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LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Appropriations May 5th, 2026

Appropriations

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  • not be residents of the state.
  • So what the state actually contributes to all DAs across the state, but particularly for Baton Rouge,
  • The state actually contributes to all DAs across the state, but particularly for Baton Rouge, is extremely
  • That's all that we receive from the state.
  • I mean, local elected official, state elected official. State elected official.
Summary: The committee first handled House Bill 513 by Rep. Young, which would regulate name, image, and likeness issues for intercollegiate and interscholastic athletes, especially high school athletes. Young said the bill reflects recommendations from a statewide NIL task force and sets parental-consent and prohibited-category guardrails while preserving flexibility for colleges. The committee adopted a technical amendment and reported the bill favorably as amended. Members then advanced several procurement and administrative measures. Senate Bill 233 by Sen. Mizell would create a statewide data exchange compact for state agencies; testimony from the Department of Health said it would improve eligibility and program administration by allowing agencies to share data more efficiently, and the bill was reported favorably. Senate Bill 300, also by Mizell, would make various changes to the Procurement Code, including auction techniques in negotiated procurement, sole sourcing for consulting services in limited cases, and other technical and legal remedy revisions; it was reported favorably. Senate Bill 303 by Sen. Cloud would let executive branch agencies directly contract with other states for information technology systems and use the federal GSA schedule, and it was reported favorably as amended. Senate Bill 411 by Sen. DePlessis, removing a 20-year lease cap for certain state property in Orleans Parish, was also reported favorably. The committee then took up several bills affecting criminal justice funding. House Bill 660 by Rep. Egan would raise the state warrant amount used to fund assistant district attorney salaries from $50,000 to $60,000; Egan and district attorneys argued the increase is needed to recruit and retain prosecutors, while an opponent said the state should fund prosecutors and public defenders more equitably. The committee adopted an amendment making the bill effective only upon appropriation and reported it favorably as amended. House Bill 719, also by Egan, would increase the number of assistant district attorney warrants statewide, with most of the new warrants directed to Baton Rouge, St. Tammany, and Caddo; supporters cited workload studies and local needs, while an opponent raised concerns about New Orleans court consolidation and broader funding balance. It too was amended to be subject to appropriation and reported favorably as amended. Other measures included House Bill 76 by Rep. Freeman, which addresses coverage for orally administered anti-cancer medications and was reported favorably as amended after changes to cost-sharing and high-deductible plan language; House Bill 802 by Rep. Sawyer, which redirects existing revenue to watershed and flood-control restoration in the Amite River Basin, was reported favorably as amended; House Bill 940 by Rep. Barrow, creating a law-enforcement task force and rules framework for counter-drone operations, was reported favorably as amended; and House Bill 950 by Rep. Boyd, aimed at consumer protection education for seniors, was reported favorably. House Bill 596 by Rep. McCormick, which would have created an inactive-well fee assessment credit tied to plugging wells, drew concerns that it would reduce funds for orphan-well restoration, and the bill was voluntarily deferred after discussion. House Bill 581 and House Bill 1183 were also voluntarily deferred.
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  • Only one other state, we're one of two states that do this.
  • Now you're going to have... ...be if they would go into a contract with.
  • They're going to have an agreement or contracts. It doesn't have to be a contract.
  • I don't know what kind of contracts would roll between school years.
  • I don't know if that's a good idea to... ...contracts would roll between school years.
AL

Alabama 2026 1st Special Session

Alabama House Ways and Means General Fund Committee Mar 18th, 2026

Ways and Means General Fund

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  • Chairman Reed, thank you. we'll reconvene uh back in the state we'll reconvene uh back in the state house
  • are the only fat people in this state. are the only fat people in this state.
  • If they return to state employment, the state employee is allowed to pay back the retirement funds to
  • So state already allows us to do this for a lot of retirement systems, including military and other state
  • cost the state anything.
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  • In other states that have been coming up, well, they have cheaper rates.
  • to make up for losses in states with tighter insurance regulations.
  • Yes, that is my... ...and helped in other states. Thank you, Representative Timmons.
  • And so by having the agent there, it is able to keep it in state court.
  • Is there a way to keep this in state court? The federal court process is a disaster.
TX
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  • I'll open enrollment contracting when in the state's best interest and permit direct negotiation of no
  • State your name, who you're representing, whether you're testifying for or against the bill, and...
  • Get off TANF, get off a variety of different state services, and go about their lives.
  • As well as our state constitution and our state declaration of independence.
  • Those changes, how are they going to affect those in the state who really qualify for it?
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama Senate County and Municipal Government Committee Feb 5th, 2025

County and Municipal Government

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  • there are a few states that have regulated it such a few states that have regulated it such a few states
  • it is a it is a state issued ID or not an ID but is a state issued ID or not an ID but is a state issued
  • of the state with knowledge and of the state with knowledge and of the state with knowledge and intent
  • States now in the United States that issue without the United States that issue without the United States
  • those 19 states don't have it uh because those 19 states don't have it uh because those 19 states don't
Bills: SB82, SB78, SB4, SB6, SB62, SB66, SB77, SB63, SB79, SB53, SB55, HB14
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama House Boards, Agencies and Commissions Committee Feb 5th, 2025

Boards, Agencies and Commissions

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  • But it's the Alabama State Board of Athletic Trainers.
  • They say it's difficult to find someone from all across the state.
  • Okay, uh, it's the State Board... Okay, uh, it’s the State Board of Chiropractor Examiners.
  • worked under an emergency contract for...
  • they were operating under emergency contracts.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

ECD Public Hearing - Fri Mar 20, 2026 @ 9:30 AM HST

Economic Development & Technology

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  • This is a union state. It's not a right-to-work state.
  • This is a union state. This is a union state.
  • It's not a right-to-work state. It's not a right-to-work state.
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  • businesses um here in our state. businesses um here in our state.
Summary: The committee opened by reviewing hearing procedures and then took up SB 2580, which concerns Hawaii’s film production tax credit and related incentives. Testimony was strongly supportive overall, with witnesses saying the measure would help attract productions, extend the sunset date, include streaming platforms, and strengthen the state’s competitiveness. Several supporters asked for cleanup language on grant administration, tax credit management, local-hire uplifts, and limits on third-party audit requirements for smaller productions. The state film office said the bill was generally strong but suggested clarifying language and noted that DBEDT and DOTAX already provide oversight of the current credit. No vote was taken in the transcript, but the bill drew broad support with a few comments and one opposition noted later in the hearing. The committee then heard SB 2578 SD1, a measure to create a film commission and related grant structure. Testifiers said the proposal would formalize industry input, improve accountability, and help the state compete globally, but they also raised concerns about how a new grant program would interact with the existing tax credit system. The film office said the grant program and tax credit should be separated operationally, that the advisory structure should include industry voices and possibly union representation, and that county film commissioner language may need technical adjustment. A testifier also suggested a Hawaii film museum and related tourism opportunities. The measure was described as having 42 supporters, one opposition, and five comments, with no final action shown. The committee next considered SB 2259, a dementia training measure. Supporters, including the bill’s drafter and the Alzheimer’s Association, described personal caregiving experiences and said free dementia training could help workers and families. Suggested amendments focused on clarifying the relationship between EOA and DBED and allowing retraining every two years because of workforce turnover. DBED said the bill is worthwhile but is not really an economic development initiative, and it should align with existing dementia programs and be easy for businesses to use, preferably online. The committee then moved to SB 3084 SD1, which HTDC said would expand its R&D matching program beyond SBIR to other federal research grants because of uncertainty at the federal level; the transcript ends as testimony begins, with no vote or final action recorded.
AL

Alabama 2026 1st Special Session

Alabama House Boards, Agencies and Commissions Committee Jan 28th, 2026

Boards, Agencies and Commissions

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  • The items that they will cover are listed on page two, number 33: public meeting act, contract review
  • and such, travel compensation, per diem, and significant issues, which easily could be emergency contract
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TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

Transportation Apr 17th, 2025

Transportation

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  • relating to the amendment of an existing comprehensive development agreement for a portion of the State
  • Please state your name, who you represent, with your for or against or what we're doing today.
  • Um, I, I, what we stated is that we're working on the financing, um, and I, we stated all the sources
  • And you state as the final project financing is sought, we currently believe that the Japan Bank for
  • We're really trying to work with the state of Texas. It's going to be important.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Transportation Apr 17th, 2025

Transportation

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  • relating to... to the amendment of an existing comprehensive development agreement for a portion of State
  • Please state your name, who you represent, and what you're for or against. What we're doing today.
  • I think my response was that we're unable to produce a balance sheet that's reflective of the state of
  • And you state, as the final project financing is sought, we currently believe that the Japanese.
  • We're really trying to work with the state of Texas. It's going to be a long process.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

TRS-LBT, TRS-EDT, TRS Public Hearings 02-10-2026

Transportation

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  • Yes, we are talking to the state of Alaska at the moment. >> Okay.
  • Yes, we are talking to the state of Yes, we are talking to the state of Alaska<00:14:13.680> at
  • difference in what the in what the state difference in what the in what the state would<00:26:52.480
  • state. Um available for any questions. state. Um available for any questions.
  • For the record, can you state your name again? >> Um, absolutely.
Summary: The joint committees on Transportation, Labor and Technology, and later Transportation and Economic Development and Tourism, heard several bills. SB 2573 would allow administrative driver’s license revocation hearings to be held by interactive conference technology such as Zoom and permit electronic exchange of evidence. The chief adjudicator for the ADLRO supported it as a non-mandatory option that has worked well since 2021, improving attendance and saving time and money; DOT also supported it. The committees voted to pass SB 2573 with technical, non-substantive amendments. SB 3215 would make permanent the requirement that securing mooring lines at commercial docks be performed by labor subject to collective bargaining by repealing the sunset date in existing harbor safety law. DOT did not submit testimony, and the chair noted support from longshore labor. The committees voted to pass SB 3215 unamended. The committees also heard SB 2693, which authorizes $15 million in general obligation bonds for planning, design, and construction of a 50,000-square-foot aerospace hangar and related facilities at Hilo International Airport. A Phoenix Space executive testified in support, saying Hawaii and Hilo have geographic advantages and that the project could support aerospace investment and jobs; several other organizations and individuals submitted supportive testimony. Committee members questioned whether federal matching funds or airport capacity existed, and DOT said it had no assurance of federal participation and would need to check on capacity and potential users. The hearing then moved to SB 2698, which would create a cruise ship special fund and impose a per-passenger head fee on cruise ships docking in state commercial harbors while repealing the existing cruise ship TAT framework effective January 1, 2026. DOT supported the bill but requested amendments to clarify that the new fee is in addition to existing passenger, port entry, and dockage fees and to raise the fee from $6.50 to $10; DOT said the higher amount would better fund harbor improvements such as shore power. Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings testified in support but said the added fee would significantly increase costs, while a local ship supply business supported the cruise industry and opposed the TAT approach, saying cruise activity benefits local farmers and jobs. No final vote on SB 2698 was taken in the excerpt provided.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Insurance Mar 26th, 2025

Insurance

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  • to enter into these contracts.
  • somewhere else, and they said that's against state law. I said, "Well, that's a stupid state law."
  • The pool also meets the state standards of financial occurrence liability. as stipulated in our state
  • you then apply to the state and the state pays your loss.
  • Another one, are there any other states that you're aware of that have done a risk pool where the state
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Insurance Mar 26th, 2025

Insurance

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  • I'm a State Farm guy and I'm talking to State Farm.
  • This is an issue in our state.
  • States all across the nation.
  • The contract and the insurance contract, which you actually received the coverage.
  • State, uh, Texas State Director of NFIB showing you registered for HB 139. Is that correct?