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OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Administrative Rules Feb 24th, 2026

Administrative Rules

Transcript Highlights:
  • All of these sunsets have an extension for one year, but I'm going to request that we make an amendment
  • I'm going to request that we make a committee amendment here in the committee.
Summary: The committee met in a new room and took up a package of 10 bills, mostly sunset extensions. Chairman Kendrick explained that although the bills were drafted as one-year extensions, he moved committee amendments on each to change the sunset date from 2027 to 2031 so the agencies would stay on a five-year cycle and avoid having too many sunsets come due in the same year. The committee adopted the amendments, and the bills were then presented and advanced. The bills extended the Board of Cosmetology and Barbering (HB 3000), Child Death Review Board (HB 3001), Commission on County Government Personnel Education and Training (HB 3002), Board of Chiropractic Examiners (HB 3003), Board of Examiners of Optometry (HB 3004), Oklahoma Climatological Survey (HB 3005), Oklahoma Advisory on Indian Education (HB 3006), Environmental and Natural Resources Advisory Councils (HB 3007), and Board of Tests for Alcohol and Drug Influence (HB 3008). HB 4319 was a separate policy bill changing the Administrative Procedures Act to require specific and explicit statutory authority, codifying a common-law requirement. Most bills passed unanimously after the amendments, with HB 3007 passing 9-2. After the bill votes, Chairman Kendrick returned to the chair and gave an update on administrative rules work, saying the committee was preparing multiple rules bundles and resolutions for floor consideration. He emphasized that fiscal analyses marked “unknown” are unacceptable under the Administrative Procedures Act and the Raines Act, and that agencies must provide a comprehensive analysis or use “zero” or “none” instead. The meeting then adjourned.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

02/18/2026 - House Judiciary

Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • Lisa Fink, representing Legislative District 27.
  • My name is Kevin Volk, State Representative for Legislative District 17.
  • What if it's a request for records from, let's say, an attorney?
  • Yeah, that's the records, but who is it being requested by?
  • Because at that point, anyone can request that.
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

Senate - Education Feb 9th, 2026

House Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • I really hope that you vote due pass on this legislation.
  • Chairman, this is a simple appropriation.
  • Why does Albuquerque get an extra appropriation than others don't?
  • Why does Albuquerque get an extra appropriation than others don't? Mr.
  • appropriately for all districts so that it's not a problem.
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

Intergovernmental Affairs Aug 22nd, 2025

Intergovernmental Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • And then on top of that, we passed legislation, which I do think is important and needed. ...legislation
  • So can you at least see why there is legislation and why people want to bring legislation?
  • We have a very lengthy process to develop our legislative agenda.
  • When considering this sort of legislation.
  • They can submit their questions and requests.
Bills: HB26, HB73, SB 14, HB46
TX

Texas 89th Regular

State Affairs Apr 23rd, 2025

State Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • I respectfully request passage. Thank you very much. All right.
  • Members, this is a related piece of legislation.
  • There can't be an overlap in responsibilities unless a request is made.
  • And we've accommodated their ruling in this legislation.
  • We specifically took their ruling and produced this legislation.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

State Affairs Apr 23rd, 2025

State Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • The legislation before you right today is to amend our response that was passed back in 1975 with Model
  • I mean, we would have had a legislative session, right, if he would have wanted to extend it clearly
  • My name is Samuel Hooper, I'm the Legislative Counsel at the Institute for Justice.
  • I'm registered against the bill, but I'm requesting that you change my position to being in favor of
  • Office and the utilities that are requesting this bill.
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama House Apr 1st, 2025

Alabama House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • We have already had 700 legislators register already had 700 legislators register already had 700 legislators
  • There will be requests from some of you There will be requests from some of you There will be requests
  • The 79th Southern Legislative Conference will Southern Legislative Conference will Southern Legislative
  • And we welcome all Southern Legislative, welcome all Southern Legislative, welcome all Southern Legislative
  • Power Partners legislative reception is Power Partners legislative reception is Power Partners legislative
TX

Texas 89th Regular

89th Legislative Session Apr 1st, 2025

Texas House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • That was voted out of appropriations yesterday. Mr. Harrison, for what purpose?
  • We're convening to discuss the legislative matters presented this morning.
  • Tie the hands of legislators far, far into the future. That's correct, sir.
  • A record vote has been requested. The clerk will ring the bell.
  • A record vote has been requested. The clerk will ring the bell.
Bills: HJR4, HJR6, HB195, HB 13, HB143, HB135
AL

Alabama 2026 Regular Session

Alabama House Ways and Means General Fund Committee Mar 11th, 2026

Ways and Means General Fund

Transcript Highlights:
  • So there's be<00:12:14.959><c> no</c><00:12:15.200><c> money</c><00:12:15.360><c> appropriated</c><00
  • out of this so be no money appropriated out of this so don't<00:12:17.360><c> worry.
  • I think it's thinking outside the box, and at the appropriate time I move give it a favorable report.
  • I think it's thinking outside the box, and at the appropriate time I move give it a favorable report.
  • I think it's thinking outside the box, and at the appropriate time I move give it a favorable report.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Intergovernmental Affairs Apr 15th, 2025

Intergovernmental Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • Chairman, I respectfully request the right to close. Thank you.
  • With that, I'd be happy to answer any questions you may have and respectfully request.
  • This legislation represents a significant positive development.
  • The fund would consist of gifts, grants, donations, and any legislative appropriations. should this body
  • I thought we had a good fast track on this legislation.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Intergovernmental Affairs Apr 15th, 2025

Intergovernmental Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • The legislative network, Animal Humane Network, they're creating problems.
  • We urge you to pass this important legislation. Sincerely, Carriage Operators of North America.
  • my county's emergency services department is in attendance and can speak to the needs for this legislation
  • something of the special district nature that goes through and figures out if these entities are of the appropriate
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Public Health Apr 14th, 2025

Public Health

Transcript Highlights:
  • The substitute is the Legislative Council draft.
  • The substitute makes this a Legislative Council draft.
  • New Jersey is currently pursuing legislation, Washington State recently passed similar legislation, and
  • So they are appropriately referring out.
  • Appropriate timely treatment is critical to prevent.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Public Health Apr 14th, 2025

Public Health

Transcript Highlights:
  • My, it's more of really a comment or a request. It's Dr.... is it Kallis? Yes, ma'am.
  • This would only be for public information requests. Thank you.
  • More detail into what the requests that we're getting are: The requester is asking for a spreadsheet
  • , such as the appropriate dosage level per time interval.
  • What are we really going to legislate?
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • To the Legislative Budget Board, I was just curious as to why.
  • decides whether or not a direct appropriation is appropriate by the legislature at this time into a
  • Pool for an investor, I would close the thing off, no private investment, only legislatively appropriated
  • Is that an appropriate use of the state's FISC?
  • The appropriate office to put in place the parameters for the safety and appropriateness regarding the
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • you, Chairman Schwartner, for your leadership in bringing forward this bold and forward-thinking legislation
  • Schwertner, for introducing this legislation and giving the public an opportunity to testify.
  • Members, this is a cleanup bill requested by TDLR.
  • This legislation does not lower accounting standards, nor diminish the required accounting coursework
  • Currently, there are over 30 states actively introducing and passing legislation that will create an
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Senate Special Committee on COVID-19 April 13, 2020

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-tKnr5jEGCc, 2026-07-02T01:22:43+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Meeting of the Special Committee Senate State of Hawaii COVID-19 Monday, April 13, 2020 You can view department plans, documents, committee reports, meeting agendas, links, resources, and agendas here at https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/specialcommittee.aspx?comm=scovid&year=2020 Agenda The special committee will convene to assess and advise the Senate regarding the State of Hawaii's COVID-19 plans and procedures to include, but not limited to: 1) Confirm the development of the state departmental plans and procedures; 2) Review and assess current state departmental plans and procedures; 3) Review and assess whether state departmental plans and procedures are properly and timely implemented to safeguard public health and safety; and 4) To communicate and disseminate information obtained therefrom. The special committee will be meeting with the following: 11:30 a.m. Office of the Governor Ms. Linda Chu Takayama, Chief of Staff 12:00 p.m. Office of Enterprise Technology Mr. Douglas Murdock, Chief Information Officer 12:45 p.m. Department of Taxation Ms. Rona Suzuki, Director 1:30 p.m. Department of Human Resources Development Mr. Ryker Wada, Director Please note that there may be committee members or invited speakers participating remotely via video or teleconference. The meeting will be available for live viewing on Olelo Channel 53 on Oahu and will go out live for pick up by neighbor island public access channels. No public testimony will be accepted. Meeting of the Special Committee Senate State of Hawaii COVID-19 Monday, April 13, 2020 If you require special assistance, please call 586-6800 or email your request to waysandmeans@capitol.hawaii.gov. -End of Agenda-, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Senate Special Committee on COVID 19 April 9, 2020

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q8tQ_IM11lI, 2026-07-02T01:22:43+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, This video was aired on Olelo Channel 49 on April 9th, 2020. Footage courtesy of Olelo Community Media. Agenda The special committee will convene to assess and advise the Senate regarding the State of Hawaii's COVID-19 plans and procedures to include, but not limited to: 1) Confirm the development of the state departmental plans and procedures; 2) Review and assess current state departmental plans and procedures; 3) Review and assess whether state departmental plans and procedures are properly and timely implemented to safeguard public health and safety; and 4) To communicate and disseminate information obtained therefrom. The special committee will be meeting with the following: 11:00 a.m. Department of Labor and Industrial Relations Mr. Scott Murakami, Director 12:00 p.m. Governor's Coordinator on Homelessness Mr. Scott Morishige Behavioral Health Services Administration Mr. Edward Mersereau, Deputy Director Partners in Care Ms. Laura E. Thielen, Executive Director 1:00 p.m. Releasing of incarcerated persons Honorable Daniel Foley (Ret.), Special Master 2:00 p.m. Department of Public Safety Mr. Nolan Espinda, Director Please note that there may be committee members or invited speakers participating remotely via video or teleconference. Meeting of the Special Committee Senate State of Hawaii COVID-19 Friday, March 27, 2020 The meeting will be available for live viewing on Olelo Channel 49 on Oahu and will go out live for pick up by neighbor island public access channels. It will also be live-streamed via http://olelo.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php?view_id=13. No public testimony will be accepted. If you require special assistance, please call 586-6800 or email your request to waysandmeans@capitol.hawaii.gov. -End of Agenda-, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
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Transcript Highlights:
  • How much money are we going to put into fighting lawsuits with this legislation?
  • office to request a line item for this, or are we specifically appropriating money to the attorney general's
  • That kind of thing does not require an appropriation. You'll have questions. Right.
  • Just establishes it and describes what funds that are appropriated and qualified.
  • If, in a future hypothetical date, this legislative body so deemed fit to appropriate money into this