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LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

House of Representatives Apr 23rd, 2026

Louisiana House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Resolution 199 by Representative Wilder to urge and request the Department of Transportation and Development
  • Senate Bill 281 by Senator Barrow, Baker Economic Development District, boundaries of the district, effective
  • Senate Bill 384 by Senator Harris, Innovation, Economic Development; provides for the pilot innovation
  • House Bill 549 by Representative Burrell, provides relative to workforce development; creates the Bayou
  • House Bill 549 by Representative Bourriaque provides relative to workforce development; creates the Bayou
Summary: The House convened with a quorum, opened in prayer, and adopted the journal. Members received messages from the Senate on several House bills and Senate bills, and a number of House resolutions were introduced or laid over. The chamber also suspended rules to allow committees to continue meeting while the House was in session. Several local and ceremonial resolutions were taken up, including measures on public health data, carbon sequestration property rights, declining school enrollment, and commendations and condolences. The floor then considered a series of local bills and Senate bills, many of which passed with little or no opposition. Among the House bills approved were measures creating or adjusting local districts and utility-related authorities in Orleans and Jefferson parishes, including bills on the Regency Park Town Home Crime Prevention Security District, Sewage and Water Board procurement and lien authority, the Foulberg-New neighborhood improvement district, and temporary parish burn bans. The House also passed bills on broadband cable price notices, state finance limits, toll exemptions for school board-owned leased vehicles, prestige license plates, and a brain injury designation on driver’s licenses. Senate bills passed included measures on workers’ compensation evidence rules, recreation of the Department of Agriculture and Forestry, a soybean grain research board name change, incumbent worker training, interdict estate planning, and recreational alligator hunting. The most extensive debate centered on Senate Bill 256, which would consolidate Orleans Parish’s separate civil and criminal clerk of court offices into a single Orleans clerk. Supporters argued the change would align Orleans with the rest of the state, improve efficiency, and reduce costs, while preserving employees and services. Opponents raised concerns about the timing, the lack of broader legislative and public involvement, the impact on the recently elected criminal clerk, and possible disruption to court operations and constitutional rights. After lengthy questioning, the bill passed 89-8. The House also heard a personal privilege statement recognizing a school choir visiting the Capitol and later continued with additional Senate bills, including one on workers’ compensation medical review evidence and another on the Department of Agriculture and Forestry.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

House of Representatives Apr 15th, 2026

Louisiana House Floor Meeting

OK
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Child Committee Meeting - 2026-04-15

Children and Families Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • Research and historical care practices promote connecting children to animals to support development
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  • <00:10:34.800> of<00:10:34.920> empathy,<00:10:35.400> caring support development
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  • plus years, including turtles, hermit crabs, chickens, and more, and they've greatly benefited the development
Bills: HF4382, HF2929
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Appropriations and Budget Education Subcommittee Apr 6th, 2026 at 10:30 am

A&B Education Subcommittee

Transcript Highlights:
  • I mean, really, the part that I'm focused on mostly is the evidence-based professional development for
  • It'll be on the teacher development piece.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Education Policy Committee 3/25/26

Education Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • So, it's not extending, it's not having them do more hours of professional development, but this training
  • So, it's not extending, it's not having them do more hours of professional development, but this training
  • What these trainings do not provide is the kind of purposeful, in-depth professional development that
  • Dyslexia is introduced in these professional development programs, but it is not taught in a way that
  • so they can act professional development so they can act on<00:05:26.400> the<00:05:26.639>
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

03/23/2026 - House Land, Agriculture & Rural Affairs

Land, Agriculture & Rural Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • As agriculture changes and develops into new technologies, trying to adapt those things, farmers and
  • impacts on Arizona's agricultural industry, which of course powers over $31, almost $31 billion in economic
  • Infrastructure and expertise need to be in place now, or rural Arizona's economic driver, agriculture
  • I want to state the bill is not limiting private property rights or stopping responsible development.
  • responsibilities in that role are long-term mission sustainment at the installation, compatible land development
Summary: The Land, Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee heard several measures, beginning with SB 1199, which was amended to require the Arizona Department of Agriculture to post the Salt River Horse Herd Agreement on its website. Supporters said the change would improve public transparency and access to the agreement governing the Salt River wild horse herd, while the department said it was neutral and noted the contract was already on the state procurement website. The committee approved the amendment and then passed SB 1199 on a 6-3 vote. The committee then considered SB 1761, an appropriation bill for the University of Arizona that would fund the Yuma Center for Excellence for Desert Agriculture, Cooperative Extension, and the Arizona Experiment Station over multiple fiscal years. Senator Tim Dunn and the Arizona Farm Bureau argued the funding would support statewide agricultural research, extension services, water conservation, and rural communities, while members noted the bill would ultimately be part of budget negotiations. The committee passed SB 1761 with one member voting present. Next, SB 1198 was amended to also continue the Arizona State Veterinary Medical Examining Board for eight years, in addition to extending the Arizona Beef Council. Supporters said both entities were self-funded or industry-supported and did not need shorter review cycles, while some members objected to combining the two issues and to the eight-year continuation period. The committee adopted the amendment and passed the bill 4-3 with one present. Finally, SB 1683, which expands restrictions on land ownership and related transactions by foreign adversary nations and agents near critical infrastructure, military bases, and universities, drew support from local and military witnesses who said it would address national security risks and improve review of sensitive land deals. Some members raised property-rights concerns and questioned whether the expansion was justified, but the committee passed the bill 5-3 and adjourned.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

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

Ways and Means

Transcript Highlights:
  • Uh, we’re just going to require that DNR and DHHL take the lead to develop the plan since they actually
  • Next item: Senate Bill 2803. the lead to develop the plan since they the lead to develop the plan since
  • Recommendation is to pass with amendments to also include the Agribusiness Development Corporation in
  • the requirements and collaboration with stakeholders to develop and adopt the assessment framework to
  • Recommendation is to pass with amendments to also include the Agribusiness Development Corporation in
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.
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

Senate - Finance Feb 12th, 2026 at 05:47 pm

Senate Finance

NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

Senate - Finance Feb 12th, 2026 at 10:24 am

Senate Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • But I just think that that's the appropriate way to go here, in a transparent economic development way
  • And I don't know if LIDA has the technical—I mean, if economic development has the technical skills to
Bills: SB190, HB247, HB8
AL

Alabama 2026 Regular Session

Alabama House Boards, Agencies and Commissions Committee Feb 11th, 2026

Boards, Agencies and Commissions

HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

EEP Public Hearing - Tue Feb 3, 2026 @ 9:30 AM HST

Energy & Environmental Protection

Transcript Highlights:
  • there to inform project development. there to inform project development.
  • geothermal development. geothermal development. Okay.<01:02:11.920> Thanks.
  • Um, only benefits developers pockets.
  • potential, or development in the state, including information about developments in geothermal energy
  • potential, or development in the state, including information about developments in geothermal energy
Summary: The committee heard testimony on several measures related to waste, recycling, and environmental review. On HB 1924, which would establish a mattress stewardship program, the Department of Health said it stood on written testimony and offered comments, while Hawaii Reef and Ocean Coalition and one individual supported the bill and the International Sleep Products Association opposed it. No questions were raised and the committee moved on. A large portion of the hearing focused on HB 2121, which would prohibit the sale of disposable vapes in Hawaii. The Department of Health supported the measure but suggested the bill may be better placed in a different part of state law because the cited waste-management section regulates products after consumption, while still praising the effort to remove disposable vapes from the market and environment. Testimony in strong support came from the Coalition for Tobacco Free Hawaii Youth Council, Hawaii Public Health Institute, Hawaii COPD Coalition, Hawaii Health and Harm Reduction Center, the City and County of Honolulu, and many individuals; supporters emphasized youth vaping, toxic waste, lithium battery fire risks, and environmental harm. There was at least one opposing individual and the International Sleep Products Association was listed in opposition. The committee noted there were many written testimonies and no immediate vote was taken. The committee also heard HB 1928 on the deposit beverage container recycling program. The Department of Health stood on written testimony. The Solid Waste Task Force of Hawaii Environmental Change Agents and Upstream supported the bill but urged amendments to better integrate reuse and reusables, strengthen enforcement, clarify definitions, and protect existing redemption centers. The Hawaii Food Industry Association supported the concept of a backdrop program but preferred strengthening the existing program and raised concerns about undefined fees, existing infrastructure, and future audit costs. The Chamber of Commerce Hawaii supported the bill, and the chair said the measure needs work and that decision-making would occur in a few days. Finally, the committee took up HB 979 on environmental review and HB 1650 on environmental assessments. For HB 979, OPSD offered amendments, HCDA supported the bill but suggested clarifying the affordable-housing definition, Kauai Island Utility Cooperative supported it, and Earthjustice was asked about the court process for environmental challenges; the chair asked about shortening the challenge period and the relationship between environmental court, the intermediate court of appeals, and the Supreme Court. For HB 1650, OPSD and the State Historic Preservation Division stood on written testimony, OHA asked to retain historic sites, and several groups and individuals testified in support or opposition. Opponents argued that removing Wiki special district and historic sites from Chapter 343 trigger language would weaken environmental review and risk impacts to iwi kūpuna and historic resources.
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Education Jan 26th, 2026 at 08:38 am

House Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • I think what's really important is Section 3, the study and report required for the future development
  • My name is Kirsten Keller, and I am the Executive Director of the Middle Rio Grande Economic Development
  • I wasn’t on the economic subgroup in Appropriations, so I don’t know what that decision was.”
  • “And so I was curious as to whether the impacts to New Mexico could be coming from Texas as well, and
  • Chair and members, so we do feel some of the Texas earthquakes, and there are earthquakes in the Drag
Bills: SB29, SB64
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

Senate - Education Jan 26th, 2026 at 08:32 am

Senate Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • It was only through thoughtful mentorship and district professional development that I learned how to
  • It's very important that teachers know how to develop student conceptual understanding and fluency in
  • You have things in the bill that talk about having the department and bureau develop and publish the
  • To the professional development of our current teaching workforce to make sure they have the training
  • To the professional development of our current teaching workforce to make sure they have the training
Bills: SB29, SB64
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Hied Committee Meeting - 2025-04-01

Higher Education Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • Development (DEED) determines to be high demand. and fields in Minnesota.
  • As Representative Hanson mentioned, the workforce development scholarships also cover this.
  • develop our educational and workforce programs.
  • Through the clinic, we both develop student skills. and we help protect our community.
  • We have developed many programs to help address some of these shortages.
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

House Higher Education Finance and Policy Committee 4/1/25

Higher Education Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • <00:02:16.239> Economic of Employment and Econom Economic of Employment and Econom Economic
  • <00:14:06.079> of demand and promote the development of demand and promote the development
  • <00:14:15.279> efforts, workforce development efforts, workforce development efforts, policymakers
  • :14:37.680> a Minnesota's economic future requires a Minnesota's economic future requires a strategic
  • Um, it was chartered by the 1983 Minnesota Legislature with a dual mission of economic development of
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

House Chamber - Fri Mar 6, 2026, 12:00PM HST - Day 24

Hawaii House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Um, this one, this bill, seeks to appropriate taxpayer dollars to develop the defense industry ecosystem
  • $900 billion a year of federal taxpayer dollars, would need our state taxpayers to subsidize the development
  • These approaches are much more consistent with best practices and youth development and long-term behavior
  • These approaches are much more consistent with best practices and youth development and long-term behavior
  • These approaches are much more consistent with best practices and youth development and long-term behavior
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • 100,000 of those families on our Texas mailing list.
  • I'm speaking for myself but also for Texas Education 9-1-1.
  • Deep West Texas has about 60 to 50 students and eight teachers, and it's way out there in West Texas,
  • That's one of the great things about Texas, I think.
  • With a little over 1,200 school districts in Texas.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • According to the Texas...
  • I'm the executive director of the Texas Association of Sports Officials.
  • We are facing a crisis with officials in Texas.
  • Of Texas students.
  • But those are very rare cases throughout Texas history.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Criminal Jurisprudence Apr 1st, 2025

Criminal Jurisprudence

Transcript Highlights:
  • This experience led me to relocate to Texas in 2012.
  • According to the Texas Association Against Sexual Assault, two in five women and one in five men in Texas
  • In Texas, data from the FBI shows shows that in 2020, over 13,000 rapes were reported to Texas law enforcement
  • I'm here on behalf of Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers.
  • This is happening in Texas.