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LA
Transcript Highlights:
- I've said this, I think when I first presented the bill, it still has to be mitigated up to the standards
- in fairness, if you want to say that somebody said, hey, look, I mitigated to what I thought the standard
- I've said this, I think when I first presented the bill, it still has to be mitigated up to the standards
- in fairness, if you want to say that somebody said, hey, look, I mitigated to what I thought the standard
Committee:
House Insurance
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- Without Trey’s Law, NDAs in these cases will remain a standard practice in personal injury law.
- Can we today look at an objective standard to convince me otherwise? No.
- Trey’s Law provides an objective standard to protect survivors from forced silence while balancing privacy
- When President Nixon was in office, essentially, he took the dollar off the gold standard, which in political
Committee:
House Civil Law and Procedure
Summary:
The Civil Law Committee met on May 5, 2026, and first considered House Bill 165 by Representative Abear, a constitutional amendment to dedicate $500,000 annually from lottery proceeds to a veterans service grant fund. The committee adopted a technical amendment removing “up to,” approved the 6.8A report, and reported the bill with amendments without objection.
The committee then heard Senate Bill 185 by Senator Presley, which would make nondisclosure agreements in civil settlements involving child sexual abuse victims against public policy and unenforceable. Senator Presley and Elizabeth Phillips testified in support, describing the bill as part of the “Trey’s Law” movement to prevent survivors from being silenced. Additional supportive testimony came from Gillian Edwards Coburn, and committee members discussed how NDAs work in civil cases and the need to protect children’s ability to speak. The bill was reported favorably without objection.
Next, the committee considered Senate Bill 77 by Senator Miller, a Law Institute measure on the effects of leases of movable property. Testimony explained that the bill is intended to protect good-faith lessees of items such as heavy equipment when a merchant leasing the property lacks authority to do so. The bill was reported favorably without objection. The committee also heard Senate Bill 140 by Senator Miller, which clarifies that multiple successions may be handled in the same proceeding when jurisdiction is proper. Members discussed the cost and efficiency benefits for families, and the bill was reported favorably without objection.
Finally, the committee took up House Bill 603 by Representative Wright, a constitutional amendment authorizing state investment in digital assets and precious metals. Members questioned whether the language could include Bitcoin and how such investments would be monitored, with the sponsor saying implementation would be handled later by statute and public officials. The committee adopted the 6.8A report and then voted 5-3 to report the bill favorably. The meeting then adjourned.
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- Without Trey’s Law, NDAs in these cases will remain a standard practice in personal injury law.
- Can we today look at an objective standard to convince me otherwise? No.
- Trey’s Law provides an objective standard to protect survivors from forced silence while balancing privacy
- When President Nixon was in office, essentially, he took the dollar off the gold standard, which in political
Committee:
House Civil Law and Procedure
Keywords:
HB165, lottery proceeds, Lottery Proceeds Fund, Veterans Service Grant Fund, constitutional amendment, veterans, military veterans, veterans' benefits, veterans services, family support, state lottery, education funding, Minimum Foundation Program, problem gambling, compulsive gaming, state treasurer, ballot proposition, constitutional referendum, lottery revenue, Louisiana resident veterans
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- Increasing the standard deduction and adjusting the brackets provides money back to the taxpayers' pocket
- Increasing the standard<00:13:24.440><c> deduction</c><00:13:25.320><c> and</c><00:13:25.520><c> adjusting
- </c><00:13:26.200><c> the</c> standard deduction and adjusting the standard deduction and adjusting the
Bills:
HB389 , HB469 , HB1510 , HB1573 , HB1705 , HB1858 , HB1875 , HB1946 , HB1961 , HB1962 , HB2001 , HB2093 , HB2096 , HB2097
Keywords:
HB389, uncrewed aircraft, drone, drones, UAS, unmanned aerial vehicle, misuse of uncrewed aircraft, criminal offense, felony enhancement, drone crime, public safety, police, deputy sheriff, fire department, intoxicated operation, registration number tampering, property damage, bodily injury, Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package, Hawaii Revised Statutes
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Senate Legislative Session Apr 20th, 2026
Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- the face of unimaginable loss, Oklahoma showed the world what has come to be known as the Oklahoma standard
- , choosing compassion... ...known as the Oklahoma standard, choosing compassion over fear, service over
- As we adopt this resolution, we not only remember, we recommit ourselves to that standard, to live...
- ...not only remember, we recommit ourselves to that standard, to live with greater kindness, to care
Bills:
HB1675 , HB3242 , HB1739 , HB3320 , HB3047 , HB4434 , HJR1089 , HB4432 , HB3718 , HB3705 , SR43 , HB1933 , HB4248 , SB1847 , SB1778 , HJR1086 , HB3001 , HB3002 , HB3003 , HB3004 , HB3005 , HB3007 , HB3008 , HB1590 , HB1242 , HB3818 , HB4305 , HB1979 , HB1225 , HB3931 , HB4454 , HB3849 , HB1746 , HB3720 , HB4275 , HB4300 , HB3586 , HB2268 , HB3755 , HB4117 , HB4294 , HB3650 , HB4298 , HB3270 , HB3145 , HB3056
Keywords:
emergency management, severe weather, youth camp, summer camp, overnight camp, day camp, outdoor education, adventure camp, wilderness program, campground safety, tornado preparedness, flooding, flash flood, high winds, hail, lightning, extreme heat, extreme cold, wildfire smoke, evacuation plan
Summary:
The Senate convened with a quorum, opened with prayer and pledges, and recognized several visiting groups and honorees, including students from Wesleyan Christian School, Claremore Day participants, and a tribute to Dr. J. Craig for his Marine Corps service, chiropractic career, and aid to first responders after the Oklahoma City bombing. The chamber also welcomed a Cricket Oak High School AFJROTC unit and the Lincoln Christian wrestling team, both recognized for recent achievements. The Senate then adopted Senate Resolution 43 commemorating the 31st anniversary of the Oklahoma City bombing and honoring victims, survivors, and first responders.
The Senate took up House Bill 1933, first rescinding prior action and then adopting a floor amendment to correct a drafting error and shift a penalty provision; the bill then passed 47-0. House Bill 4248, which would require purchasers of hemp beverages to be 21 and treat them similarly to beer for age purposes, passed 45-0 after brief discussion about whether it had medical implications. The Senate also adopted House amendments to Senate Bill 1847, described as a compassion bill that would have saved the state money, and passed it 35-11 before later approving it as an emergency measure with 43 ayes.
The chamber next adopted House amendments to Senate Bill 1778, a major literacy bill adding early intervention, teacher training, and optional early ELA testing for second graders, along with good-cause exemptions; it passed 43-2 and then as an emergency measure. The Senate also passed House Joint Resolution 1086, approving rules from several agencies, by 42-4. Finally, the Senate advanced and passed a series of sunset-extension bills for boards and councils, including the Child Death Review Board, county government training commission, Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Board of Examiners in Optometry, Oklahoma Climatological Survey, several environmental advisory councils, and the Board of Tests for Alcohol and Drug Influence, with most later receiving emergency passage. The Senate concluded with announcements of upcoming committee meetings and adjourned until April 25, 2026 at 1:30 p.m.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- It has criteria and standards for academic outcomes, strong financial management, and solid operations
- evidence of strong academic results, including above-state-average growth or proficiency on the Idaho Standards
- locally developed curriculum occurred because of federal overreach, when state overreach into content standards
- locally developed curriculum occurred because of federal overreach, when state overreach into content standards
Committee:
Senate Education
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama House Education Policy Committee Mar 17th, 2026
Education Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- shortage teaching field, what is their retention rate after one and three years, and how do the standards
- /c><00:11:18.240><c> how</c><00:11:18.399><c> does</c><00:11:18.640><c> the</c><00:11:18.880><c> standards
- And how does the standards and years?
- And how does the standards and the<00:11:19.680><c> coursework</c><00:11:20.240><c> within</c><00:11:
Committee:
House Education Policy
ID
Idaho 2026 Regular Session
Agenda Mar 4th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- By emphasizing measurable performance, professional standards, and equal treatment under the law, we
- charged frameworks that can divide institutions and distract from core missions, and instead reinforce standards
- investigations conducted by the Department of Health and Welfare and establishes additional professional standards
- Would the same standard apply to all social workers that are working within the realm of the department
Summary:
The House Health and Welfare Committee heard several RS introductions and one Senate bill. RS 33412, the “Merit-based Health Care Act,” would apply merit-based standards to Medicaid-funded health care and was introduced after questions about whether it would affect existing contracts and how it would interact with Medicaid’s voluntary participation. RS 32997 C2 proposed changes to child abandonment investigations and social worker training, including autism and introversion training and new reporting limits; members raised concerns about penalties, the scope of the training, and whether the bill could create conflicts in reporting duties. After debate, the committee voted 9-6 to return RS 32997 C2 to the sponsor. RS 33561, a prompt-pay insurance bill, would redefine claims processing timelines, add good-faith standards, give the Department of Insurance more complaint-handling authority, and require transparency about AI use; it was introduced without objection.
The committee also heard Senate Bill 1314, which would eliminate regional director positions, regional behavioral health boards, and the Board of Health and Welfare to reduce state spending by about $410,000. Supporters said the changes reflect the state’s move to a Behavioral Health Council and managed care structure and would remove an unnecessary layer of bureaucracy. Opponents warned that the regional behavioral health boards provide important local input and coordination, especially for mental health services, and said they had not been consulted before the bill advanced. Despite those concerns, the committee voted to send SB 1314 to the floor with a due pass recommendation.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- By emphasizing measurable performance, professional standards, and equal treatment under the law, we
- charged frameworks that can divide institutions and distract from core missions and instead reinforce standards
- investigations conducted by the Department of Health and Welfare and establishes additional professional standards
- Would the same standard apply to all social workers that are working within the realm of the department
Committee:
House Health and Welfare
MS
Transcript Highlights:
- Senate bill, but basically this just states that the National Association of Insurance Commissioners' standards
- Association of Insurance Commissioners Association of Insurance Commissioners their<00:07:50.800><c> standards
- > and</c><00:07:51.520><c> best</c><00:07:51.760><c> practices</c><00:07:52.440><c> in</c> their standards
- and best practices in their standards and best practices in any<00:07:52.800><c> examinations</c> any
Committee:
Joint Insurance
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- Robins, Robertson, Ross, Sers, Cells, Shaver, Shaw, Shyrie, Simpson, Smith, Sorrels, Stahhagen, Standard
- Shaver, Shaw, Shyrie, Simpson, Smith, Sorrels,<00:03:50.480><c> Stahhagen,</c><00:03:51.120><c> Standard
- ,</c><00:03:51.680><c> Star,</c> Sorrels, Stahhagen, Standard, Star, Sorrels, Stahhagen, Standard, Star
WA
Transcript Highlights:
- second here, Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2548, relating to strengthening health care market standards
- The prosecutor has the ability under RCW standards, prosecutorial standards, to meet those standards
Committee:
Senate Law & Justice
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Higher Education Feb 12th, 2026
Appropriations Committee on Higher Education
Transcript Highlights:
- and free speech in schools, and author the definitive scholarly analysis on the Common Core State Standards
- , And authored the definitive scholarly analysis on the Common Core State Standards, which was initiated
- and free speech in schools, and author the definitive scholarly analysis on the Common Core State Standards
- , and authored the definitive scholarly analysis on the Common Core State Standards, which was initiated
Summary:
The Senate Appropriations Committee on Higher Education opened by noting it would not present its budget that day, explaining the budget rollout would be delayed until the following week to align with House partners and Senate notice requirements. After a roll call confirmed a quorum, the chair explained that because of the large number of gubernatorial appointments, the committee would hear only a subset individually and consider reappointments in a block unless members requested otherwise.
The committee then heard testimony from appointees and reappointees to several university boards. Florida A&M University nominees Roderick Harris, Victor Young, and Rafael Vasquez emphasized service to their alma mater, support for leadership, student success, entrepreneurship, scholarships, and maintaining FAMU’s status as a leading HBCU. Florida Atlantic University appointees Linda Stock and Thomas Mersh highlighted FAU’s growth, R1 research designation, quantum computing, servant leadership, entrepreneurship, and expanded research opportunities. University of Central Florida reappointee Alex Martins focused on UCF’s preeminence, workforce needs, nursing and engineering, and keeping graduates in Florida.
Florida Gulf Coast University nominees James Gris-Mall, Douglas Van Orte, Robert Rommel, Sarah Partial Perry, and reappointee Joseph Fogg discussed workforce development, affordability, student success, water and environmental programs, business and entrepreneurship, nursing outcomes, and FGCU’s regional role. University of South Florida reappointee Rogan Donnelly cited USF’s AAU status, research growth, and focus on student success, health care, cybersecurity, and AI. Committee members generally praised each nominee’s background and the universities’ achievements. At the end of the hearing, the committee approved all nominees in a single block vote for confirmation and then adjourned.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- agency also explained, it's a little bit of a challenge because they're adopting, or they, those standards
- are kind of applicable to the ...applying, or they, those standards are kind of applicable to the agency
- the question before us is not whether it exists, but whether the state provides clear, reasonable standards
- and Idahoans, including responsible participants in the kratom industry who want clear, uniform standards
Committee:
Senate Agricultural Affairs
Summary:
The Senate Agricultural Committee began with a visit from a BYU-Idaho agribusiness class, whose students and faculty were welcomed and briefly introduced themselves. The committee then took up a rule docket, 02-0601-2501, and approved it with an exception: section 112, new subsections 01 through 05, which incorporated documents by reference without a specific date. The committee adopted findings that this was inconsistent with the Idaho Administrative Procedures Act and directed the agency to return with a compliant rule in the future.
The committee next considered RS 33272, presented by Senator Tammy Nichols, which would create standards for kratom products. Nichols said the proposal was intended to preserve lawful access to natural leaf kratom while prohibiting adulterated, synthetic, or artificially enhanced products, requiring limited third-party testing, setting an age restriction, clarifying supply-chain responsibilities, and establishing penalties without creating new licensing or fees. The committee voted to send the RS to print. Senator Todd Lakey then presented RS 33226, the Idaho Direct to Consumer Act, which would reduce regulation on small-scale homemade food and non-alcoholic drink sales made directly from producer to consumer, preempt more restrictive local rules, and include labeling and record-keeping requirements, including for certain direct meat sales. The committee voted to send that RS to print as well.
The Idaho Department of Water Resources, speaking in its role with the Soil and Water Conservation Commission, gave an agency update on conservation district support, CREP, WACPA, and related programs. Officials reported on district funding distributions, landowner assistance, conservation acres served, and performance measures, and discussed budget requests including a proposed miscellaneous revenue fund and additional appropriations to address future CREP matching needs. In response to a question, the department said WACPA was not included in the governor’s budget. The Idaho Association of Soil Conservation Districts then presented on the value of locally led conservation districts, emphasizing volunteer governance, the return on state investment, education efforts, and local projects such as flood recovery and rangeland fire protection. Committee members asked about EPA coordination, and presenters said working through state agencies and local districts remained preferable and generally effective. The meeting concluded after the presentations and questions.
NY
New York 2025-2026 Regular Session
New York State Senate Session - 02/05/2026
New York Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- As a program, the Stillwater Girls Varsity Soccer Team enjoyed great success and set a high standard
- CHAPKO; AS A PROGRAM THE STILLWATER GIRLS VARSITY SOCCER TEAM ENJOYED GREAT SUCCESS AND SET A HIGH STANDARD
- We need a national standard so this can be done effectively, more quickly, honestly, because it is going
- We need a national standard so this can be done effectively, more quickly, honestly, because it is going
Summary:
The Senate opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and an invocation by Imam Tahir Kukaj of the Albanian Islamic Cultural Center, who offered remarks about gratitude, diversity, and support for Kosovo’s independence. The Journal was approved, and the chamber then took up several previously adopted resolutions, including Resolution 1516 commemorating the 18th anniversary of Kosovo’s independence and Resolution 1317 honoring the Stillwater Girls Varsity Soccer Team and Head Coach Christine Ihnatolya for winning the NYSPHSAA Class C state championship. Both resolutions were adopted, and the sponsors were authorized to seek additional co-sponsors.
The Senate then moved through the calendar and passed a series of bills, including measures on environmental conservation, education, public health, civil service, penal law, public service, labor, and a retroactive real property tax exemption for the Silver Lake Foundation. Most bills passed with broad support, though several drew recorded no votes from a small group of senators. Senator Fahy explained her vote on a bill renaming an OASAS scholarship in honor of Father Peter Young, emphasizing his work on addiction, incarceration, and homelessness.
Two items drew extended debate. On Calendar 141, Senator Walczyk appealed the chair’s ruling that an amendment to a public service bill was nongermane; the Senate voted 21 to overrule the chair, so the ruling stood, and the bill then passed 52-6. On Calendar 213, Senators Kavanagh and Borrello debated a food-safety bill concerning disclosure of certain food ingredients and chemicals; supporters said it would improve transparency and protect children’s health, while opponents argued federal action was already underway and a national standard would be preferable. After the bill was restored to the non-controversial calendar, it passed 56-2. The Senate then adjourned until Monday, February 9 at 3:00 p.m., with intervening days as legislative days.
ID
Idaho 2026 Regular Session
Agenda Jan 26th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Chairman, Senator Ricks, my big goal in the coming summer is to put together a workload standard that
- And they actually had general standards throughout the entire empire that wasn't even allowed in specific
- Senator Wintrow: ...that, hey, we would like to judge ourselves, you know, with these different standards
- so the prudence of what I see what you're saying here is, it could be just bringing us back to a standard
Summary:
The Senate Judiciary and Rules Committee first considered the gubernatorial appointment and reappointment of Alan Kavanaugh to the Pardons and Parole Commission, but no vote was taken at this meeting. Kavanaugh, a longtime law enforcement officer, described his approach as conservative on parole, strongly victim-focused, and centered on public safety, fair hearings, and helping people succeed after release. Senators asked about workload, decision-making, and successful outcomes; Kavanaugh highlighted a veteran who used parole to rebuild his life and support other veterans, and he also praised a work-release program in eastern Idaho as a model for reducing recidivism and increasing employment. Members expressed support for the commission’s work and noted the importance of adequate funding, but deferred the appointment vote to the next meeting.
Eric Fredrickson, the Idaho State Public Defender, then gave an update on the statewide public defense system. He reviewed the history of public defense reform in Idaho, the creation of the State Public Defender office, and the transition from county-based to state-based operations. Fredrickson said the office faced a difficult rollout in October 2024, including a backlog of more than 1,300 cases and staff departures, but that the system has since stabilized. He reported that increased funding in 2025 allowed salary adjustments, higher contract rates, new institutional offices, and significant hiring, including 34 attorneys, 13 legal assistants, and 11 investigators. Senators asked about the effects of budget holdbacks, backlog recovery, judge relations, and future needs; Fredrickson said holdbacks led to reduced travel, training, and tighter spending on experts and billing, and said the office’s next priorities are an Idaho-specific workload standard, more attorneys, and more social workers.
The committee then printed two bills. RS 32880 C1, by Senator Foreman, the “Constitutional Courts Act,” would prohibit Idaho courts from enforcing or applying judgments based on religious or cultural law that do not conform to the U.S. and Idaho Constitutions. Foreman said it was intended to prevent any outside body of law from replacing Idaho’s legal system, while not restricting private religious practice. Senators debated whether the proposal was necessary, whether it conflicted with religious liberty protections, and whether it would treat some religions differently; the motion to print passed. RS 33006 C1, by Senator Nichols, would update Idaho’s Son of Sam law to prevent criminals from profiting from notoriety through modern media and digital monetization while protecting free speech and due process. Nichols said the current statute is outdated and constitutionally vulnerable; the motion to print also passed, and the committee adjourned.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- Chairman, Senator Ricks, uh, my big goal, um, in the coming summer is to put together a workload standard
- And they actually had general standards throughout the entire empire that wasn't even allowed in specific
- them to request... ...that, hey, we would like to judge ourselves, you know, with these different standards
- so the prudence of what I see what you're saying here is, it could be just bringing us back to a standard
Committee:
Senate Judiciary and Rules
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session (Full Formal with Calendar) Jan 15th, 2026
Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Tarr, standardizing valuation and liability reporting in campaign finance statements.
- Tarr, standardizing valuation and liability reporting in campaign finance statements.
- that's intended to promote transparency by causing the Office of Campaign and Political Finance to standardize
- since then been work underway to determine what the replacement will be, in terms of a consistent standard
Summary:
The Senate took up Senate Bill 2898, a campaign finance transparency bill for state ballot question committees, and considered a series of amendments. Several amendments offered by Senator Tarr were rejected, including proposals on safety-based redactions, standardized reporting definitions, contribution limits, municipal ballot question reporting, post-election audits for all statewide elections, and tax-exempt entities in ballot campaigns. Amendments by Senators Rausch, DiDomenico, and Finegold were adopted, including late contribution reporting, retroactive reporting with an emergency preamble, regulations for preliminary costs, and a ban on pay-per-signature arrangements for signature gathering. One amendment by Senator Edwards on stronger penalties for violations was withdrawn. The Ways and Means amendment, as amended, was then adopted, the bill was ordered to third reading, and it ultimately passed to be engrossed by a 38-0 roll call vote.
The Senate then considered Senate Bill 2903, an act honoring Blue Star families, which would provide specialty license plates at no charge to the parent, child, or spouse of a law enforcement officer killed in the line of duty. Senators spoke in strong support, citing the recent funeral of Officer Stephen LaPorteur of Uxbridge and the continuing grief of families of fallen officers. The bill was ordered to third reading and passed to be engrossed unanimously by a 38-0 roll call.
Later, the Senate adopted several committee extension orders. These extended deadlines for the Committees on Aging and Independence, Education, Public Service, and Economic Development and Emerging Technologies, with members and committee chairs explaining the need for additional time to complete work on pending bills, review commission recommendations, and finish cost analyses. The Senate also adopted an order to adjourn to the following Tuesday at 11 a.m., and the chamber adjourned in memory of Stuart H. Altman.
FL
Florida 2026 4th Special Session
January 14, 2026 - 01:30 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- part of the ipp is how do we integrate how we integrate all those issues that we know and come to standard
- So the standards and expectations are high. We have about 8500 employees.
- around the center line to minimize impacts and any delay created by wake turbulence, separation standards
- will be under part. 35, which is a little bit different than one. 21, but still the highest safety standards
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Standing Committee on Banking and Insurance (1-14-26)
Banking & Insurance
Transcript Highlights:
- Is that the standard throughout the country? Is that what we're seeing in other places?
- </c><00:05:12.560><c> Is</c><00:05:12.720><c> that</c><00:05:12.960><c> the</c><00:05:13.280><c> standard
- Is that the standard are doing?
- Is that the standard throughout<00:05:14.000><c> the</c><00:05:14.240><c> country?
Committee:
House Banking & Insurance