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LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
House of Representatives Mar 26th, 2026
Louisiana House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- It deals with the state medical disability board being removed from in their with the state medical disability
- I know there's no state impact on it.
- I know there's no state impact on it.
- the official state waterfowl.
- Any other state is doing this? Is there any other state doing this?
Bills:
HR70 , HR71 , HCR35 , HB31 , HB326 , HB1013 , HB1014 , HB1015 , HB1016 , HR65 , HR66 , HR67 , HR68 , HR69 , HCR33 , HCR34 , HB1006 , HB1007 , HB1008 , HB1010 , HB1011 , SB2 , SB13 , SB24 , SB28 , SB40 , SB47 , SB48 , SB70 , SB79 , SB80 , SB109 , SB127 , SB139 , SB154 , SB181 , SB199 , SB200 , SB208 , SB277 , SB317 , SB336 , SB349 , SB357 , HR15 , HR20 , HCR14 , HB51 , HB58 , HB69 , HB82 , HB93 , HB143 , HB166 , HB199 , HB201 , HB202 , HB218 , HB222 , HB223 , HB224 , HB231 , HB235 , HB246 , HB338 , HB349 , HB352 , HB379 , HB405 , HB429 , HB535 , HB547 , HB577 , HB588 , HB626 , HB636 , HB652 , HB653 , HB669 , HB688 , HB691 , HB721 , HB738 , HB749 , HB806 , HB843 , HB851 , HB857 , HB861 , HB889 , HB904 , HB907 , HB908 , HB929 , HB955 , HB1009 , HB952 , HB8 , HB9 , HB10 , HB15 , HB16 , HB17 , HB18 , HB19 , HB22 , HB33 , HB34 , HB35 , HB44 , HB46 , HB47 , HB48 , HB61 , HB101 , HB126 , HB135 , HB142 , HB164 , HB185 , HB215 , HB226 , HB232 , HB233 , HB242 , HB284 , HB292 , HB297 , HB301 , HB334 , HB436 , HB468 , HB548 , HB571 , HB582 , HB593 , HB594 , HB609 , HB613 , HB712 , HB722 , HB732 , HB746 , HB827 , HB845 , HB848 , HB921 , HB923 , HB951 , HB953 , HB999 , HB53 , HB57 , HB64 , HB102 , HB106 , HB111 , HB137 , HB152 , HB155 , HB177 , HB238 , HB256 , HB258 , HB337 , HB359 , HB363 , HB386 , HB434 , HB546 , HB557 , HB584 , HB661 , HB697 , HB726 , HB727 , HB747 , HB756 , HB758 , HB759 , HB765 , HB767 , HB825 , HB858 , HB930 , HB941 , HB957 , HB964 , HB868 , HB119 , HB140 , HB739 , HB842 , HB875 , HB919 , HB52 , HB228 , HB289 , HB735 , HB796 , HB901 , HB193 , HB400 , HB570 , HB733
Keywords:
Northside High School, basketball, state championship, sportsmanship, athletic recognition, commendation, criminal justice, community contributions, Bridget A. Dinvaut, law enforcement, tax delinquency, property sale, rehabilitation, Louisiana State Law Institute, legislation, retirement, police benefits, disability, municipality, Social Security
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
House and Governmental Affairs May 6th, 2026
House and Governmental Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- Captain Lance Kennedy, Louisiana State Police: Mr.
- Captain Saline, Elamie, Louisiana State Police.
- for not upholding the laws of this state or of the United States, and how some people are a little overreaching
- Other states have also done this.
- Thank you, Secretary of State. I want to close on your— Thank you, Secretary of State.
Committee:
House House and Governmental Affairs
Keywords:
human rights, individual liberties, Magna Carta, constitutionalism, free speech, law enforcement, public records, criminal history, transparency, witness protections, SB49, Louisiana elections, party primary, primary elections, BESE, State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, school board elections, election law, candidate qualification, ballot access
OK
Transcript Highlights:
- What will the state gain?
- to put them back in, let's take number 27, which is the Highway 70, across the bottom part of The state
- You know, we've got these turnpikes running up from Hugo to the state line and then across Highway 70
- In my opinion, quickly, even if the 1 number 27 doesn't go entirely across the state, it needs to go
Committee:
House Transportation
Keywords:
memorial, infrastructure, transportation, dedication, Toby Keith, SB 2049, Oklahoma Department of Transportation, ODOT, Transportation Commission, surety bond, surety company, performance bond, contractor nonperformance, construction contract, public works, transportation contracts, bond claim, state transportation projects, Title 69, OMES
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
03/16/2026 - House Land, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Land, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- The bill prohibits the conveyance of land, as well as the sale, lease, or sublease of state land.
- the state, and I believe that we have already reached our maximum...
- Do you happen to know how much—you may not know—but how much state... ...how much state funding is used
- What is the policy that your organization is stating if that situation happens?
- known as Humane Society of the United States.
Committees:
House Land, Agriculture & Rural Affairs , House House Land, Agriculture & Rural Affairs Committee of Reference
Keywords:
foreign ownership, land sales, review commission, national security, property rights, veterinary technicians, certification, education alternative, Arizona Revised Statutes, veterinary education, Mexican gray wolf, Mexican wolf, Mexican gray wolf puppies, Arizona Game and Fish Commission, Arizona Game and Fish Department, endangered species, wolf reintroduction, wolf translocation, cross-fostering, wildlife management
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy Committee 3/10/26
Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:47:50.720><c> I</c> that of the state government. I that of the state government.
- </c> ideas about this state gemstone. ideas about this state gemstone.
- </c> community building across our state. community building across our state.
- Thanks to federal and state lines.
- </c> across the state? across the state? >> Very<01:36:24.000><c> good.
Keywords:
groundwater, water use permit, data centers, public health, environmental regulations, municipalities, state park license plate, specialty license plate, Minnesota DNR, Department of Natural Resources, license plate design contest, North Shore, Lake Superior Agate, AI-generated art, artificial intelligence, Minnesota resident, state parks, specialty plates, vehicle registration, contest requirements
WA
Transcript Highlights:
- all General Fund State.
- all general fund state.
- We're in Washington State.
- by state government than this state.
- by state government than this state.
Bills:
HB2289
Committee:
House Appropriations
Keywords:
appropriations, budget, fiscal matters, state spending, general fund, supplemental budget, biennial budget, substitute bill, public defense, civil legal aid, courts, judicial branch, homelessness, supportive housing, affordable housing, behavioral health, juvenile rehabilitation, youth services, child welfare, foster care
WA
Transcript Highlights:
- It would end up costing the state more.
- Washington State, and nearly 100 statutes designate our court as the sole venue for state-related cases
- with other state employees.
- Cutting therapy will also cost the state.
- State saves $7.
Bills:
HB2289
Committee:
House Appropriations
Keywords:
appropriations, budget, fiscal matters, state spending, general fund, supplemental budget, biennial budget, substitute bill, public defense, civil legal aid, courts, judicial branch, homelessness, supportive housing, affordable housing, behavioral health, juvenile rehabilitation, youth services, child welfare, foster care
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Postsecondary Education Feb 10th, 2026 at 10:30 am
Postsecondary Education
Transcript Highlights:
- It goes on to state that a student's opinions and beliefs wouldn't impact their grade.
- So it's not stating that a professor can't disagree, can't challenge those beliefs.
- There are other states that have done this.
- And so, basically, this is the state of Oklahoma, a state that has long protected and respected homeschooling
- It's pretty commonly known to be a very friendly state to homeschooling.
Committee:
House Postsecondary Education
Keywords:
education policy, grading system, student assessment, academic integrity, state funding, opinion conduct, higher education, bachelor's degree, feasibility study, Oklahoma State Regents, accreditation, credit hours, emergency declaration, gender, privacy, public schools, sleeping quarters, restrooms, criminal history, admissions process
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security Jan 26th, 2026
Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security
Transcript Highlights:
- I pledge to the flag of the United States.
- I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands
- The memorial states that the United States government and non-governmental organizations are sending
- And state funds are not utilized in that process.
- Other states are currently investing large amounts of money to try to compete with Florida.
Keywords:
Space Florida, tax exemption, governmental purpose, aviation, defense industry, space exploration, semiconductor technology, veterans, housing, property management, incentives, Florida Housing Finance Corporation, vacancy relief, risk mitigation, housing finance, trust fund, Homes for Veterans, S1656, SB 1656, official state flagship
Summary:
The Committee on Military, Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security met with a quorum present and took up several memorials and bills. It first reported favorably Senate Memorial 1714, which urges Congress to pass the No Tax Dollars for Terrorist Act to prevent U.S. taxpayer funds from benefiting the Taliban in Afghanistan. The committee then heard and approved SB 1512, expanding tax exemptions and procurement flexibility for Space Florida, with support from Space Florida and the Florida Chamber of Commerce. It also approved SB 1656, designating the SS American Victory as Florida’s official state flagship, replacing the Western Union, after discussion of the ship’s World War II service, museum role, and no known fiscal impact.
The committee next approved SM 1186, urging Congress to increase the Florida National Guard’s force structure, with members noting Florida’s population growth and emergency response needs. It then considered SB 1602, creating the Homes for Veterans Property Management Incentive Pilot Program in selected counties to help landlords house veterans through vacancy relief and risk mitigation funds; the bill was amended twice, including technical and clarifying changes, and reported favorably as a committee substitute. Senator Sharief expressed support and asked to co-sponsor the veterans housing measure.
Finally, the committee passed SB 1604, which creates the associated vacancy relief and risk mitigation trust funds within the Florida Housing Finance Corporation to support the veterans housing pilot program. That bill also received a technical amendment before being reported favorably as a committee substitute. After the bills were disposed of, members were invited to record votes if needed, and the committee adjourned without objection.
WA
Transcript Highlights:
- Washington state funds less for public defense than all but three states in the country: Arizona, Nebraska
- the number of state-operated living alternatives.
- So the state will just end up receiving. A ripple effect.
- So the state will just end up paying more in other areas.
- in the state.
Bills:
HB2289
Committee:
House Appropriations
Keywords:
appropriations, budget, fiscal matters, state spending, general fund, supplemental budget, biennial budget, substitute bill, public defense, civil legal aid, courts, judicial branch, homelessness, supportive housing, affordable housing, behavioral health, juvenile rehabilitation, youth services, child welfare, foster care
WA
Transcript Highlights:
- Just like households and communities around the state and businesses, the state agencies and our programs
- As you, I'm sure, are aware, Washington State is the only state in the country that has a four-year balanced
- I can tell you when I talk to my colleagues from other states, there are many, many states who are facing
- Our bi-state compact requires both states to share expenses to manage the national scenic area.
- The governor's budget funds and approves three state employee contracts that cover some 5,000 state employees
Bills:
HB2289
Committee:
House Appropriations
Keywords:
appropriations, budget, fiscal matters, state spending, general fund, supplemental budget, biennial budget, substitute bill, public defense, civil legal aid, courts, judicial branch, homelessness, supportive housing, affordable housing, behavioral health, juvenile rehabilitation, youth services, child welfare, foster care
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama House State Government Committee May 7th, 2025
State Government
Transcript Highlights:
- We'll call the State Government Committee to order. Uh, clerk, please call the roll.
- Uh, welcome everyone to the State Government Committee meeting.
- States like Hawaii, New York, and Vermont...
- States like Hawaii, New York, Vermont, Ohio, and Michigan all have programs that state they shall be
- Mandating things at the state level that should be handled locally.
Committee:
House State Government
Keywords:
education, national anthem, patriotism, school policy, constitutional amendment, SB278, released time, religious instruction, elective credit, public schools, K-12 education, Alabama Released Time Credit Act, church-state separation, First Amendment, school choice, parental consent, elective course, off-campus instruction, private religious entity, State Board of Education
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs Mar 19th, 2025
Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- Several states provide enhanced driver's license.
- At least five states provide enhanced driver's license.
- In the 10th Circuit in United States v.
- We have a fraudulent ID situation here in our state that's, in fact, every state.
- just that for all the reasons that you've stated.
Keywords:
electronic monitoring, parole supervision, law enforcement, warrant execution, public safety, handgun license, judgment evaluation, medical advisory board, application denial, gun law procedures, abandoned property, unclaimed property, disposition, handgun, driver's license, commercial driver's license, weapon carry, gun rights, Texas legislature, legislative attendance
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:13:26.920><c> this</c> standard entitled identity States this standard entitled identity States
- </c> name of your school you can simply State name of your school you can simply State your<00:23:41.840
- Minnesota Compass states that Minnesota is known for high-quality public education; however, our state
- Minnesota Compass states that Minnesota is known for high-quality public education; however, our state
- </c> this class truly is the United States this class truly is the United States was<00:47:43.480><c>
Committee:
House Education Finance
Keywords:
railroad, infrastructure, transportation funding, environmental remediation, capital investment, HF921, tax increment financing, TIF, excess tax increment, school district aid, levy adjustment, property tax levy, education finance, Minnesota education aid, decertification, local government finance, school funding formula, state aid reduction, referendum equalization aid, debt service equalization
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- ><c> making</c> and we know that other states are making and we know that other states are making efforts
- 30 states.
- 30 states.
- </c> they are bringing in local and state they are bringing in local and state revenue<00:32:39.720><
- c> the</c> play out in state after State across the play out in state after State across the country<
Committee:
Senate Taxes
Keywords:
tax relief fund, budget surplus, surplus revenue, tax rebate, tax refund, one-time refund, income tax, property tax, constitutional amendment, Minnesota Constitution, general fund, budget reserve, taxpayer relief, state surplus, fiscal forecast, wealthy taxpayers, high-income exclusion, 2026 ballot, referendum, surplus distribution
OK
Transcript Highlights:
- development and manufacturing of low-cost biosimilar insulin in the state.
- My only question is, are other states doing this? Thank you for the question.
- Why do we need somebody from outside of the state to help?
- so that we are not sending these dollars out of state.
- There's no state dollars that are used for this, and Oklahoma is one of 14 states selected to use this
Bills:
SB667 , SB904 , SB1344 , SB1380 , SB1423 , SB1425 , SB1484 , SB1500 , SB1502 , SB1503 , SB1555 , SB1561 , SB1562 , SB1565 , SB1572 , SB1644 , SB1749 , SB1833 , SB2007 , SB2044 , SB2074
Committee:
House Public Health
Keywords:
chiropractic, licensure, animal chiropractic, Board of Chiropractic Examiners, licensing requirements, gender transition, gender-affirming care, transgender, puberty blockers, cross-sex hormones, hormone therapy, sex reassignment, transition surgery, Medicaid, public funds, state facilities, state hospital, Oklahoma, intersex, DSD
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Chairman and members, Senate Bill 1272 appropriates $5 million from the State General Fund to the State
- to the state general fund.
- state.
- But there's many... ...many, many states across the United States.
- Some states have that.
Bills:
SB1041 , SB1088 , SB1118 , SB1128 , SB1168 , SB1176 , SB1189 , SB1207 , SB1250 , SB1272 , SB1274 , SB1286 , SB1428 , SB1457 , SB1461 , SB1503 , SB1519 , SB1537 , SB1582 , SB1618 , SB1654 , SB1713 , SB1827 , SCR1012 , SCR1020
Keywords:
electronic monitoring, nursing care, assisted living, resident rights, privacy, consent, surveillance, cybersecurity, homeland security, artificial intelligence, state appropriation, VPN security, zero trust, housing, zoning, middle housing, urban development, duplexes, triplexes, fourplexes
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- Last year and this year, in Louisiana, not another state, the state of Louisiana, five officers in 2025
- Ideally, the state would be doing this, but obviously we're we're trying to Ideally, the state would
- There are other states that have done... ...in any state in the country that resembles this.
- state of Louisiana seal on it and say, 'Hey, wait, okay, the state has checked this out.'
- Cruz, is this done in any other states? What states? Yes, it's done in Utah currently. Just Utah?
Bills:
HB12 , HB42 , HB205 , HB222 , HB324 , HB325 , HB350 , HB416 , HB482 , HB610 , HB749 , HB797 , HB807 , HB821 , HB979 , HB992 , HB1193
Committee:
House Appropriations
Keywords:
survivor benefits, law enforcement, reserve officer, auxiliary officer, public safety, Medicaid, dental coverage, healthcare access, medical necessity, Louisiana Department of Health, judicial salaries, judges, judiciary compensation, cost of living adjustment, COLA, Louisiana Supreme Court, court of appeal judges, district court judges, city court judges, parish court judges
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- It states in Article I, Section 8, that states are supposed to make nothing but gold and silver coin
- The states of Texas. Utah and Wyoming have acquired gold as part of their state reserves.
- I'm the state concessionaire down at Windsor State Beach, which is the local at Lake Havasu.
- I'm the state concessionaire down at Windsor State Beach, which is the local that in Lake Havasu.
- In order to, in order, I'm the state, I'm actually the state concessionaire at Windsor, so they check
Bills:
HB2091 , HB2140 , HB2320 , HB2384 , HB2398 , HB2502 , HB2780 , HB2918 , HB2939 , HB2950 , HB2999 , HB4020 , HB4026 , HB4029
Committees:
Senate Finance , Senate Senate Finance Committee of Reference
Keywords:
insurance, financial surveillance, regulations, assessments, Arizona Revised Statutes, investment, state treasurer, gold bullion, treasury management, financial regulations, school districts, lease agreements, school property, tax exemptions, impact aid revenue bonds, retirement, Arizona State Retirement System, elected officials, return to work, benefits
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama Senate State Governmental Affairs Committee Mar 11th, 2026
State Governmental Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- We've had four Miss Americas in our state.
- </c> that Miss Alabama was the state that Miss Alabama was the state ambassador.<00:07:46.560><c> I'll
- </c><00:08:31.440><c> This</c> four Miss Americas in our state.
- This four Miss Americas in our state.
- </c><00:08:37.599><c> ambassador</c> make them officially a state ambassador make them officially a state
Committee:
Senate State Governmental Affairs
Keywords:
absentee ballot, voting, elections, voter registration, electoral process, defective affidavit, voting rights, local redevelopment, tax payments, transient occupancy, state revenue, authority powers, economic development, tax abatement, incentives, Alabama Jobs Act, Accelerate Alabama, NAICS, North American Industry Classification System, 2022 NAICS codes