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WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Floor Session Feb 19th, 2026

Washington House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • And whereas, equally loyal and patriotic Japanese Americans fought to protect our constitutional rights
  • I no longer had the right to walk out of it.' Camp Harmony was, of course, a euphemism.
  • Speaker, that that court case decided in 1903 is known as the Japanese immigrant case. Mr.
  • And he goes on to say, the name of that young actor, I hope I pronounce this right, was Ronald Reagan
  • We've lost the last living link to an icon of the Civil Rights Movement.
Summary: The House convened with a quorum, the flags were escorted by the Nisei Veterans Committee Color Guard, the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Scout Alexander Bertelsen, and Reverend Masao Umoto delivered the invocation. The House then approved the previous day’s minutes and took up House Resolution 4692, recognizing the 84th anniversary of Executive Order 9066 and honoring Japanese Americans who were forcibly relocated and incarcerated during World War II. The resolution recounted the history of the incarceration, the service of Japanese American veterans, the findings of the 1982 commission that the policy was driven by racial prejudice and war hysteria, and the later federal apology and reparations. The resolution was adopted by voice vote, and guests connected to the Japanese American community and remembrance observances were recognized. Several members spoke in support of the resolution, emphasizing the constitutional failures of the wartime incarceration, the importance of remembrance, and the need to guard against fear-driven violations of civil liberties. Remarks also highlighted personal family histories, the experiences of camps such as Manzanar and Camp Harmony, and the service of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team and other Japanese American units. After adoption, the House agreed to spread Representative Stonier’s remarks upon the journal. The House then considered a motion to re-refer Engrossed Second Substitute Senate Bill 536 to the Community Safety Committee instead of the Environment and Energy Committee. Representative Abbarno argued the bill dealt primarily with criminal penalties and prosecutorial authority, while Representative Fitzgibbon opposed the change, saying the bill’s predominant subject matter remained environmental. The amendment failed on a voice vote. The House then adopted the motion to read and refer the day’s introductions to the designated committees, with SB 6066 sent to Transportation. Finally, the House returned HB 1065, HJM 1412, and ESHB 1819 to the Rules Committee, announced caucuses, and adjourned until 9:55 a.m. Friday, February 20.
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

Senate - Finance Feb 9th, 2026

House Appropriations & Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • Um, and Jordan is not here, right? Jordan Borrell. Is not here, right? Jordan Borrell.
  • All right, Mr. Chair.
  • right now.
  • All right. No, no, it's fine.
  • all bets are off, we're out, right?
Bills: HB63 , HB64 , HB184 , HB200 , HB47 , HB48 , HB2 , HB9
Summary: The committee heard testimony on the expected impacts of House Bill 9 on private detention facilities and the surrounding counties and municipalities, focusing on Cibola County/Milan, Torrance County/Estancia, and Otero County. Corrections Secretary Alicia Lucero explained that the Corrections Department does not oversee the immigration detention facilities directly, but said the department could help displaced workers through hiring fairs and expedited hiring into state positions, and suggested possible alternative uses for the buildings such as behavioral health treatment, training campuses, or transitional living centers. She also noted that a memorial would task several state agencies and affected counties with exploring alternate uses and economic options, and that Workforce Solutions had scheduled job fairs in February for the affected communities. Local officials described major fiscal and community impacts. Cibola County and Milan said the loss of the facility would reduce gross receipts tax revenue, force service cuts, and potentially shrink the county budget substantially; they also warned that the village uses the detention population to support federal grant applications and industrial park development. Torrance County and Estancia said the closure would eliminate jobs, reduce GRT revenue that funds public safety, and require transporting prisoners to other facilities at much higher bed rates, with estimated annual impacts around $3 million. Otero County reported 284 jobs and $20.8 million in payroll at risk, along with about $3 million in annual GRT and a $68 million facility that could be foreclosed if bonds defaulted. Committee members pressed for more precise numbers, including employee counts, transport costs, current bed costs, and the total fiscal impact after accounting for existing contract payments. Several members emphasized that each facility and community is different and asked for separate, detailed plans, including short-term cost replacement and long-term economic diversification. There was discussion of possible hold-harmless assistance, emergency bill drafting, and coordination with Workforce Solutions, Economic Development, and higher education partners. No formal vote was taken; the chair directed staff and agencies to meet the next morning to continue developing an emergency response and requested more detailed information from the counties and the department.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Business and Insurance Apr 9th, 2026

Business and Insurance

Transcript Highlights:
  • And right now there's no regulations in Oklahoma on that type of product.
  • This doesn't take away any voting rights from owners that do not reside in the HOA.
  • Again, it's pertaining... ...for being on the board, not for having voting rights.
  • It won't change the voting rights for that person. That may have just moved in.
Summary: The Business and Insurance Committee met with a quorum and laid over Item 8. Members first took up House Bill 4248, which was amended to prohibit anyone under 21 from buying, selling, delivering, furnishing, or possessing beverages containing hemp. Pro Tem Paxton explained the bill as a response to THC-infused hemp drinks being sold in convenience stores, and the committee passed the bill 9-0. The committee then approved a nomination for Stephen Brickle of Moore to the Alarm, Locksmith, and Fire Sprinkler Industry Committee for a four-year term ending June 30, 2030, also by a 9-0 vote. Members next passed House Bill 4429, the Proxy Advisor Transparency Act, which requires proxy advisors to disclose when recommendations are not based on a written financial analysis and allows enforcement through the Attorney General and civil actions; it passed 9-0 after questions about ESG-related considerations. Several other bills were considered and advanced, including House Bill 2588 on HOA board eligibility for resident owners, House Bill 3472 on tire pyrolysis facilities, House Bill 4317 on CPA exam eligibility, House Bill 3462 on plumbing licensing, House Bill 2035 on funeral transportation agreements, House Bill 3501 on multiple alcohol manufacturing licenses on one premises, House Bill 3127 and House Bill 3143 on medical marijuana regulation, House Bill 3144 on limiting grower licenses, House Bill 3260 on funeral director continuing education approval, House Bill 4321 on labor rules for existing structures, and House Bills 3011, 3522, and 3530 on home brewer licensing, ABLE Commission reporting, and purchase-record timing. Most measures passed on unanimous or near-unanimous votes, with a few receiving one no vote. The meeting adjourned after all listed items were heard.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Banking, Financial Services and Pensions Feb 10th, 2026 at 03:00 pm

Banking, Financial Services and Pensions

Transcript Highlights:
  • I'll just tell you about them right now.
  • I think that was the point of your bill, is what you just said, right? OK, any other questions?
  • Presentative Kerbs, go right ahead. Thank you, chair.
  • It's a working draft and the explanation that went with it, right? More questions?
  • Right now, they have chosen not to. It's a little subtle thing.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Banking, Financial Services and Pensions Feb 10th, 2026

Banking, Financial Services and Pensions

Transcript Highlights:
  • I'll just tell you about right now. One is 4225, Candidates Bill.
  • I think that was the point of your bill, is what you just said, right? Okay. Any other questions?
  • Representative Kerbs, go right ahead. Thank you, Chair.
  • All right, more questions. Any questions? Representative Hays. Just a curiosity question.
  • Right now, they have chosen not to. So it's a little subtle thing.
Summary: The Banking, Financial Services and Pensions Committee met and announced that several bills would be laid over, including HB 4225 and HB 4263, while also noting that actuarial follow-up reports on prior referrals were still being revised. The committee then worked through a long agenda, with members frequently noting schedule conflicts and the chair alternating between bills and committee business. The meeting adjourned after the agenda was completed, with the chair saying the committee would return the following week with a longer agenda, likely including additional pension bills. Several bills related to payment processing and pension governance were heard and passed. HB 3041 would allow merchants to pass along credit card surcharges up to the amount charged by the card company, with the author noting some businesses face fees of 4% to 5%; it passed 9-0. HB 4428 and HB 4429, both dealing with shareholder proxy advisors for pension funds, passed 8-1 and 9-0 respectively; supporters said the bills would require fiduciary standards and transparency, while the speaker referenced opposition from GreenAmerica.org as evidence of the bill’s value. HB 3028, which lets technology center districts and public schools pass on credit card service fees, also passed 7-0. The committee also advanced several pension-related measures. HB 3265, requested by the Police Pension Board, defines who qualifies as a mental health specialist for disability evaluations; testimony explained the change would let the board use psychologists because psychiatrists are harder to contract with, and the bill passed 7-0. HB 3721 would adjust the DROP benefit for public safety officers so surviving spouses can claim it if the officer dies before electing the option; the author said it has no actuarial cost, and it passed 7-0. HB 3313, a defined contribution retirement bill, would raise contribution levels, eliminate vesting delays, and add retirement planning and lifetime income options; members questioned whether it would affect retention or other retirement plans, and it passed 8-0. Other bills addressed creditors, housing, and financial exploitation. HB 3588, a Uniform Law Commission request bill on assignment for the benefit of creditors, was described as codifying existing case law and passed 8-0. HB 1064, which would restrict large institutional investors from buying single-family homes in Oklahoma, was amended in concept during discussion to narrow the hedge fund definition and remove a resale requirement; supporters framed it as protecting homeownership, while opponents raised concerns about restricting sales and the evidence for housing impacts, and it passed 5-2. Finally, HB 3020, the Protections for Financial Exploitation of Protected Adults Act, would let financial institutions place temporary holds and act in good faith when they suspect fraud against vulnerable adults; members asked about training and safeguards, and it passed 9-0.
AL

Alabama 2026 Regular Session

Alabama Senate Finance and Taxation Education Committee Jan 28th, 2026

Finance and Taxation Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • All right. All right. So, it's >> Okay. All right. All right.
  • All right. Moving on right amended. All right.
  • win today. >> All right. >> All right.
  • win today. >> All right. >> All right.
  • win today. >> All right. >> All right.
Bills: HB245 , SB16 , SB59 , SB62 , SB79 , SB88 , HB245 , SB16 , SB59 , SB62 , SB79 , SB88
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Health Care & Wellness Jan 23rd, 2026 at 08:00 am

Health Care & Wellness

Transcript Highlights:
  • All right. Representative Stonia. Thank you, Mr. Chair.
  • That means, and I'm looking at it and thinking, God, all right, whatever.
  • All right. Good morning, Chair and members of the committee.
  • All right, so we'll go ahead and move on to caucus. It looks like...
  • However, there are some concerns on our side right now.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Criminal Justice May 20th, 2025

Criminal Justice

Transcript Highlights:
  • All right.
  • That's right. You've got it, because somebody has to do the investigation. Right. Okay.
  • That's right. You've got it because somebody has to do the investigation. Right. Okay.
  • Right, you've got it, because somebody has to do the investigation. Right.
  • All right, so much. It sounds like a song. Yeah, yeah, I all. All right, all right.
Summary: The Senate Committee on Criminal Justice met with a quorum and heard a long agenda of bills on criminal justice, public safety, mental health, victims’ rights, and related administrative issues. Early bills included HB 47, the omnibus sexual assault survivors bill, which would expand post-assault care, require courts to consider delays for adult survivors, bar sex offenders from rideshare driving, allow lease termination regardless of where an assault occurred, and require more reporting from sexual assault response teams. Testimony was generally supportive, though one witness raised concern that the bill’s reporting requirements could jeopardize county grant funding. HB 171, the Annel Borrego Act, would set a minimum period for court-ordered chemical dependency treatment; NAMI Texas supported it. HB 908 would require missing children reports to be sent to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children within two hours, and HB 1443 would criminalize possession and promotion of childlike sex dolls; both drew supportive testimony and were left pending. HB 567, changing juvenile board chair selection in Parker County, and HB 4263, a TJJD workforce retention bill, were also heard and left pending after brief discussion and adoption of committee substitutes where applicable. The committee also heard several bills focused on jail and prison safety, court process, and victim protection. HB 2282 would raise the arrest warrant fee from $50 to $75; constables supported it as a cost-recovery measure, while the Texas Fair Defense Project opposed it as a regressive fee that burdens low-income defendants. HB 3464 would increase penalties for correctional employees who bring drugs or alcohol into prisons, with support from Harris County jail officials and a formerly incarcerated advocate who described the dangers of contraband and retaliation. HB 285, “Poncho’s Law,” would add criminal negligence to non-livestock animal cruelty offenses; animal welfare advocates said it would close a loophole that lets pet service businesses avoid accountability, and the bill was left pending. HB 2355 would keep certain Crime Victims Compensation records confidential when held by the Attorney General, and HB 2637 would standardize jury exemption ages and clean up jury disqualification reporting; both were left pending after limited testimony. Mental health and competency-related bills received significant attention. HB 305 would require a pretrial hearing within 14 days after a defendant is restored to competency, aimed at reducing repeated decompensation and the forensic waitlist; NAMI Texas supported it. HB 1741 would tighten procedures for not-guilty-by-reason-of-insanity outpatient commitments by requiring a stronger nexus to the receiving county and clearer supervision authority; law enforcement and mental health witnesses said it would improve public safety and treatment success. HB 2492 would make the four-hour family-violence post-bond cooling-off period mandatory rather than discretionary, and HB 1445 would allow a managed assigned counsel director to designate someone to approve certain payments for indigent defense attorneys; both were left pending. HB 1024 would require prompt execution of warrants for parole violators on superintensive supervision, and HB 1306 would extend first-responder-style benefits to death investigation professionals; neither drew opposition in the hearing. The committee also heard a series of public integrity and technology bills. HB 449 would expand the deepfake sexual content statute to include sexually explicit images, with Public Citizen supporting the change as necessary to address a rapidly growing problem. HB 1902 would create a new offense for “jugging,” or following bank or ATM customers to rob them; the Texas Bankers Association supported it. HB 2697 would require sureties to notify prosecutors before surrendering a felony defendant’s bond, and HB 2001 would sharply increase penalties for misuse of public information for financial gain and related coercion, with prosecutors and Texas Rangers describing bid-rigging and public corruption investigations as difficult to prove under current law because of short limitations periods and limited penalties. HB 1866 would grant Texas peace officer authority to National Park Service rangers within Texas park boundaries, and HB 4996 would increase penalties for fraudulent liens filed against public servants. Throughout the hearing, most bills were left pending after testimony, and several committee substitutes were adopted without objection.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

State Committee Meeting - 2025-04-03

State Government Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • Housing, right?
  • All right. Thank you.
  • Minnesota the opportunity to cement the fact that reproductive rights are human rights.
  • The aim of the inclusive Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) is to establish equality rights as an unassailable
  • Also, you know, we hear that reproductive rights are human rights.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House State Government Finance and Policy Committee 4/3/25

State Government Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
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TX

Texas 89th Regular

Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Apr 2nd, 2025

Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence

Transcript Highlights:
  • Right. The key word is discretion.
  • Right, so that's the exact concept.
  • No, it's a good primer though, right?
  • For the witness, all right. Thank you.
  • All right, go ahead. All right, Mr. Chairman and members of the committee, let's talk water.
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama Senate Judiciary Committee Mar 19th, 2025

Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • B give the authority to the police officers to work with immigration.
  • All right, we can get them to us later.
  • I'd say it is... you right. Committee, I'd move to say it is... you right?
  • That's normal, yeah, 10% right is normal.
  • Is that right? That bail to the court, is that right?
Bills: SB210 , SB225 , HB280 , HB287 , HB94 , HB88 , SB157 , HB7 , HB8 , HB42
Committee: Senate Judiciary
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama Senate Judiciary Committee Mar 19th, 2025

Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • And you are right. We have had conversations over... Right.
  • Like you all might have been right here, but now we really been right here, but now we really right here
  • All right. Hold on. lawyer. All right. Hold on.
  • All right.
  • All right. Thank you.
Bills: SB210 , SB225 , HB280 , HB287 , HB94 , HB88 , SB157 , HB7 , HB8 , HB42
Committee: Senate Judiciary
AL

Alabama 2026 Regular Session

Alabama House Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee Apr 1st, 2026

Public Safety and Homeland Security

Transcript Highlights:
  • So yeah, All right.
  • All right. So yeah, it just allows for both. Okay. Now I got you. All right.
  • &gt;&gt; Right. &gt;&gt; Right. &gt;&gt; Right.
  • All right, real quick. We're going &gt;&gt; Sure. All right, real quick.
  • right? right?
Bills: HB450 , HB469 , SB298 , HB450 , HB638 , HB469 , SB298
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Administration of Criminal Justice Mar 25th, 2026

Administration of Criminal Justice

Transcript Highlights:
  • Right now, when a driver flees, the public is often the last to know.
  • But we're getting what we can get right now. So this is where we're at.
  • But we're getting what we can get right now. So this is where we're at.
  • It costs over $300 a day to house a juvenile right now.
  • Well, if Ascension passed the tax in one example, all right, and St.
Bills: HB51 , HB58 , HB69 , HB82 , HB93 , HB143 , HB166 , HB231 , HB429 , HB806 , HB884
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

03/18/2026 - House Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections

Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections

Transcript Highlights:
  • It's your right to do that.
  • set clocks to the right time.
  • all right all right all right speakers I think you said we have none no I didn't say that you didn't
  • All right.
  • You had no rights. This is not new. You had no rights until you were a legitimate citizen.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

03/18/2026 - Senate Education

Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • Go right ahead. Thank you.
  • price, right value, right experience.
  • price, right value, right experience.
  • Is the right threshold. All right. Anything else? Any further discussion?
  • All right.
Committee: Senate Education