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OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Energy and Natural Resources Oversight Feb 25th, 2026 at 09:00 am
Energy
Transcript Highlights:
- Thank you for the question. To answer that directly, Thank you for the question.
- Those contracts would have to be executed in order for this to move forward.
- It is currently law for this pilot to be established. Thank you for that.
- And in order for that to happen, It has to move to the Oklahoma Department of Food, ODAF.
- In order for us to do that, it has to go to an agency who is willing to pick up that work.
Bills:
HB4338 , HB3977 , HB2100 , HB2975 , HB3056 , HB3406 , HB3720 , HB4316 , HB3405 , HB1907 , HB3142 , HB3173 , HB3270 , HB3728 , HB2440 , HB2596 , HB3466 , HB3469 , HB4338 , HB3977 , HB2100 , HB2975 , HB3056 , HB3406 , HB3720 , HB4316 , HB3405 , HB1907 , HB3142 , HB3173 , HB3270 , HB3728 , HB2440 , HB2596 , HB3466 , HB3469
Committees:
House Energy , House Energy and Natural Resources Oversight
Keywords:
HB4338, Oklahoma Brine Development Act, brine unitization, produced water, produced water unit, oil and gas wastewater, produced water recycling, reclaimed water, constituent elements, brine rights, solution gas, Corporation Commission, unitization, royalty interests, surface owner, oil and gas produced water, recycling and reuse, wastewater disposal, mineral extraction, lithium extraction
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Public Safety Committee Apr 8th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- goods, only for them to be revealed as the Black lawful... ...into homes to take goods, only for them
- AB 622 clarifies that CDCR is permitted to issue credits, as they have done for years, which encourages
- For example, in response to the law, To seek out ways to circumvent our laws.
- We send people to jail and to prison to rehabilitate and to pay for their crimes.
- Current law allows the Victim Compensation Board to deny an application for compensation if the board
Summary:
The committee first adopted a seven-bill consent calendar, then heard several public safety measures. AB 1127 by Assembly Member Gabriel would restrict sale of certain semi-automatic handguns that can be easily converted to automatic weapons with “switches”; supporters, including Everytown and Moms Demand Action, said it targets a specific Glock-style design flaw linked to mass shootings, while the NRA and gun-rights groups argued the bill duplicates existing federal law and effectively bans popular handguns. The bill was moved on a due-pass-as-amended motion to Judiciary and remained on call. AB 468, also by Gabriel, would increase penalties and clarify offenses involving looting and impersonating emergency personnel in evacuation zones and during disasters; firefighters, district attorneys, and law enforcement supported it as a deterrent, while public defenders and justice advocates warned it was overbroad and could worsen racial profiling. The committee approved the bill on a due-pass-as-amended motion to Appropriations, also held on call.
The committee then heard AB 1187 by Assembly Member Celeste Rodriguez, which would require eight hours of firearm safety training, including live-fire instruction, before obtaining a firearm safety certificate and would add a requirement for new residents who import firearms. Supporters said California should require training comparable to other safety-sensitive activities and that the measure would reduce gun deaths; opponents argued the bill misunderstands the existing FSC process, would be hard to implement because of range and instructor limits, and would burden a constitutional right. The bill passed on a due-pass-as-amended motion to Appropriations and was held on call. The committee also heard AB 1424 by Rodriguez, which would require CDCR climate resiliency and heat-safety measures in prisons, including temperature monitoring, shade, showers, fans, and emergency planning. Prisoner-rights and labor groups strongly supported the bill, citing extreme heat, wildfire, and flooding risks, while one opponent said the monitoring mandate could be too costly; the bill was moved on a due-pass motion to Labor and Employment and held on call.
Finally, the committee began hearing AB 1258 by Assembly Member Kalra, which would extend the sunset of the Young Adult Deferred Entry Program through 2029 for selected counties. Kalra and Santa Clara County Judge Erica You described the program’s success in reducing recidivism and providing wraparound services for young adults with felony charges, including housing, counseling, and parenting support. The transcript cuts off before the committee completed action on AB 1258.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
03/25/2026 - House Science & Technology
House Science & Technology Committee of Reference
Transcript Highlights:
- So just to quickly sum up, and thank you for your time.
- This bill is going to help guard against opportunities for the Chinese party state to collect data today
- companies to actually apply for.
- easy for us to go ahead and detect.
- So you say you could, for defense, be able to use that.
Summary:
The Committee on Science and Technology heard Senate Bill 1046, which would prohibit critical telecommunications infrastructure in Arizona from using equipment manufactured or owned by a foreign adversary, require annual certification to the Corporation Commission, impose civil penalties for noncompliance, and bar violators from receiving certain public funds for telecom infrastructure. Marina Macklin testified in support, arguing the bill would reduce cybersecurity and national security risks tied to Chinese-linked telecom equipment and that states have an important role in procurement and infrastructure protection. Members asked about examples such as Huawei, the cost of compliance, whether the threat is current, and whether the bill duplicates federal efforts; Macklin said the measure targets public procurement, addresses existing risks, and complements rather than conflicts with federal action. The committee then voted 5-1 to return SB 1046 with a do pass recommendation, with one member citing concerns about timing and implementation.
The committee also received a presentation from Craig Luxbacher of the University of Arizona on mining technology and the state’s role in critical minerals. He described Arizona as a hub for mining innovation and discussed university work on autonomous equipment, microgrids, pilot processing, tailings recovery, workforce training, and heat-stress monitoring. Members asked about microgrids, legal and policy changes needed to de-risk domestic mining, tariffs, workforce decline, and whether AI and automation would reduce jobs; Luxbacher said automation is driven by economics, not just regulation, and would likely create more skilled maintenance and technical jobs rather than eliminate the workforce.
Jeremiah Pate of Lunisand then presented on subsurface imaging technology using geo-radio-tomography, which he said can image deep underground from airborne platforms and help locate critical minerals, aquifers, tunnels, and buried military infrastructure. Members asked about applications for archaeology, identifying mineral types, water detection, uniqueness of the technology, and possible defense uses. Pate said the company is working toward better mineral identification, can detect aquifers readily, and is currently the only company fielding this type of airborne subsurface imaging. The chair closed the meeting after thanking members and speakers, and the committee adjourned.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
House of Representatives Second Regular Session of the 60th Legislature Day 37 Apr 8th, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Oklahoma House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I want to say a special thank you all to the staff for all.
- Thank you for trying to make me better, for trying to make me a little more aggressive at times.
- And I just want to say thank you for being my brother. Thank you for being a great uncle to Jack.
- And I just want to say thank you for being my brother. Thank you for being a great uncle to Jack.
- Thank you for the question. So As you know, drilling rigs are not affixed to the ground.
Bills:
SB1287 , SB1983 , SB1796 , SB1806 , SB1558 , SB2135 , SB483 , SB1198 , SB1265 , SB2154 , SB2139 , SB1552 , SB2118 , SB1775 , SB259 , SB1344 , SB1380 , SB2007 , SB1572 , SB2074 , SB1423 , SB1425 , SB1502 , SB1503 , SB1833 , SB1561 , SB1555 , SB2044 , SB1749 , SB904 , SB1565 , SB1500 , SB667 , SB1484 , SB1562 , SB1644 , HR1045 , SB227 , SB1627 , SB1475 , SB1966 , SB2049 , SB1531 , SB80 , SB1734 , SB1630 , SB1894 , SB1975 , SB1432 , SB1437 , SB1812 , SB346 , SB710 , SB1489 , SB1614 , SB2045 , SB1250 , SB1304 , SB1501 , SB1946 , SB592 , SB65 , SB1257 , SB444 , SB640 , SB2178 , SB1242 , SB1642
Keywords:
abstraction, licensing, Oklahoma Abstractors Board, criminal background, good moral character, SB1983, foster care, resource family partner, resource family partners, Department of Human Services, DHS, child welfare, foster homes, foster children, placement data, data sharing, de-identified data, aggregated data, sibling groups, placement disruptions
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
03/25/2026 - Senate Regulatory Affairs and Government Efficiency
Regulatory Affairs and Government Efficiency
Transcript Highlights:
- When it comes to increasing the penalties for selling to minors, is this for, you mentioned at the point
- I want to thank all of the community members who came and sat for two hours for this bill to be heard
- itself to make it applicable for them.
- for a parent to oversee a child's use of an application as prescribed.
- for a parent to oversee a child's use of an application as prescribed.
Bills:
HB2072 , HB2251 , HB2279 , HB2308 , HB2323 , HB2342 , HB2400 , HB2408 , HB2456 , HB2660 , HB2697 , HB2868 , HB2873 , HB2877 , HB2910 , HB2946 , HB2955 , HB2991 , HB4001 , HB4010
Keywords:
Cesar Chavez, public holiday, state law, holiday repeal, Arizona Revised Statutes, dental practice, business registration, registration fees, ownership interests, dental insurers, dental record management, motor vehicle warranty, warranty law, leased vehicles, lease-end buyout, lessee, lessor, used motor vehicle dealer, consumer protection, A.R.S. 44-1261
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- AB 622 clarifies that CDCR is permitted to issue credits, as they have done for years, which encourages
- We send people to jail and to prison to rehabilitate and to pay for their crimes.
- Next we'll hear from others who'd like to voice their support for the bill. You know the drill.
- I just want to thank the author for amending the bill. Just want to state for the record.
- Current law allows the Victim Compensation Board to deny an application for compensation if the board
Committee:
House Public Safety
Summary:
The Assembly Public Safety Committee heard several bills, beginning with AB 1127 by Assembly Member Gabriel, which would restrict the sale of certain semi-automatic handguns that can be easily converted to automatic weapons with “switches.” Supporters, including gun violence prevention advocates and survivors, argued the bill targets a specific design flaw and would help prevent mass shootings. Opponents, including the NRA and gun owners’ groups, said the bill is unnecessary because conversion devices are already illegal under federal law and argued it would effectively ban popular handguns and face constitutional challenges. The committee discussed the bill’s narrow scope and constitutional concerns, then voted to pass it as amended to the Judiciary Committee, with the measure placed on call.
The committee also heard AB 468, which would strengthen penalties and prosecution tools for looting and impersonating emergency personnel in evacuation zones and disaster areas. The author and supporters, including firefighters, district attorneys, and city and county officials, said the bill responds to looting and impersonation during recent wildfires and would better protect residents and first responders. Opponents, including public defenders, civil rights groups, and wildfire survivors, warned the bill was overbroad, could worsen racial profiling, and would add unnecessary criminal penalties when better warning systems and emergency support are needed. Members raised concerns about penalty enhancements, the definition of evacuation zones, and possible profiling impacts; the author said he would continue working on amendments. The committee voted to pass AB 468 as amended to Appropriations, and it was also held on call.
Assembly Member Celeste Rodriguez presented AB 1187, which would require additional firearm safety training, including live-fire instruction, before obtaining a firearm safety certificate and would require new residents who import firearms to obtain a certificate within 60 days. Supporters said California should require more training for gun purchasers, citing firearm safety and public health benefits. Opponents argued the bill would create burdensome costs, strain limited shooting range capacity, and improperly treat gun ownership like a licensed privilege rather than a constitutional right. The committee voted to pass AB 1187 as amended to Appropriations, with the measure held on call.
Rodriguez also presented AB 1424, aimed at improving climate resilience and emergency preparedness in state prisons by requiring temperature monitoring, more access to showers and fans during extreme heat, shade structures, and updated evacuation and response plans. Supporters described dangerous heat, wildfire, and flood conditions in prisons and said incarcerated people and workers need stronger protections. One opponent, while supporting the bill’s goals, objected to the cost of temperature monitoring systems. Committee members largely supported the measure, and after discussion the bill was moved with a motion and second, with the author emphasizing that the costs of monitoring and medical care are justified by the risks and potential liability.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy Committee 2/20/25
Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- We also ask for a sufficient time to implement correctly, extend the July mandate for 12 months to July
- a sufficient time to and we also ask for a sufficient time to and we also ask for<00:23:01.799><c> a
- drill, the proper response to a line strike or other incident, and other information as needed for specifics
- drill, the proper response to a line strike or other incident, other information as needed for specifics
- </c> bill for internet or are they going to bill for internet or are they going to see<01:14:15.639><
Keywords:
telecommunications, installation, certification, safety, underground utilities, HF335, Greater Minnesota, economic development, public infrastructure, grant program, DEED, Department of Employment and Economic Development, business development, infrastructure grants, local government aid, general fund appropriation, rural development, site development, utilities, roads
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama Senate County and Municipal Government Committee Mar 10th, 2026
County and Municipal Government
Transcript Highlights:
- Uh, and I really want to thank you all for working on this bill.
- Uh, and I really want to thank you all for working on this bill.
- Uh, and I really want to thank you all for working on this bill.
- Pardon me for asking: does this mean I don't have to change my passwords again?
- Pardon me for asking: does this mean I don't have to change my passwords again?
Committee:
Senate County and Municipal Government
Keywords:
education oversight, subpoena authority, investigation, State Superintendent, school misconduct, ad valorem tax, road funding, local government, referendum, Choctaw County, HB141, Alabama, state employees, salary deductions, payroll deduction, State Comptroller, membership dues, voluntary contributions, insurance premiums, financial instruments
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
Senate - Tax, Business and Transportation Feb 12th, 2026 at 06:05 pm
Senate Tax, Business & Transportation
Transcript Highlights:
- And Madam Chair, if I may, I'd like for Mr. Trejo to speak. For Mr. Trejo to speak.
- We're just welcome for us to go to public support and then we'll go to committee. That's fine.
- I'm not asking you to fund my road for the vote.
- So I'm going to vote for this.
- to keep that system cold for whatever reason.
Committee:
Senate Senate Tax, Business & Transportation
Keywords:
horse racing, program training, program owning, state licensing, racehorses, regulation, local news, newspaper printing, journalism, media tax credit, print media, digital news, news publisher, newsprint, press operator, printing industry, local journalism, tax credit, income tax, corporate income tax
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
Senate - Tax, Business and Transportation Feb 12th, 2026 at 06:04 pm
Senate Tax, Business & Transportation
Committee:
Senate Senate Tax, Business & Transportation
Keywords:
horse racing, program training, program owning, state licensing, racehorses, regulation, local news, newspaper printing, journalism, media tax credit, print media, digital news, news publisher, newsprint, press operator, printing industry, local journalism, tax credit, income tax, corporate income tax
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
Senate - Tax, Business and Transportation Feb 12th, 2026 at 06:04 pm
Senate Tax, Business & Transportation
Committee:
Senate Senate Tax, Business & Transportation
Keywords:
horse racing, program training, program owning, state licensing, racehorses, regulation, local news, newspaper printing, journalism, media tax credit, print media, digital news, news publisher, newsprint, press operator, printing industry, local journalism, tax credit, income tax, corporate income tax
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama House Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee Feb 4th, 2026
Public Safety and Homeland Security
Transcript Highlights:
- HB314 is just uh amends the law to add for the window tint.
- add</c> take a a motion for favor report to add take a a motion for favor report to add the<00:05:18.000
- ] that came to me had asked<00:08:36.719><c> for</c><00:08:36.880><c> for</c><00:08:37.120><c> that.
- the midst of taking the tool away from police officers to be able to have a permit to carry.
- And we are um have a permit to carry.
Committee:
House Public Safety and Homeland Security
Keywords:
driver license, English examinations, language requirement, immigration, testing standards, motor vehicles, window tint, law enforcement, prosecutors, vehicle regulations, medical condition, communication, first responder, invisible disabilities, anaphylaxis, day care centers, training, child safety, healthcare, parole
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Children and Families Finance and Policy Committee 4/1/25
Children and Families Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- c><00:08:07.319><c> these</c> deficit is to reduce funding for these deficit is to reduce funding for
- to strengthen protections for seeks to strengthen protections for Native<00:09:33.399><c> American</c
- </c> it would take to um get the wages for it would take to um get the wages for childcare<00:30:48.320
- only for them scholarship applications only for them to<01:08:05.640><c> be</c><01:08:05.880><c> put
- ><c> to</c><01:20:55.320><c> to</c> so we're we're looking for ways to to so we're we're looking for
Keywords:
child welfare, economic assistance, child care, grant program, video security cameras, early education, scholarships, funding, children, families, Minnesota education, child care licensing, family child care, child care center, Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families, correction order, conditional license, fix-it ticket, documented technical assistance, license suspension
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law Committee 3/27/25
Judiciary Finance and Civil Law
Transcript Highlights:
- to</c> isn't something for this committee to isn't something for this committee to determine<00:07:18.319
- them to use footage for training allowed them to use footage for training and<00:12:00.560><c> that<
- ><c> us</c><00:26:41.440><c> to</c> think it's important for us to think it's important for us to acknowledge
- You or someone close to you has probably had to search for care for their children.
- ><c> with</c> one for judges there's it has to be with one for judges there's it has to be with intent
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
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Human Services Finance and Policy Committee 4/8/26
Human Services Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Specifically, since 1997, state law has permitted DHS to impose sanctions for any reason for which an
- to sanction providers for engaging in kickbacks.
- And so maybe there's a window there for looking to try to find offenders.
- And so maybe there's a window there to for looking to try to find offenders.
- We need to develop the rules, put it out for comment.
Committee:
House Human Services Finance and Policy
ND
North Dakota 2026 1st Special Session
Energy Development and Transmission Committee Jul 22nd, 2026 at 09:00 am
Energy Development and Transmission Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- Moving to mining permit applications, I think I double—there we go.
- , new life for the plant to serve.
- to be the hot topic for today.
- process for large-scale data centers and requiring major modifications to be treated as new applications
- So they're required to have this prior to getting approval for that data center permit.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Communications and Conveyance Committee Jan 14th, 2026
Communications and Conveyance
Transcript Highlights:
- have to drill through that to be able to get to those areas.
- Remember, I used to pay for years and years and years, $2 to $3 for the Lifeline program alone.
- to them for this distinct population.
- Thank you to all of our panelists for your presentations and to members for your question.
- , but a pathway to opportunity for all.
Committee:
House Communications and Conveyance
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Energy, Environment and Natural Resources Jan 29th, 2026 at 08:32 am
House Energy, Environment & Natural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- us another reason to go out and to vote for you all.
- To go out and to vote for you all.
- We don't have to wait for legislation to implement it.
- to do the work and to deliver for the constituency.
- Is there a way for us to waive certain permitting, waive certain items in the protections of the ordinances
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands
- Colleagues, I ask for a point of personal privilege to make a comment and then to ask for a moment of
- So it took ten and a half hours for this alert to go out.
- So with that, I'd like to ask for a moment of silence for the life of Malika, Molly Boone, who was eight
- For the motion to adjourn? Seeing none, Mr. Majority Leader?
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands
- We have to set a timer every week for two hours, you know, to be considerate of our wives so that we
- Colleagues, I ask for a point of personal privilege to make a comment and then to ask for a moment of
- So it took ten and a half hours for this alert to go out.
- So with that, I'd like to ask for a moment of silence for the life of Malika, Molly Boone, who was eight
Summary:
The Arizona Senate convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, confirmed attendance, and approved the prior journal. Several senators then used points of personal privilege to introduce guests and recognize visitors, including Chaplain Ron Lagata, an Air Force air traffic controller apprentice shadowing Senator Gabaldón, a guest of Senator Farnsworth, and a group connected to Arizona’s space industry and Special Olympics Arizona.
Senator Bolick read a proclamation for “Not in Our State,” condemning human trafficking and calling on Arizonans, schools, churches, nonprofits, law enforcement, and businesses to work together to prevent trafficking and support victims. Senator Tothley then gave an emotional statement about the death of an eight-year-old girl in his community, criticized delays in the turquoise alert system, and urged statewide changes so alerts go out more quickly and broadly. The Senate observed a moment of silence in the child’s memory.
The chamber then moved through second reading of a long list of bills and resolutions covering topics such as counseling after traumatic events, military permitting, EMS reciprocity, election procedures, court-ordered treatment, assisted living, juvenile detention education, Alzheimer’s funding, gaming appropriations, short-term rentals, law enforcement mask prohibitions, fire district formation, prison and correction officer issues, port of entry funding, appeals court structure, and congressional term limits. Several bills were also referred to committees, including measures on voting centers, candidate petition circulators, weather modification, federal land acquisition consent, bleed control kits, foreign donations, unemployment benefits, and SNAP purchases. The Senate also announced upcoming committee meetings and then adjourned until Monday, January 26, 2026, at 1:15 p.m.