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Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Agriculture and Wildlife Feb 9th, 2026 at 10:00 am

Agriculture and Wildlife

Transcript Highlights:
  • I didn't think the government should be in the business of banning anything.
  • And if you are asking, which I did too, do we have something similar in nature to a local food council
  • So this is different in nature as it looks at how we look at taking care of our local food producers
  • as this in place, we would have had a more fundamental way for us to educate our Oklahomans about local
  • They're here on a special permit issued by the government, so they're all legal.
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Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

House Children and Families Finance and Policy Committee 2/26/25

Children and Families Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • She is one month old, and she thinks government is too bright and she would like to go back to sleep,
  • She is one month old, and uh she thinks government is too bright and she would like to go back to sleep
  • And as part of our modernization efforts, where the federal government is really encouraging us, and
  • I'm the government relations director for the Department of Children, Youth, and Families.
  • I'm the government relations director for the Department of Children, Youth, and Families.
Bills: HF1346, HF1169, HF1276
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Alabama 2026 1st Special Session

Alabama House Ways and Means Education Committee Jan 21st, 2026

Ways and Means Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • And then it replaces Code of Alabama.
  • And then section B, any sectioning code.
  • individuals locally? individuals locally?
  • <00:20:49.360> bodies districts, the actual governing bodies districts, the actual governing
  • be one governing board. Yeah. be one governing board. Yeah.
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New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Chamber Meeting Feb 14th, 2026 at 01:49 pm

New Mexico House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • They expect us to debate passionately, but to govern responsibly. Unity does not mean uniformity.
  • contracts, both state, local, and federal, that are not paying a dime into the program.
  • What about government entities? Now, Mr.
  • Speaker, gentlemen, government entities hire lobbyists, and they are... Mr.
  • Speaker, gentlemen, government entities hire lobbyists, and they sometimes use paid lobbyists, but not
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Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Apr 29th, 2026 at 01:30 pm

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Why is the government?
  • This bill gives property owners a structured, capped way to recourse when their local government adopts
  • So as It relates to local control and having government overreach.
  • We're not asking government to do more than they're already obligated to do under the laws that the local
  • government positions.
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Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Apr 29th, 2026 at 09:00 am

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • He has also participated in community outreach, including humanitarian relief missions and local health
  • President, I moved that the Senate do advising consent to mihoey to the Oklahoma uniform Building code
  • Zachary Tippett to the Oklahoma uniformed building code. Senator Standridge, Mr.
  • Senate do advise and consent to the nomination of V Lee of Yukon to the Oklahoma uniform Building code
  • Yes, I know that we've had them, and I know there was a horrible one down in Texas.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

JDC Public Hearing 03-03-2026

Judiciary

Summary: The Judiciary Committee met in decision-making only session and took up a long list of Senate bills, mostly advancing them with either no amendments or committee amendments. Early measures included SB 888, which bars smart household security device operators from sharing user data with law enforcement without consent or a warrant, and SB 2479, which allows certain defendants to seek reduced sentences based on family violence, dating violence, or child abuse history; both were adopted, with SB 2479 amended for technical and procedural changes. The committee also adopted SB 2489 on invasive species provisions in Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity leases, SB 2519 on Law Enforcement Standards Board deadlines, SB 2521 and SB 2527 on CDL-related exemptions and training/policies for emergency personnel, and SB 2575 on firearm-related mandatory minimum penalties, which was amended to clarify scope and set a far-future effective date. Several transportation and public safety bills were also approved. SB 2591 created a Waikiki refuse-collection pilot program; SB 2611 expanded criminal trespass rules for school premises to weekends and holidays, though one member raised concerns about use of school property as a park; SB 2665 required driver-license renewal applicants with recent citations to complete a road-safety course, later narrowed to moving violations only; SB 2667 restricted towing vehicles from far-left lanes; SB 2695 clarified crosswalk duties; SB 2697 prohibited driving on shoulders except in limited cases; and SB 2812 required driver testing on dangers posed by larger vehicles, with court-ordered timing for re-examination. Most of these measures passed unanimously or with one or more members recording no votes or reservations, but they were still adopted. The committee also advanced SB 2713 on restricting certain pesticide use near elderly care facilities, SB 2730 on warrantless arrest and detention factors for petty misdemeanors and violations, SB 2765 on condominium foreclosure rental income, SB 2795 on flag display rights in housing associations with health and safety carve-outs, SB 2797 on gift card fraud, SB 2806 on real estate listing restrictions, SB 2818 on boating and ocean recreation penalties, SB 2835 on liquor licensing and education funding, SB 2849 on public meeting notice requirements, SB 2851 on a deafness designation for vehicle registration, SB 2896 lowering the commercial driving age to 18, SB 2922 on cooperative association definitions, SB 2970 on state contracting conflicts involving relatives, SB 2972 on temporary Oahu spearing restrictions for certain fish, and SB 2973 on banning jug-line fishing. A few bills drew objections over breadth or penalties, especially the boating and fishing measures, but the committee still adopted the recommendations. SB 2751 on workers’ compensation prescription drug rules was deferred indefinitely, and the meeting ended with the chair noting upcoming joint and committee meetings for the next day.
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Transcript Highlights:
  • I would like to see you consider extending this effort to local...
  • Government overreach, it's not government overreach if you're online, on social media, On whatever device
  • So the explanation is the government is not doing this.
  • So my wife and I met our daughter at a local restaurant in town.
  • But there's also responsibility through funding government and funding core functions of government to
Summary: The House convened, completed the roll call, prayer, and pledge, and then took up a series of Senate amendments, conference reports, and Senate bills. Early action included unanimous adoption and passage of House Bill 3940, which added a five-year Oklahoma National Guard service requirement for benefits. Members also passed H.J.R. 1096 on Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority rule changes, H.J.R. 1100 on Office of Management and Enterprise Services fleet-related rules, and H.J.R. 1099 on Oklahoma Health Care Authority rules, with little debate. The chamber also rejected Senate amendments to H.J.R. 1067 and held a special recognition for Missing and Murdered Indigenous People awareness, including a citation honoring MMIP advocates and Oklahoma’s response through Ida’s Law and related efforts. Several other measures were considered and passed, including House Bill 2992 on Corporation Commission/data center ratepayer protections, Senate Bill 1636 establishing a procedure for cold-case review, House Bill 4302 on children-related disclosure language, Senate Bill 1613 on liquefied petroleum gas, Senate Bill 1443 on anesthesiologist payment in health benefit plans, House Bill 1409 on open meetings, House Bill 1675 on emergency management, House Bill 1225 on vital records, and House Bill 4359 on extending the school testing window from the last three weeks to the last four weeks. House Bill 1381 on alcoholic beverages failed on final passage after debate. Several bills also carried emergency clauses, including House Bill 2992, House Bill 1225, and House Bill 4359, and those emergency votes were adopted where applicable. The longest and most contentious debate centered on Senate Bill 1503, the Choosing Childbirth Act. Supporters argued it would help pregnant women choose childbirth, connect them to resources, and save babies’ lives, while opponents raised concerns about women’s autonomy, maternal health, privacy of online data, out-of-state nonprofit involvement, and whether state funds should instead support Oklahoma-based services and broader health care needs. After extensive debate and multiple questions, the House passed the bill 73-18. The chamber also heard announcements recognizing the Doctor of the Day, Nurse of the Day, Beef Day at the Capitol, and a farewell acknowledgment for Representative Kevin West, who was noted as having presented his last bill on the House floor.
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Transcript Highlights:
  • currently there's a statute related to eligibility in law, and then OSSAA has their own rules that govern
  • Bill 625 by Harris of the House and Howard of the Senate, an act relating to the Oklahoma Discovery Code
  • Bill 625 by Harris of the House and Howard of the Senate, an act relating to the Oklahoma Discovery Code
  • Bill 625 by Harris of the House and Howard of the Senate, an act relating to the Oklahoma Discovery Code
Summary: The House considered and passed a series of Senate bills and Senate amendments, mostly on criminal justice, education, health, and administrative matters. Measures approved included SB 1319 creating a revolving fund for the Corporation Commission; SB 1264 expanding the definition of great bodily harm; HB 4237 streamlining court collection of fees, fines, and costs; SB 1277 codifying OESC employment-benefit procedures; SB 269 creating the Advanced Nuclear Office through a strike-everything amendment; HB 3066 renaming a health workforce revolving fund; HB 2153 removing statutory eligibility language and leaving OSSAA transfer rules to the association; HB 2268 adding $2.5 million for PACE; HB 2961 providing a tuition waiver for Gold Star recipients; SB 1679 reaffirming the Oklahoma and U.S. Constitutions as courtroom standards; SB 2018 addressing ad valorem tax cost basis for new construction; HB 4294 restoring title and enacting clause on a health insurance measure; SB 2095 protecting landowners in guiding-service situations; HB 4113 clarifying voting rights restoration for felons; SB 1894 allowing extra professional development hours for newer teachers; SB 1810 updating human trafficking victim and expert-testimony provisions; HB 4268 adjusting terms on the education commission; HB 1752 allowing certain prosecutorial agencies to buy vehicles directly; HB 3413 modifying contract-services dashboard reporting; SB 625 using a strike-everything amendment for domestic-violence/civil-procedure cleanup; and HB 3644 on venous thromboembolism, with title/enacting-clause restoration and other cleanup. Most bills passed with little or no debate, and several emergency clauses were adopted by the required two-thirds vote. One notable bill that failed was HB 2115, which would have moved administration of the federal weatherization assistance program from the Department of Commerce to the Department of Human Services. Representative Osborne explained the bill as a placement change for the program, but after questions about possible budget synergies, the House rejected it 39-41. Osborne later gave notice of intent to reconsider the vote. HB 2153 drew the main substantive debate: Representative Pogemiller opposed the measure, arguing it would weaken transfer-eligibility safeguards for student athletes, while Representative Hall said the bill simply removed duplicative statutory language and left eligibility decisions to OSSAA rules. The chamber also handled several Senate amendments that were largely technical, such as restoring titles and enacting clauses or clarifying fund names and commission terms. Votes on the measures that passed were generally strong, including unanimous or near-unanimous support on several bills. The House later noted a main water break in the building, shifted to announcements and introductions, and adjourned with a motion to reconvene on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at 10:30 a.m.
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Transcript Highlights:
  • Representative, there's a piece in there about collaborating with local officials.
  • Landowner with respect, not just as their government, not just as their fellow citizen, but as a person
  • So, my second question is I actually have not heard from any local association who is interested in this
  • House Bill 4203 by Schreiber of the House and Haste of the Senate, an act relating to building codes.
  • we going to limit this to Oklahoma entities that want to do this, or is there a specific entity in Texas
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Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Business and Insurance 2ND REVISED Apr 23rd, 2026 at 09:30 am

Business and Insurance

Transcript Highlights:
  • And so, certainly, that is the front line of fire when it comes to local real estate issues.
  • Uniform Building Code to serve an expired term ending July 1, 2028. Thank you, Mr. Chair, members.
  • carry the nomination of Michohoy from Jins, Oklahoma, as a member of the Oklahoma Uniform Building Code
  • Christina Selby's replacing Metro Hort and will serve as a local regulatory regulator and inspector.
  • Also, other states such as North Carolina, Virginia, and Texas have already adopted similar provisions
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Transcript Highlights:
  • Seated in the north gallery, we have the Guthrie High School AP Government and Politics class.
  • I have Camden from Austin, Texas, Agatha from Wisconsin, Collins from Austin, and Oegg from Wisconsin
Bills: HR1052, SB2184, SB171
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Transcript Highlights:
  • And, there they are, my mom and my dad, and then my two aunts who came in from Austin, Texas to visit
  • FFA, and I want to say thanks to all of the members of the majority caucus that voted for us to keep local
  • money raised by 4-H people in their local county.
Bills: HR1052, SB2184, SB171
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

EIG Public Hearing 02-05-2026

Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • Uh, we like everything that this bill is espousing to do, which is to make government more efficient
  • , which is this bill is espousing to do, which is to<00:15:59.759> make<00:16:00.000> government
  • <00:16:00.399> more<00:16:00.639> efficient<00:16:00.959> and to make government
  • more efficient and to make government more efficient and reduce<00:16:01.519> some<00:16:01.759
Bills: SB2671, SB2902
Summary: The Senate Committee on Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs heard two measures. SB 2671, relating to essential permitting positions, drew no oral testimony beyond written comments from the Department of the Attorney General and the Office of Planning. The chair said the bill was intended to make government more efficient and reduce red tape in the permitting process. SB 2902, relating to renewable energy, received testimony from the Division of Consumer Advocacy, the Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission, the Public Utilities Commission, Kauai Island Cooperative, Bright Saver, and 350 Hawaii. Supporters described the bill as a way to expand access to plug-in or balcony solar, lower electricity bills, improve resilience, and broaden access for renters and apartment residents. Several testifiers urged amendments to avoid limiting the measure to condominiums, to remove condominium board approval language, and to eliminate utility or PUC registration requirements. The PUC said registration could help with safety, linemen protection, and circuit hosting-capacity concerns, and noted that improper installation or oversizing could create problems. After a brief recess, the committee voted to recommend both bills for passage with amendments and deferred each to April 19, 2042. The recommendations were adopted without objection.
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New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

Senate - Finance Jan 22nd, 2026 at 02:41 pm

Senate Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • I just want to thank the counties and local government leaders and tribal partners who've come to the
  • and tribal governments together.
  • That can be a government nation, Pueblo tribe, or a quasi-government.
  • , or county government.
  • We wanted to make this as simple as possible so that local government didn't have one more thing to have
Bills: HB1