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HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Room 016 Conference PM - 04-23-2026

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • House and Senate versions of Senate Bill 2138 and House Draft 1, relating to the Hawaii National Guard State
  • 02:32.200> Guard relating to the Hawaii National Guard relating to the Hawaii National Guard State
  • <00:02:35.120> And<00:02:35.440> on State Tuition Assistance Program.
  • And on State Tuition Assistance Program.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session 04-23-2026 12:00pm

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Thank you for all that you do for the state of Hawaii, and please welcome them to the state Senate.
  • Thank you for all that you do for the state of Hawaii, and please welcome them to the state Senate.
  • Thank you for all that you do for the state of Hawaii, and please welcome them to the state Senate.
  • > to<00:05:23.200> the<00:05:23.280> state<00:05:23.600> Senate.
  • welcome them to the state Senate. welcome them to the state Senate.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

ECD Public Hearing - Fri Jan 30, 2026 @ 10:00 AM HST

Economic Development & Technology

Transcript Highlights:
  • that would have been out of state.
  • <00:33:54.640> on<00:33:54.799> our state procurement office stands on our state procurement
  • fundraising solicitors in this state fundraising solicitors in this state need<00:42:51.599>
  • declares the state is a ocean cluster. declares the state is a ocean cluster.
  • <01:24:19.760> So, uh we have throughout the state. So, uh we have throughout the state.
Bills: HB1629, HB1630, HB1631
Summary: The committee heard testimony on several bills, beginning with HB 1829 on marine affairs. Most testimony was in strong support, with speakers from state agencies, ocean-tech companies, startups, nonprofits, and community groups backing the creation of an Office of Marine Affairs and a marine affairs coordinator under HTDC. Supporters said the measure would better coordinate ocean policy, strengthen the blue economy, and help Hawaii capture jobs, investment, and innovation in marine-related industries. No vote or final action was taken in the portion provided. The committee then took up HTDC-related measures, including HB 1615 and HB 1613, which also drew broad support from business, technology, and economic development interests. Testifiers said the bills would strengthen Hawaii’s technology and innovation ecosystem, support advanced manufacturing and cybersecurity, and help build a more diversified economy with higher-wage jobs. The committee also heard HB 1607 on public procurement and HB 1772 on small business procurement; state procurement staff and several business groups supported efforts to expand opportunities for local firms, while one speaker from the city’s economic revitalization commission argued that a flat 5% preference could help keep more revenue and jobs in-state. On HB 1636 relating to shopping carts, the Hawaii Food Industry Association and Retail Merchants of Hawaii testified in opposition, saying the bill would penalize businesses for carts that are stolen rather than abandoned and would add costs that could especially burden small and local retailers. HB 1810 on charitable solicitation drew support from Goodwill Hawaii and other nonprofits, who said the bill would improve transparency around donation bins and protect donors from misleading for-profit collection practices; the Attorney General’s office asked for a delayed effective date to allow system changes and staffing. HB 1782 on AI and the protection of minors received broad support from state agencies, educators, and advocacy groups, but some business and retail representatives urged narrowing the definition of covered AI services so ordinary customer-service chatbots would not be swept in. Finally, HB 1759 on theft drew opposition from the Public Defender’s Office, which said the bill could create overly harsh penalties and should include defense representation on any task force; the office also noted existing laws already address conspiracy and related conduct.
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Transcript Highlights:
  • Well, our local issues are often, often we as a state have to step in and Often, we as a state have to
  • I don't think there's anything stating that, knowing to the State Department of Education with concerns
  • I don't think there's anything stating that no one can go to the State Department without any concerns
  • Education is vitally important to our state, and as such, our teachers are vital to our state, and they
  • I don't think that benefits anybody in this state.
Summary: The House opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several introductions, including the Nurse of the Day and a guest pastor, on the National Day of Prayer. Members also made announcements about prayer activities in the Capitol and welcomed former Speaker Charles McCall to the gallery. The chamber then moved through a long floor calendar of Senate bills, joint resolutions, and a conference committee report, with several measures amended on the floor before final passage. Among the bills passed were SB 1090, a consumer protection measure aimed at giving homeowners time to cancel contracts with predatory door-knocking roofers and contractors; SJR 49, repealing a Wildlife Conservation Commission rule on surety for oil and gas leases; SB 633, a juvenile code measure described as protecting children from fentanyl poisoning; SB 650, a public utilities bill tied to transparency and accountability for state employee salary increases; SB 263, amended to include a “lemonade stand” provision; SB 122, a transportation-related bill on proof of insurance; and SB 1614, creating a teacher induction program, which also received emergency passage. SJR 52 and HJR 1101, both dealing with agency rules, also passed, as did SJR 53 on Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority rules. The most debated item was SB 1884, which would strengthen equal access for school employees to teacher professional organizations and related membership/dues procedures. Supporters argued it would clarify existing law, ensure fair access, and give teachers more choice and legal support; opponents said the problem was compliance with current law, not a need for new statute, and warned against duplicating existing protections. After extended debate, the bill failed 47-44. Members then took up SJR 50, a major Medicaid expansion-related resolution revising earlier trigger language; supporters said it preserved expansion unless federal funding changed and gave lawmakers flexibility, while opponents argued the state had not done enough fiscal analysis before proposing changes. SJR 50 passed 69-18. Finally, the House adopted a conference committee report on HB 3021, consolidating graduation requirements into the ICAP framework and clarifying related school rules, and the bill passed with emergency status.
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Transcript Highlights:
  • Okay, so my follow-up would be the state would.
  • So this is a state cost-share program.
  • purchase one with state cost-share funds.
  • It just requires that the state veterinarian have experience in food, animal practice. that the state
  • The state vet. You recognize for follow-up.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • The Senate Committee on State Affairs will come to order. Will the clerk call the roll? Encore?
  • It was a somewhat similar bill in the state of Florida.
  • The First Amendment concludes importantly stating...
  • State money. The state pays for primary election days.
  • It costs, and we had a runoff that the state had to pay for due to him.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • Good afternoon, the Senate Committee on State Affairs will come to order.
  • The committee substitute adds some accountability measures for the Secretary of State.
  • Texas Election Code 122.001 states that election systems must be accurate.
  • Nicholas Merriweather, a professor at Shawnee State.
  • This bill is, as other people have said, state-sanctioned bigotry, state-sanctioned harassment, and state-sanctioned
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

House of Representatives Mar 26th, 2026

Louisiana House Floor Meeting

LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Insurance May 13th, 2026

Insurance

Transcript Highlights:
  • 27% of the state spend.
  • conduct out. state to conduct a competitive market process whereby the state writes a best in class
  • 27% of the state spend. savings were 27 percent of the state spend.
  • We work for several state attorneys general and several state auditors.
  • We’re deleting in this state and inserting offering health coverage plans in this state.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Commerce and Tourism Jan 28th, 2026

Commerce and Tourism

Transcript Highlights:
  • they asked me to carry this bill that I have a history of leading nonprofit organizations here in the state
  • suspect most of you out there are here to testify on Senator McLean's principal offices of limited liability
  • My name is Jandrick, and I'm here to speak on behalf of myself, as well as all the laborers in the state
  • work, and let us develop our skills to sell our services in a free and fair market and improve the state
  • I respectfully urge and pray that you all consider these targeted reforms as the state continues to rely
Summary: The Committee on Commerce and Tourism considered several bills. SB 1338 by Senator Burton would strengthen enforcement of written endowment agreements for charitable gifts and require legislative approval for new filing or reporting requirements on charities. The sponsor and Philanthropy Roundtable testified in support, emphasizing donor intent and protections for nonprofits; the bill was reported favorably. SB 1324, which was expected to address principal offices of LLCs, was temporarily postponed. The committee also passed CS/SB 1080 by Senator DeSigley, which directs FDOT to adopt rules allowing direct payments to first-tier subcontractors in specified circumstances. A transportation industry representative supported the measure, saying the situations are rare but need a statutory remedy. CS/SB 1582 by Senator Yarbrough, as amended, requires secondhand dealers, secondary metal recyclers, and pawnbrokers to submit transaction data to FDLE for statewide sharing through systems such as LInX; the amendment and bill were both reported favorably, with one witness from the Florida Recycler’s Association opposing the amendment. Senator McLean’s SB 1672, creating a home buyer workforce tax credit for employer contributions to help employees with first-time Florida home purchases, was reported favorably with support from the Florida Chamber of Commerce. SB 1112 by Senator Garcia, relating to the Florida Labor Pool Act, drew extensive testimony from workers, reentry advocates, and supporters who argued it would prohibit placement fees when workers are hired permanently, require annual registration of labor pools, improve accountability, and support stable employment and reentry; the bill was reported favorably. The committee then adjourned after recording votes and other closing business.
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama Senate Children and Youth Health Committee Feb 27th, 2025

Children and Youth Health

Transcript Highlights:
  • The state... I've often said the state cannot regulate morality. I don't think the state can be...
  • Where is their responsibility and liability?
  • They should be able to make that choice, not the state. Last, I think Mr.
  • states to do business within the state, that would happen for small businesses first.
  • 19 states have comprehensive state privacy laws, and that now ropes every single app developer into a
Bills: SB186, SB187
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Business and Insurance 2ND REVISED Apr 23rd, 2026 at 09:30 am

Business and Insurance

Transcript Highlights:
  • Chapman for his willingness to serve the state of Oklahoma.
  • According to Boxreck, I've done more fights than any physician in state history.
  • Thank you, sir, for your willingness to serve the great state of Oklahoma.
  • Thank you very much for your willingness to serve the great state of Oklahoma.
  • I think she's going to be an amazing asset to the state of Oklahoma.
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

House State Government Finance and Policy Committee 3/4/25

State Government Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • Our ultimate goal is to make sure state government is doing its very best for the people across the state
  • should never have been used in any state should never have been used in any state sponsored<00:03
  • best for the um people across the state best for the um people across the state and<00:05:15.080
  • > our<00:18:25.039> state security for our state security for our state systems<00:18:27.320
  • in the United States.
Bills: HF10
WY

Wyoming 2026 Regular Session

Senate Appropriations Committee, February 10, 2026

Appropriations

Transcript Highlights:
  • out across the state.
  • It's not expected out of the state.
  • not it's not expected out of the state. not it's not expected out of the state.
  • the state took over. the state took over.
  • <00:25:36.120> For State Construction Department. For State Construction Department.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Aeronautics and Transportation Feb 23rd, 2026 at 10:00 am

Aeronautics and Transportation

Transcript Highlights:
  • occupies in the state.
  • of this state?
  • or we the state as the legislature?
  • Yes, I suppose you could say that we are an entity of the state or we are the state, Senator Goodwin.
  • What have they been doing in terms of liability?