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OK
Transcript Highlights:
  • Last year, head coach Scott Robertson, right here in front, became the only person in history to win
  • But because the Department of Commerce just met with their new board, they are getting ready to release
OK
Transcript Highlights:
  • Last year, head coach Scott Robertson, man right down here in front, became the only person in history
  • At the time, we did not, but because the Department of Commerce just met with their new board, they are
Summary: The House convened, completed the roll call, and heard an invocation, a Veteran of the Week recognition for Colonel William S. Hartzell, and several guest introductions and special presentations, including the Coeta Tigers wrestling team, the Murray State College shotgun team, and visitors from Taiwan. The chamber also recognized the Psychologist of the Day, Nurse of the Day, Doctor of the Day, and Pages of the Week, along with committee meeting announcements and a motion to adjourn at the end of business. Members then considered and passed a series of bills. Senate Bill 1290 on 211 services passed 82-0 and its emergency clause also passed. Senate Bill 1530 on state government and innovation/research funding passed 58-27. Senate Bill 1847 on Medicaid home and community-based services passed 78-10 with its emergency clause. Senate Bill 169 increasing longevity pay for state employees passed 85-4 with emergency. Senate Bill 1377 requiring DHS to provide duffel bags and hygiene items for foster children passed 88-4 with emergency. Senate Bill 1990 on the Incentive Evaluation Commission passed 88-4. Senate Bill 1991, a cleanup measure redirecting certain lease and land-sale revenues to O-CAMP, passed and its emergency clause also passed. The House also adopted H.R. 1050 reaffirming Oklahoma’s sister-state relationship with Taiwan, followed by remarks from Taiwanese officials. Senate Bill 1778, the Strong Readers Act, passed 87-5 with emergency after discussion about reading screeners, funding tiers, and an optional second-grade assessment. Senate Bill 1579, described as a taxpayer bill of rights related to ad valorem tax, drew extended debate over property taxes and state savings before passing 85-0. Senate Bill 1992, defining strategic financial partners for an income tax credit, passed 65-24. The House then moved to adjourn until Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at 9:30 a.m.
AL

Alabama 2026 Regular Session

Alabama House Ways and Means Education Committee Feb 25th, 2026

Ways and Means Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • Uh, the thing that sort of brought this to a head, I think, by the sponsor and perhaps others is that
  • and they know how to get it done the best way, and I would also ask that you would work with the Department
  • and they know how to get it done the best way, and I would also ask that you would work with the Department
  • </c><00:22:37.360><c> of</c><00:22:38.080><c> commission</c> work with the department of commission work
  • with the department of commission on<00:22:38.640><c> higher</c><00:22:39.039><c> education</c> on higher
Bills: SB79 , HB379 , SB253 , HB278 , HB438 , HB233 , SB79 , HB379 , SB253 , HB278 , HB438 , HB233
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Finance May 13th, 2026

Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • We've had a great relationship with the Department of Corrections.
  • This is revenue generated by the Department of Environmental Quality from fines and fees.
  • Gary Fulton, I'm the administrator of the Remediation Services Division for the Louisiana Department
  • Representative Brass, don't let it go to your head there. Okay. Representative Kerner?
  • 159 departments.
Bills: HB27 , HB143 , HB205 , HB308 , HB311 , HB417 , HB430 , HB562 , HB812 , HB1129
Committee: Senate Finance
HI
Transcript Highlights:
  • This authorizes the Department of Transportation to designate airport special districts within airports
  • Department of This authorizes Department of Transportation<00:02:07.880><c> to</c><00:02:07.960><c>
  • Accept DOH's third amendment to restore language stating that it is the department or its designee who
  • Accept DOH's third amendment to restore language stating that it is the department or its designee who
  • Accept DOH's third amendment to restore language stating that it is the department or its designee who
Bills: HB2592
Committee: Senate Judiciary
Summary: The Judiciary Committee met on several decision-making agendas and first considered HB 1696, which would lower the minimum age for commercial driving in-state from 19 to 18 and adjust qualifying criteria. The committee agreed to accept amendments, including changes suggested by the Operating Engineers Union, and voted unanimously to pass the bill with amendments. HB 2333, which would authorize airport special districts and increase penalties for certain aeronautics violations, was deferred after concerns were raised about treatment of people outside airport security perimeters. On the next agenda, the committee passed HB 1710 with technical amendments only. That bill would allow the State Historic Preservation Division to conduct phase reviews of certain private-property projects and revise concurrence deadlines. HB 1737, clarifying allowable agricultural district uses related to farm dwellings and farm employee housing, also passed with technical amendments only. HB 1823, dealing with coastal zone management and excluding certain state- or county-funded infrastructure projects in Lahaina from the definition of development, passed with amendments from the Attorney General’s office. The committee then took up HB 1897, an alternative dispute resolution measure for condominium-related disputes, including facilitated mediation, evaluative mediation, and binding arbitration. Despite noting broad opposition and a reservation from Senator Buenaventura, the committee adopted the measure and moved it forward as is. Finally, HB 2576, which streamlines background check requirements for health care facilities and workers, passed with amendments reflecting input from OHA, HAH, and DOH. The meeting concluded with notice of a later joint agenda and adjournment.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

CPN-HHS Public Hearing 03-20-2026

Commerce and Consumer Protection

Transcript Highlights:
  • Department of Health in support.
  • The Department of Health supports HD3.
  • </c> because um it seems like the Department because um it seems like the Department of<00:47:27.880>
  • </c> the Department of Health. the Department of Health.
  • </c> now been moved to 328J in the Department now been moved to 328J in the Department of<00:57:57.000
Bills: HB1573 , HB1645 , HB1875 , HB1898 , HB2121
Summary: The committee heard testimony on HB 1573, which would create state enforcement authority over unauthorized e-cigarette products and related tobacco enforcement. Supporters including SHPDA, the Department of Health, the Attorney General’s office, Hawaii Public Health Institute, and others said the bill would help protect youth from unauthorized vaping products, give the state tools to enforce an FDA-authorized product list, and add penalties and inspection authority. A committee member asked whether enforcement staff were available and what penalties would apply; the response was that existing tobacco investigators would take on the work, and the bill includes civil penalties, seizure authority, and possible license revocation referrals. The measure drew both support and opposition testimony, but no vote was taken in the portion provided. The committee then took up HB 1645, relating to liability for child welfare service providers. The Insurance Division said it was aware of the insurance-cost problem, had raised the issue with the NAIC, and was exploring a captive insurance option, while suggesting the legislature consider additional appropriations to DHS to cover higher contract costs. Supporters, including Parents and Children Together and Hawaii Insurance Council, argued the bill would help child welfare providers obtain insurance and continue critical services. Opponents, including the Hawaii Association for Justice, warned that removing joint and several liability could leave victims undercompensated and might not actually lower premiums. The insurance commissioner said other states have done tort reform in this area, but the committee was told it is not clear the bill would reduce insurance costs. Finally, the committee heard extensive testimony on HB 1875, which would protect access to gender-affirming care in Hawaii and shield patients and providers from out-of-state legal actions. Support came from the Hawaii State Youth Commission, LGBTQ+ and public health groups, medical professionals, ACLU Hawaii, Planned Parenthood, and others, who said gender-affirming care is evidence-based, medically necessary, and important for patient privacy, provider stability, and continuity of care. Several witnesses asked for amendments to the bill’s definition language. Opposition testimony came from individuals and groups including Hawaii Christian Coalition, Leeward Republican Women’s Club, and others, who argued the bill could expose children to irreversible decisions and that more research is needed. The chair noted roughly 176 supporters and about 40 opponents testified. No final action or vote was reported in the excerpt.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Education Policy Committee 3/11/26

Education Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • I've been in my Department of Education.
  • </c> Department of Educations. Department of Educations.
  • <00:57:01.760><c> of</c><00:57:02.000><c> Education</c> Department of Education Department of Education
  • </c><01:13:46.320><c> of</c> for the Minnesota Department of for the Minnesota Department of Education
  • Thank you so Department of Education.
Bills: HF3698 , HF3067 , HF3730
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

03/03/2026 - Senate Appropriations, Transportation and Technology

Appropriations, Transportation and Technology

OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Aeronautics and Transportation Mar 2nd, 2026 at 10:00 am

Aeronautics and Transportation

Transcript Highlights:
  • think, it's the first $300,000 on page three that will be collected and will be remitted to the Department
  • So can you tell me you're working with the Corporation Commission and also you've got the Department
  • Number four by amending the title to The Department of Transportation decides to call a bond, which is
  • So, the process currently right now is that the Department of Transportation at a staff level.
  • I'm still staying within the Department of Transportation, but having the Highway Commission make that
Bills: SB1966 , SB175 , SB1475 , SB1950 , SB2049 , SB2052
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Aeronautics and Transportation Mar 2nd, 2026

Aeronautics and Transportation

Transcript Highlights:
  • Will be remitted to the Department of Public Safety.
  • You have an issue with the Department of Transportation prior to making a claim.
  • And I'm still seeing relationship between the Commission and the Department of Transportation.
  • And the Department of Transportation.
  • So I'm still staying within the Department of Transportation.
Bills: SB1966 , SB175 , SB1475 , SB1950 , SB2049 , SB2052
Summary: The Senate Aeronautics and Transportation Committee met during deadline week and heard several Senate bills. Senate Bill 1966, naming a bridge after Clyde and Grace Cook, was briefly explained by Senator Bullard and advanced unanimously. Senate Bill 1475, designating the I-35 and Indian Hills Road interchange as the Toby Keith Memorial Interchange, also advanced after members confirmed the family’s support and clarified it was separate from a prior turnpike naming resolution. The committee spent substantial time on Senate Bill 175, which creates an uninsured commercial vehicle recovery reimbursement fund to pay wreckers for cleaning up abandoned uninsured commercial vehicles. Members questioned the use of existing fee revenue, possible overlap with prior weigh station funding, and the $10,000 per-vehicle cap. Despite concerns, the bill advanced on an 8-3 vote. Senate Bill 1950, as amended, would prohibit using ADS-B aircraft tracking data to calculate or collect fees from aircraft owners or operators; the author said the goal was to preserve state registration revenue while preventing private third parties from using the data for fee collection. The bill advanced unanimously. Senate Bill 2049, as amended, would require the Transportation Commission rather than staff or the Attorney General to approve the decision to call a contractor’s bond on ODOT projects. Supporters said it adds oversight and protects staff, while opponents argued it is unnecessary and could delay action; it advanced 10-1. Senate Bill 2052 would update DPS commercial motor vehicle enforcement provisions, increase fines, and route appeals through the administrative process and then district court; members discussed fine levels, appeals, and related weigh station funding. It advanced 9-2, and the meeting adjourned afterward.
WY

Wyoming 2026 Regular Session

House Transportation, Highways & Military Affairs Committee, February 12, 2026

Transportation, Highways & Military Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • Uh, if the department would department.
  • </c> department issues those license plates. department issues those license plates.
  • </c> till July to do it, but I'm seeing heads till July to do it, but I'm seeing heads shaking<00:07:
  • </c> Department of Health doesn't use it?" Department of Health doesn't use it?"
  • </c><01:24:02.639><c> Yes,</c> director department of health? Yes, director department of health?
Bills: HB0026 , HB0042 , HB0067 , HB0069
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

Senate - Rules Feb 9th, 2026 at 09:11 am

Senate Rules

Transcript Highlights:
  • Then, through the General Services Department, we are the keepers of that fund, as I mentioned.
  • No, and everyone, but I'm sure you especially would like some heads up.
  • But I just wanted to give everyone a heads up.
  • No, and everyone, but I'm sure you especially would like some heads up.
  • But I just wanted to give everyone a heads up.
Bills: SB238 , HJR1 , SM21 , SM22
Committee: Senate Senate Rules
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

Senate - Rules Feb 9th, 2026

House Rules & Order Of Business

Transcript Highlights:
  • Secretary of the General Services Department.
  • How we are funded through the Children, Youth, and Families Department.
  • But I just wanted to give everyone a heads up.
  • No, and everyone, but I'm sure you especially would like some heads up.
  • But I just wanted to give everyone a heads up.
Bills: SB238 , HJR1 , SM21 , SM22
Summary: The committee first heard Senate Bill 238, which would rename the governor’s residence advisory commission as a governor’s residence management committee and clarify its duties, membership, and authority over furnishings, maintenance, inventories, and hospitality functions at the governor’s residence. Senator Worth and Secretary Designate Anna Silva said the change was needed to remove ambiguity during the transition to a new administration and to improve transparency around the residence, the General Services Department fund, and the separate Mansion Foundation fundraising role. Several senators questioned whether the bill concentrated too much authority in the governor and whether it could enable a large renovation project without sufficient legislative oversight; supporters said major renovations would still require legislative appropriations. The committee ultimately advanced the Senate Rules Committee substitute for SB 238 on a 5-2 vote. The committee then approved House Joint Resolution 1, which would create bipartisan nominating commissions to vet and recommend university and special school regents to the governor, rather than leaving appointments entirely to the governor’s discretion. Senator Steinborn said the resolution would improve qualifications and reduce conflicts of interest, including by changing the student regent selection process. After brief discussion about party-affiliation restrictions, the resolution received a due pass with no objection. Two memorials followed. Senate Memorial 21, presented by Senator Stephanics for Senator Bergman, calls for a Department of Health study of overdose prevention tools, including overdose prevention centers and other harm-reduction strategies, in response to New Mexico’s high and rising overdose death rates. Supporters cited rural access challenges and the need to explore all available tools; one senator asked for more accurate county and demographic data in the memorial’s background. The committee gave SM 21 a due pass. Senate Memorial 22, presented by Senator Charlie and the New Mexico Coalition Against Domestic Violence, asks the Legislative Finance Committee to convene a working group to map how domestic-violence funding flows through CYFD and related agencies, with an emphasis on transparency, accountability, and provider input. Witnesses said funding streams are fragmented and sometimes unclear, and senators discussed whether the work should remain within CYFD or be overseen elsewhere. The committee also gave SM 22 a due pass. The chair then announced that the committee would hear SB 264 and SB 261 at its next meeting and recessed.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

EDU-LBT, EDU Public Hearings 02-06-2026

Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • <00:01:36.479><c> of</c><00:01:36.720><c> Education</c> Department of Education Department of Education
  • Once again, Department of Education.
  • Okay, thank department of education.
  • ><c> the</c><00:37:01.760><c> department</c><00:37:02.160><c> of</c> to the department the department
  • of to the department the department of labor<00:37:02.800><c> and</c><00:37:03.119><c> industrial</c
Bills: SB3179 , SB2872 , SB2391 , SB3282 , SB2836 , SB2181
Committee: Senate Education
Summary: The joint committee first heard SB 3179, which would require the Department of Education and charter schools to report harassment incidents involving educational workers and adopt procedures for handling them. DOE supported the bill, while the Attorney General recommended clarifying amendments to limit the measure to harassment directed at workers because of their position, to limit DOE legal assistance to temporary restraining order actions, and to clarify whether the harassment must come from outside the school system. Members also discussed whether the bill should cover non-DOE individuals on campus, whether investigations could be handled in-house, and whether training should be embedded in existing workday or school-year training rather than added as a separate requirement. The committee later voted to pass the bill with amendments as SD1. The committee then took up SB 2872, which would require retired teachers or administrators rehired into shortage or hard-to-fill positions to be paid the entry-level salary for that position. DOE supported the bill, and the Attorney General requested clarifying language about its effective date and that it would not affect already matured rights and duties. The Employees’ Retirement System administration emphasized that the bill should retain a 12-month break in service to preserve the pension system’s tax-exempt status and noted the importance of consistent classification of eligible positions. Members expressed support for using retired educators to help fill staffing gaps, but no final action was taken in the portion provided. The committee also heard SB 2391, which would provide annual step increases for public school teachers under bargaining unit 5, subject to funding. The Attorney General said the bill could conflict with collective bargaining procedures and Chapter 89, while DOE said unit 5 includes more than teachers and asked that the benefit be considered for other bargaining units as well, with funding provided if enacted. HSTA strongly supported the measure, arguing that annual step movement is already recognized in the collective bargaining agreement as a recruiting and retention tool. Testimony totals were noted as 16 in support, two in opposition, and three comments. Finally, the committee heard SB 3282, which would establish a statewide framework for the federal workforce Pell Grant program to fund short-term workforce education and training. The Attorney General suggested clarifying that the matter is one of statewide concern because UH is involved. UH and the Chamber of Commerce supported the bill, and DLIR testified that it is coordinating with DOE, the Workforce Development Council, and national groups on implementation. Members questioned whether the Workforce Development Council or DLIR should handle rulemaking and administration, and DLIR said the council is advisory while the department has grant administration expertise. The committee then moved into decision-making after discussion of possible amendments and implementation concerns.
AL

Alabama 2026 Regular Session

Alabama House Constitution, Campaigns and Elections Committee Feb 4th, 2026

Constitution, Campaigns and Elections

Transcript Highlights:
  • to be honest with you, with the rain falling, it's kind of tempting to pull the covers up over your head
  • Now I have asked Sunny Brasville to head up our county commission, who works with us and who has spent
  • Now I have asked Sunny Brasville<00:16:14.880><c> to</c><00:16:15.120><c> heads</c><00:16:15.440><c>
  • up</c><00:16:16.480><c> uh</c><00:16:16.720><c> our</c><00:16:16.959><c> county</c> Brasville to heads
  • up uh our county Brasville to heads up uh our county commission<00:16:17.920><c> who</c><00:16:18.160
Bills: HB272 , HB272
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Environment, Energy & Technology Jan 14th, 2026 at 08:00 am

Environment, Energy & Technology

Transcript Highlights:
  • Department of Health.
  • We all got emails from the Department of Ecology and Department of Health that voiced concerns on this
  • It's a similar email that I sent to the Department of Ecology and the Department of Health earlier in
  • I'm a toxicologist with the State Department of Health.
  • And I appreciate the email from the Department of Health, and I really did.
Bills: SB5965 , SB6030 , SB5975 , SB5941
NV
Transcript Highlights:
  • Senate Bill 407 revises provisions relating to the Department of Indigent Defense Services.
  • I'm the director of the Nevada Department of Corrections.
  • Greenstein, your bill is headed to the floor. Thank you. You're welcome. So, Mr.
  • Greenstein, your bill is headed to the floor. Thank you so much.
  • So just to give you a heads up, we're going to go into public comment now.
Bills: SB60 , SB85 , SB323
Committee: Assembly Judiciary