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OK
Transcript Highlights:
  • Members, House Bill 3657 is an Oklahoma Employment Security Commission request bill.
  • Oklahoma Employment Security Commission request bill. It contains two parts.
  • The second part of the bill creates a workforce commission data-sharing authorization to allow the OESC
  • Provide veterinary services, spaying and neutering, educational opportunities.
  • This is a serious issue that presents a public safety and animal safety problem to our state.
Committee: House Agriculture
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Agriculture, Acequias And Water Resources Feb 5th, 2026 at 09:02 am

House Agriculture, Acequias And Water Resources

Transcript Highlights:
  • The Commission agreed and adopted NMED's proposals.
  • Since then, The Commission agreed and adopted NMED's proposals.
  • And the Water Quality Control Commission has already spoken.
  • Control Commission, and the Water Quality Control Commission has already spoken clearly and unequivably
  • We're going to go to public comment on the Zoom first.
Bills: HM45 , HB276 , HB300
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

House Chamber - Tue Apr 7, 2026, 12:00PM HST - Day 40

Hawaii House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • But this man exemplifies service, and it's an honor to have him in the gallery today.
  • I look forward to the next 25 years of service.
  • The public Thank you, Madam Speaker.
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  • Um the public Thank you, Speaker.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

03/31/2026 - House Appropriations

Appropriations

Transcript Highlights:
  • Those are discounted medical or dental services and sometimes free dental services.
  • It creates gaps, creates risk, safety risk, strains public services, and increases costs both to the
  • It's of the public. Yeah, people selected of the public.
  • And that's why you have a commission, and none of us sit on that commission.
  • service.
MS

Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

MS Senate Floor - 15 April, 2026; 1:00 PM

Mississippi Senate Floor Meeting

OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Elections and Ethics Apr 6th, 2026

Elections and Ethics

Transcript Highlights:
  • Thank you, everybody on the committee for your service to the committee in the state of Oklahoma.
Bills: SB1491 , SB1581 , SB1286 , SB1451
Summary: The Elections and Ethics Committee considered several election-related bills. Senate Bill 1451, with an untimely filed committee amendment, would allow the State Board of Elections to use existing printed voter registration cards before switching to new ones and would add a space on the card for voters who moved from another county or state so election officials can better update and cancel duplicate registrations. The Secretary of the State Election Board said the measure would codify existing interstate notification practices and help clean up voter rolls; the bill passed 5-1. The committee also passed Senate Bill 1286, which requires political subdivisions that host county election board elections to provide polling-place rooms at no cost. Supporters said the bill was a request from the Tulsa County Election Board and was intended to address the large share of polling places located in private buildings that can withdraw access on short notice. It passed 5-1. Senate Bill 1581 was approved 5-1 as well. It extends the time to gather signatures to impanel a grand jury from 45 to 90 days and adds a 10-day protest period for signature verification. Testimony indicated the change would align this process with other initiative petition timelines. The committee also passed Senate Bill 1491, which requires newly appointed presidential electors filling a vacancy to take the same oath as other electors; it passed 5-1. The meeting ended with thanks to the committee for its service for the year.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Appropriations and Budget REVISED: Agenda added Apr 6th, 2026

Appropriations and Budget

Transcript Highlights:
  • Well, I just said it was verbal, but I'm saying it in the microphone in a public hearing now. Okay.
  • Bill 1290 strengthens the 211 hotline system and clarifies oversight and coordinates the improved service
  • 169 is to increase the longevity pay awarded to state employees by 50% for all designated years of service
Bills: SB169 , SB201 , SB1290 , SB1377 , SB1991 , SB2060
Summary: The committee took up several Senate bills and adopted multiple amendments, including a contested amendment process on Senate Bill 201. An objection was raised that an amendment had not been filed by the prior-day deadline under Rule 76C, but the chair ruled the objection not well taken, citing the chair’s authority to waive the timing requirement. The amendment to the amendment, offered by Speaker Hilbert, deleted Section 2 of the bill, removing statutory language that tied the teacher-pay measure to House Bill 3705 and the broader budget agreement. Members discussed that the underlying agreement still linked the measures politically, including a $25 million increase to the Parental Choice Tax Credit and a $2,000 increase to the minimum salary schedule for teachers. After clarification that the bill applied to certified personnel except for positions listed in the amendment, SB 201 passed the committee 29-0. The committee then approved Senate Bill 1290, which strengthens the 211 hotline system by clarifying oversight, improving coordination and service delivery, addressing access gaps, and supporting better funding and emergency responsiveness. Senate Bill 169 also passed after amendment; it increases longevity pay for state employees by 50% for designated years of service beginning in fiscal year 2027. Senate Bill 1377, which requires DHS to provide duffel bags to children in foster care as part of the budget, passed after members asked whether the bags would remain the child’s property and whether the bags would be standardized; the sponsor said the bags would belong to the child but did not know the procurement details. Finally, the committee heard Senate Bill 1991, described as an OMES/Oklahoma cleanup bill that consolidates existing functionality and revenues under a common umbrella without changing the substantive sources or purposes of the funds. After a question confirming it was only a cleanup measure, the bill passed 29-0. Senate Bill 2060 was laid over until the next day, and the meeting adjourned.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

03/18/2026 - House Appropriations

Appropriations

Transcript Highlights:
  • Members, there's no further public testimony. I'm sorry, I do have a question of you. Oh, go ahead.
  • services program and develop an Alzheimer's disease state plan.
  • to DHS for the dementia services program and the implementation of the state plan.
  • Workgroup members have members from public and private organizations. We meet regularly.
  • So, no further public testimony. The question before you is Senate Bill 1249.
Bills: SB1131 , SB1249
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Consumer Protection & Business Mar 3rd, 2026 at 08:00 am

Consumer Protection & Business

Transcript Highlights:
  • So we're going to begin by opening the public hearing on House Bill 2616.
  • I'm here today on behalf of the Washington Asparagus Commission.
  • I am curious about whether there are any services.
  • We are going to have to close the public hearing on House Bill 2616 and open the public hearing on House
  • With that, we'll close the public hearing on House Bill 2721.
Bills: HB2721 , HB2616
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Consumer Protection & Business Feb 25th, 2026 at 01:30 pm

Consumer Protection & Business

Transcript Highlights:
  • This is the bill adding requirements to the Uniform Money Services Act for operating virtual currency
  • This is the bill adding requirements to the Uniform Money Services Act for operating virtual currency
  • It also requires the licensee that operates a kiosk to provide live customer service during specified
  • We are so lucky in the state of Washington to be served by people who choose public service, and some
  • of the finest public servants that I've ever worked with are sitting right over here.
Bills: SB6178 , SB5831
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Consumer Protection & Business Feb 24th, 2026 at 01:30 pm

Consumer Protection & Business

Transcript Highlights:
  • We're going to open the public hearing on engrossed substitute Senate Bill 6031, enhancing public safety
  • We're going to close the public hearing on Substitute Senate Bill 6248 and open the public hearing on
  • With that, we'll close the public hearing on Substitute Senate Bill 6079 and open the public hearing
  • We support live customer service.
  • We support live customer service.
Bills: SB6178 , SB5831
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Consumer Protection & Business Feb 18th, 2026 at 01:30 pm

Consumer Protection & Business

Transcript Highlights:
  • We'll close the public hearing on Senate Bill 5831 and move forward with opening the public hearing on
  • We're going to suspend the public hearing on Substitute Senate Bill 6091 and open the public hearing
  • So the private marketing can occur along with public marketing.
  • So the private marketing can occur along with public marketing.
  • We believe in the public marketing of all homes for sale.
Bills: SB5831 , SB6178
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Judiciary Feb 16th, 2026 at 11:18 pm

House Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • The folks that have performed these services on the ground since some of the grants have been rolled
  • The Edgewood Commission just recently passed Resolution 2026 006 in support of SB... ...38.
  • That concludes our public comment section.
  • safety. dealers for the benefit of public safety.
  • That concludes public comment. We have an amendment.
Bills: SB38 , SB17 , SB41 , SB264
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Education Feb 4th, 2026

House Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • Science Laboratory of New Mexico State be recognized and honored for their 80 years of distinguished service
  • My name is Michaela Jarvis, and we are students from Animas Public High School. Good morning.
  • My name is Michaela Jarvis, and we are students from Animas Public High School. All right, welcome.
Bills: SB194 , SB200 , SB203 , SB204 , SJR3
Summary: The committee first announced that House Bill 161 would be rolled over until Monday so the sponsor could work out unintended errors and bring back a clean amendment. The committee then heard House Memorial 2, which calls for a Legislative Education Study Committee study of screen time in elementary classrooms, including instruction, assessment, and general use. The sponsor and supporters said the memorial is intended to examine the effects of screen use on young children’s learning, attention, literacy, social-emotional development, and physical well-being, and to develop research-based guidance rather than rely on anecdotes. Testimony in support came from educators and school leaders, including AFT New Mexico, NEA New Mexico, and the superintendent of Carlsbad Municipal Schools, who argued that screens are being used too heavily in elementary settings and that hands-on learning and direct interaction are being displaced. Committee members raised questions about whether the study should extend beyond elementary grades to secondary education, online books, and AI-related assessment issues such as voice recording and accessibility. The sponsor and legislative staff said the memorial is currently limited to elementary classrooms but could potentially be expanded; they also noted that assessment-related AI concerns would fall within the study. The committee then approved HM2 on a do-pass motion with no opposition. The committee next heard House Memorial 16, recognizing the New Mexico State University Physical Science Laboratory for 80 years of service and contributions to research, innovation, national security, workforce development, and economic prosperity. Support testimony highlighted the laboratory’s role in southern New Mexico and its status as one of eight FAA test sites for unmanned aerial systems. A member of the public also testified in support as an NMSU alum and STEM advocate. The committee approved HM16 on a do-pass motion with no opposition. The meeting also included introductions from visiting high school students and a reminder that Monday is NMSU Day at the Capitol.
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

Senate - Education Feb 4th, 2026

House Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • And we have this incredible number of listeners who rely on KANW for this important public radio service
  • And another very important service, Mr.
  • for translator services in the state of New Mexico.
  • Education Commission.
  • We have had a public education commission and a superintendent of public instruction, and it presided
Bills: SB194 , SB200 , SB203 , SB204 , SJR3
Summary: The committee began with announcements about an upcoming Friday breakfast and presentation with the School Board Association in El Dorado, then moved through a series of education appropriation and capital-style bills. The first major item was Senate Bill 194 for Luna Community College baseball and softball fields. Senator Campos and Luna officials described the project as part of a larger athletic and community complex, emphasizing the college’s NJCAA compliance turnaround, 100% athlete graduation rate, 3.44 average GPA, and the fact that 94% of athletes are New Mexico residents. Supporters said the fields would improve recruiting, reduce annual rental costs, and add community amenities such as a walking path, soccer pitch, and wildfire resiliency training space. Several senators raised concerns that the project should go through the normal capital outlay process and questioned funding sources, ongoing operating costs, bathrooms, electricity, parking, audits, and whether the $5 million request was sufficient. Despite those concerns, the committee voted 5-3 to give the bill a due pass. The committee then heard a request for KANW educational radio funding. KANW’s general manager and staff said the station is celebrating 75 years, serves much of the state with news, cultural programming, Spanish music, and emergency alert services, and is one of the state’s primary radio stations. Supporters praised its public service and statewide reach. However, several senators objected to the funding mechanism, arguing that the request was being routed through growth funding rather than the usual capital or appropriations process and that other legislators lacked equal access to those funds. After discussion about federal funding cuts, translator opportunities, and the station’s educational mission, the committee voted 3-5 and the bill failed. Senate Bill 203, a duplicate of a previously heard Northern New Mexico State School documentary bill, was quickly tabled on motion. The committee then took up Senate Joint Resolution 3, which would ask voters to replace the current appointed Secretary of Education model with an appointed State Board of Education that would hire a state superintendent. Senator Soles argued the change would create more stability and reduce political whiplash, while supporters from the school board and superintendent associations backed the idea but noted concerns about appointment clarity. Opponents from PED, KIDS CAN, the Chamber of Commerce, charter schools, and others argued the proposal would add bureaucracy, reduce accountability, sideline the governor and voters, and repeat a failed pre-2003 system. Committee members were split along similar lines, with supporters emphasizing continuity and critics stressing accountability and local control; the transcript ends before a final vote on SJR 3 is shown.
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

Senate Session (Part II) Aug 27th, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

Bills: SB3 , SB16
Summary: The Senate opened with an invocation by Senator Hagenbuch, who asked for wisdom, humility, courage, and guidance in serving Texas and conducting the chamber’s work with integrity and respect. After the prayer, the House messenger reported that the House had passed several congratulatory and commemorative resolutions, including HCR 2 honoring the victims of the July 2025 Hill Country floods, HCR 3 marking the dedication of the Children’s Emergency Relief International George M. Cowden Building in Austin, HCR 4 congratulating Ricky and Anne Lowe on their 47th wedding anniversary, and HCR 5 recognizing Don Sparks of Midland for receiving the 2025 Chief Roughneck Award. Following the House message, the Senate announced a brief recess while awaiting completion of the House calendar. Senator Zaffirini then moved that the Senate stand in recess until 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 27, and the motion was adopted without objection.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • from things from our family to our work to our homes to to to hear in this wonderful opportunity for service
  • Legislation authorizing contracts with sheriffs and constables for the provision of law enforcement services
  • suspend Senate Rule 7.09, 11.10, 11.18, and 11.19 to permit the consideration of the following bills at public
Bills: SB 2 , SB 3 , SB 10 , SB 16