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TX

Texas 89th Regular

89th Legislative Session Apr 24th, 2025

Texas House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Together we can end the HIV epidemic in this great state. And I have a perfecting amendment. Mr.
  • grounds that the amendment is not germane. of the United States in order to receive an initial scholarship
  • Speaker, I do have a perfecting amendment. amendment the clerk read the amendment amendment by Morales
  • The following amendment to the amendment. clerk will read the amendment to the amendment.
  • The amendment to the amendment is adopted. We're back on the amended amendment.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Education May 14th, 2026

Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • the amendment.
  • So Amendment 12. It's Amendment 12. The best amount. Amendment 4. And amendment.
  • , Section 504 plan, behavior intervention plan...
  • There’s an amendment. There’s an amendment, 3852. It is a date-to-be-determined amendment.
  • Also, the amendment requires compliance with all fire safety standards promulgated by the Office of State
Summary: The Senate Education Committee met with four members present and took up a long agenda of education-related bills. Early items included SCR 65, which would create a K-12 student success task force to study statewide career and academic pathway advising; the committee adopted a substantive amendment adding designees and then reported the resolution favorably. The committee also reported favorably on SCR 119, honoring Coach D.D. Breaux, after brief remarks about her LSU gymnastics legacy and the request that LSU study naming its gymnastics training facility in her honor. Several bills affecting school operations and student support were heard and reported favorably, including HB 434 on probationary school bus driver employment and superintendent authority over dismissal; HB 484 expanding scholarship benefits for children and spouses of fallen or disabled firefighters and police officers; HB 749 and HB 1059 on savings accounts and TOPS math eligibility alignment; HB 218 adding food insecurity questions to student questionnaires, which was amended and reported favorably; HB 325 expanding TOPS Tech eligibility through dual enrollment and part-time use; HB 476 requiring Safe Haven law postings in middle and high school restrooms; HB 1249 clarifying access to school-based health centers, with an amendment adopted; HB 1242 allowing more than one early learning center license at the same location under certain circumstances; HB 632 improving data protections and functionality for LA First; and HB 352 on behavioral health services for public school students, which was amended to address IEP and dispute-process concerns before being reported favorably. Two bills drew extended debate over transparency, privacy, and school autonomy. HB 608 would create confidentiality for intercollegiate athletics revenue-sharing documents; LSU representatives argued the bill was needed to protect student-athletes and competitive information, while PAR and the Louisiana Press Association opposed it as an improper secrecy carve-out for state-generated revenue. Despite the opposition, the committee reported HB 608 favorably. HB 1112, which would exempt BESE-approved non-public pre-K programs from certain licensure and safety requirements and adjust related definitions, was amended and then heard with testimony from the Pelican Institute in support, arguing it corrects overreach from prior law and protects private school autonomy and parental choice.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

01/28/2026 - House Science & Technology

Science & Technology

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  • Amendment deadlines are as follows: the committee amendment deadline is Tuesday afternoon at 12 p.m.,
  • And the amendment in Rep.
  • And I've just been on the side of it where it's planned and planned and planned and planned and planned
  • and planned for.
  • Shaitanis from the State of the States in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities.
Summary: The House Committee on Science and Technology convened for its first meeting of the session, with members and staff introducing themselves and the chair reviewing committee rules and amendment deadlines. The committee then heard several bills focused on technology policy, infrastructure security, and a new study committee on assistive technology. Testimony was generally supportive of the bills’ goals, though several members raised concerns about implementation, costs, and the role of the Arizona Corporation Commission on the infrastructure bill. HB 2121 would prevent manufacturers from disabling consumer electronic devices when owners make modifications, such as using third-party parts or firmware changes, and would allow owners or the Attorney General to sue for damages. After discussion about consumer ownership, security, and possible manufacturing impacts, the committee adopted the Fink amendment narrowing the bill to consumer products and gave HB 2121 a do pass recommendation by a 7-1 vote with one present. HB 2134 would restrict Chinese-produced equipment from critical infrastructure and limit contracts with Chinese companies; the sponsor and supporters framed it as a national security measure, while opponents focused on cost, implementation, and utility coordination. The committee heard testimony from the Arizona Corporation Commission, which said the bill would require new staff and resources, and from outside witnesses who said the bill was prospective and aligned with federal restrictions. HB 2134 passed 5-4. HB 2451 would adjust Arizona Space Commission board terms, extend the strategic plan deadline, and add astronautic educational opportunities to the commission’s duties. Supporters described the commission as a bipartisan effort to grow Arizona’s space industry, and the bill passed 8-0. HB 2700 would create a Technology Study Committee focused on assistive technology and technology-first approaches for people with disabilities. The sponsor and a constituent advocate described how assistive technology can improve independence and service delivery, and members expressed support for the concept. After adopting the Connolly amendment, the committee approved HB 2700 as amended by an 8-0 vote. The committee then adjourned.
AL

Alabama 2026 1st Special Session

Alabama Senate County and Municipal Government Committee Jan 14th, 2026

County and Municipal Government

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  • amendment? Seeing no objection. amendment? Seeing no objection.
  • . state. state.
  • amendment.
  • long roll on the amendment. long roll on the amendment.
  • We've adopted the amendment. >> I. Okay. We've adopted the amendment.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Disaster Preparedness & Flooding, Select Aug 5th, 2025

Disaster Preparedness & Flooding, Select

Transcript Highlights:
  • Department of State Health Services. Is it Department of State Health Services?
  • of the state of Texas.
  • Members, this bill is not a cure for disasters in our states, but with the proper prior planning we can
  • Over the last year, I've worked with various states to develop a plan to create an interoperability communication
  • I understand that there's a DPS, and of course, the state, statewide interoperability channel plan, and
Bills: HB2, HB1, HB18, HB19, HB20, HB1, HB 2, HB18, HB19, HB20
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama Senate County and Municipal Government Committee Apr 2nd, 2025

County and Municipal Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • If the state wants to jump in on this, I guess the state can, but I'm going to represent my district.
  • Is there a second to adopt the amendment? So moved. Is there any discussion on the amendment?
  • Okay, the first Hatcher amendment is adopted. Here there... The amendment is adopted.
  • Any objection using the previous roll on the amendment? Okay, we've adopted the second amendment.
  • Senator, would you be willing to accept a friendly amendment because... ...a friendly amendment because
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Ways & Means Mar 31st, 2025

Ways & Means

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  • issues across the state.
  • This is an overwhelmingly approved proposition to amend the state constitution to enable this property
  • And again, this constitutional amendment is unanimously and the House floor last session, and as I stated
  • Cities in the state of Texas currently do not qualify for reimbursement from the state.
  • this state.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Apr 28th, 2025

Pensions, Investments & Financial Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • If a public employee or retiree pays that direct fee out of pocket under a state health plan, it does
  • health plans. plans.
  • employees, we plan to amend House Bill 3015 to preserve participants' HSA eligibility. and avoid any
  • plans.
  • SJR 57 amends the Texas Constitution with voter approval. to make absolutely clear that the state is
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Energy REVISED Apr 9th, 2026 at 09:30 am

Energy

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  • Business regulations drive business out of the state.
  • The debate, your amendment. The roll call has been requested to table the amendment.
  • The amendment is supported by Senator Dossett... The amendment received nine ayes and one nay.
  • The amendment has failed.
  • We do have a house fiscal statement that states 0 Dollars to state probes, approximately $15,000, that
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  • Because in this state, independent is unaffiliated.
  • If I am from out of state but I live in the state, can I register to vote? Yes, you can.
  • Representative Alonzo, is it on the amendment? It is on the amendment.
  • That's all this bill is saying for the... state of Oklahoma.
  • One of those is a plan to grow the program.
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Transcript Highlights:
  • It's a special year here in the state of Oklahoma for many reasons.
  • They actually suggested the amendment.
  • Chairman, there's an amendment on the bill.
  • Amendment submitted by Ford. You're to explain the amendment. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
  • Reid, Chairman Caldwell, state your point. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
AL

Alabama 2026 1st Special Session

Alabama Senate County and Municipal Government Committee Jan 28th, 2026

County and Municipal Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • point that we have we meaning the state point that we have we meaning the state of<00:08:03.599>
  • >> may I see that amendment? I not >> may I see that amendment?
  • The chair stated that Senator Kelly had made a motion for adoption of the amendment and asked for a second
  • do, I'm I'm accepting your amendment. do, I'm I'm accepting your amendment.
  • good with the amendment, guys. good with the amendment, guys.
AL

Alabama 2026 1st Special Session

Alabama Senate Education Policy Committee Feb 11th, 2026

Education Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • "I have an amendment I'd like to offer on this bill.
  • "This is the amendment.
  • >> Amendment<00:08:01.919> pass. >> Amendment pass. >> Amendment pass.
  • Now, let's get on to the amendment.
  • <00:09:27.839> local clause explicitly stating that local clause explicitly stating that local
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate Session Mar 12th, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Hearing none, amendment is adopted. Following amendment, will the secretary read the amendment?
  • This is any food that is sold in our state. This amendment will make it crystal clear.
  • The following amendment. Secretary, read the amendment. Secretary, read the amendment.
  • This amendment states that the requirements in this in this bill do not apply. to school districts that
  • The following amendment... Secretary, read the amendment. Or amendment number two by my...
FL

Florida 2025 Regular Session

Senate in Session Mar 12th, 2025

Florida Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • IN THE UNITED STATES.
  • ARE WE DOING WHAT THE STATE OF FLORIDA NEEDS TO DO TO DIAGNOSE, TREAT, AND PROVIDE?
  • We have tremendous medical facilities in the state. The Neuroscience Center is absolutely key.
  • We have many institutions Across the state of Florida.
  • We have a program where they are working in various facilities across the state.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

02/04/2026 - Senate Regulatory Affairs and Government Efficiency

Regulatory Affairs and Government Efficiency

Transcript Highlights:
  • state.
  • The amendment is adopted. Please move the bill as amended.
  • That does outline a process where states can flex their muscles to amend the U.S. Constitution.
  • Thirty-eight states did approve the 16th and 17th amendments.
  • What you're doing here is how the states got the 1st Amendment, the 4th Amendment, the 10th Amendment
Summary: The committee approved the minutes and held Senate Bill 1241 for a later hearing because a witness was unavailable. It then took up Senate Bill 1144, which would create an alternative pathway for veterinary technician certification through supervised on-the-job training instead of only a two-year curriculum. Supporters, including the Arizona Humane Society, a high school student in a veterinary program, and a veterinary technician employer, argued the bill would help address a veterinary technician shortage, reduce student debt, and expand access to care. Opponents, including the Arizona Veterinary Technician Association and some veterinarians, said Arizona already has an existing pathway, warned the bill could weaken competency standards and patient safety, and argued the shortage is more about retention and utilization than entry requirements. The committee adopted a Bolick amendment tightening supervision and documentation requirements, then passed SB 1144 as amended on a 6-1 vote. The committee next approved Senate Bill 1247 unanimously. That bill would allow an individual who does not need services to live with a resident in an assisted living center or other unit in the facility, and would bar the Department of Health Services from imposing care requirements on that individual. The sponsor and a lobbyist said the bill was intended to fix a recent statutory interpretation that could force spouses or other companions to separate or pay for services they do not use; a floor amendment was mentioned to extend the same treatment to assisted living homes. Senate Bill 1286, which would extend from 14 days to 60 days the period for veterinary prescriptions and renewals issued through telemedicine, drew extensive testimony and was ultimately held for a possible amendment next week. Supporters, including the sponsor, the Arizona Humane Society, and Animal Policy Group, said telemedicine has expanded access in rural and underserved areas and that longer prescription windows would improve convenience and continuity of care while still excluding controlled substances. Opponents, including the Arizona Veterinary Medical Association and several veterinarians, argued the current 14-day limit is a compromise that protects animal safety, that telemedicine without an in-person exam can lead to misdiagnosis and delayed diagnostics, and that the bill could function like a “pill mill.” The committee then passed Senate Bill 1164, which would let Medicaid billing continue under the prior owner’s certification number during a change of ownership for skilled nursing and assisted living facilities. Supporters said the current process can delay reimbursement for 6 to 18 months and strain providers; Access said it had legal concerns about possible conflict with federal law but was working on fixes. The committee also heard Senate Bill 1181, which would expand CPA certification pathways by adding degree-and-experience options and updating reciprocity rules, and a supporter from the Arizona Society of CPAs said it would address workforce shortages and improve mobility.
AL

Alabama 2026 1st Special Session

Alabama Senate Judiciary Committee Feb 3rd, 2026

Judiciary

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  • as amended?
  • >> offer the amendment? >> offer the amendment?
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  • wisdom to press on toward the goal to which the Lord has called them and through them, blessed a great state
  • Upon graduating from Northeast State College in 1965, he worked for Sunray DX Oil Company as a chemist
  • , members, it is my honor to introduce to you today the 2025 Mustang Bronco 6A softball fast-pitch state
  • Pitch state champions.
  • American caucus will be meeting today in room 112 to receive updates from our tribal partners across the state
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Chamber Meeting Feb 13th, 2026 at 11:03 am

New Mexico House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Speaker, General Lady, do they have a retirement plan like ours in the state of New Mexico that we have
  • Do their retirement plan, and if it's similar to ours currently in the state of New Mexico? Mr.
  • new state of our legislature in the state of New Mexico.
  • That were suggested to us to fix, have been fixed, and I fully plan to support your amendment.
  • I plan to support your amendment.