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OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
House of Representatives Second Regular Session of the 60th Legislature Day 45 Apr 22nd, 2026
Oklahoma House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- They are being coached by the head coach, Gerald Harris II, and he led the program to a national top
- Built on the four pillars of head, heart, hands, and health, 4-H empowers young people across Oklahoma
- I hope to follow in your footsteps, using my head for clearer thinking, my heart for greater loyalty,
- Sitting at the head of the table were some of the old-school lobbyists, Clem McSpadden, Ken Nance.
- they're treating you like you're something special, you get a big ego and you start getting the big head
Keywords:
4-H, youth development, community service, education, volunteering, Oklahoma, statutory revision, consolidation, law amendment, emergency legislation, legal clarity, SB171, state government, Capitol security, peace officer commission, legislative security, Department of Public Safety, Commissioner of Public Safety, President Pro Tempore, Speaker of the House
Summary:
The House convened, the clerk called the roll, and members proceeded through prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and routine floor business. The chamber recognized a number of guests and groups, including family members of members, Horizon Bankers from the Oklahoma Community Bankers Association, the Edmond Democratic Women’s Group, the Red Oak basketball team, the Union wrestling teams, the Doctor of the Day, and a Peruvian consul general and guest commemorating U.S.-Peru diplomatic relations. The House also announced Earth Day-related activities and 4-H Day at the Capitol.
A major focus of the day was 4-H. House Resolution 1052 was presented and adopted without objection, proclaiming April 22, 2026, as the 27th annual Oklahoma 4-H Day at the Capitol. Two 4-H members, Cian Tarafet and Kate Sherrill, addressed the chamber about the program’s impact on leadership, citizenship, workforce readiness, and community engagement. Members and program leaders also recognized the contributions of extension agents, land-grant universities, and 4-H participants across the state.
The House also held several special presentations honoring student achievements and public service. Kane Lee of Sand Springs was cited for calling 911 and helping calm students during a school bus medical emergency. The Red Oak basketball team and the Ponca City High Steppers were recognized for state and national championships, and the Union girls wrestling program was honored for multiple state titles. Representative Ken LaTrell delivered a farewell address reflecting on his legislative service, veterans’ issues, tribal policy, energy work, and family, with members offering remarks in response.
No substantive legislation beyond the 4-H resolution was debated in the transcript, and the only formal action recorded was unanimous adoption of H.R. 1052. The House then adjourned until Thursday, April 23, 2026, at 9:30 a.m.
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama Senate Transportation and Energy Committee Apr 2nd, 2026
Transportation and Energy
Transcript Highlights:
- 13:37.360><c> the</c> transportation issues related to the transportation issues related to the Department
- </c> Department of Transportation. Department of Transportation.
- It says that the Department shall reimburse $20 million, but does not recognize that we may not even
- That stays within the department. That does not change in this piece of legislation.
- That stays within the department. That does not change in this piece of legislation.
Committee:
Senate Transportation and Energy
Keywords:
HB542, district attorney, prosecutor, supernumerary district attorney, Employees' Retirement System, ERS, Alabama retirement, public employee retirement, pension, retirement benefits, post-retirement employment, salary cap, dual participation, double dipping, District Attorneys' Plan, assistant district attorney, deputy district attorney, state pension, survivor benefits, Office of Prosecution Services
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama House Economic Development and Tourism Committee Apr 1st, 2026
Economic Development and Tourism
Transcript Highlights:
- All right, SB 325 is the Department of Commerce bill that we dealt with yesterday regarding AIDT.
- We have a variety of bills, as you know, dealing with underground CO2 storage, alcohol bills, Department
- 00:08:25.240><c> alcohol</c><00:08:25.760><c> bills</c><00:08:26.600><c> to</c><00:08:26.720><c> Department
- </c><00:08:27.200><c> of</c> to alcohol bills to Department of to alcohol bills to Department of Commerce
Committee:
House Economic Development and Tourism
Keywords:
AIDT, Alabama Industrial Development Training Institute, Department of Commerce, procurement, competitive bidding, contract review, legislative oversight, economic development, workforce development, Strategic Workforce Plan, state purchasing, state contracts, public procurement, exemption, higher education, universities, community colleges, public hospitals, health care procurement, transportation procurement
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- The Office of State Examiners helps local fire departments and police departments run a fair and efficient
- At that time, they had eight jurisdictions and 16 departments.
- Now they service 122 jurisdictions... ...16 departments.
- I'm the Deputy Secretary, Department of Environmental Quality. Mr.
- fines and penalties that we collect at the department.
Committee:
House Appropriations
Keywords:
HB 290, Act 426, sunset law, Department of the Treasury, Louisiana Treasury, re-creation, reauthorization, statutory entities, termination date, sunset review, Title 49, fiscal administration, state finance, agency continuation, legislative authority, insurance premiums, Municipal Fire and Police, dedicated fund, assessments, Louisiana legislation
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Chair, the Arizona Department of Corrections has a protocol.
- The Department of Corrections hires the executioners or selects them.
- Can the Department of Corrections personnel opt out of this.
- “Or may not know this, can the Department of Corrections personnel opt out of this?”
- This is not reentry from the Arizona Department of Corrections. This is very, very different.
Committee:
House Judiciary
Keywords:
reentry programs, criminal justice, funding, grants, recidivism, attorney general, jury duty, election worker, Arizona Revised Statutes, temporary appointment, civic duty, family court, professional personnel, parenting time, legal decision-making, evidentiary hearings, child custody, ethical standards, capital punishment, death penalty
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama House Baldwin County Legislation Committee Mar 12th, 2026
Baldwin County Legislation
Committee:
House Baldwin County Legislation
OK
Committee:
Senate Energy
Keywords:
groundwater, water rights, waste prevention, conservation, permitting, Oklahoma Water Resources Board, OWRB, water permits, water use reporting, metering, permit enforcement, groundwater waste, well permitting, cease and desist, fines and penalties, permit suspension, data centers, data processing facilities, cooling systems, evaporative cooling
Summary:
The committee took up two water-related bills, both on committee substitutes with titles stricken. Senate Bill 259, carried over from the prior year, was described as a shortened version of earlier language that removed some provisions seen as burdensome and eliminated funding for the Water Resources Board. The author said the bill aims to recognize that water extends beyond property lines, add measuring requirements for permitted users, and preserve water for future generations while exempting domestic uses and pasture/livestock taps. After no questions or debate, the committee passed SB 259 by a vote of 7-1.
The committee then heard Senate Bill 1928, which creates a voluntary five-year flex allocation program beginning January 1, 2027. The author said the program is intended to help existing permit holders measure and use water more efficiently without requiring new permitting or mandatory metering, and noted the proposal mirrors House language. He also explained that the original 200% annual cap had been reduced to 150% in the committee substitute. The bill passed 10-0.
At the close, the chair noted both bills were heard to help develop broader water policy for Oklahoma and encouraged continued cooperation among interested parties. The committee then adjourned.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Public Safety Finance and Policy Committee 3/4/26
Public Safety Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
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- It's about ensuring when new jails rules are proposed by the Department of Corrections, the financial
- The current approach we are seeing from the Department of Corrections with the proposed amendments to
- </c><00:48:27.200><c> of</c> extends well beyond the Department of extends well beyond the Department
- Then we need to help those departments in a coordinated way. But the challenge is structural.
Committee:
House Public Safety Finance and Policy
Keywords:
Capitol security, public safety, emergency management, state buildings, law enforcement, corrections, legislative approval, rule-making, financial impact, jail regulations, expungement, firearm eligibility, criminal records, organized retail crime, retail theft, supply chain theft, theft enterprise, organized theft, cargo theft, shoplifting
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
Senate Agriculture, State and Public Lands & Water Resources Committee, February 26, 2026
Agriculture, State and Public Lands & Water Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- Now, the Department of Health.
- </c><00:03:58.000><c> of</c> shows where the Department of shows where the Department of Transportation's
- met with the with the department met with the department<00:08:15.599><c> of</c><00:08:15.759><c> health
- The The The Department<00:11:12.800><c> of</c><00:11:12.959><c> Corrections,</c> Department of Corrections
- And conversations with the Department of Corrections has basically that this is the Department of Health's
Keywords:
wastewater, stormwater, infrastructure, environmental quality, public data, data collection, funding, study, water conservation, Colorado River, drought, irrigation, water rights, voluntary program, interstate agreements, groundwater, water resource management, state engineer, aquifer study, corrective controls
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
House Agriculture, State and Public Lands & Water Resources Committee, February 26, 2026
Agriculture, State and Public Lands & Water Resources
Keywords:
wastewater, stormwater, infrastructure, environmental quality, public data, data collection, funding, study, water conservation, Colorado River, drought, irrigation, water rights, voluntary program, interstate agreements, groundwater, water resource management, state engineer, aquifer study, corrective controls
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Health & Long-Term Care Feb 24th, 2026 at 10:30 am
Health & Long-Term Care
Committee:
Senate Health & Long-Term Care
Keywords:
HB 2340, nursing assistants, nurse aide, substance use disorder monitoring program, monitoring program, credentialing, licensure, disciplinary records, enforcement action, public disclosure, privacy, third-party website, stipend program, financial assistance, treatment costs, drug testing, peer support, recovery, rehabilitation, board-approved program
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Tobacco Settlement Agreement Fund Oversight Committee. (2-23-26)
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> rural health, Department of A. rural health, Department of A.
- Kentucky Department of blessing.
- A head start you'll have a head start.
- </c> the Head Start kids. the Head Start kids.
- So what about the Head Start one? Is that an ongoing match? >> The Head Start is an annual grant.
Keywords:
Meeting Start 00:00:00
Attendance Roll Call 00:00:07
Chair Comments 00:00:36
Approval of Minutes 00:04:01
Volunteers of America 00:04:21
Soil and Water Conservation/Energy and Environment Cabinet 00:14:52
Kentucky Office of Drug Control Policy/Justice & Public Safety Cabinet 00:21:05
Kentucky Department of Agriculture 00:26:01
Early Childhood Advisory Council 00:45:18, 958, all
Summary:
The Tobacco Settlement Agreement Fund Oversight Committee met to review how tobacco settlement dollars are being used and to press recipients for detailed information on total funding, administrative versus program spending, and measurable outcomes. The chair emphasized that the committee was not there for general program overviews, but to assess return on investment and whether each program should continue to receive tobacco settlement support. The committee approved the minutes from its December 22, 2025 meeting and then heard presentations from several agencies and organizations.
Volunteers of America Mid-States described its southeastern Kentucky restorative justice program, which uses an evidence-based New Zealand model for juvenile cases in nine counties. The group reported tobacco settlement funding of $516,000 in FY24 and $233,500 in FY25, representing about 17% and then about 5% of the program budget, respectively. It said the funding helped expand the program from 13 cases in 2021 to 180 youth served, and cited an independent evaluation showing recidivism of 24.5% compared with 40.4% in AOC data, along with a cost of a little under $20 per day versus detention and other placements. Some members questioned whether the program fit the tobacco settlement funding categories and suggested it might be better supported through other justice-related funding sources.
The Energy and Environment Cabinet’s Division of Conservation explained that tobacco funds support $1 million in direct aid to conservation districts and $2 million in cost-share projects for farmers, with 5% of the cost-share appropriation allowed for administration, or about $100,000 in FY26. Officials said the direct-aid line was moved into tobacco funding in 2019, reducing money available for farmer cost-share, and described a multi-year project approval and reallocation process. Senator Webb asked for a more specific breakdown of the $850,000 direct-aid amount, and the cabinet said it would provide that information.
The Kentucky Office of Drug Control Policy reported that in FY24 it expended just under $30 million across tobacco funds, general funds, restricted funds, and a one-time federal grant, with less than 2% used for administration. Officials said most tobacco settlement money goes to Kentucky ASAP local boards in all 120 counties, supporting prevention, treatment, and some law enforcement work. The Department of Agriculture then began its presentation, describing strategic investments, loan programs, county funding, administrative costs, and a reported return of about $2.30 for every dollar spent, but the transcript cuts off before that presentation was completed.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- State Department of Education with comments. Not available.
- Vice Chair, for the testimony. >> Department of Taxation with comments. >> Taxation stands on its comments
- Vice Chair, for the testimony. >> Department of Taxation with comments. >> We stand on our comments.
- Vice Chair, for the testimony. >> Department of Taxation with comments. >> Thank you.
Committee:
House Housing
Keywords:
owner-builder, exemption, housing crisis, contractor, leasing restrictions, affordable housing, construction, regulations, teacher housing, housing vouchers, teacher retention, Hawaii Department of Education, hard-to-staff schools, housing, first-time home buyers, savings account, tax deductions, homeownership, savings accounts, tax deduction
Summary:
The House Housing Committee heard testimony on several housing-related bills. HB 1743 would expand the owner-builder exemption by repealing a leasing restriction and requiring notice when a leased residential structure was built by an unlicensed contractor. Subcontractors Association of Hawaii and the Contractors Licensing Board opposed the bill, warning it could encourage unlicensed contracting and weaken consumer protections, while Hawaii Realtors, Housing Hawaii’s Future, Grassroot Institute of Hawaii, BIA Hawaii, and others supported it as a way to increase housing flexibility. After questions about whether licensed electrical and plumbing work would still be required, the committee voted to pass HB 1743 with amendments and a defective date.
The committee also heard and advanced HB 2122 HD1 on teacher housing, which would create a teacher housing assistance program using vouchers from the teachers housing revolving fund. Testimony included support from the Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii, Housing Hawaii’s Future, the Democratic Party of Hawaii Education Caucus, and individuals, with the Office of Collective Bargaining in opposition and the Department of Education offering comments. The bill was voted out as is. The committee then considered HB 1756 and HB 1837, both updating the individual housing account program to reflect current housing prices; supporters including Housing Hawaii’s Future and the Office of Hawaiian Affairs said the limits were outdated and needed inflation adjustments, and HB 1756 was passed with amendments while HB 1837 was deferred as nearly identical.
HB 1729 would disallow the state home mortgage interest deduction for second homes. Hawaii Realtors opposed it, while Housing Hawaii’s Future supported it as a way to prioritize first-time homebuyers and reduce competition from second-home buyers. The chair noted a possible revenue savings estimate and the committee passed the bill with amendments, with several reservations. Finally, HB 2559 would prohibit real estate brokers from marketing residential property to limited exclusive groups of buyers, which the Office of Consumer Protection said needed an enforcement clarification and the Realtors said could affect some legitimate private-listing situations. The chair proposed replacing the outright ban with a disclosure requirement for private listings, and the committee passed HB 2559 with amendments. The hearing then adjourned after the chair thanked members, staff, and the public.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Agriculture & Natural Resources Feb 18th, 2026 at 08:00 am
Agriculture & Natural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- heads in the back, so we'll call you up.
- That's not an option available to the health department.
- McFedridge, Budget Manager for the Department of Health. Mrs.
- Petridge, Budget Manager for the Department of Health.
- And we very much support our relationship with the Department of Health.
Committee:
House Agriculture & Natural Resources
Keywords:
fire safety, insurance incentives, best practices, community protection, voluntary measures, juice grapes, agriculture, commerce, state regulation, market access, federal response, wildfire protection, community safety, infrastructure, natural resources, commercial shellfish, shellfish fees, Department of Health, biotoxin testing, export certificate
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- Senate Bill 1080 requires the Florida Department of Transportation to adopt rules providing circumstances
- secondhand dealers, secondary metal recyclers, and pawnbrokers to submit transaction data to the Department
- Secondly, the bill requires all labor pools operating in Florida to register annually with the Department
- to register with the Department of Commerce is about accountability and transparency.
- But you guys, when you go to bed tonight, lay your head on your pillow, know that you woke up today and
Committee:
Senate Commerce and Tourism
Keywords:
traffic safety, school zones, speed detection systems, license plate recognition, yellow signal timing, data privacy, municipal powers, labor pool, employment, temporary work, placement fee, Department of Commerce, limited liability companies, corporations, principal office, registered agent, Florida Statutes, charitable giving, endowment agreements, donor restrictions
Summary:
The Committee on Commerce and Tourism considered several bills. SB 1338 by Senator Burton would strengthen enforcement of written endowment agreements for charitable gifts and require legislative approval for new filing or reporting requirements on charities. The sponsor and Philanthropy Roundtable testified in support, emphasizing donor intent and protections for nonprofits; the bill was reported favorably. SB 1324, which was expected to address principal offices of LLCs, was temporarily postponed.
The committee also passed CS/SB 1080 by Senator DeSigley, which directs FDOT to adopt rules allowing direct payments to first-tier subcontractors in specified circumstances. A transportation industry representative supported the measure, saying the situations are rare but need a statutory remedy. CS/SB 1582 by Senator Yarbrough, as amended, requires secondhand dealers, secondary metal recyclers, and pawnbrokers to submit transaction data to FDLE for statewide sharing through systems such as LInX; the amendment and bill were both reported favorably, with one witness from the Florida Recycler’s Association opposing the amendment.
Senator McLean’s SB 1672, creating a home buyer workforce tax credit for employer contributions to help employees with first-time Florida home purchases, was reported favorably with support from the Florida Chamber of Commerce. SB 1112 by Senator Garcia, relating to the Florida Labor Pool Act, drew extensive testimony from workers, reentry advocates, and supporters who argued it would prohibit placement fees when workers are hired permanently, require annual registration of labor pools, improve accountability, and support stable employment and reentry; the bill was reported favorably. The committee then adjourned after recording votes and other closing business.
WA
Transcript Highlights:
- The Washington State Patrol, Department of Licensing, and Department of Transportation have listed no
- The Department of Labor and Industries has listed an indeterminate fiscal impact of less than $50,000
- The Washington State Patrol, Department of Licensing, and Department of Transportation have listed no
- The Department of Labor and Industries has listed an indeterminate fiscal impact of less than $50,000
- Bill 2552 that allows the use of multiple award task order contracting by the Washington State Department
Committee:
House Transportation
Keywords:
HB 2467, fifth-wheel travel trailer, fifth wheel trailer, travel trailer, RV, recreational vehicle, trailer length, vehicle length limits, oversize vehicle, truck and trailer, tractor-semitrailer, semi-trailer, kingpin, Washington RCW, Department of Transportation, WSDOT, highway safety, commercial trucking, towing, motor home
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Experienced staff continue to leave for better-paying departments.
- Ah, I'm going to make you do it in your head. No calculators. Roughly $47,000. All right.
- I guess I'm going to turn in my resignation and head on down to QT. Members, any other discussion?
- between the private prisons and the department.
- The largest public employer in my district is the Department of Corrections.
Committee:
Senate Public Safety
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
01/20/2026 - Senate Appropriations, Transportation and Technology
Appropriations, Transportation and Technology
Transcript Highlights:
- On this one, I have questions on the Department of Corrections.
- The department believes, where are you, Jim? Right there.
- The Department has an annual budget of over $1.5 billion.
- Department of Transportation money?
- of Administration, the Arizona Department of Rehabilitation and Reentry, and the Department of Public
Keywords:
roadable aircraft, registration, vehicle title, license plates, aviation safety, corrections oversight, funding, state budget, criminal justice, reform, appropriation, Department of Transportation, right turn lane, traffic improvement, infrastructure funding, transportation funding, authorization, road improvements, intersection safety, transportation
NV
Nevada 2025 Regular Session
Assembly Committee on Government Affairs Jun 1st, 2025 at 10:00 am
Government Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- Chris Sanchez, Director of the Department of Business and Industry.
- rider gets the choices for the ride, kind of in line with my colleague's question, trying to get my head
- that with 11 people, given the volume of activity that's going on with the boards, much like our Department
- So it just realigns that budget account under the Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation
- Emily Servi, Department of Business and Industry, for the record. Thank you for the question.
Bills:
SB507
Committee:
Assembly Government Affairs
Keywords:
SB507, Nevada, governmental administration, Office of Nevada Boards Commissions and Councils Standards, Department of Business and Industry, professional licensing boards, occupational licensing, regulatory fees, state account, nonreverting fund, Commission on Postsecondary Education, taxicab, taxi technology fee, Nevada Transportation Authority, Taxicab Authority, transportation network company, TNC, rideshare, Uber, Lyft
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs Apr 2nd, 2025
Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs
Keywords:
property tax, school funding, enrollment changes, inflation adjustment, tax rate notice, ad valorem taxes, disabled, elderly, homesteads, tax limitation, diversity, equity, inclusion, LGBTQ, state agencies, prohibition, heat illness prevention, workplace safety, administrative penalties, advisory board