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AL

Alabama 2026 Regular Session

Alabama House State Government Committee Jan 14th, 2026

State Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • Uh, we have a lot of problems from Dothan all the way to Baldwin County about people from Florida coming
  • 00:20:45.520><c> the</c> decision-m with the judgment of the decision-m with the judgment of the government
  • The correct approach in my government.
  • You know how many people in Montgomery County of 200-some thousand people, how many parents look at what
  • You know how many people in Montgomery County of 200-some thousand people, how many parents look at what
Bills: HB69 , HB114 , HB161 , HB69 , HB114 , HB161
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Business, Trade & Economic Development Feb 4th, 2026 at 08:00 am

Business, Trade & Economic Development

Transcript Highlights:
  • Impacts on local governments were listed as indeterminate, and there are no amendments.
  • Impacts on local governments were listed as indeterminate, and there are no amendments.
  • It is a proposed substitute for Senator Wilson's bill regarding the definition of rural counties.
  • Under the new definition, a rural county is one that, despite having a population density of 100 persons
  • it has no city with a population greater than 45,000 people, then it's still included as a rural county
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate Session (Part I) Apr 23rd, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Hidalgo and El Paso counties, for the Border County: Senator Zaffirini and Senator De Rosa, $33.49 per
  • When you look at this, I can go down the list: Ellis County, $117,000; Kaufman County, $139,000; $128,000
  • in Comal County; Smith County, for Senator Hughes... 133 counties, 133,000.
  • I think counties have those impact fees, so there are impact fees in counties as well.
  • Repeatedly use this, you know, county bathroom, Blanco County, let's say.
Bills: SJR85 , SCR29 , SCR38 , SCR42 , SB23 , SB39 , SB209 , SB227 , SB240 , SB330 , SB527 , SB584 , SB618 , SB619 , SB636 , SB663 , SB715 , SB732 , SB758 , SB801 , SB825 , SB826 , SB843 , SB844 , SB847 , SB870 , SB884 , SB912 , SB957 , SB1013 , SB1020 , SB1065 , SB1143 , SB1152 , SB1164 , SB1183 , SB1257 , SB1299 , SB1325 , SB1349 , SB1413 , SB1455 , SB1539 , SB1558 , SB1574 , SB1583 , SB1624 , SB1642 , SB1643 , SB1667 , SB1717 , SB1718 , SB1727 , SB1734 , SB1756 , SB1757 , SB1784 , SB1789 , SB1832 , SB1868 , SB1870 , SB1883 , SB1896 , SB1920 , SB1924 , SB1963 , SB2010 , SB2018 , SB2024 , SB2037 , SB2052 , SB2073 , SB2111 , SB2161 , SB2196 , SB2207 , SB2253 , SB2268 , SB2322 , SB2323 , SB2332 , SB2349 , SB2371 , SB2533 , SB2570 , SB2601 , SB2626 , SB2692 , SB2705 , SB2717 , SB2774 , SB2788 , SB2877 , SB2920 , SB2 , SB260 , SB1786 , SB1 , HJR4 , SJR36 , SJR50 , SJR63 , SJR85 , SJR84 , SCR12 , SCR39 , SCR38 , SCR42 , SCR29 , SCR4 , SCR18 , SCR43 , SCR46 , SB2023 , SB825 , SB2010 , SB1870 , SB62 , SB666 , SB847 , SB284 , SB854 , SB1073 , SB810 , SB1539 , SB1505 , SB583 , SB957 , SB1502 , SB507 , SB1026 , SB1349 , SB1433 , SB1434 , SB1376 , SB1585 , SB1772 , SB2016 , SB1163 , SB619 , SB1122 , SB732 , SB731 , SB397 , SB508 , SB1436 , SB287 , SB261 , SB1882 , SB618 , SB393 , SB1791 , SB826 , SB1257 , SB870 , SB529 , SB209 , SB1883 , SB2024 , SB2429 , SB1999 , SB511 , SB2309 , SB510 , SB1860 , SB2037 , SB1924 , SB2253 , SB2018 , SB2206 , SB1963 , SB1643 , SB1299 , SB841 , SB668 , SB584 , SB1085 , SB2431 , SB1490 , SB1868 , SB2314 , SB434 , SB2046 , SB1667 , SB1727 , SB2127 , SB1975 , SB1760 , SB1734 , SB1335 , SB2246 , SB2439 , SB1624 , SB1244 , SB1468 , SB2717 , SB1612 , SB1262 , SB604 , SB2395 , SB1832 , SB1745 , SB1746 , SB2207 , SB1784 , SB1524 , SB528 , SB437 , SB269 , SB1137 , SB968 , SB636 , SB747 , SB1325 , SB1789 , SB1455 , SB2056 , SB1940 , SB2052 , SB1579 , SB2068 , SB3034 , SB844 , SB1920 , SB1558 , SB1236 , SB1044 , SB884 , SB463 , SB227 , SB240 , SB517 , SB1200 , SB1410 , SB1626 , SB1845 , SB1863 , SB2216 , SB2681 , SB1717 , SB2141 , SB2323 , SB2200 , SB2332 , SB2199 , SB1642 , SB1757 , SB2050 , SB1138 , SB2626 , SB2458 , SB1864 , SB2201 , SB1862 , SB1583 , SB1055 , SB2660 , SB1898 , SB2662 , SB2161 , SB2964 , SB2881 , SB1065 , SB801 , SB2743 , SB2533 , SB1413 , SB2073 , SB3014 , SB3013 , SB2774 , SB2702 , SB2629 , SB2443 , SB2349 , SB2167 , SB2145 , SB2121 , SB758 , SB648 , SB647 , SB512 , SB438 , SB1721 , SB2268 , SB1495 , SB2705 , SB2366 , SB1422 , SB1369 , SB1013 , SB682 , SB2692 , SB2570 , SB2797 , SB2111 , SB1896 , SB1164 , SB1020 , SB663 , SB2371 , SB1152 , SB2196 , SB2383 , SB2581 , SB2798 , SB330 , SB646 , SB843 , SB1998 , SB1418 , SB2788 , SB1169 , SB2873 , SB1754 , SB1534 , SB1718 , SB2779 , SB2004 , SB1143 , SB1756 , SB912 , SB2119 , SB2032 , SB527 , SB1580 , SB1952 , SB2601 , SB2322 , SB2448 , SB1777 , SB1283 , SB407 , SB2392 , SB2076 , SB2786 , SB3031 , SB2877 , SB2876 , SB2284 , SB2225 , SB1540 , SB2920 , SB2929 , SB1395 , SB1972 , SB2540 , SB1183 , SB2742 , SB2595 , SB2217 , SB2117 , SB715 , SB2330 , SB1964 , SB1383 , SB500 , SB1640 , SB39 , SB2001 , SB2080 , SB2722 , SB506 , SB2514 , SB2623 , SB2658 , SB1574 , SB2900 , SB23 , SB2753 , SB2398 , SB401 , SB1241 , SB2927 , SB2173 , SB2538 , SB898 , SB467 , SB1449 , SB2529 , SB1531 , SB2846 , SB2476 , SB2031 , SB986 , SB1181 , SB2075 , SB2154 , SB2864 , HB135 , HB 1109 , SCR48 , SB31 , SB2880 , SB1359 , SB2386 , SB771 , SB2844 , SB2550 , SB1351 , SB1423 , SB1931 , SB2245 , SB2589 , SB2707 , SB2807 , SB2351 , SB410 , SB659 , SB816 , SB2776 , SB2693 , SB2580 , SB1980 , SB1886 , SB1234 , SB739 , SB482 , SB456 , SB127 , SB1666
Summary: The Senate opened with a quorum, an invocation by Rabbi Kelly Levy, a gubernatorial message naming appointees to the Red River and Nueces River Authority boards, and several ceremonial recognitions, including Texas Woman’s University athletes, the Doctor of the Day, Balch Springs Day, St. Mary’s University, Austin Oaks Church’s centennial, and a memorial resolution for Marie Flickinger, which was adopted after remarks from members and a moment of silence. The chamber then moved to the calendar and took up a series of bills and resolutions. Several measures dealing with water and taxes were passed: Committee Substitute for SB 1413 on procedures for amending or revoking certificates of public convenience and necessity for certain water utilities; SB 1583 on groundwater conservation district management plans, amended by Blanco; SB 23 and SJR 85 to increase the school district homestead exemption for elderly and disabled homeowners, both passing with one nay; SB 2774 to classify industrial uniform and linen rental businesses as retail trade for franchise tax purposes; and SCR 29 designating El Paso as the official boot capital of Texas for 10 years. Members also adopted SCR 49 recognizing Austin Oaks Church’s 100th anniversary and SR 424 recognizing Balch Springs Day. The Senate also advanced a package of insurance and regulatory bills. Committee Substitute for SB 1643 would require prior approval from the Texas Department of Insurance for certain property and casualty rate changes over 10%, and Committee Substitute for SB 1642 would restructure TDI from a single commissioner to a three-commissioner model; both passed after debate about rising insurance costs, inflation, labor, reinsurance, and litigation. Committee Substitute for SB 1883, on land use assumptions, capital improvement plans, and impact fees, passed after discussion of transparency and local development costs. SB 826, enhancing penalties for DWI in an active school zone, passed with strong support. Two other controversial measures were also advanced: Committee Substitute for SB 1257, requiring health plan coverage for complications, reversals, and related care tied to gender transition procedures, passed to engrossment but was held there after a 20-11 vote; and Committee Substitute for SB 2024, banning disguised vape pens and, by amendment, hemp vape pens and other intoxicating-substance vape pens, passed. The final item shown was Committee Substitute for SB 240, the Texas Women’s Privacy Act, which was laid out by Senator Middleton and described as restricting access to sex-specific private spaces in public facilities based on biological sex, with civil penalties for violations; the transcript cuts off during the presentation of that bill.
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Floor Session Feb 13th, 2026 at 09:00 am

Washington House Floor Meeting

Bills: HB1160 , HB1289 , HB1339 , HB1798 , HB1065 , HB1795 , HB2107 , HB2113 , HB2124 , HB2125 , HB2133 , HB2134 , HB2140 , HB2185 , HB2191 , HB2205 , HB2211 , HB2219 , HB2245 , HB2253 , HB2283 , HB2343 , HB2406 , HB2501 , HB2531 , HB2574 , HB1170 , HB1544 , HB1834 , HB2156 , HB2188 , HB2206 , HB2360 , HB2471 , HB2478 , HB2525 , HB2605 , HJM4012 , HB1104 , HB1152 , HB1254 , HB1443 , HB1710 , HB1750 , HB1903 , HB1941 , HB1974 , HB1982 , HB1983 , HB2006 , HB2034 , HB2105 , HB2179 , HB2203 , HB2215 , HB2223 , HB2239 , HB2247 , HB2297 , HB2303 , HB2322 , HB2329 , HB2334 , HB2338 , HB2345 , HB2348 , HB2350 , HB2353 , HB2355 , HB2363 , HB2367 , HB2379 , HB2388 , HB2399 , HB2418 , HB2420 , HB2428 , HB2441 , HB2462 , HB2464 , HB2467 , HB2495 , HB2505 , HB2534 , HB2539 , HB2544 , HB2551 , HB2554 , HB2557 , HB2575 , HB2577 , HB2588 , HB2594 , HB2604 , HB2636 , HB2714 , HB1160 , HB1289 , HB1339 , HB1798 , HB1065 , HB1795 , HB2113 , HB2124 , HB2125 , HB2134 , HB2140 , HB2185 , HB2191 , HB2205 , HB2211 , HB2219 , HB2245 , HB2253 , HB2283 , HB2343 , HB2406 , HB2501 , HB2574 , HB1170 , HB1544 , HB1834 , HB2156 , HB2188 , HB2206 , HB2471 , HB2478 , HB2605 , HJM4012 , HB1104 , HB1152 , HB1254 , HB1443 , HB1903 , HB1941 , HB1982 , HB2006 , HB2034 , HB2105 , HB2179 , HB2203 , HB2297 , HB2303 , HB2322 , HB2329 , HB2345 , HB2350 , HB2379 , HB2388 , HB2399 , HB2418 , HB2462 , HB2464 , HB2495 , HB2539 , HB2544 , HB2551 , HB2554 , HB2588 , HB2636 , HB1128 , HB1408 , HB1570 , HB1742 , HB1823 , HB2089 , HB2104 , HB2114 , HB2172 , HB2192 , HB2207 , HB2251 , HB2262 , HB2266 , HB2294 , HB2298 , HB2319 , HB2320 , HB2323 , HB2351 , HB2354 , HB2374 , HB2401 , HB2405 , HB2429 , HB2431 , HB2442 , HB2451 , HB2479 , HB2496 , HB2515 , HB2523 , HB2540 , HB2593 , HB2632 , HB2661 , HB1496 , HB1898 , HB2095 , HB2157 , HB2225 , HB2274 , HB2311 , HB2325 , HB2333 , HB2476 , HB2508 , HB2552
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Revenue and Taxation Feb 23rd, 2026 at 01:30 pm

Revenue and Taxation

Transcript Highlights:
  • Some counties do it. Most counties do not. Thank you for the question.
  • , almost 30% go to Tulsa County.
  • Meanwhile, Garvin County has 0.07% of the credits, Beckham County has 2.9%. Kiowa County has 0.2%.
  • It could be a county.
  • If it's a county, so it's outside the city, then the county commissioners would be involved.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

03/18/2026 - Senate Regulatory Affairs and Government Efficiency

Regulatory Affairs and Government Efficiency

Transcript Highlights:
  • The Committee on Regulatory Affairs and Government Efficiency called the meeting to order.
  • or the governing body.
  • Yuma County was interested in building new buildings in Yuma City.
  • and cities that are collaborating on construction of county buildings.
  • CSA and Yuma County, represented by Alexis, were very communicative with us.
AL

Alabama 2026 Regular Session

Alabama Senate Tourism Committee Feb 18th, 2026

Tourism

Transcript Highlights:
  • Uh, this is a local bill that impacts only Covington County.
  • What this does is in Covington County, it would allow them to vote in November for a constitutional amendment
Bills: SB266 , SB287 , SB266 , SB287
Committee: Senate Tourism
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Local and County Government Feb 10th, 2026 at 02:00 pm

Local and County Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • This meeting of the Senate Local and County Government Committee will come to order.
  • or a city on the request of that city or the county treasurer.
  • The local and county government will stand at ease.
  • Members, the local and county government will now reconvene.
  • Members, that concludes this week's meeting of the Senate Local and County Government Committee.
Bills: SB1265 , SB1198 , SB2046
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Floor Session Feb 19th, 2026 at 11:00 am

Washington House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • And, when the government failed to see their humanity, Mr.
  • He acknowledged that the government had acted out of, quote, race prejudice, war hysteria, That phrase
  • The idea of losing civilian control of our government, a civilian government established by our Constitution
  • in that form of government.
  • Government in that form of government, of justice, equal justice, and opportunity, and how the things
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Criminal Justice Apr 1st, 2025

Criminal Justice

Transcript Highlights:
  • as well as Tina serve on the one voice committee I've also worked in Fort Bend County and Harris County
  • Galveston County Sheriff's Office.
  • Five counties in the state have.
  • But Harris County recently approved a $3 million to reduce overtime hours and hire new officers in county
  • The counties that we currently...
Summary: The Senate Committee on Criminal Justice convened to address pressing issues surrounding oil field crime and safety on Texas highways. The meeting was initiated by Chair Flores, who emphasized the need for improved tools to combat repeat offenders having committed intoxicated driving, alongside tackling oil field theft that has escalated due to organized criminal activities. The committee heard public testimonies and engaged with various stakeholders, including law enforcement and industry representatives, who highlighted the complexities and dangers associated with these crimes. Notably, a significant focus was placed on Senate Bill 1320, which aims to establish a dedicated unit within the Department of Public Safety to investigate and address thefts specific to the oil and gas industry. This initiative seeks to strengthen coordination among various law enforcement agencies and improve training for local officers to combat these sophisticated theft operations more effectively.
AL

Alabama 2026 Regular Session

Alabama House Ways and Means Education Committee Feb 11th, 2026

Ways and Means Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c> municipalities and the local county municipalities and the local county government<00:11:28.399>
  • </c> government the option to exempt as well. government the option to exempt as well.
  • Lee, Cous, all it's 21 counties. Lee, Cous, all it's 21 different<00:13:06.160><c> counties.
  • The upcoming workshops in Birmingham and in Sumter County and Walker County are ways for teachers to
  • The upcoming workshops in Birmingham and in Sumter County and Walker County are ways for teachers to
Bills: HB187 , HB98 , HB360 , HB394 , HB398 , HB388 , HB187 , HB98 , HB360 , HB394 , HB398 , HB388
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Intergovernmental Affairs May 13th, 2025

Intergovernmental Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • Counties are your arms of government, and you tell us to register voters.
  • Most of our disaster powers at the county level come through the government code, but when the governor
  • government.
  • County at not quite the same, but just north of you in Collin County.
  • the county?
Bills: HB5691 , SB427 , SB2623 , SB2858
OK
Transcript Highlights:
  • We say we're not waiting around for the government of the United States to come to the rescue.
  • Those are some of the best dollars that any government could ever spend.
  • He had a career dedicated to service to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol and sheriff for Ryan County.
  • We have 10 counties, and that's even more scary.
  • If this was OK, why are 77 counties not doing that?
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Local Government Feb 3rd, 2026 at 10:30 am

Local Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • Welcome to Local Government this morning. We have a, wow, we have a packed house.
  • I don't want a government property building over the...
  • I also encourage a yes vote for the one county that we carved out in the amendment. ...for the one county
  • I represent North King County on the Metropolitan King County Council.
  • Curtis Steinhower with the Washington State Association of Counties and the State Association of County
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Local Government Jan 30th, 2026 at 10:30 am

Local Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • A ferry district is governed by the members of the county legislative authority, and ferry districts
  • A ferry district is governed by the members of the county legislative authority, and ferry districts
  • and then my Mason County auditor that thought it was a, for one, it's kind of neat that government..
  • They are the only person who could arrest a sheriff in the county government structure.
  • They are the only person who could arrest a sheriff in the county government structure, and they take
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

01/29/2026 - House Rural Economic Development

Rural Economic Development

Transcript Highlights:
  • ... ...Cochise County, Navajo County, parts of Pinal, and parts of Coconino.
  • We've got a sliver of Maricopa County and a bigger sliver of Pima County.
  • They left out La Paz County.
  • County approved it.
  • Goldwater Institute then sued the county after the county started to collect the taxes.
Bills: HB2065 , HB2066 , HB2071 , HB2106 , HB2237 , HB2258
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

02/02/2026 - Senate Finance

Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • A lot of counties actually had to borrow money to get to pay that back, and in my county in Yuma County
  • A lot of counties actually had to borrow money to get to pay that back, and we in my county in Yuma County
  • , $115,000; Navajo County, $23,000; Yavapai County, $177,000; and Graham County, about $20,000.
  • , 115,000, Navajo County, 23,000, Yavapai County, 177,000 in Graham County, about 20,000.
  • , what we do in Mohave County, as well as Graham County.