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- So, with that, I will be a yes because I think this is smart legislation.
- It's smart legislation. And, like I said at the beginning, I don't like regulations.
- And my concerns are slightly different with this legislation. I feel like it.
- I have 11 years of legislative experience to watch these types of shenanigans.
- Anybody that's against this legislation has not been close to the situation.
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climatology, emergency declaration, Oklahoma Climatological Survey, environment, weather data, public policy, state governance, natural resources, advisory councils, sunset law, water quality, hazardous waste, solid waste, radiation management, public health, biosolids, land application, environmental quality, agriculture, wastewater treatment
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Health and Mental Health Apr 9th, 2026 at 08:00 am
Health and Mental Health
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- This has been affirmed by state legislators on a bipartisan basis for decades.
- So this is model—this is based off of model legislation of your state, correct?
- In the development of this legislation, so this legislation has been in place in Minnesota for a long
- So we are catching up to this legislation. I am not exactly...
- Why would this legislation prevent you from doing your research?
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session (Full Formal with Calendar) Apr 1st, 2026
Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting
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- And I'm deeply grateful for his leadership on this legislation.
- This is the first session I was asked to co-file the legislation with him.
- The bill, ...the first session I was asked to co-file the legislation with him.
- I'm proud to co-lead on this legislation with him.
- Xarros for his steadfast advocacy for this legislation and his partnership with this legislation and
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Office of Inspector General 3/24/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I've made it clear that I'm not interested in rushing legislation through simply because of the politics
- But this is an important piece of legislation to keep moving.
- Uh, Representative Norris, if we could work on that or get some legislation moving along, I'd be happy
- to work with that, too, but that's my concern. piece of legislation we have back at the piece of legislation
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KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Senate Standing Committee on Licensing and Occupations. (3-24-26)
Licensing & Occupations
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- We're working with 11 other states trying to come up with seven that will pass legislation this session
- </c><00:04:15.840><c> this</c> uh seven that will pass legislation this uh seven that will pass legislation
- Uh, legislation also updates provisions related to dental hygienist and registered dental assistants.
- Uh legislation also certifying bodies.
- Uh legislation also updates<00:10:42.399><c> provisions</c><00:10:43.200><c> related</c><00:10:43.440
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Mar 9th, 2026 at 02:45 pm
Washington Senate Floor Meeting
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- All of this is happening without any legislative oversight.
- This legislation is about accountability in public safety.
- The amendment strengthens the legislation, and we're not leaving anyone behind.
- These changes are consistent with the intent of the legislation.
- Senator Ruchelli. 10th the 58th Legislative Day.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Technology, Economic Development, & Veterans Feb 20th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- This is governor request legislation.
- We've kept this a fairly narrowly focused piece of legislation. And I'll just second that.
- We've kept this a fairly narrowly focused piece of legislation. And I'll just second that.
- Our office's enforcement in the Consumer Protection Act is limited... ...piece of legislation.
- Legislation is needed and appropriate. The enforcement mechanism is also appropriate.
Summary:
The committee first heard Engrossed Senate Substitute Senate Bill 5984, which would regulate AI companion chatbots. Staff explained that the bill requires disclosures that the chatbot is AI and not human, adds stronger protections when the user is a minor or the chatbot is directed to minors, bars manipulative engagement techniques, requires periodic reminders, and creates protocols for detecting and responding to suicidal ideation or self-harm. Several speakers, including researchers, students, the PTA, the governor’s office, and the Attorney General’s Office, supported the bill and described harms from chatbot sycophancy, emotional dependence, and self-harm risks. Some testifiers urged expanding protections to all users rather than only minors, adding language on harm to others, and clarifying that chatbots should not present themselves as sentient or human; industry representatives said the bill was workable and noted support for removing the exemption for underlying general-purpose AI models, while also discussing concerns about the private right of action and age-verification/data-collection issues. The chair noted that an amendment for narrow educational tools would be worked on.
The committee then took testimony on Senate Bill 6046, which would create a state Civil Air Patrol under the Washington Military Department. Staff said the bill would allow the governor to activate the state Civil Air Patrol for cadet training, communications, disaster relief, cybersecurity, search and rescue, and related missions, while preserving the federal Civil Air Patrol’s existing structure. Military Department and Civil Air Patrol leaders testified in support, saying the bill would streamline coordination, improve emergency response, and expand training opportunities without changing federal authorities or adding costs; one witness said the model was based on Kansas law. Members asked about the fiscal note, which was described as indeterminate by one agency despite testimony that the bill would not create new state costs, and about whether the bill would face concerns in Appropriations. The Veterans Legislative Coalition also supported passage, and the committee adjourned after the hearing.
WA
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- TCC supports this legislation before you for a number of reasons.
- TCC supports this legislation before you for a number of reasons.
- Well, for the record, Andrew Barkis, State Representative in the Second Legislative District.
- Well, for the record, Andrew Barkis, State Representative in the Second Legislative District.
- But I thought to myself, you know, I’m a legislator. And what do legislators do? We write laws.
Keywords:
transit, community colleges, student transportation, free rides, public transportation, HB 2645, HB2645, Fairfax Bridge, State Route 165, SR 165, Carbon River, Washington State Department of Transportation, WSDOT, emergency infrastructure replacement, bridge collapse, bridge closure, transportation emergency, public safety, infrastructure repair, bridge replacement
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Commerce and Economic Development Jan 28th, 2026 at 02:54 pm
House Commerce & Economic Development Committee
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- But I also have to mention that over 20 years ago, this was one of my very first pieces of legislation
- legislative intent in terms of a qualifying entity that may not or shouldn't be qualified.
- We stand in strong support of this legislation.
- Thank you, Madam Chair, and your committee for considering this legislation. Urgent support.
- Does this legislation affect only Albuquerque, or is it statewide?
FL
Florida 2026 4th Special Session
January 21, 2026 - 01:00 PM
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- This legislature has passed so-called pro-life legislation but seemingly does not care when there is
- Citizens Defending Freedom urges your support for this legislation, and we thank the bill sponsor.
- Because that's what this legislative body has been doing.
- This legislative body has gone against trans people and their right to exist.
- This bill is something that does not make sense for your legislative time.
NV
Nevada 2025 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session May 30th, 2025 at 11:30 am
Nevada Assembly Floor Meeting
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- Speaker, your Committee on Legislative Operations and Elections, to which was referred Senate Bill No
- relating to legislative affairs.
- I have Amendment 927 proposed by the Committee on Legislative Operations and Elections.
- relating to legislative affairs.
- provisions relating to legislative affairs.
NV
Nevada 2025 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session May 29th, 2025 at 11:30 am
Nevada Assembly Floor Meeting
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- So on behalf of the ANHPI Legislative Caucus, we want to thank you. We see you.
- So just a shout-out to all the volunteers. 83rd legislative session.
- Legislative Operations and Elections, we will see you at 1:15 p.m. in 4,400.
- Assembly Bill No. 600, introduced by the Committee on Legislative Operations and Elections, ...
- relating to legislative affairs.
TX
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- This legislation, thank you for your time. All right, thank you. Coral. Coral. Go ahead.
- The authority, however, expires on September 1st, 2026, so legislative...
- Legislation is necessary to grant the authority to go past this expiration date.
- The city has adopted a resolution in support of this legislation.
- The committee substitute is just a legislative council draft.
Bills:
HB9, HJR1, SB1331, SB1375, SB1443, SB1578, SB2251, SB2519, SB2553, SB2655, SB2764, SB2907, SB3030, SB3033, SB3035, SB3036, SB3037, SB3043, SB3047, SB3050, SB3051, SB3056, SB3057, SB3063, HB9, HB467, HB331, HB1244, HB1399, HB2559, HB2730, HB3307, HJR1, HJR99, SB3048, SB3052, SB3053, SJR78, HB1327, HB2723
Keywords:
HB 9, Texas Tax Code, property tax, ad valorem tax, voter-approval tax rate, no-new-revenue tax rate, truth in taxation, local government finance, municipality, county, special taxing unit, sales and use tax, sales tax revenue, tax rate calculation, tax levy, maintenance and operations, debt rate, unused increment rate, disaster relief rate, taxing unit
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Trade, Workforce & Economic Development Apr 30th, 2025
Trade, Workforce & Economic Development
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- It is our hope this legislation will change that.
- We have been fortunate to have six shrimp bills offered this legislative session.
- So this legislation targets deed fraud by requiring all...
- This is a targeted anti-bot legislation aimed at addressing this issue.
- Thank you, Representative, for filing this important piece of legislation.
Bills:
HB1958, HB2031, HB2879, HB3285, HB3995, HB4487, HB4558, HB4560, HB4876, HB4899, HB5212, HB5317, HB5543, HB5567, SB1333
Keywords:
firearm possession, tenant rights, landlord regulations, civil penalties, property code, justified use of force, deadly force, property rights, home defense, smart devices, data privacy, personal data collection, user consent, mobile application, data transparency, HOA, property owners association, property owners' association, Texas Property Code, Chapter 202
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Thank you, Chair Gomez, for introducing this legislation, and we urge the committee to Pass House File
- Once again, this has happened so many times in this state and through legislation where we say we tax
- Counties can put a transportation tax in place without coming and asking for legislative approval, but
- This makes it clear what proposals are likely to receive legislative approval and which ones are not.
- We appreciate the author bringing this legislation forward.
TX
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- Punishing election crimes is not merely a legislative option, but a constitutional obligation.
- You have received reports over the years about these waivers, and this legislative body, in the last
- That is how legislation should be done. not local officials going off on their own.
- There are many reasons to support this legislation, including ethical and practical concerns.
- A lot of anti-trans bills have already been introduced this legislative session.
Bills:
SB38, SB287, SB291, SB292, SB508, SB618, SB901, SB1436, SB1494, SB1626, SB1719, SB1999, SB1333, SB 38
Keywords:
evictions, property law, tenant rights, landlord responsibilities, justice court, court rules, SB 287, Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code, sexually oriented business, adult entertainment, strip club, nude entertainment, live nude performance, alcohol prohibition, alcohol consumption, possession of alcohol, criminal offense, Class A misdemeanor, state jail felony, third degree felony
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm going to plead based upon your legislation that you have before this committee that you We would
- During the 1977-85. and 2011 legislative sessions, Section 4325 was created, and then split. to create
- This is the fourth legislative session that this bill has been filed. because I drafted the first one
- That legislation passed easily.
- I absolutely agree, and we're working on it. on legislation this session.
Bills:
HB14, HB 106, HB146, HB267, HB274, HB 1127, HB1359, HB1393, HB1584, HB1640, HB1710, HB2152, HCR101, HJR8, HR51
Keywords:
nuclear energy, advanced reactors, energy security, grant programs, Texas Advanced Nuclear Energy Office, HB 106, oil and gas, Railroad Commission of Texas, overhead electrical lines, electrical distribution system, power line maintenance, administrative penalty, Natural Resources Code, oil and gas lease, well operator, energy safety, utility infrastructure, regulatory compliance, cleanup fund, oil and gas regulation and cleanup fund
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Education Pre-K - 12 Mar 17th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- mandates and would allow us to fulfill the legislative mandates and requirements of the council that
- This is the lifesaving medication to avoid to avoid a diabetic coma within this legislation.
- And so our legislation requires training associated with that.
- But it is through our legislation.
- This legislation revises the definition of economically disadvantaged.
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
House Standing Committee on Agriculture (3-5-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- this legislation in a different<00:10:46.680><c> matter</c><00:10:47.680><c> the</c><00:10:47.959><c
- I think it's good legislation, so I appreciate you all bringing it forward.
- I think this is great legislation.
- I think it's good legislation, so I appreciate you all bringing it forward.
- I think this is great legislation.
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00:00 – Introduction
00:20 – Attendance Roll Call
01:42 – Introduction of guests
09:15 – House Bill 278
18:16 – Roll Call Vote
19:33 – House Bill 527
23:03 – Roll Call Vote, 958, all
Summary:
The House Standing Committee on Agriculture met on March 5 and began with roll call, confirming a quorum. The committee spent much of the opening portion introducing guests, including FFA groups from Barren, Christian, and Pulaski counties, a fifth-grade student shadowing a member, and other visitors connected to agriculture and public service. The chair also recognized former Senator Joey Pendleton, who spoke briefly about his background and mentorship in Frankfort.
The committee then heard House Bill 278, sponsored by Representative Josh Bray, which would allow Kentucky to use an existing USDA exemption for small poultry producers to process and sell poultry directly at farmers markets and similar venues. Testimony emphasized that the bill would not loosen food safety standards, but would instead require compliance with federal commercial food processing rules, sanitation requirements, HACCP plans, and labeling tied to the USDA exemption. Members raised questions about avian flu, traceability, refrigeration, and inspection; the sponsor and witnesses said the bill would preserve traceability by limiting sales to direct channels and that avian flu response would remain with the state veterinarian. The committee voted favorably on HB 278.
The committee also considered House Bill 527, sponsored by Representative Susan Whitten, which would authorize licensed veterinary technicians to administer rabies vaccinations to dogs, cats, and ferrets under direct veterinarian supervision on the premises. Supporters said the measure would help free veterinarians for other work while maintaining safety, and noted rising rabies concerns in Kentucky. Members asked why ferrets were included, and witnesses explained that ferrets can contract rabies like other mammals and are routinely vaccinated along with cats and dogs. The committee then took a roll call vote and passed HB 527 with favorable expression. The meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn.
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- From a chamber perspective, this legislation and pilot project is a win-win.
- Because of kind of the way we put legislation together, I couldn't put in legislation must follow.
- We stand in favor of this legislation.
- And those are laid out in my introduction and are laid out in the legislation.
- It should be the top priority of every legislator out here, and I think it really is.