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OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations and Budget Public Safety Subcommittee Feb 11th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- But there's a needs assessment that goes on. You all know this. Yes, yeah.
- The needs assessment when they come in to determine where they rank as far as school equivalency.
Summary:
The Public Safety committee met and first considered HB 2993, as amended by a PCS, which would create 11 Council of Government-based positions to help rural law enforcement pursue grants and equipment funding. Members questioned the estimated $1.1 million annual cost, whether the program would mainly benefit rural areas rather than metro counties, and how the money would be administered through Oklahoma Homeland Security. The bill author explained that each COG would receive one funded position and that the money would stay within each COG. The committee voted 7-2 to report the bill favorably.
The committee then heard HB 3850, which would require inmates to obtain a high school equivalency diploma as a condition of parole and would place the diploma in the inmate’s release file to improve employability and reduce recidivism. Questions focused on whether the requirement applied to all inmates, how it would affect release eligibility, and whether existing DOC programs already provide similar training. The author said the bill would build on current law and could help reduce waiting lists for equivalency programs. The committee voted 8-1 to pass the bill.
Next, HB 3595, with a PCS, would create a revolving fund in the Department of Public Safety to award counties grants for traffic-control public safety equipment, especially for events where vehicles could be used to harm crowds. Members discussed the bill’s dependence on future appropriations and its status as a vehicle for the idea while budget issues are resolved. The committee voted 7-2 to report it out. The committee also unanimously passed HB 3763, requiring two hours of domestic violence training as part of continuing education for law enforcement, and HB 3760, a tax credit for donations to qualified law enforcement foundations, with the author noting a planned amendment to include COGs and certain other nonprofits. The chair announced one more meeting the following week and then adjourned the meeting.
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Rural Development, Land Grants And Cultural Affairs Jan 29th, 2026 at 09:00 am
House Rural Development, Land Grants And Cultural Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- the evaluation plans, what methods are going to be using that would be considered sufficient for assessing
- … …that would be considered sufficient for assessing causal impact.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Steam assessment units and drainage areas are for the Committee on Environmental Regulations HB 3334
- HB 3433 by GERD's relating to fees assessed by the Lones, Pines, Groundwater Conservation District for
FL
TX
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama Senate Education Policy Committee Feb 26th, 2025
Education Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- the State Department of... ...of 2025 the State Department of Education shall develop a survey to assess
- They assessed their students and found the difference in them, so I think... found the difference in
Committee:
Senate Education Policy
Keywords:
K-12 education, wireless communication devices, digital safety, social media education, classroom distraction, three-cueing system, reading instruction, structured literacy, scientific strategies, elder abuse, elder exploitation, financial exploitation, elderly person, senior abuse, probate, inheritance forfeiture, slayer statute, intestate succession, will contest, joint tenancy
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
Select Federal Natural Resource Management Committee, July 13, 2026
Select Federal Natural Resource Management Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- There's different normals for different people, but it's something that we do not practice is eating
- </c><02:09:49.599><c> is</c> something that we do not practice is something that we do not practice is
- Just looking at it practically, you know, your trucking cost to go to Mexico, and you're not the only
- Just looking at it practically,<02:12:44.719><c> you</c><02:12:44.880><c> know,</c><02:12:45.520><c>
- your</c><02:12:45.840><c> trucking</c> practically, you know, your trucking practically, you know, your
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama Joint General Fund Budget Hearings Jan 29th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- You know, the practical application of that are what we think of as block grants, and um so block grants
- </c><01:23:46.400><c> application</c> You know, the the practical application You know, the the practical
- </c><02:47:24.000><c> If</c> background of my years in practice.
- If background of my years in practice.
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Transcript Highlights:
- . practice. practice.
- It requires a deep familiarity with the practice of law, nuances in the practice in different areas,
- Compared to my private practice load, I would say the private practice was much heavier.
- </c><00:31:02.840><c> load,</c> Compared to my private practice load, Compared to my private practice
- </c><00:31:05.560><c> was</c> I would say the private practice was I would say the private practice was
Committee:
Senate Judiciary
Summary:
The Judiciary Committee first took up decision-making on two judicial nominations heard the previous day. Governor’s Message 796, naming Annalisa En Bernard Lee as Circuit Court Judge for the Second Circuit (Maui County), and Governor’s Message 797, naming Michael K. Soong as Circuit Court Judge for the Fifth Circuit (Kauai), were both recommended for consent and adopted by unanimous roll-call votes.
The committee then heard testimony on Governor’s Message 801, the nomination of Vladimir P. Devens as Chief Justice of the Hawaii State Supreme Court. Support came from the Governor’s office, Honolulu Prosecutor Steve Alm, Honolulu Managing Director Michael Formby, the Hawaii Association for Justice, United Public Workers, HGEA/AFL-CIO, the Hawaii Filipino Lawyers Association, labor and trade unions, retired Chief Justice Mark Recktenwald, retired judges, bar and court officials, and many other individuals and organizations. Supporters emphasized Devens’ legal experience, work ethic, labor-law background, community ties, mentorship, and ability to manage the judiciary and address the appellate backlog. A few speakers opposed the nomination, including Chuck Freedman, who raised concerns about union influence and potential conflicts, and others who submitted opposition testimony.
Devens also testified, describing his Honolulu upbringing, education at UC Berkeley, six years with the police department, and more than 30 years in private practice before joining the Supreme Court. He said the chief justice role is primarily an administrative one, highlighted his experience with bar and judicial administration committees, and identified reducing the appellate backlog as a major priority. No vote was taken on GM 801 during this portion of the hearing.
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado House 2026 Legislative Day 066 Mar 20th, 2026
Colorado House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- It simply requires disclosure of existing obligations and practices.
- This is a practical, common-sense transparency bill.
- </c><01:03:43.160><c> and</c> This bill align with best practices and This bill align with best practices
- </c> practical common sense transparency practical common sense transparency bill.<01:04:02.160><c> It
- </c> reasonably contemplate could be assessed reasonably contemplate could be assessed against<04:13:
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- So the Unfair Practices Act only regulates predatory pricing, right?
- I mean, I think we all know that the goal is to stop predatory practices.
- This is a practical and long-overdue framework.
- These are not unduly burdensome practices; they're best practices in the industry.
- This has long been the practice.
Committee:
House Judiciary
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Jun 1st, 2026
California Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Evidence-based risk assessment exists for this exact purpose.
- conduct a multi-stage review using a structured decision-making tool that includes comprehensive risk assessment
- important, because although they're following the law, they're following a framework, they have to assess
Summary:
The Senate met with a quorum, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and then moved through several privileges-of-the-floor recognitions, including birthday wishes for Senator Archuleta and tributes to former Senator George Runner and visiting guests from Portugal in connection with Portuguese Heritage Month. The body then proceeded to governor appointments, beginning with multiple confirmations to the Board of Parole Hearings. Debate on the parole board nominees focused heavily on public safety, transparency, and recent high-profile parole decisions involving violent sexual offenders, with opponents arguing the board had been too lenient and lacked public accountability, while supporters said commissioners were applying the law as written and using structured risk assessments.
William Muniz and Michael Ruff were both confirmed after roll-call votes, despite opposition centered on parole outcomes and board transparency. Rosalind Sargent Burns and Mary Thornton were also confirmed after similar debate. The final parole board confirmation, Jack Weiss, drew the most extended discussion, including a failed request to read material into the record and repeated disputes over whether comments were on topic; Weiss was ultimately confirmed as well. Throughout these confirmations, senators on both sides referenced elder parole, the unreasonable-risk standard, victim input, and the need for either reform or deference to existing law.
After the appointments, the Senate took up SCR 179 by Senator Niello, designating May as Celiac Disease Awareness Month. Niello described celiac disease as a serious autoimmune disorder, emphasized the challenges of gluten exposure and cross-contamination, and called for greater awareness, labeling, and education. The resolution passed unanimously, 31-0. The session concluded with committee announcements and adjournment-in-memory tributes for Marty Arnold, Jim McAulian, and Pat Gagoscos, followed by remarks from the pro tem noting bipartisan legislation on parole transparency and announcing the next session for June 4, 2026.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Pre-K - 12 Education Jan 14th, 2026
Appropriations Committee on Pre-K - 12 Education
Transcript Highlights:
- training, and $1.1 million, which is an increase of $228,911, is provided for the Florida Safe Schools Assessment
- training, and $1.1 million, which is an increase of $228,911, is provided for the Florida Safe Schools Assessment
- "So there are a variety of things that the Office of School Choice will look at when it comes to assessing
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Is the assessment that I've just given where I think we are?
- Is that what y'all would concur with that assessment of where we are?
- You know, it's going to be a capabilities-based assessment of when we come off, if we come off, based
Committee:
Senate Border Security
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Border Security held its first hearing of the 89th legislative session, established a quorum, welcomed new and returning members, and adopted the committee rules without objection. The chair said the hearing would be limited to invited state agency witnesses and was intended as a status update for new members on current border operations, especially in light of the change in federal administration.
Testimony came from the Office of the Attorney General, Texas Department of Public Safety, and the Texas Military Department. The Attorney General’s representative said border-related litigation is largely in a holding pattern while the new U.S. Department of Justice awaits additional leadership, and noted prior cases involving concertina wire, buoys, and the CBP One app. DPS described Operation Lone Star’s evolution from filling gaps when Border Patrol was overwhelmed to current operations focused on interdiction, criminal arrests, fentanyl and meth seizures, and national security concerns, while also noting improved morale and more voluntary deployments as border pressure has eased. The Texas Military Department reported more than 5,000 personnel on state active duty, extensive use of barriers, drones, boats, and rapid-response forces, and said Operation Lone Star has resulted in more than 531,000 apprehensions and a 90% reduction in illegal crossings.
Members and witnesses discussed whether the state should maintain its current border-security footprint while federal policy settles, with the chair emphasizing preserving institutional knowledge and leaving tactical decisions to the governor. Questions also covered trooper fatigue, Border Patrol training under SB 602, and concerns about cartel-driven commercial trucking and fuel depots near the border. The committee heard that Border Patrol training with DPS has resumed, and the chair asked agencies to keep the Legislature informed as legal and operational circumstances change. No bills were heard and no votes were taken beyond adopting the committee rules.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- also have a formal partnership with the University of San Diego, who will do a much more formal assessment
- 39.760><c> formal</c> Diego who will do a much more formal Diego who will do a much more formal assessment
- 41.200><c> but</c><00:09:41.680><c> we</c><00:09:41.840><c> really</c><00:09:42.080><c> did</c> assessment
- of this, but we really did assessment of this, but we really did quite<00:09:42.680><c> take</c><00:
- /c><01:22:35.320><c> somebody's</c><01:22:35.720><c> immigration</c> So, that is what happens in practice
Committee:
House Ways and Means
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Uh, I had one other more practical campaign-related focus, and that is, um, I would, if this goes into
- I had a security assessment from the county sheriff's office and they had a bunch of suggestions.
- I had a security<00:43:38.240><c> assessment</c><00:43:38.720><c> from</c><00:43:38.960><c> the</c><00
- :43:39.119><c> county</c> security assessment from the county security assessment from the county sheriff's
Committee:
Senate Elections
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Education Funding (10/28/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- This practice will create a substantial chilling effect on the likelihood of future parties bringing
- Um, I believe it is essential for any educational system to have a clear way to assess the proficiency
- make sure that we are all on the same page, that we are not talking about eliminating proficiency assessment
- Um, I believe it is essential for any educational system to have a clear way to assess the proficiency
- make sure that we are all on the same page, that we are not talking about eliminating proficiency assessment
Summary:
The subcommittee took up several school building aid bills. HB 295, which would make school building aid program funds non-lapsing, drew debate over whether the program is effective and whether funds should be allowed to carry forward. Supporters argued the program is underfunded and that even small leftover amounts should remain available for building aid; opponents said non-lapsing funds limit future budget flexibility and that the program creates winners and losers. The committee voted 4-3 to recommend HB 295 inexpedient to legislate (ITL).
The committee then considered HB 366, which would increase school building aid for eligible projects and include retroactive funding for projects completed in the past. The motion to ITL was supported on the grounds that retroactive payments would be unfair to districts still waiting in line and that the legislature should focus on future projects. Supporters of the bill said the increase was modest and that districts that built during a prior moratorium on aid were left with long-term fiscal burdens. The committee again voted 4-3 to recommend ITL.
The discussion also broadened into special education funding and a retained bill, HB 742, concerning catastrophic special education aid and the source of funding. Members debated whether the education trust fund should cover the aid and whether the committee should act now or wait for a separate commission studying special education costs. Several members emphasized that special education costs are rising, that more data is needed on student identification and funding formulas, and that the commission’s report may provide better guidance. The chair said the subcommittee’s recommendations would go to the full committee, and the next meeting was expected to be rescheduled from November 4 to later that week because of election-related conflicts.
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Senate Legislative Session Day 46 (3-13-26)
Kentucky Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Uh, I rise today to talk about Senate Bill 147 as a practical and administrative bill that improves how
- Uh, I rise today to talk about Senate Bill 147 as a practical and administrative bill that improves how
- Uh, I rise today to talk about Senate Bill 147 as a practical and administrative bill that improves how
- And any<02:02:26.800><c> practice</c><02:02:27.199><c> that</c><02:02:27.520><c> circumvents</c><02:02
- :28.320><c> local</c> any practice that circumvents local any practice that circumvents local board<02
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Congressional Redistricting, Select Jul 26th, 2025
Congressional Redistricting, Select
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm an engineer, and I seek practical solutions whenever we're in this business.
- According to the United States Census, that's 3,999,994, which I can round to 4 million for practical
- In accordance with the historical practice, we're going to take it up in two phases.
- The proclamation says what it says, and as the Chair has mentioned, it's the custom and practice in the
- Chair, the Chair has engaged in what is known as the practice, quote, of law.
Committee:
House Congressional Redistricting, Select
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
Legislative Performance Audit Oversight Committee (06/06/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- licensed al and other health practice licensed al and other drug<00:17:33.679><c> professionals</c><
- We’ve done the assessment, but—yep. Representative Weber, question.
- So temporary licensure laws and practice.
- </c><00:34:12.079><c> So</c> temporary lensure laws and practice.
- So temporary lensure laws and practice.
Summary:
The meeting focused on the Legislative Budget Assistant audit of the Office of Professional Licensure and Certification’s response to 12 findings, especially those tied to mental health workforce licensure. The executive director said 10 findings were substantially resolved, one fully resolved, and one partially resolved, with most issues tied to ongoing rulemaking. He explained that the office regulates 61 professions, has limited rules-drafting staff, and is working through a long rulemaking process while also adapting to frequent statutory changes. The committee discussed the first finding on license portability/endorsement, which the director said was the office’s highest priority and had been implemented through universal recognition rules adopted in 2023.
Members asked detailed questions about how the office reviews other states’ licensing standards, whether it evaluates jurisdictions case-by-case or maintains a database, and how many jurisdictions qualify for endorsement in various professions. The director said the office initially reviewed all states and professions at once, now maintains and updates a list of substantially similar jurisdictions, and sometimes evaluates narrower jurisdictions such as counties, cities, or foreign countries. He noted that some professions, like nursing, have broad reciprocity, while others, including some mental health-related fields, vary widely and may have only a limited number of qualifying jurisdictions. He also said the office is exploring whether AI could help with research and tracking, though not with final verification.
The committee then turned to expedited licensure processing. The director said the office now handles examination, review, and issuance or denial based on board-set criteria, rather than requiring every board to review every application, which has sped up processing. He said delays still occur with criminal background checks and FBI fingerprint processing because of paper forms, federal involvement, and back-and-forth with the Department of Safety when releases are incomplete or incorrect. Members raised concerns about broader state process bottlenecks and asked whether legislation could help streamline the system. A legislator said he was already working on related background-check language for another agency and believed the current draft may satisfy FBI requirements.
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