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AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

02/18/2026 - Senate Government

Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • Chair, members, Senate Bill 1566 prohibits a municipality, county, or the state, or a state agency from
  • Chair, Member, Senate Bill 1566 prohibits a municipality, county, or the state, or a state agency from
  • But in this state, and in this state, and in this state, Have at it.
  • A board member represents more people than some states, like state governors. Uh-huh.
  • systems and plans of the state.
Summary: The committee first heard SB 1825, which would shift precinct committeeman vacancy applications in certain cases from county party chairs to legislative district chairs and require the list of nominees to be submitted within five days. Supporters said the bill would streamline a bottlenecked process and better reflect local party leadership, while the County Supervisors Association said it had no issue with the basic structure but objected to the five-day deadline. The bill received a do pass recommendation on a 5-0 vote, with two members not voting. The committee then considered SB 1566, a measure aimed at preventing municipalities, counties, the state, and state agencies from maliciously delaying permits or approvals, with enforcement by the Attorney General and civil penalties. After a strike-everything amendment narrowed the bill mainly to single-family residential construction and clarified terms, the sponsor and home builders argued it would deter intentional delays that increase housing costs, while one member raised concerns about breadth and public safety or planning issues. The amended bill passed 3-2, with two not voting. SB 1571, as amended, would bar monopoly utilities with a defined customer base from passing marketing, sponsorship, community relations, and similar costs through to ratepayers, and would require annual public reporting and an attestation that such costs were not passed on. Support came from the sponsor, the Home Builders Association, and environmental advocates, while a municipal power users representative warned the language could be too broad for small public utilities and emergency communications. The committee adopted the strike-everything amendment and then gave the bill a do pass as amended recommendation by a 4-2 vote, with one not voting. Later, the committee approved SB 1501, which expands the Administrative Rules Oversight Committee’s review authority to include whether agency rules or policies exceed statutory authority, and SB 1805, which requires county recorders to verify that a notary on a quitclaim deed is actively commissioned before recording the deed. It also passed SB 1808, as amended, to prohibit HOAs and condominium associations from banning flags of nations designated as major non-NATO allies, and SB 1688, as amended, to require certain membership associations receiving public dues support to disclose fees and allow opt-outs. SB 1246, as amended, increased the delinquency thresholds and time periods before HOA/condo foreclosure on common expense liens, and passed unanimously. Finally, SB 1428 was introduced to expand county boards of supervisors in larger counties, with debate focused on representation, cost, and the differing constitutional roles of counties and cities; the transcript cuts off before any final action on that bill.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

EDU Informational Briefing 01-30-2026

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • You stated in the beginning you have how many projects and over $1 billion.
  • State Department improvement projects attaches the list shown...' They didn't tell me any date.
  • State<00:58:11.119> Department<00:58:11.839> improvement<00:58:12.400> projects
  • State Department improvement projects State Department improvement projects attaches<00:58:13.359>
  • . projects. projects.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session 01-30-2026 11:30am

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • So, we wish them luck as they go into the state tournament.
  • they<00:02:57.519> go<00:02:57.680> into<00:02:57.840> the<00:02:58.000> state
  • them luck as they go into the state them luck as they go into the state tournament.<00:02:58.640
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Opening Day Floor Session 01-21-2026 10:00am

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • <00:07:43.919> Under people of the state of Hawaii. Under people of the state of Hawaii.
  • Senator Brian Shots, United States Senator Brian Shots, United<00:10:32.720> States<00:10:33.040
  • States Representative Ed Casease, Casease, Casease, United<00:10:43.839> States<00:10:44.240>
  • lunches, state hospitals, and prisons. lunches, state hospitals, and prisons.
  • projected fines from the current ones. projected fines from the current ones.
OK
Transcript Highlights:
  • This bill has been approved in multiple states in the United States.
  • These treatments would be investigational treatments that are currently being used in the United States
  • This time, Oklahoma and the United States offer potentially life-saving options.
  • Over 15 states have approved bills very similar to This bill has approved this language.
  • the Department of Mental Health to publish bed vacancies at mental health facilities throughout the state
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

State Committee Meeting - 2026-03-26

State Government Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • of the state. of the state.
  • , federal, or any state agency in the state.
  • from state, federal, or any state agency in<01:09:04.200> the<01:09:04.279> state.
  • in the state. in the state.
  • That is stated in that graph that I had in the state of Minnesota for the state of Minnesota.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Apr 9th, 2026 at 09:30 am

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • And Lord, yesterday was a tragic day in our state...
  • Aaron has been a hometown Okarti guy, played in the state tournament, played in the states, played in
  • the state tournament several times.
  • They were 24 state champions, 25 state champions, and then we did a three-peat this year.
  • This is the Alomega Class B state champion girls basketball team.
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Chamber Meeting Jan 30th, 2026 at 12:05 pm

New Mexico House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • If you look at the state, I don't know. Of the poorest in the state.
  • We know that the bill says that the State Transportation Improvement Plan, or STIP, projects will be.
  • .. ...State Transportation Improvement Plan, or STIP, projects will be chosen from that listing to use
  • Speaker, gentlemen, you know that I'm building one of the largest road projects in the state of New Mexico
  • San Juan County has one project. That is a $50,000 project—$50 million, sorry, $50 million project.
Bills: HM3, HM11, HM14, HM15, HM21, HM25, HB9, SB2, SB19
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Higher Education Finance and Policy Committee 3/10/26

Higher Education Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • how we're going to save the state grant. how we're going to save the state grant.
  • state financial aid. state financial aid. >> Representative<01:10:34.080> Robbins.
  • of this state. of this state.
  • receive, uh state aid? receive, uh state aid?
  • only 10 do that in the United States. only 10 do that in the United States.
Bills: HF1323, HF3500
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • A plan approved to the high standards that we can muster as a state.
  • Message that the state of Texas is listening.
  • For every family represented across this great state.
  • So we're not inflating the budget of one single state agency.
  • And once again, when we have great state resources with all our state agencies, our counties do a great
Bills: HB1, HB 2, HB 3, HB 5, HB20, HB 22
Summary: The committee meeting primarily focused on the discussion and passage of several key bills, including SB5, which pertains to supplemental appropriations for disaster relief. This bill was passed unanimously, highlighting the committee's commitment to addressing disaster preparedness. HB20, aimed at reducing fraudulent charitable solicitations during disasters, also saw significant debate, with positive sentiments expressed by its sponsor, Mr. Darby. Additionally, HB22, which expands the authority of the comptroller to fund emergency communication systems, was passed with overwhelming support, indicating a consensus on improving emergency response capabilities within the state. The session concluded with discussions about future legislative measures aimed at strengthening infrastructure against disasters.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • We can... ...to the high standards that we can muster as a state.
  • It would not appropriate state funding.
  • And once again, when we have great state resources with all our state agencies, our counties do a great
  • Flooding that we experienced on July 4th in this state.
  • As you stated, this isn't, there's no new money here.
Bills: HB1, HB2, HB3, HB5, HB20, HB22
Summary: The House convened in special session with a gubernatorial proclamation adding subjects related to penalties for legislators who absent themselves, ivermectin access, and groundwater study authority. The chamber also handled routine motions, committee scheduling, and first-reading referrals before moving to the main floor calendar focused largely on disaster response and public safety legislation. The central theme throughout the day was the July 4 flooding and related tragedies, with repeated references to families of victims and the need for stronger preparedness and prevention measures. House Bill 1, on youth camp emergency plans and preparedness, was the most emotional and heavily amended measure. Members adopted changes requiring annual emergency plans for resident youth camps, staff training, parent notification, evacuation maps, floodplain-related disclosures, restrictions on sleeping quarters in flood-prone areas, and funding for enforcement. One proposed amendment to require air conditioning or heat in sleeping quarters failed, while another amendment on floodplain restrictions passed after debate over floodplain versus floodway language. HB 1 ultimately passed the House 136-1 on second reading and later 135-1 on final passage. Senate Bill 2 / House Bill 2 on disaster preparedness, response, and recovery also advanced after extensive discussion. The bill creates training for justices of the peace in mass-fatality events, establishes an emergency manager licensing system, sets local succession procedures, creates a statewide volunteer management system, authorizes drone interdiction in disaster zones, expands disaster loan eligibility, and adds review and planning provisions for certain infrastructure and weather-related issues. Members debated the scope of the training, drone impacts on press coverage, volunteer registration, and infrastructure-related amendments; some proposals were adopted and others tabled or withdrawn. SB 2 passed the House 130-4 on third reading and later 132-4 on final passage. The House also passed House Bill 3 creating the Texas Interoperability Council and a grant program for emergency communications equipment, House Bill 20 addressing disaster-related scams and fraudulent charitable solicitations, House Bill 22 expanding allowable uses of the broadband infrastructure fund for emergency communications, and Senate Bill 5 providing supplemental appropriations for disaster relief, including funds for local warning systems and weather monitoring. Each of these bills passed overwhelmingly, with only one or a few dissenting votes, and members repeatedly emphasized the need to improve coordination, communications, funding, and fraud prevention in the wake of recent disasters.
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

House Capital Investment Committee 2/27/25

Capital Investment

Transcript Highlights:
  • And we have three short presentations today by state agencies on the governor's bonding projects.
  • And we have three short presentations today by state agencies on the governor's bonding projects.
  • state agency asset preservation projects state agency asset preservation projects asset<00:04:59.199
  • in the state on the project priority list, which creates more devastation to our residents drinking
  • <00:53:27.440> project<00:53:27.839> priority in the state on the project priority
Bills: HF919, HF1192, HF212, HF214
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • But every other city in the state of Texas loses out.
  • Subsection B states that it should say received and spent.
  • Workforce Agencies, Integrity Data, State, and Federal New Hire.
  • Our records focus on state death records and state incarceration records.
  • It's what many states do.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

ECD Public Hearing - Fri Jan 30, 2026 @ 10:00 AM HST

Economic Development & Technology

Transcript Highlights:
  • that would have been out of state.
  • <00:33:54.640> on<00:33:54.799> our state procurement office stands on our state procurement
  • fundraising solicitors in this state fundraising solicitors in this state need<00:42:51.599>
  • declares the state is a ocean cluster. declares the state is a ocean cluster.
  • <01:24:19.760> So, uh we have throughout the state. So, uh we have throughout the state.
Bills: HB1629, HB1630, HB1631
Summary: The committee heard testimony on several bills, beginning with HB 1829 on marine affairs. Most testimony was in strong support, with speakers from state agencies, ocean-tech companies, startups, nonprofits, and community groups backing the creation of an Office of Marine Affairs and a marine affairs coordinator under HTDC. Supporters said the measure would better coordinate ocean policy, strengthen the blue economy, and help Hawaii capture jobs, investment, and innovation in marine-related industries. No vote or final action was taken in the portion provided. The committee then took up HTDC-related measures, including HB 1615 and HB 1613, which also drew broad support from business, technology, and economic development interests. Testifiers said the bills would strengthen Hawaii’s technology and innovation ecosystem, support advanced manufacturing and cybersecurity, and help build a more diversified economy with higher-wage jobs. The committee also heard HB 1607 on public procurement and HB 1772 on small business procurement; state procurement staff and several business groups supported efforts to expand opportunities for local firms, while one speaker from the city’s economic revitalization commission argued that a flat 5% preference could help keep more revenue and jobs in-state. On HB 1636 relating to shopping carts, the Hawaii Food Industry Association and Retail Merchants of Hawaii testified in opposition, saying the bill would penalize businesses for carts that are stolen rather than abandoned and would add costs that could especially burden small and local retailers. HB 1810 on charitable solicitation drew support from Goodwill Hawaii and other nonprofits, who said the bill would improve transparency around donation bins and protect donors from misleading for-profit collection practices; the Attorney General’s office asked for a delayed effective date to allow system changes and staffing. HB 1782 on AI and the protection of minors received broad support from state agencies, educators, and advocacy groups, but some business and retail representatives urged narrowing the definition of covered AI services so ordinary customer-service chatbots would not be swept in. Finally, HB 1759 on theft drew opposition from the Public Defender’s Office, which said the bill could create overly harsh penalties and should include defense representation on any task force; the office also noted existing laws already address conspiracy and related conduct.
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

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

State Government Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • Our ultimate goal is to make sure state government is doing its very best for the people across the state
  • should never have been used in any state should never have been used in any state sponsored<00:03
  • best for the um people across the state best for the um people across the state and<00:05:15.080
  • > our<00:18:25.039> state security for our state security for our state systems<00:18:27.320
  • in the United States.
Bills: HF10
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

House Chamber - Fri Feb 6, 2026, 12:00PM HST - Day 11

Hawaii House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • What are the challenges facing our state?
  • chamber,<00:09:35.839> Chamber Every year, our state chamber, Chamber Every year, our state
  • and are the challenges facing our state?
  • Hopefully they all um win some state Hopefully they all um win some state medals.<00:15:43.040><
  • amazing teachers from the Hawaii State amazing teachers from the Hawaii State Teachers<00:16:31.199