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WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House State Government & Tribal Relations Jan 28th, 2026 at 01:30 pm
State Government & Tribal Relations
Transcript Highlights:
- Let's begin by opening the hearing on House Bill 2356 with the staff report, please.
- So let's open House Bill 2460 alongside House Joint Resolution 4212.
- So let's open House Bill 2460 alongside House Joint Resolution 4212.
- House Bill 2572 deals with voting access and outreach to tribal nations.
- Every day, we balance access and security.
Bills:
HB2356 , HB2574 , HB2572 , HB2460 , HJR4212 , HB2631 , HB2333 , HB2462 , HB2419 , HB2176 , HB2491
Committee:
House State Government & Tribal Relations
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Governmental Oversight and Accountability Jan 26th, 2026
Governmental Oversight and Accountability
Transcript Highlights:
- Residents are required to provide this information to access essential services.
Keywords:
open government, sunset review, aquaculture, public records, exemption, Florida Museum of Black History, cultural heritage, education, Board of Directors, local governance, cybersecurity, data breach, data privacy, information security, local government, county, municipality, vendor contracts, third-party service provider, liability shield
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Speaker, members, about six months ago, my son, Terry, had an open-heart surgery.
- And so, yes, there's going to be ways to access that information. using new technologies and make it
- Relating to notice of a meeting held under the Open Meetings Law. Mr. Gurdes to explain the bill.
- They're subject to the Open Meetings Act to post their agendas and budgets at least three days before
- We believe that Everybody should have the basic ability to open their tap and get some water.
Keywords:
regulatory reform, government efficiency, administrative law, rulemaking, agency deference, judicial review, de novo review, Texas Government Code, Administrative Procedure Act, state agencies, plain language, regulatory burden, regulatory reduction, cost-benefit analysis, fiscal note, public benefits and costs, contested case, rule challenge, Texas Regulatory Efficiency Office, advisory panel
IA
Committee:
Joint State Government
Keywords:
SSB1031, SF 213, Iowa, Department of Administrative Services, DAS, state librarian, library services, public libraries, state agency libraries, Enrich Iowa, open access, interlibrary loan, library funding, performance measures, biennial report, unified plan of service, library standards, administrative reform, state aid to libraries, DIAL
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Elections Finance and Government Operations Committee 3/25/26
Elections Finance and Government Operations
Transcript Highlights:
- :01.520><c> bonding</c><00:02:01.840><c> and</c> will unlock access to bonding and will unlock access
- Um, so with that, open to member discussion. Thank you, Vice Chair Lee.
- Would you be open to that?”
- Would you be open to that? Uh, singular. Would you be open to that?
- it up for member we're, uh, open it up for member discussion.
Bills:
HF4348 , HF4186 , HF4202 , HF4455 , HF3884 , HF3883 , HF3882 , HF3881 , HF2688 , HF3295 , HF3862 , HF3362 , HF4242 , HF3798
Keywords:
HF4186, Minnesota local government finance, housing and redevelopment authority, HRA, public investment authority, qualifying government, State Board of Investment, SBI, index mutual fund, multifamily housing development, long-term equity investment, investment-grade fixed income, federally insured securities, government-sponsored entities, municipal investing, local government investments, housing finance, public funds, investment policy, risk of loss
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Families, especially those with limited... ...limited resources are left without clear guidance on accessing
- These numbers underscore a stark reality: families in our community often lack access to basic health
- Additionally, it will provide information on low-cost vision sources in the community that the family can access
Bills:
HB 1178 , HB1411 , HB1441 , HB1773 , HB1813 , HB2107 , HB2598 , HB2911 , HB2967 , HB3672 , HB5263 , HB3797
Committee:
House Public Education
Keywords:
education, temporary certification, out-of-state educators, teacher shortage, military spouses, personal leave, school holidays, employee compensation, overtime provisions, school safety, peace officers, mental health, de-escalation techniques, trauma-informed care, student trustee, school board, student representation, education policy, nonvoting position, school governance
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Chair lays out House Bill 5263 by Chairman Garan relating to the accessibility of results from the state
- Parents access to their own, to their child's results and nobody else's.
- So when I finally got my unique access code. It actually was the wrong number.
- It's just an access issue, and I think this bill would fix that access issue for parents.
- Open A's, the motion prevails. Okay.
Bills:
HB 1178 , HB1411 , HB1441 , HB1773 , HB1813 , HB2107 , HB2598 , HB2911 , HB2967 , HB3672 , HB5263 , HB3797
Committee:
House Public Education
Keywords:
education, temporary certification, out-of-state educators, teacher shortage, military spouses, personal leave, school holidays, employee compensation, overtime provisions, school safety, peace officers, mental health, de-escalation techniques, trauma-informed care, student trustee, school board, student representation, education policy, nonvoting position, school governance
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama House Military and Veterans Affairs Committee Feb 12th, 2025
Military and Veterans Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- One, they give veterans access to employment and career training, and not just that, but also making
- And then, two, making sure that they can access their benefits.
- So while they're finding people jobs, they're also giving people access to their funeral benefits and
- The amendment is to replace line 245 on page N9 with the following: "The board is subject to the Open
- At the end, I'll open up for comments.
Committee:
House Military and Veterans Affairs
Keywords:
veterans affairs, Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs, State Board of Veterans Affairs, commissioner, governor appointment, board advisory, veteran service organizations, veterans homes, veterans cemeteries, veteran service officers, district managers, state veterans home trust fund, veterans benefits, military veterans, disabled veterans, elderly veterans, active-duty service members, state agency reorganization, executive authority, governance reform
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Health and Human Services Oversight REVISION 2: Delayed until 11:30 AM
Health and Human Services Oversight
Transcript Highlights:
- So, open for questions. Seeing no questions, I have a due pass and a second.
- Seeing none, clerk open the queue for a vote. Oh, aye. Marty, aye.
- Seeing none, the clerk will open the queue for a vote. Marty, aye.
- Clerk, open the queue for a vote. Clerk, open the queue for a vote. Marty aye?
- Seeing no discussion or debate, clerk, open the queue for a vote. Marty aye.
Bills:
HB2947 , HB2964 , HB3143 , HB3144 , HB3342 , HB3344 , HB3519 , HB3522 , HB3530 , HB3645 , HB3647 , HB3834 , HB4300 , HB4422 , HB4423
Committee:
House Health and Human Services Oversight
Keywords:
behavioral health, Medicaid expansion, clinical interns, mental health services, licensing requirements, medical records, patient rights, privacy, fees, healthcare access, legal claims, medical marijuana, license transfer, Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority, moratorium, business regulation, commercial grower licenses, licensing restrictions, agriculture, Medicaid
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- If he's open to it, typically we don't do those on closing comments, but if he's willing to stand for
- I'm open to amendments where we phase up to 90 if we feel like that would be the better way to go, but
- And so, for the foregoing reasons, I cautiously support this resolution, and I'm open to questions.
- Access to emergency services is a fundamental reason that we pay taxes.
- And keep in mind, whatever savings might accrue... ...improve access for eligible families.
Bills:
HB2070 , HB2129 , HB2227 , HB2439 , HB2667 , HB2745 , HB2773 , HB2825 , HB2873 , HB2876 , HCR2005 , HCR2044 , SB1002 , SB1036 , SB1054 , SB1271 , SB1432 , SB1435 , SB1437 , SB1439 , SCR1022 , SCR1031 , SCR1033
Keywords:
flood relief, Gila County, emergency funding, public safety, environmental cleanup, municipal libraries, annual reporting, state legislation, transparency, government accountability, chiropractic, chiropractor, chiropractic board, state board of chiropractic examiners, license discipline, unprofessional conduct, patient records, record retention, HIPAA, conflict of interest
OK
Transcript Highlights:
- Was the PCS open for questions? OK, we have a do pass in a second.
- Seeing none, please open the cue. More, Culveri. The vote.
- Seeing none, please open a cue for recorded vote. More, A, over, A.
- Seeing none, please open the cue. More. Culver, I declare the vote.
- Seeing none, please open the queue. More.
Bills:
HB4260 , HB2981 , HB3695 , HB2960 , HB3967 , HB3968 , HB4339 , HB4341 , HB4342 , HB2940 , HB4295 , HB4196 , HB3134 , HB1016
Committee:
House Civil Judiciary
Keywords:
workers' compensation, first responders, acute myocardial infarction, stroke, health presumption, emergency services, firefighters, peace officers, emergency medical technicians, open meetings, school boards, transparency, public access, education governance, HB3695, Oklahoma, motor vehicles, personal injury accident, traffic offense, DUI
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House State Government & Tribal Relations Feb 3rd, 2026 at 01:30 pm
State Government & Tribal Relations
Transcript Highlights:
- Let's start today in the House State Government & Tribal Relations Committee by opening a couple of bill
- Public documents belong to the people and they should have access to them.
- I'm Mike Fancher, President of the Washington Coalition for Open Government.
- Instead, the bill seems more about limiting access than improving it.
- I'm a longstanding member of the Washington Coalition for Open Government.
Committee:
House State Government & Tribal Relations
Keywords:
HB 2514, global war on terror, GWOT, war on terror memorial, Capitol campus memorial, Washington veterans, fallen service members, military memorial, post-9/11 veterans, Iraq War, Afghanistan War, Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation New Dawn, veterans memorial, capitol grounds, state memorial, Secretary of State, Capitol Committee, Department of Veterans Affairs
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections Jan 30th, 2026 at 10:30 am
State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections
Transcript Highlights:
- Students are rarely told where that information goes, who can access it, or how it might be used.
- As technology and social media continue to evolve, personal information is more accessible than ever,
- I worry who can access these emails and how the information can be used.
- I mean, this is what it really is all about when state agencies you can access and you can move your
- I mean, this is what it really is all about when state agencies you can access and you can move your
Keywords:
fraud prevention, identity theft, consumer protection, security measures, legislation, government efficiency, state agencies, reporting, bureaucracy, transparency, Capitol Centennial Stewardship, funding, gifts, grants, donations, legislative support, student privacy, employee confidentiality, public disclosure, data protection
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs Apr 14th, 2025
Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- a police officer being able to open carry.
- Also, when you do open carry, it is a fact.
- Now, when the open carry, what you're asking for here...
- When seconds count, open carry is the safer option.
- The parents can give access. I'm not going to repeat what Mr.
Bills:
HB259 , HB259 , HB 1128 , HB1337 , HB1506 , HB1794 , HB2215 , HB2470 , HB2771 , HB2882 , HB2993 , HB3053 , HB3428 , HB3669 , HB3789 , HB3924 , HB4201 , HB4675
Keywords:
redistricting, Independent Citizen Redistricting Commission, Texas Legislature, elections, district boundaries, voter representation, healthcare, insurance, patient rights, medical expenses, access to care, affordability, legislation, firearms, penal code, regulation, short-barrel firearms, ammunition, gun control, public safety
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs Apr 14th, 2025
Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- There has been a concerted effort from a number of retired judges to expand access to these LTCs for
- In light of the evolution of gun laws, first allowing concealed carry and now open carry.
- , to have access to guns.
- is off limits, but the courthouse itself is open in many of our courthouses.
- Every year, we see guns left accessible.
Bills:
HB259 , HB 1128 , HB1337 , HB1506 , HB1794 , HB2215 , HB2470 , HB2771 , HB2882 , HB2993 , HB3053 , HB3428 , HB3669 , HB3789 , HB3924 , HB4201 , HB4675 , HB259
Keywords:
healthcare, insurance, patient rights, medical expenses, access to care, affordability, legislation, firearms, penal code, regulation, short-barrel firearms, ammunition, gun control, public safety, Texas law, short-barrel, law enforcement, election judges, concealed handgun, polling places
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs Mar 12th, 2025
Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- The ability to conceal vehicle access on the U.S. aside and quickly move people and contraband to the
- Texas' extensive private land ownership limits access for law enforcement, cartels. and smuggling organizations
Keywords:
firearm acquisition, gun smuggling, criminal offenses, ammunition, terrorism, public safety, Texas criminal procedure, federal law enforcement, state arrest authority, search and seizure, felony offenses, federal air marshal, Transportation Security Administration, Department of Defense police, military police, Homeland Security, Public Safety, veterans affairs, federal officers, joint law enforcement authority
OK
Bills:
SB514 , SB346 , SB1593 , SB1782 , SB1366 , SB1497 , SB366 , SB1895 , SB2048 , SB2005 , SB2006 , SB710 , SB1480
Committee:
Senate Education
Keywords:
SB514, school choice, charter school, virtual charter school, OSSAA, extracurricular activities, interscholastic activities, athletics, homeschool, other means of education, alternative education, student eligibility, student transfer, district policy, public school district, adjacent district, blended learning, virtual learning, school sports, academic eligibility
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Texans who maybe won't have access to basic infrastructure get access.
- And I mean I could have our attorney... any access how often they've been you know looked at outside
- Water districts must comply with the Open Meetings Act and the Public Information Act.
- And we are committed to open government and access to public information.
- The Open Meetings Act does not allow water districts to have conference board meetings.
Committee:
House Natural Resources
Keywords:
HB 279, uranium mining, uranium permit, production area authorization, production zone, Texas Water Code, TCEQ, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, contested case hearing, administrative hearing, groundwater restoration, groundwater baseline, water quality, mining permit, restoration values, natural resources, environmental regulation, in-situ uranium mining, permit amendment, public hearing
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- We we have tried I had to kind of go above and beyond with the Open Meetings Act.
- I would love to think people are accessing it.
- If no one's accessing it because no one's clamoring for this access.
- They're river authorities, they're special utility districts, but they don't have the access. access
- And I'm you know, I'm not sure how many of our members don't have broadband access.
Committee:
House Natural Resources
Keywords:
HB 279, uranium mining, uranium permit, production area authorization, production zone, Texas Water Code, TCEQ, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, contested case hearing, administrative hearing, groundwater restoration, groundwater baseline, water quality, mining permit, restoration values, natural resources, environmental regulation, in-situ uranium mining, permit amendment, public hearing
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House State Government Finance and Policy Committee 2/24/26
State Government Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Uh, and with that, we'll open it up to questions on your DE amendment.
- Uh, and with that, we'll open it up to questions on your DE amendment.
- Uh, and with that, we'll open it up to questions on your DE amendment.
- Uh, and with that, we'll open it up to questions on your DE amendment.
- Uh, and with that, we'll open it up to questions on your DE amendment.
Committee:
House State Government Finance and Policy
Keywords:
Inspector General, fraud prevention, state audit, public funds, misuse, transparency, government accountability, ethnic councils, diversity, governance, state participation, community representation, barbering, licensing, examinations, barber schools, public safety, certifications, Barber Examiners Board, Minnesota Historical Society