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Alabama 2026 Regular Session

Alabama Senate Finance and Taxation Education Committee Mar 4th, 2026

Finance and Taxation Education

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  • And um, as you know, career tech is a big focus in our state.
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  • So there there a lot of um guard state.
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  • State Capitol, Senator Aubrey McCarthy of Ireland.
  • This is a CASA request bill that will put us in compliance with state guidelines.
  • Oklahoma State volunteered to do this and requested no additional funding to do so.
  • ...ask them about the population of bears in the state of Oklahoma.
  • other state in our nation.
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  • But what this is doing, the state is recording biological fact.
  • I argue that it is a state interest. The state is the one that is maintaining these records.
  • And so states moved away from that for their vital records.
  • in this state.
  • And Texas University of Texas studied this, and student results did not decline as a result of these
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  • They are state property.
  • Oklahoma is a great state. I love this state. I've made this state my home.
  • In committee, you talked about the other states like Texas and Florida and stuff that already have this
  • State your point.
  • other state in our nation.
Summary: The House began with a quorum call, then moved into a series of special presentations recognizing guests and champions, including the Talihina state football team, the Hodgson Bulldogs state basketball champions, Sooner Start families and advocates, the Edmond Republican Women’s Club, Leadership Miami, and other visitors in the galleries. Members also adopted Senate Concurrent Resolution 17, honoring the long friendship between Oklahoma and Ireland and welcoming Irish Senator Aubrey McCarthy to the Capitol. The chamber then considered and passed several bills on third reading. Among them were HB 4226, creating a formal recusal/disqualification process for judges with timelines; HB 4432, addressing itemized deductions and gambling-related tax treatment; HB 3304, requiring Service Oklahoma to check the methamphetamine user database before issuing a commercial driver’s license; HB 3411, requiring PFOS testing and related safeguards for biosolids land application; HB 3435, creating a single-subject rule for municipal bonds; HB 4339, updating probate publication requirements for rural Oklahoma; HB 4341 and HB 4342, both CASA-related measures; HB 1770, directing OSU Veterinary Medicine to study the elk population in the northwest zone; HB 1016, setting up trust protections for minors featured in monetized online content; and HB 413, clarifying that people with felony convictions may vote once they have fully completed incarceration, parole, supervision, and probation. The House also passed HB 2950, removing an ACT requirement tied to Oklahoma’s Promise for homeschool students; HB 4141, funding a statewide sexual assault nurse examiner coordinator if money becomes available; HB 3277, cleanup language for VIN inspections on salvage vehicles; HB 2988, expanding the Terry Peach Act; HB 3029, requiring a four-year planning process for the State Department of Education; HB 3338, regulating the pool industry after reports of consumer losses; HB 1889, restoring benefits for a small group of police and fire retirees; HB 3834, authorizing ibogaine clinical trials for PTSD, addiction, and related conditions; HB 3831, seeking state support for Oklahoma Task Force One urban search and rescue; HB 2939, removing fax-machine references from election law; HB 3045, extending response-fee limits to municipal fire departments; HB 3657, modernizing OESC reporting and data sharing; HB 1739, reinstating a half-pay provision for OHP members; HB 3759, setting a June 30 date for temporary school allocations; HB 3755, clarifying juvenile detention medication funding and custody language; HB 4484, allowing certain state vehicles to be used between residences and work sites; HB 4486, creating a Gold Star Families Memorial Monument at the Capitol; HB 4108, adding airports to the critical infrastructure trespass list; and HB 1250, creating a revolving fund for public safety technology tied to the Blue Jay app. Most bills passed with broad support, though a few drew significant debate, especially the homeschool/Oklahoma’s Promise bill and the pool regulation bill, which passed with narrower margins.
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  • Family medicine advocacy efforts across the state.
  • I argue that it is state interest because the state is the one that is maintaining these records.
  • I argue that it is state interest because the state is the one that is maintaining these records.
  • in this state.
  • a dozen states.
Summary: The House convened, took the roll, offered the invocation and Pledge of Allegiance, and introduced Dr. Zachary Fowler as Doctor of the Day. The chamber also received several visitor introductions, including CPA representatives, Ms. Oklahoma 2025 Tessa Dorrell, Osage County elected officials, and retired firefighters. The floor leader noted a lengthy agenda and moved through second- and third-reading business. Members debated and passed House Bill 437, which updates Oklahoma CPA licensure pathways to align with the 2025 Uniform Accountancy Act and create three structured routes to licensure; it passed 73-0. House Bill 1225, dealing with vital records and birth certificate sex designation language, drew extended debate over self-determination, accuracy of records, and constitutional concerns; it passed 73-18. House Bill 3076 created a new alternative teacher certification pathway and passed 76-17, with debate centered on whether alternative routes help fill shortages or weaken traditional preparation programs. House Bill 381 lowered the age to become a licensed fire extinguisher technician from 21 to 18 and passed 90-0. During debate on the education bill, supporters argued alternative certification can improve recruitment and retention and cited out-of-state programs and retention data, while opponents said it could disincentivize traditional teacher preparation and worsen long-term retention. On the vital records bill, supporters described it as a transparency and accuracy measure, while opponents argued it would impose government judgments on identity and conflict with prior court rulings. After completing the listed business, the House recessed until 1:30 p.m.
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Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Banking, Financial Services and Pensions Apr 7th, 2026

Banking, Financial Services and Pensions

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  • Why didn't we just choose 4% which would cover about 95% of the businesses in the state?
  • So would you agree that at 4%, including 95% of the businesses in the state, we would be doing a great
  • service to small business in the state of Oklahoma?
  • the state, we would be doing a great service to small business in the state of Oklahoma.
  • Chairman. 1623 is an update to the state charter.
Bills: SB1623, SB2067, SB2132
Summary: The Banking, Financial Services, and Pensions Committee heard three bills. Senate Bill 2132, presented by Rep. Geis, would raise the allowable credit card processing fee cap from 2% to 3% and preserve consumer protections requiring notice to customers. During discussion, members raised concerns about whether 3% was enough to cover actual merchant costs; Geis said she had spoken with the Senate author and was prepared to amend the bill to 4%, which she said would better match average costs and cover most businesses. The committee agreed to let the language be handled before Oversight, and the bill passed 8-0. House Bill 1623, also presented by Geis, updates the state charter for credit unions to give state-chartered institutions more flexibility similar to federally chartered credit unions. It revises field-of-membership rules, removes geographic or membership overlap considerations, and allows the board to add association categories for individuals in underserved areas below 150% of the poverty level. The bill received no questions and passed 8-0. Senate Bill 267, presented by Rep. Lepak, carries the same language previously passed in House Bill 3020 and deals with protection of vulnerable adults. Lepak said bankers and credit unions were working together on the measure. The committee took no substantive debate and passed the bill 8-0. The meeting then adjourned.
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Arizona 2026 Regular Session

01/27/2026 - House Regulatory Oversight

Regulatory Oversight

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  • The other thing that state... That's problematic.
  • Not so much in Arizona, but some and more in other states.
  • Third, this bill basically states that a business operating in this state may not require that a person
  • That would be the rule accurately stated.
  • However, what was said by the court in Jacobson... ...stated.
Bills: HB2086, HB2248, HB2688
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama House Education Policy Committee Apr 16th, 2025

Education Policy

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  • 25% of the pullback state funding. So it would only be a... state funding.
  • So the state superintendent or the state board would... superintendent or the state board would give
  • or the state superintendent to find that.
  • And it is a state law today.
  • And second, three state at-large seats. And second, three state at-large seats for a total of nine.
Bills: SB278, HB459, HB61
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama House Military and Veterans Affairs Committee Apr 16th, 2025

Military and Veterans Affairs

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  • What we did is take the federal statute, what is in federal law, and transpose it to state legislation
  • for veterans benefits as an agent or attorney unless he or she has been accredited by the United States
  • but just remember the last couple of days I've been on phone calls with veterans all throughout the state
  • They've adopted the federal language to put into the state bill.
Bills: SB206, HB554, SB206
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Appropriations - S/C on Articles I, IV, & V Feb 25th, 2025

Appropriations - S/C on Articles I, IV, & V

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  • This bill created the Texas State Buildings Preservation.
  • The Capital Fund and the Texas State History Museum Fund.
  • The State Risk Manager for Texas, and in that capacity I serve as the Executive Director of the State
  • in our great state of Texas.
  • State of Texas, California has 15, there's a total of 52 trauma recovery. centers in the United States
Keywords: 1184, house, all
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Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Aeronautics and Transportation REVISED Apr 13th, 2026 at 10:00 am

Aeronautics and Transportation

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  • It has been a very rewarding career to serve the citizens of the state of Oklahoma.
  • I would look forward to serving the state of Oklahoma. I want to thank Mr. Howard and Mr.
  • , and 60 days is simply not enough time for them to get those registered in another state.
  • , and 60 days is simply not enough time for them to get those registered in another state.
  • ODOT has identified about 14 locations across the state that meet the criteria of this bill.
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Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Aeronautics and Transportation REVISED Apr 13th, 2026

Aeronautics and Transportation

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  • It has been a very rewarding career to serve the citizens of the state of Oklahoma.
  • I would look forward to serving the consumer in the state of Oklahoma.
  • In 60 days, it's just simply not enough time for them to get those registered in another state.
  • So will these signals or whatever, will those be 100% state funded?
  • Right now, there are about 14 of them that meet the criteria of this bill across the state.
Summary: The Senate Aeronautics and Transportation Committee heard two executive nominations first and advanced both unanimously. Tim Gatz was nominated to serve as Cabinet Secretary for Transportation, with supportive remarks from Senator Paxton and Senator Guthrie about his responsiveness and long service; the committee voted 12-0 to advance him. Justin Blake Wilson was nominated to the Oklahoma Motor Vehicle Commission, introduced by Senator Howard as a banker and entrepreneur interested in public service; he also advanced 12-0. The committee then considered several transportation and motor vehicle bills. House Bill 3982 would give certain commercial fleets a 90-day temporary tag and allow nonresidents 60 days to title and license vehicles in another state; it advanced 12-0. House Bill 2123, a backup measure related to a Tulsa/Jenks/Bixby Arkansas River bridge project aimed at easing congestion and improving safety, also advanced 12-0. House Bill 2979 would allow ODOT to establish school zones on portions of state highways at local request, with ODOT identifying 14 qualifying locations and an estimated cost of $266,000; it passed 12-0. House Bill 2997, a consumer protection bill targeting bait-and-switch practices in retail motor vehicle sales and increasing enforcement staffing, advanced on a 10-2 vote after discussion of raising the maximum fine from $1,000 to $10,000. Other measures approved included House Bill 3148, allowing licensed new and used motor vehicle dealers to perform their own VIN inspections, which passed 12-0; House Bill 4108, adding airport operational areas to the list of critical infrastructure and prohibiting trespass there, which passed 12-0; House Bill 4143, raising the damage threshold for a required written collision report from $300 to $3,000 and allowing no report when parties exchange information, which passed 11-1 amid concerns about fault and insurance verification; House Bill 4266, the omnibus license plate bill, which passed 12-0 with a zero fiscal impact noted; House Bill 2053, clarifying outdoor advertising rules for playgrounds and planned unit developments, which passed 12-0; and House Bill 4058, allowing optional blood type information on driver licenses and ID cards to aid first responders and blood supply efforts, which passed 11-0. The chair closed by thanking members and staff, noting it was likely the committee’s final meeting and his last as chair.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Appropriations Apr 7th, 2026

Appropriations

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  • They looked at what the federal government does, as well as what Texas and several other states do, and
  • They could provide paper across the state and non-skid across the state.
  • paper from out of state.
  • So say there is a situation where the state right now is purchasing copy paper from out of state.
  • So I guess to the point that you stated earlier that... ...to the point that you stated earlier, that
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Appropriations Feb 27th, 2026 at 10:30 am

Appropriations

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  • , which is important for the state economy and for the state budget.
  • state workers.
  • leadership, state training to all of state leadership and state employees, advise state agencies and
  • All state costs would draw on general fund-state dollars.
  • of other states as well.
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Alabama 2026 Regular Session

Alabama Senate Finance and Taxation Education Committee Feb 25th, 2026

Finance and Taxation Education

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  • A lot of times in state government, we're not measuring things.
  • A lot of times in state we measuring?"
AL

Alabama 2026 Regular Session

Alabama House State Government Committee Feb 18th, 2026

State Government

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  • State Government Committee will come to order, and we'll start this meeting.
  • Uh bill passes as amended, sir. at the law schools around the states, at the law schools around the states
  • </c><00:17:45.840><c> at</c> invitation to represent the state at invitation to represent the state at
  • </c> her out there to promote our state." her out there to promote our state."
  • </c> Miss Alabama organization in this state. Miss Alabama organization in this state.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Senate Special Committee April 14, 2020

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wSIdBG_2FU8, 2026-07-02T01:22:43+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, This recording was previously aired on "Olelo on April 14, 2020. Footage courtesy of Olelo Community Agenda The special committee will convene to assess and advise the Senate regarding the State of Hawaii's COVID-19 plans and procedures to include, but not limited to: 1) Confirm the development of the state departmental plans and procedures; 2) Review and assess current state departmental plans and procedures; 3) Review and assess whether state departmental plans and procedures are properly and timely implemented to safeguard public health and safety; and 4) To communicate and disseminate information obtained therefrom. The special committee will be meeting with the following: 11:00 a.m. Office of the Attorney General Ms. Clare Connors, Attorney General 11:45 a.m. Department of Labor and Industrial Relations Mr. Scott Murakami, Director 12:30 p.m. Department of Transportation – Airports Division Mr. Ross Higashi, Deputy Director 1:15 p.m. Department of Health Dr. Bruce Anderson, Director Please note that there may be committee members or invited speakers participating remotely via video or teleconference. The meeting will be available for live viewing on Olelo Channel 49 on Oahu and will go out live for pick up by neighbor island public access channels. No public testimony will be accepted. Meeting of the Special Committee Senate State of Hawaii COVID-19 Tuesday, April 14, 2020 If you require special assistance, please call 586-6800 or email your request to waysandmeans@capitol.hawaii.gov. -End of Agenda-, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
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  • You know, we the state the right way.
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  • Every state, Mr. Speaker, every state wants to do something like this, and they can't.
  • It is legal to brew in the United States and in the state of Oklahoma.
  • from neighboring states.
  • states certain exemptions, we want to make sure other states are granting those to us.
  • Very similar to our relationship with the state of Texas.