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AR

Arkansas 2026 Regular Session

ALC-GAME & FISH/STATE POLICE Jan 21st, 2026

ALC-GAME & FISH/STATE POLICE

Transcript Highlights:
  • For the past six months, we've contacted those individuals by certified mail. Okay.
  • We've contacted those individuals by certified mail. Okay.
Summary: The committee first heard from Arkansas State Police leadership about the agency’s role in federal immigration enforcement. Colonel Mike Hager said State Police has completed 287(g) training for all but 12 officers and is authorized to assist ICE in limited circumstances, but is not an immigration enforcement agency. He emphasized that troopers only make immigration-related notifications after lawful stops or arrests for other offenses, and that the agency uses discretion and chain-of-command approval for any planned operation. Members asked about how immigration status is determined, whether stops are tracked, whether local agencies are participating, and whether there are costs or reimbursement mechanisms; Hager said the agency began tracking encounters in September and had 48 detentions since then, most tied to other criminal violations such as DWIs or domestic violence. He also said there were no current planned immigration operations beyond assisting federal partners. The committee then received an update from Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Director Doug Schoenrock on wildlife management areas, waterfowl habitat, and related infrastructure. He reported that most moist-soil units and green tree reservoirs were flooded or near normal, with one new pump not yet operational and a vandalized Ed Gordon/Point Remove pump back in service since December. He also said the Lake Conway dam and water-control work were progressing, with a public meeting scheduled at Mayflower High School. Questions followed about dock removal notices, maintenance on other water-control structures, and a recent fatal boating accident at Baumito WMA, which Schoenrock described as a high-speed collision in flooded timber and said the agency was working on a safety memorial effort with the victim’s widow. A substantial portion of the meeting focused on duck season, drought conditions, and criticism of the Flyway Federation’s push to restrict hunting over standing corn. Schoenrock said Arkansas remains the nation’s top duck-hunting destination, but drought and warm weather have reduced water availability and caused ducks to move north; he cited survey numbers showing 1.4 million ducks in the state at the end of December but a much lower January count. He argued that standing corn is legal and that federal habitat and water policy, not Arkansas law, drives long-term duck populations. Members raised concerns about changing migration patterns, the role of private clubs, federal regulation, and the possible effects of wind turbines and solar panels on waterfowl; Schoenrock and Commissioner Chris Caldwell said the commission is studying those issues, including a University of Arkansas at Monticello project on avoidance behavior, and that no immediate regulatory changes were announced. The committee took no formal vote and adjourned after the presentations and questions.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House State Government Finance and Policy Committee 4/3/25

State Government Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • <01:15:41.520> in have a an affirmative vote in have a an affirmative vote in favor<01:15:
  • Please vote no.
  • I know that you will not change your votes.
  • I know that you will not change your votes.
  • > that Ash are asking for a yes vote is that Ash are asking for a yes vote is that correct<01:45:
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

House Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy Committee 3/20/25

Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • So what you do with those pictures is you post, you say, 'I met Artemis and Pepper today, and I voted
  • <00:07:52.360> to<00:07:52.560> support<00:07:52.879> the today and I voted
  • The icing on the cake was when my L2 Legumes sign arrived in the mail. I urge you to support this.
  • I just urge you to vote yes or continue funding for HF 1843.
  • The board voted no, with resolutions in response to local concerns.
Keywords: 1183, house
NM
Transcript Highlights:
  • Yes, and I'll explain my vote.
  • Yes, and I'll explain my vote.
  • Representative Ranking Member Terrazas: Yes, and I'll explain my vote.
  • Let's have Representative Anaya explain his vote. Thank you, Madam Chair.
  • I just want to explain my vote.
Keywords: 996, all
Summary: The House Labor, Veterans and Military Affairs Committee met and first heard House Memorial 7, which asks Legislative Council Service, the State Personnel Office, DFA, and GSD to study the use of temporary, term, seasonal, casual, on-call, and other non-regular classifications in state government. The memorial was presented as a response to concerns that some workers are repeatedly terminated and rehired, sometimes after a one-day break, to avoid regular status and associated benefits. Testimony from CWA and AFSCME described long-term temporary workers at the National Hispanic Cultural Center and other agencies who allegedly do full-time work without health insurance, retirement, leave, or consistent pay progression, and who in some cases were denied union coverage. Committee members questioned the scope, definitions of temporary employment, and whether the issue should instead be referred to the state auditor; the sponsor said the study would gather data and recommendations first. The committee voted due pass, and House Memorial 7 passed unanimously. The committee then heard House Bill 177, which appropriates funds to the Veterans Services Department to contract for shelter and care of service and companion animals so veterans can access housing, medical care, and other services without fearing separation from their pets. Support came from the Veterans Services Department, Animal Protection New Mexico, and the Veterans and Military Families Caucus/Veterans Integration Center, all of whom said pets are often a barrier to veterans seeking care and that existing community-based animal boarding models could be used. The bill received no opposition, and the committee voted due pass with no opposition. Finally, the committee heard House Bill 43, a PERA cleanup bill intended to update and clarify the Public Employees Retirement Act and align it with administrative practice. Testimony focused on a provision allowing PERA to use licensed physicians, including out-of-state physicians who can be licensed in New Mexico, to serve on the disability review process when needed so disability cases are not delayed. Committee members raised concerns about ensuring medical expertise and avoiding abuse of the licensing flexibility, but PERA explained the change was meant to address recruitment difficulties and maintain timely review. The committee voted due pass on House Bill 43.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • They then call that patient and try to tell them that... ...hey, we can fill that prescription at mail
  • Patients are then steered toward the PBM-owned mail-order or specialty pharmacies, even when the local
  • Patients are then steered toward the PBM-owned mail order or specialty pharmacies, even when the local
  • They didn’t specifically say mail order, but what are they going to do to see what those other options
  • “Please tell me I don’t have to drive an hour or get mail order.”
Keywords: 1185, senate, all
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Judiciary Feb 24th, 2026 at 01:30 pm

Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • Vote will now occur. If you fail to measure, vote. I oppose the measure. Vote 'nay.'
  • With that, I ask for a yes vote. That concludes debate. The vote will now be called.
  • With that, I ask for your eye vote. That concludes debate. Vote will now occur.
  • Senator Gallagher, Senator Howard, there are five aye votes and one nay vote.
  • Be voting now.
HI

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

House Chamber - Tue Mar 4, 2025, 9:00 AM HST - Day 25

Hawaii House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
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  • you are there any votes have all votes you are there any votes have all votes been been been cast<02:
  • So no vote.
Keywords: 910, house, all
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

Committee on Transportation - 02/05/25

Transportation

Transcript Highlights:
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Keywords: 1187, senate, all
Summary: The committee heard testimony on Senate File 285, a bill to shift MnDOT highway project cost participation away from local governments and onto MnDOT. The bill’s author and several city representatives said current cost-share policies force cities to spend local aid, property taxes, or debt on state highway projects they do not control, leaving less money for local streets and maintenance. Testifiers from Richfield, Elk River, Faribault, Minneapolis, and the Minnesota Association of Small Cities all supported the bill, describing the policy as one-size-fits-all, financially burdensome, and especially harmful to smaller cities and cities with major state highways running through them. Witnesses gave examples of large and sometimes changing local cost-share obligations, including Richfield’s spending of most of its MSA funds on projects it does not own and a small-city project where the estimated local share rose from about $2.3 million to over $3 million. Several testifiers said cities often have little practical ability to refuse MnDOT projects because the projects are valuable and MnDOT can move on if a city declines. One witness also raised concerns about money being paid upfront and held in an account during construction, causing cities to lose interest earnings while funds sit unused. Members asked whether cities truly have a say in these projects and whether there are limits on how much the local share can increase. Testifiers said MnDOT does engage cities, but the cost participation policy largely dictates the outcome, and they described the municipal consent statute as too narrow in practice. Senators expressed concern about fairness and the burden on local budgets, while one member noted the bill may not fully address the broader consent issue. No vote or final action was taken in the portion of the meeting provided.
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

State Affairs Aug 15th, 2025

State Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • Nothing I say today is going to sway your vote, and that's not my goal.
  • With that said, I please implore you to vote no, and please stop this.
  • Please vote no on this bill. Thank you. Thanks for your testimony. Welcome back.
  • I'm a born and raised Texan, and I urge you to vote against SB 7.
  • Do not vote on this. Vote no on SB 15. I'm sorry, SB 15. There's so many different bills.
Bills: SB6, SB7, SB8, SB11, SB12, SB13, SB15, SB17
Summary: The committee first took up Senate Bill 8, the Texas Women's Privacy Act, and heard extensive public testimony both for and against the measure. Supporters, including representatives of Texas Values and Texas Values Action, argued the bill was needed to protect women’s privacy and safety in restrooms, locker rooms, showers, prisons, domestic violence shelters, and other government-controlled spaces, and said it would provide clear, sex-based rules. Opponents, including many transgender Texans, civil rights advocates, clergy, business and public safety voices, and others, argued the bill would invite harassment, gender policing, lawsuits, and invasive inspections, while harming trans, intersex, and gender-nonconforming people as well as cisgender women who do not fit stereotypes. Several witnesses said the bill would conflict with federal law or prison standards, worsen safety in shelters and prisons, and hurt Texas’s reputation and economy. The chair repeatedly noted the compressed special-session schedule and said flood relief remained the session’s top priority. Public testimony on SB 8 was eventually closed, and the bill was left pending. The committee then moved to Senate Bill 6, dealing with consumable hemp product restrictions. Testimony on SB 6 focused on whether the bill went too far in restricting hemp-derived THC products. Opponents argued hemp and THC have medical and economic value, that the bill would criminalize conduct and burden courts, and that regulation—not prohibition—was the better approach. Some witnesses supported tighter rules such as testing, child-resistant packaging, and limits on marketing to children, but still opposed the bill’s broad THC ban, higher fees, and age restrictions. Several speakers emphasized benefits for veterans, chronic pain patients, and small businesses, and warned that prohibition would push consumers toward the illicit market. The committee heard the testimony and then continued with additional witnesses, with no final vote or disposition reported in the excerpt.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Taxing digital ads 3/25/26

Minnesota House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • are going to vote against me now.<00:41:19.200> But<00:41:19.680> um now.
  • If you vote for this bill, you're not for the poor. You're raising taxes on the poor.
  • <00:48:12.720> If<00:48:12.880> you<00:48:13.040> vote<00:48:13.280> for<
  • If you vote for this we're for the poor.
  • If you vote for this bill,<00:48:13.760> you're<00:48:14.000> not<00:48:14.079> for<
Keywords: 1183, house
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • Last session, the legislation for this had 30 senators vote for it. Most senators vote against it.
  • They went over to the House, where 146 House members voted for it, and no House. members voted against
  • Would you like to reconsider your vote?
  • I would ask that Molly Voigt vote. Vote right up front. Please state your name for the record.
  • I'm Molly vote.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

02/19/2026 - House Health & Human Services

Health & Human Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • I vote aye. Vice Chair Heap: Aye. Chairwoman Bliss: Aye.
  • I urge you to vote no on stripping this vital oversight.
  • And with that, I vote. Representative Vigua? Madam Chair, please. Thank you.
  • As an attorney, I do not feel comfortable voting for that in this form.
  • All right, the last bill is a bill brought back for reconsideration of vote.
Summary: The committee first took up several continuation bills to extend state boards and agencies, including HB 2728 for the Department of Economic Security, HB 2729 for the State Board of Nursing, HB 2730 for the Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners, HB 2731 for the Physician Assistants Board, and HB 2732 for the Board of Pharmacy. Each was moved for a due pass recommendation, with HB 2731 amended to continue the physician assistant board for four years instead of two. All of these continuation bills passed the committee with strong support. The committee then heard HB 2408, a nursing board reform bill dealing with complaint investigation procedures, timelines, confidentiality, complaint prioritization, access to investigative files, expungement of certain disciplinary actions, and a revised definition of unprofessional conduct. The sponsor and supporters argued it would improve fairness, allow limited expungement for older non-patient-safety issues, and address long investigation delays. The nursing board president and other opponents warned it would raise the evidentiary standard, weaken patient safety protections, and erase useful disciplinary history. After extensive testimony, the committee adopted an amendment and passed the bill 7-4-1. Next, the committee considered pharmacy-related reforms. HB 2434 updated the controlled substances prescription monitoring program, including registration, reporting, confidentiality, and a compliance work group; it passed unanimously after amendment. HB 2733 allowed pharmacists and technicians to complete continuing education after renewal submission if finished before expiration, clarified prescription delivery locations, and addressed temporary operation during ownership changes; it also passed unanimously after amendment. Finally, HB 2725, which would have restricted access contractors from substituting non-opioid drugs and limiting non-opioid utilization controls, drew concerns that it was too broad and could affect many drug classes and costs. After amendment and debate, the committee failed to give HB 2725 a due pass recommendation by a 6-6 vote, and the meeting adjourned.
WY
Transcript Highlights:
  • to note currently in our chapter, I believe it's 26 rules, uh, section 6E, excuse me, chapter 29, voting
  • systems, section 6E, the county clerk shall hold a public L&A test of the voting equipment before any
  • systems, section 6E, the county clerk shall hold a public L&A test of the voting equipment before any
  • It's the final vote. We would just that would be the conference committee report.
  • It's the It's the final vote. We would It's the It's the final vote.
Keywords: 916, all
Summary: The conference committee met on Senate File 2028, an elections-related bill concerning public logic and accuracy testing of voting equipment. The House explained its changes: extending notice from two to four days, removing language that limited the number of people in the room so the testing could be more open to the public, and adding language about resealing equipment after testing. The Senate side said the bill was largely technical but focused on balancing transparency with security and suggested a middle-ground notice period and a minimum number of people in the room rather than an open-ended crowd size. County clerks Mary Langford and Julie Freeze testified in support of maintaining strong security and discretion during testing. They said clerks already notify party chairs and candidates through email, social media, and other means, and argued that two days’ notice is workable because election logistics can change at the last minute due to weather, missing materials, or equipment issues. They emphasized that testing should remain public, but that clerks need flexibility to manage room size and protect equipment and chain of custody, especially in smaller or more secure spaces. Other members discussed whether the bill should be delayed, but witnesses said clerks would continue to make testing publicly available even without the bill and that the Senate version better preserved the balance between visibility and security. The committee ultimately moved to the Senate position, and the conference committee report passed on a roll call vote with all members voting aye, including Representatives Lock, Lucas, and Yen, and Senators Dockter and Erlandson; Senator Keiser was recorded as no.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Health Finance and Policy Committee 3/5/25

Health Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • But it's a unique environment that we are actually voting members of the council, and we have some real
  • 02:19.920> uh environment um that we are actually uh environment um that we are actually uh voting
  • :20.800> the<00:02:20.959> council<00:02:21.440> and<00:02:21.599> we voting
  • members of the council and we voting members of the council and we have<00:02:22.000> some<00
  • <00:42:52.520> or like serve in the military or Vote or like serve in the military or Vote
Keywords: 1183, house
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

State Affairs May 7th, 2025

State Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • you may know what that is, I don't know, but, so the, the city councils both voted.
  • The unborn have no voice, no vote, no vote, and no platform, but we do, and it is our responsibility
  • Uh, also is a very small percentage of people actually voting.
  • Uh, have a, have a vote and vote yes or no. Well, I, that's a fair question.
  • Please vote no on SB 11. Thank you. Thank you for your testimony.
Bills: SB 6, SB 11, SB 33
ND

North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate State and Local Government Apr 3rd, 2025 at 09:00 am

State and Local Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • Yet under the current structure, this city has no formal vote, no true seat at the table.
  • I have no problem with West Fargo being on that board at all as far as a voting member. Okay.
  • We'll vote on that.
  • This allows a vote of the chamber.
  • I think it's like my vote the other day.
Bills: HB1162
Summary: The committee heard House Bill 1162, which would add the West Fargo mayor as a voting member of the Lake Agassiz Water Authority board. The sponsor and Fargo’s mayor argued West Fargo has grown into a major regional water stakeholder and should have a formal vote, while members questioned the board structure and why the change was not framed more specifically. The bill was supported in testimony, closed without opposition, and received a 6-0 do pass recommendation. The committee then took up House Bill 1259 on annual legislative sessions and session structure. Members adopted an amendment that left the structure and logistics of sessions to legislative management rather than prescribing details in statute, after discussion about flexibility, committee workload, annual versus biennial sessions, and concerns about preserving debate and committee process. The amended bill received a 4-2 do pass recommendation, with some members voting no because they preferred a different committee recommendation or had concerns about the broader change. House Bill 1254, which would allow any North Dakota resident to obtain a State Library card, drew supportive testimony from the bill sponsor and State Library staff. They said the change would align law with current practice and expand access to books, e-materials, and other resources statewide, including for military families and out-of-state state employees. The committee closed the hearing and approved the bill 6-0. The committee also considered House Bill 1469, which narrows financial disclosure requirements so only business or trust interests directly related to the office sought or held must be disclosed. After brief discussion that the change would reduce unnecessary disclosure burdens, the committee adopted the amendment and then gave the bill a 6-0 do pass recommendation. House Bill 1368, dealing with administrative rules and the standard for challenging them, was opposed by committee counsel as too broad and legally problematic; the committee rejected it on a 4-2 do not pass vote. Finally, House Bill 1219, which would reduce the required perpetual care fund set-aside for certain cemeteries from 20% to 10%, received supportive testimony from the sponsor, cemetery representatives, and local users, but also concern about long-term fund health. The committee ultimately recommended do pass on a 5-1 vote.
FL

Florida 2026 5th Special Session

Judiciary Jan 20th, 2026

Transcript Highlights:
  • I just find that there's too many issues right now for me to vote for this.
  • Thank you, and by your vote, Senate Bill 624 is reported favorably.
  • Thank you, and by your vote, Senate Bill 624 is reported favorably.
  • Tab number three, Senate Bill 624, I vote in the affirmative.
  • I vote in the affirmative. Thank you. Is there any other?
Summary: The committee heard and advanced several bills. SB 624, by Senator Yarborough, would allow batterers intervention programs to offer optional supplemental faith-based activities, with no participant required to take part; supporters said it would expand provider options amid a shortage of certified programs, while opponents raised concerns about government speech and mixing religion with court-ordered programming. After debate, the bill was reported favorably 7-2. The committee also considered CS/SB 834, which repeals a 2022 restriction preventing licensed insurance agents from marketing or selling health care sharing ministries; supporters framed it as restoring choice and free speech, while opponents warned about consumer confusion, commissions, and lack of insurance protections. It was reported favorably 8-2. The committee next approved CS/SB 502, via a strike-all amendment, to give Florida concurrent jurisdiction over certain juvenile offenses on military installations so juveniles can be handled in state juvenile court rather than federal court; the amendment and bill both passed unanimously. CS/SB 52 also passed unanimously after testimony from church leaders and security personnel supporting an exemption from Class D/G licensing for unpaid armed security volunteers at places of worship. Supporters said the bill would clarify legal gray areas and help churches afford security, while members noted the broader concern that houses of worship need armed protection at all. Finally, the committee reported favorably SB 840, which revises last year’s emergency/local planning law by narrowing its application after storms from 100 miles to 50 miles of the storm track and exempting certain water, flood, and state/federal planning matters; local government representatives supported the clarification, and the bill passed 9-0. CS/SB 758, as amended, updated the membership of the Justice Administration Commission to better reflect the entities it oversees, and it also passed 9-0. The meeting ended with a recorded affirmative vote from Senator DeSigley on SB 624.
ND

North Dakota 2026 1st Special Session

Artificial Intelligence and Data Center Committee Jul 15th, 2026 at 09:00 am

Artificial Intelligence and Data Center Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • Every member who is present must vote on or against each question for every recorded roll call vote.
  • member and may sit at the table when invited to do so by the interim committee chairman, but may not vote
  • We won't be ratifying anything; we're not even voting on it.
  • But, you know, but there's someone that does, and we will take that into consideration and vote on it
  • These are software agents that say they can write code, they can work with your calendar or your mail
Keywords: 908, all
NH
Transcript Highlights:
  • counselors or the schools get at least a postcard to the kids right now if, in fact, we can't direct mail
  • counselors or the schools get at least a postcard to the kids right now if, in fact, we can't direct mail
  • kids right now if in fact we can't the kids right now if in fact we can't direct<00:32:43.039> mail
  • 43.679> the<00:32:43.919> address<00:32:44.440> of<00:32:44.679> the direct mail
  • to the address of the direct mail to the address of the student<00:32:45.960> and<00:32:46.159
Keywords: 1189, house, all
Summary: The Public Higher Education Study Committee held an organizational meeting and received an update from the university and community college systems on implementation of recommendations from the governor’s higher education task force. The systems said the task force report contained about 40 recommendations, and they have focused first on operational items while continuing to work on larger policy issues, including better alignment of public higher education with workforce and economic development needs. The committee also discussed reporting requirements under the amended law and whether quarterly reports are required or whether annual updates are sufficient unless the committee requests more. A major topic was expanding Early College and dual-enrollment opportunities. The chancellors reported strong growth in Early College participation, significant student and family savings, and state scholarship support that they described as producing a strong return on investment. They said the goal is to build clearer pathways so students can earn college credit, reduce debt, and stay in New Hampshire for postsecondary education. They also noted ongoing work to simplify admissions and transfer processes, including about 100 transfer pathways between the systems, direct-admit efforts for community college and university students, and continued development of transfer equivalency tools. Members pressed the systems and the Department of Education on direct outreach to high school students, especially juniors, so students would know they are eligible for direct admission and other opportunities. The main obstacle discussed was access to student contact information, with officials saying the issue may involve contract limits with the College Board and possibly statutory constraints on sharing data. Department of Education staff said they are meeting with the systems and vendors to determine what changes are needed. Committee members urged faster action so students and families can receive letters or other notices about in-state options, affordability programs such as Granite Guarantee, and pathways to community college and university enrollment.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Health Finance and Policy Committee 4/8/26

Health Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • Please vote no.
  • Please vote no. Thank you. >> Thank you for your testimony.
  • Please vote no.
  • Please vote no. >> Thank you for your testimony.
  • , and other sources to return mail, and other sources to regularly<01:36:14.159> update<01:36:
Bills: HF4609, HF4401