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OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority -OMMA- Apr 17th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- And I want to say again to OMA, the inspectors are so respectful, professional, and incredible.
- And even the investigators who came in were incredible, professional, respectful.
- And it was really, really, ...were incredible, professional, respectful, and it was really, really, for
- So I really appreciate the professionalism of your staff. I'm grateful for that.
- So happy to entertain questions, with the permission of the chair, from the council members, both of
Summary:
The Executive Advisory Council met without a quorum, so no votes were taken, but the meeting proceeded with public comment and agency updates. Public commenters focused on medical marijuana issues including transparency in OMMA proceedings, delays and accreditation at the OMMA quality assurance lab, THC potency inflation, recall and embargo procedures, and the need for more public data and patient safety protections. One commenter also urged consideration of allowing first responders access to cannabis off duty, while another praised OMMA staff professionalism during inspections and enforcement actions.
OMMA leadership responded with updates on the QA lab, saying the agency has been building the lab since receiving authority in 2023 and funding in 2024, and that validations and accreditation are being phased in. They reported current accreditation for pesticides, flower, potency, oils and concentrates, with additional validations for terpenes, water activity, filth and foreign material expected by the end of the month, and heavy metals, mycotoxins, residual solvents, and microbial testing to follow. Officials also said a website page will be launched to provide ongoing lab transparency. Compliance and enforcement updates included 779 inspections, 83 investigations, 65 administrative actions, and the hiring of a recall coordinator.
The council also discussed legislative developments. OMMA said seven bills affecting the agency remain active, including HB 4454 on clearer THC labeling and child-resistant packaging, HB 3143 and HB 3144 on extending the grow-license moratorium and capping grow licenses, and amended bills SB 640, SB 1242, SB 1501, and SB 3 addressing cleanup, training, vendor standards, and THC products outside dispensaries. Members asked about access to METRC data, recall timing, inspector training, body cameras, and whether OMMA considers itself a public health agency. OMMA said METRC data is used internally and is confidential under state law, recalls are handled through a combination of agency notice and industry action, inspectors do wear body cameras under policy, and the agency is still building out its public health and education functions. The next meeting was announced for July 17 at 9 a.m.
OK
Transcript Highlights:
- You know there are plenty of medical opinions around this table, but there are zero medical professionals
- of unprofessional behavior, which are now radically expanded to also say that I, as a medical professional
- Committee members, I will remind you that the individual states set what constitutes a medical professional
- The chair will entertain a motion Have a due pass. Do I have a second?
- Seeing none, the chair would entertain a motion. I have a due pass and a second.
Committee:
House Government Oversight
Keywords:
government reporting, information technology, child welfare, environmental policy, state agency compliance, gender transition, minors, health services, punitive damages, parental rights, health care providers, purchasing, compliance, state employees, longevity pay, contract management, marijuana tax, public service impact tax, county funding, voter approval
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Standing Committee on Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection (1-20-26)
Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection
Transcript Highlights:
- for the Kentucky Professional Firefighters.
- Uh, thank you for the opportunity to speak on behalf of the Kentucky Professional Firefighters and the
- thousand of professional firefighters who serve across this commonwealth.
- Then I'll entertain a motion. announcements? announcements?
- Then<00:13:24.480><c> I'll</c><00:13:24.720><c> entertain</c><00:13:25.040><c> emotion.</c>
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- wishing to speak in support from Kevin Preston, Louisiana Downs, Russell Deaver with Caesar's Entertainment
- I've been in the gaming industry 26 years, and I've been with Caesar's Entertainment over 23 years.
- And as you know, Caesar's Entertainment, we've got 52 properties in 18 states, with over 30 states participating
- meeting for this session, I want to thank our wonderful staff from our sergeant at arms, always professional
Committee:
Senate Judiciary B
Summary:
The Senate Judiciary B Committee met on May 27 and first approved the minutes from the May 21 meeting. The committee then took up House Bill 75, as amended, which would increase the promotional play tax deduction for gaming facilities from $5 million to $7 million and apply the change to racetracks and other brick-and-mortar casino properties on a phased-in basis. The bill’s author and gaming industry witnesses said the measure would help Louisiana compete with neighboring states, drive visitation, and support horse racing purses and tourism. The committee adopted the amendments and reported HB 75 favorably.
The committee next considered House Bill 623, which creates a three-tier system for vapor products and includes related technical changes, including a provision allowing in-person delivery of vapor, alternative nicotine, or smokeless tobacco products by third-party contractors from licensed Louisiana retailers with age verification. Amendments were adopted to correct language and address an effective-date issue tied to another bill. The committee then reported HB 623 with amendments.
House Bill 302, which would prohibit the sale of vapor products near schools, was also amended and heard with testimony from the New Orleans Health Department and the American Lung Association. Both witnesses supported youth protections but urged clarifying language to ensure local governments can keep or adopt stricter rules and to avoid conflicts with existing local ordinances; the health department also noted concerns that the bill focuses only on vapor products while youth nicotine use is broader. After discussion, the committee reported HB 302 with amendments. The meeting ended with thanks to staff and members, and the committee adjourned without objection.
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- wishing to speak in support from Kevin Preston, Louisiana Downs; Russell Deaver with Caesar's Entertainment
- I've been in the gaming industry 26 years, and I've been with Caesar's Entertainment over 23 years.
- And as you know, Caesar's Entertainment, we've got 52 properties in 18 states, with over 30 states participating
- meeting for this session, I want to thank our wonderful staff from our sergeant at arms, always professional
Committee:
Senate Judiciary B
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- And former Senate professional staffer Susan Miller.
- His interests are entertainment, social welfare, law, and politics, of course.
- And we're going to see Daniel later on as an entertainment or intellectual property attorney.
- His interests are entertainment, social welfare, law, and politics, of course.
- And we're going to see Daniel later on as an entertainment or intellectual property attorney.
Summary:
The Senate convened with a quorum, opening with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a series of recognitions for interns, staff, and guests. Members also honored a retiring Senate staffer and a wounded veteran, then moved into returning House messages and special order bills. Several measures were taken up and either concurred in or sent back to the House, with multiple unanimous or near-unanimous votes on noncontroversial bills.
Among the bills addressed were SB 118 on recreational vehicle park assessments, SB 572 on ethics for public officers and employees, and HB 991 on election integrity. SB 118 and SB 572 were amended to reflect House changes and passed 38-0. HB 991 drew extensive debate over voter registration and identification requirements, with opponents arguing it would burden students, seniors, disabled voters, and others, while supporters said it would strengthen election security and streamline verification; it passed 27-12. The chamber also approved bills on historic cemeteries, chickee regulation, habitual traffic offender designation, military affairs, and a Department of Health package.
The Department of Health bill (SB 902/HB 733) was the subject of detailed amendment work, including changes to medical marijuana rules, NICU educational materials, Early Steps, dental loan repayment, and pediatric trauma center designation. The Senate adopted an amendment to the amendment and then passed the bill 37-0. Other measures included a funeral services bill, which the Senate refused to concur in because the House strike-all would redefine cremation to include composting, and a veterans-related bill that was temporarily postponed. The Senate also recessed briefly, then returned to continue the calendar and additional recognitions.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- program provides down payment assistance as a grant or as a forgivable second lien loan to eligible professionals
- Eligible professionals include corrections officers, firefighters, and emergency service personnel.
- Eligible professionals also include school nurses, public school teachers, veterans, and peace officers
- I want to be clear, though, that as Senator Zaffirini mentioned, this is eligible to professionals and
- This program has had various professionals added to it throughout the years.
Bills:
SB250 , SB375 , SB536 , SB845 , SB1633 , SB1944 , SB1957 , SB2081 , SB2137 , SB2262 , SB2299 , SB2419 , SB2452 , SB2522 , SB2549 , SB2594 , SB2605 , SB2631 , SB2639 , SB2675 , SB3029 , SJR60 , HB22 , HB1392 , HB2525 , HB22
Committee:
Senate Local Government
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
Senate - Health and Public Affairs Feb 16th, 2026 at 02:54 pm
Senate Health & Public Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- Seeing none, the chair would entertain a do-pass motion from Senator Hickey. I will.
- Seeing none, the Chair will entertain a do-pass motion.
- A professional from another state wants to practice.
- Seeing none, the Chair would entertain a do-pass motion, Senator Charley.
- My name is Miguel Tipman, the president of Mexico Professional Firefighters.
Committee:
Senate Senate Health & Public Affairs
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama House County and Municipal Government Committee Mar 17th, 2026
County and Municipal Government
Transcript Highlights:
- Her husband was a lifelong military professional and individual retired. So it goes to the spouse.
- Um, the basics of this is it establishes a new office of occupational and professional licensing.
- It establishes the office of occupational professional licensing and appoints the executive director.
- The senator has professional licensing.
- Entertainment motion Bill is carried over the motion. >> Yes, sir.
Committee:
House County and Municipal Government
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Human Services Feb 4th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- So due to the short time and the committee has to hear bills, I would entertain a motion to waive the
- So due to the short time and the committee has to hear bills, I would entertain a motion to waive the
- Once on an LRA, a professional triad supervises their day-to-day movements.
- It would violate professional ethics. Please don't do it.
- I want the professionals that are currently retained to do this work to do that kind of work.
Summary:
The Human Services Committee met on policy cutoff day and first completed executive action on several bills. Members advanced Senate Bill 6224 on the Children and Youth Behavioral Health Leadership Council to Ways and Means, Senate Bill 6255 on the poverty task force/council changes to Rules, Senate Bill 5977 on DCYF near-fatality reports to Rules, Senate Bill 5979 on in-home dependency procedures to Rules, Senate Bill 6249 on DOC supervision of stalking convictions to Rules, and Senate Bill 6007 on WISIP’s evaluation of child welfare screening tools to Ways and Means. The committee also confirmed gubernatorial appointee Angela Ramirez. Several proposed amendments were debated, mostly offered by Senator Christian, but most failed; one technical amendment to SB 6184 was adopted, and an amendment to SB 6007 removing the risk-assessment portion of the study was adopted before the bill advanced. The committee also moved to waive the five-day notice rule for Senate Bill 6339 so it could be heard that day.
The public hearing on Senate Bill 6339 focused on a proposed requirement that a less restrictive alternative (LRA) placement for sexually violent predators be owned and operated by the same individuals. Senator Torres and Senator Banke argued the bill would improve accountability, transparency, and community safety, citing a proposed Kennewick placement near schools and children. Supporters from the city of Kennewick and community members said the current process lacked transparency and that owner-operators should have a direct stake in safe operation. Opponents, including DSHS, the Washington Defender Association, the Office of Public Defense, and Disability Rights Washington, said the bill would create conflicts of interest, be difficult or impossible to implement, and could undermine the constitutional LRA process by making community placement unattainable. Committee members asked about liability, supervision, and the difference between LRA placements and unconditional release, and the chair said more work was needed on the issue.
No final action was taken on SB 6339 during the hearing. The chair closed the hearing after noting the committee was at cutoff and that further discussion would continue later.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session (Full Formal with Calendar) Jun 21st, 2026 at 10:30 am
Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- When employees cannot move within the agency and grow professionally, they leave.
- School teachers, public safety professionals, and essential town services should not be cut because of
- at Minority Crescent, for consistently bringing a high standard of debate, accountability, and entertainment
- It's an absolutely pleasure to share the floor with you. entertainment throughout the week.
- Means, the Assistant Vice Chair, and the entire team, the incredible dedicated staff who have to entertain
Summary:
The Senate met on the FY27 budget and began with several ceremonial introductions and brief amendment withdrawals. Senator Collins withdrew amendments related to restoring DCF social worker funding and educator pay. The chamber then ruled a package of tax-related amendments offered by Senator Tarr out of order on constitutional grounds, finding they would create money-bill provisions that must originate in the House; the Senate upheld that ruling by a vote of 35-4. Senator Tarr later offered amendments on a gas tax suspension and related tax relief themes, but those were not adopted.
The Senate considered and rejected several other amendments, including proposals on commemorating Commonwealth history, naming a bridge, repeat offenders, and no-cost calls. One amendment by Senator Fattman to extend domestic violence leave protections to contract employees was adopted unanimously, with 39 votes in favor and none opposed. The chamber also adopted an amendment creating a special commission to study the adequacy, reliability, and distribution of unrestricted general government aid (UGA), after extended debate about inequities in municipal aid and local budget pressures. Members from across the chamber supported the commission, while some emphasized that adequacy of funding, not just redistribution, remains a concern.
The Senate then took up Chapter 90, passing the municipal roads and bridges bill to be engrossed. It also adopted a community programming amendment and a Senate Ways and Means amendment, then adopted the Ways and Means budget amendment as amended and ordered the underlying FY27 appropriations bill to a third reading. After lengthy closing remarks from the Ways and Means chair, minority leader, and the Senate President praising the budget process and highlighting investments in local aid, education, public safety, and other priorities, the Senate voted 40-0 to pass the FY27 budget bill to be engrossed. The chamber then adopted an order to reconvene the following Tuesday at 11 a.m. and adjourned in memory of Trooper Kevin Thomas Traynor.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
03/19/2026 - House Artificial Intelligence & Innovation
Artificial Intelligence & Innovation
Transcript Highlights:
- We are the largest professional services firm in the country.
- We are the largest professional services firm in the country.
- We'll try to keep it a little bit entertaining.
- So moderately entertaining.
- So moderately entertaining.
Bills:
SB1020
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- come through and you have the opportunity to look through them at that time, it's not the most entertaining
- They're not the most entertaining, so go ahead and answer that. Mr. Larson. Mr.
- Thank you, good Vice Chair, for that entertaining hour. But, you know, I've seen the rules.
- New for 2025 was the ability for Idahoans to schedule time directly with these trusted professionals
- via our Ability for Idahoans to schedule time directly with these trusted professionals via our website
Committee:
House Health and Welfare
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Rules Committee Apr 22nd, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- I'll entertain a motion. Thank you. We have Vice Chair Grove.
- I'll entertain a motion. We have a motion by Vice Chair Grove. Can we please call the roll?
- I'll entertain a motion. I would move this one. All right, Senator Laird has made a motion.
- I'll entertain a motion. All right, that motion was made by Senator Laird.
- I'll entertain a motion, please. We have Vice Chair Grove, who's made that motion.
Summary:
The Senate Rules Committee met to consider several governor’s appointments and routine agenda items. It first approved, on call, appointments not required to appear for Olivia May Assuncion to the Commission on Disability Access, William Adams to the California Exposition and State Fair Board of Directors, and two California Law Revision Commission nominees, with one of the law revision appointments drawing a split vote. The committee also approved reference of bills to committees and floor acknowledgments before moving to appointments required to appear.
Brian Bishop, nominated to lead the Division of Adult Parole Operations at CDCR, testified that he would emphasize public safety, accountability, rehabilitation, and staff well-being. In questioning, senators focused on risk assessment for higher-risk parolees, GPS monitoring, coordination with local law enforcement, victim protections, supervision of unhoused parolees, and oversight of private reentry/housing contractors. Bishop said DAPO uses data-driven supervision, risk tools, compliance sweeps with law enforcement, exclusion zones and administrative transfers to protect victims, and contract monitoring through invoices, site visits, and utilization reports. Public commenters from reentry and justice organizations supported his confirmation, and the committee voted 5-0 to send the nomination to the full Senate.
Sarah Larson, nominated to direct CDCR’s Facilities Management and Construction, described her CDCR background and said she wanted to help modernize the department’s aging infrastructure to support staff and incarcerated people. Senators asked about aligning facilities with a declining prison population, cooling and heat mitigation, safety during construction, prison closures such as Norco, disaster planning, and how closed facilities are maintained or could be reopened. Larson said CDCR has reduced its footprint, is piloting cooling upgrades at several sites, maintains closed facilities in cold shutdown with minimal upkeep, and uses emergency planning and mutual aid for disasters. She also said the department is exploring infrastructure master planning and more substantial, targeted improvements, and the committee again heard supportive public testimony before voting 5-0 to advance her nomination to the full Senate.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- I'll entertain a motion. We have Vice Chair Grove. If we can please call the roll: Limon: Aye.
- I'll entertain a motion. We have a motion by Vice Chair Grove. Can we please call the roll?
- I'll entertain a motion. I would move this one. All right. Senator Laird has made a motion.
- I'll entertain a motion. All right, that motion was made by Senator Laird.
- I'll entertain a motion, please. We have Vice Chair Grove, who's made that motion.
Committee:
Senate Rules
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Arts, Entertainment, Sports, and Tourism Committee Apr 22nd, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- The entertainment industry was birthed out of California.
- Then came the entertainment industry strike, which hit our workers again.
- Then came the entertainment industry strike, which hit our workers again.
- Kathy Garmes, the Entertainment Union Coalition, strong support. Thank you.
- Could we entertain a vote change? Yes, there's a vote change.
Summary:
The committee heard AB 749, which would create a blue ribbon commission to study equitable access to youth sports and recommend a statewide framework, including coaching standards, PE modernization, and funding models to reduce barriers for families. The author and supporters, including youth sports advocates, educators, coaches, and former athletes, argued that sports improve health, school engagement, and long-term opportunity, while noting racial and income disparities in participation. One member raised concerns that a new commission could add cost and regulatory burdens, but the bill was framed as a study measure rather than immediate regulation.
The committee also took up AB 549, aimed at coordinating state and local security planning for major upcoming sporting events such as the FIFA World Cup, Super Bowl, and Olympic and Paralympic Games. Supporters said the bill would improve interagency coordination, protect visitors and communities, and help prevent human trafficking and discrimination during mega-events. Members discussed the need to avoid over-policing and to center community values, but the bill advanced on a due pass recommendation to Appropriations.
AB 1291 addressed ticket purchasing for concerts, sports, and other live events by requiring electronic proof of purchase and allowing it to be used for entry if a ticket cannot be accessed through no fault of the buyer. Supporters said the measure would give consumers more certainty and help address problems in a monopolized ticketing market, while opponents from venues, sports teams, and entertainment groups warned it could undermine anti-scalping tools, create security problems, and burden venues with duplicate or fraudulent proofs of purchase. The committee approved the bill on a due pass as amended basis to Privacy and Consumer Protection, with the roll held open for absent members. The consent calendar item, AB 644, was also approved.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
2026 Legislative Session - Day Fifty Six - Wednesday, April 22
Missouri House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- They presented their professional high-stakes business stipulations with ease, earning top ten honors
- We are grateful to have her with us this session, and we appreciate the dedication and professionalism
- Their work requires patience, professionalism, discretion, and an incredible ability to adapt.
- Their work requires patience, professionalism, discretion, and incredible ability to adapt.
- People are more apt to go golfing, more time in hospitality, entertainment.
Summary:
The House opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, approval of the prior day’s journal, and a long series of introductions recognizing student groups, interns, FCCLA and FBLA participants, a Missouri Rural Water Association delegation, medical students, family guests, and legislative assistants. Members also highlighted the Tipton Lady Cardinals girls basketball state championship team and several job-shadowing students from across the state. Announcements included committee meetings and a Missouri Department of Conservation Earth Day tree-seedling giveaway in the rotunda.
On legislation, the House received committee reports recommending passage of several measures, then took up House substitute for House Committee Substitute for House Bills 3068 and 3049. Members discussed the bill as a vehicle for multiple bipartisan provisions, including public safety, AI, trafficking training, and other topics; opponents raised concerns about anti-trans language and the bill’s breadth, while others defended it as a package of widely supported items. The House passed the measure 117-10 with 17 present. The chamber also truly agreed to and finally passed Senate Bill 914, dealing with soil analysis/perk test issues, by 108-34 with one present, and Senate Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 1142, a Secretary of State business filing measure for series LLC certificates of good standing, by 142-0 with one present.
The most extended debate was on House Bill 1758, a daylight savings time trigger bill. The sponsor argued Missouri should lock in daylight savings time if the federal government authorizes a nationwide change, to avoid neighboring states forcing Missouri into standard time and to support tourism, safety, and economic activity. Supporters cited health, mental health, family, and business benefits, while opponents argued for standard time, raised concerns about children, circadian rhythms, and prior failed experiments, and questioned the federal-state authority issues. After extensive discussion and a point of order, the House ordered House Bill 1758 perfected and printed. The session ended with announcements and adjournment.
NV
Transcript Highlights:
- Okay, not seeing any, I will entertain... Members, any questions?
- Okay, not seeing any, I will entertain a motion. So moved.
- Not seeing any, I'll entertain...
- Not seeing any, I'll entertain a motion. Not seeing any, I'll entertain a motion.
- So I would like to entertain a motion to do pass Senate Bill 323.
Committee:
Assembly Judiciary
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Citizen Commission for Performance Measurement of Tax Preferences May 6th, 2026 at 10:00 am
Citizen Commission for Performance Measurement of Tax Preferences
Transcript Highlights:
- Hopefully you had a chance to review them, and I will entertain a motion.
- And to the extent the commission would entertain an executive session, I would be working closely with
- But I'd entertain anyone's thoughts as to if we want to ask staff to reconsider the priorities on which
- That doesn't happen in a lot of professions or in a professional life, and this is...
- That doesn't happen in a lot of professions or in a professional life. And this has been the case.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
House - Health and Human Services Mar 19th, 2025
House Health & Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- our rural communities and all over New Mexico, but primarily our rural areas, cost efficiency, professional
- I will entertain a motion? Yes. OK, go ahead. Thank you, Madam Chair. Representative Jones.
- So I will entertain a motion. Madam Chair, Move to table.
- Um, so, seeing no further questions, I will entertain a motion.
- idea here is to work with speech language pathologists and psychologists or behaviorally trained professionals
Committee:
House House Health & Human Services