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LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Judiciary Apr 28th, 2026

Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • 1064 by Representative Freiburg provides relative to a domestic violence intervention court pilot program
  • We've seen how the SOP program has affected our state statewide, and that funding is so important.
  • we currently send those notices out certified mail, which means they have to be manually putting envelopes
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Apr 8th, 2026 at 01:30 pm

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Rogers County Leadership Program, would you all stand? I spent lunch with them.
  • And if you could come into our building trades program and see some of these young people learning how
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Apr 8th, 2026

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • We've got another great, amazing group of leaders: Rogers County Leadership Program.
  • And if you could come into our building trades program and see some of these young people learn. that
  • And if you could come into our building trades program and see some of these young people learn.
  • And if you could come into our building trades program and see some of these young people learning how
Summary: The Senate convened, established a quorum, and opened with prayer. The chamber then recognized several guests and groups, including the Doctor of the Day Dr. Abby Woods, Nurse of the Day Kara de la Pena, and multiple student and community delegations. These included Dominic Matthias of Moore High School for his cross-country accomplishments, Calumet boys baseball and basketball teams for state championships, the Oklahoma Federation of Republican Women, Morris High School’s academic team, the Junior Chamber of Catoosa, Rogers County Leadership Program participants, and Legacy Christian Schools students. The Senate adopted Senate Resolution 40, designating the second week in April as Lung Cancer Action Week in Oklahoma. The resolution was presented in support of the American Lung Association’s efforts to raise awareness, encourage screening, and promote early detection, especially given the low screening rate among high-risk Oklahomans. The resolution passed without opposition, and unanimous consent was granted to make all senators co-authors unless they declined. The chamber also hosted Cherokee Nation Legislative Day. Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. and other Cherokee leaders spoke about the tribe’s history, sovereignty, and major investments in education, housing, health care, workforce development, and economic growth in Oklahoma. Hoskin emphasized the Cherokee Nation’s partnership with the state and urged support for Medicaid expansion, arguing it helps fund health care services and jobs. Later, Senator Weaver offered a personal privilege statement mourning the death of Trooper Vernon Brake in the line of duty, followed by a moment of silence. The only other action was an announcement inviting members to a Sportsman’s Caucus reception. With the clerk’s desk clear, the Senate adopted a motion to adjourn until Thursday, April 9, 2026, at 9:30 a.m.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Health and Welfare Apr 1st, 2026

Health and Welfare

Transcript Highlights:
  • Louisiana Medicaid programs, through a consolidated appropriations act.
  • Louisiana Medicaid programs, All without cutting any existing providers' payments.
  • Louisiana Medicaid programs simply have lagged behind this important federal reform.
  • When I know within USDA, we have a lot of grant programs.
  • We have a lot of things through USDA that help them, you know, Programs.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • Congress, this amendment would create a reimbursement grant program for counties or municipalities that
  • Travis County's Starflight program is an example of what we're talking about.
  • This amendment would only create a grant program. It would not appropriate state funding.
  • That would have to be done through a future appropriations bill or Or once the grant program exists,
  • And that's the two hundred and forty million dollars that goes into the disaster grant program in the
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Trade, Workforce & Economic Development May 7th, 2025

Trade, Workforce & Economic Development

Transcript Highlights:
  • The Workforce Development Grant Program.
  • I don't know because in our operation of our quality rating system, the Texas Rising Star program, we
  • They have to go to that program. And it's a competitive bid.
  • These bridge programs acknowledge that people's journeys start from different points.
  • enroll in GED classes and then an administrative assistance program at Austin Community College.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Public Health Apr 21st, 2025

Public Health

Transcript Highlights:
  • Phase one of the diversion pilot program is already underway. county in collaboration with our local
  • To a study to review the animal friendly account the animal friendly license plate program grant program
  • To help you, we had a program a few years ago, if you can say method.
  • There's also charity care programs. There's emergency Medicaid in the state also.
  • Many programs offer acute grief support after a stillbirth or death. shortly after birth and some programs
US
Transcript Highlights:
  • We do have a comprehensive outreach program that does include a survivor's element.
  • We have a program right now that could save the VA $20-30 billion a month, but nobody will talk to us
  • I presume we all want veterans to be able to take advantage of the programs that Congress has passed
  • Chairman, so my wife went through this program.
  • There's potential for adding inconsistency and the VA staff working on the program.
Summary: During the meeting, various members engaged in extensive discussions surrounding 15 proposed bills related to veterans' affairs. Notably, concerns regarding recent VA workforce changes sparked debates, particularly about potential cuts and their implications for veterans' care and benefits. Chairman Moran emphasized the need for thoughtful reforms and coordination with stakeholders, urging responsible measures to prevent negatively impacting service delivery. The meeting highlighted a significant bipartisan effort to enhance veterans' access to essential health services, particularly in light of recent challenges faced by the VA workforce. Senator Blumenthal's assertions about the urgent plight of veterans due to cuts in personnel drew strong reactions, showcasing the deep concern among committee members regarding the current state of veteran services.
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama House Ways and Means Education Committee Feb 26th, 2025

Ways and Means Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • In exchange for tuition, the students contract with the program to work for at least two years for an
  • to students and... ...educational program to students and receive tuition reimbursement.
  • We just want to make sure that when we're doing loan programs, that they're being fully... programs that
  • So, the loan assistance program is being expanded to try to fulfill the need of other areas across the
  • So the loan, just for my information, the loan program pays for them to get the certification.
NM

New Mexico 2025 Regular Session

IC - Revenue Stabilization and Tax Policy Aug 14th, 2025

Revenue Stabilization & Tax Policy Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • I think we passed this legislation, and then the program was implemented.
  • For the first three years that the tax was in place, the program was operational. The rate was 12%.
  • This is demonstrated in the light blue bars here.
  • I noticed when you do your report on how much all these tax programs cost the state of New Mexico.
  • Programs don't have to be cut. Budgets don't have to be cut.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
  • either</c><00:21:17.360><c> of</c> Certainly, the Senate still does want to get rid of the outer envelopes
  • /c><00:23:28.960><c> of</c><00:23:29.039><c> the</c><00:23:29.280><c> outer</c><00:23:29.600><c> envelopes
  • </c><00:23:31.039><c> Uh</c> to get rid of the outer envelopes.
  • Uh to get rid of the outer envelopes.
  • This is qualified patients already in a program; it allows them to grow a couple plants at home so that
Keywords: 1191, senate, all
Summary: The committee of conference first met on Senate Bill 221, which concerned annual voter roll verification and the lookback period for checking voter registration lists. The Senate favored looking back to presidential elections to reduce the number of voters removed, while the House argued for annual verification with a one-year lookback because the voter roll database now makes the process easier and because of population mobility and student turnover. Members discussed possible refinements to the 30-day letter process and agreed to recess and return Wednesday at 9:00 a.m. to continue negotiations. The committee then took up Senate Bill 213 and Senate Bill 218, both involving absentee voting and public employee electioneering restrictions. On SB 213, the discussion focused on clarifying identification/documentation requirements for absentee ballot-related applications and on a House amendment to preserve the ability of certain public employees to provide factual information to the public about official matters without violating the bill. On SB 218, the Senate wanted to remove outer envelopes from absentee voting materials, while the House supported keeping the bill but clarifying that only applicable documentation is required. Members raised concerns about voter access, clerks’ procedures, and whether the electioneering language was too broad; both bills were held over and recessed for further work. The committee also considered Senate Bill 287, which dealt with public employee electioneering and a related carve-out for factual responses by appointed public employees. The House and Senate discussed combining amendments, but the House member said the underlying bill was needed to curb partisan electioneering while still allowing factual public information. The committee then moved to Senate Bill 118, which would adjust a personal needs allowance for nursing home residents, address Hampstead Hospital employee bonuses, and create a maintenance fund for the hospital. The Senate objected to a House-added cannabis cultivation provision, saying it was unrelated to the bill and could jeopardize the measure because of the Senate’s and governor’s opposition to cannabis language; the committee recessed to revisit the issue later, with the House noting the base bill’s importance to nursing home residents and Hampstead Hospital.
MS

Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

MS House Floor - 3 March, 2026; 2:00 PM

Mississippi House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • The announcement I mentioned yesterday, someone maybe didn't hear it, on your desk are the white envelopes
  • c><00:29:58.000><c> are</c><00:29:58.240><c> the</c><00:29:58.399><c> white</c><00:29:58.640><c> envelopes
  • </c> on your desk, are the white envelopes on your desk, are the white envelopes from<00:29:59.760><c
  • 30:09.760><c> tickets</c><00:30:10.159><c> inside</c><00:30:10.640><c> your</c><00:30:10.880><c> envelope
  • </c> there's tickets inside your envelope. there's tickets inside your envelope.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Municipal May 7th, 2026

Municipal

Transcript Highlights:
  • The blue cards are for state officials and the white cards are for information only. All right.
  • This amendment goes on page 2, where it talks about some of the training programs.
  • I’m very proud of that program, and I think it’s very helpful for a lot of mayors.
  • So I’m very, very proud that you’re doing that program, and it’s a good program, and I applaud you.
  • It's going to authorize certain tax recipient bodies of West Feliciana Parish to do a rebate program
Summary: The committee on local and municipal affairs met on May 7, 2026, approved the prior meeting minutes, and then took up a series of local bills. HB 362 creating the Regency Park Towns Townhomes Crime Prevention and Security District in Orleans Parish was reported favorably without objection. HB 822, dealing with nonprofit entities that hold appointments on boards and commissions while not in good standing with the Secretary of State, drew questions about whether it targeted a specific entity and about how long an entity should be out of good standing; the committee adopted an amendment changing the trigger to three consecutive years and then reported the bill as amended. A major portion of the meeting focused on HB 1243, which would give the Orleans Parish City Council more authority over the Sewer and Water Board. The sponsor, Council President J.P. Morrell, and Representative Hilfordy argued the bill would move New Orleans toward a more local, responsive public-works model and help address long-standing dysfunction. The Bureau of Governmental Research testified that it supported increased local control but urged a formal study or transition plan so the city would document the future governance structure. Despite those concerns, the committee adopted an amendment clarifying ownership of assets and then reported HB 1243 as amended. The committee also handled several St. George bills and other local measures. SB 348, allowing third-party administrative support for motor vehicle enforcement, and SB 444, granting expropriation authority for certain public projects, were reported favorably. SB 485, transferring insurance premium tax authority to the City of St. George, was initially amended but then reconsidered; the amendment was stripped and the bill was reported favorably. HB 990, concerning Jefferson Parish and unpaid water/sewer bills on multifamily properties, HB 466 on West Feliciana Parish property-tax rebates, HB 664 raising parish ordinance fines, HB 87 increasing per diem for a Livingston Parish gas utility district board, HB 115 abolishing the police chief for the Village of Edgefield, HB 741 creating emergency housing vouchers for human trafficking survivors, HB 377 removing civil-service pay restrictions for state examiners, HB 162 updating a crime prevention district fee, HB 368 raising fines for improper demolition of historic properties, and HB 441 returning Sewer and Water Board employees to city civil service were all reported favorably, most without objection. HB 431, requiring mayors to complete 16 hours of annual training, was amended to add continuing legal education and national conferences and then reported as amended. The committee adjourned after completing its agenda.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Municipal May 7th, 2026

Municipal

Transcript Highlights:
  • I'm very proud of that program, and I think it's very helpful for a lot of mayors.
  • So I'm very, very proud that you're doing that program, and it's a good program, and I applaud you.
  • I'm very proud of that program, and I think it's very helpful for a lot of mayors.
  • So I'm very, very proud that you're doing that program, and it's a good program, and I applaud you.
  • So I'm very, very proud that you're doing that program and it's a good program and I applaud you.
Summary: The committee on Local and Municipal Affairs met on May 7, 2026 and approved the prior meeting minutes before taking up a series of local bills. Early action included HB 362, creating the Regency Park Towns Townhomes Crime Prevention and Security District in Orleans Parish, which was reported favorably. HB 822, dealing with nonprofit entities that hold appointments on boards and commissions while not in good standing with the Secretary of State, drew discussion about how long an entity must be out of compliance and whether notice should be required; the committee adopted an amendment changing the threshold to three consecutive years and then reported the bill as amended. A major portion of the meeting focused on HB 1243, which would shift more authority over the New Orleans Sewerage and Water Board to the Orleans Parish City Council. Supporters, including Representative Hilfriddy and Council President J.P. Morrell, argued the current structure is dysfunctional and unresponsive, and that local elected officials need authority to act more quickly. The Bureau of Governmental Research testified without taking a position on the bill itself but urged a formal transition plan or study committee so the city would have a clear governance path. Despite that concern, the committee adopted an amendment clarifying asset ownership and then reported HB 1243 as amended. The committee also handled several St. George bills. SB 348, allowing local law enforcement to contract for administrative support related to motor vehicle enforcement, was reported favorably. SB 444, granting St. George expropriation authority for certain public infrastructure projects, was also reported favorably. SB 485, concerning the city’s authority over insurance premium taxes, initially had amendments adopted but was then reconsidered; the amendments were stripped and the bill was reported favorably in its original form. HB 431, requiring mayors to complete annual continuing education, was amended to clarify approved training and then reported favorably. Other measures reported favorably included HB 990 on Jefferson Parish master water meters, HB 466 on West Feliciana Parish tax rebates tied to a data center project, HB 664 raising the maximum fine for parish ordinance violations, HB 87 increasing per diem for a Livingston Parish gas utility district board, HB 115 abolishing the police chief position in Edgefield, HB 741 creating emergency housing vouchers for human trafficking survivors, HB 377 removing civil service pay-plan restrictions for state examiners, HB 162 allowing a fee increase for the Jefferson Place/Bocage Crime Prevention District, HB 368 increasing fines for improper demolition of historic properties in New Orleans, and HB 441 returning New Orleans Sewerage and Water Board employees to city civil service. The committee adjourned after reporting the bills.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Veterans and Military Affairs Division 4/15/26

Veterans and Military Affairs Division

Transcript Highlights:
  • Um, and prevention program with the VA.
  • Thank you. version of this program. The Minnesota version of this program.
  • </c> psilocybin programs here in Minnesota. psilocybin programs here in Minnesota.
  • Um these are novel programs and weeks.
  • </c><01:14:38.320><c> in</c> the director of the Oregon program in the director of the Oregon program
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

House and Governmental Affairs Mar 25th, 2026

House and Governmental Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • Blue cards are if you're with a government agency. White cards are for information only.
  • He's a student at Fountain Blue High School, a remarkable young man with a very bright future.
  • But no, it's blue. It's a color copy right there. Yeah. Okay. All right.
  • Emily Andrews with a blue card, representing Governor Landry's present at the table. We have Mr.
  • I mean, the only thing that you don't have as a human is some type of automated program.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

03/09/2026 - House Health & Human Services

Health & Human Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • or four-year pathology residency, as well as an additional one-year fellowship from an accredited program
  • Cross Blue Shield to come to a solution, which is the Senate version before you.
  • And again, I can't emphasize enough: we do have an agreement, which is why the Blues and others, excuse
  • I think under new leadership of Blue Cross Blue Shield, combined with Senator Angus and Senator Mesnard
  • I think under new leadership of Blue Cross Blue Shield, combined with Senator Angus and Senator Mesnard
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight Mar 5th, 2026 at 10:30 am

Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight

Transcript Highlights:
  • are to be made available to all counties who so desire to access those to put in place diversion programs
  • These mediation programs are Free and available in nearly every county.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight Mar 5th, 2026

Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight

Transcript Highlights:
  • those, to put in... ...to all counties who so desire to access those, to put in place diversion programs
  • These mediation programs are free and available in nearly every county.
Summary: The committee considered a series of House bills dealing with criminal justice, courts, public safety, housing, and related administrative issues. Early measures included HB 3419, which would extend penalties for sharing bid information before public release and bar violators from contracting with the state or its subdivisions, and HB 4153, which reinstates a repealed driver-qualification statute and updates it to include service in Oklahoma. Members also advanced HB 3430 on court costs, fines, and fee collection, though it drew concerns about terminology, collection practices, and whether it conflicted with earlier reform efforts; the Oklahoma Sheriffs Association testified that the bill would not authorize incarceration absent willful nonpayment and that collection fees have long been set at 20%. The committee also approved HB 3791, a health-care-for-minors bill worked out with the DO and MD boards, and HB 4119, a cleanup measure on VIN inspections for salvage vehicles. HB 4408, a LOFT request bill tied to calculating savings from State Questions 780 and 781 and directing funds to the Community Safety Investment Fund, was presented as a zero-fiscal-impact technical fix after court and DOC data issues were resolved. HB 3905 would allow judges to order GPS monitoring for certain stalking and domestic-violence-related defendants, with the victim able to receive proximity alerts; members questioned the scope of victim notification and the fact that the bill applies in civil VPO proceedings as well as criminal cases, but it was advanced. Later, HB 3968 was presented as codifying a Supreme Court decision, though members raised a late-added fiscal note and possible ODOT/OTA issues; the bill was still passed out of committee, with discussion of striking title on the floor if needed. HB 3835 would create a path for trafficking survivors to seek relief from convictions tied to their victimization, and HB 3386 would require mediation in eviction cases involving minor children; that bill prompted extensive debate over whether it created an affirmative defense, potential Fair Housing Act concerns, and whether it shifted costs to landlords, with the author agreeing to strike title and revise the language. The committee also advanced HB 2650 on summary administrations in probate and HB 3742, a negotiated criminal discovery bill, after adopting a small amendment limiting certain recordings to those directly related to the case and changing “approximate” to “appropriate.”