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WV

West Virginia 2026 Regular Session

Senate in Session Mar 10th, 2026 at 11:05 am

West Virginia Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • registration card, and vehicle insurance card.
  • Engrossed House Bill 4841, relating to obtaining title to abandoned or junk motor vehicles abandoned
  • Engrossed House Bill 4841, relating to obtaining title to abandoned or junk motor vehicles abandoned
  • and registration for an abandoned motor vehicle or junked vehicle on the road.
  • Certificate of title and registration for an abandoned motor vehicle or junked vehicle to those vehicles
Keywords: 994, senate, all
Summary: The Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, journal approval, and numerous guest introductions, including students, community leaders, food bank representatives, and visitors connected to Hunger Free West Virginia Day. A resolution recognizing March 10, 2026, as Hunger Free West Virginia Day was adopted, and Senate Concurrent Resolution 7 on the Southern West Virginia water crisis was referred to the Rules Committee. The chamber also heard remarks highlighting Hunger Free West Virginia’s work and a West Virginia company, Unigen, developing pharmaceutical manufacturing in the state. The Senate concurred with House amendments and passed several measures, including Senate Bill 467 on enforcement of Purple Heart parking spaces, Senate Bill 712 on cattle guards on certain public roads, and Senate Bill 781, a supplemental appropriation measure that was also made effective from passage. The chamber then adopted and passed Senate Bill 844, a large supplemental appropriation to the Department of Human Services, and Senate Bill 87, a supplemental appropriation to the Department of Commerce, both effective from passage. Other third-reading bills passed included the Blue Envelope Program for drivers with autism, dementia, or intellectual and developmental disabilities; coverage for scalp cooling systems during chemotherapy; expansion of sex-offender registration to include solicitation of a minor and non-consensual disclosure of private images; child safety reporting requirements for school personnel; age-verification requirements for websites hosting harmful sexual material; free Gold Star parent vehicle registration; online training and updated standards for sanitarians; sheriff hiring authority; organ donor registration through voter registration; a Cold Case Task Force; abandoned vehicle title procedures; nutrition continuing education for physicians; special plate rules; gift card fraud offenses; protections for athletic officials; in-year school personnel movement; administrative services powers; pharmacy benefit manager regulation; vape shop regulation; reduced parole supervision fees; disability service credit for certain troopers; property valuation reporting changes; and quarterly Hope Scholarship payments. The Senate also advanced a large number of House bills and committee substitutes on second reading, including supplemental appropriations and measures on mental health examinations, dog registration rules, juvenile jurisdiction on military installations, military interpersonal violence, kinship care subsidies, a statewide prevention plan, contraband smuggling into federal prisons, forestry equipment levy treatment, and Commerce Department rules for microgrid districts and high-impact data centers. Several committee amendments were adopted, and many bills were advanced to third reading without objection. No executive communications were reported.
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Transcript Highlights:
  • When we saw the credit rating dive from A-minus to junk, it happened overnight.
  • it happened overnight it took us to junk it happened overnight it took us years<00:25:03.480><c> to<
  • It's basically to lift them out of junk, to get them to a point where they are investment grade, right
  • </c> right kind of lift them out of J junk right kind of lift them out of J junk respond respond respond
  • </c> everything we will be borrowing at junk everything we will be borrowing at junk so<00:34:04.919>
Keywords: 910, house, all
Summary: The joint committees heard testimony on HB 982 HD1, a wildfire-related measure aimed at creating a wildfire recovery fund and a financing structure to address future catastrophic wildfire liability. The Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, the Division of Consumer Advocacy, and the Public Utilities Commission submitted comments and were available for questions. Supporters included IBW Local 1260, Kauai Island Utility Cooperative, Clearway Energy Group, Hawaiian Electric, Par Hawaii, and others, while Charter Communications and the Hawaii Association for Justice opposed or raised concerns. Life of the Land supported the bill but urged changes to the definition of a catastrophic wildfire and noted concerns about prudency review language. IBW Local 1260 asked to restore language from the original draft, and Charter warned the bill could impair existing contract and indemnity rights unless amended. A major focus of the hearing was Hawaiian Electric’s position on the HD1 version. Hawaiian Electric strongly supported the original bill but objected to the HD1 requirement for an additional $500 million shareholder contribution, arguing it was not feasible and could delay or prevent the fund from operating. The company said the bill would help protect customers and improve credit ratings by creating a dedicated revenue stream and a bankruptcy-remote financing structure, which it said would lower borrowing costs over time. Members questioned how the $1 billion securitization amount was chosen, whether credit rating agencies had indicated it was sufficient, and how the bill would work in bankruptcy; Hawaiian Electric said the amount was a balance among interests, not based on a specific agency directive, and that it would follow up on bankruptcy questions. Opponents and skeptics raised concerns about liability caps, the new claims process, and unclear language on damages above the fund’s limits. The Hawaii Association for Justice argued the bill limits victims’ remedies and gives too much authority to the new entity without clear guardrails. Committee members also pressed Hawaiian Electric on comparisons to California, the feasibility of the shareholder contribution, and whether alternative capital-raising or divestiture options had been considered. No vote or final action was taken in the portion of the hearing provided; testimony and questioning continued with follow-up information requested from Hawaiian Electric and others.
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Transcript Highlights:
  • But that’s the problem with this kind of junk science. There is no provable harm.
  • All of the constituent parts of that vehicle are created by things from the oil and gas industry.
  • junk sciences.
  • we’re using to define climate change or junk science?
  • using to define climate change or junk science?
Bills: HR1046 , SB1733 , SB1439
Summary: The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several special recognitions tied to the 31st anniversary of the Oklahoma City bombing. The chamber honored the 138th Fighter Wing Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department as Veterans of the Week, and also recognized Dr. Camissa Stewart as Doctor of the Day and Tammy Powell as Nurse of the Day for their roles in the 1995 bombing response. A lengthy floor presentation followed, featuring remarks from legislators, Lieutenant Governor Matt Pinnell, memorial museum leaders, Justice Stephen Taylor, and Pastor Ronnie Fields, all focused on remembrance, the Oklahoma standard, the victims and survivors, and the importance of hope, civility, and the rule of law. On legislation, Senate Bill 1733 was presented and debated. The bill requires school personnel who have reason to believe a student is a victim of child sexual abuse or sexual misconduct to report it to law enforcement within 24 hours. Supporters said it clarifies and strengthens reporting requirements to protect children, while opponents warned it could trigger harmful public accusations and undermine trust in educators and administrators. The House passed the bill 92-1, and the emergency clause also passed 92-1. The House also considered Senate Bill 1439, an oil and gas measure intended to bar speculative climate-related lawsuits and limit liability to actual violations and provable harm. Supporters argued it would prevent frivolous litigation, protect the state’s energy economy, and keep costs down for consumers; opponents said it would create a special legal carve-out for industry and shift costs to taxpayers and families. The bill passed 74-16. In addition, Senate Bill 2184 was assigned to Rules, and H.J.R. 1078 and H.J.R. 1079 were withdrawn from Rules and sent to appropriations and budget committees. The House adjourned after announcements and introductions.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Children and Families Finance and Policy Committee 3/24/26

Children and Families Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c> from being utilized on things like junk from being utilized on things like junk food.<00:25:43.360
  • </c><00:50:05.680><c> So,</c> benefits for so-called junk foods.
  • So, benefits for so-called junk foods.
  • </c><01:30:00.239><c> Uh</c> uh vehicle uh value trade in value.
  • Uh uh vehicle uh value trade in value.
OK
Transcript Highlights:
  • But that's the problem with this Kind of junk science. There is no provable harm.
  • All of the constituent parts of that vehicle are created by things from the oil and gas industry.
  • junk sciences with Thank you for that question.
  • we're using to define climate change or junk science.
  • I was asked earlier for a definition of junk science, and I provided a good one, so I'm gonna read it
Bills: HR1046 , SB1733 , SB1439
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Summary: The House convened with a roll call, prayer, and the Pledge of Allegiance, then proceeded through routine opening business. The speaker outlined the day’s order of business and the clerk noted measures considered read for the second time and referred accordingly. A large group of 14 pages was introduced, with members recognizing their academic, athletic, and extracurricular achievements and future college plans. Most of the remaining time was spent on announcements and introductions. Members highlighted committee meetings, including Insurance Committee being canceled for the week, Judicial Criminal, GenGov, Admin Rules, Public Health, and Energy-related scheduling reminders. Other announcements included a blood drive to replace canceled donor drives after snow, National School Counselor Week recognition, an Oklahoma Academy event, an OSBI Citizens Academy, and a request for members to meet with committee chairs about assigned bills. There was no substantive floor debate or vote on legislation in the transcript. The only formal action recorded was a motion by the floor leader to adjourn, and the House adjourned until Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at 1:30 p.m.
AL

Alabama 2026 Regular Session

Alabama Senate Judiciary Committee Feb 3rd, 2026

Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • It has to be a motor vehicle, a boat, uh, could be anything that's got a motor on.
  • Did Representative Rolanda Hollis's bill dealing with smoking inside a vehicle, I know it probably did
  • <00:34:07.120><c> smoking</c><00:34:07.919><c> inside</c><00:34:08.320><c> a</c><00:34:08.639><c> vehicle
  • ,</c><00:34:09.440><c> I</c> dealing with smoking inside a vehicle, I dealing with smoking inside a vehicle
Bills: HB41 , HB149 , SB230 , SB87 , SB169 , SB238 , SB233 , HB72 , HB41 , HB149 , SB230 , SB87 , SB169 , SB238 , SB233 , HB72
Committee: Senate Judiciary
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs Apr 9th, 2025

Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • Got all kinds of culverts, people, emergency vehicles.
  • Testifying on behalf of the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators, testifying neutral.
  • The American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators is a non-profit organization, and we develop
  • Especially if they've never been involved in a vehicle accident or frequently unaware of the steps needed
  • and bring reckless as to whether the habitation, building or vehicle is occupied.
DE
Transcript Highlights:
  • That was the bill eliminating what we reference as a junk fee: the fee for what we call loss of use,
  • So the idea of bringing back a junk fee after it was removed is a little challenging for me.
  • So the idea of bringing back a junk fee after it was removed is a little challenging for me.
  • And now the process, of the person who’s rented the vehicle, and now the process that will be used in
  • And now the process, of the person who’s rented the vehicle, and now the process that will be used in
Summary: The House convened with Girl State participants presiding for part of the session, including introductions of the student leadership and a unanimous voice vote passing House Concurrent Resolution 152 honoring the young women participating in Delaware Girl State. The chamber also welcomed congressional interns and other guests, accepted the prior day’s minutes, and observed a moment of silence for Nathan Cynix and Kara Feeley before prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance. A major portion of the meeting was devoted to tributes for Representative Ron Gray, who was recognized for his 14 years of service and his work on issues such as bond bills, dredging, bike paths, small business, constituent service, and agriculture-related funding. Multiple members from both parties praised his humor, honesty, mentorship, and dedication to the House and his district. Gray responded with extended remarks reflecting on his family legacy, legislative service, and appreciation for colleagues and staff, and the chamber later sang “Take Me Out to the Ball Game” at his request. The House then received communications, including Senate messages returning several bills and informing the chamber of Senate passage of additional measures. Members were also told that the FY27 bond bill, House Bill 500, had been placed on desks as a gift for review. The House read in Consent Agenda S, which included House Bill 476, House Joint Resolution 13, Senate Substitute 1 for Senate Bill 168, Senate Bill 297, Senate Substitute 1 for Senate Bill 319, and Senate Joint Resolution 21, and began a roll call vote on the consent agenda.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Transportation, Highways and Public Works May 21st, 2026

Transportation, Highways & Public Works

Transcript Highlights:
  • And Robin Temple from the Office of Motor Vehicles will provide information if requested.
  • Robin Temple with the Office of Motor Vehicles. What is this bill doing, and do you? Thank you.
  • I would think that. with office motor vehicles. What is this bill doing, and do you?
  • I mean, in other words, if the motor vehicle can do it in— I mean, in other words, if the motor vehicle
  • You put it on your vehicle to do the things you wish that to do.
Bills: HCR32 , HCR53 , HCR60 , HCR68 , HB582 , HB730 , HB762
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Administration of Criminal Justice Mar 25th, 2026

Administration of Criminal Justice

Transcript Highlights:
  • While my family was living a nightmare, he was hiding his vehicle, destroying evidence, and going on
  • with his life as if nothing happened. ...hiding his vehicle, destroying evidence, and going on with his
  • It was marked as a single-vehicle auto accident.
  • And they told me that they were investigating it as a single-vehicle auto accident until I told them
  • However, R.S. 14:334 does not prohibit that person from operating a vehicle without the interlock.
Bills: HB51 , HB58 , HB69 , HB82 , HB93 , HB143 , HB166 , HB231 , HB429 , HB806 , HB884
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Energy Finance and Policy Committee 3/24/26

Energy Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • we say that, so EVs fail completely and we're all just, you know, we're going to be driving ICE vehicles
  • we say that, so EVs fail completely and we're all just, you know, we're going to be driving ICE vehicles
  • I think you know one of these things in here is vehicle miles traveled.
Bills: HF4236 , HF4122 , HF4377
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Transportation Jan 13th, 2026 at 04:00 pm

Transportation

Transcript Highlights:
  • With the federal cut in some of the electric vehicle rebates, has that been figured in at all to gas
  • Because I've been talking to the car dealers, and it seems like there's a significant amount of vehicles
  • So certainly alternative vehicle or electric vehicle adoption is one of the factors.
  • Alternative vehicle or electric vehicle adoption is one of the factors that's considered in the forecast
  • has suffered a closure, which is the largest city, and that's a potential lifesaver if the first vehicle
Bills: SB6005
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Education Finance Committee 2/20/25

Education Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • committee to move it out into Ways and Means so that we have a bill parked there that could be a vehicle
  • c><01:21:45.719><c> a</c> bill parked there that a could be a bill parked there that a could be a vehicle
  • But the bill you have in front of you, I'm asking this committee to move out, is a vehicle bill and it's
  • Representative Kisha said, "But the bill you have in front of you, I'm asking this committee to move out, is a vehicle
  • We like to put vehicle bills in different places, and thank you for putting it in Ways and Means.
Bills: HF56 , HF780