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WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Local Government Feb 20th, 2026 at 10:30 am

Local Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • This will impair contracts; that is not our job, and the Constitution says that's not our job.
  • This will impair contracts; that is not our job, and the Constitution says that's not our job.
  • This will impair contracts; that is not our job, and the Constitution says that's not our job.
  • If we fail to act, rents will go up. If we fail to act, there will be more unhoused people.
  • It's not generating any jobs.
Bills: SB5820 , SB5995 , SB5467
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Local Government Feb 18th, 2026 at 08:30 am

Local Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • And we're good at our jobs.
  • And we're good at our jobs.
  • That is job erosion and far fewer families raising their kids on solid union-wage jobs and benefits.
  • The Growth Management Act is complex.
  • Those jobs range from clean energy to manufacturing, all good family-wage jobs. Thank you.
Bills: SB5820 , SB5467 , SB5995
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Agriculture REVISED: HB3902 - Added Feb 16th, 2026

Agriculture

Transcript Highlights:
  • And members, this is the Breeding Animals Responsibly and with Care Act.
  • So right now, for anyone to be in compliance with the Commercial Pet Breeders Act, are...
  • So right now, for anyone to be in compliance with the Commercial Pet Breeders Act, they already have
  • It's only those that, again, want to be licensed, but also those that are in violation of the act.
  • may use additional funds... ...licensing act is adequately funded.
Committee: House Agriculture
Summary: The committee took up several agriculture-related bills, many with committee substitutes and amendments. HB 356, dealing with raw, unpasteurized milk, was amended to limit sales for off-premise consumption and to provide liability protection for producers; members discussed whether restaurants should also receive protection and whether consumers should be notified, and the bill passed 4-2. HB 3391, requiring commercial pet breeders to include their state license number in advertisements and authorizing Agriculture Department rules and fines, passed 6-0. HB 3657, an Oklahoma Employment Security Commission request bill updating agricultural labor reporting language and allowing workforce data sharing with the Workforce Commission, passed 4-3 after questions about the type of data shared and a tie vote was broken by a member voting in the affirmative. HB 3617, a right-to-repair bill for agricultural equipment, was amended to correct wording and to protect intellectual property, trade secrets, and warranties, but members questioned its scope and application date; it passed 5-1. HB 4055, the Breeding Animals Responsibly and with Care Act, was heavily amended to remove a section changing licensing thresholds and to set minimum fines, but it drew extensive questions about the new fund, inspection hours, fiscal impact, and whether it would burden the Department of Agriculture or consumers; it failed 3-4. HB 3902, a bill aimed at addressing pet overpopulation and allowing counties to act, prompted concerns about county zoning, sheriff workload, and unfunded mandates; the authors said they would continue working on the issue and strike the title later, and the bill passed 4-3 despite requests to lay it over.
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Agriculture, Acequias And Water Resources Feb 5th, 2026

House Agriculture, Acequias And Water Resources

Transcript Highlights:
  • In 2019, the Produced Water Act called for the Water Quality Control Commission to adopt the rule for
  • Senator Sanchez did a great job at laying out what produced water is.
  • I'm a member of Third Act in New Mexico, and I'm a retired biologist.
  • The consortium was established pretty quickly after New Mexico passed the Produced Water Act.
  • I take my job serious.
Bills: HM45 , HB276 , HB300
Summary: The committee first heard House Memorial 45, which asked the Water Quality Control Commission to promptly hear a petition seeking consideration of the beneficial reuse of treated produced water. The sponsor and supporters argued that produced water could help conserve freshwater, support agriculture and rural communities, and potentially aid compact obligations with Texas and industrial users. The committee also heard extensive opposition from acequia leaders, environmental groups, and residents who said the science is not yet sufficient, the water contains unknown or proprietary contaminants, and the memorial could pressure regulators or shift pollution burdens to other communities. After questions focused on the meaning of a memorial, the status of the petition, and the role of the Produced Water Research Consortium, a motion to table HM 45 passed, with members explaining they wanted the petition in hand before acting. The committee then took up House Bill 276, which appropriates $3.3 million to NMSU for the New Mexico Department of Agriculture to support celebration of the 400-year anniversary of winemaking in New Mexico. Supporters described the bill as a statewide agritourism and economic development effort tied to New Mexico’s long wine history, with marketing, signage, and tourism promotion intended to benefit wineries across the state. Members asked about the funding source, the anniversary date, and whether the effort would include wineries outside the south; the sponsor said the campaign would highlight wineries statewide. The committee voted do pass on HB 276. Finally, the committee heard House Bill 300, which would appropriate funds for the care and management of free-roaming horses and related domestic horse management, with an emphasis on tribal and local herd-control efforts using fertility control and trained community members. Supporters said the program would help address overpopulation, grazing impacts, and roadway safety, while opponents questioned relocation plans and whether the money should be spread across more counties. The sponsor and expert witness said trained personnel were already in place and the funds would support implementation. After discussion, the committee voted do pass on HB 300. The meeting ended with notice that the committee would meet again Saturday to hear House Bill 207.
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

Senate - Finance Feb 2nd, 2026 at 03:25 pm

Senate Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • My counterpart did a great job at describing the differences in the recommendations.
  • I'll lose so much money just doing an ethical job representing people. It's absurd.
  • Since taking this job in September, I've met with over 40 staff statewide.
  • My constituents thank you, and just keep doing the great job you're doing. Thank you.
  • You know, we haven't always done a great job of spending GROW money in the past.
Bills: SB48 , SB64 , SB100
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

Senate - Finance Feb 2nd, 2026 at 09:02 am

Senate Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • Chairman, Senator Woods, Section 1 of the Act makes a technical fix since the bill adds a new section
  • to the State Fairgrounds District Act.
  • Well, I'm asking because when I Google that Act, unless I'm doing something wrong.
  • and it says Sections 1-12 of this Act, and that's gone. through.
  • Jill Weiss, the acting deputy.
Bills: SB48 , SB64 , SB100
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Commerce and Tourism Jan 21st, 2026

Commerce and Tourism

Transcript Highlights:
  • least not to act quickly.
  • The algorithms when it comes to the jobs, I heard speakers say the jobs, loans and housing, and especially
  • If we don't act and Congress doesn't act, those protections won't exist for Florida's children and vulnerable
  • And Congress doesn't act.
  • So I believe we have to act.
Bills: S0214 , S0482 , S7030 , S0554 , S0994 , S0998 , S1004 , S1074 , S1076 , S1266
Summary: The Committee on Commerce and Tourism heard and advanced several bills focused on economic development, consumer protection, workforce issues, and technology. SB 1076 would raise Florida’s research and development tax credit cap from $9 million to $50 million beginning with the 2027 allocation, and it was reported favorably. SB 1266, as amended, creates a cybersecurity experiential internship and clearance-readiness program with Cyber Florida and was also reported favorably. SB 554, a Florida Bar-backed update to the not-for-profit corporations statute, was approved without opposition. SB 1004, aimed at protecting buyers of dogs and cats from deceptive sales practices and predatory financing at retail pet stores, received supportive testimony from animal welfare advocates and was reported favorably. SB 1074, which sets rounding rules for cash transactions if pennies are unavailable, also passed favorably. The committee also considered SB 998, the Department of Commerce package, which combines updates to the Small Cities CDBG program, clarification of rural community eligibility, an exemption from a reverter clause for military-related land conveyances, and revisions to E-Verify enforcement. The E-Verify portion drew the most debate, with questions about employer cure periods, treatment of current investigations, and whether the bill creates a loophole for independent contractors. Senator Smith opposed the bill, arguing it creates unequal enforcement between employers and immigrant workers, while Senator Wright supported the military-related provisions. SB 998 was reported favorably on a divided vote. SB 214, which expands the rural community definition to include special districts in rural counties, was reported favorably. The committee then took up SB 482, an artificial intelligence consumer-protection bill that creates an “AI bill of rights” covering companion chatbots, parental controls for minors, data privacy, de-identified data, unauthorized use of likeness, and enforcement by the Attorney General, with a limited private cause of action for minors. The bill drew extensive testimony both in support and in opposition, including concerns about privacy, age verification, and enforcement, but it was reported favorably. Finally, the committee approved SPB 7030, a public-records exemption tied to Department of Legal Affairs investigations under the AI bill, and adjourned after members requested to be recorded on certain votes.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Governmental Oversight and Accountability Jan 12th, 2026

Governmental Oversight and Accountability

Bills: S7000 , S7002 , S7004 , S7006 , S7008 , S7012 , S7014 , S7016 , S0350
Summary: The Committee on Governmental Oversight and Accountability met and first postponed SB 350 for a future meeting. The committee then considered a series of Open Government Sunset Review bills preserving or extending public records and public meeting exemptions. SB 7000, relating to emergency shelter recipients’ address and phone information, and SB 7002, relating to Department of Military Affairs records in Department of Defense systems, were both amended to set a new sunset date of October 2, 2031 and reported favorably. SB 7012, concerning Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles records, was amended to conform its effective date with the House companion and also reported favorably. The committee next heard SB 7006, which preserves exemptions for certain Florida Public Service Commission hearing portions involving confidential proprietary utility information, and SB 7008, which preserves similar exemptions for the Florida Gaming Control Commission; both were reported favorably without amendment. SB 7004, concerning conviction integrity unit investigation information, was also reported favorably after testimony that state attorney conviction integrity units support keeping the exemption in place beyond its current repeal date. Later, the committee took up SB 7014, presented by Senator Arrington on behalf of Senator Leitz, and adopted a committee substitute extending to October 2, 2031 two exemptions tied to Department of Legal Affairs investigations of social media platforms. The committee also approved SB 7016, which preserves the exemption for certain financial information used by economic development agencies to administer small business loan programs. At the end of the meeting, members recorded affirmative votes on several bills and the committee adjourned.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Commerce Committee Meeting - 2025-04-02

Commerce Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • This is another NAIC Model Act. This makes modifications to Chapter 60D.
  • Article 5 is Modifications to the Minnesota Business Corporations Act.
  • We employ more than 280 Minnesotans in union-represented jobs.
  • But without the changes noted here today, those jobs could vanish before they start.
  • We just want to ensure that our members don't lose their jobs. Let's fix this.
Bills: HF1545 , HF2426 , HF1615 , HF2403
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Commerce Finance and Policy Committee 4/2/25

Commerce Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
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  • This is another NIC model<00:10:33.440><c> act.
  • Um, this makes modifications model act.
  • Uh, article six is garnishment act.
  • </c><01:07:06.240><c> security</c> impose uncertainty on the job security impose uncertainty on the job
Bills: HF1545 , HF2426 , HF1615 , HF2403
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Feb 12th, 2026

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • And whereas, within moments of hearing someone fall, they acted decisively, one providing immediate medical
Summary: The Senate convened, a quorum was established, and Senator Yek delivered the opening prayer. The body then granted unanimous consent for an entourage to appear on the floor for a citation presentation honoring Oklahoma State Troopers Michael Patnode and Joy McLaughlin for their quick response and lifesaving assistance during a medical emergency at the Capitol on January 13, 2026. The citation praised their professionalism and noted that emergency responders arrived in less than eight minutes because of their actions. The floor leader also recognized the Senate staff and others involved in the incident, noting that the person who had the medical emergency was recovering and had returned part-time. Senator Nice introduced an intern, Cottrell Strain, a sophomore English major at Langston University with an interest in politics. Several announcements followed, including a Farm City Festival lunch on the second floor, a Veterans and Military Affairs Committee meeting, and a Business and Insurance Committee meeting. The Senate also adopted a motion to celebrate Senator Julie Daniels’ birthday. No legislation was debated or voted on in the transcript beyond the citation and the procedural motions, and the chamber adjourned until Monday, February 16, 2026, at 1:30 p.m.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session 05-01-2026 06:30pm

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

House Chamber - Fri May 1, 2026, 6:30PM HST - Day 56

Hawaii House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
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HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

RM 325 Conference PM - Fri May 1, 2026

Hawaii House Floor Meeting

HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

RM 329 Conference AM - Fri May 1, 2026

Hawaii House Floor Meeting