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HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

House Chamber - Thu Mar 19, 2026, 12:00PM HST - Day 30

Hawaii House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • This is their first time to the State Capitol, and they are very excited to be here.
  • first</c><00:18:16.160><c> time</c><00:18:16.440><c> to</c><00:18:16.560><c> the</c><00:18:16.640><c> State
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  • State Capitol and<00:18:17.679><c> they</c><00:18:17.800><c> are</c><00:18:17.920><c> very</c><00:18
  • Thank you so much. from across the state to celebrate um from across the state to celebrate um and<00
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

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

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Welcome to your state senate. [applause] >> Thank you. Further introductions?
  • Welcome to your state be recognized.
  • Welcome to your state senate.<00:03:14.537><c> [applause]</c> &gt;&gt; Thank<00:03:17.280><c> you.
  • </c> relating to state sheriff's day. relating to state sheriff's day.
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OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Feb 9th, 2026 at 01:30 pm

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States. Salute the flag of the state of Oklahoma.
  • So she is majoring in political science prelaw and she's interested in tax in the state policy.
  • Majoring in political science prelaw and she's interested in tax in the state policy.
  • Sergeants, please Escort the state champions onto the floor. Senator Fricks, thank you, Mr.
  • two and 1 victory over Howe, earning their first fast-pitch state title since 2006.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Feb 9th, 2026

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Salute the flag of the state of Oklahoma. Its symbols of peace unite all people. You may be seated.
  • Salute the flag of the state of Oklahoma. Its symbols of peace unite all people. You may be seated.
  • Sergeants, please escort the state champions onto the floor. Senator Frick. Thank you, Mr.
  • The state championship game was held at Devon Park in Oklahoma City.
  • They saw a thrilling 2-1 victory over Howe, earning their first fast-pitch state title since 2006.
Summary: The Senate convened, the roll was called, and a quorum was declared. The chamber opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, then proceeded to a series of floor introductions recognizing the Doctor of the Day, Dr. Sameed Faruqi, and psychologist of the day, Dr. Jeffrey Martindale, along with several interns and guests on the floor and in the gallery. A major ceremonial item was the introduction of the Oakdale/Oktaha Lady Tigers fast-pitch softball team, which was recognized for winning the 2025 OSSAA Class 2A state championship. Senator Fricks presented a citation honoring the team’s resilience, sportsmanship, and community pride, and the coach briefly thanked the Senate and described the long-term connection between the players and the school program. The Senate also recognized the Oklahoma Alzheimer’s Association in the gallery. No legislation was debated or voted on in the transcript; the only formal action was a motion adopted to adjourn when the clerk’s desk was clear. Committee announcements noted that HHS would meet at 1:00 and Revenue and Taxation would meet later in the afternoon, and the Senate adjourned until Tuesday, February 10th at 1:30 p.m.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Committee on Technology - February 4, 2020

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8SRXoF8fbBI, 2026-07-02T01:22:43+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Scheduled for February 4, 2020 Ka ‘Aha Kenekoa THE SENATE Ka ‘Aha ‘Ōlelo Kanakolu THE THIRTIETH LEGISLATURE ‘Aha Kau Kānāwai 2020 REGULAR SESSION OF 2020 Ke Kōmike ‘Enehana COMMITTEE ON TECHNOLOGY Kenekoa/Senator Jarrett Keohokalole, Luna Ho‘omalu/Chair Kenekoa/Senator J. Kalani English, Hope Luna Ho‘omalu/Vice Chair Ke Kōmike Ikehu, Ho‘omohala Waiwai, a me ka ‘Oihana Ho‘okipa Malihini COMMITTEE ON ENERGY, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM Kenekoa/Senator Glenn Wakai, Luna Ho’omalu/Chair Senator Brian T. Taniguchi, Hope Luna Ho‘omalu/Vice Chair Lā / DATE: Pō‘alua, Pepeluali 4, 2020/ Tuesday, February 4, 2020 Hola / TIME: 2:45 p.m. Wahi / PLACE: Lumi ‘Aha Kūkā 414 / Conference Room 414 Ke Kapikala Moku‘āina / State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street Papa Kumuhana A G E N D A SB 2527 RELATING TO BROADBAND SERVICE INFRASTRUCTURE. Establishes the broadband service infrastructure grant program to award grants to applicants to extend deployment of facilities used to provide broadband service to unserved and underserved areas of the State. Makes an appropriation. TEC/EET, WAM Ke Kōmike ‘Enehana COMMITTEE ON TECHNOLOGY Kenekoa/Senator Jarrett Keohokalole, Luna Ho‘omalu/Chair Kenekoa/Senator J. Kalani English, Hope Luna Ho‘omalu/Vice Chair Lā / DATE: Pō‘alua, Peleluali 4, 2020/ Tuesday, February 4, 2020 Hola / TIME: 2:50 p.m. Wahi / PLACE: Lumi ‘Aha Kūkā 414 / Conference Room 414 Ke Kapikala Moku‘āina / State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street Papa Kumuhana A G E N D A SB 2837 RELATING TO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY STEERING COMMITTEE. Preserves the continuity of the Information Technology Steering Committee to properly administer 27-43, Hawaii Revised Statutes, while redefining the composition of the committee. TEC, JDC SB 2243 RELATING TO LEGISLATIVE TESTIMONY. Requires the house and senate to permit remote testimony, via telephone, at public hearings. TEC, WAM SB 2432 RELATING TO CABLE TELEVISION. Amends the factors the director of commerce and consumer affairs must consider when determining whether cable service should be made available upon a new application of a cable franchise. Requires that the director require cable operators to provide cable service to residences in their service area where there is a minimum density of at least twenty-five homes per linear mile, with certain exceptions. TEC, CPH Ke Kōmike ‘Enehana COMMITTEE ON TECHNOLOGY Kenekoa/Senator Jarrett Keohokalole, Luna Ho‘omalu/Chair Kenekoa/Senator J. Kalani English, Hope Luna Ho‘omalu/Vice Chair Ua Ho‘opane‘e ‘ia nā Pila a i ka Pō‘alua, Pepeluali 4, 2020 MEASURES DEFERRED TO Tuesday, February 4, 2020 Lā / DATE: Pō‘alua, Pepeluali 4, 2020/ Tuesday, February 4, 2020 Hola / TIME: 2:55 p.m. Wahi / PLACE: Lumi ‘Aha Kūkā 414 / Conference Room 414 Ke Kapikala Moku‘āina / State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street Ka Ho‘oholo Mana‘o ‘ana ma nā Pila i Helu ‘ia ma Lalo Nei: DECISION MAKING ON THE FOLLOWING MEASURE(S): SB 2307 RELATING TO STATE PROCUREMENT OF WIFI AND INTERNET SERVICES. Requires that all state and state funded facilities have internet computer and wireless access filters to block access to pornography sites. GVO/TEC, WAM SB 2836 RELATING TO THE ACCESS HAWAII COMMITTEE. Gives agencies more flexibility and online options to provide enhanced digital services to the public in order to better serve the public and businesses TEC/GVO, JDC No Ka ‘Ike ‘Ē A‘e, E Kelepona Aku I Ke Kākau ‘Ōlelo Kōmike Ma (808) 587-7217. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL THE COMMITTEE CLERK AT (808) 587-7217., 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
AR

Arkansas 2026 Regular Session

SENATE CONVENES Apr 22nd, 2026

Arkansas All Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • It's an amazing quilt depicting the state of Arkansas.
  • Air Force, and the United States Navy.
  • They are the future of our state.
  • An act for the Department of Education, Arkansas State Library appropriation for the 2026-27 fiscal year
  • Arkansas State Library appropriation for the 2026-27 fiscal year.
Keywords: 1204, all
NM
Transcript Highlights:
  • And libraries, you know, all the libraries in the state need more funding, of course.
  • money that comes from the state library system.
  • The State Library manages the funds. And once there... There are different categories of libraries.
  • The state library has three bookmobiles, and that is funded.
  • It all comes through the State Library.
Summary: The committee heard a lengthy presentation from the New Mexico Rural Library Initiative in support of fully funding the rural library endowment with an additional $29.5 million. The presenters described rural libraries as essential community infrastructure that provide not only books and internet access, but also early childhood programs, adult education, workforce support, telehealth, disaster response, and civic meeting space. They argued that the endowment would provide stable annual support for staffing and operations, help sustain libraries in very small towns and tribal communities, and support new or developing libraries. Members asked about eligibility, county coverage, how funds are distributed, and whether the state tracks broader outcomes such as job placements or certifications; the presenters said the State Library administers the funds and that the initiative itself is a nonprofit capacity-building organization, not the fund manager. Some members raised concerns about whether an endowment is the best long-term model versus recurring annual appropriations, and about the need for better reporting and state-library involvement. The committee then heard from food bank leaders Jill Dixon and Katie Anderson about food security and its economic impact. They said New Mexico’s five food banks and more than 500 partner agencies serve all 33 counties, distribute over 45 million meals, and rely mostly on philanthropy, with some state and local support. They emphasized that SNAP is a major economic driver, supporting grocery access, jobs, and local spending, and that recent legislative growth funding helped food banks respond to a surge in demand during a SNAP disruption. They also highlighted food banks as community hubs that can connect people to health care, job training, and other services, including through clinic referrals and closed-loop systems. In response to questions, they said food access gaps remain in some rural areas, that clients can generally seek food at other distribution sites without barriers, and that longer-term solutions should include more grocery access, healthy corner stores, and stronger broadband and health care infrastructure. The final presentations came from the Gallup-McKinley County Chamber of Commerce and the Artesia Chamber of Commerce. Gallup-McKinley described a shrinking workforce, youth outmigration, crime, health care shortages, malpractice costs, and gross receipts tax burdens as major barriers to rural economic growth, and urged action on workforce pipelines, housing, public safety, malpractice reform, and tax/regulatory changes. Artesia highlighted its murals, library, sports tradition, oil and gas, agriculture, federal training center, and refinery, while also noting workforce shortages, health care recruitment challenges, housing constraints, and the need for quality-of-life investments and more flexible regulation. The committee also briefly heard a bill presentation proposing a New Mexico-Ireland Trade Commission to promote bilateral trade and investment, especially in technology, agriculture, and energy sectors. No votes were taken because quorum was not reached, and the endorsement item was not acted on.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Commerce, Consumer Protection and International Affairs May 13th, 2026

Commerce, Consumer Protection, and International Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • We began to look at some other states and recognized that several states had a disclosure form.
  • Some other states recognized that several states had a disclosure form for the purposes of providing
  • All we're doing is opening up Louisiana for business, like other states, like Texas and Florida, and
  • Like other states, like Texas and Florida, and certain areas of commerce. Isn't that wonderful?
  • number of CPAs in the state.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

02/24/2026 - Senate Appropriations, Transportation and Technology

Appropriations, Transportation and Technology

Transcript Highlights:
  • Fifteen other states have already created these kinds of programs, including 11 Republican-led states
  • and four Democrat-led states.
  • Sorry, excuse me, state employers? State employers? So we still have the county...
  • No state has that level of brand use. States that don't have this have 80% generic use.
  • Other states have recognized this and are already taking steps. North Dakota, Texas.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

02/17/2026 - House Commerce

Commerce

Transcript Highlights:
  • It also cheats the state.
  • the state...
  • the state.
  • We can't be an employee of a municipality, an arm of the state, or a tribal or the state.
  • Approximately 25 other states have implemented this policy in some way, and those states...
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Health and Human Services REVISED Feb 9th, 2026 at 02:00 pm

Health and Human Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • And in consultation with the state department of health over several years.
  • And I think we, as the state of Oklahoma, can do much better. Do passed by Senator Thompson.
  • There are no state dollars involved. Oklahoma is one of 14 states selected for this grant.
  • Other states are doing pop, energy, candy, prepared desserts, things like that.
  • The purpose of this program is to increase patient access to affordable insulin in this state and.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Health and Human Services REVISED Feb 9th, 2026

Health and Human Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • And I think we, as the state of Oklahoma, can do much better. Due pass by Senator Thompson.
  • There are no state dollars involved. In other words, healthier moms, healthier babies.
  • There are no state dollars involved. Oklahoma is one of 14 states selected for this grant.
  • Some other states are doing pop, energy, candy, prepared desserts, things like that.
  • So it is a big issue in the state of Oklahoma.
Summary: The Health and Human Services committee met and advanced a series of Senate bills, beginning with SB 1423, which repeals the Hospital Advisory Council because of repeated quorum and appointment problems; members discussed whether the council could instead be restructured, but the bill passed 9-1. SB 1426 changed vulnerable adult abuse reporting so only substantiated findings are reported, and SB 1502 repealed the Long-Term Care Advisory Council after it completed its original task; both passed unanimously. The committee also approved SB 1377 to provide duffel bags for children entering foster care and SB 1983 to support resource family partners and improve foster care/adoption outcomes, both by unanimous votes. Members then passed SB 1466, which extends the sunset on the advisory committee on midwifery after adopting an amendment changing the extension date; SB 1645, which sets rules and best practices for OHCA audits of medical providers; SB 1647, which allows up to $1 million from the County Community Safety Investment Fund to support evidence-based pretrial diversion programs through the Indigent Defense System; and SB 1847, which lets certain Advantage Waiver Medicaid recipients with cognitive impairment remain in assisted living and age in place. The committee also approved SB 1565, establishing the framework for Oklahoma to receive federal Transforming Maternal Health Model grant funds, after adding a reporting amendment requiring a final report to state leaders. Additional bills passed included SB 1562, described as an anti-poaching measure for hospice patients that holds hospices responsible for contractor conduct; SB 1329, requiring postpartum mental health screening during Medicaid-covered visits within a year after birth; SB 1383, a technical cleanup to the diabetes self-management education program; SB 1833, directing DHS to apply for a SNAP waiver to restrict certain purchases such as candy and soft drinks; and SB 1555, updating the statutory definition of intellectual disability to align with federal and Social Security standards. The final measure, SB 1344, created an insulin access and affordability program at the State Department of Health to expand low-cost insulin access and competition; it drew discussion about funding, pricing, and the nonprofit partner involved, and passed 9-2. The committee adjourned after the chair noted more double-assigned bills would be heard the following week.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Health and Welfare Apr 29th, 2026

Health and Welfare

Transcript Highlights:
  • in any state.
  • that state.
  • states.
  • It varies from state to state. Some states, naturopathic doctors are under the state medical board.
  • She noted that other states have taken different approaches, including Oklahoma, Texas, Ohio, Indiana
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

HSH-HLT Joint Public Hearing - Thu Mar 19, 2026 @ 9:30 AM HST

Human Services & Homelessness

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c> to treat process at at the Hawaii State to treat process at at the Hawaii State Hospital.
  • And it's most unfortunate that Hawaii has joined states like Texas and Arkansas in expanding these laws
  • Um 25 other states have for kupuna. Um 25 other states have implemented<01:44:47.040><c> ESAP.
  • </c> what would be appropriate for our state. what would be appropriate for our state.
  • </c> for our state. for our state.
Summary: The committee heard SB 709 SD2, which would require the Department of Health to respond to reports involving persons with severe mental illness, assess eligibility for assisted community treatment, and coordinate treatment when appropriate. Testimony from the Department of Human Services and the Department of Health supported the measure, with DOH saying it generally supported the bill but had comments on one section it viewed as unnecessary. The Department of Law Enforcement later explained that the bill would shift certification and standards for crisis intervention officer training from DOH to DLE, while still involving DOH in the training process. Opposition came from the Hawaii Disability Rights Center and an individual testifier, both of whom argued the bill expands state authority over people with mental illness and could worsen forced treatment practices. The Disability Rights Center also raised procedural concerns, saying the bill was effectively moved from a prior administration measure that had not been heard this session, and questioned whether the bill’s changes to assisted community treatment, blood tests, urinalysis, and living arrangements went beyond current law. The individual testifier argued the bill would further entrench harmful psychiatric drugging and urged the committee to defer it. Committee members questioned the administration about the bill’s process, the role of the Attorney General in treatment-over-objection proceedings, and the practical effects of moving CIT certification to DLE. The Attorney General’s office said the bill was intended to fill a gap by allowing it to assist with treatment proceedings, while public defenders would continue to represent respondents and due process protections would remain in place. DLE and DOH said the change would better align certification with law enforcement training needs, improve speed in crisis response, and still keep DOH involved; members also discussed whether WAM counted as a hearing and whether the bill should more explicitly preserve DOH’s role. No vote or final action was taken in the portion provided.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

02/18/2026 - Senate Public Safety

Public Safety

Transcript Highlights:
  • It states the following: Whereas providing law enforcement assistance to federal, state, and local law
  • State your name and... Thank you. State your name and have it. My name is William Ponce.
  • So, as was stated earlier by Mr.
  • State your name.
  • state has an obligation to fix it.
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

Senate - Finance Feb 14th, 2026 at 10:07 am

Senate Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • We cut state employees 80-20.
  • We don't want to lay off state employees. It's cut wages to state employees.
  • We don't want to lay off state employees.
  • Realignment to get state employees up to a more competitive salary, knowing that state employees' benefits
  • Do we get residual income from that as a state? Do we get residual income from that as a state?
Bills: SB151, HB8, SB177
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

Senate - Finance Feb 13th, 2026 at 03:43 pm

Senate Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • . $1.6 billion is what we spent on state employees across the board. $1.3 billion just in raises, the
  • So there's a lot of money spent on our state employees. We've taken care of them very well.
Bills: SB151, HB8, SB177
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

Senate - Finance Feb 13th, 2026 at 09:37 am

Senate Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • If New Mexico imposes an additional state tax on NCTI on top of the federal tax, the state puts the U.S
  • And we are the highest-taxed state for business in the country.
  • Where is a concentration of that going to be in the state? Mr.
  • Chair, what we're getting at is we're going to have the rest of the state.
  • And just so people know, foreign income is from another state? Another country.
Bills: SB151, HB8, SB177
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

Senate - Tax, Business and Transportation Feb 12th, 2026 at 06:05 pm

Senate Tax, Business & Transportation

Transcript Highlights:
  • It's the state agency bill. Is it the state racing commission or the one of the essence?
  • It's the state agency bill. Is it the state racing commission or the one of the essence?
  • Did I—and do they do perhaps printing for West Texas or beyond state boundaries? Do you as well?
  • It's called the State Transportation Improvement Program, the STIP.
  • And I think it says a lot about investing in the state, right?