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CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Military and Veterans Affairs Committee Apr 14th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- In order to facilitate the goal of hearing as much from the public as possible within the limits of our
- one of them.
- , in support of the bill.
- On behalf of the CVAC, I respectfully urge your support of AB 2219. Thank you.
- And, you know, as the Chair of Military and Veterans Affairs, daughter of a veteran, sister of a veteran
Summary:
The Military and Veterans Affairs Committee heard presentations on several bills, beginning without a quorum and later taking up the measures once a quorum was established. AB 2531 by Assemblymember Irwin would expand California’s uncompensated care grant program so veterans whose federal health coverage does not include abortion services can access abortion care, and would require CalVet to link to abortion.ca.gov. Supporters, including Planned Parenthood Affiliates of California, Equality California, and Reproductive Freedom for All California, said the bill responds to federal restrictions on VA abortion care; opposition from the California Family Council argued it used taxpayer dollars to promote abortion and raised concerns about incomplete information and fraud. Committee members also questioned the bill’s use of “self-identify” for veteran status and the funding structure, with the author indicating openness to looking at proof-of-veteran options.
AB 2054 by Assemblymember Gibson would update California’s paid family leave rules so relatives of military service members can qualify when those members are activated for state emergencies, disaster response, or other domestic duties, not just overseas deployment. The Department of Defense sponsored the bill, and Navy Region Southwest testified in support, saying it would improve stability for military families and reflect modern service demands. Members praised the bill and noted recent National Guard deployments for fires as an example of the gap it addresses.
AB 2219, the Faster Service for Veterans Act, by Chair Schiavo, would require county veterans service officer vacancies to be filled within 12 months, set accreditation timelines, expand training and public awareness, create a statewide work queue, improve data collection, and require periodic reporting and a unified satisfaction survey. The California Association of County Veterans Service Officers supported the bill, saying it would improve timeliness, accountability, and resource planning. After discussion, the committee voted to pass all of the bills and move them to the next committees: the consent calendar bills AB 1702, AB 1765, AB 2203, and AB 2467 were approved 8-0; AB 2054 passed 8-0 and was re-referred to Insurance; AB 2219 passed 8-0 and was re-referred to Appropriations; and AB 2531 passed 6-2 and was re-referred to Appropriations.
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
House and Governmental Affairs Apr 28th, 2026
House and Governmental Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- In fact, I can think of a recent case out of St.
- list of names to each one of these groups.
- of the opposite party of the presiding officer of each chamber, they all get appointments. of each chamber
- And what kind of, of, so for example, what kind of numbers are we talking about here?
- But it's hard for them to get some of these notices in because of, not because of the amount of times
Keywords:
Compensation Commission, elected officials, salary evaluation, government accountability, Louisiana legislature, compensation, independent commission, salary adjustment, consumer price index, official journal, public notices, government transparency, local government, municipal website, school board notices, parish council, police jury, special districts, levee district, drainage district
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- 30th of the following year to, after the amendment, a period of two years from the date of registration
- July 1st of one year till June 30th of the following year to, after the amendment, a period of two years
- That's part of the cost of the...
- And I'm tired of it. I'm tired of excuses for it. I'm getting dozens of calls a day.
- of responsibility and zero sources of funding.
Keywords:
surveillance, price discrimination, consumer protection, automated decision systems, data privacy, broadband, cable service, price increase, notification, digital assets, abandonment, custodian, escheatment, blockchain, cryptocurrency, unclaimed property, state treasurer, telecommunications, spoofing, call authentication
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Agriculture and Wildlife Apr 6th, 2026 at 10:00 am
Agriculture and Wildlife
Transcript Highlights:
- will be part of your nutrient management plan, farm location, and those kind of things.
- of it.
- of mushrooms, then and there's a A shortage of that in the Panhandle.
- Of course, how much water does red cedars use per day? I would be going off of memory.
- Of the provisions of Senate House Bill 3404. Thank you, Mr. Chair.
Keywords:
agriculture, burn bans, fire danger, drought conditions, emergency declaration, poultry waste, nutrient management, environmental regulations, water quality, pollution prevention, best management practices, HB3977, State Veterinarian, Oklahoma veterinary license, food animal veterinary practice, livestock, animal health, State Board of Agriculture, veterinary qualifications, appointed office
OK
Transcript Highlights:
- of it, and then they can also export part of it.
- the state of Oklahoma.
- of mushrooms, and there's a shortage of that in the panhandle, one of the other things...
- , every day in the state of Oklahoma, they are drawing millions and millions of gallons of water out
- of our soil.
Keywords:
agriculture, burn bans, fire danger, drought conditions, emergency declaration, poultry waste, nutrient management, environmental regulations, water quality, pollution prevention, best management practices, HB3977, State Veterinarian, Oklahoma veterinary license, food animal veterinary practice, livestock, animal health, State Board of Agriculture, veterinary qualifications, appointed office
Summary:
The Agriculture Committee heard and advanced a series of bills focused on burn bans, poultry waste regulation, veterinary qualifications, wildlife, and land management. House Bill 3406, presented by Senator Hines, would make burn bans easier to declare when conditions warrant, require earlier review so bans do not linger unnecessarily, remove certain local fire departments from the decision process, and preserve a prescribed-burn exemption for farmers. After questions about the shortened ban period and the removal of local fire departments, the bill passed 12-0.
House Bill 2975, presented by Senator Woods, was amended to restore contact information for poultry litter haulers and to streamline nutrient management plan amendments for poultry waste that is moved off-site and land-applied. Department of Agriculture testimony said the change would reduce duplication for producers who both export and land-apply litter while maintaining tracking of waste management. The bill passed 11-2. House Bill 3977, also by Senator Woods, would add food-animal and veterinary practice experience to the qualifications for the state veterinarian; members discussed whether wildlife experience should also be considered, but the bill passed unanimously 13-0.
The committee also passed House Bill 3263, designating the morel mushroom as the state mushroom in honor of David Beyer, and House Bill 2988, which expands harmful woody species to include redberry juniper, ash juniper, and honey mesquite and broadens the Terry Peach North Canadian Watershed Restoration Act statewide. Members emphasized the impact of red cedars on water use and wildfire risk. House Bill 3404, a follow-up measure on prescribed burns, passed 12-0, and House Bill 1770, directing OSU and its veterinary college to conduct elk population studies in northwest Oklahoma, passed 10-2 after questions about cost and the role of Wildlife Department studies. The chair then adjourned the meeting.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Public Safety REVISION 2: SB2062 - Link added Apr 1st, 2026 at 09:00 am
Public Safety
Transcript Highlights:
- requires a tracking number issued when they mail driver's licenses and req and allows for an option of
- Chairman, and members of the committee. I also really appreciate your patience.
- It's a busy day at the capital for all of us, but that's a good thing, right?
- It's already in the lot, but we are going to make it kind of solidify that within the statute.
- Chairman, and members of the committee. We'll stand at ease until Representative Harris gets here.
Keywords:
SB1213, earned credits, inmate credits, good time, sentence reduction, Department of Corrections, DOC, prison reform, corrections policy, inmate classification, class levels, rehabilitation credits, achievement credits, vocational training, educational credits, prison programs, public safety, violent offenders, violent crime exclusions, sex offense exclusions
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- of our... ...of illegality or any kind of unethical conduct on the part of our public officials.
- A number of states have a two-party acknowledgement whereby the legal father of the child, husband of
- of.
- , alteration, renovation, repair, or maintenance of upstream, midstream, or downstream oil, gas, chemical
- We support this resolution of this bill as well, because the right of a parent to control the care of
Bills:
HCR6, HCR19, HB81, HB134, HB154, HB163, HB170, HB194, HB254, HB318, HB410, HB473, HB485, HB718, HB970
Keywords:
HCR 6, House Concurrent Resolution 6, successions, intestate succession, testate succession, disinheritance, disinherison, forced heirship, forced heir, legitime, estranged heir, estranged child, inheritance, estate planning, wills, testaments, Civil Code Article 1617, Civil Code Article 1618, Civil Code Article 1619, Civil Code Article 1620
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Environment Committee Meeting - 2026-03-26
Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
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- I am an Anishinaabe mother, organizer, and co-facilitator of the Rise and Repair Alliance space.
- In addition to having trouble finding insurance, we're also paying for the cost of replacing and repairing
- of replacing and repairing for the cost of replacing and repairing damaged<00:59:55.840><c> equipment
Keywords:
natural resources, environment, sustainability, conservation, outdoor recreation, wild rice, watercraft regulation, environmental protection, aquatic ecosystems, HF1426, product stewardship, extended producer responsibility, EPR, electronics recycling, e-waste, battery recycling, circuit boards, printed circuit boards, electrical products, covered products
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Energy Finance and Policy Committee 3/26/26
Energy Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> of Minnesota. of Minnesota.
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- ><c> of</c> the tune of hundreds of millions of the tune of hundreds of millions of dollars dollars dollars
- </c><01:14:01.480><c> um,</c> kind of a holistic view of um, kind of a holistic view of um, of<01:14:
- </c> estimated costs of of those reactors. estimated costs of of those reactors.
Keywords:
HF4308, Monticello nuclear plant, Prairie Island, renewable development account, RDA, nuclear waste, spent fuel, dry cask storage, utility tax, commercial-industrial property tax, state general levy, property tax exemption, residential heating fuels, natural gas tax exemption, electricity sales tax exemption, year-round sales tax exemption, distributed solar energy standard, solar mandate, community solar, grid modernization
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- It supports hundreds of thousands of jobs, fuels local businesses, and brings billions of dollars in
- I believe some of the members of the committee may have already heard some of these stats.
- Chairman and members of the committee. Heather Wilkie on behalf of the town of Queen Creek.
- The bill requires an affirmative vote of at least two-thirds of the members of each house of the legislature
- The bill requires an affirmative vote of at least two-thirds of the members of each house of the legislature
Bills:
HB2091, HB2140, HB2320, HB2384, HB2398, HB2502, HB2780, HB2918, HB2939, HB2950, HB2999, HB4020, HB4026, HB4029
Keywords:
insurance, financial surveillance, regulations, assessments, Arizona Revised Statutes, investment, state treasurer, gold bullion, treasury management, financial regulations, school districts, bonds, financial advisors, elections, municipal advisors, cost of borrowing, lease agreements, school property, tax exemptions, impact aid revenue bonds
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- of COVID?
- That's always kind of a good indicator of a ballpark figure.
- I will make reference to one of the, because of the amendment, one of the other things that would happen
- text by two-thirds of the vote of the total membership of the taxing authority without further voter
- They never dreamed of the responsibility that they have to deal with hundreds of thousands of dollars
Keywords:
HB 287, Louisiana Tax Commission, ad valorem, property tax, property assessment, assessment fees, fee extension, sunset extension, public service property, utility property, insurance company property, financial institution property, tax administration, R.S. 47:1838, Act 296, reappraisal, ad valorem tax, valuation, Louisiana tax law, homestead exemption
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- So as a matter of fact, the assessor's part of that is purely ministerial.
- All of us... ...of the need for this. It's a winner-take-all thing.
- off of the, of the, Certain amount of roof pitch to ensure that the snow flows off of the roof, right
- I don't think any of you do. Walls of any design, anything?
- An HOA board can dictate the color of your home, the height of your fence, the species of your trees,
Keywords:
workers' compensation, industrial commission, safety regulations, employee protection, penalties, compliance, municipal planning, homeowners associations, design regulations, property rights, building permits, single-family homes, liquor, alcohol, spirituous liquor, liquor license, liquor licensing, Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control, restaurant to-go cocktails, mixed cocktails
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources Mar 4th, 2026
Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- I have one of the very iconic pictures of the river.
- It has the support of the entire town of Groton.
- It has the support of the entire town of Groton.
- It also has the support of DCR, support of the entire town of Groton.
- Town of Grafton, which is one of my communities.
Keywords:
Marion Stoddart, riverwalk, J. Harry Rich State Forest, Groton, Nashua River, Nashua River Watershed Association, Massachusetts Clean Waters Act, Department of Conservation and Recreation, DCR, trail designation, state forest, conservation, environmental recognition, commemorative naming, signage, public lands, toxic pesticides, Eastham, environmental regulation, local control
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House State Government & Tribal Relations Feb 24th, 2026 at 01:30 pm
State Government & Tribal Relations
Transcript Highlights:
- One of the complicated parts of the bill has to do with the use of the electronic ballot portal, a matter
- Still a couple of questions about some of the mechanics of the meetings and other things that would occur
- its Department of Health, Department of Licensing... ...in terms of Department of Health, Department
- The students of the University of Washington Tacoma.
- I support several of the other aspects of the bill.
Keywords:
state nickname, evergreen state, identity, cultural heritage, tourism, state cactus, symbolic designation, ecological significance, state symbols, SB 6044, Diwali, Bandi Chhor Divas, Washington state holidays, RCW 1.16.050, state holiday recognition, religious observance, Hindu holiday, Sikh holiday, cultural recognition, paid holiday
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Economic Development, Workforce and Tourism REVISED Feb 17th, 2026
Economic Development, Workforce and Tourism
Transcript Highlights:
- We know that the majority, about 40%, of our visitation comes from inside of our own state.
- Of course, our campaigns come with a variety of different supporting mediums.
- And so the Supreme Court said we're sort of done with this sort of language.
- And so the Supreme Court said we're sort of done with this sort of language.
- Of course, when you get asked, all of a sudden, you forget where you just saw that.
Keywords:
Oklahoma Historical Society, Oklahoma Arts Council, J.M. Davis Memorial Commission, historical preservation, arts funding, museum, gun collection, state agency contracts, 501(c)(3), nonprofit corporation, public funds, sectarian, religious funding restriction, appropriations, fiscal oversight, cultural institutions, historical artifacts, SB1425, health care, healthcare workforce
Summary:
The Economic Development, Workforce and Tourism Committee heard a presentation from Tourism Director Amy Blackburn on the Oklahoma Tourism spring 2026 marketing campaign. She described the agency’s new advertising contractor, spending plans split between in-state and out-of-state markets, and campaign themes centered on Route 66, state parks, fishing, Western heritage, and spring travel. She said the campaign’s goal is to increase visitation, bookings, park revenue, and traffic to TravelOK.com, and noted the use of data tools to track marketing performance.
The committee then considered several Senate bills. SB 1307, by Sen. Daniels, would remove language that could bar religious organizations from receiving neutral public benefits or grants; it passed 7-1 after questions about church-state concerns. SB 1425, also by Sen. Daniels, repealed an obsolete healthcare workforce assistance board/program and passed 9-0. SB 1826, by Sen. Reinhart, removed the sunset on the Oklahoma Local Development and Enterprise Zone Incentive Leverage Act; members discussed reporting and oversight, and it passed 7-1.
SB 1365, by Sen. Fricks, was amended to add an emergency clause and to raise from $25,000 to $75,000 the threshold for Tourism Department retail purchases exempt from the Central Purchasing Act, with testimony that it would help stock gift shops and support local vendors; it passed 8-0. SB 1696, by Sen. Coleman, created a Commerce Department grant program to help cities and counties recruit new residents through local incentives advertised on MakeMyMove.com; members raised concerns about sunsets, audits, and overlap with other incentives, and the bill passed 5-3.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
01/28/2026 - House Transportation & Infrastructure
Transportation & Infrastructure
Transcript Highlights:
- This gives you just a little bit of the breadth of the footprint of who New Core is.
- This gives you just a little bit of the breadth of the footprint of who New Core is, scattered all across
- At the end of life of all of those things, everything that we produce is 100 percent recyclable again
- And I think of each of you as...
- I like the idea of the year. I like the idea of the year. I don't like the idea of 15.
Bills:
HB2003, HB2057, HB2109, HB2111, HB2112, HB2114, HB2256, HB2259, HB2317, HB2323, HB2398, HB2443, HB2446, HB2574
Keywords:
driver education, instruction permit, underage drivers, motorcycle licenses, traffic regulations, special plates, centennial, Arizona Department of Transportation, vehicle registration, commercial discounts, Arizona Centennial, distracted driving, portable wireless communication devices, motorcycles, traffic safety, civil penalties, driver license, examinations, motorcycle awareness, public safety
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session Jan 19th, 2026 at 10:30 am
Washington House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- of Dr.
- The life of Dr.
- of Dr.
- of Dr.
- Eighth order of business: With the consent of the House, the Rules Committee is relieved of the following
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
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- On behalf of and in support of Senate Bill 1855. My name is Jacob Holt.
- About 2/3 of our residents live outside of incorporated city limits.
- Diverting water from a reservoir is needed for the purposes of repairing, maintaining, or rehabilitating
- millions of dollars statewide for funding of these structures.
- And it's kind of, kind of one of those things that we can finally get a little compensation of the water
Keywords:
SB 612, Texas Water Code, Section 49.2127, conservation and reclamation district, water district, reclamation district, developer fees, pipeline construction, water pipeline, sewer pipeline, associated infrastructure, subdivision infrastructure, cost recovery, fee cap, actual reasonable documented costs, engineering fees, legal fees, inspection fees, infrastructure relocation, utility connections
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- NEC is one of the top causes of death in hospitals for preemies after the first two weeks of life.
- of them.
- He was kicked out of his preschool, out of Miracle League Baseball, out of speech therapy...
- He was kicked out of his preschool, out of Miracle League Baseball, out of speech therapy.
- of SB 317.
Bills:
SB2959, HB3096, HCR29, HCR56, HCR12, HCR55, HCR74, HCR78, HCR116, HCR117, HCR6, HCR50, HCR107, HCR80, HCR58, HCR70, HCR71, HCR72, HCR75, HCR93
Keywords:
firearm safety, awareness month, public safety, responsible ownership, storage, recreational use, profound autism, awareness day, caregiver, disabilities, support, counseling, mental health, awareness, support services, community health, necrotizing enterocolitis, premature infants, breastfeeding, health awareness
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Administration met with a quorum and took up a series of pending resolutions, bills, and the local uncontested calendar. The committee first reported HCR 80 favorably and placed it on the May 9, 2025 local and uncontested calendar. It then heard and approved several commemorative resolutions, including HCR 12 designating September as Deaf Awareness Month for 10 years, HCR 55 reaffirming Poteet as the Strawberry Capital of Texas, HCR 56 designating May as NEC and Breastfeeding Awareness Month, and HB 3096 creating Profound Autism Awareness Day on March 17. Each of these measures was reported favorably to the full Senate, with no opposition in testimony except HB 3096, which included supportive testimony from Tara Duval describing the needs of individuals with profound autism and their families.
The committee also approved HCR 58 redesignating Dripping Springs as the Wedding Capital of Texas, SB 2959 designating August as Firearm Safety Month, HCR 74 naming Carthage the Country Music Capital of Texas, HCR 78 establishing Lone Star Santa’s Charities Day, HCR 116 redesignating Brownsville as the Bicycling Capital of the Rio Grande Valley, and HCR 117 designating Port Aransas as the Fishing Capital of Texas. SB 2959 drew supportive testimony from Stephen Price, who emphasized gun safety, suicide prevention, and public awareness, while other measures received no public testimony. All were reported favorably and recommended for the May 9 local and uncontested calendar.
Later, the committee approved HCR 6 naming Galveston the Juneteenth Capital of Texas, HCR 50 naming Galveston the Mardi Gras Capital of Texas, HCR 107 making the Texas Almanac the official State Book of Texas, HCR 70 designating Jim Hogg County as the Vaquero Capital of Texas, HCR 71 recognizing LaSalle County for wild hog hunting and related traditions, and HCR 29 designating April as Counseling Awareness Month. HCR 6 received testimony from a Galveston city representative in support of the Juneteenth designation, and HCR 29 received testimony from the Texas Counseling Association supporting recognition of counselors. Finally, the committee certified the May 9, 2025 local and uncontested calendar after removing 32 bills for reasons including penalties, fiscal notes, or opposition, specifically noting SB 317 was removed due to criminal and civil penalties, and then recessed.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- What you're saving is the cost and expense of all of, which might be hundreds of thousands of dollars
- Of these United States of America.
- the quality of the specimen, or the lawfulness of the taking of said specimen.
- She's been in a lot of places, a lot of homes.
- That's a lot of backlog in the court and a lot of calls to the county, so we're looking for some relief
Bills:
HB 1194, HB 1221, HB1738, HB1913, HB2177, HB2178, HB2180, HB2229, HB2282, HB2448, HB2492, HB2777, HB2984, HB3357, HB3553, HB3602
Keywords:
emergency protection order, protective order, magistrate, criminal procedure, victim safety, family violence, domestic violence, stalking, assault, magistrate's order, temporary protection, court order duration, defendant restrictions, Article 17.292, Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, emergency restraining order, victim protection, firearm restriction, pretrial intervention, reimbursement fee