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OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Commerce and Economic Development Oversight Feb 24th, 2026 at 10:30 am

Commerce & Economic Development Oversight

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  • We will continue to recognize the chair of each of the standing committees to get their input on any
  • of the bills coming through. ...recognize the chair of each of the standing committees to get their input
  • Could you please kind of explain a little bit of that? Yeah, I'd be happy to.
  • So as a lot of you probably already know, the state of Delaware has one of the most comprehensive laws
  • So my question is really kind of almost more of a statement because, even though I've got a pretty strong
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Ways & Means Mar 3rd, 2025

Ways & Means

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  • I am here on behalf of the Department of Justice.
  • words of advice?
  • All of these— all of these different areas work together, and that's a big part of our job. to work with
  • This is a lot of money. This is a lot of money.
  • , it not only had the benefit of benefiting all of the every business, really, in the state of Texas,
Bills: HB8, HB9, HJR1, HB22, HB8, HB9, HJR1, HB22
TX

Texas 89th 1st C.S.

Business and Commerce Aug 1st, 2025

Business & Commerce

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  • highlights of both.
  • I know of a lot of I know of a lot of people that are elderly. That uh are defrauded.
  • Would any of you know, are we talking about individual acts of theft, or is this an organized ring of
  • Of a large number of just a sample of the properties that have been the subjects of either my cases or
  • In my, uh, hundreds of properties, I can think of a couple of cases where I would think that the notary
Bills: SB15
ND

North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate State and Local Government Apr 3rd, 2025 at 09:00 am

State and Local Government

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  • of Directors.
  • this, north of this, or those types of things.
  • this, north of this, or those types of things.
  • of a period of time.
  • Allison Hicks, General Counsel for the Public Health Division of the Department of Health and Human Services
Bills: HB1162
Summary: The committee heard House Bill 1162, which would add the West Fargo mayor as a voting member of the Lake Agassiz Water Authority board. The sponsor and Fargo’s mayor argued West Fargo has grown into a major regional water stakeholder and should have a formal vote, while members questioned the board structure and why the change was not framed more specifically. The bill was supported in testimony, closed without opposition, and received a 6-0 do pass recommendation. The committee then took up House Bill 1259 on annual legislative sessions and session structure. Members adopted an amendment that left the structure and logistics of sessions to legislative management rather than prescribing details in statute, after discussion about flexibility, committee workload, annual versus biennial sessions, and concerns about preserving debate and committee process. The amended bill received a 4-2 do pass recommendation, with some members voting no because they preferred a different committee recommendation or had concerns about the broader change. House Bill 1254, which would allow any North Dakota resident to obtain a State Library card, drew supportive testimony from the bill sponsor and State Library staff. They said the change would align law with current practice and expand access to books, e-materials, and other resources statewide, including for military families and out-of-state state employees. The committee closed the hearing and approved the bill 6-0. The committee also considered House Bill 1469, which narrows financial disclosure requirements so only business or trust interests directly related to the office sought or held must be disclosed. After brief discussion that the change would reduce unnecessary disclosure burdens, the committee adopted the amendment and then gave the bill a 6-0 do pass recommendation. House Bill 1368, dealing with administrative rules and the standard for challenging them, was opposed by committee counsel as too broad and legally problematic; the committee rejected it on a 4-2 do not pass vote. Finally, House Bill 1219, which would reduce the required perpetual care fund set-aside for certain cemeteries from 20% to 10%, received supportive testimony from the sponsor, cemetery representatives, and local users, but also concern about long-term fund health. The committee ultimately recommended do pass on a 5-1 vote.
US
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  • Attorney General at the Department of Justice.
  • the Justice Department dismissed a corruption case against the Mayor of New York City, not because of
  • most serious misconduct of the Attorney General in the top Department because the Justice Department
  • It is one of any number of serious abuse abuses of the rule of law by this Justice Department, and instead
  • weaponized Department of Justice, of justice our nation has ever seen.
Summary: During this meeting, the committee focused on the implications of universal injunctions, which have become a significant concern in recent years. The discussion centered around various legislative proposals aimed at addressing the perceived overreach of district judges who issue nationwide injunctions that affect policies across the entire country. Several members expressed the belief that such injunctions undermine judicial authority and disrupt the balance of power between the judiciary and executive branches. Expert witnesses testified about the historical context of universal injunctions and the necessity for reforms that would limit the power of courts to grant remedies benefitting non-parties.
US
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  • Falkender has been at the Treasury Department since day one of this Trump term.
  • At the same time, the Treasury Department is tip of the spear in addressing some of our world's most
  • When it comes to the Bureau of Fiscal Service, the GAO has reported that a number of departments and
  • We have to remove incentives that are keeping them out of the workforce.
  • Each of these departments and agencies, many of whom are failing audits right now.
Summary: The meeting convened to consider the nomination of Mike Falkender for the position of Deputy Secretary of the Treasury. During the session, multiple members voiced concerns regarding current economic policies under the Trump administration, particularly around inflation, tariffs, and the impact on small businesses. Discussions frequently centered on the administration's approach to tariffs and taxation, and how these factors contribute to the rising cost of living and potential job losses. Additionally, the importance of bolstering government-to-government relationships with tribal nations was emphasized, highlighting the need for specialized offices focused on tribal affairs within the Treasury Department.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight Feb 26th, 2026 at 10:30 am

Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight

TX

Texas 89th Regular

89th Legislative Session Mar 28th, 2025

Texas House Floor Meeting

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  • Former members of the Texas House of Representatives each session is an esteemed tradition of this chamber
  • Berry, Bell of Montgomery. Bell of Montgomery. Is Mr. Bell of Montgomery on the floor of the House?
  • Gonzalez of El Paso. Is Ms. Gonzalez of El Paso on the floor of the House?
  • Money on the floor of the House? Moody, Morales of Harris. Morales of Harris. Ms.
  • of 1993.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session 02-03-2026 11:30am

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

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  • The chair has read the journal of the preceding day and approves the same.
  • There are some guests in the gallery from Christian Homeschoolers of Hawaii.
  • gallery from Christian Homeschoolers of gallery from Christian Homeschoolers of Hawaii.<00:01:39.439
  • on, and then a uh, fellow constituent of on, and then a uh, fellow constituent of the<00:02:32.800
  • <00:02:33.920> the the Winward side and member of the the Winward side and member of the Kaneoh
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Local Government (Part I) May 5th, 2025

Local Government

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  • It includes an emergency department, intensive care units, and state-of-the-art surgery suites for both
  • And that's larger than the total budget of about a third of our departments.
  • Just kind of look at the prices of eggs.
  • And that is a gross oversimplification of what it will do to our city and to our department to remove
  • And that is a gross oversimplification of what it will do to our city and to our department to remove
Summary: The Senate Committee on Local Government heard several bills, most of them left pending after brief public testimony. House Bill 331, by Rep. Patterson and sponsored by Sen. Hinojosa, would create a presumption that firefighters, police officers, and EMTs who suffer a heart attack or stroke within eight hours after a strenuous shift were injured in the line of duty for workers’ compensation purposes; testimony from a firefighters’ association supported the bill, and it was left pending. Senate Bill 2655, by Sen. Flores, would authorize Burnet County to establish a local provider participation fund to help support local hospital services; a hospital administrator testified in support, and the committee substitute was left pending. Senate Bill 1443, by Sen. Hughes, would extend the Northeast Healthcare Provider Participation District in three counties, and House Bill 3307, by Rep. Noble, would allow property tax arbitrators to complete required continuing education online; both were left pending without opposition. Senate Bill 3048, by Sen. Birdwell, would create the Bluebonnet Hills Municipal Management District in Midlothian and was also left pending. The committee then took up House Bill 9 and HJR 1, sponsored by Sen. Bettencourt, which would raise the business personal property tax exemption from $2,500 to $125,000 and place the constitutional amendment on the November 4, 2025 ballot. Business groups, realtors, and taxpayers’ advocates testified in strong support, saying the change would provide meaningful relief to small businesses and help balance earlier homeowner tax relief. The City of Fort Worth testified in opposition, warning of a revenue shift to homeowners and budget impacts, but the committee adopted the committee substitutes and reported both measures to the full Senate on 6-0 votes. The committee also heard House Bill 1399 and HJR 99, by Sen. Nichols, to exempt animal feed from property tax when it is already sales-tax exempt; no one testified against them, and both were left pending. Senate Bill 2553, by Sen. West, would let owners of historic archaeological sites protest land and structure appraisals separately, and it was left pending after supportive testimony. Senate Bill 2907 and SJR 78, also by Sen. West, would exempt certain perishable inventory, including food and some prescription drugs, from property tax if approved by voters; pharmacists, business groups, a researcher, and a coalition of retailers and food/medicine advocates supported the bill, and it was left pending. Finally, Senate Bill 1331, by Sen. Hancock and explained by Sen. Middleton, would lower the population threshold for certain municipal civil-service-related petition restrictions from 950,000 to 70,000; law enforcement representatives and a San Marcos police association supported it, and it was left pending. The committee then recessed until 15 to 30 minutes after adjournment.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Local Government (Part II) May 5th, 2025

Local Government

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  • To cross those streams kind of defeats the whole purpose of this bifurcation of these funding methods
  • So I'm going to kind of go to something a little different than I had planned, and kind of the math of
  • The expansion of the district is necessary to accommodate the annexation of five additional tracts of
  • land totaling 145 acres within the corporate limits of the city of Mustang Ridge and the city of Creedmoor
  • That's the end of the MUD train. That's the end of the...
Summary: The Committee on Local Government heard a series of local bills and public testimony focused on hospital districts, municipal management districts, local provider participation funds, manufactured housing, transit financing, development moratoriums, and property tax procedures. Early items included House Bill 467, which would help dissolve the defunct Maybank Kemp Hospital District and establish an Andrew Gibbs Memorial Nursing Endowment, and Senate Bill 3063, creating the Bio Bell Municipal Management District in Liberty County; both drew no public opposition and were left pending subject to call. The committee also heard House Bill 1327, extending the Harris County local provider participation fund through 2027, and Senate Bill 1375, extending Collin County’s LPPF authority, both presented as mechanisms to draw federal Medicaid matching funds for hospitals. A major portion of the meeting centered on Senate Bill 2764, which would require earlier notice to buyers of manufactured homes about how to convert a home from personal property to real property. Senator Cook described the bill as a consumer-information measure tied to displacement concerns at a mobile home park in her district, and a resident testified in support, saying the notice would help families make informed decisions. The committee also discussed Senate Bill 2519, a bill by Senator Bettencourt aimed at preventing local governments from shifting maintenance-and-operations tax revenue into debt-like uses and from changing the purpose of tax rate elections after voters approve them. Supporters argued it would protect taxpayers and preserve the separation between M&O and debt service, while opponents tied the bill to Austin’s Project Connect transit financing and warned it would disrupt an approved project and invite litigation. The committee heard and left pending several other bills, including House Bill 1244 on agricultural land ownership changes without reapplying for an ag exemption, House Bill 2559 on development moratoriums, and Senate Bill 2063 on unequal appraisal protests. Testimony on House Bill 2559 came from developers and builders who said moratoriums in Conroe had delayed projects and harmed buyers, while supporters of the bill said it would impose clearer limits and notice requirements. On Senate Bill 2063, the sponsor explained a committee substitute narrowing how market value evidence may be used in unequal appraisal appeals. The committee also considered multiple local district bills, including new MUDs and management districts in Montgomery, Denton, Fannin, Travis, Hays, and Williamson counties. At the end of the meeting, the committee took up pending business and voted out several measures, including House Bill 1244, House Bill 2559, House Bill 467, House Bill 1327, House Bill 1399, House Bill 2723, House Bill 2730, House Bill 3307, House Joint Resolution 99, and multiple district bills such as Senate Bills 3037, 3043, 3047, 3048, 3050, 3052, 3053, 3056, 3057, 3063, and others. Most were reported favorably, often with committee substitutes, and many were recommended for the local and uncontested calendar. Several bills, including the transit-related SB 2519 and the manufactured housing bill SB 2764, remained pending subject to call after testimony closed.
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

Senate - Indian, Rural and Cultural Affairs Feb 3rd, 2026 at 10:04 am

Senate Indian, Rural & Cultural Affairs

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  • Department and the Commission on the Status of Women to conduct a comprehensive study into the history
  • Because of The poverty barriers make women of color vulnerable in these ways because of the cultural
  • the legislature is to make sure that the Department of Indian Affairs and these commissions are funded
  • Chair and members of the committee, the Indian Affairs Department would go through it.
  • But I believe because of the sensitivity of the, and we do this with other departments.
Bills: SM14
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

02/04/2026 - Senate Judiciary and Elections

Judiciary and Elections

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  • As many of you recall, the prospect of not... In strong support of SB 1452.
  • a conference that is paid for by the Department of Education to ensure that they have the appropriate
  • Of those, we issued decisions in 1,606. Yes, 94% of those were in favor of the agency. 1,606.
  • I was a hearing officer for the Department of Health and Human Services.
  • The Department of Health and Human Services was the entity making the ultimate decision.