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OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Senate Legislative Session Mar 26th, 2026 at 12:10 pm
Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Authorized by law.
- Needed, we have that authority to debate and pass it transparently.
- Will there be questions of the author?
- The healthcare authority apparently waited until today.
- This is a bill I would love to have authored myself, but Senator...
Bills:
SB65, SB248, SB330, SB378, SB844, SB1330, SB1410, SB1475, SB1476, SB1565, SB1618, SB1623, SJR39, SJR47, SB2084, SB1655, SB1679, SB2174, SB1775, SB1873, SB1204, SB1884, SB1916, SB1937, SB1447, SB1500, SB2007, SB2074, SB1944, SB2018, SB1984, SB2026, SB2045, SB2049, SB2062, SB2112, SB2118, SB2127, SB2134, SB2135, SB2139, SB2154, SB1195
Keywords:
SB65, naloxone, Narcan, opioid overdose, overdose reversal, opioid antagonist, emergency opioid antagonist, substance abuse services, harm reduction, public health, overdose prevention, good samaritan, civil immunity, criminal immunity, controlled substances, addiction treatment, fentanyl, opioid crisis, school overdose response, first aid
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- Um, and it of a permanent authority.
- </c><02:10:30.960><c> to</c> you know to have permanent authority to you know to have permanent authority
- Um, and the emergency had to be, um, authorized if you will.
- Um, and the emergency had to be, um, authorized if you will.
- Um you know authorized as an emergency.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session - part 2 May 1st, 2025
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I do have just one question if the author would yield for a question.
- But it's what we have, and I will yield back to the author. Thank you.
- I recognize the author of the amendment, Representative Greenman. Thank you, Mr.
- And I have a question for the author as well. This is not a gotcha question.
- Representative Greenman, the author of the amendment. Thank you, Mr.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, July 20, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Without the authority health risks.
- </c><02:43:19.359><c> to</c> Administration additional authority to Administration additional authority
- And in this authority, well, this authority is going to prevent that.
- ><c> five</c><03:11:39.279><c> years</c> authorizes 50 million over five years authorizes 50 million
- </c><04:36:25.520><c> to</c> gives DO the permanent authority to gives DO the permanent authority to
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- to do anything about it unless authority to do anything about it unless we<00:30:20.240><c> pass</c>
- Representative Carol McGuire moves we concur and is recognized to speak. authority.
- So, this bill gives it to authority.
- Um, but sending in the National Guard without the governor's permission, that is not normal.
- But when Donald Trump sought blanket authority to command the National Guard, he made that order apply
VT
Transcript Highlights:
- Vermont Family Readiness Program with support from the Vermont Chamber and our very own Vermont National Guard
- She serves with the Vermont Air National Guard.
- principles of personal liberty and equality reflected in the Constitution of the State of Vermont with authority
- state of in the constitution of the state of Vermont<00:25:51.360><c> with</c><00:25:51.600><c> authority
- ,</c><00:25:52.559><c> force,</c> Vermont with authority, force, Vermont with authority, force, longevity
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Economic and Rural Development Jul 7th, 2025
Economic & Rural Development & Policy Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- I list the authorities that are provided to us in that Act.
- Looking forward, it needs more funding and it needs longer authorization, I believe.
- The finance authority manages and administers the drinking water State Revolving Fund.
- emergency authorization to do under our program.
- authorized by the Rural Infrastructure Act.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm the CEO of the New Hampshire Homebuilders Association, and I'm the one who is the primary author
- Association and I'm the one who the Association and I'm the one who the primary<00:11:34.480><c> author
- <c> this</c><00:11:35.200><c> build</c><00:11:35.800><c> to</c><00:11:36.000><c> come</c> primary author
- of this build to come primary author of this build to come before<00:11:36.680><c> you</c><00:11:36.800
- neighborworks talk about a Authority neighborworks talk about a collaborative<00:12:15.760><c> effort
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
House Chamber - Wed Apr 30, 2025, 9:00AM HST - Day 59
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> the county still has the full authority the county still has the full authority to<02:43:21.120>
- </c><02:51:35.439><c> a</c> language in this bill that authorizes a language in this bill that authorizes
- </c><04:53:06.240><c> of</c> clarifying the use and authorization of clarifying the use and authorization
- </c><05:24:08.798><c> Tourism</c> Hawaii Tourism Authority. Tourism Hawaii Tourism Authority.
- . authorization. authorization. um<05:40:16.958><c> the</c><05:40:17.440><c> liability</c><05:40:18.000
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Senate Committee on Business and Commerce (Part I) Apr 1st, 2025
Business & Commerce
Transcript Highlights:
- Members, any questions for the bill author?
- Questions of the author?
- Members, questions of the author? The Chair opens up public testimony.
- The one on the left is installed at the Tennessee Valley Authority.
- No questions for the author, so we'll open up public testimony.
Keywords:
electric generation, reliability, ERCOT, Public Utility Commission, penalties, performance requirements, energy policy, construction contracts, compensatory damages, government delays, contractor, legislation, nonprofit donor privacy, membership lists, supporter confidentiality, volunteer privacy, association rights, public records exemption, Texas Public Information Act, government transparency
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, January 7, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Speaker, and I yield. rulers or authorities all things were rulers or authorities all things were created
- </c><00:05:58.280><c> penetrate</c><00:05:58.720><c> our</c> your Authority penetrate our your Authority
- The mayor also proudly served his country in the Army National Guard.
- President Trump proved that the president, on his own authority, can secure our borders.
- </c><00:39:04.240><c> to</c><00:39:04.520><c> enforce</c> Article 2 authority to enforce Article 2 authority
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- the small group market is simply unsustainable would also have that same option, although there are guard
- 01:51:47.920><c> although</c><01:51:48.159><c> there</c><01:51:48.400><c> are</c><01:51:48.480><c> guard
- </c><01:51:48.719><c> rails</c><01:51:49.199><c> on</c> option although there are guard rails on option
- although there are guard rails on switching<01:51:49.840><c> which</c><01:51:50.000><c> is</c><01:51
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- Frank was part of the ROTC in high school, and he joined the Idaho National Guard his senior year.
- Ron was a published author and continued to be involved in politics and supported causes with Christian
- to county sheriffs, amending Chapter 6, Title 20, Idaho Code, by the addition of a new section to authorize
- addition of a new section, 39-409C, Idaho Code, to establish a provision, Title 9, Idaho Code, to authorize
- by the addition of a new section, 33-320A, Idaho Code, to establish provisions for alternative authorization
Summary:
The House convened with 59 members present, approved the journal, and then held a memorial program honoring former legislators and public servants, including Frank Brunel, Jeannie Givens, Carl Shirtleff, Wendy Ungrich Kachetti, Ron Vieselmeyer, and Anne Wilde. The tributes highlighted their legislative service, community involvement, family lives, and personal legacies, and the chamber observed a moment of remembrance with music before returning to business. During announcements, the House also welcomed several student and civic groups in the gallery, including participants in 4-H Know Your Government, AAUW members, and students from CUNA High School.
After the memorial, the House received messages from the Senate and governor, and committee reports were read. Several bills were referred for printing or to committees, including measures on state budget logos, elections, telecom service discontinuance, broadband, geothermal water, trapping, self-defense and public assemblies on roads, child abuse interview recording, criminal procedure, parental rights, sex offender residency, sheriff reimbursement, masks during crimes, bribery and nepotism, AI procurement, airbags, administrative subpoenas, Attorney General duties, unauthorized workers, rental applications, land use, homeowners associations, programmable money, school start dates, administrator authorization, civics programming, and health insurance cost-sharing. Senate bills 1240, 1248, 1249, and 1251 were also received and referred.
On second reading, House Bills 639, 635, 594, and 610 were advanced to the third-reading calendar. On third reading, House Bill 576, concerning the Idaho Consumer Asset Recovery Fund and limiting reimbursements to Idaho residents, passed 53-14; House Bill 577, removing the requirement to replace license plates every 10 years if still legible, passed 66-1; and House Bill 632, expanding whistleblower protections and setting timelines for legislative records requests, passed 68-0. The chamber then debated House Bill 607 at length; the bill would require separate restroom, shower, and locker room facilities by biological sex in government buildings and public accommodations, with enforcement provisions and civil penalties. Supporters argued it would protect privacy and safety and impose only reasonable steps, while opponents said it was vague, costly for small businesses and cities, and could create liability and enforcement problems. The debate continued without a final vote in the excerpt provided.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- Frank was part of the ROTC in high school, and he joined the Idaho National Guard his senior year.
- Ron was a published author and continued to be involved in politics and supported causes with Christian
- to county sheriffs, amending Chapter 6, Title 20, Idaho Code, by the addition of a new section to authorize
- 39, Idaho Code, by the addition of a new section, 39-409C, Idaho Code, to establish provisions authorizing
- legislative intent, repealing Section 19-5908, Idaho Code, relating to capital crimes defense fund authorized
Summary:
The House convened with a quorum, approved the journal, and then held a memorial program honoring former Idaho legislators and public servants, including tributes to Frank Brunel, Jeannie Givens, Carl Shirtliff, Wendy Ungrich Kachetti, Ron Vieselmeyer, and Gail Wilde. Speakers highlighted their careers, community service, family lives, and contributions to Idaho, and the chamber observed the memorial with music and remarks about public service and legacy.
After the memorial, the House received messages from the Senate and reported several committee actions. Committee reports moved a number of bills and resolutions to calendars or other committees, and the House introduced a large slate of new bills covering state budget/logo restrictions, elections, telecommunications, broadband, water, fish and game, trapping, self-defense and public assemblies on roads, child abuse interview recording, criminal procedure, parental rights, sex offender residency, sheriff reimbursement, masking during crimes, bribery and nepotism, artificial intelligence procurement, airbags, administrative subpoenas, attorney general duties, child protection, election interference, voting rights, divorce and custody attorney fees, unauthorized employment, rental application fees, commercial code changes, professional licensing, land use, building codes, land division, HOA dissolution, programmable money, school start dates, civics education, and health insurance cost-sharing.
The House then took up third-reading votes on three bills. House Bill 576, concerning the Idaho Consumer Asset Recovery Fund and limiting coverage to Idaho residents or former Idaho residents at the time of purchase, passed 53-14. House Bill 577, which removes the requirement to replace license plates every 10 years so long as they remain legible and readable, passed 66-1. House Bill 632, expanding whistleblower protections and setting a timeline for legislative information requests, passed 68-0. House Bill 607, dealing with separate restroom, shower, and locker room access in government buildings and public accommodations, generated extended debate over privacy, safety, enforcement, and business costs, but no final vote was reached in the portion provided.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
02/04/2026 - Senate Judiciary and Elections
Transcript Highlights:
- And with more future measures making the ballot, Arizona must guard against foreign interference before
- victim's attorney fees and costs incurred in enforcing or remedying those rights, and applies this authority
- And that's because despite having relatively little policymaking authority, especially compared to the
- for sponsoring SB 1329 and acknowledging the need to rein in the improper delegation of judicial authority
- Not only is this an overreach of the court's authority, there was no oversight for the application of
Summary:
The Senate Judiciary and Elections Committee heard several election, victims’ rights, family court, and probation-related measures. SB 1425, an emergency bill moving Arizona’s primary election date earlier and adjusting related election timelines, was amended to move the primary to the second-to-last Tuesday in July and to remove the proposed compression of cure/ID deadlines; county officials supported it, and it received a do pass recommendation. SB 1289 and SCR 1013/SCR 1014 focused on foreign money in election administration and ballot measure campaigns, with supporters arguing the bills would close loopholes that allow foreign-backed funding to influence elections; some members raised concerns about breadth and enforcement, but both measures advanced. SB 1402 would require probationers on certain sex-offense-related monitoring to pay the cost of electronic monitoring; supporters said it would improve accountability and child safety, while opponents warned it could punish indigent people and divert money from treatment. It also received a do pass recommendation.
The committee spent substantial time on family court bills. SB 1330 would allow a parent with less than 35% parenting time or no legal decision-making authority to request a jury trial in custody-related disputes; supporters described severe financial and emotional harm in family court and argued juries would provide a neutral check, while county and legal representatives opposed the bill as costly, slow, and ill-suited to specialized child-welfare decisions. Despite those objections, SB 1330 passed with a do pass recommendation. SB 1328, as amended, declared Arizona public policy to include protecting parents and a child’s right to equal access to both co-parents; supporters said it would clarify legislative intent, while opponents called it duplicative of existing law. It also passed.
The committee also heard SB 1329, which would let parents sue court-appointed professionals in custody and parenting-time matters if the professional deviated from licensing ethics or standards. Supporters argued that quasi-judicial immunity and weak oversight have allowed harmful, expensive practices in family court, while opponents said existing malpractice and licensing remedies already exist and warned against expanding litigation. The bill received a do pass recommendation. SB 1326, allowing courts to award attorney fees and costs to victims when a party violates or worsens a victim-rights violation, also passed after supporters said it would help pro bono and victims’ attorneys enforce rights, and opponents said the term “exacerbates” was vague and the need was unclear. The committee approved the minutes and held SB 1285 and SB 1392 without hearing them.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Community Safety Jan 26th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- The second is where a person aids, invites, employs, authorizes, or causes a minor to engage in sexually
- The second is where a person aids, invites, employs, authorizes, or causes a minor to engage in sexually
- that constitutes sexual exploitation of a minor to include when a person aids, invites, employs, authorizes
- And for the offense of stalking, a person commits the offense of stalking if, without lawful authority
- I was a security guard, and I had to go to these specific locations.
Summary:
The committee heard public hearings on several bills, with testimony limited because of the large number of sign-ups. House Bill 2146 would expand the crime of sexual exploitation of a minor to include causing a minor to view sexually explicit conduct that is being photographed or shown in a live performance. The prime sponsor, Olympia police, and Pierce County prosecutors described cases involving adults masturbating in front of children and argued the current law leaves a gap by treating such conduct as only misdemeanor indecent exposure or communication with a minor. Committee members asked about comparisons to other states, forensic interviews, and whether related offenses could be enhanced.
House Bill 2349 would expand notice requirements for sexually violent predator releases, conditional releases, address changes, discharges, and escapes to include local elected officials such as sheriffs, county executives, city officials, and legislators. The sponsor said the bill would codify a practice already occurring in some cases and help officials respond to community concerns with accurate information. DSHS supported increased communication but requested technical amendments. Several city officials testified in support, saying they had not always been notified in advance of placements in their communities. Defense advocates opposed the bill, warning that broader notification could fuel public pressure, vigilante responses, and constitutional problems for the civil commitment system. The hearing on the bill was left open for amendments.
House Bill 2532 would make it a gross misdemeanor to sell or distribute nitrous oxide canisters or similar containers, with exemptions for medical, dental, food, industrial, and automotive uses. The sponsor and supporters described rising misuse among youth and young adults, public health harms, and incidents involving impaired driving and overdose deaths. Tribal representatives, the Attorney General’s Office, the Washington Poison Center, and public health officials supported the bill, while veterinary representatives asked for clarification or an amendment to preserve veterinary use. The committee also heard testimony on House Bills 2430 and 2457, which both concern the crime victim penalty assessment. Representative Barno’s bill would restore the assessment for certain offenses involving victims, while Representative Davis’s bill would increase the assessment and add a surcharge for defendants with substantial financial resources. Victim advocates, prosecutors, and sheriffs supported the bills as needed to restore funding for victim services, while defense groups opposed them as burdensome fees on indigent defendants. The chair directed the two sponsors to work together on a single proposal, and the hearings were held open.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine the nomination of Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., of California, to be Secretary of Health and Human Services. Jan 30th, 2025 at 09:00 am
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- My father told me when I was 13 years old, he said, "People in authority lie."
- And you're an authority, but you wouldn't take sides on 9/11, and you're admitting, you know, I have
- You didn't know what authorities you have under the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act.
- I know you don't have the sole authority in this matter.
- So I am asking you, on the issue of vaccines specifically, to please convey with a level of authority
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Meaning the SBOE can authorize one charter for them to expand, and the following year, the commissioner
- Right, but under the expansion notice, the commissioner can authorize more campuses himself without..
- The boards of regents have the authority to set that designated tuition rate.
- We don't have any authority over federal policy and immigration policy and so forth.
- Those who apply for a green card are in what's called a period of authorized stay.
Keywords:
higher education, tuition rates, financial support, immigration status, Texas law, SB 1835, resident tuition, nonresident students, scholarship students, public higher education, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, Education Code Section 54.213, tuition waiver, in-state tuition, out-of-state students, higher education finance, enrollment cap, capacity limit, workforce development area, nonimmigrant visa
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Full practice authority and licensure in all states are essential. So...
- Committee to Support Legislation and Modernize APRN Practice Authority in Texas.
- We represent the 39 Local Mental Health Authorities (LMHAs) across the state.
- I'm going to ask my question that I asked to the author of the bill.
- Bill author, that is more of a what we call a night guard type situation.
Bills:
HB46, HB35, HB4490, HB4454, HB2188, HB3078, HB4743, HB2556, HB46, HB5342, HB4783, HB3785, HB5278, HB1639, HB2581, HB4224, HB4070, HB4099, HB4882, HB3794
Keywords:
local government spending cap, expenditure limit, political subdivision, property tax, ad valorem tax, budget cap, taxpayer protection, spending restraint, inflation adjustment, population growth, voter approval, supermajority vote, county budget, municipal budget, school district finance, junior college district, hospital district, special district, attorney general enforcement, local fiscal limits
VA
Transcript Highlights:
- We pause in this chamber of authority to acknowledge the greater authority of heaven.
- Which is legislation relating to prior authorization, requiring physician review for denial.
- This bill, just a reminder, requires prior authorization.
- They correct the code references to the code that gives those folks the authority to do that.
- will now be authorized to respond to cyber incidents, as they do for other state emergencies.