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LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Judiciary Apr 29th, 2026

Judiciary

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  • Law clerks, some who are just graduating or just getting licensed.
  • And the board is clear. Thank you. And the board is clear.
  • The new owner of the building would have to apply for the liquor license.
  • Liquor license. So someone, so if it's an existing, it wouldn't transfer.
  • I'd have to get a liquor license put underneath me, correct? Correct. Right.
Committee: House Judiciary
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Health and Welfare Apr 15th, 2026

Health and Welfare

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  • , including suspension or revocation of their medical license.
  • And why did he lose his medical license? Do you remember?
  • And why did he lose his medical license? Do you remember?
  • We learned from the ambulance people that they're already licensed folks.
  • To be hired, they already are licensed.
OK
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  • What that amendment is, in the original bill and this cleanup bill, we were going to add the licensing
  • The licensing of haulers.
  • What we are looking at today is to move these functions for the ability to have a $500 license to help
  • What we are looking at today is to move these functions for the ability to have a $500 license to help
  • House Bill 2440 is a request from the Oklahoma Water Resources Board.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

02/20/2026 - Senate Judiciary and Elections

Judiciary and Elections

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  • And the problem with that was that as a board of supervisor member, they were not involved in running
  • And the problem with that was that as a board of supervisor member, they were not involved in running
  • should have a formal tie to the county and not just, like, work for some company that a governing board
  • So I just wanted to have that conversation with you about the governing board members.
  • The amendment further states that a restaurant license may not be suspended or revoked solely on the
AL

Alabama 2026 Regular Session

Alabama Senate State Governmental Affairs Committee Jan 21st, 2026

State Governmental Affairs

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  • </c><00:12:36.079><c> of</c> were in the law going to the board of were in the law going to the board
  • That's a license fee of $1,47 yourself. That's a license fee of $1,47 and<00:17:56.400><c> change.
  • fee license<00:18:07.280><c> fees.
  • </c> license fees. license fees.
  • Is this about the driver's license? We weren't going to accept those driver's licenses.
Bills: SB7 , SB22 , SB39 , SB40 , SB45 , SB46 , SB86 , SB95 , SB107 , SB7 , SB22 , SB39 , SB40 , SB45 , SB46 , SB86 , SB95 , SB107
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Transportation May 19th, 2025

Transportation

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  • to provide these license plates to them.
  • Licensed converters can physically attach and affix the plates to the finish. Mr.
  • Do they require the license plates to be put on by the dealer? Yes, sir, to a point. Not exactly.
  • The guy that represented the dealer said that y'all could just get a license and work this out.
  • Yeah, but if you got the license, then you could put them on yourself. Yes, sir.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Public Health Apr 21st, 2025

Public Health

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  • Board.
  • Number one, the bill mandates that the Texas Board of Nursing create a public profile for each licensed
  • Are they board certified? By their own individual boards, yes.
  • And then would you now need a Texas board of music therapist? So there would be a separate license.
  • There would be a separate licensing board.
Committee: House Public Health
Summary: The Committee on Public Health met with a quorum and heard public testimony on a long agenda, with members repeatedly reminded of a two-minute limit for witnesses. Several bills were voted out favorably, including HB 2588 on cottage food, HB 1639 on cancer incidence and female firefighters, HB 2581 on a reporting form for contracted services for pregnant women, and SB 922 on electronic disclosure of certain sensitive medical information. Those measures generally passed on party-line or near-unanimous votes, while HB 216 on itemized medical statements was left pending after the committee substitute was withdrawn. The committee also left pending HB 5141, HB 4638, HB 2035, HB 4813, HB 2264, HB 4014, and HB 3829 after hearing testimony and questions. The final item introduced in the excerpt was HB 4408 on health care market transparency and corporate consolidation, but the discussion was cut off before testimony or action was completed. A major theme of the hearing was mental health diversion and access to treatment. HB 5141, by Rep. Howard, would allow Travis County to use vacated Austin State Hospital property for a local mental health jail diversion center; law enforcement, the Travis County sheriff, county judge, and urban counties group all testified in support, describing the lack of alternatives for people in crisis and the burden on jails and emergency rooms. Members asked about eligible offenses, bed capacity, and whether the facility would serve only Travis County, and the bill was left pending. HB 2264, by Rep. Schoolcraft, would create a friends-and-family form for loved ones to provide information to providers during emergency mental health treatment; NAMI and hospital groups supported it, while one neutral witness and several members raised concerns about patient control, credibility of information, and liability protections. The bill was also left pending. The committee also heard multiple psychedelic-therapy and drug-policy bills. HB 4813 would speed Texas rescheduling of Schedule I substances if the FDA reclassifies them, with testimony focused on psilocybin and MDMA and their potential use for PTSD and depression; members questioned whether the bill was too broad and how state rescheduling works, and it was left pending. HB 4014 would direct HHSC to study psychedelic therapies, building on prior state research, and witnesses said Texas should prepare regulatory and clinical infrastructure before FDA approval; it too was left pending. HB 2035 would require parents to be informed that they may seek substance-use treatment for a child even if one facility turns them away, prompted by a constituent’s account of a fatal fentanyl overdose after receiving incorrect advice; it was left pending. HB 4638 would extend and expand the Texas Pharmaceutical Initiative board and timeline, with the author saying the program is still in early implementation and needs more time, and it was left pending as well. Other bills addressed public health administration and animal welfare. HB 3829 would require a study of the animal-friendly account and its grant process for spay/neuter funding, with the author arguing that the current application and reimbursement process is too burdensome for shelters and nonprofits; no opposition was heard and the bill was left pending. HB 2581 and HB 1639 were reported favorably, while HB 216 drew discussion about enforcement of itemized medical billing and was held after the committee substitute was withdrawn. Throughout the hearing, members also discussed broader concerns about homelessness, competency restoration waitlists, jail overcrowding, and the need for more treatment options outside the criminal justice system.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Criminal Justice Apr 1st, 2025

Criminal Justice

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  • Occupational licensing is a key.
  • Senate bill makes a key change to the licensing authorities.
  • Licensing authorities are no longer required to revoke a license holder's license. license unless unless
  • Granting access to provincial occupational license.
  • You do have to report to the State Board of Educators.
Summary: The Senate Committee on Criminal Justice convened to address pressing issues surrounding oil field crime and safety on Texas highways. The meeting was initiated by Chair Flores, who emphasized the need for improved tools to combat repeat offenders having committed intoxicated driving, alongside tackling oil field theft that has escalated due to organized criminal activities. The committee heard public testimonies and engaged with various stakeholders, including law enforcement and industry representatives, who highlighted the complexities and dangers associated with these crimes. Notably, a significant focus was placed on Senate Bill 1320, which aims to establish a dedicated unit within the Department of Public Safety to investigate and address thefts specific to the oil and gas industry. This initiative seeks to strengthen coordination among various law enforcement agencies and improve training for local officers to combat these sophisticated theft operations more effectively.
OK
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  • For instance, they shall not require a fee or other payment from statewide professional...
  • Yes, the current board handles it right now. We're just...
  • Yes, the current board handles it right now.
  • We're just proposing that we change some of the members on that board, the way it's structured.
  • So we wanted some more experts on the board, not general knowledge.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Mar 24th, 2026 at 01:30 pm

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

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  • With if a school board elects to go to the full allotted amount for all five board members and hypothetically
  • And then, last, on page six, the state board of education may revoke a license for anyone willfully making
  • There and your licenses through the state board of education.
  • This will protect our school boards too because when I was on the school board after about a year and
  • rather than the state board of education.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Mar 24th, 2026 at 09:30 am

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

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  • Doctor Sherylroker is board certified in osteopathic family medicine.
  • training as a nurse practitioner and is actively engaged in nursing education, mentorship, and professional
  • President, just regarding the formula, there then what discretion does this State board of education
  • Funds appropriated for the financial support of public schools shall be allocated by The state board
  • However, what we're saying here is that the authority that we're giving the board is for the schools
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Public Education May 20th, 2025

Public Education

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  • This is a local bill, but it does... ...impact state statute across the board.
  • Have there been any convictions for electioneering by school board members?
  • To not only inform parents but also board trustees all over the state of Texas.
  • It also informs school boards so that no mistake is made. No mistake will be made.
  • I'm a mental health professional here in Texas.
OK
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  • Treasurer of various boards and committees throughout Oklahoma City.
  • Doctor Colby Kip is a licensed clinical psychologist based here in Oklahoma City and the owner of Elevate
  • Doctor Kip is also a sitting member of the Oklahoma State Board of Examiners of Psychologists.
  • I believe we have some other board members. If the other members will stand, go ahead and stand up.
  • who's with Red Castle Gun Club, Nick Tisco, who's with the NRA, and Stuart Hourray from the actual board
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

02/24/2026 - Senate Appropriations, Transportation and Technology

Appropriations, Transportation and Technology

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  • I like the board idea.
  • I like the board idea. Maybe PSPRS and ARS won't like that board idea, but I kind of do.
  • The bill requires the board to fill the three FTE positions with one licensing specialist, one customer
  • Additionally, the bill modifies board membership and duties and requires the board to consult with the
  • Additionally, the bill modifies board membership and duties and requires the board to consult with the
TX

Texas 89th Regular

89th Legislative Session Apr 25th, 2025

Texas House Floor Meeting

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  • Representative Johnson: I proudly present to you the Chair of the Board of Trustees, Ms. Johnson.
  • He was on the school board at one point in North Forest ISD.
  • He served on our school board.
  • Board members, please register. Chair: Show Mr. Hunter present. Show Mr. Vassute present.
  • House Bill 3946 by Gámez relating to judicial special license plates. Rep.
Bills: 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 , HB29 , HB 125 , HB145 , HB171 , HB255 , HB50 , HB363 , HB 116 , HB491 , HB1495 , HB368 , HB 1285 , HB1905 , HB2002 , HB917 , HB2723 , HB2067 , HB 1238 , HB745 , HB 1188 , HB1606 , HB2003 , HB2147 , HB2355 , HB2546 , HB2495 , HB2818 , HB2249 , HB3228 , HB3240 , HB1507 , HB658 , HB1748 , HB1851 , HB1922 , HB2798 , HB 107 , HB1587 , HB3684 , 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 , HB609 , HB630 , HB420 , HB767 , HB1708 , HB1404 , HB2457 , HB140 , HB227 , HB913 , HB2198 , HB2763 , HB 1261 , HB 1135 , HB1318 , HB2358 , HB2765 , HB2735 , HB3307 , HB 1242 , HB2842 , HB333 , HB201 , HB694 , HB2415 , HB155 , HB272 , HB405 , HB519 , HB 1136 , HB 1275 , HB1437 , HB1532 , HB1675 , HB1868 , HB1888 , HB1990 , HB2286 , HB2523 , HB3129 , HB3251 , HB3354 , HB3479 , HB3803 , HB3804 , HB3805 , HB3806 , HB3887 , HB4163 , HB4238 , HB 1240 , HB1842 , HB2029 , HB2622 , HB3255 , HB654 , HB4643 , HB4945 , HB3611 , HB3724 , HB3623 , HB3810 , HB4127 , HCR78 , HCR12 , SB767
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Senate May 26th, 2026

Louisiana Senate Floor Meeting

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  • ambulance personnel and non-licensed persons.
  • It provides relative to criminal history background checks on licensed ambulance personnel and non-licensed
  • These are now professional athletes getting paid more than many actual professional athletes in the major
  • , hunting licenses, and things of that nature.
  • It basically deals with suspension of licenses.
Bills: SR146 , SCR12 , HB221 , HCR115 , HCR116 , HCR58 , HB1 , HB312 , HB313 , HB314 , HB383 , HB983 , HB1126 , HCR3 , HB2 , HB3 , SCR3 , SB56 , SCR9 , SCR58 , SB35 , SB65 , SB215 , SB246 , SB249 , SB269 , SB282 , SB296 , SB323 , SB363 , SB369 , SB474 , SB490 , SB492 , SB500 , SB514 , HCR27 , HCR28 , HCR66 , HCR67 , HCR72 , HCR5 , HCR32 , HCR49 , HCR50 , HCR53 , HCR60 , HCR62 , HCR64 , HCR68 , HCR78 , HCR81 , HCR86 , HCR97 , HCR102 , HCR31 , HCR47 , HB476 , HB481 , HB487 , HB492 , HB549 , HB579 , HB608 , HB621 , HB624 , HB626 , HB632 , HB637 , HB656 , HB722 , HB745 , HB804 , HB818 , HB821 , HB833 , HB864 , HB867 , HB874 , HB893 , HB909 , HB951 , HB968 , HB969 , HB978 , HB979 , HB988 , HB989 , HB1001 , HB1005 , HB1007 , HB1024 , HB1032 , HB1050 , HB1051 , HB1056 , HB1059 , HB1077 , HB1080 , HB1081 , HB1086 , HB1108 , HB1112 , HB1153 , HB1172 , HB1173 , HB1175 , HB1192 , HB1193 , HB1204 , HB1218 , HB1242 , HB1244 , HB1249 , HB1252 , HB1254 , HB42 , HB45 , HB71 , HB79 , HB158 , HB160 , HB169 , HB227 , HB251 , HB289 , HB330 , HB394 , HB410 , HB429 , HB769 , HB971 , HB1017 , HB1234 , HB1235 , HB9 , HB177 , HB181 , HB202 , HB223 , HB225 , HB387 , HB398 , HB457 , HB459 , HB540 , HB591 , HB616 , HB766 , HB775 , HB783 , HB895 , HB906 , HB950 , HB975 , HB1052 , HB1057 , HB1076 , HB1100 , HB1139 , HB1155 , HB1160 , HB1182 , HB1186 , HB1220 , HB1223 , HB1224 , HB1228 , HB1231 , HB1245 , HB1256 , HB17 , HB27 , HB36 , HB41 , HB47 , HB73 , HB126 , HB133 , HB140 , HB159 , HB166 , HB205 , HB211 , HB226 , HB259 , HB271 , HB308 , HB310 , HB324 , HB337 , HB351 , HB399 , HB403 , HB571 , HB712 , HB723 , HB726 , HB740 , HB750 , HB759 , HB812 , HB844 , HB966 , HB1006 , HB1009 , HB1018 , HB1036 , HB1038 , HB1107 , SB29 , SB42 , SB78 , SB208 , SB217 , SB274 , SB300 , SB341 , SB379 , SB382 , SB387 , SB401 , SB441 , SB449 , SB487 , HB74 , HB134 , HB258 , HB359 , HB468 , HB956 , HB1117 , SB43 , SB149
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session Feb 11th, 2026 at 01:00 pm

Washington Senate Floor Meeting

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  • need to remain at our local school board level and school district policy level.
  • members of federally recognized tribes to the board.
  • It changes who sits on the board and schools would benefit from this.
  • It changes who sits on the board and It changes who sits on the board and It changes who sits on the
  • , driver licensing records.