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TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

State Affairs May 12th, 2025

State Affairs

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  • Committee on State Affairs come to order. Court call the roll.
  • Um, you're here on behalf of Texas State Employee Union itself, and you're against the bill.
  • That they passed already that were in conflict with state laws.
  • We like a consistent, comprehensive, and state-specific analysis to guide our decisions.
  • federal, and local levels while simultaneously enabling hostile state and non-state actors to establish
TX

Texas 89th Regular

State Affairs May 12th, 2025

State Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • On State Affairs come to order. Clerk, call the roll. I'm Chairman Ken King. Here.
  • the real issues that state workers face.
  • laws. already existing state law.
  • With state law at the time, does that have First Amendment implications?
  • , and local levels, while simultaneously enabling hostile state and non-state actors to establish operational
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Cap Committee Meeting - 2025-04-23

Capital Investment

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  • State Trail.
  • The Root River State Trail and the Harmony Preston State Trail are state trail systems.
  • The state trail system.
  • park or state recreation area in the event that a state park or state recreation area is closed.
  • State Trail**, as well as the **Milltown State Trail**.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Capital Investment Committee 4/23/25

Capital Investment

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  • Welcome director. project. Thank you. Welcome director.
  • <00:09:25.680> So,<00:09:26.640> Director<00:09:26.959> Hartman, state building
  • So, Director Hartman, state building. So, Director Hartman, thank<00:09:28.160> you.
  • state recreation area in the event that a state park or state recreation area is closed.
  • <00:53:42.480> of single state park in the state of single state park in the state of Minnesota
NV
Transcript Highlights:
  • At the time, it was state-of-the-art. It is no longer that.
  • I have a list of members with questions, but in Section 2.5, it states that the state controller shall
  • And obviously, we always welcome additional state support.
  • for the cost of leases and furniture for state offices and $5 million for training for state employees
  • Senate Bill 468 was heard yesterday and was presented by the State Public Charter School Authority director
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Mar 25th, 2026 at 01:12 pm

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

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  • We have 30 certified domestic violence groups all from across the state, and if you all would please
  • So they are here learning about their state government and enjoying a great day here.
  • Purchases of the bonds would be the one that would be tied in with this.
  • So, mean, there's been a lot of concern about data centers around the state.
  • State your motion. The motion to advance has been declared.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Mar 25th, 2026 at 09:00 am

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

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  • What we've seen in other states, and I'm not going to call out any other states, but I've said this many
  • And they get to build the state of Oklahoma for that.
  • It sounds really nice until you realize it's a state hospital that has colluded with a state agency with
  • They won the state championship last year.
  • They were the 2025 academic state champions.
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

Senate Session Feb 28th, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • constitution include an estimate of the to the state of the proposed amendment to state affairs.
  • Senate Bill 1280 by Parker, relating to the age at which a person in the state may marry to state affairs
  • holidays to state affairs.
  • Ignatia the cannon as the official state gun of Texas to state affairs.
  • States to call a convention under Article V of the United States Constitution for the proposing one or
Bills: SJR36, SJR3, SB616, SB565, SB384, SB5, SJR52, SJR53, SJR54, SJR55, SCR18, SCR19, SCR22, SB27, SB29, SB35, SB1151, SB1152, SB1153, SB1154, SB1155, SB1156, SB1157, SB1158, SB1159, SB1160, SB1161, SB1162, SB1163, SB1164, SB1165, SB1166, SB1167, SB1168, SB1169, SB1170, SB1171, SB1172, SB1173, SB1174, SB1175, SB1176, SB1177, SB1178, SB1179, SB1180, SB1181, SB1182, SB1183, SB1184, SB1185, SB1186, SB1187, SB1188, SB1189, SB1190, SB1191, SB1192, SB1193, SB1194, SB1195, SB1196, SB1197, SB1198, SB1199, SB1200, SB1201, SB1202, SB1203, SB1204, SB1205, SB1206, SB1207, SB1208, SB1209, SB1210, SB1211, SB1212, SB1213, SB1214, SB1215, SB1216, SB1217, SB1218, SB1219, SB1220, SB1221, SB1222, SB1223, SB1224, SB1225, SB1226, SB1227, SB1228, SB1229, SB1230, SB1231, SB1232, SB1233, SB1234, SB1235, SB1236, SB1237, SB1238, SB1239, SB1240, SB1241, SB1242, SB1243, SB1244, SB1245, SB1246, SB1247, SB1248, SB1249, SB1250, SB1251, SB1252, SB1253, SB1254, SB1255, SB1256, SB1257, SB1258, SB1259, SB1260, SB1261, SB1262, SB1263, SB1264, SB1265, SB1266, SB1267, SB1268, SB1269, SB1270, SB1271, SB1272, SB1273, SB1274, SB1275, SB1276, SB1277, SB1278, SB1279, SB1280, SB1281, SB1282, SB1283, SB1284, SB1285, SB1286, SB1287, SB1288, SB1289, SB1290, SB1291, SB1292, SB1293, SB1294, SB1295, SB1296, SB1297, SB1298, SB1299, SB1300, SB1301, SB1302, SB1303, SB1304, SB1305, SB1306, SB1307, SB1308, SB1309, SB1310, SB1311, SB1312, SB1313, SB1314, SB1315, SB1316, SB1317, SB1318, SB1319, SB1320, SB1321, SB1322, SB1323, SB1324, SB1325, SB1326, SB1327, SB1328, SB1329, SB1330, SB1331, SB1332, SB1333, SB1334, SB1335, SB1336, SB1337, SB1338, SB1339, SB1340, SB1341, SB1342, SB1343, SB1344, SB1345, SB1621, SJR57
OK
Transcript Highlights:
  • It recognizes OKTF1 as our rescue task force for the state, both in state and out of state, for everything
  • When we purchased a prison, the state purchased the prison.
  • We are a state.
  • There are 4 states that still allow marriage to be from 0 to 18, and two of those states are blue states
  • Residency is a state issue. Education is a state responsibility.
OK
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  • families, and encourage each one today in their unique assignment, and through them, bless this great state
  • We've got good policy before us to consider to make the law for the state of Oklahoma.
  • West of the House, a resolution authorizing the Oklahoma House of Representatives or the Oklahoma State
OK
Transcript Highlights:
  • Senate Bill 1134 by Caldwell, of the House and Hall of the Senate, an act relating to the Oklahoma State
  • State University Medical Authority. Chairman Caldwell now made his final pass of the bill.
  • report to Senate Bill 1132 by Caldwell of the House and Hall of the Senate, an act relating to the state
  • Senate Bill 1132 by Caldwell of the House and Hall of the Senate, an act relating to the state department
  • We have asthma affecting 28 million people in the United States, 4.75 million of those are children.
OK
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  • And so they're doing great work for the state of Oklahoma.
  • in economic impact to our state.
  • Now, just compare since we compare with other states, most states get 0 to 5 done in a year.
  • commitment to community in this state is not.
  • And when you see needs in the state, somebody has to step up.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy Committee 3/17/26

Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy

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  • , changes to state park or state forest boundaries, and authorization to sell certain lands.
  • to state DNR land transactions, changes to state park<00:04:13.120> or<00:04:13.280> state
  • additions and deletions from state additions and deletions from state parks,<00:04:26.360> and
  • Yes, Madam Chair, I would like to move House File 3643 to state government to be re-referred to state
  • <00:20:21.120> Park uh Mark Hartman Memorial State Park uh Mark Hartman Memorial State Park
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

01/13/2026 - House Natural Resources, Energy & Water

Natural Resources, Energy & Water

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  • lands in the state.
  • lands in the state.
  • on state lands in the state.
  • And then also in 2021, storage sites on state lands in the state.
  • or within the state.
Summary: The committee began with member and staff introductions, then heard House Bill 2024, which would expand the Water Infrastructure Finance Authority’s water supply development definition to include snowpack augmentation and related planning and facility work. Supporters argued cloud seeding and drone-based silver iodide deployment could increase snowpack and water supply at relatively low cost, while opponents raised concerns about weather modification, uncertainty in the science, and possible environmental or health effects. After debate, the committee approved HB 2024 on a 6-4 vote, with some members expressing reservations and requesting more information before floor consideration. The committee next considered House Bill 2053, which would direct the Arizona Department of Water Resources to update stormwater recharge mapping statewide and provide $100,000 for the work. The sponsor and ADWR said the bill would expand on prior state-land mapping and help identify recharge opportunities on private land; ADWR was neutral and said it could do the technical mapping but could not make legal determinations about appropriable surface water rights. Salt River Project opposed the bill’s language on surface-water rights, arguing that determinations about unappropriated water belong to the courts and that site-specific recharge projects could affect downstream rights. The committee adopted the Griffin amendment and then passed HB 2053 as amended on a 6-4 vote. Chelsea McGuire of WIFA then gave a broad presentation on the agency’s revolving funds, conservation grants, and long-term augmentation efforts, describing past investments, current grant awards, and seven potential augmentation projects under development. She said WIFA’s current budget ask was essentially for no additional cuts, while members asked about costs, project qualifications, and public-private structure. The committee then took up House Bill 2097, which would impose a six acre-feet-per-acre groundwater pumping cap in irrigation non-expansion areas, add reporting and well-measurement requirements, and set a $150 penalty for violations. ADWR said the bill could require additional staffing and that the cap and substitution provisions had technical concerns; environmental groups argued the cap was too high and could still encourage overpumping, while supporters said it would finally place a limit on INA pumping. HB 2097 passed 6-4. Finally, the committee heard House Bill 2116, which would appropriate $1 million to the Colorado River Litigation Fund; the sponsor described it as a contingency for ongoing Colorado River negotiations, and the committee moved the bill forward after brief discussion.
KY
Transcript Highlights:
  • And if I might, I'd be remiss if I didn't say I am a retired state budget director in my home state of
  • And the 50 state budget directors are a cohort that is very close. Next slide. Next slide.
  • And if I might, I'd be remiss if I didn't say I am a retired state budget director in my home state of
  • And the 50 state budget directors are a cohort that is very close.
  • And the 50 state budget directors are a cohort that is very close.
Summary: The meeting opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by a roll call establishing a quorum. The committee then approved the prior meeting’s minutes. Members were reminded to silence cell phones, and the chair noted an informational item on capital plan amendments made by state agencies during the latest revision period before moving to university capital plan presentations. Eastern Kentucky University President David McFaden outlined EKU’s enrollment growth, strong Kentucky student retention, and signature programs in nursing, occupational therapy, criminal justice, education, manufacturing engineering, and aviation. EKU’s main capital priorities were a new health innovation project to support a proposed osteopathic medical program, including a $50 million escrow requirement until accreditation; a collaborative center for health innovation to address outdated health sciences facilities; a $5 million startup request for an air traffic control program; aircraft upgrades for the aviation fleet; and continued asset preservation funding. In response to questions, EKU said roughly 40% of the new health facility would be dedicated to the medical school, with shared simulation space for multiple health programs, and that aviation maintenance needs are currently being met through KCTCS partners but could be expanded if demand grows. KCTCS representatives then described the system’s scale and capital needs, noting service to 107,000 students, extensive dual credit and workforce training, and a network of 342 buildings across 70 campuses. They said prior legislative support, including $277 million in asset preservation and $90 million released for approved projects, had helped with safety, roofs, energy efficiency, and campus security. Their current priorities include about $30 million for systemwide safety and security upgrades, renovations tied to consolidation and footprint reduction under Senate Joint Resolution 179, and broader asset preservation needs estimated at roughly $300 million to $325 million. Members discussed the need to preserve and expand skilled trades training, and KCTCS said its plan includes construction trades and flexible, multiuse facilities that can adapt to changing workforce needs. No votes were taken beyond approval of the minutes, and the presentations concluded with questions and discussion only.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Environmental Regulation May 1st, 2025

Environmental Regulation

Transcript Highlights:
  • These facilities are not evenly distributed across the state.
  • No, and if it's manufactured out of state, that would create an issue.
  • issues. ...which we know most manufacturers are out of state, and tires are produced out of state.
  • I just think it helps better the rest of the state.
  • Texas is a proud business-friendly state.
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama House Apr 10th, 2025

Alabama House Floor Meeting

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  • to local and state to local and state economies.
  • . 10 other states. 10 other states. 10 other states already states already states already have a Farm
  • Other states, I think three of the 10 states states, I think three of the 10 states states, I think three
  • So, um, as far as other states go, no other state has as other states go, no other state has as other
  • of Alabama. state of Alabama. state of Alabama.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

89th Legislative Session Apr 10th, 2025

Texas House Floor Meeting

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  • I should call K-State. I should call K-State. not listen to anything. They just prescribe stuff.
  • Do tell me how many states, a lot of states have expanded Medicare. How many states have not?
  • We've seen lots of states, red states, blue states, and they've done it because...
  • State your point of order. Mr.
  • a 10% savings. to the state.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Administrative Rules REVISED: Links Added Apr 28th, 2026 at 09:00 am

Administrative Rules

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  • loft report, it reported that there was approximately a $10 million cost to one business here in the state
  • couple of weeks, the vice chairman and Myself have met with the various regulating agencies, being the state
  • HCR1093 addresses all the rules regarding the health-related Agencies in the state that promulgated rules
  • Stated that a public hearing would be held on January 5th.
  • It had no provision for what the standard of best interests of the state, and then they would then be
TX

Texas 89th Regular

S/C on Transportation Funding Mar 31st, 2025

S/C on Transportation Funding

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  • or Mexican drivers that the state doesn't have. the ability to bill, and they use the state as their
  • HB 1502 by Chairman Harris will protect state money and ensure that public funds throughout the state
  • In the state of Texas, in all parts of our state, there are about 200 managed lanes.
  • State funding matched with local...
  • Over $24 billion from all state highway revenue sources are spent on highways in our state.