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TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate Session (Part II) Jul 21st, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Senate Rule 8.02 requires that resolutions amending the Senate rules be referred to a committee.
  • So, would not the next step be to rule on that motion?
  • But is there a certain number of votes that can bypass that rule?
  • And you've mentioned that these are pretty much the same rules.
  • I'm sorry, I'm having a little trouble with the rules.
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

Transportation May 12th, 2025

Transportation

Transcript Highlights:
  • Currently, advertising rules for vehicles do not allow a dealer to advertise the vehicle for sale if
  • Currently, Texas DMV advertising rules do not allow a dealer to advertise a used vehicle for sale unless
  • This rule helps the consumer by ensuring that we are not misleading the public.
  • So there got to be some reason, you know, we have to modernize the vehicle advertising rules to keep
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Transportation May 12th, 2025

Transportation

Transcript Highlights:
  • Currently, advertising rules for vehicles do not apply.
  • This rule helps the consumer by ensuring that we are not misleading the public by promising vehicle..
  • You know, we have to modernize the vehicle advertising rules to keep Texas competitive, and I appreciate
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Local Government (Part II) Mar 31st, 2025

Local Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • I believe the same rule applies to the school districts, although they may have some personnel exceptions
Summary: The meeting of the Senate Committee on Local Government was marked by significant discussions on multiple bills aimed at enhancing governance and protecting taxpayer interests. Among the notable legislations was SB1951, where Senator Paxton emphasized reforms to reduce erroneous penalty notices imposed by appraisal districts, eliminating the financial incentive for such penalties. The session concluded with public testimonies that highlighted the importance of transparency and accountability in taxpayer dealings. Additionally, Senator Middleton presented SB1504 and SB2237, focusing on the operational frameworks of local authorities and executive severance payments, respectively, both of which sparked considerable debate among committee members.
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Transcript Highlights:
  • of the repealer specifically, he said, for them to repeal that does not remove OSSAA's authority to rule
  • Now it's totally in rules.
  • As Director Jackson mentioned, it doesn't remove their ability to rule on eligibility.
  • They still have the ability and will rule on transfers.
  • They can't punt to the legislature and say, well, the statute says this, even though their rules are
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:
  • The Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority proposed rules regarding prepackaging and several things along
  • So we pull this out and present it as a separate rule. Move for adoption. Are there any questions?
  • Speaker, I appreciate all of your patience with this process as we're working through this new rules
  • This is a rule that we discovered at a very late date as we're trying to speed things up regarding some
  • rules with the Oklahoma Management and Enterprise Services regarding the management of the fleet here
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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AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

06/10/2026 - Joint Appropriations

Appropriations

Transcript Highlights:
  • So I'm setting those ground rules.
  • You saw the rules that set up.
  • Same rules, absolutely. Thank you so much, Mr. Chair. It's great to be here.
  • Same rules as everybody else. Go ahead. Thank you.
  • They create accountability that internal management doesn't always provide itself.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

House and Governmental Affairs May 12th, 2026

House and Governmental Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • SCR 38 by Senator Klein-Peter repeals Joint Rule Number 7 relative to the Atchafalaya Basin Program Oversight
  • So when I was creating that, staff came to me and said there is a joint rule repeal.
Summary: The House and Governmental Affairs Committee met on May 12 with a quorum present and took up several measures. It first heard HCR 74, which would establish a Louisiana-United Kingdom Trade Commission modeled after the existing Louisiana-Ireland commission. The author said the commission would serve as an umbrella group to promote exchanges in trade, academics, financial services, economic development, and the arts, with no compensation for members. After brief questions and supportive testimony from a member familiar with the Ireland commission, the committee reported HCR 74 favorably. The committee then considered SCR 38, which repeals Joint Rule No. 7 related to the Atchafalaya Basin Program Oversight Committee. The author explained that the repeal was tied to a separate study commission on Atchafalaya Basin water quality, aimed at addressing sediment buildup, stagnant hypoxia, and harm to the fishing industry. Members discussed sediment management and water quality concerns, and the committee adopted a technical amendment to the title before reporting the resolution favorably, as amended. Finally, the committee began hearing Senate Bill 495 on campaign finance disclosures. The author described a series of changes, including raising the threshold for unitemized individual contributions to $200, adjusting when a PAC is considered to be participating in an election, extending the annual report deadline from February 28 to March 15, and allowing leadership PAC funds to cover replacement or repair of items damaged in connection with public office. The transcript cuts off during the bill presentation, so no final action on SB 495 is shown.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Trade, Workforce & Economic Development May 7th, 2025

Trade, Workforce & Economic Development

Transcript Highlights:
  • In two minutes, we'll have a straight rule, and believe it or not, all the clocks are gone.
  • The Texas Workforce Commission will be tasked with developing rules and submitting a report to the U.S
  • You would think, Chairman, that we would absolutely have rules like this, either at the federal or the
  • Since you all just came in, let me remind everyone we have the rule today.
  • It also empowers courts, upon a preliminary ruling, to require the claimant to post a bond of up to $500,000
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Transcript Highlights:
  • repeals a troubling statute that's been around since the 1940s, which allows the Supreme Court, by rule
  • Procedure were first adopted, around the time the Federal Rule... ...rules of civil procedure were adopted
  • Before that, civil rules for courts were passed by statute.
  • This, if anything, should be a party rule, not a law.
  • Do you bring it when you get a bad ruling? Do you bring it after trial?
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Transcript Highlights:
  • Election law, rules, and procedures should be consistent across the state, which is why During the 87th
  • Legislature, a statute was passed that prohibited any election official from altering election laws, rules
  • A growing number of courts are ruling against government officials who force government employees to
  • Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit ruled in favor of Dr.
  • It is not my place to demand that they adhere to my rules.
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Transcript Highlights:
  • You've all received a copy of the proposed committee rules.
  • session I've been here are there any discussions about the rules?
  • If not Senator West moves committee rules be adopted.
  • There being 7 ayes, no nays, committee rules are adopted. First bill up, Senator Swertner.
  • You have a right to drive if you follow all the rules.
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama Senate Mar 18th, 2025

Alabama Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • I have a resolution that I ask to be sent to rules.
  • President, I have a resolution from Rules. I have a resolution from Rules.
  • Alabama is referred to the committee on Rules. Senator Waggoner. Mr.
  • President, I have a resolution from the committee on Rules.
  • A report from the Committee on Rules.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate Session Mar 18th, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • So they actually ruled with the district.
  • So we do have a court ruling intact.
  • General rule, yes.
  • I believe that's the general rule, yes.
  • Okay, but do you have that rule number, just to be...
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Transcript Highlights:
  • it in the statute, making sure there's clarity of process and not that it's just in administrative rules
  • Bill 2153 ensure transparency in the decision-making process as OSSAA and eliminates overlap with rules
  • Now it's totally in rules, as Rector Jackson mentioned it doesn't remove their ability to rule on eligibility
  • They still have the ability and will rule on transfers.
  • They can't punt until the legislation just says, 'Well, the statute says this,' even though their rules
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Transcript Highlights:
  • The Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority proposed rules regarding prepackaging and several things along
  • So, we pulled this out, rented as a separate rule move for adoption yield for Leader-elect Provenzano
  • your patience with this process as we're working through This new range process that we have is a rule
  • that was discovered at a very late date as we're trying to speed things up regarding some rules with
  • Representative Ford, 9 rules of Senate Bill 1636 be banned for general order. Objection.
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