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HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

AEN-GVO DEFER, GVO DEFER, GVO-HHS, GVO-PSM, GVO Public Hearings 02-17-2026

Agriculture and Environment

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  • have zero services.
  • have zero services.
Bills: SB2094
Summary: The committee first took up SB 2094, which would require state agencies monitoring environmental toxins and pollutants to establish environmental action levels and limit changes to those levels without meeting procedural requirements. The chair recommended passing the bill with amendments, including inserting estimated costs for a secure portal website and webinars into the committee report and deferring the effective date to July 1, 2050. The motion passed unanimously among those voting, with excused members noted. The committee then considered several other measures and adopted recommendations to pass them with amendments, generally adding technical and clarifying changes and setting a defective date of 2525. SB 2862 was amended to broaden the preamble, make additional appointees confirmable, clarify reporting requirements for gubernatorial appointees, and was held for further discussion. SB 2781 on lei production created a working group to review existing studies and conduct a statewide study of Hawaii’s floriculture industry. SB 3015 adopted California’s definition of PII, applied it to government agencies and political subdivisions, created a private cause of action, and required a compliance report. SB 3230 removed a categorical prohibition on certain third-party project management procurements while preserving state oversight responsibility, in line with procurement office requests. The joint GVO Health and Human Services agenda then focused on two related bills requiring universal changing accommodations in public restrooms. SB 2932 would apply to new state building construction beginning July 1, 2026, and testimony from disability advocates, the Hawaii State Council on Developmental Disabilities, and others supported the measure while asking for language clarifying that the requirement applies only where technically feasible and, in some cases, only to state-managed buildings. SB 2268 was described as broader, extending beyond government buildings into the private sector and including a private right of action; witnesses supported the concept but raised implementation concerns, especially for smaller businesses, and requested the same technically infeasible language and other clarifications. Both bills were advanced with amendments, and the committee noted adoption of the recommendations.
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama House Health Committee Feb 26th, 2025

Health

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  • There would be exclusions for medical providers, for manufacturing, for food service, and for automotive
  • And those students are working in the food service industry as well, so I mean, that's just... they don't
  • even if we pass the bill as is without a potential amendment, they would be able to work in the food service
  • industry and have their hands on... service industry and have their hands on the product.
Bills: HB245 , SB78
Committee: House Health
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

S/C on Family & Fiduciary Relationships Apr 7th, 2025

S/C on Family & Fiduciary Relationships

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  • So, per uh dishes, per the Department of Safety, uh, Health Services, records of marriage applications
  • We will start down the public testimony role and give you the right to close. Thank you.
  • Last, the only organization in the US dedicated to ending forced and child marriage through direct services
  • Additionally, in our experience as direct service providers, domestic violence shelters routinely turn
  • Florida just set it to 17. The last minor married in Harris County was 17 in 2019.
Bills: HB168
TX

Texas 89th Regular

89th Legislative Session May 30th, 2025

Texas House Floor Meeting

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  • in public policy on behalf of the Office of the State Representative.
  • in public policy on behalf of the Office of the State Representative.
  • He is not only a dedicated fire... ...firefighter, but a committed student of public service, earning
  • Benavides and his life story in service to our country.
  • I hope that they've gained invaluable experience in the field of public service and learned a lot about
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Business and Insurance 2ND REVISED Mar 5th, 2026 at 09:30 am

Business and Insurance

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  • Will be from the insurance commission to run these analyses. Thank you for that question.
  • And so for these types of services, we're talking about potable water, aren't we?
  • easements and these exemptions are appropriately targeted and helpful without compromising the public
  • , that are not owned by the public could be exempt from liability if they have the ability to prevent
  • We've seen churches, public schools, private schools, and communities have been devastated as a result
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Business and Insurance 2ND REVISED Mar 5th, 2026

Business and Insurance

Transcript Highlights:
  • And so for these types of services, we're talking about potable water, aren't we?
  • It only gives very specific categories that occur on private property near public easements.
  • These exemptions are appropriately targeted and helpful without compromising the public safety.
  • by the public, could be a hospital, for example, if they have the ability to not be liable and also
  • We've seen churches and public schools and private schools and communities have been devastated as a
Summary: The Business and Insurance Committee considered a series of bills focused on credit card interchange fees, insurance regulation, alcohol licensing, utility contractor authority, medical marijuana bonding, and business liability. Senators Thompson’s SB 2102 and SB 1940 sought to limit swipe fees on large financial institutions and on taxes and tips, respectively; both passed after questions about the asset thresholds and their impact on merchants and banks. SB 1625, by Senator Fricks, would let the Oklahoma Insurance Department prepare impact analyses on health benefit plan legislation, and passed unanimously. SB 1442, by Senator Dossett, lowered distiller licensing fees, created a microdistillery license, and restored a liability insurance proof requirement through an amendment; it passed 11-0. SB 1623, by Floor Leader Daniels, would revise the state credit union charter and passed 11-0. SB 1242, by Senator Hamilton, increased the bond required for medical marijuana grows from $50,000 to $100,000 and passed 10-0. The committee also heard SB 1949 from Senator Logan, which would allow utility contractors to work closer to buildings on private property, up to five feet from structures, instead of stopping at the property line. The bill drew extended questioning from Senator Brooks about permitting, training, liability, and the relationship between utility contractors and plumbers; an industry representative testified that utility contractors already do much of the work under licensed plumbers and that the bill would reduce costs and speed projects, especially in rural areas. SB 1949 passed 8-2. Senator Reinhardt’s SB 1592 and SB 1913, both insurance-related committee substitutes, were described as ongoing negotiations aimed at homeowner insurance transparency and consumer protections; members were told the bills were still being refined, but both passed, 9-1 and 10-0, respectively. Additional measures included SB 592, which would let distributors issue credits to retailers after repeated product replacements, aimed at reducing losses from poor inventory control at large retailers; it passed 9-0. SB 992 would provide civil liability protection for businesses and property owners when violent criminal acts occur on their premises, except in cases of gross negligence; it prompted debate over gun-free zones, security, insurance, and whether the bill would reduce incentives for safety measures, but passed 5-3. Finally, SB 1241 created the Oklahoma Fraud and Ticketing Accountability Act to address fake tickets, bots, deceptive resale websites, and venue liability in the live-event market; supporters included arts venues, and the bill passed 8-0. The committee adjourned after completing its agenda.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Feb 26th, 2026 at 09:30 am

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

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  • Doctor Palmer is also a member and an active member of the Army Reserve Medical Corps with 14 years of service
  • And so now, after 43 years of service, including Within the ER, trauma, and critical care departments
  • himself, performing more than 300 shows on multiple US tours and combat zones and uplifting American service
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Feb 26th, 2026

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • more important than any of it, an active member of the Army Reserve Medical Corps with 14 years of service
  • And so now after 43 years of service, including within the ER trauma and critical care departments, Angel
  • , performing more than 300 shows on multiple U.S.O. tours and combat zones and uplifting American service
Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, offered the invocation, and recognized the Doctor of the Day and Nurse of the Day. Members also welcomed guests in the gallery, including supporters of a prosthetic coverage bill. The chamber then took up HCR 1019, which designates the planned turnpike corridor from I-44 to I-40 as the Toby Keith Expressway in honor of the late Oklahoma country music star. The resolution was read, discussed in celebratory terms, and adopted by voice vote. The Senate also acted on Senate Bill 202 by rejecting House amendments and requesting Senate conferees to be named later. Senate Bill 1459, which extends the sunset date for the Oklahoma Abstractors Board to 2031, was explained by its author, advanced, and then passed on third reading by a roll call vote of 41-6. The Senate then approved the emergency clause for the bill, making it effective immediately. During announcements, members noted an upcoming legislative drive for the OIE fair project, a Business and Insurance Committee meeting, and recognized the agenda clerk for a birthday. The Senate then adjourned until Monday, March 2 at 1:30 p.m. when the clerk’s desk is clear.
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Health Care & Wellness Jan 30th, 2026 at 08:00 am

Health Care & Wellness

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  • We have two bills up for public hearing and two bills scheduled for an executive session.
  • We'll go ahead and kick off the public hearing. Let's start with House Bill 2545, please.
  • A certificate of need is required for new tertiary health services if those services were not offered
  • So we'll close public hearing for 2545 and move on to public hearing for 2613.
  • So we'll close public hearing for 2545 and move on to public hearing for 2613.
TX
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  • And these funds could be better allocated to vital services like public education and strengthening our
  • public health infrastructure.
  • Public testimony on Senate Bill 1313 is closed. Public testimony on Senate Bill 1314 is closed.
  • , but are public testimony.
  • It is based on the Florida legislation.
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama House Agriculture and Forestry Committee Mar 5th, 2025

Agriculture and Forestry

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  • Okay, the Alabama Cotton Commission.
  • The Board of the Alabama Cotton Commission wanted to have an increase, which could be up to $1.30 for
Bills: HB352
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

RM 329 Conference AM - Tue Apr 28, 2026

Hawaii House Floor Meeting

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  • If I can just share with the members and the public, pursuant to our House conference rules, this conference
  • If I can just share with the members and the public, pursuant to our House conference rules, this conference
  • had, our next measure before us is HB 1688, House Draft 1, Senate Draft 2, as it relates to airport service
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  • </c><01:21:09.720><c> and</c> as it relates to airport service and as it relates to airport service and