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OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Senate Legislative Session Mar 26th, 2026 at 08:30 am
Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- This is one of our most important assets as a state: our state parks.
- There's some waterfront up in the northeast part of the state.
- I mean, that's they run hunting in the state.
- Limited resources. Maybe the attorney general of the state of Oklahoma.
- There are no state dollars attached. Oklahoma is one of 14 states selected for this Grant.
Bills:
SB65 , SB248 , SB330 , SB378 , SB844 , SB1330 , SB1410 , SB1475 , SB1476 , SB1565 , SB1618 , SB1623 , SJR39 , SJR47 , SB2084 , SB1655 , SB1679 , SB2174 , SB1775 , SB1873 , SB1204 , SB1884 , SB1916 , SB1937 , SB1447 , SB1500 , SB2007 , SB2074 , SB1944 , SB2018 , SB1984 , SB2026 , SB2045 , SB2049 , SB2062 , SB2112 , SB2118 , SB2127 , SB2134 , SB2135 , SB2139 , SB2154 , SB1195
Keywords:
SB65, naloxone, Narcan, opioid overdose, overdose reversal, opioid antagonist, emergency opioid antagonist, substance abuse services, harm reduction, public health, overdose prevention, good samaritan, civil immunity, criminal immunity, controlled substances, addiction treatment, fentanyl, opioid crisis, school overdose response, first aid
OK
Transcript Highlights:
- So he's familiar with state government and been on the board.
- She is the 2025 Oklahoma State Teacher of the Year.
- This bill regards school resource officers.
- That doesn't speak to the state board of education.
- We have liaisons in the state, and then the DOD has liaisons to the state.
Bills:
HB1937 , HB2153 , HB3674 , HB2978 , HB3885 , HB3671 , HB3261 , HB3021 , HB3029 , HB4274 , HB3701 , HB3076
Committee:
Senate Education
Keywords:
HB1937, Oklahoma schools, student communications, electronic communication, digital communication, parent notification, legal guardian, school personnel, teachers, coaches, administrators, charter schools, public schools, administrative leave, corroborated report, investigation, employee file, discipline, termination, school board
OK
Transcript Highlights:
- On the new language on page two, I see that it is designated by the State Department of Education, can
- It states that if you know, they are to let them know whether or not the teacher left in good standing
- Would this allow Oklahoma state dollars, OEP dollars, to go to pay?
- for other institutions outside of our state.
- So, if someone utilized those funds, could they pay for out-of-state tuition with it?
Bills:
SB514 , SB346 , SB1593 , SB1782 , SB1366 , SB1497 , SB366 , SB1895 , SB2048 , SB2005 , SB2006 , SB710 , SB1480
Committee:
Senate Education
Keywords:
SB514, school choice, charter school, virtual charter school, OSSAA, extracurricular activities, interscholastic activities, athletics, homeschool, other means of education, alternative education, student eligibility, student transfer, district policy, public school district, adjacent district, blended learning, virtual learning, school sports, academic eligibility
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Appropriations and Finance Feb 13th, 2026 at 05:31 pm
House Appropriations & Finance
Transcript Highlights:
- Why do they not have to register with the state? Mr.
- Within the rebate, are we providing that rebate, the state? Is it a state-funded rebate, Mr. Chair?
- We're going to have economic development, water, natural resources, science and technology, just to name
- It's the state. And it's via a grant program.
- out of state.
Committee:
House House Appropriations & Finance
Keywords:
distance learning, virtual instruction, public education, student enrollment, school funding, education standards, pandemic education response, low-carbon construction, construction materials, rebate, environmental product declaration, EPD, embodied carbon, carbon intensity, greenhouse gas emissions, decarbonization, industrial incentives, clean manufacturing, cement, concrete
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- If New Mexico imposes an additional state tax on NCTI on top of the federal tax, the state puts the U.S
- And we are the highest-taxed state for business in the country.
- Where is a concentration of that going to be in the state? Mr.
- Chair, what we're getting at is we're going to have the rest of the state.
- It also provides resources for our doctors.
Committees:
Senate Senate Finance , Senate House Appropriations & Finance
Keywords:
corporate income tax, franchise tax, gross receipts tax, tax credit, tax deduction, controlled foreign corporation, CFC, bonus depreciation, interest expense, apportionment, unitary group, high-wage jobs tax credit, local journalism, news media, newspaper printer, physician incentive, health care workforce, affordable housing, multifamily housing, construction materials
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Thank you. and resources in real time to victims across the state.
- Water, Southwest Gas Corporation, Tucson Electric Power, Arizona Water Company, Water Utility Association
- but for the United States.
- but for the United States.
- Our intelligence community has directly implicated Chinese state-owned and state-directed actors in massive
Bills:
SB1046 , SB1317 , SB1376 , SB1416 , SB1448 , SB1471 , SB1493 , SB1498 , SB1502 , SB1504 , SB1538 , SB1544 , SB1550 , SB1579 , SB1581 , SB1584 , SB1624 , SB1673
Keywords:
telecommunications, broadband, internet infrastructure, critical infrastructure, cybersecurity, national security, foreign adversary, China, Chinese equipment, supply chain security, network equipment, microchips, Arizona Corporation Commission, telecommunications provider, communications infrastructure, Huawei, ZTE, state-owned enterprise, sanctions, infrastructure security
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Conference Committee on Health and Human Services Oversight May 5th, 2026 at 09:00 am
Rules
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama Senate Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development Committee Mar 18th, 2026
Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development
Bills:
SB370
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Special Joint Committee on Initiative Petitions Mar 16th, 2026
Special Joint Committee on Initiative Petitions
Transcript Highlights:
- So you have to have water and sewer.
- protection of housing resources.
- At both the state and local At both the state and local level, Massachusetts has made some progress in
- area in the state, are frequently at or near their local water drawdowns.
- And also put useful and state resources at risk.
Bills:
H5009
Keywords:
collective bargaining, worker rights, labor relations, public counsel services, state employees
Summary:
The committee held a public hearing on Initiative Petition 25-03, House Bill 5000, which would allow single-family homes on smaller lots in areas with public water and sewer service. The hearing began with committee members outlining the Article 48 initiative process and then hearing from two subject-matter experts. Under Secretary Chris Clutchman of Housing and Livable Communities explained how the proposal would amend Chapter 40A, noted that Boston would be excluded, and said municipalities would still be able to adopt reasonable regulations on setbacks, bulk, height, and short-term rentals. He also flagged unresolved implementation questions, including how to treat wetlands, infrastructure capacity, and pre-existing nonconforming situations. Attorney Susan Murphy said the measure would significantly alter local zoning, could create conflicts with existing zoning districts and Section 3A/MBTA Communities rules, and raised concerns about infrastructure capacity and the lack of any home-size or affordability limits.
Supporters of the petition argued that Massachusetts faces a severe housing shortage and that large minimum lot sizes are a major barrier to building starter homes. Proponents said the measure would legalize single-family homes on lots as small as 5,000 square feet with 50 feet of frontage where public sewer and water are available, and they cited polling showing public support for lot-size reform. They said the proposal could produce thousands of additional homes per year, help young families and seniors, and expand housing choices in high-cost suburbs. Committee members pressed the proponents on how the measure would interact with affordability, home size, frontage requirements, 40B compliance, and whether the bill would actually produce starter homes rather than larger expensive houses.
The Massachusetts Municipal Association testified in opposition, urging the committee to take no action. MMA representatives argued that zoning is fundamentally a local decision and that the proposal would preempt municipal authority with a one-size-fits-all mandate. They also said the bill is impractical because public water and sewer service does not guarantee available capacity, citing examples of communities facing water and wastewater limits and costly infrastructure upgrades. MMA further argued the measure lacks affordability requirements and could be counterproductive, and pointed to existing and pending state tools such as Chapter 40Y, 40R-related proposals, and other housing funding or zoning reforms as better approaches. No vote was taken during the hearing.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Special Joint Committee on Initiative Petitions Mar 16th, 2026
Special Joint Committee on Initiative Petitions
Transcript Highlights:
- So you have to have water and sewer.
- protection of housing resources.
- At both the state and local At both the state and local level, Massachusetts has made some progress in
- area in the state, are frequently at or near their local water drawdowns.
- Those that are looking to potentially impact the state revenue picture and also put useful state resources
Bills:
H5009
WA
Transcript Highlights:
- How does that... ...50% for the dealers and 50% goes to the state account.
- But certainly, we do need resources for preservation and maintenance.
- And I think that we both agree that additional resources are going to be needed.
- the state or the country, and keep our economy moving.
- Because of that, we were looking at losing many of these folks in our state.
Bills:
HB2347
Committee:
House Transportation
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Transportation Jan 15th, 2026 at 04:00 pm
Transportation
Transcript Highlights:
- The system needs outstrip the resources, and we're seeing more of that across the state.
- They're out doing incredible work with our resources, with our state resources, and making sure that
- They're out doing incredible work with our resources, with our state resources, and making sure that
- The other third is a split between state and federal resources.
- So even with the help of state and federal resources, Have a budget under $250,000.
Bills:
SB5989
Committee:
Senate Transportation
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- independence, it continues to draw millions of visitors and serves as a place of solemn remembrance and state
- Senate Bill 3053059 establishes the Alamo Commission as a distinct governing body within the state government
- This structure reflects the leadership model used by the state preservation Board to ensure transparency
- Obviously, the Alamos belongs to everybody in the state of Texas, but it's physically located in the
Bills:
SB3059
Committee:
House Culture, Recreation & Tourism
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Senate Legislative Session Mar 3rd, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Thank you for the opportunity you have given us each of us to serve this great state.
- Welcome again to the Oklahoma State Senate.
- It's the largest in the state. It has programs in Oklahoma City.
- State College has the best.
- The measure requires the veteran to have been a resident of the state of Oklahoma.
Bills:
SB1534 , SB1473 , SB1379 , SB1743 , SB1769 , SB1195 , SB1245 , SB1420 , SB1945 , SB514 , SB346 , SB1593 , SB1782 , SB1366 , SB1497 , SB366 , SB1895 , SB2048 , SB2005 , SB2006 , SB710 , SB1480 , SB2135 , SB2130 , SCR16 , SB1457 , SB1732 , SB1317 , SB1533
Keywords:
charitable organization, charitable nonprofit corporation, nonprofit corporation, nonstock corporation, 501(c)(3), charitable solicitation, charitable contributions, fundraising, professional fundraiser, professional solicitor, professional fundraising counsel, Secretary of State registration, Form 990, Attorney General enforcement, district attorney, consent judgment, civil penalty, nonprofit governance, board of directors, fiduciary duty
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
House of Representatives Second Regular Session of the 60th Legislature Day 3 Feb 4th, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Oklahoma House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Fill them, each one with an overflow of hope, joy, and peace, and through them, bless a great state of
- to congratulate y'all and tell y'all how proud we are of you, not only as the district but as the state
- By the way, he is a member of the Oklahoma County Medical Society and the Oklahoma State Medical Association
- , and within that, he serves as the associate editor for the Journal of the Oklahoma State Medical Association
Bills:
HB3840 , HB3431 , HB4422 , HB4117 , HB4300 , HB4298 , HB2984 , HB3344 , HB2979 , HB2980 , HB3662 , HB4107 , HB3082 , HB2997 , HB3083 , HB3055 , HB2951 , HB3469 , HB3173 , HB3287 , HB2947 , HB3784 , HB3901 , HB4275 , HR1031 , HB4359 , HB4115 , HB3467 , HB2978 , HB3026 , HB3032
Keywords:
foreign ownership, land acquisition, military installation, critical infrastructure, affidavit requirements, state law, penalties, Attorney General, foreign ownership of land, foreign adversary, foreign government adversary, foreign government enterprise, foreign government entity, foreign terrorist organization, specially designated national, SDN, FTO, critical minerals, land ownership, real property
OK
Transcript Highlights:
- So do we have an estimate on what the expanded retirement benefits will cost the state?
- But this bill would be state-funded if the soldiers are. Thank you.
- I would think that if it's a valid tax exempt card from the state of Texas or Kansas or surrounding state
- It contains cleanup and modernization language for the State Finance Act.
- There is no fiscal impact to the state.
Bills:
HB2947 , HB3257 , HB3264 , HB3834 , HB3940 , HB3944 , HB3979 , HB4003 , HB4118 , HB4326 , HB4346 , HB4421
Committee:
Senate Appropriations
Keywords:
behavioral health, Medicaid expansion, clinical interns, mental health services, licensing requirements, veterans, disability benefits, federal law, Oklahoma Statutes, military service, criminal justice, minimum sentences, parole eligibility, violent crimes, Oklahoma statutes, HB3834, Oklahoma Breakthrough Therapy Act, ibogaine, ibogaine-based therapeutics, ibogaine analogs
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama House Boards, Agencies and Commissions Committee Feb 25th, 2026
Boards, Agencies and Commissions
Transcript Highlights:
- Father, we ask that you would open our hearts as we do the work of the people here for the state of Alabama
- I do have a letter of support from the State Board of Chiropractic Examiners and the Alabama State Chiropractic
- state is represented on this board or how does that kind of work?
- state is represented on this board or how does that kind of work?
- state is represented on this board or how does that kind of work?
Committee:
House Boards, Agencies and Commissions
Keywords:
emergency medical services, military training, licensure, public health, veterans, health benefits, nonprofit organization, agriculture, insurance regulation, taxation, hospital liens, medical billing, government healthcare, insurance claims, patient rights, HB462, chiropractic, chiropractor, State Board of Chiropractic Examiners, professional licensing
WA
Transcript Highlights:
- In a bipartisan state work group, we're working actively on the strategic plan for Washington State,
- We need to be mindful about the resources that we have and the resources that we're trying to expand.
- of state.
- of state.
- one of the lowest-tax states.
Committee:
House Finance
Keywords:
HB2038, Washington, B&O tax, business and occupation tax, social media tax, platform tax, youth behavioral health, mental health, adolescent mental health, children's mental health, telebehavioral health, behavioral health account, state treasury, digital services tax, internet platform, social media companies, youth services, depression, anxiety, public health funding
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Technology, Economic Development, & Veterans Jan 28th, 2026 at 08:00 am
Technology, Economic Development, & Veterans
Transcript Highlights:
- The final change is to make the Washington State Tourism Marketing Authority the state agency responsible
- We have a great state.
- We've got great opportunities to better market our state to folks outside of our state and...
- Great opportunities to better market our state to folks outside of our state and outside of our country
- into our state.
Keywords:
tourism, tourism promotion, Washington Tourism Marketing Authority, assessment, self-supported assessment, visitor economy, destination marketing, statewide marketing, lodging, hotels, restaurants, travel services, attractions, recreation, retail, beverage producers, arts and culture, tribal nations, tribal businesses, rural communities
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama House Baldwin County Legislation Committee Jan 20th, 2026
Baldwin County Legislation
Committee:
House Baldwin County Legislation