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• All of the state legislatures and governor's offices got together to create a national policy organization
• All of the state legislatures and governor's offices got together to create a national policy organization
• For example, in Florida, where students need to reach a certain attendance threshold to continue being
• </c> that is I mean if and if the legislature that is I mean if and if the legislature wanted<01:20:07.679
• </c> kids now not about the legislature kids now not about the legislature dragging<02:02:45.880><c>

Committee: Senate Education

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• Quick history lesson: In 2017, the legislature passed in what's often called the Indian Ed for All Act
• In 2017, the<00:51:10.800><c> legislature</c><00:51:11.400><c> passed</c><00:51:11.840><c> in</c><00:
• 51:12.080><c> what's</c> the legislature passed in what's the legislature passed in what's often<00:51
• <01:46:22.320><c> Literacy</c><01:46:22.840><c> Initiative,</c> Florida Literacy Initiative, Florida
• </c><01:46:30.200><c> was</c> somebody that does teach in Florida was somebody that does teach in Florida

Committee: Joint Select Committee on Tribal Relations

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• Back in 1953, the legislature had the Texas Military Department convey some land to the City of Mineral
• If a bill, if there's a sunset process, there is a review, the legislature puts forward legislation,
• Last session, the legislature passed Senate Bill 3016.
• As the legislature predicted, this legislation levels the playing field between landowners and cities
• , or by prior legislatures that have passed laws.

Bills: SB324 , SB1978 , SB2139 , SB2401 , SB2587 , SB2610 , SB2858 , SB3016

Committee: Senate Business & Commerce

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• And their studies, this happened in Florida, where Florida has a similar bill.
• I think our state legislature should be...
• And frankly, many legislatures have a session that's like six weeks because they just make use of their
• And the less time that the legislature is in session, the less mischief we can do. So I vote aye.
• And also the party, at that point, it went from a Democratic legislature to a Republican legislature.

Committees: House Government , House House Government Committee of Reference

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• mandates these kinds of activities... ...requires that when the Legislature mandates these kinds of
• Unfunded mandates, one-size-fits-all policy, has come off this Legislature floor too often.
• Right now, Texas and Florida are generating more clean power than California, Right now, Texas and Florida
• But let's be clear, back in the late '80s, this legislature did not give HOA boards unilateral...
• That is up to the HOA and the homeowners that live there and not the legislature.

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• I consider this entire legislature a friend to the Cherokee people and the Cherokee Nation.
• dollars that come out of Medicaid expansion goes straight back into communities that I know this legislature
• The Oklahoma Legislature has made it clear that protecting our students is one of our top priorities.
• Florida to West, Josh. It has been a pleasure to watch you take this job and make it your own.

Bills: SB1287 , SB1983 , SB1796 , SB1806 , SB1558 , SB2135 , SB483 , SB1198 , SB1265 , SB2154 , SB2139 , SB1552 , SB2118 , SB1775 , SB259 , SB1344 , SB1380 , SB2007 , SB1572 , SB2074 , SB1423 , SB1425 , SB1502 , SB1503 , SB1833 , SB1561 , SB1555 , SB2044 , SB1749 , SB904 , SB1565 , SB1500 , SB667 , SB1484 , SB1562 , SB1644 , HR1045 , SB227 , SB1627 , SB1475 , SB1966 , SB2049 , SB1531 , SB80 , SB1734 , SB1630 , SB1894 , SB1975 , SB1432 , SB1437 , SB1812 , SB346 , SB710 , SB1489 , SB1614 , SB2045 , SB1250 , SB1304 , SB1501 , SB1946 , SB592 , SB65 , SB1257 , SB444 , SB640 , SB2178 , SB1242 , SB1642

Keywords: abstraction, licensing, Oklahoma Abstractors Board, criminal background, good moral character, SB1983, foster care, resource family partner, resource family partners, Department of Human Services, DHS, child welfare, foster homes, foster children, placement data, data sharing, de-identified data, aggregated data, sibling groups, placement disruptions

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• We have the ability to respond quickly and immediately as the legislature.
• And I think that will, have the ability to respond quickly and immediately as the legislature.
• Would you please recognize Florida Daniels to present the provisions of House Bill 3329.
• They want to practice in Colorado or Texas or Florida.
• No specificity, why would that be the legislature being good stewards of state dollars?

Bills: HB2268 , HB3000 , HB3043 , HB3066 , HB3078 , HB3143 , HB3144 , HB3244 , HB3298 , HB3320 , HB3467 , HB3321 , HB3329 , HB3431 , HB3464 , HB3499 , HB3500 , HB3586 , HB3590 , HB3650 , HB3671 , HB3695 , HB3700 , HB3701 , HB3764 , HB3767 , HB3834 , HB3931 , HB3934 , HB3940 , HB3944 , HB3979 , HB3985 , HB4113 , HB4294 , HB4302 , HB4317 , HB4324 , HB4359 , HB4426 , HB4427 , HB4430 , HB4431 , HB4434 , HJR1077 , SR42 , SR35 , HJR1023 , HB1225 , HB1374 , HB1381 , HB1590 , HB1675 , HB2153

Summary: The Senate began with a quorum call, gallery introductions, and extended farewell remarks from Senator Jett, who reflected on his six years in the Legislature, his focus on representing constituents, protecting families, and holding government accountable. Several senators responded with personal tributes, praising his conviction, faith, family involvement, and willingness to ask difficult questions. No votes were taken during the farewell portion. The chamber then considered House Bill 2268, a PACE appropriation to support comprehensive care for low-income seniors and expand services in rural Oklahoma. The bill was amended to restore the title, advanced, and passed 34-9, then passed as an emergency measure 36-7. House Bill 3000, a cosmetology and barbering measure, made multiple changes including board reorganization, adding a human trafficking specialist and massage therapist, shifting some licensing functions to Service Oklahoma, and eliminating the massage therapy advisory board. It drew significant debate over process and policy, especially from senators concerned about late changes, lack of board input, and the human trafficking rationale; it passed 25-19 and then as an emergency 33-11. The Senate also passed House Bill 3043, allowing the Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs to hire prorated seasonal staff for veterans homes, 37-6; House Bill 3066, creating a revolving fund for federal workforce training money for behavioral health recruitment and retention, 38-6 and as an emergency; and House Bill 3078, allowing donation options on state payment forms for the ODVA revolving fund, 45-0 and as an emergency. Additional measures passed included House Bill 3143, extending the moratorium on new medical marijuana business licenses to 2028, 39-7; House Bill 3144, capping medical marijuana commercial grower licenses at 2,550 after amendment, 34-12; House Bill 3244 on identity theft, 46-0; House Bill 3298 on child interview procedures in court cases, 46-0 and as an emergency; House Bill 3320, replacing the traditional sunset process with more immediate legislative review of agencies, 33-13 and as an emergency; House Bill 3321, requiring county data collection and reporting related to court costs and financial obligations, 45-0 and as an emergency; House Bill 3329, a trailer bill adding a repealer and a sunset for the Board of Psychological Examiners, 33-10 and as an emergency; House Bill 3431, expanding restrictions on foreign entities owning or leasing land and critical minerals, 43-0; House Bill 3464, setting safety and training requirements for certain projects involving fire code compliance and decommissioning, 43-0 and as an emergency; and House Bill 3499, expanding special judges’ authority over vehicle title orders, which was presented and advanced as the transcript ended.

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• We’re just going to have in the next legislature, whoever’s lucky enough to be back up here with $85
• They moved to Florida. Right? [Laughter] And uh cuz they want to get out of the taxes.
• They<01:23:56.760><c> moved</c><01:23:57.000><c> to</c><01:23:57.040><c> Florida.
• </c><01:23:58.318><c> [laughter]</c> They moved to Florida. Right?
• [laughter] They moved to Florida. Right?

Committee: Senate Energy, Utilities, Environment, and Climate

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• Now, I'm asking the legislature, do we want to make that I agree.
• Now, I'm asking the legislature, do we want to make that decision.
• Now, I'm asking the legislature, do we want to make that decision.
• legislature legislature to<01:01:14.000><c> decide</c> to decide to decide what's<01:01:16.000><c> going
• Here's a quote from Joe Latipo, the Florida surgeon general and doctor.

Committee: House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs

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• to be sensitive to culture and values here, not what's happening in Ohio, not what's happening in Florida
• happening in Ohio, not what's happening happening in Ohio, not what's happening in<01:07:57.200><c> Florida
• </c> in Florida, here. in Florida, here.
• I'd be dishonest telling you that I... ...and I'll look for your support at the legislature when we ask
• when we ask for legislature when we ask for &gt;&gt; Hold<01:56:09.599><c> on.

Bills: HB1952 , HB1951 , HB1929 , HB2497 , HB2208 , HB2572 , HB1953 , HB2551 , HB2549 , HB1737 , HB1628 , HB1769 , HB2493 , HB2264 , HB1997 , HB2168 , HB2427 , HB1805 , HB2180 , HB2184 , HB2219 , HB2469 , HB2233 , HB2519 , HB2141 , HB1904 , HB2201 , HB2410 , HB2007 , HB2385 , HB2444 , HB2349 , HB2235 , HB1872 , HB2416 , HB2291 , HB2292 , HB2263 , HB2359 , HB2455 , HB1509 , HB1514 , HB1515 , HB1648 , HB2164 , HB2323 , HB1825 , HB2172 , HB1888 , HB2005 , HB2387 , HB2358 , HB2119 , HB2276 , HB2472 , HB1714 , HB2325 , HB1541 , HB1960 , HB2140 , HB2315 , HB2367 , HB2388 , HB1696 , HB2333 , HB2138 , HB2332 , HB2283 , HB2059 , HB2057 , HB2589 , HB2417 , HB2337 , HB1588 , HB2217 , HB2020 , HB1915 , HB1742 , HB2026 , HB1965 , HB1546 , HB2360 , HB1563 , HB1749 , HB2614 , HB1511 , HB1753 , HB1849 , HB1641 , HB2161 , HB2194 , HB1721 , HB2284 , HB2188 , HB1897 , HB1880 , HB1573 , HB1876 , HB20 , HB2137

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• It removes the requirement that the Legislature approve any emergency or temporary rule that specifically
• It further would require that an appropriation from the Legislature to establish a trade office in some
• Jack Hunt became the first university president, moving the school from Miami to Daytona Beach, Florida

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• by the way, that's true if you blow through the turnpikes and stuff like that in Pennsylvania and Florida
• Jason Pizzitella: The first one is this legislature and this committee supported last year, and that
• fines in this bill have not changed since 1994, and it was a priority of the industry to ask the legislature

Summary: The Senate Infrastructure Committee first returned to engrossed House Bill 4419, which would require the West Virginia Parkways Authority to hold public hearings and give notice before increasing tolls, rents, fees, or charges, and would allow legislative auditing of related revenues and sinking funds. The committee debated two amendments related to E-ZPass transponders: one from the Senator from Jefferson to clarify that the Parkway Authority would not be required to read every plate failed on a 4-4 tie, and one from the Senator from Wetzel to codify a restriction on transferring single-fee transponders between vehicles was rejected after discussion with counsel and the Parkways Authority about current policy, convenience for users, and possible effects on the bill. The committee then approved a motion to send HB 4419 to the full Senate with a recommendation that it do pass, but first be referred to Finance, and a separate motion to send it to Finance passed. The committee also considered engrossed House Bill 4563, on which Senator Randolph moved for a second reference to Finance because of fiscal concerns. After discussion of the newly filed fiscal note and the bill’s potential revenue impact, that motion failed by a 4-5 division vote. The committee then voted to report HB 4563 to the full Senate with a recommendation that it do pass. Finally, the committee took up House Bill 4538, which increases fines and penalties for failing to obey traffic control instructions or speeding in construction and work zones, and also references penalties tied to distracted driving provisions. Counsel noted the bill’s possible overlap with existing vehicular homicide penalties and that it had no fiscal note. Jason Pizzitella of the Contractors Association testified in support, emphasizing work-zone safety and recent fatalities, while senators from Fayette, Randolph, and Jefferson also supported the bill and discussed the need to protect workers and drivers. The committee adopted a motion to report HB 4538 to the full Senate with a recommendation that it do pass, and then adjourned.

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• by the way, that's true if you blow through the turnpikes and stuff like that in Pennsylvania and Florida
• The first one is this legislature and this committee supported last year, and that was an amendment to
• fines in this bill have not changed since 1994, and it was a priority of the industry to ask the Legislature

Committee: Senate Transportation and Infrastructure

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• context that brings us to HCR 23, which, as Representative Perkins mentions, would make, if the full legislature
• They’ve done it in Florida. They did it in Montana.
• You could sort of very deferentially review what state legislatures do, but the very aggressive micromanagement

Committee: House Local Government, Elections and Pensions

Summary: The Committee on Elections first met in executive session and took up a committee substitute for H.J.R. 122, which combined H.J.R. 122 with related measures H.J.R. 104 and H.J.R. 149. Representative Banderman offered and the committee adopted an amendment limiting leadership terms in the resolution from three terms to two for the House speaker and from two terms to one for the Senate president. The committee then adopted the revised substitute and voted the combined resolution do pass by a 9-1 vote. In public hearing, the committee heard HB 1987, a technical fix to local filing deadlines for declarations of candidacy when the deadline falls on a holiday. Representative Hinman explained the bill was requested by city and school clerks to avoid requiring offices to open on holidays such as New Year’s Eve or Christmas Day. Testimony from city, municipal, and county clerk organizations was unanimously supportive, and no opposition was offered. The committee also heard HCR 23, which urges Congress to recognize state authority over election laws and campaign finance. Sponsor Representative Perkins and supporting witnesses argued the resolution is a federalism measure grounded in the Tenth Amendment and noted that similar resolutions have passed in 24 other states. Some members questioned whether the resolution could conflict with federal election policy or allow inconsistent state approaches, but the sponsor said the measure simply affirms state authority and does not mandate any specific policy. Finally, the committee heard HB 1802, which would allow poll challengers and watchers to be present during in-person absentee voting in first-class and charter counties, with procedures for advance notice. The sponsor said the bill was intended to create consistency after differing county practices and to address issues seen in St. Charles County during the 2024 election. The St. Charles County election director supported the bill as a clarification of existing law, while some members raised concerns about unequal treatment of counties and the potential for disruption. The hearing concluded without a vote on HB 1987, HCR 23, or HB 1802.

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• that provided additional protections for contractors in states that have very similar entities, like Florida
• The issue came before the legislature last year and before this committee.
• Chairman, Representative Diaz, the bill started out very strong in the beginning of last year's legislature

Bills: HB2174 , HB2496 , HB2744 , HB2863 , HB2910 , HB2938

Committees: House Commerce , House House Commerce Committee of Reference

Keywords: insurance regulation, modeling organizations, financial disclosure, rate-making, predictive models, revitalization districts, construction contracts, infrastructure, municipal services, intergovernmental agreements, user fees, landowner agreements, overtime, wages, employee rights, industrial commission, complaints, adjudication, landlord, tenant

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• of Arizonans want to make sure also that early ballots are going to the correct address, just as Florida
• This morning, all members of the legislature received an email from Secretary of State Fontes urging
• This morning all members of the legislature received an email from Secretary of State Adrian Fontes urging

Summary: The House opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, approval of the prior journal, and recognition of Dr. Jimmy Sade as Doctor of the Day. Members also read a proclamation honoring law enforcement officers involved in rescuing an eight-year-old boy from a human trafficking situation, with several members praising interagency cooperation and the officers’ actions. The chamber then handled routine business, including committee substitutions, referral of HB 2245 to Appropriations, and first and second readings of numerous bills covering topics such as energy, taxes, education, health, public safety, commerce, and elections. The House resolved into Committee of the Whole and considered HB 2096, HB 2173, HB 2451, and HCR 2001. HB 2096, HB 2173, and HB 2451 were all recommended do pass. HCR 2001, a proposed constitutional amendment on election requirements, drew extensive debate over voter ID, citizenship verification, foreign funding restrictions, and changes affecting early voting and mail ballots. A sub-floor amendment to HCR 2001 passed 32-26, and the resolution then received a do-pass recommendation in Committee of the Whole. HB 2121 was retained on the calendar. On third reading, HB 2010 passed 59-0 on digital consumer licensing disclosures; HB 2132 passed 59-0 on drug offenses; HB 2155 passed 57-2 on continuing the Arizona Beef Council; HB 2178 passed 51-9 on state agency medical credential requirements; HB 2310 passed 59-0 on employment relationships; and HB 2395 passed 59-0 on a Department of Education-related fitness/PE reporting measure. HCR 2001 then passed the House 32-27 and was sent to the Senate. The House also adopted the Committee of the Whole report, referred the passed measures to engrossing, and later adjourned until Tuesday, February 10, 2026.

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• Her primary care physician informs her at her last visit that he's going to retire and move to Florida
• should be a barrier to care. ...for reasons that are very legitimate—providers retiring, moving to Florida
• Her primary care physician informs her at her last visit that he's going to retire and move to Florida
• the one that So, if you recall, this is the one that um<01:15:10.480><c> the</c><01:15:10.800><c> legislature
• /c><01:15:13.199><c> or</c><01:15:13.440><c> uh</c> So, if you recall, this is the one that the legislature

Committee: Senate Health and Human Services

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• And even this season here at the legislature, we've had significant access issues, such as the elevator
• And even this season here at the legislature, we've had significant access issues, such as the elevator
• Do you ask everyone to retire and go to Florida? No, thank you. Okay, that's it.
• you case everyone to retire and<01:18:05.159><c> go</c><01:18:05.280><c> to</c><01:18:05.800><c> Florida
• no thank you no and go to Florida no thank you no okay<01:18:09.480><c> that's</c><01:18:09.679><c>

Committee: Senate Judiciary

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• You'll note that also there's a bill pending in Florida right now and in Rhode Island, and then in the
• You'll note that also there's a bill pending in Florida right now and in Rhode Island, and then in the
• 27:45.120><c> the</c> year act 296 which was passed by the year act 296 which was passed by the legislature
• did</c><00:27:45.919><c> include</c><00:27:46.480><c> an</c><00:27:46.720><c> appropriation</c> legislature
• did include an appropriation legislature did include an appropriation from<00:27:47.520><c> the</c><

Bills: HB1849 , HB2000 , HB1753 , HB1511 , HB276 , HB1513 , HB2188 , HB1876

Committee: House Consumer Protection & Commerce

Summary: The committee on Consumer Protection and Commerce met on February 10, 2026, and heard testimony on several bills. HB 1849 relating to licensing drew comments from DCCA’s Professional and Vocational Licensing Division and the Hawaii Real Estate Commission, both of which stood on written testimony. The Hawaii Coalition for Immigrant Rights testified in strong support, emphasizing that some immigrants, including DACA recipients, are already contributing in Hawaii and that the state should help create pathways for them to remain and advance professionally. No vote or final action was taken on HB 1849 during the portion shown. The committee then heard HB 2000, the wheelchair right-to-repair bill. Encart opposed the measure, arguing that repair delays are largely driven by insurance prior authorization and that wheelchair repairs involve FDA-regulated medical devices where improper repairs could create health risks. Peter Fritz testified in support, saying the bill was modeled on similar laws in other states and that he had personal experience through his sister’s use of a wheelchair. Members questioned whether repairs done outside insurer networks might not be reimbursed, and Fritz said that was a concern but that the need for timely repair outweighed it. The committee also discussed HB 1753 on social media, where DCCA’s Office of Consumer Protection supported the bill but suggested an amendment to the definition of personal information. On HB 1511 relating to consumer protection, DCCA’s Insurance Division supported the bill, while the Alliance for Automotive Innovation and the Hawaii Automobile Dealers Association offered comments seeking to preserve legitimate manufacturer and dealer communications about vehicles, warranties, recalls, and related services. The committee also took up HB 276 HD1 and HB 1513 on condominiums. The Hawaii Real Estate Commission offered comments on HB 276 HD1. For HB 1513, the Hawaii Green Infrastructure Authority supported the bill, but DCCA’s Insurance Division opposed it, warning that diverting HHRF funds could weaken reinsurance arrangements and raise premiums for consumers who rely on the fund. Members questioned whether the proposed condo loan program would need HHRF money and whether the amounts in the bill were necessary, and the division said it opposed using HHRF for that purpose. The committee also heard HB 2188 on housing, where OCP supported the measure and the Hawaii Association of Realtors raised concerns about conflicts with the Fair Credit Reporting Act and the use of tenant screening reports, noting that a working group is already addressing landlord-tenant issues. Members asked OCP to research how other states handle similar laws and whether additional language is needed to avoid federal conflict. Finally, on HB 1876 relating to mental health, the Department of Health’s Adult Mental Health Division supported the bill but said it remains opposed to harmful, non-evidence-based treatment modalities; Pride at Work Hawaii also testified in strong support. No final votes or committee decisions were reported in the excerpt.

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• Because I think when I first got into the legislature, we were looking at about $600 million a year in
• And when he described it, he said the legislature or different branches of government didn't have the
• Recently, the counties in Florida had passed a law.
• Recently, the counties in Florida had passed a law, and the sheriffs have implemented a law to arm the
• consultation with DPS, as those inspections are made and how it is that we can follow this as a legislature

Bills: SB4 , SB7 , SB9 , SB17

Committee: Senate Senate Health & Public Affairs

Keywords: Medicaid, healthcare, medical education, salaries, graduate education, clinician pay, health sciences, education funding, faculty salary, University of New Mexico, healthcare funding, general fund, state budget, New Mexico legislation, gun control, firearm safety, dealer regulation, illegal trade, background checks