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OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Agriculture and Wildlife Feb 9th, 2026 at 10:00 am

Agriculture and Wildlife

Transcript Highlights:
  • If you do, I'm going to ask you to leave, so there's not going to be second chances.
  • and producer-to-consumer access.
  • improve access to foods grown or harvested in different regions of our state.
  • to food access in the ways that they have been wanting to do.
  • I'm not going to force anybody to do anything they don't want to.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Agriculture and Wildlife Feb 9th, 2026

Agriculture and Wildlife

Transcript Highlights:
  • producer-to-consumer access.
  • producer-to-consumer access.
  • So they educate the public about local foods and how to improve access to foods grown or harvested in
  • Oklahomans to food access in the ways that they have been wanting to do. ...policies and lack of some
  • policies are impacting their work, for them not to be able to connect all Oklahomans to food access
Summary: The committee laid over several bills at the start of the meeting, including SB 1550, SB 2173, and SB 2114, and announced a new rule prohibiting video recording on phones in the committee room. The committee then took up a series of agriculture-related measures, with most of the discussion focused on feral hog control, lab-grown meat, hunting regulations, local food policy, open-range cleanup, and prescribed burn liability coverage. SB 2108, as amended, was presented as a feral swine control bill. Supporters said it would reduce property damage, disease spread, and regulatory barriers for landowners and hunters, while opponents raised concerns about people who capture hogs for food and the impact on self-provisioning. The committee adopted the amendment and passed the bill 10-2. SB 2121, which would ban the sale of cell-cultured, lab-grown meat, drew debate over free-market choice versus protecting Oklahoma agriculture and food safety; it passed 9-3. SB 2171, which would extend the residency requirement for a lifetime fishing license from six months to one year and create a velvet buck season under controlled hunts, passed 12-1 after debate about trophy hunting, commercialization, and deer management. SB 2061 would create an Oklahoma Food Policy Council within the Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry to coordinate local food networks and producer-to-consumer access. Testimony from the agency said some related work is already being done through its Market Development Division, but the council would formalize broader representation; the bill passed 12-1. SB 2112, as amended, cleaned up prior open-range language to include leased land and passed unanimously. SB 2138 would establish a prescribed burn indemnity fund to help cover damages from escaped prescribed burns; members discussed coverage levels, funding, and whether it primarily protects the burner or neighboring landowners. It also passed unanimously. The meeting ended with an announcement about a Marshallese group performing in the rotunda and then adjournment.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

CPC Public Hearing - Thu Feb 5, 2026 @ 2:00 PM HST

Consumer Protection & Commerce

Transcript Highlights:
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  • </c><00:21:41.440><c> to</c> legal aid attorneys have access to legal aid attorneys have access to Jeff's
Summary: The committee on Consumer Protection and Commerce met on February 5, 2026, and heard testimony on several bills, beginning with HB 227 relating to eviction records. Supporters, including the Public First Law Center and the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, argued the bill would help people who prevail in eviction cases avoid long-term housing harm from online court records, while the Public First Law Center said keeping records off eCourt Kokua would not violate the First Amendment because the records would still be available in person. Members discussed access-to-justice concerns, and a witness said legal aid attorneys could still access the records through the attorney-only Jeff’s system and the court’s access-to-justice room. The chair also asked about precedent, and a witness cited a Hawaii Supreme Court case as supporting removal from the online database rather than sealing records entirely. The committee then took up HP 1775 relating to foreclosures, but the transcript only shows in-person opposition comments from the Hawaii State Bar Association Collection Law Section, the Hawaii Credit Union League, and the Hawaii Bankers Association. The credit union and banking groups said they had concerns about broader negative impacts on mortgage lending and other requirements, but no detailed discussion or action was captured before the committee moved on. The next measure, HB 1560 relating to consumer protection, drew support from the Office of Consumer Protection and cryptocurrency companies including Coinflip and America Digital, which said they already use wallet-pinning and other safeguards to prevent fraud. AARP Hawaii did not take a formal position but said the bill addressed a real problem, noting that Hawaii residents, especially in Kona, had lost more than $920,000 in 2024 to cryptocurrency ATM scams and arguing that stronger oversight was needed. The committee also heard HB 1642, which would ban cryptocurrency kiosks. The Office of Consumer Protection supported the ban as the best way to protect consumers from fraud, while Coinflip, Bitcoin Depot, and America Digital opposed it, arguing kiosks provide cash-based access to crypto, especially for unbanked or underbanked consumers, and that targeted regulation would be better than an outright ban. AARP Hawaii took no formal position but strongly emphasized the harm caused by scams, saying victims are often frightened into acting quickly and that kiosk transactions currently lack enough friction or intervention. Finally, HB 1647, also on consumer protection, would impose liability on host businesses that provide space for crypto kiosks. The Office of Consumer Protection warned small businesses might not understand the liability, while Coinflip, Bitcoin Depot, and America Digital opposed the bill, saying it would unfairly shift enforcement duties to host stores and could discourage businesses from hosting kiosks, effectively creating a de facto ban. No votes or final committee actions were taken in the portion of the meeting provided.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Commerce and Tourism Jan 21st, 2026

Commerce and Tourism

Transcript Highlights:
  • Florida's rural economic development initiative already is designed to help rural communities access
  • This will give small, distressed, unincorporated communities fair access to state rural development tools
  • were engaging someone to just do those temporary services on an as-needed basis or something like that
  • And then there's generative AI or limited-memory AI, which basically has an ability to learn, to access
  • AI platforms must block minors without parental consent and grant parents ongoing access to all past
Summary: The Committee on Commerce and Tourism heard and advanced several bills focused on economic development, consumer protection, workforce issues, and technology. SB 1076 would raise Florida’s research and development tax credit cap from $9 million to $50 million beginning with the 2027 allocation, and it was reported favorably. SB 1266, as amended, creates a cybersecurity experiential internship and clearance-readiness program with Cyber Florida and was also reported favorably. SB 554, a Florida Bar-backed update to the not-for-profit corporations statute, was approved without opposition. SB 1004, aimed at protecting buyers of dogs and cats from deceptive sales practices and predatory financing at retail pet stores, received supportive testimony from animal welfare advocates and was reported favorably. SB 1074, which sets rounding rules for cash transactions if pennies are unavailable, also passed favorably. The committee also considered SB 998, the Department of Commerce package, which combines updates to the Small Cities CDBG program, clarification of rural community eligibility, an exemption from a reverter clause for military-related land conveyances, and revisions to E-Verify enforcement. The E-Verify portion drew the most debate, with questions about employer cure periods, treatment of current investigations, and whether the bill creates a loophole for independent contractors. Senator Smith opposed the bill, arguing it creates unequal enforcement between employers and immigrant workers, while Senator Wright supported the military-related provisions. SB 998 was reported favorably on a divided vote. SB 214, which expands the rural community definition to include special districts in rural counties, was reported favorably. The committee then took up SB 482, an artificial intelligence consumer-protection bill that creates an “AI bill of rights” covering companion chatbots, parental controls for minors, data privacy, de-identified data, unauthorized use of likeness, and enforcement by the Attorney General, with a limited private cause of action for minors. The bill drew extensive testimony both in support and in opposition, including concerns about privacy, age verification, and enforcement, but it was reported favorably. Finally, the committee approved SPB 7030, a public-records exemption tied to Department of Legal Affairs investigations under the AI bill, and adjourned after members requested to be recorded on certain votes.
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Higher Education & Workforce Development Jan 19th, 2026 at 10:30 am

Higher Education & Workforce Development

Transcript Highlights:
  • CSF is deeply committed to increasing college access.
  • overview of what they are doing to improve admissions and expand access for resident students.
  • We ask that you support access to post-secondary education by passing SB 5978 out of committee.
  • Guaranteed admissions will ensure that everyone has equal access to this method to apply for state colleges
  • SB 5978 aims to help fix that by making sure that information is easily accessible.
KY
Transcript Highlights:
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  • </c> easier access to data for the registry. easier access to data for the registry.
  • access to those data. Maybe uh making access to those data.
  • </c><01:04:07.440><c> to</c> states in the country, um access to states in the country, um access to
  • Uh having access to health important.
Summary: The Interim Joint Committee on Health Services met to approve the June 18 minutes and hear introductory remarks from new Cabinet Secretary for Health and Family Services Dr. Steven Stack and new Department for Public Health Commissioner Dr. John Langfeld. Both described their backgrounds and emphasized a shared focus on using health data to improve quality, coordination, and outcomes across Kentucky. They highlighted the Kentucky Health Information Exchange (KHI) as a central tool for connecting hospitals, labs, providers, public health systems, Medicaid, and other state and federal data sources, and said the system supports notifications, immunization records, surveillance, and care coordination. They also outlined priorities such as continued investment in KHI, stronger interoperability, privacy protections, and expanded analytic capacity to turn data into action. Committee members then asked about COVID-19 vaccine recommendations and informed consent, particularly for pregnant women and children. Dr. Stack said informed consent should come through a licensed health care provider, that Kentucky did not mandate the COVID vaccine, and that the evidence still supports vaccination for high-risk groups, including pregnant women, citing professional medical guidance. A follow-up exchange focused on concerns about past vaccine policies and the need for patients to receive full information before making decisions. Senator Heron asked how KIPRC/KIPR could be used to address firearm injuries. Dr. Langfeld said the key opportunity is to make data more real-time and usable for day-to-day response, while Dr. Stack said the department would continue its long-standing partnership with KIPRC and noted his view that gun violence is a public health emergency. He added, however, that because firearms are a deeply divided issue, the Department for Public Health’s current role is mainly to make data available for authorized research rather than to take a broader policy role. No votes or formal actions beyond approving the minutes were taken.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Feb 25th, 2026 at 01:30 pm

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • And whereas Chief Irwin has not only served as a role model and mentor to fellow service members but
  • His tireless efforts to promote service, sacrifice, and patriotism.
  • He has given service to this country as well.
  • We would love to have anybody here out to a game or training or to practice on campus if you want to
  • , what now would Service Oklahoma do to issue them a license legally.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Feb 25th, 2026

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Irwin has not only served as a role model and mentor to fellow service members, but has also positively
  • impacted the lives of countless individuals through his tireless efforts to promote service, sacrifice
  • A good Lincoln County resident, the District 28, he is given service to this country as well.
  • I'm going to hand this to our coach. I want to say that this team is fit year-round.
  • , what now would Service Oklahoma do to issue them a license legally?
Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, opened with prayer, and recognized the Doctor and Nurse of the Day, along with several guests and visiting groups, including a military honoree, a women’s rugby team from Southern Nazarene University, a homeschool co-op, gun-rights advocates, and other constituents. The chamber also heard a citation honoring Chief Master Sergeant Scott R. Irwin for 34 years of military service, and the SNU women’s rugby team was congratulated for winning the 2025 National Collegiate Rugby Division I championship. On the floor, members considered House Joint Resolution 1032, which would align Service Oklahoma rules with existing law and executive action regarding changes to birth certificate and license sex markers. The measure drew extended questioning and debate about gender identity, intersex individuals, and whether the repeal would change current practice. Minority Leader Kurt opposed it as political and harmful, while the author said it simply removed outdated administrative code. HJR 1032 passed 38-8. The Senate then passed Senate Bill 1314, increasing caps on the groundwater well drillers and pump installers indemnity fund, 46-0; Senate Bill 1257, classifying THC as a Schedule I drug, 43-3; Senate Bill 1326, modernizing the self-storage facilities lien act and changing notice provisions, 40-4; Senate Bill 1365, raising the threshold for Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department inventory purchases from local vendors and making it an emergency measure, 35-11; and Senate Bill 1932, allowing certain motor carriers to be represented by an officer or partner at administrative hearings, 46-0. The Senate also heard announcements about an Appropriations Committee meeting and an upcoming Bible Reading Marathon before adjourning until February 26, 2026.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • Unfortunately, currently there are barriers to accessing the funds needed to adequately support and implement
  • As it relates to. Those services that are currently in proximity.
  • require access to sufficient funds in order to provide the services in the future.
  • of service provider, to ensure that services provided by governmental entities like our members, which
  • Because your services are very valued, and we're going to get to a destination where I think we're all
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • SB 571 also provided access to do not hire registry. to entities and subcontractors, entities that contract
  • We want all employees, all personnel all subcontractors all people who have access to our children to
  • . a student, female that was 16, and I read that the district did not want to allow us to access to his
  • I do not want you to have access to records, even though you're a law enforcement officer. enforcement
  • they cost money and a lot of times these services aren't given the benefit of getting access to sufficient
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Appropriations Apr 13th, 2026

Appropriations

Transcript Highlights:
  • If everyone wants to start making their way to a seat, all right.
  • by 688 offenders, $15.2 million to OJJ to fund 56 additional beds and a medical contract to operate
  • come up with $1.5 million to get them halfway to where they needed to be.
  • Burns with Public Safety Services, present and in support, but not wishing to speak; and Sadie Becknell
  • shortfalls and DCFS related to guardianship services, foster care, and other critical services." "$3.7
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

02/19/2026 - House Rural Economic Development

Rural Economic Development

Transcript Highlights:
  • Then we're going to do a presentation, and then we're going to go to the Pile Bill.
  • We want to be able to tell who the world, to the world, who Yuma is.
  • which are used to offset the costs associated with providing necessary public services to new developers
  • I am going to change my vote to yes so it can continue to move.
  • I am going to change my vote to yes so it can continue to move.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • And so, we don't want to prematurely plug off reserves that could be accessed later, but at the same
  • I'm going to pass the gavel to Dean Zaffirini to vote out Senate Bill 1759.
  • Witnesses, please be sure to register using the electronic witness registration system, accessible on
  • to do.
  • Let me... here's what I'm trying to drive to.
Bills: SB2122, SB2050, HB16
TX

Texas 89th Regular

S/C on County & Regional Government Mar 24th, 2025

S/C on County & Regional Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • But gaining access to these rivers is the first step to ensuring accuracy.
  • documents have been found on record for a long time to determine what the actual rights and access to
  • Also here to represent the Bexar County Emergency Service Districts Association.
  • for emergency service districts from $2,000 to $50,000. before requiring board approval.
  • It will enable faster and more effective service to Texas communities, and I'd be happy to answer any
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Water, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs Mar 3rd, 2025

Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • We represent about over 900 utilities that provide water and wastewater utility services to rural communities
  • What this bill does is enhance and upgrade the database so that the information is accessible to fire
  • I appreciate what you do, and you're an invaluable service to communities.
  • have a role in that process, so they all have a fair shake and access to water going forward.
  • Members, this should open up more vendor access to get our parks online and to free up and alleviate
Summary: The Senate Committee on Water, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs met on Texas Water Day and limited public testimony to two minutes. The chair emphasized the need to move quickly because of scheduling conflicts with other committees and noted the importance of water policy and related stakeholders. The committee heard several bills focused on water administration, rural utilities, emergency response, and public works contracting. Senate Bill 790 by Senator Alvarado would let the Public Utility Commission create a simplified process for resolving tenant complaints over water or wastewater bill discrepancies; it was described as a way to avoid lengthy contested-case hearings for small disputes. Senate Bill 971 by Senator Sparks would clean up conflicting statutory definitions of “rural political subdivision” so Texas Water Development Board programs are applied consistently; Texas Rural Water Association testified in support. Senate Bill 767, also by Senator Sparks, would expand and improve a statewide database of fire-response equipment so departments, including volunteer and rural departments, can locate and share resources more effectively during emergencies; fire service witnesses supported the bill and suggested annual updates to keep the database current. Chair Perry laid out Senate Bill 480 to clarify that local governments and special districts may enter interlocal agreements for water-related planning and research, including aquifer management and flood/water planning. He also presented Senate Bill 1066, which raises payment and performance bond thresholds for Texas Parks and Wildlife Department public works contracts to $150,000, arguing the change would reflect inflation and help smaller vendors on lower-risk projects. Witnesses were heard on the bills, with no opposition recorded in the transcript. The committee voted out all five bills favorably. SB 1066, SB 480, SB 767, SB 790, and SB 971 each received unanimous committee approval and were recommended to the local and contested calendar, with SB 767 noted as amended by a suggested annual-update requirement for the equipment database.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House State Government Finance and Policy Committee 2/18/25

State Government Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
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  • So we need to have access to this.
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Bills: HF1, HF2
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

House Chamber - Wed Apr 22, 2026, 12:00PM HST - Day 49

Hawaii House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • House minority rises to object to your ruling to file the petition.
  • /c> Uh I stand up to object to the ruling Uh I stand up to object to the ruling um<00:28:10.920><c> in
  • To file the petition. Please proceed. >> For me to speak to that? >> Thank you.
  • the Senate and to give notice of the intent to agree to the amendments to the following House bills as
  • </c><00:47:45.840><c> agree</c><00:47:46.720><c> to</c> to give notice of the intent to agree to to give