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AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama House Ways and Means General Fund Committee Apr 16th, 2025

Ways and Means General Fund

Transcript Highlights:
  • Isn't that pretty risky for the state to ... Isn't that pretty risky for the state to be invested?
  • So the state would be made...
  • I see the state auditor back there, Andrew Serell.
  • A lot of states don't have property tax.
  • And this would require the state to... And this would require the state to do the same thing.
Bills: HB227 , HB556 , HB543 , HB542 , HB482 , HB483 , HB484
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

House and Governmental Affairs Apr 28th, 2026

House and Governmental Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • If it is approved by the State Board of Election Supervisors, I have Secretary of State and Nancy Landry
  • Secretary of State Landry? Thank you, Mr. Chairman, members, Nancy Landry, Secretary of State.
  • Secretary of State Landry? Thank you, Mr. Chairman, members, Nancy Landry, Secretary of State.
  • the official journal of the state.
  • and most parishes in the state.
Bills: HB248 , HB249 , HB997 , HB1052 , HB1193 , SB1 , SB161 , SB218 , SB220 , SB289 , SB435
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

02/11/2026 - House International Trade

International Trade

Transcript Highlights:
  • That is exactly the kind of win-win I want to build with you.
  • Right now, the state of Arizona and the state of Sonora are investing and upgrading the port in Guaymas
  • We know that the state government from Sonora wants to invest there to do it better.
  • We know that the state government from Sonora wants to invest there to do it better.
  • Canada is opening up a consulate office in the state of Arizona.
Bills: HB2746 , HB2751 , HB2752 , HB2753
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Transportation Finance and Policy Committee 3/18/26

Transportation Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • state and pass House File 3169.
  • Deputies have always been state.
  • . buildings. buildings.
  • I believe, again, as was stated, the language came from admin, from the State Patrol.
  • I believe, again, as was stated, the language came from admin, from the State Patrol.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Appropriations Feb 25th, 2026 at 02:30 pm

Appropriations

Transcript Highlights:
  • Members, Senate Bill 169 increases the annual amount of longevity payment awards to state employees by
  • When you, I'm sorry, in your explanation, you said this is it the site act or the side?
  • need to talk a little bit about the decision for the allocation of monies to different parts of the state
  • I think with loans like such as this, I think it would be cheaper for the state to put up money like
  • moving forward, so as far as any infrastructure water programs through the Districts or through the state
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Appropriations Feb 25th, 2026

Appropriations

Transcript Highlights:
  • Members, Senate Bill 169 increases the annual amount of longevity payment award to state employees by
  • Senate Bill 1360 directs the State Department of Education to establish a three-year pilot program, putting
  • I thought I had long arms until I got in this building.
  • I think with a loan fund like this, I think it would be cheaper for the state to put up money like this
  • So as far as any infrastructure water programs through the districts or through the state, that would
Summary: The Senate Appropriations Committee met with a quorum and considered a series of bills, most of them receiving unanimous or near-unanimous support. Senate Bill 169 would increase the annual longevity payment award for state employees by 50% across all service years and passed 17-1. Senate Bill 1991, described as a cleanup bill for the Ocamp Fund, passed 19-0. Senate Bill 1992, which defines “strategic financing partner” under the SIDE Act for Department of Commerce projects, passed 20-0. The committee also approved Senate Bill 1204, as amended, to provide Oklahoma teachers and school employees three days of bereavement leave after the death of a spouse or child, including a miscarriage; the amendment specified funding from the public school paid maternity leave revolving fund. Senate Bill 1339 passed to codify continued funding for off-the-formula schools and allow the State Department of Education to access funds to cover the 2023 teacher pay raise for those schools. Senate Bill 182 passed to allow certain CLEET-certified law enforcement officers and resident care specialists to join the OPERS hazardous duty retirement plan. Additional measures approved included Senate Bill 1847, allowing certain Advantage Waiver Medicaid recipients diagnosed with cognitive impairment to remain in assisted living and age in place; Senate Bill 1360, creating a three-year pilot program placing math instructional teams in the lowest-performing districts; and Senate Bill 1346, as amended, directing the Oklahoma Water Resources Board to establish a water and wastewater infrastructure investment program after removing an appropriation section. Several questions focused on funding sources, eligibility, and population-based allocation formulas, but no bills were rejected. Senate Bills 1427 and 1566 were laid over to go directly to the floor with no fiscal impact, and the committee adjourned after announcing it would meet again the following Wednesday.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • to establish the United States.
  • With, I'll use the military term, battle space, that the states have is to make state policy within the
  • Where does a state draw?
  • Capable of doing well, the state courts are capable of deciding state cases, but giving a state court
  • The laws that we pass are based upon the authority of the state over state officers as opposed to the
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • The committee on state affairs will come to order.
  • Peers from other states will have been building traction on these sites for several years before students
  • Recent state legislation requiring age verification for social media sites has faced numerous challenges
  • work in this building.
  • building.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

State Affairs (Part II) May 15th, 2025

State Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • Peers from other states will have been building traction on these sites for several years before students
  • Recent state legislation requiring age verification for social media sites have faced numerous constitutional
  • Recent state legislation requiring age verification for social media sites has faced numerous constitutional
  • state.
  • building.
Summary: The committee took up House Bill 186, which would require social media platforms to verify users are 18 or older before allowing account creation. Invited witnesses in support, including Mary Elizabeth Castle and David Dunmoyer, argued the bill would protect children from harmful algorithms, addictive design, bullying, sexual exploitation, and mental health harms, and emphasized parental rights and the idea that minors should not enter binding contracts with platforms. Committee members questioned them about how algorithms work, whether parents could realistically monitor content, and whether the bill would still allow educational use; the witnesses said the bill was narrowly aimed at harmful social media use and not educational content. Public testimony on HB 186 was largely in opposition, though several student witnesses said they supported the bill’s goals but wanted the age lowered to 16 or the bill amended to allow parental consent or joint accounts. Opponents argued the bill would be ineffective because teens could bypass age checks, would cut off access to educational tools, school communications, recruiting and NIL opportunities, and would burden free speech and privacy. Some witnesses also said social media helps teens with mental health, community, and creative or professional opportunities, while others warned the bill could disproportionately harm disabled and marginalized users. After public testimony closed, HB 186 was left pending. The committee then heard House Bill 5138, which Chairman Hughes said would respond to a court ruling limiting the Attorney General’s authority to prosecute election crimes unless invited by local prosecutors by changing the statute to require AG prosecution. Public testimony on HB 5138 was brief and opposed by at least one witness who argued it would further erode local control and expand state preemption. The bill was left pending after testimony. Finally, the committee heard House Bill 3225, a library bill aimed at keeping sexually explicit books and materials out of children’s sections in municipal libraries and requiring age verification for checkout, including digital access, with parental consent and other revisions added in the House. Supporters said the bill would protect children from explicit material and keep such content in adult sections, while opponents argued it would amount to censorship, be costly and difficult to implement, and could be used to target LGBTQ+ or other marginalized content. Library workers, parents, students, and advocates testified that existing library sections already separate age-appropriate materials and that the bill could reduce access to books, burden libraries, and infringe on parental choice and free expression.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Feb 9th, 2026 at 01:30 pm

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States. Salute the flag of the state of Oklahoma.
  • So she is majoring in political science prelaw and she's interested in tax in the state policy.
  • Majoring in political science prelaw and she's interested in tax in the state policy.
  • Sergeants, please Escort the state champions onto the floor. Senator Fricks, thank you, Mr.
  • two and 1 victory over Howe, earning their first fast-pitch state title since 2006.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Feb 9th, 2026

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Salute the flag of the state of Oklahoma. Its symbols of peace unite all people. You may be seated.
  • Salute the flag of the state of Oklahoma. Its symbols of peace unite all people. You may be seated.
  • Sergeants, please escort the state champions onto the floor. Senator Frick. Thank you, Mr.
  • The state championship game was held at Devon Park in Oklahoma City.
  • They saw a thrilling 2-1 victory over Howe, earning their first fast-pitch state title since 2006.
Summary: The Senate convened, the roll was called, and a quorum was declared. The chamber opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, then proceeded to a series of floor introductions recognizing the Doctor of the Day, Dr. Sameed Faruqi, and psychologist of the day, Dr. Jeffrey Martindale, along with several interns and guests on the floor and in the gallery. A major ceremonial item was the introduction of the Oakdale/Oktaha Lady Tigers fast-pitch softball team, which was recognized for winning the 2025 OSSAA Class 2A state championship. Senator Fricks presented a citation honoring the team’s resilience, sportsmanship, and community pride, and the coach briefly thanked the Senate and described the long-term connection between the players and the school program. The Senate also recognized the Oklahoma Alzheimer’s Association in the gallery. No legislation was debated or voted on in the transcript; the only formal action was a motion adopted to adjourn when the clerk’s desk was clear. Committee announcements noted that HHS would meet at 1:00 and Revenue and Taxation would meet later in the afternoon, and the Senate adjourned until Tuesday, February 10th at 1:30 p.m.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Apr 29th, 2026 at 01:30 pm

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • He is the state champion and all-state in humorous interpretation.
  • He is a state champion and all-state in dramatic interpretation.
  • Luke McDaniels, a state champion and all-state in humorous duet.
  • Two state agencies to the state of Oklahoma, because I'm their voice.
  • AGRs aren't generally considered state employees, so this is specifically stating state employees.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Apr 29th, 2026 at 09:00 am

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • I might also add his wife is my state representative, Ellen Pogueiller.
  • Gerald Phillips to the state banking board.
  • There is no loss to the state.
  • So if a private entity defaults on the loan, the state is not liable, but the state has still provided
  • Then the state is just, I guess, basically, they're getting the state interest rate.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Apr 29th, 2026

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • He is the state champion and all-state in humorous interpretation.
  • He's also the state champion and all-state in humorous duet. We have...
  • He is state champion and all-state in dramatic interpretation.
  • Luke McDaniel is a state champion and all-state in humorous duet.
  • So this is specifically stating state employees.
Summary: The Senate began with a quorum call, gallery introductions, and extended farewell remarks from Senator Jett, who reflected on his six years in the Legislature, his focus on representing constituents, protecting families, and holding government accountable. Several senators responded with personal tributes, praising his conviction, faith, family involvement, and willingness to ask difficult questions. No votes were taken during the farewell portion. The chamber then considered House Bill 2268, a PACE appropriation to support comprehensive care for low-income seniors and expand services in rural Oklahoma. The bill was amended to restore the title, advanced, and passed 34-9, then passed as an emergency measure 36-7. House Bill 3000, a cosmetology and barbering measure, made multiple changes including board reorganization, adding a human trafficking specialist and massage therapist, shifting some licensing functions to Service Oklahoma, and eliminating the massage therapy advisory board. It drew significant debate over process and policy, especially from senators concerned about late changes, lack of board input, and the human trafficking rationale; it passed 25-19 and then as an emergency 33-11. The Senate also passed House Bill 3043, allowing the Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs to hire prorated seasonal staff for veterans homes, 37-6; House Bill 3066, creating a revolving fund for federal workforce training money for behavioral health recruitment and retention, 38-6 and as an emergency; and House Bill 3078, allowing donation options on state payment forms for the ODVA revolving fund, 45-0 and as an emergency. Additional measures passed included House Bill 3143, extending the moratorium on new medical marijuana business licenses to 2028, 39-7; House Bill 3144, capping medical marijuana commercial grower licenses at 2,550 after amendment, 34-12; House Bill 3244 on identity theft, 46-0; House Bill 3298 on child interview procedures in court cases, 46-0 and as an emergency; House Bill 3320, replacing the traditional sunset process with more immediate legislative review of agencies, 33-13 and as an emergency; House Bill 3321, requiring county data collection and reporting related to court costs and financial obligations, 45-0 and as an emergency; House Bill 3329, a trailer bill adding a repealer and a sunset for the Board of Psychological Examiners, 33-10 and as an emergency; House Bill 3431, expanding restrictions on foreign entities owning or leasing land and critical minerals, 43-0; House Bill 3464, setting safety and training requirements for certain projects involving fire code compliance and decommissioning, 43-0 and as an emergency; and House Bill 3499, expanding special judges’ authority over vehicle title orders, which was presented and advanced as the transcript ended.
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Appropriations and Finance Feb 6th, 2026 at 04:27 pm

House Appropriations & Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • The state wildlife agency recently completed its state wildlife action plan.
  • So nearly half our state, between federal, state, and local municipalities, is already federal land.
  • New Mexico became a state in 1912.
  • State land is state trust land.
  • , as many other states are doing.
Bills: HB2 , SB193 , SB132 , SB35 , SB145
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

WAL Public Hearing - Tue Apr 7, 2026 @ 10:00 AM HST

Water & Land

Transcript Highlights:
  • HCR 82, HR 74, requesting the state building code council to develop and adopt basic shelter standards
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Committee: House Water & Land
Summary: The Water and Land Committee met on April 7 and heard testimony on several resolutions and one bill. SB 2405 SD1 HD2, relating to agricultural workforce housing, received support from the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity, HFTC, and the Hawaii Farmers Union, and the committee later recommended passage as is; one member voted with reservations citing department cost and staffing concerns. The committee also heard HCR 19/HR 20 designating March as March for Water Month, HCR 63/HR 57 urging DLNR and DOT to clarify jurisdiction over Honouliuli Bridge, HCR 85/HR 77 on transferring parcels for the East Kapolei TOD project, HCR 140/HR 132 on vegetation management and fuel reduction in West Maui, HCR 166/HR 156 on identifying East Oahu lands for native Hawaiian tree planting, HCR 82/HR 74 on basic shelter standards for rapid deployment housing, HCR 98/HR 90 on a Honolulu housing pattern book, HCR 104/HR 96 on North Shore coastal trails, HCR 106/HR 98 on endorsing Waikiki as a world surfing reserve, HCR 141/HR 133 on Maui fire code enforcement, and HCR 165/HR 155 on permanent pickleball nets and lighting at Kamiloiki Community Park. Testimony was generally supportive on most measures, with several agencies and organizations submitting written comments or appearing in support. HCR 82/HR 74 drew the most discussion: the State Council on Developmental Disabilities supported the intent but asked that accessibility be considered on the front end, while another testifier opposed the resolution, arguing it could turn temporary emergency shelters into permanent substandard housing and should be deferred. Committee members discussed temporary versus permanent housing standards and accessibility, and the chair later said the measure would be amended to require permanent units to meet appropriate code standards and to note accessibility concerns in the committee report. On HCR 140/HR 132, DLNR testified that firebreak maintenance on its Waianae lands would be costly, and members noted funding and staffing implications. At the end of the meeting, the committee adopted the chair’s recommendations on the measures it voted on. SB 2405 was passed with a reservation from one member; HCR 19/HR 20, HCR 63/HR 57, HCR 85/HR 77, HCR 98/HR 90, HCR 104/HR 96, HCR 106/HR 98, HCR 141/HR 133, and HCR 165/HR 155 were passed unamended, while HCR 140/HR 132 was passed with reservations and HCR 166/HR 156 and HCR 82/HR 74 were passed with amendments. The committee then adjourned.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Criminal Jurisprudence Mar 18th, 2025

Criminal Jurisprudence

Transcript Highlights:
  • Didn't they say state felonies? I'm sorry? Didn't they say state felonies?
  • Bathroom sometimes, that's a state jail felony. Endangering a child is a state.
  • states, or reserved to the states respectively, or to the people.
  • So for the state, for any state appeal.
  • are future state prisoners, because they're not state prisoners yet.
Bills: HB36 , HB75 , HB76 , HB166 , HB799 , HB 1135 , HJR15 , HJR16 , HB36 , HB75 , HB76 , HB166 , HJR15 , HJR16
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Finance May 13th, 2026

Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • The actual fund is for payment of cleanup sites for the state.
  • We have several sites that are creosote sites. We have sites that—I'm sorry, yeah.
  • These sites vary from EPA Superfund sites.
  • Other sites can be state sites where there have been environmental criminals that have either left waste
  • that so the state isn't having to clean these sites up?
Bills: HB27 , HB143 , HB205 , HB308 , HB311 , HB417 , HB430 , HB562 , HB812 , HB1129
Committee: Senate Finance