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TX

Texas 89th Regular

Energy Resources Mar 31st, 2025

Energy Resources

Transcript Highlights:
  • So members, this could be a tremendous potential impact on our state and help the state of Texas remain
  • They do manage all CO2 injection wells in the state.
  • in the state, ask them if they're originally from Texas.
  • I think that the great state of Texas is and always has been.
  • It could be very important to the state.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

S/C on Juvenile Justice Mar 26th, 2025

S/C on Juvenile Justice

Transcript Highlights:
  • This state jail sentence was 18 months in the state jail. So he goes to state jail when he's 19.
  • And this is after years of other states doing it.
  • And then, about five years ago, it was just four states: us, two other states, and New York.
  • I believe that we are now only one of three remaining states in the United States that has our age set
  • Now, one thing I want to state is that most jurisdictions throughout the United States... ...have caught
TX

Texas 89th Regular

S/C on Juvenile Justice Mar 26th, 2025

S/C on Juvenile Justice

Transcript Highlights:
  • The ordinance specifically guarantees their 1st and 14th Amendment rights.
  • So the state has a vested interest to protect our youth.
  • That is a core principle. ...of these United States of America.
  • Juveniles do not have a full Second Amendment right. ...right.
  • The original bill included broader provisions but was narrowed by some Senate amendments.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Taxes Committee 3/26/26

Taxes

Transcript Highlights:
  • We do have an amendment. When we have a quorum, I will move the amendment.
  • 3755 as amended.
  • We now have 4161 as amended<00:10:11.080> members. amended members. amended members.
  • projects across the state. projects across the state.
  • county in the state, either. county in the state, either.
AL

Alabama 2026 1st Special Session

Alabama House Boards, Agencies and Commissions Committee Feb 25th, 2026

Boards, Agencies and Commissions

Transcript Highlights:
  • Father, we ask that you would open our hearts as we do the work of the people here for the state of Alabama
  • I do have a letter of support from the State Board of Chiropractic Examiners and the Alabama State Chiropractic
  • state is represented on this board or how does that kind of work?
  • state is represented on this board or how does that kind of work?
  • state is represented on this board or how does that kind of work?
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

County and Municipal Government Feb 11th, 2026 at 03:00 pm

County and Municipal Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • House Bill 3985 simply states that if a local municipality starts trying to circumvent the law, property
  • We ask vendors to provide a statement of ownership, thereby no longer doing business in this state with
  • And finally, we institute policy in this state that any violation of the Central Purchasing Act of 1974
  • In large part, what we're doing here is we're trying to create one map that the state owns that can be
  • House 3463 is a bill request from the state auditor's office that updates and modernizes their Oklahoma
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

Senate - Rules Feb 4th, 2026 at 09:26 am

Senate Rules

Transcript Highlights:
  • It's going to impact how we do business in the state of New Mexico.
  • But, Madam Chair, Senator, if I say I'm enrolled online at North Dakota State University The State of
  • states.
  • Is the plan of attack to send out an email? Thank you, Herb.
  • , and state agencies across the state to look at the backlog kit At that time, the state auditor and
Bills: SB132, SM16, SM17
AL

Alabama 2026 1st Special Session

Alabama Senate Transportation and Energy Committee Feb 4th, 2026

Transportation and Energy

Transcript Highlights:
  • I aware of one amendment that we have. I see is a friendly amendment. I'll stop there. Mr.
  • I aware of one amendment that we have. I see is a friendly amendment. I'll stop there. Mr.
  • Throughout the state.
  • Agreed upon amendment. And >> Right. Okay. Agreed upon amendment.
  • amendment. Do I hear a second? amendment. Do I hear a second? >> Second.
Bills: SB205, SB222, SB205, SB222
TX

Texas 89th Regular

S/C on Academic & Career-Oriented Education Mar 5th, 2025

S/C on Academic & Career-Oriented Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • In his State of the State address on February the 2nd, Governor Governor Abbott identified the expansion
  • The Zoner is one of the most established RPEPs in our state.
  • We spend every interim traveling around the state. state with our local chapters, meeting with school
  • We have 1,200 school districts in the state.
  • You know, the governor, in his... state of the state address, highlighted a case of a young woman, 18
Bills: HB20, HB 120, HB20, HB120
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Education Finance Committee 2/20/25

Education Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • Chair, I would like to move the A1 amendment. The A1 amendment is moved.
  • <00:04:03.079> the each of the districts in the state the each of the districts in the state
  • Minnesota 84,000 strong across the state Minnesota 84,000 strong across the state about<00:18:14.440
  • The state cannot afford to have its youth, the future of our society and indeed the state economy, grow
  • The state cannot afford to have its youth, the future of our society and indeed the state economy, grow
Bills: HF56, HF780
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

House and Governmental Affairs Apr 23rd, 2026

House and Governmental Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • And I believe we do have an amendment that staff has worked on that Secretary of State has also drafted
  • And I believe we do have an amendment that staff has worked on that Secretary of State has also drafted
  • Amendments 1 through 3 are technical. Amendment 4 is the chunk here of the amendment.
  • But really, the amendment authorizes state central committees and major political parties to create bylaws
  • On the amendment, is there any opposition to the amendment?
Summary: The House and Governmental Affairs Committee met on April 23 and advanced several bills related to judicial appointments, travel reimbursement, elections, public records, and board transparency. Senate Bill 397 by Chairman Reese was reported favorably without objection after discussion clarifying that it would allow retired or resigned judges to be reappointed ad hoc to finish cases or provide temporary coverage, without changing existing limits on returning to the vacated seat. House Bill 398 by Representative Zerang was amended to remove lodging from the reimbursement cap and instead tie meal reimbursements for state officials and employees to the federal General Services Administration rate; it was then reported as amended. House Bill 1201 by Representative Ilk, which would create per diem for legislative business outside session and adjust salaries for statewide elected officials using a formula tied to university president pay, was also reported favorably without objection. Senate Bill 41 by Senator Allen, which would have extended the deadline for local public bodies to publish meeting minutes from 20 to 45 days, drew concerns about delayed public access and was voluntarily deferred in committee for further work. Senate Bill 289 by Senator Abraham, proposing confidentiality exceptions for university presidential searches, research records, and certain donor information, was heavily debated; opponents argued the donor provisions were unnecessary and could reduce transparency, and the bill was held in committee for further work. Senate Bill 248 by Chairman Miller, allowing precincts with fewer than 20 voters to be consolidated with another precinct at the same polling place and same ballot, was supported by the Secretary of State as a privacy and efficiency measure and was reported favorably as amended. The committee also reported favorably Senate Bill 47 by Senator Mizell, as amended, requiring public boards and commissions to provide contact information, including email and phone access, for members and designated contacts. Senate Bill 210 by Senator Klein-Peter, increasing the number of election commissioners for closed party primaries, was reported favorably. Senate Bill 106 by Senator Klein-Peter, restricting public release of certain crime scene photos, audio, video, and digital images except by court order or clerk of court, was reported favorably after a roll-call vote of 8 yeas and 2 nays. Finally, House Bill 906 by Representative Billings, revising presidential nominating petitions and rules for unaffiliated voters in party primaries, was amended and reported favorably; the committee then deferred Senate Bills 218 and 220 to the following week and adjourned.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Commerce Apr 22nd, 2026

Commerce

Transcript Highlights:
  • And we do have another amendment. It's amendment 3-890, 3809. And I'll offer up that amendment.
  • Amendments 1, 6, and 10 are technical. Amendments 2 and 3 amend the definition of customer.
  • Amendment 4 amends the definition of provider.
  • But you think your amendment would eliminate the need for state dollars?
  • This is Amendment Set number 4136. There are 33 amendments in the set. Amendment 1...
Summary: The committee first heard HB 1195, which updates Louisiana State Athletic Commission rules for contests and exhibitions, increases certain fines, and changes student athlete agent registration fees and terms. Members adopted technical amendments and one amendment tied to a separate Attorney General/NIL bill. After questions about criminal penalties and whether prison athletic events were covered, the bill was reported favorably as amended. The committee then took up HB 798, which would require broadband and cable providers to give clearer written notice of prices, fees, contract terms, and price increases, and to explain cancellation rights. After a technical amendment package and a conceptual amendment clarifying the bill’s scope and severability, the author said the goal was transparency rather than price regulation. Charter Communications and other industry groups opposed the bill as duplicative of federal notice rules and costly; committee members raised concerns about interstate commerce, private rights of action, and whether notice should be on the bill instead of separate. The bill was reported favorably as amended. HB 1140 followed, targeting robocalls and spoofed calls by requiring telecommunications providers to use authentication and mitigation tools, respond to the Attorney General, and stop illegal spoofing, with penalties for violations. Members discussed federal preemption, the 30-day cure period, and whether the bill should include a private right of action; no opposition was recorded, and the bill was reported favorably as amended. HB 1222, creating a grocery initiative grant and support program through LED to address food deserts, also advanced after a committee amendment changed mandatory language to permissive language to avoid a fiscal note/appropriations issue; it was reported favorably as amended. The committee then considered HB 471 on surveillance-based price discrimination, but the author said the bill would be deferred while stakeholders continue working on it. Members adopted a large amendment package narrowing the bill’s focus and adding exemptions for loyalty programs, insurers, and certain discounts, then deferred the bill. HB 947 was also deferred at the author’s request. Finally, HB 1186, a major overhaul of the Louisiana Uniform Construction Code Commission and related inspection/licensing rules, was introduced and a large technical amendment package was presented, but the transcript cuts off before final action on that bill.
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

House Legislative Session Day 59 (4-14-26) - Part 1

Kentucky House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • state plan and declaring of the Medicaid state plan and declaring an<02:02:37.280> emergency.
  • Um, it would give legislative committees new authority to label Medicaid state plans or amendments as
  • <02:04:03.679> plans<02:04:04.639> amendments including full state plans amendments
  • including full state plans amendments and<02:04:06.080> uh<02:04:06.239> detailed<02:04
  • state plans or amendments label Medicaid state plans or amendments as<02:04:32.239> deficient
OK
Transcript Highlights:
  • Amendments submitted by Newton. OK, Representative, you are recognized to explain your amendment.
  • We need to adopt the amendment, so the amendment will be adopted without objection.
  • Representative Newton, you're recognized if it has an amendment to explain the amendment.
  • Does it have an amendment? I do not have an amendment.
  • Staff, please read the Committee amended as amended. Submitted by Representative Newton. Mr.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

03/23/2026 - Senate Finance

Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • The states of Texas. Utah and Wyoming have acquired gold as part of their state reserves.
  • Thank you for the amendment.
  • Thank you for the amendment.
  • What would prohibit them from coming in and amending their impact fee plans, their, you know, level of
  • Chair, there's one amendment. The five-page amendment in your name. Mr.
Summary: The Senate Finance Committee approved the minutes from March 16, 2026, then heard testimony on a series of bills, with the chair noting that testimony and votes would be handled in batches because members were coming and going. HB 2939 would raise the rural qualified facilities tax credit from $20,000 to $25,000 per job for certain projects with initial investment under $2 billion. Lucid Motors supported the change as a tool to attract manufacturing jobs to rural Arizona, while opponents questioned whether the higher credit would actually create new jobs and pointed to a fiscal note that could reach $48 million. The committee later passed the bill 5-2. HB 2950 would authorize municipalities and counties to form tourism improvement areas funded by lodging business assessments for marketing and tourism promotion. The Arizona Lodging and Tourism Association and Visit Phoenix supported the measure, describing TIAs as voluntary, locally controlled tools already used in other states and useful for rural destinations; senators pressed on whether the assessments were truly voluntary and how the districts would be formed and administered. The bill passed 5-2. HB 2780, a technical cleanup bill related to property tax lien foreclosure and excess proceeds sales, was described as conforming changes to a prior law creating a mechanism for delinquent taxpayers to recover equity; it passed 6-1. HB 2502 would allow certain ASRS members who are elected officials to retire at normal retirement age without resigning their elected office, with the employer paying the alternate contribution rate. ASRS said it was neutral, and the sponsor and a lobbyist argued the bill would create parity with non-elected members who can retire and return to work; the committee passed it 5-2. HB 2140, as amended by a striker, would let the state treasurer invest up to 10% of trust and treasury monies in physical gold or silver bullion held in secure U.S. depositories. The sponsor and Sound Money Defense League supported it as a diversification and inflation hedge, while opponents argued gold is volatile, costly to store, and not a better use of taxpayer funds; the committee adopted the striker and passed the bill 4-2. HB 2398 would require commercial liability insurance for watercraft rented or hired in Arizona, including peer-to-peer boat-sharing programs, while not affecting ordinary personal boat ownership. The sponsor, insurers, and rental operators said the bill responds to uninsured boats being rented through apps and to safety and liability problems; some members said training should also be addressed. The committee adopted an amendment and passed the bill 6-1. Finally, HB 2999 would create state affordable infrastructure districts to finance public infrastructure for housing through bonds, taxes, and assessments, with unanimous landowner consent and disclosure requirements. Home builders and contractors said the districts could lower upfront housing costs and improve financing, but contractors sought stronger payment protections and some senators worried the bill could add red tape and costs without guaranteeing savings to homebuyers. After adopting a large amendment, the committee passed HB 2999, though at least one member voted no and another passed on the vote.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

02/04/2026 - Senate Judiciary and Elections

Judiciary and Elections

Transcript Highlights:
  • states in lawyers per capita.
  • The amendment is adopted. I move Senate Bill 1425, as amended, receive a due pass recommendation.
  • is adopted please move the bill as amended I move Senate bill 1328 as amended we see we do pass recommendation
  • No amendments. I move SCR 1013 receive a do-pass recommendation. No amendments, no discussion.
  • The last speaker referenced our plan.
Summary: The committee approved the minutes and then took up several election, family court, and criminal justice bills. SB 1425, the “big bill,” would move Arizona’s 2026 primary election date earlier and adjust related election administration timelines; the chair’s amendment moved the primary to July 21 and removed the shortened curing/ID deadlines. County officials testified in support, explaining the timing changes and the need to align dates, and the committee adopted the amendment and gave the bill a do-pass recommendation. SB 1289, dealing with certifications for entities providing money or resources for election administration and foreign funding disclosures, also received a do-pass recommendation after testimony from supporters arguing it would block foreign influence in election administration and ballot issue spending. The committee later heard SCR 1013, a related resolution that would more directly prohibit foreign-source money for election administration and ballot measures; the sponsor and supporters said it was similar to SB 1289 but broader, and testimony focused on foreign money flowing through nonprofit networks. The committee then considered SB 1326, which would allow courts to award attorney fees and costs to victims when a party violates or worsens a victim’s rights. A victim’s attorney testified that the bill would provide needed accountability and guidance, while opponents argued the term “exacerbates” was vague and that existing remedies already exist. The committee approved SB 1326 on a 4-3 vote. SB 1402, requiring courts to impose a fee on certain probationers to cover electronic monitoring costs, drew support from the sponsor and advocates who said offenders should pay for monitoring, and opposition from defense attorneys who warned it could burden indigent probationers and divert money from treatment; it also received a 4-3 do-pass recommendation. The most extensive debate was on SB 1330, which would allow a parent in certain custody cases to request a jury trial on parenting time or legal decision-making. Supporters, including several parents, described costly and traumatic family court experiences and argued a jury would provide a neutral check on judges and court-appointed professionals. County and court representatives opposed the bill, saying family cases require specialized judicial expertise, jury trials would delay urgent matters, increase costs, and risk confidentiality. Despite those concerns, the committee adopted the bill on a 4-3 vote. The committee also approved SB 1328, which declares state policy favoring parental rights and a child’s equal access to both co-parents, after adopting an amendment adding legislative intent language. Finally, SB 1329, which would let parents sue court-appointed professionals who deviate from professional ethics or standards in custody matters, passed 4-3 after testimony from parents and advocates who said court appointees lack accountability, while opponents said existing malpractice and licensing remedies already address misconduct.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Administration May 7th, 2025

Administration

Transcript Highlights:
  • The state of Texas proposes that he attend day hab, but the day habs on the state lists are not safe
  • Gun safety is crucial in the state of Texas.
  • The state of Texas has a higher rate than all other states of gun violence.
  • The state of Texas has a higher rate than all other states of gun violence.
  • the official State Book of Texas.
Summary: The Senate Committee on Administration met with a quorum and took up a series of pending resolutions, bills, and the local uncontested calendar. The committee first reported HCR 80 favorably and placed it on the May 9, 2025 local and uncontested calendar. It then heard and approved several commemorative resolutions, including HCR 12 designating September as Deaf Awareness Month for 10 years, HCR 55 reaffirming Poteet as the Strawberry Capital of Texas, HCR 56 designating May as NEC and Breastfeeding Awareness Month, and HB 3096 creating Profound Autism Awareness Day on March 17. Each of these measures was reported favorably to the full Senate, with no opposition in testimony except HB 3096, which included supportive testimony from Tara Duval describing the needs of individuals with profound autism and their families. The committee also approved HCR 58 redesignating Dripping Springs as the Wedding Capital of Texas, SB 2959 designating August as Firearm Safety Month, HCR 74 naming Carthage the Country Music Capital of Texas, HCR 78 establishing Lone Star Santa’s Charities Day, HCR 116 redesignating Brownsville as the Bicycling Capital of the Rio Grande Valley, and HCR 117 designating Port Aransas as the Fishing Capital of Texas. SB 2959 drew supportive testimony from Stephen Price, who emphasized gun safety, suicide prevention, and public awareness, while other measures received no public testimony. All were reported favorably and recommended for the May 9 local and uncontested calendar. Later, the committee approved HCR 6 naming Galveston the Juneteenth Capital of Texas, HCR 50 naming Galveston the Mardi Gras Capital of Texas, HCR 107 making the Texas Almanac the official State Book of Texas, HCR 70 designating Jim Hogg County as the Vaquero Capital of Texas, HCR 71 recognizing LaSalle County for wild hog hunting and related traditions, and HCR 29 designating April as Counseling Awareness Month. HCR 6 received testimony from a Galveston city representative in support of the Juneteenth designation, and HCR 29 received testimony from the Texas Counseling Association supporting recognition of counselors. Finally, the committee certified the May 9, 2025 local and uncontested calendar after removing 32 bills for reasons including penalties, fiscal notes, or opposition, specifically noting SB 317 was removed due to criminal and civil penalties, and then recessed.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Licensing & Administrative Procedures Apr 22nd, 2025

Licensing & Administrative Procedures

Transcript Highlights:
  • The Chair moves that SB1185 be reported favorably to the full house without amendment, with the recommendation
  • The Chair moves that SB262 without amendment be reported favorably to the full house with the recommendation
  • The Chair moves that HB2278, without amendment, be reported favorably to the full house with the recommendation
  • The Chair moves that HB2276, without amendment, be reported favorably to the full house with the recommendation
  • The Chair moves that HB2776, without amendment, be reported favorably to the full house with the recommendation
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Public Safety Finance and Policy Committee 3/18/25

Public Safety Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • the amendment to the amendment and return to the DE2 amendment.
  • the state?
  • the A2 amendment to amend the A1.
  • is amending the out that this amendment is amending the other<01:43:22.760> ones<01:43:23.119
  • frees up other resources the amend frees up other resources the amend amendments<01:46:32.560>