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TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate Session Feb 25th, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Senate resolution 122 by Huffman.
  • I move adoption of Senate Resolution number 109.
  • I rise to thank Senator Dean Judy Seferini for bringing resolution, Senate Resolution 137, recognizing
  • Senate Resolution 77 by Miles and Alvarado, Senate Resolution 106 by Miles. at all.
  • Senate Resolution 128 by Blanco. Senate Resolution 140 by Birdwell. This is a voice vote.
Summary: The meeting was marked by significant resolutions recognizing various contributions to Texas and celebrating community initiatives. Key discussions included the adoption of resolutions commemorating Texas Hispanic Judges Day and highlighting the 100th anniversary of Memorial Park. Senators expressed appreciation for the judges' dedication and legacy, with notable mentions of individual judges and their impact on the community and legal landscape in Texas. The Senate also honored students and organizations contributing positively to their communities, showcasing the interconnectedness of public service and the legislative process.
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama Senate Feb 25th, 2025

Alabama Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Right now, we have a resolution we'd like to be read, Senate Joint Resolution proclaiming February 25th
  • From the Committee on Rules, Senate Joint Resolution number 24 by Senator Chambliss commends Joseph A
  • Also, Senate Joint Resolution number 27 by Senator Elliott mourns the death of Lieutenant Colonel George
  • The resolutions are adopted. Mr. President, Senator Waggoner has some resolutions from Rules.
  • From the Committee on Rules, House Joint Resolution number 2 by Representative Pringle establishes a
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Rules and Legislative Administration Committee 4/15/26

Rules and Legislative Administration

Transcript Highlights:
  • Senate file 3832, Nelson. Senate file 3832, Nelson.
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  • And then, if an impeachment resolution were to move forward from the House, it proceeds then to the Senate
  • Resolution 6 and House Resolution 7.
  • 7 and House that House Resolution 7 and House Resolution<01:14:40.640> 6 Resolution 6 Resolution
Bills: HF3900, HF1849
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama Senate Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry Committee Apr 9th, 2025

Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry

Transcript Highlights:
  • Senator Barfoot, here. Senator Beasley, here. Senator Barfoot, here. Senator Beasley, here.
  • Senator Carley, here. Senator Chestine, here. Senator Jones, here. Senator Kitchens, here.
  • Senator Livingston, here. Senator Melson, here. Senator Price, here. Senator Price, here.
  • Senator Singleton, here. Senator Stewart, here. Senator Stuts, here. Senator Williams, here.
  • Thank you, senators, committee. Chairman. Thank you, senators, committee members.
Bills: HB352, HB366, SB272, SB296
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Transcript Highlights:
  • Senate Joint Resolution 49 by Fetgatter of the House and Murdock of the Senate, an act relating to a
  • Senate Joint Resolution 52 by Kendrix of the House and Bergstrom of the Senate, a resolution relating
  • Senate Joint Resolution 52 by Kendrix of the House and Bergstrom of the Senate, a resolution relating
  • Senate Joint Resolution 53 by Kendri of the House and Bergstrom of the Senate, a resolution relating
  • Senate Joint Resolution 50 by Eaves of the House and Bergstrom of the Senate, a resolution relating to
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama Senate Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development Committee Mar 19th, 2025

Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development

Transcript Highlights:
  • We got some additions in here: Senator Butler, Senator Carley, Senator Chestine, Senator Coleman, Senator
  • Figures, Senator Gavan, Senator Hatcher, Senator Hovy, Senator Kelly.
  • Senator Hovy, Senator Kelly, Senator Melson, Senator Roberts, Senator Sessions, Senator Weaver, and Senator
  • Senator Coleman? Senator Figures? Senator Gavan? Senator Hatcher? Senator Hovy? Senator Kelly?
  • Senator Melson? Senator Roberts? Senator Melson? Senator Roberts? Senator Sessions? Senator Weaver?
AL

Alabama 2026 1st Special Session

Alabama Senate Judiciary Committee Jan 14th, 2026

Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • . >> Senator Albritton, >> Senator Bell, >> Senator Carnley, >> Senator Coleman-Madison, >> Senator Elliott
  • , >> Senator Figures, >> Senator Givhan, >> Senator Singleton, >> Senator Smith, >> Senator Stutts, >
  • Bell, >> Senator Carnley, >> Senator Coleman-Madison, >> Senator Elliott, >> Senator Figures, >> Senator
  • Givhan, >> Senator Singleton, >> Senator Smith, >> Senator Stutts, >> Senator Weaver, and Senator Barfoot
  • Senator Singleton, Senator Smith, aye. Senator Stutts, no. Senator Weaver, aye. Senator Barfoot.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law Committee 3/24/26

Judiciary Finance and Civil Law

Transcript Highlights:
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  • > language<00:36:35.760> and In the dispute resolution language and In the dispute resolution
  • over whether to grant sole or joint over whether to grant sole or joint custody<01:41:44.440>
  • or whether to grant sole or joint or whether to grant sole or joint custody<01:42:04.600> does
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

02/11/2026 - House Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections

Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections

Transcript Highlights:
  • It originated in the Senate.
  • Last year, very similar language was sponsored by Senator Gowan and Senate Bill 1151.
  • The joint report was found to be in violation of federal law by the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence
  • The joint report was found to be in violation of federal law by the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence
  • So with a lot of... ...by the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence.
Summary: The committee first heard HB 2908, which would impose criminal penalties on faithless Arizona Article V convention delegates, require delegates to take an oath, and direct the legislature and governor to ratify any approved amendment through the normal legislative process. The sponsor argued the bill adds guardrails to any future convention, while Common Cause Arizona opposed it as ineffective and insufficient to prevent a runaway convention. After debate about whether the bill could meaningfully constrain delegates, the committee voted 5-2 to return HB 2908 with a do pass recommendation. The committee then considered HB 2608, a veterans housing measure creating a military transitional housing grant program at the Arizona Department of Housing with a $7 million General Fund appropriation in FY 2027 and changes to the military transitional housing fund. Testimony focused on revisions to the bill, including limiting use of funds to new construction and requiring veteran-led or veteran-managed organizations. Several members said the bill was too similar to prior versions and had not gone through the Veterans Caucus process. On a motion to table, the committee voted to lay HB 2608 on the table. After a recess, the committee took up HB 2805, as amended, which creates a secure online portal for nomination petition signatures for local governing board candidates and related election administration changes. The sponsor said the bill was intended to give school board candidates and other local candidates equal access to the state’s electronic signature system, while members debated whether requiring candidates to declare party affiliation would undermine nonpartisan races. The Gillette amendment was adopted, and the committee then voted 5-2 to return HB 2805 as amended with a do pass recommendation. Finally, the committee heard HB 2775, which would bar the state and its subdivisions from using state assets or money to implement or enforce rules, taxes, or policies of international organizations, and would add restrictions on Arizona public universities’ dealings with certain foreign entities. Members discussed a proposed amendment to create oversight of foreign funding at Arizona State University and the Board of Regents, but raised concerns about rulemaking authority and constitutional issues. The committee ultimately voted to hold HB 2775 for further work, and then adjourned.
KY
Transcript Highlights:
  • Senator Berg, Senator Carol, Senator Meredith, Senator Richardson, Representative Hein, Representative
  • Senator Douglas, present. Senator McDaniel. Representative Bowling, here.
  • Thank you, Senator Bird, and second by Senator Douglas. All in favor say aye. Aye.
  • So, Senator Bird, I here to do.
  • Thank you, Senator. Thank you. Last question. Uh, Senator Dr. Douglas.
Summary: The Medicaid Oversight Advisory Board met for its third meeting and approved the July 30 minutes. The chair outlined a full agenda covering the state-based marketplace versus the federally facilitated marketplace, connectors and navigators, presumptive eligibility, eligibility/enrollment/redetermination, and a rural health transformation update. Commissioner Lisa Lee and Assistant Director David Barry presented first on Kentucky’s state-based exchange, Connect, explaining that it is an integrated eligibility and enrollment system for Medicaid, CHIP, SNAP, TANF, child care, and qualified health plans. They reviewed Kentucky’s move from a state-based exchange to healthcare.gov in 2017 and back to a state-based marketplace in 2021, and said the system helps route applicants to the correct program and allows families to move more easily between Medicaid and exchange coverage as circumstances change. The presenters said the exchange is funded by carrier assessments on qualified health plans rather than general fund dollars, with costs allocated across programs based on use. They said Kentucky’s exchange fees are lower than the federal platform’s and that the state-based system provides local assistance through DCBS offices, connectors, and licensed agents in every county. Members asked about startup and operating costs, fee-setting, and whether any general fund dollars are used; the department said it would follow up with the CFO on fee details and said it was not aware of general fund support for exchange operations. Members also raised concerns about Medicaid eligibility verification and improper enrollment, while the department emphasized that the state system uses different questions than healthcare.gov and is designed to identify the correct coverage based on monthly Medicaid income and annual tax-credit income. The board also discussed enrollment trends, including a COVID-era spike during the public health emergency when disenrollments were largely paused, and current qualified health plan enrollment of more than 97,000 people on Connect. Commissioner Lee explained presumptive eligibility as temporary Medicaid coverage, noting it applies to pregnant women and hospital-based cases, with hospitals able to grant it and certain providers able to grant it to pregnant women. She said full eligibility is still determined within 30 days and that presumptive eligibility ends when full Medicaid eligibility is determined or at the end of the following month. The meeting then shifted to connectors, with representatives from Community Action Kentucky and the Kentucky Primary Care Association describing their statewide outreach network, local offices, and role helping residents apply for Medicaid, renew coverage, report changes, and navigate benefits; they said connectors do not determine eligibility but assist with applications, recertifications, and outreach events across the Commonwealth.
KY
Transcript Highlights:
  • Senator Rocky Adams, Senator Wilson, Senator Yates, Representative Bridges here, Representative Gordon
  • My co-chair, Senator West. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
  • Senator Stephen West asked about KAR 205.
  • KAR 1:360 amends to increase the PDM rates for private child placing therapeutic foster care levels 2
  • Yeah, Senator Wilson's already had one. We have an announcement on the next meeting.
Summary: The subcommittee approved the minutes from the previous meeting and then took up several regulations. The first was a Department of Veterans Affairs regulation, with a staff amendment, to allow nurse practitioners to apply for the Veterans Affairs nurse loan repayment program year-round and to make technical drafting changes. The committee heard from the Office of Kentucky Veteran Centers, then adopted the staff amendment and approved the regulation without objection. The main item of the meeting was the Board of Optometric Examiners’ proposed amendment to 201 KAR 5:010, which would allow applicants to use the Optometry Examining Board of Canada written exam in place of part one of the National Board of Examiners in Optometry exam for licensure. The board said the change would improve access to care, provide an additional pathway for Canadian-trained candidates, and still require applicants to pass the remaining national board parts. Opponents, including NBEO officials, ARBO, Pearson VUE, and several optometrists, argued the Canadian exam is not equivalent, does not test the same biomedical science content, is not validated for U.S. scope of practice, and raises concerns about test security, transparency, and portability across states. They urged the committee to find the amendment deficient or vote no. Committee members questioned both sides about prior communication with the board, whether Kentucky would be the first state to adopt such a change, the rationale for the proposal, and the cost difference between the exams. Supporters said the board had received some written comments and one phone call, and that the proposal was driven by access concerns and the presence of Canadian students. Opponents said they had not had direct discussions with the Kentucky board before the hearing. No final vote on the optometry regulation is reflected in the transcript excerpt, but the committee heard extensive testimony and rebuttal before moving on.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Administrative Rules Apr 27th, 2026 at 10:30 am

Administrative Rules

Transcript Highlights:
  • To present Senate Joint Resolution number 50, please. Thank you. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
  • Senator Perkstrom, would you please continue with Senate Joint Resolution number 51? Thank you, Mr.
  • Moving to Senate Joint Resolution number 53, Senator Brooks would you Begin explaining that one, please
  • We haven't done that one yet, Senator. Joint Resolution 2. Please explain it, sir. Thank you, Mr.
  • The vote will now occur on Senate Joint Resolution number 52.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

House of Representatives May 6th, 2026

Louisiana House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • House Concurrent Resolution by Representative Baham to adopt joint rules of the House and the Senate,
  • House Concurrent Resolution by Representative Baham to adopt joint rules of the House and the Senate,
  • House Concurrent Resolution by Representative Baham to adopt joint rules of the House and the Senate,
  • Senate Bill 2, Mr. Speaker, by Senator Kleinpeter, to designate... Senate Bill 2, Mr.
  • Senate Bill 180 by Senator Foil is a joint resolution to amend the Constitution relative to ad valorem
Bills: HR244, HR245, HR246, HR247, HR248, HR249, HR250, HR251, HCR101, HCR102, HR223, HR224, HR225, HR226, HR227, HR229, HR230, HR231, HR232, HR234, HR235, HR236, HR237, HR238, HR239, HR240, HR241, HR242, HR243, HCR94, HCR95, HCR96, HCR97, HCR98, HCR99, HCR100, SCR31, SCR33, SCR35, SCR37, SCR56, SCR57, SB171, SB251, SB252, SB353, SB367, SB433, SB461, HR170, HR191, HR206, HR207, HR208, HR217, HCR11, HCR53, HCR60, HCR66, HCR68, HB66, HB153, HB165, HB326, HB387, HB454, HB455, HB484, HB513, HB603, HB660, HB719, HB762, HB766, HB793, HB802, HB816, HB833, HB940, HB947, HB950, HB975, HB1028, HB1039, HB1051, HB1053, HB1080, HB1201, HB1215, HB1228, HB1251, HB1252, SCR2, SB26, SB28, SB29, SB30, SB41, SB44, SB64, SB84, SB87, SB93, SB98, SB107, SB118, SB142, SB192, SB195, SB199, SB219, SB222, SB234, SB241, SB255, SB275, SB277, SB292, SB294, SB306, SB314, SB482, SB233, SB326, HR171, HCR49, HCR65, HCR72, HR37, HCR64, SCR19, SCR3, SCR6, SCR18, SCR11, SCR22, HB64, HB68, HB92, HB130, HB258, HB633, HB801, HB89, HB341, HB451, HB456, HB579, HB595, HB621, HB818, HB841, HB1064, HB1101, HB1191, SB47, SB82, SB106, SB206, SB210, SB248, SB305, SB376, SB397, SB441, SB2, SB19, SB24, SB50, SB70, SB96, SB101, SB103, SB104, SB114, SB122, SB159, SB160, SB173, SB180, SB182, SB260, SB412, SB418, SB424, SB442, SB460, SB476, SB1, SB23, SB32, SB42, SB43, SB46, SB51, SB110, SB113, SB150, SB154, SB161, SB218, SB220, SB221, SB253, SB289, SB310, SB351, SB399, SB404, SB502, HCR32, HB955, HB284, HB617, HB730, HB926, HB1125, HB1194, HB1203, HB798, HB998, HB1084, HB1223, HB646, HB824, HB901, HB79, HR20, HR74, HB59, HB306, HB366, HB393, HB458, HB577, HB582, HB605, HB614, HB682, HB733, HB752, HB773, HB911, HB996, HB1035, HB1069, HB1113, HB1140, HB1180, HB1234, HB1240, SB89, SB68, SB149