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WY

Wyoming 2026 Regular Session

House Education Committee, February 13, 2026

Education

Transcript Highlights:
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  • </c> AED right now um costs around $2,000. AED right now um costs around $2,000.
  • So, um, I know something right now.
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  • All right. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. >> Further discussion. All right.
Bills: HB0076 , HB0102 , HB0115
Committee: House Education
WY

Wyoming 2026 Regular Session

Senate Education Committee, February 13, 2026

Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • It works how it works right now.
  • It works how it works right now.
  • Right. There we go.
  • It’s 10:00 right now.
  • It's 10:00 right now. wrap it up. It's 10:00 right now.
Bills: HB0076 , HB0102 , HB0115
Committee: Senate Education
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Transcript Highlights:
  • It's one of the ways that I've tried to live out my faith, including right here in this place, by appreciating
  • I had a copy of his book, and I thought, why not, right?
  • And at that point, much like sometimes when I'm right here and you are here Too, I might as well have
  • And looked right at me. I looked at him and I confirmed. I said, 'Yes, i e.'
  • Now, the author is the one who asked me, 'Right, i e?' And I confirmed, 'Yes, i e.'
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Transcript Highlights:
  • The autograph seeker type, I had a copy of my book, and I thought, why not, right?
  • And at that point, much like sometimes when I'm right here and you were here too, I might as well have
  • And looked right at me. I looked at him and I confirmed. I said, yes, I-e.
  • Now, the author is the one who asked me, right? I.e., and I can.
  • Now, the author is the one who asked me, right? I.e.
Summary: The House convened, the roll was called, and the chamber proceeded with opening formalities including an invocation by Chaplain Ronnie Wilson and the Pledge of Allegiance. The chaplain’s message focused on valuing each person’s unique contribution, making the most of each opportunity, and remembering members and families who have experienced loss, including a tribute to Harvey. The House also briefly stood at ease for announcements and administrative matters, including reassignment of measures and scheduling notices. A special floor presentation honored law enforcement officers and first responders involved in a dangerous May 30 pursuit in Atoka County. Representative Eves described how officers from the Atoka Police Department, Stringtown Police Department, and the county sheriff’s office responded to a theft, pursued an armed suspect, and risked their lives to protect a trapped family of five and other citizens. Members gave the officers a standing ovation in recognition of their courage and service. Additional announcements included a reminder about the Civil Judicial Area Committee meeting, introductions of guests in the gallery, birthday wishes for Representative Hasenbeck’s daughter, and notice of a Veterans Military Caucus/committee. No substantive legislation was debated or voted on in the portion provided. The House then adjourned until Monday, February 9, 2026, at 1:30 p.m.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Children and Families Finance and Policy Committee 3/19/25

Children and Families Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
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  • </c> All right. All right. Very good. Okay. All right. All right. Very good. Okay.
  • Right.
  • All right. Um, That is correct. All right.
Bills: HF2362 , HF2136 , HF1316 , HF2009 , HF1918 , HF1614
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Judiciary Apr 14th, 2026 at 01:30 pm

Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • All right, we are going to start with Senator Hamilton.
  • Right now, when you steal something, the level of the crime is depending on how much money it's worth
  • All right. And so, looking at this, are there other circumstances that this is allowed?
  • So, in the interest of trying to be able to protect the right of the accused in their constitutional
  • rights, is there any concern if we begin to allow propensity evidence in these cases.
Committee: Senate Judiciary
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Judiciary Apr 14th, 2026

Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • All right, we are going to start with Senator Hamilton.
  • Right now, when you steal something, the level of the crime depends on how much money it's worth, including
  • All right.
  • Right. So yes, it is 4342.
  • All right. And so looking at this, are there other circumstances that this is allowed?
Committee: Senate Judiciary
Summary: The Senate Judiciary Committee met with a quorum and took up a long series of House bills, hearing brief author presentations and mostly no opposition. Early measures advanced included HB 3040, HB 414, HB 1638, HB 3298, HB 4113, HB 1082, HB 4301, and HB 3269. These bills addressed topics such as firearm theft penalties, county jail public trust eligibility for funding, child interviews in family law cases, voter registration eligibility for convicted felons, a presumption of joint custody, enforcement of VA loan amendatory-clause protections, and electronic transmission of arrest warrants. The committee also advanced HB 3587 on court-ordered outpatient treatment after several questions about how it relates to mental health and criminal proceedings, HB 4226 on judge disqualification procedures, HB 4324 on district attorney authority to adjust sentences, HB 4339 on notice timing in summary administration, and HB 3278 on Open Meeting Act enforcement through consent orders. HB 3996, requiring the indigent defense system to pay for evidence and experts in capital cases, also passed after a motion to restore title. HB 4236, the Uniform Commercial Receivership Act, and HB 4352, the Uniform Mortgage Modification Act, were likewise advanced. One bill drew more extended discussion: HB 4342, which allows prior instances of domestic violence abuse to be admitted as evidence in court proceedings. Senators questioned why propensity evidence would be allowed in domestic violence cases but not property crimes; the author and chair explained it was intended to give the court a fuller picture in domestic violence matters and noted disclosure requirements. The committee also clarified that the bill’s title had a scrivener’s error. HB 4342 ultimately advanced on a 6-1 vote, while the other measures reported in the transcript passed unanimously or with no recorded opposition. The meeting concluded with the chair noting upcoming Judiciary meetings and adjournment.
WY

Wyoming 2026 Regular Session

Senate Corporations, Elections & Political Subdivisions Committee, February 27, 2026

Corporations, Elections & Political Subdivisions

Transcript Highlights:
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  • All right. &gt;&gt; Tough to get back and forth. All right.
  • flagged right away.
  • rights of the minorities,<01:14:12.800><c> right?
  • All right.
Bills: HB0022 , HB0052 , HB0076
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections Feb 20th, 2026 at 10:30 am

State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections

Transcript Highlights:
  • Would you please raise your right hand?
  • The League protects every American's right The League protects every American's right to vote.
  • All right. Thank you. Any other questions for staff? All right, seeing none.
  • All right, he's not there.
  • All right. He's not there.
Bills: HB1759 , HB2632 , HB2574 , HB2235 , SGA9267
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Housing Jan 15th, 2026 at 09:00 am

Housing

Transcript Highlights:
  • Any further questions for staff right now? All right. Seeing none...
  • We definitely need some rights for those folks, right?
  • We definitely need some rights for those folks, right?
  • Thank you. ...rights for those folks, right?
  • Super complicated, right?
Bills: HB2299 , HB2118 , HB2236
Committee: House Housing
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Health Finance and Policy Committee 3/4/26

Health Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
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  • </c> expansion eligibility for non-disabled expansion eligibility for non-disabled adults<00:05:02.000
  • So just wanted to see disabilities etc.
Bills: HF3439 , HF3763
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

PBS Public Hearing - Fri Jan 30, 2026 @ 11:00 AM HST

Public Safety

Transcript Highlights:
  • Lou Erdishek, Hawaii Disability Rights Center. Comments: Hawaii News Now, Miss Katie Pikman. Mr.
  • Lou Erdishek, Hawaii Disability<00:20:49.360><c> Rights</c><00:20:49.679><c> Center.
  • </c> Disability Rights Center. Disability Rights Center.
  • Lou Eric, Hoy Disability Rights Center, in support.
  • Lou Eric, Hoy Disability Rights Center, in support.
Bills: HB1751 , HB1752 , HB1531 , HB1577
Committee: House Public Safety
Summary: The Committee on Public Safety held its first hearing and began with House Bill 1531, which would require the governor or county mayor to provide an ASL interpreter during official emergency announcements broadcast on television or the internet, ensure the interpreter is visible, and require news outlets to show the interpreter in a picture-in-picture window. Testimony was strongly supportive from disability advocates, who said live captions can be inaccurate and that ASL access is critical during emergencies, but broadcasters raised practical concerns that the bill as drafted could require extra camera crews and reduce coverage. Members discussed possible alternatives such as government-provided pool feeds and interpreter placement, and the chair recommended deferring decision-making on the bill to the following Wednesday to allow time for amendment language. The committee then heard House Bill 1751, which would expand the Hawaii National Guard State Tuition Assistance Program to include graduate degrees at the University of Hawaii for qualified enlisted personnel. The Hawaii Army National Guard, the Department of Defense, and University of Hawaii representatives supported the measure as a recruiting, retention, and professionalization tool. A member asked about funding, and the response was that the program is funded through a state appropriation currently set at $250,000 and was described as sufficient at present. The bill drew no opposition in the hearing. Next, House Bill 1752 was taken up. This measure would remove the Adjutant General as a nonvoting ex officio member of the HAIMA advisory committee and add the HAIMA administrator as a nonvoting ex officio member of the MSAC. The Department of Defense and Department of Health supported the bill, with the Department of Health asking that it be aligned with other EMS modernization provisions in the governor’s package so the related measures remain consistent. No objections were raised. The committee also heard House Bill 1577 on 911 services, which would require the 911 Board to establish a statewide emergency safety profile system for residents to voluntarily store emergency-relevant personal information. The Department of Health, disability advocates, the 911 Board, and others supported the concept, saying it could improve emergency response for people with disabilities, kūpuna, families, and others with functional needs. Testimony also raised concerns about funding, system integration, confidentiality, advanced directives, and liability protections if information does not reach responders in time. Members discussed statewide coordination and existing county systems, and the hearing continued with those issues unresolved.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Energy REVISED Apr 16th, 2026 at 10:00 am

Energy

Transcript Highlights:
  • With that, Madam Flola, you're recognized to give us the exact number of Richard Lauer, is that right
  • Senator Thompson, Chairman Greene, oh I'm so sorry, Senator Jett, right? OK, sorry. Mr.
Bills: HB2992 , HB3183 , HB3464 , HB4170 , HB4338
Committee: Senate Energy
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Energy REVISED Apr 16th, 2026

Energy

Transcript Highlights:
  • that, Madam Floor Leader, you're recognized to give us the renomination of Richard Allier, is that right
Bills: HB2992 , HB3183 , HB3464 , HB4170 , HB4338
Committee: Senate Energy
Summary: The committee first handled several executive nominations. It unanimously advanced Richard Allier to the Environmental Quality Board, Kevin Foreman to the Liquefied Petroleum Gas Board, Gary Keel to the Air Quality Advisory Board, Megan Langley to the Oklahoma-Arkansas River Compact Commission, Jacob Bull to the Air Quality Advisory Council, and Tommy Colwell to the Oklahoma Mining Commission. In each case, the nominating senator described the appointee’s background and qualifications, and the committee voted to send the nomination to the full Senate without opposition. The committee then considered House Bill 2992, with Senator Green offering a technical amendment to correct drafting errors. The amendment passed 8-0, and the bill itself passed 9-0. Green said the measure would require large-load data centers and crypto mining facilities to pay their share of electric infrastructure costs so those costs would not be shifted to other ratepayers. Senator Boren asked whether municipal utilities and co-ops would be affected, and Green responded that the bill was aimed at the corporate shareholder utility model. House Bill 4338 was also heard and passed, though the roll call showed one no vote. Green explained that the bill concerns produced water and would create a framework for extracting elements from it, with House changes clarifying that it is not retroactive, adjusting flexibility for the produced water unit size, and allowing processing of brine before corporation approval. The committee also advanced House Bill 417, which addresses theft of copper fittings on oil rigs and related cleanup damage by making certain conduct a misdemeanor; it passed 10-0. The meeting ended after the committee approved the remaining nominations and adjourned.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Community Affairs Jan 20th, 2026

Community Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • That was why I'm going to know right now.
  • Correct, that's right. All right. Further questions? Correct. That's right. Further questions?
  • All right. Any questions on the amendment?
  • All right. Any appearance cards on the bill as amended? All right.
  • You're right. You're right. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I apologize, Senator McLean.
Bills: S0014 , S0016 , S0024 , S0168 , S0288 , S0548 , S0686 , S0830 , S1138 , S1234
Summary: The committee met with a quorum present and took up a series of local claims, public records, growth management, permitting, and nuisance bills. It first heard and approved SB 16, SB 14, and SB 24, all uncontested claims bills providing relief related to injuries or settlements involving the City of St. Petersburg and Miami-Dade County. The committee also approved SB 288 on rural electric cooperatives, which narrows statutory language to protect co-op decisions on generation and power purchases while preserving consumer protections, and SB 830, which creates a public records exemption for certain personal information of county and city managers and their families due to reported threats against local officials. Members then considered SB 1138 on qualified contractors and development review, which would create a registry of licensed professionals to help local governments process pre-application reviews and plats more quickly. Local government groups raised concerns about preemption and preserving quasi-judicial authority, while private-provider supporters backed the bill; Senator Sharief voted no, and the bill was reported favorably. The committee also approved SB 168, expanding public nuisance law to include gambling houses and increasing penalties, and SB 686 on agricultural enclaves, which revises the enclave process, adds a public hearing path, limits it to certain residential projects in urban service areas, and was amended to change a date to June 30, 2026 before being reported favorably. The committee next approved CS for SB 548 on growth management and impact fees, which clarifies plan-based methodology, extraordinary circumstances, interlocal agreements, and refund procedures for improper fee collections. Testimony reflected support for clearer standards but also concerns about fee increases and refund administration. Finally, SB 1234 on building permits and inspections was reported favorably; it would extend permit validity, exempt some low-value work from permitting, create a statewide residential permit form, speed review timelines, and expand private-provider use, drawing opposition from a Miami-Dade building official who argued for continued local oversight and support from private-provider advocates. Senator Jones requested to be recorded as voting affirmatively on several tabs and negatively on tab 9, and the committee adjourned after all bills were disposed of.