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  • So we will, and I know there's been a request from almost everybody to So, we will, and I know there's
  • Representative, with 9 aye and 5 nay, I declare your bill is due passed, and moving on.
  • ... ...statute to formally include human trafficking victims and existing victim service programs.
  • So you're going to do pass and a second. Will there be debate? And seeing that...
  • What's been going on in the state and business and restaurants and everything is much larger than it
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  • And a second. Will we have debate? Seeing none, please. And a second, will we have debate?
  • Representative, with 9 aye and 5 nay, I declare your bill due pass, and moving on. Thank you, Mr.
  • ... ...statute to formally include human trafficking victims and existing victim service programs.
  • So you're going to do pass and a second. Will there be debate? And seeing that...
  • What's been going on in the state and business and restaurants and everything is much larger than it
Summary: The committee first laid over Senate Bill 1268, then heard a series of bills, many of them request bills from state agencies. Senate Bill 1771, from the Workforce Commission, would expand the agency’s authority to collect data on workforce development funds, expenditures, and performance data; an amendment removed language allowing contract attorneys, and the bill passed 8-6. Senate Bill 1805, from the Office of Juvenile Affairs, would prohibit juvenile detention facilities, group homes, and post-adjudication treatment facilities from using temporary staffing services; members discussed open records concerns, and it passed 13-1. Senate Bill 1916 would move the Office of Receivership under the Oklahoma Insurance Department, and it passed 9-5. Senate Bill 1525, a Tourism and Recreation Department request bill, would allow contracts up to $75,000 for the statewide tourism conference and permit fees to help cover costs; it passed 9-5. Senate Bill 1491 would require a replacement presidential elector to take the same oath as other electors, and it passed 10-4. Senate Bill 1810 would allow expert testimony to help juries understand human trafficking and update victim-service statutes, passing 13-0. Senate Bill 2118 would let sheriffs use abandoned surplus funds from commissary accounts for sheriff expenses, and it passed 13-0. Senate Bill 1884 would give statewide teacher associations equal access to teachers and clarify opt-out language for payroll deductions or bank drafts; members debated whether it limited local control and vendor access, and it passed narrowly 8-7. Later, Senate Bill 1265, extending the deadline for municipalities to publish ordinances from 15 to 30 days, passed 8-0, and Senate Bill 2154, requiring cities to notify lienholders as well as property owners about outstanding maintenance balances, passed 13-0. Senate Bill 2174, as amended, recreated the Fire Marshal Commission and changed some membership slots to include representatives of firefighters, the restaurant industry, and business owners; it passed 15-0. Finally, Senate Bill 1775, described as a local-control measure related to speed traps and costs in rural areas, passed 16-0. The chair announced more bills remained and that the committee expected to meet again the next day, with the possibility of continuing into Thursday if needed.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Judiciary Mar 19th, 2026

Judiciary

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  • As you know, Mayor Edwards stepped in recently, and veteran programs have become near and dear to his
  • , training programs at the municipal, parish, and even at the local and individual level for public works
  • , kidney stones, and even early puberty.
  • any questions, if there were any about this program and why it is a necessary element of our court and
  • And my question is, I serve on human trafficking. I mentioned that early.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

CPC Public Hearing - Tue Mar 3, 2026 @ 2:00 PM HST

Consumer Protection & Commerce

Transcript Highlights:
  • So, the funds to administer the program is 100% federally funded. Okay. And then the payout?
  • Pay transparency prevents disparities, builds trust, and is a step toward pay equity in Hawaii.
  • prevents and Pay transparency prevents and disparities,<00:37:21.320><c> builds</c><00:37:21.640><c>
  • It is one layer in a prevention strategy alongside education and community outreach.
  • and Health Promotion Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Division.<01:48:52.880><c> So,</c><01:48
Summary: The committee heard several administration bills related largely to workers’ compensation and unemployment insurance. On HB 2323 HD1, which would modernize workers’ compensation notice and filing procedures, DLIR and other agencies testified in support of the original bill language but said HD1 removed key components and weakened the bill’s clarity and continuity. HB 2324 HD1, which would repeal state hoisting-machine certification requirements and the separate crane operator certificate, drew support from DLIR; members asked about whether the change would affect safety or local operators, and DLIR said OSHA-compliant certifications already exist and the union supported the change. HB 1509 HD1, which would require faster employer responses to treatment plans and impose penalties for nonresponse, received support from DLIR and others, while DHRD said it wanted an amendment. The committee also took up HB 2164 HD1 on compounded prescription drugs in workers’ compensation. DLIR supported the bill as a way to define compounded drugs and curb inflated pricing, but DHRD and a medical provider opposed it and asked for amendments. Testimony focused heavily on whether the definition should include 503B compounding facilities and whether physician dispensing should be limited to the first 30 days after injury. HB 2165 HD1, dealing with unemployment insurance eligibility and removing the two-year limit on recouping overpayments, was supported by DLIR but opposed by Unite Here Local 5, which argued it would make it harder for striking workers and other claimants. Members questioned the impact of changing reporting deadlines from calendar days to business days and raised concerns about future benefit offsets; DLIR said the bill was needed for federal conformity and that the committee would revisit the offset percentage and effective date. Later, the committee heard HB 2367 on pay transparency, requiring salary ranges in job postings and removing the small-employer exemption. The Hawaii Civil Rights Commission, AAUW, Hawaii Women Lawyers, and an individual testifier supported the bill, saying pay transparency promotes fairness, trust, and pay equity; one testifier described being underpaid compared with a predecessor and said posting ranges would save applicants’ time. HB 2619 HD1, concerning homemade food products and farm kitchens, received generally supportive comments from the Department of Health, which requested an amendment to preserve flexibility in future rulemaking. HB 1765 HD1, on spear-fishing safety warnings, drew support from a safety educator and comments from DLNR; supporters said warning labels would help prevent hypoxic blackout deaths and were low-cost and easy to implement. No votes or final committee actions were taken in the portion of the meeting provided.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

01/26/2026 - House Health & Human Services

Health & Human Services

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  • So we can make a difference, but access to early diagnosis and treatment and research is really going
  • And the reason for that is because the WIC program also is outdated and needs updating.
  • And wouldn't it be more helpful to spend time to redirect them and to have other programs?
  • And wouldn't it be more helpful to spend time to redirect them and to have other programs?
  • , and hopefully you're not on the program for long.
KY
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  • It's a 2,500-seat theater, and we do a lot of daily programming in there, but we also host all of our
  • and more to build more and more and more momentum.<00:20:39.280><c> And</c><00:20:39.520><c> what</c
  • and other um there and other states and and other um there and<00:38:01.520><c> they're</c><00:38:01.680
  • And I, and I continuing to strive.
  • um and and we did spend a small and um and and we did spend a small fortune<00:50:20.000><c> because
Summary: The committee met for its second Interim Joint Committee on Tourism, Small Business, and Information Technology meeting, approved the June minutes, and then heard a presentation from representatives of the Ark Encounter on its 10-year anniversary. Eddie Lutz and Anna Katherine Scalf described the Ark as a major tourism anchor in Kentucky, citing nearly 9.3 million total guests, about 1 million annual visitors, 16,871 bus groups, and a largely out-of-region audience. They emphasized that the Ark and the nearby Creation Museum together draw about 1.5 million visitors a year and have helped drive hotel development, restaurant activity, and other tourism spending in Northern Kentucky and surrounding areas. They also previewed future expansion, including a large first-century Jerusalem model in the welcome center and a 40-day Christian music festival with more than 120 concerts. Members asked about the project’s financing, location choice, and business structure. The witnesses said no taxpayer dollars were used to build the Ark, but the project did receive a Kentucky tax incentive/rebate program, which they said helped bring the attraction to the state. They said Kentucky was chosen in part because of the available land off I-75 and because the Ark and Creation Museum are close enough to encourage overnight stays. In response to questions, they explained that Answers in Genesis is the nonprofit parent organization, the Creation Museum is nonprofit, and the Ark Encounter operates as a for-profit entity owned by a nonprofit; revenue comes from ticket sales and events, while development was funded through private donations. They also said staffing can reach about 1,400 employees seasonally, though they did not know the occupational tax details. Several legislators offered supportive comments and personal observations about the Ark’s draw for out-of-state and international visitors, including license plates from many states and stories of travelers extending their stays to visit. The witnesses and members also discussed broader tourism collaboration in Kentucky, including partnerships with Louisville, Lexington, Northern Kentucky attractions, and nearby hotels and businesses that benefit from Ark-related traffic. No votes or formal actions were taken beyond approval of the June minutes.
KY
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  • county road aid, the rural secondary program, and municipal road aid. difficult decision and sided with
  • secondary program, and the rural secondary program, and municipal<00:05:22.480><c> road</c><00:05:22.760
  • </c> Rural and Municipal Aid's major programs Rural and Municipal Aid's major programs will<00:08:35.240
  • to stay within budgets and make the dollars work for the programs that we have, and I think the opportunity
  • And that program provides funding for 36 projects spread across all 12 highway districts.
Summary: The Budget Review Subcommittee on Transportation met for its first meeting and received an overview from Transportation Cabinet officials on the governor’s executive order responding to high gas prices. Deputy Secretary Mike Hancock and budget director Shawn McKiernan explained that the order declared a state of emergency, reduced the state motor fuels tax by 10 cents per gallon, froze the tax rate for FY27, and urged Congress to suspend the federal gas tax. They said the emergency regulation would remain in effect until the war in Iran ends or Kentucky gas prices fall below $3 per gallon, and that any transportation budget shortfalls could be covered by the state budget reserve trust fund if requested later by the governor. McKiernan estimated the 10-cent reduction would reduce the road fund by about $26.8 million per month, with roughly 44% flowing to county road aid, rural secondary, and municipal road aid. He said the immediate impact to counties and cities would be about $11.8 million for one month, while the cabinet would see about $15 million per month less available for its own use. He also said the freeze on the FY27 motor fuels tax rate would prevent a scheduled increase and, compared with the budget assumption, would produce about $42 million in net additional revenue, split between local governments and the cabinet. He added that if the reduction lasted through December, the major transportation programs could be down about 16.9% from budgeted levels. Members focused on the effect on local governments, the road fund, and the cabinet’s cash management process. Several senators and representatives criticized the executive order as short-sighted or political, while others emphasized the need for a long-term solution to transportation funding. Questions were raised about how make-whole payments to counties and cities would be handled, how the cabinet manages cash flow, and whether the state should continue relying on general fund transfers to support the road plan. Cabinet officials said they would work with lawmakers, explained that project authorizations are managed based on cash flow and seasonal spending patterns, and noted that construction and maintenance costs have risen sharply, making revenue adequacy a continuing concern.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Ways and Means Apr 27th, 2026

Ways & Means

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  • And then, of course, they're here as well to answer any questions and perhaps a closing.
  • And we are very competitive and always looking to expand our facility and grow more jobs in the community
  • And then I guess my question is, what if somebody moves out and they start renting?
  • And, Mr.
  • Well, and listen, I, I, and it was kind of...
Bills: HR118, HB1039, SB436, SB442
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

Finance Aug 15th, 2025

Finance

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  • operated and maintained for the purposes of erosion, floodwater, and sediment control.
  • And this is, of course, for early warning flood sirens at the discretion points by the Water Development
  • counties, from three and a half to two and a half.
  • counties, from three and a half to two and a half.
  • Senator West, Madam Chair, Senator Bettencourt, you and I had an opportunity early on to talk about the
Bills: SB2, SB3, SB5, SB9, SB10, SB14, SB16, SB34, SB18
Summary: The Senate Committee on Finance met in the second special session and considered a series of bills, mostly related to flood response, water infrastructure, taxation, school accountability, property fraud, and legislative procedure. Senator Zaffirini presented SB 18 on TCEQ permit exemptions for certain erosion, floodwater, and sediment control dams or reservoirs; Senator Perry presented SB 2 on flood relief preparedness, SB 14 on credit impact fees and water supply/conservation incentives, and SB 5 on Hill Country relief funding; Senator Bettencourt presented SB 3 on early warning flood sirens, SB 9 on replacing STAAR with three annual tests and strengthening A-F accountability, and SB 10 on lowering the rollback tax rate from 3.5% to 2.5%; Senator West presented SB 16 on property transaction ID requirements and new real property theft/fraud offenses; and Chair Huffman laid out SB 34, which changes legislative witness immunity rules from transactional immunity to testimonial immunity consistent with federal law. The committee also heard brief explanations that several bills were the same as versions previously passed by the Senate or committee, and there was limited public testimony, with no witnesses on most bills and only position cards on SB 16. Senator West raised a concern on SB 10 about a possible carve-out for police pay raises, but Senator Bettencourt said no change would be made at that time. For SB 34, Chair Huffman explained the bill would still allow compelled testimony before the legislature but would no longer provide blanket immunity, while preserving the right to counsel. The committee voted favorably on all bills considered. SB 18, SB 2, SB 14, SB 3, SB 16, SB 5, and SB 34 were reported out unanimously or near-unanimously, while SB 9 passed 10-1 and SB 10 passed 8-3. At the end of the meeting, Senator West requested to be shown voting nay on SB 9, and the chair granted unanimous consent. The committee then recessed subject to the call of the chair.
US
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  • PTO and the FDA to coordinate better on patents, we want to prevent companies from gaming the system
  • He also claimed he would, kill all Jews and eat them for breakfast lunch and dinner, and he wouldn't
  • And Mr.
  • is co-sponsored by yourself and Senators Coons and Welsh.
  • And so I will be happy to work. with him and others.
Summary: The meeting focused on addressing the high cost of prescription drugs and the abusive practices that contribute to elevated prices affecting American families. Several bills were presented, including proposals to end pay-for-delay deals and to enhance transparency in the operations of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs). The discussion was notable for its emphasis on consumer protection and ensuring that cheaper generic drugs reach the market more effectively. Members expressed frustration over past attempts to pass similar legislation stalling in the Senate, leading to renewed efforts to push these bills forward.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy Committee 3/25/25

Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy

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  • </c> airport, and our local businesses and airport, and our local businesses and more.<00:03:56.799><
  • and 3M Arena and the games at XL Energy and 3M Arena and Maruchi<00:12:56.160><c> and</c><00:12:56.399
  • Go ahead and address 10007. this important tournament and and just this important tournament and and
  • </c> still need housing and food and all and still need housing and food and all and so<00:53:45.200>
  • ><01:02:40.799><c> may</c> Um and uh and one other bill and we may Um and uh and one other bill and we
TX
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  • Senate Bill 1568 would increase public awareness and raise funds for sterilization programs, helping
  • neuter programs. in Texas and prevented the future potential unwanted births of four million cats and
  • Additionally, all the dogs and cats benefiting from this program get to see a veterinarian, and they
  • trailers to prevent fraud and to work on those temporary tags that you worked so hard to solve that
  • and Mr.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

House of Representatives Mar 18th, 2026

Louisiana House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Today is TRIO Day, and so the TRIO programs are combining Upward Bound, Talent Search, and Student Support
  • And so I’d like you to welcome TRIO programs from Southern University.
  • and early 20th centuries, who made significant cultural Of course, the caucus is open to all members
  • the late 19th and early 20th centuries, who made significant cultural The late 19th and early 20th centuries
  • They promote acceptance and inclusion and raise funds for programs that support them and their families
Summary: The House convened with a quorum, opened with prayer by Father Josh Johnson, and heard several personal privileges recognizing guests and special observances, including Plaquemines Parish Day, TRIO Day visitors from Southern University, the creation of an Italian-American Legislative Caucus tied to St. Joseph’s Day, and a pro-life gala. Members also welcomed Colonel Joseph Masekia back to Louisiana after 30 years of military service. Senate messages reported concurrence in HCR 13, adoption and transmittal of SCR 13 on World Down Syndrome Day, and passage of numerous Senate bills, which were read by title and laid over. The chamber then handled a series of House resolutions and committee reports, including resolutions honoring individuals and events, and committee reports from Criminal Justice, Education, Health and Welfare, House and Governmental Affairs, Insurance, and Natural Resources. Several resolutions were adopted without objection, including measures for Plaquemines Parish Day, the Italian-American Legislative Caucus, and commendations for local honorees. The House also received and referred a number of new House bills, including the capital outlay budget, bond authorization, retirement, municipal, civil law, commerce, appropriations, transportation, and tax-related measures. The House took up and passed multiple bills on the floor, often after technical amendments. These included HB 207 on the Louisiana Auctioneers Licensing Board, HB 300 raising the appraisal threshold for state bank residential loans, HB 428 creating an LSU College World Series champions prestige plate, HB 464 on utility damage reporting, HB 587 creating a PANS/PANDAS specialty plate, HB 618 on Louisiana Economic Development fees, HB 629 for a Crew of Athena plate, HB 801 creating a classic black prestige plate, HB 853 on misleading solicitations by non-government entities, HB 891 consolidating conservation-related prestige plates, HB 112 clarifying child relocation distance measurement, HB 657 naming highways in honor of local figures, and HB 354 naming a bridge for Caleb Easterling. Most passed unanimously or near-unanimously, with HB 801 passing 93-1. The House also adopted amendments and recommitted several bills to Appropriations, and the day ended with announcements of upcoming committee meetings and adjournment until Monday at 2:00 p.m.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

House of Representatives Mar 18th, 2026

Louisiana House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • And so the TRIO programs are combining Upward Bound, Talent Search, and Student Support Services.
  • And so I’d like you to welcome TRIO programs from Southern University.
  • parishes that welcomed waves of Italian immigrants during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, who
  • to study the establishment of a legislative scholarship program and provide for a written report.
  • They promote acceptance and inclusion and raise funds for programs that support them and their families
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Labor & Commerce Feb 3rd, 2026 at 10:30 am

Labor & Commerce

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  • Department of Health so that education and prevention efforts are led by public health experts and not
  • So know that... ...perspective and prevention perspective, and so know that longer conversations will
  • for our state to be able to provide the education and the prevention.
  • And so know that. perspective and prevention perspective and so know that longer conversations will be
  • both for locals and for our state to be able to provide the education and the prevention.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Insurance Apr 30th, 2025

Insurance

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  • TWEA and two, specific to National Flood Insurance Program policies would be a sufficient change to
  • IUDs work to prevent pregnancy by allowing... the sperm to fertilize the egg and by hindering ovulation
  • However, and this is the issue, the activities of these laboratory claim integrity programs (LCIPs) would
  • That would include lines for review, mandatory appeals, physician program direction, and prohibition.
  • early on by Chairman Dean about the things that we're going to focus on and what we want to focus on