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TX

Texas 89th Regular

State Affairs (Part I) Mar 27th, 2025

State Affairs

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  • Committee on State Affairs will come to order. Will the clerk call the roll?
  • By way of background, there are 4 primary abortion laws in the state of Texas.
  • The United States Supreme Court has made clear, uh, that, that abortion.
  • , on the state level.
  • Texas is a pro-life state. Texans are pro-life.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Human Services Mar 11th, 2025

Human Services

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  • That is another state.
  • I propose any changes to eligibility requirements for federal or state aid programs.
  • By a state, no state being allowed to adopt any laws. Thank you, members.
  • There's 35 states.
  • health programs.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Public Education Apr 29th, 2025

Public Education

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  • The breakthrough program is the exact program that is needed.
  • That's what it states. OK.
  • ROTC program.
  • I wanted to ask you, so it says state assessment, the state assessment. program is going to determine
  • I know a number of states are trying this. But we truly are the states.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Public Education Apr 29th, 2025

Public Education

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  • Under current law, the State Board of Education plays no role in the process.
  • A little bit worse because it brings it to the state, to the SBOE.
  • We're giving it to the State Board of Education.
  • I do fear giving away that power to the State Board of Education. Community.
  • Whether that's STEM programs, trades, art, or, as I said, bilingual education.
OK
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  • House 3638, Oklahoma to participate in the federal summer EBT program beginning in the 2027 program year
  • program for those of you in rural areas.
  • We will be reimbursed for all of our expenses concerning that response, but if it's a state-only response
  • And then for clarity this program is specifically for rural healthcare programs, not direct funding to
  • That this state may possess.
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Chamber Meeting Feb 10th, 2026 at 11:16 am

New Mexico House Floor Meeting

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  • Speaker, it is the only college-level wrestling program in the state, so happy that it's there.
  • And, Madam Speaker and gentlemen, the other states that have done programs like this have seen a lot
  • Smaller cities or towns that may want to do these programs—that's why we would want to have the state
  • Thank you for that response, gentlelady, and... In the United States.
  • , gentlelady, given limited state resources, does this amendment help ensure taxpayer-funded programs
OK
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  • He had wants to attend Rose State to study simulation technology.
  • Speaker, HCR 1027 states that we adjourned this Thursday.
  • The rounding creates a rounding rule for state agencies.
  • This is a request bill from the state superintendent and the state department of education.
  • making sure these are ones that work within the state of Oklahoma and not other states too.
NV
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  • Since launching our emergency rental assistance program in 2021, we have built a proven, responsive system
  • Programs like this don't offer just relief. Communities across the state.
  • drink of the state.
  • In the states that allowed it, the... ...53.63% in states that prohibited alcohol to go.
  • My name is Drew Cross, C-R-O-S-S, and I'm the State Forensic Program Coordinator.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Transportation Finance and Policy Committee 4/13/26

Transportation Finance and Policy

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  • State, local, and family budgets.
  • every part of our state. every part of our state.
  • There is no state of Minnesota.
  • <01:19:39.480> of of Honor plate in the state of of Honor plate in the state of Minnesota,
  • this state maybe needs to be different. this state maybe needs to be different.
Summary: The committee approved the April 8, 2026 minutes and then heard House File 3373, which was laid over. The bill sought trunk highway bond funding for preliminary and final design work at the 70th Street interchange in St. Paul Park. Representative Hansen, Mayor Keith Frankie, and Washington County Commissioner Karla Bigham described the interchange as undersized and increasingly unsafe because of refinery truck traffic, aggregate hauling, nearby growth, and changing traffic patterns. Members asked about prior study, cost, and greenhouse gas requirements, and the bill author said the request was about $500,000. Chair Cosgrove noted the bill would be laid over and suggested the issue could involve future statutory exemptions. The committee then took up House File 4449, also laid over, after adopting the A4 author’s amendment. Representative Jones presented the bill as a transit planning and accountability measure for the Twin Cities metro. It would set numeric transit goals, require better coordination between road projects and future transit projects, and give the Met Council more tools to support transit-oriented development, including property acquisition and development around transit corridors. Jones argued the bill would help avoid rebuilding roads twice and improve transit ridership, frequency, speed, and reliability. Representative Olson offered an amendment to exempt highway projects primarily addressing documented safety issues, arguing that safety projects should not be burdened by added transit requirements or costs. Jones said she supported the safety concern but opposed the amendment as written because the bill was aimed at major construction projects. After a roll call, the amendment failed on an 8-8 tie. The bill itself remained laid over for further work, with the chair noting there was still time to refine the proposal.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

County and Municipal Government Feb 18th, 2026 at 03:00 pm

County and Municipal Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • Believe it or not, those of us as state elected... Never have to deal with that again.
  • Believe it or not, those of us as state elected officials fall under the same category.
  • And the only thing I know that we don't have to live in a district for in the state is like U.S.
  • Representative, so just to clarify what our representative from Tulsa just stated is the word may, I
  • Encouraging responsible governance and protecting taxpayer resources. Move for adoption.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

02/10/2026 - Senate Natural Resources

Natural Resources

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  • We're also a state scenic trail, which, of course, made us a part of the Arizona State Parks and Trail
  • of those people who are not just responsible for their herds but also responsible to every citizen..
  • It is responsible for water infrastructure projects outside of the Phoenix, Tucson, It is responsible
  • the state.
  • Great job, everybody. our SRF side the state revolving funds throughout the state we have been doing
Summary: The committee took up several appropriations and policy bills, beginning with SB 1488, which would provide $600,000 for a workforce development study on coal-impacted communities in northern Arizona, including areas affected by the closure of the Navajo Generating Station. The sponsor and supporters said the study is intended to help communities transition economically, diversify, and support new jobs; the bill received a do-pass recommendation on a 7-0 vote. SB 1523, appropriating $340,000 to the Navajo Nation for the Ganado waterline pipeline project, was also advanced after testimony that the project would bring clean drinking water to about 235 homes and that the remaining funding gap had been reduced to the requested amount; it passed 7-0 with one member not voting. The committee then approved SB 1041, which would appropriate $500,000 to the Arizona Trail Fund. Supporters described the Arizona Trail as a statewide recreational and cultural asset that needs maintenance and continued support, and the bill received a do-pass recommendation on a 7-0 vote. SB 1445, which would allow smaller cities and towns to use approved on-site bacteriological testing equipment and limit how often ADEQ may require sampling, drew concern from one member about whether the language could be read as restricting sampling during discharge events, but supporters said it would save small towns money; it passed 5-3. Members also advanced SB 1580, a $2.545 million appropriation for fire incident management software and hardware for fire and law enforcement agencies. Fire officials said the platform would improve accountability, information sharing, drone integration, and interoperability during incidents; the bill passed 5-3. SB 1363, which would create additional rural dispensary licensing opportunities for underserved areas, drew support from rural advocates and opposition from the dispensary industry over the number of licenses and transferability language; it passed 8-0. SB 1418, which would streamline siting for small modular nuclear reactors in certain counties, was supported by proponents who argued it would help Arizona meet future energy demand and opposed by counties and environmental groups concerned about local zoning, public review, and waste; it passed 5-3. Finally, SB 1419, a rooftop solar consumer-protection bill requiring added disclosures and inspections, was supported by county officials and some consumer advocates but opposed by solar industry representatives and environmental groups who said it could discourage rooftop solar and restrict speech; it passed 6-2. The committee then began hearing SB 1447, which would extend the groundwater withdrawal fee moratorium and related fund deadlines for Pinal County water projects, with supporters saying the extension is needed to continue well rehabilitation and infrastructure work after Colorado River and CAP-related cuts.
TX
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  • custodial parent in another state?
  • But at that point, the state of Texas, be it the Attorney General or state law enforcement, solicits
  • the parallel level in the other state to act.
  • However, since letters often state that the attorney is not responsible for the bills, that situation
  • had convicted criminals involved as licensees, and that doesn't go well for their programs in the state
TX

Texas 89th Regular

S/C on Workforce Apr 15th, 2025

S/C on Workforce

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  • deliver on the stated goals, and a requirement that the renewal of the program and any additional ...
  • I know all of the states that are contiguous to Texas have a similar program, and importantly for you
  • Chairman, I looked, and all of the Southeastern states have a similar program.
  • It is based on the success of similar programs in other states.
  • This program is implemented throughout the state, and there are inspections.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate Session Feb 20th, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

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  • James Hurley, the 16th President of Tarleton State. Dr.
  • Definitely not for my alma mater, but I want to. state.
  • I'm going to your Texas Senate and your state capitol.
  • He's a leader in the fight for the future of our state.
  • He's a leader in the fight for the future of our state.
KY
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  • They gave this to me concerning their alternative response program.
  • They gave this to me concerning their alternative response program.
  • They gave this to me concerning their alternative response program.
  • They gave this to me concerning their alternative response program.
  • They gave this to me concerning their alternative response program.
Summary: The Legislative Oversight and Investigation Committee met without a quorum, so no votes were taken. Staff presented a study of the Kentucky Fire Commission focused on firefighter minimum training standards and administrative spending. The presentation explained that Kentucky’s training standards are built from NFPA guidelines, that the commission currently requires 115 hours for volunteer firefighters and 300 hours for paid firefighters, and that those reduced hours were adopted by removing electives and other non-NFPA content. Staff also said the commission’s IFSAC certification testing for firefighter 1 and firefighter 2 aligns with NFPA standards, but the commission cannot require local departments to train or certify firefighters. Staff recommended that the commission formally promulgate regulations establishing the reduced training hours and work with KCTCS to better separate administrative costs for certain programs so compliance with the statute can be demonstrated. The finance portion of the report said the commission is funded by general fund appropriations for State Fire Rescue Training and by an insurance premium surcharge that supports the Firefighter Foundation Program Fund. Staff reported that the commission stayed within the 5% administrative cap tied to the overall surcharge allotment, but could not confirm compliance with a separate 5% cap for specific programs because KCTCS accounting does not break out those costs in enough detail. Staff suggested the General Assembly may want to clarify what counts as administrative cost in statute. Members asked about investment returns, local fire department funding, and whether training documentation is required; staff said some of those topics were outside the study scope and that IFSAC testing relies on chief certification that a candidate is ready to test. Representatives from the Fire Commission then responded, saying they agreed with the report’s recommendations and would work to clarify the 5% issue with legislators and KCTCS. They explained that the reduction in training hours was intended to remove electives, better align with NFPA standards, and address the difficulty volunteer departments have in getting members to complete lengthy training. Commission officials said training is documented through rosters and annual compliance reviews, and that IFSAC-certified firefighter testing is based on demonstrated skills rather than a required number of training hours. They also said the difficulty in tracking the second 5% cap stems from the way KCTCS’s PeopleSoft system records reimbursements as single transactions, making it hard to isolate administrative costs by program.
NE

Nebraska 2025-2026 Regular Session

Legislative Morning Session Apr 9th, 2026

Nebraska Unicameral Floor Meeting

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  • Brockhouse has been a member of the Rural Health Opportunities Program at Wayne State College, president
  • Brockhouse has been a member of the Rural Health Opportunities Program at Wayne State College, president
  • It also references the State Treasurer transferring money and the State Court Administration.
  • And his response to me was no. So here I am after a long day... His response to me was no.
  • Property tax is 50%, state income tax is probably going to be about 30%, and state sales tax is about
NE

Nebraska 2025-2026 Regular Session

Legislative Afternoon Session Apr 9th, 2026

Nebraska Unicameral Floor Meeting

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  • Please state your point. Thank you, Mr. President.
  • County clerks, and the State Library.
  • L.R. 296 urges the President of the United States and the members of the United States Congress to make
  • The program is currently underfunded, leaving states with a larger bill The program is currently underfunded
  • , leaving states with a larger bill for special education, which in our state falls through the property