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AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

02/24/2026 - Senate Appropriations, Transportation and Technology

Appropriations, Transportation and Technology

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  • And this is a proven program.
  • So, the underlying bill had a grant program, and we thought it was important to keep the grant program
  • or within within the program to be within the program or within the program to be operational what what
  • funding to continue their program.
  • I have a DC cost of the old program, the program that we fixed in 2016-17, of 4.6%. 6% high-priority
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Health and Human Services REVISED Feb 9th, 2026 at 02:00 pm

Health and Human Services

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  • shall be used to support the development and implementation of evidence-based pretrial diversion programs
  • 1847 is a cost-saving measure that allows individuals who qualify for the Advantage Waiver Medicaid program
  • It works is a contractor is typically the physician in charge of the hospice program, mostly in rural
  • cleans up language related to the healthcare authority's diabetes management education and support program
  • The purpose of this program is to increase patient access to affordable insulin in this state and.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Health and Human Services REVISED Feb 9th, 2026

Health and Human Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • shall be used to support the development and implementation of evidence-based pretrial diversion programs
  • 1847 is a cost-saving measure that allows individuals who qualify for the Advantage Waiver Medicaid program
  • What it works is a contractor is typically the physician in charge of the hospice program, mostly in
  • up language related to the Health Care Authority's diabetes self-management education and support program
  • this current administration, and Senate Bill 1344 establishes the insulin access and affordability program
Summary: The Health and Human Services committee met and advanced a series of Senate bills, beginning with SB 1423, which repeals the Hospital Advisory Council because of repeated quorum and appointment problems; members discussed whether the council could instead be restructured, but the bill passed 9-1. SB 1426 changed vulnerable adult abuse reporting so only substantiated findings are reported, and SB 1502 repealed the Long-Term Care Advisory Council after it completed its original task; both passed unanimously. The committee also approved SB 1377 to provide duffel bags for children entering foster care and SB 1983 to support resource family partners and improve foster care/adoption outcomes, both by unanimous votes. Members then passed SB 1466, which extends the sunset on the advisory committee on midwifery after adopting an amendment changing the extension date; SB 1645, which sets rules and best practices for OHCA audits of medical providers; SB 1647, which allows up to $1 million from the County Community Safety Investment Fund to support evidence-based pretrial diversion programs through the Indigent Defense System; and SB 1847, which lets certain Advantage Waiver Medicaid recipients with cognitive impairment remain in assisted living and age in place. The committee also approved SB 1565, establishing the framework for Oklahoma to receive federal Transforming Maternal Health Model grant funds, after adding a reporting amendment requiring a final report to state leaders. Additional bills passed included SB 1562, described as an anti-poaching measure for hospice patients that holds hospices responsible for contractor conduct; SB 1329, requiring postpartum mental health screening during Medicaid-covered visits within a year after birth; SB 1383, a technical cleanup to the diabetes self-management education program; SB 1833, directing DHS to apply for a SNAP waiver to restrict certain purchases such as candy and soft drinks; and SB 1555, updating the statutory definition of intellectual disability to align with federal and Social Security standards. The final measure, SB 1344, created an insulin access and affordability program at the State Department of Health to expand low-cost insulin access and competition; it drew discussion about funding, pricing, and the nonprofit partner involved, and passed 9-2. The committee adjourned after the chair noted more double-assigned bills would be heard the following week.
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Ways & Means Feb 3rd, 2026 at 04:00 pm

Ways & Means

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  • , and many programs provide value for non-majors.
  • Teresa Shrempe continued: “...and pay millions for this program.
  • , and all expenditures must be provided solely for the ECAP program.
  • Second, a list of expenditures by program within each agency and sub-program within each program.
  • Second, a list of expenditures by program within each agency and sub-program within each program.
TX
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  • It also clarifies a program promoting disease prevention, wellness, and health.
  • But if they work the program, they actually see their premiums go down.
  • I had a couple sign up for this program. One did the program, one didn't do the program.
  • because there are other parts of the same program.
  • Programs and enhances grid safety.
TX
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  • And so that is what we're speaking to in this area: rehabilitation programming, meaning the programs
  • So TDCJ provides programming, the school district provides programming, and some of the programming is
  • if they successfully complete that program.
  • Program waiting for a spot to open up in that program, but what we found is that some insufficient strategic
  • And again, this is folks waiting for programming.
TX
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  • Supervision programs in the state.
  • Under current law, certain individuals are not eligible to participate in some of these programs, including
  • state that, currently under the law, are not eligible for different forms of these post-conviction programs
  • Second, we oppose any bill that categorically denies release of people into programming designed to help
  • Additionally, we conduct training and education programs for officers to help them track metal theft.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Criminal Justice (Part II) Apr 8th, 2025

Criminal Justice

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  • Under current law, certain individuals are not eligible to participate in some of these programs, including
  • state that currently, under the law, are not eligible in different forms for these post-conviction programs
  • Second, we oppose any bill that categorically denies the release of people into programming designed
  • Second, we oppose any bill that categorically denies the release of people into programming designed
  • We conduct training and education programs for officers to help them track metal theft.
Summary: The Senate Committee on Criminal Justice heard testimony on several bills dealing with criminal discovery, crime lab access, controlled substances, community supervision, interference with officers, oilfield theft, and copper theft. On SB 1124, witnesses split over whether the bill clarified discovery law after the Heath decision or rolled back the Michael Morton Act; opponents argued it narrowed disclosure and shifted responsibility away from prosecutors, while supporters said it restored balance, limited harsh sanctions, and preserved exculpatory-disclosure duties. The committee later voted 4-0 to report SB 1124 favorably and place it on the local and uncontested calendar. The committee also heard and later reported favorably SB 1372, which resolves a statutory conflict over access to the DPS crime lab portal, and SB 1936, which changes how LSD “abuse units” are defined for testing and charging purposes; both were sent to the local and uncontested calendar. SB 1937, which would require a subject-matter expert from the testing lab to participate in pretrial meetings in capital cases involving biological evidence, was also reported favorably and placed on the local and uncontested calendar. The committee then heard SB 552, which would make people defined in the bill as “illegal aliens” ineligible for judge-ordered or jury-recommended community supervision, including deferred adjudication. Supporters said the bill would prevent state-funded early release of people who entered or remained in the country unlawfully, while county officials and immigration advocates warned it would be overbroad, difficult to administer, and costly to local jails and taxpayers. Despite those concerns, the committee voted to report SB 552 favorably, and Senator Huffman requested it be taken to the floor. On SB 1208, which increases interference with a peace officer or public official from a Class B misdemeanor to a state jail felony, law enforcement witnesses said repeat “auditors” and similar actors were creating dangerous confrontations and needed stronger deterrence; opponents argued the bill would chill protected filming and protest activity. The committee voted to report SB 1208 favorably and place it on the local and uncontested calendar. The committee also took testimony on SB 1806, a committee substitute addressing oilfield theft and related crimes. Supporters from law enforcement and the oil and gas industry said organized theft of crude, equipment, and related materials is a growing problem and that the bill would strengthen penalties, allow seizure and sale of stolen product, and improve inspection and forensic tools. The committee substitute was adopted and the bill was reported favorably, with placement on the local and uncontested calendar. Finally, the committee heard SB 1646, which targets copper theft and fiber vandalism by increasing penalties, requiring reporting and recordkeeping for certain purchases, and adding training and enforcement tools. Telecommunications, law enforcement, and emergency-network witnesses supported the bill as necessary to protect 9-1-1 and critical infrastructure, while metal recyclers warned the bill could overregulate legitimate businesses and sweep too broadly. The committee later voted to report the committee substitute for SB 1646 favorably as well.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Criminal Justice (Part I) Apr 8th, 2025

Criminal Justice

Transcript Highlights:
  • Rehabilitation programming, meaning the programs by which inmates are required to go through as part
  • So TDCJ provides programming, the Windham School District provides programming, and some of the programming
  • to go if they successfully complete that program.
  • If it's a small program, waiting for a spot to open up in that program.
  • And again, this is folks waiting for programming.
Summary: The committee heard a series of criminal justice bills, beginning with SB 1870 and SB 1727, both of which were adopted as committee substitutes and reported favorably to the full Senate. SB 1870 would bar local governments from adopting policies that decriminalize controlled substances or direct officials not to enforce state drug laws, with civil penalties enforced by the Attorney General for violations. SB 1727 was described as a technical change to make the draft a formal Legislative Council version of a TDCJ-related assault bill; both bills were also sent to the local and uncontested calendar. The committee then took up SB 2405, the major Sunset bill for TDCJ, the Board of Pardons and Paroles, Windham School District, and the Correctional Managed Health Care Committee. Senator Parker explained that the bill continues and modernizes those agencies, requires a 10-year facilities and staffing plan, expands rehabilitation and reentry programming, improves parole-board consistency and training, and codifies various cleanup and inspector general recommendations. Sunset staff and agency witnesses discussed the bill’s data-sharing, program coordination, and projected savings from reducing delays in parole-voted programming; public witnesses generally supported the post-secondary education and reentry provisions, while some urged stronger statutory direction for Windham and more reform to medically recommended intensive supervision. The bill was left pending. SB 1804, SB 1099, SB 2569, and SB 2570 were also heard. SB 1804 would allow restitution for tattoo removal for human trafficking survivors and remove the age restriction so adult survivors can qualify; it was reported favorably and sent to the local calendar. SB 1099 would increase penalties for certain felony offenses when committed by a person determined to be unlawfully present in the country; immigration and civil rights witnesses opposed it as overbroad and difficult to administer, but it was reported favorably. SB 2569 would modernize unmanned aircraft reporting by requiring law enforcement agencies to post reports on public websites; it passed unanimously and was sent to the local calendar. SB 2570 would create a defense to prosecution for peace officers and correctional guards using less-lethal force weapons within the scope of their training; law enforcement witnesses supported it, civil rights and prosecutor witnesses raised concerns that it was too broad and could weaken existing use-of-force standards, and the bill was left pending for further work.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

89th Legislative Session Mar 28th, 2025

Texas House Floor Meeting

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  • Members, we're about to begin the Speaker's Reunion Day Program.
  • I want to begin our program today with a moment of silence in memory of the former House members who
  • Members, we're about to begin the Speaker's Reunion Day Program. We want to be part of it.
  • I want to begin our program today with a moment of silence in memory of the former House members who
  • Members, that does conclude our program. for today.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Public Education Mar 18th, 2025

Public Education

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  • I mean, we have a whole program that we.
  • Training for staff on classroom management and behavior intervention programs. programming requires significant
  • Thank you. excellence partnership program and a high school advising program including funding for those
  • We are a parent advocacy program.
  • And that's a really good program.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Apr 29th, 2026 at 01:30 pm

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

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  • I wanted to zero in more specifically on a program. Nursing is a program. Would you agree, Mr.
  • Low-producing programs shall be reviewed, and they can qualify for an exemption if it's a no-cost program
  • , a shared cost program, a program that has just been recently restructured, or if it's collaborative
  • , low-producing programs.
  • And it talks on page three about collaborative programs and it says the program is currently offered
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Apr 29th, 2026 at 09:00 am

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

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  • So it's all a straight loan program. Follow up. Thank you, Mr. President.
  • So it's just a program to offer them an easier way to achieve those goals.
  • So the whole program is capped at a million dollars.
  • This cap applies to this particular loan program.
  • There are different caps for those other loan programs.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Apr 29th, 2026

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

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  • So we are being advised by the people who audit the program and audit other programs to move away from
  • Let’s talk about a program. I wanted to zero in more specifically on a program.
  • A low-producing program means a program that does not meet the following minimum standards during a five-year
  • if it's a no-cost program, if it's a shared-cost program, if it's a program that has just recently been
  • How do you expect the program to be healthy?
Summary: The Senate began with a quorum call, gallery introductions, and extended farewell remarks from Senator Jett, who reflected on his six years in the Legislature, his focus on representing constituents, protecting families, and holding government accountable. Several senators responded with personal tributes, praising his conviction, faith, family involvement, and willingness to ask difficult questions. No votes were taken during the farewell portion. The chamber then considered House Bill 2268, a PACE appropriation to support comprehensive care for low-income seniors and expand services in rural Oklahoma. The bill was amended to restore the title, advanced, and passed 34-9, then passed as an emergency measure 36-7. House Bill 3000, a cosmetology and barbering measure, made multiple changes including board reorganization, adding a human trafficking specialist and massage therapist, shifting some licensing functions to Service Oklahoma, and eliminating the massage therapy advisory board. It drew significant debate over process and policy, especially from senators concerned about late changes, lack of board input, and the human trafficking rationale; it passed 25-19 and then as an emergency 33-11. The Senate also passed House Bill 3043, allowing the Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs to hire prorated seasonal staff for veterans homes, 37-6; House Bill 3066, creating a revolving fund for federal workforce training money for behavioral health recruitment and retention, 38-6 and as an emergency; and House Bill 3078, allowing donation options on state payment forms for the ODVA revolving fund, 45-0 and as an emergency. Additional measures passed included House Bill 3143, extending the moratorium on new medical marijuana business licenses to 2028, 39-7; House Bill 3144, capping medical marijuana commercial grower licenses at 2,550 after amendment, 34-12; House Bill 3244 on identity theft, 46-0; House Bill 3298 on child interview procedures in court cases, 46-0 and as an emergency; House Bill 3320, replacing the traditional sunset process with more immediate legislative review of agencies, 33-13 and as an emergency; House Bill 3321, requiring county data collection and reporting related to court costs and financial obligations, 45-0 and as an emergency; House Bill 3329, a trailer bill adding a repealer and a sunset for the Board of Psychological Examiners, 33-10 and as an emergency; House Bill 3431, expanding restrictions on foreign entities owning or leasing land and critical minerals, 43-0; House Bill 3464, setting safety and training requirements for certain projects involving fire code compliance and decommissioning, 43-0 and as an emergency; and House Bill 3499, expanding special judges’ authority over vehicle title orders, which was presented and advanced as the transcript ended.
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Pro Forma Floor Session Feb 9th, 2026

Washington Senate Floor Meeting

Summary: The Senate briefly convened to approve the previous day’s journal, then moved through the fifth order for introduction and first reading of bills. Senate Bill 6351 was introduced and referred to the Committee on Ways and Means. The chamber then went at ease in anticipation of fiscal cutoff committee report activity later in the day. When the Senate reconvened, it took up reports of standing committees and supplemental standing committee reports. Substitute Senate Bill 5292, concerning family and medical leave rates, and engrossed substitute House Bill/Senate Bill 5466 were both reported and referred to the Committee on Rules. The referrals were approved without objection. No substantive debate or votes on the bills occurred in this transcript beyond the referral motions. The Senate adjourned at the end of the session until 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Mar 24th, 2026 at 01:30 pm

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

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  • So I'm curious if you've ever thought of putting this program on the 'Be a Neighbor' program and allowing
  • , and they don't even have to do this program.
  • you're removed from the program.
  • Loss of eligibility for the program shall be cause for removal of the inmate from the program.
  • We continue to, you know, with legislative programs that we run, we amend those programs As required
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Mar 24th, 2026 at 09:30 am

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

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  • Oklahoma, you're supporting something that isn't just a sports team or a University with a sports program
  • However, other states have implemented such programs and have done so quite successfully.
  • They didn't measure access to career tech programming, which is incredibly important to this body.
  • In fact, we actually tried to run some bills that would actually collect information on what programs