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TX
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  • Thank you for getting us to this point in the process.
  • It also streamlines rules and confidentiality regarding the grant process.
  • So I would imagine this will be on a voluntary basis? Oh, Senator, that's...
  • That's going to be part of the rule-making process.
  • Open-door policy throughout this process.
OK
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  • This sets up the process to manage outpatient treatment for individuals that are in the Criminal Justice
  • This sets up the process for community-based outpatient restoration treatment. Yield for questions.
  • Council, along with several members of the bar, were working on some changes to the criminal discovery process
  • What this bill does is allow for the use of electronic arrest warrants, and by mirroring the process
  • What we’re doing here is we’re trying to clean up the court fines and fees collection process, make it
TX
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  • Again, this is not due process.
  • However, we never added the due process component.
  • Have due process.
  • Eliminate the SOA process? Potentially, yes.
  • That's exactly what that expansion process would do.
TX
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  • Is refining the process, and quite honestly, you know, I'm...
  • It's started; we've started the process. And all we can do now is have action behind it.
  • By establishing an equipment mandate, the bill specifies fuel and has a complicated waiver process for
  • I'll start with 1196 first, just to go in order, but this is really about due process.
  • Due process is the bedrock of our Constitution, and the Central Registry has got to be the only system
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Business Apr 7th, 2026 at 10:30 am

Business

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  • This is in agreement with them in the process and just ensuring that we are getting the Most out of the
  • comparison to another state and disadvantage the workers in Oklahoma because they're subjected to a process
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Rules Mar 3rd, 2026

Rules

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  • Then we went to the DRI process, and now we went to the sector planning process, which has been approved
  • Then we went to the DRI process, and now we went to the sector planning process, which has been approved
  • It establishes... ...competitive process.
  • I think this amendment sets a very bad process.
  • That is part of that process.
Summary: The committee first took up SB 354, the “Blue Ribbon Projects” bill, which creates a framework for large planned communities on at least 15,000 contiguous acres with 60% reserved area and a streamlined local review process. Senator McLean presented the bill and a strike-all amendment, and members raised concerns about local control, conservation enforceability, data centers, concurrency, multi-county projects, and whether reserve lands could later be converted. Audubon Florida and 1,000 Friends of Florida opposed the bill, arguing the conservation protections were not permanent enough and that the reserve areas could be changed later; small-county representatives also worried about tax-base impacts. Supporters argued the bill would better manage growth, preserve green space, and provide a more orderly alternative to sprawl. After debate, the committee voted to report the bill favorably. The committee then approved SB 620 on candidate qualifying, which requires candidates for federal, state, county, district, judiciary, school, and school board offices to disclose any non-U.S. citizenship. Amendments added disclosure about whether federal candidates intend to trade stock if elected and adjusted 2026 congressional qualifying procedures in the event of redistricting, including a new qualifying window and petition rules. The bill was reported favorably after brief support from a member of the public and discussion about candidate vetting. The committee also reported favorably CS/CS/CS/SB 1452, a Department of Financial Services bill with amendments addressing My Safe Florida Home notices, condo pilot eligibility, firefighter hiring, unclaimed property, and related financial-services provisions. Next, the committee approved CS/CS/SB 1620, a school board members’ bill of rights. A substitute amendment narrowed the bill to access to records, fiscal transparency, and nondisclosure agreements, while preserving board members’ rights to timely documents, budget information, and public comment, and setting deadlines for records requests. Superintendents and a school board member testified in support, saying the bill clarifies roles and prevents board members from being frozen out. The committee also passed CS/HB 245, which replaces the term “child pornography” with “child sexual abuse material”; one senator supported the terminology change but warned about preserving legal precedent and avoiding appellate issues. The committee then reported favorably SB 1548, an update to the Live Local affordable housing law expanding eligible sites and clarifying setbacks, airport proximity, and fair-housing protections. Finally, the committee took up the veterinary medicine bill creating veterinary professional associates. The bill allows trained master’s-level VPAs to perform limited veterinary services under a veterinarian’s supervision, and an amendment tightened the standard to immediate supervision on premises. Supporters said the measure would expand access to care, especially in rural areas with vet shortages, while opponents argued it added unnecessary regulation. After testimony from veterinary educators and others, the bill continued with support expressed by committee members, including praise for the direct-supervision amendment.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

House Chamber - Thu Feb 12, 2026, 12:00PM HST - Day 14

Hawaii House Floor Meeting

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  • I believe that it should remain an opt-in process.
  • lot more melon ballots out there for those who may not want to be voting or want to engage in the process
  • I believe that it should remain an opt-in process.
  • I believe that it should remain an opt-in process.
  • public comment process. public comment process.
AL

Alabama 2026 1st Special Session

Alabama Senate Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development Committee Feb 11th, 2026

Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development

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  • There is a filing with the Secretary of State just for an agent for service of process under Title 10
  • It gives them an option to file for an agent of service of process.
  • <00:29:50.240> does think about and this process does think about and this process does provide
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Governmental Oversight and Accountability Feb 11th, 2026

Governmental Oversight and Accountability

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  • It clarifies the bargaining unit process, which allows determination of the unit after a change in case
  • I have some numbers from elections for various unions and the recertification process.
  • I just want to try to clear up a couple things about the process of the way union certifications go.
  • is a process where one party may speak only if the other allows it.
  • This is not a process that reflects well on our civic traditions. I urge you to vote no on SB 1296.
Summary: The committee first heard a committee substitute for SB 332, which creates a narrow public meetings and public records exemption for certain pre-suit settlement communications in Bert Harris claims involving local governments and private property rights. The sponsor said the change is intended to allow confidential legal strategy and negotiation during the 90-day pre-suit period while keeping settlements and outcomes public. The strike-all amendment was adopted, supportive testimony was waived in, and the bill was reported favorably. Members then approved several other measures, including SB 464 requiring K-12 schools to formally observe Veterans Day as a school holiday; SB 984 on firefighter cancer benefits and prevention, which was amended to add a statement of important state interest and reported favorably after testimony from firefighters both supporting the bill and urging a longer benefit window; SB 576 on local government cybersecurity, which was amended to route the program through the Florida Digital Service and strengthen state-local coordination; SB 964 clarifying how certain gift and honoraria disclosures are filed with the Commission on Ethics; SB 1612 requiring local governments to accept electronic payments with a delayed effective date; SB 830 creating public records exemptions for certain local government administrators and their families; SB 1096 clarifying the filing deadline for employment discrimination complaints; and SB 1656 designating the SS American Victory as Florida’s official state flagship. All were reported favorably. The committee also considered a slate of appointments, including a separate vote on Jeffrey Aaron to the Public Employees Relations Commission, which was recommended favorably after Senator Polsky objected to the appointment and cited concerns about political ties and prior work. The remaining appointees on tabs 12 through 30 were also recommended favorably. After a recess, the committee took up SB 1296 on the Public Employees Relations Commission, as substituted by a committee PCS. The PCS would change union certification and recertification rules, require stronger showing-of-interest and voting thresholds, limit paid union leave in some cases, require equal access to employer communication spaces, and speed up impasse procedures for state-funded salary increases. The bill drew extensive testimony, with supporters arguing it would improve accountability, transparency, and taxpayer fairness, and opponents—many of them teachers, bus drivers, and other public employees—saying it would weaken collective bargaining, burden workers, and function as union busting. Members raised constitutional concerns about the single-subject rule and collective bargaining protections, and debate was ongoing at the end of the transcript.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

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

Human Services & Homelessness

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  • Also, my written testimony, we support House Bill 1518 that requires the DACC to establish a process
  • Process in which persons incarcerated would qualify for SNAP benefits.
  • We are in the midst of a pilot program to be able to launch a pre-release process for us to be able to
  • We are in the midst of a pilot program to be able to launch a pre-release process for us to be able to
  • Process for us to be able to introduce people to be able to get them on benefits sooner.
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.
TX
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  • inherently wrong, there are many issues that arise when human error is introduced in the election process
  • That is going to impede our hand count process. It's going to add expense that is not necessary.
  • Age of 23 while he was just trying to finish college and process unimaginable trauma amidst a Christian
  • dismiss valid claims of negligence, sidelining victims like myself and others in the investigation process
  • In kid language, I was explaining to her the process of NDAs.
TX
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  • I want to make sure we understand the process.
  • ...process when there's a concern about a predator.
  • You know, once it's been convicted, whatever, what are the processes when they're removed?
  • Now, during that process, was there ever any discussion of age on it?
  • Their court process.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Environmental Regulation Apr 24th, 2025

Environmental Regulation

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  • Texas manufacturers lower costs and reduce reliance on foreign supply, creates jobs in logistics, processing
  • I believe the framework outlined in this bill provides for a more rigorous election process, which is
  • consensus from those conversations and direction from the board was that it would be better to have a voluntary-based
TX
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  • However, to ensure fairness and prevent abuse of this affidavit process, the bill includes due process
  • We came down to the legislative process over the prior couple of months.
  • The BOEM started a process that I think is probably ended for the moment.
  • What I'm hearing is that there are actually multiple processes in place.
  • Yeah, we don't have any state-level permitting process other than what was referenced, the existing process
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Business and Commerce Apr 15th, 2025

Business & Commerce

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  • However, to ensure fairness and prevent abuse of this affidavit process, the bill includes due process
  • However, to ensure fairness and prevent abuse of this affidavit process, the bill includes due process
  • There's a process.
  • So yeah, we don't have any state-level permitting process other than the existing process for the transmission
  • So yeah, we don't have any state-level permitting process other than the existing process for the transmission
Summary: The committee took up a long list of pending bills before moving to several bills on the day’s posting. It reported favorably SB 438, SB 512, SB 647, SB 648, SB 715, SB 758, SB 1964, SB 2121, SB 2145, SB 2167, SB 2330, SB 2349, SB 2443, SB 2629, SB 2702, SB 1495, and SB 2268, with several of those adopted from committee substitutes. Some measures were sent to the local and uncontested calendar, while others were reported to the full Senate. Votes on the pending-business bills were generally strong, though SB 715 and SB 2330 drew recorded opposition; SB 647 and SB 648 had one member present not voting because of confusion over the deed-related bills. A major discussion centered on SB 715, which would establish a reliability standard and penalties/incentives for generation resources. Senator Sparks said the committee substitute would avoid unfairly penalizing existing dispatchable generation, allow wind and solar to qualify through storage or backup power, give the PUC flexibility to set standards and phase in the program, and exempt switchable units. Critics raised concerns that it could raise consumer costs and destabilize the market, while supporters argued it would improve reliability. The committee substitute was adopted and the bill was reported out 6-4. The committee also heard testimony on SB 2330, dealing with payroll deduction for association dues, where the author said the bill would end state involvement in dues collection except for first responders covered by meet-and-confer agreements. Members questioned why teachers and other employees were treated differently, and the bill was reported out 6-5. Other notable bills included SB 2864 on building-integrated photovoltaics, SB 1012 on sale of surplus state property, SB 2221 on fraudulent UCC filings, SB 1705 regulating cryptocurrency kiosks with licensing, transaction limits, fee caps, and a 72-hour hold, SB 1181 on combative sports licensing, SB 2586 on HOA transparency, SB 2075 as a TDLR cleanup bill, and SB 383 restricting offshore wind interconnection based on impacts to shipping, wildlife, and coastal interests. Several of these were left pending after testimony, with SB 1705 drawing both law enforcement support and industry concerns over the fee caps and limits.
OK
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  • Members, Senate Bill 1645 lays out how the audit process should work for Medicaid providers in the state
  • But they, in the application process, will determine who's getting the money.
  • about how to divide up the money as opposed to one organization being better than another or the process
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

02/11/2026 - Senate Regulatory Affairs and Government Efficiency

Regulatory Affairs and Government Efficiency

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  • We're in the extreme minority in having that sort of process.
  • governing the permit, inspection, and review process that doesn't exist here.
  • : having improved their process and procedures in over 10 years.
  • Leadership should be able to go in and update your process and procedures.
  • Leadership should be able to go in and update your process and procedures.
Summary: The Senate Regulatory Affairs and Government Efficiency Committee approved the February 4, 2026 minutes and first considered the reappointment of Troy L. Campbell to the Arizona State Liquor Board. Campbell described his nearly 10 years of service, his role as chair since 2019, and his focus on fairness, public safety, and applying the law consistently. He answered questions about the board’s workload and authority, noting it handles roughly 40 to 50 cases a year and does not issue fines. With no public testimony, the committee voted 6-0 with one not voting to recommend his confirmation to the full Senate. The committee then heard and passed SB 1478, a liquor omnibus bill making technical and policy updates to liquor statutes, including changing “manufacture” to “produce,” allowing rather than requiring cities and towns to levy certain liquor-related taxes or fees, repealing a federal food-safety preemption reference, and clarifying cider’s definition to include products up to 8.5% alcohol by volume. Supporters described it as an annual stakeholder-driven cleanup bill, and the Department of Liquor Licenses and Control testified neutral. The committee adopted the Bolick amendment and then passed the bill as amended. It also passed SB 1108, which creates a Swedish-rounding framework for cash transactions when pennies are unavailable, with signage and enforcement provisions; the Leach amendment removed an individual-item exemption and clarified tax treatment. The Greater Phoenix Chamber supported the bill, and the committee passed it as amended. The committee next approved SB 1205, regulating private-property vehicle booting by prohibiting local bans, setting signage, written permission, rate limits, release rules, and misdemeanor penalties. Supporters said it would provide a more transparent, less costly alternative to towing, while members raised concerns about signage, appeals, and consumer protections. The Bolick amendment made a technical change, and the bill passed as amended. SB 1241, allowing private permitting providers to conduct plan reviews and inspections for single-trade residential projects, drew the most debate: supporters argued it would reduce delays and costs for homeowners and help cities with backlogs, while cities and counties warned about public-safety risks, loss of local control, and liability concerns. After adopting the Payne amendment on immunity, the committee passed the bill 5-2. Finally, the committee passed SB 1366, which creates a Public Property Towing and Impound Practices Study Committee to review fees, standards, insurance, background checks, and related DPS and public-property towing practices. Some members objected that the study committee lacked minority-leader appointments, but supporters said the review was needed before making permanent changes. The committee then began hearing SB 1431, a housing-design bill limiting municipal design standards and restrictions on certain shared features, but the transcript ends before any action on that measure.