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LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

House of Representatives May 11th, 2026

Louisiana House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • And members, again, this bill addresses those who purchase commercial sexual activity.
  • Are we talking about, like, OnlyFans, if you go to a madam and purchase?
  • provisions for purchase, assignment of property, definitions, requirements, prohibitions, exceptions
  • provisions for purchase, assignment of property, definitions, requirements, prohibitions, exceptions
  • The Secretary of State event tonight with the Louisiana Purchase, I think it's still a go.
Bills: HR257, HR258, HR259, HR260, HR261, HR262, HR263, HCR105, HCR106, HR252, HR253, HR254, HR255, HR256, HCR103, HCR104, SB83, SB143, SB155, SB228, SB283, SB295, SB338, SB388, SB408, SB431, HR84, HR188, HR205, HB302, HB597, HB819, HB1257, HB1258, SCR24, SB45, SB58, SB71, SB81, SB92, SB100, SB109, SB141, SB156, SB181, SB203, SB204, SB205, SB207, SB213, SB214, SB216, SB229, SB257, SB274, SB290, SB304, SB374, SB379, SB396, SB410, SB425, SB427, SB429, SB479, SB522, SB357, SB406, HR171, HCR49, HCR65, HCR72, HR37, HCR64, HR170, HR191, HR206, HR207, HR208, HR217, HCR11, HCR53, HCR60, HCR66, HCR68, HR9, HCR27, HCR28, HCR50, HCR62, HCR67, HCR71, HCR78, HCR81, SCR19, SCR3, SCR6, SCR18, SCR11, SCR22, SCR2, SCR20, HCR6, HB64, HB68, HB92, HB130, HB258, HB633, HB801, HB61, HB98, HB102, HB139, HB142, HB170, HB185, HB194, HB199, HB231, HB247, HB294, HB336, HB474, HB661, HB842, HB852, HB301, HB359, HB657, HB675, HB680, HB727, HB79, HB251, HB625, HB769, HB775, HB783, HB895, HB1011, HB1057, HB1155, HB1186, HB1224, HB1245, HB1247, HB1253, HB1254, HB1255, HB1256, SB41, SB44, SB64, SB84, SB87, SB93, SB98, SB107, SB118, SB142, SB192, SB195, SB199, SB219, SB222, SB234, SB241, SB255, SB275, SB277, SB292, SB294, SB306, SB314, SB482, SB8, SB10, SB11, SB12, SB13, SB14, SB16, SB17, SB18, SB20, SB21, SB22, SB40, SB48, SB55, SB69, SB75, SB77, SB78, SB85, SB102, SB115, SB133, SB140, SB148, SB151, SB165, SB169, SB170, SB185, SB197, SB200, SB217, SB235, SB278, SB280, SB291, SB300, SB303, SB315, SB324, SB330, SB411, SB416, SB420, SB436, SB438, SB449, SB455, SB456, SB477, SB489, SB521, HB646, HB824, HB341, HB682, HB766, HB926, HB998, HB1051, HB1080, HB1201, HB1223, HB603, HB940, HB1191, SB47, HB901, HR20, HR74, HB284, HB306, HB366, HB393, HB458, HB577, HB582, HB605, HB614, HB733, HB752, HB773, HB798, HB911, HB955, HB996, HB1035, HB1069, HB1113, HB1140, HB1180, HB1240, SB82, SB89, SB149, SB382
WY

Wyoming 2026 Regular Session

House Transportation, Highways & Military Affairs Committee, February 26, 2026

Transportation, Highways & Military Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • It addresses the purchases or transfers of motor vehicles made from immediate family members or transfers
  • Key parts of this bill are that the seller or the donor had to have paid sales tax at the initial purchase
  • It addresses the purchases or transfers of motor vehicles made from immediate family members or transfers
  • It addresses the purchases or transfers of motor vehicles made from immediate family members or transfers
  • a vehicle with a loan and a purchases a vehicle with a loan and a title<00:29:28.720> held<00
KY
Transcript Highlights:
  • And we're seeing an influx of devices that are purchased illegally. They're imported.
  • that these devices can be purchased that these devices can be purchased online<00:30:51.760>
  • devices that are purchased uh illegally. devices that are purchased uh illegally.
  • But I think the carrier the purchaser.
  • Am I correct in than what was purchased.
Summary: The committee met with a quorum, approved the August 29 minutes, and then heard testimony on a bill relating to machine gun conversion devices, often described as Glock switches or auto sears. Representative Jason Nemis presented the bill with Louisville police Chief Paul Humphrey and Lt. Drew Fox, arguing the measure would mirror existing federal law, make possession of these devices unlawful under Kentucky law, and give state and local law enforcement authority to seize and prosecute them without relying solely on federal agencies. They said the devices are small aftermarket or 3D-printed parts that convert semi-automatic pistols into fully automatic weapons and emphasized that the bill would not affect lawful gun ownership. The presenters cited rising seizures and public-safety concerns, saying LMPD and Jefferson County seizures increased sharply from 2023 to 2024 and that the average age of possession had dropped. They argued the devices are used offensively, are inaccurate and dangerous, and have been linked to violent crime. Two Alabama legislators, Representatives Philip Ensler and Russell Bedsole, testified in support based on Alabama’s recent enactment of a similar law. They said local police and prosecutors there had been unable to act effectively because the devices were handled mainly by federal authorities, and they described bipartisan support, immediate enactment, and reported confiscations after passage. Members asked about the bill’s penalty level, the source and manufacture of the devices, the scope of the definition of “conversion device,” and whether the bill could create constitutional problems given ongoing federal litigation over machine gun restrictions. The sponsors said the penalty would be a Class C felony and that the bill was intended to cover only the device attached to the firearm, not tools like 3D printers. They acknowledged that if federal machine gun laws were ultimately struck down, the state law would also be unenforceable. Some members supported the bill as common-sense public safety legislation, while Representative Roberts opposed it on Second Amendment grounds, arguing Kentucky should focus on expanding gun rights rather than adding restrictions already covered by federal law.
FL

Florida 2026 4th Special Session

February 18, 2026 - 10:30 AM

Transcript Highlights:
  • Griffith: and strengthens protections for Florida farmers and ranchers who purchase major farm equipment
  • Basically in simple terms, purchase farm equipment, your problems in the one-year manufacturer's warranty
  • They would be layers purchased by a carrier.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Press Conference: Senator Nathan Johnson Jul 30th, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Secondly, the purchase age is 21. Third, I'm sorry, that's not different than Ken King's.
  • We do have that purchase age in common at 21. Again, we have a lower THC threshold.
  • And so prohibition simply does not work—one joint, one impulse purchase.
Bills: SB5, SB11, SB12, SB9, SB42, SB15, SB5, SB11, SB12, SCR1
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama Senate Finance and Taxation General Fund Committee Apr 23rd, 2025

Finance and Taxation General Fund

MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Housing Committee Meeting - 2025-04-08

Housing Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • Education, Counseling, and Training (HECAP) program supports much-needed financial coaching, pre-purchase
  • Lastly, down payment assistance for first-generation homebuyers ensures more families can purchase a
  • It's also important to note that MHCR funding is not limited to resident or cooperative purchases.
FL

Florida 2025 Regular Session

Joint Session Mar 4th, 2025

Florida Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • AS WELL AS A SECOND AMENDMENT FOR PURCHASE OF FIREARMS, AMMUNITION AND ACCOUTREMENTS.
  • SHIFTING THE BURDEN ON RED FLAG LAWS SUCH AS TAKING AWAY THE RIGHTS OF YOUNG ADULTS TO BE ABLE TO PURCHASE
  • WE BANNED CHINA FROM PURCHASING LAND IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA. WE ENACTED A [APPLAUSE].
Keywords: 999, senate, all
FL

Florida 2025 Regular Session

FL House Floor Session - 2025-03-04 (11:00AM Session)

Florida House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • marine fuel to help boaters and anglers enjoy Florida's waters, as well as a Second Amendment for purchase
  • shifting the burden on red flag laws, such as taking away the rights of young adults to be able to purchase
  • We banned China from purchasing land in the state of Florida. We enacted a [APPLAUSE].
Keywords: 998, house, all
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama Senate Education Policy Committee Feb 26th, 2025

Education Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • It's a very expensive purchase, and we did have a grant for that.
  • compliance with the policy of this act shall result in a deduction of 30% of the school's common purchase
  • ... ...the school's common purchase funds.
Bills: SB92, HB9, HB9
NM

New Mexico 2025 Regular Session

House - Chamber Meeting Jan 27th, 2025

Transcript Highlights:
  • Mortgage Finance Authority, providing loans for service professionals for expenses related to the purchase
  • Chatfield (member_22646), an act making an appropriation to the Department of Public Safety for the purchase
  • the Public Bank of New Mexico, providing duties, permitting certain investments, lending actions, purchases
NM

New Mexico 2025 Regular Session

Senate Chamber Jan 23rd, 2025

New Mexico Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Stefanik and Representative Garratt, addressing conditions and restrictions that increase the cost of purchasing
  • Amending sections of the Health Care Purchasing Act and New Mexico Insurance Code to permanently eliminate
  • Quarantine or purchasing clause. Senator Wirth: Thank you, Mr. President. And is that we go.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

AGR Public Hearing - Wed Feb 4, 2026 @ 9:00 AM HST

Agriculture & Food Systems

Transcript Highlights:
  • purchasing are harmful invasive species. purchasing are harmful invasive species.
  • He actually purchased a shrimp farm in that area, and so he's taken advantage of that type of setup,
  • He actually purchased a shrimp farm in that area, and so he's taken advantage of that type of setup,
  • He actually purchased a shrimp farm in that area, and so he's taken advantage of that type of setup,
  • Many cannot afford to rent the traps or buy the traps or purchase the food needed to get the cats in
Summary: The committee heard opening remarks and then took testimony on several agriculture-related bills. HB 2425 would exempt agricultural enterprises on former commercial sugarcane lands in conservation use districts from certain permitting and site plan requirements. The Department of Agriculture supported the measure and stood on written comments. The Hawaii Farm Bureau supported the intent but said the bill appeared to cite the wrong statute and suggested amending the conservation district law instead. Other testimony was generally supportive, while some witnesses raised concerns about using the right statutory vehicle. Committee members questioned whether the bill should be redirected through a different chapter. The committee then heard HB 596, which would require retail sellers of plants to disclose invasiveness risk, direct the Invasive Species Council to create a labeling system and weed risk assessments, and establish fines. The Department of Land and Natural Resources strongly supported the bill, saying point-of-sale labels would help consumers make informed choices. Supporters from the Coordinating Group on Alien Pest Species said the state’s noxious weed and restricted plant lists are outdated or incomplete and that the bill would help prevent harmful species from being purchased and planted. Opponents, including the Hawaii Farm Bureau and Hawaii Food Policy Foundation, argued the measure was too broad, could stigmatize plants and producers, and might be better implemented through voluntary education or narrower definitions. Committee discussion focused on possible amendments, including using printable labels from a website and limiting the bill to larger commercial retailers. HB 2573 would create a five-year agriculture and biosecurity workforce development pilot program involving the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity, Leeward Community College, and the Department of Human Resources Development. DHRD said it supported the intent but wanted clearer responsibilities; the University of Hawaiʻi, the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity, the Hawaii Farm Bureau, the Hawaii Food Policy Foundation, and others supported the proposal. DAB said the program would help build needed biosecurity staffing and training, and that law-enforcement-related curriculum could be incorporated. Finally, the committee began hearing HB 207, which would expand the important agricultural land qualified agricultural tax credit to include certain Hawaiian homelands and additional agricultural costs such as orchards, fruit crops, and clearing former sugar and pineapple lands. The Department of Taxation and DAB stood on written comments, while the Department of Hawaiian Homelands strongly supported the bill, calling it a potential game-changer for developing agricultural lands and offsetting infrastructure costs; the department also asked that the credit be broadened beyond agriculture alone.
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

Senate Judiciary (01/22/2026)

Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • purchases and use the product. purchases and use the product.
  • Now, um, the only difference is you have to be 21 years old to purchase marijuana.
  • have to be 21 years old to purchase have to be 21 years old to purchase marijuana.<01:05:31.280>
  • For the record, Sue Hola from Smarter Purchase Marijuana.
  • Um, I will Smarter Purchase Marijuana.
Keywords: 1191, senate, all
AR

Arkansas 2026 Regular Session

BOYS STATE May 29th, 2026

BOYS STATE

Transcript Highlights:
  • vehicles, were getting tax credits from the government or getting to have extra reductions on the purchase
  • Whereas when you're trying to purchase something that is cheaper, you have, Whereas when you're trying
  • to purchase something that is cheaper, you always, for families who are fighting financial crises right
  • so what it does is, there's a $20 cap per day, but for every dollar of healthier foods that you purchase
  • junk food should be applied just because individuals who use SNAP benefits are using them solely to purchase
Summary: The meeting opened with remarks to Arkansas Boys State delegates about leadership, public service, and the significance of the Capitol, followed by prayer, attendance, and announcements that both chambers were organized and ready for business. The House then considered House Bill 1001, which would have increased funding for rural health care through a 10% tax on people earning at least $300,000; supporters argued it would improve access and quality in rural areas, while opponents raised concerns about fairness, funding, and driving away doctors and taxpayers. The bill failed, 24 yeas to 51 nays. House Bill 1002, aimed at funding more teachers for rural school districts and limiting how many subjects a teacher could be assigned, drew debate over teacher burnout, funding, and whether it would improve outcomes; it passed after immediate consideration, 38 yeas to 36 nays, though the transcript later includes a conflicting note that it failed. House Bill 1003, the Arkansas Data Centers Act of 2026, would let counties restrict data centers and impose a 10% tax for conservation; supporters emphasized local control and resource protection, while opponents warned about jobs, economic loss, and federal issues. It passed 62 yeas to 7 nays. House Bill 1004, reducing motor vehicle registration fees, was debated as a way to ease costs for families but criticized for reducing transportation funding; it failed, 20 yeas to 46 nays. The chamber then moved to Senate bills. Senate Bill 1 proposed incentives tied to SNAP benefits and healthier food purchases, including a Double Bucks-style program; supporters said it would help address food insecurity and obesity, while opponents objected to taxing junk food and burdening non-SNAP users. It passed 43 yeas to 27 nays. Senate Bill 2 would require reading tests in earlier grades and provide state tutoring for students who fail; supporters said it would address literacy problems early, while opponents wanted clearer provisions for older students and more detail on implementation. It passed 67 yeas to 6 nays. Senate Bill 3, the Freedom to Earn Act, would lower the individual income tax rate from 3.7% to 3.0%; supporters said it would help working families and attract business, while opponents argued the benefits would mostly go to corporations and wealthy executives. It passed 53 yeas to 15 nays. Senate Bill 4 created a zoning grant program to encourage mixed-use development in growing cities, funded by a 1% hotel tourism tax up to $50 million; supporters said it would promote housing, small business growth, and downtown revitalization, and it passed 51 yeas to 7 nays. The session ended with a motion to adjourn, which carried.
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Transcript Highlights:
  • entrepreneurs to expand their businesses in new ways and will provide increased options for consumers to purchase
  • legislation passed allowing for state cost-share money to be used by local conservation districts to purchase
  • electronic contracts, they are in statute, state cost-share, because the conservation district can purchase
  • Now, I could purchase an animal right now under your bill if this measure were to have passed.
  • I could purchase an animal, let's say, in Wisconsin, a bred doe... ...buy her in April, bring her down
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

02/11/2026 - House Floor Session

Arizona House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • I used to work at Kmart, and I never had time to police anybody's purchases or try to figure out what
  • Assistance Program is literally what SNAP stands for, but then we allow literally anything to be purchased
  • It's merely to supplement your purchases of groceries.
  • And I want to repeat that the number one item purchased with SNAP dollars is soda.
  • If they make purchases exclusively out of the state over a 90-day period, they have to be contacted by
Keywords: 1182, all
Summary: The House convened with prayers, the Pledge of Allegiance, guest introductions, and several proclamations and recognitions, including International Mother Language Day, Nurses Day at the Capitol, Environmental Day, Arizona Aerospace Day, Childhelp, Teamsters Local 104, and African American Legislative Day. Attendance was recorded at 57 present, zero absent, and three excused. The chamber also handled routine business such as committee reports, bill referrals, first and second readings, and announcements of upcoming committee meetings. The main floor action centered on House Bill 2785, a tax conformity measure. Members debated it at length, with supporters arguing it would make tax forms legal, align Arizona with federal tax changes, and provide tax relief to taxpayers and small businesses, while opponents said it was an unpaid tax cut for wealthy individuals and corporations that would force cuts to health care, education, SNAP, and other services. The House passed HB 2785 on a 32-26 vote with two not voting and sent it to the Senate. The House then resolved into Committee of the Whole and considered several Health and Human Services and Commerce bills. HB 2190, HB 2206, HB 2396, HB 2442, HB 2448, HB 2688, HB 2689, HB 2690, HB 2796, and HB 2797 were debated, with most receiving do-pass recommendations after amendments. Testimony focused heavily on SNAP policy, including payment error rates, work and training requirements, food restrictions, and waiver authority, with Democrats warning of added burdens and reduced access for eligible families and Republicans arguing the bills would improve accountability, nutrition, and compliance with federal law. HB 2689, which would collect hospital patients’ immigration status on a voluntary basis, drew strong opposition over concerns it would deter people from seeking care; it was still reported out of committee, though a later motion to amend the committee report to show HB 2689 failed was rejected 24-32. The House adopted the Committee of the Whole report, and several bills were referred to engrossing before adjournment.
VT

Vermont 2025-2026 Regular Session

Joint Assembly - 2026-01-07 - 2:00PM

Vermont Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • sales tax and lottery goes to the Ed Fund, as well as a portion of both the rooms and meals and purchase
  • change will eliminate duplicated effort and expenses for things like busing, human resources, and purchasing
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  • , busing, human resources, and purchasing, busing, human resources, and purchasing, which<00:21:16.880
Keywords: 927, senate, all
NH
Transcript Highlights:
  • We opened that up for the general public because we needed to, because what we did instead of purchasing
  • that—we were going to purchase those and put them in for legislators only—but that's too expensive and
  • Because what we did instead of purchasing that—we were going to purchase those and put them in for legislators
  • And then lastly is some equipment purchases that are fleet related.
Keywords: 928, house, all
Summary: The Capital Project Overview Committee approved the minutes from its February 24 meeting and then received a briefing on the legislative parking garage from Terry Poff, Chief Operating Officer for the General Court. He reported that the pre-stressed concrete garage, being built with panels fabricated by Unistress in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, remains on schedule, with erection expected in late July through August and functional occupancy targeted for March 17, 2026. He said the garage will provide 409 spaces, security cameras, a communications repeater, and a maintenance plan developed from the outset. In response to questions, he explained nearby street excavation is for drainage vaults and oil-water separators, and that temporary closures will be needed during panel deliveries. He also said the garage was designed with future EV charging infrastructure in mind, but current charging stations would need to be located outside the secure facility; he has begun discussions with city officials about possible curbside charging options. The committee then heard and approved a $754,000 capital request for Cannon Mountain/Franconia Notch State Park maintenance projects. The request, recommended by the Cannon Mountain Advisory Commission, covers lodge exterior repairs, lift maintenance, snowmaking pipe replacements and pump controls, and equipment purchases to improve maintenance operations. The committee approved the item after brief discussion. Next, the Department of Transportation presented two toll-credit requests. The first, CAP 250007, sought toll credits to support transportation planning, regional planning commissions, GIS and asset-management work, and related federal planning requirements; members asked about coordination with Granite data and the effect of a prior budget decision on regional planning officers, and staff said the request would not affect the regular federally funded program. The committee approved the item. The second, CAP 25010, sought $245,000 in toll credits for bus terminal improvements, regional mobility management, a statewide transit assessment, and an intercity bus pilot intended to connect Keene with southern New Hampshire or Concord. Members asked about the subsidy structure and ridership reporting; staff said the intercity service would be a net-cost subsidy and agreed to provide updated ridership and route information. The committee approved this item as well. At the end of the meeting, the committee noted that a quarterly capital projects report from DAS and the community college system was informational only, and members opted not to hear a separate presentation that day. The next meeting was set for September 29 at 9:00 a.m., with a request to invite HHS to discuss closed-loop referral system projects. Members also asked for future updates on the planned sale of the Cenuunu Center, and the committee adjourned after a motion carried.
WA
Transcript Highlights:
  • We want to thank you all for the $8 million to purchase the land near the Spokane VA Medical Center.
  • We're still working on that purchase agreement right now, and we're hoping to have that signed within
  • We want to thank you all for the $8 million to purchase the land near the Spokane VA Medical Center.
  • We're still working on that purchase agreement right now, and we're hoping to have that signed within
  • REPI project received notice this past week from their Air Force partners to complete their first purchase
Summary: The Joint Committee on Veterans and Military Affairs met to hear updates from Joint Base Lewis-McChord, the Washington Military Department, the Washington Department of Veterans Affairs, and the Department of Commerce on federal and state impacts affecting veterans, military families, and military installations. JBLM’s garrison commander said the base remains focused on housing, child care, and spouse employment, but is facing workforce reductions tied to federal personnel actions, especially in air traffic control, 911 dispatch, and firefighting. He also said JBLM is preparing for increased mutual-aid needs during fire season, and that the Army Transformation Initiative could change unit composition at JBLM over time without a major overall population shift. He confirmed that the Lewis Army Museum is on a closure list, but said the building will remain in use for training and that the base is exploring partnerships to keep museum functions operating, possibly with volunteers or local partners. The Washington Military Department reported about 400 Guard members deployed on federal missions and described ongoing state missions in cybersecurity and firefighting. The department said the Army National Guard’s 81st Stryker Brigade will transition to a mobile combat team, with associated changes in equipment, manning, and end strength. It also warned that continuing resolutions are delaying funding, limiting new military construction starts, and increasing costs. The Washington Department of Veterans Affairs outlined a $3.2 million reduction from the governor’s budget and related cuts affecting internships, vacant positions, outreach travel, claims support contracts, counseling and wellness, veterans’ innovation assistance, and the military transition and readiness council staff position. WDVA said it is ending or scaling back several programs, including in-house nursing assistant training, the veteran farm at Ordean, Vet Corps due to AmeriCorps funding changes, and the tobacco cessation program, while noting that the legislature funded about $23.7 million in capital projects for veteran homes, cemeteries, and transitional housing. The Department of Commerce presented on the Defense Community Compatibility Account, which funds projects that reduce conflicts between military installations and nearby communities. The program currently has 10 projects across five legislative districts, including school and child care improvements, water wells, land acquisition, and a joint firefighting training center in Everett. The presenter said the main challenge is that DCCA projects often need non-state funding secured before they can compete, which can make it hard to leverage federal Defense Community Infrastructure Program dollars; he recommended more flexible state timing to help projects qualify for federal funding. In closing discussion, members raised possible future agenda items including child care near bases, veteran homelessness, suicide prevention, Navy Day, military family housing, and a possible Department of Licensing issue involving guard and reserve designations on driver’s licenses. No formal votes were taken, and the meeting adjourned after members were invited to suggest topics for the October and December committee meetings.