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OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Administrative Rules Apr 27th, 2026 at 10:30 am

Administrative Rules

Transcript Highlights:
  • The Senate Committee on Administrative Rules will come to order.
  • So, this rule just aligns our policy with that federal change. Go ahead, Senator Burke.
  • Senator Brooks, Senator Burns, Senator Dever, Senator Jett, Senator Ice, Senator Prieto.
  • Senator Brooks, Senator Burns, Senator Devers, Senator Jett, Senator Ice, Senator Prietto, Senator Akieri
  • Senate Joint Resolution 53 deals with the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority and this major rule deals
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

House Legislative Session Day 17 (1-30-26)

Kentucky House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Speaker, I move you, sir, that the absent members be excused in accordance with the House rules.
  • I do hope the Senate will make changes because if the Senate changes this bill and eliminates vigilanteism
  • I do hope the Senate will make be a yes.
  • > the<00:27:24.960> Senate<00:27:25.279> changes changes because if the Senate changes
  • It's easy to confuse the Senate when we send them mixed messages.
Summary: The House convened with 93 members present, approved the previous day’s journal, and reported several bills on second reading, including measures on elections, retired police officers, the Kentucky Communications Network Authority, local government, mental health facilities, prescription drugs, Alzheimer’s services, and electric generating unit decommissioning costs. The chamber then moved to floor action on several bills. House Bill 144, relating to motor vehicle titles, was taken up first. A House Committee Substitute was adopted, and members discussed that the bill would let insurance companies avoid forfeiting titles for cosmetic damage such as hail damage while still requiring payment for the damage. The bill passed 94-0, and the clincher was applied. House Bill 3, relating to Medicaid reimbursement for pharmacist services, was then explained as allowing Medicaid to reimburse pharmacists for services they already provide, such as strep testing, immunizations, and medication management, without expanding Medicaid or scope of practice. Supporters said it would improve access, especially in rural areas, and the bill passed 93-0, followed by the clincher. House Bill 290, concerning county law libraries, was explained as allowing local bar associations to use their funds for electronic legal research tools, including online subscriptions, computers, and internet access, rather than only books. It passed 94-0 and the clincher was applied. House Bill 84, on local government liability for failure to protect property during riots, generated the most debate. Supporters said it would make the law uniform across jurisdictions and hold governments accountable when they have notice and the means to act but do not; opponents raised concerns about outdated language, possible vigilante implications, and fiscal impact. A floor amendment adding an emergency clause was adopted 81-8, and the bill then passed as amended.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Environment Committee Meeting - 2026-04-09

Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • At that time, feedlot permitting rules.
  • <01:02:13.320> were current livestock feedlot rules were current livestock feedlot rules were
  • There's decision criteria laid out in rule.
  • So, any EAW criteria laid out in rule.
  • The petition process, which as you rule.
Bills: HF4740, HF3940
Summary: The committee approved the March 26, 2026 minutes and then heard House File 4740, authored by Rep. Hansen, which would require feedlots with at least 1,000 animal units to provide financial assurance for closure costs. Hansen argued the bill would shift cleanup responsibility from taxpayers to owners, citing abandoned feedlots, changing ownership structures, and the 2024 Pure Prairie Poultry bankruptcy as examples of why public funds should not be used for closures and cleanup. He also said the bill would apply to new or renewed permits and suggested a statutory definition of abandoned feedlot storage units may be needed. Farm and livestock groups testified in opposition. Minnesota Farmers Union, Minnesota Milk Producers Association, Minnesota Pork Producers Association, and Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation said existing MPCA and county permit rules already require closure planning and reporting, and that the bill would add unnecessary costs and barriers for family farms, beginning farmers, and expansion. They warned the financial assurance requirement could function like an animal-unit cap, encourage fragmentation or out-of-state relocation, and impose annual costs that would not improve environmental outcomes. Several testified that true abandonment is rare and that current permitting and closure processes already address it. MPCA staff said the agency has concerns with the bill, noted there is currently no formal fiscal note, and said the agency would need to ensure any appropriations cover ongoing staffing needs. MPCA officials explained that permitted feedlots already must notify the agency before closure, follow a checklist of closure requirements, and undergo follow-up inspection; they said abandonment notifications are uncommon and they are not aware of any currently permitted facilities in abandonment process. Members questioned whether the bill was needed, what form financial assurance would take, how other states handle similar requirements, and whether the proposal would unfairly burden smaller or family operations. No vote on HF 4740 was taken in the portion of the meeting provided.
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

House Legislative Session Day 26 (2-12-26)

Kentucky House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • I hope that the Senate adds direction.
  • Speaker, the clerk of the Senate. >> Chair recognizes the clerk of the Senate.
  • The Senate has passed Senate Bill 172 and respectfully request concurrence of this honorable body. >>
  • Primary and energy, Senate Bill 172.
  • The the rules >> Thank you, Mr. Clerk.
Summary: The House convened with an invocation, the Pledge of Allegiance, a quorum present, and approval of the prior day’s journal. Committee reports were read for a range of bills and resolutions, including measures on privacy protection, theft by deception, social work, licensed occupations, an adult workforce diploma pilot program, parole board changes, alternative high school diplomas, campaign finance, child care, mental health treatment, gubernatorial transitions, unclaimed property, and state contracts. Those items received first reading and were placed on the calendar. The chamber then considered House Bill 253, relating to reading and language arts instruction. Supporters said the bill follows the earlier Read to Succeed law by requiring instruction grounded in the science of reading and phasing out the three-cueing system, which they argued encourages memorization rather than phonics. A member from House District 93 opposed the prohibition, saying teachers need flexibility and that some district-approved methods remain useful in classrooms. The House adopted the committee substitute and passed the bill 94-1, then laid a motion to reconsider on the table. House Bill 508, relating to the protection of veterans benefits, was also debated and passed unanimously 93-0. The sponsor said the bill regulates paid veterans-claims services, requires clear disclosures about free services, limits fees, bars certain practices, and adds annual reporting, while exempting attorneys and law firms. Several members spoke in support, citing personal experiences and the need to protect veterans from bad actors, though some also expressed concern about access to help and urged future federal accreditation language. House Concurrent Resolution 44, urging Congress to create a VA accreditation pathway for private claims companies, was adopted 95-0, and House Bill 436, creating a PGA HOPE-related state parks benefit for veterans and active-duty military participants, passed 94-0. At the end of the session, the House received Senate Bill 172, relating to utility fuel adjustments and declaring an emergency, for first reading and return to committee. Members also made announcements about upcoming breakfasts, meetings, guest groups, and other events.
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

House Legislative Session Day 29 (2-18-26)

Kentucky House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Speaker, the clerk of the Senate. Chair recognizes the clerk of the Senate. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
  • The Senate has passed Senate Bill 969 and 141 and respectfully request concurrence of this honorable
  • Senate Bill 172, having received two previous readings, is ordered to the Rules Committee for further
  • Senate Bill 172. 172. 172.
  • committees and rules committee. committees and rules committee.
Summary: The House convened with an invocation and Pledge of Allegiance, established a quorum of 96 members, excused absent members, and approved the prior journal. The chamber also received Senate messages transmitting Senate Bills 969 and 141. Several bills were reported from committee and placed on the calendar, including measures on on-farm animal health, insurance regulation, crimes and punishments, employment, artificial intelligence, utility fuel adjustments, education, and addictive online platforms. The House then took up and passed Senate Bill 172, which allows the Public Service Commission to spread sudden fuel cost spikes over several months to reduce consumer bill shock. It passed 95-0. House Bill 392, dealing with local public agency transactions and procurement, was amended by committee substitute to remove disputed best-value procurement and residential bidder preference provisions, lower the small purchase threshold increase to $50,000, and add indexing and other local purchasing changes; it passed 97-0. House Bill 529, concerning the parole board, was amended to stagger board terms, allow limited term extensions, authorize panel hearings, and adjust parole review timing; it passed 99-0. House Bill 456, relating to unclaimed property and the state treasurer, was passed 100-0 after adding an unclaimed property awareness week, removing a residency requirement for the treasurer, clarifying mineral royalty reporting, and tightening reporting requirements. The House also passed House Bill 424 on social work licensure, which exempts student interns and trainees, sets supervision standards, updates licensure rules including multi-state licensure, background checks, and telehealth, and requires board representation from social work education; it passed 94-0. House Joint Resolution 50, directing a study of child care regulations and processes by the Auditor of Public Accounts, was adopted 98-0. House Bill 577, modernizing economic development statutes by renaming and updating innovation programs, expanding the Kentucky Enterprise Fund, allowing certain out-of-state companies to qualify if they relocate within 180 days, and broadening angel investor participation, passed 98-0. House Bill 213, reducing the service requirement for rehiring retired police officers from 20 to 15 years and allowing local employers to offer health benefits, passed 98-0. House Bill 58, on privacy protection and automated license plate reader data, was taken up with a committee substitute and floor amendment allowing limited data retention and training use under redactions; the transcript cuts off during explanation of the bill after the amendment was adopted.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Administrative Rules REVISED: Links Added Apr 28th, 2026 at 09:00 am

Administrative Rules

Transcript Highlights:
  • This is one that was pulled out as a major rule. We're Running this separately as a major rule.
  • HCR1093 addresses all the rules regarding the health-related Agencies in the state that promulgated rules
  • It will be run as separate resolutions, currently in the Senate and being addressed in The Senate.
  • HdL1094 is addressing a major rule.
  • We do have some more rules that were started in the senate will come over here.
AL

Alabama 2026 1st Special Session

Alabama Senate Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development Committee Jan 21st, 2026

Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development

Transcript Highlights:
  • . >> Senator Butler, Senator Cornley, Senator Chestine, Senator Coleman, Senator Figures, Senator Gavan
  • , Senator Hatcher, Senator Hovie, Senator Kelly, Senator Melson, Senator Roberts, Senator Sessions, Senator
  • Woods, Senator Weaver, Senator Bell. >> Here. >> Senator Gavan, Senator Hatcher, Senator Hovie, Senator
  • Kelly, Senator Melson, Senator Roberts, Senator Sessions, Senator Woods, Senator Weaver, Senator Bell
  • SB 96, Senator Kelly. >> Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Um, emergency rules.
Bills: HB59, SB15, SB96, SB104, SB137
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

House Legislative Session Day 21 (2-5-26)

Kentucky House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • . >> Speaker, I move you, sir, that the absent members be excused in accordance with the House rules.
  • Speaker, I move to suspend the rules for the purpose of allowing members to co-sponsor bills and resolutions
  • Next order of business is a meeting of the Committee on Committees and Rules Committee.
  • The Rules Committee has met and posted the following bills and resolutions to the regular orders for
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Summary: The House convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, established a quorum with 96 members present, excused absent members, suspended rules to allow co-sponsorship and vote modifications, and approved the journal from February 4, 2026. The clerk then reported a slate of bills on second reading, including measures on robotics, CPA recruitment, physical therapy, engineering scholarships, removal of unlawful occupants, rabies vaccinations, involuntary commitment, reading and language arts instruction, the education assessment and accountability system, grand jury service, cultured meat products, and the Controlled Substances Prescribing Council. Committee reports were received on several bills and resolutions, including bills on dissolution of marriage, licensed child care centers, video teleconference meetings, geoengineering, city franchises, trophy catfish, and House Joint Resolution 25 declaring Kentucky a “food is medicine” state. These favorable reports were treated as first readings and placed on the calendar. The chamber then took up House Bill 419 on the Kentucky Fire Commission, adopted House Committee Substitute 1, and passed the bill 97-0. The sponsor said the substitute would expand the commission from 14 to 18 members, make four ex officio members voting members, allow excess funds to be used for firefighters’ cancer screenings, and cap administrative reimbursements at 5%. The House also considered House Bill 103 on water fluoridation programs, adopted House Committee Substitute 1, and passed the bill 67-29. Supporters described the measure as removing an unfunded state mandate and making fluoridation a local option, while opponents argued it could harm public health and increase Medicaid costs. Debate focused on whether fluoridation improves oral health, the logistics and costs for water systems, and whether local governments or state health officials should make the decision. After passage of HB 103, the House moved to adjourn without objection. The transcript then begins consideration of House Bill 276 on keeping chickens on residential property, but no action on that bill is shown in the excerpt.
AL

Alabama 2026 1st Special Session

Alabama Senate Veterans, Military Affairs and Public Safety Committee Mar 4th, 2026

Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Safety

Transcript Highlights:
  • Clerk, please call the roll. >> Senator Barfett, Senator Beasley, Senator Bell, Senator Cornley, Senator
  • Chestine, Senator Gaban, Senator Hatcher, Senator Jones, Senator Kelly. >> Here. >> Here. >> Here. >
  • >> Senator Kelly. >> Senator Kelly.
  • Please call the roll. >> Senator Barfoot. >> Senator Beasley. >> Senator Bell. >> Senator Cornley. >>
  • Hi. >> Senator Chestine. >> Hi. >> Senator Gaban. >> Hi. >> Senator Hatcher. >> Hi. >> Senator Jones
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Transcript Highlights:
  • Conference committee report to Senate Bill 893 by Caldwell, Chad of the House, and Howard of the Senate
  • Senate Bill 893 or the Senate amendments to Senate.
  • Fourth Reading of the bill, Senate Bill 893 by Caldwell Chad of the House and Howard of the Senate, an
  • Members who sttens, we're still waiting for Senate Bill 2 to Arrive from the honorable Senate.
  • As you know, this is a Senate bill and was controlled by the Senate until the very last minute.
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Transcript Highlights:
  • The honorable Senate did suspend joint rules to shuck a House Bill they've sent to us.
  • I move that the attendance roll call of the senate be considered the roll call of the senate in joint
  • Well said, Senator.
  • The 2026 Outstanding Senator of the Year is Terri Hicks.
  • Senate amendments to House Bill 1370 by Boles of the House and Green of the Senate, and actct related
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Transcript Highlights:
  • The previous state journal, House and Senate bills and joint resolutions on second reading, reassignment
  • We pray for your strength as we wait upon the Senate and in your holy son's name, we pray.
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Transcript Highlights:
  • Senator Chang. Aye. Senator San Buenaventura. Aye. Senator Dela? Aye. Measure passes. Thank you.
  • Senator Chang. aye. Senator Chang. >> Aye. >> Aye. >> Aye.
  • Senator<00:01:56.960> San<00:01:57.200> Buenaventura. Senator San Buenaventura.
  • Senator San Buenaventura.
  • Senator Dela >> Aye.
Bills: HB2592
Summary: The Judiciary Committee met on several decision-making agendas and first considered HB 1696, which would lower the minimum age for commercial driving in-state from 19 to 18 and adjust qualifying criteria. The committee agreed to accept amendments, including changes suggested by the Operating Engineers Union, and voted unanimously to pass the bill with amendments. HB 2333, which would authorize airport special districts and increase penalties for certain aeronautics violations, was deferred after concerns were raised about treatment of people outside airport security perimeters. On the next agenda, the committee passed HB 1710 with technical amendments only. That bill would allow the State Historic Preservation Division to conduct phase reviews of certain private-property projects and revise concurrence deadlines. HB 1737, clarifying allowable agricultural district uses related to farm dwellings and farm employee housing, also passed with technical amendments only. HB 1823, dealing with coastal zone management and excluding certain state- or county-funded infrastructure projects in Lahaina from the definition of development, passed with amendments from the Attorney General’s office. The committee then took up HB 1897, an alternative dispute resolution measure for condominium-related disputes, including facilitated mediation, evaluative mediation, and binding arbitration. Despite noting broad opposition and a reservation from Senator Buenaventura, the committee adopted the measure and moved it forward as is. Finally, HB 2576, which streamlines background check requirements for health care facilities and workers, passed with amendments reflecting input from OHA, HAH, and DOH. The meeting concluded with notice of a later joint agenda and adjournment.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • for Senate Bill 5.
  • Thank you, Senator.
  • I loved Senator...
  • Senator Nichols. Senator Nichols: Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
  • Senator Huffman moves that Senate Bill 5 be reported to the Senate with the recommendation that it do
Bills: SB5, SJR3, SB 5, SJR 3
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Energy Finance and Policy Committee 2/18/25

Energy Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • um I will point out that in the Senate um I will point out that in the Senate the<00:09:11.079><
  • Same rules apply.
  • All of our significant rules and procedures go through that review.
  • All of our significant rules and procedures go through that review.
  • <01:27:18.920> for maybe we need to open up our rules for maybe we need to open up our rules
Bills: HF75
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • Senator Shortner? Present. Senator King? Senator Blanco? Here. Senator Campbell?
  • Senator Creighton, Senator Johnson, Senator Kolkhorst, Senator Menendez.
  • Senators Sanchez, Senator Middleton, Senator Nichols, Dean Zaffirini.
  • Senator Blanco? Senator Blanco? Aye. Senator Campbell? Aye. Senator Creighton? Aye.
  • Senator Blanco? Senator Campbell? Senator Creighton? Senator Johnson? Senator Kolkhorst?
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • Senator Birdwell. Present. Senator Zaffirini. Senator Alvarado. Here. Senator Blanco.
  • Senator Flores. Senator Hancock. Senator Hughes. Senator Parker. Senator Sparks.
  • Senator Birdwell? Aye. Senator Zaffirini? Senator Alvarado? Senator Blanco? Senator Flores?
  • Senator Hancock? Aye. Senator Hughes? Aye. Senator Parker? Aye. Senator Sparks.
  • Senator Alvarado, Senator Blanco, Senator Flores, Senator Hancock, Senator Hughes, Senator Parker, Senator
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Administrative Rules Apr 7th, 2026 at 01:30 pm

Administrative Rules

Transcript Highlights:
  • Senate Bill 136 is a bill put together by my senate counterpart that is looking at setting the administrative
  • This process would take a full review of all of the rules that are currently in place so any rules that
  • I'll see the context of that rule and I'll see portions in that rule that, in the process, verifying
  • Now we'll be looking at Senate Bill 1457. Senate Bill 1457 extends the sunset on the construction.
  • Now we're moving to Senate Bill 1461.
TX

Texas 89th 1st C.S.

Senate Session (Part II) Jul 21st, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • And those Senate rules. Just give me one moment, I'll... Senator West.
  • Senate Rule 8.02 requires that resolutions amending...
  • Senator. Being moved to suspend Rule 8.02, take up and consider Senate Resolution 5.
  • Senate Resolution 5, Adopting Redistricting Rules and Procedures.
  • any requests for advance written notice pursuant to Senate Rule 11.19.
Summary: The meeting centered around the discussion of congressional redistricting, where the committee established the procedures to ensure a fair and transparent process. Led by Senator King, the session focused on adopting a resolution that authorized a special committee dedicated to congressional redistricting and allowed for regional hearings to gather public input via videoconferencing. Concerns were raised about ensuring adequate notice for public participation, especially from marginalized communities potentially affected by proposed changes. Disagreements emerged regarding the timeline for regional hearings and how to address the implications of the redistricting process on minority districts. Overall, participants acknowledged the complex nature of redistricting and the importance of engaging constituents in the legislative process.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Human Services Finance and Policy Committee 3/27/25

Human Services Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
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  • I ask that the state of Minnesota support Senate to continue funding the caregivers who care for older
  • I ask that the state of Minnesota support Senate to continue funding the caregivers who care for older
  • I ask that the state of Minnesota support Senate to continue funding the caregivers who care for older
  • I ask that the state of Minnesota support Senate to continue funding the caregivers who care for older