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NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Chamber Meeting Feb 15th, 2026
New Mexico House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I salute the flag of the state of New Mexico, the symbol of perfect friendship among united cultures.
- I think all three campaigns, because of the family ties, because of the familiarity of the area.
- Because most of the time, some of the time, Mr.
- of how all of this works together.
- of the officers of the House.
Bills:
HB145, HR1, HB80, SB29, SB37, HB206, SB193, SB58, SB64, HB153, HB195, HB234, HB248, HB255, HB279, HB287, HB292, HB303, HB309, HB371, SB30, SB35, SB40, SB43, SB48, SB96, SB143, HJM1, HM7, HM17, HM4, HM22, HM23, HM24, HM26, HM2, HM16, HM32, HM13, HM47, HM20, HM51, HM1, HM31, HM35, HM36, HM46, HM53, HM54, HM39, HM29, HM43, HM59, HM11, HM14, HM21, HM34, HM50
Keywords:
high-wage jobs, tax credit, job creation, New Mexico, economic development, House Resolution 1, HR1, House investigatory subcommittee, special committee, legislative investigation, subpoena power, public corruption, criminal activity, Zorro ranch, Santa Fe County, public accountability, government oversight, impeachment power, children and vulnerable persons, public funds
Summary:
The meeting opened with prayers, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a series of announcements and personal remarks. Members then spent a large portion of the session honoring Representative Joanne Ferrary, who announced she will not seek re-election. Speakers from both parties praised her persistence, mentorship, and work on public safety, environmental protection, health care, women’s rights, and advocacy for workers and families. Ferrary thanked colleagues and said she hoped to continue supporting initiatives in the interim and beyond. The House also recognized Representative Matthew McQueen, who is running for commissioner of public lands and will leave the legislature after this term. Members highlighted his work on conservation, land grants, wildlife protection, legislative drafting, and his reputation for principled, detailed review of bills. McQueen thanked colleagues and said he hoped to remain involved in the building in another capacity.
The House then moved to third reading and passed House Bill 371, the House Appropriations and Finance Committee substitute creating a temporary funding source for land grants and acequias from remaining sponge bond revenues. Supporters said it would provide a more stable, long-term funding mechanism for acequia and land grant infrastructure while preserving existing funding streams and requiring legislative appropriation and annual reporting. Some members raised concerns about oversight and the lack of a sunset or review clause, but the bill passed 63-2. The chamber also passed House Bill 248, authorizing $392 million in general obligation bond capacity, by a vote of 65-0.
The House then debated House Bill 153, a committee substitute creating a market-based framework for carbon reduction and economic development. The bill includes an environmental product declaration act, a low-carbon materials rebate, and an industrial carbon reduction grant program. Supporters said it would reduce greenhouse gas emissions while encouraging economic development and new technology at industrial facilities. Members questioned the timing of the grants, anti-donation concerns, and whether companies would receive funding only after making investments, and sponsors explained that entities must pre-certify and then apply after beginning production or retrofits. Debate was ongoing at the end of the excerpt, with no final vote shown on HB 153.
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
Agriculture, Forestry, Aquaculture, and Rural Development May 12th, 2026
Agriculture, Forestry, Aquaculture, and Rural Development
Transcript Highlights:
- And, of course, workforce is an important aspect of that.
- And, of course, workforce is an important aspect of that.
- I've kind of got, you know, on both sides of the landowner, on both sides of the fence.
- I've kind of got, you know, on both sides of the landowner, on both sides of the fence.
- He's putting the president of Grambling State University in place of the president of the LSU system.
Keywords:
crawfish, agricultural labor, H-2B program, H-2A program, labor shortage, temporary workers, Louisiana economy, HCR77, crawfish industry, H-2B visa, seasonal labor, agriculture, immigration, arborist, property disputes, tree trimming, neighborhood, landowner rights, Delta Economic Research and Sustainability District, board of commissioners
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- of emergency.
- We have Department of Health in person. Hi chair, vice chair, members of the committee.
- </c> Hawaii State Commission on the Status of Hawaii State Commission on the Status of Women.
- </c> license during the state of emergency. license during the state of emergency.
- Department of War.
Keywords:
emergency care, reproductive health, abortion services, EMTALA, patient safety, hospital regulations, medical treatment, health care professionals, emergency response, licensure, disaster response, telehealth, SCR182, S.C.R. 182, Hawaii Trauma System, trauma care, trauma center, Tripler Army Medical Center, military-civilian partnership, civilian trauma patients
Summary:
The Committee on Health heard testimony on three concurrent resolutions. SCR-7 would affirm that hospitals must provide life-saving emergency care to pregnant people; supporters included the Hawaii State Commission on the Status of Women, AAUW Hawaii, the Healthcare Association of Hawaii, and Hawaii Women’s Lawyers, with two individuals in opposition. A member raised a wording concern about “pregnant people” versus “pregnant women,” and the chair agreed to note the comment in the committee report. The committee then recommended passage, and the measure was adopted by vote, with Representatives Alcos voting no and Garcia not voting.
SCR-59 SD1 would ask the governor to establish procedures allowing certain health care professionals to practice in Hawaii without a Hawaii-issued license during a state of emergency. The Hawaii Organization of Nurse Leaders strongly supported the resolution, citing emergency response problems during Kona low storms and the Lahaina wildfires when out-of-state licensed providers were available but could not serve. The committee recommended passage as is, and the recommendation was adopted, with Representative Garcia voting with reservations.
SCR-182 would request that the governor and Department of Health work with the U.S. Department of Defense and other federal military partners to explore a military-civilian trauma partnership to strengthen Hawaii’s trauma system. The Department of Health supported the measure, and a member suggested the title should reflect “Department of War,” while another member noted the federal department name has not changed; the chair said the comments would be noted in the report. The committee recommended passage, and the resolution was adopted without objection, with Representatives Martin and Olds excused.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Rules and Legislative Administration Committee 4/15/26
Rules and Legislative Administration
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> of the calendar. of the calendar.
- of impeach of impeachable allegations of impeach of impeachable conduct. conduct. conduct.
- the laws of the state of Minnesota, abuse of power, and obstruction of oversight.
- the laws of the state of Minnesota, abuse of power, and obstruction of oversight.
- :02.080><c> of</c> actions meet the definition of abuse of actions meet the definition of abuse of power
Keywords:
permanent school fund, school endowment fund, Minnesota constitutional amendment, school aid, public school funding, State Board of Investment, investment income, distributable amount, school districts, property taxes, income taxes, voter approval, ballot question, constitutional amendment 2026, education finance, fund perpetuity, purchasing power, trust lands, swamp lands, internal improvement land fund
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Retirement and Government Resources Apr 14th, 2026
Retirement and Government Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- In July of 25, law presented an evaluation of statutorily required reports and found that 50 of those
- In July of 25, law presented an evaluation of statutorily required reports and found that 50 of those
- This is one of the things that was asked of them.
- Senator Yack, you are recognized to present the nomination of Marla Tharp for the Board of Trustees of
- Of Trustees of the Teachers' Retirement System of Oklahoma.
Keywords:
government reporting, information technology, child welfare, environmental policy, state agency compliance, employment restrictions, state officers, prohibited acts, government contracts, public service, public finance, pension, pension fund, retirement system, board of trustees, proxy voting, proxy proposal, shareholder vote, shareholder activism, fiduciary duty
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Retirement and Insurance met and first passed House Bill 3057, which removes obsolete statutorily required reports identified in a Loft review to streamline agency reporting requirements. Senator Kirt asked whether any agency functions were being eliminated, and Senator Rader said some reporting-related functions would no longer be required, citing the organized retail crime task force final report as an example. The bill passed 7-0.
The committee then unanimously confirmed Marla Tharp to another four-year term on the Board of Trustees of the Teachers’ Retirement System of Oklahoma, with members discussing her service, the system’s unfunded liability, and her long career in school administration. After that, House Bill 3279 passed 9-0. That measure raises the conflict-of-interest certification threshold to contracts of $25,000 or more, bars involved officers or employees from taking jobs with the winning contractor for one year, and clarifies that another person may sign for a director. Senators asked how broadly the restriction applies and whether the change addressed existing loopholes.
House Bill 4428 also passed, 7-2, after debate and amendment. The bill directs pension boards and proxy advisors to focus on pecuniary factors in investment and proxy voting decisions, while limiting reliance on non-pecuniary considerations unless they affect financial risk or return. Amendments added language requiring entities to be headquartered and operate in the United States and aligned the bill’s investment-purpose language with existing statute. Senator Kirt opposed the measure, arguing it could unduly limit long-term considerations and proxy voting.
Finally, House Bill 3420 passed 8-0. Described as part of a bipartisan effort informed by the state auditor and Loft, it makes several changes to the Oklahoma Central Purchasing Act, including limiting pilot procurement testing to one year, removing flex benefit plan acquisitions from certain bidding exemptions, clarifying that professional services need not be bid, and posting sole-source and sole-brand reports on the OMES website instead of sending them to legislative leadership. Senators questioned several deletions and additions, and the author said the bill was intended to clean up procurement rules and reduce opportunities for waste or abuse.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
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- ><c> the</c><01:02:40.480><c> transportation</c> list of all of the transportation list of all of the
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Keywords:
emergency shelter, grant program, homelessness, capital investment, Minnesota Statutes, appropriation bonds, public funding, housing, infrastructure bonds, funding, appropriation, Minnesota constitutional amendment, public debt, state bonds, general obligation bonds, information technology, IT infrastructure, software licenses, technology modernization, capital improvements
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
House of Representatives Second Regular Session of the 60th Legislature Day 38 Apr 9th, 2026 at 09:30 am
Oklahoma House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- of Allegiance, Introduction of Doctor and/or Nurse of the Day, Corrections of previous day's journal
- The member agencies strive to enhance the welfare of children in out-of-home care in the state of Oklahoma
- But for the purview of the legislative budget, that's outside of the scope of purview.
- This legislative budget is outside of the scope of purview.
- the work of.
Keywords:
education funding, mental health services, public safety, housing, state budget, tax credit, parental choice, private school, income tax, dental insurance, health care, medical necessity, insurance claims, dentist rights, military discharge, veterans, DD Form 214, confidentiality, grandchildren access, veteran burial
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- So a linchpin of what he calls the pursuit of the China dream, which will be at the expense of the American
- It wasn't out of the goodness of their hearts.
- of them.
- Barnes, do you have a sense, either of you, have a sense of why the third of did have a sense of why
- of bills.
Keywords:
grading scale, education reform, students, public schools, academic policy, special education, due process, local education agency, burden of proof, IEP, education law, data sharing, student information, privacy, education, LA FIRST, foreign adversaries, terrorism, contracting, school funding
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations and Budget 3rd Revision: SB2060 laid over 4/6, added to today's agenda Apr 7th, 2026 at 04:30 pm
Appropriations and Budget
Transcript Highlights:
- Representative of 29 and zero nay were reported out with the do pass.
- Representative of 29 and zero nay were reported out with the do pass.
- is the upfront cost of infrastructure.
- would have allowed the levying of millage to support the stuff.
- the citizens of that county by that municipality, and it is subject to a vote of 60% threshold.
Keywords:
research funding, development rebate, Oklahoma Department of Commerce, tax incentives, higher education partnerships, property tax, valuation increase, taxpayer rights, homestead, protest process, reading instruction, literacy, educational equity, intervention services, third grade retention, Strong Readers Act, Medicaid, ADvantage Waiver, home-based services, eligibility criteria
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- Okay, and so now the committee will be made up of how many? 24 instead of 20.
- The type of charter you are depends on a couple of things. Who authorized you?
- of form that says this is kind of the background on charter schools.
- So we have a lot of experience with this issue of engaging families and supporting families of kids who
- So we have a lot of experience with this issue of engaging families and supporting families of kids who
Keywords:
mandatory reporting, school employees, child protection, training requirements, Department of Children and Family Services, education, reading program, student eligibility, literacy, school performance, R.E.A.D. program, book distribution, École Pointe-au-Chien, French immersion, public school, Terrebonne Parish, grade levels, independent school, virtual school, extracurricular activities
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- One of the highest-risk pieces of the underground tank fueling system still used in parts of Minnesota
- risk pieces of the One of the highest risk pieces of the underground<00:03:36.319><c> tank</c><00:03:
- this type of piping.
- </c> impact of this bill. impact of this bill.
- </c> just your portion of the future. just your portion of the future.
Keywords:
underground storage tanks, petroleum, reimbursement program, environmental regulation, pollution control, dairy assistance, investment relief, agriculture support, food production, economic relief, barbering, licensing, examinations, barber schools, public safety, certifications, Barber Examiners Board, dentistry, licensure, registration
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Capital Projects and Bond Oversight Committee (2-19-26)
Transcript Highlights:
- of each of the uh the estimated life of each of the assets.<00:05:18.880><c> And</c><00:05:19.120><c
- The first project is the Middleton Hall building envelope and exterior repairs in the amount of $1.3
- replacement, water repellent application, plumbing repairs, installation and construction of barriers
- , installation and construction repairs, installation and construction of<00:35:10.880><c> barriers.
- </c> for long-term use of of tax dollars. for long-term use of of tax dollars.
Keywords:
0:00:02 Call to Order and Roll Call
0:00:30 Approval of Minutes
0:00:49 Information Items
0:01:54 Louisville Arena Authority
0:24:50 Project Rpt from Postsecondary Institutions - MSU
0:26:35 Project Rpt from Finance and Admin. Cabinet
0:37:52 Lease Rpt from Finance and Admin. Cabinet
0:40:13 Rpt from OFM – KIA
0:56:00 Rpt from OFM – EDF Grants
0:58:45 Rpt from OFM – OFM
1:01:46 Adjournment, 958, all
Summary:
The committee first handled routine business, including a roll call, approval of the prior meeting minutes, and a set of informational reports. Those reports covered University of Louisville research equipment purchases, a Kent County school district debt issue for elementary school renovations, the University of Kentucky’s planned use of construction management risk for a new engineering building, APA certification reports for underwriter and bond counsel selection committees, and a KCNA status report on infrastructure upgrades and purchases.
The main presentation was an informational update from the Louisville Arena Authority. Board representatives said the arena was created to drive economic development and reported about $1.4 billion in economic impact from 2010 to 2013. They explained the authority’s financial structure, including arena operating revenues, TIF revenues, debt service, and a long-term capital plan for major repairs and replacements. Members questioned the low net revenue figures, the long timeline before TIF revenues are projected to exceed debt service, the size of capital expenditure spikes, and the University of Louisville revenue-sharing arrangement. The authority said the $2.42 million annual UL payment is fixed under a 2017 refinancing agreement, while other amounts vary with ticket sales and related revenues. They also said the COVID-era state and Metro funds, combined with authority cash, were used to prepay debt and reduce interest, lowering the debt service schedule.
The committee then considered and approved a new capital project for a new HVAC system for the student wellness center pool area. The project, presented by university staff, was approved by the board and required committee action. The committee took a roll call vote, and the project passed unanimously.
Finally, Janice Thomas of the state budget office presented two tourism, arts, and heritage cabinet grid resilience projects at Kincaid Lake State Resort Park and Kentucky Down Village State Resort Park. Each project costs $7,834,600 and is funded mostly by a federal grid resilience grant, with the remainder from state utility infrastructure replacement funds and energy policy funds. Staff explained that the projects will move park electrical service ownership and maintenance to regional utilities, allowing the state to exit the infrastructure-management role while continuing to pay utility bills through normal metering. The committee approved the action item by voice vote.
OK
Transcript Highlights:
- Department of Agriculture.
- gets into the worries about runoff or any of that kind of stuff.
- And the description of the biggest thing is the description of the species we're after.
- And then on I'm kind of gonna piggyback off of Representative Ance page four.
- The Department of Agriculture would like to get rid of it.
Keywords:
poultry waste, nutrient management, environmental regulations, agriculture, water quality, pollution prevention, best management practices, noxious weeds, poison hemlock, kudzu, landowner responsibilities, environmental control, public nuisance, eradication, burn bans, fire danger, drought conditions, emergency declaration, scrap metal, regulation
OK
Transcript Highlights:
- of it.
- Right now the main address, how the member of the Haller of the Portrait of which I'm talking about the
- of Agriculture.
- Because a lot of times your part of the state is a lot drier than the rest of us. Okay.
- The Department of Agriculture would like to get rid of it.
Keywords:
poultry waste, nutrient management, environmental regulations, agriculture, water quality, pollution prevention, best management practices, noxious weeds, poison hemlock, kudzu, landowner responsibilities, environmental control, public nuisance, eradication, burn bans, fire danger, drought conditions, emergency declaration, scrap metal, regulation
Summary:
The Agriculture Committee met and first took up HB 2975 by Representative Hardin. Hardin offered and the committee adopted an amendment deleting a section requested by the Secretary of Agriculture. The bill, as explained, clarifies poultry nutrient management rules so growers do not have to file a new plan if their operation has not changed, and it also allows a grower to both spread litter and haul some away. Members asked about six-year plan cycles and a 10-ton threshold for litter handling; Department of Agriculture counsel Tina Gunter explained that under 10 tons is essentially unregulated and that the 10-ton cutoff has been in the law since 1998. The committee then passed the bill by voice vote.
The committee next considered HB 3405 and HB 3406, both presented by Representative Patzkowsky with PCS versions adopted as working drafts. HB 3405 adds poison hemlock and kudzu to the noxious weed list, removes a $1,000 fine, and clarifies responsibilities for eradication and rulemaking involving the Department of Transportation and the State Board of Agriculture; it passed 7-0. HB 3406 revises burn-ban statutes, including shortening the waiting period to eight days and updating criteria tied to drought monitoring and federal weather information; after questions about the role of the governor, county commissioners, and the U.S. Drought Monitor, the bill was laid over.
Representative Pfeiffer presented HB 3728, described as a work in progress that would move scrap dealer licensing from the Department of Agriculture to DEQ. He said the current program is underfunded, enforcement is weak, and the agencies and scrap dealers are still discussing licensing fees and administration costs. Members raised concerns about whether higher fees could discourage licensing and about enforcement against copper theft. The committee passed the bill 6-0. HB 3902 was laid over without hearing.
Finally, Representative Caldwell presented HB 3977, which would require the next state veterinarian or agriculture department appointee to have clinician experience with food-production animals. Caldwell said the goal is to ensure the position is filled by someone with practical veterinary experience and an understanding of Oklahoma agriculture. After brief supportive discussion, the committee passed the bill, and the meeting adjourned.
WA
Transcript Highlights:
- of HB 1128.
- of 1128.
- of a sentence or of probation.
- Neither of those outcomes is desirable, of course.
- of the presence of sex offenders.'
Keywords:
postsecondary education, homelessness, foster youth, education access, support programs, commission, gender equity, boys, men, advocacy, state policy, special education, parental rights, educational access, evaluation reports, disability services, behavioral health, emergency services, health insurance, provider access
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- of New Mexico, and one of the recommendations that came out of it was that we need to go to a statewide
- So that's one of the—probably at the bottom of our list of amendments—but it is critical as well to maintain
- types of transactions or different aspects of transactions to be tested as a part of this auditing process
- There were a number of other initiatives that CTE and the department were funding out of that pot of
- Just kind of wrap this up kind of quickly: any balance of 454, do we still need to make appropriations
Keywords:
auditing, financial reporting, state auditor, public agencies, capital outlay, compliance, federal audits, agriculture, New Mexico Department of Agriculture, fee update, regulatory fees, egg inspection, egg grading, egg dealer, pesticide control, pesticide registration, pesticide applicator, pest management consultant, plant protection, nursery license
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- of this state.
- We have a number of graduates of the University of New Mexico who are leading research outside of New
- campuses with hundreds of millions of dollars.
- Most of our kind of scientists are working outside of New Mexico.
- There's a lot of co-mingling that comes out of it.
Keywords:
auditing, financial reporting, state auditor, public agencies, capital outlay, compliance, federal audits, agriculture, New Mexico Department of Agriculture, fee update, regulatory fees, egg inspection, egg grading, egg dealer, pesticide control, pesticide registration, pesticide applicator, pest management consultant, plant protection, nursery license
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Transportation Jan 27th, 2026 at 04:00 pm
Transportation
Transcript Highlights:
- I am the mayor of the town of Wilkeson.
- of schedule.
- Due to failure of one of the support columns in the approach span and deterioration of many of the gussets
- And the cost of the greenfield options quickly ruled them out, as did the amount of right-of-way that
- This bill would increase the maximum value of state highway construction or repair work that can be performed
Keywords:
SB 5987, SB5987, Fairfax Bridge, State Route 165, SR 165, Carbon River, WSDOT, Washington State Department of Transportation, emergency bridge replacement, infrastructure failure, transportation emergency, climate commitment account, climate investment account, clean energy, climate funding, greenhouse gas reduction, environmental justice, renewable energy, building electrification, industrial decarbonization
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Civil Rights & Judiciary Jan 23rd, 2026 at 10:30 am
Civil Rights & Judiciary
Transcript Highlights:
- So we're in full support of the bill. We're in full support of Mr.
- Chair, members of the committee, Bryce Yaden here on behalf of FutureWise testifying in support of House
- I'm here today on behalf of BIAW in support of House Bill 2304.
- of Seattle.
- of Seattle.
Keywords:
interment, location choices, remains, Washingtonians, funeral services, condominium, housing, warranty, property rights, construction, public safety, vulnerable users, pedestrians, protected classes, transportation, corporate filings, secretary of state, business entity filings, annual reports, foreign corporation
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Early Learning & Human Services Jan 14th, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Early Learning & Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- One of the things we're also hearing of...
- of the day or the last two hours of the day.
- of the day or the last two hours of the day.
- So this is to prevent us from running into any kind of backlog in our licensing process, in terms of
- moving licenses to inactive, having to, you know, have some kind of a backlog in our licensing process
Keywords:
child welfare, risk assessment, investigation, child abuse, neglect, HB 2219, child care licensing, early learning, DCYF, Department of Children Youth and Families, Washington child care, preschool licensing, family child care, child care centers, nature-based child care, outdoor preschool, mixed-age ratios, staff-to-child ratio, group size, zero tolerance