Transcript Highlights:

• Miss H do you want to carry expired Miss Miss H do you want to carry expired Miss Miss H do you want
• get a person the benefit know I always get a person the benefit know I always get a person the benefit
• if the police chase that person person if the police chase that person person if the police chase that
• or that person the mayor or this person or that person the mayor or this person or that person I came
• is a citizen that person we've person is a citizen that person we've person is a citizen that person

Bills: HCR 21, HCR 22, HCR 23, HCR 24, HCR 25, HCR 26, HCR 27, HCR 31, HCR 41, HCR 42, HCR 43, HCR 44, HCR 45, HCR 52, HCR 53, HCR 66, HCR 67, HCR 73, HR 8, HR 10, HR 13, HR 20, HR 21, HR 50, HR 59, HR 61, HR 71, HR 74, HR 79, HR 84, HR 86, HR 90, HR 91, HR 102, HR 103, HR 107, HR 113, HR 125, HR 126, HR 132, HR 142, HR 145, HR 149, HR 150, HR 152, HR 167, HR 179, HR 181, HR 183, HR 186, HR 192, HR 196, HR 199, HR 207, HR 211, HR 212, HR 213, HR 216, HR 249, HR 256, HR 259, HR 261, HR 263, HR 272, HR 281, HR 285, HR 294, HR 295, HR 300, HR 305, HR 311, HR 313, HR 315, HR 316, HR 323, HR 331, HR 339, HR 340, HR 346, HR 349, HR 352, HR 357, HR 358, HR 360, HR 363, HR 374, HR 377, HCR 20, HCR 28, HCR 30, HCR 32, HCR 49, HR 14, HR 15, HR 19, HR 23, HR 24, HR 25, HR 26, HR 27, HR 29, HR 47, HR 48, HR 55, HR 56, HR 66, HR 85, HR 92, HR 93, HR 95, HR 96, HR 140, HR 155, HR 164, HR 204, HR 241, HR 242, HR 250, HR 253, HR 260, HR 262, HR 265, HR 279, HR 310, HR 312, HR 328, HR 332, HR 359, HR 362, HR 367

Keywords: recognition, award, petroleum industry, leadership, community service, HCR 22, House Concurrent Resolution, Texas Legislature, commendation, honorary resolution, Dr. James Olson, James Olson, University of Texas Permian Basin, UT Permian Basin, psychology professor, 50 years of service, faculty recognition, academic award, Piper Professor Award, Regents' Outstanding Teaching Award

Transcript Highlights:

• >> Thank you, Miss Hackle. Any questions? >> Thank you, Miss Hackle. Any questions?
• selling it, the person using it, the person using something that they didn't know had fentanyl in it
• selling it, the person using it, the person using something that they didn't know had fentanyl in it
• selling it, the person using it, the person using something that they didn't know had fentanyl in it
• >> Miss<00:39:59.119> Ale, >> Miss Ale, >> Miss Ale, >> Mr.<00:40:00.079

Bills: SF0007, SF0008, SF0009, SF0010

Keywords: theft, penalties, larceny, criminal offense, felony, Wyoming, absconding, law enforcement, criminal justice, fentanyl, controlled substances, minors, drug distribution, enhanced penalties, mental health, detention, competency evaluation, treatment, contractual agreements, 916

Transcript Highlights:

• Kim Doherty, in person. In person is Asia Jones? Yes—Asia Graves. Yes, Asia Graves. Yes.
• In person, Gita Swami.
• In person, we have Crystal Sauri. Crystal S-O-R-E-Y. Is it Crystal? Crystal, I miss, okay.
• I have in person, Diana, or D. Crystal, I miss, okay. I have in person, Diana, or Diana Nicer.
• Naya Wilson also signed up personally. Maya Wilson also signed up personally. No?

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on the Judiciary held a lengthy hearing on a wide range of bills involving domestic violence, sexual assault, child sexual abuse, trafficking, victim compensation, and related criminal justice reforms. Testimony focused on measures to support survivors and close perceived legal gaps, including bills to protect domestic violence survivors in child welfare proceedings, expand victim compensation for homicide families and trafficking survivors, create a DNA exception to the rape statute of limitations, eliminate or extend statutes of limitations for child sexual abuse, and strengthen laws on upskirting, sexual abuse by adults in positions of authority, and sexual assault by rideshare drivers. Several speakers also addressed bills concerning vulnerable adults, harassment and custody-related abuse, and early evidence kits. Witnesses included legislators, prosecutors, advocates, and many survivors who described personal experiences with abuse and barriers to justice. Supporters argued that current laws often leave survivors without meaningful remedies, especially where consent, reporting requirements, evidentiary rules, or statutes of limitations prevent prosecution or compensation. Prosecutors and advocates said the bills would clarify vague statutes, increase penalties in some cases, and better reflect the realities of coercion, grooming, trafficking, and delayed reporting. Some testimony also urged amendments, including changes to victim compensation reporting rules and clarifications to avoid unintended conflicts with other wage-recovery laws. No committee votes or final actions were taken in the hearing itself. The chairs emphasized strict time limits, respectful conduct, and the submission of written testimony, and several witnesses were called out of order to accommodate the large number of speakers.

Transcript Highlights:

• > Uranga<00:29:43.600> for We honor Miss Garbajal Uranga for We honor Miss Garbajal Uranga
• > for<00:30:04.880> most People remember Miss Garbajal for most People remember Miss Garbajal
• <00:32:12.240> voice<00:32:12.559> on Miss Carbajal was a regular voice on Miss Carbajal
• Miss Carbajal Educa Radio or 12:80 a.m.
• Granted, thank you. moment of personal privilege. Grant. moment of personal privilege. Grant.

Keywords: 981, all

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, approved the February 5, 2026 journal, and then rejected a motion to reconsider that approval. Committee reports were received: Senate Bill 64 was given a favorable recommendation and placed on the consent calendar, while Senate Bill 52 was recommended for amendment and then sent to the Committee of the Whole with a favorable recommendation and placement on the consent calendar. The chamber also received a House message returning Senate Joint Resolution 9. The Senate then moved out of order to consider the governor’s appointments consent calendar. Appointments confirmed by a 32-0 vote included Tamika Samson to the Colorado Racing Commission, Michael Faber to the Colorado Limited Gaming Control Commission, several members to the Fire and Police Pension Association Board of Directors, trustees for Western Colorado University, members of the Colorado Commission on Higher Education, and Brett Hirs to the CollegeInvest Board of Directors. During announcements and personal privileges, Senator Gonzalez read a tribute honoring America Garbajal Uranga, highlighting her work with immigrant and low-income communities, domestic workers, day laborers, and civic organizations. Other senators recognized Black History Month and the upcoming Olympics, welcomed Western Colorado University political science students, and wished Senator Hinrichsen a happy birthday. The Senate then adopted a motion to recess until 11:30 a.m. that day.

Transcript Highlights:

• invited to testify here today in person invited to testify here today in person but<00:08:07.199
• Chair, thank you, Miss Lisa.
• across the state Mr chair thank you Miss across the state Mr chair thank you Miss Lisa<00:09:34.320
• could could help us out there miss could could help us out there miss sundman<00:49:26.160> um
• uh you know in favor of the full amount uh you know in favor of the full amount person person person

Bills: HF22, HF45

Keywords: parent's bill of rights, parental rights, minor consent, minors, parents, guardians, education rights, school records, home schooling, charter school, private school, health care consent, medical privacy, patient records, exam room access, biometric data, DNA samples, blood samples, mental health, physical health

Transcript Highlights:

• So we're going to miss him terribly. I'm going to miss his leadership.
• HDC, and the person who keeps me going when I run back to the office wanting to quit, and the person
• So I'm going to miss you.
• I don't have to miss practices and dances.
• So I will miss you, Tony.

Summary: The House met on sine die and began with prayer, pledges, quorum verification, and a series of announcements and recognitions. The chamber received Senate messages reporting adoption of conference committee reports on SB 268 and SB 2972, and Senate concurrence in House amendments to SB 1637. Members also referred several resolutions and announced the signing of numerous House and Senate measures by the presence of the House. Technical correction resolutions were adopted: HCR 171, authorizing corrections to HB 46, passed 138-0, and SCR 55, making a wording correction in SB 1964, passed 126-12. A large portion of the meeting was devoted to memorials and recognitions. The House honored Pastor Dave Welch, with several members offering condolences and reflections on his work organizing pastors and engaging in civic life, followed by a moment of silence. Members also recognized the Ganado High School Maidens for winning the 2025 UIL 2A Division I softball state championship, Waco police K-9 Andor after being shot in the line of duty, Region 7 DPS for Capitol Complex security, and various restaurants, staff members, interns, caucus staff, and caucus freshmen of the year across Republican, Democratic, Black, Progressive, LGBTQ, IT, Energy and Climate, and Mexican American Legislative Caucuses. The chamber also heard a retirement-style address from Rep. Tony Tinderholt, who reflected on his six sessions in the House, his military service, and his decision to step aside to focus on family, while colleagues from both parties praised his service, discipline, and willingness to work across differences. The House then continued with additional staff and caucus recognitions, including committee staff, district office staff, and interns, with members repeatedly thanking their teams for their work during the session.

Transcript Highlights:

• Thank you, Miss Czech.
• Shaw making that person responsible for making that person responsible for reasonable<00:26:00.320>
• And so is there a definite definition of what you're talking about, Miss Hyde? >> Miss Hyde?
• Thank you, Miss Weslin. Uh, >> All right. Thank you, Miss Weslin.
• <01:46:15.360> Miss Gibalina please come forward? Miss Gibalina please come forward?

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• But when you have such a personal loss in your family, you feel it.
• Next, Miss Aliana Lawson here with Representative Dobrinski.
• Alliana is Miss Oklahoma International.
• Miss floor leader. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
• Pull of personal privilege, I would ask. That you not what's the term?

Bills: SB1543, HB1933, HJR1088, HJR1090, HJR1091, HJR1092, HJR1093, HJR1095, SB1859, HB2988, HB3016, SB237, SB2065, HB3418, HCR1027, SB1641, SB1589, SB44, SB563, SB1403, HB1979, HB3075, SB2045, SB1653, SB1655, SB2030, HB2951, SB2028, SB2071, SB206, SB1849, HB3755, SB1509, SB1314, SB1561, SB1217, SB1618, HJR1096, HJR1099, HJR1100

Keywords: driving under the influence, felony offense, ignition interlock device, community service, criminal assessment, nitrous oxide, Maddix Bias Act, intoxication, underage sale, misdemeanor, drug paraphernalia, enforcement, education rules, administrative rules, joint resolution, Oklahoma State Department of Education, higher education, State Regents for Higher Education, Teachers' Retirement System, charter schools

Transcript Highlights:

• It will help prevent missed tests, missed conversations, and missed opportunities for children to thrive
• Not a day goes by that we don't miss Logan.
• I haven't heard from one person that thinks banning all nicotine, I haven't heard from one person that
• Third, this is not about personal freedom.
• I'm going to take one more person.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Public Health heard testimony on a wide range of bills focused on children’s health, tobacco control, newborn screening, pediatric cancer, palliative care, and professional licensure. Early testimony highlighted Senate bills to expand newborn screening for pyruvate dehydrogenase complex deficiency, lysosomal storage disorders, and congenital CMV, with families and clinicians describing severe diagnostic delays, missed treatment windows, and the benefits of early detection. Speakers also supported a bill to improve pediatric cancer research through a dedicated trust fund, and a bill to extend pediatric palliative care services to age 22, with parents and providers emphasizing continuity of care for seriously ill young people. Several witnesses gave personal accounts in support of the newborn screening measures. Families described children who endured years of misdiagnosis before receiving diagnoses such as Gaucher disease, Fabry disease, Pompe disease, Niemann-Pick disease, and CMV, often after irreversible damage had already occurred. Medical and advocacy witnesses said Massachusetts already collects some of the relevant screening data and argued that results should be reported to families, while others urged the committee to add conditions to the state panel because effective treatments already exist. The committee also heard support for a bill to establish a fetal alcohol spectrum disorder program and training for providers. On tobacco and youth health, testimony supported bills to ban internet tobacco sales, strengthen youth protections, and reduce lung cancer deaths through point-of-sale information and quit-line access. A student testified about easily purchasing flavored nicotine products online without meaningful age verification, and public health advocates backed measures to keep tobacco out of children’s environments. The committee also heard testimony on a bill to ensure parents have access to their children’s medical records through age 16, with exceptions for sensitive services already protected by law. The committee additionally took testimony on an optometry licensure bill, where ophthalmologists opposed language they said could broaden scope of practice and allow optometrists to use the title “optometric physician,” while optometry educators and students supported the bill as a modernization measure with no scope expansion. No votes were taken during the hearing; the chair repeatedly reminded speakers of time limits and noted that written testimony could be submitted for additional comments.

Transcript Highlights:

• I'm going to miss you.
• He said, go talk to this person and this person.
• But Rouson said, go talk to this person. Go talk to that person.
• We, you are going to be missed in this process. You are going to be missed.
• Thank you, Miss Bernie.

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, opening prayer, Pledge of Allegiance, and several introductions and recognitions, including a resolution honoring Bob Graham and a moment of silence for firefighter Roger Timmy Miley. The chamber then moved through a special-order calendar with multiple bills, many of them paired with House companions and amended before final passage. Early action included adoption of a tax conformity bill tied to federal changes in the Internal Revenue Code, with a 34-0 vote. The most extensive debate centered on CS/CS/SB 1758, a Medicaid and SNAP reform bill. The sponsor described provisions to strengthen fraud enforcement, impose work requirements for able-bodied adults, expand behavioral health services through a waiver, modernize Medicaid drug purchasing, and require a SNAP fraud-reduction plan and photo ID on EBT cards. Democrats offered amendments to delay work requirements until Medicaid expansion and to add protections for SNAP users such as caregivers, seniors, disabled individuals, and domestic violence survivors; both amendments failed. Senators also questioned implementation details, exemptions, and potential effects on vulnerable populations. After debate, the bill was placed on the calendar for third reading. The Senate also passed bills on technology education and AI instruction, a public records exemption and related Parkinson’s Disease Registry measures, designation of the SS American Victory as the state flagship, electronic payments for local governments, repeal of the sunset on legal tender recognition for gold and silver, public records protections for financial and digital-asset custodians, a Florida stablecoin pilot program, local government budget transparency, digital voyeurism, insurance customer representative licensing, and a medical freedom bill with amendments on vaccine-related materials and anti-kickback provisions. Most of these measures passed with little or no opposition, though the public records bill for gold/silver custodians and the legal tender repeal drew a few dissenting votes.

Transcript Highlights:

• guessing you're the guy that I missed guessing you're the guy that I missed calling<00:58:01.280
• want to make sure um you know if I miss want to make sure um you know if I miss you<01:05:07.000
• Thank you for your testimony, Miss Christensen. And then, um, Miss Arola.
• Thank you for your testimony, Miss Christensen. And then, um, Miss Arola.
• you thank you Miss you thank you Miss arola<01:54:02.520> good<01:54:02.679> afternoon

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• On a personal level, this policy has allowed me the flexibility of being present for my own children,
• level this policy has allowed personal level this policy has allowed me<00:08:55.519> the<00:
• challenges thank you thank you m Miss challenges thank you thank you m Miss worth<00:09:40.240><
• Thank you, Miss Harms. Is there any other member of the public who wishes to testify on this bill?
• arms Mr chair and committee members Miss arms Mr chair and committee members thank<00:21:43.320>

Bills: HF1247, HF628

Keywords: child care, aides, supervision, child care centers, staffing regulations, childcare, day care, licensed child care center, early childhood education, child care licensing, director qualifications, staff ratios, group size, staff-to-child ratio, substitutes, volunteers, assistant teacher, teacher qualifications, infant care, toddler age

Transcript Highlights:

• Miss Pettis, are you there?
• Miss Pettis, are you there? Zoom. Miss Pettis, are you there?
• That matters because missed court dates aren't just about personal accountability.
• miss court dates aren't<01:18:50.480> just<01:18:50.640> about<01:18:50.800> personal
• comments that 90% Oh, wait, Miss Costa. comments that 90% Oh, wait, Miss Costa.

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The House Committee on Judiciary and Hawaiian Affairs heard House Bill 2095, which would provide supplemental appropriations for the Judiciary for the 2025-2027 biennium. Judiciary Administrative Director Brandon Kimura testified in strong support and outlined a request for about $6.4 million in supplemental operating funds, plus four permanent full-time position conversions. He grouped the request into security, services to court users, and staffing needs, including $3.25 million for supplemental armed private security at judiciary facilities statewide, nearly $200,000 for cybersecurity staffing and support, restoration of funding for substance use treatment purchase-of-service contracts, restoration of funding for the Office of Public Guardian on Kauaʻi, salary commission funding, a Kona court operations position, and two Court-Appointed Special Advocates positions converted from temporary to permanent. He also described five capital improvement requests totaling $55.4 million, led by $30 million for construction of a new South Kohala courthouse, $1.2 million each for air conditioning upgrades in Hilo and Kauaʻi, $15 million for elevator upgrades at Kahumanu Hale, and $8 million in lump-sum bond funds for emerging projects. Several organizations testified in support, including Parents and Children Together and the True Cost Coalition. Supporters emphasized the importance of the purchase-of-service funding for domestic violence and substance use treatment services and said the restoration would return funding to pre-COVID levels and help providers maintain capacity. Kimura explained that the Judiciary often shifts funds among contracts during the year to avoid service interruptions, but that the reduced funding has caused delays and operational problems for providers and probationers. Members asked detailed questions about the capital projects and operating requests. Representative Shimizu asked for more information on the lump-sum bond funds and the elevator project, and Kimura explained that the Kahumanu Hale request covers four remaining elevator shafts after earlier funding addressed the first five elevators. Representative Cochran asked about the absence of Maui County projects, and Kimura said the Judiciary is still planning for its older Maui facilities with DAGS. Chair Tarnas questioned the need for armed private guards and discussed whether court security should be prioritized within the Department of Law Enforcement; Kimura said the Judiciary needs additional personnel now and has not asked DLE to deprioritize other missions, though the chair suggested further coordination between the agencies. No vote or final action on the bill was taken in the portion of the hearing provided.

Transcript Highlights:

• Next person to speak against the bill. Mr. Solders. Mr. Solders. Okay, next person.
• Without the students missing any core classes, they do not miss any graded periods during the school
• What am I missing here?
• Chair, I may have missed my vote.
• Chair, I may have missed my vote.

Keywords: 1182, all

Transcript Highlights:

• that um um that the per that that person that um um that the per that that person is<00:15:59.839
• <00:38:24.720> Miss Mr.
• Miss Pollock, assumption.
• Miss Pollock or Senator Rest. Uh Mr. Miss Pollock or Senator Rest. Uh Mr.
• Thank you, Miss B. the litigation. Thank you, Miss B. Senator<01:25:59.679> Dibble.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• That’s what they said—that the person broke their skull running into a wall.
• :19.760> thing<00:09:19.920> that item another person that thing that item another person
• This is the facts. 3,300 missing children they captured.
• missing children 3,300 missing children they<00:24:42.080> captured.
• <00:32:13.360> who subdivision one says any person who subdivision one says any person who

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• personal care workers. personal care workers.
• not even know that person was missing. not even know that person was missing.
• I just talked to Miss Bailey and Miss Cromman.
• I just talked to Miss Bailey and Miss Cromman.
• I just talked to Miss Bailey and Miss Cromman.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• All persons not entitled to privileges of the floor, please retire to the gallery.
• Miss Pond. Sorry.
• We'll miss the Miss Pond face, also seen on Miss Puddle.
• And on a serious note, though, we will truly miss you and your motivational words.
• House Resolution number 483, nominating persons to be elected to circuit court judgeships.

Keywords: March 13, 2026 - Regular Session, 976, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• They are personal funds at that point.
• I have not personally reviewed all of them.
• Miss Bess, your fine has been reduced to $1,000.
• Did you hear, Miss McDermott? Miss Bess? Yes, yes, I do.
• If a person makes a communication to affect legislation or administrative action on behalf of a person

Keywords: Texas Ethics Commission, legislative recommendations, general counsel appointment, foreign lobbying, political contributions, quarterly meetings, public testimony, rule amendments

Summary: The meeting focused on the Texas Ethics Commission's (TEC) evaluation of legislative recommendations and personnel updates, including the appointment of a new general counsel and discussions about upcoming quarterly meetings. Commissioner Schmidt reported on the progress of various bills, including amendments to existing laws, the need for increased regulation on foreign lobbying, and the publication of new rules in the Texas Register. Public testimonies were heard regarding compliance issues and proposed changes in political contribution regulations. The Commission agreed to schedule further review on the legislative items discussed and the proposed rule amendments.

Transcript Highlights:

• Next up we have Miss K.
• Next up we have Miss K.
• Next up we have Miss K.
• Next up we have Miss K. Swan in support via Zoom. Miss K. Swan, in support via Zoom. Mr.
• Miss April Lee: Thank you.

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The House Committee on Education met on April 1 at 2:04 p.m. and first heard HCR 129/HR 125/HD1, which asks state and county transportation and education agencies to work together on pedestrian safety and traffic congestion around Haiku Elementary School. The Department of Education said it stood on its written testimony, and no other testimony was offered on that measure. The committee then took up HCR 173/HR 169/HD1, urging the Department of Health to begin education outreach and vaccination drive efforts at schools with vaccination rates under 30 percent, starting in the 2025-26 school year. The Department of Education and Department of Health both supported the resolution and stood on their written testimony. Support also came from the Hawaii Public Health Institute, Hawaii Nurses Association, the Democratic Party of Hawaii Health Committee, and Free Citizens of Malua. A number of testifiers opposed the measure, arguing that vaccination efforts do not belong in schools, that the proposal would pressure families and undermine parental rights and religious freedom, and that it could create liability and misuse public funds. Several opponents also raised concerns about informed consent, government overreach, and vaccine safety. One supporter, Kye Swan, said vaccines are the way to fight infectious disease and asked the committee to pass the resolution so children could be vaccinated before the school year starts. No vote or final committee action on the resolutions was announced in the portion of the transcript provided.