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LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

House of Representatives Mar 25th, 2026

Louisiana House Floor Meeting

HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

CAA Public Hearing - Fri Feb 13, 2026 @ 9:15 AM HST

Culture & Arts

Transcript Highlights:
  • We became a state.
  • sovereignty restoration day as a state sovereignty restoration day as a state holiday<01:04:51.359
  • Arts. this is relating to the state foundation this is relating to the state foundation on<01:07:09.440
  • manager position uh within the state manager position uh within the state foundation<01:07:22.240
  • Thank you so much. the CIP um to help preserve the state the CIP um to help preserve the state art<01
Bills: HB2045, HB1703, HB2461
Summary: The Committee on Culture and the Arts met on February 13 and heard testimony on HB 2045, which would designate La Hoʻihoʻi Ea Sovereignty Restoration Day as a state holiday in place of Statehood Day. Testimony was overwhelmingly in support, including from the Hawaii Civil Rights Commission, the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, the Naviʻoliʻoli Newi Foundation, and many individuals and students. Supporters said the bill would better reflect Hawaiian history, sovereignty, and self-determination, while a few agencies submitted comments. The committee recessed to allow more students to arrive and testify. After reconvening, additional student testimony continued in strong support of HB 2045. Students said the change would honor Native Hawaiian history and culture, recognize Hawaii as a sovereign nation, and provide a more historically grounded observance. Members thanked the students for traveling to testify and for sharing their perspectives. The committee then voted to pass HB 2045 with one amendment to defect the date; the motion passed unanimously with the chair, vice chair, and members voting aye, and one member excused. The committee also heard HB 1703 HD1, which authorizes rodeos and rodeo activities on lands zoned for agriculture or pastoral use. Testimony in support came from the Department of Land and Natural Resources, the Agribusiness Development Corporation, and the Iron Workers Stabilization Fund, with comments from the Hawaii Food and Policy group. Supporters described rodeos as cultural and social events that could boost local economies, create jobs, and provide youth and community engagement. The committee passed HB 1703 HD1 with technical amendments. Finally, the committee considered HB 2461, which would increase the ceiling for the works of art special fund and appropriate funds for preservation of the state’s public art collection and a collections manager position. After discussion, the chair said the measure would not move forward this year and recommended deferral; the committee deferred the bill and adjourned.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

AEN-TRS, EDT-AEN, AEN DEFER, AEN Public Hearings 02-13-2026

Agriculture and Environment

Transcript Highlights:
  • invasive species coming into the state. invasive species coming into the state.
  • multimodel uh projects within the state multimodel uh projects within the state and<00:19:07.280
  • So we do see that there was state.
  • State your name.
  • State your name. Please come forward. State your name.
Bills: SB2709, SB3154
Summary: The hearing began with SB 2709, which would require the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to establish rules to enforce the Okami arrival program and strengthen quarantine enforcement for plants, non-domestic animals, and microorganisms. The Department of Land and Natural Resources and the Hawaii Invasive Species Council supported the bill, as did DAB, saying it would improve biosecurity and make some provisions mandatory rather than optional. Alaska/Hawaiian Airlines supported the goal but raised concerns about language changing inspections from “may” to “shall” for aircraft, warning of possible federal preemption and operational conflicts unless the bill is clarified to align with federal aviation safety, security, and operational requirements. Committee members questioned DAB about inspection timing, scope, and compliance; DAB said the measure is intended to increase enforcement, improve form completion rates toward a 90% goal, and expand beyond airlines to other entry modes, while also noting plans to restore detector dog use and improve software/AI tools for processing forms. Decision-making on SB 2709 was deferred to February 17 at 3:02 p.m. in Room CR229. The committees then took up SB 3154, an administration measure authorizing the Department of Transportation to assume certain National Environmental Policy Act responsibilities for highway, rail, public transportation, and multimodal projects, with the aim of streamlining environmental review. DOT supported the bill and explained that it would allow the department to work directly with federal resource agencies such as U.S. Fish and Wildlife and SHPO rather than routing everything through federal highways. After brief discussion, the Committee on Transportation voted to pass SB 3154 with technical amendments, and the AEN committee followed with the same recommendation; the measure was adopted with five votes in favor. A later portion of the transcript shifted to SB 2374 on the blue economy. DBED said it supported the concept but noted that it already sits on many working groups and would need resources if a new working group is created. DBED suggested the committee could instead request research through a letter or memo, and said agencies including ADC, HTDC, and Agriculture had already begun internal discussions. Testimony in support came from IMUA Alliance, Hawaii Food Policy, and others, emphasizing the potential for blue economy ventures to support survivors, align with climate and cultural goals, and create economic opportunity. No final vote on SB 2374 appears in the excerpt.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Senate May 6th, 2026

Louisiana Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • The State Senate here.
  • So many really good things that are happening in this state.
  • , the United States Department of Labor, the United States Department of Homeland Security, and the Louisiana
  • He was a veteran of the National Guard and the United States Army during the Iraq War, was awarded the
  • from the Secretary of State to strengthen the electoral process.
Bills: SR110, SR109, SCR58, SCR59, SCR12, HB198, HB225, HB508, HB512, HB599, HB632, HB763, HB909, HB971, HB989, HB1066, HB1171, HB1204, HB1231, HB1246, HB1248, HB1250, HB221, HCR41, HCR63, HCR76, HCR77, HCR86, HCR92, HCR93, HCR58, SB83, SB135, SB143, SB155, SB157, SB202, SB237, SB261, SB276, SB295, SB388, SB450, SB465, HB17, HB21, HB42, HB45, HB51, HB55, HB74, HB106, HB108, HB133, HB140, HB159, HB168, HB215, HB226, HB263, HB296, HB299, HB322, HB324, HB364, HB519, HB535, HB538, HB568, HB571, HB622, HB635, HB676, HB772, HB784, HB821, HB823, HB1006, HB1018, HB1033, HB1034, HB1043, HB1070, HB1134, HB1237, HB1239, SB162, SB382, SR93, SCR40, SCR30, SB35, SB65, SB215, SB228, SB246, SB249, SB268, SB269, SB282, SB283, SB296, SB323, SB338, SB363, SB369, SB408, SB431, SB474, SB484, SB490, SB492, SB500, SB501, SB513, HCR6, HCR31, HB297, HB305, HB336, HB337, HB351, HB436, HB594, HB789, HB956, HB957, HB995, HB1040, HB50, HB117, HB120, HB122, HB139, HB148, HB149, HB185, HB247, HB271, HB286, HB301, HB358, HB359, HB384, HB413, HB428, HB450, HB462, HB547, HB613, HB631, HB657, HB669, HB675, HB680, HB691, HB712, HB716, HB720, HB723, HB727, HB728, HB735, HB747, HB759, HB825, HB842, HB845, HB846, HB903, HB904, HB907, HB923, HB929, HB941, HB962, HB965, HB1036, HB287, HB370, HB515, HB521, HB570, HB1200, HB29, HB39, HB58, HB67, HB73, HB76, HB77, HB82, HB112, HB121, HB125, HB132, HB134, HB151, HB154, HB155, HB161, HB166, HB187, HB191, HB207, HB211, HB224, HB238, HB241, HB242, HB250, HB260, HB265, HB275, HB300, HB320, HB338, HB339, HB349, HB379, HB399, HB427, HB463, HB464, HB468, HB545, HB550, HB551, HB565, HB588, HB639, HB725, HB782, HB805, HB808, HB834, HB847, HB853, HB858, HB861, HB883, HB916, HB937, HB977, HB1012, HB1027, HB1044, HB1054, HB1091, HB1117, HB90, HB127, HB138, HB150, HB201, HB268, HB273, HB285, HB315, HB354, HB355, HB360, HB376, HB445, HB506, HB606, HB649, HB665, HB681, HB721, HB746, HB757, HB781, HB835, HB844, HB857, HB872, HB886, HB889, HB892, HB972, HB982, HB987, HB1037, HB1068, HB1072, HB1078, HB1085, HB1132, HB1137, HB1167, HB1174, HB1232, HB1238, HB36, HB119, HB126, HB129, HB245, HB280, HB677, HB726, HB850, HB966, SB68, SB149
Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, heard a prayer from Dr. Michael Sprague, and recited the pledge. The body then suspended the rules to welcome House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, who highlighted federal-state cooperation and credited Louisiana lawmakers with helping advance policies such as no tax on overtime, expanded energy development, and major business investment in the state. The chamber also recognized several visiting groups and observances, including Leadership Lafayette, the new Orleans Parish sheriff, Pro-Life Day at the Capitol, Recreation and Parks Day/Month, Main Street Day, LMA Day, and Links Day, with multiple resolutions adopted or concurred in for those recognitions. On legislation, the Senate handled a mix of committee reports, House messages, and floor action. It concurred in House Concurrent Resolution 92 and 93, adopted SCR 60, SR 11, SR 93, and SCR 40, and advanced or adopted numerous bills and resolutions. Notable measures included workers’ compensation bills SB 162, SB 382, and SB 408; SB 500 on medical review panels and certificates of merit; SB 268 and SB 228 on lead service line replacement and use of public funds; SB 338 on school bullying prevention; SB 431 on towing and storage access; HB 297 on lease termination for stalking and cyberstalking victims; HB 305 on child sexual abuse material evidence handling; HB 336 on post-conviction relief timelines; HB 436 allowing veterans to serve as park police/wardens; HB 594 designating SCN2A Day; HB 957 on prisoner transfer notifications; HB 995 on videotaped statements; HB 1040 on juvenile detention board membership; HB 117 reauthorizing the Department of State; HB 120, HB 122, HB 139, HB 247, and HB 286 creating or adjusting local districts; and HB 185 clarifying independent contractor coverage in workers’ compensation. Several bills were amended on the floor before passage, including SB 382, SB 500, SB 431, SB 338, and HB 185, while some measures were returned to the calendar or referred to committees. The Senate also received and referred a large number of House bills and concurrent resolutions on topics including health care reimbursement, criminal procedure, education, insurance, natural resources, transportation, and local governance. Votes recorded in the transcript were generally favorable, with many measures passing unanimously or by wide margins, though a few drew opposition, such as HB 185 and HB 957.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Capital Investment Committee 4/9/26

Capital Investment

Transcript Highlights:
  • be non-compliant with state regulations. be non-compliant with state regulations.
  • . state. state.
  • commitment from the state. commitment from the state.
  • everybody here in this state. everybody here in this state.
  • . state. state.
AL

Alabama 2026 Regular Session

Alabama Senate County and Municipal Government Committee Mar 10th, 2026

County and Municipal Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • Some of the states have done really really complicated bills.
  • Some of the states have done really really complicated bills.
  • Some of the states have done really really complicated bills.
  • Some of the states have done really really complicated bills.
  • Some of the states have done really, really complicated bills.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

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

Regulatory Affairs and Government Efficiency

Transcript Highlights:
  • bypass Arizona state law.
  • and in our state.
  • The bill further prohibits the state or a state employee from destroying any notes taken during the evaluation
  • contract with any state agency.
  • order to ship into the state.
AL

Alabama 2026 Regular Session

Alabama Senate Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry Committee Feb 11th, 2026

Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry

Transcript Highlights:
  • our commission wants to give the state our commission wants to give the state forester<00:03:58.159
  • <00:18:40.000> I authorities are there in the state?
  • I authorities are there in the state?
  • be used by any county in the state. be used by any county in the state.
  • <00:21:07.039> bid them where you can buy off a state bid them where you can buy off a state
AL

Alabama 2026 Regular Session

Alabama Senate State Governmental Affairs Committee Feb 4th, 2026

State Governmental Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • Um, clerk call. state house and a new parking deck and state house and a new parking deck and also<00
  • ,<00:12:17.920> increase broaden that across the state, increase broaden that across the state
  • It brings the state standards in alignment with national chiropractic licensure standards.
  • Uh, and I have letters of support from the state association.
  • Uh, and I have letters of support from the state association. >> Mr.
AL

Alabama 2026 Regular Session

Alabama Senate Education Policy Committee Jan 21st, 2026

Education Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • It addresses a couple of uh groups in the state that need our attention, our veterans and uh our school
  • teacher shortage that we all face in every part of the state.
  • that need our attention, our state that need our attention, our veterans<00:05:37.199> and<00
  • in every part shortage that we all face in every part of<00:05:40.639> the<00:05:40.800> state
  • And I believe this bill of the state.
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

House Capital Investment Committee 4/8/25

Capital Investment

Transcript Highlights:
  • We have projects in various states.
  • Some are in bids various states.
  • lot of the other states right now.
  • lot of the other states right now.
  • and the state. and the state.
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama Senate County and Municipal Government Committee Feb 11th, 2025

County and Municipal Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • That other states are using that have been successful, that we not reinvent the wheel.
  • We do not have a gun safe storage program in the state of Alabama.
  • And then you see on line 24, unless a state or federal...
  • Does a driver's license count as a license issued by another state?
  • So for liquor licenses in particular, that is a requirement of state law, correct?
Bills: SB36, SB39, SB40, SB12, SB29, SB121, SB131, SB12
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

AGR Public Hearing - Fri Mar 20, 2026 @ 9:30 AM HST

Agriculture & Food Systems

Transcript Highlights:
  • In excitement about a new registration with the state.
  • operations in the state. operations in the state. >> Thank<00:40:20.600> you.
  • ,<00:48:44.160> um, amongst city and state, um, amongst city and state, um, offices<00:48:
  • . state. state.
  • to purchase lei and to establish benchmarks for the state.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Transportation Finance and Policy Committee 3/11/26

Transportation Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • property tax and replaced it with state property tax and replaced it with state general<00:44:01.040
  • Yet, we same state funding pool.
  • <00:57:17.359> legislature, When I served in the state legislature, When I served in the state
  • Please state your name for the third.
  • Would you please state well on time.
AL

Alabama 2026 Regular Session

Alabama Senate Veterans, Military Affairs and Public Safety Committee Mar 11th, 2026

Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Safety

Transcript Highlights:
  • It provides for spousal preference for spousal hiring within state government and also authorizes the
  • private industry and state municipalities to do that.
  • government and also authorizes the state government and also authorizes the private<00:08:25.520>
  • industry<00:08:26.160> and<00:08:26.319> state private industry and state private
  • industry and state municipalities<00:08:27.120> to<00:08:27.199> do<00:08:27.360> that
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Taxes Committee 3/10/26

Taxes

Transcript Highlights:
  • And so, they're state of Minnesota.
  • of the renter's credit across the state. of the renter's credit across the state.
  • every part of the state. every part of the state.
  • relationship between our state relationship between our state investment<01:01:19.760> in
  • And over three pages in state statute.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
  • This bill, New York State classrooms.
  • Superintendent for Hawaii State Superintendent for Hawaii State Department<00:15:50.400> of
  • what we have been doing for our state what we have been doing for our state for<00:21:53.240>
  • Bartolotta uh with the Hawaii State Bartolotta uh with the Hawaii State Council<00:25:33.640>
  • the state or its political subdivisions. the state or its political subdivisions.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Regulated Industries Feb 10th, 2026

Regulated Industries

Transcript Highlights:
  • It's negotiated with the state of Florida, the Seminole Tribe.
  • We don't ship it out of state. We don't put it underneath the mattress.
  • There's mention of a state testing lab that would review this. that's probably There's mention of a state
  • States of New York and Nevada.
  • That goes back to the state. That goes back to the state.
Summary: The committee heard and approved several bills. SB 468 would require veterinarians and veterinary technicians to report suspected animal cruelty to law enforcement or animal control and allow release of patient records in good faith; it was reported favorably with support from animal welfare groups. SB 1706 narrows eligibility for the My Safe Florida Condominium Pilot Program to buildings with at least 80% owner-occupied units and residents at or below 80% of area median income, and it also passed favorably. SB 1234 on building permits and inspections was amended extensively to clarify permit exemptions, private-provider rules, and timelines, then reported favorably as a committee substitute. SB 1260, dealing with building inspections after emergencies, was amended to require state-term contracts for inspection vendors and then passed. SB 822 would require professionally managed community associations above a budget threshold; an amendment raised the threshold to $750,000, added a parcel-count trigger, and allowed direct-hire credentialed managers, after which the bill was reported favorably. SB 1580 would increase penalties for illegal gaming operations, add enforcement tools, and clarify procedures for veterans organizations; after removing a fantasy sports provision, it also passed favorably. The committee also heard from several appointees and reappointees to the Public Service Commission and Florida Gaming Control Commission. Public Service Commission nominees Anna Ortega and Robert Payne were questioned closely about utility hardening projects, ratepayer costs, and the role of the Office of Public Counsel. Gaming Commission reappointee Julie Brown and appointees William Spacola, John DeQuilla, Peter Cutterman, and Tina Rep discussed illegal gaming enforcement, audits, agency operations, and their backgrounds in law, regulation, law enforcement, and public service. Several members raised concerns about contract timing and evidence handling at the Gaming Commission, while others praised the nominees’ experience and service. At the end of the meeting, the committee voted to recommend confirmation of all appointees on tabs 1 through 7. Members then requested favorable placement on the record for specific bills, including SB 468, SB 1234, SB 1260, SB 1580, and SB 1706, and the committee adjourned.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

02/02/2026 - House Land, Agriculture & Rural Affairs

Land, Agriculture & Rural Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • Representative Sandoval, do you think the state of Arizona is a fascist state? Mr.
  • All three entities — the State Historic Preservation Office, the State Parks Board, and Arizona State
  • All three entities, the State Historic Preservation Office, the State Parks Board, and Arizona State
  • You have State Parks and Trails, then you have the State Park Board, and the State Historic Preservation
  • I can use this across the state.