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AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama Senate Finance and Taxation General Fund Committee Mar 5th, 2025
Finance and Taxation General Fund
Transcript Highlights:
- That money stays in your county; they will remit to the state the state's portion.
- This is an opportunity for our state to grow. I accept that as a motion to 100%.
- It's past time for us to support public transportation in this state.
- Yeah, I see that it's $726,000 from federal and $273,000 from state.
- It also does not put the state at risk for loan repayment. Now, having said that...
Committee:
Senate Finance and Taxation General Fund
Keywords:
income tax, CHOOSE Act, education funding, ABLE account, tax credits, poverty threshold, legislative funding, HB89, Medicaid, pregnant women, pregnancy, prenatal care, ambulatory prenatal care, presumptive eligibility, temporary Medicaid coverage, Alabama Medicaid Agency, maternal health, low-income women, health coverage, eligibility determination
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law Committee 2/27/25
Judiciary Finance and Civil Law
Transcript Highlights:
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Committee:
House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law
Keywords:
pregnancy support, women's health, maternity homes, nonprofit organizations, grant funding, abortion, family services, Office of Inspector General, inspector general, legislative audit, fraud prevention, waste and abuse, public funds, grant oversight, state grants, grant management, whistleblower protection, retaliation, subpoena power, data practices
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
03/17/2026 - Senate Appropriations, Transportation and Technology
Appropriations, Transportation and Technology
Transcript Highlights:
- So Article 2, Section 24 of the state constitution explicitly states that you...
- So Article 2, Section 24 of the state constitution explicitly states that you cannot charge fees for
- The original RS-28 did state that the state shall not participate in the implementation of the REAL ID
- On your standard state-issued...
- state data, or confidential data.
Bills:
HB2056 , HB2057 , HB2224 , HB2257 , HB2265 , HB2311 , HB2352 , HB2367 , HB2369 , HB2446 , HB2532 , HB2592 , HB2752 , HB2809 , HB2957
Keywords:
brackish water, groundwater, desalination, water resources, feasibility study, environmental impact, special plates, centennial, Arizona Department of Transportation, vehicle registration, commercial discounts, Arizona Centennial, produce incentive, agriculture, economic support, funding, Arizona, boating, watercraft licensing, law enforcement
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
02/10/2026 - Senate Appropriations, Transportation and Technology
Appropriations, Transportation and Technology
Transcript Highlights:
- , by the way our founders stated it.
- Here in the state, from Nogales to Page, from Lake Havasu to Thatcher, or on the east side of the state
- That's a state tax, as a state tax per gallon tax. It's a state tax.
- It's a state tax, but it's not TPT.
- acres of Arizona State trust lands.
Bills:
SB1072 , SB1111 , SB1114 , SB1116 , SB1122 , SB1179 , SB1250 , SB1308 , SB1455 , SB1456 , SB1457 , SB1487 , SB1547 , SB1549 , SB1551 , SB1552
Keywords:
reimbursement rates, intellectual disabilities, community services, economic security, funding appropriations, automated license plate readers, law enforcement, privacy, data access, public records, behavioral health, patient brokering, appropriation, state funds, Maricopa County, claims review, medical necessity, American Indian health program, healthcare regulations, healthcare
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections Jan 13th, 2026 at 01:30 pm
State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections
Transcript Highlights:
- State Senator Ron Mazzal, 10th Legislative District.
- But if it was like a Greg Vogel for state rep sign, who was now moving to the state senate, that state
- rep sign would now be... ...rep sign who was now moving to the state senate, that one, the state rep
- out what the state custodial school was.
- And they basically stated Washington state law and to protect Washington state law and to protect society
Keywords:
civic health, community engagement, committee reestablishment, public participation, governance, Washington State Leadership Board, WSLB, gift acceptance, grants, endowments, private funding, public funding, fundraising, state board, youth leadership, civic engagement, leadership development, Washington World Fellows, sports mentoring, Boundless Washington
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Administrative Rules REVISED: Links Added Apr 28th, 2026 at 09:00 am
Administrative Rules
Transcript Highlights:
- loft report, it reported that there was approximately a $10 million cost to one business here in the state
- couple of weeks, the vice chairman and Myself have met with the various regulating agencies, being the state
- HCR1093 addresses all the rules regarding the health-related Agencies in the state that promulgated rules
- Stated that a public hearing would be held on January 5th.
- It had no provision for what the standard of best interests of the state, and then they would then be
Bills:
HJR1090 , HJR1091 , HJR1092 , HJR1093 , HJR1094 , HJR1095 , SJR49 , HJR1090 , HJR1091 , HJR1092 , HJR1093 , HJR1094 , HJR1095 , SJR49
Committee:
House Administrative Rules
Keywords:
administrative rules, rule approval, joint resolution, Oklahoma Register, Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry, Corporation Commission, Department of Environmental Quality, Liquified Petroleum Gas Board, water resources, wildlife conservation, tourism, zoning commission, energy regulation, agricultural regulation, agency rules, permanent rules, state agencies, Oklahoma Legislature, business and commerce, professional licensing
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session Mar 5th, 2026
Washington House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- a certification from another state, from the state of Washington.
- Very difficult to standardize across the state as diverse as our state is.
- of the United States.
- State.
- State.
Bills:
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
Summary:
The House took up Second Substitute Senate Bill 5974, a bill modernizing and strengthening laws concerning sheriffs, police chiefs, volunteers, youth cadets, and related law enforcement roles. Members first considered a striking amendment and then a series of floor amendments, with debate repeatedly focusing on sheriffs as elected constitutional officers, the scope of state authority over local law enforcement, and whether the bill would create unfunded mandates or practical problems for counties. Supporters of the bill and many amendments argued for clarifying language, local flexibility, and state payment for new requirements; opponents generally warned the bill would weaken elected sheriffs, impose costs on counties, or overreach into local control.
Amendment 2343, which would have added intent language emphasizing that sheriffs are directly accountable to the electorate, was debated at length and defeated on a roll call vote, 41 yeas to 56 nays. Amendment 2373, shifting background-check costs to the state through the Washington State Patrol, was also defeated, 44 yeas to 53 nays. Amendment 2374, narrowing provisions affecting private security and specially commissioned officers, failed 41 to 56. Amendment 2369, clarifying rules for volunteers and youth cadets, failed 41 to 56. Amendment 2371, limiting surveillance-related provisions to situations requiring a warrant, failed 42 to 55. Amendment 2372, clarifying that only non-public information would be restricted from disclosure, also failed 41 to 56.
Later, Amendment 2370, which would have aligned the bill’s definition of volunteer law enforcement officers with existing statute, was defeated 42 to 55. Finally, Amendment 2352, which would have exempted current sheriffs from the bill’s new decertification rules, was debated as a protection against changing the rules midstream but was opposed on the grounds that the bill already grandfathered in the one sheriff who did not meet the new experience requirement; the amendment’s vote was not completed in the excerpt provided. The transcript also begins with the Speaker signing several bills, including Substitute House Bill 1570 and Substitute Senate Bill 6248.
OK
Transcript Highlights:
- Chair, members, this is a state question to send to the people of the state of Oklahoma to lower the
- And you know, I've looked at other states, and one of the other states that I looked at in this was comparing
- So, it would save the state money, give the state a lot more tools to be able to move forward with more
- The state would have the option not to do that.
- We have moved it from the United States to anywhere in the state of Oklahoma, and those are the two changes
Bills:
HJR1024 , SB1316 , SB1491 , SB1552 , SB1679 , SB1877 , SB2040 , SB2133 , SB2153 , SB2174 , SB2180 , SB227 , SJR39 , SJR47 , SJR48
Committee:
Senate Rules
Keywords:
Judicial Nominating Commission, congressional districts, terms of office, Oklahoma Constitution, legal qualifications, political party restrictions, family ties, administrative rules, sunset provision, state agencies, regulatory review, legislative oversight, presidential electors, vacancies, oath of office, political party, elections, county home rule charter, home rule, county government
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- To say what the current state of medicine is in the state, if not the nation, I'll have to refer to all
- States will name their crimes differently.
- And so I mentioned the states that have passed laws, but they're not the only states where this is...
- And so I mentioned the states that have passed laws, but they're not the only states where this has happened
- across the state, right?
Bills:
HB414 , HB786 , HB1041 , HB1052 , HB1118 , HB1139 , HB1182 , HB1185 , HB1214 , HB1217 , HB1231 , SR63 , SCR27 , SB5 , SB194 , SB415 , SB433 , SB451 , SB462 , SB516
Committee:
House Health and Welfare
Keywords:
healthcare, criminal convictions, employment, background checks, prohibited offenses, Medicaid, claim payments, extrapolation, provider audits, medical freedom, discrimination, access, medical intervention, child protection, confidentiality, multidisciplinary teams, child advocacy centers, public records, investigations, hospital
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- On State Affairs come to order. Clerk, call the roll. I'm Chairman Ken King. Here.
- the real issues that state workers face.
- laws. already existing state law.
- With state law at the time, does that have First Amendment implications?
- , and local levels, while simultaneously enabling hostile state and non-state actors to establish operational
Committee:
House State Affairs
Keywords:
temporary emergency electric energy facility, temporary generation, emergency power, backup generation, mobile generator, portable generator, grid resilience, power outage restoration, transmission and distribution utility, TDU, Public Utility Commission of Texas, PUCT, Utilities Code Section 39.918, competitive bidding, lease authorization, emergency procurement, bulk power system, locational marginal pricing, reliability model, black start
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- As stated on the hearing notice, there will be a time limit.
- Texas would be the first state to go down the road of doing this and have its state-level support. if
- I'm the founder of state armor.
- Federal law that a non-citizen cannot give to a state rep in a state rep race.
- I have a bill that says you can't give out of out-of-state I'm trying to limit money from out of state
Bills:
HB256 , HB1308 , HB1554 , HB1743 , HB2308 , HB2351 , HB2858 , HB3676 , HB3784 , HB4312 , HB4552 , HB4823 , HB4852 , HB5007 , HB5010 , HB5520 , HB5524 , HCR19 , HB256 , HCR19
Committee:
House State Affairs
Keywords:
E-verify, employment verification, illegal employment, state contracts, government entities, license suspension, immigration compliance, state grant funding, E-Verify, compliance, penalties, immigration, government contracts, employee status, state contractors, E-verify program, legally present, employment practices, legal services, public money
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Jobs can come back to the United States and, most importantly, to the state of Texas.
- If you'll state your name for me. Yuhua He.
- as a border state.
- And the immigration clinics in this state that receive state funds ensure that they have competent representation
- at no cost to the state.
Bills:
HB256 , HCR19 , HB256 , HB1308 , HB1554 , HB1743 , HB2308 , HB2351 , HB2858 , HB3676 , HB3784 , HB4312 , HB4552 , HB4823 , HB4852 , HB5007 , HB5010 , HB5520 , HB5524 , HCR19
Committee:
House State Affairs
Keywords:
severe weather, adaptation plan, vulnerability assessment, environmental protection, state agencies, federal agents, transparency, law enforcement, identification, public trust, immigration enforcement, HCR 19, Texas concurrent resolution, federal immigration enforcement, masked agents, facial coverings, visible identification, uniforms, badges, name tags
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Government Contract Review Committee (6-9-26)
Transcript Highlights:
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- of psychiatrists in the state.
- State, KCPC, but we use State, Western State, KCPC, but we use uh<00:47:01.440><c> partners</c><00:47
- Um, you're an independent agency, state government, but it falls under the Cabinet for Public Protection
- </c> those vary across the state. those vary across the state.
Summary:
The committee first approved the May 12 minutes, then deferred item 285 on the routine personal service contract green list for Western Kentucky University to the July 2026 meeting. It also noted that several deferred university contracts had been withdrawn by the institutions, and then approved the remaining agenda items without objection, including personal service contracts, amendments, memoranda of agreement, Kentucky Entertainment incentive agreements, deferred items, and corrections, except for items pulled for further review.
The main pulled item was a Kentucky Administrative Office of the Courts contract supporting Fayette District Court’s juvenile treatment court through Fayette County Public Schools. Court officials explained that the program, created under Supreme Court rules in 2022, serves court-connected juveniles with mental health and related needs, operates at the courthouse, and uses a school-employed program manager funded through a pass-through arrangement with Fayette County Public Schools and the Urban County Government. They said the program has had over 100 referrals, accepted about half, and had at least 25 successful graduates, with 11 high school graduates among participants. Members asked about who pays for drug screens, family involvement, and what counts as successful completion; the officials said the Urban County Government’s Division of Youth Services pays for drug screens and services, and that parents must participate in classes and support services. The committee then approved the contract review, with some members explaining their votes in support and one member emphasizing the committee’s role in reviewing contracts in the public interest.
The committee also reviewed two Auditor of Public Accounts contracts. The auditor’s representative said contract 11, with Vantage Point Solutions, will examine the Kentucky Communications Network Authority/Kentucky Wired network for $700,000, well below the $1.5 million appropriated, and that a report is expected before the 2027 regular session. Contract 12 funds a special examination of investment managers used by Kentucky’s retirement systems, prompted by a Legislative Oversight and Investigations request to assess whether investments tied to ESG factors are consistent with fiduciary duties; the representative said the retirement systems have been cooperative and that findings are expected on a similar timeline, with some flexibility built into the deadline. After questions about the Texas litigation referenced in the explanation, the committee approved both auditor contracts without objection.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- . ...States, excuse me, into the state of Florida if you are an unauthorized alien.
- States Supreme Court.
- State had to offer.
- IT WILL FLOW OUT OF THE CABINET, THE BOARD THAT WE ARE SETTING UP FOR THE CABINET.
- THE STATE WAS GRACIOUS ENOUGH TO ALLOW THEM TO PAY IN-STATE.
Keywords:
immigration enforcement, unauthorized alien entry, death penalty, capital felonies, 287G agreements, in-state tuition, undocumented students, DACA, TPS, Venezuelan immigrants, law enforcement funding, immigration detention, federal preemption, equal protection, constitutional challenges, immigration status determination, school resource officers, conscientious objection, clergy protection, teacher protection
Summary:
The Florida House passed two immigration enforcement bills during a special session. Senate Bill 4C creates new state offenses for unauthorized alien entry/reentry into Florida and mandates the death penalty for unauthorized aliens convicted of capital felonies. Senate Bill 2C establishes a state immigration enforcement board, provides $300+ million for local law enforcement immigration cooperation, creates a $1,000 bonus program for officers participating in federal immigration enforcement, and repeals in-state tuition for undocumented students effective July 1, 2025. Multiple amendments were proposed but failed, including protections for Venezuelan TPS holders, DACA recipients, students in critical professions, and conscientious objection provisions for clergy and teachers. Debate included constitutional concerns about federal preemption, equal protection violations, and mandatory death penalty provisions. The session also included a memorial urging DHS to provide 287G agreement training opportunities.
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
House Chamber - Tue Jan 21, 2025, 10:00AM HST - State of the State Address
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
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- <00:17:26.079><c> of</c><00:17:26.240><c> Hawaii</c><00:17:26.760><c> is</c> state of Hawaii is state
- </c> continues to be that we make the state continues to be that we make the state more<00:20:57.000>
- state in the nation State and the safest state in the nation but<00:38:48.000><c> we</c><00:38:48.119
- </c> reducing carbon emissions in our state reducing carbon emissions in our state we<00:39:03.760><c
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Legislative Finance Nov 19th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- at the state level.
- states do individual audits.
- . state.
- The State Fair Commission?
- Was that to all parts of the state, or is it just certain parts of the state? Mr.
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- in 2020, the state general fund is within a few months... ...the legislature in 2020, the state general
- or any other state in the country.
- State run a little better.
- As the agent general stated, when we first started this transition, operation, As the agent general stated
- savings to the state.
Committee:
House Appropriations
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Health and Human Services - 04/14/26
Health and Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> other states. other states.
- That's a good deal for the state. That's a good deal for the state.
- </c> the state we've prohibited them. the state we've prohibited them.
- . cabinet. cabinet.
- </c> throughout the state. throughout the state.
Committee:
Senate Health and Human Services
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Water and Natural Resources Aug 18th, 2025
Water & Natural Resources Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- And you're correct in stating, you know, the state did a great job; they put out the strategic water
- Senator Steinborn, a lot of that is state and BLM land.
- state-specific approach going forward?
- The state and with the state government was the US Department of Agriculture announced a $1.13 billion
- It's just going to make it worse for those states, not just ours, but many red states that also have
Committee:
House Water & Natural Resources Committee
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Insurance prices across the state are growing with...
- that particular state to provide property insurance.
- every state in the West.
- We have them all over the place. the state now.
- Thank you for all your you do for this state, you have been a force for positive change. in this state
Committee:
House State Affairs
Keywords:
emergency communication, infrastructure, first responders, grant program, interoperability, Texas Interoperability Council, local governments, HB 143, Texas Railroad Commission, Public Utility Commission of Texas, Natural Resources Code, oil and gas, well site, surface facility, electrical power line, National Electrical Code, NEC, electrical safety, utility disconnect, service disconnection