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HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session 04-28-2026 12:00pm

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

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  • of you to her family. but I wanted to introduce all of you to but I wanted to introduce all of you to
  • On page 17, adoption of resolutions. On page 17, adoption of resolutions.
  • Colleagues, we have recently learned of the passing of a public servant known to many of us through our
  • in memory of Sam Hunt.
  • Please join me in rising to observe a moment of silence in honor of the memory of Sam Hunt.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Room 229 Conference AM - 04-28-2026

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

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  • kind of socialize with everybody first. kind of socialize with everybody first.
  • Okay.<00:04:13.080> Because<00:04:13.400> of<00:04:13.480> Fin. Okay.
  • Because of Fin. We have Fin. Can we vote on this? So, let's vote this in now. Okay. Yeah.
  • order and put it to the end of the schedule.
  • Okay, we do not have wire release as of yet.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Room 016 Conference PM - 04-28-2026

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

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  • On behalf of the Senate, myself as chair, co-chair Lee and Manager Inouye are excused.
  • I'm very excited about some of the bills we have been looking at regarding community resiliency.
  • What I'd like to suggest is that we consider some of the testimony.
  • The questions were whether or not this could be expanded just a little bit, and I think in light of the
  • What I'd suggest is that we consider some of the testimony and the questions were whether or not this
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  • The third reading of the bill, Senate Bill 1475 by Blair of the House and Sands of the Senate, is an
  • The second reading of the bill, Senate Bill 1447 by Marty of the House and Alahar of the Senate, an act
  • Third reading of the bill, Senate Bill 1521 by Maynard of the House and Hamilton of the Senate, an act
  • Third reading of the bill, Senate Bill 592 by Moore of the House and Reinhardt of the Senate, an act
  • Third reading of the bill, Senate Bill 1533 by Smith of the House and Stanley of the Senate, an act relating
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  • Senate Bill 1257 by Turner of the House and Hamilton of the Senate, an act relating to the Uniform Controlled
  • Senate Bill 1365 by Townley of the House and Fricks of the Senate. and act relating to the Central Purchasing
  • Senate Bill 1365 by Townley of the House and Fricks of the Senate, an act relating to the Central Purchasing
  • Today, they came in and have already departed, but today is Chamber Day for the Chamber of Commerce of
  • makes every single one of the loaves of bread that you will receive today.
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  • of Dr. and or nurse of the day, correction of previous day's journal, House and Senate bills and joint
  • friends, all of them, regardless of party.
  • Of course, at my age, all of you look kind of young.
  • Senate Bill 137 by Wilk of the House and Hamilton of the Senate, an act relating to the Department of
  • If it starts to get abused, that is the power of this building, is to be able to come back and put modifications
Summary: The House convened, called the roll, offered prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and recognized the Nurse of the Day and several student and athletic groups, including Career Tech students, charter school students, Meridian Tech students, and Carl Albert championship teams. A lengthy personal privilege/farewell-style speech was delivered by Representative Lepak, reflecting on his service, family, staff, and legislative colleagues, and offering general advice about public service and the legislative process. The chamber then took up several Senate bills. SB 1369, creating a 988 revolving fund to support Oklahoma’s mental health lifeline, passed 85-7. SB 1441, clarifying penalties for drones contacting critical infrastructure, passed 80-2. SB 137, adding DUI/GBI to electronic monitoring ineligibility and clarifying Department of Corrections language, passed 72-18 after questions about retroactivity and administrative authority. SB 843, raising the minimum ADA threshold from 400 to 550 for school districts to hire relatives of board members, passed 77-4, and its emergency clause also received the required two-thirds vote. The most extensive debate centered on SB 483, which would have authorized county commissioners to establish a relocation assistance program for people seeking to move to supportive housing or services. Members raised concerns about homelessness policy, county capacity, public-private partnerships, safeguards, and possible misuse or “bussing” of people between communities. The bill ultimately failed 35-52, and notice was given of a possible motion to reconsider. Later, SB 1433, requiring agencies to publicly post guidance documents and note they lack the force of law, passed unanimously; SB 1257, updating THC-related language in controlled substances law, passed 68-13; and SB 1365, updating promotional fund language for state retail outlets, lodges, gift shops, and golf courses, failed 43-42, with notice of reconsideration also given. The House then moved to recess until 1:15 p.m.
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  • We've taken a lot of freedom out of their day.
  • We've taken a lot of freedom out of... ...out of their day.
  • Third reading of the bill. Third reading of the bill.
  • Third reading of the bill: Senate Bill 1325 by Hasenbeck of the House and Coleman of the Senate.
  • of nursing.
Summary: The House met in quorum call and then took up a long series of Senate bills, most of them passing with little or no debate. Early action included SB 1475, renaming the I-35 bridge at Indian Hills in Norman as the Toby Keith Memorial Interchange, which passed 77-5. SB 1447, modifying the RFP process for the state employees’ prescription drug plan, passed 87-0. The chamber also adopted Senate amendments to HB 2288 on the Teacher Retirement System, shortening the return-to-work waiting period for teachers from three years to six months, and both the bill and its emergency clause passed 90-0. Other education-related measures included SB 1521 on conversational AI child protections, SB 1276 making the “bell-to-bell, no-cell” school cellphone restriction permanent, SB 201 raising the minimum teacher salary schedule by $2,000, and SB 1721 extending and restructuring the Oklahoma Advisory Council on Indian Education; all advanced, with SB 201 drawing the most debate over teacher pay, local control, and whether the increase was enough. The House also passed bills on veterans, public safety, and state operations. SB 1533 would allow the Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs to bury Oklahoma resident veterans who die out of state. SB 1232 updated penalties for copper theft, SB 1255 shifted medical pardon review from the DOC director to the medical director, SB 1327 restored more authority to the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Commission board, and SB 1525 authorized up to $75,000 for the state’s annual tourism conference; the tourism bill also received emergency passage. Additional measures included SB 667 clarifying chiropractic education language, SB 1436 requiring hospitals to provide information after fetal death, SB 1317 allowing career teacher status to transfer to a new district with approval, SB 604 resolving motor vehicle statutory conflicts, SB 1325 protecting domestic abuse victims, SB 1496 updating OSBI authority, SB 2007 requiring PBMs to honor appealed reimbursement rates going forward, SB 1567 clarifying nursing language, SB 2112 cleaning up open pasture road law, SB 1980 creating gift card protections, SB 1735 aligning career tech oversight, SB 1558 clarifying child-care licensing rules for certain group homes, SB 1491 clarifying replacement presidential electors’ oath requirements, SB 1287 allowing the Abstractors Board to deny licenses to people not legally working in the U.S., and SB 1378 creating an Olympics in Oklahoma revolving fund. Most of these passed by wide margins, and several emergency clauses were adopted. The chamber also rejected a motion to vacate the temporary presiding officer, and later voted to reject Senate amendments to HB 3403 and request further conference, while also requesting a second conference committee report on HB 1851. The session included multiple gallery introductions, including visitors, ag students, and a large page presentation. The House adjourned until Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at 10:30 a.m.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

89th Legislative Session Mar 13th, 2025

Texas House Floor Meeting

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  • human life, the protection of the vulnerable, as well as our tenacity in the face of adversity. of great
  • Lord, most of all, we want this great state of Texas to be all that it can be.
  • Those of you who were here, you'll remember some of the best speeches.
  • at the back of mine.
  • of silence.
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Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Mar 17th, 2026 at 09:00 am

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

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  • of our doctor of the day.
  • of this bill.
  • President, you talked about the consistency of production of wells and the consistency of the revenue
  • Carrier of the bill of... Remains, members.
  • That is kind of the purpose of this bill.
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  • Why are you bringing a bill that would stop a subset of the body here as a separate category and restrict
  • Here we know the motives of Powered by People when it made these donations, and that was to financially
  • I learned at an early age the importance of using my voice, power, and privilege. to stand up for what
  • It's when this chamber has chosen to use its power and privilege to silence the voices of my constituents
  • Under the minority party's view, a minority group in one chamber could command the powers of fellow members
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Administration of Criminal Justice May 19th, 2026

Administration of Criminal Justice

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  • Chiefs of Police and Kevin Hayes for the Chiefs of Police.
  • of one.
  • Out of that, about 4,500 of them were of people who live in low-income areas and are younger.
  • I'm not a son of a rapist. I'm not a son of a rapist.
  • I bring this on behalf of a neighbor of mine and a city councilwoman in the city of Leesville.
Summary: The Criminal Justice Committee met on May 19, 2026, with a long agenda and several members’ bills and resolutions. The committee first considered HB 255, as substituted, which would add up to two years of imprisonment for a person charged with a felony or rioting offense who wore a mask or face covering to evade identification, with exceptions for religious coverings, motorcycles, and medical use. Supporters said it targeted concealment during felonies; the ACLU opposed it as redundant and potentially overbroad, while the Louisiana District Attorneys Association clarified the enhancement would apply only to felony convictions. The committee adopted the substitute and reported HB 255 favorably by a vote of 8-3. It then advanced HB 378, which creates penalties for using a vehicle to obstruct first responders and law enforcement; after an amendment narrowed the bill to first responders, it was reported favorably. HB 1090, increasing penalties for arson of a religious building, also passed favorably after testimony emphasizing attacks on houses of worship. HR 272, requesting a study on parental discipline, abuse allegations, and juvenile delinquency, was reported favorably as well. The committee also heard HB 479, the Fiscal Truth and Sentencing Act, which would require more detailed reporting on incarceration costs and sentencing impacts. Supporters, including the ACLU, said the bill would improve transparency and help lawmakers make better fiscal decisions; clerks of court opposed it as an unfunded mandate. Despite amendments shifting reporting duties and clarifying compliance with Children’s Code Article 412, the bill failed on a 4-7 roll call. The committee then deferred HCR 99 and took up HR 278, which asks the Attorney General to consult stakeholders and review electronic monitoring laws and regulations; supporters described serious failures in the current GPS monitoring system, and the resolution was reported favorably. HR 273, creating a task force to study work release programs, was also reported favorably after members said it would help refine the system and gather cost data. Later, the committee heard SB 448 on the Office of the State Public Defender. After discussion of a recent Supreme Court ruling and concerns about expert-witness funding and indigency determinations, the committee adopted an amendment adding a contradictory-hearing process and appellate review protections, then reported the bill as amended. HCR 100, concerning casino property sales, was amended to remove specific property references and instead urge the Gaming Control Board to consider economic development, job creation, and community benefit; the casino association withdrew opposition after the amendment, and the resolution was reported favorably as amended. The committee also voluntarily deferred SB 278 and HCR 91. HB 261, which would create exceptions to abortion laws for rape and certain sex offenses, drew extensive emotional testimony from supporters and opponents, including survivors and legislators discussing rape, incest, and fetal life; the bill was defeated 2-10. Finally, the committee took up HB 778 on kratom possession, with the author arguing for a distinction between natural kratom and synthetic products, and supporters and opponents offering conflicting testimony about safety, addiction recovery, and regulation.
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

Transportation Apr 17th, 2025

Transportation

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  • Our, our interpretation of what the Department of Transportation released a couple of days ago is that
  • the state of Texas or in the best interest of this project.
  • Of, of course.
  • The next category of responsive documents dealt with a present value determination of the full cost of
  • representative of, of Texas Central at this point.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Transportation Apr 17th, 2025

Transportation

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  • Department of Defense.
  • of the project.
  • the state of Texas or the best interest of this project.
  • Okay. of responsive documents dealt with a present value determination of the full cost of the...
  • of.
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Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Administrative Rules Apr 27th, 2026 at 10:30 am

Administrative Rules

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  • Just a minute, going to first give you a little bit of understanding of how we're.
  • Excuse me, Rooks, books kind of.
  • So there's a lot of explanation, and I appreciate the patience of the director of OMMA.
  • different folks who have been put out of the industry because of different.
  • I think, of course, that drives home the point That there are a lot of, excuse me, a lot of individuals
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

House Chamber - Fri Apr 17, 2026, 12:00PM HST - Day 46

Hawaii House Floor Meeting

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  • of uh House of And welcome to your class of uh House of Representatives.
  • of all of the we will clap at the end of all of the announcements. announcements. announcements.
  • House of Representatives. House of Representatives.
  • House of Representatives. House of Representatives.
  • Welcome to your House of Welcome to your House of Representatives.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

House Chamber - Thu Apr 16, 2026, 12:00PM HST - Day 45

Hawaii House Floor Meeting

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  • House of Representatives. House of Representatives.
  • House Resolution number 214, relating to the committee assignments of the House of Representatives of
  • of assignments of the House of Representatives<00:18:11.240> of<00:18:11.320> the<00:18
  • <00:19:40.240> more front lobby of of my office for more front lobby of of my office for more
  • of on behalf of the House Chair of Transportation<00:21:53.280> and<00:21:53.400> myself,
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

EEP Info Briefing - Thu Apr 16, 2026 @ 9:00 AM HST

Hawaii House Floor Meeting

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  • One, the choice of what kind of power plant you have is much more complex.
  • > planning<00:39:10.079> power state-of-the-art for planning power state-of-the-art for
  • <00:45:02.720> power, uh a megawatt of power, uh a megawatt of power, um<00:45:05.119>
  • Um and it's partly because of power.
  • where some of this power is coming from.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Apr 8th, 2026 at 01:30 pm

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

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  • Preserve the health of our bodies and the vigor of our minds.
  • Members, do me the privilege of directing your attention to the back of chamber.
  • As part of a nationwide federation, members of the OKFRW collectively contribute hundreds of volunteer
  • of Oklahoma.
  • We take every penny of tens of millions and millions and millions of dollars and we put them into that
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Health and Human Services 2ND REVISED Apr 8th, 2026 at 10:00 am

Health and Human Services

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  • I'm speaking with some of the board members from the cosmetology board.
  • I I understand that this is part of being selected Oklahoma being selected one of 15 states that is authorized
  • So one of the things that was really attractive to me in this bill is for rural Oklahoma, a lot of times
  • Well, a lot of times there's things like getting a blood test or some of those smaller services that
  • Just real quick, you know, early identification and treatment of these kinds of diseases saves lives.