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KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Task Force on School and Campus Safety (10-19-23)
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Budget Review Subcommittee on General Government, Finance, Personnel and Public Protection (7-19-23)
OK
Transcript Highlights:
- So do we have an estimate on what the expanded retirement benefits will cost the state?
- But this bill would be state-funded if the soldiers are. Thank you.
- I would think that if it's a valid tax exempt card from the state of Texas or Kansas or surrounding state
- It contains cleanup and modernization language for the State Finance Act.
- There is no fiscal impact to the state.
Bills:
HB2947 , HB3257 , HB3264 , HB3834 , HB3940 , HB3944 , HB3979 , HB4003 , HB4118 , HB4326 , HB4346 , HB4421
Committee:
Senate Appropriations
Keywords:
behavioral health, Medicaid expansion, clinical interns, mental health services, licensing requirements, veterans, disability benefits, federal law, Oklahoma Statutes, military service, criminal justice, minimum sentences, parole eligibility, violent crimes, Oklahoma statutes, HB3834, Oklahoma Breakthrough Therapy Act, ibogaine, ibogaine-based therapeutics, ibogaine analogs
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
Transportation, Highways and Public Works Apr 22nd, 2026
Transportation, Highways & Public Works
Transcript Highlights:
- And I would like—it is the first LSU building. We're having LSU Day today.
- In 1984 and again in 1988, he ran for President of the United States of America.
- Again, we're raising fees for Louisianians to pay a non-state entity.
- And so because we are across the state, we do serve a lot of rural communities.
- I think we’re rated number two in the state as far as best academic district in the whole state.
Bills:
SB309 , SB457 , SB513 , HB148 , HB149 , HB358 , HB384 , HB428 , HB487 , HB593 , HB613 , HB657 , HB675 , HB712 , HB716 , HB720 , HB723 , HB728 , HB732 , HB845 , HB846 , HB965
Keywords:
driving school, driver education, prelicensing course, motor vehicles, Department of Public Safety, Office of Motor Vehicles, third-party tester, third-party examiner, private driving instructor, license application, consumer protection, course pricing, tuition regulation, administrative rules, transportation committee, construction, management, project delivery, public contracts, legislative approval
Summary:
The House Committee on Transportation met on April 22, 2026, with a quorum present and heard several transportation-related bills, many involving license plates, toll exemptions, and administrative changes. The committee first advanced HB 988 by Rep. Bagley, which changes the fee distribution for current and retired legislators’ special prestige license plates so the proceeds support repairs at the Pentagon/first LSU building rather than going to the state. It then heard HB 1001 by Rep. Marcel, designating a portion of U.S. Highway 190 as the Jesse Jackson Memorial Highway; the bill was supported with remarks honoring Jackson’s civil rights legacy, and the committee observed a moment of silence before reporting it favorably without objection.
The committee next considered HB 989 by Rep. Boyer, which updates and clarifies fees charged by public license tag agents. Rep. Phelps offered an amendment to exempt Shreveport from the fee increase, but it failed on a roll call vote, and the bill was then reported favorably by a 13-2 vote. HB 1192, also by Rep. Boyer, creating a Louisiana Dental Hygienist Association specialty license plate, was amended to remove a restriction limiting issuance to association members and then passed favorably without objection. HB 1032 by Rep. Wiley, which clarifies the substances referenced in DUI-related motor vehicle statutes, received technical amendments and was reported favorably without objection.
The committee also advanced HB 748 by Rep. Brough, exempting Louisiana school board-owned and leased vehicles from tolls on bridges and highways, including the Bell Chasse toll bridge area, after testimony from Plaquemines Parish school officials and the district attorney describing toll costs and operational burdens; the bill was amended to include leased vehicles and then reported favorably without objection. HB 1108 by Rep. Omade creating a homeschool pride specialty plate was also reported favorably without objection after discussion of the plate design and proceeds going to Homeschool Louisiana. Finally, HB 1081 by Chairman Wright, restructuring the Louisiana Ports and Waterways Investment Commission under the Office of Multimodal Commerce and DOTD for administrative support, was amended at the request of the Governor’s Office and reported favorably without objection. The committee adjourned after completing its agenda.
OK
Transcript Highlights:
- So in what I do outside of This building, I go through a lot of batteries.
- Business regulations drive business out of the state.
- I've heard of this for this building was built on the oil fields. Right?
- I think inside this building we need to start thinking outside of the box.
- We do have a house fiscal statement that states 0 Dollars to state probes, approximately $15,000, that
Committee:
Senate Energy
Keywords:
climatology, emergency declaration, Oklahoma Climatological Survey, environment, weather data, public policy, state governance, natural resources, advisory councils, sunset law, water quality, hazardous waste, solid waste, radiation management, public health, biosolids, land application, environmental quality, agriculture, wastewater treatment
OK
Transcript Highlights:
- Waste Management Advisory Council, Solid Waste Management Advisory Council, and the Radiation Management
- Advisory Council.
- That we have in this state. Let's look at them and take those off.
- There is a team right now at Oklahoma State University.
- We do have a House fiscal statement that states $0 to state appropriations.
Committee:
Senate Energy
Keywords:
climatology, emergency declaration, Oklahoma Climatological Survey, environment, weather data, public policy, state governance, natural resources, advisory councils, sunset law, water quality, hazardous waste, solid waste, radiation management, public health, biosolids, land application, environmental quality, agriculture, wastewater treatment
Summary:
The committee took up several measures dealing with environmental regulation, waste management, and energy. Early on, it passed sunset-extension bills for the Oklahoma Climatological Survey and several environmental advisory councils. It then heard extensive debate on HB 1907, the Battery Stewardship Act, which would create a battery recycling system for small and medium batteries through DEQ. Supporters argued it would reduce landfill and garbage-truck fires, protect the environment, and create recycling value, while opponents raised concerns about added regulation, costs shifted to producers and retailers, and the creation of a new state FTE. Despite those objections, the bill passed 8-3.
The committee also considered HB 3403, a pilot study on biosolids and sewage sludge applied to farmland. Members debated a committee substitute that shortened the study timeline from five years to three years and added a phased rollback of land application. Supporters said the study was needed because of unresolved questions about PFOS, pharmaceuticals, heavy metals, and other contaminants, while critics argued the timelines conflicted and the bill could be hard to implement. The committee substitute was adopted, an amendment to delete key rollback provisions failed, and the bill ultimately passed 8-2 after testimony from Oklahoma City utilities officials and multiple rounds of questions about testing, health risks, and disposal practices.
The committee then passed HB 3175 to establish the Oklahoma Advanced Nuclear Energy Office, with members noting it would have minimal fiscal impact and could help Oklahoma build nuclear expertise and jobs. It also passed HB 3986, expanding a gross production tax exemption for wells completed with recycled water, and HB 3466, which removes the statutory requirement that the Corporation Commission maintain a petty cash fund. Finally, HB 3411, another biosolids-related bill to buy testing equipment and provide information to landowners, and HB 4246, a rural water transparency/lowest-bid bill, both passed unanimously or near-unanimously. The meeting ended with the chair thanking members and adjourning.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- But as shown by our building, we are excellent stewards of state resources and As Minnesota's most diverse
- We're not just educating students; we're building the economic backbone of our state.
- You may state your name for the record and proceed.
- Please state your name for the record and proceed.
- Please state your name for the record and proceed.
Bills:
HF2418 , HF1666 , HF232 , HF344 , HF402 , HF431 , HF468 , HF547 , HF583 , HF1476 , HF1711 , HF2787 , HF2788 , HF3207
Committee:
House Capital Investment
Keywords:
capital investment, political subdivisions, state assistance, funding, project grants, child care, Slayton, state bonds, economic development, extended time revenue, school funding, state aid, career and technical education, CTE, STEM, secondary credit, after-school programs, summer school, learning year program, extended day
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> modernizing our single building campus. modernizing our single building campus.
- We're building the economic backbone of our state, one graduate at a time.
- </c> 20 locations across the state as well. 20 locations across the state as well.
- Jeff Fluer, council member for the city of Lorettto, says the mayor has already stated most of what he
- </c> turn it over to council member Lure. turn it over to council member Lure.
Bills:
HF2418 , HF1666 , HF232 , HF344 , HF402 , HF431 , HF468 , HF547 , HF583 , HF1476 , HF1711 , HF2787 , HF2788 , HF3207
Committee:
House Capital Investment
Keywords:
capital investment, political subdivisions, state assistance, funding, project grants, child care, Slayton, state bonds, economic development, extended time revenue, school funding, state aid, career and technical education, CTE, STEM, secondary credit, after-school programs, summer school, learning year program, extended day
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama House Ways and Means Education Committee Apr 7th, 2026
Ways and Means Education
Committee:
House Ways and Means Education
Keywords:
land bank, land bank authority, local land bank authority, Alabama Land Bank Authority, tax delinquent property, tax sale, tax lien, redemption period, quiet title, blight remediation, vacant property, foreclosure, ad valorem tax, property tax exemption, intergovernmental agreement, county government, municipal government, redevelopment, brownfields, floodplain management
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- Of our state employees. They work hard every day.
- It'll put us in parity with other state employees, and we'll help retain educators in the state of New
- Yes, this will bring other state employees to parity.
- And you can kind of think of us somewhat like the State Department of Ag, where a critical state need
- As a state geological survey, we're here.
Committee:
House House Education
Keywords:
SB29, math requirements for teaching license, teacher licensure, teacher endorsement, mathematics methods, elementary education, secondary education, special education, early childhood education, reciprocity, Public Education Department, Mathematics and Science Education Act, mathematics instructional leadership framework, professional learning plan, K-3 screening, mathematics screening assessment, mathematics difficulty, support plan, multilevel support, intervention
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- And so it's a drafting thing through council service.
- It tends to be a trend in the United States right about that point.
- And so pieces of math tend to build very much on prior learning.
- And so pieces of math, math tends to build very much on prior learning.
- I know the struggle of many kids across the state.
Committee:
Senate Senate Education
Keywords:
SB29, math requirements for teaching license, teacher licensure, teacher endorsement, mathematics methods, elementary education, secondary education, special education, early childhood education, reciprocity, Public Education Department, Mathematics and Science Education Act, mathematics instructional leadership framework, professional learning plan, K-3 screening, mathematics screening assessment, mathematics difficulty, support plan, multilevel support, intervention
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm building on that. So there were 36 districts in the state before 2021.
- Green Building Council, to testify for the bill. I think he mentioned disaster relief.
- Green Building Council is also not testifying. Looky here. OK, so we're going to back up.
- code.
- code.
Committee:
House Intergovernmental Affairs
Keywords:
HB26, law enforcement contracts, sheriff, constable, county commissioners court, commissioners court, private security, special law enforcement district, property owners association, POA, municipal utility district, school district, junior college district, local government, contract policing, supplemental police services, large counties, population over 3.3 million, Texas Local Government Code, Harris County
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- So, you wouldn't be able to exclude it by stating that it wasn't a covered benefit.
- Simultaneously, the medical policy denies coverage, stating it's not a covered benefit.
- State law requires Texas-licensed healthcare professionals to review claim denials.
- So this bill catches the state law code up to date and clarifies information for families.
- Some other states are starting to look at this.
Committee:
House Insurance
Keywords:
autism, health insurance, coverage, medical treatment, health benefit plan, HIV prevention, prescription drug, prior authorization, health benefits, insurance coverage, insurance, contract termination, property and casualty, insurance agents, discrimination, appraiser, umpire, licensing requirements, continuing education, admin penalties
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- And somehow, that information needs to make its way. to give the state a compelling state interest.
- to remedy that compelling state interest.
- I am a firearms instructor for the state of Texas, as well as three other states.
- . for the state.
- The annex buildings across the state usually do not.
Committee:
House Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Because the state could not provide you with a lawyer.
- We hand out hunting licenses in this state. We have lots of tall building lawyers in Washington.
- And council member, I have the illustrious title of former city council member in Cedar Park, which is
- the public policy of this state.
- Eighteen states, along with U.S.
Committee:
House Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Commerce and Economic Development Oversight REVISED: SB1101 and SB1966 - Added Apr 16th, 2026 at 10:30 am
Commerce & Economic Development Oversight
Transcript Highlights:
- As such, we oversee the implementation of a number of federal and state-funded programs.
- The services block grant comes from the United States Department of Health and Human Services.
- It comes to the state of Oklahoma by formula. My...
- In addition to those 17 CSBG contracts, we touch a wide variety of state and federally funded community
- I am proud to publicly state my appreciation. Our leadership also appreciates it.
Keywords:
SB80, legislation, state law, public safety, community impact, local governance, dental coverage, insurance reporting, healthcare access, dental loss ratio, community benefits, Oklahoma law, Athletic Trainer, Compact, interstate practice, licensure, public health, workforce development, military spouses, telehealth
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- staff, our state auditors.
- staff, our state auditors.
- Um means that there is an impact on, um, our state revenues and our state auditors.
- staff, our state auditors.
- </c> state.
Committee:
House Taxes
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Labor & Commerce Feb 23rd, 2026 at 10:30 am
Labor & Commerce
Transcript Highlights:
- We rank the ninth worst nationwide in Washington state when it comes to wage theft.
- We rank the ninth worst nationwide in Washington state when it comes to waste theft.
- As stated, my name is Matt Dunn.
- There are about 450 snack bar licenses around the state.
- I'm the Deputy Director of Government Affairs at the Washington State Labor Council.
Committee:
Senate Labor & Commerce
Keywords:
liquor license, snack bar, state regulations, alcohol sales, business licensing, collective bargaining, retirement benefits, employee rights, public sector, supplemental benefits, education, funding, student loans, affordability, higher education, public employers, employee information, bargaining representatives, labor relations, union representation
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Veterans and Military Affairs REVISED Feb 12th, 2026
Veterans and Military Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- Will this affect all the Fed tax in the state?
- And you don't even have to live in this state to serve in this state.
- There was only one group of people that worked at the state warehouse that were truly state employees
- It's not ready for their state mission.
- The measure requires the veteran to have been a resident of this state instead of dying in this state
Committee:
Senate Veterans and Military Affairs
Keywords:
military discharge, veterans, DD Form 214, confidentiality, grandchildren access, Oklahoma National Guard, education assistance, military benefits, dependents, CareerTech Assistance Act, burial grant, memorial headstone, eligibility requirements, funding, Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs, fiscal management, state law, veteran burial, burial assistance, indigent veterans
Summary:
The Veterans and Military Affairs Committee met and advanced several bills related to veterans records, National Guard benefits, burial honors, and veterans home operations. Senate Bill 2026 would allow grandchildren, with proof of lineage, to access a veteran’s DD-214 filed with a county clerk; it passed 9-0. Senate Bill 1376, amended to be named the CW5 Chris Rowe Act, would revise National Guard retirement and pay provisions, including a five-year Oklahoma Guard service minimum for retirement eligibility and language intended to ensure full-time Guard members are paid at their rank; despite concerns raised about the five-year threshold and out-of-state members, it passed 9-0. Senate Bill 1355 would create a program and funds to provide memorial headstones, markers, or medallions for eligible veterans and National Guard veterans; it also passed 9-0.
The committee then considered Senate Bill 2115, a broad measure affecting Oklahoma veterans homes and the Department of Veterans Affairs. The bill would allow more flexible hiring of part-time health care staff, create revolving funds for quicker purchasing of supplies, and exclude certain purchases from the state Purchasing Act. Members questioned the canceled warrant fund, the scope of the purchasing exemption, and how donations and federal funds would be handled. The author and ODVA representatives said the bill was still a work in progress and emphasized the need for flexibility and safeguards. The bill passed 9-0.
Finally, Senate Bill 1533, described as cleanup language for the Dignity and Burial Act, would change eligibility to require a veteran to have been a resident of Oklahoma rather than dying in the state. It also passed 9-0. Near the end of the meeting, Chair Stanley noted plans for another committee meeting the following week and Senator Peterson mentioned an upcoming floor substitute related to the Strategic Military Planning Commission sunset issue.
WA
Transcript Highlights:
- that the coordination of increased traffic law enforcement within a crash prevention zone between State
- Fifty percent, or a portion of that, is to the state general fund.
- Seeing none, we'll move to Senate Bill 6131, updating the role of the Washington State Traffic Safety
- Be remitted to the state on the pre-rounded amount. Those are the only amendments I'm aware of.
- It would revise the responsibilities of the State Transportation Commission.
Committee:
Senate Transportation
Keywords:
traffic safety, roadway fatalities, Washington traffic safety commission, policy update, road safety, accident prevention, pedestrian safety, construction, accessibility, public safety, urban planning, bridge repair, infrastructure, emergency funding, transportation, cash transactions, pennies, currency, economic efficiency, financial regulation