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TX

Texas 89th Regular

Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs Mar 26th, 2025

Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • As was stated, my name is...
  • Virgin Islands, and was nominated by the President of the United States. ...United States to serve as
  • State government. You can go to jail for the federal penalty. Why can't we do that as a state?
  • Is that the kind of state you want to live in?
  • Texas; I'm representing the whole state of Texas.
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama Senate Healthcare Committee Mar 19th, 2025

Healthcare

Transcript Highlights:
  • We haven't agreed upon the bill between the Board of Medical Examiners, the Board of Nursing, the State
  • Other states have already made this shift successfully, so Alabama should follow suit.
  • What states have the top three cannabis regulations?
  • You know, states that have cannabis regulations aren't necessarily recreational marijuana states.
  • Examples, and you can also Google how other states do this as well. Thank you.
Bills: HB194, SB87, SB237
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law Committee 3/13/25

Judiciary Finance and Civil Law

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c> have in your on so in line 1.18 US state have in your on so in line 1.18 US state code<00:34:21.240
  • </c><00:36:44.640><c> and</c> comply with other existing state and comply with other existing state and
  • </c><00:37:03.640><c> law</c> ways to incorporate it into state law ways to incorporate it into state
  • State your name and give us your testimony. Mr.
  • I had no community support, and my growing children were living out of state.
Bills: HF1027, HF101, HF1021
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Criminal Jurisprudence Mar 11th, 2025

Criminal Jurisprudence

Transcript Highlights:
  • So, multiple convictions, it creates a state jail.
  • And that is also a... state jail felony.
  • s office and committed over 600 people to the state hospitals of the state of Texas.
  • That said, it was a state jail felony, which is already.
  • So it's already a state jail felony.
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama Senate State Governmental Affairs Committee Feb 19th, 2025

State Governmental Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • This week, um, this bill basically what we have is a workforce problem in this state.
  • This bill, basically what we have is a workforce problem in this state.
  • This bill, basically what we have is a workforce problem in this state.
  • This bill, basically what we have is a workforce problem in this state.
  • This bill, basically what we have is a workforce problem in this state.
Bills: SB137, SB164, SB165, SB49
TX

Texas 89th Regular

89th Legislative Session May 25th, 2025

Texas House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • State your inquiry.
  • They want the states to act.
  • I ask because I represent Texas State University.
  • Let's let the states start taking control.
  • here in our state, impacting the colleges and universities.
Bills: SB835, SB3070, SB22, SJR59, SB926, SB1494, SB251, SB456, SB500, SB1307, SB2615, SB2995, SB2321, SB973, SB974, SB865, SB506, SB781, SB1522, SB1558, SB510, SB667, SB763, SB2073, SB1858, SB1660, SB505, SB2900, SB1433, SB1540, SB1964, SB1300, SB1644, SB2217, SB2373, SB2431, SB1758, SB2480, SB3039, SB3047, SB3073, SB2920, SB2781, SB826, SB766, SB2460, SB527, SB1946, SB2885, SB1243, SB2610, SB2595, SB857, SB37, SB8, SB10, SB227, SB261, SB12, SB15, SJR27, SB552, SB835, SB3070, SB22, SJR59, SB25, SB57, SB127, SB293, SB441, SB3059, SB512, SB241, SB1718, SB140, SB2055, SB2075, SB2018, SB1534, SB1567, SB785, SB1233, SB1580, SB1663, SB413, SB447, SB519, SB467, SB1579, SB1191, SB1021, SB1838, SB2807, SB2835, SB546, SB2121, SB2167, SB2035, SB2024, SB1032, SB1049, SB1266, SB1400, SB1302, SB401, SB1596, SB1281, SB1242, SB1343, SB310, SB1346, SB2753, SB2703, SB2221, SB1719, SB2177, SB800, SB790, SB748, SB571, SB1957, SB1923, SB1896, SB1760, SB1335, SB2368, SB2477, SB2587, SB2972, SB2986, SB2965, SB1563, SB1467, SB1164, SB1137, SB614, SB705, SB961, SB918, SB955, SB869, SB850, SB863, SB1610, SB1055, SB2206, SB457, SB2337, SB1362, SB926, SB1494, SB251, SB456, SB500, SB1307, SB2615, SB2995, SB2321, SB973, SB974, SB865, SB506, SB781, SB1522, SB1558, SB510, SB667, SB763, SB2073, SB1858, SB1660, SB505, SB2900, SB1433, SB1540, SB1964, SB1300, SB1644, SB2217, SB2373, SB2431, SB1758, SB2480, SB3039, SB3047, SB3073, SB2920, SB2781, SB826, SB766, SB2460, SB527, SB1946, SB2885, SB1243, SB2610, SB2595, SB857, SCR9, HB5560, HB762, HB 107, HB 114, HB300, HB138, HB4386, HB2495, HB581, HB3348, HB5323
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Finance May 5th, 2026

Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • And ultimately for our state.
  • So it's a direct state cost. Thank you. Okay. Mr.
  • So it's a direct state cost. before they implement any mandate so it's a direct state cost thank you
  • Please state your name. Hello. My name is Lincoln Trump.
  • The Louisiana State Police have done a great job of trying to, The Louisiana State Police have done a
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Commerce and Economic Development Oversight Apr 14th, 2026 at 03:00 pm

Commerce & Economic Development Oversight

Transcript Highlights:
  • it ran through, because the Insurance Department is the one who regulates all bondsmen across the state
  • Will there be any further questions about geography or transportation in the great state of Oklahoma?
  • Members, Senate Bill 1447 is a modification of the RFP process for the state employees' prescription
  • Members, Senate Bill 1447 is a modification of the RFP process for the state employees' prescription
  • As I said, hello, my name is Lucille Morehouse, and I'm a 15-year-old forage state ambassador.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

CPC Public Hearing - Tue Apr 7, 2026 @ 2:00 PM HST

Consumer Protection & Commerce

Transcript Highlights:
  • . states. states.
  • </c><00:39:29.760><c> experience</c><00:39:31.040><c> um</c> those states experience um those states
  • </c> limited resources on the state level. limited resources on the state level.
  • </c> state syndromic surveillance system. state syndromic surveillance system.
  • reasons I've stated. Mahalo. reasons I've stated. Mahalo. Thank<01:05:43.800><c> you.
Summary: The committee heard several resolutions and one bill focused on energy reliability, utility infrastructure, insurance, tenant rights, and home health licensing. On the energy side, members heard HCR 203/HR 193 on a status update for the Hawaii Electric Reliability Administrator, HCR 204/HR 194 on a comprehensive PUC analysis of cost reduction and risk, and HCR 202/HR 192 creating a legislative task force on future energy pathways. Testimony on the energy measures was generally supportive from the PUC, DCCA’s Division of Consumer Advocacy, the Hawaii State Energy Office, and the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, with OHA urging that equity, native Hawaiian impacts, and public trust resources be considered alongside cost savings. The committee also heard HCR 125/HR 117 on coordinating with utilities to address aging utility poles and lines along Farrington Highway and other high-risk corridors; Hawaiian Electric supported the measure, Hawaiian Telcom and Charter Spectrum said much of the work is already underway and questioned whether the resolution was necessary, and committee questioning focused on existing double-pole tracking and the role of DOT and the PUC. The committee then took up HCR 137/HR 129 on timely reimbursement of health care claims under the clean claims statute. The DCCA Insurance Division and the Hawaii Insurers Council opposed the measure as drafted, saying it could be read to require payment beyond policy limits and could raise premiums or reduce market participation. United Policyholders supported the measure, arguing it would simply give policyholders more time to collect benefits they already purchased, and clarified that it was not intended to increase coverage beyond policy limits. The committee later amended the resolution to direct the DCCA Insurance Division to prioritize investigation and enforcement of clean claims complaints. In the decision meeting, the committee recommended and adopted passage of HCR 203/HR 193 as is, HCR 204/HR 194 with an amendment removing the eighth whereas clause, HCR 202/HR 192 with an amendment adding a committee representative to the task force, HCR 125/HR 117 as is, and HCR 137/HR 129 with amendments. The committee also heard SB 2960 SC1 on property insurance, which would extend the time policyholders have after a declared disaster to document replacement-cost claims. The Insurance Division and Hawaii Insurers Council opposed it, warning it could force coverage beyond policy limits and increase premiums, while United Policyholders supported it and said it would help disaster survivors recover benefits they already paid for; members questioned whether similar laws in other states had caused premium spikes and clarified that the bill was not intended to exceed policy limits. The committee also heard SB 2347 SD1 on multilingual tenant-rights notices, with OHA, Hawaii Appleseed, and others supporting the bill but urging restoration of language requiring landlords to directly provide the notice at lease signing. Finally, SB 2272 SD1 HD1 on home health licensing drew support from the Department of Health, SHPDA, and the Health Care Association of Hawaii, with the association requesting an effective date amendment; testimony explained that the bill would allow state licensing compliance to be demonstrated through CMS-approved accreditation or certification surveys, potentially reducing duplication and freeing state resources.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Mar 5th, 2026 at 09:30 am

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • to the Senate floor ider Christian University is a private university located in southwest Oklahoma
  • , or is it impacting the whole state?
  • Of course, I want broadband across the whole state.
  • A neighboring state, Kansas, has a zero tax on it.
  • stated then it was because of the taxes.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Mar 5th, 2026

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Mid-America Christian University is a private university located in southwest Oklahoma City and was originally
  • And over and over again, these incentives are bringing back to the state more than what the state allows
  • than what the state is not bringing in.
  • we will see more revenue coming to the state, not And we will see more revenue coming to the state,
  • , or is it impacting the whole state?
Summary: The Senate convened with prayer, roll call, and several floor and gallery introductions recognizing the Doctor of the Day, Nurse of the Day, Mid-America Christian University, the Oklahoma Truckers Association, Leadership Wagoner County, the Broken Arrow Chamber, and an intern. The chamber then took up several bills in general order. Senate Bill 1426, requested by the Department of Human Services, would limit referrals to district attorneys to substantiated findings of abuse of vulnerable adults; it passed unanimously, 44-0. Senate Bill 1531 was presented as a placeholder vehicle for possible future FAA action on drones and unmanned aircraft, with questions focused on why the bill was being kept open and what language might later be added. It passed 33-12. Senate Bill 1561 would allow EMTs to be subject to progressive discipline for drug or other violations instead of automatic license revocation; it passed 46-0. The most extensive debate centered on Senate Bill 1122, which lowers the ad valorem assessment rate for broadband providers from 22.85% to 15% and was described by supporters as a way to create parity, encourage broadband expansion, and keep providers investing in rural Oklahoma. Opponents argued it would give a tax break to large legacy broadband companies, reduce county revenue by an estimated $20 million, and do little for homeowners, farmers, or other taxpayers facing property tax pressure. After extended questioning and debate, the bill passed 28-19. The Senate also laid over SB 1555, heard announcements, and adjourned until Monday, March 9 at 1:30 p.m.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Commerce and Economic Development Oversight Mar 3rd, 2026 at 03:00 pm

Commerce & Economic Development Oversight

Transcript Highlights:
  • It actually changes our state fossil from Aurohainax to Uhauroposeidon.
  • originally until you had expressed on the tourism aspects, families being able to travel around the state
  • Chair, I had a constituent, not a constituent But another citizen reached out from the state of Oklahoma
  • I've been a plumbing contractor in the state of Oklahoma for 33 years.
  • I think I understand the concept of the bill, and I'm going to state what I think the concept of it is
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Commerce and Economic Development Oversight Mar 3rd, 2026 at 10:30 am

Commerce & Economic Development Oversight

Transcript Highlights:
  • considerable amount more working in the private sector than what they currently make working for the state
  • That was one of the reasons we ran the bill to keep the good people working for the state so we don't
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate Session (Part IV) Aug 22nd, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • To hold state employees at work under the guise of official responsibilities for the purpose of campaign
  • fundraising appears to be potentially unlawful, or at least unethical, using state resources for a campaign
  • Every Senate employee's state salary is being used to support Senator Alvarado's campaign.
  • State your inquiry. I don't know if this is working or not. Mr.
Bills: SB 2, SB 5, SB 9, SB 7, SB 17, SB 4, HB4, HB1, HB3, HB20, HB22, SB9, SB7, SB17, SB4, HB4, SB2, SB5
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate Session (Part I) Aug 22nd, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Compactness for the congressional districts in our state.
  • All right, so you've stated what your goals were.
  • As I believe you've stated here and has been stated in the House, solely with the intent to elevate Republican
  • of the United States.
  • Six states in this country, colleagues, six states in this country.
Bills: SB 2, SB 5, SB 9, SB 7, SB 17, SB 4, HB4, HB1, HB3, HB20, HB22, SB9, SB7, SB17, SB4, HB4, SB2, SB5
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate Session (Part II) Aug 22nd, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • To equal justice, all our laws are to apply equally to everyone in the United States.
  • Why are you carrying this bill as a state?
  • I suspect if you looked at any redistricting matter at state, House, State Board of Education, anything
  • I mean, it's a pretty small universe, and then we found this wonderful firm.
  • House of Representatives from the state of Texas.
Bills: SB 2, SB 5, SB 9, SB 7, SB 17, SB 4, HB4, HB1, HB3, HB20, HB22, SB9, SB7, SB17, SB4, HB4, SB2, SB5