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OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Commerce and Economic Development Oversight Mar 3rd, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Will there be any discussion or debate?
- Will there be discussion or debate? Seeing none. Clerk, please open the queue. Hill, aye.
- Will there be discussion or debate? Seeing none, clerk please open the queue. Hill, aye.
- Would there be any discussion nor debate? Chair sees none. Clerk, please open the queue.
- Discussion and work.
Summary:
The committee took up several business and commerce measures, beginning with HB 2970, which would change Oklahoma’s state fossil from Saurophaganax to Sauroposeidon because the former has been identified as a chimera. The author and members discussed the dinosaur’s size, its discovery in Oklahoma, and the tourism and educational value of highlighting the state’s prehistoric resources. The bill received a do pass recommendation and was reported out of committee by a 15-1 vote.
Members then advanced HB 3338, a pool industry regulation bill, and HB 3443, which increases permit fees for oversized and overweight loads to fund weigh station improvements. HB 3443 was described as an inflation adjustment to fees that had not changed since 2008 and as an industry-supported idea; it passed 14-2. HB 3800, described as a cleanup bill from last session, and HB 3818, a home and auto savings account bill with the tax portion removed to avoid a fiscal impact, both received favorable committee action, with HB 3818 passing 17-0.
HB 3783, the endorsed plumbers apprentice bill, drew the most discussion. Supporters said it would let trade school graduates take the exam sooner and better align training with workforce needs, while the union pipefitters and plumbers were said to oppose it. The author outlined possible amendments, including minimum training hours and a penalty for unlicensed work, and then laid the bill over until Thursday so amendments could be finalized. The chair also laid over HB 2471 for further amendment and discussion with the Workforce Commission before the committee’s final meeting later in the week.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- Is there discussion or debate with regard to the motion?
- Is there discussion or debate with regard to the motion?
- The motion is there discussion or debate with regard to the motion?
- Is there discussion or debate with regard to the motion?
- Is there any debate or discussion?
Committee:
House Revenue and Taxation
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- Any further discussion? I'm on my motion, Mr. Chairman. Go ahead.
- Any further discussion on the motion? All those in favor say aye. Aye. Any opposed?
- Any discussion? All those in favor say aye. Aye. Any opposed? The motion carries.
- Any discussion? All those in favor say aye. Aye. Any opposed? Those carry.
- Any discussion? All those in favor say aye. Aye. All right, thank you.
Committee:
Senate Local Government and Taxation
HI
Transcript Highlights:
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- Members, any questions or discussion?
- Any questions or discussion?
- Any questions or discussion?
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Committee:
Senate Housing
Summary:
The Committee on Housing met on February 11, 2025, to hear Senate Bill 662 and Senate Bill 66. SB 662 would require HHFDC to transfer the public roads in the Villages of Kapolei to the City and County of Honolulu by January 1, 2026, and would authorize county police officers to enforce the statewide traffic code on all public streets and highways. Testimony on the measure was in support from H50, the City and County of Honolulu, and an individual testifier. HHFDC Executive Director D. Minomi said the agency had been negotiating with the city over a $60 million transfer of road and infrastructure maintenance responsibility, but no formal agreement had been drafted; negotiations were paused when related bills were introduced. He said that if the bills do not pass, HHFDC would continue negotiations because the amount is less than the estimated cost of rehabilitating the roads itself and would free up staff time. The committee recommended SB 662 be passed with amendments, including a deferred date and report language referencing the ongoing negotiations, and the recommendation was adopted with aye votes from the chair, vice chair, Senator Kino, and Senator Kuha.
The committee then heard SB 66, which would require counties to issue building permits within 60 days when applications are stamped and certified by a licensed engineer and architect and other conditions are met. Testimony was mixed, with the Department of Planning and Permitting for the City and County of Honolulu in opposition, and several groups including the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii, RMS Sales, Hawaii Realtors, NAHawaii Chapter, BIA Hawaii, and the Maui Chamber of Commerce in support; several individuals also testified both for and against. The State Historic Preservation Division testified with comments.
In decision-making, the chair recommended SB 66 be passed with technical, non-substantive amendments and with additional amendments from the State Historic Preservation Division, including requiring a complete application and specifying qualified professionals under SHPD rules for architecture, archaeology, architectural history, and/or physical anthropology. The committee adopted the recommendation by a vote of the chair alone, with no objections noted. The hearing then adjourned.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Any member discussion? Seeing none, all those in favor signify by saying I. >> I. Opposed?
- Any member discussion? 334. Any member discussion?
- Any discussion to the DE1 to Senate File House File 2484?
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- Seeing no discussion to the amendment, we'll adopt the DE amendment to House File 2484.
Committee:
House Ways and Means
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- Is there any discussion on that motion? All in favor, say aye. Aye. Any opposed?
- Is there any discussion on that motion? All in favor say aye. Aye. Any opposed? Motion carries.
- Is there any discussion by the committee on the motion?
- Is there any discussion by the committee on the motion?
- Is there any discussion by the committee on the motion?
Committee:
House State Affairs
Summary:
The committee first heard Senate Joint Memorial 114, which asks Congress to address changes in college athletics caused by NIL and related lawsuits. Representative Brent Crane said the memorial seeks six federal actions to create more predictability in the college sports landscape. Boise State interim president Jeremiah Shinn, athletic director Jeremiah Dickey, head football coach Spencer Danielson, and women’s golf coach Kailen Downs testified in support, emphasizing the economic impact of Boise State athletics, the need for a uniform national framework, and the importance of preserving opportunities for student-athletes across all sports. The committee moved SJM 114 to the floor with a due pass recommendation, and the motion carried unanimously.
The committee then considered Senate Bill 1389, a bill revising liability protections for private property owners who allow their land to be used as polling places. Representative Britt Raifold said the bill is a cleaner solution than earlier versions and preserves tax exemption status while avoiding state indemnification. The committee briefly discussed the changes from prior drafts, and the bill was moved to the floor with a due pass recommendation and passed.
Next, Senate Bill 1391 was presented as a trailer bill to correct an unintended restriction in prior legislation affecting publicly employed land surveyors. Senator Mark Harris explained that the bill restores lawful entry authority for surveyors to perform boundary, right-of-way, and other required work while maintaining notice requirements for property owners. Bruce Bain of Highway District 4 testified in support, saying the measure is needed so highway districts can complete their statutory duties efficiently. The committee sent the bill to the floor with a due pass recommendation.
Finally, the committee heard House Bill 948, which would direct the Legislative Services Office to provide a revenue estimate to help the legislature meet its constitutional balanced-budget obligation. Representative Jeff Ehlers said the bill would give lawmakers another data point alongside existing projections from other agencies and experts. Representative Mickelson questioned whether the bill solved a real problem, arguing that revenue projections already come from DFM and the Governor’s office. Despite one nay vote, the committee approved a motion to send HB 948 to the floor with a due pass recommendation.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- Is there any discussion on that motion? All in favor say aye. I... ...pass.
- Is there any discussion on that motion? All in favor? Say aye. Aye. Any opposed? Motion carries.
- Any discussion on that motion? All in favor? Say aye. Any opposed? Motion carries.
- Any discussion on that motion? All in favor? Say aye. Any opposed? Motion carries.
- Any discussion on that motion? All in favor, say aye. Aye. Any opposed? Motion carries.
Committee:
House State Affairs
Summary:
The House State Affairs Committee approved the minutes from March 13, 2026, then heard and advanced several bills with due pass recommendations. House Bill 873, an elections cleanup bill, would standardize filing and canvassing timelines, align soil and water conservation district supervisor elections with other local offices on odd-numbered years, restore the 45-day mail-ballot timeline for remote precincts, and clarify canvassing deadlines. It passed without opposition after a brief question period and no testimony.
The committee then considered House Bill 889, a major procurement reform bill. Representative Raibald described changes including new definitions, clearer bid and scoring procedures, use of subject matter experts, multiple-award contracts, prior-performance standards, confidentiality rules for technical information, vendor debarment, a one-year cooling-off period for certain officials and employees, protest bonds, and disclosure of procurement-related expenditures over $50. Members asked about the scope of the cooling-off period and whether the bill covered ITD contracts; Raibald said ITD procurement is outside the act, while health and welfare contracts are included. The bill was sent to the floor with a due pass recommendation.
House Bills 890 and 900, also by Raibald, addressed state property disposal and insurance claims. HB 890 repeals a vague surplus-property disposal section and returns the process to existing code with clearer deadlines and transparency, prompted by concerns over the ITD State Street building disposal. HB 900 creates a clearer process for claims of $100,000 or more on state property, including a confidential report, legislative review, possible separate appraisals, Board of Examiners resolution if needed, and public meetings if a claim leads to a change in operations or sale of property. Members asked how insurance proceeds would be used, and Raibald said they would generally return to the affected agency or dedicated fund to repair the property unless the property had been declared surplus. Both bills passed with due pass recommendations.
Finally, the committee considered Senate Bill 1321, presented by Representative Heather Scott, which builds on prior transparency legislation requiring agencies to report agreements, MOUs, and contracts to the state controller. The bill sets a process for noncompliance: written notice, a 30-day correction period with a possible 60-day extension, and then inclusion in the controller’s annual report to the legislature, which could inform budget holdbacks. The committee approved the bill with a due pass recommendation and then adjourned.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- Is there a discussion on the motion? Representative Boyle. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
- Is there discussion on that motion? Representative Dygart. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
- Is there further discussion on that motion? Seeing none, all in favor signify by saying aye.
- Is there discussion on that motion or further questions for Representative Van der Wada?
- Is there discussion on that motion? Representative Church. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
Committee:
House State Affairs
Summary:
The committee first considered RS 33512, a bill to update Idaho’s pest-control code by specifically including rats as pests county commissioners may address, correcting language that had inadvertently included mammals, and restoring the term jackrabbits. Members offered several amendments and substitute motions, including proposals to add wolves or remove specific animal references, but the committee ultimately adopted an amended substitute that removed the word “coyote” from the language and then voted to introduce the RS.
The committee then heard HCR 27, a resolution honoring Idahoans connected to the Wake Island attack during World War II, including Morrison-Knudsen workers who were taken prisoner or killed. The sponsor asked for a due-pass recommendation, and the committee agreed and sent the resolution to the floor. Next, HCR 29 was presented to recognize the Muslim Brotherhood and CAIR as terrorist organizations for purposes of future state policy; after discussion in which some members expressed concern about the scope and basis of the claims, the committee nevertheless voted to send the resolution to the floor with a due-pass recommendation.
Finally, the committee considered HB 575, which would require civil asset forfeiture reporting to be centralized and published by the State Controller’s Office, with annual reporting by law enforcement agencies. The sponsor said the change would improve transparency and could be absorbed without new costs, and noted a forthcoming amendment to remove the word “civil” so the reporting would cover asset forfeitures more broadly. With no public testimony, the committee voted to send HB 575 to general orders.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- Is there discussion on that motion? Representative Dygert. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
- Is there further discussion on that motion? Seeing none, all in favor signify by saying aye.
- Is there discussion on that motion or further questions for Representative Van der Wada?
- Is there discussion on that motion? Representative Church: Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
- Is there discussion on that motion? Representative Church. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
Committee:
House State Affairs
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- The motion was seconded, and the committee proceeded to discussion.
- Is there discussion on the motion? I don't see any.
- This was something that we discussed with ITD and with state police.
- Is there any discussion on the motion?
- Is there any discussion on the motion?
Committee:
Senate Transportation
Summary:
The Senate Transportation Committee approved the minutes from February 12 and February 17, 2026, then considered several transportation-related bills. House Bill 576, which adjusts the ICARs fund to clarify that reimbursements are for Idaho residents or those who were residents at the time of vehicle purchase, was advanced to the floor with a due pass recommendation after brief discussion about whether out-of-state purchasers should be excluded. House Bill 577, which would eliminate the requirement to replace license plates every 10 years and instead require replacement only when unreadable, was also sent to the floor with a due pass recommendation; members raised questions about law enforcement enforceability and prior concerns about nonprofit revenue from plate replacements, and Senator Hart was recorded as a nay vote.
The committee then took up Senate Bill 1224, which would create an exception for slow-moving farm, construction, logging, and similar equipment when no safe or reasonable turnout exists to pull off the road. The sponsor and supporters from the Idaho Farm Bureau, Idaho Chiefs of Police Association, and a farmer testified that the bill responds to real safety issues involving oversized equipment and traffic buildup, and a proposed amendment would align the language with existing code. On motion of Senator Adams, the bill was sent to the 14th order of business for possible amendment.
Finally, Senate Bill 1325 proposed a new specialty license plate to benefit Idaho State Police salaries, with proceeds directed to a specific law enforcement fund. Senator Denharttog said the plate would be plain white with black lettering and that it was intended to provide a modest funding source amid broader ISP pay concerns. Senators noted the larger salary issue, but the committee ultimately moved the bill to the floor with a due pass recommendation; Senator Adams was recorded as a nay vote. The committee then adjourned.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- Should this bill be introduced, have you discussed this bill, or will there be a piece...
- Committee, we would open up to any discussion. Should there be any?
- Okay, committee appears that there is no discussion.
- I suspect that that'll make for a good discussion should this move forward.
- I suspect that she'll make for a good discussion should this move forward.
Committee:
House Local Government
Summary:
The committee met on January 28, 2006, approved prior minutes, and then considered several RS introductions. RS 33076, dealing with mosquito abatement districts, would allow property owners to opt out of spraying by request to county commissioners and add penalties for noncompliance; members raised questions about notice, whether the opt-out affected taxes or only spraying, and whether the bill could hinder abatement, but the motion to introduce passed. RS 33014 would consolidate solid waste regulation under DEQ rather than health districts, with the sponsor saying it would improve consistency and could save money; members asked about fiscal effects, DEQ authority, EPA involvement, and whether the bill affected haulers, and it was introduced.
The committee also heard RS 32909-C-2, which would raise the state reimbursement rate for housing state inmates in county jails from the current $55/$75 structure to a flat $80, citing a gap between county costs and state payments; members requested county-by-county impact data and the motion to introduce passed. Finally, RS 32985 would preempt local anti-discrimination ordinances that go beyond state law, with the sponsor arguing it would protect religious freedom and reduce regulatory burdens on businesses; opponents argued it would override local control and asked for data on economic impacts. The bill was introduced on a 14-2 roll call vote, and the committee noted it would be heard later in the Juden Rules Room.
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
House Chamber - Tue Apr 1, 2025, 12:00PM HST - Day 43
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Members will be taking up discussion of companion measures in tandem, beginning with standing committee
- of companion measures in discussion of companion measures in tandem<00:16:27.440><c> beginning</c><00
- Any discussion on these items, beginning with Standing Committee Report No. 1741 and 1742?
- Members, any discussion on the motion on Standing Committee Report No. 1743?
- Seeing no discussion, Representative Morikawa, for the vote.
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
House Chamber - Wed Feb 19, 2025, 12:00PM HST - Day 22
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Members, any discussion on the motion? We are on Standing Committee Report No. 797.
- Okay, seeing no discussion, we'll be taking a voice vote. All those in favor say aye.
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Summary:
The House convened with 46 members present and five excused, then deferred reading of the journal. The chamber received Governor’s Message No. 4, which transmitted proposed changes to the fiscal biennium 2025-2027 executive budget, and the message was received and filed. The House also received a Senate communication transmitting a Senate bill that had passed third reading in the Senate; on motion by Representative Morikawa, seconded by Representative Garcia, the bill was given first reading by title on a voice vote.
During introductions, Representative Morikawa recognized staff members Judy Hernandez and Robbie Allen, Representative Lamosao welcomed Kab Bukowski of IBEW 1260, and Representative Iwamoto introduced a Hawaii Pacific University student group visiting to learn about the legislative process and environmental policy. The House then considered Standing Committee Report No. 797; Representative Todd moved to adopt the report and advance the accompanying House bill as amended to second reading and third reading calendar, the motion was seconded by Representative Morikawa, and it passed by voice vote.
No resolutions were up for action, and none were referred to print. Announcements highlighted an upcoming Capitol agriculture event featuring more than 70 vendors and a separate notice about House member jacket samples and ordering for 2025. The House adjourned on motion by Representative Moryker, seconded by Representative Garcia, until 12:00 noon on Thursday, February 27th.
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama Senate Finance and Taxation General Fund Committee Feb 19th, 2025
Finance and Taxation General Fund
Transcript Highlights:
- So I just want to share a quote to provide a framework for our discussion this morning.
- We're having a good discussion on the bill. Do you want any other comments or questions?
- We've had, I think, a very good discussion on this. I think...
- I welcome discussion. Thank you all. Let's call the next bill: SB155, Senator... Mr.
- Let's maybe have a discussion over that.
Committee:
Senate Finance and Taxation General Fund
Keywords:
State Auditor, property investigations, negligence, loss report, civil actions, Alabama Retirement Savings Program, state-facilitated retirement savings, auto-IRA, automatic enrollment, payroll deduction IRA, retirement savings access gap, private sector workers, small business retirement plan, portable retirement account, Roth IRA, traditional IRA, life-cycle fund, capital preservation fund, financial literacy, Department of Workforce
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Minnesota House passes bill to cut wait times for prescribed opioid addiction treatment drugs Apr 27th, 2026
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Discussion. I recognize the member from Dakota, Representative Bierman. >> Thank you, Mr.
- Discussion. Discussion. Discussion.
- Speaker. >> Seeing no further discussion, the clerk will take the roll."
- Speaker. >> Seeing no further discussion, the clerk will take the roll."
- >> Seeing no further discussion, the clerk >> Seeing no further discussion, the clerk will
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
House Chamber - Fri Apr 17, 2026, 12:00PM HST - Day 46
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
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- Members, any discussion on these items, beginning with Standing Committee Report Number 2169?
- Any discussion on these items, beginning with Standing Committee Report Number 2179?
- Any discussion on these items motion.
- Any discussion on these items beginning<00:15:58.839><c> with</c><00:15:58.959><c> standing</c><00:15
Bills:
SCR48 , SCR28 , SCR74 , SCR62 , SCR60 , SCR89 , SCR147 , SCR179 , SCR182 , SCR59 , SCR54 , SCR180
Keywords:
affordable housing, housing credits, perpetual credits, development, Hawaii Housing Finance, Vietnam veterans, commemorative medal, recognition, working group, Hawaii, no-bid contracts, emergency procurement, audit, state agencies, public funds, accountability, emergency response, disability access, 911 systems, life-saving measures
ID
Idaho 2026 Regular Session
Agenda Feb 13th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Is there discussion and/or debate on that motion, committee? Seeing none, all in favor say aye.
- Is there a debate or discussion on that motion? Seeing none, all in favor say aye. Aye.
- Is there a debate or discussion with regard to the motion? Representative Birch?
- Okay, further debate or discussion with regard to the motion.
- Any debate or discussion with regard to that motion? Seeing none, all in favor say aye. Aye.
Summary:
The House Revenue and Taxation Committee approved minutes from February 2, 3, 5, and 9, 2026, then considered several revenue-related measures. RS 33317, a clarification to last year’s urban renewal district changes, would require agencies not to deny fire district or ambulance service district withdrawal requests when no outstanding bonded or written contractual obligations remain, and it was introduced after brief questions about consultation and fiscal impact.
The committee then heard House Bill 506 and related RS 33329 on the STARS program, which allows developers to front infrastructure costs for qualifying projects and receive a rebate of up to 60% of new sales tax revenue. Representative Monks explained the bill would raise the program’s floor and ceiling, while the RS would instead lower the floor and keep the ceiling at $100 million; after questions about timing, windfalls, and project scope, the committee held HB 506 in committee and introduced RS 33329 with a due pass recommendation to the second reading calendar.
House Bill 610, which would extend homestead exemption treatment to people away on religious missions in the same way it applies to military service members, was sent to the floor with a due pass recommendation. House Bill 594, which codifies a Supreme Court ruling directing late property tax fees and interest to the jurisdictions that assess them, also received a due pass recommendation after supportive testimony from county treasurers and a city administrator. The committee then adjourned.
ID
Idaho 2026 Regular Session
Agenda Jan 28th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Any discussion on the motion? Seeing none. All in favor, signify by saying aye. Aye.
- I’d like to, just one comment, I’d like to set up some time to discuss this further.” “Absolutely.
- Any discussion on that motion?” Representative Hall asked, “Question of my mind?
- Is there any discussion on that? Consent? See none? All in favor, say aye.
- Any discussion on the motion? Representative Wheeler, Mr. Chairman, a question if I may.
Summary:
The House Health and Welfare Committee met with a quorum, welcomed Boise State nursing students, and noted a substitute member sitting in for Representative Egbert. The committee first considered Department of Health and Welfare rule dockets covering developmental disabilities agencies and residential habilitation agencies. Department staff said the rules were a comprehensive rewrite and consolidation to reduce duplication, improve clarity, and align related provider types under the same statutory authority. Members asked about physical restraint language, and staff said the definition was carried over from the residential habilitation chapter and was not intended to be more restrictive for that population. The committee approved the developmental disabilities docket and then approved the residential habilitation docket, which was described as a repeal-and-recodification into the consolidated chapter.
The committee then took up the assisted living facilities docket, which also was presented as a rewrite focused on consolidation and clarification. Most of the discussion centered on criminal history and background check provisions, especially language allowing new employees to work while background checks are pending if they are supervised by cleared staff. Representative Kaler argued the revised language weakened protections for vulnerable residents and offered a substitute motion to strike the revised subsection; after discussion with department staff about existing practice, supervision standards, and the need to preserve FBI background-check access, he withdrew the motion. The committee also asked whether the rules applied to memory care units, and staff said they do. The docket was then approved in full.
Finally, the committee approved a rule docket repealing the residential habilitation chapter because its substance had been recodified in the earlier consolidated developmental disabilities chapter. Members briefly discussed whether the rules would still be needed if the service were reduced in the budget, and staff said they would remain necessary so long as the service continued. The committee then introduced RS 33050, sponsored by Representative Redman, which would update Idaho’s midwifery statute to reflect modern evidence-based practice and allow licensed midwives to administer medications within their training and scope. The RS was introduced without opposition, and the meeting adjourned.
TX
Texas 89th 1st C.S.
Senate Special Committee on Congressional Redistricting Jul 30th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- And the committee has discussed this letter at length.
- And I thank everyone for their time and discussion on that. We have 1 more motion.
- Uh, Senator Alvarado, you'd like to discuss the? Yes, Mr.
- This year Members, any discussion?
- Members, any other discussion? Senator Alvarado or Senator Miles, anything else?
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Um, and then members will have, um, uh, followed that there's been a lot of discussion about, um, uh,
- Seeing no further discussion on Senate File 1832 as amended, I renew my motion that Senate File 1832,
- And then there's a possibility for further action beyond that that we are still discussing.
- <00:08:04.560><c> File</c><00:08:04.960><c> 1832</c> further discussion on Senate File 1832 further discussion
- </c> that that we are still discussing. that that we are still discussing.
Committee:
House Ways and Means