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TX

Texas 89th Regular

State Affairs - Part 1 Mar 19th, 2025

State Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • Members, this is a bill that codifies the MOU between the Railroad Commission and the PUC.
  • PUC and the Railroad Commission to take action that is necessary and appropriate to to resolve a hazard
  • transparency and consumer protection to the rooftop solar industry by requiring the Public Utility Commission
  • most important is a contact telephone number or email address for an employee. division of the Commission
  • are required to have. it as part of their licensure process with the Health and Human Services Commission
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Natural Resources Mar 5th, 2025

Natural Resources

Transcript Highlights:
  • The chair now calls Carrie Michelle LaKyle and Bobby Janica with the Texas Commission on Environmental
  • Thank you. as Carrie Michelle LaCaille, representing the Texas Commission on Environment and Quality.
  • The Railroad Commission, the PUC, and the Water Development Board. and many of us have standing meetings
  • International Boundary Commission has a Mexico and a United States commissioner who have tremendous powers
  • This program was examined very closely during the agency's most recent Sunset Commission review. of today
Keywords: 1184, house, all
HI

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

EEP Public Hearing - Wed Mar 12, 2025 @ 11:15 AM HST

Energy & Environmental Protection

Transcript Highlights:
  • the House version of that, which basically is just shifting the onus from the Public Utilities Commission
  • entertain competing offers to the electric utility, to do it prior and then demonstrate to the commission
  • 3000, just to be consistent. ...to the electric utility to do it prior and then demonstrate to the commission
Keywords: 910, house, all
Summary: The Committee on Energy and Environmental Protection met on Wednesday, March 12, at 11:15 a.m. in Conference Room 325. On Senate Bill 897, Senate Draft 3, the committee did not take final action and deferred decision-making until Thursday, March 13, at 11:16 a.m. On Senate Bill 137, Senate Draft 2, members discussed a few minor changes on pages five and six and in Section 269B. The committee agreed to adopt the House version of the provision, shifting the responsibility for entertaining competing offers from the Public Utilities Commission to the electric utility, which must do so first and then demonstrate compliance to the commission. The committee also redetermined the date to July 1, 3000 for consistency. The committee then voted on the chair’s recommendation to pass SB 137 SD2 with amendments. Representatives Kala and Kush voted in favor, Representative Quinland was excused, and the recommendation was adopted. Finally, on Senate Bill 1151, members noted it was actually a double rather than a triple referral and deferred decision-making to Tuesday, March 18, for placement on that day’s agenda.
SC

South Carolina 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Jun 25th, 2026

South Carolina Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • This definition was amended to any person employed by any department, institution, commission, board,
  • We were going to leave that to Court Administration and to the Prosecution Commission for this.
  • We left, we were going to leave that to Court Administration and to the Prosecution Commission for this
  • So if you get a chance, I think you should reach out to the Commission and thank them for what they’re
  • I would argue that our SC-250 Commission has blown them out of the water when it comes to all of the
Keywords: 977, all
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session May 14th, 2026 at 08:00 am

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • There is an exclusion for the Oklahoma Uniform Building Code Commission that was an issue when this.
  • The exception that we would not be approving that rule that was submitted by the commission.
  • Section 10, we're approving all of the Oklahoma New Motor Vehicle Commission rules.
  • House Bill 1370 by Senator Grant Green, Corporation Commission Plugging Fund.
  • Also, they accepted some language from the Corporation Commission.
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Utilities and Energy Committee May 13th, 2026

Utilities and Energy

Transcript Highlights:
  • This is the most comprehensive state-commissioned analysis of the problem that has ever been assembled
  • Another $7.3 billion is currently pending before the commission, and a further $2 billion is pending
  • The commission does have a process that's starting to relook at, and more thoroughly dive into, when
  • SB 901 Commission through now, inverse is there as a constitutional principle.
  • Unfortunately, the California Public Utilities Commission ignores...
Keywords: 988, house, all
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Human Services Committee Apr 23rd, 2026

Human Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • AB 1634 utilizes the existing 58 First 5 county commissions to help distribute funding for childhood
  • And so the First 5 commissions were chosen. ...community level.
  • And so the First 5 commissions were chosen to utilize the money.
  • Crystal Quinn, on behalf of the California Commission on the Status of Women and Girls, in support.
  • Commission on the status of women and girls, practical sponsor of the bill.
Keywords: 988, house, all
CA
Transcript Highlights:
  • The commission works to embed racial equity across state policies, programs, and initiatives.
  • The commission works to embed racial equity across state policies, programs, and initiatives.
  • The commission released the racial equity framework this past December.
  • The commission works to embed racial equity across state policies, programs, and initiatives.
  • The commission released the racial equity framework this past December.
Summary: The subcommittee heard an informational update from the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development on the state’s Jobs First economic development strategy and related budget requests. Go-Biz described its regional planning process, priority sectors such as ag-tech, space defense, life sciences, and semiconductors, and requests including an extension of the CalCompetes tax credit, support for export promotion, additional film commission staff, innovation and emerging technology capacity, and a California brand campaign. Members questioned the campaign’s purpose, with some supporting efforts to counter misinformation about California and others warning it should not obscure regulatory and business-climate concerns. Go-Biz said the campaign would be nationally focused, could include business attraction efforts, and was intended to complement—not replace—policy work on permitting and workforce development. The item was informational only. The committee then heard from the California Office of the Small Business Advocate on the California RISE program, the Performing Arts Equitable Payroll Fund, and the Technical Assistance Program/Capital Infusion Program. CalOSBA reported that California RISE’s first round awarded $16.9 million to 61 employment social enterprises, which collectively increased revenue, secured contracts, and employed thousands of people facing barriers to work; a second round is being launched with a new administrator and expanded services. For the performing arts payroll fund, the office said all 100 awardees had been paid, but demand far exceeded available funding, and the program was oversubscribed within days. California for the Arts testified that the sector remains fragile after COVID and urged statutory changes to simplify eligibility and stretch dollars further. SBDC representatives described TAP/SIP as a statewide network supporting small businesses, capital access, and disaster recovery, emphasizing their role in underserved communities and the leverage of federal matching funds. Committee members focused on whether these programs produce durable outcomes and reach smaller or disadvantaged businesses. Questions centered on long-term job retention in California RISE, outreach to ethnic and community media in the civic media program, and whether TAP/SIP are accessible to entrepreneurs with limited capital or capacity. CalOSBA and its partners said they rely heavily on local community organizations for outreach, provide one-on-one counseling and training, and are working to collect more longitudinal data. The committee also discussed the film and television tax credit program, for which Go-Biz requested funding for three permanent positions and ongoing program support. Film Commission staff said the expanded program is tracking demographic and career-pathway data, with most productions opting into new diversity provisions, and that a formal report to the Legislature is expected in 2027. The item concluded without a vote, as the hearing was for oversight and budget discussion.
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Day 48 (3-17-26)

Kentucky Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Please rise for the invocation by Pastor Kyle McDaniel of the Capitol Commission and remain standing
  • <00:52:11.160> boards, cabinets, departments, boards, cabinets, departments, boards, commissions
  • , commissions, institutions, subdivisions, agencies,<00:52:14.920> and<00:52:15.040> other<
  • Commonwealth of Kentucky and its various officers,<00:52:41.640> boards,<00:52:42.120> commissions
  • , officers, boards, commissions, officers, boards, commissions, subdivisions, subdivisions, subdivisions
Keywords: 958, all
Summary: The Senate convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a roll call establishing a quorum. The chamber approved the prior journal, excused absent senators, and received a House message noting passage of several House bills, including House Bill 1 despite the governor’s veto. The clerk also reported committee recommendations on a number of House bills, which were placed on the calendar, and new resolutions were introduced recognizing Chloe Yates, student wellness and physical activity in schools, and the Kentucky State Long-Term Care Ombudsman program. The main floor action centered on House Bill 1, which implements the Federal Education Opportunity Program in Kentucky. Supporters argued the measure would bring federal tax-credit dollars into Kentucky to expand educational opportunities for students and families at no cost to the state budget, while opponents urged sustaining the governor’s veto and raised concerns about accountability and the bill’s structure. After debate, the Senate voted 31-5 to override the veto, and House Bill 1 was finally passed notwithstanding the governor’s veto. The Senate then took up Senate Bill 183 on proxy advisory services. The House committee substitute exempted certain nonprofits with less than $500,000 in annual gross revenue from proxy advisor services from the bill’s cause-of-action provisions while preserving attorney general enforcement authority. The chamber concurred with the House substitute and then passed the bill as amended. Senators also passed Senate Bill 263, the School of Innovation cleanup bill, which makes technical changes, requires KDE support for waiver applications, and creates a pilot project for three schools of innovation with proposed matching grants. Senate Bill 281 on grandparent visitation was also adopted with committee substitute and passed unanimously after discussion focused on balancing grandparents’ access with parental rights and existing case law. Later, the Senate began consideration of Senate Bill 324 on the film industry credit, with the sponsor describing technical changes and expanded provisions to support film, video, gaming, and related production activity in Kentucky.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

PSM Public Hearing 01-28-2026

Public Safety and Military Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • Um, the Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission supports Senate Bill 2030.
  • So, um, the commission supports this bill and we hope that you pass it along. Thank you.
  • So, um, the commission supports this bill and we hope that you pass it along. Thank you.
  • So, um, the commission supports this bill and we hope that you pass it along. Thank you.
  • So, um, the commission supports this bill and we hope that you pass it along.
Keywords: 912, senate, all
Summary: The committee heard testimony on Senate Bill 2145, which would establish a statutory right for the public to record law enforcement activities in public. Supporters, including the Libertarian Party of Hawaii and the ACLU of Hawaii, said the bill would clarify First Amendment protections, reduce confusion, and provide a private right of action if the right is violated. Most written testimony was in support, while the Maui Police Department and Honolulu Police Department submitted opposition. A senator asked about existing court cases, and the ACLU witness said courts have consistently recognized a right to record officers in public so long as recording does not obstruct police activity. The committee then took up Senate Bill 2151 on emergency management. Testimony from the Office of Information Practices and HEMA focused on proposed changes to Chapter 127A, including limits on emergency powers and a two-thirds legislative override. Earthjustice and other supporters argued the bill was needed after the Hawaii Supreme Court’s Nakoa decision, which they said read emergency powers too broadly and could allow suspension of laws for long-term policy issues rather than true emergencies. HEMA opposed the restrictions, saying emergency managers need flexibility to respond to unknown, statewide crises such as tsunamis, hurricanes, war-related threats, and large disasters, and objected especially to limits on the governor’s ability to suspend public records requirements during emergencies. Several witnesses, including the Public First Law Center, said the bill was a step in the right direction but suggested amendments to better define emergencies and make clear the changes respond to the Nakoa decision. Committee members questioned whether the proposed limits would hinder disaster response and whether the legislature already has tools to override emergency proclamations. No votes or final actions were taken during the hearing.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate Session (Part II) May 27th, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Committee Substitute House Bill 5,616 directs the Texas Historical Commission to establish the Texas
  • House Bill 2243 by Representative Oliverson responds to concerns addressed in the Texas Commission on
  • The Commission will conduct a comprehensive review of the Education Code.
  • The Commission will conduct a comprehensive review of the Education Code, specifically aimed at reducing
  • Committee Substitute House Bill 2243 relating to the creation of the Texas Commission on Teacher Job
Summary: The Senate first adopted a motion by Senator Zaffirini to suspend Senate Rule 5.14 and move the intent calendar deadline to 8:00 p.m. that day, also allowing the Secretary to make the calendar available as soon as practicable. The chamber then took up and passed several House bills, often by suspending the regular order and the constitutional three-day rule. HB 2128, relating to a study of rural firefighting and technical rescue capabilities, passed unanimously. HB 4157, on liability protections for commercial spaceflight and exploration, passed 28-3. HB 2240, concerning certain void marriages, passed after adoption of a Birdwell amendment extending filing deadlines to 90 days for certain active-duty service members and Foreign Service officers. HB 367, on verification of excused absences for students with severe or life-threatening illnesses, passed unanimously after clarifying school district forms and TEA model forms. HB 1506, expanding expedited handgun license eligibility to certain retired county court judges, passed 29-2. HB 4449, on alcohol sales in annexed municipal areas, passed 29-2. HB 3812, on health plan prior authorization requirements, passed 30-1. The Senate also announced a long list of bills and resolutions signed in the presence of the Senate. A major portion of the meeting centered on HB 521, a voting-related bill on curbside voting for voters with disabilities. Senator Paxton described it as an anti-misuse measure requiring a signed eligibility form for curbside voting, creating a 20-foot electioneering buffer, limiting election officer assistance in marking ballots unless a second officer is present, and adding reporting requirements for people who assist seven or more curbside voters. Senators Miles, Menendez, Johnson, Campbell, Cook, and others questioned whether the bill would burden disabled voters, create a de facto registry of volunteers, and impose a harsh Class A misdemeanor penalty for failing to complete the form. Paxton said the bill was intended to protect legitimate curbside voters and curb abuse, and the chamber adopted Paxton Floor Amendment No. 1 after a recorded vote. Zaffirini’s Floor Amendment No. 2, allowing an escorting voter to receive his or her own ballot at the curbside or entrance, was adopted. Menendez’s Floor Amendment No. 3 to reduce the penalty failed. The bill was then passed to third reading on a 20-11 vote, with a motion by Senator Miles to have the exchanges reduced to writing and placed in the journal adopted. The Senate also passed HB 3000, creating a grant program for rural ambulance service providers, after a comptroller-related amendment; HB 5616, establishing the Texas Presidential Library Promotion Program and funding for traveling exhibits, after narrowing the bill to mobile exhibits only; HB 4211, addressing certain residential property interests controlled by entities, which passed 30-1; HB 1178, creating temporary educator certificates for out-of-state certified educators and military spouses, which passed unanimously; HB 2243, creating the Texas Commission on Teacher Job Satisfaction and Retention, which passed after debate over the need to streamline education mandates; and HB 42, increasing and reallocating the constitutional Higher Education Fund appropriation by 50% to $1.18 billion, which passed 31-0. Finally, HB 2512, a Fort Worth-specific bill limiting ETJ release for land subject to active development agreements, passed after debate over broader ETJ and de-annexation policy, with a local-only clarifying amendment adopted and a proposed broader amendment withdrawn. The meeting ended with the Senate beginning consideration of HB 3372, which would bar school district administrators from receiving financial benefits tied to outside consulting or contracting with education entities, though the transcript cuts off during questions on that bill.
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Informal House Session 36 Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am

Massachusetts House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • making appropriations for the fiscal year 2026 for the maintenance of the departments, boards, commissions
  • making appropriations for the fiscal year 2026 for the maintenance of the departments, boards, commissions
  • making appropriations for the fiscal year 2026 for the maintenance of the departments, boards, commissions
Keywords: 995, all
Summary: The House opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and then took up several ceremonial resolutions. On the Committee on Rules report, members adopted resolutions commemorating the Armenian Genocide and the 50th anniversary of Black April after suspending the rules. Representative Howard also recognized April 17 as the 50th anniversary of the Cambodian genocide, noting the Legislature’s prior designation of Cambodian Genocide Remembrance Day and observing a moment of silence for victims and survivors. The House also welcomed visiting student athletes from Weston High School, including the boys’ indoor track and field team and the boys’ fencing team, both state champions. Later, the Committee on Ways and Means reported House 1, the fiscal year 2026 state budget bill, with a total appropriation of about $61.4 billion. The bill was read a second time and, on motion of Representative Mikelowitz, further consideration was postponed until April 28, with the matter laid on the table. Finally, the House adopted an order to adjourn today to meet again Tuesday at 11 a.m. The chamber then adjourned.
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

House Finance Division I (03/17/2025)

Transcript Highlights:
  • There’s a few others: Human Rights Commission, Commission on Aging.
  • um some of these others huh Commission um some of these others huh Commission<01:37:30.000> on
  • So this is paying after the project's done; it's in commission, it's been commissioned and operating.
  • the Project's done it's in commission the Project's done it's in commission it's<05:21:38.240>
  • :21:40.638> uh it's been commissioned in operating uh it's been commissioned in operating uh you're
Keywords: 928, house, all
Summary: The committee first took up a House Bill 2 amendment to remove a bail-related section that had already passed in another bill and was now considered duplicative. Members discussed the earlier change to how bail commissioners are reimbursed, concerns that the Judiciary was losing money collecting the fees, and whether the magistrate-related language would still be needed. They noted the bill had already crossed over to the Senate, that the section was obsolete, and that any remaining issue about magistrates’ five-year terms might need to be raised with the Criminal Justice Committee. Amendment 997H, deleting section one, was moved, seconded, and adopted unanimously. The committee then reviewed a package of HB 1 position transfers involving the Department of Environmental Services, Fish and Game, and the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources. Staff explained that several positions were being shuffled to correct position numbers and align permitting functions, including one Fish and Game position moving back to Fish and Game, one DEES position remaining funded after ARPA money ends, and adjustments to hours for permitting and environmental services positions. Members discussed whether the Fish and Game position had been intended to be temporary, but ultimately agreed to accept the first four Environmental Services items and the last two Natural and Cultural Resources items as a package; that motion passed unanimously. They then also accepted sections 2 through 8 of HB 1 with the related amendments and footnote language. The committee next turned to dredge-and-fill fee changes in section 11, where one member objected to a 50% fee increase for seasonal docks, arguing it could discourage permitted work and might apply to repairs that only require notification. Staff said the increase was intended to help cover the cost of additional positions in future biennia, but members decided to hold that section for more information, including how many seasonal dock repair fees are actually collected. Finally, the committee began discussing HB 215 and a proposed tipping-fee/surcharge structure to make a solid waste accounting unit self-funded, with members saying the fee could offset about $2.9 million in general fund costs and support the grant program, but no final action was taken on that item in the portion of the meeting provided.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Tourism and Gaming Working Group (TGWG) - Thu Jun 18, 2026 @ 10:00 AM HST

Hawaii House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • the National Indian Gaming Commission the National Indian Gaming Commission who<01:10:40.920>
  • , like a regulatory commission.
  • If you're going to go with some form of governmental gaming, you'll want an operations commission.
  • , like a regulatory multiple commissions, like a regulatory commission.<01:25:54.200> If<01:25
  • If you're going to go with commission.
Keywords: 910, house, all
MD

Maryland 2026 Regular Session

House Floor Session, 3/19/2026 #1

Maryland House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Amendment number two adds two representatives to the commission.
  • House Bill 833, Commission to bill.
  • > to<00:45:37.000> Advance reestablishes the Commission to Advance reestablishes the Commission
  • <01:03:28.160> Procurement Sanitary Commission Procurement Sanitary Commission Procurement
  • Sanitary Commission, also known as WSSC. Sanitary Commission, also known as WSSC.
Summary: The House convened with 122 members present, opened with prayer, and approved the previous day’s journal. The chamber then took up two congratulatory resolutions: one honoring Layla Wishard of Hagerstown for winning gold with Team USA at the Junior Roller Derby Association World Cup in Australia, and another recognizing Delores Millhouse as the 2026 Maryland Mother of the Year. Both resolutions were read and adopted with applause. The House then considered a series of committee reports, primarily from the Committee on Economic Matters, and advanced multiple bills to third reading after adopting committee amendments and favorable reports. Measures included consumer contract protections in House Bill 103, workers’ compensation presumptions for hypertension in House Bill 347, broadband access and affordability in House Bill 382, housing and land-use changes in House Bills 548 and 894, data privacy in House Bill 711, franchise law changes in House Bill 730, a blockchain-based real property title pilot program in House Bill 810, bankruptcy exemptions in House Bill 1098, and telecommunications infrastructure protections in House Bill 1100. Several bills drew questions and were special ordered for further review. House Bill 711, the Data Privacy Act, prompted extended discussion about whether its geolocation provisions could affect stadium and venue security tracking; the sponsor said the bill was intended to close loopholes around cell phone and vehicle location data and would not change existing permission-based rules, but the bill was still special ordered until the next day. House Bill 894, the transit-oriented development bill, also drew questions about local government concerns and was special ordered, with the floor leader saying county and municipal groups were generally satisfied with the amendments. House Bill 1100 was also taken up after the amendments were adopted, and the title amendment process began as the transcript ended.
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

Senate Energy and Natural Resources (02/17/2026)

Energy and Natural Resources

Transcript Highlights:
  • I've sat on the Governor's Commission for 19 years. associations ACOs etc.
  • Commission for 13, I'm sorry, 19 years, 13 of which I've been chair.
  • what the commission has said,<01:01:28.799> right?
  • <01:03:25.839> and um both the governor's commission and um both the governor's commission
  • <01:36:30.000> on about in the uh governor's commission on about in the uh governor's commission
Keywords: 1191, senate, all
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Revenue and Taxation Apr 13th, 2026 at 02:00 pm

Revenue and Taxation

Transcript Highlights:
  • The vote will now occur on the nomination of James Burlson to serve on the Oklahoma Tax Commission.
  • Is this being reviewed by the Incentive Evaluation Commission? Thank you for the question.
  • Does that mean that the Oklahoma Tax Commission will have access to the Texas Tax Commission's data for
  • How are we going to expect the tax Commission to assess this. Thanks for the question.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session 02-17-2026 11:30am

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

OK
Transcript Highlights:
  • Members, this bill, in 2011, during one of the great droughts, I actually was on the Conservation Commission
  • Members, this bill, in 2011, during one of the great droughts, I actually was on the Conservation Commission
  • There are currently federal Supreme Court cases where the Nuclear Regulatory Commission is being challenged
  • There are currently federal Supreme Court cases where the Nuclear Regulatory Commission is being challenged
Keywords: 914, all
CO

Colorado 2026 Regular Session

Colorado House 2026 Legislative Day 031 Feb 14th, 2026

Colorado House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Representative Story and Mabrey, concerning the regulation of broadband services by the Public Utilities Commission
  • broadband services by the public of broadband services by the public utilities<00:37:01.440> commission
  • utilities commission. utilities commission.
Keywords: 981, all