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TX
TX

Texas 89th Regular

89th Legislative Session Apr 3rd, 2025

Texas House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • I was honored to pass House Bill 3435 during my first session, the 86.
  • She was the first, yep, go Cougs.
  • She was the first felony prosecutor against domestic violence. and working to protect women.
  • But when that movie Hidden Figures came out, right?
  • Broadband network services by first responders or first subcommittee on telecommunications and broadband
Bills: HB9, HB22, HB908, HB1392
Keywords: property tax, ad valorem tax, tangible personal property, income-producing property, business personal property, tax exemption, local government finance, appraisal district, chief appraiser, rendition statement, property tax relief, small business, commercial property, leased property, related business entity, unified business enterprise, tax situs, Texas Tax Code, local taxing unit, constitutional amendment
TX
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate Committee on Local Government Mar 17th, 2025 at 03:15 am

Local Government

TX
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Local Government Mar 17th, 2025

Local Government

MN
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Agriculture Finance and Policy Committee 3/25/26

Agriculture Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • Um, all right.
  • The A2 amendment is adopted. prevails. The A2 amendment is adopted.
  • Um, all right. Thank >> Thank you, chair. Um, all right.
  • The A1 amendment is adopted. Representative Vang, to the bill as amended. >> All right.
  • . amended. amended.
Bills: HF3898, HF3957, HF4372, HF4350, HF3692, HF4085
Keywords: pesticides, wild rice, environmental protection, agriculture, water quality, pollinators, training, management plan, fertilizer research, education grants, Minnesota Agricultural Council, technology transfer, agricultural productivity, HF4372, Minnesota agriculture, meat processing, meat processing training, retention incentive grants, grant extension, project deadline extension
AL
AL

Alabama 2026 1st Special Session

Alabama House Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee Jan 28th, 2026

Public Safety and Homeland Security

Transcript Highlights:
  • All in favor indicate by saying I. >> All right, we've heard the amendments.
  • The bill is now before us as amended. Any questions on the bill? >> Right. Uh, any nos?
  • All right, we'll move to the All right.
  • All right. I'll >> Okay. Uh everybody. All right.
  • I mean, am I right?
Bills: HB274, HB287, HB301, HB157, HB254, HB88, HB274, HB287, HB301, HB157, HB254, HB88
Keywords: Crenshaw County, county board of education, school board, board of education, term limits, term length, elected officials, local constitutional amendment, Alabama Constitution, education governance, local legislation, November 2026 election, ballot measure, constitutional amendment, school board elections, law enforcement, transparency, reporting, public safety, regulation
TX
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

State Affairs Mar 26th, 2025

State Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • All right.
  • And we think this, this bill is the first step in the right direction for that.
  • Quite the intrusion in your, in your sleep, right?
  • And that's really How I like to think about this challenge, right?
  • Otherwise, I respectfully reserve the right to close.
Bills: HB 246, HB 796, HB 1056, HB 1544, HB 1846, HB 2001, HB 2618, HB 2625, HB 2869, HB 2898, HB 3069, HB 3114, HB 3157, HB 3228, HJR 98
Keywords: federal directives, state authority, Tenth Amendment, government enforcement, local governance, gold standard, legal tender, currency, transactional currency, financial transactions, electronic payment systems, state finance, regulatory compliance, electric trucks, charging infrastructure, advisory council, transportation, sustainability, criminal penalties, official information
MN
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Judiciary Committee Meeting - 2026-03-26

Judiciary Finance and Civil Law

Transcript Highlights:
  • All right, does everyone have that oral amendment?
  • amended<01:12:54.720> be The first engrossment as amended be The first engrossment as
  • That covers the amendment. That covers the amendment. All right, thank you.
  • amendment. Is that the right motion, Mr. amendment. Is that the right motion, Mr. Johnson?
  • >> That's all right. move the A13 amendment >> That's all right. move the A13 amendment
Bills: SF1750, HF2700, HF1606, HF3356, HF3946, HF3970, HF3658, HF3875, HF2627, SF856, HF1268, HF1338
Keywords: common interest community, CIC, homeowners association, HOA, condominium, planned community, cooperative, unit owner, association board, declarant, declarant control, special declarant rights, assessment lien, foreclosure, late fees, fines, attorney fees, resale disclosure, annual report, maintenance plan
HI
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session 02-06-2026 11:30am

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Happy Aloha Friday to everyone, and I'd like to first acknowledge and thank the senator from Khi Valley
  • Friday to everyone, and I'd like to first acknowledge and thank the senator from Khi Valley for giving
Bills: SB2042, SB2892, SB1163, SB2076, SB2116, SB2122, SB99, SB2088, SB2114, SB2117, SB2118, SB2245, SB2386, SB2079, SB2043, SB2155, SB2268, SB2932, SB3240
Keywords: feral chickens, chickens, animal control, humane disposition, wildlife management, Honolulu, City and County of Honolulu, appropriation, general funds, fiscal year 2026-2027, urban wildlife, poultry, nuisance animals, Act 169, Hawaii, privacy, geolocation, abortion, data protection, internet browser
HI
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session 02-05-2026 11:30am

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

NM
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Chamber Meeting Feb 3rd, 2026 at 11:09 am

New Mexico House Floor Meeting

MN
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy Committee 4/15/26

Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • All right. >> Mr. Chair, I want to I want to uh I forgot to move the A1 amendment and the DE.
  • . first. first.
  • is on the table, we're going to do the A3 first. >> We need to move the DE, right?
  • All those in favor of the DE2 as amended. >> I. >> Opposed. >> So moved. >> All right. Thank you.
  • We're getting to the first chart with lines that go up and to the right.
Bills: HF4862, HF4598
Keywords: apprenticeship, education, teacher training, grant program, labor and industry, workers' compensation, Minnesota workers' compensation, Workers' Compensation Advisory Council, reinsurance association, Workers' Compensation Reinsurance Association, WCRA, occupational disease, presumption, first responders, firefighter cancer, PTSD, post-traumatic stress disorder, police officer, paramedic, emergency medical technician
AL
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama House Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee Apr 30th, 2025

Public Safety and Homeland Security

Transcript Highlights:
  • Estis, The first bill on the agenda is Senate Bill. Bill 21. Senator Hatcher. Thank you, Mr.
  • The law says it is now left up to the driver to do this, right?
  • So, I want to first thank all of you for taking care of me on one issue last week, which was Talladega
  • A drunk driver hitting three cars, and one of those was involved with children, but not at the right
  • for the first week.
Bills: SB211, SB241, HB614
Keywords: school safety, local law enforcement, superintendent, complaints, school bus regulations, criminal enterprise, database, law enforcement, crime management, Alabama law, DUI, driving under the influence, drunk driving, license suspension, driver's license revocation, ignition interlock, interlock device, breathalyzer, alcohol offense, impaired driving
TX
TX

Texas 89th Regular

S/C on Workforce Apr 29th, 2025

S/C on Workforce

Transcript Highlights:
  • All right, we'll reserve your right to close. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. The Chair calls Tom Parker.
  • HB 4415 would amend Labor Code 451.0025. ...to include all public employees, not just first responders
  • We'll reserve your right to close.
  • All right, we'll reserve your right to close. Thank you. The Chair calls Hannah Gorgi.
  • All right, I reserve my right to close. The Chair calls David Whitehurst.
Bills: HB875, HB1667, HB2369, HB3844, HB4415, HB4479, HB4483, HB4676, HB5118, HB5400, HB5545
Keywords: workers' compensation, municipal construction, bidding requirements, small municipalities, contracting policies, first responders, PTSD, mental health, emergency services, medical expenses, injury claims, insurance carriers, opportunity youth, workforce development, employment, education, federal funds, employment discrimination, immunity waiver, public employees
TX
TX

Texas 89th Regular

S/C on Workforce Mar 25th, 2025

S/C on Workforce

Transcript Highlights:
  • First responders are at a significantly increased... My name is Alan Craddock.
  • All right. Thank you much.
  • First responders are at a significantly increased.
  • All right, thank you. Chair calls Lauren Gurkin.
  • First of all, I like this bill.
Bills: HB322, HB331, HB673, HB 1147, HB 1154, HB2488
Keywords: JET Grant Program, career education, technical education, community colleges, technology solutions, high demand jobs, first responders, acute myocardial infarction, stroke, benefits, compensation, presumption of disability, emergency services, healthcare, Medicaid, mental health, substance abuse, treatment access, cost, insurance coverage
KY
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

Interim Joint Committee Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (6-19-24)

HI
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

CPC Public Hearing - Thu Apr 9, 2026 @ 2:00 PM HST

Consumer Protection & Commerce

Transcript Highlights:
  • All right, Vice Chair. Thank you. First up is SB 3302 SD1 HD1.
  • But if without that first offer period, then that 40% would be sold to all investors, right?
  • with right now. with right now.
  • I appreciate your amendments. I think it's a step in the right direction, but I'm still a no.
  • First up, amending the definition of prescriptive authority beginning on page three, lines 19 through
Bills: SB3302, SB2061, SB2050, SB2102, SB2694, SB2089, SB847
Keywords: SB3302, homemade food products, farm kitchens, home kitchens, Department of Health, DOH, food safety, food labeling, value-added agriculture, small farms, agricultural land, commercial food establishment permit, cottage food, direct-to-consumer sales, local food systems, Hawaii Revised Statutes, chapter 91, farm-to-table, food processing, public health regulation
Summary: The committee on Consumer Protection and Commerce met on April 9, 2026, and heard testimony on several measures. SB 3302 SD1 HD1, dealing with homemade food products, would require the Department of Health to adopt rules for farm kitchens producing homemade food products that are no more stringent than rules for home kitchens. The Department of Health said it supported the bill with technical amendments, and the Hawaii Food Industry Association and Grassroot Institute of Hawaii also supported it. No opposition was heard. A lengthy discussion focused on SB 2061 SD2 HD1, which concerns a 99-year leasehold residential condominium project and HCDA’s rules for sales, income restrictions, and buyback pricing. HCDA supported the bill and said the House draft clarified unclear provisions and would help move the project to pre-sales. Testimony and committee questions centered on whether the project should remain owner-occupied in perpetuity or allow investor purchases after an initial sales period. HCDA explained that the bill was revised to make the project feasible in the market, that 60% of units would be income-restricted for buyers at or below 140% of area median income, and that the remaining units could be sold without owner-occupancy restrictions. Some members and testifiers expressed concern that the bill had shifted away from the original owner-occupancy vision and could become an investment property model, while others argued the changes were necessary for the project to pencil out and compete with fee-simple developments. No vote was taken during the discussion shown. The committee also heard SB 2050 SD1 HD1, which would allow chiropractic students in accredited programs to engage in clinical practice beginning July 1, 2028. The Hawaii Board of Chiropractic and the Hawaii State Chiropractic Association supported the measure, and one testifier described personal experience with student chiropractic care in California. Members questioned why the board requested delaying implementation until 2030, and the board said it needed more time to develop rules because it meets only a few times a year and rulemaking is lengthy. Finally, SB 2102 SD2 HD1, on industrial hemp in commercial feed, was introduced; the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity offered comments, the Department of Health raised concerns about regulating pet food and possible jurisdictional conflict, and a farmer testifying in support suggested narrowing the bill to federally approved livestock feed rather than pet food.
LA
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Judiciary Apr 29th, 2026

Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • All right. All right. Is any opposition to that amendment? No opposition?
  • That bill is reported favorably with amendments. All right. Ms.
  • So, you know, this might be the first step in right-sizing our appellate court system.
  • Is it not amended, right? All right. Representative DeVillier moves favorable. Any opposition?
  • I can do an amendment right now if someone would offer it. I'm not offering it. I know you're not.
Bills: HCR11, HB153, HB278, HB424, HB454, HB455, HB687, HB816, HB833, HB942, HB1053, HB1097, HB1147, HB1148, HB1190, SB75, SB85, SB197, SB200, SB217
Keywords: Camp Beauregard, Louisiana National Guard, Youth Challenge Program, military affairs, Pineville, National Guard training, emergency response, youth development, alternative education, high school equivalency, GED, at-risk youth, leadership training, job skills, citizenship, veterans, state military operations, mobilization, logistics staging area, public service
TX
TX

Texas 89th Regular

89th Legislative Session May 31st, 2025

Texas House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • four amendments.
  • amendments.
  • Right.
  • Right, right. No, clearly the bill doesn't allow it, right? And that's what I'm taking issue with.
  • To use the 14th Amendment, a clause that is the cornerstone of civil rights, equality, and equal protection
Bills: SB1637, SB1, HB300, SB2601, SB37, HB2011, HB3595, HB3071, SB12, HB3372, SB457, HB2067, SB2337, SB447, SB1506, SB1566, SB763, HB3556, SB13, SB2018, SB331, SB379, HB145, SB441, SB2878, HB2885, HB2017, HB5246, SB8, SB2308, SB1540, HB 119, SB1405, SB3059, SB15, SB568
Keywords: SB 1637, deadly conduct, Texas Penal Code, Section 22.05, firearm, gun, pointing a gun, recklessness presumption, peace officer, law enforcement, police, officer-involved shooting, use of force, justification, self-defense, defense of others, Chapter 9, criminal prosecution, Penal Code amendment, appropriations
HI
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

HSH-HLT Joint Public Hearing - Tue Apr 7, 2026 @ 9:30 AM HST

Human Services & Homelessness

Transcript Highlights:
  • And first, we only have two measures today, so it should be really fast.
  • First up, we have HCR 67 and HR 61 requesting the Disability and Communication Access Board to study
  • And first, we only have two measures today, so it should be really fast.
  • First up, we have HCR 67 and HR 61 requesting the Disability and Communication Access Board to study
Bills: HCR67, HCR102, HR61, HR94
Keywords: disability, communication access, healthcare, sign language interpreters, deaf, hard of hearing, deaf-blind, auxiliary aids, effective communication, peer counselor, youth mental health, social disconnection, Hawaii schools, wellness program, student support, cultural responsiveness, trauma-informed care, disability rights, peer counseling, education
Summary: The joint Committee on Human Services and Homelessness and Committee on Health heard two measures on April 7, 2026. HCR 67/HR 61 would request the Disability and Communication Access Board to study communication needs in health care settings for people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or deaf-blind and develop guidelines. Written testimony supported the measure from the State Health Planning and Development Agency, DCAB, Local Independent Living Hawaii, and one individual. A DCAB representative noted the proposal could serve as a backup if related measures do not move forward. No one testified in opposition, and both committees voted to pass the measure unamended. The second measure, HCR 102/HR 94, urged the Department of Education, in collaboration with the Department of Health and the Office of Wellness and Resilience, to establish a statewide peer counselor program to address youth loneliness and social disconnection in schools. Support came from the Department of Education, the Office of Wellness and Resilience, and individual testifiers Katie Smith and Ray Ward. Smith said peer support can reduce stigma, increase belonging, and improve school climate. Ward, speaking from lived experience, described the harms of loneliness and trauma and said a peer counselor program could provide culturally grounded support and safer pathways to help. No opposition was offered, and both committees voted to pass the measure unamended.
AZ
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

03/16/2026 - Senate Military Affairs and Border Security

Military Affairs and Border Security

Transcript Highlights:
  • All right, thank you.
  • All right. Thank you. All right.
  • All right. He's probably on his own committee. Thank you. I texted him. All right.
  • All right, what do we have?
  • All right, members, thank you.
Bills: HB2416, HB2663, HB2759, HB2806
Keywords: border security, drug trafficking, human smuggling, law enforcement funding, Arizona, public safety, immigration, military leave, national guard, employment rights, paid leave, disaster response, veterans services, education programs, funding, appropriation, Yavapai county, lawful presence, public programs, verification
Summary: The Military Affairs and Border Security Committee approved the February 16, 2026 minutes and then heard several bills. HB 2416 would appropriate $20 million for DPS border support, including equipment, officer positions, and grants to local governments for border-related prosecutions and detention costs. Supporters, including the Arizona Sheriffs Association, said the funds are fully used each year and are largely spent on drug interdiction; opponents argued the bill’s immigration-related language could expand enforcement and that the money should instead go to health care, education, food assistance, or prevention programs. After debate, the committee passed HB 2416 on a 4-3 vote. The committee then considered HB 2806, which would require county recorders, ADOT, and AHCCCS to use the federal SAVE system and report citizenship-verification results to JLBC and the Auditor General. The sponsor was absent, and an ACLU representative testified in opposition, arguing SAVE is not appropriate for voter eligibility checks, could disenfranchise eligible citizens, and would likely cause litigation and administrative confusion. Members raised concerns about necessity, due process, and whether the state already verifies citizenship adequately, but the bill still received a do-pass recommendation on a 4-3 vote. HB 2663, a technical cleanup bill updating military leave language for state and local employees who are National Guard or Reserve members, drew no opposition and passed unanimously. HB 2759 would appropriate $500,000 to the Department of Veterans Services for grants tied to veterans programs at Yavapai County institutions; testimony described it as helping veterans with housing gaps, emergencies, and professional development while they wait for GI Bill payments. Several members questioned why it was limited to Yavapai County and whether private institutions should be included, with some viewing it as a pilot program and others wanting statewide expansion. It passed 4-3, and the committee adjourned.