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CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session May 4th, 2026
California Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- We're talking about making sure that your zip code, the color of your skin, or how much you have in your
- We're talking about making sure that your zip code, the color of your skin, or how much you have in your
- Kent also helped open nine UC labor centers at all UC campuses and two labor occupational safety and
- Campuses, and two labor occupational safety and health programs at UCLA and UC Berkeley.
Summary:
The Senate convened with a quorum, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and then spent much of the session on floor recognitions. Members welcomed the Far West Region of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and honored its leadership and civic service, including wildfire recovery work and local chapter anniversaries. The body also recognized the 2026 Latino Spirit Award honorees, with remarks tied to Cinco de Mayo and Latino resilience, followed by a series of resolutions and guest introductions.
Several resolutions were adopted, including SR 86 on Cinco de Mayo Week, SCR 146 declaring May Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month, SCR 154 establishing Green Star Veterans and Families Day, SCR 123 recognizing California Peace Officers Memorial Day, SCR 164 designating Black Health Equity Advocacy Week, and SCR 103 on Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week. Testimony and remarks emphasized cultural heritage, shared struggles for justice, veterans’ mental health and suicide prevention, law enforcement sacrifice, and persistent racial health disparities. Most resolutions passed by unanimous roll call votes.
The Senate also confirmed multiple Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation appointments, including Kathleen Ratliff and Joseph Tuggle, Jason Johnson, Madeline McLean, Brian Bishop, and Sarah Larson. Senators Grove and others voiced protest over CDCR appointments, arguing for consideration of Frank Silva, but the confirmations still passed overwhelmingly or unanimously. The chamber then approved several bills, including SB 1159 on artificial intelligence and public meetings, SB 1416 shortening refund timelines for duplicate medical/dental payments, SB 1273 expanding tied-house advertising rules for winery instructional events, SB 941 limiting commissary markups in private detention facilities, SB 1099 clarifying local authority to provide public benefits, SB 1195 expanding tied-house exemptions for certain venues, and SB 990 allowing a highway information sign near Ridgecrest. The session concluded with adjournment memories for labor leader and UCLA Labor Center director Kent Wong and recognition of his family and colleagues.
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- $10 million was really designed to make sure that we can increase the same sort of supportive living codes
- that the Legislature wants to see increase, but also implements some rate parity for occupational therapy
- codes.
- It has been an issue that occupational therapists pointed out to us.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Senate Legislative Session Feb 23rd, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting
Bills:
SB683, SB1579, SB1389, SB1387, SB1390, SB1391, SB2063, SB1829, SB2060, SB1842, SB1398, SB1212, SB2158, SB102, SB1772, SB1958, SB2010, SB1595, SB1687, SB1684, SB2049, SB1966, SB1989, SB1191, SB1258, SB1920, SB1936, SB2143, SB2122, SB330, SB2071, SB2169, SB2069, SB2095, SB2157, SB1806, SB1430, SB206, SB1547, SB1849, SB1428, SB1653, SB1984, SB1644, SB1561, SB1813, SB1570, SB1796
Keywords:
education, tax credit, student support, private school, Oklahoma Parental Choice Tax Credit, financial assistance, homeschooling, qualified expenses, property tax, valuation increase, taxpayer rights, homestead, protest process, school choice, tuition assistance, income limits, parental choice, accreditation, sales tax, motor vehicles
ND
North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Tribal and State Relations Committee Jul 22nd, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Those would be two new codes in addition to the 46 tribal codes that we currently have.
- A tribal utilities code that mirrors what the state has in its code, but also has provisions that make
- Because it's in the North Dakota Century Code.
- And you were saying, you know, it's going against Century Code right now.
- Can you speak to how specifically is it going against Century Code?
Summary:
The Tribal and State Relations Committee met at Standing Rock with tribal council members, state legislators, and agency representatives to discuss state-tribal coordination and local priorities. Early discussion focused on process concerns, including the short agenda time and the need for better communication, more advance notice, and more relevant state department staff at future meetings. Tribal leaders asked for lists of state tribal liaisons and bills affecting tribes, and state members said they would follow up, share grant and deadline information, and plan another meeting in Bismarck with program experts and agency staff.
A major portion of the meeting centered on health, child welfare, law enforcement, housing, infrastructure, and sovereignty issues. Tribal speakers said rural health transformation funding and other state programs often do not fit direct-service tribes or IHS-funded systems, and they raised concerns about Medicaid, ICWA, foster care delays, human service zones, housing shortages, and the placement of Native children off-reservation. They also discussed missing and murdered Indigenous people, search-and-rescue cooperation, cross-deputization, extradition and banishment ordinances, and the need for stronger law enforcement partnerships that respect tribal sovereignty. Other concerns included poor roads, water and sewer needs in Sioux County communities, census accuracy, and the impact of data centers and other development on water and health.
Economic development and regulatory issues were also discussed. Standing Rock representatives raised concerns about charitable gaming and e-pull tabs, saying the machines function like Class III gaming and have harmed tribal revenue while spreading into local businesses. They also described problems with county-issued fireworks permits and state/county liquor licensing rules that they said undermine tribal authority within reservation boundaries. In response, legislators said the committee would continue to look at these issues, and one member suggested possible legislation such as limiting e-tabs near tribal lands. The committee also heard from Joseph McNeil of Sage Development Authority about a 235-megawatt wind project on tribal, allotted, and fee land; he said federal permitting delays have stalled the project and asked for state support to help move it forward.
The meeting concluded with a presentation from Dave Archambo of Wojou, a nonprofit focused on land regeneration, buffalo, food sovereignty, cultural programming, and youth wellness. He described the organization’s work on buffalo processing, gardening, fishing, hunting, language, and arts programs, and framed it as a response to historical trauma and community healing. The committee then broke for lunch and planned to resume with the Wojou presentation after the recess.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Appropriations - S/C on Articles VI, VII, & VIII Feb 26th, 2025
Appropriations - S/C on Articles VI, VII, & VIII
Transcript Highlights:
- Utility Commission of Texas, also known as PUC.
- total amount to the Texas Energy Fund to ten billion dollars.
- of dates regarding the Texas Energy Fund.
- Lastly, item four, the Texas Advanced Nuclear Reactor, Texas Nuclear Energy Fund.
- The Texas Energy Fund is a program that's currently underway by the state of Texas.
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- And in order to know what those codes mean, we have to get code books from DOC.
- The QR code is simply going to be on the back.
- We got this idea from my neighboring state of Texas, which has been doing this since 2009.
- We got this idea from my neighboring state of Texas, which has been doing this since 2009.
- The Texas Lottery has contributed more than $296 million to veteran programs in the state of Texas.
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- code of Alabama 1975 and section 28113 code of Alabama 1975 and section 28113 code of Alabama 1975 as
- of Alabama 1975. title 8 code of Alabama 1975. title 8 code of Alabama 1975.
- codes. currently authorized in state codes.
- I like some Texas barbecue. Texas Texas. I like some Texas barbecue. Texas Texas.
- And that's the code the code the code definition. A license, and we talked definition.
ND
North Dakota 2026 1st Special Session
Legislative Audit and Fiscal Review Committee Mar 24th, 2026 at 10:00 am
Legislative Audit and Fiscal Review Committee
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, September 16, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- He raised his family in Texas. I met with several detained individuals.
- I yield three minutes to the gentleman from Texas, Mr. Doggett.
- Comer: I yield four minutes to the gentleman from Texas, Mr. Gill. Mr.
- Comer: I yield another minute to the gentleman from Texas.
- COMER: I YIELD ANOTHER MINUTE TO THE GENTLEMAN FROM TEXAS.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Housing and Homelessness Prevention - 04/09/26
Housing and Homelessness Prevention
Transcript Highlights:
- And on line 1.12, the bill requires post-writ occupancy for 10 days.
- writ occupancy for 10 days. writ occupancy for 10 days.
- As a result, communities must absorb months of unpaid occupancy while managing deteriorating home sites
- , code violations from municipalities, and safety risks as properties go unmaintained and neglected for
- Occupancy by landlords or landlord's family members as a reason to not renew.
ND
North Dakota 2026 1st Special Session
Tax Reform and Relief Advisory Committee Mar 17th, 2026 at 09:30 am
Transcript Highlights:
- Texas has a 4.6% rate. I believe, actually, I believe that's incorrect for Texas.
- I believe, actually, I believe that's incorrect for Texas.
- One of theirs is, I'll get the correction on the Texas tax.
- And that is one that is specifically in the code right now.
- I believe this is in Section 57-15-14 of the Century Code.
Summary:
The committee met to continue its tax reform and relief study agenda, approved the December 3, 2025 minutes, and announced a new subcommittee to examine property tax statement issues with counties, auditors, and the tax office. Representative Headland was named chair, Senator Rummel vice chair, and Representatives Dressler and Dr. Dr. and Senator Patton were also assigned. The chair noted the group may need an additional meeting and thanked staff and attendees.
A major portion of the meeting focused on economic development incentives. The Department of Commerce presented on the Renaissance Zone program and TIF districts, describing Renaissance Zones as locally tailored tools that combine local property tax relief with state income tax incentives. Commerce said the program has supported thousands of projects since 1999 and cited examples from Beach and Mandan showing increases in property and taxable value, business retention, housing, and downtown revitalization. Committee members raised concerns that smaller rural communities often lack the staff and expertise to apply, and Commerce said it provides outreach through conferences, office hours, and one-on-one assistance. League of Cities and local officials from Bismarck and Ellendale echoed the capacity issue, discussed how the programs have worked in their communities, and suggested possible reforms or more targeted support for small towns. Ellendale’s mayor also described two TIF districts, one for industrial infrastructure in Oaks and one for housing infrastructure tied to a data center project in Ellendale.
The committee then turned to stripper oil taxation. The Tax Department gave a comparison of oil and gas tax structures in selected states, noting that most have some form of stripper or marginal well provision, while Alaska does not appear to have a specific stripper-well exemption. Members asked for more detail on definitions and North Dakota’s annual adjusted rate. The Department of Mineral Resources followed with a detailed presentation on North Dakota stripper wells, explaining the statutory thresholds, the 12-consecutive-month production test, and the fact that once a well qualifies it remains on stripper status even if production later rises. DMR said about 11,332 stripper wells are active, representing roughly 54% of wells and about 16% of state production, and emphasized that stripper status can extend well life, preserve tax revenue, and reduce orphaned wells. Committee members and industry witnesses discussed refracs, the economics of keeping marginal wells active, and the competitive disadvantage created by North Dakota’s oil price discount. No votes were taken on these informational items.
AR
Arkansas 2026 1st Special Session
LEGISLATIVE JOINT AUDITING-MEDICAID SUBCOMMITTEE Feb 12th, 2026
LEGISLATIVE JOINT AUDITING-MEDICAID SUBCOMMITTEE
Transcript Highlights:
- Federal code requires states and territories to establish programs to contract with one or more Medicaid
- The agency notified legislative audit of the apparent theft of public funds as required by Arkansas Code
- a fee-for-service state, which is we cover programs and we pay when it is utilized using different codes
- Texarkana or just over the line, actually lives in Texas.
- Occasionally, we've had to reach out to, say, Texas or Tennessee, Oklahoma.
Summary:
The Medicaid Subcommittee of the Legislative Joint Auditing Committee met to receive a primer on the subcommittee’s history and on how Medicaid oversight works in Arkansas. Legislative audit staff reviewed the subcommittee’s origins in response to earlier Medicaid audit concerns and explained that Medicaid is audited every year in the statewide single audit because it is a high-risk, large federal program. Staff summarized recent audit findings, including issues with eligibility controls, data matching, contractor charging, incarcerated juveniles’ coverage handling, provider eligibility support, and the state’s Medicaid recovery audit contractor exception request. They also noted a DHS departmental audit finding involving employees who improperly received benefits, which was referred for possible prosecution.
The Department of Human Services gave an overview of the Medicaid program, describing eligibility groups, delivery systems (fee-for-service, managed care/PASSE, and premium assistance for expansion adults), the size of the program, and the agency’s budget and provider base. DHS also outlined the difference between state plan amendments and waivers and said other committee materials would be sent to members. The Office of Medicaid Inspector General described its role in detecting and preventing fraud, waste, and abuse, explaining that it investigates suspected intentional fraud, suspends providers when there is a credible allegation of fraud, recovers improper payments in mistake cases, and recommends policy changes when trends are identified.
The Attorney General’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit explained that it prosecutes provider fraud criminally and civilly, handles neglect, abuse, and exploitation cases in long-term care settings, and works with DHS, OMIG, and federal partners. Members asked about where cases are filed, how provider suspensions work, whether beneficiary fraud is investigated, and how education is provided to providers. DHS confirmed that beneficiary fraud cases are referred to local prosecutors and said the expansion population will move toward community engagement/work requirements under federal changes, with a soft launch planned before full implementation. The meeting ended with no formal votes beyond adoption of the prior minutes and no other committee actions.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Agriculture and Wildlife Apr 20th, 2026 at 10:00 am
Agriculture and Wildlife
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm a tenured professor at the College of Veterinary Medicine at Texas A&M.
- And the Spanish brought lots and lots of sheep to Mexico and to South Texas during the colonial days.
- And in fact, we had a good amount of scrapie in Texas. and some of the deer in those areas look best
- And those deer have not lived with EHD for thousands of generations like the deer in South Texas and
- One of the things is that having two copies of that S at code on 96 in the prion gene resist refolding
Keywords:
farmed cervidae, chronic wasting disease, genetic resistance, wildlife management, agriculture, wildlife tagging, hunting regulations, Cervidae family, feral swine, exotic wildlife, conservation, commercial hunting, raw milk, unpasteurized, farm sales, Oklahoma Milk and Milk Products Act, local producers, advertising, 914, all
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
House - Energy, Environment and Natural Resources Jan 28th, 2025
House Energy, Environment & Natural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- line 14, and then through sections six to ten, it's pretty much reformatting the way that this tax code
- So, we have Iowa, we have Michigan, we have Minnesota, Nebraska, Oklahoma, South Dakota, and Texas.
- Texas is based upon the income tax rate, so that is a little different, but it's very similar.
- We've also shared a basin with Texas.
- in this state a more severe tax and regulatory policy than Texas.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Committee on Administration is electronic public comment process for all Texans. be posted on the Texas
- Legislative Information System, also known as TLIS, Texas Legislative Metro Online, which is known as
- Commissioner of Higher Education, Texas Higher Education of Education, Texas Education Agency, and Mr
- Representing the public for the Texas Workforce Commission to please come forward and in order to testify
- Texas. And we have then used this as a tool to help people understand the relative.
Summary:
The committee meeting focused on several administrative matters, alongside public comments and expert testimonies regarding the proposed legislation. Representative Shaheen highlighted concerns regarding the parameters for public comment, ensuring that only embodied testimonies would be allowed during this session. The meeting was well-attended, and members frequently moved in and out due to overlapping committee schedules. The atmosphere was one of collaboration, underscored by a strong presence of both committee members and the public.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- We have invited testimony beginning with the Texas Secretary of State, Texas Department of Public Safety
- , the Texas Association of Election Administrators, the County and District Clerks Association of Texas
- ... and outside the state of Texas.
- Those four pieces, they have their new Texas by Texas account, basically. right where you can go in and
- by the Texas Secretary of State.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Land Grant Jul 14th, 2025
House Rural Development, Land Grants And Cultural Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- acknowledge the tragedies and struggles of so many in Ruidoso and Lincoln County, and also in the Texas
- I took a sidestep into Texas for a number of years, but could not be happier.
- Service ever at a pediatrician's office was at a DNP back in San Marcos, Texas.
- Because it looks like within another year or two, computer coding is going to be done by AI, and yet
- First of all, in terms of the museum, can you assure me that it will be ADA accessible and up to code
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- So, Chairman and Senator West, I'm pleased to present Senate Bill 2847, which amends the Education Code
- Greater flexibility and structure of core curricula for bachelor's degree programs in Texas.
- Last session, the Texas Legislature passed historic reforms to community college funding and education
- SB 2847 simply seeks to afford our Texas public four-year universities the same opportunity to seek a
- Sarah Keaton with the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Education K-16 heard two bills. SB 2847, by Senator Hagenbuch, would give Texas public four-year universities the same option community colleges already have to seek approval from the Higher Education Coordinating Board for core curricula of fewer than 42 semester credit hours. Hagenbuch said the bill is intended to add flexibility, support career-focused programs, and help students finish degrees faster. There was no public testimony, and the bill was left pending.
The committee then heard SB 3039, by Senator West, which addresses transferability and credit loss for students moving from community colleges to four-year institutions. West said the bill responds to ongoing problems with rejected transfer credits and seeks better data, study, and recommendations from the Coordinating Board. Deputy Commissioner Sarah Keaton testified that transfer remains a major policy issue, that reporting requirements from SB 25 have improved data collection, and that the main reasons credits do not transfer are grades and degree applicability. She also described the Texas Direct degree program and field-of-study curricula designed to transfer as blocks.
Members discussed the cost of lost credits, the need for better communication to students, and concerns that some institutions still reject credits or require duplicate coursework. No public witnesses signed up on SB 3039, and it was left pending subject to the call of the chair. A quorum was later established, the agenda was completed, and the committee recessed subject to the call of the chair.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- This bill relates to the creation of the Texas Mental Health Profession Pipeline Program by the Texas
- of Texas in 9,100 campuses.
- of Texas in 9,100 campuses.
- We're in Magnolia, Texas. Magnolia, Texas? Okay. I can't imagine. Okay. That's right.
- The outdated language in the Texas Education Code, Section 37.082, refers to things such as paging devices
Summary:
The committee continued hearing testimony on Senate Bill 2252, which would expand early literacy and numeracy screening, parent notification, intervention supports, and teacher training, including math academies and early childhood supports. Supporters from Texas 2036, Good Reason Houston, Texas Business Leadership Council, and several parents argued that early identification of skill gaps, clearer data for families, and stronger teacher preparation would improve student outcomes, workforce readiness, and long-term earnings. They cited low math proficiency statewide, the importance of early intervention, and examples of districts using screeners and data dashboards to guide instruction and resource allocation. One witness also highlighted home visiting as a family-support model, while another urged more funding for pre-K partnerships and stronger support for parents with reading materials and guidance. A district special education administrator testified neutrally, saying the bill reflects practices already used in her district but expressing concern that it could reduce local control and teacher discretion by standardizing screening and tying it to funding. A Texas Classroom Teachers Association representative supported the intent but warned that mandatory math academies and intervention academies could burden teachers if implemented like prior reading academies, and a substitute teacher/teacher-of-the-year witness asked for clearer protections around special education information and pay for alternative certification candidates. After public testimony closed, SB 2252 was left pending.
The committee then took up Senate Bill 2253, as substituted, which would phase out routine hiring of uncertified teachers over time, require parent notification when a teacher is uncertified, and expand high-quality preparation pathways such as university programs, residencies, improved alternative certification, and grow-your-own programs. Senator Creighton said the bill responds to the rise in uncertified teachers and aims to strengthen the teacher pipeline with more structured preparation, mentorship, and oversight by SBEC. Invited testimony strongly supported the measure: a Texas Tech researcher said uncertified teachers and fast-track programs are associated with significant learning losses, while year-long residencies and mentored pathways produce stronger outcomes and higher earnings for students. Leaders from Dallas College and Sam Houston State University described successful residency and grow-your-own models, high completion and retention rates, and the need for paid residencies and stipends so candidates can afford to enter the profession. Committee members asked about the difference between mentorship and residency, the cost-effectiveness of paid residencies, retention incentives, and how to scale the model statewide. The committee also adopted the substitute for SB 2253 and later paused to vote out several other bills, including SB 1191, SB 1786, SB 226, SB 326, SB 570, SB 870, SB 991, SB 60, SB 365, SB 1401, and SB 1067, all of which were reported favorably, many with unanimous votes and some placed on the local and uncontested calendar.
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
S/C on Telecommunications & Broadband Mar 24th, 2025
S/C on Telecommunications & Broadband
Transcript Highlights:
- It's not a Texas.
- of the Texas Cable Association Board of Directors, and Julia Harvey, Texas Electric Cooperatives.
- Uh, Texas has not done so.
- the Texas Broadband Association.
- timeline for Texas.