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NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Chamber Meeting Feb 12th, 2026 at 04:58 pm

New Mexico House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • House Bill 96, as amended, creates a working group to study the ability for the state of New Mexico to
  • And then number three, on page three, after line 25, insert: the space commission working group shall
  • The working group shall be dissolved, effective December 31, 2026. Okay.
  • of both our minority leaders in each chamber to ensure that there is representation on the working group
  • for ...to ensure that there is representation on the working group for all points of view around the
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Chamber Meeting Part 2 Feb 12th, 2026 at 12:58 pm

New Mexico House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • program.
  • I know that the programs, and again, working with nonprofit development-type groups, you know, I know
  • And they have programs, lending programs, to buy homes.
  • They have programs, lending programs, to buy homes, and, Mr.
  • And they have programs lending for them. They have programs, lending programs to buy homes, and Mr.
OK
Transcript Highlights:
  • Center for Health Science in Durant, Family Medicine Program, whereupon graduation, he plans to pursue
  • Students from High Plains Technology have two great programs up there: the WIN program and the LPm program
  • So this group put these agreed upon audit procedures in place, and now we're codifying those in state
AL

Alabama 2026 1st Special Session

Alabama Senate Finance and Taxation General Fund Committee Apr 7th, 2026

Finance and Taxation General Fund

Transcript Highlights:
  • Children's Insurance Fund is funded through food stamp benefits.
  • Children's Insurance Fund is funded through food stamp benefits.
  • Both of those deal with rural health care transformation program.
  • care transformation program. care transformation program.
  • as you know the feds have a a program as you know the feds have a a program that<00:10:51.960>
ND

North Dakota 2026 1st Special Session

House Floor Session Jan 23rd, 2026 at 09:00 am

North Dakota House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • The program sunsets on June 30, 2027.
  • So once it's paid back, this program here is done.
  • Anyway, the 340B program.
  • Representative Nelson: Anyway, the 340B program is an important aspect of this.
  • Anyway, the 340B program. Anyway, the 340B program is an important aspect of this.
Summary: The North Dakota House convened in special session with prayer, roll call, and a quorum present, then took up several rural health-related bills. Senate Bill 2401, as amended, required physicians to complete one hour of continuing education in nutrition and metabolic health each renewal cycle and also added language allowing criminal history background checks for the Board of Occupational Therapy Practice. Supporters emphasized the role of nutrition in reducing chronic disease, and the bill passed 92-0. The House then considered Senate Bill 2402, which expanded pharmacists’ limited prescriptive and therapeutic substitution authority for certain low-acuity conditions and clarified related lab-test and communication requirements. Members discussed examples such as motion sickness, cold sores, lice, hypoglycemia, COVID and flu testing, emergency access to medications and supplies, and limits excluding certain drug classes; the bill passed 91-1. Senate Bill 2403 created a temporary medical facility emergency operating loan option through the Bank of North Dakota for qualifying rural hospitals facing severe financial distress, with extensive debate over the targeted nature of the aid, anti-gifting concerns, repayment terms, and the hospital’s turnaround plan; it passed 80-12. Senate Bill 2404 appropriated funds for NDIT to address federal digital accessibility requirements and for the Public Service Commission’s litigation efforts related to transmission costs, with a backup loan authorization available if needed; it passed 92-0. At the close of the session, leaders thanked members and staff for their work on the rural health transformation package, a committee notified the Governor and the Senate that the House had completed its business, absent members were excused, and the House adjourned sine die.
ND

North Dakota 2026 1st Special Session

House Floor Session Jan 21st, 2026 at 08:30 am

North Dakota House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • the Legislative Assembly is convened to act on funding related to the Rural Health Transformation Program
  • Act on funding related to the Rural Health Transformation Program.
  • ensure North Dakota can swiftly accept and appropriate the federal funding to implement this vital program
Summary: The North Dakota House convened in special session with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and the reading of communications from the Secretary of State and Governor Kelly Armstrong certifying the special session call. The governor’s executive order said the session was called to act on funding for the Rural Health Transformation Program so the state could accept and appropriate federal funds and avoid interruptions to government services. Three new members, Representatives McNally, Scraw, and Timmons, were sworn in, and the roll showed 91 members present, establishing a quorum. The main business was a Rules Committee report outlining temporary special-session rules. The changes were designed to speed up floor action, including allowing second reading the same day a bill is reported from committee, final passage one day after first reading, and immediate transmission to the other chamber unless reconsideration is noticed. The report also replaced the regular standing committee structure with two joint committees: Joint Appropriations and Joint Policy, allowed remote testimony and remote member participation with approval, and limited bill introduction to Legislative Management-approved bills or bills approved by a two-thirds vote. Several deadline changes for resolutions and bill filing were also described, with some provisions delayed until the special session ends. The House adopted the Rules Committee report after a motion by Representative Bosch and no opposition. During announcements, the clerk listed the membership of the Joint Appropriations and Joint Policy committees, and the Highway Patrol announced safety sessions for legislators in the Rough Rider Room at 11 a.m. that day and the next day. The House then recessed until the joint session scheduled for 10 a.m. the following day.
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama Senate Finance and Taxation General Fund Committee Mar 19th, 2025

Finance and Taxation General Fund

AL

Alabama 2026 1st Special Session

Alabama House Transportation, Utilities and Infrastructure Committee Mar 17th, 2026

Transportation, Utilities and Infrastructure

Transcript Highlights:
  • >> By local individuals or is there a group >> By local individuals or is there a group
  • There's<00:17:21.439> a<00:17:21.520> group<00:17:21.679> that's<00:17:21.919>
  • > come<00:17:22.000> in<00:17:22.160> and There's a group that's come in and There's
  • a group that's come in and purchased<00:17:22.559> this<00:17:22.799> area.
  • Solar can bring benefits to the state, including through jobs, tax revenue, and economic development.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

01/27/2026 - House Commerce

Commerce

Transcript Highlights:
  • A group of people coming together, large numbers, lower costs.
  • This MIWA for a broad group of employers.
  • benefits.
  • My colleague was unemployed for two years, drawing the benefit.
  • My colleague was unemployed for two years, drawing the benefit.
Summary: The committee heard and acted on several bills. HB 2192, a child influencer bill, would require compensation for minors featured in monetized content to be placed in trust, allow takedown requests for content as minors become adults, and create remedies for sexualized depictions of minors. The sponsor and Google described it as a modern Coogan-trust style protection; some members raised concerns about the age-13 and age-18 provisions, but the bill received a do pass recommendation on a 9-0 vote with two present. HB 2501, an agency bill, conformed Arizona’s definition of appraisal management company to federal law and passed unanimously. HB 2693, which revises bona fide association rules to allow statewide chambers or business leagues to operate self-funded multiple employer welfare arrangements, drew support from the Chamber and small-business advocates but opposition from a coalition citing possible federal preemption; it passed as amended on an 8-1 vote. HB 2010, the digital goods disclosure bill, required clearer notice that online “purchases” may be licenses, prorated refunds if access changes, and removed some penalty language in amendment; supporters said it would reduce consumer confusion, while retailers argued federal law already covers the issue. It passed as amended 11-0. The committee also approved HB 2279, which limits liability for Grand Canyon river outfitters for inherent risks of rafting while preserving claims for gross negligence or intentional acts, despite constitutional objections from opponents; it passed 7-4. HB 2690, which tightens unemployment insurance eligibility by adding work-search and fraud cross-check requirements, was opposed by advocates who said it would add red tape and burden eligible claimants, but it passed 7-4. HB 2310, clarifying that qualified marketplace contractor agreements may be terminated unilaterally by the contractor, passed 10-0. HB 2555, requiring retail businesses to accept cash for purchases of $100 or less and banning cash fees, passed as amended 9-1 after debate over consumer access and business flexibility. Finally, HB 2199, which expands required education for RV park managers and shifts some enforcement duties to the Department of Housing, passed as amended 7-0 with three present. The committee then considered HB 2459, which would let mobile home park landlords recover actual utility charges and add an administrative fee for submetering; supporters said it would address overcharges and improve transparency, while opponents warned it could increase costs and confusion. The transcript cuts off before the final action on HB 2459.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session 02-06-2026 11:30am

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Week, uh, the Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii is celebrating its annual Chambers Week, a series of programming
  • Week, uh, the Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii is celebrating its annual Chambers Week, a series of programming
  • Very proud of this group, Mr.
  • very proud of this group uh miss Mr. very proud of this group uh miss Mr.
  • Thank you so much And since he is with a group of students from Pahu, no conflict, Senator Lumasau, we
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Human Services Finance and Policy Committee 3/17/26

Human Services Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • Um programs.
  • program.
  • public programs. public programs.
  • removed from the program. removed from the program.
  • the program. Good. Thank you, Mr. Chair. the program. Good. Thank you, Mr. Chair.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Appropriations and Budget Human Services Subcommittee Feb 9th, 2026 at 10:30 am

A&B Human Services Subcommittee

Transcript Highlights:
  • Do we currently have a rating system for our HEB programs? No, not that I'm aware of.
  • We have a mid-range program called ACE, a federal program that transports seniors to a facility that
  • These programs, home and community-based services and PACE, are underutilized because no one knows about
  • In 2019, Senate Bill 888, an options counseling program, was passed.
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy Committee 2/20/25

Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • <00:02:50.319> passed but the certification program passed but the certification program passed
  • <00:04:09.400> of<00:04:09.560> this benefits of this benefits of this investment<00:04
  • simply impossible this training program simply impossible this training program is<00:09:27.519>
  • We don't have a group of trainers that we can pull from, so we have to have them complete the program
  • This bill is about making this program work for the people of Minnesota so that they can benefit from
Bills: HF47, HF335
NE

Nebraska 2025-2026 Regular Session

Legislative Morning Session Apr 10th, 2026

Nebraska Unicameral Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Legislative Council Program 1222, Legislature, general fund, fiscal 2026-27, $12 million.
  • Child nutrition programs see at no cost such student.
  • The proceeds of the fund shall be used to fund the program.
  • The bill also includes carryover and program funding language. ...the appropriation of the program for
  • Nebraska Disclosure Commission Fund for the Disclosure Commission program.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Banking, Financial Services and Pensions Feb 10th, 2026 at 03:00 pm

Banking, Financial Services and Pensions

Transcript Highlights:
  • It doesn't add any benefits, just solidifies what we currently have. You questions?
  • , they have to have already been eligible for retirement, so the: benefit is already theirs.
  • I mean, so we're saying that retirement plans have no benefit.
  • Is it just getting us closer to the defined benefit percentage?
  • One of those is the assignment for the benefit of creditors.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

GVO DEFER, GVO Public Hearings 02-05-2026

Government Operations

Transcript Highlights:
  • This program helps level the firms.
  • And this program does that. It helps them navigate it, and they’ve just done a fantastic job.
  • He said this program helps them navigate that process and that they have done a fantastic job.
  • the stronger we can make this program the stronger we can make this program and<00:19:00.400>
  • <00:19:49.440> in pro the small business program in pro the small business program in particular
Summary: The committee met for decision-making on measures heard earlier in the week and took up a series of government operations, procurement, public records, public meetings, and related bills. Several measures were deferred one week to February 12, 2026, including bills on state construction projects, government accountability, gubernatorial appointments, the legislature, public procurement, and a bill on Hawaiian lei sales, largely so the committee could compare similar measures, address concerns, or integrate related reports. The committee also deferred SB 2449 on public meetings for the year, citing concerns that the proposed business-day definition was overly prescriptive and unnecessary. The committee passed several bills with amendments. These included measures clarifying UIPA applicability to records created or maintained by agencies, with amendments changing “government function” to “agency function” and committee report language noting Attorney General concerns and exempting ERS for now; SB 2811 on state building projects with technical amendments and a delayed effective date; SB 2809 on budget-related reports; SB 2336 on trees, with a Senate draft and removal of “political subdivision”; SB 2308 on small purchase vendor compliance, setting the threshold at $5,000 and adding a delayed effective date; SB 2601 on procurement, reorganizing misdemeanor language and leaving funding/FTE issues to Ways and Means; SB 2219 on a capital visitor center working group; and SB 2849 on public meetings, with technical amendments and a delayed effective date. Bills on neighborhood board concerns and public notice were also adopted, with SB 2929 drawing testimony both for and against. Testimony was generally supportive on procurement and small business measures, especially SB 2928 establishing permanent small business procurement coordinator positions, which drew strong support from the State Procurement Office, DBEDT, the Chamber of Commerce, DOT, the Ethics Commission, and others. On public notice, the County of Maui supported allowing website posting, while another witness raised concerns about accessibility, centralized notice locations, and impacts on kūpuna and people with disabilities. On search and rescue, the committee heard support for creating a statewide coordination structure, along with discussion of where such an office should reside; the Attorney General raised constitutional and placement concerns, while witnesses suggested law enforcement, DLNR, or DoD as possible homes. The committee also heard support for a bill protecting home addresses of covered public servants and candidates, though the Public First Law Center urged broader coverage and a better fit with existing law.