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OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Oversight Committee for the Legislative Office of Fiscal Transparency -LOFT- Feb 26th, 2026 at 02:00 pm
Oversight Committee for the Legislative Office of Fiscal Transparency (LOFT)
Transcript Highlights:
- This authority is reaffirmed throughout Oklahoma's statutory code.
- my question to you is Is that I don't understand how we could have comments of well, if the agency elects
- Because of incorrectly coded expenses, WAFT is only able to estimate that the total rent paid by the
- Texas and Arkansas both create strategic plans to increase efficiency and utilization of state-owned
FL
Florida 2026 5th Special Session
Community Affairs Mar 11th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Bill 262 provides technical clarifications and changes to several provisions of the Florida trust code
- Bill 262 provides technical clarifications and changes to several provisions of the Florida trust code
- Number three reconciles differences between the probate code and the trust code regarding ademption by
- And to address Senator Pizzo's question, I don't think it should be stale until the code changes.
- be good 24 months from now, 36 months from now, until the building code changes.
Summary:
The Committee on Community Affairs met and took up a long agenda of bills, beginning with SB 262 on trust law technical changes. Senator Berman explained four clarifications involving trust decanting, successor trustee actions, ademption by satisfaction, and homestead/community trust definitions; a technical amendment was adopted and the bill was reported favorably. The committee also approved SJR 174 and SB 176, which together would prevent certain homestead tax assessment increases when owners elevate flood-prone homes, and SB 180, a hurricane preparedness and response bill that included a strike-all amendment addressing FEMA reimbursement, mutual aid, hazard mitigation, and post-disaster rebuilding issues. Supporters from emergency management, beaches, counties, and local business groups testified in favor of SB 180, and it was reported favorably.
Members then approved SB 608, which renames the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America in Florida statutes, despite questions about cost and an appearance in opposition. SB 1002, dealing with utility service restrictions and local government limits on energy-related policies, drew opposition from Earthjustice and Florida for All over possible unintended consequences and fossil-fuel favoritism, but was still reported favorably. SB 466 on the Florida Museum of Black History generated extensive testimony, with strong support from St. Augustine, Florida Memorial University, pastors, local officials, and the museum foundation for locating the museum in St. Johns County; one witness argued for Eatonville instead, but the bill was reported favorably.
The committee also passed SB 1128 on building permits for single-family dwellings after an amendment clarified local zoning review and added insurance and liability protections for design professionals. SB 582, increasing penalties for unlawful demolition of historic buildings and structures, was reported favorably with support from preservation advocates. SB 1202, extending family health insurance premium benefits to firefighters permanently disabled during training exercises, also passed without opposition. Finally, SB 1242 on community redevelopment agencies prompted the most debate: supporters argued CRAs can be valuable tools for affordable housing and redevelopment, while opponents warned the bill would effectively end all CRAs by 2045 and block new projects; after extensive discussion, the bill was reported favorably. At the end, senators recorded additional votes on several tabs, and the committee adjourned.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Fourth, we have narrowed the specific provisions of a section of code that applies to education preparation
- It makes sure that these provisions of code are actually in place so that at the certification level,
- If there was a conflict between those policies in the code, often that happens. and they reconcile quite
- about this historic legacy level of funding, and all the great things that will come from this for Texas
- It's going to make a huge difference, and we just want to thank you from South Texas. Thank you.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
House - Energy, Environment and Natural Resources Feb 4th, 2025
House Energy, Environment & Natural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- And elected officials in these areas that this could impact, did you consult with? Mr.
- Because again, as I said earlier, I have been a locally elected official for over eight years now.
- In the Texas part of the Permian and the Midland, So, Mr. Chair, Ms.
- We have a letter from elected officials in these communities saying that they don't support the bill
- Chair, Representative, what I'm referring to, and when I refer to the tax code, it would contemplate
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
Licensing & Administrative Procedures May 13th, 2025
Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Transcript Highlights:
- Um, Texas Occupation Code currently has a rigid rule requiring code enforcement trainees to work under
- It allows swift, affordable code enforcement amid Texas booming population.
- Uh, it's critical for rural Texas, enabling towns to act fast and maintain livability as growth strains
- An international syndicate effectively purchased the historic Texas lottery jackpot of $95 million.
- Uh, this is, uh, a bill to ensure Texas lottery is not influenced by outside organizations or groups
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
89th Legislative Session - Second Called Session Aug 18th, 2025
Texas House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Protect each and every individual serving here, whether they are elected representatives or members of
- And now our Texas flag honor the Texas flag.
- I pledge allegiance to the Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible.
- A quorum is present and it's time to resume the work of the people of Texas sent us here to do.
- That has always been the mark of a functioning Texas House.
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Consumer and Public Affairs Feb 7th, 2026 at 12:35 pm
House Consumer & Public Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- And is there an insurance code then?
- That's why we got elected, right? We got elected to make our state a better state.
- This code is a very confusing thing if you're not familiar with the juvenile code.
- Our code is lacking in that aspect.
- I know that's a large code.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- Bill 262 provides technical clarifications and changes to several provisions of the Florida trust code
- Number three reconciles differences between the probate code and the trust code regarding ademption by
- The bill requires that single-family residence permits do not expire until the code changes, which is
- And to address Senator Pizzo's question, I don't think it should be stale until the code changes.
- be good 24 months from now, 36 months from now, until the building code changes.
Summary:
The Committee on Community Affairs met and considered a series of bills on trust law, homestead property assessments, emergency preparedness, utility service restrictions, Black history museum planning, historic preservation, firefighter benefits, and community redevelopment agencies. Several measures were presented as technical or policy updates, including CS/SB 262 on trust code clarifications, SJR 174 and SB 176 on limiting homestead assessment increases for flood-mitigation elevations, SB 608 renaming the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America in Florida statutes, SB 1002 on utility service restrictions, SB 582 increasing penalties for unlawful demolition of historic buildings, SB 1202 extending health insurance premium benefits to firefighters permanently disabled during training, and SB 1242 phasing out CRAs and restricting new projects. SB 180 on emergency preparedness and response also advanced after a strike-all amendment that added FEMA reimbursement streamlining, mutual aid coordination, and other disaster-response provisions. SB 1128 on building permits for single-family dwellings was amended to clarify local review authority and professional liability protections before passage.
The committee heard substantial testimony on SB 466, which implements the Black History Task Force’s recommendation to locate the Florida Museum of Black History in St. Johns County/St. Augustine. Supporters emphasized the area’s civil rights and Black history significance, the task force process, and the backing of Florida Memorial University and local leaders; one witness opposed the bill and urged a feasibility study and consideration of other sites. SB 1242 drew the most sustained debate, with supporters arguing many CRAs have outlived their purpose and opponents warning the bill would eliminate a valuable local economic development tool, harm affordable housing projects, and create uncertainty for phased developments and existing projects. SB 1002 also drew opposition testimony from advocates who warned of broad unintended consequences for municipal utilities and local energy choices, while the sponsor said the bill was intended to resolve a specific legal misunderstanding.
Votes were taken on each measure, and all of the bills considered were reported favorably by the committee. The committee adopted the amendment to CS/SB 262, the strike-all amendment to SB 180, and the amendment to SB 1128 before final passage. Several senators requested to be recorded on specific tabs after the meeting, and the committee then adjourned.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
02/16/2026 - House Health & Human Services #2
Transcript Highlights:
- But this is why we are elected. This is the job that we do for 7.5 million people in this state.
- I would say that is why we have elections and why we have you guys there.
- I would say that is why we have elections and why we have you guys there.
- And before that, there were three in 1992, during an outbreak in Texas, Kentucky, and Alaska.
- This is a constitutional carry state. in Texas, Kentucky, and Alaska.
Summary:
The committee heard House Bill 2433, which would require insurers offering Medicare supplement policies to people 65 and older to also offer them to Medicare beneficiaries under 65 with ALS or end-stage renal disease, with enrollment periods and premium protections tied to 65-year-old rates. Supporters, including dialysis and ALS advocates, said the bill would help a small population facing high out-of-pocket costs and could improve access to transplants and care; opponents argued it would shift costs onto older seniors and raise Medigap premiums. The committee recommended the bill do pass on a 12-0 vote.
The committee also heard House Bill 2593, appropriating $1.5 million to the University of Arizona for the Arizona Perinatal Psychiatry Access Line. The sponsor and physicians testified that the line helps obstetric and pediatric providers quickly consult on perinatal depression, postpartum psychosis, suicidality, and other mental health crises, improving outcomes for mothers, children, and families and reducing costly emergency and crisis care. The bill received a do pass recommendation on a 10-1 vote.
House Concurrent Resolution 2013, proclaiming June 2026 as Celebrate Life Month, drew emotional testimony from a young woman with spina bifida and another speaker supporting the sanctity of life. Some members objected that the state should focus on practical supports such as paid leave, child care, and health care access, while others supported the resolution as a statement of human dignity. The resolution passed the committee 7-5. The committee then approved House Bill 4010, creating a Board of Genetic Counselors and licensure standards, after testimony from genetic counselors and a patient advocate about the need for qualified counseling and better access; it passed 11-1.
Later, the committee approved House Bill 2196, which would require pharmacy benefit managers to reimburse non-affiliated pharmacies at least their acquisition cost and pay a dispensing fee, and establish an appeals process. Independent pharmacists and their coalition said PBM practices are driving closures and unfairly favor affiliated pharmacies, while PBM and employer representatives warned of major cost increases and said the bill would interfere with private contracts; the bill passed 11-1. The committee also adopted a strike-everything amendment to House Bill 2182 requiring insurers and health plans to report claims denial and prior authorization data to DIFI, and then gave the amended bill a 12-0 do pass recommendation. Finally, the committee approved House Bill 2189, directing the Board of Nursing to update rules for licensed health aides and collect annual data, with the sponsor and board staff saying it would help implement routine ventilator care in the home; it passed 12-0. The committee then began hearing House Bill 2404, a strike-everything amendment on inter-facility transports for behavioral health patients, but the transcript cuts off before action on that bill.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
2026 Legislative Session - Day Fifty Nine - Tuesday, April 28
Missouri House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Further introductions of special guests, gentleman from Texas. Mr.
- Maybe it's the largest county in the state of Missouri, Texas County, Sheriff Scott Lindsay.
- County in the state of Missouri, Texas County, Sheriff Scott Lindsay, and they are to your right, to
- And remember, elections are bipartisan.
- And remember, elections are bipartisan.
Summary:
The House opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, then approved the House Journal for the 58th day by roll call vote, 123-1. Members also introduced a number of special guests, including physicians, sheriffs, students, interns, and a police chief, before moving to third reading and perfection of bills.
House Bill 1758, dealing with permanent daylight saving time in Missouri, was debated at length. Supporters said it would end the twice-yearly clock changes and argued it could benefit children, productivity, and quality of life. Opponents warned it would create darker morning commutes, safety concerns, and health issues tied to circadian rhythms. The bill passed third reading by a vote of 107-31 with two present.
The chamber then perfected and printed House Bill 3329, which repeals expired or unused tax credits, and House Bill 3405, which clarifies that SALT/pass-through entity provisions are deductions rather than tax credits for Department of Revenue processing. Both bills were described as cleanup and efficiency measures, with supporters emphasizing accountability and reduced manual work at DOR; both moved forward without opposition in committee and were approved on the floor.
Finally, House Bill 2426, a parental rights bill, drew extensive debate and an amendment. The bill would elevate parents’ rights in education, medical, privacy, and related decisions to a fundamental-rights standard and add provisions on school records, recordings, evaluations, and certain health-care decisions. Critics argued it was overly broad, could interfere with school operations and existing protections, and might create problems in areas such as IEPs, truancy, and medical consent; supporters said it simply codified and strengthened parental authority. House Amendment 1, focused on IEP procedures and requiring parental consent for major changes, was adopted 98-25 with six present, and debate on the underlying bill continued.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
89th Legislative Session - Second Called Session Aug 18th, 2025
Texas House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Rise for the invocation, which will be offered by Ron Joy of the Texas Department of Public Safety.
- Lead us in the pledges of allegiance to the United States and Texas flags.
- Now our Texas flag. Honor the Texas flag. I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas.
- A quorum is present and it's time to resume the work of the people of Texas Senate.
- of the United States House of Representatives from the state of Texas.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- School districts would be required to revise dress codes, student club policies, event protocol, and
- committee today, Democrat or Republican, would say that the voters got it wrong in our respective elections
- There have been school systems in California and Texas.
- THERE HAVE BEEN SCHOOL SYSTEMS IN CALIFORNIA AND TEXAS YOU KNOW I LOOK AT THAT STUFF ALL &
Summary:
The Education and Employment Committee met with a quorum and considered four measures. HB 409, which would require K-12 schools to observe Veterans Day, was presented briefly with no public testimony or debate and passed 18-0. The committee then took up HJR 583, a proposed constitutional amendment to codify religious liberty and expression in schools. Supporters argued it would strengthen existing protections and give voters the final say, while opponents from parent, atheist, interfaith, and church groups warned it could privilege dominant faiths, create coercion or confusion in schools, and reduce flexibility for districts. After extended debate, the resolution passed 18-1, with Rep. Harris voting no.
The committee next heard CS/HB 453, which would allow students to substitute participation in Special Olympics for a PE credit and marching band for PE and arts credit under certain conditions. The sponsor and supporters said the bill recognizes the physical demands of these activities and would benefit students with disabilities and band students; school district and PTA representatives waived in support. The bill passed unanimously, 19-0. Finally, HB 127, requiring cursive writing instruction in grades 2 through 5, was presented as a literacy and heritage measure. Supporters said it would help students read historical documents and strengthen handwriting skills, while questions focused on grading, retention, and applicability to charter schools. It passed 17-0. The committee then adjourned.
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- because there are misdemeanors in other codes that we didn't want to lump in.
- So, what they've been doing is driving to Texas.
- My daughter is training as an obstetrician in Texas, where it is a crime.
- I couldn't fathom the idea that New Mexico and Texas.
- can't get it in Texas.
Keywords:
interstate medical licensure compact, physician licensure, medical license reciprocity, expedited licensure, medical practice act, New Mexico medical board, compact commission, physician mobility, telemedicine, license portability, background check, disciplinary action, joint investigation, reproductive health care, gender-affirming care, scope of practice, medical board transparency, multistate compact, licensure renewal, health care workforce
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- because there are misdemeanors in other codes that we didn't want to lump in.
- By referring it back to the criminal code, that was the change that we made to that.
- So what they've been doing is driving to Texas.
- I couldn't fathom the idea that New Mexico and Texas.
- can't get it in Texas.
Keywords:
interstate medical licensure compact, physician licensure, medical license reciprocity, expedited licensure, medical practice act, New Mexico medical board, compact commission, physician mobility, telemedicine, license portability, background check, disciplinary action, joint investigation, reproductive health care, gender-affirming care, scope of practice, medical board transparency, multistate compact, licensure renewal, health care workforce
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Rural Development, Land Grants And Cultural Affairs Feb 10th, 2026 at 09:01 am
House Rural Development, Land Grants And Cultural Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- METRO redevelopment code and projects. Representative Patahom.
- This bill deals in a statute called the Metropolitan Redevelopment Code.
- This bill deals in a statute called the Metropolitan Redevelopment Code.
- What we learned from talking to property managers in Texas—and Texas legislators; Texas has a program
- Section 11 is adding an investigation of Metropolitan Redevelopment Code violations.
Keywords:
museum, cultural affairs, lowrider, Espanola, appropriation, feasibility study, broadband access, low-income, rural areas, Indian nations, affordable internet, employment opportunities, detention centers, immigration, economic development, repurposing facilities, job transition, rural development, housing, affordable housing
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs (02/24/2026)
Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
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- At that Texas conference, former Texas Governor Rick Perry, many of you have heard of him, could not
- organization in Texas.
- So at that Texas organization in Texas.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Senate SessionReading and Referral of Bills Feb 24th, 2025
Texas Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Senate Bill 5 by Huffman, relating to the creation of the Dementia Prevention and Research Institute of Texas
- Senate Bill 1012 by Kolkhorst, relating to authorizing the sale by the State of Texas of certain real
- property located in Austin, Texas, to Business and Commerce.
- Senate Bill 1016 by Blanco, relating to student union building fees at the University of Texas at El
- Senate Bill 1042 by Flores, relating to the Kimbell County Hospital District of Kimbell County, Texas
Summary:
The Senate met briefly and referred a large number of first-reading bills and resolutions to standing committees. The measures covered a wide range of topics, including hemp regulation, dementia research funding, parental rights and public education, municipal library funding, tax and local government issues, criminal justice, health care, education, transportation, natural resources, and election law. Several constitutional resolutions were also referred, including proposals related to the Dementia Prevention and Research Institute of Texas and a severance tax revenue fund.
Most of the transcript consists of the reading of bill captions and committee referrals, with no substantive debate or testimony recorded. The listed measures included proposals on school uniforms, charter schools, Medicaid fraud remedies, insurance practices, occupational licensing for people with criminal convictions, water and sewer utility cybersecurity, agricultural protections, public meeting broadcasting, and various local and state governance matters.
No votes were taken on the bills in this segment. The only formal action reflected was referral of the bills and resolutions to the appropriate committees, followed by adjournment of the Senate until the next scheduled meeting.
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
Committee on Housing and Homelessness Prevention - 01/28/25
Housing and Homelessness Prevention
Transcript Highlights:
- We took every ZIP code in Zillow and coded it by income, and we looked at the rent changes in those ZIP
- codes in the lowest-income quarter of ZIP codes in the U.S.
- We took every ZIP code in Zillow and coded it by income, and we looked at the rent changes in those ZIP
- codes in the lowest-income quarter of ZIP codes in the U.S.
- codes in the lowest-income quarter of ZIP codes in the U.S.
Summary:
The committee on Housing and Homelessness Prevention heard informational presentations from Housing First Minnesota and the Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities on the state of housing in Minnesota. Mark Foster of Housing First Minnesota said the state has a severe housing shortage, with demand outpacing supply since the 2007-09 housing crash, and argued that Minnesota is nearly 100,000 units short of a healthy market. He said new homes are increasingly unaffordable, citing a median new single-family price above $530,000 and declining affordability in the Twin Cities metro, and he urged lawmakers to remove exclusionary zoning and other regulatory barriers that he said make starter homes and smaller-lot housing difficult or illegal to build in many growing cities. He also highlighted the group’s Housing for Heroes projects, including transitional housing for veterans and other crisis housing projects around the state.
Members asked Foster about starter-home examples and his view that the committee’s top priority should be reforming residential development approvals. He said most new housing is negotiated through planned unit developments rather than built under base zoning, which he argued adds cost and reduces supply. The committee then heard from Elizabeth Wael of the Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities, who said housing challenges outside the metro are different but equally serious. She said many Greater Minnesota cities face a lack of developers, inadequate infrastructure such as roads and utilities, and gaps in the housing continuum, especially starter workforce housing and senior housing. She thanked the committee for 2023 housing funding and said cities are contributing their own resources, updating zoning, reducing parking requirements, allowing ADUs, and partnering with developers and nonprofits.
Wael also urged faster rollout of the Greater Minnesota infrastructure grant program and said the state should consider changes to the housing tax credit and housing TIF rules to make them easier to use. In response, senators said they shared frustration with the slow implementation of the infrastructure program and emphasized the need for state investment and locally tailored zoning reforms. No bills were heard and no votes were taken; the meeting was informational and focused on stakeholder testimony and committee discussion.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Produced water is imported for injection purposes into Texas from outside of Texas boundaries.
- We have working relationships with Texas A&M, Texas Tech University.
- The Texas Water Development Board.
- As Texas grows, we all age.
- Texas communities.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Raymond: But in Texas? In Texas, yes? Dan DiIorio: Yeah. Mr.
- And you've seen that in Childress, Texas and in West Texas. Okay.
- , Texas.
- Our roots in Texas go back 145 years, and we are proud to power Texas.
- That same philosophy brought us to Texas, and Texas has a great deal to offer.