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OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Judiciary Feb 10th, 2026 at 01:30 pm

Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • Members, Senate Bill 2011 just adds detention contracted employees of county juvenile facilities to the
  • my hometown where I grew up, we understand that the protections afforded full-time employees, but contract
  • targeted, reasonable public safety measure that protects the public, supports victims, respects due process
  • Senate Bill 1224 pertains to part of the pardon and parole process that has to do with the notification
  • This bill came about from an interim study we did this past interim pertaining to that process.
Committee: Senate Judiciary
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

S/C on Workforce Apr 1st, 2025

S/C on Workforce

Transcript Highlights:
  • Um, the process ensures that any businesses or employers that is wrongfully, um, well, let me go back
  • The employers will be kept from joining state contracts until they're removed from the list.
  • things like that, to make decisions about whether to allow them to participate in the public bidding process
  • about folks who have an adjudication from a court of law, from a labor agency where there's been due process
  • can underbid me, then I'm the good actor and the bad actors are getting rewarded by getting the contract
HI
Transcript Highlights:
  • And then who has the contracts for the parking? Who has the contracts for the towing?
  • </c><01:06:04.559><c> upon</c> through the legislative process upon through the legislative process upon
  • So, in these processes and procedures.
  • </c><01:11:31.040><c> and</c> we've tried to navigate this process and we've tried to navigate this process
  • </c> including but not limited to due process including but not limited to due process and<01:14:51.040
Keywords: 910, house, all
Summary: The Transportation Committee met on February 5 and heard testimony on a long agenda of transportation-related bills. Early measures included HB 2392, which would create an employer tax credit for transportation demand management benefits; HB 2462, which would bar auto manufacturers and dealers from charging post-sale fees for already-installed hardware; and HB 2423, which would require diesel sold for on-road use to contain at least 5% biodiesel. HB 2392 drew support from the Oahu Metropolitan Planning Organization and one individual, with the Department of Taxation and the Tax Foundation offering comments. HB 2462 drew support from DCCA and one individual, while the Alliance for Automotive Innovation opposed it. HB 2423 drew comments from the Hawaii State Energy Office and Hawaii Farm Bureau, support from Pacific Biodiesel and the Hawaii Transportation Association, and a question from the chair about whether biodiesel is exported; the witness said production stays local. The committee also heard HB 1771 on voluntary carbon offsets for air travel, HB 2081 on requiring firefighters exempt from CDL rules to follow equivalent alcohol and substance abuse policies, HB 2334 on allowing the Department of Transportation to assume NEPA responsibilities for certain projects, and HB 2336 on DOT agreements with the Department of Defense for work at military installations using federal funds. HB 1771 drew comments from Life of the Land warning that carbon offsets are often unreliable and could create liability, while Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines offered comments. HB 2081 received support from DOT, county human resources offices, fire departments, and county officials, with the Hawaii Firefighters Association in opposition. HB 2334 was supported by DOT, and the director said other states using NEPA assignment can complete projects in about half the time. HB 2336 was supported by DOT, HIEMA, DBEDT’s military relations office, and the Hawaii Military Affairs Council; the committee discussed the administrative fee as a way to recover costs under an intergovernmental agreement. The most extensive testimony centered on HB 1666, which would limit new motor vehicle markups above 5% of MSRP and require recordkeeping. Multiple dealer groups and the Hawaii Automobile Dealers Association opposed it, arguing it would threaten dealership operations, especially in Hawaii’s high-cost market and for vehicles without an MSRP. The committee also heard HB 2375 on uniform towing and parking enforcement standards on state and leased lands, including notice, disability protections, payment safeguards, and public reporting; DLNR, DAGS, and several advocacy groups testified, with strong public support and concerns about towing practices and ADA compliance. HB 2415, which would appropriate funds for crosswalks near school properties, drew support from DOT, DOE, and the Hawaii Bicycling League, and the committee discussed how counties would request projects and how funding would be allocated. Finally, HB 2451, which would move Hawaii toward fare-free public transit beginning in 2027 and create a dedicated funding source through a petroleum tax increase, received broad support from DOT, the Energy Office, public health and advocacy groups, and many individuals; DOE testified that it currently uses about $2.1 million for student bus passes and that the program is tied to savings from inactive school bus routes.
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs (04/15/2026)

Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • They enter into a contract with HHS.
  • </c> into a contract with HHS. into a contract with HHS.
  • um</c><00:08:11.080><c> is</c><00:08:11.880><c> uh</c> That contract then is um is uh That contract
  • </c> information to start the process going. information to start the process going.
  • And that this bill would not change that process.
Keywords: 1189, house, all
ID

Idaho 2026 Regular Session

Agenda Mar 19th, 2026

Resources and Conservation

Transcript Highlights:
  • Our general seasons have contracted over time.
  • As you can see, we went through a very lengthy deliberative process to get where we are today.
  • Did you guys ever look at not doing it through the rule process?
  • Vice Chairman, Representative Miller, it depends on the extent of the process.
  • This accelerates the process. Rather than This accelerates the process.
Keywords: 989, all
CA
Transcript Highlights:
  • This PAL process.
  • process that occurs that are built into this proposal.
  • It's a very bumpy process. process, and so my concern is that this has not gone through the, I guess,
  • What is the process for selecting applicants?
  • That process took longer than anticipated.
Keywords: 988, house, all
OK
Transcript Highlights:
  • If we don't have it in-house, we want a contract with someone close who does have it.
  • We are continuing to implement automated processes so that processes that can or automation.
  • Some of our methods are validated, and some are still going through the process.
  • Right now, I think we're processing applications.
  • We've processed over 30,000 patient licenses since the launch. So, things are working.
Keywords: 914, all
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Environmental Regulation Apr 3rd, 2025

Environmental Regulation

Transcript Highlights:
  • Or in this concrete batch permitting process, they only regulate the air.
  • A description of the manufacturing process, 3.
  • Make the onsite storage basically part of that permitting process.
  • Representative Morales-Shaw, we have a short amount of time to process them.
  • processing all the members' bills?
ID

Idaho 2026 Regular Session

Agenda Mar 3rd, 2026

Transcript Highlights:
  • It requests the Idaho Department of Corrections begin the RFI process just to determine if there are
  • And what she was speaking on was the GEO contract.
  • So the process is a bit more of a manual process going forward. I don't know.
  • And so the process is a bit more of a manual process going forward. I don't know.
  • The process is a bit more of a manual process going forward and also needs to be done every six months
Summary: The committee considered a series of Idaho Department of Corrections budget supplementals and FY 2027 enhancement requests, including Hepatitis C fund spending authority, county and out-of-state placement costs, medical services, management services replacement items, state prisons replacement items, and community corrections replacement items. Most of these motions passed with due-pass recommendations, though the county and out-of-state placement request drew some opposition before passing. Members also discussed a separate intent-language item directing IDOC to begin a request for information on community reentry centers; supporters said it could identify more efficient operations, while opponents raised concerns about staff workload, funding, and accountability. That language ultimately passed. The committee then turned to the Commission of Pardons and Parole, approving a FY 2026 fund shift to support operating and personnel costs and a FY 2027 dedicated-fund increase for OITS hardware and budget restoration. After that, the Department of Health and Welfare budgets were taken up. In the Division of Welfare, members heard about SNAP federal match changes under H.R. 1, Medicaid expansion work requirements, and Medicaid eligibility system changes; the combined motion failed in the House committee. The committee then approved a budget-neutral fund source change for Substance Abuse Treatment and Prevention to align the Liquor Control Fund appropriation with the Cooperative Welfare Fund. For Behavioral Health, the committee approved Mental Health Services changes tied to juvenile corrections clinical transfer funding, restoration of staff and funding related to the Jeff D. settlement, Idaho Behavioral Health Plan growth, and Allenbaugh House funding, along with related transfer and reporting language. It also approved a Psychiatric Hospitalization supplemental shifting Idaho Behavioral Health Plan revenue from federal to dedicated funds, and a FY 2027 psychiatric hospitalization budget that included endowment and fund-source adjustments, replacement items, and the ongoing behavioral health plan shift. Finally, the committee corrected a prior college and universities motion to restore four FTP for risk managers transferred from the State Board office, then adjourned after noting upcoming budget-setting deadlines and the next meeting schedule.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety - 01/22/25

Judiciary and Public Safety

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c><00:10:23.399><c> a</c> 2,800 Court staff uh who process a 2,800 Court staff uh who process a million
  • </c><00:36:07.000><c> and</c> initial case management process and initial case management process and
  • Shorba about the judicial process.
  • Shorba about the judicial process.
  • </c> proc sorry Senator we're in the process proc sorry Senator we're in the process of<01:50:10.239>
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
NH
Transcript Highlights:
  • </c><01:33:39.560><c> I</c> they like an independent contract I they like an independent contract I don't
  • </c> making process making process again<02:00:57.280><c> but</c><02:00:57.440><c> then</c><02:00:57.599
  • You've got to search the best contracts you've got to try.
  • </c> they have a superintendent contracted they have a superintendent contracted superintendent<03:50
  • </c><03:51:31.239><c> that</c> you're familiar with this process that you're familiar with this process
Keywords: 928, house, all
Summary: The committee heard testimony on House Bill 362, which would give the Department of Education rulemaking authority over educator licensing and testing requirements, including professional education assessments. Representative Ladd argued the bill is meant to preserve New Hampshire’s higher standards for teacher preparation and to avoid lowering requirements for licensed educators, while also allowing flexibility for career and technical education (CTE) instructors who may have strong industry experience but not traditional classroom credentials. Members discussed whether the bill should preserve industry-recognized credentials and basic academic skills testing while exempting CTE teachers from content exams; DOE Director Steven Appy said an amendment would clarify that the bill applies to initial licenses, exempt CTE teachers from the content-testing requirement, and keep current administrative practice on basic skills and industry credentials in statute. The committee also noted that an executive session would be scheduled later, likely the following week, to act on the bills and amendment. The committee then took up House Bill 90, dealing with the definition of part-time teachers. Representative Ladd explained that the bill is intended to let university and community college faculty teach limited hours in high school concurrent enrollment settings, especially in subjects like math and STEM where some schools cannot find locally certified teachers with a master’s degree. He said the measure is designed to expand student access to college-level courses, not to replace fully certified teachers or reduce standards, and emphasized that the bill is limited to faculty employed or contracted by the University System of New Hampshire or the Community College System of New Hampshire, with criminal background checks and ethics/conduct rules still applying. No votes were taken during the hearing, and the discussion ended with the understanding that further action would come in executive session.
KY
Transcript Highlights:
  • There are going to be regulations that have to be established in this process as well, establishing what
  • </c><00:07:25.240><c> as</c><00:07:25.400><c> well</c> established in this process as well established
  • in this process as well establishing<00:07:26.280><c> what</c><00:07:26.400><c> a</c><00:07:27.000><
  • So, you know, for students, if you're a contract labor, you're going to make quite frankly a little bit
  • The same amount for someone who's a contract employee versus a regular employee where we're offering
Summary: The committee first took up House Bill 566, which would implement the Kentucky Horse Racing and Gaming Corporation created last year. Chairman Cook described major provisions affecting charitable gaming, horse racing, sports wagering, and quarter horse racing, including locking charitable gaming fees in statute at a slightly lower rate, expanding charitable gaming board representation, preserving existing gaming technology, allowing school districts to hold charitable gaming licenses, and setting up self-funding for the new corporation through administrative set-asides from gaming-related funds. The bill also addresses uncashed vouchers, cross-training of investigators, ethics and employment provisions, and a three-year quarter horse breeding incentive intended to grow the industry. A committee substitute made two technical changes: clarifying voucher money stays with the track facility and making the school district itself the license holder. The substitute and then the bill both passed favorably, with several members noting concerns from last year but supporting the revised structure. The committee then heard House Bill 70, an interstate compact for dietitians. Sponsor Representative Vanessa Grossl and witnesses said the measure would allow reciprocity with other compact states, improve workforce mobility, help military families, expand patient access and telehealth, and reduce administrative burden on the licensing board. The committee substitute created a third license category for educational interpreters, but that language actually belonged to the next bill; for HB 70, the committee voted the bill favorably without reported amendments. The bill passed unanimously or near-unanimously and was sent to the House floor. Next, House Bill 72 was presented by Representative DJ Johnson to amend the law governing limited x-ray machine operators. The sponsor explained that current law effectively prevents limited x-ray operators from working in the same facility as other imaging equipment, which he said creates compliance problems, disrupts training, and can force practices to move equipment or lose employees. The bill would allow limited x-ray technicians to operate in the same facility as other imaging equipment. During discussion, some members noted opposition from students and others in the field, and the sponsor invited industry witnesses to explain their concerns. The transcript cuts off before final action on HB 72 is completed.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

02/24/2026 - Senate Appropriations, Transportation and Technology

Appropriations, Transportation and Technology

Transcript Highlights:
  • As I said, this money is just for the counties currently that are in the process of renewing.
  • Access and external clinicians have an existing process that evaluates safety...
  • That process includes exceptions.
  • But the bill diverges from that process.
  • And we also have existing contracts with Pima Medical Institute and with And we also have existing contracts
MN
Transcript Highlights:
  • A proposal plan with steps in the process to terminate Northstar must be submitted to the legislature
  • operations of the Northstar line, uh, if the request is granted, a proposal plan with steps in the process
  • expenses include salaries, benefits, diesel fuel, materials and supplies, a professional service contract
  • I was just kind of curious what the process would be.
  • </c> it's only going to make the process it's only going to make the process longer<00:20:53.919><c>
Keywords: 919, house, all
Summary: The committee took up House File 269 and House File 749 together, both aimed at ending Northstar Commuter Rail service. The bill author described HF 269 as directing the Metropolitan Council and MnDOT to request a federal waiver and discontinue Northstar operations, with HF 749 setting performance requirements that would trigger a similar termination request. Supporters argued Northstar has low ridership, high operating subsidies, and large maintenance costs, and said the agencies now agree with the intent to terminate the line and possibly replace it with bus rapid transit. The chair moved HF 269 to the general register while also laying HF 749 over in committee, and testimony was heard on both bills at once. Testimony split sharply. Supporters of termination, including the bill author and Annette Meeks, said Northstar has consistently underperformed ridership projections, has required large taxpayer subsidies, and should be ended rather than extended. Opponents, including Jesse Cook, Darwin Scherlan, Joel Mueller, Katie Nicholson, and Annie Buckle, argued the line still serves riders, workers, and communities, that low frequency and underinvestment are the real problems, and that the state should improve service rather than shut it down. Several opponents emphasized Northstar’s role for commuters, special events, and future growth, especially the St. Cloud corridor. Met Council Chair Charlie Zelle and MnDOT Commissioner Danenberger said they support carefully evaluating alternatives to commuter rail and acknowledged the subsidy is not acceptable, but they also said the agencies are working with the federal government and BNSF on possible next steps. Zelle said the agencies believe bus service could provide more frequent and direct service, and when asked directly, he confirmed they are in favor of terminating Northstar and replacing it with bus service if feasible. No final disposition beyond the motion on HF 269 and the laying over of HF 749 was recorded in the excerpt.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
  • It also establishes a careful due process designation process for domestic terrorist organizations, requiring
  • So this mimics that process.
  • So how is that due process?
  • The designation process is a big issue.
  • The process, and what I've learned over the last three sessions, now my fourth session, is the process
Summary: The committee first considered CS/SB 536, which updates Florida’s criminal gang statutes to reflect modern gang recruitment and communication methods, including social media and encrypted messaging. Senator Martin said the bill does not criminalize gang membership, but clarifies definitions used for gang-related enhancements and law enforcement investigations. Members raised concerns about the meaning of “observed in the company” of gang members and possible impacts on businesses and bikers; Martin said the language was not intended to reach ordinary business customers and that the bill still requires other criteria. The committee adopted the amendment and reported the bill favorably after debate, with some members supporting it and others warning it was still too broad. The committee also approved CS/SB 762, allowing cross-jurisdictional assignment of conflict capital cases with cost and reporting requirements, after an amendment emphasizing judicial economy and geographic proximity; the bill was described as a cost-saving measure and was reported favorably. CS/SB 1742, creating a new offense for indecent exposure or sexual acts directed at minors under 16, was amended to align with the House version and to cover observing a child for sexual gratification, then reported favorably. CS/SB 1750, increasing penalties and mandatory minimums for serious sex crimes and child sexual abuse material offenses, was amended to restore some current-law provisions and limit reclassification to offenders who were 18 or older at the time of the offense, then reported favorably. The committee also approved CS/SB 1582 on statewide data sharing for secondhand dealer and pawnbroker transactions, along with its companion public-records bill SB 1792, both described as theft-prevention and law-enforcement tools with confidentiality protections and stakeholder support. CS/SB 500, providing FDLE protective security for major-party nominees for statewide constitutional offices, was also reported favorably after a technical amendment. The longest and most contentious discussion was on CS/SB 1632, which would create a process for Florida to designate foreign and domestic terrorist organizations, restrict courts from enforcing foreign or religious law when it conflicts with state or federal law, and bar public funds from supporting designated organizations. Senator Graal said the bill targets conduct, not belief, and creates due-process protections through written findings, public notice, cabinet action, and judicial review. Senator Smith and Senator Polsky repeatedly questioned whether the bill’s use of terms like “promotion” could chill protected speech, academic debate, protest activity, or legal representation, and whether the designation process could be used politically or against religious and advocacy groups. Graal said promotion was meant to cover support for illegal acts, not mere disagreement or academic speech, and said she was open to clarifying language. Numerous speakers opposed the bill, arguing it was vague, unconstitutional, and likely to be used against Muslim communities, students, nonprofits, and dissenting political speech; a few supporters argued it was needed for public safety and to prevent state support for terrorism. The committee did not take a final vote on CS/SB 1632 in the portion provided, and the transcript ends during public testimony on that bill.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
  • </c><00:28:48.799><c> without</c> a capital events with contract without a capital events with contract
  • </c> value of capital advancement contracts value of capital advancement contracts that<00:29:04.960>
  • we shareff for advancement contracts we shareff for Testimony<00:29:12.200><c> Department</c><00:29:
  • and so we in our advancement contract and so we in our testimony<00:29:36.440><c> uh</c><00:29:36.559
  • HB 1157 relating to capital advancement contracts. I'm going to defer this measure.
Keywords: 910, house, all
Summary: The House Committee on Transportation heard a 10 a.m. agenda covering a range of transportation, liability, harbor, and bicycle-related bills. Testimony was mixed on several measures: HB 263, which would exempt full-time college students from vehicle weight tax, drew opposition from the Department of Transportation and others; HB 135, authorizing general obligation bonds to purchase property on the North Shore of Oʻahu, had support; HB 860, granting immunity to the state or county for repairs on roads with disputed jurisdiction, drew support from DOT, DLNR, and the City and County of Honolulu but opposition from the Hawaii Association for Justice; and HB 996, which would abolish joint and several liability for government entities in highway-related civil actions, also drew strong opposition from the Hawaii Association for Justice and support from the Attorney General’s office and DOT. The committee also heard HB 1167, an emergency appropriation for motor carrier enforcement, and HB 1259, which would remove the need for an engineering study before reducing speed limits within 10 mph of the current limit; both had support from DOT and related groups. HB 1156 and HB 960, both related to harbor financing and capital advancement contracts, were supported by DOT, with DOT explaining that higher bond and contract ceilings were needed because project costs have increased since the limits were set decades ago. HB 142, exempting certain nonprofit community-based transportation providers from motor carrier regulation, and HB 914, creating a water carrier inflationary cost index mechanism and allowing PUC exemptions, also received support from multiple stakeholders, with the Consumer Advocacy Division noting that the inflationary adjustment issue was already active in a rate case. The committee also took testimony on several electric bicycle and micromobility bills. HB 486 would restrict where electric bicycles may operate, prohibit unsafe operation and removal of speed-limiting devices, and fund a safety education campaign; it drew opposition from the Hawaii Bicycling League and several individuals, with one supporter. HB 435 would redefine and classify electric bicycles, raise the minimum operating age, and add registration and use rules; it was supported by DOT and the Hawaii Bicycling League, with one individual opposing. HB 958 would regulate motorized bicycles and electric micromobility devices, require helmets for minors, and fund a coordinated education campaign; it drew support from the City and County of Honolulu, Council Member Tyler Dos Santos-Tam, and the Hawaii Bicycling League, but opposition from Moped Doctors and others, who argued the bill could harm the moped industry and that more study was needed. After testimony, the committee recessed and then reconvened for decision-making. In decision-making, the committee deferred HB 263 and HB 996. It passed HB 135, HB 860, HB 1167, HB 1259, HB 1156, and HB 960 with amendments, generally adopting HD1 versions, making technical changes, and setting effective dates to July 1, 3000 for the amended measures. The chair explained that HB 263 was deferred because a blanket tax exemption for one class could create inequities and a tax credit might be a better approach. HB 996 was deferred because the chair said the state’s long-standing policy of ensuring safe roads and maintaining accountability for highway design and maintenance remained important. For HB 960, the chair said the current contract caps were too low for modern harbor projects and that higher limits would improve flexibility and efficiency. The committee also noted Representative Cochran was excused for the remaining votes.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

05/06/2026 - Joint Legislative Budget Committee

Joint Legislative Budget Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • administrative expenses line item to pay for higher than budgeted Attorney General risk management contracted
  • The committee... ...than budgeted Attorney General risk management contracted legal costs.
  • when we need to move these monies around for these different funds after it goes through the budget process
  • analyzing the April numbers, and even though tax returns are due by April 15th, it takes a while to process
Summary: The Joint Legislative Budget Committee approved the minutes from its March 5, 2026 meeting and then entered executive session, where it approved a recommended settlement. After returning to open session, the committee took up the Attorney General’s opioid settlement expenditure plan. Staff explained that Arizona will receive opioid settlement funds over many years and that the FY 2026 budget appropriated $10 million for distribution to five counties. The plan would allocate $2 million each to Coconino, Mohave, Navajo, Pinal, and Yavapai counties. Members expressed support, noting the funds would continue programs they viewed as effective, and the committee gave the plan a favorable review. The committee also considered an Arizona Department of Administration request to transfer $7 million within the risk management revolving fund. Of that amount, $5 million would go to workers’ compensation losses and premiums to cover higher program costs, and $2 million would go to administrative expenses for higher-than-budgeted Attorney General contracted legal costs. Members described the transfer as a routine budget adjustment, and the committee approved it. Before adjournment, members asked staff about recent revenue trends, including April numbers and sports betting revenue. Staff said April data were still being analyzed and no definitive figures were available yet. On sports betting, staff said Arizona’s tax rate is in the range of other states but tends to be on the lower end. The committee then adjourned.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Human Services - 03/02/26

Human Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • Would this type of process here.
  • I'm working on due process in that.
  • </c> into our legislative process. into our legislative process.
  • </c> this report was a part of that contract. this report was a part of that contract.
  • </c> timeline requirements to the process timeline requirements to the process that<01:42:05.679><c>
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

The Cost of Special Education – Senator Jason Rarick Feb 17th, 2025

Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • I think some of our larger schools and in the metro area, they have better access to maybe contract out
  • I think some of our larger schools and in the metro area, they have better access to maybe contract out
  • What does that mean, and does that make the process more susceptible to fraud?
  • What does that mean, and does that make the process more susceptible to fraud?
  • more susceptible to make the process more susceptible to fraud<00:10:20.800><c> um</c><00:10:21.040>
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Housing and Homelessness Prevention - 02/04/25

Housing and Homelessness Prevention

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c> final stages of negotiating its contract final stages of negotiating its contract with<00:47:24.319
  • , making expungement more accessible and other court processes more accessible.
  • Unfortunately, we do not collect age in our intake process.
  • </c> where we didn't have executed contract where we didn't have executed contract and<01:42:54.159><
  • And so, uh, we are in the process of standing this up.
Keywords: 1187, senate, all