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OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

House of Representatives Second Regular Session of the 60th Legislature Day 38 Apr 9th, 2026

Oklahoma House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Francis; TFI Family Connections; Tulsa Boys Home; Westview Boys' Homes; and Youth and Family Services
  • I know that we have a multitude of members that are former service members.
  • I'm looking at the funding removal for domestic violence and victim services.
  • But we are running the government, providing core services.
  • This is completely uncovered services. That's all it is.
Bills: SB1177, HB3705, SB1942, SB2026, SB1533, SB1327, SB2065, SB2155, SB2159
Keywords: education funding, mental health services, public safety, housing, state budget, tax credit, parental choice, private school, income tax, dental insurance, health care, medical necessity, insurance claims, dentist rights, military discharge, veterans, DD Form 214, confidentiality, grandchildren access, veteran burial
Summary: The House convened, completed the roll call, received an invocation focused on grief and remembrance, and heard several special presentations recognizing a brave child, visiting groups, and multiple student-athlete teams and school groups in the galleries. The chamber also introduced the Doctor of the Day and Nurse of the Day. The main business was consideration of the Joint Committee report on Senate Bill 1177, the general appropriations bill, presented by Chairman Caldwell-Trey. Most of the floor time was spent on extended questions about the budget’s major features. Caldwell-Trey explained the bill as a largely flat or modestly increased budget that includes a $200 million transfer to a new sovereign wealth fund, $225 million in set-asides, a $12.5 million “dream accounts” program for newborns, and funding tied to teacher pay, education, workforce, public safety, agriculture, and health agencies. Members questioned the use of one-time funds for recurring expenses, the reduction in state contributions to the OPRS pension system, Medicaid assumptions, emergency management funding, veterans’ services, child care, school counselors, and the lack of funding for some requested items such as National Board Certified Teacher stipends and veterans’ facility maintenance. Caldwell-Trey defended the budget as transparent, early, and designed to preserve cash reserves while supporting core services. No final vote on the appropriations report is reflected in the transcript excerpt. The House also heard explanations that the limits bills would be run later in committee, and that the budget negotiations were still ongoing with the Senate and governor on some related items. The session ended with the queue closed after the budget questioning, and the transcript cuts off during additional remarks from Representative Timmons.
MN
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Health Finance and Policy Committee 2/25/26 - Part 2

Health Finance and Policy

MN
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Health Finance and Policy Committee 2/25/26 - Part 1

Health Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • So we looked at growth in our primary service area, growth outside of our primary service area, and projected
  • </c><00:19:01.360><c> area,</c> growth in our primary service area, growth in our primary service area
  • </c> growth outside of our primary service growth outside of our primary service area<00:19:04.000><c
  • Christy Grom with the Department of Human Services.
  • Um in terms of the cost, I Services.
Bills: HF3521, HF1807, HF1270, HF2070, HF3136
Keywords: hospital moratorium, hospital construction, bed capacity, hospital expansion, health care facilities, hospital licensing, safety-net hospital, level I trauma center, Ramsey County, Minnesota health law, hospital beds, new hospital exception, certificate of need, inpatient capacity, emergency care, trauma services, health system regulation, state moratorium, hospital modernization, health infrastructure
AZ
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

02/19/2026 - House Rural Economic Development

Rural Economic Development

Transcript Highlights:
  • generated $9 billion in wages, and produced more than $4 billion in tax revenues, funding essential services
  • generated $9 billion in wages, and produced more than $4 billion in tax revenues, funding essential services
  • development fees, which are used to offset the costs associated with providing necessary public services
  • we've had for many years for development, ensuring that growth is paying for the necessary public services
  • we've had for many years for development, ensuring that growth is paying for the necessary public services
Bills: HB2107, HB2588, HB2946, HB2950
Keywords: SNAP, nutrition assistance, fast food, vitamins, waiver, food policy, municipal planning, homeowner association, building permits, single-family home, property rights, design standards, development fees, municipalities, infrastructure, public services, annual reporting, property development, tourism improvement area, TIA
AL
AL

Alabama 2026 Regular Session

Alabama House Constitution, Campaigns and Elections Jan 21st, 2026

Constitution, Campaigns and Elections

TX
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate Committee on Natural Resources Apr 2nd, 2025

Natural Resources

TX
TX

Texas 89th Regular

S/C on County & Regional Government Mar 24th, 2025

S/C on County & Regional Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • So we'd be providing services at multiple sites. Members, any questions? All right. Thank you.
  • House Bill 1646 addresses emergency service districts in Texas or local government emergency services
  • such as fire, medical, and rescue services.
  • Also here to represent the Bexar County Emergency Service Districts Association.
  • I've been in the emergency services world for about 25 years.
Bills: HB334, HB583, HB605, HB1327, HB1646, HB2115, HB2379
Keywords: family leave, leave pool, county employee, sick leave, vacation leave, family care, pandemic, guardianship, fencing, reservoirs, local government, regulation, land use, conservation capacity, property regulation, fence regulation, reservoir safety, county authority, fencing regulations, counties
TX
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Health and Human Services Mar 18th, 2025

Health & Human Services

TX
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Water, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs Mar 3rd, 2025

Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • The Texas A&M Forest Service currently uses a database that tracks emergency response equipment at fire
  • I'm with Travis County Emergency Service District No. 2, also known as the Pflugerville Fire Department
  • The fire service and I stand behind him, and that is all I have for you this morning.
  • I'll just state, I've heard—and is this correct—is it 85% of our fire protection services are provided
  • I appreciate what you do, and you're an invaluable service to communities.
Bills: SB480, SB767, SB790, SB971, SB1066
Keywords: water resources, interlocal contracts, local government, collaboration, planning activities, wildfire response, firefighting equipment, emergency services, state database, Texas Forest Service, customer complaints, Public Utility Commission, water service, complaint process, utility regulation, SB 971, Texas Water Assistance Program, Water Code, rural political subdivision, rural water
Summary: The Senate Committee on Water, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs met on Texas Water Day and limited public testimony to two minutes. The chair emphasized the need to move quickly because of scheduling conflicts with other committees and noted the importance of water policy and related stakeholders. The committee heard several bills focused on water administration, rural utilities, emergency response, and public works contracting. Senate Bill 790 by Senator Alvarado would let the Public Utility Commission create a simplified process for resolving tenant complaints over water or wastewater bill discrepancies; it was described as a way to avoid lengthy contested-case hearings for small disputes. Senate Bill 971 by Senator Sparks would clean up conflicting statutory definitions of “rural political subdivision” so Texas Water Development Board programs are applied consistently; Texas Rural Water Association testified in support. Senate Bill 767, also by Senator Sparks, would expand and improve a statewide database of fire-response equipment so departments, including volunteer and rural departments, can locate and share resources more effectively during emergencies; fire service witnesses supported the bill and suggested annual updates to keep the database current. Chair Perry laid out Senate Bill 480 to clarify that local governments and special districts may enter interlocal agreements for water-related planning and research, including aquifer management and flood/water planning. He also presented Senate Bill 1066, which raises payment and performance bond thresholds for Texas Parks and Wildlife Department public works contracts to $150,000, arguing the change would reflect inflation and help smaller vendors on lower-risk projects. Witnesses were heard on the bills, with no opposition recorded in the transcript. The committee voted out all five bills favorably. SB 1066, SB 480, SB 767, SB 790, and SB 971 each received unanimous committee approval and were recommended to the local and contested calendar, with SB 767 noted as amended by a suggested annual-update requirement for the equipment database.
MN
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House State Government Finance and Policy Committee 2/18/25

State Government Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • Department of Health and Human Services Center for Medicaid Services only authorizes one agency to oversee
  • </c><01:10:53.760><c> um</c> office are in the classified service um office are in the classified service
  • Human Services and finance policy all in Human Services and finance policy all in favor<01:19:10.120>
  • I will reference the for-profit... provide quality services we work hard to provide quality services
  • </c> practical and would lead to service practical and would lead to service disruption<01:35:42.280>
Bills: HF1, HF2
Keywords: Office of Inspector General, inspector general, legislative audit, fraud prevention, waste and abuse, public funds, grant oversight, state grants, grant management, whistleblower protection, retaliation, subpoena power, data practices, government transparency, accountability, law enforcement referrals, sanctions, debarment, payment withholding, public assistance fraud
KY
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

Interim Joint Committee on Licensing, Occupations, and Administrative Regulations (7-31-23)

LA
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Education Apr 23rd, 2026

Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • It does not add new services.
  • Martin, it's just like what y'all have identified, I believe, with the ABA services, where students needed
  • , and not restricting access to those ABA services for autistic students.
  • It would depend on the service.
  • If that record is not a billable service, it's not a billable service.
Bills: HB624, HB1022, HB1203, SB82, SB206, SB305, SB376, SB441
Keywords: school safety, emergency operations plan, crisis management, active shooter, drills, training, classroom security, primary health services, behavioral health, school health providers, medical necessity, student health care, education, school week, instructional time, public schools, performance score, student athletes, cardiovascular health, sudden cardiac arrest
AL
AL

Alabama 2026 Regular Session

Alabama Senate Banking and Insurance Committee Feb 4th, 2026

Banking and Insurance

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c> captive management services. captive management services.
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  • ,</c><00:36:03.599><c> for</c> 2019 study that we did at the ABA, for 2019 study that we did at the ABA
  • It doesn't provide the services that they need.
  • And uh and as services that are needed.
Bills: SB170, SB177, SB207, SB208, SB215, HB27, SB219, SB247, SB232, SB81
Keywords: 923, senate, all
MA
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Informal House Session 12 Feb 5th, 2026

Massachusetts House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • McDonald after 45 years of dedicated public service, reports that the resolutions ought to be adopted
  • in Greenfield, prides itself on its dedication to educating young people for lives of learning and service
  • Judge Larkin devoted his life to public service, education, and the pursuit of justice.
  • dean, chancellor, and professor at Southern New England School of Law, guiding the institution through ABA
Keywords: 1212, all
MA
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Informal House Session 12 Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am

Massachusetts House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • McDonald on 45 years of dedicated public service, the resolutions ought to be adopted. Mr.
  • in Greenfield, prides itself on its dedication to educating young people for lives of learning and service
  • Judge Larkin devoted his life to public service, education, and the pursuit of justice.
  • chancellor, and professor at some of the Southern New England School of Law, guiding the institution through ABA
Keywords: 995, all
Summary: The House opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and adopted a congratulatory resolution honoring Oxford Fire Chief Laurent R. McDonald for 45 years of public service. Members also adopted an order creating a special joint committee on initiative petitions to review petitions transmitted by the Secretary of the Commonwealth. In addition, House Bill 862, providing for the recall of elected officers in the town of Sharon, was passed to be enacted. The House then acted on several procedural and scheduling matters. It suspended Joint Rule 12 to send three petitions to committee, and the Committee on Steering, Policy and Scheduling reported a group of local and special bills for consideration, including measures on home insurers and tree removal, housing for families with pets, public safety in Stoneham, community housing funds in Chatham, the Provincetown rental housing trust fund, a disability pension for Christopher Taylor, and a sick leave bank for Sonia Felix. These bills were ordered to a third reading. The House also welcomed visiting students from Four Rivers Charter Public School and the Medfield Girls Soccer State Champions. On third reading, the House passed to be engrossed four police-age waiver bills for Antonio Perez, Sherell Malas, Jonathan Telford, and Jose Ortiz, all directing the Boston Police Department to waive the maximum age requirement. The chamber also observed a moment of silent tribute for the late Honorable Francis J. Larkin of Hopedale, recognizing his long career in public service, law, and education. Finally, the House adopted an order to meet again Monday at 11 a.m. and then adjourned.
MA
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Informal House Session 12 Feb 5th, 2026

Massachusetts House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • McDonald on 45 years of dedicated public service, the resolutions ought to be adopted. Mr.
  • in Greenfield, prides itself on its dedication to educating young people for lives of learning and service
  • Judge Larkin devoted his life to public service, education, and the pursuit of justice.
  • chancellor, and professor at some of the Southern New England School of Law, guiding the institution through ABA
Summary: The House adopted a congratulatory resolution honoring Oxford Fire Chief Laurent R. McDonald for 45 years of public service, and also adopted an order creating a special joint committee on initiative petitions to review petitions transmitted by the Secretary of the Commonwealth. The House then passed to enact House Bill 862, which provides for the recall of elected officers in the town of Sharon. Members also suspended Joint Rule 12 for several petitions, including proposals on family support and poverty alleviation, electoral account and presidential electors, and regulation of medical spas. The Steering, Policy and Scheduling Committee reported several bills for consideration, including measures on tree removal by home insurers, housing for families with pets, public safety in Stoneham, community preservation funds in Chatham, the year-round market rate rental housing trust fund in Provincetown, a disability pension for Christopher Taylor, and a sick leave bank for Sonia Felix. These bills were ordered to a third reading. The House then passed to be engrossed several third-reading bills waiving the maximum age requirement for Boston police officer applicants for Antonio Perez, Sherell Malas, Jonathan Telford, and Jose Ortiz. The chamber also observed a moment of silence for the late Honorable Francis J. Larkin of Hopkinton. Finally, the House adopted an order to meet again Monday at 11 a.m. and adjourned to that time in informal session.
HI
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

LAB Public Hearing - Tue Mar 31, 2026 @ 10:00 AM HST

Labor

Transcript Highlights:
  • First responder status would help provide essential training, critical supporting services, including
  • First responder status would help provide essential training, critical supporting services, including
  • First responder status would help provide essential training, critical supporting services, including
  • Services, Hawaii State Department<00:35:27.760><c> of</c><00:35:27.840><c> Defense.
  • , Services, Services, our<00:35:52.200><c> engineering</c><00:35:53.200><c> division</c><00:35:53.840
Bills: HCR92, HCR46, HCR172, HCR147, HCR112, HCR100, HR84, HR42, HR139, HR104, HR92
Keywords: automated external defibrillator, AED, cardiac arrest, state buildings, health education, public health, lifeguards, first responders, public safety, ocean safety, emergency response, Hawaii, workers' compensation, auditor, procurement audit, compliance, Department of Human Resources Development, transparency, accountability, medical care
OK
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Feb 25th, 2026 at 01:30 pm

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Irwin for 33 years of distinguished military service.
  • And whereas Chief Irwin has not only served as a role model and mentor to fellow service members but
  • His tireless efforts to promote service, sacrifice, and patriotism.
  • He has given service to this country as well.
  • So, therefore, the process that currently takes place at Service Oklahoma will not change by the repeal
Bills: HJR1032, SB1314, SB1257, SB1326, SB1365, SB1932, SB169, SB1991, SB1992, SB1204, SB1339, SB182, SB1847, SB1360, SB1346
Keywords: HJR1032, House Joint Resolution 1032, Service Oklahoma, administrative rules, rule repeal, joint resolution, Oklahoma Administrative Code, OAC 670:15-1-10, OAC 670:15-1-14, agency regulation, legislative oversight, Secretary of State, Oklahoma Register, rulemaking, permanent rules, administrative code, groundwater, indemnity fund, well drilling, pollution prevention
OK
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Feb 25th, 2026

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Irwin for 34 years of distinguished military service.
  • and operations, and whereas Chief Irwin has not only served as a role model and mentor to fellow service
  • And whereas Chief Irwin's distinguished service embodies the highest ideals of the Oklahoma Air National
  • A good Lincoln County resident, the District 28, he is given service to this country as well.
  • So therefore, the process that currently takes place at Service Oklahoma will not change by the repeal
Bills: HJR1032, SB1314, SB1257, SB1326, SB1365, SB1932, SB169, SB1991, SB1992, SB1204, SB1339, SB182, SB1847, SB1360, SB1346
Keywords: HJR1032, House Joint Resolution 1032, Service Oklahoma, administrative rules, rule repeal, joint resolution, Oklahoma Administrative Code, OAC 670:15-1-10, OAC 670:15-1-14, agency regulation, legislative oversight, Secretary of State, Oklahoma Register, rulemaking, permanent rules, administrative code, groundwater, indemnity fund, well drilling, pollution prevention
Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, opened with prayer, and recognized the Doctor and Nurse of the Day, along with several guests and visiting groups, including a military honoree, a women’s rugby team from Southern Nazarene University, a homeschool co-op, gun-rights advocates, and other constituents. The chamber also heard a citation honoring Chief Master Sergeant Scott R. Irwin for 34 years of military service, and the SNU women’s rugby team was congratulated for winning the 2025 National Collegiate Rugby Division I championship. On the floor, members considered House Joint Resolution 1032, which would align Service Oklahoma rules with existing law and executive action regarding changes to birth certificate and license sex markers. The measure drew extended questioning and debate about gender identity, intersex individuals, and whether the repeal would change current practice. Minority Leader Kurt opposed it as political and harmful, while the author said it simply removed outdated administrative code. HJR 1032 passed 38-8. The Senate then passed Senate Bill 1314, increasing caps on the groundwater well drillers and pump installers indemnity fund, 46-0; Senate Bill 1257, classifying THC as a Schedule I drug, 43-3; Senate Bill 1326, modernizing the self-storage facilities lien act and changing notice provisions, 40-4; Senate Bill 1365, raising the threshold for Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department inventory purchases from local vendors and making it an emergency measure, 35-11; and Senate Bill 1932, allowing certain motor carriers to be represented by an officer or partner at administrative hearings, 46-0. The Senate also heard announcements about an Appropriations Committee meeting and an upcoming Bible Reading Marathon before adjourning until February 26, 2026.
AL
AL

Alabama 2026 Regular Session

Alabama House Ways and Means General Fund Committee Feb 18th, 2026

Ways and Means General Fund

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c> is emergency medical service providers. is emergency medical service providers.
  • And I think there may be some services.
  • </c><00:34:10.720><c> because</c><00:34:10.960><c> we</c> services in our association because we services
  • So what do services do here in Alabama? They cut services to get inside their budget.
  • They cut services to here in Alabama?
Bills: HB185, HB378, SB28, HB400, SB155, HB312, HB185, HB378, SB28, HB400, SB155, HB312
Keywords: appropriation, transportation, judicial system, funding, state budget, Pickens County, local act, vehicle tag fee, registration fee, issuance fee, motor vehicle registration, license plate, replacement tag, transfer tag, renewal fee, county revenue, earmarked funds, ambulance service, emergency medical services, EMS