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NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Chamber Meeting Feb 6th, 2026 at 11:19 am

New Mexico House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Speaker and gentlelady, we're going to be creating a fund, a major projects fund.
  • Would that be going through this fund, or how would that be funded? Mr.
  • I'm just in respect to the fund itself in any and all ways pertaining to the fund.
  • So does the Secretary of Higher Ed have direct access to the fund? Or who accesses the fund?
  • Or who accesses the fund?
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama House Mar 6th, 2025

Alabama House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • in the budget so before I go more funds in the budget so before I go more funds in the budget so before
  • Court he to hang him he went to Federal Court he to hang him he went to Federal Court he soothed them
  • court civil and he sued them in federal court civil and he sued them in federal court civil and he got
  • of teachers member of Alabama Federation of teachers member of Alabama Federation of teachers let's
  • law to create a state level federal law to create a state level federal law to create a state level
TX

Texas 89th Regular

89th Legislative Session Mar 6th, 2025

Texas House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • This is the ministry that does that to fund healthy neighborhoods, sustainability. community investment
  • on Criminal Jurisprudence, HB 76 by Smithy, relating to the use of political subdivision of public funds
  • by Leilani relating to Texas solution to reforming and addressing issues related to the Medicaid program
  • on elect ACB 895 by Leilani relating to the development and implementation of the Live Well Texas program
  • the committee on Development, HB 919 by Harrison, relating to the offensive unlawful use of public funds
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Administration of Criminal Justice May 12th, 2026

Administration of Criminal Justice

Transcript Highlights:
  • had conversations with Senator Mazzell in reference to this, and she's very passionate about this program
  • at a rate seven times less for females than they are funded on a local level.
  • , the report shall, at a minimum, include the following information: prevention and intervention programs
  • ... ...available to juveniles, including school and community-based programs, development of diversion
  • programs, expanded eligibility for juveniles in the custody of OJJ, access to educational resources
Summary: The Criminal Justice Committee heard and advanced a series of bills, mostly on juvenile justice, gaming background checks, corrections, and criminal procedure. Early in the meeting, the committee reported favorably SB 258 on juvenile traffic violations, SB 321 on electronic bonds, SB 134 on child sexual abuse material/sexting-related offenses involving juveniles, and HB 75 on promotional play for racetracks after adopting an amendment narrowing the bill’s application. The committee also reported favorably SB 422 on unsupervised probation for certain fourth-offense OWI cases, SB 440 on the Renaissance District board membership, SB 393 on explosives regulation after correcting a bill-number mix-up, SB 339 on gaming-industry background checks, SB 325 on excluding certain persons from sports wagering, and SB 288 on criminal history background checks. Most of these measures were described as technical cleanups or modernization efforts and drew support from law enforcement, district attorneys, or industry groups, with little or no opposition. The most substantial debate centered on SB 201, which would change how Louisiana handles juvenile homicide sentencing, including first- and second-degree murder cases and review of old death sentences converted to life terms. Supporters from the Attorney General’s office said the bill would align sentencing procedures with existing Supreme Court law and give courts a more neutral framework. Opponents from the SPLC and the Louisiana Center for Children’s Rights argued it would weaken the safeguard that life without parole for children should be reserved for the rarest cases, expand exposure to juvenile life-without-parole sentences, and raise constitutional concerns. After an amendment was adopted, the committee voted 7-3 to report SB 201 favorably as amended. The committee also heard SB 523 on clemency and sentencing considerations for defendants who are victims of domestic abuse, human trafficking, or sexual assault. Supporters said it would create a path to pardon or commutation and allow victimization to be considered at sentencing, while several survivor-advocacy groups opposed the bill’s pre-sentence investigation requirement, warning it could introduce biased or harmful information and that the bill did not go far enough to fix sentencing problems. After testimony from the Board of Pardons and Parole and the Sheriff’s Association, the committee reported SB 523 favorably as amended. It also reported SB 320 on DNA detection and rape-kit data reporting, SB 470 on pregnant women in custody and shackling during delivery, and SB 345 requiring annual OJJ reporting, with members noting confidentiality concerns that may need amendment later. The final bill taken up in the excerpt was SB 313, which would bar clerks and vendors from charging additional electronic filing fees in criminal and traffic cases, but the transcript cuts off before action on that measure.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Commerce and Economic Development Oversight Feb 26th, 2026 at 10:30 am

Commerce & Economic Development Oversight

Transcript Highlights:
  • House Bill 3176 looks to direct the department of Commerce to work towards federal RFIs for innovation
  • When you break down how many federal dollars were spent in research and innovation in 2025.
  • The lion's share of innovation that occurs in that is wholly privately funded.
  • But the opportunity that exists is, in my opinion, the federal administration has emphasized to.
  • And finally, I decided I'm gonna run a fund bill. And that's why we're here for a follow-up.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

02/19/2026 - Senate Health and Human Services

Health and Human Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • So Access does follow all federal and state rules required for asset verification.
  • When it comes to redetermination and eligibility, that's federal law every six months.
  • The federal law with the eligibility is in H.R. 1. It was stated.
  • Senator Gowen had a former bill to fund beds at the state hospital.
  • It will help with funding. It will help with this population.
Summary: The committee took up several health and human services bills. SB 1192 would exempt good-faith basic first aid given without compensation from Arizona Medical Board licensure requirements, with added consent and law-enforcement notification rules for injured persons under 15; a Shamp amendment clarified that the bill does not limit existing liability protections, and the bill passed as amended. SB 1398 would require AHCCCS to redetermine eligibility for members over 21 every six months starting in 2027 and report eligibility data annually; Access testified neutral but raised concerns about costs and the lack of exemptions, while supporters framed it as a transparency and budgeting measure. The committee adopted a technical amendment and passed the bill as amended. SB 1399 would require prepaid capitated AHCCCS contractors to report annual spending on direct patient care versus administrative costs; it passed without amendment after testimony that the report would improve oversight of taxpayer dollars. The committee also considered SB 1494, a strike-everything amendment aimed at stopping patient brokering and steering, including prohibiting health care providers, institutions, and drug manufacturers from paying premiums or inducing plan changes tied to health-status factors. Blue Cross Blue Shield supported the concept, describing small-scale but harmful brokering and fraud concerns, while ARMA opposed the language as too broad and vague, warning it could chill ordinary provider-patient conversations and sweep in social workers and navigators. The committee adopted the striker and passed the bill as amended, though several members said they wanted to refine the language before floor action. SB 1813 would remove the Maricopa County cap on Arizona State Hospital civil beds tied to the Arnold v. Sarn settlement and require admission based on clinical need; the sponsor and supporters argued the cap is outdated and leaves beds unused while patients remain in crisis, while the Department of Health Services and others warned of rural access concerns, litigation risk, and the need for more resources. The committee adopted both amendments, including removal of a citizenship requirement, and passed the bill as amended after a lengthy debate about legality and possible court challenges. SB 1821, which would allow JLBC audit review of DCS case-management systems, authorize unannounced inspections of licensed group foster homes, prioritize kinship placements, and require one year of supervised training for new child safety workers, passed without amendment. SB 1557 would require signed informed consent before most medical interventions; supporters said it codifies standard practice, while the ACLU argued it was vague and could create burdens for ongoing care and politically sensitive treatments. The bill passed as introduced.
AL

Alabama 2026 1st Special Session

Alabama Senate Education Policy Committee Feb 4th, 2026

Education Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • This is publicly funded early >> Exactly.
  • programs are using in in this state? programs are using in in this state?
  • funded setting. funded setting.
  • Federal grants have been awarded to some Alabama counties to teach this.
  • Federal grants have been awarded to some Alabama counties to teach this.
AL

Alabama 2026 1st Special Session

Alabama Senate Judiciary Committee Feb 3rd, 2026

Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • because a lot of people have indicated concerns about security, and this would just allow campaign funds
  • because a lot of people have indicated concerns about security, and this would just allow campaign funds
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Licensing & Administrative Procedures Apr 15th, 2025 at 10:04 am

Licensing & Administrative Procedures

Transcript Highlights:
  • In July of 2024, a federal court ruled a federal ban on home distilling unconstitutional, recognizing
  • And bingo funds are a big part of that. So we appreciate you, Ms.
  • programs.
  • programs.
  • Participation in the program is extremely low, and there's only one registered provider in the program
Summary: The Committee on Licensing and Administrative Procedures met with a quorum present, corrected the minutes from April 8, and then took up a long list of pending bills, most of which were reported favorably or left pending after hearing testimony. Early action included HB 1764 (accounting practice for certain out-of-state CPAs), HB 1788 (continuing education for barbers and cosmetologists on recognizing and assisting victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, and human trafficking), HB 2204 (land surveyor regulation), HB 2885 (local option elections on alcohol sales), HB 2996 (gambling offense definitions and prosecution), HB 3250 (real estate appraisals and appraisal management companies), HB 3352 (driver education on work zones), HB 3385 (farm winery permit), HB 3756 (powers of certain nonresident sellers’ permit holders who also hold a winery permit), HB 3816 (cruelty to livestock animals), HB 3913 (real estate licensing), and HB 3928 (electronic notice of towed vehicles), all of which were advanced with unanimous or near-unanimous votes. Several of these bills were reported with committee substitutes, and some were also sent to the Committee on Local and Consent Calendars. The committee then heard testimony on HB 2278, which would legalize limited home distilling of spirits for personal or family use and add honey as an approved ingredient; supporters framed it as a consistency and freedom issue, and the bill was left pending. HB 3920, a TDLR workforce/CTE bill, and HB 1301, which would allow beer or malt beverages to be sold at certain wineries with on-site restaurants, were also laid out and left pending after discussion. HB 2776, aimed at tightening massage therapy licensing restrictions for people convicted of sexual and trafficking-related offenses and strengthening TDLR enforcement, and HB 3848, which would allow electronic filing of elevator and escalator inspection reports, were both heard and left pending as well. A major portion of the meeting focused on alcohol-related bills. HB 4215 would place delivery network companies under a statewide TDLR regulatory framework; Favor Delivery supported it, and it was left pending after the committee substitute was withdrawn. HB 4172 and HB 2820 would raise bingo reserve limits and update charitable bingo rules; supporters from veterans and nonprofit groups argued the changes would help charities, but both bills were left pending after the substitutes were withdrawn. HB 4463, a broadly supported bill allowing contract brewing and alternating brewery proprietorships, was also left pending. HB 4284 would remove the “excessive discount” prohibition in alcohol sales, HB 4285 would allow airlines to store alcohol within five miles of an airport in the same county, HB 4517 would create a complaint process for Texas distillers not paid by wholesalers, and HB 4773 would let breweries and brewpubs transport their own beer between facilities; HB 4773 drew the most debate, with supporters citing efficiency and opponents warning about unintended consequences and possible effects on the three-tier system, but it too was left pending. The committee also heard and left pending a series of TDLR cleanup bills and other measures, including HB 4765 through HB 4769, HB 4830 on service contracts for lease vehicles, HB 5506 giving civil immunity to ringside physicians at combative sports events, and HB 4690 on gasoline vapor pressure compliance. The meeting ended after all business was completed and the committee adjourned.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Licensing & Administrative Procedures Apr 15th, 2025

Licensing & Administrative Procedures

Transcript Highlights:
  • In July of 2024, a federal court ruled the federal ban on home distilling unconstitutional, recognizing
  • programs.
  • A group of burger restaurants can move funds.
  • HB 4767 abolishes the TDLR ATV and off-highway vehicle training program.
  • Participation in the program is extremely low, and there is only one registered provider in the program
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • It also starts with... business and industry partnerships, building degree programs that are unique to
  • Also, to build upon existing healthcare programs through A&M's current end of residency program with
  • Because of that, we need growing career programs and job opportunities that relate to the agricultural
  • A&M's residency program, which was brought to Victoria some years back, is highly, highly successful.
  • Updated on March 24 with strict standards, all 16 are eligible for federal financial aid.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • Both sanction and sunset programs become ineligible for new funding. in the state's next budget cycle
  • and to funding under the foundation school program for certain school districts and to support those
  • Institutions like Rice already self-funded employee insurance programs, which provides flexibility, avoids
  • And as you heard, Rice's employee insurance program is self-funded, which gives us flexibility, and we
  • Fund.
FL

Florida 2025 Regular Session

House in Session Apr 23rd, 2025

Florida House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • programs following implementation of the program.
  • Programs and professional education competency programs following implementation of the program.
  • which provides annual funding to school districts to establish or expand programs to detect and respond
  • Members, to date we have spent $800 million in funding the NHA program, but it remains unclear if the
  • It is important to understand that the federal government runs the program.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

89th Legislative Session Apr 23rd, 2025

Texas House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • She was instrumental in expanding early college programs.
  • Legal Defense Fund and their advocates from across the great state.
  • We're going to stand up a Texas NIH just as Trump is cutting the federal NIH.
  • Taxpayer funded spending on specific diseases distorts markets.
  • Rural Sheriff's Office Salary Assistance Grant Program and Rural Prosecutors Office Salary. grant program
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Apr 27th, 2026 at 01:30 pm

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • out the APA program.
  • Section 3 appropriates And earns $6,000 in federal APA funds to OMES.
  • So isn't it true that these amounts mimic or match what federal programs are going on right now to recruit
  • federal government programs I'm specifically looking at only the state recruit state programs where
  • I don't know what the federal program is, so I wouldn't be able to say whether it was a coincidence or