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DE

Delaware 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Education Committee Meeting Jun 17th, 2026

Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • Yes, and the Early Childhood Council are all members of this.
  • So is it a state agency, right? Exactly.
  • So it's not very usable to the state to know that we're on track.
  • New Mexico, D.C., and several other states have it too.
  • And so we need to build capacity within the state to provide support. We need someone to own it.
Bills: SB293, SB279
Summary: The Senate Education Committee approved the June 10 minutes and then heard House Bill 447, which would create a framework for voluntary child care cost-sharing partnerships among the state, employers, community sponsors, and families. Supporters said the bill is meant to help make child care more affordable and support workforce participation by using the existing Interagency Resource Management Committee to coordinate planning and funding. Committee discussion focused on how the tri-share model would work, who would participate, and whether it would reach lower-income families; no public comment was offered on the bill. The committee then took up House Bill 300, as amended, which would establish a statewide Title IX coordinator within the Department of Education to provide training, technical assistance, data collection, and oversight for interscholastic athletics in grades 6 through 12. The bill’s sponsor and supporters said the position would help schools comply with Title IX, improve consistency, and make athletic participation and spending data more transparent; opponents or skeptics questioned whether a new DOE position was needed and whether districts were already meeting their obligations. The sponsor and witnesses responded that existing federal data are delayed and incomplete, that some Delaware schools have participation gaps, and that a state-level coordinator would provide needed support and accountability. Public comment on HB 300 included testimony from the Delaware State Education Association, the Delaware Association of School Administrators, the Delaware School Sports Network, and the Office of Women’s Advancement and Advocacy, all generally supporting the bill or its goals. DASA noted it remained neutral but appreciated changes made in House Amendment 1 to reduce reporting burden. After public comment, the chair asked members to sign the bill release forms for the two bills heard, and the committee adjourned.
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Transportation Jan 26th, 2026 at 04:00 pm

Transportation

Transcript Highlights:
  • For the record, Joe Timmons, State Representative in the 42nd Legislative District.
  • more than 98% of all RVs produced in the United States.
  • more than 98% of all RVs produced in the United States.
  • Our members build the RVs that we're talking about today.
  • This traditional method is known as the design-bid-build process.
Bills: HB2467, HB2495, HB2552
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Land & Resource Management May 8th, 2025

Land & Resource Management

Transcript Highlights:
  • So that is a policy of the state of Texas.
  • But emergency on behalf of the state, on behalf of a growing state, I will continue to say is not an
  • But emergency on behalf of the state, on behalf of a growing state, I will continue to say is not an
  • But if society, if the state really needs it, then the state will be able to pay for it.
  • But if society, if the state really needs it, then the state will be able to pay for it.
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

Appropriations Apr 29th, 2025

Appropriations

Transcript Highlights:
  • There are 254 counties in the state.
  • And the state put 100 million in.
  • We, we build all the buildings ourselves, you know, we, we'll do that out there, but, uh, you've got
  • the golden egg for this state.
  • and its council.
Bills: HB188, HB 265, HJR35
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House State Government Finance and Policy Committee 3/18/25

State Government Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • state.
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  • </c> contender for the state capital. contender for the state capital.
  • </c> Minnesota State Board of Investment. Minnesota State Board of Investment.
  • It is protective of the state by ensuring that a state entity does not inadvertently bind the state to
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

House of Representatives Apr 29th, 2026

Louisiana House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Children in the United States have asthma, nearly 28 million people in the United States have asthma,
  • Charles Parish State Capitol Day becomes H.R. 22.
  • We found a federal court ruling that stated in R.S. 32:412, Section 1, quote, a symbol, code, or letter
  • that other states are seeing with the passage of this legislation.
  • This bill deals with the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners.
Summary: The House met with 89 members present and began with prayer, the pledge, and routine journal and leave requests. The early part of the session was largely ceremonial, with multiple personal privilege remarks recognizing visiting groups and special days at the Capitol, including St. Bernard Parish Day, Gulf States Renewable Energy Industries Association Day, ARPEC members, retired public servant Barney Arsenault, Deaf History Month, Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month, Young Farmers and Ranchers, Louisiana Housing Corporation participants, and Louisiana Hospital Day. The chamber also received Senate messages, including concurrence in several House concurrent resolutions, Senate passage of a number of bills, and a list of Senate resolutions lying over. The House then moved through a long series of resolutions and bills, many of them adopted without objection. Among the measures approved were resolutions designating or commending various observances and groups, and bills addressing inmate documentation upon release, court filings on letter-sized paper, safe harbor protections for trafficking victims, public benefits verification, travel meal reimbursement limits for state employees, the Governor’s Task Force on Impaired Driving, school emergency operation plans, justice of the peace jurisdiction in East Baton Rouge Parish, unaffiliated voter participation in party primaries, electronic monitoring rules, crime victims’ compensation terminology, the indigent defender fund threshold for small municipalities, sex offender identification procedures, the Office of State Public Defender, microbrewery special-event permits, alternative power sources for nursing facilities, relay attack device penalties, and a capital-case intellectual disability bill. Several of these passed overwhelmingly; some were temporarily returned to the calendar or tabled after passage. A few bills drew more discussion. HB 335 on citizenship verification for public benefits passed 77-17. HB 398, limiting meal reimbursements for state travel to GSA rates with an exception process, passed 62-32 after questions about scope and lodging. HB 906 on presidential preference primary qualification and party rules for unaffiliated voters passed 68-19. HB 897, protecting health data collected by pregnancy centers and imposing fines for unauthorized disclosure, passed 94-0 after an amendment and questions about its application. HB 1107 on intellectual disabilities in capital cases passed 75-11 after amendments informed by disability advocates. HB 1187, allowing Citizens Property Insurance to direct certain emergency assessment overages to the Fortify Homes Program or reserves, passed 87-9. HB 1220 on the State Board of Medical Examiners passed 95-0. The House also reconsidered and successfully revived HB 225 after suspending the rules, and several bills were returned to the calendar for later consideration, including HB 689 before it was later brought back and passed 84-7 after amendment. The session concluded with notice of additional Senate messages and upcoming floor scheduling.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

House of Representatives Apr 29th, 2026

Louisiana House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • have asthma, nearly 28 million people in the United States have asthma, Children in the United States
  • Bernard Parish State Capitol Day.
  • Bernard Parish State Capitol Day.
  • We found a federal court ruling that stated in R.S. 32:412, Section 1, quote, a symbol, code, or letter
  • We found a federal court ruling that stated in R.S. 32:412, Section 1, quote, a symbol, code, or letter
AL

Alabama 2026 Regular Session

Alabama House Fiscal Responsibility Committee Feb 11th, 2026

Fiscal Responsibility

Transcript Highlights:
  • federal tax credit scholarship program, allowing the program to continue regardless of a change in state
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  • This program change in state leadership.
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Transportation Jan 22nd, 2026 at 04:00 pm

Transportation

Transcript Highlights:
  • And so this is an amazing opportunity to build on that across the state.
  • state earlier.
  • competition with neighboring states.
  • The problem is solvable when the Insurance Research Council report makes clear that states with stronger
  • We're headquartered in Washington State, and we employ roughly 500 employees around the state.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
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  • Hawaii State Commission on &gt;&gt; Thank you.
  • Um our state billion per year annually.
  • </c><00:46:24.640><c> funded</c> Center currently have any state funded Center currently have any state
Summary: The committee heard testimony on several health-related bills. HB 1864, which would require health insurance coverage for standard fertility preservation services for people undergoing medically necessary treatment, drew broad support from SHIPA, the Department of Health, HMSA, the Hawaii Association of Health Plans, and others. Testifiers emphasized that fertility preservation is routine coverage on the mainland and important for patients facing infertility from cancer or other treatment; one patient described incurring more than $20,000 in costs. The Insurance Division flagged possible Affordable Care Act issues, a potential conflict in the bill’s language about using patient history to determine limits, and a mismatch with state medical-necessity standards. Committee discussion also focused on whether the bill should apply to all women of childbearing age rather than a narrower age-based category. HB 2305 would require nutrition and metabolic education as part of physicians’ continuing medical education. The Hawaii Medical Board opposed the measure, arguing that CME should remain flexible and tailored to each physician’s specialty and warning that topic-specific mandates can expand over time. The Office of the Governor supported the bill, saying it would help the state’s rural health transformation application and could improve federal funding prospects, though the exact impact was unclear. Members questioned whether nutrition is already covered in medical training and whether the requirement should be limited to primary care physicians; the board said Hawaii currently has no topic-specific CME mandates and that physicians can already choose relevant courses. The committee also heard strong support for HB 1597, which would establish an Alzheimer’s disease research center at the University of Hawaii. Supporters from the university, the Alzheimer’s Association, AARP, and others said the center could attract federal research dollars, expand clinical trials, and help address the state’s high Alzheimer’s-related health costs. HB 2159, which appropriates funds for health care workforce development, also received broad support from the University of Hawaii, health systems, and advocacy groups, with no opposition noted. Finally, HB 2121, which would prohibit the sale and distribution of disposable electronic smoking devices, drew support from the Department of Health, youth advocates, and public health groups citing youth addiction, environmental waste, and fire hazards; the department said a separate bill, HB 1573, would be more comprehensive and better defined for enforcement and penalties. The committee ended with HB 1913, creating a veteran services mental health coordinator position at Tripler Army Medical Center, which was supported by veteran services officials and others who said veterans need better navigation and coordination for behavioral health care.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
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  • I'm just here to also represent the Hawaii Building and Construction Trade Council, which consists of
  • and Construction Trade Hawaii Building and Construction Trade Council,<00:46:17.599><c> which</c><00
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WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Capital Budget Feb 6th, 2026 at 08:00 am

Capital Budget

Transcript Highlights:
  • To clearly state their name and organization for the official record.
  • If an Indian tribe claims that a state agency has created an undue burden.
  • The Secretary of State is authorized to solicit...
  • It's extraordinary to find out where they come from in our state.
  • I think all of you have heard about the state of finances of school districts across the state.
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Chamber Meeting Feb 3rd, 2026

New Mexico House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • So, with the flag of the state of New Mexico, it's a symbol of her and friendship on the United States
  • Thank you, gentlemen, for your contributions to our state and what you bring to our beautiful state.
  • She's a stater and Girl State, Boy State, secretary.
  • All right, folks, roaming somewhere in the House of this building is former State Representative Anthony
  • State agency, Insect Works. Mr.
Summary: The House convened with quorum, prayer, pledges, and a series of memorials, certificates, guest introductions, and legislative messages. House Memorial 8 honored the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commission and Dr. King’s legacy; members spoke about the commission’s work in promoting service, liberty, equality, and student leadership. The memorial passed unanimously, 70-0. Later, House Memorial 25 recognized victims of violent crime and their families, with emotional testimony from lawmakers and guests describing the lasting impact of homicide and the importance of survivor voices. That memorial also passed unanimously, 70-0. The chamber then recognized numerous guests, including Kid Frost, several student “shadows” from Belen High School and other schools, Santo Domingo Pueblo leaders, Habitat for Humanity volunteers, CNM board members and students, Southwest Cheese representatives, military installation leaders, and others. Members also highlighted community events and receptions, including Silver Spikes Day and a 100th bill celebration. The House received several executive messages from the governor authorizing bill submissions on virtual power plants, apprenticeship funding for public works, AEDs at school athletic activities, and an energy affordability and grid reliability commission, along with a Senate message transmitting Senate Bill 2. Committee reports were adopted on a number of measures, including House Bills 145, 200, 32, 33, 61, 201, 153, 154, 184, 110, and 109, plus House Memorials 23, 24, and 26, and House Joint Memorial 2. The Appropriations and Finance Committee also reported a substitute for House Bills 2 and 3, which was adopted. On third reading, Senate Bill 1, dealing with a doctor compact for New Mexico, passed the House 64-0 after discussion about its role in physician recruitment and the need for malpractice reform. House Bill 34, a cleanup bill related to nurse licensure and charter school nurses, was also taken up for debate, with questions focused on the three-tier nurse evaluation system and recruitment impacts.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Senate May 28th, 2026

Louisiana Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • God, I am thankful to be able to pray in a country and in a state where we begin legislative session
  • We pray, O God, for our state this hurricane season, that you would grant to us this season protection
  • Please join me in the pledge: I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to
  • Members, members, this makes changes to the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners.
  • Of how many millions of people in the state of Louisiana?
Summary: The Senate convened with 26 members present, heard a prayer from Dr. Steve Horn, and recited the pledge. The chamber then handled messages from the House, including concurrence in SCR 83 and appointment of conference committee members on several disagreements. A number of Senate resolutions were introduced or adopted, mostly creating study task forces or commending individuals and organizations, including resolutions on energy infrastructure, breast pump access, insurance coverage for auto repairs, biomarker testing, higher education funding, public-private partnership contracting, and various commendations. Several resolutions were adopted without objection, while others were returned to the calendar or concurred in by recorded vote, including SCR 29 and SCR 33 with House amendments. The Senate also considered House and Senate bills and resolutions returned from the House, with many measures adopted or concurred in. Notable actions included concurrence in HCR 117 on homeowner insurance claims processes, adoption of HCR 5 on special red drum harvest permits, and passage of bills on TOPS Tech eligibility (HB 325), vapor product permitting (HB 623), ABLE/Tuition Trust administration (HB 749), design services contracting (HB 755), rare cancer advisory board composition (HB 761), non-emergency medical transportation reimbursement (HB 1028), public meeting notices (HB 1049), healthy food retail financing (HB 1194), genetic testing coverage for SCN2A disorders (HB 1199), grocery initiative grants (HB 1222, which failed), and a constitutional amendment on retirement debt repayment order (HB 27). The chamber also adopted HCR 95, creating a joint rule requiring a fiscal review of certain tax measures for sales and use tax uniformity. Several measures drew extended debate. HB 181, which would allow the legislative auditor access to Medicaid and SNAP-related tax information for eligibility verification and fraud review, prompted concerns about privacy and scope but ultimately passed 26-8. HB 1220 on the State Board of Medical Examiners generated amendment discussion about board composition and transparency, including live video broadcasting of meetings, but was returned to the calendar before final action. HB 1018, creating a temporary local moratorium on certain alcohol permits in one Shreveport district, passed after discussion about broader policy solutions. The Senate then recessed for lunch at 2 p.m. after completing the subject-to-call list for the morning session.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Senate May 28th, 2026

Louisiana Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • God, I am thankful to be able to pray in a country and in a state where we begin legislative session
  • We pray, O God, for our state this hurricane season, that you would grant to us this season protection
  • Members, this makes changes to the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners.
  • ...of how many millions of people in the state of Louisiana?
  • ...of how many millions of people in the state of Louisiana?
HI
Transcript Highlights:
  • Expanding AED access in state-owned buildings is an impactful step forward to strengthen Hawaii's emergency
  • And having AEDs in state buildings will save lives.
  • I'm assuming if this is state buildings, this would include schools.
  • </c><00:22:35.240><c> buildings</c> Um and having AEDs in state buildings Um and having AEDs in state
  • </c><00:22:50.920><c> buildings,</c> assuming if this is state buildings, assuming if this is state buildings
Bills: HCR112
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Veterans and Military Affairs Apr 9th, 2026 at 11:00 am

Veterans and Military Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • difference being that we have removed language about a person in the guard that's also a civilian of the state
  • This bill would allow all state Agencies, boards, commissions, departments, or any entity within the
  • concerned about increasing temporary employees and increasing folks who aren't getting benefits on the state
  • make sure that we're fully staffed and that we can provide them the best service possible for the state
Bills: HB3940, HB3078, HB3043
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Tourism Feb 12th, 2026 at 10:30 am

Tourism

Transcript Highlights:
  • The morel mushroom designated as our state mushroom.
  • House Bill 2970 changes our current state fossil from Aurohainax maximus to Uhorropoidon protelis.
  • Already have a state fossil. So how is this going to work in with that? Please, love the question.
  • And the reason why it is is because in 2000, the state fossil was created.
  • So essentially, it's a nonexistent state fossil at this particular point. Very good.
Bills: HB3880, HB3263, HB2970