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North Dakota 2026 1st Special Session

TEST House Appropriations Apr 28th, 2026 at 09:30 am

Keywords: 908, all
Summary: This appears to be a technical audio-video test for the Rough Rider Room rather than a legislative meeting. The speaker repeatedly checks microphones, cameras, presentation sources, and closed captioning, cycling through quad view, left view, presenter view, and right view. They note the date and time as Tuesday, April 28, 2026, around 9:20–9:23 a.m., and mention a recess and return to live testing. The main purpose of the session was to verify that equipment was functioning properly and to assess how the content view and captioning appeared to the public. The speaker also performed a finger synchronization test and commented that the closed captioning was word-wrapping in a way they wanted to improve. No bills, testimony, votes, or formal actions were discussed.
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Missouri 2026 Regular Session

Joint Committee on Transportation Oversight Apr 28th, 2026 at 09:30 am

Joint Committee on Transportation Oversight

Keywords: 959, house, all
Summary: The Joint Committee on Transportation Oversight met with a quorum present and entered executive session to consider two Department of Transportation license applications and two memorial naming applications. The committee discussed a Memorial Bridge naming application to honor Ethan W. Amberger, with the sponsor, Representative Bryant Wolfen, explaining that the request came from the family after the young man died in a tragic car accident and was intended as a memorial to a loved one. The committee then approved the Ethan W. Amberger Memorial Bridge naming application by roll call vote. It also considered and approved a memorial highway naming application honoring Deputy Sheriff Casey Shoemate, sponsored by Representative Don Mayhew, likewise by roll call vote. Both naming applications were adopted unanimously, recorded as 8-0. After completing the executive session business, the committee voted to exit executive session and then adjourned with no further business.
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Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Administrative Rules REVISED: Links Added Apr 28th, 2026 at 09:00 am

Administrative Rules

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Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Apr 28th, 2026 at 09:00 am

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

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Missouri 2026 Regular Session

Children and Families Apr 28th, 2026 at 09:00 am

Children and Families

Keywords: 959, house, all
Summary: The Committee on Children and Families held a public hearing on Senate Bill 1135, known as Bentley and Mason’s Law, with nine members present. Senator Henderson presented the bill as a child-support-style restitution measure for children who lose a parent or parents because of a drunk or drug-impaired driver. He said the amount would be determined through the clerk and court process based on the offender’s finances and the children’s prior standard of living, and noted the bill includes a delay in payments if the offender is incarcerated. He also explained that if a family pursues a civil recovery from insurance, they would not also receive the maintenance order, to avoid double recovery. Committee members asked about how the payments would be calculated, whether health care or other needs could be included, whether the bill would affect FAFSA or survivor benefits, and whether there would be penalties for nonpayment. Several members praised the concept but raised concerns about enforceability, possible bankruptcy discharge, and the civil-suit limitation. Senator Henderson said he was open to further discussion on strengthening the bill, but noted some provisions were compromises made to keep the bill moving. Public testimony was strongly in favor. Brooke Stewart described how her husband was killed by a drunk driver in Tennessee and said a court award under Bentley’s Law would help support her daughters’ future needs, including college. Heather Elder of Mothers Against Drunk Driving supported the bill, said similar laws have passed in other states and territories, and urged the committee not to amend or delay it further. She also described the original Missouri family behind the bill and said the measure would provide accountability and relief for children left behind by impaired-driving deaths. No one testified in opposition, and the committee adjourned after closing the hearing on SB 1135.
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Missouri 2026 Regular Session

Joint Committee on Public Employee Retirement Apr 28th, 2026 at 08:30 am

Joint Committee on Public Employee Retirement

Keywords: 959, house, all
Summary: The Joint Committee on Public Employee Retirement held a hearing focused on the Missouri State Employees’ Retirement System (MOSERS) and its long-term financial condition. MOSERS staff and its investment consultant reviewed the system’s structure, membership, funding policy, and investment approach. They reported a June 30, 2025 funded ratio of 55.4%, with about $17.4 billion in liabilities and $9.6 billion in assets, and explained that the board certified a 32% employer contribution rate under its minimum contribution policy, up from 30.25%, which will increase state appropriations. They also described the system as mature, with more retirees and inactive members than active employees, and said declining payroll growth has made it harder to improve funding. The presentation emphasized that recent board actions were intended to strengthen the plan over the long term, even though they increased near-term costs. Those changes included lowering the assumed investment return over time to 6.95%, updating mortality assumptions, moving from an open to a closed amortization schedule, and adopting a minimum employer contribution policy. The investment consultant said MOSERS historically used a more risk-balanced asset allocation than many peers, which helped explain weaker relative returns during a long period when public equities outperformed; the board has since shifted toward a more equity-oriented allocation. He said recent performance has improved, with the portfolio outperforming its policy index and ranking better against peers in the short term, though longer-term peer performance remains a concern. Committee members questioned why the funded ratio had declined over roughly 20 years and whether past investment and actuarial assumptions were too optimistic or too conservative. MOSERS officials responded that the current board is trying to correct earlier decisions and that the present strategy is more in line with industry practice. Members also discussed a proposed MOSERS bill package that would automatically refund small balances to terminated non-vested members and increase deferred compensation auto-escalation, with officials saying the refund provision would improve efficiency and return small balances sooner. The committee also briefly discussed ongoing litigation involving Catalyst Capital; MOSERS said attorney fees have been about $20 million so far, the case remains on appeal, and the damages amount is sealed. No formal votes were taken, and the committee adjourned after questions and discussion.
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Missouri 2026 Regular Session

Agriculture Apr 28th, 2026 at 08:30 am

Agriculture

Keywords: 959, house, all
Summary: The committee first met in executive session and approved Senate Substitute for Senate Bill 913 on a do pass motion by a vote of 16 ayes and 3 noes. The transcript then moved to a public hearing on Senate Bill 1033, presented by Senator Jason Bean. The bill would exempt certain older covered farm vehicles used in local farming operations from emissions inspection requirements, and it also included language to ease permitting for cotton gins by removing the need for air dispersion modeling in certain construction permit applications. Bean also referenced related air pollution control funding language from Senate Bill 953. Testimony on SB 1033 was uniformly supportive. Cotton producers, Missouri Farm Bureau, the Missouri Corn Growers Association, Missouri Soybean Association, Missouri Pork Producers, Missouri Cattlemen’s Association, the Missouri Mining Association/Infra, the American Council of Engineering Companies, and Associated Industries of Missouri all spoke in favor. Supporters said the bill would reduce regulatory and retrofit costs for farm vehicles, help cotton gins remain competitive with neighboring states, and provide a more stable funding stream for the state air pollution control program, which witnesses said is projected to become insolvent in fiscal year 2028. Committee members asked several questions about the cotton gin permitting changes, the number of farmers affected, and the air program funding mechanism. Witnesses explained that the funding provision would redirect a small portion of sales and use tax revenue from electric power distribution into the air pollution control program and would prevent sweeping of unused funds to general revenue. No one testified in opposition, and the chair closed the hearing on SB 1033.
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Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

WAM Public Hearing 04-27-2026

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HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

WLA DEFER Public Hearing 04-27-2026

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New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Standing Committee on Corporations, Authorities and Commissions - 04/28/2026

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New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Standing Committee on Ethics and Internal Governance - 04/28/2026

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New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Standing Committee on Banks - 04/28/2026

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New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Standing Committee on Finance - 04/28/2026

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New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Standing Committee on Veterans, Homeland Security and Military Affairs - 04/28/2026

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New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Standing Committee on Consumer Protection - 04/28/2026

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NY

New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Standing Committee on Libraries - 04/28/2026

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AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

04/28/2026 - House Floor Session

Arizona House Floor Meeting

Keywords: 1182, all
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MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Health Committee Meeting - 2026-04-28

Health Finance and Policy

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Florida 2026 4th Special Session

April 28, 2026 - 03:30 PM

Summary: The House Rules and Ethics Committee met on April 28, 2026, with a quorum present. The committee considered a proposed special order letter for the April 29 House session, which included time allocations for questions and debate on bills placed on special order. There were no questions, no public testimony, and no debate on the letter, and it was adopted by voice vote. Members were also reminded of the amendment deadlines for the Wednesday session. Main amendments were due to House bill drafting by 6:00 a.m., approved for filing by 7:30 a.m., and hearing amendments were due by 8:00 a.m. and approved for filing by 8:30 a.m. No further business was taken up, and the committee adjourned.
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Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House/Senate DFL Media Availability 4/28/26

Minnesota House Floor Meeting

Keywords: 919, house, all
Summary: The discussion focused on reactions to Governor Walz’s final State of the State address and the remaining priorities for the end of session. DFL leaders described the speech as hopeful and a summary of accomplishments over the past several years, highlighting education, paid family and medical leave, climate and labor policies, fraud prevention, affordability, and a new economy shaped by AI. They said the governor’s call to action on gun violence was especially important and argued that Minnesotans care more about the results of legislation than whether bills passed with bipartisan support. Gun violence prevention was a major topic. Leaders said the legislature had already passed measures in 2023 and 2024 including red flag laws, universal background checks, and a ban on binary triggers, and they defended those laws as saving lives. They said the governor’s renewed push for gun legislation was not divisive and that Republicans should join the effort. They also discussed public safety more broadly, including capital security and judicial security, saying there was bipartisan support for a security bill. Other priorities mentioned for the final weeks included combating fraud, making life more affordable, child tax credit changes, a tax on social media/data companies, HCMC modernization and IT, bonding, and school safety. Leaders said the Senate would take up health and human services next, expected the gun package to move out of finance and reach the floor soon, and anticipated conference committees or working groups to begin. They said they were confident the legislature could resolve differences with the House’s single-subject approach and finish its work by the May 18 deadline without a special session.