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US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, May 5, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><03:22:03.439><c> important</c> State Department to provide important State Department to provide
- ><c> US</c> the State Department, ensuring that US the State Department, ensuring that US foreign<04:
- ><c> of</c> State Department, the Department of State Department, the Department of Health<04:04:34.800
- </c><04:15:53.199><c> Department</c> impede critical State Department impede critical State Department
- </c><04:17:36.960><c> Department</c> would prohibit United States Department would prohibit United States
Bills:
HR36 , HR530 , HB1800 , HB2416 , HR1316 , HB1724 , HB1540 , HB1486 , HB1512 , HB1503 , HB1912
Keywords:
federal programs, government efficiency, budget cuts, committee, oversight, rules resolution, House Rules Committee, procedural rule, floor procedure, appropriations, military construction, Veterans Affairs, VA funding, fiscal year 2026, immigration enforcement, special interest aliens, DHS reporting, monthly report, inadmissible, deportable
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- of Louisiana and the United States.
- of Louisiana, first as a state senator and currently as Public Service Commissioner.
- And these concerns were brought to me by the Department of Veterans Affairs.
- The resolution urges and requests the State Department of Education to provide contact information for
- The resolution urges and requests the State Department of Education to provide contact information for
Bills:
SCR12 , HB221 , HB509 , HCR58 , SB78 , SB25 , SB80 , SB132 , SB155 , SB157 , SB202 , SB228 , SB250 , SB414 , SB433 , SB479 , SB513 , SCR9 , SCR58 , SB65 , SB215 , SB249 , SB269 , SB282 , SB296 , SB323 , SB363 , SB369 , SB474 , SB490 , SB492 , SB500 , SB514 , HCR32 , HB17 , HB41 , HB73 , HB223 , HB244 , HB759 , HB906 , HB966 , HB1006 , HB1009 , HB1086 , HB1107 , HB1112 , HB1215 , HB1242 , SB217 , SB283 , SB469 , HB36 , HB42 , HB74 , HB119 , HB159 , HB259 , HB302 , HB414 , HB459 , HB776 , HB848 , HB956 , HB1017 , HB1028 , HB1095 , SB208 , SB312 , SB382 , SB389 , HB210 , HB258 , HB359 , HB368 , HB468 , HB552 , HB732 , HB784 , HB870 , HB953 , HB1117 , HB1236
Keywords:
logging, recognition, John Keith, environment, safety, Mississippi River bridge, Trump Expressway, transportation, federal funding, Louisiana highways, injection wells, public hearing, geologic sequestration, environmental impact, public comment, Ascension Parish, state capitol, economic development, community partnership, celebration day
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
House of Representatives Apr 16th, 2026
Louisiana House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The next schedule is for elected officials and includes the Department of State, Department of Justice
- The Department of State is budgeted at $128.7 million, $8.5 million less than the existing operating
- House Committee amendments are followed: a $21.4 million decrease in State General Fund to the department
- The Department of Civil Service includes five agencies: State Civil Service, Municipal Fire and Police
- The Department of Civil Service includes five agencies, State Civil Service, Municipal Fire and Police
Bills:
HR159 , HR160 , HR161 , HR162 , HR163 , HR164 , HCR60 , HCR61 , HCR62 , HCR63 , HCR64 , HR153 , HR154 , HR155 , HR156 , HR157 , HR158 , HCR57 , HCR58 , HCR59 , SB124 , SB399 , SB441 , SB447 , SB460 , HCR4 , HCR47 , HB59 , HB74 , HB159 , HB175 , HB330 , HB364 , HB414 , HB458 , HB525 , HB568 , HB628 , HB786 , HB909 , HB1008 , HB1033 , HB1034 , HB1041 , HB1052 , HB1062 , HB1070 , HB1079 , HB1112 , HB1118 , HB1139 , HB1151 , HB1154 , HB1176 , HB1182 , HB1196 , HB1214 , HB1231 , HB1241 , SB244 , HB1 , HB2 , HB3 , HB312 , HB313 , HB383 , HB314 , HCR3 , HB983 , HB1126 , HR1 , HR17 , HCR5 , HB27 , HB71 , HB214 , HB225 , HB241 , HB244 , HB306 , HB345 , HB366 , HB446 , HB511 , HB514 , HB655 , HB730 , HB743 , HB1027 , HB1037 , HB1043 , HB1082 , HB1091 , HB1096 , HB1103 , HB1167 , HB1174 , HB1175 , HB1230 , HB1237 , HB1238 , HB55 , HB385 , HB394 , HB396 , HB406 , HB608 , HB622 , HB676 , HB772 , HB897 , HB1030 , HB1035 , HB1038 , HB1045 , HB1049 , HB1056 , HB1058 , HB1059 , HB1092 , HB1100 , HB1117 , HB1160 , HB1161 , HB1162 , HB1177 , HB1180 , HB1189 , HB1216 , HB1239 , HB1240 , SB162 , SB349 , SB350 , SB382 , SB383 , SB127 , HB51 , HB58 , HB140 , HB750 , HB911 , HB982 , HB1010 , HB151 , HB180 , HB192 , HB193 , HB310 , HB635 , HB690 , HB961 , HB1003 , HB1146 , HB864 , HB977 , HB181 , HB31 , HB664 , HB615 , HB901 , HR20 , HR74 , HB9 , HB284 , HB393 , HB459 , HB577 , HB582 , HB605 , HB614 , HB682 , HB733 , HB773 , HB996 , HB1113 , HB1234 , HB1236
Keywords:
occupational therapy, healthcare, medical professionals, recognition, professional day, property transfer, public records doctrine, bad faith, Louisiana State Law Institute, real estate law, Black Maternal Health Week, maternal health, racial disparities, healthcare access, culturally competent care, Louisiana, community health, motorcycle safety, awareness month, motorcyclists education
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
House of Representatives Second Regular Session of the 60th Legislature Day 25-after Call of the Chair Mar 16th, 2026 at 02:00 pm
Oklahoma House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- They get to visit different districts in the state, they get to come to the state capitol, to go to the
- A lot of those authorities are then passed down to the states, and this is how the state of Oklahoma
- That relies on us as the state.
- And I think this is a good opportunity that states, energy-producing states have taken over the last
- This is no state impact; it is purely at the county level.
Bills:
HR1038 , HB3263 , HB3127 , HB2997 , HB3115 , HB2123 , HB3587 , HB3028 , HB2035 , HB3369 , HB3620 , HB3621 , HB3622 , HB3624 , HB3175 , HB3173 , HB3178 , HB1979 , HB4476
Keywords:
Oklahoma Youth Expo, OYE, 4-H, FFA, agriculture, agricultural education, youth expo, livestock show, junior livestock, scholarships, youth leadership, Oklahoma City, rural communities, ag mechanics, engineering contest, farm youth, student recognition, ceremonial resolution, house resolution, livestock competition
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
House of Representatives Second Regular Session of the 60th Legislature Day 25 Mar 16th, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Oklahoma House Floor Meeting
Bills:
HR1038 , HB3263 , HB3127 , HB2997 , HB3115 , HB2123 , HB3587 , HB3028 , HB2035 , HB3369 , HB3620 , HB3621 , HB3622 , HB3624 , HB3175 , HB3173 , HB3178 , HB1979 , HB4476
Keywords:
Oklahoma Youth Expo, OYE, 4-H, FFA, agriculture, agricultural education, youth expo, livestock show, junior livestock, scholarships, youth leadership, Oklahoma City, rural communities, ag mechanics, engineering contest, farm youth, student recognition, ceremonial resolution, house resolution, livestock competition
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Feb 5th, 2026 at 10:00 am
Washington Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- And I'd like to reaffirm today that our state feels the same way.
- bill as an opportunity to share that with the rest of the state.
- State your point of personal privilege. Thank you, Mr. President.
- Thank you for the gifts, and welcome to the Washington State Senate.
- We heard that not just from our current Secretary of State, but former Secretary of State Sam Reed.
Bills:
SB5223 , SB5286 , SB6002 , SB6178 , SB5892 , SB5177 , SB6039 , SB5874 , SB5863 , SB5972 , SB5941 , SB5203 , SB6014 , SB5993 , SB5831 , SB5928 , SB5912 , SB5825 , SB5223 , SB6178 , SB5892 , SB5177 , SB6039 , SB5941 , SB5993 , SB5831 , SB5928 , SB5912 , SB6183 , SB6071 , SB5995 , SB5966 , SB5841 , SB5840 , SB6061 , SB6058 , SB5931 , SB5944 , SB5520 , SB6011 , SB6087 , SB6076 , SB5916 , SB6016 , SB5936 , SB6137 , SB5185 , SB5956 , SB6025 , SB6009 , SB5833 , SB6161 , SB6188 , SB5890 , SB5917 , SB5820 , SB5973 , SJM8015 , SB5816 , SB6136 , SB6091 , SB6024
Keywords:
criminal offense, fingerprinting, law enforcement, state regulations, public safety, policing costs, state hospitals, local funding, budget allocation, automated license plate reader, ALPR, license plate recognition, LPR, surveillance, driver privacy, vehicle tracking, location data, law enforcement technology, data retention, audit trail
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
Tourism and Gaming Working Group (TGWG) - Thu Feb 19, 2026 @ 4:00 PM HST
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Tracy Hunter, welcome to the Hawaii State House.
- </c><00:15:13.839><c> to</c><00:15:14.079><c> the</c><00:15:14.160><c> Hawaii</c><00:15:14.639><c> State
- </c> Hunter, welcome to the Hawaii State Hunter, welcome to the Hawaii State House.<00:15:16.355><c>
- At the same time, it costs our state approximately 72,000 per year to incarcerate one individual. committee
Bills:
HB1952 , HB1951 , HB1929 , HB2497 , HB2208 , HB2572 , HB1953 , HB2551 , HB2549 , HB1737 , HB1628 , HB1769 , HB2493 , HB2264 , HB1997 , HB2168 , HB2427 , HB1805 , HB2180 , HB2184 , HB2219 , HB2469 , HB2233 , HB2519 , HB2141 , HB1904 , HB2201 , HB2410 , HB2007 , HB2385 , HB2444 , HB2349 , HB2235 , HB1872 , HB2416 , HB2291 , HB2292 , HB2263 , HB2359 , HB2455 , HB1509 , HB1514 , HB1515 , HB1648 , HB2164 , HB2323 , HB1825 , HB2172 , HB1888 , HB2005 , HB2387 , HB2358 , HB2119 , HB2276 , HB2472 , HB1714 , HB2325 , HB1541 , HB1960 , HB2140 , HB2315 , HB2367 , HB2388 , HB1696 , HB2333 , HB2138 , HB2332 , HB2283 , HB2059 , HB2057 , HB2589 , HB2417 , HB2337 , HB1588 , HB2217 , HB2020 , HB1915 , HB1742 , HB2026 , HB1965 , HB1546 , HB2360 , HB1563 , HB1749 , HB2614 , HB1511 , HB1753 , HB1849 , HB1641 , HB2161 , HB2194 , HB1721 , HB2284 , HB2188 , HB1897 , HB1880 , HB1573 , HB1876 , HB20 , HB2137
Keywords:
HB1952, Hawaii agriculture, University of Hawaii, CTAHR, College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience, Kauai, agricultural research station, extension station, capital improvements, general obligation bonds, GO bonds, appropriation, ADA compliance, Americans with Disabilities Act, certified kitchen, greenhouse, laboratory, field research, cesspool decommissioning, invasive species
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- We service about 60% of the long-term care patients in the state of Louisiana.
- It's what this is, to bring it in line in the state of Louisiana with what's already in federal law,
- Most states that have already adopted this have drives to donate bags as well.
- Would you be open to an amendment that would encourage the department?
- The success of this in other states has been that people have been donating bags and boxes and tents
Committee:
House Health and Welfare
Keywords:
charitable pharmacy, healthcare fees, outpatient prescription, exemption, Louisiana Department of Health, sewerage systems, individual systems, community systems, local governance, legislation, installation regulations, protective custody, peace officers, mental health, emergency medical services, involuntary admission, long-term care, healthcare, pharmacy, residents
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Transportation Finance and Policy Committee 2/23/26
Transportation Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> the state. Joined here by Michael Wjek. the state. Joined here by Michael Wjek.
- However, this is largely prohibited by our current Department of Transportation state aid standards and
- state.
- Departments are short across the state.
- . departments. departments.
Committee:
House Transportation Finance and Policy
Keywords:
intelligent speed assistance, transportation, speeding offenses, public safety, license restrictions, speed control, pedestrian safety, traffic safety, roadway improvements, nonmotorized transportation, crosswalks, sidewalks, bike lanes, complete streets, Vision Zero, Toward Zero Deaths, MnDOT, Department of Transportation, Department of Public Safety, local road authority
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Health Care & Wellness Feb 18th, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Health Care & Wellness
Transcript Highlights:
- the state.
- This is Department of Health request legislation that will allow the Department of Health to continue
- This is Department of Health request legislation that will allow the Department of Health to continue
- In addition, regarding out-of-state patients, Washington has already decided to be a haven state for
- I'm president of the Washington State Senior Citizens Lobby for the state of Washington, and we're here
Committee:
House Health Care & Wellness
Keywords:
SB 5915, health technology assessment, HTA, clinical committee, medical technology review, coverage determination, state-purchased health care, Washington health care, RCW, evidence-based medicine, cost-effectiveness, safety and efficacy, Medicare coverage, national coverage determination, clinical guidelines, patient advocacy, public comment, medical necessity, rare disease, life-threatening disease
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
02/09/2026 - Senate Military Affairs and Border Security
Military Affairs and Border Security
Transcript Highlights:
- Other states are trying.
- Department of Veterans Affairs.
- And so he sued the state.
- state, okay?
- of the Arizona State Senate.
Committee:
Senate Military Affairs and Border Security
Keywords:
outdoor advertising, military compatibility, zoning, electronic signage, permitting, undocumented immigrants, financial services, identification requirements, loans, foreign remittances, transitional housing, military, veterans, grant program, supportive services, SB1511, commercial driver license, CDL, nondomiciled CDL, nondomiciled commercial driver license
IA
Iowa 2025-2026 Regular Session
Natural Resources and Environment Feb 10th, 2025 at 01:58 pm
Natural Resources and Environment
Committee:
Joint Natural Resources and Environment
Keywords:
deer hunting, baiting, baited area, wildlife management, fair chase, hunting regulations, Iowa Code 481A, intentional interference with lawful hunting, game law, public land hunting, private land hunting, agricultural exemption, food plots, salt blocks, mineral blocks, livestock feed, soil contamination, hunting penalties, misdemeanor, subcommittee recommends amendment and passage
IA
Committee:
Joint Judiciary
Keywords:
juvenile justice, delinquency petition, consent decree, supervised apartment living arrangement, foster care, group home, family foster care, least restrictive option, Department of Health and Human Services, HHS, juvenile court, youth placement, state-funded placement, juvenile offender, community-based placement, rehabilitation, court-ordered placement, taxpayer rights, litigation costs, administrative hearings
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama House Ways and Means Education Committee Jan 21st, 2026
Ways and Means Education
Transcript Highlights:
- And and if you Department of Revenue.
- State certified.
- Chairman and committee. you that for rural fire departments or you that for rural fire departments or
- </c> or 20% reduction of federal or state or 20% reduction of federal or state receipts.<00:15:24.000
- Other states do this. By consolidate. Other states do this.
Committee:
House Ways and Means Education
Keywords:
illegal alien, enhanced sentencing, criminal offenses, minor victims, felonies, Alabama legislature, HB116, Alabama Sunset Law, sunset bill, sunset review, Alabama Professional Bail Bonding Board, bail bonding, bail bonds, bail bond industry, professional bail bondsman, licensing board, state agency continuation, agency reauthorization, regulatory board, criminal justice
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
02/16/2026 - House Land, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Land, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- House Bill 2013 requires the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality... Mr.
- Chair, members, House Bill 2013 requires the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality to submit an
- Please state your name, your district, and your bill. Lisa Fink.
- What if it's a mix of public lands and state lands?
- What if it's a mix of public lands and state lands?
Committees:
House Land, Agriculture & Rural Affairs , House House Land, Agriculture & Rural Affairs Committee of Reference
Keywords:
air pollution, wildfires, environmental standards, public health, Arizona Revised Statutes, wildfire, wildfire mitigation, wildfire prevention, forest fire, brush removal, defensible space, community hardening, vegetation management, fire-resistant construction, wildland urban interface, WUI, insurance premium tax, property insurance, homeowners insurance, commercial property insurance
WA
Transcript Highlights:
- sent to the Secretary of State to be available to the public.
- That it is not something that the state can actually mandate.
- This would violate state law. Vote no. Thank you so much.
- We have a state attorney general.
- This would violate state law vote no. Thank you so much.
Bills:
SB6062 , SB6080 , SB6184 , SB6224 , SB6255 , SB6286 , SB6308 , SB6319 , SB5977 , SB5979 , SB6249 , SGA9299
Committee:
Senate Human Services
Keywords:
juvenile justice, criminal offense, minors, rehabilitation, legal provisions, contracts, jails, federal custody, municipal agreements, incarceration, law enforcement, homeless youth, youth services, mental health, support programs, state law, behavioral health, children, support services, poverty reduction
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
02/03/2026 - House Natural Resources, Energy & Water
Natural Resources, Energy & Water
Transcript Highlights:
- The bill additionally states the director of the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality, or the
- The bill additionally states the director of the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality, or the
- The state has a state implementation plan that then is submitted to the EPA, and there is a lot of roundabout
- states have taken into consideration how the...
- What have other states been doing?”
Bills:
HB2014 , HB2113 , HB2145 , HB2331 , HB2340 , HB2389 , HB2400 , HB2401 , HB2428 , HB2494 , HB2696 , HB2756 , HB2795 , HB2955 , HCM2008
Committees:
House Natural Resources, Energy & Water , House House Natural Resources, Energy & Water Committee of Reference
Keywords:
air emissions, fuel blends, environmental quality, feasibility study, Arizona Department of Agriculture, utility consumer, rate intervention, public service corporation, Arizona Revised Statutes, residential rates, consumer protection, fuel reformulation, gasoline standards, environmental regulations, ethanol supply, Air Quality, energy reliability, electric service providers, reliable resources, public power entity
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- HB 2860 directs the Department of State Health Services to coordinate with the Texas Higher Education
- Refer the matters to the state auditor and the legislature.
- So, you know, department heads, assistant deans, etc.
- We already have a massive teacher shortage in this state.
- We love this state.
Committee:
House Higher Education
Keywords:
living expenses, higher education, student support, homeless students, financial aid, grant program, baccalaureate degrees, junior colleges, workforce development, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, competency-based education, baccalaureate degree, cost of attendance, dual credit, computer science, course credit, foreign language requirement, curriculum review, governing board, faculty council
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- Notably, it offers the compact states a way to handle disciplinary issues that cross state lines.
- It's most needed for our state.
- Lauren Bailey, with Louisiana State Medical Society; Mariah Bowen, Louisiana State Medical Society; Andrew
- It is not negotiated on a state-by-state basis.
- But this is crossing state lines.
Bills:
HB62 , HB124 , HB182 , HB193 , HB198 , HB203 , HB223 , HB237 , HB469 , HB486 , HB574 , HB779 , HB796 , HB919 , SCR2 , SB4 , SB36 , SB38 , SB109 , SB152 , SB168 , SB195 , SB216 , SB221 , SB236 , SB404
Committee:
House Health and Welfare
Keywords:
Louisiana Women's Policy, gender equality, policy research, commission membership, women's representation, Domestic Violence, judicial experience, legislation, criminal law, family law, HB182, sexual assault, rape kit, forensic examination, forensic medical exam, sexual assault survivor, sexual assault nurse examiner, SANE, emergency department, hospital staffing
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Health Care & Wellness Jan 23rd, 2026 at 08:00 am
Health Care & Wellness
Transcript Highlights:
- results so that the department can finalize its registration decision.
- and in other states.
- Okay, well, we'll suspend this and have the department come back later.
- Department regulates adult family homes.
- Midwives provide incredibly important services to people in our state.
Bills:
HB2384 , HB2402 , HB2505 , HB1904 , HB2145 , HB2182 , HB2211 , HB2242 , HB2247 , HB2329 , HB2339
Committee:
House Health Care & Wellness
Keywords:
continuing care retirement community, CCRC, life plan community, senior housing, retirement community, long-term care, assisted living, nursing home, actuarial analysis, solvency, financial oversight, resident contracts, entrance fee, disclosure statement, registration, insurance commissioner, DSHS, consumer protection, elder care, aging services