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LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Judiciary May 7th, 2026

Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • We have cleared every House bill a chance, and today will be the last of the House bills we should see
  • The chair noted it was getting late in the session to move a House bill.
  • The chair noted it was getting late in the session to move a House bill.
  • The chair noted it was getting late in the session to move a House bill.
  • Yeah, that came through House Government.
Summary: The committee met with a quorum and heard a series of Senate and House bills, mostly dealing with courts, veterans, public safety, and licensing. Early actions included favorable reports on SB 317, which adds the House and Senate Military and Veterans Affairs committee chairs to the Louisiana Military Advisory Council, and SB 357, which updates court administration and appellate e-case management provisions, cleans up outdated language, and revises reimbursement and security rules. SB 232, funding the judges’ supplemental compensation fund, was amended and reported favorably, and SB 421, modernizing electronic records terminology and safeguards, was also reported favorably. Several House bills were voluntarily deferred, including HB 1190, HB 1097, and later HB 374-1. The committee then took up SB 208 on veterans’ services, which was presented as a response to the earlier court ruling striking down Act 479. The bill seeks to regulate unaccredited “claim shark” businesses that charge veterans for disability-claim assistance, while exempting federally regulated accredited agents. Testimony from the Department of Veterans Affairs supported the bill as a way to protect veterans from predatory practices, while an opposing witness argued the issue is preempted by federal law and should be left to Congress or the pending Fifth Circuit appeal. Despite the objection, the bill was reported favorably. Members also advanced SB 510, which would restrict access to certain licensed establishments that sell hemp-based intoxicating products, especially bar-like venues where minors can currently enter; Alcohol and Tobacco Control explained the bill’s purpose and scope. HB 302, by Representative Chasson, was discussed as a measure to prohibit vape sales near schools, with testimony from public health and ATC witnesses noting the need to align the bill with existing licensing and local-ordinance authority; the committee moved it favorably after discussion. Finally, SB 34, creating “Brian’s Call” emergency alerts for missing children and adults with developmental disabilities, drew extensive emotional testimony from families and disability advocates and was reported favorably, as was SB 164, which adds public works employees to the definition of first responders. The committee adjourned after reporting HB 597, which restructures judicial compensation rules and eliminates the commission after a delayed effective date, and after deferring HB 374-1.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

04/28/2026 - Joint Appropriations

Appropriations

Transcript Highlights:
  • The House will come to order.
  • Fonsworth, welcome back to the House. Members, senators, welcome to the House.
  • Welcome back to the House, members, senators. Welcome to the House.
  • Members of the House, Mr.
  • Cuts to affordable housing.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Judiciary Apr 22nd, 2026

Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • It could be some sort of benefit for housing.
  • House Bill 335 duplicates these requirements while expanding enforcement beyond what is already necessary
  • Amy, they're often low-income housing.
  • That is law enforcement sensitive.
  • And I heard you open the House in prayer.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Judiciary Apr 22nd, 2026

Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • It could be some sort of benefit for housing.
  • House Bill 335 duplicates these requirements while expanding enforcement.
  • Amy, they're often low-income housing.
  • Law enforcement is already working together.
  • And I heard you open the House in prayer.
Summary: The committee first took up H.C.R. 41, which would direct the ATC to allow electronic rebates for beer purchases and clarify that rebates are the manufacturer’s responsibility. The author and supporters said it would align beer with wine and other liquor rules. With no opposition, the resolution was moved forward. The committee then advanced H.B. 1029, which extends a moratorium on certain alcoholic beverage permits in House District 3 to give Shreveport and the MPC more time to revise local ordinances; it also moved forward without objection. The committee next considered two related bills by Rep. Egan on district attorney funding. H.B. 660, as amended, raises the state warrant amount used to support assistant district attorneys from $50,000 to $60,000 and sets district attorney salaries at $65,000 effective July 1, 2026. The Louisiana District Attorneys Association and several DAs supported the bill, saying it would help recruit and retain prosecutors. H.B. 719, also amended, increases the number of assistant district attorney warrants in many judicial districts statewide, with supporters describing it as a response to crime, population changes, and local workload needs. Both bills were reported favorably as amended. Rep. Ventrella’s H.B. 227, allowing court filings on letter-sized paper instead of only legal-sized paper, was also moved favorably. The committee then heard extensive testimony on H.B. 335 by Rep. Henry, which would expand citizenship verification requirements for entities administering public benefits. Supporters said it was meant to ensure state dollars go to U.S. and Louisiana citizens and to add accountability for NGOs; opponents, including farmers, food-access nonprofits, and health providers, argued it would create administrative burdens, chill participation in SNAP-related programs, and discourage vulnerable people from seeking food or medical help. After an amendment exempting nonprofit food distribution was adopted, the bill was reported favorably by a 12-5 vote. Finally, the committee took up H.B. 623, a tobacco and vapor products permitting bill. After adopting a three-minute rule, the committee accepted an amendment removing tobacco products from the proposed three-tier permitting system and excluding lawful marijuana products authorized by LDH. The amended bill was then reported favorably. The transcript ends as the committee was beginning H.B. 708.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Education REVISED Apr 7th, 2026 at 10:00 am

Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • Having received nine ayes and two nays, that declares House Bill 3315 has passed.
  • You're recognized for a question of the author on House Bill 3350.
  • when they got this passed in the House.
  • I declare House Bill 2210 to have passed.
  • Senator Fried is recognized to present the provisions of House Bill 4359.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Public Safety Finance and Policy Committee 3/24/26 - Part 2

Public Safety Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • I want to hit on with House File 4446. I want to hit on with House File 4446.
  • to vote in favor of House File 4437. to vote in favor of House File 4437.
  • That's House File 3768.
  • House File 3768. And then finally, House File 3768.
  • House File 3782. House File 3782.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Public Safety Finance and Policy Committee 3/24/26 - Part 1

Public Safety Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • to begin with House File 3407. to begin with House File 3407.
  • <00:01:46.040> File<00:01:46.400> 3407 re-refer House File 3407 re-refer House File
  • House File 4359 as drafted unnecessarily combines a broadly supported criminal enforcement measure with
  • House File 4359. House File 4359. Thank<01:13:57.480> you.
  • to show up to people's houses and help. to show up to people's houses and help.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

TRS-EIG, TRS Public Hearings 02-05-2026

Transportation

Transcript Highlights:
  • This is all about housing and to reduce the cost of housing for our folks and reducing the requirement
  • > and cost of housing for our folks and cost of housing for our folks and reducing<00:04:25.040
  • What was the house bills? >> Okay. Uh HP. What was the house bills? >> 2021.
  • immigration courts and uh enforcement immigration courts and uh enforcement [clears throat] [clears
  • Just to confirm, this is the deferment for the House measure. That's not the SB 2021, right?
Summary: The committees heard testimony on several transportation-related measures. SB 2356, relating to parking, drew support from the Office of Planning, the Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission, Appleseed Center, Realtors, and the Hawaii Bicycling League. Members discussed the bill in the context of the planned stadium-area mixed-use development, with questions about whether parking would be built in structures rather than as large surface lots. Senators expressed support and noted the measure’s broader housing and parking-reduction goals, but no vote was taken during the hearing. The bulk of the hearing focused on SB 2699, which would create a fare-free youth transit program, a special fund, annual evaluations, and appropriations tied to the environmental, energy, and food security tax. The Attorney General’s office raised technical concerns about whether the special fund met statutory requirements. The Department of Education and Department of Health supported the bill, as did the City and County of Honolulu DOT, Appleseed Center, Hawaii Youth Transportation Council, Public Health Institute, Hawaii Children’s Action Network, Hawaii Bicycling League, Our Children’s Trust, and numerous youth testifiers. Supporters emphasized reduced family transportation costs, better school attendance, improved health and mobility, and environmental benefits. One senator raised emergency-planning concerns about how children using free transit would be handled during events like tsunamis; DOT and DOE responded that emergency procedures are being developed. The chair said the committee would work on language changes, including a delayed effective date to July 2027, and defer decision-making until the 12th. The final measure discussed was SB 2470, which would require leading pedestrian intervals, accessible pedestrian signals, and other safety improvements at state-controlled intersections, and create a process for community requests for accessible pedestrian signals. Appleseed Center, the Hawaii Association of the Blind, and the Disability Rights Center supported the bill, citing pedestrian safety, reduced collisions, and the need for audible cues for blind and low-vision pedestrians. Testifiers urged a phased-in approach that prioritizes high-traffic intersections. The hearing ended with the bill still under consideration and no final vote announced.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Ways and Means Committee 4/23/25

Ways and Means

Transcript Highlights:
  • We will be hearing House File 2431, the omnibus Higher Education Budget Bill, and House File 2438, the
  • Uh first up today is House File you.
  • Next up is is House File Thank you.
  • The changes from the House fiscal staff.
  • that the A4 amendment be placed on House that the A4 amendment be placed on House File<00:41:30.400
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Public Safety Committee Meeting - 2025-04-01

Public Safety Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • We'll be laying over House File 1901, and I will move to lay over House File 1901.
  • I renew my motion and lay over House File 2124, and now we're going to move to House File 2099, Representative
  • I renew my motion and lay over House File 2099.
  • We're going to start with House File 134, and we're laying it over, so I'll move that we lay over House
  • House File 104, as amended, from any members.
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

House Public Safety Finance and Policy Committee 4/1/25

Public Safety Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • Members, we will be laying over House File 1901. Chair Mohler moved to lay over House File 1901.
  • file 1901 and I will move to over house file 1901 and I will move to layover<00:17:48.200> house<
  • The local law enforcement would be, and so they can certainly follow up with local law enforcement and
  • I renew my motion and lay over House File 2124, and now we're going to move to House File 2099. having
  • I renew my motion and lay over house I renew my motion and lay over house file file file 2124<00
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama House Ways and Means General Fund Committee Apr 1st, 2025

Ways and Means General Fund

Transcript Highlights:
  • We're increasing some hours here within the state house and moving into the new state house as well,
  • I move the adoption of this House Bill 184. Thank you, Miss Hall.
  • Next bill, House Bill 181 by Representative Harper...
  • Next bill, House Bill 312 by Representative Harper...
  • House Bill 182 by Representative Reynolds concerning emergency medical transport providers.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

House of Representatives May 31st, 2026

Louisiana House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • House Bill 75, by Rep.
  • The Senate has adopted the Conference Committee report for House Bill 468, House Bill 368, and House
  • House is in receipt of a conference committee report for House Bill 1028.
  • Introduction of House Resolutions: A House Resolution by Representative M.
  • I request House consent to correct my vote on House Bill 208 from yea to nay. Thank you.
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Transcript Highlights:
  • House Bill 2947 by Greggo of the House and Woods of the Senate, an act relating to behavioral health.
  • House Bill 2980 by Banning of the House and Guthrie of the Senate, an act relating to motor vehicles.
  • House Bill 382 by Kelly of the House and Hines of the Senate, an act relating to firefighters.
  • House Bill 3519 by Marty of the House and Jack of the Senate, an act relating to medical marijuana.
  • House Bill 4335 by More of the House and Hamilton of the Senate, an act relating to animals.
NY

New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Standing Committee on Housing, Construction and Community Development - 02/04/2026

Housing, Construction, and Community Development

Transcript Highlights:
  • It has statewide expertise on code enforcement.
  • You're not typically both enforcing codes.
  • So we found a great many gaps in local code enforcement.
  • enforcement is allowed to make sure code enforcement is occurring in that community and has the tools
  • enforcement of a violation of the Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code or local building codes,
Keywords: 993, senate, all
Summary: The Senate Housing, Construction and Community Development Committee met with quorum present and considered a full agenda of housing, code enforcement, and rent regulation bills, many of which had passed the Senate in prior years. Early measures included a statewide residential rental registry (S.912), penalties and reporting for vacant and abandoned properties (S.925), and extending tenant response time for major capital improvement rent increase applications (S.1461). The committee also advanced several code-enforcement and fire/building-code bills, including measures to expand remedies for Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code violations (S.3406), increase the Secretary of State’s code enforcement powers (S.4165 and S.4534), and authorize investigations into code administration and enforcement (S.4535). Members raised concerns about local fiscal impacts, the scope of state authority, contractor use, and whether the bills adequately define or limit “imminent threat” and related enforcement powers. A substantial portion of the meeting focused on S.4852, which would require the Codes Council to review and act on updates to international model codes within 18 months. Senators debated whether the bill would speed up code adoption or, as some feared, weaken economic reasonableness considerations by striking the word “economically” from the statutory standard. Supporters said the bill was intended to ensure prompt review of widely used model codes and noted other statutory safeguards remain in place; opponents worried about reduced attention to cost and practical impacts, especially amid housing and utility capacity constraints. The committee also discussed S.6368A, requiring complainants to receive copies of compliance orders issued after code complaints, and S.6600B, mandating inspections of certain non-fireproof buildings in New York City. Additional bills advanced included standards for all-gender bathroom design and construction (S.7131A), compensation for required code-enforcement personnel training (S.7159), and audits of individual apartment improvements in rent-regulated units (S.8046A). Several measures were reported to Finance, while others were reported to the floor. Throughout the meeting, votes were largely along expected lines, with some members voting negative or “without recommendation” on the more expansive code-enforcement bills. No bill was defeated, and all items on the agenda were reported out of committee.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
  • either enforce the State Building Code or not.
  • , a local enforcement agency, and then enforce the code.
  • > Maintenance code housing and Property Maintenance code housing and Property Maintenance codes
  • c> if<00:10:31.640> you can enforce the building codee if you can enforce the building codee
  • housing or a property maintenance code housing or a property maintenance code which<00:10:49.000
Keywords: 928, house, all
Summary: The subcommittee first took up HB 428, with Philip Sherman of the Building Code Review Board presenting a detailed amendment intended to reorganize building-code statutes and limit local changes. He said the proposal would move code-related provisions into RSA 155-A, preserve municipalities’ ability to adopt and administer local enforcement mechanisms and additional non-state codes such as housing or property maintenance codes, but prohibit technical amendments to the State Building Code. He also explained that local administrative functions like permits, fees, certificates of occupancy, plan review, and staffing would remain local, while any local ordinance would still need BCRB confirmation. Members discussed the distinction between administrative and technical amendments, the need to keep fire-code provisions separate, and a date error in the draft’s submission deadline; Sherman suggested the effective-date language should be corrected to reference July 1, 2024. The committee did not vote on the amendment and instead agreed to circulate the draft and revisit it in a later subcommittee meeting before bringing it to the full committee. The discussion then shifted to fire-code issues, with State Fire Marshal Sean Tumi explaining that fire-code-related provisions should be cleaned up in the fire-code statutes and that the state should restrict technical local amendments while possibly allowing limited administrative local standards for transparency and operational consistency. He gave examples such as driveway access, sprinkler connections, key boxes, and other fire-system details that could benefit from local standardization if clearly disclosed. He noted that a separate Senate bill, SB 94, may be a more appropriate vehicle for some of the fire-code language. The chair again emphasized the need for further review and scheduled another subcommittee meeting before the matter would go to the full committee. The committee then began HB 244, and Sherman introduced it as a cleanup of the older municipal-building-code provisions scattered through the RSA 67X series. He said the bill would consolidate and update those references, continuing the effort to align municipal enforcement and appeals provisions with the statewide building-code structure. The transcript cuts off before any further action or vote on HB 244.
DE

Delaware 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session - Session 2 - 41st Legislative Day Jun 25th, 2026 at 02:00 pm

Delaware Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • House Bill 344, with House Amendment 1, an act to amend Titles 15 and 29 of the Delaware Code relating
  • House Bill 444, with House Amendment 1, an act to amend Title 15 of the Delaware Code relating to the
  • House Bill 444, with House Amendment 1, an act to amend Title 15 of the Delaware Code relating to the
  • House Bill 373, with House Amendment 1, an act to amend Titles 4 and 16 of the Delaware Code relating
  • House Substitute 1 for House Bill 450, an act to amend Titles 9, 17, 22, and 29 of the Delaware Code
Keywords: 1064, all