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TX

Texas 89th Regular

Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs Apr 14th, 2025

Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs

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  • I am a license to carry instructor for the state of Texas, for the state of Illinois, for the state of
  • Maryland, and for the state of Utah.
  • I have had a judge take a class from me, not for the state of Texas, but for the state of Illinois, so
  • in the state of Texas.
  • The problem isn't carrying at the State Fair; it's getting from our home. ...homes to the State Fair
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs Apr 14th, 2025

Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs

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  • We've been to most of the state parks around the state. We love our state parks.
  • One of my favorite state parks with my wife is Big Bend State Ranch, Grant State Park, which is down
  • state.
  • We've been to most of the state parks around the state. We love our state parks.
  • One of my favorite state parks with my wife is Big Bend State Ranch.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Transportation Finance and Policy Committee 2/23/26

Transportation Finance and Policy

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  • the state. Joined here by Michael Wjek. the state. Joined here by Michael Wjek.
  • citizen safety all throughout the state citizen safety all throughout the state of<00:03:41.360>
  • In fact, a city uh the United States.
  • So state those third party providers.
  • Um, from a rulemaking the state.
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  • For the state to step in and say, 'Hey, provide this minimum reimbursement.'
  • To come up and join us, state your name and state who you represent.
  • In fact, we're the largest employer of emergency physicians in the state.
  • What other states are doing this right now?
  • in the state.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Transportation Jan 27th, 2026

Transportation

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  • In speaking with the state contractor VerTower, In speaking with the state contractor VerTower, who monitors
  • We received both federal and state funds, and so as a We received both federal and state funds, and so
  • We received both federal and state funds, and so as a We received both federal and state funds, and so
  • Tallahassee is a controlled airport.
  • By the way, there's only two states and two airports in the state of Florida that are charging landing
Bills: S0086, S0422, S0706, S1054, S1670
Summary: The Senate Committee on Transportation met and considered several bills, beginning with CS/SB 86 on commercial motor vehicles operated by unauthorized aliens. The sponsor described the bill as a highway safety measure requiring commercial drivers to be lawfully present, hold a valid CDL, read English, and communicate with law enforcement, with vehicle impoundment, civil penalties, and out-of-service orders for violations. After questions about impacts on carriers and interstate operations, the committee adopted an amendment and reported the bill favorably, with one no vote. The committee then heard CS/SB 706, which would preempt naming of major commercial service airports to the state and rename Palm Beach International Airport as Donald J. Trump International Airport. An amendment added FAA approval, trademark authorization, and a flexible implementation period for Palm Beach County; county representatives supported the amendment and bill. The committee also approved CS/SB 1670 on the Outsider specialty license plate after an amendment reduced the Huber Brothers Foundation’s share of proceeds from 25% to 10%. Next, the committee considered CS/SB 1054, dealing with traffic infractions resulting in crashes with another vehicle. The bill would impose escalating fines and license suspensions for crashes caused by running red lights or stop signs, and require bodily injury insurance for a year when injury results. A clarifying amendment limited the insurance requirement to one year, and the bill was reported favorably after supportive testimony from law enforcement and advocacy groups. The final major bill was CS/SB 422 on automated dependent surveillance broadcast (ADS-B) data; it would bar use of ADS-B information to calculate or collect certain landing-related fees. Supporters argued the technology should remain focused on aviation safety and warned against false invoices and discouraging pilot training, while airport representatives said they currently use the data for fee collection and wanted further discussion. After an amendment narrowing the bill’s application, the committee reported CS/SB 422 favorably. The meeting then adjourned.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Intergovernmental Affairs Apr 1st, 2025

Intergovernmental Affairs

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  • Basically, it passes it down to the states, to their state administrative agencies, their SAA.
  • Believe it or not, there are all these other states that are having to change their state definitions
  • It is a consumer notice that the state promulgates; it's a state promulgated form.
  • There are some other states that already have their state laws matching the federal regulations, so they're
  • This fiscal note states that it has no impact on the state, but it could have a cost for local communities
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Disaster Preparedness & Flooding, Select Aug 22nd, 2025

Disaster Preparedness & Flooding, Select

Transcript Highlights:
  • of Texas, but for the state itself.
  • If you can just state your name once again.
  • As stated by the bill author, the purpose of this legislation is to try to control flooding.
  • So, to the idea that the county commissioner's courts can control it, we have no authority to control
  • You all can go ahead and just state your name and who you represent.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

02/18/2026 - Senate Regulatory Affairs and Government Efficiency

Regulatory Affairs and Government Efficiency

Transcript Highlights:
  • Took control. I am Dr. Jennifer Fryer.
  • bypass Arizona state law.
  • and in our state.
  • contract with any state agency.
  • order to ship into the state.
Summary: The committee approved the minutes and then heard Senate Bill 1668, which would extend the deadline for funeral establishments or responsible persons to submit required documentation from seven calendar days to 14 business days and make related changes involving disposition of unborn or stillborn children, minors, and abortion clinic forms. Funeral industry testimony said the current timelines are difficult to meet and create stress for grieving families, while a mother described problems caused by requiring an ex-spouse’s signature after her child’s death. The bill passed on a 4-3 vote, with some members supporting the timing and family-law fixes and others objecting to the abortion-clinic provisions. The committee then took up Senate Bill 1286, on veterinary telemedicine prescriptions. An amendment shortened the telemedicine prescription period for non-antimicrobial drugs from 60 days to 30 days, allowed antimicrobial prescriptions for up to 14 days based on an electronic exam, and barred further antimicrobial prescriptions without an in-person exam. Veterinarians and the Arizona Veterinary Medical Association moved to neutral on the amended bill but warned about safety, overprescribing, and the limits of telemedicine; supporters argued it would improve access for rural, elderly, and low-income pet owners. The committee adopted the amendment and then passed the bill as amended on a 4-3 vote. Senate Bill 1235, creating the emergency services personnel licensure interstate compact, passed unanimously after sponsor testimony that it would improve reciprocity for EMTs and paramedics and help military personnel. Senate Bill 1446, which would change dialysis-center social worker documentation from monthly to quarterly, also passed unanimously, with DeVita Dialysis Services saying the change would reduce paperwork and align Arizona with federal and most-state practice. Senate Bill 1515, a cleanup bill for the Industrial Commission of Arizona that renames positions, removes outdated duties, and changes publication of fee schedules, passed after an amendment and supportive agency testimony. The committee also heard Senate Bill 1678, which would require direct-care staff in certain facilities to complete patient information forms and reestablish the Vulnerable Adult Systems Study Committee. An amendment removed the form requirement and instead required DHS to investigate complaints from EMS personnel about missing DNR orders; first responders and provider groups supported the revised approach, though some members wanted minority-party appointments added to the study committee. The bill passed as amended on a 6-0-1 vote. Finally, the committee began hearing Senate Bill 1747 on social media protections for minors, with the sponsor framing it as a child-safety measure and opponents from NetChoice, TechNet, and Meta warning about privacy risks, age-verification problems, constitutional concerns, and the possibility that teens would evade restrictions; supporters argued parents need stronger controls and pointed to app-store-based alternatives, but no vote was taken in the portion provided.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Natural Resources May 21st, 2025

Natural Resources

Transcript Highlights:
  • In our district, we've seen more private water wells drilled than anywhere else in the state.
  • Senate Bill 2568, Plum Creek Conservation District manages 28 flood control structures. ...built on the
  • reservoirs or building a small holding area for the purpose of erosion, floodwater, and sediment control
  • This is a list of over 2,000 of these control structures that are regulated by local sponsors, which
  • In this instance, it's dam and public health and safety flood control.
WY

Wyoming 2026 Regular Session

House Revenue Committee, February 12, 2026

Revenue

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  • in the state of Wyoming is is excellent. in the state of Wyoming is is excellent.
  • Which makes it a crime for state and local officials to participate in unconstitutional federal gun control
  • come from different areas of the state. come from different areas of the state.
  • across the state of Wyoming. across the state of Wyoming.
  • We actively corner of the state.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

General Government Apr 7th, 2026 at 01:30 pm

General Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • I thought we did this already, but through loft instead of through the secretary of state.
  • But at this point in time, this one does, as you mentioned, take it to the secretary of state.
  • So that is the current state of it, and that's what we're shooting for.
  • So it's not just like a state agency.
  • Is this a situation that we should absolutely outlaw for the whole state.
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  • wisdom to press on toward the goal to which the Lord has called them and through them, blessed a great state
  • Upon graduating from Northeast State College in 1965, he worked for Sunray DX Oil Company as a chemist
  • , members, it is my honor to introduce to you today the 2025 Mustang Bronco 6A softball fast-pitch state
  • Pitch state champions.
  • American caucus will be meeting today in room 112 to receive updates from our tribal partners across the state
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Apr 23rd, 2026 at 09:30 am

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

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  • Capitol for having achieved the honor of the 2026 Lassoa state wrestling champions and dual state tournament
  • And so down here on the floor today, we have our state placers and three state champs.
  • State Champion Ringman, triumphing over adults and professional auctioneers.
  • House Bill 3016 requires the state department of Education and the state department of Health to create
  • They have the obligation as stated in their contractual relationship.
TX
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  • dams or reservoirs operated and maintained for the purposes of erosion, floodwater, and sediment control
  • What this bill does is align state law with current federal law regarding congressional testimony, which
  • It's just something that's been in state law for a long time, and I think it needs to be cleaned up.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

EEP Public Hearing - Thu Feb 5, 2026 @ 9:00 AM HST

Energy & Environmental Protection

Transcript Highlights:
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  • <00:47:03.680> and conservation act prohibits state and conservation act prohibits state and
  • Monique Sus, we stand for the Hawaii State Energy Office.
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  • standards are already upheld in state standards are already upheld in state law,<01:20:27.920>
Summary: The committee heard testimony on several bills related to cesspools, wastewater, and clean water protections. On HB 2245, which would require additional denitrification capacity in wastewater systems near shorelines, the Department of Health offered comments, DLNR supported the bill, and multiple environmental and ocean groups testified in strong support, emphasizing nitrogen pollution from cesspools, reef damage, and the need to prioritize shoreline systems. Testifiers said the bill should move forward, with technical issues such as GIS mapping to be worked out later. No member questions or votes were taken on this measure. On HB 1985, concerning the Hawaii Green Infrastructure Authority and accessible conversion loans for cesspool homeowners, HGI supported the bill and suggested making the program a revolving loan fund; DLNR and the Public Utilities Commission also supported it, while the Department of Health supported the concept. Committee discussion focused on program design, possible forgivable loans for low-income homeowners, and whether the program should be administered through existing infrastructure rather than a new procurement process. The committee then moved to HB 1985’s companion discussion on cesspool conversion outreach and deadline extensions, where DLNR and DOH supported outreach but DLNR and ocean advocates expressed reservations about extending deadlines, especially for financial hardship, saying that issue would need careful work. The committee also heard testimony on HB 2079, which would reestablish the accessible upgrades inversion or connection income tax credit. The Department of Taxation raised administrative and fraud concerns about refundable credits, explaining that nonrefundable credits reduce tax debt while refundable credits can function like cash payments and require more oversight. DOH, DLNR, OPSD, counties, Hawaii Realtors, and environmental groups supported the bill, with one ocean coalition witness saying tax credits could help homeowners but grants would be preferable. Members asked about the difference between refundable credits and grants and about whether the credit would cover sewer connections versus individual wastewater systems. The committee then heard brief testimony on HB 1921, allowing certain priority-three cesspools to add a bedroom, with support from Hawaii Realtors and some other groups and no opposition discussion. HB 2232, preserving state water-quality protections at least as strong as the federal Clean Water Act, drew support from DOH and ocean advocates, with no questions. The committee also began hearing energy-related bills, including HB 1567 on energy equity and HB 1984 on self-certification for distributed energy resources, with a mix of support and some opposition or requested amendments, but no votes were taken in the portion provided.
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

House Commerce Finance and Policy Committee 3/18/25

Commerce Finance and Policy

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  • state state thank<00:25:59.279> you<00:25:59.360> for<00:25:59.480> your<00:25:
  • cannabis products at present the state cannabis products at present the state has<00:41:53.160><
  • law and the laws of certain other states law and the laws of certain other states in<01:03:03.559
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  • So, state shares should be about 4.5 million.
  • The lenders will pay the state back, and that's through an ACD process.
  • So just for clarification, now the state is fully on the hook to pay.
  • That this state may possess.
  • I believe cigarettes are available for sale in the state of Oklahoma.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Regulated Industries Jan 27th, 2026

Regulated Industries

Transcript Highlights:
  • All right, we will go to Tab 1, SB 530 on state lotteries by Senator Simon.
  • This bill is on state lotteries, revising the powers and duties of the Department of Lottery, revising
  • Here's what's shocking: In 2023, 97 children fatally drowned in our state.
  • In 2020, ...97 children fatally drowned in our state. In 2024, 105 children drowned.
  • That is 19 families who were shattered by devastating loss in our state.
Summary: The Committee on Regulated Industries considered and reported several bills. SB 530 on state lotteries was presented with two technical amendments adopted, including changes to lottery department contracting language and machine-purchase flexibility; the committee then reported the bill favorably. SB 204, which increases penalties for illegal slot machine operations to a third-degree felony and creates a declaratory-statement process for veteran service organizations to confirm machine legality, drew support from gaming interests and some soft opposition from a veterans group concerned about implementation; it was also reported favorably. The committee then took up a proposed committee substitute combining SB 658 and SB 608 on water safety requirements for rental and vacation properties. The combined bill would require certain rental properties near water bodies or with pools to install specified alarms, locks, fences, covers, or similar safety devices, with enforcement through DBPR and a grace period for correcting some violations. Senators emphasized the bill as a response to child drowning deaths, including those involving autistic children, and the PCS was reported favorably. SB 980, as a delete-everything amendment, would create the Florida Agegate Act to restrict advertising, promotion, and display of non-FDA-approved nicotine devices in areas accessible to those under 21, with penalties and inspection authority; after questions about counterfeit products and enforcement, it was reported favorably. The committee also approved SB 1708, which removes a three-year out-of-state practice requirement for veterinary licensure by endorsement while keeping other competency requirements, and SB 680, as amended, which creates a sales tax exemption for electricity sold to EV charging station operators and transferred to consumers, subject to metering and affidavit requirements. Several members recorded votes after the roll calls, and the meeting ended with an invitation to return later for another bill before adjournment.