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Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Transportation, Highways and Public Works Apr 13th, 2026

Transportation, Highways & Public Works

Transcript Highlights:
  • Murphy would think in New Orleans or in Plaquemines or in Fouchon.
  • Murphy would think in New Orleans or in Plaquemines or in Fouchon.
  • Murphy would think in New Orleans or in Plaquemines or in Fouchon.
  • Is that tax in perpetuity? In funding salaries and other things. Is that tax in perpetuity?
  • Captain Ferrer’s background is in maritime traffic and not urban planning and hazard mitigation on something
Summary: The committee heard several transportation and aviation measures. HB 1175, by Rep. Turner, updated aeronautics-related definitions and was reported favorably without objection. HB 655, by Rep. Brough, authorized DOTD to use cost-plus contracts for operation and maintenance of state ferry systems, with Secretary Glenn LaDay explaining it was intended to give DOTD flexibility for possible privatization or contracting of ferries such as Cameron; it was also reported favorably. HB 1037, by Chairman Borek, shifted certain DOTD operational responsibilities to a chief operating officer and was reported favorably, and HB 1174, also by Chairman Borek, recreated DOTD and was reported favorably as a cleanup measure. HB 714 and HB 502 were voluntarily deferred. The committee then considered several port-related bills. HB 871, by Rep. Carver, would have added two St. Tammany Parish appointees to the Port of New Orleans board, but the author asked to voluntarily defer it, saying the timing was premature given ongoing work on the Louisiana International Terminal and related access projects. HB 345, by Rep. McMakin, expanded the Rail Infrastructure Improvement Program to include rail infrastructure at ports and was reported favorably. HB 713, by Rep. McCormick, would cap the Caddo-Bossier Port executive director’s compensation at the statewide average of the top ten port directors; after extensive debate and testimony from the port, the Port Association, and Caddo Parish opposing the bill, the committee voted 12-1 to involuntarily defer it. HB 667, also by Rep. McCormick, would change Caddo-Bossier Port commissioners from appointed to elected; witnesses argued it would politicize the board, create election costs, and conflict with the port’s current structure, and the committee again voted 12-1 to involuntarily defer the bill. The committee also advanced local infrastructure and flood-protection measures. HB 743, by Rep. St. Blanc, creating the Harry P. Williams Memorial Airport District in St. Mary Parish, was reported favorably after testimony that the district would help the parish manage the airport as an economic development asset. HB 836, by Rep. Hilferty, would reconfirm members of the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority East by Senate confirmation; after concerns that the original August 1 date could interfere with hurricane-season operations, the committee adopted an amendment moving the reconfirmation date to December 1, 2026, and then reported the bill favorably by substitute. Finally, HB 730, by Rep. Cruz, was presented to prohibit the use of ADS-B aircraft tracking data to assess taxes or fees on aircraft owners, with an amendment narrowing the bill to smaller aircraft; the discussion continued into questions about enforcement and exemptions for carrier airports.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Higher Education Finance and Policy Committee 3/26/26

Higher Education Finance and Policy

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  • The Supreme Court recently reaffirmed this in Students for Fair Admission v.
  • The Supreme Court recently reaffirmed this in Students for Fair Admission v.
  • The Supreme Court recently reaffirmed this in Students for Fair Admission v.
  • The Supreme Court recently reaffirmed this in Students for Fair Admission v.
  • Court recently reaffirmed this in Students for Fair Admission v.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Education Finance Committee 3/24/26

Education Finance

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LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Administration of Criminal Justice Mar 18th, 2026

Administration of Criminal Justice

Transcript Highlights:
  • This year in the House, we have over 140 bills filed in criminal justice.
  • Because in all fairness, there is some conflict in even their desires as it relates to some of the language
  • The clarity, simplicity, and speed are critical in juvenile court and in representing young people, in
  • In a serious case, you often put on some evidence for sentencing, mitigation, things of that nature,
  • in this posture.
AL

Alabama 2026 Regular Session

Alabama House Ways and Means Education Committee Mar 3rd, 2026

Ways and Means Education

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  • All in favor say I. All seconds. All in favor say I.
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  • But I think all in all, you to move in.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Commerce and Economic Development Oversight Feb 26th, 2026 at 10:30 am

Commerce & Economic Development Oversight

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  • When you break down how many federal dollars were spent in research and innovation in 2025.
  • It's kind of like deer hunting in the fall. They do it in the spring.
  • moving in.
  • in partnership With industry.
  • And have not put your request forms in and do want it to be heard, please get those in ASAP so we can
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Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Revenue and Taxation Feb 23rd, 2026

Revenue and Taxation

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  • In my opinion, no. Thank you for the question. In my opinion, no.
  • This is language that is in common usage in these different programs.
  • the hole in the budget.
  • So establishing in here this IAA standard range will encourage fair property valuations rather than over-inflated
  • covered in that.
Summary: The Revenue and Taxation Committee considered a long series of bills, many dealing with tax credits, property taxes, and tax administration. Early action included Senate Bill 1579, which creates a taxpayer bill of rights for ad valorem tax assessments by sending taxpayers a plain-language notice of existing rights; it passed 12-0. Senate Bill 683, as amended, expanded the parental choice tax credit to cover certain supplemental educational services for private-school students, including tutoring and summer learning programs, but drew concerns about broad language and unequal treatment of public-school students; it passed 8-3 with one member not voting. Senate Bill 1389 proposed a $25 million increase in the parental choice tax credit cap; supporters said the program is nearing its limit and should grow gradually, while opponents cited lack of outcomes data and benefits flowing disproportionately to higher-income families and metro counties. It passed 10-2. The committee also advanced several tax and property-related measures. Senate Bill 1387 would allow a sales tax refund when a vehicle is sold within six months of a purchase, even without a trade-in, and passed 10-2. Senate Bill 1390 extended and removed a cap on funding for the Oklahoma Water Resources Board and related agencies, passing unanimously. Senate Bill 2063 would require the State Treasurer to publish more information about unclaimed property online; the Treasurer’s office opposed it over privacy and burden concerns, but the bill passed 7-3. Senate Bill 1829 reduced the motor vehicle excise tax on manufactured homes to align more closely with the tax burden on traditional homes, and passed 8-2. Senate Bill 1842 would let county treasurers offer a 12-month installment prepayment plan for ad valorem taxes; it passed 9-1. Several other bills were debated on policy and accountability grounds. Senate Bill 1391 would require private schools participating in the parental choice tax credit to administer state tests and report results; supporters framed it as accountability for public tax dollars, while opponents argued it would undermine private-school autonomy and school-choice goals. It failed 5-7. Senate Bill 1398 created a capped tax credit for donations to certain nonprofits serving foster care, pregnancy resource centers, therapeutic care, and anti-trafficking efforts; members asked for clearer outcome measures, but it passed 8-2. Senate Bill 1212, addressing selective property appraisals in some counties, passed 9-1. Senate Bill 2158 would extend favorable tax treatment to health care sharing ministry contributions, and passed 8-2. Senate Bill 102 clarified when remote workers and certain short-term workers owe Oklahoma income tax, with discussion focused on athletes, entertainers, public figures, and contract workers; it passed 10-0. Finally, Senate Bill 2060, a governor-requested housing infrastructure bill creating master development districts, was still being refined but passed 6-4 to keep it moving forward.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

WAL Public Hearing - Tue Feb 17, 2026 @ 9:00 AM HST

Water & Land

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  • First up, we have the Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission in support.
  • I stand in strong farm in Wanalo.
Summary: The committee heard HB 1817, which would create a daily bag limit for amaa/ama fish to protect Hawaii’s fisheries. DLNR said the biggest stressor on amaa populations is diversion of freshwater flows that cut off food sources for juvenile fish, and suggested that place-by-place rulemaking with fishers and stakeholders would be the most effective approach. A teacher and several Waialua Elementary students testified in strong support, describing research on declining catch data, cultural importance, and the need to preserve the fish for future generations. Other supporters said the fish is being outcompeted by invasive species and cited historical declines, including testimony that bag limits in Hilo Bay have helped increase populations. Committee members asked DLNR about traditional and cultural gathering rights, whether the bill’s bag limit would apply to native Hawaiian practices, and whether the limit was 10 per day or per season. DLNR said constitutional Hawaiian practices are protected, but also noted that if the bag limit is set in statute it would limit the department’s flexibility to tailor rules by area. Members also asked about other conservation efforts, and DLNR said fish pond revitalization and amaa production are underway statewide. One member raised concern that a statewide statutory limit might not fit conditions on every island, and DLNR said it has authority to adopt area-specific rules through rulemaking, though that process can take months to more than a year. The committee then moved to HP 206, an appropriations measure for the City and County of Honolulu involving school land transfers, and HP 266B relating to Banyan Drive. On HP 206, the county said the request is a one-time item and estimated costs were about $3.25 million, with the city and county already spending more than $350,000 on the transfers. On HP 266B, HCDA said it is conducting a master planning effort for Banyan Drive and plans a community visioning exercise this summer. Testimony from the Banyan Drive redevelopment agency emphasized the need for more flexible land-tenure rules, while OHA supported the bill with amendments to include cultural specialists and lineal descendants in the redevelopment process and to protect ceded lands. No votes were taken in the portion of the meeting provided.
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Transcript Highlights:
  • So like in Altus, all of the embalming activity is being done by a funeral home in Lawton.
  • It is a work in progress right now.
  • trying to do in the situation that these kids find themselves in.
  • in before, only on a broader scale. ...that they were working in before, only on a broader scale.
  • in Tulsa, a new owner comes in and buys it, and then that shuts down.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Business REVISED: HB3338 - Added Feb 17th, 2026

Business

Transcript Highlights:
  • And in the bill, let me just ask a clarification, because it looked And in the bill, let me just ask
  • So like in Altus, all of the embalming activity is being done by a funeral home in Lawton.
  • So like in Altus, all of the embalming activity is being done by a funeral home in Lawton.
  • Seeing no questions will be in motion. Due pass. And in a second. Will there be debate?
  • trying to do in the situation that these kids find themselves in.
Summary: The committee considered and advanced a series of occupational licensing, workforce, and regulatory bills, often after adopting proposed committee substitutes (PCSs) and, in some cases, live amendments. House Bill 437 updated CPA licensure pathways to align with the 2025 Uniform Accountancy Act and passed 6-0-9. House Bill 4321 added a restriction on the Department of Labor retroactively applying new rules to existing structures absent written findings of obvious safety hazards, and passed 6-0-9. House Bill 4322 removed the requirement that a funeral director in charge also hold an embalmer license, with supporters saying it would help rural funeral homes and opponents raising concerns about embalming coverage; it passed 7-1-1. House Bill 3783, a constituent-request bill for career tech/CIB testing changes in the plumbing field, was discussed as a work in progress to clarify experience-hour requirements and passed 8-0-2. House Bill 2956 made cleanup changes related to the Appraisers Board after a federal audit and passed 8-0-0. House Bill 2471 expanded and adjusted the Oklahoma Workforce Commission’s membership and quorum rules and passed 8-0-0. House Bill 3239 updated the Veterinary Practice Act and passed 8-0-0. House Bill 3673 allowed journeymen and contractors to renew expired licenses without reexamination if they meet fee, education, and disciplinary requirements, and passed 9-0-0-8. House Bill 3338, a constituent-request bill regulating the pool industry to address bad actors, also passed after adoption of a PCS, with the Attorney General reviewing the issue. The committee also heard testimony on House Bill 3960, which would have required larger grocery stores and drugstores to employ more workers relative to self-checkout kiosks in an effort to increase staffing and reduce retail theft. Supporters framed it as a workforce and anti-theft measure, but the bill failed on a 2-6 vote. House Bill 3832 drew substantial discussion about human trafficking in exotic entertainment establishments; the sponsor explained that the bill was intended to require photo identification rather than lower the age threshold, so law enforcement could more quickly identify workers and shut down trafficking operations. Members asked about the practical effect of the proposal and related enforcement concerns, and the bill passed after the sponsor clarified the PCS was still being finalized. The committee then adjourned after the final bill was handled.
AL

Alabama 2026 Regular Session

Alabama Senate Finance and Taxation Education Committee Feb 11th, 2026

Finance and Taxation Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • I'm here today in up in strong program.
  • I like to pass legislation or make laws that would be fair and just no matter who is in leadership or
  • in any position.
  • in</c><00:30:15.600><c> any</c> matter who is in leadership or in any matter who is in leadership or
  • being in combat.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

S/C on County & Regional Government Apr 28th, 2025

S/C on County & Regional Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • Basically, what we are putting in statute was in the Appropriations Bill in previous sessions.
  • In Tarrant County, for instance, deaths in custody have resulted in independent reviews rather than full-blown
  • has in place.
  • Harris County had nine in-custody deaths in 2024, and in Tarrant County, overall, since 2017, 216 in-custody
  • Again, I wanted to hang in today on behalf of all the people in Tarrant County that are interested in
TX

Texas 89th Regular

S/C on County & Regional Government Apr 28th, 2025

S/C on County & Regional Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • police as a member of this committee representing Lowe, with a lot of experience in keeping people in
  • I mean, we did a, I know I did a big project in my district where we were doing a...
  • Cole was in city government, and I'm not sure if anybody else was in local government.
  • It would ensure fair treatment of our hardworking employees.
  • ...in the cases of positions that are funded by federal grants, intact in an environment where that kind
TX
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  • Simultaneously, in its annual report, OCCC noted a 30% decrease in lending in the state's subprime space
  • Simultaneously in its annual report, OCCC noted a 30% decrease in lending in the state's septuptu e-space
  • Dentists receive extensive training in head and neck anatomy, both in dental school and in continuing
  • We've had those mechanisms in place... ...in consumer protection.
  • When they come in, it takes the same people to handle them, to check them in, to put them in the system
Summary: The committee took up pending business first and reported several bills favorably, including SB 2139, SB 2610, SB 1856, SB 2530, SB 2401, SB 2858, and SB 3016, with most of those measures moving out on committee substitutes and being sent to the local and uncontested calendar or to the full Senate. The committee also heard SB 1906 on expanding Chapter 342E consumer lending rates; supporters argued it would modernize Texas law and expand access to safe, regulated credit, while opponents from Texas Appleseed and AARP warned it would raise costs on already expensive loans and worsen debt burdens. SB 1906 was left pending after testimony. The committee also reconsidered and re-voted SB 1856 after a procedural issue, with the substitute ultimately adopted and the bill reported favorably. The committee then heard SB 1113, which would clarify that certain vehicle converters, including a Texarkana business, do not need an additional dealer license to sell converted vehicles. The bill’s supporters described a long-standing business model and said the new metal license plate rules had created problems, while the Texas Automobile Dealers Association opposed the bill in its current form and said it could be resolved through DMV action or narrower changes. DMV said it was still researching a possible administrative fix, and SB 1113 was left pending. The committee also heard SB 2680, a Public Information Act cleanup bill dealing with emergency deadlines, business-day exclusions, and litigation timing; broadcasters and other open-government advocates argued the issues were already addressed by prior law and court rulings, while the Attorney General’s office said the bill would help with catastrophe notices and timing conflicts. SB 2680 was left pending. Other bills heard included SB 1117, which would allow any Texas-licensed dentist to administer botulinum toxin neuromodulators for aesthetic purposes in the oral and maxillofacial region; the author and dental witnesses said it would clarify scope and improve access, and the bill was left pending. SB 2340 would clarify the Attorney General’s investigative authority over Texas corporations, including pre-suit depositions and sworn written questions; opponents raised due process and separation-of-powers concerns, and the bill was left pending. The committee also heard SB 705 and SB 748, both TDLR cleanup bills, and SB 1206, which would impose timelines and notice requirements on municipalities reviewing transmission projects; SB 1206 was supported by an electric cooperative and left pending. SB 1460, creating an ethics violation registry tied to licensing consequences, drew constitutional and due-process objections from several witnesses and was also left pending. After a recess, the committee heard SB 1802 on landlord duties to repair mobility assistance devices like elevators and ramps in rental housing, with the author describing prolonged outages affecting seniors; the bill was left pending. Finally, SB 2455, creating an Energy Waste Advisory Committee to coordinate efficiency and demand-response programs, drew support from energy-efficiency and environmental witnesses and was left pending, and SB 2690, targeting deceptive business-certification solicitations, was laid out and opened to testimony before the transcript ended.
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Transcript Highlights:
  • While HCQIA requires procedures to be fair, it does not contain this new requirement found in Senate
  • Back in 2013, they've been amended. In 2015 and 2017 by the Oversight Committee in an open meeting.
  • money in.
  • In my home in the country, I drink well water, so it obviously doesn't have fluoride in it.
  • back in the water in 2020.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

State Committee Meeting - 2025-04-03

State Government Finance and Policy

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  • That's included in the DE.
  • And I'll just walk through what's in the bill at a very... Oh yay, come on in.
  • that do not result in ongoing. ...and long-term action for aging in Minnesota.
  • We volunteer in our churches and in our communities in a myriad of ways.
  • our state, in sports, in prisons, in women's shelters, and even in schools.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House State Government Finance and Policy Committee 4/3/25

State Government Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • Let us all work together to secure freedom, fairness, and equality in our constitution.
  • Let us all work together to secure freedom, fairness, and equality in our constitution.
  • Let us all work together to secure freedom, fairness, and equality in our constitution.
  • Let us all work together to secure freedom, fairness, and equality in our constitution.
  • Let us all work together to secure freedom, fairness, and equality in our constitution.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Apr 2nd, 2025

Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence

Transcript Highlights:
  • in online.
  • When you have a marketplace that's more defined and predictable in mitigating or measuring risk, that
  • This bill seeks to improve fairness in our justice system by adopting the American Bar Association and
  • You know, in fairness, I think you all do, you know, I don't think you all get enough credit. ...for
  • Constitution guarantees that a person in the United States is entitled to a fair and impartial trial.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Apr 2nd, 2025

Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence

Transcript Highlights:
  • In addition to that, the bill could be used in any situation in which the CCA proceedings were. someone
  • And it's like, in California, it's this, and in Ohio, it's that. In New Jersey, it's this.
  • And it's it's the fair thing to do in my opinion.
  • It would ensure fairness, transparency, and accountability in a system where pharmaceutical companies
  • the casket This happened in Abilene, Texas, in my funeral home out in West Texas.
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

Ways & Means Mar 3rd, 2025

Ways & Means

Transcript Highlights:
  • , in about, in about 8 years or so.
  • You're, you're doing it in the fairest way and uh in in in a way that should benefit all Texans, 11 way
  • Well, we believe in fairness and equity in our relationship with the state.
  • They, they're not interested in, in, in giving you more than it's worth.
  • So, I mean, so is it fair to say that the, the loss in, in, uh, real property valuation, sort of because
Bills: HB8, HB9, HJR1, HB 22