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OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
House of Representatives Second Regular Session of the 60th Legislature Day 21 Mar 9th, 2026
Oklahoma House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- It’s not expanding anyone’s scope of authority. You recognize for a follow-up?
- They are going to continue to stay under the authority they already are.
- They're going to be under the same authority that they already have.
- Speaker, on this with parents, as that ultimate authority for their children.
- Mr. author, why would we want to take out the fine? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Bills:
HR1036, HB2975, HB3026, HB3297, HB2981, HB2978, HB4144, HB1322, HB1818, HB3194, HB3767, HB3342, HB3344, HB4170, HB3287, HB3288, HB4454, HB3264, HB3266, HB3268, HB4095, HB4115, HB4316, HB3530, HB3428, HB4272, HB4273, HB4274, HB3405, HB3406, HB3467, HB3469, HB3931
Keywords:
Bob Wills, Western Swing, Cain's Ballroom, Oklahoma music history, country music, rock and roll, folk jazz blues, Oklahoma Arts Council, Oklahoma Film and Music Office, Oklahoma Historical Society, OKPOP Museum, commemorative resolution, day at the Capitol, musician recognition, heritage celebration, Tulsa, poultry waste, nutrient management, environmental regulations, agriculture
Summary:
The House opened with roll call, prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several recognitions, including Veteran of the Week Donald W. DeLap, 2025 Oklahoma Teacher of the Year Melissa Yvonne, Doctor of the Day Dr. Corey Shawnaway, Nurse of the Day Rusty Rutherford, and Psychologist of the Day Dr. Glenna Stumbling Bear Riddle. Members also recognized Bob Wills Day at the Capitol with a resolution and musical presentation, and introduced visiting student groups and pages. The chamber then moved into second- and third-reading business on a series of bills.
Several measures passed with little or no opposition. House Bill 2975, a Department of Agriculture cleanup bill on poultry litter spreading/exporting, passed 89-8 after questions about removed misdemeanor language and hauler information. House Bill 3026, allowing children of U.S. military allies to start kindergarten according to their home-country timelines, passed 97-0 and its emergency clause also passed 97-0. House Bill 3297, creating a regulatory framework for highway remediation services, passed 87-0. House Bill 2981, requiring school boards to post approved meeting minutes within two weeks and within two clicks, passed 93-0. House Bill 4144, clarifying that arrest and incident reports are open records, passed 97-0. House Bill 1818, updating social work licensing terminology, also passed 97-0. House Bill 3767, updating controlled dangerous substance scheduling to match federal law and DEA watch lists, passed later in the day.
The most extended debate centered on House Bill 3194, which would protect pregnancy resource centers from being singled out for regulation or lawsuits. Supporters argued the bill would shield private nonprofit centers from post-Dobbs legal attacks and let them focus on helping pregnant women and families. Opponents raised concerns about transparency, oversight of private nonprofits receiving state funds, the bill’s abortion definition, and whether it could create liability or reduce accountability. After lengthy debate, the House passed the bill 79-18. House Bill 3342, relating to Medicaid audits, passed 67-25 after discussion about making audits corrective rather than punitive. House Bill 3344, a foster care bill based on an interim study, was extensively debated over kinship placement standards, income thresholds, sleeping arrangements, transportation, tribal placement issues, and whether codifying DHS rules would improve accountability; the transcript cuts off before a final vote is shown.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- stating findings of the legislature and expressing support and commendation for the Idaho National Guard
- for dedicated funds, providing reappropriation authority for federal funds, and declaring an emergency
- for dedicated funds, providing reappropriation authority for federal funds, and declaring an emergency
- for dedicated funds, providing reappropriation authority for federal funds, and declaring an emergency
- So these are authorizations to spend dedicated funds, and then we're shifting the $2 million ongoing
Summary:
The House convened with roll call, prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and approval of the journal. Members also received multiple messages from the Senate and Governor regarding enrolled bills, new Senate bills, and committee reports. The House Business Committee’s report on pending and temporary administrative rules was filed, including recommendations to approve several insurance and licensing rules, extend temporary building-related rules, and reject one proposed building code rule as inconsistent with legislative intent.
A number of memorials and resolutions were considered. House Joint Memorial 20, which argues that Plyler v. Doe imposes an unfunded mandate on Idaho for educating non-citizen students and asks Congress to make the state whole, passed on a voice vote. House Joint Memorial 19, supporting efforts to eliminate the U.S. Department of Education and urging Congress to cooperate, passed 61-8 after debate over whether eliminating the department would shift enforcement costs to the state. House Concurrent Resolution 34, directing the Idaho Water Resource Board to study Bear River Basin water development feasibility, passed 67-2. House Concurrent Resolution 23 was held on the calendar.
The House also passed several Senate bills, including SB 1301 on allowing small breweries an additional retail location, SB 1256 cleaning up an outdated reporting requirement for the Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired, SB 1345 allowing voluntary electronic communications from the Tax Commission, SB 1304 clarifying ditch and easement maintenance, SB 1305 establishing a fixed-fee process for water district title-tracing services, SB 1306 clarifying water district withdrawal procedures, SB 1307 cleaning up canal and lateral ditch maintenance rules, SB 1337 expanding eligibility for irrigation district board service, and SB 1286 restricting predatory fees in veterans’ disability claims assistance. Most passed with substantial majorities, though SB 1304 and SB 1305 drew some opposition.
The House then moved a large group of appropriation and policy bills onto the third-reading calendar and suspended rules to immediately consider several budget bills. It passed HB 919 for the Department of Administration, HB 920 for health education programs and residency slots, HB 921 for State Department of Education enhancements, HB 922 for colleges and universities, HB 923 for Department of Administration enhancements tied to procurement and Medicaid contracting, HB 924 for the State Liquor Division, HB 925 for the judicial branch, HB 889 on state procurement reforms, and HB 931 as a trailer bill for portable benefits. Members also discussed the need for fiscal restraint, the value of guardian ad litem and drug court programs, and procurement process reforms. The House adjourned until 10:30 a.m. on Friday, March 20, 2026.
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Appropriations and Finance Feb 10th, 2026 at 07:02 pm
House Appropriations & Finance
Transcript Highlights:
- Chair, Representative, I have no idea why the author of that FIR put that in there. Thank you.
- Yeah, I think we need to—I mean, I don’t think we have the authority to do that. Thank you, Mr.
- I have with me the leadership of the Health Care Authority, Secretary Kerri Armiho and Mr.
- Thank you. ...as well as the members of the National Guard with those changes. Thank you, Mr.
- So we absolutely are not authorizing any double support, Mr. Chairman, Representative.
Keywords:
child care, child care assistance, child care subsidy, early childhood education, early childhood care, daycare, preschool, pre-K, Head Start, Early Head Start, Children's Code, early childhood education and care department, ECECD, child care facilities, licensed child care, registered child care, copayments, waitlist, subsidy, federal poverty level
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
WAM-HWN, WAM-PSM, WAM-CPN Informational Briefings 01-08-2026
Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Mallerie, call sign Buddha; Chief of Staff of the Hawaii Army National Guard, Colonel Ronald Hogston;
- Our main effort for fiscal year 27 is to execute Exercise Vigilant Guard 2027 to enhance our ability
- </c> 27 is to execute exercise vigilant guard 27 is to execute exercise vigilant guard 2027<00:48:29.119
- Anybody within the Department of Law Enforcement actually has statewide authority, which is actually
- So, Honolulu Police Department, the second the planes wheels go up, they lost their authority to arrest
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm fortunate and honored to be the Adjutant General of the Minnesota National Guard, representing the
- airport, as well as other smaller ancillary items that the wing provides. that the uh Air National Guard
- and the that the uh Air National Guard and the US<00:51:07.920><c> Air</c><00:51:08.200><c> Force</c
- It’s one of the few Air National Guard wings that does that mission.
- It’s one of the few Air National Guard wings that does that mission.
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session-Day 13, February 24, 2026-PM
Wyoming Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- One's a law enforcement and one's for guard firefighters.
- </c> Wyoming National Guard firefighter plan. Wyoming National Guard firefighter plan.
- So, Guard firefighter retirement plan.
- One's a law enforcement and one's for guard firefighters.
- And talk about the authorizing language into page three.
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:19:42.480><c> the</c> Uh this bill would also authorize the Uh this bill would also authorize
- B one the regulatory authority.
- </c> the tax and authority. the tax and authority.
- taxing authority. 5.
- </c><04:01:50.800><c> Five</c> revenues of a taxing authority. Five revenues of a taxing authority.
Summary:
The meeting included a Senate recognition ceremony honoring the Winona High School boys basketball team for winning the 2026 Alabama High School Athletic Association 5A state championship. A resolution was read commending the team for its 101-40 victory over Silicag, noting the team’s record-setting performance, Brendan Davis’s MVP honor, the contributions of other players, and Coach Cedric Lane’s leadership. Senators and the lieutenant governor praised the players’ sportsmanship, the school community, and the team’s historic season, and copies of the resolution were presented to the team, coaches, and administrators. Several guests and school representatives also spoke briefly, including the coach and principal, who thanked the Senate and noted the team’s success and the principal’s retirement after 35 years.
After the recognition, the Senate returned to session and adopted the Committee on Rules report setting the special order calendar. The calendar included Senate Bill 99 on the Ten Commandments, Senate Bill 298 on Class 3 municipalities, House Bill 381 on camp safety, Senate Bill 370 on tax increment districts, Senate Bill 363 on the Department of Economic and Community Affairs, House Bill 466 on firefighters, House Bill 95 on elections, House Bill 259 on stablecoin, and Senate Bill 342 on education.
The chamber then took up SB 99, sponsored by Senators Kelly and Sessions. Senator Kelly described the bill as requiring local school boards to display the Ten Commandments, together with founding documents such as the Declaration of Independence, Constitution, Bill of Rights, and Alabama Constitution preamble, in certain history classrooms and common areas for grades five through 12, using donated displays and funds when available. He said the bill was intended as a historical and educational measure, not religious instruction, and emphasized the inclusion of a disclaimer stating Alabama is not establishing a religion. After extended debate and a petition to close debate from the Rules Committee, the Senate voted on the bill by long roll and passed SB 99, with the recorded vote announced as 30 yeas and 4 nays.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- Additionally, the bill clarifies that veterinarians can provide medical patient records to authorities
- , government authority, or any animal control agency.
- Provides the certificate of compliance must be signed by the private provider and any duly authorized
- The bill authorizes proper destruction of seized illegal machines and strengthens enforcement tools,
- The bill authorizes proper destruction of seized illegal machines and strengthens enforcement tools,
Keywords:
animal cruelty, reporting, veterinary, protection, liability, regulation, community association, management certification, Florida Statutes, certified manager, association governance, building permits, inspections, offsite construction, local government, housing, property regulation, construction standards, state of emergency, emergency response
Summary:
The Committee on Regulated Industries heard and approved several bills, beginning with SB 468 on animal cruelty, which would require veterinarians and veterinary technicians to report suspected past or ongoing cruelty to law enforcement or animal control and allow release of relevant medical records in good faith; it was reported favorably after supportive testimony from animal welfare advocates. The committee also approved SB 1706, narrowing eligibility for the My Safe Florida Condominium Pilot Program to buildings with at least 80% owner-occupied units and residents at or below 80% of area median income, with members noting the need to better target limited funding.
Members then considered SB 1234 on building permits and inspections, which was amended to clarify permit extensions, narrow the hurricane/flood barrier exemption, preserve mechanical and gas permitting requirements, and refine private-provider and local-government procedures; the bill passed as amended. SB 1260 on building inspections during emergencies was also amended to require DMS state-term contracts for post-emergency inspection vendors and then reported favorably. SB 822 on community association management was amended to raise the threshold to associations with at least $750,000 in annual revenue and 100 or more parcels, while allowing direct-hire credentialed managers; supporters said it would improve professionalism and accountability, and the bill was reported favorably.
The committee next approved SB 1580 on illegal gaming, after removing a fantasy sports provision by amendment. The bill increases penalties for illegal gambling houses and related offenses, adds enforcement tools, and drew support from law enforcement and gaming officials, while some witnesses urged clearer definitions and procedures for machine approvals and declaratory rulings. The committee also took up appointments to the Public Service Commission and Florida Gaming Control Commission, hearing testimony from appointees and asking questions about utility hardening oversight, gaming enforcement, and a contract for compulsive gambling services; all appointees on the agenda were recommended favorably in one block. At the end of the meeting, members recorded individual votes on selected bills, and the committee adjourned.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Task Force Jun 24th, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Task Force
Transcript Highlights:
- especially related to metatomodine, which is much newer, and we're seeing it much more on the East Coast
- They'll start on the East Coast in Appalachia, and then St.
- that they're real human beings behind any naloxone administration, any service denial, any prior authorization
- And in that role, I happen to be the one who authorizes the state standing order for naloxone.
- And in that role, I happen to be the one who authorizes the state standing order for naloxone.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- There's also a request for a grant administration authority.
- There's also a request for a grant administration authority.
- There's also a request for a grant administration authority.
- </c> discussing is the rul making Authority discussing is the rul making Authority for<00:58:03.920><
- I thought we already have a pretty set out, stringent rulemaking authority.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Conservation, Chapter 201, Subchapter A, Section 201.0225 already mandates that the state board authority
- Who, like, what authority has kept you all from doing this?
- To the crucial amendments to these programs under the Texas Agricultural Finance Authority.
- And those that joined, authored, and co-signed on it, I'm excited.
- The Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners retains oversight authority over veterinary...
Keywords:
agriculture, finance, young farmers, financial assistance, pest control, veterinarian, veterinary medicine, veterinary telemedicine, telehealth, telemedicine, veterinarian-client-patient relationship, VCPR, animal health, livestock, pets, remote care, electronic means, telephone consultation, controlled substances, prescription drugs
Summary:
The second bill, House Bill 3469, was introduced to address pest control regulations concerning nuisance birds. Representative Campos explained how the bill proposes non-lethal methods to deter these birds, such as the use of laser lights and sounds, which avoids conflict with both state and federal regulations. The committee heard impassioned testimonies from members of the public who shared firsthand experiences regarding the adverse effects of these birds on property and public health. The meeting concluded with both bills being left pending, reflecting a desire for further deliberation among the committee members.
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
IC - Legislative Education Study May 1st, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- I have no authority to do so, and I cannot borrow money.
- It means sometimes security guards.
- Sometimes I'm the principal, sometimes I'm subbing in a classroom, sometimes I'm the crossing guard,
- budget to handle both of those things based on the estimates we got from the Public School Insurance Authority
- I don't think I have that authority. I can have the authority. OK with that. I love counting this.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- Guard this chamber from empty words, hardened hearts, and shallow division.
- Caught a little off guard there.
- Caught a little off guard there.
- a bill that allows moderators who are constitutionally entitled to conduct an election within the guard
- associate or advanced practice RN can authorize that in an emergency only for 15 minutes, and if the
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- So is it your understanding that if there is authority for a claim against the mother outside of the
- Yet they're given authority, and others are given authority to override our role to help them through
- You can make your way up. ...by local authorities.
- The bill authorizes facilities and safety devices, authorizes hospitals, emergency medical stations,
- Schaefer's... authorizes facilities and safety devices, authorizes hospitals, emergency medical center
Summary:
The Judiciary Committee heard Senate Bill 1272 on guardianship, which would limit a guardian’s ability to isolate an adult ward from family and require notice of major events such as a ward’s death or relocation to a more restrictive setting. Senator Jones and supportive speakers said the bill was intended to protect wards from abuse and isolation by bad actors, while still preserving good-faith guardianship. With no opposition testimony or debate, the committee voted 8-0 to report the bill favorably.
The committee then considered CS for Senate Bill 1284, which would expand Florida’s Wrongful Death Act to allow civil claims for the death of an unborn child. An amendment was adopted to define “unborn child” as a member of the species Homo sapiens carried in the womb and to state that the act does not authorize claims against the mother or against health care providers acting within the lawful standard of care. The bill drew extensive debate and testimony. Supporters argued it would give parents parity and fuller damages, including economic losses and mental anguish, when negligence causes the death of an unborn child. Opponents, including the ACLU, medical professionals, and reproductive rights advocates, warned it could be used to target abortion care, increase malpractice exposure, worsen physician shortages, and create speculative damages. The committee approved the bill 6-4.
Finally, the committee took up Senate Bill 1288 on parental rights, with a strike-all amendment that would strengthen parental control over minors’ medical decisions, surveys, and biofeedback devices, while adding exceptions for emergencies, court orders, certain legal statuses, and situations involving abuse or out-of-home placement. Supporters said the measure restores parents as primary decision-makers and protects children from inappropriate questioning or treatment without consent. Opponents argued it could block minors from confidential care for STIs, mental health, or abuse-related issues, and could chill school and medical screenings. The transcript ends during testimony and debate on this bill, before any final vote is shown.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Civil Judiciary REVISION 2: Links added Apr 2nd, 2026 at 10:30 am
Civil Judiciary
Transcript Highlights:
- investor-owned utilities and the co-ops are already comprehensively regulated through the industry by the authority
- Excuse me, cattle guards at the beginning and the end of that section of County Road.
- Senate Bill 1496 updates and clarifies statutory authority for the OSBI.
- Last year, we passed Senate Bill 925 by the same Authors protecting property owners from title theft,
Bills:
SB504, SB844, SB1209, SB1266, SB1303, SB1448, SB1496, SB1595, SB1597, SB1655, SB1679, SB1621, SB1716, SB1769, SB1827, SB1876, SB1944, SB2072, SB2084, SB2104, SB2112, SB2170, SB2180, SB2182
Keywords:
SB504, marriage, child marriage, minor marriage, age of consent, minimum marriage age, underage marriage, teen marriage, parental consent, judicial approval, marriage license, Oklahoma Title 43, family law, juvenile justice, Department of Human Services, DHS custody, incestuous marriage, pregnancy exception, paternity, seduction
IN
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm going to make a proposal that these agency bills have co-authors from each party, which means in
- ranking minority member of the committee where the bill's going to be heard and have them be a co-author
- I stand before you as the author of Senate Bill 256, a measure that passed the Senate unanimously because
- They are buying it near our National Guard bases, near our power grids, near our water supplies.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, November 25, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Guard our hearts and minds as we dare to open them to receive your compassion, even when we cannot understand
- GUARD OUR HEARTS AND MINDS AS WE DARE TO OPEN THEM TO RECEIVE YOUR COMPASSION.
NE
Nebraska 2025-2026 Regular Session
Legislative Morning Session Apr 17th, 2026
Nebraska Unicameral Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- approach would be for the Department of Economic Development and the Nebraska Investment Finance Authority
- tax request for any year shall not exceed the property tax request authorized as determined under the
- So if you go to 13-304, it says a political subdivision may increase its property tax request authority
- So if you go to 13-304, it says a political subdivision may increase its property tax request authority
- He's in the National Guard.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- there's a need there; also for construction projects related to combat training out at the National Guard
- law in here, so I'm just trying to make sure that I'm understanding we're not changing what our authority
Summary:
The committee heard and introduced several RS measures, all focused on state budgeting and legislative oversight. Representative Monks presented RS 33238 to shorten the time agencies have to liquidate encumbrances crossing fiscal years from one year to one quarter, and RS 33241 C1 to limit non-cognizable spending to a $10 million cumulative cap, with exceptions for declared emergencies, certain National Guard construction projects, and tuition-related funds. Both were moved for introduction and approved by voice vote.
Representative Ehlers presented RS 33247, which would require agencies to report long-vacant full-time positions, reduce budget requests for positions vacant a year or more, adjust requests for positions vacant 180 to 364 days, shift some eliminated positions to the legislative branch, and add more detailed travel reporting. Members raised questions about how the proposal would affect JFAC and agency staffing flexibility, and Keith Bybee explained that budget analysts would determine how savings could be applied. The committee then voted to introduce the RS. Representative Ayler’s RS 33352, which would cap requested increases for compensation and benefits for agencies with 50 or more employees by applying a five-year average factor to the request, was also introduced without opposition.
Finally, Representative Petzke presented RS 33494, requiring the governor’s budget submission to include draft legislation and sponsoring House and Senate members whenever the budget contains items needing statutory changes. He said the proposal was prompted by policy changes included in the governor’s budget without accompanying draft language. Members expressed support, and the committee voted to introduce the RS. The committee then adjourned.
FL
Florida 2026 5th Special Session
Judiciary Apr 1st, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Also, the amendment specifies that the act does not authorize a wrongful death action against the mother
- So is it your understanding that if there is authority for a claim against the mother outside of the
- If there would be authority against the mother outside of the wrongful death action for something, but
- We're given, yet they're given authority, the others are given authority to override our role, our role
- The bill authorizes facilities and safety devices, authorizes hospitals, emergency medical stations,
Summary:
The committee first took up SB 1272 on guardianship, which would limit a guardian’s ability to isolate an adult ward from family and require notice to family or other named persons about major events such as a ward’s death or medical relocation. Senator Jones said the bill was intended to curb abuse by bad actors while not affecting good-faith guardians. Fortuna Smuggler and Phyllis Smith spoke in support, describing the need for family notification and closure. The bill passed unanimously, 8-0, and was reported favorably.
The committee then considered CS/SB 1284 on wrongful death for an unborn child. Senator Graal explained that the bill would expand Florida’s Wrongful Death Act to allow parents to recover economic and non-economic damages for the death of an unborn child. An amendment was adopted to define “unborn child” as a member of the species Homo sapiens carried in the womb and to state that the act does not authorize a wrongful death action against the mother or a health care provider acting within the applicable standard of care. The amendment drew questions about abortion, medical emergencies, and whether fathers could sue; the sponsor said the bill was not intended to create claims against mothers or lawful medical care. Public testimony was sharply divided, with supporters arguing it gives families parity and accountability, and opponents warning it could be used to target abortion care, increase malpractice pressure, and worsen physician shortages. The committee approved the bill as amended by a 6-4 vote.
Finally, the committee heard a strike-all amendment to SB 1288 on parental rights. The amendment would strengthen parental consent requirements for minors’ medical care, with exceptions for emergencies, court orders, certain legal categories of minors, and other existing statutory exceptions. It also would require parental consent for treatment related to STD screening, give parents more control over school or health surveys, and address use of biofeedback devices. Supporters said the measure restores parents’ authority and protects children from inappropriate questioning or treatment, while opponents argued it could block needed care for minors in unsafe homes, reduce access to STI treatment and mental health services, and create unintended consequences. The amendment was adopted, and the committee continued hearing testimony on the bill.