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OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Administrative Rules REVISED: Links Added Apr 28th, 2026

Administrative Rules

Transcript Highlights:
  • HCR 1094 is addressing a major rule from the Long-Range Capital Planning Commission.
  • disapproves the proposed permanent rule changes to OAC 428:11-3-7 submitted by the Long Range Capital Planning
Summary: The committee took up several joint resolutions dealing with agency rules. H.J.R. 1090, approving energy- and agriculture-related agency rules, was adopted and passed 10-0. H.J.R. 1091, covering business and commerce rules, was also adopted and passed 10-0. H.J.R. 1092, which had been split out from the business and commerce packet because of a reported $10 million cost impact on one business, was adopted after discussions with regulators about delaying remodeling requirements and addressing safety concerns; it passed unanimously. H.J.R. 1093, approving health-related agency rules, passed 11-0, with some Oklahoma Health Care Authority major rules noted as being handled separately in the Senate. The committee then discussed H.C.R. 1094, a major rule from the Long-Range Capital Planning Commission. Members raised concerns that the agency’s rule impact statement contained errors, incorrect notice and hearing information, and an incomplete economic analysis. After debate over whether the resolution could be amended or had to be accepted or rejected as a whole, the committee voted 11-0 that it did not pass. The committee then considered H.J.R. 1095 with an amendment to specifically disapprove a proposed permanent rule change by the Long-Range Capital Planning Commission that would have allowed the commission to ignore its own rules in the “best interest of the state.” The amendment was adopted 11-1, and the resolution as amended passed. At the end of the meeting, the chair thanked members and staff for their work and said the committee would try to move the resolutions to the floor on Thursday, with another meeting likely needed to address additional major rules coming from the Senate. A committee member also suggested a brief educational review of a prior procedural issue at a future meeting, and the chair agreed to discuss broader concerns about the administrative rules process in a later wrap-up.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Natural Resources May 14th, 2026

Natural Resources

Transcript Highlights:
  • It affects administrative claims by DEQ and the Office of Conservation.
  • LDCFS here for information only, and so is Dustin Davison, our Secretary of Conservation and Energy.
  • And then we've got Dustin Davidson with Conservation and Energy here for any information.
  • We've got Dustin Davidson with Conservation and Energy here for any information, and Blake Carfield with
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Natural Resources May 14th, 2026

Natural Resources

Transcript Highlights:
  • It affects administrative claims by DEQ and the Office of Conservation.
  • LDCFS here for information only, and so is Dustin Davis. ...Dustin Davis, our Secretary of Conservation
  • And then we've got Dustin Davidson with Conservation and Energy here for any information.
  • We've got Dustin Davidson with Conservation and Energy here for any information, and Blake Carfield with
Summary: The Senate Committee on Natural Resources met on May 14 and approved the April 29 minutes. The committee first heard HB 1056, which authorizes transfer of certain state property in Natchitoches Parish tied to a former school building now considered dilapidated and a nuisance; it was reported favorably. HB 841, described as a landman code of conduct bill and expropriation-related measure, was voluntarily deferred so the sponsor could work on additional changes over the interim. The committee then took up HB 804, the Louisiana Energy Protection Act, which would bar future lawsuits seeking climate-change damages against fossil fuel companies and other entities. Supporters said it would prevent speculative climate litigation while preserving legitimate claims for permit violations and other existing statutory causes of action. Opponents from coastal litigation and the Sierra Club argued the bill was drafted too broadly and could affect legacy cases, property rights, and regulatory enforcement; the committee adopted Amendment 3875 to grandfather existing filed cases and make the bill effective upon gubernatorial signature, then reported the bill favorably as amended. HB 621, requiring recycling of decommissioned renewable energy infrastructure and updating the state’s waste framework for modern energy components, was reported favorably. HB 637, which revises oil field site restoration fees and lowers rates for marginal, stripper, low-pressure, and incapable wells, was also reported favorably. Finally, SB 480, as amended, allowed boats to anchor in Oyster Bayou so long as they are not within an oyster lease and someone remains on board; the committee adopted the amendment and reported the bill favorably before adjourning.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

03/03/2026 - Senate Natural Resources

Natural Resources

Transcript Highlights:
  • prescribes disclosure requirements for an eligible entity applying for a grant from the Water Conservation
  • Grant Fund that receives water from a multi-county water conservation district.
  • water savings and the water supply being conserved.
  • Let me... ...water savings and the water supply being conserved.
  • We're going to work to have a system-wide conservation plan for a seven-state solution for stabilizing
Bills: HB2029, HB2096, HB2116
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

02/12/2026 - House Rural Economic Development

Rural Economic Development

Transcript Highlights:
  • House Bill 2926 allows municipalities to establish and maintain a workforce housing project expedited plan
  • review and permitting process. ...and maintain a workforce housing project expedited plan review and
  • owners to voluntarily finance qualifying capital improvements such as energy efficiency, water conservation
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

02/03/2026 - Senate Natural Resources

Natural Resources

Transcript Highlights:
  • SCoPEx was a planned experiment in the form of geoengineering known as solar radiation management.
  • Public notice requirements ensure advance disclosure of planned operations, and licenses issued by the
  • Under the 2022 Mexican Wolf Recovery Plan led by the U.S.
  • will have no impact on the department's current responsibilities to support the Mexican Wolf Recovery Plan
  • I also am a lawyer who's been working in conservation science for about 20 years.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

02/02/2026 - House Land, Agriculture & Rural Affairs

Land, Agriculture & Rural Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • About 10% of that, roughly $130,000, goes to certify local governments for small grants and planning
  • We respectfully recommend three clarifying changes: clearly assign responsibility for planning and administering
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

01/27/2026 - Senate Appropriations, Transportation and Technology

Appropriations, Transportation and Technology

Transcript Highlights:
  • Do you plan for a dollar amount? Oh, they changed that. Oh, there's an amendment. Can you?
  • We need equitable access to state plans and funds for this national park and wonder of the world.
  • According to our former transportation specialist and former ADOT planning expert, Barney Bigman, an
  • I'm Elizabeth Silks, the CEO of Grand Canyon Conservancy.
  • In response, Grand Canyon Conservancy, the official nonprofit partner of Grand Canyon National Park,
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

WAL Public Hearing - Tue Apr 7, 2026 @ 10:00 AM HST

Water & Land

Transcript Highlights:
  • We are now on HCR 98 and HR 90, requesting the Department of Planning and Permitting of the City and
  • Department of Planning and Land Management, City and County, with comments.
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  • :45.320> Land Department of Planning and Land Department of Planning and Land Management,<00:37
  • For HCR 98 HD1 and HR 90 HD1, I recommend requesting to file a planning permitting on the City and County
Summary: The Water and Land Committee met on April 7 and heard testimony on several resolutions and one bill. SB 2405 SD1 HD2, relating to agricultural workforce housing, received support from the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity, HFTC, and the Hawaii Farmers Union, and the committee later recommended passage as is; one member voted with reservations citing department cost and staffing concerns. The committee also heard HCR 19/HR 20 designating March as March for Water Month, HCR 63/HR 57 urging DLNR and DOT to clarify jurisdiction over Honouliuli Bridge, HCR 85/HR 77 on transferring parcels for the East Kapolei TOD project, HCR 140/HR 132 on vegetation management and fuel reduction in West Maui, HCR 166/HR 156 on identifying East Oahu lands for native Hawaiian tree planting, HCR 82/HR 74 on basic shelter standards for rapid deployment housing, HCR 98/HR 90 on a Honolulu housing pattern book, HCR 104/HR 96 on North Shore coastal trails, HCR 106/HR 98 on endorsing Waikiki as a world surfing reserve, HCR 141/HR 133 on Maui fire code enforcement, and HCR 165/HR 155 on permanent pickleball nets and lighting at Kamiloiki Community Park. Testimony was generally supportive on most measures, with several agencies and organizations submitting written comments or appearing in support. HCR 82/HR 74 drew the most discussion: the State Council on Developmental Disabilities supported the intent but asked that accessibility be considered on the front end, while another testifier opposed the resolution, arguing it could turn temporary emergency shelters into permanent substandard housing and should be deferred. Committee members discussed temporary versus permanent housing standards and accessibility, and the chair later said the measure would be amended to require permanent units to meet appropriate code standards and to note accessibility concerns in the committee report. On HCR 140/HR 132, DLNR testified that firebreak maintenance on its Waianae lands would be costly, and members noted funding and staffing implications. At the end of the meeting, the committee adopted the chair’s recommendations on the measures it voted on. SB 2405 was passed with a reservation from one member; HCR 19/HR 20, HCR 63/HR 57, HCR 85/HR 77, HCR 98/HR 90, HCR 104/HR 96, HCR 106/HR 98, HCR 141/HR 133, and HCR 165/HR 155 were passed unamended, while HCR 140/HR 132 was passed with reservations and HCR 166/HR 156 and HCR 82/HR 74 were passed with amendments. The committee then adjourned.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Land & Resource Management May 1st, 2025

Land & Resource Management

Transcript Highlights:
  • My name is Jorge Reyes, and I serve as the associate planner for El Paso County's Planning and Development
  • The government recently completed a comprehensive plan where the number one priority for residents surveyed
  • cities have adopted parkland dedication ordinances that make a developer donate part of their site plan
  • wanted to develop a project with this bill in place, I would have to wait two years after filing the plan
  • Zoning regulations aren't just planning concepts.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Land & Resource Management May 1st, 2025

Land & Resource Management

Transcript Highlights:
  • The bill as written risks undermining years of careful planning and investment aimed at protecting our
  • On the other side is the community's right to plan their city.
  • have planned development agreements.
  • Careful infrastructure planning is required to support all that growth.
  • Each new water line, wastewater plant, and road is aligned with our planned growth and our capital plans
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Business and Commerce May 15th, 2025

Business & Commerce

Transcript Highlights:
  • We need a plan, first of all.
  • have the option of filing a plan.
  • The PUC will review and approve the submitted plans, but a court could then determine the plans are not
  • On mitigation plans, we also support mitigation plans, and we're hoping maybe the utilities already engage
  • that the plan creates, and also they highlighted wildfire risk as well.
Summary: The committee first handled pending business, including reconsidering SB 715 and then voting out several measures. The committee substitute for SB 1978 was reported favorably, and HB 431, HB 1522, HB 1922, HB 3228, HB 3229, HB 3803, HB 3804, HB 3805, HB 3806, HB 4219, HB 4238, HB 434, HB 1584, and HB 4739 were all reported favorably, many with objections sent to the local and uncontested calendar. HB 1522 and HB 4238 were adopted as committee substitutes before passage. The committee then moved into public testimony on HB 2963, a right-to-repair bill for consumer electronics. Supporters argued it would reduce waste, lower costs, and help independent repair shops by requiring manufacturers to provide parts, tools, and information on fair terms, while opponents said the bill was too broad and the automotive MOU exemption was problematic. The bill was left pending after testimony. The committee also heard HB 2467, which would align State Fire Marshal Office investigators’ pay with other commissioned peace officers at TDI; testimony was strongly supportive, emphasizing the office’s arson-investigation role, and the bill was left pending. HB 252, a bill allowing certain state agencies flexibility to pay Schedule A employees twice monthly, was laid out and left pending after limited testimony. HB 2468, dealing with public improvement district notice in real estate transactions, would let buyers terminate within seven days if required PID notice was not provided before contract execution; it drew no public testimony and was left pending. HB 4386, an annuity exchange and surrender process bill, was presented as a consumer-protection measure with deadlines and penalties for insurer delays; it received support from industry witnesses and was left pending. The committee then heard HB 4751, creating the Texas Quantum Initiative within the Governor’s Office to coordinate quantum research, workforce, industry partnerships, and possible future grant funding. Witnesses from universities and industry supported the bill, while several senators questioned whether a new state structure was necessary; the bill was left pending. HJR 175 proposed a constitutional amendment protecting Texans’ right to use mutually agreed forms of exchange, including cash, bullion, digital currency, or private script, and was discussed at length in the context of central bank digital currency and barter; it was left pending after testimony. HB 2221, updating insurance anti-rebating laws to allow wellness and value-added services, drew supportive testimony from the insurance industry and discussion about incentives versus monitoring; it was also left pending. Finally, the committee heard a series of utility wildfire and infrastructure bills: HB 106, requiring oil and gas operators to maintain certain electrical infrastructure near well sites; HB 144, requiring electric utilities to submit pole inspection and management plans to the PUC; and HB 145, requiring wildfire mitigation plans and allowing self-insurance under certain conditions. Utility, insurance, and cooperative witnesses generally supported the wildfire-related bills while asking for clarifications and less burdensome reporting, and the bills were left pending.
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

Business and Commerce May 15th, 2025

Business & Commerce

Transcript Highlights:
  • We need a plan, first of all.
  • By mandating proactive planning and regular inspections, By mandating proactive planning and regular
  • have the option of filing a plan.
  • The PUC will review and approve the submitted plans, but a court could then determine the plans are not
  • On mitigation plans, we also support mitigation plans, and we’re hoping maybe the utilities already engage
Summary: The committee first handled pending business, including reconsidering a failed vote on SB 715 and then reporting several measures favorably. SB 1978 was reported from committee on a committee substitute, and a series of House bills — including HB 431, HB 1522, HB 1922, HB 3228, HB 3229, HB 3803, HB 3804, HB 3805, HB 3806, HB 4219, HB 4238, HB 434, HB 1584, and HB 4739 — were moved out of committee, most to the local and uncontested calendar. The votes on these items were overwhelmingly or unanimously in favor, with committee substitutes adopted where applicable. The committee then heard HB 2963, a right-to-repair bill for consumer electronics. The author said the bill would require manufacturers to provide parts, tools, and documentation on fair and reasonable terms while preserving trade secrets and excluding certain categories such as medical devices, motor vehicles covered by an MOU, critical infrastructure, and commercial-only transactions. Supporters from the Texas Public Policy Foundation and Environment Texas argued it would strengthen property rights, help small businesses, and reduce e-waste. Opponents, including representatives of SafeLight Auto Glass and LKQ, said they supported right-to-repair in principle but objected to the bill’s automotive MOU exemption and broader scope, warning it could create uncertainty and leave some manufacturers and repair shops outside the framework. The bill was left pending after testimony. Members also heard HB 2467 on salary parity for State Fire Marshal investigators, HB 252 on allowing some state agencies to pay certain employees twice monthly, HB 2468 on public improvement district notice and a buyer’s right to terminate, HB 4386 on annuity contract exchanges and surrender timelines, HB 4751 creating a Texas Quantum Initiative and related fund, and HJR 175 proposing a constitutional amendment protecting Texans’ ability to use mutually agreed-upon mediums of exchange, including cash, bullion, and digital currency. Testimony on HB 4751 was largely supportive but included questions about whether the state needs a new coordinating structure and funding mechanism for quantum research and commercialization. HJR 175 drew discussion about barter, taxes, and concerns over central bank digital currency. Each of these items was left pending after hearing testimony. The committee also heard HB 2221, which would update insurance anti-rebating laws to allow more wellness and value-added services in life and health insurance, with supporters saying it would encourage healthier behavior without requiring data monitoring. Finally, the committee took up a package of utility and wildfire-related bills from Chairman King’s portfolio: HB 106, requiring oil and gas operators to maintain certain overhead electrical lines; HB 144, requiring utilities to submit pole inspection and management plans to the PUC; and HB 145, requiring wildfire mitigation plans and allowing utilities to self-insure under certain conditions. Utility, co-op, and insurance representatives generally supported the safety and resiliency goals of HB 144, while asking for clarifications and less frequent reporting; HB 145 was introduced as a broader wildfire-risk and liability measure. These bills were also left pending after testimony.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • Realtors shall not be parties to any plan or agreement to discriminate against a person based off of
  • Fifth, on discharge plans Every person released now receives a formal referral to outpatient or community-based
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • city to adopt zoning and land-use regulations for alcohol-selling businesses, ensuring thoughtful planning
  • require TEC to develop rules requiring agency, staff, and the Respondent to agree to a discovery control plan
  • Whether you're liberal or conservative...
  • My Christian conservative values do not diminish my love for others, and they absolutely do not equate
  • As it turns out, because I ran as a conservative, ...Republican, I did not bring religion into my campaign
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Insurance Apr 17th, 2025

Insurance

Transcript Highlights:
  • Regulated health plans.
  • HB 2516 requires insurers that already... offer Medigap plans to those 65 and older to offer plans at
  • a plan.
  • Right now, the only supplemental plan that someone under 65 is offered is Plan A. ...doesn't pay for
  • All the other plans are lettered plans. I think A through M or N.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • First, the order that we plan to follow today, we're gonna start with our visiting members, SCR5. will
  • Chairman and members Senate bill 57 relates to provisions and plans by public schools to ensure the safety
  • Members current law requires Texas schools to implement emergency operation plans but it does not mandate
  • Without proper planning, drills can be overwhelming. and even dangerous for students with disabilities
  • During the cap, it was far too easy for 504 plans to.
Bills: SB568, SCR5, SB57, SB1447, SB27, SB24
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Public Education Aug 21st, 2025

Public Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • The program for school district local accountability plans and actions challenging Texas Education Agency
  • Yeah, so in my previous role, I reviewed a lot of the state aid plans that states submitted to the Department
  • perspective, this creates uncertainty, especially for campuses working through a multi-year turnaround plan
  • MAP also serves as the backbone for our TIA (Teacher Incentive Allotment) plan in Alamo Heights.
Bills: HB8
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Public Education Aug 21st, 2025

Public Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • Yeah, I think, you know, the more that we can have... ...of what the expectations are, and we can plan
  • But after talking with Chairman Buckley, I mean, the goal, the plan is to connect those tests.
  • As a note, the fiscal note mentions the significant cost to districts, including conservator costs of
  • The advance notice will allow schools to plan ahead and make appropriate changes to their instruction
  • I know with these turnaround plans, oftentimes they are inflexible because of state mandates.
Bills: HB8