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CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Apr 13th, 2026
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- But I saw him a few weeks ago at the NCAA little convention, and he took a moment to lobby me on HOAs
- He serves on his HOA board, and he wouldn't dare let an opportunity go by without lobbying me on HOAs
- If you don't know where that is, that is the Police Activities League. Which way are they?
- But the Police Activities League in our communities do really important things.
- And so I was excited to be able to welcome Vacaville Police Activities League to my office today and
Summary:
The Assembly convened without a quorum, then quorum was established and the chamber proceeded with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, journal approval, and a series of procedural motions. Members approved multiple unanimous-consent requests to suspend rules, re-refer bills to committees, and allow committees to notice bills pending re-referral. The day also included several guest introductions recognizing student leaders, public power executive Randy Howard, a family member of Assemblymember Gallagher, higher education leaders, Leadership Torrance, and the Vacaville PAL program.
On the floor, the Assembly adopted several resolutions and heard extensive remarks in support of them. ACR 160, proclaiming April 2026 as Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month, was adopted by voice vote after co-authors were added. H.R. 98, designating California Holocaust Memorial Day, received broad bipartisan support and was adopted after 76 co-authors were added. H.R. 100, recognizing Vaisakhi, also passed by voice vote after 73 co-authors were added, with members highlighting Sikh history, service, and cultural contributions.
The Assembly then took up several bills on the third-reading file. AB 1977, relating to online notarization and notaries public, passed 69-5. AB 1987, which would direct wildlife-area fees back to operation and maintenance of state wildlife areas, passed 69-0. Other items on the second- and third-reading files were passed and retained, continued, or placed on the consent calendar as noted by the presiding officer.
The session concluded with adjournment-in-memory tributes for La Mesa Police Officer Lauren Craven, community organizer Cynthia Brantley Pierce, coach John Beam, and Ralph Cavallo. The Assembly then adjourned until Thursday, April 16, at 9 a.m.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
House of Representatives Second Regular Session of the 60th Legislature Day 42 Apr 16th, 2026 at 09:30 am
Oklahoma House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Clerk, please activate the machines and announce roll call in the hall.
- Clerk, please activate the machines and announce roll call in the hall.
- Clerk, please activate the machines and announce roll call in the hall.
- Clerk, please activate the machines and announce roll call in the hall.
- Clerk, please activate the machines and announce roll call in the hall.
Bills:
SB1365 , SB2139 , SB1595 , SB1303 , SB2180 , SB2072 , SB1772 , SB1209 , SB137 , SB1944 , SB372 , SB1636 , SB1256 , SB1827 , SB2104 , SB1226 , SB1876 , SB1966 , SB80 , SB1148 , SB1147 , SB1149 , SB1161 , SB1162 , SB1164 , SB1159 , SB1165 , SB1174 , SB1156 , SB1158 , SB1163 , SB1175 , SB1176 , SB1166 , SB1167 , SB1157 , SB1146 , SB1481 , SB1144 , SB1145 , SCR20
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Okay, but it's the same activity. Thank you. I've taught at the law school.
- Okay, but it's the same activity. So you're a certified teacher to teach in classrooms?
- Okay, but it's the same activity. So you're a certified teacher to teach in classrooms?
- Are we going to lobby each individual school district that period?
- Okay, it is the interscholastic activities criminal offenses ineligibility.
Summary:
The Senate Education Committee heard a presentation from Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne on school safety, academic improvement, career and technical education, ESA oversight, and teacher pay. Horne argued that students cannot learn if schools are unsafe and urged more funding for school police officers, described efforts to expand Project Momentum and tutoring, supported keeping cell phones out of classrooms, promoted the Student Industry Partnership, and called for renewing Proposition 123 with more money directed to teacher raises. In response to a question, he said the department is using AI tools, residency checks, and investigators to monitor ESA fraud and abuse.
The committee then considered SB 1074, which would require written certification from a principal or administrator before a student removed for discipline could return to class. Horne and the sponsor said the bill would support teachers and improve accountability, while the Arizona Education Association opposed it as unnecessary, punitive, and potentially inconsistent with existing practice and FERPA concerns. After debate, the committee voted 4-3 to give SB 1074 a do pass recommendation.
Members also heard SB 1327, as amended, requiring public universities to adopt and post research security policies and report on foreign grants and security practices. ABOR and a national security advocate supported the measure as a way to strengthen protections against foreign adversary influence, and the committee adopted the strike-everything amendment and advanced the bill 5-2. The committee then approved SB 1475, which bars students convicted of certain serious offenses from participating in school-sponsored interscholastic activities, 4-3 after discussion about second chances, counseling, and whether the bill was too punitive.
Finally, the committee advanced SB 1582 and SB 1583, both related to school safety interoperability funding and fund administration, with technical discussion about correcting bill language and returning unspent monies to the fund. It also approved SB 1598, which appropriates $500,000 for grants to school districts and charter schools to create community gardens; supporters described the gardens as hands-on learning spaces that teach science, nutrition, and teamwork and can also serve as calming spaces for students. The committee adjourned after the last vote.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
02/03/2026 - House Natural Resources, Energy & Water
Natural Resources, Energy & Water
Transcript Highlights:
- The difference between SMRs and the old way is the old ways have what was called active safety, which
- than, you know, the difference between SMRs and the old way is the old ways have what was called active
- There is active testing going on at the Idaho National Laboratory, at Palisades in Michigan, and at Oak
- have a lot of individuals that have representation that have time to come down to the Capitol and lobby
- have a lot of individuals that have representation that have time to come down to the Capitol and lobby
Bills:
HB2014 , HB2113 , HB2145 , HB2331 , HB2340 , HB2389 , HB2400 , HB2401 , HB2428 , HB2494 , HB2696 , HB2756 , HB2795 , HB2955 , HCM2008
Committees:
House Natural Resources, Energy & Water , House House Natural Resources, Energy & Water Committee of Reference
Keywords:
air emissions, fuel blends, environmental quality, feasibility study, Arizona Department of Agriculture, utility consumer, rate intervention, public service corporation, Arizona Revised Statutes, residential rates, consumer protection, fuel reformulation, gasoline standards, environmental regulations, ethanol supply, Air Quality, energy reliability, electric service providers, reliable resources, public power entity
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- We also have President and would like to speak Mary Beth Derrickson with Lobby.
- My name is Mary Beth Derrickson, representing Lobby.
- With Lobby. Good morning, Madam Chair and members.
- My name is Mary Beth Derrickson, representing Lobby.
- Members, my name is Mary Beth Derrickson, representing Lobby.
Committee:
House Education
Summary:
The committee heard several higher education and K-12 bills centered on TOPS, school accountability, and curriculum alignment. It first welcomed University of Louisiana at Lafayette’s new president, Ramesh Kuluru, who spoke about student success, workforce alignment, and the university’s financial recovery. The committee then adopted amendments and reported HR 17 favorably, directing a study of TOPS return on investment with the Board of Regents, Louisiana Works, LED, and the Blanco Public Policy Center. Testimony from business and policy groups supported the study as a way to assess whether state financial aid is producing workforce and retention outcomes.
Members then considered HB 385 by Rep. Bamberg, which would require repayment of TOPS awards under certain circumstances when students lose eligibility, with exemptions for hardship and a pathway into LCTCS or career-technical programs. The bill drew strong debate over whether merit scholarships should ever be repaid; opponents argued TOPS is earned for the semester and should only be lost going forward, while supporters emphasized taxpayer accountability. After amendments, the committee narrowly approved the bill by roll call vote, with Chair Schlegel casting the deciding yes to report it favorably as amended. The committee also unanimously reported HB 1058 favorably, which requires the Board of Regents to maintain a uniform data system for state financial assistance; independent colleges and business groups supported the measure as a way to improve accountability and analysis.
The committee next heard HB 406 by Speaker Pro Tem Johnson, which asks the Department of Education to study the feasibility of moving oversight of interscholastic athletics to a more accountable model after a legislative study found widespread complaints about the private LHSAA’s transparency and consistency. Supporters said the bill is a cautious step toward reform and a possible 2028–2029 transition, while an LHSAA representative defended current audits and governance and opposed the premise of the bill. Despite objections, the committee reported HB 406 favorably. It then heard HB 787 by Rep. McMakin, as substituted, which would exempt non-public high school students from the TOPS computer science requirement; BESE and the Department of Education opposed the bill, saying it would separate diploma and TOPS requirements and create scheduling confusion, while Catholic school representatives said the requirement conflicts with their theology curriculum. McMakin asked to defer the bill for two weeks.
Finally, the committee unanimously reported HB 1059 favorably, which aligns TOPS math requirements with BESE’s integrated math pathways, and began hearing HB 1021 by Rep. Egan on repayment of certain TOPS awards, though the transcript cuts off before that bill was completed.
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
ECD Public Hearing - Fri Mar 20, 2026 @ 9:30 AM HST
Economic Development & Technology
Transcript Highlights:
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- And I sort of war-related activities.
- </c><01:01:06.960><c> day</c> Um we just had a great lobby day Um we just had a great lobby day yesterday
- More importantly, Ola is actively creating a foundation for our farming community.
- </c> More importantly, Ola is actively More importantly, Ola is actively creating<01:11:10.800><c> a<
Bills:
SB2580 , SB2578 , SB2259 , SB3084 , SB2816 , SB2928 , SB2075 , SB3322 , SB2377 , SB2436 , SB2835 , SB3248
Committee:
House Economic Development & Technology
Summary:
The committee opened by reviewing hearing procedures and then took up SB 2580, which concerns Hawaii’s film production tax credit and related incentives. Testimony was strongly supportive overall, with witnesses saying the measure would help attract productions, extend the sunset date, include streaming platforms, and strengthen the state’s competitiveness. Several supporters asked for cleanup language on grant administration, tax credit management, local-hire uplifts, and limits on third-party audit requirements for smaller productions. The state film office said the bill was generally strong but suggested clarifying language and noted that DBEDT and DOTAX already provide oversight of the current credit. No vote was taken in the transcript, but the bill drew broad support with a few comments and one opposition noted later in the hearing.
The committee then heard SB 2578 SD1, a measure to create a film commission and related grant structure. Testifiers said the proposal would formalize industry input, improve accountability, and help the state compete globally, but they also raised concerns about how a new grant program would interact with the existing tax credit system. The film office said the grant program and tax credit should be separated operationally, that the advisory structure should include industry voices and possibly union representation, and that county film commissioner language may need technical adjustment. A testifier also suggested a Hawaii film museum and related tourism opportunities. The measure was described as having 42 supporters, one opposition, and five comments, with no final action shown.
The committee next considered SB 2259, a dementia training measure. Supporters, including the bill’s drafter and the Alzheimer’s Association, described personal caregiving experiences and said free dementia training could help workers and families. Suggested amendments focused on clarifying the relationship between EOA and DBED and allowing retraining every two years because of workforce turnover. DBED said the bill is worthwhile but is not really an economic development initiative, and it should align with existing dementia programs and be easy for businesses to use, preferably online. The committee then moved to SB 3084 SD1, which HTDC said would expand its R&D matching program beyond SBIR to other federal research grants because of uncertainty at the federal level; the transcript ends as testimony begins, with no vote or final action recorded.
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- About three in Baton Rouge, and then increasing activity right now at the state level.
- In Florida, we see quite a bit of activity. That's what I was curious about. Thank you.
- We see quite a bit of activity. A building process here in Louisiana.
- In Florida, we see quite a bit of activity on the website in the Florida program.
- I like to tell you that I have always been very active in my community.
Committee:
House Education
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- What this does, members, Patrick Robinson of Lobby reached out to me, had concern.
- Patrick Robinson of Lobby reached out to me, had concerns and asked for some clarifying language with
- With agreeing to it, Lobby, I believe, is in support of this bill. So that's what it does. Okay.
- And we've got a green card in support, yeah, from Patrick Robinson with Lobby, present in support, not
Committee:
House Insurance
Summary:
The House Insurance Committee met on Tuesday, March 31, with 11 members present for a quorum. The committee first took up House Bill 826, which would modernize insurance referral rules to allow referrals by website or email address rather than only by name or phone number. After adopting a technical amendment set, the bill’s sponsor’s representative said the measure had been worked out with independent agents and that prior concerns had been addressed; the committee reported HB 826 as amended without objection.
The committee then considered House Bill 591, a bill creating a voluntary private-market paid family leave insurance product. The sponsor explained it would not create a state program or use taxpayer dollars, but would allow insurers to offer coverage for wage replacement tied to birth, adoption, caregiving, or military-related leave. The committee adopted a technical amendment and then a second amendment clarifying that benefit payments are not wages in lieu of workers’ compensation and do not interrupt claim prescription; after that, HB 591 was reported with amendments without objection.
Before adjourning, the committee announced that House Bill 625 would be voluntarily deferred to the following week, and House Bills 751 and 771 would also be deferred until next week or possibly the next day if the sponsor provided notice. The meeting then adjourned.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
89th Legislative Session - Second Called Session Aug 20th, 2025
Texas House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Public funds for lobbying activities as before.
- activities for the Committee on State Affairs.
- HB186 by Money, relating to the use of political subdivision public funds for lobbying activities, referred
- HB1866 by Olcott, relating to the use of political subdivision public funds for lobbying activities,
- HB228 by Dyson, relating to expenditures for lobbying activities made by certain entities, referred to
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Professional Registration and Licensing Apr 29th, 2026 at 09:30 am
Professional Registration and Licensing
Transcript Highlights:
- The first piece would require an active RRT, registered respiratory therapist, credential to practice
- states that a license renewal is subject to a random audit confirming the individual maintains an active
- renewing their license, they haven't let their credentials go inactive and are practicing without an active
- of the exhaustion of the many vehicles that this is attached to and the limited resources that the lobby
- It's also important to close the loop on making sure that all of our therapists in Missouri have an active
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session 5/12/26 - Part 2
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- includes House File 4615, which is Vice Chair Olson's bill that increased National Guard and state active
- House File 4615 is Vice Chair Olson's bill that increased National Guard and state active duty pay.
- They do some pre-adult activities, such as being able to drive, be pre-registered.
- </c><00:55:16.480><c> doesn't</c> solutions that the gun lobby doesn't solutions that the gun lobby doesn't
- </c> States where there is no active States where there is no active conflict,<01:11:50.600><c> right
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Minnesota Department of Administration updates House lawmakers on State Office Building renovation Apr 14th, 2026
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- . activities. activities.
- -</c><00:05:15.440><c> based</c><00:05:15.680><c> work</c> flexible and activity- based work flexible
- The DNR is actively seeking a 100,000 to 110,000 square foot space in and around St. Paul.
- Photo on the left is the north lobby space.
- That is the lobby space that is directly outside of the Leaf Erickson statue facing University.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Labor & Commerce Jan 30th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Senate Bill 6197 treats plumbing as if it's a uniform activity. It's not.
- like drywall and a lot of flooring activity.
- So it's trying to say the activity itself is not conducive to the use of independent contractors.
- This allows us to meet some of the, I— like drywall and a lot of flooring activities as well.
- So it's trying to say the activity itself is not conducive to the use of independent contractors.
Summary:
The Labor and Commerce Committee held public hearings and later executive action on several bills. Senate Bill 6158, by request of L&I, would update factory-built housing and commercial structure rules to incorporate International Code Council standards and allow qualified third-party inspectors approved by L&I; the sponsor said it would make modular housing inspections more efficient and cost-effective, and L&I supported it with a requested technical amendment and no fiscal impact. Senate Bill 6197 would separate plumbing discipline standards for residential and nonresidential work, allowing suspension after five infractions in five years for nonresidential violations while keeping the current three-in-36-month standard for residential work; supporters from mechanical contractors, union plumbers, and a plumbing advisory board member said it would curb unlicensed work and unsafe practices, while opponents from contractor groups and some plumbing businesses argued it was too punitive, did not adequately distinguish commercial service from construction, and should be refined. L&I said it needed time to implement and asked for a later effective date.
During executive session, the committee adopted a proposed substitute and advanced Senate Bill 5437, which voids noncompetition covenants, with a delayed effective date and other conforming changes; some Republicans opposed it as too broad. The committee also advanced Senate Bill 6117, which would extend PERC jurisdiction and state collective-bargaining protections if federal labor law no longer applies, after rejecting an amendment that would have narrowed coverage further. Senate Bill 5852, dealing with immigrant worker protections during federal I-9 inspections, advanced after the committee rejected an amendment to remove the private right of action. Senate Bill 5847, on workers’ compensation medical care and treatment access, advanced with an amendment removing penalty provisions and another adding claims manager positions; the bill was sent to Ways and Means. Senate Bills 6067 and 6136 also advanced, the former changing workers’ compensation health benefit calculations and the latter requiring L&I to publish actuarially indicated industrial insurance rates.
The committee then heard Senate Bill 6302, which would address misclassification in finishing trades on public works by limiting contractors and subcontractors to no more than two independent contractors on covered finishing work such as drywall, flooring, tile, painting, and glazier work, with violators treated as employees for prevailing wage and workers’ compensation purposes. Supporters from building trades and pipefitters said the bill would reduce misclassification, protect workers, and level the playing field; opponents from general contractors and contractor associations said it would effectively ban legitimate independent contractors, reduce flexibility on public projects, and hurt small businesses. L&I said it had clarifying questions about how the cap would apply and asked for more specificity.
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- Patrick Robinson from Lobby. And Frank A.
- Patrick Robinson from Lobby. And Frank A.
- And what I have learned through the process is that I have to do more federal lobbying.
- The process is that I have to do more federal lobbying.
Committee:
Senate Insurance
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- It sets up a three-physician panel made up of actively practicing doctors with no conflicts and, when
- All of our board members actively practice in the state of Louisiana.
- A hearing is done by our board members, active practicing physicians.
- From there, your board is all active physicians, except one lay person, one non-physician. Okay.
- We are much more actively pursuing our cases.
Bills:
HB689 , HB742 , HB926 , HB946 , HB948 , HB1028 , HB1095 , HB1114 , HB1121 , HB1155 , HB1185 , HB1217 , HB1220 , HB1227 , HCR76
Committee:
House Health and Welfare
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Labor & Commerce Jan 30th, 2026 at 08:00 am
Labor & Commerce
Transcript Highlights:
- Senate Bill 6197 treats plumbing as if it's a uniform activity. It's not.
- firm that's here for the... ...individual small businesses, maybe not the lobbying firm that's here
- like drywall and a lot of flooring activity.
- Like drywall and a lot of flooring activities as well.
- So it's trying to say the activity itself is not conducive to the use of independent contractors.
Committee:
Senate Labor & Commerce
Keywords:
SB 6197, plumbing contractor, plumber, contractor licensing, licensing enforcement, infractions, administrative penalties, license suspension, certificate suspension, endorsement suspension, registration suspension, Department of Labor and Industries, advisory board of plumbers, penalty schedule, repeat violations, workplace standards, construction trades, professional licensing, Washington state, factory built housing
NE
Nebraska 2025-2026 Regular Session
Legislative Morning Session Apr 17th, 2026
Nebraska Unicameral Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- They had been lobbying and requesting and asking for something that was handicap accessible, and it took
- When you look at the people who come in the rotunda and lobby or can afford a lobbyist, many folks who
- Some of the states in the Midwest are going to be enduring their second round of tornado activity and
- So it explicitly lists snow and ice removal and flood management in the emergency management activities
- In fact, the Senator All-Stars were the beneficiary of two technical fouls on the lobby, and I'm not
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- I mean, there was one that was busted in Cameron County that was linked to money laundering activities
- They result in increases in narcotics-related activity.
- activities. conducted on behalf of foreign adversaries.
- This bill would eliminate financial... incentives for lobbying by prohibiting registrants from receiving
- cost recovery for legal actions, fortifying our democratic processes, enhancing transparency in lobbying
Bills:
SB30 , SB517 , SB1313 , SB1314 , SB1316 , SB1541 , SB1698 , SB1845 , SB1860 , SB2420 , SB2429 , SB 30
Committee:
Senate State Affairs
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
ECD Public Hearing - Wed Feb 12, 2025 @ 10:00 AM HST
Economic Development & Technology
Transcript Highlights:
- That they're able to expand production will lead to currently fallow lands being put back into active
- /c><00:13:03.399><c> put</c><00:13:03.720><c> back</c><00:13:04.000><c> into</c><00:13:04.399><c> active
- </c> lands being put back into active lands being put back into active agriculture<00:13:06.079><c> creating
- There's a reason why the biotech industry lobby continues to testify in favor of these bills.
- continues</c><00:17:18.640><c> to</c><00:17:19.480><c> testify</c><00:17:20.000><c> in</c> Industry Lobby
Committee:
House Economic Development & Technology
Summary:
The Committee on Economic Development and Technology heard testimony on HB 976, a measure related to incentives for renewable fuels, including renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel. Supporters said the bill would help close the cost gap between renewable and conventional fuels, strengthen Hawaii’s energy security, support climate goals, and encourage local economic development. Testifiers from Pono Pacific, PAR Hawaii, Hawaiian Electric, Hawaiian Airlines/Alaska Airlines, the Hawaii Department of Transportation, Pacific Biodiesel, Aloha Carbon, and others described ongoing or planned projects, local feedstock development, and potential benefits for agriculture, waste diversion, and emissions reductions.
Several testifiers also discussed proposed amendments. The Hawaii Renewable Fuels Coalition said it wanted to remove the import tax credit, eliminate the aggregate cap increase to avoid additional state funding, and revise local-production language to rely on a carbon-intensity threshold rather than location-based preferences. The Tax Foundation of Hawaii raised technical concerns about the bill’s administration, including prorating credits if the cap is exceeded and the feasibility of a 30-day filing window. Some supporters urged keeping solid waste, including construction and demolition debris, as eligible feedstock, while Energy Justice Network opposed that approach and also urged removing GMO-related language and waste-based feedstocks because of environmental and toxic emissions concerns.
Opposition testimony focused on the bill’s cost and feasibility. Energy Justice Network and Ted Metros argued the measure could become a large subsidy for a refinery and questioned whether Hawaii has enough land and water to produce meaningful quantities of biofuel locally. Metros also criticized the refundable credit structure and said the state should not bear the cost for what he described as a benefit largely tied to tourism and imported fuel. No vote was taken during the portion of the hearing provided; the chair later noted the committee had received 13 testimonies in support, 18 in opposition, and seven comments, and then invited further discussion on cost allocation and lowering caps to broaden participation.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Ticket resale disclosures and pricing restrictions 3/18/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- They push legitimate resale activity underground, where fraud thrives. The U.S.
- We should also note who favors the caps: the dominant integrated company that has actively lobbied for
- :13.760><c> fraud</c> activity underground where fraud activity underground where fraud thrives.<00:34
- </c> integrated company that has actively integrated company that has actively lobbyed<00:35:34.880><
- When incumbents lobbyed for resale caps.