Video & Transcript Research : 'legislative action'

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Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Senate May 31st, 2026

Louisiana Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • We thank you, Lord, for the 2026 legislative session.
  • and to recommend any action or legislation the task force deems necessary and appropriate.
  • It comes from the House with House Committee amendments and House Legislative Bureau amendments.
  • It comes from the House with House Committee amendments and House, I'm sorry, House Legislative Bureau
  • The conference committee report adopts certain House committee amendments, rejects Legislative Bureau
Summary: The Senate met with 29 members present, heard a prayer and national anthem presentation, and approved the journal without objection. The chamber then received multiple messages from the House on conference committee reports and concurrence actions, and took up a long calendar of Senate resolutions and House/Senate bills returned from the House with amendments. Several resolutions were adopted without objection, including commendations and requests for reports or studies, while others were left over or returned to the calendar. The Senate concurred in or adopted amendments on a series of bills covering registrar compensation (SB 25), broadband administration and reimbursement (SB 80), school safety master key boxes (SB 132), dental coverage for cancer treatment (SB 155), paid parental leave for educators (SB 157), election supervisor compensation days (SB 202), water utility service line replacement funding (SB 228), weight management services through the Office of Group Benefits (SB 250), medical debt protection (SB 414), Medicaid coverage of weight-loss medication (SB 443), and design-build authority for vertiport facilities (SB 513). It also adopted a House concurrent resolution urging backup motors for the St. Claude Avenue Bridge (HCR 32). One bill, SB 479 on removal of certain judges, had its amendments rejected and was sent to conference. The chamber then considered conference committee reports on several measures. Reports were adopted on SB 312 (labor organization dues and fees), SB 208 (veterans services and VA-related restrictions), SB 382 (workers’ compensation advisory council and reimbursement schedule timing), SB 389 (agent and athlete registration and fee review), and multiple House bills including HB 359 (party primary qualifying rules), HB 368 (New Orleans historic preservation lien procedures), HB 468 (wholesale residential real estate definitions), HB 552 (DWI-related responsive verdict language), HB 732 (motor vehicle fines/fees and hybrids), HB 870 and HB 1236 (pharmacy benefit manager and insurance provisions), and HB 1117 (prescription period issues). HB 210 on retroactivity was also adopted after debate. Several conference reports were temporarily passed over or returned to the calendar, including HB 953, and the Senate adjourned to reconvene the next morning for final work.
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Transcript Highlights:
  • Representative, thank you for this legislation. Would you agree?
  • What the intent of this piece of legislation is to reduce harm for Oklahomans.
  • So there are essentially two arguments against this piece of legislation.
  • body has the ability to create law, and what this piece of legislation is trying to do is trying to
  • That is, there has to be a cause of action, there has to be damages, and there has to be proven that
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Transcript Highlights:
  • Speaker, the Cowboys Community Action changes people's lives, embodies the spirit of hope, and improves
  • As well, for your consideration, you will find proposed legislation that seeks to remedy those issues
  • So what I did, knowing this enlisted the help of several of our fellow legislators.
  • Or if no action was taken at all on House Bill 3413, umm, yield the questions and move for adoption.
  • We've had other legislators that have run bills this year that deal with some of those other subjects
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

03/25/2026 - House Judiciary

Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • will face immediate and decisive actions by the courts.
  • We have an obligation to advocate for legislation for victims.
  • We've had legislative council opinions put out. It is very specific.
  • Steve Kaiser with Policy Forge on behalf of Action Now Initiatives.
  • Steve Kaiser with Policy Forge on behalf of Action Now initiatives.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Appropriations 2ND REVISED Mar 4th, 2026 at 02:30 pm

Appropriations

Transcript Highlights:
  • This legislation provides preservation of a complete, accurate, and reliable judicial record while increasing
  • ongoing discussion with the House of Representatives, as well as other major pieces of literacy legislation
  • There are other major pieces of literacy legislation moving from that side of the building.
  • I am confident that we will work together to produce a good piece of legislation after getting a lot
  • wanted to make sure that we weren't in the middle of August 2026, regardless of what the final legislation
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

02/20/2026 - Senate Judiciary and Elections

Judiciary and Elections

Transcript Highlights:
  • Emergency legislation, we've already done one actually this year earlier, and it doesn't bypass the legislative
  • As all of us know, even in legislation that we pass, when we begin to load up a lot of legislation, we
  • I've either drafted or participated in drafting the legislation, all of the legislation and rules that
  • Legislation. I mean, we need more specific language in legislation.
  • His actions were not predatory.
AL

Alabama 2026 Regular Session

Alabama House Insurance Committee Jan 28th, 2026

Insurance

Transcript Highlights:
  • This bill came from the National Council of Insurance Legislators.
  • It’s model legislation from NCOIL.
  • It’s model legislation from NCOIL.
  • <00:40:38.480> that's again part of model legislation that's again part of model legislation
  • legislation. Thank you. legislation. Thank you. >> Thank<00:41:59.119> you.
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

State Affairs May 12th, 2025

State Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • from Russian investments, highlighting vulnerabilities in foreign investments and, uh, executive action
  • In accordance, in accordance with the city's legislative program, I'm here to testify in opposition of
  • Gerdes on legislation in this, this whole area, and, but let me ask you, so I'm looking at the bill.
  • Uh, this legislation is, of course, based on the Kennedy v.
  • My name is Blake Roach, and I serve as Associate legislative director for Texas Farm Bureau.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

State Affairs May 12th, 2025

State Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • No, I'm not advised on whether or not we currently do, but what we're trying to do is take action. ..
  • In accordance with the city's legislative program, I am here to testify in opposition to Senate Bill
  • Gerdes on legislation in this whole area, but let me ask you, I'm looking at the bill.
  • This legislation is, of course, based on the Kennedy v.
  • Blake Roach, and I serve as Associate Legislative Director for Texas Farm Bureau.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

S/C on Family & Fiduciary Relationships Apr 14th, 2025

S/C on Family & Fiduciary Relationships

Transcript Highlights:
  • I present this important legislation.
  • I will work with the Legislative Council on court orders and guardianship.
  • Members, this legislation seeks to clarify any ambiguity regarding the requirement to render separate
  • We support the current legislation that directs our vital records division and also ensures the clerks
  • Thank you to Representative Davis for this legislation. I'm happy to answer any questions.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Public Health Apr 7th, 2025 at 03:30 pm

Public Health

Transcript Highlights:
  • But if we pass this legislation and conduct these trials...
  • For my actions in combat, I was awarded three Bronze Stars, including one for valor.
  • that we took as legislators.
  • We'll find a good compromise on legislation, so thank you. Thank you for your testimony.
  • Seven states have already passed similar legislation.
Summary: The meeting of the public health committee focused on the pressing issue of opioid addiction in Texas, with a particular emphasis on House Bill 3717. Chairman Harris detailed the bill's intent to fund a grant program for Ibogaine clinical trials, framing it as a critical response to the ongoing opioid crisis. He shared poignant testimonies highlighting the struggles of families and veterans battling addiction and mental health issues. The conversation underscored the necessity of innovative treatments, like Ibogaine, which showed promising results in studies for reducing symptoms of withdrawal and PTSD.
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

State Affairs Mar 19th, 2025

State Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • This bill was previously House Bill 1422 and the 88th legislative session passed out of this committee
  • the state of Texas to observe daylight saving time permanently if the federal government passes legislation
  • So with this legislation we need federal approval I'm saying if you didn't have that provision about
  • The office must provide a biennial strategic plan to the governor and the legislative budget board.
  • I'm the chief of legislative affairs for Every Texan, uh, and we are opposed to House Bill 274.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

State Affairs - Part 1 Mar 19th, 2025

State Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • PUC and the Railroad Commission to take action that is necessary and appropriate to to resolve a hazard
  • Thank you. action by companies selling these systems.
  • It will give the ability for mothers to bring a civil action if these rights are violated.
  • That legislation passed easily.
  • I absolutely agree, and we're working on it. on legislation this session.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Transportation, Highways and Public Works Apr 22nd, 2026

Transportation, Highways & Public Works

Transcript Highlights:
  • Chairman, members, House Bill No. 988 by Representative Bagley modifies the current and retired legislators
  • And retired legislators' special prestige license plates fee distribution.
  • representative or a senator, you can buy a prestige plate from Louisiana that says you were a former legislator
  • Some of the members have indicated that they want to co-author this legislation. We appreciate it.
  • And I was actually their legislative liaison until two days or a day before I was sworn in here.
Summary: The House Committee on Transportation met on April 22, 2026, with a quorum present and heard several transportation-related bills, many involving license plates, toll exemptions, and administrative changes. The committee first advanced HB 988 by Rep. Bagley, which changes the fee distribution for current and retired legislators’ special prestige license plates so the proceeds support repairs at the Pentagon/first LSU building rather than going to the state. It then heard HB 1001 by Rep. Marcel, designating a portion of U.S. Highway 190 as the Jesse Jackson Memorial Highway; the bill was supported with remarks honoring Jackson’s civil rights legacy, and the committee observed a moment of silence before reporting it favorably without objection. The committee next considered HB 989 by Rep. Boyer, which updates and clarifies fees charged by public license tag agents. Rep. Phelps offered an amendment to exempt Shreveport from the fee increase, but it failed on a roll call vote, and the bill was then reported favorably by a 13-2 vote. HB 1192, also by Rep. Boyer, creating a Louisiana Dental Hygienist Association specialty license plate, was amended to remove a restriction limiting issuance to association members and then passed favorably without objection. HB 1032 by Rep. Wiley, which clarifies the substances referenced in DUI-related motor vehicle statutes, received technical amendments and was reported favorably without objection. The committee also advanced HB 748 by Rep. Brough, exempting Louisiana school board-owned and leased vehicles from tolls on bridges and highways, including the Bell Chasse toll bridge area, after testimony from Plaquemines Parish school officials and the district attorney describing toll costs and operational burdens; the bill was amended to include leased vehicles and then reported favorably without objection. HB 1108 by Rep. Omade creating a homeschool pride specialty plate was also reported favorably without objection after discussion of the plate design and proceeds going to Homeschool Louisiana. Finally, HB 1081 by Chairman Wright, restructuring the Louisiana Ports and Waterways Investment Commission under the Office of Multimodal Commerce and DOTD for administrative support, was amended at the request of the Governor’s Office and reported favorably without objection. The committee adjourned after completing its agenda.
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Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Transportation, Highways and Public Works Apr 21st, 2026

Transportation, Highways & Public Works

Transcript Highlights:
  • You want your name on some legislation. So this is no different than what Rep.
  • Passed at the end of last legislative session.
  • So I'm going to leave that up to you if you would like for us to take action.
  • I was on my way to the Capitol in 2016, following a medical marijuana legislation.
  • I was on my way to the Capitol in 2016, following a medical marijuana legislation.
Summary: The House Transportation Committee met on April 21 and considered a series of transportation, licensing, tolling, and public safety measures. It reported favorably House Bill 745, extending special permits for tandem loads hauling containers to and from port facilities; House Bill 1000, a DOTD cleanup bill that clarifies Highway Priority Program reporting and raises the letter-bid contract threshold from $1 million to $3 million; and House Bill 1050, which clarifies commercial driver’s license rules, including age and intrastate/interstate driving limits. The committee also approved House Bill 1172 naming a portion of U.S. Highway 165 in Oberlin the Coulin Brooks Manuel Memorial Highway, House Bill 1218 naming a portion of Louisiana Highway 1090 the Lewis Pat Miramon Memorial Highway, House Concurrent Resolution 32 urging backup motors for the St. Claude Avenue Bridge, and House Bill 1207 on public contracting standards and competition in public bidding. A major portion of the meeting focused on House Bill 896, which responds to tolling issues at the Belle Chasse bridge project. The bill would require toll signage, local toll customer service centers, dispute procedures, and limits on administrative fees, with amendments addressing effective dates, in-person assistance, appeal deadlines, law-enforcement exemptions, and limits on certain charges. The author and witnesses described high administrative fees, long travel distances to customer service locations, and problems with toll bills, while committee members noted the issue was complex and ongoing. The committee reported the bill favorably as amended. The committee also heard House Bill 1159, allowing Jefferson Parish municipalities to use automated speed enforcement devices again under local control. Supporters from Gretna, Westwego, Harahan, and Kenner said photo enforcement reduced crashes, improved safety, and helped limited police resources, while opponents were not emphasized in the transcript. After discussion about whether the measure should be voluntarily or involuntarily deferred, the committee ultimately deferred the bill. House Bill 493, which would prohibit expropriation by the Amite River Basin Drainage and Water Conservation District in East Feliciana and St. Helena Parishes, drew extensive testimony about reservoir fears and local opposition; the committee voluntarily deferred it. House Bill 679, as substituted, created a driver’s license designation for people with brain injuries and required related law-enforcement training; witnesses described personal experiences with brain injury and the need for officers to recognize communication and behavioral effects, and the committee reported the substitute favorably. House Bill 1173, which waives late fees for certain reinstatement-relief payment plans for driver’s licenses, was also reported favorably, and House Bill 1024 creating a Louisiana Democratic Party prestige plate was approved as well.
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Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Rules 2ND REVISED Mar 4th, 2026 at 09:30 am

Rules

Transcript Highlights:
  • Senator Bullard, I make a common speech comment that very rarely are Significant pieces of legislation
  • But you know, it's we had to, as legislators, listen to you know the government entities that we serve
  • I'm honored that perhaps we get to be the legislative session that gets to implement something that was
  • So this last year, they did some new legislation they Put in place an actuality situation which we do
  • So this last year, they did some new legislation they Put in place an actuality situation which we do
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Alabama 2026 Regular Session

Alabama Senate Finance and Taxation Education Committee Feb 25th, 2026

Finance and Taxation Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • When we started ACES, it was a joint effort between the executive and legislative.
  • This bill would make it all legislatively controlled, or centric, as opposed to a joint entity.
  • Senator, I know that, you know, I'd like to pass legislation that's going to be good no matter who's
  • And I don't want to get into that particular other piece of legislation, but is is to just further define
  • And I don't want to get into that particular other piece of legislation, but is is to just further define