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OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations and Budget Natural Resources Subcommittee REVISED: HB4155 (Hasenbeck) added Feb 16th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Any debate or discussion? I have a do pass and a second. Any debate or discussion?
- Any discussion or debate? Seeing none, we'll open the queue for a vote. Any discussion or debate?
- Any discussion or debate? Seeing none, clerk open the queue for a vote.
- Any discussion or debate? None. Clerk will open the queue for a vote.
- Any discussion? Any debate? Clerk, open the queue for a vote. Townley aye.
Summary:
The committee opened with prayer and then took up a series of House bills, most of them on natural resources, agriculture, energy, and economic development topics. House Bill 2988, dealing with efforts to address woody invasive species through a state income tax credit subject to appropriation, was explained as a response to underfunding concerns and was reported do pass unanimously. House Bill 4344 would exempt sales tax on frackwater sales; the author said it was a constituent request tied to oil and gas activity in western Oklahoma, staff indicated a minimal fiscal impact, and the bill passed 9-2.
The committee then approved House Bill 3280, which raises the Homemade Food Freedom Act revenue cap from $75,000 to $300,000 to let home-based food businesses grow before facing more burdensome licensing and inspection requirements. Members asked about the fiscal impact and food-safety distinctions between perishable and nonperishable foods; the author said there would be no state fiscal impact and that existing safety limits would remain unchanged. House Bill 3917, imposing a surcharge on large-load data centers during peak demand periods and directing the revenue to a grid modernization fund, was presented as a way to protect ratepayers and passed unanimously.
House Bill 4413, as amended by PCS, would require any Oklahoma facility incinerating regulated medical waste to follow EPA guidelines; the author said the measure was prompted by a Tulsa facility seeking a permit variance and argued the bill was needed to protect public health and safety. After extensive questioning about DEQ authority, EPA standards, and health risks from incineration emissions, the PCS passed 8-1. House Bill 3402 created a revolving fund for DEQ biosolids land-application research and passed 7-2, and House Bill 4476 created a community music infrastructure and events development revolving fund to support rural music festivals and local matching participation, passing 5-4. Finally, House Bill 4155, as amended by PCS, established a new economic development structure for events in Oklahoma and passed 6-3. The committee repeatedly reminded authors to provide detailed forms and Senate authors before full A&B consideration, and then adjourned.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Senate Special Committee on Congressional Redistricting Aug 21st, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- It's been discussed by the governor, and it's been in the media.
- But I seem to remember discussions, maybe even a little bit in the media.
- But I seem to remember discussions before the session was over.
- to have heard discussions during the regular session.
- In previous conversations on SB4, we had discussions on this diocese.
NY
Transcript Highlights:
- Any discussion? Move the bill. Moved by Senator Gobble, seconded by Senator?
- Any other discussion? Move the bill. I don't know. And thanks for putting it on the agenda.
- Sir, any other discussion? Move the bill. Seconded by Senator Harckham.
- Any discussion? Move to the second. Seconded by Senator Helming. Thank you.
- Any discussion? Moved by Senator McDonough? Those in favor signify by saying aye. Aye.
Committee:
Senate Insurance
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Insurance met with a quorum present and briefly recognized a departing legal fellow before taking up a six-bill agenda. The committee reported several insurance measures, including bills addressing uncovered mental health services, discrimination based on marital status after a spouse’s death, clarifying insurance prohibitions in New York City, standards for certain examination services, and limits on insurers refusing to renew policies related to volunteer social service transportation. Members noted that one bill had already passed the Assembly and was described as noncontroversial.
One bill, relating to a reimbursement program for eligible local educational patients, was advanced but recorded with Senator Helming voting without recommendation and was referred to the Committee on Education. Another bill concerning insurance discrimination tied to marital status was discussed as having been worked out with industry. Most other bills were moved and reported without opposition, with several motions seconded by committee members and approved by voice vote.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- We were just in committee's discussion period about... ...or anything to do.
- We were just in committee's discussion period about the bill, so there wouldn't be any more questions
- It's good to be with you today on this Monday morning and discuss again House Bill 918, I believe, is
- Do we have any discussion on the measure before us?
- Do we have discussion on the motion?
Committee:
House Education
Summary:
The committee discussed House Bill 918, with Representative Doug Pickett explaining that the measure had been worked on throughout the session in collaboration with other legislators, the Senate, and the Department of Education. He addressed questions about fees, saying the bill allows State Board of Education-approved fees and that the listed $40 and $100 amounts apply to public schools for graduation-related fees, while fees for private schools or outside users could differ.
After discussion, Representative Mindy moved to send HB 918 to the floor with a due pass recommendation. Several members spoke in support, noting the bill reflected extensive compromise and ongoing meetings to reach a workable version, though some concerns remained about whether it cut enough or too much and about confusion related to recent JFAC action.
The committee then took a roll call vote on the motion. The vote ended in a tie, so the motion failed. The chair announced that future proceedings would proceed by call of the chair.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- We were just in committee's discussion period about. Or anything to do.
- We were just in committee's discussion period about the bill, so there wouldn't be any more questions
- It's good to be with you today on this Monday morning and discuss again House Bill 918, I believe, is
- Do we have any discussion on the measure before us?
- Do we have discussion on the motion?
Committee:
House Education
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- Is there any further<01:21:29.520><c> discussion?</c> further discussion? further discussion?
- Is there any discussion? Bill 340. Is there any discussion?
- Is there any further discussion? discussion? discussion?
- Is there any discussion?
- </c> there any further discussion? there any further discussion?
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Minnesota House passes the human services finance bill, HF2434 5/5/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> further discussion to the amendment? further discussion to the amendment?
- Any further discussion?
- </c> Any further discussion to the amendment? Any further discussion to the amendment?
- Any further discussion?
- Any further discussion to the Speaker. Any further discussion to the amendment?
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> >> Any discussion of the amendment? >> Any discussion of the amendment?
- Any further discussion?
- Any further discussion?
- Did you get an opportunity to discuss her bill?
- Did you get an opportunity to discuss her bill?
Committee:
House Ways and Means
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Water, Parks, and Wildlife Committee Jan 27th, 2026
Water, Parks and Wildlife
Transcript Highlights:
- One of the things we've discussed is depredation permits.
- We've had a lot of these discussions before, too.
- that discussion with all of our stakeholders across the wolf space.
- There's been a lot of good means, good discussion.
- So I want to start by discussing mountain lions.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Children and Families Apr 14th, 2026 at 09:30 am
Children and Families
Transcript Highlights:
- Is there any discussion? Seeing none, Madam Clerk, please call the roll. Madam Chair Jones.
- Any discussion? Representative Proudie.
- Any discussion? Just the amendment number 0. House Committee Amendment Number 0.01H.
- Discussion on the substitute.
- Discussion? Seeing none, Madam Clerk, please call the roll.
Committee:
House Children and Families
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- So I'm grateful to get the discussion started, and I would be more grateful if we could get the discussion
- Further debate or discussion, Representative Ehlers. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Thank you, Mr.
- So I'd be willing to introduce this to get it out there to have the discussion.
- Are there any other comments, discussion, debate on that motion? Representative Birch.
- Further debate, discussion, comment.
Committee:
House Revenue and Taxation
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Any discussion?
- Any discussion, members?
- Any further discussion?
- Any further discussion?
- Any discussion?
Committee:
House Rules
ID
Idaho 2026 Regular Session
Agenda Jan 20th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Any discussion on the motion?
- Is there discussion on the motion?
- Any discussion on the motion?
- Seeing no discussion on the motion, we have before us the docket...
- Seeing no discussion on the motion, we have before us this docket.
Summary:
The Senate Health and Welfare Committee approved the January 15, 2026 minutes and then reviewed several administrative rule dockets. The Department of Health and Welfare presented a consolidation of federal welfare program rules into a single chapter covering TANF and LIHEAP, with the related standalone TANF and LIHEAP chapters then repealed. Members asked about the future of federal funding, citizenship and residency requirements, and how eligibility is verified; the department said the programs are federally created and funded, that Idaho law and federal law govern eligibility, and that citizenship status is checked through the Homeland Security SAVE system rather than self-declaration.
The committee also approved a zero-based rewrite of the department’s records-use and disclosure rules, which the department said largely rely on existing state public records law, vital statistics statutes, and federal privacy law such as HIPAA. The Idaho Commission on Aging then presented a rewrite of its senior services and Older Americans Act rules and a repeal of a duplicative area agency on aging chapter; the director said the changes streamline language and remove rules already covered by federal law and contracts. The committee approved both aging-related dockets.
All dockets considered were adopted by voice vote, with no opposition recorded. At the end of the meeting, members were told to leave rule notebooks for updating, and the chair announced a schedule change for the following week, moving one rules meeting from Monday to Tuesday while noting another rules meeting would be held the next day.
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama House County and Municipal Government Committee Feb 12th, 2025
County and Municipal Government
Transcript Highlights:
- No further discussion. Do I hear a... No further discussion. Do I hear a motion?
- Any discussion on the amendment? Any discussion on the bill? Alright, moving on to Amendment 1.
- Any discussion on this amendment? I hear a... I hear a motion. All in favor say "aye". Amendment 1.
- There were some questions about how long it is going to be to exit, and some other discussion.
- We need to have that discussion. We need to have that discussion. Thank you for your...
Committee:
House County and Municipal Government
Keywords:
juvenile detention, county management, legal procedures, juvenile justice, county commission, supervision, administration, vehicle registration, disability access, fines, law enforcement, public accommodation, interim police chief, public safety, municipalities, state authority, 1136, house, all
VT
Transcript Highlights:
- The governance discussion must happen together with these reforms.
- We must integrate them. >> [snorts] >> During discussions we have had both over the previous eight years
- ><c> happen</c> The governance discussion must happen The governance discussion must happen together<
- >> [snorts] >> [snorts] >> [snorts] >> During<00:05:15.160><c> discussions</c
- we have had both over >> During discussions we have had both over the<00:05:17.680><c> previous
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
House Chamber - Wed Apr 22, 2026, 12:00PM HST - Day 49
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Discussion should focus on the ruling to file the communications. Is there any discussion?
- Discussion should focus on the debate.
- Is<00:28:00.840><c> there</c><00:28:01.040><c> any</c><00:28:01.320><c> discussion?
- </c> Is there any discussion? Is there any discussion? Representative<00:28:04.360><c> Balint.
- However, discussions can occur following this meeting. Members, we will be taking a hand vote.
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
AZ
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Commerce and Economic Development Feb 13th, 2026 at 05:24 pm
House Commerce & Economic Development Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- I move the amendment for discussion. Okay, we've got a motion. Do we have a second?
- Do we have, will somebody move the sub for discussion? Okay. We have a second? Second.
- Those have been principal in our discussions throughout the years.
- So we're not interjecting ourselves into any of those discussions. That is the PRC's role.
- those discussions are good or bad, or how they... we're not weighing in on that.
Keywords:
public utility, certificate of public convenience and necessity, certificate of need, Public Regulation Commission, PRC, utility regulation, ratemaking, energy storage, battery storage, grid reliability, renewable energy, transmission, distribution, generation plant, utility expansion, service territory, mutual domestic water consumer association, economic development department, clean energy, fossil fuel reduction
ID
Idaho 2026 Regular Session
Agenda Feb 9th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Any discussion on the motion? Thank you. Hearing none, all in favor indicate by saying aye. Aye.
- Discussion, Senators? Senator Shipley? Yeah, thank you, Mr. Chairman.
- Any other discussion?
- Any discussion? Senate Bill 1248 to the floor with the due pass recommendation.
- Any discussion? And here to present is Senator Lakey.
Summary:
The committee first approved the January 21, 2026 minutes, then took up Senate Bill 1240, a major rewrite of Idaho’s guardianship and conservatorship laws. Sponsor Sen. Ruchti and witnesses from TEPI, Disability Rights Idaho, AARP Idaho, the Idaho Council on Developmental Disabilities, the courts, and professional fiduciaries said the bill modernizes outdated statutes, strengthens least-restrictive alternatives, clarifies notice and hearing rights, adds a new short-term protective proceeding, and improves oversight and protections against isolation and abuse. One public witness raised concerns about ambiguity, agency authority, and possible overreach, but no formal opposition was presented by stakeholder groups. The committee voted unanimously to send SB 1240 to the floor with a due pass recommendation.
The committee then considered three cleanup or clarification bills from Sen. Lakey. Senate Bill 1248 repeals the obsolete capital crimes defense fund now that the state has taken over public defense; it passed without testimony and was sent to the floor with a due pass recommendation. Senate Bill 1249 updates a statutory reference to current time-zone terminology; it also passed without opposition and was sent to the floor with a due pass recommendation.
Finally, the committee heard Senate Bill 1251, which clarifies that the Idaho Attorney General has statutory authority to civilly enforce state laws through declaratory or injunctive relief when no specific enforcement mechanism is provided. Sen. Lakey said the bill is meant as a catch-all and does not mandate action in every case. One public witness opposed the bill over concerns about broad authority and potential conflicts with local control, while Sen. Wintrow also raised separation-of-powers concerns during debate. Despite those objections, the committee voted to send SB 1251 to the floor with a due pass recommendation, and the meeting adjourned.
ID
Idaho 2026 Regular Session
Agenda Jan 27th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- To give you a preview of what we'll be discussing when we get there, and I think this is.
- Any discussion on the motion? Representative Van der Waugh: Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
- So any further discussion on the motion? ...is very important to them.
- So any further discussion on the motion? ...things, but we appreciate the discussion on this.
- Any further discussion? Seeing none. All in favor of Representative Leavitt for a third.
Summary:
The committee reviewed several Idaho Department of Health and Welfare rule dockets under zero-based rule review. For the Idaho Reportable Disease Rules, department staff said the revisions mainly reduce duplication and shorten the chapter, while adding viral hemorrhagic fevers and lowering the lead-poisoning reporting threshold from 5 to 3.5 micrograms per deciliter. Members questioned whether stricken language on records access, daycare restrictions, inspection authority, and reporting duties changed policy; staff and the state epidemiologist said the edits were mostly consolidations or removals of language already covered by statute or federal law, and that no substantive reporting requirements were intended to change. Concerns were also raised about limited time to review the large docket, public notice, and trust in the department’s explanations.
The committee approved the radiation control rules, which were described as being reduced by about 70 percent, with incorporation by reference removed and a new requirement that out-of-state licensees register within 30 days. It also approved the docket on use and disclosure of department records, which staff said simply removes repeated references to the Idaho Public Records Act, HIPAA, and other governing authorities without changing what records are protected. The reportable disease docket drew the most discussion; after debate over whether the rule changes were merely cosmetic and how statutory changes affect rules, a substitute motion to hold the docket for one week was adopted on a 5-9 roll call vote, with the docket set for reconsideration on February 3.
Later in the meeting, the committee received Your Health Idaho’s annual report. Executive Director Pat Kelly said the exchange remained financially self-sustaining, had no state funding, and continued to post record enrollment, with more than 144,000 Idahoans selecting plans during open enrollment 2026. He said most enrollees receive tax credits, but the expiration of enhanced premium tax credits drove affordability concerns, increased disenrollment, and shifted many consumers into lower-cost bronze plans. Members asked about plan changes, enrollment math, assessment fee revenue, and the effect of premium increases versus the loss of enhanced subsidies. Kelly said the exchange’s net premium increases were driven mostly by the subsidy expiration, and the committee adjourned after the report.