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WA
Transcript Highlights:
- House Bill 1570 applies the Public Employees Collective Bargaining Act to...
- The bill also creates a non-appropriated Spark Act grant program account.
- Chair, and thanks to the committee for reigniting the SPARC Act.
- This committee should move forward with the Spark Act.
- The Spark Act can help make sure that's the case.
Committee:
House Appropriations
Keywords:
artificial intelligence, AI, generative AI, AI-generated content, deepfake, synthetic media, content provenance, provenance data, metadata, watermarking, disclosure, transparency, consumer protection, unfair or deceptive acts, unfair competition, Washington RCW, Title 19 RCW, platform regulation, AI detection tool, media authenticity
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- And if she's listening, she actually full disclosure, we act with all transparency here, Madam Chair.
- The ACTs, everything like that, but you know I kind of feel I turned out okay as a lawyer.
- I think she might have been acting dean for a minute or two. Certainly another top legal mind.
- I think she might have been acting dean for a minute or two. Certainly another top legal mind.
Committee:
House House Judiciary
Keywords:
interstate medical licensure compact, physician licensure, medical license reciprocity, expedited licensure, medical practice act, New Mexico medical board, compact commission, physician mobility, telemedicine, license portability, background check, disciplinary action, joint investigation, reproductive health care, gender-affirming care, scope of practice, medical board transparency, multistate compact, licensure renewal, health care workforce
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- Act they have authority to go into executive session.
- They can only rely upon the Open Meetings Act.
- There is a winding down period under the sunset act.
- What would constitute a default under the Conway Act? Mr.
- Can you tell us why so many are not acting?
Committee:
Senate Senate Judiciary
Keywords:
interstate medical licensure compact, physician licensure, medical license reciprocity, expedited licensure, medical practice act, New Mexico medical board, compact commission, physician mobility, telemedicine, license portability, background check, disciplinary action, joint investigation, reproductive health care, gender-affirming care, scope of practice, medical board transparency, multistate compact, licensure renewal, health care workforce
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
01/21/2026 - House Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections
Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections
Transcript Highlights:
- At what point do we not act? By the Muslim Brotherhood and CAIR. At what point do we not act?
- What is the most recent evidence where there is actually an illegal act?
- Do you have a threat assessment that some nefarious forces are acting to take over the election?
- I believe there's been a bill introduced, the Voters First Act, at HB 2907.
- There's a few things in the National Voter Registration Act that I do.
Keywords:
campaign contributions, foreign contributions, constitutional amendments, public disclosure, Arizona Revised Statutes, elections, voter registration, provisional ballots, primary election, voter participation, Muslim Brotherhood, terrorism, foreign terrorist organization, national security, Islamist extremism, Congress, Arizona, domestic security, CAIR, terrorist organization
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Transportation Jan 13th, 2026 at 04:00 pm
Transportation
Transcript Highlights:
- And then we're going to talk about a change on the Climate Commitment Act that also impacts your overall
- And then this focus is just on the Climate Commitment Act revenues.
- What's depicted on the chart is the total Climate Commitment Act revenues, not just the amount that's
- Outlined in the Climate Commitment Act as it was passed in 2021, and then similarly you would see we
- And then, with the Climate Commitment Act, as Brian noted, the revenues are going down over time, and
Bills:
SB6005
Committee:
Senate Transportation
Keywords:
transportation budget, transportation appropriations, capital budget, supplemental budget, Washington State Department of Transportation, WSDOT, Washington State Patrol, Department of Licensing, ferries, Puget Sound ferries, tolling, express toll lanes, highway safety, traffic safety, impaired driving, ignition interlock, speed cameras, transit funding, public transit, multimodal transportation
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- post-secondary and higher education, especially in the state of Texas now with the investment of the Texas CHIPS Act
- With the CHIPS Act itself, you're seeing a lot of institutions looking... into this specific industry
Committee:
Senate Education
Keywords:
pediatrics, medical education, subsidiary, preceptorship, medical training, student programs, mental health, loan repayment, education funding, mental health professionals, healthcare access, Texas Success Initiative, exemption, public officers, employees, higher education, Capitol view, Austin, urban planning, construction
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- The list currently includes the ACT, SAT, TSI, and ACT, but students typically don't take those until
- It simply replaces the outdated term "ACT Plan" with "Pre-ACT" across the education code.
- I've got Sam Houston State University, the Public Medical School, UTSA, the UT Health Science Center,
Committee:
Senate Education
Keywords:
pediatrics, medical education, subsidiary, preceptorship, medical training, student programs, mental health, loan repayment, education funding, mental health professionals, healthcare access, Texas Success Initiative, exemption, public officers, employees, higher education, Capitol view, Austin, urban planning, construction
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama House Children and Senior Advocacy Committee Mar 19th, 2025
Children and Senior Advocacy
Transcript Highlights:
- In 2018, I passed a bill through both bodies called the Coach Safely Act.
- So this is an amendment to that act. It's a minor amendment. to that act.
- travel ball group, say he's 14 and in seventh grade, what does a coach have to do to comply with this act
- This bill covers a vast number of criminal acts such as assault, ...number of criminal acts such as assault
- I went to my courts and I asked for help with my daughter who was acting out.
Committee:
House Children and Senior Advocacy
Keywords:
Coach Safely Act, youth athletics, noncompliance penalties, Department of Public Health, youth athlete, social media, age verification, minors, under 16, children online safety, online privacy, platform regulation, deceptive trade practice, Attorney General, civil penalties, punitive damages, consumer protection, account creation, algorithmic feeds, internet safety
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law Committee 3/13/25
Judiciary Finance and Civil Law
Transcript Highlights:
- She said that is a general protection for private data that exists in the Government Data Practices Act
- c><00:28:40.799><c> Practices</c> in the government data Practices in the government data Practices Act
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- information because student information is protected both in Minnesota under our state data privacy act
Committee:
House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law
Keywords:
mortgage foreclosure, redemption, foreclosure surplus, sheriff's sale, junior lienholder, mortgagor, homeowner protections, loss mitigation, dual tracking, foreclosure redemption period, certificate of redemption, certificate of sale, sheriff, county recorder, registrar of titles, homeownership center, lien priority, real property, foreclosure by advertisement, surplus funds
TX
Texas 89th Regular
S/C on County & Regional Government Mar 10th, 2025
S/C on County & Regional Government
Transcript Highlights:
- We are kind of uniquely situated just south of Houston.
- The most prominent example of that The past couple of years being Liberty County, north of Houston.
Committee:
House S/C on County & Regional Government
Keywords:
hospital district, Cedar Creek, scholarship, dissolution, county judges, healthcare funding, grant program, rural counties, law enforcement, sheriff's departments, funding, public safety, deputy shortages, sheriff, prosecutor, salary assistance, HB 198, Wade Cannon Act, firefighter cancer screening, occupational cancer screening
AL
Committee:
Senate Tourism
Keywords:
SB25, community development district, community development districts, alcoholic beverage tax, alcohol sales tax, sales tax proceeds, county treasury, special fund, grant distribution, tourism funding, economic development, local grants, education grants, civic activities, community activities, tourism activities, Alabama Code 35-8B-5, county revenue, legislator recommendation, local government finance
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Hunter Kerwin Bleach. Uh, yes. Leo Wilson. Schoolcraft. All right, a quorum is present.
- Now that reputation is crumbling because a handful of people acted without transparency, accountability
- We are not here to talk about Open Meetings Act violations.
- And the Gilmore Aiken Act, I can't remember whether it was 51 or I wasn't here but uh It did away with
- Uh, we faced the same thing in, in the Houston area at one time.
Committee:
House Public Education
Keywords:
district composition, congressional election, Texas, legislature, voting districts, citizenship, U.S. citizen, non-citizen, public office, advisory board, task force, state government, local government, political subdivision, commission board, appointment eligibility, officeholder qualifications, public service, naturalization, Texas Government Code
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security Feb 4th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- We have Mark Hunter which is no longer on their course the last election. So we'll get that update.
- I served the Houston Police Department for 24 years. 22 years as civilian employee and 2 years, a civilian
- This, of course, is a provision from last year's Jason Raynor Act, which did not pass.
- their families are targeted, Minnesota because of what to do criminal justice, we should be able to act
- So the as I understand the budget authority that is given to the department that is acts of what we can
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- I am from Houston County.
- Houston owns 70% of the water in it, we own 30%, but we've contracted with Houston for the majority of
- I don't think it's a Houston.
- The test hole was drilled in Houston County, and there's nobody to report that to in Houston.
- You say Anderson and Houston, Houston County I think has 300 million acre feet, but we didn't introduce
Committee:
House Natural Resources
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Senate Legislative Session Apr 22nd, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I do believe that if those lines are redrawn, the whole federal Gaming Act could blow up.
Bills:
HB3834 , HB3940 , HB4346 , HB2947 , HB3257 , HB3264 , HB4326 , HB4421 , HB3944 , HB3979 , HB4118 , SCR22 , SB169 , HB1047 , HB2123 , HB2650 , HB3260 , HB3403 , SR41 , HB3649 , HB3742 , HB3831 , HB3996 , HB4321 , HB4339
Keywords:
HB3834, Oklahoma Breakthrough Therapy Act, ibogaine, ibogaine-based therapeutics, ibogaine analogs, clinical trials, FDA approval, breakthrough therapy designation, opioid use disorder, substance use disorder, traumatic brain injury, mental health, neurological disorders, drug development, public-private partnership, State Department of Health, intellectual property, revolving fund, research funding, medical licensing
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Senate Legislative Session Apr 22nd, 2026
Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- And I do believe that if those lines are redrawn, the whole Federal Gaming Act could blow up.
- President, I move to amend House Bill 3831 by restoring the title and an acting clause by Senator Haste
Bills:
HB3834 , HB3940 , HB4346 , HB2947 , HB3257 , HB3264 , HB4326 , HB4421 , HB3944 , HB3979 , HB4118 , SCR22 , SB169 , HB1047 , HB2123 , HB2650 , HB3260 , HB3403 , SR41 , HB3649 , HB3742 , HB3831 , HB3996 , HB4321 , HB4339
Keywords:
HB3834, Oklahoma Breakthrough Therapy Act, ibogaine, ibogaine-based therapeutics, ibogaine analogs, clinical trials, FDA approval, breakthrough therapy designation, opioid use disorder, substance use disorder, traumatic brain injury, mental health, neurological disorders, drug development, public-private partnership, State Department of Health, intellectual property, revolving fund, research funding, medical licensing
Summary:
The Senate convened with a quorum, heard an invocation, and recognized several guests and groups in the gallery, including the Ponca City High School Poe High Steppers, the Edmond Democratic Women, family members of senators, a Grace Reform Baptist Church co-op group, and Oklahoma 4-H participants. The chamber also honored the Red Oak Lady Eagles state championship basketball team with a citation and remarks celebrating their first school basketball title and strong season.
The Senate adopted Senate Concurrent Resolution 22, supporting the Lights Out Oklahoma campaign to reduce bird mortality during migration by encouraging reduced exterior lighting in peak migration months. The chamber also adopted Senate Resolution 41, proclaiming April 22, 2026, as the 27th annual 4-H Day at the Capitol, with testimony from 4-H representatives emphasizing youth leadership, civic engagement, and workforce readiness.
Several bills passed, including House Bill 169 (house amendments adopted and the bill passed as an emergency measure), House Bill 2123 on the Arkansas River bridge, House Bill 2650 on summary administration estate thresholds, House Bill 3260 on funeral director continuing education approvals, House Bill 3403 on a DEQ/OSU sewage sludge pilot study, House Bill 3649 on the Mental Health Department real property trust, House Bill 3742 on criminal discovery, House Bill 3831 on a Task Force One revolving fund, House Bill 3996 on indigent defense experts in capital cases, House Bill 4321 on limits on retroactive building rule application, and House Bill 4339 on summary administration notice timing. House Bill 1047, which would have authorized a tribal sports betting framework and related revenue distributions, drew extensive debate over gambling addiction, revenue, tribal compacts, geofencing, and NIL funding, but failed 21-27; Senator Coleman gave notice of intent to reconsider. The Senate then announced an Appropriations Committee meeting and adjourned until the next scheduled session.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Life Protection Act, but sadly, since the overturning of Roe v.
- Um, some cases we've heard of recently were in Corpus Christi in Houston.
- The Heartbeat Act is a good tool for inside the state.
- We must act now to protect both Texas babies and their mothers.
- of lawsuits filed under the Texas Heartbeat Act.
Committee:
House State Affairs
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Chamber Meeting Feb 3rd, 2026
New Mexico House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Whereas lives lost to senseless acts of violence deserve to be honored and remembered.
- She believes being a good leader means listening first, acting with integrity, and empowering others
- She believes being a good leader means listening first, acting with integrity, and empowering others
- of the Prior Authorization Act.
- An act relating to insurance, enacting a new section of the Prior Authorization Act to require health
Bills:
HB34 , HM7 , HM8 , HM17 , HM3 , HM11 , HM14 , HM15 , HM21 , HM25 , HM34 , HB95 , HB111 , SB1 , HJR1 , HM4 , HM22
Keywords:
HB34, school nurse, school nurses, nurse licensure, licensure, charter school, charter schools, school district, public education, Department of Health, Public Education Department, registered nurse, RN, mentorship, evaluation, competency, teacher salary parity, minimum salary, level one license, level two license
Summary:
The House convened with quorum, prayer, pledges, and a series of memorials, certificates, guest introductions, and legislative messages. House Memorial 8 honored the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commission and Dr. King’s legacy; members spoke about the commission’s work in promoting service, liberty, equality, and student leadership. The memorial passed unanimously, 70-0. Later, House Memorial 25 recognized victims of violent crime and their families, with emotional testimony from lawmakers and guests describing the lasting impact of homicide and the importance of survivor voices. That memorial also passed unanimously, 70-0.
The chamber then recognized numerous guests, including Kid Frost, several student “shadows” from Belen High School and other schools, Santo Domingo Pueblo leaders, Habitat for Humanity volunteers, CNM board members and students, Southwest Cheese representatives, military installation leaders, and others. Members also highlighted community events and receptions, including Silver Spikes Day and a 100th bill celebration. The House received several executive messages from the governor authorizing bill submissions on virtual power plants, apprenticeship funding for public works, AEDs at school athletic activities, and an energy affordability and grid reliability commission, along with a Senate message transmitting Senate Bill 2.
Committee reports were adopted on a number of measures, including House Bills 145, 200, 32, 33, 61, 201, 153, 154, 184, 110, and 109, plus House Memorials 23, 24, and 26, and House Joint Memorial 2. The Appropriations and Finance Committee also reported a substitute for House Bills 2 and 3, which was adopted. On third reading, Senate Bill 1, dealing with a doctor compact for New Mexico, passed the House 64-0 after discussion about its role in physician recruitment and the need for malpractice reform. House Bill 34, a cleanup bill related to nurse licensure and charter school nurses, was also taken up for debate, with questions focused on the three-tier nurse evaluation system and recruitment impacts.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- HCR 54 Hunter authorizing the legislature to adjourn for more than three days during the period beginning
- of the Reformation, no one would have ever believed that society would have declined to do such an act
- She made a turn and began to go down Highway 6, for all of you Aggies that travel from Houston know how
Keywords:
accountants, Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants, advocacy, legislation, business issues, memorial, law enforcement, sacrifice, tribute, community support, service, community, Holocaust, remembrance, antisemitism, human rights, education, Holocaust Remembrance Day, memorialization, sexual assault
NE
Nebraska 2025-2026 Regular Session
Legislative Afternoon Session Apr 8th, 2026
Nebraska Unicameral Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- What we found as a result of the No Child Left Behind Act, as many of you probably remember, was that
- taken the ACT.
- It is from the ACT website, and it was average ACT test scores by state from last year, 2025.
- Nebraska switched junior year to give everybody the ACT instead of other testing.
- Just like when I shared you this ACT, that is the same test for the whole nation.
Bills:
LB878 , LB958 , LB958A , LB762 , LB1187 , LB966 , LB929 , LB962 , LB1209 , LB937A , LB962A , LB1050 , LB1050A , LB965 , LB1022 , LB753 , LB788 , LB913 , LB1055 , LB1195 , LB429 , LB721 , LB722 , LB727 , LB745 , LB749 , LB778 , LR293 , LR296 , LR422 , LR495 , LR496 , LR497 , LR498 , LR499 , LR500 , LR501 , LR502 , LR503 , LR504
Keywords:
paid parental leave, state employees, workplace benefits, family support, economic impact, Medicaid, Medical Assistance Act, home and community-based services waiver, HCBS waiver, waiver participant, assessment tool, clinical interviewing, service tier, retroactive coverage, doula, doula reimbursement, maternal health, prenatal care, pregnancy, birth outcomes