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AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Members of AZDAC continue to meet with legislators to discuss key issues, share experiences, offer new
- All right, seeing no discussion on the board, the question before you is the adoption of the Peterson
- Seeing no discussion on the board, members, the question before you is the adoption of the Government
- All right, seeing no other discussion on the board.
- On January 25, 2026, I asked Senate President Petersen for a meeting to further discuss this matter and
Summary:
The Senate opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, then recognized several guests in the gallery, including a pastor, disability advocates visiting for Disability Day at the Capitol, and other constituents. The chamber also received gubernatorial nominations for the State Board of Psychologists Examiners and withdrew SB 1131 from the Education Committee. It then moved into the Committee of the Whole to consider SB 1010 and SB 1439.
SB 1010, relating to historic names and the renaming of Loop 202, was amended with a legislative intent clause clarifying that the underlying freeway segments would retain their existing names, including the Congressman Ed Pastor Freeway. The bill drew significant debate on the floor, with opponents arguing it politicized highway naming and could erase existing honors, while supporters said the amendment protected current segment names and was meant to honor Charlie Kirk. The Senate adopted the Committee of the Whole report and passed SB 1010 on third reading by a vote of 16 ayes, 9 nays, 12 excused, and 2 not voting.
SB 1439, relating to special plates, was also amended and advanced through the Committee of the Whole. During floor debate, Senator Sundareshan asked the sponsor whether he or affiliated companies had received compensation from the beneficiary organization, and the sponsor answered no. The bill then passed on third reading by a vote of 16 ayes, 12 nays, and 2 not voting. The Senate also announced upcoming committee meetings, heard a brief personal privilege statement about Ramadan and Lent, and adjourned until the next day.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Press Conference: Governor Walz Budget Negotiations Media Availability - 06/04/25
Transcript Highlights:
- Yeah, that one I don't want to discuss because we're in negotiations on it.
- Like, what are some of these issues that are being discussed up there, but what is really challenging
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AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama House Economic Development and Tourism Committee Apr 29th, 2025
Tourism
Transcript Highlights:
- We are now discussing SB316. We are now discussing SB316.
- Incredible, I had mentioned in our previous discussions that I've talked with the smaller distillers,
- Attendance to discuss this important topic facing Alabama high school sports.
- In our discussion, this has been repeated so often in jargon that many forget or lose sight of its actual
- Thank you, uh, today for your... ...Thank you, uh, today for your presentation and discussion regarding
Committees:
House Tourism , House Economic Development and Tourism
Keywords:
electric transmission, public highways, permit processing, economic growth, infrastructure, rural development, condemnation actions, state regulations, community development district, CDD, annexation, municipal annexation, wet municipality, dry county, wet county, Sunday alcohol sales, ABC Board, alcohol licensing, on-premises consumption, golf course
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Rules and Legislative Administration Committee 2/20/25
Rules and Legislative Administration
Transcript Highlights:
- Any discussion? Representative Stier moves the minutes from February 18th, 2025.
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- Thank you, Representative Robbins, and the committee for the discussion.
- I think it's important for discussion I think it's important for the<00:06:53.880><c> transparency</
Committee:
House Rules and Legislative Administration
MO
Transcript Highlights:
- Any discussion? I have an amendment for 1747 ending in point 01H. I move for its adoption.
- The sponsor, Representative Miller, is in the audience if you do have any discussion.
- Sorry, I'm as part of the discussion. I know you and I had a conversation.
- Any discussion? I now move that we roll the Adopted the amendment. Any discussion?
- Any discussion? Madam Clerk, please call the roll. Chairman Christ, yes. Vice Chair Peters? No.
Committee:
House Emerging Issues
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- Seeing no discussion on that, those in favor signify by saying aye. Aye. Any opposed by nay?
- Is there any debate or discussion on the motion? Seeing none, Representative Rubel, thank you, Mr.
- Any debate or discussion on the motion? Seeing none, the motion is to introduce RS 33581.
- Representative Jeff Ehlers, District 21, Meridian, to discuss RS 33598.
- Chairman and members of the committee, I'm Representative Jeff Ehlers, District 21, Meridian, to discuss
Committee:
House Ways and Means
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- If there's a discussion at all. Thank you. I don't see any discussion. I'll take a moment here.
- Do we have any discussion? Representative Nelson? Mr.
- I have no idea how that ties into here, but if we need to discuss that when it comes, we shall.
- Do we have any other discussion or questions? I do not see any lights.
- We have any other discussion or questions. I do not see any lights.
Committee:
House Education
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- Is there any debate or discussion on that motion? Seeing none, all in favor, say aye. Aye.
- Further questions for the sponsor and/or debate discussion on the motion? Representative Barbieri.
- Any debate or discussion on the substitute motion?
- I'm Representative Jeff Ehlers, District 21, Meridian, to discuss RS 33398.
- Seeing none, is there a debate or discussion with regard to the motion?
Committee:
House Revenue and Taxation
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Postsecondary Education REVISION 3: HB2210 - Added Feb 17th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Will there be discussion or debate? Seeing none, staff, please open the vote.
- Will there be discussion or debate? Seeing none, staff, please open the vote.
- Will there be discussion or debate? Seeing no debate, staff, please open the vote.
- Will there be discussion or debate? Seeing no debate, staff, please open the vote.
- Will there be discussion or debate? Seeing none, staff, please open the vote.
Summary:
The Postsecondary Education Committee met and adopted PCS working drafts for several bills before hearing them. House Bill 2210, by Representative Lay, would modernize Oklahoma’s youth apprenticeship system by allowing earlier entry, expanding eligibility to ages 16-25, assigning implementation to CareerTech, and adding paid-work protections and statewide ROI reporting; it passed 9-0. House Bill 4363, by Pro Tem Moore, would update outdated statutory references to reflect current operations and governance; it also passed 9-0.
House Bill 2398, by Representative Hill, would create a “credential of value” framework to align higher education, CareerTech, and workforce systems, with safeguards for high-need fields and regional wage considerations. Supporters said it would help students understand the earning value of programs before enrolling, while concerns were raised about possible effects on humanities and other lower-paying fields; the bill passed 8-1. House Bill 3557, by Representative Danny Williams, would clarify that 4-H and county extension fundraising money remains locally controlled and protected rather than being swept into a state-level account. Members discussed how the funds are currently handled and who would control them under the proposal; the bill passed 6-2.
House Bill 3701, by Representative Caldwell, would codify the State Regents’ existing process for reviewing and potentially consolidating low-producing higher education programs, including mandatory action after repeated low-producing status while preserving exemption authority. Questions focused on whether the bill merely formalized current practice and whether reporting back to the legislature should be added; the chair offered to include a reporting requirement if desired. The bill passed 6-2, and the chair announced this was the committee’s last House bill meeting for the session.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
02/09/2026 - House Rules
Transcript Highlights:
- Any comments or discussion?
- Any discussion?
- Any discussion?
- Any further discussion?
- Any discussion?
Summary:
The Rules Committee considered several bills for constitutional and proper-form review. House Bill 2171, which would bar certain hostile governments and related persons from owning or possessing Arizona real property and create enforcement penalties, was flagged for possible conflict with federal foreign-relations law but was recommended 5-2. House Bill 2446, requiring commercial truckers to demonstrate English proficiency and allowing out-of-service orders, was also recommended 5-2, with staff noting a needed amendment to carve out the federal border commercial zone. House Bill 2331, as amended, would require electric utilities to obtain 85% of generation from “reliable” sources by 2030; staff raised concerns about the Arizona Corporation Commission’s exclusive constitutional authority over utility regulation, but the committee still recommended it 5-2 after discussion of Johnson Utilities and related case law.
House Bill 2589, making it a felony to allow minors to see or be present at a drag show or to perform a drag show in a minor’s view, drew the strongest constitutional concerns. Staff said it implicated the First Amendment and parental rights and would likely face strict scrutiny, but noted the sponsor was working on an amendment; the committee nevertheless recommended it 5-2. House Bill 2592, dealing with artificial intelligence use by state agencies and legislative ratification of temporary rules, was said to be generally acceptable except for provisions that would require the legislature to act within 30 days and by simple majority, which staff described as an impermissible attempt to bind future legislatures; it was recommended 5-2.
The committee then approved a large mass motion covering many additional bills, memorials, and resolutions, all deemed constitutional and in proper form. Staff highlighted House Bill 2976 as one measure that may need amendment because of possible tension with the Arizona Supreme Court’s authority over justice court administration, though it was still included in the mass motion. The mass motion passed 7-0 with one absent, and the meeting adjourned.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
02/02/2026 - House Rules
Transcript Highlights:
- Any discussion?
- Any comments or discussion?
- Any comments or discussion?
- Any discussion?
- Any discussion?
Summary:
The Rules Committee considered several bills for constitutional and proper-form review, with the chair holding House Bill 2555. The committee heard legal analysis on House Bill 2060, which would prohibit public educational institutions and universities from encouraging or facilitating abortions; counsel flagged possible state constitutional issues in light of Proposition 139, but the committee still recommended the bill 5-3. House Bill 2085, dealing with gender transition procedures and referrals, was discussed at length for possible First Amendment concerns, especially around provider referrals, but it was also recommended 5-3. House Bill 2133, requiring age and consent verification for online sexual material, was flagged for possible federal preemption under Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act and was recommended 5-3. House Bill 2086, which would bar government entities from requiring masks or vaccinations, raised Supremacy Clause and intergovernmental immunity concerns because it included the federal government, but the sponsor was said to be working on an amendment; it passed 5-3. House Bill 2279, concerning liability and waivers for Grand Canyon river outfitters, drew an anti-abrogation clause concern, with staff saying ordinary negligence liability must remain available; it was also recommended 5-3. House Bill 2364, adding criminal penalties for mailing or delivering abortion-inducing drugs, was flagged as likely conflicting with the new abortion-rights language in Proposition 139, though staff said the courts were still sorting out the issue; it too passed 5-3.
The committee then took up a large mass motion covering many additional bills, resolutions, and memorials. Staff noted one update on House Concurrent Resolution 2003, which would place on the ballot changes affecting school sports participation based on biological sex; they said the U.S. Supreme Court was considering similar laws from Idaho and West Virginia and that the outcome could affect the measure. No other specific concerns were raised on the mass motion items, and the committee recommended all of them 8-0.
Throughout the meeting, members asked clarifying questions about the constitutional issues, including the effect of Proposition 139, the scope of First Amendment protections for medical providers, federal preemption, and the anti-abrogation clause. Several members voted no on the abortion- and gender-related bills, while the majority consistently voted to advance the measures as constitutional and in proper form. The meeting adjourned after the mass motion vote.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Any discussion?
- Any comments or discussion?
- Any comments or discussion?
- Any discussion?
- Any discussion?
Committee:
House Rules
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- Is there any discussion on the motion? Looks like Senator Wintrow. Thank you, Mr. Chair. Mr.
- Larson, I guess I'm not addressing you anymore because I'm discussing.
- So I'm just wondering if we could maybe have a discussion about that and how maybe you guys could put
- If I could just introduce one of our providers, Bridger Fly, he could discuss the psychological evaluation
- Is there any discussion on the motion? May I speak to my motion, please? Yes, please go ahead.
Committee:
Senate Health and Welfare
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- Committee, any discussion on the motion?
- Committee, any discussion on the motion?
- Do we have any discussion or debate on the motion?
- Committee will entertain any discussion or debate. Mr. Chair. Appointment. Senator Burt.
- Committee, any debate or discussion on the motion? Hearing...
Committee:
Senate Commerce and Human Resources
ND
North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Appropriations - Education and Environment Division Apr 11th, 2025 at 09:30 am
Appropriations - Education and Environment Division
Transcript Highlights:
- Funding for the free and reduced meals, we had the discussion about this yesterday.
- Funding for the free and reduced meals, we had the discussion about this yesterday.
- Is there any further discussion? If not, call the committee. Chairman Sorvaag: Aye.
- Any further discussion? Any further discussion? Call the committee. Chairman Sorvaag: Aye.
- And if there's a discussion, if it's policy or money, that will be within the Senate.
Bills:
HB1540
Keywords:
education savings account, ESA, school choice, private school vouchers, nonpublic school, tuition assistance, education tax credit, homeschool exclusion, Bank of North Dakota, Department of Public Instruction, public funding for private education, voucher program, student scholarships, special education, parental choice, curriculum funding, tutoring, online learning, state per-pupil payment, income-based eligibility
Summary:
The committee first took up amended bill 10-13, a school funding and education appropriations measure. Senator Schaible walked through the final version, which included changes to foundation aid, transportation grants, free and reduced-price meals funding, paraprofessional and teacher support programs, Native American education items, library and school facility projects, and several one-time grants. Members discussed removing the science center grant funding, and Senator Meyer objected to that removal, arguing that Grand Forks had raised matching private and local funds and that other cities had received similar state support. The committee also agreed to adjust regional education association funding to reflect six centers rather than seven, reducing that line to $600,000.
The committee then adopted the amendment to 10-13 unanimously and passed the bill as further amended on a unanimous roll call, with Senator Shively designated as carrier. After a brief recess, the committee turned to bill 1540, but no formal action was taken. Bank of North Dakota and OMB representatives raised concerns that the draft included policy changes and procurement/IT exemptions that needed further discussion. Members agreed the bill would be delayed until Monday so the Bank, OMB, and NDIT could confer and work through the mechanics and policy issues before the committee moved it forward.
MO
Transcript Highlights:
- Any discussion? Vice Chair. Mr. Chair, I do have an amendment I would like to offer.
- Any discussion on the amendment? Would you like to explain your amendment? I would love to.
- Is there any discussion on the amendment? Representative Smith.
- Any other discussion on the amendment? See none.
- Any discussion? All those in favor signify by saying aye. Aye. All those opposed say no.
Committee:
House General Laws
Summary:
The committee first met in executive session on House Bill 2748. Members considered a committee substitute and adopted a House committee amendment that restored recess language and clarified age-appropriate physical activity provisions. After rolling the amendment into a new substitute, the committee voted the bill do pass by a roll call of 6 ayes, 4 noes, and 1 present.
The committee then held a public hearing on House Bill 2774, which would prohibit the state or political subdivisions from restricting the sale or use of equipment, vehicles, tools, or similar items based on fuel source. Representative Knight presented the bill as a short measure aimed at preventing fuel-source restrictions. Testimony in support came from the American Petroleum Institute, Missouri Petroleum and Convenience Association, Missouri Propane Gas Association, Missouri Soybean Association, Missouri Farm Bureau, and Missouri Golf Association, with supporters emphasizing consumer choice, free-market fuel policy, and economic benefits for biofuels and related industries.
During questioning, a member asked whether the bill would affect homeowners associations banning gas-powered lawn equipment; the witness said it would not, unless the HOA were a political subdivision. No opposition testimony was offered, and the hearing on HB 2774 was concluded before the committee adjourned.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Special Committee on Tourism Feb 11th, 2026
Special Committee on Tourism
Transcript Highlights:
- Is there any discussion? And this is... Is there any discussion?
- We heard the testimony very heartfelt last week, and is there any discussion?
- Is there any discussion?
- Is there any discussion? Discussion. Seeing none, Madam Clerk, please call the roll.
Committee:
House Special Committee on Tourism
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- Is there any discussion on the motion? Seeing none, all in favor, signify by saying aye.
- Is there any discussion on the motion? Seeing none, all in favor, signify by saying aye.
- Any further discussion on the motion? The motion is to introduce RS 33221.
- Any discussion on the motion?
- Is there any discussion on the motion?
Committee:
House Transportation and Defense
ID
Idaho 2026 Regular Session
Agenda Feb 5th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- More discussion? Seeing none, all those in favor, say aye. Aye. Opposed?
- Discussion on the motion? Seeing none, all those in favor, say aye. Aye. Any opposed? Thank you.
- Is there discussion on the motion? Seeing none, all those in favor, say aye. Aye. Any opposed?
- So I think across the country, these discussions are being, are happening whether you're disabled or
- Is there a discussion? Okay. Seeing none, all those in favor, say aye. Aye. Opposed? Thank you.
Summary:
The Senate Health and Welfare Committee considered and advanced four RS drafts to print. RS 33228, presented by Senator Cook, would establish a rural health transformation oversight committee to manage and monitor Idaho’s rural health transformation funds; he explained the only change from a prior version was committee composition, increasing legislative appointees to three senators and three House members, plus one nonvoting gubernatorial appointee, while still requiring at least three rural appointees. The committee asked a few questions about the membership changes, then moved and approved the RS for printing.
Senator Blaylock presented RS 32891 as a code cleanup measure with no policy change, updating and removing obsolete provisions related to the Petroleum Clean Water Trust Fund, including outdated board appointment and distribution language. The committee had no substantive questions and voted to send it to print. Senator Galloway then introduced RS 3301C1, which would make technical corrections to foster care law, remove the two-month hearing requirement for youth ages 18 to 23 in extended foster care, and expand expedited placement to include kin as well as relatives; she said the changes would help place children more quickly and had no fiscal note. The committee approved that RS for printing as well.
Finally, Senator Wintrow presented RS 33161, which directs the Department of Health and Welfare to study and make recommendations on Medicaid for Workers with Disabilities, specifically whether the program should allow participants to keep working beyond age 65 without losing coverage or facing a steep cost increase. She described the issue as affecting a relatively small number of people but one that could create a major affordability cliff for workers with disabilities, and said the bill would require a report by December 1. After questions about how the proposal relates to Medicare and whether other states do similar things, the committee moved and approved the RS for printing. The meeting then adjourned.
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- Are there any more questions or discussion? Seeing none, all in favor say "aye." Any opposed?
- Is there any more discussion? All in favor, please say "aye." Okay, Mr. Simpson?
- is allowed to put it in such a situation... is allowed to put it in such a situation that we could discuss
- Is there any discussion? Second. Thank you. Is there any discussion?
- Any discussion? All in favor say "aye." Any opposed? Okay, the ayes have it.
Bills:
HB2 , HB27 , HB54 , HB49 , HB58 , HB40 , HB38 , HB43 , HB2 , HB27 , HB40 , HB38 , HB43 , HB54 , HB49 , HB58
Committee:
House Judiciary
Keywords:
vaccination, parental consent, minors, medical consent, guardian approval, sex offender, employment, first responder, childcare, public safety, juvenile protection, emergency orders, child custody, court authority, abuse and neglect, firearm possession, law enforcement, criminal penalty, concealed carry, Alabama law