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OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
General Government REVISED: Links added Feb 3rd, 2026 at 01:30 pm
General Government
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm curious why we're striking this part.
- And this is part of the problem.
- So your school's a part of that.
- And that's part of the problem.
- We don't want an unintended consequence that was part of your point.
Committee:
House General Government
Keywords:
purchasing, compliance, state employees, longevity pay, contract management, unclaimed property, service charges, property fund, accountability, government transparency, local development, economic impact, voter approval, tax increment financing, review committee, public finance, blight, salary increase, bonus limits, job performance
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Labor & Workplace Standards Jan 30th, 2026 at 10:30 am
Labor & Workplace Standards
Transcript Highlights:
- And we really want them to be able to be part of the community, part of society, in the workforce.
- And we really want them to be able to be part of the community, part of society in the workforce.
- as well, is firefighters, police officers, they have a certain camaraderie that, you know, that's part
- they actually have to take CEUs, continuing education credits, and we're going to allow this to be part
- I want to be part of that, so I'm just really excited to see this. It's much needed.
Committee:
House Labor & Workplace Standards
Keywords:
labor protections, domestic workers, wage standards, employment rights, worker safety, mental health, PTSD, treatment program, research, pilot program, veteran support, trauma, healthcare funding, labor, communication, Department of Labor and Industries, workplace standards, modernization, collective bargaining, labor relations
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Legislative Republican Leaders Media Availability Jan 27th, 2026 at 09:15 am
Transcript Highlights:
- One, we actually have to have a Washington state legislative nexus as part of our rules in order to be
- And part of the problem here is we're seeing a specific targeting of law enforcement agencies, agents
- Again, part of our concern, or at least I'll say part of my concern, is this.
- Again, part of our concern, or at least I'll say part of my concern, is this.
- There seems to be some unwillingness on the part of Democrats simply because of the Republican administration
Summary:
House and Senate Republican leaders used the media availability to argue that the Democratic majority is making Washington less affordable through new taxes and fees. They cited measures including a utility surcharge bill, expanded producer responsibility costs for clothing, a tire fee bill, proposed tobacco and pharmaceutical taxes, and speculation about an income tax, saying these would raise the cost of living and burden working families and small businesses. They also criticized a bill affecting initiative procedures, calling it an attack on direct democracy, and said Republicans would continue to oppose measures they view as adding costs or limiting voter input.
A major portion of the discussion focused on immigration-related bills and public safety. Republicans condemned Governor Ferguson’s comments about events in Minnesota as inflammatory and said the incidents there should be investigated without political escalation. They also opposed a bill to restrict face coverings for federal immigration officers, arguing it would not be enforceable and would not affect federal law enforcement. Another bill they criticized would allow the state health department to fine the Northwest Detention Center if inspections are blocked; Republicans said the state lacks authority to regulate the federal government in that way. They also rejected a proposal to bar ICE agents hired under the second Trump administration from future law enforcement jobs in Washington, saying it was political messaging and inconsistent with the state’s public safety needs.
The caucuses also discussed several other bills and policy areas. They said they were generally supportive of restoring College Bound and Washington College Grants funding for private nonprofit colleges, but only if done through the budget without new taxes. They backed a proposal to increase accountability and reporting for nonprofit organizations involved in state programs, citing concerns about fraud in mortgage assistance and other state programs. On a housing bill that would limit local enforcement of anti-camping ordinances, House Republicans said the measure was delayed for further work and that cities were worried about implementation and liability. In closing, Republicans said they would keep pushing solutions centered on affordability, transparency, and public safety while continuing to oppose what they described as politically driven bills from the majority.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Status of Persons with Disabilities Jan 26th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm also a part of the D.D. Council. I'm chair of the policy committee. I'm also a part of the D.D.
- As a federal contractor, we manage this initiative, and we're part of Concepts Communications.
- As part of our efforts, we engage in a number of knowledge-sharing activities, all again focused on disability
- And we did have representatives from Massachusetts that participated as part of that task force and helped
- us to discuss them, but we do have those two focus priorities: state as a model employer, which is part
Summary:
The Disability Employment Subcommittee met with roll call, approved prior meeting minutes, and began with an inspirational quote from Jane Goodall about every individual mattering and making a difference. Members introduced themselves and described their roles in disability services, workforce policy, accessibility, and advocacy. The committee then welcomed Katia Alpanis and Dina Klumkina from the State Exchange on Employment and Disability (SEED), who explained that SEED provides technical assistance, research, peer-state examples, and policy support to help states improve disability employment outcomes.
SEED presented seven broad policy areas where states are active: career readiness and work-based learning, behavioral health supports, stay-at-work/return-to-work programs, employer recruitment and accommodation supports, entrepreneurship and disability-owned business development, interagency coordination, and state-as-model-employer initiatives. They shared examples from other states, including scholarship and transition policies, peer support training, accommodation funds, procurement goals, and state hiring strategies. Members asked about SEED’s role in Massachusetts, digital accessibility, and the status of PEAT; SEED said PEAT has been refunded and that SEED’s role is policy-focused rather than implementation-focused, though it can connect Massachusetts with peer states and examples.
The discussion then narrowed to two possible Massachusetts projects: developing a state-as-model-employer roadmap and creating a youth/young-adult employment and volunteer pipeline, especially for transition-age individuals. Members noted related state efforts, including the governor’s executive order reestablishing a disability policy subcommittee, the commission’s Meeting the Moment series, and the need to help people navigate upcoming work requirements and transition cliffs. SEED agreed to follow up with a questionnaire and draft briefs on Massachusetts analysis, career readiness, and state-as-model-employer policies, and the group planned an offline follow-up to define priorities and scope.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Appr-Sub-General Government and Transportation Afternoon Session Jan 13th, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Transcript Highlights:
- It is something that we would participate in, but as part of our normal course of business.
- that was passed a couple of years ago, along with some standard discretionary dollars that were A part
- The other side part to That mission is developing the space industry on a statewide basis.
- those folks had come over, except for the one that retired, who had come over to the ODA and now are part
- The Air Force provides a joint use agreement on a regular basis that was not in peril as a part of the
MS
Mississippi 2026 Regular Session
MS House Floor - 8 January, 2026; 2:00 PM
Mississippi House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- And they'd love for you to come be a part of that.
- And I'm going to hit up a lot of you guys that have done the singing every year to come be a part of
- </c> love for you to come be a part of that. love for you to come be a part of that.
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VT
Transcript Highlights:
- It was offered by Senator Baruth and was read and adopted on the part of the Senate.
- Senator Bar and was read and adopted<00:07:43.520><c> on</c><00:07:43.680><c> the</c><00:07:43.840><c> part
- </c> adopted on the part of the Senate. adopted on the part of the Senate.
- It was offered by Senator Baruth and was read and adopted on the part of the Senate.
- everyone who has an interest in this notion of exploring how that sector could become a more important part
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
November 18, 2025 - 10:30 AM
Transcript Highlights:
- PRESENTATION IS WE ALSO SPENT THE LAST TWO YEARS WORKING TO IMPLEMENT A REFORM TO GENERAL EDUCATION AS PART
- WORKING TO REVIEW THE GENERAL EDUCATION OFFERINGS TO ENSURE THAT THEY ARE ALIGNED WITH THE STATUTE BUT PART
- BE UPPER DIVISION MAJOR REQUIREMENTS FOR STUDENTS AND, SO THAT WAS NOT ALL SPLASH THAT WAS ALSO NOT PART
- AS PART OF THE REVIEW WHAT WE IDENTIFIED OVER 200 PROGRAMS THAT WERE BELOW THE THRESHOLD.
- THAT'S PART OF IT IS A CHANGE OUR BOARD ADOPTED A FEW WEEKS AGO WHERE WE OFFER OF CHOICES FOR METRIC
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
Facilities Review Subcommittee Jul 10th, 2025
Facilities Review Subcommittee
Transcript Highlights:
- I think I can, in part, answer that question.
- Probably my least favorite part of this job is figuring that out.
- That really was part of the plan.
- So this is kind of a two-part proposal.
- Well, Madam Chair, the lactation part, absolutely.
Committee:
House Facilities Review Subcommittee
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Legislative Committee on Water Supply During Drought Jun 11th, 2025
Joint Legislative Committee on Water Supply During Drought
Transcript Highlights:
- You were part of this committee as chair of the House Ag and Natural Resources Committee.
- Yes, you're correct on the first part.
- So Rosa Irrigation District is located in central Washington, more towards the southern part.
- I notice Tyotan is part of your district. Is that ditch back up and running after the fire?
- So they're not part of the crops that were follow this year. Well, those are.
Summary:
The Joint Committee on Water Supply During Drought opened its 2025 meeting by electing new leadership. After brief discussion of the committee’s membership and the usual practice of alternating leadership between chambers and parties, members unanimously elected Senator Ron Mazzal as chair and Representative Christine Reeves as vice chair. The outgoing chair, Representative Ybarra, continued presiding for the remainder of the meeting at Senator Mazzal’s request.
The committee then heard a presentation from Sage Park of the Rosa Irrigation District on the severe 2025 water year. Park said Rosa is facing very low reservoir levels, declining water supply forecasts, and an earlier-than-planned end to the irrigation season. She described the district’s conservation and drought response measures, including canal shutdowns, pump-backs, leased water, on-farm fallowing and water pooling, emergency well permits, and long-term investments in piping, sealant, drip irrigation, and storage. Park also urged continued emergency drought funding, more efficient state lease funding processes, and support for water releases that benefit fish during drought conditions.
Urban Eberhard then presented on the Kittitas Reclamation District and the Yakima Basin Integrated Plan. He described widespread on-farm conservation, reduced acre allocations, early shutoffs expected in late summer, and ongoing infrastructure work such as piping, lining, telemetry, and the Springwood reservoir project. He emphasized that these projects are intended to improve water delivery, support fish flows, and provide future storage, including possible hydroelectric generation as part of feasibility work. In response to a question, he said the districts are monitoring aquifer impacts from canal lining and are working on managed aquifer recharge to direct conserved water to beneficial groundwater areas. No additional votes or formal actions were taken after the leadership elections.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Public School Capital Outlay Oversight Task Jun 9th, 2025
Public School Capital Outlay Oversight Task Force
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm uh Representative Catherine Cullen, uh, District 57, northern part of Maria Rancho. Please.
- Chairman, Vice Chairman, members, Derek Lente, District 65, representing parts of Sandoval County, San
- I represent House District 10, which is as far south as you can go in Bernallio County and part of Southeast
- Thank you, uh, Representative, uh, Tania Mirabal Moya, District 7, Blen and eastern part of Valencia
- That we ought to dedicate a meeting or a part of a meeting to go through.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Economic and Rural Development Jun 4th, 2025
Economic & Rural Development & Policy Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- I know, um, in House District 53, I have 3 community colleges, 2 are in a rural part of the community
- pro projects and have a pot of funds that is specifically for big rural projects in, um, particular parts
- , specific parts of the state might be, uh, interesting and could open up some imagination for us.
- we hindering businesses that are already here and how are we hindering businesses, the bureaucracy part
- As part of this work plan, um, creating stable housing opportunities for the New Mexicans, for native
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Fighting Fraud, Waste, and Abuse – Senator Jordan Rasmusson May 26th, 2025
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
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- So, do you have any concerns about where we are in this part of the process or what's next?
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- You know, part of the work proud of?
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama House Ways and Means Education Committee Apr 30th, 2025
Ways and Means Education
Transcript Highlights:
- The additional $2 million is for the music production part of the credit.
- I know we have members who attend churches that are part of the convention.
- Individuals that have applied have come from other parts of the state.
- I think this is one of the more enjoyable parts of... ...one of the more enjoyable parts of being in
- I mean just make that as a part of the nucleus of how we get to where we're going, right?
Committee:
House Ways and Means Education
Keywords:
entertainment, film, music, production incentives, Alabama Film Office, tax rebates, media industry, economic development, Baptist convention, tax exemption, sales and use tax, Alabama, nonprofit, HB203, High Socks for Hope, nonprofit tax exemption, sales tax, use tax, state tax exemption, local option tax exemption
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
JDC, JDC Public Hearings 04-02-2025
Transcript Highlights:
- So, this is this lawful court orders part or we're talking about automatic.
- This is the court orders part. Okay. So, the AVR later—No, we're substituting this for the AVR.
- So, this is this lawful court<00:03:11.440><c> orders</c><00:03:11.680><c> part</c><00:03:12.000><c>
- This is the this is the court orders<00:03:15.599><c> part.</c><00:03:15.920><c> Okay.
- So, the AVR later No, orders part. Okay.
Summary:
The Judiciary Committee heard Senate Concurrent Resolution 158, which had been amended from an automatic voter registration-related request to a resolution urging the administration to follow the law and comply with federal court orders. Testimony was overwhelmingly in support, including from the League of Women Voters of Hawaii, the Democratic Party of Hawaii, the Hawaii State Teachers Association, Hawaii Coalition for Immigrant Rights, Hawaii women lawyers, and others. One witness spoke against automatic voter registration, warning it could be exploited by bad actors, though the chair clarified that the amended resolution was focused on court orders rather than AVR.
Members asked questions about whether states or Congress can enforce compliance with court orders and whether there were historical examples of presidents refusing to follow them. The response emphasized separation of powers, checks and balances, and the importance of state support for the rule of law. The committee then voted to accept the proposed SD1 for SCR 158; the measure passed with one no vote recorded from Senator Awa.
The committee also took up SCR 154, a resolution supporting implementation of applicable United Nations Human Rights Council universal periodic review recommendations. No testimony was received on that measure, and it was deferred. In a later decision-making agenda item, the committee considered a measure directing the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to include circuit and district court facilities in planning new correctional centers and to establish a release procedure away from residential communities and public spaces; the committee recommended passage as amended, and the measure passed without objection.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Housing Committee Meeting - 2025-04-02
Housing Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- that increased density, narrower street type of project if we took away the ability to have PUD as part
- It was not part of the agreement. and pressed back, stating, "What if I don't pay it?"
- It's an area of specifically, what I would say is that that is part of the risk of the The PUD process
- I think, you know, part of the reason we've seen more pervasive use of the planning and development is
- As it was kind of mentioned here, we do want to make clear that this is part.
Committee:
House Housing Finance and Policy
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
March 25, 2025 - 03:30 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- I am aware that the United States Coast Guard is part of security at many of our deepwater ports, but
- It's kind of been an ongoing challenge with the south part of our port.
- This will allow representation from every part of the state.
- We're also excited to see a portion to be a part of a renewable food source industry, and we're grateful
- I remember when this proposal came forward in the spring or the summer and being part of...
Summary:
The committee met with a quorum present and took up five bills related to Florida waterways, vessels, and environmental protection. HB 1149 on vessel accountability was presented as a way to strengthen enforcement against derelict and long-term anchored vessels, create nuisance authority for repeat violators, and shift relocation/disposal costs to owners; it drew support from marine industry and boating groups and passed 15-1. HB 795 would allow voluntary buffer zones near deepwater port channels and turning basins to prevent anchoring or mooring in protected areas; after questions about federal overlap and impacts on other counties, an amendment narrowed the buffer concept and added authority to remove uninsured vessels anchored more than 45 days, and the bill passed 13-3 with committee substitute. HB 1285 defined “migrant vessels” and authorized FWC to remove them more quickly as derelict vessels; a technical amendment was adopted, Monroe County supported the bill, and it passed unanimously 16-0.
The committee then considered HB 1133, which would restructure the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission by requiring geographic representation on the seven-member board, staggering terms, and limiting warrantless entry onto private land by FWC officers. The sponsor said the goal was to ensure statewide representation and align FWC enforcement with probable-cause standards; an amendment changed board terms from five years to three years, and the bill passed 16-0. Finally, HB 1143, sponsored by Representatives Shoaf and Tant, would prohibit oil and gas drilling and exploration within 10 miles of certain sensitive estuarine and coastal areas and require DEP to weigh environmental and economic impacts before permitting near waterways. Support came from oyster farmers, shellfish groups, conservation advocates, and local residents, while the American Petroleum Institute opposed the setback as too broad and raised mineral-rights concerns. After extensive debate emphasizing protection of Apalachicola Bay, tourism, seafood, and fragile ecosystems, the bill passed unanimously 16-0.
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
House Standing Committee on Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection (3-11-25) - Reupload
Transcript Highlights:
- to update our training, but essentially what's happening right now is that beginning next year our part-time
- So this just gets that in line with what needs to be done for our part-time telecommunicators and meet
- year</c><00:08:40.959><c> our</c> is that beginning next year our is that beginning next year our part-time
- telecommunicators are going to part-time telecommunicators are going to be<00:08:43.360><c> required
- </c> needs to be done uh for our part-time needs to be done uh for our part-time telecommunicators<00
Keywords:
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Summary:
The House Standing Committee on Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection met with a quorum, opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and prayer, and recognized guests before taking up legislation. The committee first heard Senate Bill 61 from Sen. Craig Richardson, who described it as a private property rights bill addressing swimming pools rented through platforms like Airbnb or Swimply. He said current law can cause a privately owned pool to be treated as a public swimming pool, and the bill would correct that definition. The committee moved and seconded the bill, then approved it unanimously for favorable passage to the House floor.
The committee then considered Senate Bill 237 from Sen. Jason Hall. Hall said the bill would waive Kentucky’s physical agility requirement for certain out-of-state police officers in good standing with at least 10 years of service, while a committee substitute also updated 911 dispatching laws and adjusted training requirements for part-time public safety telecommunicators. Representative Blandon said he would offer a friendly floor amendment requiring proof that an applicant passed a physical agility test in their state of origin to address KLC concerns. Representative Sharp raised a concern about how federal certifications would fit into the bill’s state-of-origin language. After discussion, the committee approved the committee substitute and passed the bill favorably, with several members explaining their votes or recording votes afterward. The meeting ended with thanks to members and staff and a motion to adjourn.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- It's a critical part of a child's development, not a privilege to be taken away.
- is vital for students' physical and social and mental well-being, and it should be an untouchable part
- recommend strengthening the language around the moderate to vigorous physical activity requirement part
- I'm a business person, so I get that and um I actually used to own part of a food company that had its
- not my area of expertise, but I feel like, um, whoever's on board with that or whoever vendors are part
Committee:
Senate Health & Human Services
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama House Ports, Waterways & Intermodal Transit Committee Feb 19th, 2025
Ports, Waterways & Intermodal Transit
Transcript Highlights:
- I don't know that she read that part.
- That was the only thing that I didn't hear you say that part, but okay. Thank you.
- These are sustainable, good-paying jobs for the most part. To drill down... Jobs for the most part.
- That's part of a larger project that totals about $100 million.
- DECAR is in the planning stages currently, and this is for the northern part of our state.
Committee:
House Ports, Waterways & Intermodal Transit
Keywords:
DUI, driving under the influence, ignition interlock, interlock device, driver license suspension, restricted license, motor vehicle, alcohol offense, first offense, repeat offender, blood alcohol concentration, BAC, license revocation, Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency, ALEA, public safety, traffic safety, chemical dependency, substance abuse, court referral program