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HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session 03-24-2026 11:30am

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

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  • That transpired and transcended staff and my time serving in elected office.
  • </c> than actually being staff here. than actually being staff here.
  • And for many years I engage staff.
  • and my time serving in elected staff and my time serving in elected office. office. office.
  • attorney, and then as legal staff attorney, and then as legal director. director. director.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Administration of Criminal Justice May 19th, 2026

Administration of Criminal Justice

Transcript Highlights:
  • But you haven't talked to any of these others to see if they are in the position to staff, to study,
  • it, because we've been in communication with her office for quite some time, myself as well as the staff
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Disaster Preparedness & Flooding, Select Aug 22nd, 2025

Disaster Preparedness & Flooding, Select

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  • If you require assistance in registering, ...testifying, please contact the committee staff.
  • So, I very much support the bill, and I have written testimony which I submitted to your staff, which
  • other measures associated with this issue focus on general health, safety compliance, inspection, staff
  • It was for the counselors and other staff.
  • Um, and then we floated like a hundred yards and then hit a tree, and then all the staff in there went
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

EDU Informational Briefing 01-30-2026

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

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  • I had 18 staff when I came on the board; there were three staff, including one support staff, so two
  • professional staff.
  • I had 18 staff. the board of education. I had 18 staff.
  • </c> three staff including one support staff. three staff including one support staff.
  • </c> that staff kind of challenges as well. that staff kind of challenges as well.
FL

Florida 2025 Regular Session

House in Session Apr 16th, 2025

Florida House Floor Meeting

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  • AND WE TALK ABOUT PREEMPTIONS; THIS IS SOMETHING WE ARE DOING THAT WE HAVE EQUITY AND ACCESS TO PUBLIC
  • Following an election, even if the newly elected sheriff wanted to change command staff.
  • Before I turn it over to do the close, I want to say thank you to. ...staff who helped us get the bill
  • CERTAINLY, OUR STAFF MEMBERS I WOULD STACK UP AGAINST ANY OTHER STATE, BUT GOVERNMENT EFFICIENCY AND
TX

Texas 89th Regular

89th Legislative Session Apr 16th, 2025

Texas House Floor Meeting

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  • Texas, a dedicated staff from the Texas Juvenile Justice Department.
  • So, $8 million goes to specific staff raises. $4 million goes to provide a 2% increase in for staff like
  • This is about equity, not special treatment.
  • It is a pro-equity amendment. remove anybody's choices.
  • Again, members, this is a matter of equity. and fairness.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

CPC Public Hearing - Tue Mar 3, 2026 @ 2:00 PM HST

Consumer Protection & Commerce

Transcript Highlights:
  • 00:24:57.480><c> committee,</c><00:24:58.360><c> and</c><00:24:58.600><c> you,</c><00:24:58.760><c> Staff
  • </c> members of the committee, and you, Staff members of the committee, and you, Staff Hero,<00:24:59.440
  • Pay transparency prevents disparities, builds trust, and is a step toward pay equity in Hawaii.
  • Thank you for uh pay equity in Hawaii.
  • </c><00:49:53.160><c> issue</c><00:49:53.760><c> and</c> Um so, it's it's an equity issue and Um so,
Summary: The committee heard several administration bills related largely to workers’ compensation and unemployment insurance. On HB 2323 HD1, which would modernize workers’ compensation notice and filing procedures, DLIR and other agencies testified in support of the original bill language but said HD1 removed key components and weakened the bill’s clarity and continuity. HB 2324 HD1, which would repeal state hoisting-machine certification requirements and the separate crane operator certificate, drew support from DLIR; members asked about whether the change would affect safety or local operators, and DLIR said OSHA-compliant certifications already exist and the union supported the change. HB 1509 HD1, which would require faster employer responses to treatment plans and impose penalties for nonresponse, received support from DLIR and others, while DHRD said it wanted an amendment. The committee also took up HB 2164 HD1 on compounded prescription drugs in workers’ compensation. DLIR supported the bill as a way to define compounded drugs and curb inflated pricing, but DHRD and a medical provider opposed it and asked for amendments. Testimony focused heavily on whether the definition should include 503B compounding facilities and whether physician dispensing should be limited to the first 30 days after injury. HB 2165 HD1, dealing with unemployment insurance eligibility and removing the two-year limit on recouping overpayments, was supported by DLIR but opposed by Unite Here Local 5, which argued it would make it harder for striking workers and other claimants. Members questioned the impact of changing reporting deadlines from calendar days to business days and raised concerns about future benefit offsets; DLIR said the bill was needed for federal conformity and that the committee would revisit the offset percentage and effective date. Later, the committee heard HB 2367 on pay transparency, requiring salary ranges in job postings and removing the small-employer exemption. The Hawaii Civil Rights Commission, AAUW, Hawaii Women Lawyers, and an individual testifier supported the bill, saying pay transparency promotes fairness, trust, and pay equity; one testifier described being underpaid compared with a predecessor and said posting ranges would save applicants’ time. HB 2619 HD1, concerning homemade food products and farm kitchens, received generally supportive comments from the Department of Health, which requested an amendment to preserve flexibility in future rulemaking. HB 1765 HD1, on spear-fishing safety warnings, drew support from a safety educator and comments from DLNR; supporters said warning labels would help prevent hypoxic blackout deaths and were low-cost and easy to implement. No votes or final committee actions were taken in the portion of the meeting provided.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Mar 4th, 2026

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, opened with prayer, and included several member and gallery introductions, including recognition of the Doctor of the Day and family members of senators. The chamber then moved to floor business on several bills, with no major debate on most measures. Senate Bill 1465 extended the sunset date for the State Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Surveyors to 2031 and passed 43-2, including as an emergency measure. Senate Bill 2110, as amended, allowed the sale of ungraded eggs up to 150 dozen, with the author explaining it was requested by constituents to support rural economics and farmers markets. Senators asked about the need for the bill, the cap, and food safety; the author said the limit was a starting point and noted the eggs would be sold off-premises. The bill advanced and passed 44-2. Senate Bill 1771, which authorizes the Workforce Commission to obtain more complete information on workforce development funds and retain outside counsel, had a title-restoring amendment adopted and then passed 35-11. Senate Bill 206, making public EMS services eligible as essential for drawing down federal funds, passed 42-5 and was also declared an emergency measure. The Senate also heard acknowledgements, including congratulations to Senator Seifried on her first successful day presiding and recognition of Catoosa Day at the Capitol. Announcements followed on appropriations and Oklahoma Women’s Day at the Capitol, and the Senate adjourned until Thursday, March 5, 2026, at 9:30 a.m.
OK
Summary: The House convened, the clerk called the roll, and the chamber proceeded with the day’s order of business. Chaplain Ronnie Wilson delivered the invocation, using a personal story about hiking the Manitou Incline to reflect on perseverance and the idea of being “not far from the kingdom of God” from Mark 12. The House then recited the Pledge of Allegiance. After floor reassignment notices, Representative Cantrell introduced the Long Grove, Oklahoma state championship fast-pitch softball team, noting their back-to-back titles, six straight state tournament appearances, and strong academic and team traditions. Several announcements followed, including committee meeting notices, a birthday acknowledgment for the presiding speaker, and a reminder about the Farm City Festival lunch on the second floor. No bills were debated or voted on in the portion provided. The only formal action at the end of the session was a motion by the floor leader to adjourn, and the House adjourned until Monday, February 16th at 1:30 p.m.
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Floor Session Feb 17th, 2026 at 09:00 am

Washington House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Lark staff in development. I appreciate that.
  • An act relating to exempting limited equity requirements January 1st, 233.
  • By removing these limited equity corporations from my favorite term, Wakaiowa, from the very detailed
  • These limited equity cooperatives...
  • These limited equity cooperatives, they're small, but they're mighty, and they can do incredible work