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LA
Transcript Highlights:
- And I can tell you on page 6, which is not in your handout, the state funding, our state law clearly
- And they're also not licensed and regulated by the State Department of Health.
- Not licensed and regulated by the State Department of Health.
- So they have adopted it in some states already? Yes. Yes. Four states have signed it into law.
- Many states do license directors, and in all those states that do, we're recognized.
Bills:
HB611 , HB897 , HB902 , HB931 , HB1030 , HB1092 , HB1100 , HB1118 , HB1138 , HB1143 , HB1160 , HB1185 , HB1216
Committee:
House Health and Welfare
Keywords:
pregnancy help centers, healthcare services, licensure, Department of Health, medical services, counseling, regulatory compliance, public health, healthcare data, privacy, pregnancy services, confidentiality, client rights, Louisiana Pregnancy and Baby Care Initiative, trauma-informed, child education, mental health, training program, adverse childhood events, religious instruction
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Insurance REVISED: SB1592 - Removed Apr 7th, 2026 at 03:00 pm
Insurance
Transcript Highlights:
- State Chamber also supported State Question 780 and 781, which made almost all drug crimes misdemeanors
- Out of state conglomerates that have been caught over and over and over with their hand in the cookie
- jar, stealing from the state and also stealing from our constituents.
- The State Chamber, we're not taking their lies anymore. Don't let them in your offices.
- of State Chamber.
Committee:
House Insurance
Keywords:
SB1684, Oklahoma Highway Remediation and Cleanup Services Act, highway cleanup, roadway remediation, tow truck, wrecker service, liability insurance, DEQ, Department of Environmental Quality, motor vehicles, licensing, public safety, cleanup operators, roadside services, commercial towing, insurance requirement, license fee, revocation, suspension, Turnpike Authority
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- Um Hawaii State Board >> Okay. Thank you. Um Hawaii State Board of<00:04:05.920><c> Education.
- Hawaii State Department of Education strongly supports HB 2297 HD1, which updates the scope and department's
- Hawaii State Department of Education strongly supports HB 2297 HD1, which updates the scope and department's
- Hawaii State Department of Education strongly supports HB 2297 HD1, which updates the scope and department's
- </c> department to run this program. department to run this program.
Committee:
Senate Education
Keywords:
telecommunication devices, student use, public schools, student engagement, educational outcomes, confiscation policy, mental health, statewide policy, community literacy, education, Title I funding, reading proficiency, underserved communities, family engagement, tutoring, literacy support, adult education, community education, literacy programs, workforce development
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- And the state kept the rest.
- And so we would have to take the state revenue.
- It's still going to be $42 million from the state.
- Catherine Logan, Department of Revenue.
- State members, this is a simple bill.
Committee:
House Ways & Means
Keywords:
severance tax, parish revenue, constitutional amendment, natural resources, local government funding, HB 474, Act 400, Louisiana income tax, tax refund checkoff, refund donation, alumni association, Grambling University National Alumni Association, Louisiana Tech University Alumni Association, Department of Revenue, Title 47, voluntary contribution, tax return designation, state tax refund, nonprofit donation, higher education
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Madam Chairman, members, 31 states to date have enacted similar legislation like this.
- And the state system eliminated cost sharing for this current plan year.
- Yes, I just want to find out what is the delay going through the state?
- I think that's best for the state and protects our sovereignty, so I vote no.
- from selling any state employees' data, period?
Bills:
SB1113 , SB1115 , SB1122 , SB1123 , SB1125 , SB1165 , SB1188 , SB1193 , SB1243 , SB1318 , SB1477
Committees:
House Health & Human Services , House House Health & Human Services Committee of Reference
Keywords:
mental health, involuntary evaluation, service of process, court-ordered treatment, evaluation agencies, AHCCCS, remote work, state agency, employment, public health, healthcare, behavioral health, prior authorization, American Indian health program, medicaid, medical examiner, death investigation, body disposal, autopsy, veteran burial
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, February 4, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Keywords:
universal child care, early learning, affordable child care, school readiness, child development, community involvement, mental health, socioeconomic diversity, disaster mitigation, tax exclusion, state programs, catastrophe loss, property insurance, windstorm, earthquake, wildfire, Medicare, healthcare, authorization, medical necessity
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Community Safety Jan 26th, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Community Safety
Transcript Highlights:
- to match other states?
- I don't have a good answer on the other states.
- The agency of jurisdiction is going to be either the Department of Social and Health Services, the Department
- in Washington State when House Bill 1169 was passed.
- Department of Corrections.
Committee:
House Community Safety
Keywords:
sexual exploitation, minors, human trafficking, child safety, law enforcement, victim support, sexually violent predator, SVP, civil commitment, community notification, release notification, conditional release, unconditional discharge, escape notification, victim notification, witness notification, prosecuting attorney, Department of Social and Health Services, DSHS, Department of Corrections
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Early Learning & Human Services Jan 16th, 2026 at 08:30 am
Early Learning & Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- Expanding access to high-quality early learning is a stated goal of Washington State, and this change
- would advance that goal at zero cost to the state.
- We have many military bases across our state.
- Let's maybe give or take a quarter of the slots in the state. Yeah.
- Eslick, state representative for the 39th District.
Committee:
House Early Learning & Human Services
Keywords:
military families, early childhood education, access, assistance program, education equity, HB2317, early learning, child care licensing, day care, preschool, Head Start, DCYF, Department of Children, Youth, and Families, Washington State, RCW 43.216, child care center, family home provider, family child care, outdoor nature-based child care, school-age child care
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- Senate Bill 174 designates a portion of State Road 985, also known as Southwest 107th Avenue in Miami-Dade
- States.
- Again, just reiterating what she said, it's not costing the state anything.
- Unfortunately, you start to see them come up. in our state.
- States.
Committee:
Senate Transportation
Keywords:
transportation, memorial, honorary designation, Miami-Dade, Charlie Kirk, license plates, Florida Wildflower, vehicle registration, annual use fee, specialty plates, Fraternal Order of Police, license plate, funding, memorial foundation, law enforcement, motor carriers, fuel tax, military exemptions, safety regulations, electronic submissions
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- 04:58.480><c> to</c><00:04:58.600><c> strengthen</c> Department of Education to strengthen Department
- </c><00:08:21.480><c> and</c> no-bid contracts issued by state and no-bid contracts issued by state and
- State Building Code Council.
- State Building Code Council.
- State Building Code Council.
Bills:
SCR173 , SCR78 , SCR114 , SCR162 , SCR48 , SCR160 , SCR87 , SCR28 , SCR74 , SCR20 , SCR32 , SCR55 , SCR69
Committee:
House Finance
Keywords:
ticket scalping, task force, consumer protection, event accessibility, local economy, menstrual health, menstrual cycle, period education, period poverty, menstrual products, menstrual dignity, health education, sexual health curriculum, DOE, Department of Education, public schools, school health, reproductive health, puberty education, hygiene education
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Budgeted voluntary resources compiled at the state level.
- That's why I would rely on the Department of Education to be looking at that and for the State Board
- They have some of the highest in the state.
- The state treasurer must annually notify JLBC staff with an estimate of the amount of the reported state
- SCR 1051 is subject to voter approval and constitutionally prohibits the state or a state officer from
Bills:
SB1004 , SB1424 , SB1497 , SB1507 , SB1572 , SB1684 , SB1711 , SB1741 , SB1754 , SB1763 , SB1798 , SCR1012 , SCR1041 , SCR1051
Keywords:
sex offender registration, sex offender registry, A.R.S. 13-3821, sexual offenses, public safety, GPS monitoring, electronic monitoring, transient offender, homeless registrant, online identifiers, internet identifiers, sheriff notification, Department of Public Safety, DPS, DNA collection, juvenile adjudication, kidnapping of a minor, unlawful imprisonment of a minor, lifetime registration, community notification
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Health & Long-Term Care Jan 22nd, 2026 at 08:00 am
Health & Long-Term Care
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm still trying to recover and get to a good state, but I'm in a better state today because of that
- I'm still trying to recover and get to a good state, but I'm in a better state today because of that
- That same year, late Senator Orrin Hatch described the state of endometriosis care in the United States
- The United States has not. Washington State now has the opportunity to follow Connecticut's lead.
- Another is both federal law and state law state that OIC is going to hold those rates that are filed
Committee:
Senate Health & Long-Term Care
Keywords:
endometriosis, healthcare, reproductive health, patient education, awareness campaign, home care, home care services, home care agency, home care worker, caregiver, direct care, consumer directed employer, consumer-directed care, Medicaid, long-term care, aging services, disability services, personal care, respite care, vendor rate
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama Senate Education Policy Committee Apr 9th, 2025
Education Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- It'll be the same throughout the state.
- Well, after we have presented our programs, if you look at the state map, you see that across the state
- only HHS federally funded organization in the state of Alabama working under sexual education. state
- the state and being told no.
- Our the United States and the great state of Alabama was founded on Christian values. 30 seconds.
Committee:
Senate Education Policy
Keywords:
Ten Commandments, public education, displays, funding, Alabama law, STEM, science education, technology education, engineering education, math education, workforce development, career pathways, Alabama STEM Council, Department of Workforce, education policy, higher education, community colleges, K-12 education, teacher pipeline, STEM careers
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Senate Legislative Session Feb 24th, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm paging under Roland Peterson, and I plan to go to Oklahoma State and become a PA.
- This issue affects more than our shelters in many rural communities across our state.
- The joint committee report for House Bill 2787 is a supplemental appropriation to the state department
- Uh, Senate Bill 2159 will make wheat the official crop of the state of Oklahoma.
- were developed in Oklahoma State University.
Bills:
SB1636 , SB1584 , SB1730 , SB1255 , SB1627 , SB137 , SB2062 , SB1470 , SB1284 , SB1632 , SB1594 , SB2045 , SB1251 , SB1884 , SB1250 , SB1630 , SB1262 , SB1374 , SB1292 , SB1432 , SB1199 , SB1790 , SB1481 , SB1614 , SB1734 , SB1437 , SB1489 , SB1718 , SB1778 , SB1327 , SB1372 , SB1403 , SB1937 , SB277 , SB2131 , SB1749 , SB1348 , SB1469 , SB2018 , SB1931 , SB1530 , SB2155 , SB2030 , SB1926 , SB2170 , SB2151 , SB2166 , SB1213 , SB1381 , SB1824 , SB1876 , SB1728 , SB1582 , SB1286 , SB1386 , SB1708 , SB1618 , SB2106 , SB1471 , SB2139 , SB2154 , SB1619 , SCR15 , HB2786 , HB2787 , SB1525 , SB2011 , SB2159
Keywords:
cold case, unsolved homicide, violent crime, case file review, law enforcement, police records, victim family, immediate family member, designated person, forensic testing, witness reinterview, investigative leads, cold case unit, unsolved murder, public safety, Title 21, Oklahoma statutes, sexual assault, evidence kits, DNA testing
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session Feb 11th, 2026
Washington House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- State here.
- This isn't happening in all of these other states.
- Our state needs over one... ...know that Washington State faces a serious housing shortage.
- Article 1, Section 11 of the Washington State Constitution, the First Amendment to the United States
- We have an opportunity in this state, Mr.
Bills:
HB1160 , HB1289 , HB1339 , HB1798 , HB1065 , HB1717 , HB1795 , HB1859 , HB2107 , HB2113 , HB2124 , HB2125 , HB2133 , HB2134 , HB2140 , HB2151 , HB2155 , HB2165 , HB2185 , HB2191 , HB2205 , HB2211 , HB2219 , HB2242 , HB2245 , HB2253 , HB2283 , HB2317 , HB2343 , HB2385 , HB2406 , HB2417 , HB2426 , HB2501 , HB2531 , HB2574 , HB2606 , HB1170 , HB1544 , HB1834 , HB2111 , HB2156 , HB2188 , HB2199 , HB2206 , HB2296 , HB2360 , HB2436 , HB2471 , HB2478 , HB2510 , HB2525 , HB2532 , HB2543 , HB2605 , HB2624 , HJM4012 , HB1759
Keywords:
design review, local government, land use, zoning, project permits, housing density, middle housing, affordable housing, parking minimums, single-family zoning, infill development, growth management, comprehensive plan, permit streamlining, objective development regulations, architectural review, administrative review, transit-oriented development, accessory dwelling units, ADU
Summary:
The House convened, established a quorum, recited the Pledge of Allegiance, and heard a prayer before caucusing. The chamber then received a Senate message that Substitute Senate Bill 5820 had passed the Senate. Members took up a long series of House bills on second and third reading, with most advancing by wide margins after brief debate and, in some cases, amendments.
Among the measures considered, Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2165 on impersonating law enforcement drew the most debate. Supporters said it would address public safety and accountability by prohibiting people from claiming police authority or creating that impression, while opponents argued it could create confusion, overlap with existing law, or interfere with federal-state law enforcement cooperation. Amendment 1521 was adopted to protect ceremonial transfers of badges and identification to families of fallen or retired officers. The bill ultimately passed 56-38. Other bills passed included House Bill 2624 on clarifying property-related definitions for conservancies, House Bill 2385 delaying implementation dates tied to Medicaid reimbursement changes, Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1717 on affordable housing tax remittance, Second Substitute House Bill 1859 on housing development on faith-owned land, Substitute House Bill 2151 adopting national standards for factory-built housing inspections, House Bill 2155 protecting the nursing title, House Bill 2111 on Interstate Bridge toll interest revenue, House Bill 2543 on county clerk fees, House Bill 2606 updating the Office of Privacy and Data Protection’s performance measures and AI-related duties, and House Bill 2417 aligning victim rights for National Guard members.
Later, the House considered additional bills on early learning, marine safety, energy devices, nitrous oxide sales, derelict vessels, and a Seahawks-related resolution. House Bill 2317 on early learning assistance was amended to clarify school and community/technical college premises and passed unanimously. House Bill 2436, a technical fix for pilotage-related vessel requirements, also passed unanimously. Substitute House Bill 2296, dealing with distributed energy resource devices and meter-mounted equipment, passed 56-38 after concerns about timing relative to UTC rulemaking. Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2532, restricting nitrous oxide sales with exemptions for medical, dental, and automotive uses, passed unanimously after an amendment clarifying those exemptions. Substitute House Bill 2199, aimed at removing derelict and sinking vessels, passed unanimously. Finally, House Bill 1759 designating December 12 as the “Day of the 12s” in honor of the Seahawks and their fans passed 93-2 after enthusiastic floor remarks and a brief point of order. The House then recessed for caucus until 2 p.m.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Senate Legislative Session May 6th, 2026 at 09:30 am
Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting
Bills:
SR44 , HCR1027 , SJR50 , SJR52 , SJR53 , HB1185 , HB1937 , HB2035 , HB2137 , HB2166 , HB3148 , HB3323 , HB3466 , HB3498 , HB3661 , HB3678 , HB3710 , HB3977 , HB3986 , HB4104 , HB4108 , HB4142 , HB4191 , HB4274 , HB4275 , HB4322 , HB4336 , HB4484 , HB3880 , HB1687 , HB3673 , HB1170 , HB2959 , HB3718 , HB3021 , HB3443 , HB3501 , HB4143 , HB4326 , HB2992 , HB3660 , SB171 , SB1325 , SB1980 , SB2045 , HB4422 , HB4423
Keywords:
SR44, Senate Resolution 44, Teacher Appreciation Week, teachers, educators, Oklahoma educators, public schools, K-12 education, pre-K, school recognition, education resolution, appreciation week, National PTA, Eleanor Roosevelt, teacher recognition, school staff, classroom, Oklahoma Legislature, concurrent resolution, sine die adjournment
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Senate Legislative Session May 5th, 2026 at 09:30 am
Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- And I hear you saying that you don't have to get permission from the state department of Education.
- Originally, the question was the state Department of Education, but I think the author, the questioner
- You were in meetings with the state Department of Higher Education, career tech, yesterday, and K through
- And so, as suggested to me by the superintendent of the state department of Education, to just put that
- Floor Leader, members, Senate Bill 2045 is an Oklahoma State Department of Education request bill.
Bills:
SR44 , HCR1027 , SJR50 , SJR52 , SJR53 , HB1185 , HB1937 , HB2035 , HB2137 , HB2166 , HB3148 , HB3323 , HB3466 , HB3498 , HB3661 , HB3678 , HB3710 , HB3977 , HB3986 , HB4104 , HB4108 , HB4142 , HB4191 , HB4274 , HB4275 , HB4322 , HB4336 , HB4484 , HB3880 , HB1687 , HB3673 , HB1170 , HB2959 , HB3718 , HB3021 , HB3443 , HB3501 , HB4143 , HB4326 , HB2992 , HB3660 , SB171 , SB1325 , SB1980 , SB2045 , HB4422 , HB4423
Keywords:
SR44, Senate Resolution 44, Teacher Appreciation Week, teachers, educators, Oklahoma educators, public schools, K-12 education, pre-K, school recognition, education resolution, appreciation week, National PTA, Eleanor Roosevelt, teacher recognition, school staff, classroom, Oklahoma Legislature, concurrent resolution, sine die adjournment
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
House of Representatives Second Regular Session of the 60th Legislature Day 50 Apr 30th, 2026 at 09:30 am
Oklahoma House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Let's welcome the state champs to the people's house.
- To earn the title of state champion is no small accomplishment.
- Does the state have the right to make that choice?
- She was a pretty good athlete, a state champion.
- I got to travel the states and watch her compete in public school facilities all across the state.
Keywords:
bail bondsman, bondsman license, multicounty agent bondsman, surety bondsman, Insurance Commissioner, bail bond regulation, bond deposit, forfeiture, deposit ratio, writing capacity, license transfer, power of attorney, surety bond, bail industry, Oklahoma insurance law, financial solvency, administrative action, Oklahoma Local Food for Schools, school meals, local food procurement
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
Administration of Criminal Justice Apr 15th, 2026
Administration of Criminal Justice
Transcript Highlights:
- This bill that we've drafted is modeled after the state of Florida and several other states that have
- Just from a state perspective and a state legislator, I don't know how we mandate the parish.
- That's the state contribution.
- Many other states do so.
- Many other states do so.
Bills:
HB59 , HB74 , HB159 , HB167 , HB175 , HB255 , HB330 , HB364 , HB458 , HB525 , HB568 , HB656 , HB1033 , HB1034 , HB1070
Committee:
House Administration of Criminal Justice
Keywords:
public defender, funding, district court, East Baton Rouge, judicial expenses, Autism Spectrum Disorder, missing children, law enforcement, public safety, Spectrum Alert, inmate documentation, post-release employment, special identification card, Louisiana Department of Public Safety, reentry services, veterans, veterans services, lottery proceeds, special fund, grant board
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, May 21, 2025 - Part 2)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- after state.
- It will hit red states, blue states, every state and every district.
- It will hit red states, blue states, every state and every district.
- You know, my state of Massachusetts funds states like Indiana, where the gentlelady is from.
- YOU KNOW, MY STATE OF MASSACHUSETTS FUNDS STATES LIKE INDIANA WHERE THE GENTLELADY IS FROM.
Keywords:
veterans, VA, Department of Veterans Affairs, suicide prevention, mental health, emergent suicide care, Columbia Protocol, Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale, Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program, No Wrong Door for Veterans Act, title 38, adaptive prostheses, prosthetic devices, recreational activities, sports prosthetics, pension payments, veterans benefits, Veterans Affairs Committee, suicide screening, crisis care