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OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Government Oversight Feb 24th, 2026 at 10:30 am

Government Oversight

Transcript Highlights:
  • But the truth is that these credit card companies set their own rates.
  • As a retailer, though, we would go shop that and find the best rates.
  • If that's the case, then line 19 still says whichever is greater.
  • those cases.
  • And in that case, the state assumed intent and was wrong.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

02/03/2026 - House Natural Resources, Energy & Water

Natural Resources, Energy & Water

Transcript Highlights:
  • whole process, and then our pocketbooks, because whenever nuclear comes online, it means people's rates
  • D, the Clean Air Act, Section 211(c)(4)(C)(ii), provides a waiver process for EPA to follow in the case
  • path so that investors and utilities can commit to advancing energy infrastructure that will keep rates
  • primarily due to our hot climate, as lower RVP produces fuel evaporation, reduces fuel evaporation rates
  • our hot climate as lower RVP produces fuel evaporation reduces I'm sorry reduces fuel evaporation rates
Summary: The committee heard several energy and transportation bills, with testimony largely split between sponsors, industry groups, local governments, and environmental advocates. HB 2428, dealing with county and ADEQ authority to issue voluntary permits certifying emission reduction credits for mobile and non-road sources, drew neutral support from ADEQ and support from Maricopa County; it was amended and passed 10-0 with a due pass recommendation. HB 2145, which expands who may petition on gasoline supplier alternative standards, also passed, 5-4, with no amendment. A lengthy debate followed on HB 2331, as amended, which would require electric utilities to ensure 85% of generating capacity serving retail load comes from “reliable resources” by 2030. The sponsor and supporters argued the bill was needed to preserve affordable, dependable power and prevent overreliance on intermittent renewables, while opponents from the Sierra Club and Rural Arizona Action said it would effectively favor fossil fuels, raise costs, and limit cleaner energy options. The committee adopted the strike-everything amendment and the sponsor’s amendment, then passed the bill 6-4. HB 2795, which limits county zoning authority over small modular reactors once federal permitting and certification steps are met, drew strong support from nuclear and business advocates and opposition from county, city, and environmental representatives concerned about local control, safety, waste, and preemption; it passed 6-4 after amendment-related discussion. The committee also passed HB 2340, which allows the power plant and transmission line siting committee to evaluate the plant itself when reviewing transmission line applications, by a 5-4 vote. Finally, HB 2400, an emergency measure to suspend the motor vehicle fuel tax in Areas A and C during summer months and replace the lost revenue with state highway funds, prompted testimony about gas prices, boutique fuel requirements, and transportation funding needs; cities and counties opposed the diversion of highway funds, while the sponsor argued it would help consumers facing higher fuel costs. The Griffin amendment was adopted, and the bill passed with a due pass recommendation after debate on affordability versus road funding.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • In cases involving missing children, every moment counts.
  • No police time is used in these cases despite being processed by the computer.
  • rate because we engage our population closest to home.
  • case, it was Elevate Strategies.
  • You also investigated, I believe, this IBM case as well. I assume that...
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House State Government Finance and Policy Committee 3/5/26

State Government Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • But there is a gap in current federal statutes and case law.
  • ,<00:32:20.159> we you know, I feel like in this case, we you know, I feel like in this case
  • Um so I think that if you would case.
  • House File 3357 extremely low rates.
  • here in case there are any<01:37:02.960> questions.
Summary: The committee first attempted to approve minutes from February 24 and March 3, but members identified multiple spelling errors in names, so approval was held and the motion withdrawn. The committee then took up House File 3477, a bill by Representative Long proposing a civil remedy for constitutional violations by government actors, including federal actors. An author’s amendment (A4) was adopted to remove a subdivision and clarify retroactivity. In discussion, members raised concerns about Supremacy Clause and immigration-related issues; the author responded that the bill applies evenly to state and federal actors and is meant to enforce constitutional rights, not immigration law. After debate, the motion to re-refer the bill to the general register failed on a 6-7 vote, with one member excused. The committee next heard House File 3480, authored by Representative Howard, which would commission an independent economic impact study of Operation Metro Surge. An A2 amendment was adopted to add a dollar amount for the study and clarify timing. Representative Howard said the study would help the legislature understand statewide impacts and noted reported harm to businesses, child care, schools, and local governments. Testimony in support came from Laura Santiago, reading a statement from Christopher Gomez of Willmar, who described ICE agents entering his family’s restaurant, the detention and deportation of family members, and resulting business losses. Rachel Ser, Minneapolis emergency management director, cited a preliminary city assessment estimating major impacts including food insecurity, lost wages, business revenue losses, hotel cancellations, and rental assistance needs. Some members questioned the cost and usefulness of the study, while others said suburban and greater Minnesota communities also wanted the data. The transcript ends during continued discussion of the bill.
AL

Alabama 2026 1st Special Session

Alabama Senate Education Policy Committee Feb 11th, 2026

Education Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • with you know that some of the realities or maybe it needs to be certain age groups that that's the case
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MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Public Safety Finance and Policy Committee 3/18/25

Public Safety Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • <00:30:38.279> we<00:30:38.440> do this particular case we do this particular case
  • Well, in that case, sure.
  • <00:54:14.920> are sure that sexual assault uh cases are sure that sexual assault uh cases
  • <00:57:04.520> that criminal sexual conduct case that criminal sexual conduct case that occurred
  • <00:57:43.400> with better handle these type of cases with better handle these type of cases
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Retirement May 5th, 2026

Retirement

Transcript Highlights:
  • This is a glitch in the DROP system, and it changes the accrual rates to make them more competitive with
  • staying employed, to go back and pick up those two years that they would like to get at an actuarial rate
  • disagree with that because, first of all, if they don't give us a number, this is kind of a worst-case
  • This is kind of a worst-case guess, and Mr.
  • So in this particular case, you're going to have people who are currently teaching who would elect to
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

03/16/2026 - Senate Finance

Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • They do use the state's bonding rating, bonded rating.
  • In one case, another case was to do safety enhancements and facility maintenance.
  • In Copart's case, storage free for 90... ...stored in Copart's case, storage free for 90 days while the
  • When P&C carriers file their rates, they commonly use...
  • There are something called rate services organizations.
Summary: The committee first approved the March 9, 2026 minutes and held House Bills 29 and 2939 at the sponsor’s request. It then took up House Bill 2016, which would eliminate the late-filing penalty for taxpayers with zero income tax liability; after discussion about whether taxpayers still need to file to establish that they owe nothing, the committee adopted an amendment narrowing the bill to income tax filers and passed the bill 4-3. The Department of Revenue said it was neutral on the bill but supported the amendment. The committee next heard House Bill 2289, which updates the property-value examples used in bond/override election pamphlets and truth-in-taxation notices from older low values to $300,000. Supporters said the figures are outdated and should better reflect current home values; opponents questioned whether $300,000 was the best benchmark and whether adding another example would confuse voters. The bill passed 4-3. The committee also approved House Bill 4103, which bars school districts from calling bond elections if enrollment is below 50% of capacity. Supporters argued districts should use or monetize excess space before asking taxpayers for more debt, while school administrators and others said the measure would block needed maintenance, safety upgrades, and local decision-making. It passed 4-3. Two related agricultural property bills, House Bills 2104 and 2105, were both amended and passed 4-3. HB 2104 creates a four-year period after a successful agricultural property tax appeal during which assessors generally may not reclassify or reinspect the property absent changes in use, ownership, splits, or improvements. HB 2105 requires advance notice of inspections and inspection reports and provides a three-year inspection exemption after the most recent inspection, with similar exceptions. Farm and ranch groups said the bills provide fairness and certainty after successful appeals; county assessors opposed them as limiting oversight and creating unequal treatment. The committee also passed House Bill 2256 unanimously, which sets notice and title procedures for salvage auction dealers when insurance claims are denied or unpaid, and House Bill 2979 unanimously, which updates credit union regulatory timelines and procedures. Later, the committee passed House Bill 2996 unanimously, clarifying that certificates of insurance are informational only and cannot expand coverage or rights, with penalties for misrepresentations. It also heard House Bill 2174, which renames and updates regulation of insurance modeling and data organizations, requires model filings, and revises related reinsurance provisions; the discussion focused on how DIFI would regulate models versus the companies that create them, but no vote was taken in the portion provided. Finally, House Bill 2477 was introduced to conform Arizona’s 529 plan to federal law by increasing the K-12 withdrawal limit to $20,000, adding post-secondary credentialing expenses, and allowing rollovers to ABLE accounts and Roth IRAs if requirements are met; the sponsor and Treasurer’s Office supported it as a cleanup/conformity measure, and discussion began on how the new rollover options would work.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Health Finance and Policy Committee 2/23/26

Health Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • A case in Florida was illustrated. A case in Florida was illustrated.
  • can only have these rates reviewed when there's a change of 2.5% or more than the encounter rate.
  • can only have these rates reviewed when there's a change of 2.5% or more than the encounter rate.
  • can only have these rates reviewed when there's a change of 2.5% or more than the encounter rate.
  • can only have these rates reviewed when there's a change of 2.5% or more than the encounter rate.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

02/11/2026 - Senate Government

Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • He took cases before the Supreme Court, notably the Lady Chatterley's Lover case and a case about Tropic
  • We know what X-rated... We know what X-rated movies are.
  • X-rated websites?
  • Now, we've been growing at a rate of around 1.7% a year.
  • Let's assume, though, a lower growth rate: in 25 years, Let's assume, though, a lower growth rate: in
Summary: The committee approved the February 4, 2026 minutes and held SB 1571 until the following week. It then heard and advanced several measures, beginning with SB 1745, which would cap transaction privilege/excise tax rates in the state’s largest cities at 2.5% per classification unless approved by voters, and would allow enforcement through the attorney general and state-shared revenue withholding. Supporters argued it would protect taxpayers and restrain municipal tax increases; the bill received a technical amendment and a due pass recommendation. The committee also advanced SB 1686, renaming Wesley Bolin Memorial Plaza as the Wesley Bolin and Charlie Kirk Freedom Plaza and authorizing memorial placements for Don Bowles and Charlie Kirk, after brief supportive discussion and no substantive opposition testimony. The committee spent substantial time on SB 1567 and SB 1435, both aimed at restricting public entities, schools, and libraries from exposing minors to sexually explicit materials and from using public facilities for sexually explicit filming or access. Supporters framed the bills as child-protection measures and cited examples of explicit books and materials in libraries and schools; opponents, including the ACLU, warned the definitions were broad, could chill speech, and could criminalize librarians and educators for handling constitutionally protected literature or sex-education materials. Both bills were amended and passed on 4-3 votes, with supporters emphasizing existing obscenity standards and opponents stressing First Amendment concerns and implementation problems. The committee also advanced SB 1433 and SB 1434, which would redraw Maricopa County boundaries and, in the latter bill, create three new counties with a transition board and staggered elections. The sponsor argued Maricopa County had become too large and politically dominant, making government less representative and less responsive; opponents called the proposals expensive, disruptive, and politically motivated, citing concerns about debt division, duplicated county systems, and fiscal impacts. Both bills received due pass recommendations on 4-3 votes. Finally, the committee approved SCR 1024, requiring legislators to live in their district for one year before election, and SCR 1025, moving the legislative session start date from the second Monday to the fourth Monday in January; both resolutions passed unanimously or near-unanimously after sponsor testimony that they would modernize outdated rules and improve use of time.
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama Senate Finance and Taxation General Fund Committee Apr 16th, 2025

Finance and Taxation General Fund

Transcript Highlights:
  • It's about 50% of the revenue of the combustible cigarette rate.
  • In that case, I'll second the motion on the amendment. I'll second the motion on the amendment.
  • We strongly advocate for heated tobacco products to be taxed at the same rate as cigarettes to ensure
  • If this legislation continues to move forward, we will continue to receive an F for our tobacco tax rate
  • of a downturn or... ...hold back some for in case a downturn or estimates don't match up or some other
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

House Human Services Finance and Policy Committee 3/18/25

Human Services Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • <00:08:30.360> and the available reimbursement rates and the available reimbursement rates
  • <01:04:48.839> of impressive approval rate of impressive approval rate of 94%<01:04:50.839
  • added an additional document for case added an additional document for case managers<01:31:49.400
  • separate documents for the same case separate documents for the same case doubling<01:32:04.679>
  • , or with a multitude of cases.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

HSH Public Hearing - Tue Feb 3, 2026 @ 9:00 AM HST

Human Services & Homelessness

Transcript Highlights:
  • <00:35:40.720> It's<00:35:40.880> extremely down the error rates.
  • It's extremely down the error rates.
  • , skyrocketing, and in some cases, skyrocketing, and in some cases, insurance<01:06:24.920> is
  • has to gauge towards the worst-case has to gauge towards the worst-case scenario.<01:16:57.400><
  • True costs have increased significantly while contract rates have largely remained flat.
Summary: The committee opened its first meeting of the 2020 session and heard testimony on several measures, beginning with HB 1518, which would allow people incarcerated and nearing release to apply for SNAP benefits before release. The Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation and the Department of Human Services said they support the bill and are already piloting a pre-release application process at two facilities, with plans to expand it. The Attorney General’s Office supported the intent but noted a technical issue: one section of the bill appears to affect TANF as well as SNAP, while the title refers only to SNAP. A wide range of advocates, including Catholic Charities, the Hawaii Public Health Institute, Hawaii Hunger Action Network, Drug Policy Forum of Hawaii, Hawaii Children’s Action Network, ACLU of Hawaii, and others, testified in strong support, emphasizing food insecurity after release, reentry stability, and reduced recidivism. The committee did not take a vote during the hearing. The committee then heard HB 1747, which would direct the Department of Human Services to seek federal waivers or extensions related to restricting certain SNAP purchases, including sugary drinks. DHS said it had already been approved for a narrow demonstration waiver and was working with retailers on implementation, with a target date of August 1. Supporters of the measure argued it would promote healthier choices, while opponents, including Hawaii Appleseed, the Hawaii Public Health Institute, Hawaii Children’s Action Network, and the Hawaii Food Industry Association, said such restrictions are ineffective, stigmatize low-income residents, create burdens for retailers and DHS, and may be difficult to implement. Members asked DHS to clarify the scope of the waiver and confirmed it applies to sugary drinks and beverages containing more than 10 grams of sugar. Finally, the committee took up HB 1705, which would allow licensed mental health counselors to serve as child custody evaluators, but there was no testimony from the relevant agencies and the item was quickly set aside. The committee also heard HB 1565, which would establish a judiciary working group to improve family court processes and legal representation for youth in the child welfare system. The Attorney General’s Office offered minor technical amendments, and supporters from the Office of Wellness and Resilience, High Hopes Hawaii, Hawaii Children’s Action Network, and a social work student described the need for legal representation, citing better reunification and stability outcomes and the importance of youth voice in court proceedings. No votes or final actions were taken in the portion of the meeting provided.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

01/28/2026 - House Judiciary

Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • It's personally, I've seen personal cases here in Arizona, and it's happening every day.
  • And then, tragically, in some cases, we know that it will lead to suicide.
  • In the case of the passenger of the motor vehicle, In the case of the passenger of the motor vehicle,
  • This case shed light on this law, and this is how it became unconstitutionally vague.
  • This case shed light on this law and this is how it became unconstitutionally vague.
Summary: The Judiciary Committee heard and advanced several bills. HB 2763 would require legislative approval before the Arizona Game and Fish Commission could close a state-run shooting range. Supporters, including the sponsor, a Prescott doctor, gun-rights advocates, and Game and Fish, argued that range closures can push shooting into unsafe desert areas and that the legislature should have a voice; the bill passed 8-1. HB 2417 would let courts, at a defendant’s request, use speed-inhibiting devices instead of license suspension for certain speeding and racing offenses. The sponsor and supporters said it would help people keep working and reduce recidivism, while an Arizona Trucking Association representative warned the bill was overbroad and conflicted with federal law; the committee adopted an amendment and passed the bill 7-2. HB 2345 created a felony for unlawfully present persons possessing falsified CDLs and imposed vehicle forfeiture and employer penalties; trucking industry testimony said it was preempted by federal law and unenforceable, but the sponsor said he would keep working on it, and the bill passed 5-3 with one present after amendment. The committee also considered HB 2666, which increases penalties for sexual extortion involving victims ages 15-17. The sponsor and supporters from the anti-trafficking community and county attorney’s office said the bill responds to a serious and growing online exploitation problem affecting teens. Defense and juvenile-justice concerns focused on whether the bill could sweep in minors, create mandatory consecutive sentences, and fail to account for age-related defenses; the sponsor and supporters said they were open to discussing amendments, but the bill passed 8-0 with one present. HB 2175 would add political expression and political affiliation to Arizona’s bias-crime sentencing enhancements and create new misdemeanor-level enhancements for certain bias-motivated offenses. The sponsor, ADL, and county attorney’s office said it fills gaps and targets conduct, not speech; the ACLU and defense testimony warned it could chill speech and give prosecutors too much discretion. The bill passed 6-2 after amendment. HB 2186 would allow a passenger in a traffic stop to satisfy identity requirements by verbally providing name and date of birth rather than producing physical ID. The sponsor said it was meant to fix an unconstitutional-vagueness problem and clarify the law after a prior court issue; there was little opposition, and it passed 7-0 with one present. The committee also began hearing HB 2364, which would add penalties for distributing or receiving abortion-inducing drugs by courier, delivery, or rail service; the sponsor said it would strengthen enforcement of existing Arizona restrictions, but the transcript cuts off before testimony, debate, or any vote on that bill.
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

House Children and Families Finance and Policy Committee 3/19/25

Children and Families Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • This time the judge ruled that a CPS case should be opened against us.
  • We are lucky to have two very dedicated case managers.
  • One who very dedicated case managers.
  • Significant aspects of my case could have been changed for the better.
  • <01:47:04.719> and the ongoing injustices in my case and the ongoing injustices in my case