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TX
Transcript Highlights:
- It's consistent with what we've done on the hemp and leaving CBD and CBG on the shelves.
- Let's vote one more time on 1184. So 1184, this is one you already voted for.
- Remember, you can always vote no on local calendar, even if it's on local.
- It's on Parker's bill, but on Parker's bill you can vote no after it passes on local if you wish.
- There being eight to one—eight ayes and one nay. Where am I? Here we are.
Keywords:
SB 801, birth certificate, birth record, certified copy, homeless, homelessness, unhoused, vital records, state registrar, local registrar, county clerk, fee waiver, identity documents, ID access, housing insecurity, shelter, transitional housing, Health and Safety Code, HHSC, Health and Human Services Commission
Summary:
The Senate Committee on State Affairs met with a quorum present and considered several pending measures. On Senate Bill 1868, Senator Perry explained a committee substitute that would keep kratom in its natural state legal while continuing to ban 7-OH and other synthetic derivatives, and would also add three synthetic opioids from another bill. The substitute was adopted, and SB 1868 was reported favorably to the full Senate and certified for the local and uncontested calendar. The committee also adopted a committee substitute for Senate Joint Resolution 39, Senator Birdwell’s proposed constitutional amendment related to veto overrides after a regular session, and reported it favorably to the full Senate; members noted a floor amendment would also be offered later.
The committee then considered Senate Bill 1184, relating to the age of wine authorized to be sold by a wine collection seller, and reported it favorably to the full Senate. After some procedural discussion and a revote to clarify members’ positions, SB 1184 was also certified for the local and uncontested calendar. Senate Bill 1194 was likewise certified for the local and uncontested calendar without objection, though the transcript does not include its substantive discussion.
Senate Bill 1577, relating to the temporary sale of alcoholic beverages at certain racing facilities, was reported favorably to the full Senate and then certified for the local and uncontested calendar. Finally, Senate Concurrent Resolution 42, by Chairman Hughes, was reported favorably to the full Senate on an 8-1 vote. The committee then recessed until called back by the chair.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- And that's just one story.
- And do you have a committee substitute on this one? I do.
- And with that, if there's no one else on 2626, we'll close public testimony.
- If we don't have you on this one, we'll get a card from you. That's okay, Mr. Moore.
- The general custodian of electronic election records is required to place security seals on each... .
Keywords:
SB 801, birth certificate, birth record, certified copy, homeless, homelessness, unhoused, vital records, state registrar, local registrar, county clerk, fee waiver, identity documents, ID access, housing insecurity, shelter, transitional housing, Health and Safety Code, HHSC, Health and Human Services Commission
Summary:
The Senate Committee on State Affairs heard testimony on several bills, with most measures left pending after public testimony closed. SB 801, by Sen. Menéndez, would require DSHS and local clerks to issue birth certificates at no cost to people experiencing homelessness. The author and Maria Benavides of SA Youth said the fee and mailing requirements are major barriers to obtaining ID, housing, and work, and Benavides described clients who were able to secure housing and employment after getting birth records and IDs through her program. The bill was left pending.
The committee also heard a set of bills related to the Gulf of Mexico/Gulf of America naming issue: SB 1410 would require state agencies to use “Gulf of Mexico” in official documents, SB 1717 would conform state law to the federal renaming to “Gulf of America,” and SJR 63 would amend the Texas Constitution to match that change. Support testimony for the latter two emphasized alignment with federal action and the use of different geographic names by different countries. All three measures were left pending.
Members then heard SB 1200, which would require plaintiffs suing defense contractors to disclose in discovery whether they are receiving litigation funding from adversarial nations such as China, Russia, or Cuba. The author and Texans for Lawsuit Reform said the bill targets third-party litigation funding and foreign influence on lawsuits, especially those affecting defense contractors; the committee substitute narrowed the definition of defense contractor and expanded applicability to actions involving defense contractors’ activities. SB 2626, which requires continuing medical education on pregnancy-related emergencies for OB-GYN physicians and nurses, drew support from witnesses who said it would reduce confusion about Texas abortion law and improve care in emergencies. SB 506, SB 2681, SB 1862, SB 1863, and SB 2216 all focused on elections, including ballot language standards, voter registration challenges, interstate voter-roll cleanup, procedural audits, and election equipment security; testimony split between supporters who said the bills improve transparency and integrity and opponents who warned of vague standards, added costs, and possible voter disenfranchisement. Each of those bills was left pending after testimony.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Press Conference: Lt. Governor Dan PatrickRegarding progress on Senate priorities for the 89th Legislative Session. Apr 3rd, 2025
Texas Senate Floor Meeting
Bills:
SJR 12, SCR 39, SB 27, SB 29, SB 241, SB 406, SB 414, SB 464, SB 568, SB 578, SB 609, SB 660, SB 689, SB 693, SB 785, SB 857, SB 879, SB 921, SB 922, SB 955, SB 985, SB 993, SB 996, SB 1008, SB 1035, SB 1036, SB 1059, SB 1098, SB 1120, SB 1122, SB 1147, SB 1188, SB 1197, SB 1209, SB 1227, SB 1245, SB 1267, SB 1307, SB 1321, SB 1332, SB 1386, SB 1396, SB 1453, SB 1484, SB 1494, SB 1536, SB 1537, SB 1596, SB 1610, SB 1664, SB 1741, SB 1814, SB 1822, SB 1841, SB 1948, SB 2065, SB 2155, SB 2188, SB 2230, SB 2406, SB 2407
Keywords:
parental rights, education, constitutional amendment, school choice, child education, business organization, internal management, corporate governance, partnerships, liability reduction, public camping, homelessness, local governance, enforcement, state authority, local entity, complaints, housing, public safety, birth certificate
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- So, it's the same thing we voted on. Senate Bill 2 with amendments is on the table.
- We will now open public testimony on Senate Bill 3.
- We will open public testimony on Senate Bill 9.
- Other legislation.
- Now, this particular legislation was not on the first call of the special session, but we did pass this
Bills:
SB2, SB3, SB5, SB9, SB10, SB14, SB16, SB34, SB18, SB 2, SB 3, SB 5, SB 9, SB 10, SB 14, SB 16, SB 18, SB 34
Keywords:
flooding, public safety, outdoor warning sirens, disaster preparedness, emergency response, flood warning, outdoor sirens, local government, safety measures, flood management, emergency preparedness, municipal safety, disaster response, disaster relief, emergency funding, Meteorological forecasting, local government assistance, training facilities, hemp regulation, consumable products
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
Senate and Governmental Affairs May 27th, 2026
Senate & Governmental Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- We already struggle to keep volunteers on those boards and commissions.
- We already struggle to keep volunteers on those boards and commissions.
- But we went down, as chairman of Homeland Security, I attended a meeting down with one of the bureaus
- And finally, I also represent the department on various boards and commissions as needed.
- And finally, I also represent the department on various boards and commissions as needed.
Keywords:
sales tax, exemptions, credits, rebates, uniformity, legislative rules, fiscal report, constitutional convention, Louisiana constitution, electoral process, government structure, delegate elections, delegates, state election, ratification, Louisiana, public meetings, broadcast, transparency, government accountability
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado House 2026 Legislative Day 086 Apr 9th, 2026
Colorado House Floor Meeting
Keywords:
Colorado Channel (CGA Floor), https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ESt4lOIeaUQ, 2026-06-21T02:37:49+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Due to technical issues, this stream ended at 3:45pm. Please refer to Part 2 for continued coverage of today's legislative session., 981, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Interim Joint Committee on Local Government (6-24-25) - Reupload
Transcript Highlights:
- And so we're actually working on other things that I'll talk about at the end uh for future legislation
- So, the legislation that legislation.
- And I think one thing I'll emphasize that she said: if one of you find out like one of your counties
- Fortunately, I'm in the best one. We'll move on past that. Um, so they took this challenge on.
- It is um 38.61% one typo on the slide.
Keywords:
Meeting Start: 00:00:00
Roll Call 00:00:11
Discussion of County Clerks’ Land Records Update 00:02:42
Discussion of Area Development Districts 00:22:48
Discussion of Legislative Measures 00:50:09
Discussion of Local Taxing Sources 01:02:33
Adjournment 01:29:16, 958, all
Summary:
The committee first took up an update from the Kentucky County Clerks Association on the transition to electronic recording and land records modernization. Testimony explained that legislation from the 2021 task force created funding and deadlines for counties to provide online search portals and complete a 30-year property record search, with a later move to a 60-year standard. Speakers said the money has been awarded to counties, but much of the work is still in progress because records must be scanned, indexed, and manually verified. They said only a handful of counties are fully compliant with electronic recording so far, while many are still working through staffing and vendor issues. They also noted that the 60-year standard may ultimately be easier and more efficient to complete than the 30-year standard, and that compliance is expected to improve by next summer.
The clerks’ representatives also raised related issues, including deed fraud, the county document storage fee, and KDLA digitization grants. They said online recording can make deed fraud easier to attempt, so they expect to seek legislation next session to address it. They described an existing notification service available in many counties that alerts property owners when a document is recorded, which can help detect suspicious activity quickly. They also said the storage fee and separate county account structure has generally worked well, but that two recent KDLA grant cycles have not released money for clerks, limiting support for digitization work. Another topic was whether, once records are fully digitized and verified, some permanent records should remain publicly accessible or be moved to a safer archive under KDLA control.
Members asked about the balance in the KDLA fund, what the General Assembly could do to help lagging counties, and how much of the $25 million modernization funding had been spent. Witnesses said they did not have the current fund balance but would try to get it, that the main obstacle now appears to be staffing rather than additional money, and that the funds have been awarded but not fully expended because work is still ongoing. They emphasized that counties are helping one another and asked members to alert association leadership if any county is struggling. The committee then heard a presentation from Dan London, executive director of the Lincoln Trail Area Development District, who described area development districts as regional staff extensions and technical resources for cities and counties, and highlighted their role in coordinating regional services and partnerships across county lines.
AL
Alabama 2026 1st Special Session
Alabama House Children and Senior Advocacy Committee Jan 21st, 2026
Children and Senior Advocacy
Transcript Highlights:
- Uh, the first bill on the agenda is HB 9.
- on page four with the following section. on page four with the following section. any<00:05:46.960
- >> I'm not the one carrying it. >> Okay. Well, thank you.
- Do we need a vote on that?
- >> No, we just need that formal carry over on all ... >> No, we just need that formal carry over on all
Keywords:
elder abuse, elder exploitation, financial exploitation, elderly person, senior abuse, probate, inheritance forfeiture, slayer statute, intestate succession, will contest, joint tenancy, right of survivorship, joint bank account, beneficiary designation, life insurance proceeds, estate law, Alabama probate law, vulnerable adults, senior advocacy, forfeiture of benefits
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Trade, Workforce & Economic Development Mar 19th, 2025
Trade, Workforce & Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
- , Texas Legislative Action. and yourself, and you are neutral on the field.
- Texas Legislative Action Committee on House Bill 517.
- So representative we're going to do everything possible this legislative session on every level of government
- SEAT is pushing forward federal legislation that works to put more safety features in place on social
- We're happy to work with you. offices on developing more productive legislation in the months and years
Keywords:
social media, children, account verification, data privacy, parental control, property owners' association, residential watering restrictions, vegetation, fine limitations, drought, technology, innovation, economic development, grants, Texas Economic Development, business funding, HB 1395, private passenger vehicle rental, car rental, vehicle rental
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law Committee 2/27/25
Judiciary Finance and Civil Law
Transcript Highlights:
- Legislative audit is really focused on financial issues, right, and audits.
- Legislative audit is really focused on financial issues, right, and audits.
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access question one might be on having access question one might be on having - auditor or state auditor legislative auditor or state auditor depending<01:25:56.679>
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Keywords:
pregnancy support, women's health, maternity homes, nonprofit organizations, grant funding, abortion, family services, Office of Inspector General, inspector general, legislative audit, fraud prevention, waste and abuse, public funds, grant oversight, state grants, grant management, whistleblower protection, retaliation, subpoena power, data practices
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- answers to the legislature and is overseen by the Legislative Audit Commission, and then you will have
- Senator Rest is the chair for this year of the Legislative Audit Commission, but it's very functional
- then Legislative audit commission and then Legislative audit commission and then you<00:15:26.839
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it's legislative audit commission uh but it's legislative audit commission - But again, our legislative auditor has testified in numerous committees and has been on record stating
Keywords:
Office of Inspector General, inspector general, legislative audit, fraud prevention, waste and abuse, public funds, grant oversight, state grants, grant management, whistleblower protection, retaliation, subpoena power, data practices, government transparency, accountability, law enforcement referrals, sanctions, debarment, payment withholding, public assistance fraud
LA
Keywords:
sanctioned sports, athletics, youth sports, high school, LHSAA, self-defense, chemical spray, public safety, campus security, higher education, Teacher's Shield Act, student discipline, assault, battery, school employee protection, sick leave, expulsion procedures, Louisiana Commission on Civic Education, civic education, civic engagement
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Four years ahead of schedule on building out because it's one of their number one selling developments
- Chairman, we've been working on shot clock legislation for four sessions now.
- We finally got the Shot Clock legislation, and we worked with TML and others on HB14 last session that
- It's why we've worked on legislation that's been in effect for 20 years, and we amended it last session
- Future debt by voting once on one vote, one to zero, but he's not going to live there ever.
Keywords:
affordable housing, land use, zoning, urban planning, community development, housing crisis, mixed-use development, sustainability, municipal utility district, board of directors, qualifications, land ownership, Texas, taxation, residency, municipal approval, subdivision plans, local governance, plats, local government
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- We're often volunteers serve on multiple boards and commissions due to a small pool of applicants, requiring
- It would be too easy to put pressure on two city council members on one city council.
- Enough is enough on this deal. on for years. Matt, I think you hit it on the deal.
- They still have the ability to say yes or no on on the approval.
- One significant barrier is parking regulations. of countless businesses unable to secure a certificate
Keywords:
affordable housing, land use, zoning, urban planning, community development, housing crisis, mixed-use development, sustainability, municipal utility district, board of directors, qualifications, land ownership, Texas, taxation, residency, municipal approval, subdivision plans, local governance, plats, local government
OK
Transcript Highlights:
- There's an amendment on the bill. There's an amendment on the bill, correct?
- This has been on the books about 30 years. I've been on Main Street Jenks working there since 1992.
- There wasn't anything on the summary. There's no fiscal impact on appropriations. Good pass.
- There is an amendment on the bill. There is an amendment on the bill.
- We need to concentrate on two, just not one highway. So thank you. Thank you, Mr. Member.
Keywords:
transportation, oversize permit, overweight permit, permit fees, motor carrier, commercial trucking, heavy haul, wide load, special combination vehicle, manufactured home transport, portable building transport, utility poles, rural electric cooperative, farm equipment, agricultural hauling, bridge formula, load limits, weight limits, road funding, highway construction
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- the front and back of their vehicle, one on each end.
- On the toll roads, I think I've had one violation.
- on this one, it might be just something that we agree to disagree on, uh, just on this one issue because
- So this child went months with just one license plate on the back because the one they bought did not
- Oh, do we have a substitute on that? We don't have a substitute on this one.
Keywords:
cultural attractions, highway signs, Texas Department of Transportation, travel guidance, Museum of the Big Bend, traffic control, tourism, sunscreening devices, motor vehicle, judicial specialty license plate, vehicle safety, Texas Transportation Code, disability, parking, Governor's Committee, mobility impairment, disabled veterans, legislative recommendations, license plates, vehicle registration
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- This is the one that establishes a study commission based on... Well, replace line 16 on page one.
- Um, so, members, that's the study commission that’s set up that delineates who may be on that study commission
- So, uh, Be on that study commission.
- It doesn't mean that that's the start date on that commission.
- Well, number one is that I didn't authorize her on that particular piece of legislation.
Keywords:
law enforcement, immunity, civil liability, use of force, recruitment, bail reform, cash deposit, judicial discretion, criminal justice, Alabama law, youthful offender, capital murder, public safety, victims' rights, juvenile offenders, delinquent acts, juvenile court, nonfelony offenses, water safety offenses, HB285
TX
Texas 89th Regular
89th Legislative Session - Second Called Session Sep 2nd, 2025
Texas House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Yes, ma'am, and this is just one step towards making sure that our legislative process is not put on
- This is just one step towards making sure that our legislative process is not held up again.
- Now, as a legislator, denying the House quorum is one of my tools of dissent.
- I will never support legislation that, in one way or another, silences the voices of dissent.
- Shaheen moves to excuse those members on this legislative day who were excused on the previous legislative
Bills:
HB18, SB 54, SB 10, HR 76, HR 77, HR 78, HR 82, HR 83, HR 88, HR 89, HR 93, HR 94, HR 95, HR 98, HR 101, HR 102, HR 104, HR 105, HR 107, HR 108, HR 109, HR 110, HR 111, HR 112, HR 113, HR 123, HR 125, HR 79, HR 80, HR 81, HR 84, HR 85, HR 86, HR 87, HR 90, HR 91, HR 92, HR 96, HR 97, HR 100, HR 103, HR 106, HR 114, HR 115, HR 116, HR 117, HR 118, HR 119, HR 120, HR 121, HR 122, HR 124, HB 18, SB 54, SB 10, HB 8
Keywords:
HB 18, Texas Legislature, quorum break, quorum-busting, legislative walkout, absent legislators, political contributions, campaign finance, political expenditures, legislative caucus, specific-purpose committee, Texas Ethics Commission, civil penalty, show cause order, district court, Fifteenth Court of Appeals, session fundraising, travel lodging food expenses, legislative session, compelled attendance
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Delivery of Government Efficiency Apr 16th, 2025
Delivery of Government Efficiency
Transcript Highlights:
- This is cleanup legislation, if you will, that improves on some of the aspects of what we We did last
- It changes the sunset review date for the Commission by one year.
- Thank you for the opportunity to speak on the success of the Texas Space Commission and encourage the
- The commission is also... based on our nation's educational focus on space research, building our sought-after
- Good morning, we show you registered as Norman Garza Jr. on behalf of Texas Space Commission, and you
Bills:
HB3146, HB3719, HB3895, HB3923, HB4748, HB4751, HB4936, HB4952, HB4990, HB4991, HB5061, HB5196, HB5238, HB5246, HB5487
Keywords:
State Office of Administrative Hearings, SOAH, administrative hearings, contested case, contested case hearing, administrative law judge, ALJ, final decision, proposed decision, agency hearing, hearing continuance, rescheduling, Texas administrative law, Government Code Chapter 2001, workers' compensation, Department of Human Resources, Texas Labor Code, Transportation Code, Agriculture Code, Insurance Code
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Administrative Rules REVISED Feb 19th, 2026 at 11:30 am
Administrative Rules
Transcript Highlights:
- So the first packet is the one that I sent you.
- Right, we have a new pastor in one care to make a second.
- With that, will there be any questions of Senator Berkstrom on this bill?
- With that, the vote will now occur on Senate Bill 1433.
- Will there be Questions on HJR 1032. Oh, I'm sorry, Senator Brooks.
Keywords:
HJR1032, House Joint Resolution 1032, Service Oklahoma, administrative rules, rule repeal, joint resolution, Oklahoma Administrative Code, OAC 670:15-1-10, OAC 670:15-1-14, agency regulation, legislative oversight, Secretary of State, Oklahoma Register, rulemaking, permanent rules, administrative code, guidance transparency, administrative procedures, public inspection, state agency accountability