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TX

Texas 89th Regular

S/C on Workforce Apr 29th, 2025

S/C on Workforce

Transcript Highlights:
  • We need this bill. Thank you. Chair calls Brittany Williams. Good morning.
  • Everything needs to be repaid back to that officer.
  • And that's just money straight to their general revenue fund.
  • Smaller municipalities do need to be able to use local contractors that may not be large and would need
  • Kyla Cole: And you're young, you need a job, you're a single parent, you need a job, and so you quickly
Summary: The subcommittee heard testimony on a broad agenda of workforce, labor, and workers’ compensation bills. HB 4676 would require political subdivision workers’ compensation networks to follow the same notice, access, and complaint rules as certified TDI networks; supporters said public employees and first responders deserve equal access to care, while municipal risk pool representatives opposed added regulation and said existing 504 networks already perform well. HB 4479 would create a rural workforce development grant program at TWC to support college-and-career readiness and local workforce alignment, and HB 3844 would define “opportunity youth” in state law to improve data, coordination, and access to services for disconnected young Texans; both drew strong support from rural, education, and chamber witnesses. HB 5545 would clarify federal tax treatment for wage-replacement benefits in non-subscriber injury benefit plans, with proponents calling it a win for employers and injured workers. HB 5118 would direct TWC and DIR to study AI and automated employment decision tools in hiring, including bias and oversight concerns. HB 1667 would move existing PTSD workers’ compensation language into a broader Labor Code chapter so more first responders, including state and campus officers, could qualify for benefits; supporters called it a technical fix to extend coverage more evenly across agencies. The committee also heard several first-responder and workers’ compensation bills. HB 2369 would speed up claims handling for injured first responders by allowing a single medical evaluation, giving carriers 60 days to accept or deny a claim, and letting workers seek treatment while disputes proceed; law enforcement supporters said it would help injured officers return to work faster, while opponents warned it would revive extent-of-injury waiver problems and increase litigation. HB 4483 would reclassify certain workers’ compensation maintenance taxes as surcharges to reduce retaliatory taxes imposed by other states on Texas-domiciled carriers, and HB 875, as revised by committee substitute, would create a small-project exception to municipal workers’ compensation and bonding requirements for certain low-value construction contracts in small cities; both were presented as cost-saving measures for Texas employers and local governments. HB 4415 would extend anti-retaliation protections for workers’ compensation claimants from first responders to all public employees and expressly waive sovereign immunity for those claims, with supporters describing it as closing a loophole that leaves public workers without the same remedy available in the private sector. The committee also took testimony on HB 5400, which would expand remedies for sexual harassment victims by removing the requirement to first file an administrative charge, extending the filing deadline from 300 days to two years, clarifying retaliation, and eliminating current damages caps. Supporters, including employment lawyers and a parent of a victim, said the current deadlines and caps prevent many survivors from obtaining counsel or full relief, especially younger workers and those in small workplaces or franchises. Across the agenda, witnesses repeatedly emphasized access to care, fair treatment for injured workers, rural workforce development, and stronger protections for vulnerable employees. After each bill was laid out and testimony heard, the chair generally closed the public hearing and left the bill pending; no final votes were taken, and the subcommittee adjourned after completing the agenda.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

S/C on Defense & Veterans' Affairs Apr 22nd, 2025

S/C on Defense & Veterans' Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • He expressed gratitude for the commitment shown by all in attendance and emphasized the need for timely
  • Next, Senator Mark Dorazio raised concerns regarding the funding for local projects.
  • discussion with a reminder that effective leadership requires listening and adapting to the evolving needs
  • Before you testify, each witness will need to give their name, their position on the bill, and the agency
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama House Ways and Means Education Committee Apr 22nd, 2025

Ways and Means Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • funds because there was a lot of movement between funds.
  • fund from the reserve fund.
  • Fund will go back to the education reserve fund.
  • So, we've moved this $80 million from the reserve fund to the Choose Fund. to the Choose Fund so they
  • funding for ELLL.
Bills: SB113 , SB114 , SB305 , SB111 , HB600 , SB112 , SB150 , SB109 , SB122
TX

Texas 89th Regular

S/C on Property Tax Appraisals Apr 17th, 2025

S/C on Property Tax Appraisals

Transcript Highlights:
  • No sir, I need to register after class, that's all I need. Come over here and speak to Ms.
  • They don't need to use it for taxing.
  • The appraisal district is funded by the state. funded by the taxing units, which is funded by tax dollars
  • Of all the boards, I think that there need.
  • Clarification, we're on the bill as filed so we might need I might need to change that until the substitute
TX

Texas 89th Regular

S/C on Defense & Veterans' Affairs Mar 24th, 2025

S/C on Defense & Veterans' Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • Every time we had a hearing, we saw the need for such measures.
  • We have a whole new generation of veterans out there that need help.
  • They were very upset about that because they needed that.
  • But, you know, I can speak from experience that when you need something like that, you need something
  • We need to get better at this.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Water, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs Feb 24th, 2025

Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • The program is privately funded, it's relying on support. from the public through donations, merchandise
  • fishing license of any type to make a donation of $1, $5, $10, or $20 to the Operation Game Thief Fund
  • So including the option to donate to the fund on license applications will make a significant difference
  • . impact on the amount of donations that the fund receives.
  • It is a completely different animal than this brand registration that we're receive no funding for.
Bills: SB384 , SB503 , SB565 , SB616 , SB740
Summary: The Senate Committee on Water and Agriculture and Rural Affairs convened under the leadership of Chairman Kelly Hancock, who opened the meeting with a prayer in remembrance of Chairman Perry, who was absent due to a personal loss. The session focused on the discussions surrounding SB384, which aims to support the longstanding initiative known as Operation Game Thief. Senator Flores presented the bill, emphasizing its essential role in the fight against poaching through public support. The operation has a successful track record of convictions but is currently dependent on donations and merchandise sales for funding. The committee aimed to vote on multiple bills during this session, contingent on achieving a quorum. Notably, discussions also revolved around fiscal notes on two bills that were set aside for later consideration, indicating the committee's intention to carefully manage their legislative decisions. The meeting showcased a productive atmosphere, with committee members actively engaged in the review and potential advancement of key legislative measures.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate Session May 29th, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • the files together, making sure that we were ready to be presented the following day, or whoever needed
  • On any topic, any issue that we needed background information or research information, she would put
  • could not have been... ...really work and put together all the files, all the information that was needed
  • In very high need and high demand, high paying types of industries such as electrical, welding, sheet
  • Well, it's a portion of a bill that needed to be addressed.
Bills: SJR5 , SJR27 , SB4 , SB6 , SB7 , SB9 , SB13 , SB15 , SB23 , SB27 , SB30 , SB40 , SB57 , SB66 , SB140 , SB268 , SB293 , SB331 , SB413 , SB437 , SB447 , SB457 , SB467 , SB506 , SB510 , SB512 , SB568 , SB571 , SB650 , SB710 , SB763 , SB785 , SB800 , SB850 , SB863 , SB865 , SB904 , SB905 , SB973 , SB974 , SB1191 , SB1281 , SB1300 , SB1362 , SB1494 , SB1504 , SB1522 , SB1540 , SB1567 , SB1579 , SB1580 , SB1610 , SB1660 , SB1723 , SB1760 , SB1838 , SB1923 , SB1946 , SB1957 , SB1964 , SB2018 , SB2024 , SB2121 , SB2167 , SB2217 , SB2221 , SB2321 , SB2337 , SB2368 , SB2373 , SB2407 , SB2431 , SB2477 , SB2587 , SB2615 , SB2753 , SB2807 , SB2900 , SB2965 , SB2972 , SB2986 , SB3039 , SB3047 , SB3059 , SB3070 , SB1 , SB8 , SB12 , SB13 , SB15 , SB17 , SB21 , SB30 , SB37 , SB260 , SB268 , SB331 , SB379 , SB441 , SB447 , SB457 , SB509 , SB650 , SB763 , SB1198 , SB1405 , SB1506 , SB1566 , SB1610 , SB1637 , SB1660 , SB1833 , SB2018 , SB2024 , SB2155 , SB2217 , SB2308 , SB2337 , SB2601 , SB2753 , SB2778 , SB2878 , SB2900 , SB3059 , HB4 , HB145 , HB300 , HB493 , HB2011 , HB2067 , HB2516 , HB2525 , HB2885 , HB2974 , HB3071 , HB3372 , HB3595 , HB5138 , HB5246 , HB796 , HB1523 , HB5294 , HB748 , HB3395 , HB180 , HB3171 , HB4690 , HB146 , HB5596 , HB5694 , HB 1135 , HB3225 , HB186 , HB1449 , HB3793 , HB 112 , HB 104 , HB4233 , HB 1094 , HB3336 , HB3520 , HB3320 , HB5663 , HB2731 , HB2399 , HB 111 , HB3483 , HB4580 , HB3748 , HB632 , HB4730 , HB 127 , HB5690 , HB5689 , HB3385 , HB4359 , HB5381 , HB20 , HB 123 , HB549 , HB5606 , HB2594 , HB 1057 , HB3664 , HCR141 , HCR40 , HCR59 , SJR36 , SJR50 , SJR63 , SCR12 , SCR39 , SB2023 , SB62 , SB666 , SB847 , SB284 , SB854 , SB810 , SB1505 , SB583 , SB507 , SB1434 , SB1772 , SB2016 , SB1122 , SB731 , SB397 , SB508 , SB1436 , SB287 , SB1882 , SB393 , SB1791 , SB209 , SB2429 , SB1085 , SB1975 , SB2717 , SB1262 , SB636 , SB2056 , SB884 , SB1200 , SB1845 , SB2458 , SB801 , SB3014 , SB3013 , SB758 , SB2797 , SB2076 , SB2876 , SB1640 , SB1449 , SB1181 , SB1234 , SB2926 , SB2841 , SB1528 , SB1854 , SB317 , SB1250 , SB2082 , SB1237 , SB2819 , SB629 , SB2608 , SB1602 , SB2009 , SB867 , SB640 , SB1698 , SB2680 , SB913 , SB1071 , SB1086 , SB1087 , SB1483 , SB1444 , SB1553 , SB1556 , SB1703 , SB2133 , SB2297 , SB2298 , SB2622 , SB2955 , SB2334 , SB1367 , SB2044 , SB2363 , SB2565 , SB1888 , SB3036 , SB3057 , SB3043 , SB3063 , SB3035 , SB203 , SB2688 , SB2522 , SB2459 , SB2655 , SB2251 , SB1884 , SB2928 , SB2566 , SB2549 , SB2553 , SB2919 , SB1944 , SB1232 , SB1798 , SB2603 , SB2607 , SB2683 , SB1319 , SB3045 , SB3071 , HB20 , HB 127 , HB549 , HB 1094 , HB2594 , HB2731 , HB4233 , HB4690 , SR625 , HCR167 , SJR5 , SB4 , SB6 , SB9 , SB23 , SB40 , SB13 , SB15 , SB30 , SB268 , SB331 , SB447 , SB457 , SB568 , SB650 , SB763 , SB1540 , SB1610 , SB1660 , SB2018 , SB2024 , SB2217 , SB2337 , SB2753 , SB2900 , SB2972 , SB3059 , HB4 , HB145 , HB493 , HB2067 , HB2516 , HB2885 , HB2974 , HB3071 , HB3372 , HB3556 , HB3595 , HB5138
Summary: The meeting centered around the discussions of several key bills, notably HB4233, which aims to align Texas's money transmission licensing and auditing requirements with federal regulations. Senator Parker led the discussion, emphasizing the need for consumer protections around cryptocurrency kiosks that have become targets for fraud, particularly affecting vulnerable populations such as seniors. The meeting also saw lively debates on HB20, designed to reintegrate technical education into high schools, addressing skills shortages in the workforce. The bills were well received, with strong bipartisan support evident in the votes.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Appropriations Revised Apr 22nd, 2026 at 03:30 pm

Appropriations

Transcript Highlights:
  • This sets up a revolving fund at the Department of Health for Ivocasearch.
  • So this would be a totally separate program or funding. It would have no connection.
  • But this bill would be state-funded if the soldiers are. Thank you.
  • It's my same question: why do we need to increase these caps? Thank you.
  • Successful, and so we need to increase the caps.
OK
Transcript Highlights:
  • Nolan and said I need help today.
  • fund as a state.
  • So, what this bill is doing is establishing two funds, and so those funds don't exist.
  • The state appropriated $10 million, put it into the fund.
  • And so, without the funds, none of that happens.
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

Senate - Tax, Business and Transportation Feb 5th, 2026 at 04:18 pm

Senate Tax, Business & Transportation

Transcript Highlights:
  • It comes out of the tobacco settlement funds, and the fund goes to the state.
  • Is it going back to the general fund? What, I mean, I think we really need to know that."
  • Is it going back to the general fund? What, I mean, I think we really need to know that.
  • First of it. to the general fund. What, I mean, I think we really need to know that.
  • They pay into this fund.
Bills: SB190 , SB152 , SB77 , SB150 , SB151 , SB156 , SB172 , SB182 , SB185 , SB212 , SB170 , SB133 , SB174 , SB163
AL

Alabama 2026 Regular Session

Alabama House Health Committee Jan 28th, 2026

Health

Transcript Highlights:
  • Given this collapse in confidence, we need to turn around. We need to help the citizens.
  • Given this collapse in confidence, we need to turn around. We need to help the citizens.
  • Given this collapse in confidence, we need to turn around. We need to help the citizens.
  • We need to help the citizens. We around. We need to help the citizens.
  • </c> need public access. need public access.
Bills: HB161 , HB146 , HB289 , HB290 , HB31 , HB146 , HB289 , HB290 , HB31
Committee: House Health
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Public Education Mar 18th, 2025

Public Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • It's half-day funding. it's need to be in pre-K, you know, we need that. did because then they can learn
  • I have academic counselors, of course. but only two, so we need additional funding for that as well.
  • And if it's a funding Virtue of more funding for testing coordinators, then that's something we need
  • That if put in a virtual setting what we need to do is fund student fund fund teachers and in school
  • That's a one, that means you need 100 students. to fund one paraprofessional, and you can only get funding
Bills: HB6 , HB27 , HB 123 , HB210 , HB213 , HB222 , HB610 , HB 1085 , HB1481 , HB6 , HB27 , HB123 , HB210 , HB213 , HB222
OK
Transcript Highlights:
  • You make sure staff is doing everything that I need done. It's a hard job, so.
  • He gets his boot up ready, just in case he needs something out of his boot.
  • She's like, 'No, you need to come...' Down the ladder.
  • Speaker, I need to adopt the Caldwell amendment. Clerical Reid, Mr.
  • We need to take an amendment, please. Clerk Reid, Mr.
OK
Transcript Highlights:
  • district Just north of me in Lincoln County, Representative Jim Haw, former Blazer ice hockey wizard We need
  • He set up the new reading initiative and funded it.
  • Is there any reason we especially need this committee?
  • This is the Oklahoma Innovation Challenge that they and they need judges.
  • There is an infinite need for judges down there.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Transportation, Highways and Public Works May 21st, 2026

Transportation, Highways & Public Works

Transcript Highlights:
  • great burden on commuters and potentially affects our first responders being able to get to what they need
  • Do we have a funding source identified?
  • This is a simple request to Congress that they help fund the $2.10 million needed to remove the bridges
  • How much money are we talking about that needs to be collected?
  • And we need the OMV to have the ability to put people in this program. Yes.
Bills: HCR32 , HCR53 , HCR60 , HCR68 , HB582 , HB730 , HB762
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

02/12/2026 - House Rural Economic Development

Rural Economic Development

Transcript Highlights:
  • So what we would need to do is talk to JLBC.
  • What we would need to do is talk to JLBC.
  • I think we need to refocus the purpose of your agency.
  • I think that we need to, in the interest of time, time.
  • So the responses need to be short.
Bills: HB2113 , HB2237 , HB2824 , HB2926 , HB2939 , HB2950
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

02/04/2026 - House Judiciary

Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • And I don't need to take a ton of it.
  • It helps fund that work.
  • They help, and if they need car seats, if they need this or that, it all happens and it works.
  • I think we might need to tighten some things up, but I think the discussion needs to be had with DCS.
  • We need something in the middle.
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Finance Feb 3rd, 2026 at 08:00 am

Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • they're doing the self-funding.
  • Yes, under federal ERISA law, the self-funded employers...
  • Health care is a basic need.
  • We are about to enter what I like to call Fiscal Fund Week.
  • So as a part of Fiscal Fund Week, please remind yourselves that requests need to be in by 10 a.m. today
Bills: HB2367 , HB1974 , HB2650 , HB2626
Committee: House Finance