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OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations and Budget Public Safety Subcommittee Feb 11th, 2026 at 04:30 pm
Public Safety
Transcript Highlights:
- Declared the vote with a vote of 7 to 2. I declare your vote bill to have passed and reported out.
- OK, with a vote of 7 to 2, I will declare your vote bill to have passed and reported out.
- I declare your bill to have passed and reported out. Are you ready to present HB 3760?
- With a vote of 9 to 0, I will declare your bill to have passed and report it out.
Keywords:
rural law enforcement, grant fund, public safety, financial assistance, coordination districts, grant funding, law enforcement coordinators, municipal assistance, education, inmates, literacy, high school equivalency, Department of Corrections, parole, rehabilitation, law enforcement, mandatory training, mental health, domestic violence, peace officer certification
WV
West Virginia 2026 Regular Session
Senate in Session Jan 20th, 2026 at 11:01 am
West Virginia Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- preparedness... ...had under consideration Senate Bill 66, modifying classes of state of preparedness declared
- I declare the resolution adopted.
- I declare the resolution adopted. Bills on third reading. The resolution is declared adopted.
- I declare the Senate adjourned. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session 5/14/26 - Part 2
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Let's declare an urgency.
an <00:56:06.079>urgency again, if we declare an urgency again, if we declare an urgency- communities that we are ready to declare communities that we are ready to declare an<01:00:52.000
- excerpt out of our our great Declaration excerpt out of our our great Declaration of<02:47:08.720
- We need to declare urgency. We vote. We need to declare urgency.
Summary:
The House first adopted a conference committee report on House File 3426, a natural resources bill. Representative Jordan said the report largely reflected the House position, with changes including removal of the word “random” regarding DNR checks, clarification of minimum grant amount limits for trail maintenance and other projects, a two-year sunset on those caps, and repeal of obsolete language requiring DNR approval of ENRTF-funded acquisitions. Representative Heintzeman said the changes were technical and supported the bill. The motion prevailed, and the bill was given third reading.
The House then concurred in Senate amendments to House File 4239, the campaign finance bill, and House File 4240, the elections bill. Representative Fryberg said HF 4239 addressed campaign disclaimers and privacy of addresses on campaign documents, with a compromise $10,000 security spending limit, authority for the Campaign Finance Board to dismiss frivolous complaints, and limits on sharing addresses with caucus leaders. HF 4240, the Secretary of State’s administrative bill, added an immediate effective date for a Three Rivers Park Commissioner disclosure requirement, removed an appropriation and related policy language, included amendments on special school district elections and betting on elections, and corrected a discrepancy with public safety language. Both bills were passed as amended by the Senate, with 118-15 and 127-6 votes respectively.
The House also passed Senate File 3720, the workers’ compensation advisory council recommendations. Representatives Baker and Berg described bipartisan, unanimous council recommendations updating the workers’ compensation reinsurance process, allowing appellate judges to be assigned when needed, adding psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners as PTSD diagnosticians, updating attorney fee notice rules, increasing compensation for permanent partial disability, clarifying witness rules at employer medical exams, extending the time for employers to deny liability from 60 to 90 days, and correcting a prior error affecting DLI commissioner authority. The bill passed 132-1.
Finally, Representative Long moved to suspend the rules to recall House File 5140, the comprehensive gun violence prevention package, from committee and bring it directly to passage. Long and Representative Greenman argued the Senate had already passed the bill and urged immediate action, citing the Annunciation shooting and other gun violence incidents. Representative Heintzeman raised concerns about the bill’s language, arguing a provision on protruding grips could make all handguns illegal and questioning other penalty provisions. Debate on the motion and bill continued, but no final vote on HF 5140 is shown in the transcript excerpt.
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House Commerce Finance and Policy Committee 2/12/25
Commerce Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Or if you're rebuilding after disaster, you may be working with your bank; you may be working with your
- you may be working with your disaster you may be working with your bank<00:05:16.600>
you <00: - Then we were the first state in the Midwest to establish a pre-disaster mitigation program called our
- Then we were the first state in the Midwest to establish a pre-disaster mitigation program called our
- So if after a disaster, we can send, like, oh, here, go to file a complaint if you're having trouble
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Business and Insurance 2ND REVISED Feb 26th, 2026 at 09:30 am
Business and Insurance
Transcript Highlights:
- I declare Senate Bill 1673 to have passed. Thank you, Senator McIntosh. Thank you, Mr.
- Having received nine ayes and zero nays, I declare Senate Bill 1500 to have passed. Thank you, Mr.
- Having received seven ayes and two nays, I declare Senate Bill 1447 to have passed.
- Having received seven ayes and two nays, I declare Senate Bill 1646 to have passed. Thank you, Mr.
- Weaver, Senator Alvern, Senator Coleman, Ken, ayes zero nays, having received 10 ays in zero nays, I declare
Keywords:
prosthetics, health insurance, medical necessity, patient rights, insurance liability, pharmacy benefits manager, healthcare providers, claims processing, reimbursement, insurance regulation, employees insurance, contract awarding, certifications, state procurement, insurance plan, mental health, substance use disorders, utilization review, benefit coverage, pharmacy
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Administrative Rules REVISED: Links Added May 6th, 2026
Administrative Rules
Transcript Highlights:
- Close the vote and declare the vote. Ten aye, zero nay.
- Close the vote and declare the vote. 10-0-0-9. Unanimous approve. Passes through.
- If you close the vote, declare the vote. 11 aye, zero nay. The bill has passed. Chairman, Mr.
- Declare the vote. With unanimous, it passed. Thank you, Chairman Kendricks.
Keywords:
Medicaid, federal funding, state law, healthcare, low-income adults, Oklahoma Constitution, Oklahoma Health Care Authority, OHCA, health care rules, administrative rules, major rule, Title 75, Title 317, Oklahoma Administrative Code, OAC 317:30, health policy, state health programs, provider regulations, benefits administration, rule approval
Summary:
The Administrative Rules Committee met to consider three joint resolutions approving major rules. Chairman Kendricks presented SJR 50 and SJR 52, both related to Oklahoma Health Care Authority rules, and SJR 53, which was clarified to concern the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority. Members asked why the Health Care Authority rules were split into two separate resolutions, and were told they could have been combined but were being handled separately.
Each resolution was moved for adoption, there was little to no debate, and the committee voted to approve them. SJR 50 passed 10-0, SJR 52 passed 11-0, and SJR 53 also passed unanimously. After the votes, members exchanged brief remarks thanking one another for their work during the year and noting the committee’s efforts to reduce bureaucracy.
A member asked whether suggestions should be raised at that time, and was told that was not the appropriate time. With no further business, the committee adjourned.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Communications and Conveyance Committee Jul 16th, 2025
Communications and Conveyance
Transcript Highlights:
- to summarize, to recast the intent language in section 3 of the bill to instead be findings and declarations
- It was just recently removed, however, and moved, I believe, to a section in the findings and declarations
- I would say it's purely intent language that we move to findings and declarations, which is in the findings
- and declarations you put your intent, and I did tell the author that one may not want to make the claims
- We moved it to declarations because it's just intent language, it has no enforceability with no specifics
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House Floor Session 5/19/25 - Part 3
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- So again, members, thank you for taking the time tonight to declare this urgency.
- So again, members, thank you for taking the time tonight to declare this urgency.
- So again, members, thank you for taking the time tonight to declare this urgency.
- So again, members, thank you for taking the time tonight to declare this urgency.
- So again, members, thank you for taking the time tonight to declare this urgency.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Environment, Climate and Legacy - 03/12/26
Environment, Climate, and Legacy
Transcript Highlights:
- Are there models to AI that are actually helping us um find ways to mitigate environmental disasters?
- Are there models to AI that are actually helping us um find ways to mitigate environmental disasters?
- Are there models to AI that are actually helping us um find ways to mitigate environmental disasters?
- Are there models to AI that are actually helping us um find ways to mitigate environmental disasters?
- <01:30:42.480>
Um mitigate environmental disasters? Um mitigate environmental disasters?
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
House of Representatives Second Regular Session of the 60th Legislature Day 1 Feb 2nd, 2026 at 12:00 pm
Oklahoma House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Mister Speaker, I hereby declare a quorum present in the House of Representatives duly assembled.
- Lord, as we enter into this legislative session, we declare our undivided and wholehearted trust in You
- I now therefore move that the person's name in said list be declared duly elected, qualified, and seated
- Declare the vote: 860 nay, having received a majority vote of the members elected to and constituting
- the House of Representatives, I declare the motion to have been adopted.
Bills:
HB3725, HB3260, HB3660, HB3369, HB3370, HB2937, HB3419, HB3264, HB3266, HB3267, HB3268, HB3310, HB4311, HB3841, HB3024, HB3075
Keywords:
labor, e-verification, immigration, employers, employment eligibility, Department of Labor, penalties, funeral licensing, continuing education, Oklahoma Funeral Directors Association, professional development, licensing requirements, HB3660, natural organic reduction, human composting, soil reduction, green burial, funeral services, cremation, burial permit
WV
West Virginia 2026 Regular Session
WV Senate Energy, Industry and Mining in Session Mar 12th, 2026 at 10:28 am
Transcript Highlights:
- Declared the motion adopted.
- approved all those in favor say aye as opposed to say no in the opinion of the chair the eyes have it declared
- Declared, the strike-and-insert amendment adopted. I recognize the Vice Chair. Mr.
- Declared, the title amendment adopted. I recognize the Vice Chair for a final motion. Mr.
Summary:
The Senate Energy, Industry and Mining Committee met, established a quorum, and approved the minutes from the March 9 and March 11 meetings. The committee then took up an engrossed committee substitute for House Bill 4012, which as explained by counsel would limit the Public Service Commission’s ability to approve rate increases and certain utility-related approvals unless the costs to ratepayers are shown to be proportionate to the benefits, with written justification required for approved increases. The bill also addressed PSC approval of certain electric transmission lines and related service commitments.
The committee adopted a strike-and-insert amendment that removed most of the House bill’s provisions and inserted the contents of engrossed committee substitute for Senate Bill 669, which had previously passed the Senate, while retaining only the portion related to certificates of public convenience and necessity for certain transmission lines. After the amendment was adopted, the committee voted to report House Bill 4012, as amended, to the full Senate with a recommendation that it do pass.
The committee also adopted a title amendment and then adjourned. No opposition votes were recorded on the motions described in the meeting.
WV
West Virginia 2026 Regular Session
WV Senate Transportation and Infrastructure Committee in Session Mar 9th, 2026 at 06:35 pm
Transportation and Infrastructure
Transcript Highlights:
- I declare the motion rejected. Further amendments?
- I declare the motion adopted.
- I declare the motion adopted. Those opposed, no. The Chair: The ayes have it.
- I declare the motion adopted.
- I declare the motion adopted. Further business? Seeing none, thank you, guys.
Summary:
The Senate Infrastructure Committee took up several bills involving the West Virginia Parkways Authority and work-zone safety. On House Bill 4563, which would allow E-ZPass single-fee transponders to be used with multiple vehicles, members debated amendments that would have limited or codified restrictions on transferring transponders between vehicles. Testimony from Parkways Authority CFO Samuel indicated the current agreement already ties a transponder to one vehicle but allows users to update vehicle information online, and that the authority is considering a sticker-based system in the future. Delegate Daniel Linville also testified in support of the bill’s broader intent, arguing the revenue risk was limited and that the authority’s existing practices and bond obligations would not be harmed. The committee rejected the Wetzel amendment and then voted to report House Bill 4563 to the full Senate.
The committee then considered House Bill 4419, which would require public hearings and notice before the Parkways Authority could raise tolls, rents, fees, or charges, and would subject related revenues and sinking funds to audit. Counsel noted possible constitutional and fiscal concerns, and Senator Randolph moved to send the bill to the Finance Committee for further review. That motion passed, and the committee then reported the bill to the Senate with a recommendation that it do pass, but first be referred to Finance.
Finally, the committee heard House Bill 4538, which increases fines and penalties for speeding and other violations in highway construction work zones and adds penalties tied to distracted driving provisions. Jason Pizzatella of the Contractors Association testified in support, saying the bill was a safety measure in response to recent work-zone fatalities. Senators from Fayette, the 13th district, and Randolph also spoke in favor, emphasizing worker safety and the dangers of speeding through active construction areas. The committee reported the bill to the full Senate with a recommendation that it do pass, and the meeting adjourned.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
House - Chamber Meeting Jan 28th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- House Memorial 3, introduced by Representative Armstrong, a memorial declaring February 18th, 2025, as
- Declaring January 28, 2025, as New Mexico Oil and Gas Day in the House of Representatives, House Memorial
- A memorial declaring January 28, 2025, as New Mexico Oil and Gas Day in the House of Representatives.
- that the oil and natural gas industry be recognized for its vital contributions to the state by declaring
- Declaring an emergency.
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
AGR Public Hearing - Fri Mar 21, 2025 @ 10:00 AM HST
Agriculture & Food Systems
Transcript Highlights:
- I just wanted to share that if changes are considered for this declaration form, we would like to educate
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considered <00:27:28.240>for <00:27:28.559>this <00:27:28.880>declaration - are considered for this declaration are considered for this declaration form,<00:27:30.080>
we - local zoning ordinances to require owners of agriculturally zoned lands to execute and record declarations
- Um, chair's declaration form.
OK
Transcript Highlights:
- I declare it to have passed.
- Senate Joint Resolution 51 having received four aye and five nays, I declare it to have failed.
- Senate Joint Resolution number 52 having received eight aye and one nay is declared to have passed.
- OK, the amendment having received five 'ayes and four 'nays is declared passed.
- I declare it to have failed. Will pass the gavel back to the Chairman, thank you, committee.
Bills:
SJR50, SJR51, SJR52, SJR53, SJR54, HJR1090, HJR1091, HJR1092, HJR1093, HJR1094, HJR1095, SJR49
Keywords:
Medicaid, federal funding, state law, healthcare, low-income adults, Oklahoma Constitution, healthcare regulations, Oklahoma Health Care Authority, permanent rules, joint resolution, OHCA, health care rules, administrative rules, major rule, Title 75, Title 317, Oklahoma Administrative Code, OAC 317:30, health policy, state health programs
OK
Transcript Highlights:
- Right, declare the vote. Seeing a vote of six to zero, nay. I declare your bill to have passed.
- Declare the vote. The vote is five to one, nay. I declare your bill to have passed.
- Declare your bill to have passed. Thank you, members. Right at this time, I'd like to.
Keywords:
elections, national elections, state elections, voter intent, election reform, absentee voting, electronic communication, facsimile device, voting materials, military voters, campaign finance, ethics, political contributions, candidate committee, Oklahoma legislation, voter registration, political party affiliation, Independent designation, Oklahoma, voter eligibility
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
EDT-HRE, HRE Public Hearings 03-13-2025
Economic Development and Tourism
Transcript Highlights:
- There is constant need for that, but whenever there are disasters like the Maui fire, then replantation
- There is constant need for that, but whenever there are disasters like the Maui fire, then replantation
- colleagues have been able to raise nearly $10 million to basically ramp up wild collections for disaster
- colleagues have been able to raise nearly $10 million to basically ramp up wild collections for disaster
- like Maui um and the see disasters like Maui um and the response<00:59:03.400>
to <00:59:03.599
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Economic Development and Tourism and Higher Education heard HB 1494, relating to sports facilities. Testimony was largely in opposition to the bill as drafted from the Stadium Authority, the Department of Accounting and General Services, and the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism, with several other written comments also opposing; each asked that if the measure advances, Senate language from related stadium bills be incorporated instead. The University of Hawaiʻi testified in support of the Nāʻid project and said it wants the project delivered at Halawa so the university can have a football facility, though members pressed the university on whether it was effectively supporting both the project and the bill’s current approach.
A substantial portion of the hearing focused on the stadium project’s financing, schedule, and oversight. DAGS and Public Works discussed a consultant contract that had grown to about $28 million and an audit that recovered $441,000 after improper travel and expense reimbursements, including first-class airfare and other personal expenses; officials said the audit exposed weak internal controls and led to revised reimbursement policies. Members questioned whether the problems would have been found without media reporting and whether stronger oversight should have been in place earlier.
The committee also discussed the current Ching Field setup for UH football, with witnesses describing it as less than ideal and temporary until the new stadium is built. Stadium Authority representatives said the current preferred offeror is Aloha Halawa Development Partners, negotiations have recently accelerated, and the goal remains a contract this summer and a fall 2028 opening. They said the state is committed to $350 million in general obligation bonds, with the overall project expected to cost more, and that the developer is exploring other financing sources such as TIF or CFD while the state and city work to expedite permits and demolition. No vote or final action on the bill was taken in the portion provided.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, February 12, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- So the declaring a national emergency.
- 03:46:54.880>
the national emergency declared by the national emergency declared by the president - The question for declaring an emergency.
- <03:48:32.080>
does for the emergency that was declared does for the emergency that was declared - national emergency has been declared. national emergency has been declared.
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Legislative Session Day 17 (1-30-26)
Kentucky House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- There being 93 members present, quorum is declared and the House is now open in session and ready to
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is <00:03:25.040>now <00:03:25.200>open <00:03:25.440>in is declared - and the House is now open in is declared and the House is now open in session<00:03:25.840>
and declaring an emergency. declaring an emergency. - <00:45:51.200>
House and declaring an emergency. House and declaring an emergency.
Keywords:
Convene 00:00
Calendar/2nd Readings 04:07
Orders of the Day 05:07
HB 144 05:15
HB 3 08:27
HB 290 12:34
HB 84 14:53
Motions, Petitions, and Communications 40:12
Introduction of New Bills and Resolutions 45:19
Recess for ConC/Rules Meeting 46:20
ConC/Rules Report 48:12
Floor Amendments 49:42
Adjournment 50:05, 958, all
Summary:
The House convened with 93 members present, approved the previous day’s journal, and reported several bills on second reading, including measures on elections, retired police officers, the Kentucky Communications Network Authority, local government, mental health facilities, prescription drugs, Alzheimer’s services, and electric generating unit decommissioning costs. The chamber then moved to floor action on several bills.
House Bill 144, relating to motor vehicle titles, was taken up first. A House Committee Substitute was adopted, and members discussed that the bill would let insurance companies avoid forfeiting titles for cosmetic damage such as hail damage while still requiring payment for the damage. The bill passed 94-0, and the clincher was applied. House Bill 3, relating to Medicaid reimbursement for pharmacist services, was then explained as allowing Medicaid to reimburse pharmacists for services they already provide, such as strep testing, immunizations, and medication management, without expanding Medicaid or scope of practice. Supporters said it would improve access, especially in rural areas, and the bill passed 93-0, followed by the clincher.
House Bill 290, concerning county law libraries, was explained as allowing local bar associations to use their funds for electronic legal research tools, including online subscriptions, computers, and internet access, rather than only books. It passed 94-0 and the clincher was applied. House Bill 84, on local government liability for failure to protect property during riots, generated the most debate. Supporters said it would make the law uniform across jurisdictions and hold governments accountable when they have notice and the means to act but do not; opponents raised concerns about outdated language, possible vigilante implications, and fiscal impact. A floor amendment adding an emergency clause was adopted 81-8, and the bill then passed as amended.
WV
West Virginia 2026 Regular Session
WV Senate Judiciary Committee in Session Mar 9th, 2026 at 05:40 pm
Transcript Highlights:
- I declare the amendment adopted. The chair recognizes the vice chair. Mr.
- I declare the motion adopted. The next item on the agenda is House Bill 5684.
- Declare the amendment adopted. Are there further amendments?
- In the opinion of the chair, the ayes have it and declare the motion adopted.
- In the opinion of the chair, the ayes have it and declare the meeting adjourned.
Summary:
The committee first considered House Bill 4893, which would increase penalties for contempt of magistrate court and raise the maximum fine a court may impose without a jury trial. Counsel explained that the bill would raise fines for first, second, and third offenses, add community service, and allow weekend jail or work release for a third offense. The committee adopted the strike-and-insert amendment, reported the bill to the full Senate with a recommendation that it do pass, and adopted a title amendment.
The committee then took up House Bill 5684, a pilot program creating child protection commissioners to help handle abuse and neglect cases. Counsel and the sponsor described the proposal as a way to reduce circuit court backlog, improve the frequency and consistency of hearings, and provide more focused attention to children and families while leaving final decision-making authority with circuit judges. Supporters cited the heavy caseloads, shortages of guardians ad litem, and a Texas model that reportedly improved efficiency; one senator criticized the bill as adding bureaucracy, while others said the system needs a new approach.
Members discussed funding through a companion bill tied to the medical cannabis fund, with an initial startup amount and ongoing annual support. Several senators raised concerns about the lack of a sunset date and the need for measurable outcomes. The committee adopted an amendment requiring the Supreme Court’s Administrative Director to identify measurable outcomes, establish a pre-implementation baseline, and provide annual reporting to the Joint Committee on Government and Finance, including costs and projected costs. House Bill 5684, as amended, was then reported to the full Senate with a recommendation that it do pass.