Video & Transcript Research : 'legislative procedures'

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NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Chamber Meeting Feb 5th, 2026 at 12:10 pm

New Mexico House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Speaker, I move to go to the next order of business, introduction of legislation.
  • And, I mean, it was, at the moment, just what was happening in the legislative session.
  • Speaker, I move we go to that order of business: third reading of legislation.
  • I move we go to that order of business: third reading of legislation.
  • We go to the next order of business: introduction of legislation.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

89th Legislative Session Mar 28th, 2025

Texas House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • During my legislative sessions, I got to follow the Honorable Pete Laney in this office.
  • Most of the legislation I tried to pass, I would leave that microphone saying, "Members, thank you for
  • I was George Bush's legislative director from 1995 to 2000, and Speaker Tom Craddick's Chief of Staff
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Apr 28th, 2026 at 01:30 pm

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • And again, that page I believe is legislative findings. It's not actually the language of the bill.
  • And so we talked about the previous legislation to prevent discrimination against energy companies.
  • With this, also include in our potentially conflict with previous legislation that was intended to prevent
  • No, neither piece of these legislation is industry-specific.
  • I will remind the senator that this is the legislative finding language of.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Apr 28th, 2026 at 09:00 am

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • This did not go through the education committee per normal procedures but rather was routed through the
  • modifications include establishing the development and testing of new procurement policies and procedures
  • This is who I am as a rural legislator, making sure we protect rural Oklahoma.
  • Insurance companies, in particular, will bring legislation to this body.
  • House Bill 4432 adopting this legislation would bring Oklahoma back into the Same model of deductibility
OK
Transcript Highlights:
  • House Bill 4237 by Kennedy of the House and Gollihare of the Senate, an act relating to criminal procedure
  • House Bill 4237 by Kennedy of the House and Galaher of the Senate, an act relating to criminal procedure
  • I would like to serve notice that on some future legislative date, I might like to reconsider the vote
  • I think the only points that I wanted to make in my concerns with this legislation deal with the repealer
  • I'm concerned that just removing this legislation and allowing people to immediately go to varsity just
Summary: The House considered and passed a series of Senate bills and Senate amendments, mostly on criminal justice, education, health, and administrative matters. Measures approved included SB 1319 creating a revolving fund for the Corporation Commission; SB 1264 expanding the definition of great bodily harm; HB 4237 streamlining court collection of fees, fines, and costs; SB 1277 codifying OESC employment-benefit procedures; SB 269 creating the Advanced Nuclear Office through a strike-everything amendment; HB 3066 renaming a health workforce revolving fund; HB 2153 removing statutory eligibility language and leaving OSSAA transfer rules to the association; HB 2268 adding $2.5 million for PACE; HB 2961 providing a tuition waiver for Gold Star recipients; SB 1679 reaffirming the Oklahoma and U.S. Constitutions as courtroom standards; SB 2018 addressing ad valorem tax cost basis for new construction; HB 4294 restoring title and enacting clause on a health insurance measure; SB 2095 protecting landowners in guiding-service situations; HB 4113 clarifying voting rights restoration for felons; SB 1894 allowing extra professional development hours for newer teachers; SB 1810 updating human trafficking victim and expert-testimony provisions; HB 4268 adjusting terms on the education commission; HB 1752 allowing certain prosecutorial agencies to buy vehicles directly; HB 3413 modifying contract-services dashboard reporting; SB 625 using a strike-everything amendment for domestic-violence/civil-procedure cleanup; and HB 3644 on venous thromboembolism, with title/enacting-clause restoration and other cleanup. Most bills passed with little or no debate, and several emergency clauses were adopted by the required two-thirds vote. One notable bill that failed was HB 2115, which would have moved administration of the federal weatherization assistance program from the Department of Commerce to the Department of Human Services. Representative Osborne explained the bill as a placement change for the program, but after questions about possible budget synergies, the House rejected it 39-41. Osborne later gave notice of intent to reconsider the vote. HB 2153 drew the main substantive debate: Representative Pogemiller opposed the measure, arguing it would weaken transfer-eligibility safeguards for student athletes, while Representative Hall said the bill simply removed duplicative statutory language and left eligibility decisions to OSSAA rules. The chamber also handled several Senate amendments that were largely technical, such as restoring titles and enacting clauses or clarifying fund names and commission terms. Votes on the measures that passed were generally strong, including unanimous or near-unanimous support on several bills. The House later noted a main water break in the building, shifted to announcements and introductions, and adjourned with a motion to reconvene on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at 10:30 a.m.
OK
Transcript Highlights:
  • Members, Senate Bill 1636 is a simple bill that just sets up a procedure for review of cold cases.
  • So my understanding is the money that the legislation...
  • I've actually never debated a pro-life piece of legislation in my eight-year career in this chamber.
  • Speaker, at the end of the day, this piece of legislation is simple.
  • Speaker, to vote yes on this piece of legislation. I urge you to as well.
Summary: The House convened, completed the roll call, prayer, and pledge, and then took up a series of Senate amendments, conference reports, and Senate bills. Early action included unanimous adoption and passage of House Bill 3940, which added a five-year Oklahoma National Guard service requirement for benefits. Members also passed H.J.R. 1096 on Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority rule changes, H.J.R. 1100 on Office of Management and Enterprise Services fleet-related rules, and H.J.R. 1099 on Oklahoma Health Care Authority rules, with little debate. The chamber also rejected Senate amendments to H.J.R. 1067 and held a special recognition for Missing and Murdered Indigenous People awareness, including a citation honoring MMIP advocates and Oklahoma’s response through Ida’s Law and related efforts. Several other measures were considered and passed, including House Bill 2992 on Corporation Commission/data center ratepayer protections, Senate Bill 1636 establishing a procedure for cold-case review, House Bill 4302 on children-related disclosure language, Senate Bill 1613 on liquefied petroleum gas, Senate Bill 1443 on anesthesiologist payment in health benefit plans, House Bill 1409 on open meetings, House Bill 1675 on emergency management, House Bill 1225 on vital records, and House Bill 4359 on extending the school testing window from the last three weeks to the last four weeks. House Bill 1381 on alcoholic beverages failed on final passage after debate. Several bills also carried emergency clauses, including House Bill 2992, House Bill 1225, and House Bill 4359, and those emergency votes were adopted where applicable. The longest and most contentious debate centered on Senate Bill 1503, the Choosing Childbirth Act. Supporters argued it would help pregnant women choose childbirth, connect them to resources, and save babies’ lives, while opponents raised concerns about women’s autonomy, maternal health, privacy of online data, out-of-state nonprofit involvement, and whether state funds should instead support Oklahoma-based services and broader health care needs. After extensive debate and multiple questions, the House passed the bill 73-18. The chamber also heard announcements recognizing the Doctor of the Day, Nurse of the Day, Beef Day at the Capitol, and a farewell acknowledgment for Representative Kevin West, who was noted as having presented his last bill on the House floor.
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Chamber Meeting Feb 14th, 2026 at 01:49 pm

New Mexico House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • But as state legislators, we were willing to pass this legislation.
  • We are adding procedures. We're adding laser procedures.
  • Again, The scope to more invasive procedures and procedural care.
  • procedures and four procedures altogether.
  • Speaker, gentlelady, for the procedures that are the subject of this legislation, yes.
OK
Transcript Highlights:
  • The goal behind this legislation is to develop the regulatory framework as nuclear energy advances across
  • I would also note that this legislation came about through the interim study I hosted in the House Energy
  • drafting a transitionary plan to maintain and, in case of restructuring, recommend draft proposed legislation
US
Transcript Highlights:
  • We meet this morning to consider 15 pieces of legislation sponsored by senators from both sides of the
  • There's some good pieces of legislation on the table.
  • This legislation may be well-intentioned and may have good effects.
  • Engelbaum, and then I hope to get to... a question about one piece of legislation.
  • And Senator Hassan has legislation to improve in- internal VHA scheduling.
Summary: During the meeting, various members engaged in extensive discussions surrounding 15 proposed bills related to veterans' affairs. Notably, concerns regarding recent VA workforce changes sparked debates, particularly about potential cuts and their implications for veterans' care and benefits. Chairman Moran emphasized the need for thoughtful reforms and coordination with stakeholders, urging responsible measures to prevent negatively impacting service delivery. The meeting highlighted a significant bipartisan effort to enhance veterans' access to essential health services, particularly in light of recent challenges faced by the VA workforce. Senator Blumenthal's assertions about the urgent plight of veterans due to cuts in personnel drew strong reactions, showcasing the deep concern among committee members regarding the current state of veteran services.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

89th Legislative Session May 30th, 2025

Texas House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Let the spirit of submission shape the way we lead, the way we legislate, and the way we serve the people
  • HR1465 by Dyson, relating to the commendation of Bennett Bush for his service as legislative director
  • HR1465 by Dyson, relating to the commendation of Bennett Bush for his service as legislative director
  • Ensure that the agency can implement the legislative intent with clear and effective guidance.
  • Passing this legislation is not optional.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Transportation, Highways and Public Works Apr 21st, 2026

Transportation, Highways & Public Works

Transcript Highlights:
  • Chairman, members, House Bill 896 by Representative Bro requires toll signage, toll dispute procedures
  • You want your name on some legislation. So this is no different than what Rep.
  • Passed at the end of last legislative session.
  • 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.
OK

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
AL

Alabama 2026 1st Special 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