note. SB 790, creating a simplified PUC complaint process for small water and wastewater billing disputes, and SB 1663, expanding TCEQ notice requirements for nearby residents when groundwater contamination is discovered, were also heard and left pending. Additional bills included HB 3115, clarifying that the Cow Creek Groundwater Conservation District cannot require meters on exempt domestic or livestock wells; SB 1055, raising the Southeast Texas Groundwater Conservation District’s production fee cap from 1 cent to 7 cents per 1,000 gallons; and SB 1625, requiring private water and wastewater utilities to report cybersecurity incidents to TCEQ and DIR. The committee then took up pending business and adopted a substitute for SB 7, which made several changes to water fund use, eminent domain coordination, and EDAP-related provisions, and voted 10-0 to report it favorably. The committee also adopted a substitute for HB 2347, a county water conservation program bill, and reported it favorably 9-1. HB 5675 and SB 2476 were each reported favorably 10-0. The meeting concluded with adjournment.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Business and Commerce (Part I) Feb 18th, 2025

Business & Commerce

Transcript Highlights:
  • code to extend the length of a rental agreement from 30 to 180 days under the business code to allow persons
  • to obtain a damage waiver for the rental during that period and ensure persons receive a pro rata refund
  • Well, personally, I think that flexibility allows. us to do our job and essentially if that's holding
  • Chairman, I, I think your drafting is pretty careful.
  • And he's not the only person that this has happened to, and so I am concerned, yeah, it's just gone.
AL

Alabama 2026 Regular Session

Alabama Senate Judiciary Committee Feb 18th, 2026

Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c> person ought to get bail. person ought to get bail.
  • person was arrested.
  • the game, the person That person go to the game, the person that<00:32:52.000><c> the</c><00:32:52.120
  • A person I ain't people divorced. A person I ain't leaving. leaving. leaving.
  • </c> the person that's going to do this? the person that's going to do this?
Committee: Senate Judiciary
AL

Alabama 2026 Regular Session

Alabama House Ways and Means Education Committee Apr 7th, 2026

Ways and Means Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • So that's a very sharp person if he served on this committee, right? But no joke.
  • must be<00:04:41.360><c> a</c><00:04:41.440><c> very</c><00:04:41.600><c> sharp</c><00:04:41.919><c> person
  • if</c><00:04:42.320><c> he</c><00:04:42.479><c> served</c><00:04:42.639><c> on</c> be a very sharp person
  • if he served on be a very sharp person if he served on this<00:04:43.040><c> committee,</c><00:04:43.360
Bills: SB342 , SB342 , SB159
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Rules REVISED: Links added Apr 2nd, 2026

Rules

Transcript Highlights:
  • There will be one minute per person. Representative Fugate: Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
  • And actually, you know, I'm somewhat concerned about the care that we give our vulnerable population
  • And actually, you know, I'm somewhat concerned about the care that we give our vulnerable population
  • marketplace, protect providers, and ensure patients have and continue to receive high-quality dental care
Bills: SB227 , SB1942 , SB1627 , SB625 , SJR39 , SJR47
Committee: House Rules
Summary: The committee heard several measures, led by SJR 39, a proposed constitutional amendment to send to voters that would cap annual homestead property tax valuation growth at 1% and all other property at 3%. The speaker argued it would not cut taxes but slow growth for taxpayers facing rising assessments, while opponents questioned the effect on county revenues, sheriff funding, and whether growth below inflation would strain local governments. After debate, the committee voted 10-2 to report the resolution due pass. The committee also heard HJR 47, which would place proof-of-identity requirements for voting in the Constitution. Supporters said it would strengthen election integrity and noted existing law already requires proof of identity, while opponents raised concerns about impacts on voters with disabilities and the difficulty of changing constitutional language if problems arise. The measure was reported due pass on an 11-1 vote. Senate Bill 227, described as supporting fair taxation and investment without duplicative tax, and SB 1942, clarifying the distinction between reimbursable and reimbursed dental services to protect providers and patients, both passed the committee on near-unanimous votes. The committee then advanced SB 1627, a 116-page sentence-modernization and consolidation bill that was described as a cleanup measure with no substantive change to existing law, and it was reported due pass unanimously. Finally, SB 625 was presented as temporary cleanup language related to domestic violence legislation and judicial requests, with the sponsor noting the bill would be replaced by a floor substitute later; the committee approved it due pass 10-0. The meeting ended with the chair noting the committee was dismissed and likely to meet again under the rules committee schedule.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Education Policy Committee 3/25/26

Education Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • And I've appreciated that from every person on this team, and thank you for that.
  • </c><00:26:20.320><c> so</c> and being prepared and for caring so and being prepared and for caring so
  • You're an awesome person to work with, and it's been a pleasure to serve with this team.
  • You're an awesome person to work with, and it's been a pleasure to serve with this team.
  • You're an awesome person to work with, and it's been a pleasure to serve with this team.
Bills: HF60 , HF3067 , HF3730 , HF3638 , HF3401
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

03/23/2026 - Senate Federalism and Family Law

Federalism and Family Law

Transcript Highlights:
  • Chair, House Bill 2239 establishes the child care grant program and the child care infrastructure fund
  • affordable child care, including rural areas, low-income and moderate-income communities, child care
  • during non-standard work hours, child care for infants and toddlers, and child care for children with
  • It is essential health care.
  • Then perhaps if the person...
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

WAM DEFER, WAM-CPN, WAM Public Hearings 03-03-2026

Ways and Means

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c><00:04:23.280><c> services</c> preventive health care services preventive health care services applicable
  • So I think we have to be very careful on this measure.
  • So I think we have to be very careful on this measure.
  • So I think we have to be very careful on this measure.
  • Be very careful on this measure.
Summary: The joint committee on Ways and Means and Consumer Protection met for decision-making only on two agendas and took action on a large number of Senate bills, with no oral testimony heard. On the 1016 agenda, the committee recommended passage of measures including SB 2088, SB 2925, SB 2781, and several others, and passed a number of bills with amendments. Notable amendments included SB 3263, which adopted AG amendments related to the name, image, and likeness endowment trust fund; SB 2047 on pharmacy benefit managers, which incorporated Hawaii Pharmacist Association changes; SB 2087 on health insurance, which added Insurance Division clarifications; SB 2100 on pesticides, which added a blank appropriation; SB 2353 on outdoor signage, which removed provisions related to the Wiki special district; and SB 2902 on renewable energy, which clarified certification standards for portable solar devices and exempted them from certain disclosure requirements. Most recommendations were adopted without objection, though a few members noted reservations on selected bills. The committee also deferred one bill on the agenda, SB 3327. The committee then moved to the 1015 agenda and acted on additional measures. SB 2003 was passed with amendments tied to Act 255, including a repeal trigger if deadlines are missed; SB 2497 on utility-related transparency drew the most discussion, with one member warning about litigation and costs while another argued it was simply about electricity-rate transparency, and it ultimately passed with PUC-related amendments and an exemption for utility cooperatives. Other measures were passed unamended or with technical or fiscal amendments, including bills affecting land planning, tax credits, conveyance tax language, shoreline maintenance, and community improvement projects. Several bills had appropriations blanked or effective dates deferred to 2050, and many were adopted with members noting reservations rather than opposition. On the 1017 agenda, the committee continued approving measures, including SB 709 on crisis intervention officers and assisted community treatment, SB 2153 on defining bona fide farmer/agriculture activity, SB 2694 on water rate adjustments, SB 3025 on income eligibility limits, and SB 3085 on the Hawaii film studio, which included a five-year repeal provision if the studio has not relocated. The committee also passed numerous other bills unamended or with technical amendments, often deferring effective dates or blanking appropriations. Across both agendas, the committee’s actions were largely consistent: bills were advanced with amendments tailored to agency requests, technical corrections, or fiscal adjustments, and votes were generally unanimous or near-unanimous with occasional reservations recorded.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Public Safety Finance and Policy Committee 3/3/26

Public Safety Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • I don't care how much money you make. I don't care that you think you do the wrong thing well.
  • </c> purpose is to care for your own, care purpose is to care for your own, care for<01:17:14.560><c>
  • </c> I don't care how much money you make. I don't care how much money you make.
  • They do not show care.
  • They do not show care.
Bills: HF3405 , HF3413 , HF3769 , HF3768 , HF3771 , HF3465
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

Senate - Finance Feb 11th, 2026

House Appropriations & Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • We'll take one person, I guess. Anybody on Zoom? We'll take one person, I guess. Anybody on Zoom?
  • Charles, in the Health Care Authority of the $324 million, is the Health Care Secretary allowed to use
  • that for rural hospital health care equipment?
  • Could be for retirement, could be for health care.
  • You could stay in a child care pre-K.
Bills: SB152 , SB145 , HB2 , SB190 , HB247
Summary: The committee first set aside Senate Bill 247 because the Attorney General and bill sponsor were not present. It then heard Senate Bill 190, which would authorize bonding to help Healer Regional Medical Center in rural southwest New Mexico replace an aging linear accelerator used for cancer radiation treatment. The sponsor and hospital representatives said the equipment is at end of life and that replacing it would keep patients from having to travel long distances for care. The committee adopted a friendly amendment adding an emergency clause, but members then questioned the financing, noting the $5.7 million cost, the lack of local matching funds, and the fact that the equipment’s useful life is only about 10 years while the proposed bonds would run for 30 years. After extended discussion about interest costs and timing, committee members explored alternatives to reduce the state’s borrowing burden, including using existing rural health care funds, federal grant money, or structuring a county lease arrangement rather than issuing bonds. The bill was left pending while staff and the sponsor were asked to look into those options and report back. The committee also briefly heard from the Department of Justice about concerns raised by the Public Education Department regarding Gallup-McKinley and online learning companies; DOJ said investigations were ongoing but it could not say whether a lawsuit would be filed. Members expressed concern about possible large liabilities and discussed bringing the Attorney General and PED Secretary back in executive session. The meeting then shifted to House Bill 2 and related budget matters. Staff walked members through numerous line items, flagging some as potentially duplicative, unspent, or in need of further review, including attorney general litigation funds, rural health, education, transportation, tourism, energy, and economic development items. The committee adopted the “grow” spreadsheet after members said they had reviewed it, and then discussed reserve targets. Staff presented several scenarios to raise reserves from about 26.7% toward the 27.5% target, including cuts to natural resource, environmental, higher education, and transportation appropriations. Members generally favored a flexible “scenario five” approach and were reluctant to sweep older capital outlay projects immediately, preferring to wait until the capital outlay changes bill is resolved. The committee planned to continue the budget discussion the next morning.
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Law & Justice Feb 3rd, 2026 at 08:30 am

Law & Justice

Transcript Highlights:
  • Amendment Delta, offered by Senator Wagoner, would require the Attorney General to believe that a person
  • state or federal law will be found before executing and serving a civil investigative demand on a person
  • It would confine the definition of intimate partner to spouses, domestic partners, and persons who...
  • A person.
  • I know that's a person. I know that's... So, I mean, extreme example.
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Law & Justice Feb 2nd, 2026 at 10:30 am

Law & Justice

Transcript Highlights:
  • care, and food, with just wages.
  • The bill does not distinguish whether the debt is emergent care, a single episode of care, or simple
  • Rising health care costs mean that more and more people are struggling to afford the health care they
  • Just be careful there.
  • Law enforcement officers used force to detain this person, and the person died.
Bills: SB5962 , SB6105 , SB6203 , SB6296
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Insurance May 7th, 2025

Insurance

Transcript Highlights:
  • We're going to take care of a few bills.
  • It's less costly, it's standard of care across transplant centers.
  • Care would be provided, so it's really a kind of a weird situation.
  • a better way to ensure they're taken care of instead of us.
  • My job as an agent is to take care of my customer first.
Committee: House Insurance
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Pensions, Investments & Financial Services May 5th, 2025

Pensions, Investments & Financial Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • that people can get a power of attorney for someone else to sign the loan on their behalf, like a person
  • And so, just to clarify a few things, one, this can be done very simply by the person who is seeking
  • . ...is not adding anything new, just ensuring that timely communication is available so that the person
Bills: HB1342 , HB2889 , HB3002 , HB3254 , HB4820 , HJR40 , HJR40