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LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Senate and Governmental May 20th, 2026

Senate & Governmental Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • This is the people who they're servicing. No, it's the people who they're servicing.
  • passenger rail service.
  • And look, I'm supportive. I'm a supporter of commuter rail.
  • Lifelong public service career.
  • Started my career in public service with the Plaquemines Parish Service Office.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Joint Committee on Appropriations and Budget 2nd Revised Apr 20th, 2026 at 04:30 pm

Joint Committee on Appropriations and Budget

Transcript Highlights:
  • appropriates up to $2 Million in interest funds to the Office of Juvenile Affairs to address gaps in youth services
  • to $1 million in interest funds to the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
  • tell you they have done a phenomenal job in administering Both the ARPA and the SLF are grants supporting
  • When in August of 2021, when the Health and Human Services working group had the first meeting...
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Joint Committee on Appropriations and Budget Apr 20th, 2026 at 04:30 pm

Joint Committee on Appropriations and Budget

Transcript Highlights:
  • This bill appropriates the APATER funds to A gap in existing juvenile facility service projects in Rogers
  • And then also under the youth services agency, we covered 12 different counties.
  • reappropriates excess ARPA interest funds to a couple of projects within the Department of Human Services
  • Now, not the house uniformly unanimously, but over 2/3 of the house supported putting measures on the
  • Some supported one and not the other.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

03/25/2026 - Senate Health and Human Services

Health and Human Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • The Committee on Health and Human Services is called to order.
  • That's why I support HB 2611 and the targeted amendment.
  • sure members can obtain needed lab services.
  • I come to you today to speak in support of HB 4004.
  • I'm also... ...and I strongly support HB 2086.
Summary: The committee heard a presentation from the University of Arizona College of Medicine Phoenix on its new tuition-free, three-year regional medical school branch in Yuma, which is intended to address Arizona’s primary care shortage by training students in a rural setting and linking them to rural residency opportunities. Members asked about who could apply, whether out-of-state applicants were eligible, and whether graduates would be required to remain in rural Arizona; the presenter said there is no post-graduation practice commitment, but the program is designed to encourage retention through rural training and residency placement. The committee then considered several child welfare and behavioral health bills. HB 2923 would expand judicial review procedures for court-ordered mental health treatment, adding timelines, notice, counsel protections, and a clear-and-convincing standard for continued treatment; the sponsor and a retired judge said it fills gaps in a 1974 statute. HB 2035 would expand kinship foster care to extended family members, require more notice and written findings when kin placement is denied, and strengthen presumptions favoring placement with relatives or other significant adults; DCS said the bill largely reflects current policy but raised a timing concern about a required report before preliminary protective hearings. HB 2611 would create a Youth Safety Rights and Mental Health Protection Act for foster youth and group homes, adding rights related to immediate and unbiased health care, anti-bullying protections, retaliation safeguards, drug screening, and safety rules; foster youth and former foster youth testified strongly in support, while DCS was neutral and noted possible implementation and fiscal impacts. The committee also heard HB 4004, which would require DCS to investigate credible abuse or neglect reports even when one parent is considered protective, and to take protective action when warranted. Several parents testified that DCS had previously closed or minimized cases because a protective parent existed, leaving children exposed to abuse; DCS did not testify against the bill, and members later said the agency should not use the presence of a safe parent as a reason not to investigate. The committee also considered pharmacy and AHCCCS-related bills: HB 2434 would revise the controlled substances prescription monitoring program and reporting requirements; HB 2732 would continue the State Board of Pharmacy; HB 2733 would make several pharmacy regulation changes including delivery, continuing education, and change-of-ownership rules; and HB 2932 would require AHCCCS contractors to reimburse noncontracting labs referred by contracting providers, which health plans opposed as undermining managed care tools while a lab provider argued it would improve fair payment and competition. On the floor, the committee also took up HB 2086, which would prohibit government and business mask and vaccination mandates, HB 2830, which would require instruction on fetal and prenatal development and bar abortion-related curriculum materials, and HB 2035, HB 2434, HB 2611, HB 2732, HB 2733, HB 2923, HB 2932, and HB 4004. Amendments were adopted on several bills, including HB 2086, HB 2611, HB 2830, and HB 2932. Final committee votes gave HB 2035, HB 2086, HB 2434, HB 2611, HB 2732, HB 2733, HB 2830, HB 2923, HB 2932, and HB 4004 do-pass recommendations, with HB 2086, HB 2611, HB 2830, and HB 2932 reported as amended.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

TRS-LBT, TRS Public Hearings 03-19-2026

Transportation

Transcript Highlights:
  • support.
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  • to do more outreach and working with nonprofits that provide alternative programs and support services
Summary: The joint hearing of the Transportation and Labor and Technology committees considered HB 2097, which would allow administrative driver’s license revocation hearings to be held by interactive conference technology such as Zoom and permit electronic exchange of evidence. DOT and the Administrative Driver’s License Revocation Office supported the bill, saying Zoom hearings have worked well since 2021 and save time and money. Both committees passed HB 2097 with technical and nonsubstantive amendments. The Transportation Committee then heard HB 1163 on commercial driver licensing, HB 2113 on funding vegetation removal from the Kaola Stream drainage way, HB 2283 on port pilotage, HB 1588 on a noise detection camera program, and HB 2333 on airport special districts and aeronautics penalties. DOT asked for HB 1163 to use “non-domiciled” language to match federal rules, and the committee passed it with amendments. For HB 2113, the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity said the project would likely need about $1 million, and the committee passed the bill with amendments while noting the funding would be reflected in the committee report rather than the measure itself. HB 2283 drew broad support from maritime and labor interests, but the committee deferred it, saying the Senate version was already moving and would be used instead. HB 1588 received support from DOT and several community and health-related testifiers who said noise from traffic is a serious problem, but the committee expressed concern about enforcement language and re-referred the bill to Judiciary/Ways and Means while still passing it forward. HB 2333 was supported by DOT and airline interests; after questions about airport loitering and sleeping rules, the committee passed it as is. In the final decision-making, the committee adopted the chair’s recommendations on HB 1163, HB 2113, HB 1588, and HB 2333, and deferred HB 2283.
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Taxation and Revenue Feb 14th, 2026 at 10:35 am

House Taxation & Revenue

Transcript Highlights:
  • Anyone else online in support?
  • Anyone here in support of House Bill 309?
  • We support the bill and we ask the committee to support it. Thank you very much. Thank you, sir.
  • In support of Senate Bill 48, please raise your hand.
  • I'm strongly in support of moving it forward.
Bills: HB248, HB309, HB332, SB48
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Taxation and Revenue Feb 13th, 2026 at 08:35 am

House Taxation & Revenue

Transcript Highlights:
  • In support of House Bill 142, please raise your hand.
  • We stand in support of this bill.
  • Anyone in support of Senate Bill 58 as amended?
  • We stand in support of this measure.
  • and encourage your support.
Bills: HB248, HB309, HB332, SB48
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

01/28/2026 - Senate Government

Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • I ask that you support fluoridation.
  • I just want to—I can't support something that is not supported by any health organization.
  • So again, we do want to support our veterans. We want to support them as much as we can.
  • Uniformed Services Division flag.
  • Uniformed Services Division flag.
Summary: The committee first handled Senate Bill 1045, which would bar cities, towns, and counties from taxing or charging fees on the use of blockchain technology in residences, with limited exceptions. The sponsor said the bill was a repeat of a measure vetoed the prior year and framed it as a tax-preemption issue. There was no testimony, and the bill was moved and passed out of committee on a 4-3 vote. The committee then heard Senate Bill 1019, which would prohibit the addition of fluoride to public water systems. Senator Shamp argued the bill was about health freedom, informed consent, and emerging research she said raised concerns about fluoride’s benefits and possible neurodevelopmental risks. Opponents, including representatives of Arizona dental and public health groups, testified that community water fluoridation is safe, effective, and especially important for low-income and rural communities with limited dental access. After extended debate, the bill received a do pass recommendation on a 4-3 vote. Senate Bill 1050 would provide free lifetime state park passes to Arizona veterans. State Parks testified neutrally but warned the measure could reduce revenue used to support park operations and rural economies; the sponsor said the bill was prompted by a park visit where veterans were charged admission. The committee also approved SB 1050 on a 4-3 vote. Later, SB 1078, dealing with de novo review in public records denial cases, passed unanimously after support from the Goldwater Institute, and SB 1083, which would prevent HOAs and condo associations from banning certain lighted home address devices for emergency response, also passed after testimony from the sponsor and a homeowners coalition.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • I'm here in support of Senate Bill 2165.
  • granted under supported decision-making agreement.
  • to be assisted by their supporters during legal proceedings and include a section in the supportive
  • How do we ensure that a supporter under a supported decision-making agreement in the legal context isn't
  • How does someone let the court know they want to you is a supporter, who that supporter is, what the
TX

Texas 89th Regular

S/C on Workforce Apr 15th, 2025

S/C on Workforce

Transcript Highlights:
  • Volunteers make up around 80% of the fire service in the state of Texas.
  • Really, thank you for your service and for everything you do throughout the entire state.
  • I will be testifying in support of HB442.
  • I am here to testify in support of HB446.
  • I will be testifying in support of HB446.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Trade, Workforce & Economic Development Mar 26th, 2025

Trade, Workforce & Economic Development

Transcript Highlights:
  • To enforce a self-service storage facility. Representative Meza? Okay.
  • Recently, GCA has been approached by industries to help provide additional conduit financing support
  • They are not supported by taxpayer dollars, okay?
  • I'm here today in strong support of House... bill 2468.
  • You are in support of the bill, is that correct? That's correct.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Mar 25th, 2026 at 01:12 pm

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Oklahoma's ability to attract jobs and economic development by assuring communities are ready to support
  • I have heard from local food hubs and other local farmers and producers that are highly in support of
  • I have heard from local food hubs and other local farmers and producers that are highly in support of
  • This bill has the potential to strengthen Oklahoma's food system while supporting public health, producers
  • Oklahoma's food system while supporting public health, producers, and rural communities.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Mar 25th, 2026 at 09:00 am

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • There's intervention, summer learning, additional support.
  • And it gives students the support that they need without isolating them.
  • They have adult protective services. They have child support services. They have SNAP.
  • Again, I think I mentioned this before during the transition, most of the services will services will
  • I actually rise in support of this. There's a big problem with DHS.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • And I would ask for your support for this amendment. Mr.
  • youth, and provide educational support in the community.
  • youth, and provide educational support in the community.
  • If you support the amendment, vote nay. If you oppose, vote aye.
  • youth, and provide educational support in the community.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Transportation Apr 29th, 2025

Transportation

Transcript Highlights:
  • I appreciate your favorable support. Thank you.
  • I appreciate your favorable support. Thank you. Thank you.
  • I support the legislation, I'm sorry, this morning.
  • So we definitely support this bill.
  • We very much support this bill.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Ways and Means Committee 4/22/25

Ways and Means

Transcript Highlights:
  • I appreciate members' support.
  • We think appreciate uh members support.
  • Um and it's a good bill and I hope you all can support it. Thank you.
  • say 90% 99% of this bill I can support. say 90% 99% of this bill I can support.
  • Um just as a as a as a a support.