Video & Transcript Research : 'sunset clause'
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OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Senate Legislative Session Feb 17th, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- It slipped through the cracks last year and with sunset and The commission has been in service for 30
Bills:
SB843, SB1733, SB1476, SB1237, SB1410, SB1894, SB1272, SB1204, SB1721, SB1725, SB1735, SB1337, SB1339, SB1461, SB1975, SB1450, SB1458, SB1232, SB1238, SB1325, SB1209, SB1362, SB2072, SB1451, SB1540, SB1581, SB1535, SB1266, SB1927, SB1460, SB2084, SB2182, SB392, SB985, SB1265, SB1283, SB1441, SB1307, SB1425, SB1826, SB1365, SB1696, SB1870, SB1722, SB1639, SB715, SB716, SB182, SB609, SB169, SB134, SB1611, SB432, SB1407, SB2039, SB1356, SB1288, SB2019, SB1705, SB1878, SB2118
Keywords:
school boards, educational governance, conflict of interest, employee relations, Oklahoma statutes, child abuse, reporting requirements, sexual misconduct, law enforcement, school personnel, confidentiality, student safety, land office, land exchange, investment, education funding, real estate management, Teachers' Bill of Rights, education, teachers' rights
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- Delete everything after the enacting clause. Senator Brodeur, to explain the amendment. All right.
- No more can come in because it was a sunsetted program.
- And so we'd like our cash back now instead of when we're going to sunset it.
- Delete everything after the enacting clause.
- Delete everything after the enacting clause. Senator Hooper is recognized to explain the amendment.
WV
West Virginia 2026 Regular Session
WV Senate Mar 13th, 2026 at 04:04 pm
Transcript Highlights:
- Committee on the Judiciary moved to amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause
- The Committee on Education moved to amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause
- removed the sunset altogether.
- Placed in the sunset provision. Questions on adoption?
- . ...moved to amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause.
Summary:
The Senate considered and passed a series of House bills and one constitutional resolution, with several measures receiving title amendments and some taking effect immediately or on a specified date. Early action included moving House Bill 5438, concerning the foundation allowance for instructional programs, to the foot of third-reading bills. House Bill 5441, reforming the state personnel system, was amended with a Judiciary strike-and-insert technical fix, then passed 28-6 and was set to take effect July 1, 2026. House Bill 5462 on mine subsidence insurance passed unanimously, with a title amendment adopted. House Bill 5484, creating felony offenses related to denying medical treatment to sexual offense victims, also passed unanimously with a title amendment. House Bill 5515 modernizing workers’ compensation statutes passed unanimously with a title amendment, and House Bill 5527 establishing licensure and regulation for wellness reimbursement programs passed unanimously. House Bill 5528, protecting personal residential information of certain public officials, passed unanimously with a title amendment.
The most extended debate centered on House Bill 5537, an education-related bill that was amended to add a child-protection provision later referred to as “Rayleigh’s law.” The amendment would bar approval of home instruction requests in certain child abuse or neglect cases until the Department of Human Services confirms the investigation is unfounded, closed, or not substantiated, or until 10 days pass without a response. Senators argued the measure was intended to protect children and not target homeschooling. After a point of order, the chair initially ruled the amended language not germane; that ruling was challenged and ultimately overruled by a 24-7 vote, allowing the amendment to remain. The bill then passed 24-7, and a title amendment was adopted.
Other measures passed with little or no opposition. House Bill 5582 removed the sunset on the TANF applicant drug-screening program and passed 28-3 after a technical committee amendment. House Bill 5687 reduced the metallurgical coal severance tax over time and adjusted oil and gas tax allocations, passing 31-3. Several supplemental appropriations also passed and were made effective from passage, including funds for Homeland Security/corrections, the Adjutant General, Health, the State Road Fund, and Tourism/Culture and History. The Senate also adopted House Joint Resolution 42, which would place on the ballot a constitutional amendment increasing the homestead exemption from $20,000 to $40,000 and allowing future changes by general law. In second reading, the Senate advanced bills on workforce training reimbursements, aerospace and advanced manufacturing incentives, portable benefit accounts, literacy and science-of-reading training, school aid formula changes, and wedding venue regulation, with amendments adopted on several of them before advancement to third reading.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- The sunset clause is approximately five calendar years.
- And our amendment puts a sunset clause on that that says that it will expire...
- And our amendment puts a sunset clause on that that says it will expire on December 31, 2031.
- A sunset clause here. That is the amendment. Are there questions to the sponsor? Is there a debate?
- Senators, I wish I could say that the sunset clause here was an original thought. It was not.
HI
Bills:
HB2240, SB896, SB2060, SB2152, SB2315, SB2544, SB2577, SB2580, SB99, SB2110, SB2115, SB2259, SB2382, SB2442, SB2485, SB895, SB2112, SB3019
Keywords:
appropriations, legislative expenses, auditor, legislative reference bureau, state ethics commission, ombudsman, government transparency, education, capital improvement, reporting, transparency, technical expertise, rental housing revolving fund, HHFDC, Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation, mixed-income housing, mixed-income rental project, affordable housing, low-income housing, housing finance
ND
North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Apr 9th, 2025 at 12:30 pm
North Dakota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The bill has passed, and the emergency clause carries.
- The bill has passed and the emergency clause carries.
- So I'm going to just read the whereas clauses.
- which if you look at the 3 which is an emergency clause which if you look at the emergency clause it
- The bill is passed, and the emergency clause carries.
Summary:
The Senate opened with prayer, the pledge, and a quorum call, then took up House amendments to Senate Bills 2009, 2147, and 2113. On motion, the Senate refused to concur in the House amendments and appointed conference committees for each bill. The chamber then considered several House bills, adopting amendments and passing House Bill 1556, which creates a Children's Cabinet work group to study out-of-home placement and treatment for children with behavioral health issues, and House Bill 1363, which directs development of a customizable cardiac emergency response plan template for schools and athletic events. House Bill 1533, requiring students to complete a half-unit of financial literacy for graduation, also passed after amendment. House Bill 1226, dealing with masks in public places and protest-related identification concerns, passed after the Judiciary Committee removed language about complying with law enforcement requests to unmask.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Technology and Telecommunications 2ND REVISED Apr 16th, 2026 at 08:45 am
Technology and Telecommunications
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Rader also asked Keon for his consent to strike the enacting clause.
- The title is off, and the acting clause is off. I would like to see this go through.
- Now, do we intend to sunset it? Is this something we're just gonna do in perpetuity.
- So we are sunsetting it, but we're giving them a wind down process.
- All we're doing is extending the sunset but also. Requiring a wind-down plan.
Keywords:
artificial intelligence, education reform, innovation, funding, advisory council, broadband, Oklahoma Broadband Office, broadband access, statewide broadband plan, internet connectivity, grant programs, expansion council, termination plan, Oklahoma, Gas Hub, national laboratory, public-private partnerships, aerospace, high-performance computing, economic development
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Retirement and Government Resources REVISED Feb 17th, 2026 at 10:30 am
Retirement and Government Resources
Bills:
SB134, SB1356, SB1407, SB1611, SB1639, SB169, SB1722, SB182, SB1870, SB2039, SB432, SB609, SB715, SB716
Keywords:
retirement, public employees, reemployment, benefit adjustment, Oklahoma Public Employees Retirement System, state government, OMES, Office of Management and Enterprise Services, Department of Labor, Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of Rehabilitation Services, civil service, human capital management, state employee disputes, whistleblower, veterans employment, veterans placement, fleet management, state fleet, motor vehicles
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Senate Committee on Business and Commerce (Part II) Mar 27th, 2025
Business & Commerce
Transcript Highlights:
- Automobile policies have long included this clause.
- Today, they suggest you check your policy to be sure it has an appraisal clause.
- The nine claims were resolved by using the appraisal clause in 2024.
- I urge this committee to please pass this appraisal clause bill.
- Now, I was on sunset; you mentioned sunset earlier.
Bills:
SB458, SB819, SB1238, SB1642, SB1643, SB1644, SB1791, SB1810, SB1824, SB1825, SB758, SB1455, SB1706
Keywords:
insurance appraisal, property insurance, auto insurance, homeowners insurance, residential property, disputed loss, loss valuation, appraisal clause, appraiser, umpire, Texas Department of Insurance, TDI, insurance dispute resolution, claims adjustment, total loss, windstorm insurance, FAIR Plan, surplus lines insurance, policyholder, insurer
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Energy, Utilities, Environment and Climate - 04/09/25
Energy, Utilities, Environment, and Climate
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator would sunset community solar.
- <01:10:36.640>
community Senate position was to sunset community Senate position was to sunset - The bill language would sunset a chance.
- And you have my pledge, Senator sunset.
- approved but there's there's a clause approved but there's there's a clause that<01:38:23.199>
FL
Florida 2026 5th Special Session
Senate in Special Session F Jun 2nd, 2026
Florida Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The sunset clause is approximately five calendar years.
- And our amendment puts a sunset clause on that that says that it will expire.
- And our amendment puts a sunset clause on that that says that it will expire on December 31, 2031.
- A sunset clause here. That is the amendment. Are there questions to the sponsor? Is there a debate?
- Senators, I wish I could say that the sunset clause here was an original thought. It was not.
Summary:
The Senate took up Committee Substitute for Senate Joint Resolution 2F, a proposed constitutional amendment to expand homestead property tax relief, lower the assessment cap on non-homestead property from 10% to 5%, and limit county and municipal ad valorem tax revenues to specified uses. Senator Avila presented the measure as a major property tax reform intended to provide relief to homeowners and restrain local government spending, while opponents argued it would shift costs to fees, services, and state appropriations and could harm local budgets, public safety, schools, and other services. Several senators also raised concerns about the ballot language and the lack of a completed fiscal analysis.
The chamber considered and rejected multiple amendments. Senator Sharif’s income-based “circuit breaker” amendment failed, as did Senator Smith’s sunset clause amendment and Senator Berman’s amendment to rewrite the ballot statement for greater accuracy. During questioning, Avila said the revised language was meant to preserve flexibility for local governments and that future legislatures could set implementing procedures and, if necessary, prohibit certain local expenditures by general law. He also confirmed that the proposal would not affect refinancing or portability, and said the measure would not prevent local governments from continuing to fund many services such as libraries, parks, animal control, code enforcement, mosquito control, public housing, county health departments, and elections.
Debate on final passage was extensive. Supporters described the proposal as overdue relief for homeowners and a way to force local governments to prioritize spending, while critics called it a risky tax shift that could reduce local revenue by billions and force cuts or higher fees. Some senators emphasized concerns about public safety funding, mental health and social services, and the accuracy of the ballot summary; others argued the measure would give voters a chance to decide on property tax reform. After debate, the resolution was rolled over for third reading and the Senate continued discussion, but the transcript provided does not include a final vote on the joint resolution.
NE
Nebraska 2025-2026 Regular Session
Legislative Morning Session Apr 8th, 2026
Nebraska Unicameral Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Is there a reason why there isn't a sunset clause in this that would allow us to revisit it, look at
- Any thoughts on the sunset clause?
- We've seen how you try to put a sunset clause in things, and it becomes very, very hard even to get sunset
- clauses adhered to.
- Very, very hard even to get sunset clauses adhered to.
Bills:
LB878, LB958, LB958A, LB762, LB1187, LB966, LB929, LB962, LB1209, LB937A, LB962A, LB1050, LB1050A, LB965, LB1022, LB753, LB788, LB913, LB1055, LB1195, LB429, LB721, LB722, LB727, LB745, LB749, LB778, LR293, LR296, LR422, LR495, LR496, LR497, LR498, LR499, LR500, LR501, LR502, LR503, LR504
Keywords:
paid parental leave, state employees, workplace benefits, family support, economic impact, Medicaid, Medical Assistance Act, home and community-based services waiver, HCBS waiver, waiver participant, assessment tool, clinical interviewing, service tier, retroactive coverage, doula, doula reimbursement, maternal health, prenatal care, pregnancy, birth outcomes
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
Committee on Energy, Utilities, Environment and Climate - 04/07/25
Energy, Utilities, Environment, and Climate
Transcript Highlights:
- We oppose the sunsetting of Minnesota's community solar garden program.
- Because we can see the fuel clause as reported by Xcel Energy each year.
- Those charges represent about 29% of the fuel clause.
- Because we can see the fuel clause it?
- represent about 29% of the fuel clause. represent about 29% of the fuel clause.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Chairman, I'm presenting Senate File 3589, which proposes to extend the sunset for Ramsey County and
- for is proposes to uh extend the sunset for um<00:21:35.440>
Ramsey <00:21:36.159>County - Uh, we, um, the sunset date is currently 2028.
- that would have been available now under clauses one and two.
- that would have been available now under clauses one and two.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- It sunsets on July 1, 2035.
- clause to the proposed measure?
- shorter time frame and add a sunset shorter time frame and add a sunset Clause<00:09:56.320>
- On page 2, line 2, change the sunset date of July 1, 2035, to July 1, 2030.
- On page 2, line 2, change the sunset date of July 1, 2035, to July 1, 2030.
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Public Safety and Military Affairs heard several bills on January 27, 2025. SB 24, relating to identification, would require the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to help inmates obtain civil ID cards and other vital documents for reentry. Testimony was overwhelmingly in support from DCR, the Hawaiʻi Correctional System Oversight Commission, DHS, the Hawaiʻi Disability Rights Center, health and youth advocates, and others, with comments emphasizing that reentry should begin on day one and that lack of identification is a major barrier to housing and employment. A senator asked about the low number of IDs issued in 2022 and DCR said it already has a satellite ID card machine at Hālawa and plans to procure more for other facilities. The committee recommended passage of SB 24 as is.
SB 474, relating to psychologists, would require DCR clinical psychologists to obtain licensure within 10 years of employment and would sunset in 2035. DCR strongly supported the bill, citing a severe staffing shortage, low exam passage rates, and many vacant positions, while the Hawaiʻi Psychological Association expressed concerns and one testifier argued psychologists serving incarcerated people should be licensed before employment. Committee members questioned whether the 10-year period was too long and discussed alternative solutions such as pay incentives and shortage differentials. The committee ultimately recommended passage with amendments, shortening the licensure period to 5 years, moving the sunset to July 1, 2030, and making other technical changes.
SB 353, relating to emergency management, would clarify emergency authority, bar suspension of public records or vital statistics requests during emergencies, define “severe warning,” and allow the legislature or city councils to terminate a state of emergency. DHS and HMA opposed the bill, arguing it could limit executive flexibility and cut off access to the major disaster fund, while supporters included public-interest and good-government groups. The committee discussed whether legislative termination authority could interfere with ongoing emergency response and recovery, with the bill’s sponsor explaining it was aimed more at situations where emergency conditions have ended, such as prolonged COVID-era proclamations. The committee recommended passage with amendments, including a delayed effective date and committee report notes referencing DHS request data and HMA’s opposition.
The committee also heard SB 259, relating to recordkeeping for secondhand dealers and pawn brokers, and SB 37, relating to recordings of law enforcement activities. SB 259 was set for amendment and deferred decision-making to January 29, 2025, so the committee could seek input from HPD. SB 37 drew support from the Legal Clinic and other advocates, with a clarifying question about civil enforcement actions, and the committee recommended passage with amendments and a delayed effective date. The meeting concluded with the committee adopting its recommendations and adjourning.
AL
Alabama 2026 1st Special Session
Alabama Senate Finance and Taxation Education Committee Feb 11th, 2026
Finance and Taxation Education
Transcript Highlights:
- clause to address our immediate needs.
- clause to address our immediate needs.
- clause to address our immediate needs.
- clause to address our immediate needs.
- clause to address our immediate needs. clause to address our immediate needs.
Keywords:
fire chaplains, distinctive license plate, firefighter, volunteer service, criminal penalties, sales tax exemption, baby supplies, baby formula, maternity clothing, menstrual hygiene products, pregnancy, pregnant defendant, incarceration, jail intake, pregnancy test, bail, pre-incarceration probation, supervised probation, electronic monitoring, electronic supervision
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- Because the subsidies sunsetted. That's right. They put a sunset clause in, like we do sometimes.
- Those sunset clauses were expiring.
- Martin Heinrich voted for it with the sunset clause.
- But now their sunset clause is expiring and they don't like it.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
03/30/2026 - House Republican Caucus Calendar #14
Transcript Highlights:
- It contains an emergency clause. With that, I'm available for any questions.
- So it passed the Senate, I think it was 27 to 2, and has an emergency clause because we've got to get
- So this is saying, you know, there's a sunset clause because we hope a facility is built to accommodate
- There's a sunset on this. We get there. Sure. Yes. Any further discussion?
- There's a sunset on this. we get there. Sure. Yes. Any further discussion?
Summary:
The caucus briefly reviewed House Bill 2307, which addresses the placement and treatment of dangerous, incompetent defendants when no secure mental health beds are available in Arizona. Staff explained the Senate amendments would allow one such defendant to be housed temporarily at the Arizona State Hospital in a secure setting, require DHS to study the cost of building or converting a secure facility on ASH grounds, create a study committee on long-term secure mental health facility options, and include an emergency clause. The sponsor said the bill is intended as a temporary fix while the state works toward a permanent secure facility, and noted the individual would receive mental health treatment aimed at restoring competency to stand trial. Members asked about where the person would be housed, whether treatment would be provided, and whether out-of-state compacts might be used if needed.
The group then discussed House Bill 272, which as passed the House would have created an optional state certification program for lactation care providers and a related advisory committee under the Arizona Department of Health Services. Staff reported that the Senate adopted a strike-everything amendment turning the bill into an emergency measure repealing Dr. Cesar Estrada Chavez Day. The sponsor, Representative Fink, was reported to concur with the Senate amendments. No votes were taken during the caucus discussion.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
FL House Floor Session - 2026-06-02 (9:00AM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- If it is enacted by over 60% of Florida voters when it goes to the ballot in November, the sunset clause
- And our amendment puts a sunset clause on that that says that it will expire on December 31, 2031.
- A sunset clause here. That is the amendment. Are there questions to the sponsor? Is there a debate?
- Senators, I wish I could say that the sunset clause here was an original thought. It was not.
- We have that option with the sunset clause to give voters the opportunity to extend this property tax
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- Delete everything after the enacting clause. Senator Brodeur to explain the amendment.
- This bill sunsets those earlier and gives the cash back to be able to use it.
- No more can come in because it was A sunsetted program would like our cash back now.
- Delete everything after the enacting clause.
- Delete everything after the enacting clause.