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OK
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Apr 14th, 2026

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • We have to be able to fund them all.
  • would cease at the earlier date of 2036 or whenever the fund reaches a 100% funding ratio.
  • The current funded ratio of this system is 107.8%.
  • The police pension right now is funded at 97.62%.
  • The current funded ratio of this system is 107.2%.
Bills: HB3312 , HB3700 , HB2981 , HB2961 , HB3016 , HB4478 , HB4326 , HB3025 , HB3710 , HB4125 , HB2951 , HB3082 , HB4142 , HB4106 , HB1752 , HB3268 , HB4440 , HJR1067 , SB1144 , SB1145 , SB1146 , SB1147 , SB1148 , SB1156 , SB1157 , SB1158 , SB1159 , SB1161 , SB1162 , SB1163 , SB1164 , SB1165 , SB1166 , SB1149 , SB1167 , HJR1024 , SB1174 , SB1175 , SB1176 , HB3419 , HB3748 , HB4335 , HB3057 , HB3279 , HB4428 , HB3420 , HB3040 , HB4140 , HB1638 , HB3298 , HB4113 , HB1082 , HB4301 , HB3269 , HB3587 , HB4226 , HB4324 , HB4339 , HB4342 , HB3278 , HB3996 , HB4236 , HB4352
Keywords: firearm safety, public schools, education policy, student safety, gun control, opt-out option, grading system, student assessment, academic integrity, state funding, opinion conduct, open meetings, school boards, transparency, public access, education governance, HB2961, TSgt Marshal Dakota Roberts Gold Star Survivor Act, Gold Star family, Gold Star recipient
Summary: The Senate first took up House Bill 4440, a proposal related to Medicaid expansion. Pro Tem Paxton said the measure would move parts of the expansion from the Constitution into statute, add work requirements for able-bodied adults, and create a trigger if the federal FMAP match falls below 90%. Supporters argued this would give the Legislature more flexibility to manage costs and protect the program long term, while opponents said it would weaken voter-approved constitutional protections and could lead to reduced coverage or benefits. After extended debate, the bill itself passed 30-8, but the separate motion to place it on an August special election ballot failed 30-9. The Senate then advanced and passed H.J.R. 1067, a related November ballot measure that would repeal the constitutional Medicaid expansion obligation entirely; it passed 29-8. The chamber then considered several retirement cost-of-living adjustment bills. SB 1144 would provide a 3% or 6% COLA for retired teachers depending on years retired, while ending a dedicated revenue apportionment once the system reaches 100% funded or in 2036. Senators raised concerns about the long-term funding changes, but the bill passed 43-1. SB 1145 provided similar COLAs for retired state employees and passed 41-4. SB 1146 offered COLAs for police retirees and passed unanimously 48-0. SB 1147, a COLA for firefighters and volunteer firefighters with estimated added unfunded liability, was also adopted by the Senate after committee approval and proceeded to final passage as the transcript ended.
OK
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

House of Representatives Second Regular Session of the 60th Legislature Day 21 Mar 9th, 2026 at 01:30 pm

Oklahoma House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Typically, we can make these laws that say they don't receive state funding.
  • Most of those children come with mental health challenges, physical challenges, and all kinds of challenges
  • These are taxpayer-funded schools as far as public schools are concerned.
  • Also, there are book challenge procedures in place at districts across the state.
  • You know, it's a challenge for me.
Bills: HR1036 , HB2975 , HB3026 , HB3297 , HB2981 , HB2978 , HB4144 , HB1322 , HB1818 , HB3194 , HB3767 , HB3342 , HB3344 , HB4170 , HB3287 , HB3288 , HB4454 , HB3264 , HB3266 , HB3268 , HB4095 , HB4115 , HB4316 , HB3530 , HB3428 , HB4272 , HB4273 , HB4274 , HB3405 , HB3406 , HB3467 , HB3469 , HB3931
Keywords: Bob Wills, Western Swing, Cain's Ballroom, Oklahoma music history, country music, rock and roll, folk jazz blues, Oklahoma Arts Council, Oklahoma Film and Music Office, Oklahoma Historical Society, OKPOP Museum, commemorative resolution, day at the Capitol, musician recognition, heritage celebration, Tulsa, poultry waste, nutrient management, environmental regulations, agriculture
OK
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

House of Representatives Second Regular Session of the 60th Legislature Day 21 Mar 9th, 2026

Oklahoma House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • So they are private nonprofits, yet they receive state funding, and we have no oversight.
  • Most of those children come with mental health challenges, physical challenges, and all kinds of challenges
  • Also, there are book challenge procedures in place at districts across the state.
  • You know, it's a challenge for me.
  • And the first time somebody challenges under this language, you're going to wind up in a court.
Bills: HR1036 , HB2975 , HB3026 , HB3297 , HB2981 , HB2978 , HB4144 , HB1322 , HB1818 , HB3194 , HB3767 , HB3342 , HB3344 , HB4170 , HB3287 , HB3288 , HB4454 , HB3264 , HB3266 , HB3268 , HB4095 , HB4115 , HB4316 , HB3530 , HB3428 , HB4272 , HB4273 , HB4274 , HB3405 , HB3406 , HB3467 , HB3469 , HB3931
Keywords: Bob Wills, Western Swing, Cain's Ballroom, Oklahoma music history, country music, rock and roll, folk jazz blues, Oklahoma Arts Council, Oklahoma Film and Music Office, Oklahoma Historical Society, OKPOP Museum, commemorative resolution, day at the Capitol, musician recognition, heritage celebration, Tulsa, poultry waste, nutrient management, environmental regulations, agriculture
Summary: The House opened with roll call, prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several recognitions, including Veteran of the Week Donald W. DeLap, 2025 Oklahoma Teacher of the Year Melissa Yvonne, Doctor of the Day Dr. Corey Shawnaway, Nurse of the Day Rusty Rutherford, and Psychologist of the Day Dr. Glenna Stumbling Bear Riddle. Members also recognized Bob Wills Day at the Capitol with a resolution and musical presentation, and introduced visiting student groups and pages. The chamber then moved into second- and third-reading business on a series of bills. Several measures passed with little or no opposition. House Bill 2975, a Department of Agriculture cleanup bill on poultry litter spreading/exporting, passed 89-8 after questions about removed misdemeanor language and hauler information. House Bill 3026, allowing children of U.S. military allies to start kindergarten according to their home-country timelines, passed 97-0 and its emergency clause also passed 97-0. House Bill 3297, creating a regulatory framework for highway remediation services, passed 87-0. House Bill 2981, requiring school boards to post approved meeting minutes within two weeks and within two clicks, passed 93-0. House Bill 4144, clarifying that arrest and incident reports are open records, passed 97-0. House Bill 1818, updating social work licensing terminology, also passed 97-0. House Bill 3767, updating controlled dangerous substance scheduling to match federal law and DEA watch lists, passed later in the day. The most extended debate centered on House Bill 3194, which would protect pregnancy resource centers from being singled out for regulation or lawsuits. Supporters argued the bill would shield private nonprofit centers from post-Dobbs legal attacks and let them focus on helping pregnant women and families. Opponents raised concerns about transparency, oversight of private nonprofits receiving state funds, the bill’s abortion definition, and whether it could create liability or reduce accountability. After lengthy debate, the House passed the bill 79-18. House Bill 3342, relating to Medicaid audits, passed 67-25 after discussion about making audits corrective rather than punitive. House Bill 3344, a foster care bill based on an interim study, was extensively debated over kinship placement standards, income thresholds, sleeping arrangements, transportation, tribal placement issues, and whether codifying DHS rules would improve accountability; the transcript cuts off before a final vote is shown.
LA
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Revenue and Fiscal Affairs May 11th, 2026

Revenue & Fiscal Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • They are only allowed to spend those funds on that building for OMV.
  • Together, it's about $449.5 million of P2 that requires no new funds.
  • They are placeholders to receive other funds in the bill.
  • Other state funds cash is $324.9 million, which is a $33.9 million increase.
  • And in the past, P2 hasn't necessarily come through with funding.
Bills: HB214 , HB217 , HB514 , HB593 , HB618 , HB732 , HB908 , HB961 , HB1010
Committee: Senate Revenue & Fiscal Affairs
Keywords: property tax, blighted properties, urban rehabilitation, tax exemption, local government, financial incentives, blighted property, derelict property, property tax exemption, local redevelopment plans, rehabilitation standards, ad valorem tax, community development, senior citizens, homestead exemption, Louisiana Constitution, motor vehicles, local fees, transaction fees, funding
MN
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Agriculture Finance and Policy Committee 3/23/26

Agriculture Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • The money in the fund should stay in the fund.
  • fund itself.
  • fund itself.
  • </c> important we keep this fund intact. important we keep this fund intact.
  • fund.
Bills: HF3579 , HF3549 , HF3548 , HF4388 , HF3566
Committee: House Agriculture Finance and Policy
Keywords: eggs, donation, quality assurance, food assistance, charitable programs, agriculture, grain indemnity, financial security, crop insurance, Minnesota agriculture, farm assistance, down payment, state funding, loan modification, rotational grazing, grazing management, livestock, pasture management, soil health, erosion control
MN
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Housing Finance and Policy Committee 2/25/26

Housing Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c> sufficient resources to actually fund sufficient resources to actually fund those<00:03:12.080><
  • </c> and retain funding. and retain funding.
  • The a funding application process.
  • We are already seeing the funding?
  • </c> future funding. future funding.
Bills: HF3425 , HF3424 , HF1385
Committee: House Housing Finance and Policy
Keywords: supportive housing, grants, housing assistance, funding, Minnesota Statutes, eviction, rent, nonpayment of rent, landlord-tenant, residential tenant, notice to quit, unlawful detainer, housing, lease violation, late fees, rental assistance, legal aid, tenant rights, Minnesota Statutes 504B.321, pre-eviction notice
FL
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice Feb 18th, 2026

Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice

Transcript Highlights:
  • Travis Moore is waiving in support, Animal Legal Defense Fund.
  • And I know that a lot of AIPAC funds come into our government.
  • And I know that a lot of APAC funds come into our government.
  • To provide funding to help the people who need it most, please support this AC pilot program.
  • To provide funding to help the people who need it most, please support this AC pilot program.
Bills: S0436 , S0532 , S0600 , S0644 , S0682 , S0928 , S1072 , S1332 , S1632 , S1634
Committee: Senate Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice
Keywords: foreclosure, court clerks, budget management, judicial sales, Florida statutes, bail bonds, pretrial release, forfeiture, criminal justice, bond conditions, surety, attorney fees, litigation costs, court jurisdiction, equitable awards, financial resources, domestic violence, protective injunctions, electronic monitoring, enhanced penalties
WA
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Early Learning & K-12 Education Jan 20th, 2026 at 08:00 am

Early Learning & K-12 Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • This bill overcomes that challenge.
  • This bill overcomes that challenge.
  • But the file format and the structure of exchange itself, bill overcomes that challenge.
  • I am with the Children's Campaign Fund Action in strong support of SB 5907.
  • I am with the Children's Campaign Fund Action in strong support of SB 5907.
Bills: SB6052 , SB6051 , SB5907 , SB5860 , SB5574
Committee: Senate Early Learning & K-12 Education
Keywords: digital transcript, transcript sharing, student records, education data exchange, K-12, higher education, community colleges, universities, school districts, charter schools, state-tribal education compact schools, educational service districts, data interoperability, secure platform, student consent, FERPA, privacy, education technology, records management, transcript standard
TX
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate Committee on Administration (Part II) May 27th, 2025

Administration

TX
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate Committee on Administration (Part I) May 27th, 2025

Administration

TX
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Natural Resources Apr 16th, 2025

Natural Resources

Transcript Highlights:
  • Martinez relating to the projects eligible for financial assistance from the Flood Infrastructure Fund
  • Registers Vanessa Puig-Williams on behalf of the Environmental Defense Fund testifying for the bill.
  • The water trust fund in the future.
  • To address this challenge, the legislature in Senate Bill 1 in 1997 required public water suppliers to
  • This bill aims to address those challenges by providing necessary tools and clarifications that will
Bills: HB143 , HB4530 , HB4931 , HB5559 , HB5560
Committee: House Natural Resources
Keywords: election, bonds, authorization, financial governance, public funding, HB 143, bond election, debt authorization, November uniform election date, Texas Election Code, emergency election, voter approval, municipal bonds, local government finance, public debt, school bonds, special election, uniform election date, bond issuance, water rights
TX
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

Criminal Justice Apr 1st, 2025

Criminal Justice

AL
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama Senate Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development Committee Apr 1st, 2025

Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development

TX
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

S/C on Defense & Veterans' Affairs Mar 17th, 2025

S/C on Defense & Veterans' Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • As such, we are funded accordingly.
  • Um, funding, as far as like the intricacies of funding, I am an enlisted member, so I'm not necessarily
  • So it would cause an allocation or reallocation of funding, so more funding into our Texas military department
  • state funding.
  • Those, that is the example of the annual funding of, uh, funding, uh, capability that we receive from
Bills: HB39 , HB227
Committee: House S/C on Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Keywords: public school finance, property values, homestead exemptions, funding allocation, education policy, HB227, kratom, Mitragyna speciosa, kratom products, kratom processor, kratom retailer, controlled substances, Texas Controlled Substances Act, Health and Safety Code, Penalty Group 1, tianeptine, 7-hydroxymitragynine, mitragynine, synthetic kratom, kratom alkaloids
MN
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Agriculture Finance and Policy Committee 2/26/25

Agriculture Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c><00:08:32.080><c> disease</c> so um another very challenging disease so um another very challenging
  • Miss Swatski, Chair Anderson, and Representative Hansen: the indemnity funding is federal funding.
  • We receive about 20% of our funding from USDA funds, cooperative agreement funds, primarily.
  • We receive about 20% of our funding from USDA funds, cooperative agreement funds, primarily.
  • :16.240><c> agreement</c><00:39:16.560><c> funds</c> funds uh Cooperative agreement funds funds uh Cooperative
Bills: HF601 , HF271 , HF1101 , HF979
Committee: House Agriculture Finance and Policy
Keywords: agriculture, depredation compensation, livestock, crop damage, elk, wolves, wildlife management, skills path program, career and technical education, CTE, dual credit, postsecondary options enrollment, apprenticeship, apprenticeship readiness, dual training, work-based learning, career pathways, skilled trades, workforce development, high school to career
KY
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

House Budget Review Subcommittee on Primary & Secondary Education & Workforce Development (2-21-23)

KY
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

House Budget Review Subcommittee on Justice, Public Safety, & Judiciary (2-14-23)

TX
TX

Texas 89th Regular

89th Legislative Session - Second Called Session Sep 2nd, 2025

Texas House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Hate to say this, but taxpayer-funded lobbying. Is that going to die this session too?
  • I read that opinion and wrote the bill in such a way where it would survive a similar challenge.
  • And then you're restricted from using campaign funds to pay for travel expenditures.
  • What could be the challenge to him saying that? Reality.
  • Which was the challenge. But yeah, that is the challenge.
Bills: HB18 , SB 54 , SB 10 , HR 76 , HR 77 , HR 78 , HR 82 , HR 83 , HR 88 , HR 89 , HR 93 , HR 94 , HR 95 , HR 98 , HR 101 , HR 102 , HR 104 , HR 105 , HR 107 , HR 108 , HR 109 , HR 110 , HR 111 , HR 112 , HR 113 , HR 123 , HR 125 , HR 79 , HR 80 , HR 81 , HR 84 , HR 85 , HR 86 , HR 87 , HR 90 , HR 91 , HR 92 , HR 96 , HR 97 , HR 100 , HR 103 , HR 106 , HR 114 , HR 115 , HR 116 , HR 117 , HR 118 , HR 119 , HR 120 , HR 121 , HR 122 , HR 124 , HB 18 , SB 54 , SB 10 , HB 8
Keywords: HB 18, Texas Legislature, quorum break, quorum-busting, legislative walkout, absent legislators, political contributions, campaign finance, political expenditures, legislative caucus, specific-purpose committee, Texas Ethics Commission, civil penalty, show cause order, district court, Fifteenth Court of Appeals, session fundraising, travel lodging food expenses, legislative session, compelled attendance
WA
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Floor Session Mar 6th, 2026 at 04:30 pm

Washington House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • underlying bill, is a more responsible way to go forward as we think about these benefits, how they're funded
  • The hospitals have funding issues.
  • It's not meant to be a slush fund for hospitals to use unaccountably for overhead.
  • Yes, $1 billion of Medicaid funds cut by this legislature already.
  • WE account, which is our higher education funding.
Bills: HB2720 , HB2073 , HB2487 , SB5816 , SB5919 , SB5831 , SB6137 , SB6244 , SB6044 , SB6132 , SB5109 , SB5877 , SB6258 , HB2720 , HB2073 , HB2487 , SB5816 , SB5919 , SB5831 , SB6137 , SB6244 , SB5420 , SB5868 , SB6044 , SB6132 , SJM8002
Keywords: behavioral health, emergency services, health insurance, provider access, mental health funding, premium assistance, funding, healthcare, subsidies, insurance tax, state regulation, insurers, taxation, budget impact, juice grapes, agriculture, commerce, market access, fire safety, insurance incentives
WA
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Floor Session Mar 6th, 2026 at 12:45 pm

Washington House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • of government funds to build that rail.
  • Unfortunately, with inflation in place, there's not enough funds to build the rail.
  • One of the challenges we have in our current property Madam Speaker.
  • But it gives no funding.
  • There is no funding directed to investigations or prosecutions, so the enforcement is little.
Bills: HB2720 , HB2073 , HB2487 , SB5816 , SB5919 , SB5831 , SB6137 , SB6244 , SB6044 , SB6132 , SB5109 , SB5877 , SB6258 , HB2720 , HB2073 , HB2487 , SB5816 , SB5919 , SB5831 , SB6137 , SB6244 , SB5420 , SB5868 , SB6044 , SB6132 , SJM8002
Keywords: behavioral health, emergency services, health insurance, provider access, mental health funding, premium assistance, funding, healthcare, subsidies, insurance tax, state regulation, insurers, taxation, budget impact, juice grapes, agriculture, commerce, market access, fire safety, insurance incentives