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HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

WAM-LBT, WAM Informational Briefings 01-20-2026

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

WY

Wyoming 2026 Regular Session

Senate Appropriations Committee, February 12, 2026

Appropriations

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c><00:04:56.080><c> a</c> difference in our schools by funding a difference in our schools by funding
  • </c> public safety, welfare, and education. public safety, welfare, and education.
  • </c> neighboring states how they're funding neighboring states how they're funding their<00:29:51.120
  • </c> important um for for life and safety. important um for for life and safety.
  • and half will be federal fund.
Bills: HB0111 , HB0112 , HB0122
WY

Wyoming 2026 Regular Session

House Appropriations Committee, February 12, 2026 AM

Appropriations

Transcript Highlights:
  • Seeing none, I thank you very much. fund by $1 for every $1 of federal funds fund by $1 for every $1
  • </c> little bit about the the funding plan? little bit about the the funding plan?
  • </c> private funds uh for those projects. private funds uh for those projects.
  • </c> that all the funds that will be needed? that all the funds that will be needed?
  • </c> perpetually funded uh payments. perpetually funded uh payments.
Bills: HB0111 , HB0112 , HB0122
WY

Wyoming 2026 Regular Session

House Appropriations Committee, February 12, 2026 PM

Appropriations

Transcript Highlights:
  • 3, from page line 10 to 13, you're going to find that this appropriation of $200,000 is a general fund
Bills: HB0111 , HB0112 , HB0122
WY

Wyoming 2026 Regular Session

House Appropriations Committee, February 12, 2026 PM 2

Appropriations

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c> health, or safety health, or safety as<01:35:28.239><c> a</c><01:35:28.480><c> condition</c><01:
  • </c> improvement for the the life and safety improvement for the the life and safety improvement<01:36
  • But we go way and provide life safety.
  • ,</c><01:40:43.679><c> um</c> we're just dealing with life safety, um we're just dealing with life safety
  • </c> similar to excluding life safety similar to excluding life safety building<02:17:07.760><c> codes
Bills: HB0111 , HB0112 , HB0122
OK
Transcript Highlights:
  • each and every one of you, working together with those that served in the House Veterans and Public Safety
  • Now the Veterans and Public Safety Caucus is what it's called now.
  • And we opened our arms and welcomed in our fellow public safety.
Bills: HR1052 , SB2184 , SB171
OK
Transcript Highlights:
  • of you working together with those that served, those that serve in the House Veterans and Public Safety
  • Now the Veterans and Public Safety Caucus is what it's called now. And we opened our arms and...
  • Now the Veterans in Public Safety Caucus is what it's called now.
  • And we opened our arms and Now the Veterans and Public Safety Caucus is what it's called now, and we
  • opened our arms and welcomed in our fellow public safety.
Bills: HR1052 , SB2184 , SB171
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.
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Agriculture & Natural Resources Feb 18th, 2026 at 08:00 am

Agriculture & Natural Resources

Transcript Highlights:
  • It's about preserving core public safety functions. I urge your support. Thank you.
  • And the biotoxin work has a greater public good and should be funded by general fund state.
  • I don't know... ...has a greater public good and should be funded by general fund state.
  • Yes, there are other funds that could be used for shellfish, right?
  • That's not an allowable cost to that fund right now, but.
Bills: SB5919 , SB5816 , SJM8015 , HB2737
OK
Transcript Highlights:
  • But the 4% versus 6% is that based off of the value of the fund?
  • No, you're in that's public safety.
  • Representative, what is the funding ratio of PrS? Do you know that number?
  • At that time, its removal had no impact on the funded status.
  • House Bill 3721 is a retention mechanism for the three public safety pensions.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Government Oversight REVISED - HB3852 -Added Mar 5th, 2026

Government Oversight

Transcript Highlights:
  • I need to check the fund. Representative Fugate, you're recognized for a question. Thank you.
  • I didn't reach out to you in advance, but is the 4% versus 6% based off of the value of the fund?
  • Because the funds that we're drawing the money from, that pot is growing.
  • Representative, what is the funding ratio of PRS? Do you know that number?"
  • House Bill 3721 is a retention mechanism for the three public safety pensions.
Summary: The committee opened with prayer, laid over House Bill 1784 as dead, and then heard a long series of measures, many related to pensions, retirement systems, elections, and state procurement/reporting. Early bills included HB 3588 on debtor-creditor law updates, HB 3748 on county partnerships with four-year institutions, HB 4303 extending the municipal ordinance publication deadline from 15 to 30 days, HB 4311 increasing the treasurer’s share of the unclaimed property administration fee from 4% to 6%, and HB 3028 allowing CareerTech to charge processing fees. All of these advanced on due pass votes, with some opposition on HB 3588, HB 4311, and HB 3028. A major block of the meeting focused on retirement and pension policy. The committee advanced HB 4428 and HB 4429 on proxy advisor transparency and fiduciary voting standards for retirement systems, with the author arguing they would improve transparency and keep pension decisions focused on financial returns rather than ESG/DEI considerations. Other pension-related bills that passed included HB 4132 creating a cybersecurity safe harbor for local governments, HB 1889 fixing a COLA gap for certain retired police officers and firefighters, HB 3265 defining “mental health specialist” for disability applications, HB 1739 reinstating a half-pay provision in the state law enforcement retirement system, HB 3313 changing the Retirement Freedom Act by raising contribution and match rates and eliminating vesting, HB 2116 expanding eligibility for State Fire Marshal officers, HB 2206 allowing newly hired school resource officers to join OLEERS, HB 3625 expanding school district investment options, and HB 3721 creating a survivor-benefit election for children of certain public safety officers. Most of these passed with little or no debate, though HB 1739 drew questions about actuarial “safe harbor” language and pension funding. The latter part of the meeting centered on a package of government contracting and transparency bills from Representative Strom. HB 3413, HB 3414, HB 3415, HB 3416, HB 3417, HB 3418, and HB 3420 would require more detailed reporting of contracts, subcontractors, consulting services, and post-contract assessments; create public posting and reporting requirements through OMES and Central Purchasing; revise bidding rules for state, county, and municipal entities; require vendor ownership disclosures; allow live-streamed bid openings; and add misdemeanor penalties for violations of Central Purchasing rules. Strom said the package was intended to improve accountability, documentation, and protection of taxpayer dollars. The committee also passed HB 3852 clarifying poll worker list requirements for county election boards, HB 4434 requiring gubernatorial notice when out of state, and HB 2939 removing fax-machine references from statute. Most measures were adopted with policy recommendations and passed on strong votes, and the meeting ended with Chairman West thanking members for their work and adjourned the committee.
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Transportation Feb 5th, 2026 at 01:30 pm

Transportation

Transcript Highlights:
  • We have a work session on traffic safety today, and then a public hearing and then executive session.
  • The Traffic Safety Commission submitted a report in December on the...
  • Commission to do similar outreach with the proviso funds.
  • We will continue on to a more general view of traffic safety, and we have updates from the Traffic Safety
  • This version also modifies the requirements around federal funding requests.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

JHA Info Briefing - Tue Feb 17, 2026 @ 2:00 PM HST

Hawaii House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • That will support regulatory oversight, and that's funded through our special fund, not through general
  • funds.
  • ><c> through</c> through our special fund, not through through our special fund, not through general<
  • 00:23:43.600><c> funds.
  • Public safety considerations.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

House Chamber - Tue Feb 17, 2026, 12:00PM HST - Day 16

Hawaii House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Uh I I just believe that with our funding shortfalls that Representative Garcia Representative Garcia
  • that<00:27:06.240><c> with</c><00:27:06.559><c> our</c><00:27:07.679><c> um</c><00:27:08.080><c> funding
  • </c><00:27:08.720><c> shortfalls</c><00:27:10.080><c> that</c> That with our funding shortfalls, those
  • medical cannabis and hemp, as well as best practices for managing these industries that protect public safety
  • medical cannabis and hemp, as well as best practices for managing these industries that protect public safety
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

Senate - Education Feb 9th, 2026

House Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • She worked at the Esperanza Bike Safety Center, and she lived bike safety and knew everything that she
  • We look at it as a school safety bill.
  • This is an extra... ...called between-the-line funding for transportation.
  • Question: PED maintains a large transportation emergency fund, don't they? Mr.
  • It's my understanding that the fund has been used for funding gaps in some cases.
Bills: SB23 , SB73 , SB210 , SB234 , SB243 , SB244 , SM16
Summary: The committee first heard Senate Bill 23, which would require school districts and charter schools to adopt and implement policies prohibiting student use of wireless communication devices during the school day, with exceptions for medical needs, assistive technology, emergencies, and educator-approved instructional use. The sponsors and PED/Broadband officials said the bill builds on last year’s law, responds to classroom distraction and cyberbullying concerns, and pairs the mandate with access to the Education Technology Infrastructure Fund for implementation support. Supporters included NEA-NM, AFT-NM, Teach Plus, New Mexico Kids Can, higher education, ECED, and others, who said the bill would improve focus, classroom culture, and student readiness. Some members questioned the three-year phase-in, local control over consequences, effects on recess/lunch and after-school programs, charter and virtual school enforcement, and whether statewide mandates were necessary; the committee ultimately advanced the bill on a 6-3 vote, with Senators Pope and Soules voting no. The committee then heard Senate Bill 73, which would add a requirement that driver education include instruction on vulnerable road users such as pedestrians, bicyclists, and others outside vehicles. The sponsor and supporters from APS, NEA-NM, AFT-NM, PED, Albuquerque city officials, cycling and pedestrian advocates, and individuals affected by traffic violence said New Mexico’s high pedestrian and bicyclist fatality rates make the training necessary and that better education could improve safety and awareness. Some testimony connected the bill to broader public health, climate, and Vision Zero efforts, while several speakers shared personal stories of crashes and losses. Committee members asked about the three-hour requirement, whether it would apply to existing drivers, how it would be implemented by DOT and MVD, and whether the bill should also address training for vulnerable road users themselves; concerns were also raised about rural road conditions and the limited behind-the-wheel training currently required. The committee passed SB 73 on a 6-3 vote, with Senator Thornton voting no. Finally, the committee began hearing Senate Bill 234, an appropriation of $1.2 million to Albuquerque Public Schools for transportation of students in foster care. The sponsor and an expert witness, a former CYFD caseworker, described serious transportation failures after contracts were terminated, saying caseworkers were forced to drive children themselves and that missed or late rides disrupted schooling and overburdened staff. APS, New Mexico Child First Network, and CYFD all supported the bill, saying it would clarify responsibility, relieve caseworkers, and ensure continuity of transportation for foster youth. Committee questions focused on why the appropriation was limited to APS rather than other districts with transportation shortfalls, whether $1.2 million would be enough, who would provide the rides, and what safety/background-check standards would apply if contractors were used. The bill was still under discussion when the transcript ended.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

89th Legislative Session Apr 28th, 2025

Texas House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • I move to suspend the five-day posting rule to permit the committee on Homeland Security, Public Safety
  • H.J.R. number 5 by Lambert, proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of funds
  • Speaker, members, this ACR just sets up the Texas Nuclear Fund.
  • To the use of funds awarded under the Jobs and Education for Texans grant program.
  • Municipal court security and technology fund in certain municipalities. The chair recognizes Mr.
Bills: HJR98 , HJR8 , HJR133 , HB23 , HB33 , HB144 , HB 109 , HB 103 , HB148 , HB3809 , HB1686 , HB2217 , HB2156 , HB220 , HB2421 , HB2363 , HB3773 , HB421 , HB2584 , HB2615 , HB2455 , HB3711 , HB2559 , HB3747 , HB2775 , HB2886 , HB3126 , HB3666 , HB3595 , HB3260 , HB3506 , HB1638 , HB3376 , HB3826 , HB3628 , HB1349 , HB3770 , HB1831 , HB1762 , HB2614 , HB3113 , HB267 , HB322 , HB431 , HB869 , HB 1203 , HB 1201 , HB 1244 , HB1875 , HB1950 , HB2152 , HB2290 , HB2341 , HB2436 , HB2809 , HB2856 , HB3012 , HB2954 , HCR56 , HCR102 , HB 107 , HB1587 , HB3684 , HB658 , HJR99 , HB1399 , HJR5 , HJR2 , HJR6 , HJR31 , HB1971 , SJR3 , HB1775 , HJR72 , HB502 , HB3109 , HJR98 , HJR8 , HJR133 , HB 118 , HB388 , HB 114 , HB205 , HB2789 , HB2791 , HB499 , HB2960 , HB3163 , HB3135 , HB2427 , HB1618 , HB1672 , HB1722 , HB1338 , HB787 , HB2618 , HB879 , HB 1126 , HB4134 , HB3513 , HB718 , HB1536 , HB1445 , HB1640 , HB1893 , HB1734 , HB3229 , HB3306 , HB 1276 , HB3272 , HB3276 , HB3516 , HB4145 , HB1585 , HB4810 , HB2989 , HB2558 , HB3014 , HB2742 , HB1695 , HB23 , HB33 , HB144 , HB 109 , HB 103 , HB148 , HB3809 , HB1686 , HB2217 , HB2156 , HB220 , HB2421 , HB2363 , HB3773 , HB421 , HB2584 , HB2615 , HB2455 , HB3711 , HB2559 , HB3747 , HB2775 , HB2886 , HB3126 , HB3666 , HB3595 , HB3260 , HB3506 , HB1638 , HB3376 , HB3826 , HB3628 , HB1349 , HB3770 , HB1831 , HB1762 , HB2614 , HB3113 , HB267 , HB322 , HB431 , HB869 , HB 1203 , HB 1201 , HB 1244 , HB1875 , HB1950 , HB2152 , HB2290 , HB2341 , HB2436 , HB2809 , HB2856 , HB3012 , HB2954 , HCR56 , HCR102