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AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama House Judiciary Committee Apr 9th, 2025

Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • Vaping is a big problem in the state of Alabama. ...a big problem in the state of Alabama.
  • But there's not a United States Code section... Not a United States Code section under five.
  • So this makes basically a state statute a state violation...
  • Makes a state statute a state violation for these federal offenses. Yes, sir.
  • and have built this state. in the state and have built this state.
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama Senate County and Municipal Government Committee Apr 2nd, 2025

County and Municipal Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • If the state wants to jump... ...institutions.
  • If the state wants to jump in on this, I guess the state can, but I'm going to represent my district.
  • Perhaps we need to do something where it's not addressed in the state.
  • This may usurp because this is state law, which is not specific.
  • state where I used to work with Mayor Richard...
AL

Alabama 2026 Regular Session

Alabama House Commerce and Small Business Committee Feb 3rd, 2026

Commerce and Small Business

Transcript Highlights:
  • It's here now in the state, but there, like I said, there's no regulations on it.
  • It's here now in the state, but there, like I said, there's no regulations on it.
Bills: HB351, SB109, HB351, SB109
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Environment & Energy Jan 26th, 2026 at 01:30 pm

Environment & Energy

Transcript Highlights:
  • Respect for tribal sovereignty is a fundamental obligation of all Washington State agencies, including
  • State University Energy Program for analysis.
  • State University Energy Program for analysis.
  • And Representative Lee, does this make it less expensive to build roads in Washington State?
  • It makes it less expensive to build roads in Washington State? Absolutely.
Bills: HB2496, HB2575, HB2605
Summary: The committee heard three bills. House Bill 2496 would expand tribal consultation in EFSEC siting reviews by requiring the full council, rather than only the chair, to conduct government-to-government consultations with federally recognized tribes, allow tribes to review and correct the consultation summary before it goes to the governor, and exempt those consultation meetings from the Open Public Meetings Act so long as no deliberation or commitments occur. The prime sponsor, Yakama Nation representatives, Washington Conservation Action, and IBEW Local 77 testified in support, emphasizing tribal sovereignty, protection of sacred and cultural resources, and the need for early consultation. The Association of Washington Business opposed the bill, raising ex parte and due process concerns for project applicants, while EFSEC said it supported the intent but had some wording concerns. House Bill 2575 would reduce or eliminate several reporting requirements for utilities and the Department of Commerce, including shifting some annual reports to biennial or less frequent reporting, removing reporting on heat-related utility disconnections, and eliminating certain Commerce reports on utility resource adequacy and combined heat and power facilities. Representative Hall said the bill is intended to streamline duplicative or low-value reporting and save time and money. Commerce testified that the changes would simplify reporting while leaving key protections and other CETA-related reporting in place. Todd Myers supported reducing burdens but cautioned against losing information needed for resource adequacy, and a committee member asked about potential savings and whether any savings could be redirected to help customers with electric bills. House Bill 2605 would raise the threshold for asbestos-containing building materials and create exemptions for commercial aggregates, asphalt, and concrete containing low levels of naturally occurring fibrous silicate material, removing those materials from certain labeling, use, and inspection requirements. Representative Lee said the bill would help lower construction and transportation costs by allowing local aggregate use while maintaining protections against deliberately added asbestos. The Washington Aggregate and Concrete Association supported the bill, saying it corrects an unintended overreach in prior law and that dust risks are limited and addressed by workplace safety rules. Committee members asked about road-building costs and worker exposure during crushing, and the sponsor and testifier said existing safety standards should address those concerns. No votes were taken; the chair closed each hearing and announced caucuses afterward.
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Floor Session Jan 15th, 2026 at 10:30 am

Washington House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Well, Washington State condo law changed between when we exited this bill out of committee and the vote
  • There were many people who believe that Washington State's housing crisis is a direct result of state
  • Washington State's housing crisis is the direct result of state government, new taxes, new regulations
  • Where and why and when things become so expensive here in Washington State.
  • As you know, we are blessed with so many businesses and employers that want to call Washington State
Summary: The House convened with a quorum, led the Pledge of Allegiance, and heard a prayer from Rabbi Seth Goldstein. After caucus announcements and routine approval of introductions and committee referrals, the chamber moved to second and third reading of several bills. House Bill 1175, concerning small business establishments in residential zones, was amended to give smaller communities more local control and then passed 94-2. House Bill 1376, allowing voluntary prepayment of the state capital gains tax to preserve a federal tax deduction, passed unanimously 97-0. House Bill 1500, dealing with resale certificates for units in common interest communities, received a technical striking amendment to update the bill to current condo law and then passed 85-12. On third reading, Substitute House Bill 1302, which would let local governments waive utility connection charges for certain industrial symbiosis or green technology projects, passed 76-21 after supporters described it as an environmental and economic development tool and opponents warned it could shift costs and raise utility prices. House Bill 1796, allowing school districts to bond against capital levy collections to accelerate construction projects, passed 78-19 amid debate over whether the change respected voter intent and public trust. Substitute House Bill 1980 was returned to second reading for a striking amendment, which was adopted, and then passed 97-0. Supporters said it would create a pilot program to help employers, transit agencies, and workers better use transportation infrastructure and HOV/transit lanes in congested areas. The House also re-referred House Joint Memorial 4010 and House Bill 2402 to different committees, then adjourned until the following Friday morning.
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Floor Session Jan 14th, 2026 at 10:30 am

Washington House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • gathers today with open hearts, open to the responsibility entrusted to them by the residents of the state
  • of Washington.
  • gathers today with open hearts, open to the responsibility entrusted to them by the residents of the state
  • of Washington.
  • May the common goal of serving all the people of Washington guide all of their actions. Amen.
Summary: The House convened, the clerk called the roll, and a quorum was declared present. The chamber then observed the Pledge of Allegiance and heard an opening prayer from Pastor Gordy Hutchins of Evergreen Grace Church in Tacoma, who asked for clarity, humility, justice, compassion, and unity in the members’ work, ending with a lighthearted “Go Hawks.” The House approved the previous day’s minutes without objection and received a message from the Senate stating that the President had signed House Concurrent Resolutions 4406 and 4407 and Resolution 8407. The Speaker also signed Senate Concurrent Resolution 8407. The House agreed to treat the bills, memorials, and resolutions on the introduction sheet as first reading items and refer them to the appropriate committees. No substantive debate or votes on policy bills occurred. Members announced caucuses after adjournment, and the House adjourned until 10:30 a.m. Thursday, January 15.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Transportation, Highways and Public Works Mar 11th, 2026

Transportation, Highways & Public Works

Transcript Highlights:
  • state.
  • , excuse me, projects in other states?
  • He is a student at Grambling State University, and he is on the right track to go to medical school.
  • Chairman, members, House Bill 428 by Representative Beham creates the Louisiana State University Baseball
  • Amendment numbers 2, 4, 6, and 7 replace Louisiana State University Baseball National Champions 2025
Summary: The House Transportation Committee met on March 11 with a quorum present and heard a series of specialty license plate bills. Committee members were reminded to turn off cell phones and testimony cards were explained. Several Department of Public Safety and Corrections/Office of Motor Vehicles amendments were adopted across the bills to require OMV to create plates only when statutory conditions are met and its electronic registration system is updated. HB 801 by Rep. Rhett Martinez created a classic black specialty license plate, with revenue directed to state police high-speed pursuit training. Members discussed the bill’s connection to a fatal high-speed chase in Martinez’s district and the need for better training and technology for law enforcement. The committee adopted amendments, including a change from “holding” to Zachary, and reported the bill favorably with amendments. HB 891 by Rep. Jacob Landry created wildlife/conservation specialty plates and adjusted revenue distribution to support Quail Forever, Ducks Unlimited, and the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries conservation fund. Testimony from Ducks Unlimited and Quail Forever emphasized habitat work, fundraising leverage, and conservation partnerships; the bill was reported with amendments after some questioning about waterfowl management and habitat projects. HB 587 by Rep. Dickerson created a PANS/PANDAS specialty plate to raise awareness and return money to the general fund. The bill was supported by testimony from Caitlin Jafreda, who described her daughter’s sudden onset illness, the difficulty of diagnosis, and how insurance coverage for IVIG treatment had recently helped another family. The committee also heard HB 331 by Rep. Mack for a Louisiana GOP specialty plate, HB 629 by Rep. Lyons for the Crew of Athena, and HB 428 by Rep. Baham for an LSU baseball national champions plate recognizing the 2023 and 2025 College World Series teams. All were amended and reported favorably. Rep. Walters voluntarily deferred HB 129, HB 130, and HB 854, and the committee adjourned after Rep. Broussard moved to adjourn.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Apr 16th, 2026 at 09:30 am

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • We got to celebrate Oklahoma State University yesterday, and today we get to celebrate Guthrie Day here
  • Universities, and yes, I had an excellent meeting with the University of Oklahoma State University president
  • University.
  • This bill is an opportunity to, I think, make Oklahoma State University and keep them as... the top university
  • University.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Apr 16th, 2026

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • We got to celebrate Oklahoma State University yesterday.
  • Of course, the state of Oklahoma is the employer for our state agencies.
  • And yes, I had an excellent meeting with the University of Oklahoma and Oklahoma State University President—an
  • This bill is an opportunity to make Oklahoma State University and keep it as a top university for wheat
  • So this, and most of the varieties here lately are wheat that's been developed at Oklahoma State University
Summary: The Senate opened with roll call, prayer, and several gallery introductions recognizing guests and honorees, including the Medford Cardinals football team for their academic and athletic success, Guthrie Day, the Oscar J. Upham post office designation, the OKC Spark professional softball team, the Elks organization, and the YMCA’s 175th anniversary. Senators also welcomed a new intern and acknowledged Senator Carl McDowell’s return to the chamber. Most of the early floor time was devoted to ceremonial citations and concurrent resolutions, all of which were adopted without recorded opposition. The chamber then moved through a series of Joint Committee Reports and third-reading votes on appropriations and related measures. HB 4031 reauthorized $41 million for previously approved ODAA projects and passed 36-8, declared an emergency. HB 4032 redirected industry fees to the Department of Mines and passed 34-11, emergency. HB 4034 appropriated $142,137 for salary increases for certified shorthand reporters and passed 45-0, emergency. HB 4036 transferred $5 million from the Film and Oklahoma revolving fund to a new sitcom-related revolving fund and passed 30-15. HB 4037 raised the Ethics Commission Fund retention cap from $150,000 to $250,000 and passed 45-0, emergency. Several transportation, health, and public safety measures also advanced. HB 4038 moved $5 million for the eight-year road plan and additional project funding, passing 28-17 and then as an emergency measure after vote changes. HB 4040 set up cash-flow funds for the State Department of Health’s $223 million federal award and passed 45-0, emergency. HB 4041 appropriated $2.25 million to the Attorney General, including $2 million for a trafficking victim pilot program and $250,000 for a public safety technology fund, and passed as an emergency. HB 4042 appropriated $500,000 for the Commerce census revolving fund and passed 35-9. HB 4043 transferred $1 million to Emergency Management for Oklahoma Task Force 1 and passed 44-0, emergency. The most extended debate centered on HB 4045 and HB 4046, which expanded and funded the Military Readiness, Innovation, Education, and Aviation program. Supporters said the measures would help military bases, schools, infrastructure, simulation training, and defense-related economic development; critics questioned the broad language, lack of detail, and whether the projects fit a broader strategy. HB 4045 passed 37-7 and HB 4046 passed 39-7, both as emergency measures. HB 4047 funded Commerce projects including housing for aged-out foster youth, the State Fair, a university upgrade, and a COG-related economic development request; it passed 30-16 and then 40-6 as an emergency. HB 4048 appropriated $13 million for transportation infrastructure, drew criticism for bypassing the eight-year plan, and passed 36-10 before being declared an emergency. Finally, HB 4030, the Education Budget Limits Bill, was explained in detail, including $43.75 million for the Strong Readers formula, $5 million for literacy coaches, and $5 million for a charter school revolving loan fund; after questions about bonds, charter schools, and the revolving fund, it passed 39-5 and was declared an emergency measure.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

GVO DEFER, AEN-GVO Public Hearings 02-12-2026

Government Operations

Transcript Highlights:
  • Um, first up we have is Senate Bill 2064, relating to the Office of the State Architect.
  • </c><00:02:27.280><c> and</c><00:02:27.520><c> that</c> to be formed within the state and that to be
  • While we definitely state funded travel.
  • Well capitalized operations to receive preferential access to state lands as a form of subsidy.
  • Monica, State Administrator, State Procurement Office.
Summary: The committee met on February 12, 2026, to take decision-making on measures previously heard earlier in the month. Several bills were deferred indefinitely or set for later discussion, including SB 2064 on the Office of the State Architect, SB 3068 on procurement, and SB 3216 after its contents were moved into another measure. SB 2862 on gubernatorial appointments, SB 2781, and SB 315 were all deferred to Tuesday, February 17 at 3 p.m. in Room 225 for further work. The committee also noted that if technical problems interrupted the meeting, it would reconvene later for outstanding decision-making. The committee passed SB 2343 on the Legislature with amendments incorporating language from SB 3216, technical changes, and a defective date of 2525. SB 2075 was advanced as a Senate draft 1 after amendments responding to constitutional concerns raised by the attorney general and SPO. SB 2927 on procurement was also passed with amendments clarifying debriefing requirements and adding technical changes, and SB 2938 on search and rescue was amended to place the position in Hima rather than the Governor’s office before being adopted. SB 3249 on procurement protests was amended to remove the term "frivolous," reduce the forfeiture to half the bond amount, and note unresolved issues, then adopted. The committee also took up SB 3332 on state-funded travel, amending it to remove certain lines, report travel by position number to protect confidentiality, remove subsection G, and add a defective date of 2525; it was adopted. SB 2929 on public notice was amended into a pilot project for counties with populations between 100,000 and 175,000, with a year-end report to the Legislature, and was adopted. Later, the committee returned to SB 2094 on environmental action levels, heard testimony from the Department of Health in support of its current scientific process and from an environmental caucus witness in strong support of the bill’s transparency and petition provisions, and then deferred decision-making to February 17 at 3 p.m. in Room 225. In the joint hearing portion, SB 3233 on agricultural workforce housing drew generally supportive testimony from ADC, the Farm Bureau, the Chamber of Commerce, the Hawaii Farmers Union, and the State Procurement Office, with concerns focused on clarity, flexibility for smaller farms, and avoiding concentration of benefits in one large operation. The committee ultimately recommended passing SB 3233 with the State Procurement Office’s clarifying amendments and the Hawaii Farmers Union’s amendment to ensure workforce housing incentives benefit multiple farmers, and the measure was adopted.
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

Senate - Tax, Business and Transportation Feb 10th, 2026 at 04:43 pm

Senate Tax, Business & Transportation

OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Wildlife Apr 7th, 2026 at 10:30 am

Wildlife

Transcript Highlights:
  • This language sets fees and fines for hunting guides operating within our state.
  • They would not be required to have a license unless they are out of state.
  • You said that the out-of-state is higher. It's $1,000, and then $2,000 for out-of-state. Thank you.
Bills: SB330, SB2069, SB2095
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Wildlife Apr 7th, 2026

Wildlife

Transcript Highlights:
  • Okay, so SB 2095, this language sets fees and fines for hunting guides operating within our state.
  • Helpers for providing assistance would not be required to have a license unless they are out of state
  • You said that the out of state is higher? It's 1,000 and then 2,000 for out of state.
Bills: SB330, SB2069, SB2095
Summary: The Wildlife Committee considered and advanced two Senate bills. Pro Tem Moore presented SB 330, described as an elk population study bill related to the Northwest Zone and a mirror of a House measure. After brief discussion, the committee voted 7-0 to do pass the bill. Representative Townley then presented SB 269, which would prohibit taking migratory birds through baiting and align Oklahoma law with federal law. The committee asked no substantive questions and voted 6-0 to do pass. Townley also presented SB 2095, which sets fees and fines for hunting guides, with higher fees for nonresidents and a licensing exemption for certain helpers. He said the bill was intended to protect landowners and hunters and support Oklahoma’s reputation as a hunting destination. Members asked about the scope and fee amounts, and were told the fees would be $1,000 for residents and $2,000 for nonresidents. The committee voted 6-0 to do pass. The chair then noted this would likely be the final meeting of the year.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Technology and Telecommunications REVISED Feb 19th, 2026 at 10:00 am

Technology and Telecommunications

Transcript Highlights:
  • guidance for Oklahoma universities.
  • We have Oklahoma and Oklahoma State University, which are top 150 national research universities.
  • We have other universities in other states that do really well on that.
  • And so, we are trying to kind of mimic those other universities and states that have done a very good
  • jobs and industry for the state of Oklahoma.
Bills: SB1670, SB1716, SB1521
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Technology and Telecommunications REVISED Feb 19th, 2026

Technology and Telecommunications

Transcript Highlights:
  • for Oklahoma universities.
  • We have Oklahoma and Oklahoma State University, which are top 150 national research universities, but
  • We have other universities and other states that do really well in that.
  • And so we are trying to kind of mimic those other universities and states that have done a very good
  • job with this technology transfer. ...to kind of mimic those other universities and states that have
Bills: SB1670, SB1716, SB1521
Summary: The Senate Technology and Telecommunications Committee considered three Senate bills. SB 1670, by Senator Reinhart, would require the State Regents to update Oklahoma university technology transfer guidance, create a tiered ownership framework, and revisit the guidance every seven years. Members questioned the seven-year review period, the scope of terms like aerospace and autonomous technologies, and how broadly the new tiered system would apply. The bill was presented as a way to modernize an outdated 1989 framework and help turn university research into companies, jobs, and economic impact. It passed 8-0. SB 1716, by Senator Howard, amended the Security Breach Notification Act to replace references to a “cybersecurity event” with “breach of the security of a system” and to clarify that there is no private right of action for ordinary negligence when a business reports breaches to the Attorney General. Howard explained that the Attorney General would retain exclusive enforcement authority for reasonable-standards violations, while private lawsuits would remain available only for more egregious conduct such as willful, wanton conduct or gross negligence. Members asked about the negligence standard, HIPAA-related breaches, and staffing needs for the Attorney General’s office. The amendment was adopted, and the bill passed 8-0. SB 1521, by Senator Hamilton, would prohibit minors from accessing artificial intelligence companions and set age-verification and re-verification requirements, including use of government-issued identification and periodic re-verification. Hamilton said the bill was aimed at protecting children from harmful interactions with AI companions and was narrowly drafted to avoid sweeping in other AI tools like customer-service bots. Members raised concerns about the reasonableness and consistency of age verification, account creation requirements, and how the bill would interact with existing statutes on sexually explicit conduct. The chair spoke in support of the measure, and the bill passed 8-0. The committee then adjourned.
AL

Alabama 2026 Regular Session

Alabama House Agriculture and Forestry Committee Jan 21st, 2026

Agriculture and Forestry

Transcript Highlights:
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  • It also gives the state forester...
  • So it allows that to be labeled state future.
  • state state future.<00:05:34.240><c> Uh</c> It also, as you're familiar with, uh, vision of construction
  • >> It'll be handled just like any other state employee.
Bills: HB267, HB271, HB267, HB271
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session 04-21-2026 12:00pm

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • So, mahalo to both of you for stepping forward, and welcome to your Hawaii State Senate.
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LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Health and Welfare Mar 18th, 2026

Health and Welfare

Transcript Highlights:
  • Notably, it offers the compact states a way to handle disciplinary issues that cross state lines.
  • It's most needed for our state.
  • I am also an artist, and I lecture at universities around the state, teaching future health care professionals
  • I am also an artist, and I lecture at universities around the state, teaching future health care professionals
  • It is not negotiated on a state-by-state basis.