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TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate Session (Part IV) Aug 22nd, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • To hold state employees at work under the guise of official responsibilities for the purpose of campaign
  • information systems, technology, and resources that are used to support the Senate and its official work
  • I don't know if this is working or not. Mr.
Bills: SB 2, SB 5, SB 9, SB 7, SB 17, SB 4, HB4, HB1, HB3, HB20, HB22, SB9, SB7, SB17, SB4, HB4, SB2, SB5
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate Session (Part I) Aug 22nd, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Members, we're ready to go to work.
  • You worked on the House map.
  • It's kind of wild to me, I'll be honest, I didn't know that's how it works.
  • Some years back, I had to have some very sophisticated real estate work done.
  • You have a working knowledge of the concepts of redistricting.
Bills: SB 2, SB 5, SB 9, SB 7, SB 17, SB 4, HB4, HB1, HB3, HB20, HB22, SB9, SB7, SB17, SB4, HB4, SB2, SB5
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate Session (Part II) Aug 22nd, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • I don't know, I know you've done some criminal work and I know you've done some civil work, am I correct
  • I do a little criminal, a little bit of family, a little bit of civil work.
  • You understand how privilege works and how releasing information under privilege works, and you're a
  • But that's the way it has worked out. So the contract was with me.
  • He really worked at it mightily. Again, he was a Republican from San Antonio.
Bills: SB 2, SB 5, SB 9, SB 7, SB 17, SB 4, HB4, HB1, HB3, HB20, HB22, SB9, SB7, SB17, SB4, HB4, SB2, SB5
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate Session (Part III) Aug 22nd, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • They work together as a community with long family histories.
  • Sometimes, when we're sitting here working on legislation, it's just...
  • And a desire to work hard, they raised the saying: "Work hard, stay determined, play by the rules.
  • She worked well with them, and they considered her an insider.
  • And it's taken a lot of work and a lot of time, and it's been very difficult.
Bills: SB 2, SB 5, SB 9, SB 7, SB 17, SB 4, HB4, HB1, HB3, HB20, HB22, SB9, SB7, SB17, SB4, HB4, SB2, SB5
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session 03-24-2026 11:30am

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • partnerships, employers are working partnerships, employers are working together<00:03:39.360>
  • hard for, you know, regular working hard for, you know, regular working folks<00:09:20.280> to
  • <00:15:41.400> together fight another day to work together fight another day to work together
  • > deputy<00:22:20.360> corporation has worked as a deputy corporation has worked as a deputy
  • every day doing the work. every day doing the work.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Administration of Criminal Justice May 19th, 2026

Administration of Criminal Justice

Transcript Highlights:
  • Being mandated by some other states.
  • still working with children in my district and my parish.
  • on some work release issues.
  • And so whatever that process was, it did not work for the Boomtown process, and it didn't work for the
  • I've had a lot of employees that work at Sam's Town now.
Summary: The Criminal Justice Committee met on May 19, 2026, with a long agenda and several members’ bills and resolutions. The committee first considered HB 255, as substituted, which would add up to two years of imprisonment for a person charged with a felony or rioting offense who wore a mask or face covering to evade identification, with exceptions for religious coverings, motorcycles, and medical use. Supporters said it targeted concealment during felonies; the ACLU opposed it as redundant and potentially overbroad, while the Louisiana District Attorneys Association clarified the enhancement would apply only to felony convictions. The committee adopted the substitute and reported HB 255 favorably by a vote of 8-3. It then advanced HB 378, which creates penalties for using a vehicle to obstruct first responders and law enforcement; after an amendment narrowed the bill to first responders, it was reported favorably. HB 1090, increasing penalties for arson of a religious building, also passed favorably after testimony emphasizing attacks on houses of worship. HR 272, requesting a study on parental discipline, abuse allegations, and juvenile delinquency, was reported favorably as well. The committee also heard HB 479, the Fiscal Truth and Sentencing Act, which would require more detailed reporting on incarceration costs and sentencing impacts. Supporters, including the ACLU, said the bill would improve transparency and help lawmakers make better fiscal decisions; clerks of court opposed it as an unfunded mandate. Despite amendments shifting reporting duties and clarifying compliance with Children’s Code Article 412, the bill failed on a 4-7 roll call. The committee then deferred HCR 99 and took up HR 278, which asks the Attorney General to consult stakeholders and review electronic monitoring laws and regulations; supporters described serious failures in the current GPS monitoring system, and the resolution was reported favorably. HR 273, creating a task force to study work release programs, was also reported favorably after members said it would help refine the system and gather cost data. Later, the committee heard SB 448 on the Office of the State Public Defender. After discussion of a recent Supreme Court ruling and concerns about expert-witness funding and indigency determinations, the committee adopted an amendment adding a contradictory-hearing process and appellate review protections, then reported the bill as amended. HCR 100, concerning casino property sales, was amended to remove specific property references and instead urge the Gaming Control Board to consider economic development, job creation, and community benefit; the casino association withdrew opposition after the amendment, and the resolution was reported favorably as amended. The committee also voluntarily deferred SB 278 and HCR 91. HB 261, which would create exceptions to abortion laws for rape and certain sex offenses, drew extensive emotional testimony from supporters and opponents, including survivors and legislators discussing rape, incest, and fetal life; the bill was defeated 2-10. Finally, the committee took up HB 778 on kratom possession, with the author arguing for a distinction between natural kratom and synthetic products, and supporters and opponents offering conflicting testimony about safety, addiction recovery, and regulation.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

03/31/2026 - House Appropriations

Appropriations

Transcript Highlights:
  • So for ranchers who are working and farmers working long and hard days, this makes their work a lot easier
  • for work, use them for work.
  • It works.
  • That works, period. End of story. That always works. Rent control never works.
  • We'll see how it works.
Summary: The committee began with Senate Bill 1272, which would provide $5 million for the City of Douglas as a state match for the Douglas Port of Entry project. The chair adopted a Livingston amendment changing the funding source from the General Fund to the Water Supply Development Revolving Fund. Senator Gowen, Douglas Mayor Jose Grijalva, and city staff testified that the project could unlock $678 million in federal funding, create jobs, improve trade and national security, and generate future tax revenue. The bill passed 15-0 with three present and one not voting. Senate Bill 1503 was then amended with a strike-everything to expand the state death benefit for first responders to include pilots employed by law enforcement agencies, retroactive to January 1, 2026, and subject to voter approval. Senator Gowen and DPS Director Colonel Jeffrey Glover said the change would ensure the family of a DPS aviation supervisor killed in a helicopter crash would qualify for the benefit. The committee approved the bill 18-0 with one not voting. Senate Bill 1274 was converted by strike-everything amendment into a timeshare salesperson licensing measure, creating a separate license and training path focused on timeshare sales. Supporters said the change would better prepare salespeople and streamline licensing, while the sponsor said it would make government more efficient. The bill passed 17-1 with one not voting. Senate Bill 1286, dealing with veterinary telemedicine, was also approved after negotiated changes extended most telemedicine prescription periods to 30 days, kept antimicrobials at 14 days with no renewal, and allowed longer flea-and-tick prescriptions; supporters said it would help rural and disabled pet owners. It passed 18-0 with one not voting. The committee next considered Senate Bill 1519 on off-highway vehicles. A hostile strike-everything amendment proposing paid family and medical leave failed 7-11 with one not voting. The committee then adopted a Lopez amendment and advanced the underlying bill, which raises the OHV weight threshold from 2,500 to 3,500 pounds and adjusts registration and funding provisions. Supporters said it reflects newer enclosed and electric vehicles and helps trail funding, while opponents warned of trail damage and said the issue should wait for the study committee. The bill passed 10-7 with one present and one not voting. Senate Bill 1618, which updates the Military Affairs Commission, expands its membership and duties, and creates a military affairs fund, drew mixed testimony about whether it would strengthen Arizona’s ability to attract and retain military missions or shift the commission away from its traditional support role; it passed 10-6 with two present and one not voting. Finally, Senate Concurrent Resolution 1020, which would send to voters a CPI-based annual adjustment to legislative salaries, passed 9-8 with one present and one not voting after members debated legislative compensation, citizen-legislator concerns, and whether the change would broaden access to public service.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

03/23/2026 - House Health & Human Services

Health & Human Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • That is, we don't randomize parachutes to see whether they work or they don't work.
  • Seatbelts are mandated. The TSA checks are mandated.
  • It is a mandate.
  • Very excellent work.
  • Very excellent work.
Summary: The committee first heard Senate Bill 1121, which would prohibit hospitals from requiring lead aprons for cardiac catheterization staff when a radiation protection system is in place, while still allowing hospitals to require aprons outside the designated safety zone or when exposure levels warrant additional protection. An amendment added flexibility for radiation safety officers to require lead or other PPE if exposures approach occupational limits and removed expedited rulemaking language. Supporters, including the sponsor and interventional cardiologists, argued the devices reduce radiation and orthopedic injuries and improve recruitment and retention; hospital groups shifted to neutral after the amendment. The committee adopted the amendment and passed SB 1121 on a 9-2 vote. The committee then considered Senate Bill 1120, which would require hospitals performing cardiac catheterization procedures to equip at least 50% of those rooms with radiation protection systems by 2027. Supporters said the systems protect clinicians from radiation and long-term injury, while opponents, including hospital and radiology groups, argued the bill was overly prescriptive, could create a captive market, and might not fit all rooms or procedures. After adopting a children’s hospital exemption amendment, the committee passed SB 1120 on a 6-6 vote, with the chair breaking the tie in favor of the bill. Senate Bill 1118, an appropriation measure tied to the radiation protection system proposal, was also advanced after brief discussion, passing 6-5. The committee then took up Senate Bill 1214, which would create guardrails for non-FDA-approved stem cell and regenerative therapies, including provider standards, informed consent, advertising limits, reporting requirements, and a private right of action for violations. Supporters described it as a patient-protection and access bill, while testimony emphasized concerns about unregulated “bad actors” and patients traveling out of state for treatment. The committee adopted an amendment removing a reference to the National Law and passed SB 1214 on a 9-3 vote. The transcript then began discussion of SB 1630, which would create a Medicaid-funded home and community-based service benefit for adults with serious mental illness, with AHCCCS taking a neutral position and estimating a significant fiscal impact.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
  • We work with a vendor called Twilio.
  • We work with a vendor called Twilio.
  • <00:40:32.960> Um work with a vendor called Twilio. Um work with a vendor called Twilio.
  • <02:20:38.640> We little work as possible on these. We little work as possible on these.
  • work. Um I think you know this is great. work.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
  • We're here meeting our food mandates.
  • <00:28:52.640> So having anywhere to actually work. So having anywhere to actually work.
  • So, my stepmom was working three jobs, my dad was working two jobs just to put food on our table.
  • So, my stepmom was working three jobs, my dad was working two jobs just to put food on our table.
  • build on what is already working. build on what is already working.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Public Safety REVISED Feb 10th, 2026 at 09:00 am

Public Safety

Transcript Highlights:
  • Always get here early, here because that is our work. Yeah, well, you see it's not.
  • So, Senator Hays, you recognize, and we're gonna ask for unanimous consent to work for a committee sub
  • Senator Standridge has requested to work from a committee sub without objection.
  • If I can interrupt, you say, are you working off the committee sub?
  • Senator Brooks, Goodwin, Kern, Murdock Work today, and we'll see you next Tuesday. Thank you.
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

Transportation Apr 17th, 2025

Transportation

Transcript Highlights:
  • So as we worked, as I worked my way through your cover letter, um, it seems like there were, there are
  • We look forward to working, continue to work with the Department of Transportation.
  • We're really trying to work with Mr. Harris. We're really trying to work with the state of Texas.
  • There is a lot of work to do here.
  • I don't know how that works in this.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

89th Legislative Session Apr 15th, 2025

Texas House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Do you know how the process works?
  • in other states and what does not work in states.
  • The work that's gone into this and the sentiment behind it.
  • They want to figure out a way to make this work, but we.
  • at work and making money for the family.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate Session Mar 4th, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Thank you for the hard work.
  • God bless you and I look forward to working with you in the future. Thank you, Mr.
  • Our work as a nurse is important, and it's important for all of us.
  • Their work is critical to ensuring that Texans remain...
  • The last accounts, the Mexican army worked to a considerable number between San Antonio.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

PSM-HWN Informational Briefing 04-13-2026

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • that hard work began in 2016. that hard work began in 2016.
  • council and work continues. Next. council and work continues. Next.
  • We are working over working folks there.
  • We've also been viewing other facilities to see what works and what doesn't work.
  • We've also been viewing other facilities to see what works and what doesn't work.