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OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Apr 20th, 2026 at 01:30 pm

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Upon retiring after 20 years of service, he was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal.
  • Craig, born July 1st, 1940, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, has lived a life defined by service, leadership, and
  • Medal and whereas following his military service, Doctor Craig continued his dedication to others by
  • nightly care to first responders and recovery personnel, exemplifying extraordinary compassion and service
  • Thank you for your service, sir. Madam leader, thank you, Mr. President.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Apr 20th, 2026

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Upon retiring after 20 years of service, he was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal.
  • And whereas, following his military service, And whereas, following his military service, Dr.
  • example of leadership and service to the state of Oklahoma and the nation.
  • example of leadership and service to the state of Oklahoma and the nation.
  • Thank you for your service, sir.
Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, opened with prayer and pledges, and recognized several visiting groups and honorees, including students from Wesleyan Christian School, Claremore Day participants, and a tribute to Dr. J. Craig for his Marine Corps service, chiropractic career, and aid to first responders after the Oklahoma City bombing. The chamber also welcomed a Cricket Oak High School AFJROTC unit and the Lincoln Christian wrestling team, both recognized for recent achievements. The Senate then adopted Senate Resolution 43 commemorating the 31st anniversary of the Oklahoma City bombing and honoring victims, survivors, and first responders. The Senate took up House Bill 1933, first rescinding prior action and then adopting a floor amendment to correct a drafting error and shift a penalty provision; the bill then passed 47-0. House Bill 4248, which would require purchasers of hemp beverages to be 21 and treat them similarly to beer for age purposes, passed 45-0 after brief discussion about whether it had medical implications. The Senate also adopted House amendments to Senate Bill 1847, described as a compassion bill that would have saved the state money, and passed it 35-11 before later approving it as an emergency measure with 43 ayes. The chamber next adopted House amendments to Senate Bill 1778, a major literacy bill adding early intervention, teacher training, and optional early ELA testing for second graders, along with good-cause exemptions; it passed 43-2 and then as an emergency measure. The Senate also passed House Joint Resolution 1086, approving rules from several agencies, by 42-4. Finally, the Senate advanced and passed a series of sunset-extension bills for boards and councils, including the Child Death Review Board, county government training commission, Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Board of Examiners in Optometry, Oklahoma Climatological Survey, several environmental advisory councils, and the Board of Tests for Alcohol and Drug Influence, with most later receiving emergency passage. The Senate concluded with announcements of upcoming committee meetings and adjourned until April 25, 2026 at 1:30 p.m.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Health and Welfare Mar 18th, 2026

Health and Welfare

Transcript Highlights:
  • Chairman and members of the committee, the amendment is going to be originating in committee.
  • What is the will of the committee? All right, what is the will of the committee?
  • Chairman, members of the committee. Thank you.
  • Chairman and committee.
  • Thank y'all for a lively committee. So much. Committee, have so much.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

89th Legislative Session May 21st, 2025

Texas House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • on Human Services.
  • Treat any human being.
  • Humane housing.
  • Senate Bill 502 by Perry, relating to peace officers commissioned by the Health and Human Services Commission
  • service programs.
Bills: SB31, SB33, SB20, SB217, SB264, SB269, SB650, SB681, SB528, SB502, SB740, SB916, SB995, SB10, SB2581, SB2570, SB3031, SB24, SB379, SB1171, SB1121, SB1120, SB1061, SB1036, SB1019, SB890, SB11, SB868, SB1188, SB1254, SB2778, SB2543, SB2443, SB1333, SB1259, SB1401, SB1404, SB2139, SB2165, SB2237, SB2268, SB1202, SB1198, SB1212, SB1451, SB1470, SB1498, SB965, SB1547, SB1667, SB1818, SB1902, SB2129, SB2078, SB2069, SB1737, SB1589, SB1318, SB387, SB1150, SB1574, SB2127, SB3034, SB860, SB1278, SCR5, SCR32, SB4, SB23, SB1762, SB34, SB60, SB706, SB1814, SB1220, SB523, SB565, SB1253, SB840, SB764, SB2383, SB2155, SB1535, SB1423, SB1566, SB1804, SB1728, SB1816, SB1952, SB75, SB2068, SB1455, SB213, SB627, SB2037, SB670, SB896, SB917, SB1184, SB971, SB1255, SB1261, SB1283, SB991, SB1733, SB21, SB231, SB739, SB1252, SB1371, SB646, SB3, SCR27, SB552, SB1405, SB1948, SB243, SJR1, SB31, SB33, SB20, SB217, SB264, SB269, SB650, SB681, SB528, SB502, SB740, SB916, SB995, SB10, SB2581, SB2570, SB3031, SB24, SB379, SB1171, SB1121, SB1120, SB1061, SB1036, SB1019, SB890, SB11, SB868, SB1188, SB1254, SB2778, SB2543, SB2443, SB1333, SB1259, SB1401, SB1404, SB2139, SB2165, SB2237, SB2268, SB1202, SB1198, SB1212, SB1451, SB1470, SB1498, SB965, SB1547, SB1667, SB1818, SB1902, SB2129, SB2078, SB2069, SB1737, SB1589, SB1318, SB387, SB1150, SB1574, SB2127, SB3034, SB860, SB1278, SCR5, SCR32, SB546, SB647, SB648, SB1493, SB1709, SB2001, HB5669, HB3115, HB5655, HB5675, HB5689, HB5690, HB5653, HB3228, HB2802, HB45, HB1318, HB5560, HB2894, HB4344, HB2775, HB33, HB 12, HB148
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

House Standing Committee on Appropriations and Revenue.(2-10-26)

Appropriations & Revenue

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c><00:32:22.320><c> Very</c> of administrative services. Very of administrative services.
  • When we're services that you see there.
  • And if in temporary manpower services.
  • </c><00:52:23.359><c> not</c> over $51 million spent in services not over $51 million spent in services
  • We're still for IT related services.
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Health Care & Wellness Jan 20th, 2026 at 01:30 pm

Health Care & Wellness

Transcript Highlights:
  • Chair, members of the committee, Chris Blake, staff to the House Health Care and Wellness Committee.
  • long-term care services.
  • Chair and committee members.
  • The Department of Health and Human Services only audited 200 of the 60,000-plus covered entities.
  • Nurses are human beings caring for other human beings.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Children, Families, and Elder Affairs Jan 20th, 2026

Children, Families, and Elder Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • Thank you, committee. Senators, the goal of this bill is to make sure that the people Committee.
  • But, you know, this is not a fiscal committee.
  • and support, not all aftercare services.
  • Thank you, committee members.
  • I know, Madam Chair and committee.
Bills: S0560, S0590, S0778, S1010
Summary: The Committee on Children, Families, and Elder Affairs considered four bills. SB 590, by Sen. Bradley, would toll the statute of limitations for failure to report suspected child abuse by mandatory reporters until the offense is known to law enforcement; an amendment clarified retroactive application for offenses not already time-barred by the bill’s effective date. Sen. Bradley said the bill is intended to ensure accountability in institutional abuse cases and not to change the reasonable-suspicion reporting standard. The committee adopted the amendment and reported the bill favorably. The committee also heard SB 778, by Sen. Simon, which would update the definition of forensic client so certain individuals with intellectual disabilities or autism whose charges were dismissed for incompetency can be housed with other Chapter 916 residents, reducing duplicative staffing and space needs at the Agency for Persons with Disabilities. Barney Bishop appeared in support, and the bill was reported favorably without amendment. SB 560, by Sen. Garcia, would streamline procedures for psychotropic medication prescriptions for children in DCF custody, reduce duplicative background checks and reporting, and simplify consent documentation. Amendments removed language allowing licensed clinical social workers and marriage and family therapists to serve as evaluators and narrowed changes to the Road to Independence Program’s postsecondary education services and supports, extending eligibility ages from 18 to 26 while keeping the five-year cap. Senators discussed the fiscal impact and funding blend for the education stipend. The committee adopted the amendments and reported the bill favorably. The committee then took up SB 1010, by Sen. Yarbrough, which adds criminal and civil enforcement for violations involving sex-reassignment prescriptions or procedures for minors and related parental-rights provisions. An amendment clarified that the civil action authority applies to minors and that damages benefit the affected minor. Public testimony was heavily divided, with supporters saying the bill enforces existing protections and opponents warning it would chill care, counseling, and school-based support for transgender youth. Senators Harrell, Sharief, and Rouson raised concerns about vagueness, standing, and impacts on teachers and health professionals; Sharief voted no, while the bill was still reported favorably.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

02/18/2026 - Senate Government

Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • Good morning, Chairman and members of the committee.
  • within a defined service area and for which customers located in that service area are required to receive
  • utility service from that utility. ...service area and for which customers located in that service area
  • are required to receive utility service from that utility.
  • Members of the committee, Michael Rossian, Pima County.
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

House State Government & Tribal Relations Jan 14th, 2026 at 01:30 pm

State Government & Tribal Relations

Transcript Highlights:
  • The Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee, known as JLARC, is a legislative committee focused
  • The Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee, known as JLARC, is a legislative committee focused
  • I'm members of the committee.
  • the Sunshine Committee, in its 2025 Annual Report.
  • Thank you, Madam Chair, members of the committee.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Elections Finance and Government Operations Committee 2/23/26

Elections Finance and Government Operations

Transcript Highlights:
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Bills: HF1667, HF2526, HF68
OK
Transcript Highlights:
  • bills in a second reading, assignment, assigned bills of resolutions, bills, resolutions, call, committee
  • reports, and joint committee reports, motions to place a new business for the house, members offering
  • Banking Committee at 3 o'clock in room 450.
  • Banking Committee at 3 o'clock in room 450.
  • Hey Members, if you have a bill up or you are on the committee for insurance, we will meet at 3 p.m.