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WY

Wyoming 2026 Regular Session

Senate Judiciary Committee, March 2, 2026 AM

Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • I think I have, with my first committee, my first bill that I ever ran. >> All right.
  • </c><00:37:46.400><c> amendment</c> now as uh part of the first amendment now as uh part of the first
  • </c> a judgment that violates the First a judgment that violates the First Amendment.<00:58:37.440><c
  • </c> that's my first question. that's my first question.
  • And first civil procedures. Okay. And first amendment<01:47:25.600><c> rights.
Bills: HB0070, HB0043, HB0103, HB0157, HB0092, SF0092
Keywords: foreign censorship, digital innovation, constitutional rights, Wyoming GRANITE Act, extraterritorial laws, civil actions, speech protection, legal jurisdiction, joint liability, money laundering, illegal investment, financial institutions, criminal activity, Wyoming legislation, First Amendment, free speech, lawsuits, immunity, public participation, strategic lawsuits
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Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Postsecondary Education Feb 10th, 2026 at 10:30 am

Postsecondary Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • But if you're going to give and you're going to grade.
  • They were graded on the content of the essay. An independent panel.
  • Not so, that would be my first response.
  • You guys go first. Last time to be fair. Thank you, Madam Chair.
  • But I can record the grade to be whatever.
Bills: HB3700, HB3315, HB3242, HB3379, HB3129, HB3132, HB2950
Keywords: education policy, grading system, student assessment, academic integrity, state funding, opinion conduct, higher education, bachelor's degree, feasibility study, Oklahoma State Regents, accreditation, credit hours, emergency declaration, gender, privacy, public schools, sleeping quarters, restrooms, criminal history, admissions process
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Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Postsecondary Education Feb 10th, 2026

Postsecondary Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • They were graded on the content of the essay.
  • So that would be my first response.
  • You guys go first last time; I'm going to be fair. Thank you, Madam Chair.
  • Safety first. Do I have any members who have another question?
  • But I can record the grade to be whatever.
Bills: HB3700, HB3315, HB3242, HB3379, HB3129, HB3132, HB2950
Keywords: education policy, grading system, student assessment, academic integrity, state funding, opinion conduct, higher education, bachelor's degree, feasibility study, Oklahoma State Regents, accreditation, credit hours, emergency declaration, gender, privacy, public schools, sleeping quarters, restrooms, criminal history, admissions process
Summary: The House Postsecondary Education Committee met and considered several higher education bills. HB 3700, by Rep. Chad Caldwell, would require public college grades to be based only on academic criteria, including attendance, and not on students’ opinions, beliefs, or conduct outside the classroom. Supporters said it formalizes an existing expectation and protects free speech; opponents raised concerns about local control and whether it was a response to a specific incident. The bill passed 6-2. The committee also passed HB 3379, a “ban-the-box” style bill by Rep. Ranson that would bar colleges from asking about felony history before admission, with exceptions for sex-related felonies and post-admission follow-up on housing, payment, and degree planning. Members questioned campus safety and whether violent offenses should be excluded, but the bill advanced 6-2. Rep. West’s HB 3129, prohibiting public institutions from charging security fees to student groups based on the content of their expression, passed 7-1 after discussion about whether schools could still assess security costs based on event size or risk. His HB 3132, which would limit the use of DEI-related practices in accreditation and require annual reporting on accreditors, also passed 6-3. Rep. Eves’ HB 3315, directing a feasibility study on three-year bachelor’s degrees, passed unanimously 9-0. Rep. Woolley’s HB 2950, as amended, would prevent extra admissions requirements for students from unaccredited backgrounds, address Oklahoma’s Promise requirements for homeschoolers, and allow OLAP applications up to age 18; it passed 7-2. Finally, Vice Chair Wolfley’s HB 3242, aimed at protecting women’s privacy in restrooms, locker rooms, showers, shelters, and correctional facilities, passed 6-2 after extensive questioning about how it would apply to transgender individuals and safety concerns for both women and trans people.
TX
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Public Health Apr 7th, 2025 at 03:30 pm

Public Health

KY
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

Interim Joint Committee on Natural Resources & Energy (7-2-26) - Reupload

Natural Resources & Energy

Transcript Highlights:
  • > have</c><00:04:20.040><c> is</c><00:04:20.200><c> our</c> The first one we have is our The first one
  • <00:20:44.280><c> from</c><00:20:44.400><c> New</c> first executive director was from New first executive
  • had since the 1930s, when we were first created.
  • Um, when we were um, first um, created.
  • Uh the first one questions if I could.
Bills: SB8
Keywords: utilities, public service commission, energy regulation, appointment, emergency declaration, tax increases, consumer protection, The first couple minutes of the livestream was cut off. This recording restored the beginning of the meeting Meeting Start 00:00:00 Attendance Roll Call 00:00:51 Approval of Minutes 00:02:07 Legislator Comments 00:02:18 LIHEAP Public Hearing 00:04:19 PSC Update on RS 26 SB 8 00:32:18 WaterStep Presentation 01:04:08, 958, all
AZ
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

01/26/2026 - House Public Safety & Law Enforcement

Public Safety & Law Enforcement

Transcript Highlights:
  • And so what I'm going to do first— And so what I'm going to do first right now, starting with Mr.
  • Hi there, I'm Kyle Martini, and this is my first session. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. First session.
  • So that's the first thing.
  • So that's the first thing.
  • Call the first speaker. It's Mr.
Bills: HB2207, HB2225, HB2602, HB2641
Keywords: braille, disability access, education funding, state corrections, inclusion, HB 2225, Yavapai County, northern Arizona regional training academy, training academy, public safety training, law enforcement training, police academy, first responder training, capital appropriation, state general fund, state treasurer, lapsing appropriation, section 35-190, capital costs, regional training facility
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AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama House State Government Committee May 7th, 2025

State Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • Uh, first up will be SB13. Uh, Representative Moody. will be SB13. Uh, Representative Moody.
  • It could be by recording for the first verse, which is what we all sing at ball games and things.
  • Okay, please call the first speaker, Sunonny Cotton. Mr.
  • The way that this works is first, parents must give consent.
  • First time that's ever happened. Mr.
Bills: SB13, SB278, SB13
Keywords: education, national anthem, patriotism, school policy, constitutional amendment, SB278, released time, religious instruction, elective credit, public schools, K-12 education, Alabama Released Time Credit Act, church-state separation, First Amendment, school choice, parental consent, elective course, off-campus instruction, private religious entity, State Board of Education
KY
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

Kentucky Legislative Ethics Commission (11-15-22) - Part 1

KY
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

Kentucky Legislative Ethics Commission (10-11-22) - Part 1

HI
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

HSG Public Hearing - Fri Feb 13, 2026 @ 9:00 AM HST

Housing

Transcript Highlights:
  • That said, first item on the agenda is HB 1604, relating to agricultural workforce housing.
  • You have to be a first-time homebuyer in most cases. There are some exceptions.
  • So, right barrier for first-time buyers.
  • </c> primary, you have to be a first-time primary, you have to be a first-time home<00:56:18.799><c>
  • </c> assistance only not not the first assistance only not not the first mortgage<00:56:59.839><c> but
Bills: HB1604, HB1713, HB1722, HB2270, HB2401, HB2515, HB1979, HB1593, HB1743, HB2122, HB1756, HB1837, HB1729
Keywords: agriculture, housing, workforce, land use, zoning, public-private partnerships, tax credit, school impact fees, impact fee exemption, school facilities authority, residential development, housing shortage, affordable housing, infill housing, land dedication, fee in lieu, school construction, developer exactions, fair share contributions, education contribution agreement
Summary: The committee heard testimony on HB 1604, which would create an agricultural workforce housing group within the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to address shortages of farmworker housing. The department said it supported the bill’s intent but emphasized that the group’s early work should focus on gathering data and surveying farm operators to assess actual demand, to avoid “mission creep.” Testimony from the City and County of Honolulu Office of Economic Revitalization, Hawaii Farmers Union, Hawaii Farm Bureau, Housing Hawaii’s Future, and the Maui Chamber of Commerce was in support, with one witness suggesting a housing advocacy nonprofit be added to the working group for balance. The committee then discussed HB 1713 on school impact fees, which would clarify exemptions for certain affordable housing projects and exempt new residential developments of fewer than 100 units. The Attorney General’s office said the bill should define “low to moderate income households” because that term is not defined in chapter 302A. HHFDC, the School Facilities Authority, Grassroot Institute of Hawaii, and others supported the measure, arguing it would reduce administrative burden and remove barriers to housing. Members questioned whether the bill should instead repeal the school impact fee entirely; supporters said they also favored full repeal but viewed this bill as a more feasible step. The School Facilities Authority also explained that about $28 million in school impact fees had been collected across four districts and none had yet been spent, and discussed how recent nexus requirements limit how the funds can be used. HB 1722, relating to residential condominiums, drew extensive testimony and questioning. HCDA supported the bill and explained that it amends the 99-year leasehold pilot program created by Act 97 of 2023 by reducing owner-occupancy restrictions from 100% of units to 60%, allowing some rental or subleasing flexibility for the owner-occupied units, and permitting up to 40% of units to be sold to qualified residents after being on the market for more than 60 days. HCDA said the original restrictions, combined with rising construction costs, higher interest rates, and competition from nearby projects, made the pilot project difficult to market and finance; it said the changes are needed to make the project feasible and competitive. Supporters including AP Hawaii, Kila LLC, and project representatives said the amendments would help make the demonstration project in Kakaʻako viable. Some members raised concerns that the changes could weaken long-term affordability and questioned why certain ownership language was being deleted if rentals would still be restricted. No votes or final committee actions were taken in the portion of the hearing provided.
TX
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate Committee on Transportation Mar 12th, 2025

Transportation

Transcript Highlights:
  • We'll start Senator Perry we're gonna go with first.
  • So, either one of you, go ahead first.
  • One of the very first projects we did was State Highway 130.
  • Bill creates a grant program for railroad grade separation.
  • While we cannot eliminate all railroad grade crossings.
Bills: SB35, SB284, SB296, SB305, SB857, SB995, SB1121, SB1555, SB1902, SCR25, SB 35
Keywords: transportation, TxDOT, Texas Department of Transportation, road projects, highways, infrastructure, bridge construction, interchanges, corridor improvements, road widening, railroad grade separation, sound barrier, unified transportation program, legislative notice, project prioritization, capital projects, state highway system, Farm-to-Market Roads, San Antonio, Harris County
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AL

Alabama 2026 Regular Session

Alabama Senate Finance and Taxation General Fund Committee Apr 7th, 2026

Finance and Taxation General Fund

Transcript Highlights:
  • Call first bill. Senator Coleman-Madison. I'm sorry, Senator Beasley, I skipped over you.
  • Call first bill. All right, we have a quorum. Call first bill.
  • Call first bill. HB 224, Representative Matt Campbell. Representative McCampbell, is he around?
  • I haven't looked at my pay grade yet. Uh, do you know, Kirk, do you know? Um, okay.
Bills: HB224, HB591, HB609, HB614, HB224, HB591, HB609, HB614
Keywords: HB224, Alabama, obstructing governmental operations, first responder, emergency responder, police, firefighter, EMT, paramedic, public safety, harassment, interference with emergency personnel, crime, Class A misdemeanor, law enforcement, emergency scene, scene control, 100 feet, stay back order, public safety and homeland security
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Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Civil Judiciary Feb 12th, 2026 at 10:30 am

Civil Judiciary

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Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Civil Judiciary Feb 12th, 2026

Civil Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • And the reason that they are listed is because they're the first ones that are immediately impacted by
Bills: HB4260, HB2981, HB3695, HB2960, HB3967, HB3968, HB4339, HB4341, HB4342, HB2940, HB4295, HB4196, HB3134, HB1016
Keywords: workers' compensation, first responders, acute myocardial infarction, stroke, health presumption, emergency services, firefighters, peace officers, emergency medical technicians, open meetings, school boards, transparency, public access, education governance, HB3695, Oklahoma, motor vehicles, personal injury accident, traffic offense, DUI
Summary: The committee heard and advanced a series of bills covering workers’ compensation, public transparency, criminal law, property rights, probate, family law, eviction procedure, higher education accreditation, and protections for minors in content creation. House Bill 426, as amended by a PCS, would extend workers’ compensation coverage for firefighters, peace officers, and EMTs who suffer a heart attack or stroke within eight hours after strenuous emergency response or training; it passed 7-0. House Bill 2981, requiring school board meeting minutes to be posted publicly, also passed unanimously. Other measures approved included House Bill 3695, which aligns DUI-related language on great bodily injury with domestic violence statutes; House Bill 2960, which limits lawsuits against gun manufacturers when a firearm is modified after sale; House Bill 3967, tightening landowners’ rights and land banking transparency with appraisal requirements; and House Bill 3968, codifying a Supreme Court-based definition of public use for eminent domain and strengthening private property rights. The committee also passed House Bill 4339 on probate notice filing, House Bill 4341 updating CASA volunteer standards by removing duplicative national standards language, House Bill 4342 making prior domestic violence abuse admissible in court proceedings, House Bill 2940 prohibiting public bodies from barring recording of public meetings and allowing civil suits for violations, House Bill 4295 adjusting eviction timelines to exclude weekends and holidays, and House Bill 4196, a uniform trust bill. House Bill 3134, which says accreditation for Oklahoma public colleges and universities should be based on academics rather than ideology, drew extended questioning about jurisdiction and enforcement but ultimately passed 5-2. House Bill 1016, with a committee substitute, would regulate content creation involving minors by defining the industry, requiring recordkeeping and trust funds for compensation, and allowing civil action when the law is violated; it passed 7-0. Several bills were laid over for later consideration, including House Bills 2941, 2959, 3087, 3321, 3298, and 3297. The committee adopted a PCS for House Bill 426 and a committee substitute for House Bill 1016, and it adopted an amendment to House Bill 2940 replacing “videotape” and “audio tape” with “video” and “audio.”
LA
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Education Apr 8th, 2026

Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • It provides for retroactive application of the uniform 10-point grading scale requirement to the grades
  • from their ninth grade year.
  • This was our grading system, this was our grading scale, we're going to apply it.
  • That's the first question.
  • They do for the grade levels.
Bills: HB113, HB342, HB632, HB690, HB1003, HB1078, HB1132, HB1146
Keywords: grading scale, education reform, students, public schools, academic policy, special education, due process, local education agency, burden of proof, IEP, education law, data sharing, student information, privacy, education, LA FIRST, foreign adversaries, terrorism, contracting, school funding
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FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice Feb 12th, 2026

Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice

Bills: S0760, S1012, S1536, S1582, S1792
Keywords: pretrial release, bond conditions, violations of release conditions, violent crimes, victim safety, public safety, warrantless arrest, probable cause, pretrial detention, first appearance hearing, law enforcement immunity, domestic violence, stalking, battery, aggravated assault, robbery, kidnapping, sexual battery, murder, manslaughter
Summary: The Criminal and Civil Justice Committee met with a quorum present and began with a notice that the committee would not present its budget that day, explaining that the budget rollout would be coordinated with House partners and Senate notice requirements, with the next opportunity expected the following week. The committee then moved to legislation, starting with CS for SB 760 by Senator McLean, the Victim Safety and Pre-Trial Release Act, which would address willful violations of court-ordered no-contact conditions for defendants on pretrial release for serious violent crimes. The bill had support from the Florida Sheriffs Association, received no debate, and was reported favorably by roll call vote. The committee next considered SB 1536 by Senator Pizzo on digital voyeurism, described as expanding the reasonable expectation of privacy to include a privately fenced yard. The transcript shows the chair moved on before questions or a vote were taken on that bill. The committee then took up CS for SB 102 by Senator Yarbrough on inmate services, first adopting a leave-filed amendment that revised provisions on inmate welfare trust funds, Medicaid supplemental reimbursement participation, emergency transport reimbursement, and negotiated rates for certain community health care providers, including telehealth and secure-unit care. Justin Senior of the Safety Net Hospital Alliance of Florida testified in information, saying the amendment was a major positive move, and the amended bill was then reported favorably. At the end of the meeting, the chair noted that two agenda items were being temporarily postponed: CS for SB 1582 on statewide data sharing of secondhand dealer and pawnbroker transactions and SB 1792 on public records for pawnbroker transactions. No further business was raised, and the committee adjourned after a motion by Senator Simon.
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Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama Senate Education Policy Committee Apr 16th, 2025

Education Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • At this time, we'll ask the clerk to call the first bill.
  • At this time, we'll ask the clerk to call the first bill, SB278 by Senator Shelnut.
  • And the first thing that came out of the mouth of some of the kids was that, you know, they ain't going
  • It also changes the specifications for when they have to hold their annual meeting to the first Monday
  • First, we believe it's important to continue to invest in knowledge-based career pathways.
Bills: SB278, HB459, HB61
Keywords: SB278, released time, religious instruction, elective credit, public schools, K-12 education, Alabama Released Time Credit Act, church-state separation, First Amendment, school choice, parental consent, elective course, off-campus instruction, private religious entity, State Board of Education, local board of education, attendance credit, core curriculum, religious education, Bible class
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TX

Texas 89th Regular

State Affairs (Part I) Mar 17th, 2025

State Affairs

TX
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Public Education Mar 11th, 2025

Public Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • Craft first. Okay thank you. Representative Schoolcraft. Mr.
  • It sounds good when you first hear it.
  • , and Landry, who's in 4th grade.
  • First, I'd like to just mention a personal experience in our family.
  • That first voucher bill.
Bills: HB3, HB3
Keywords: education savings account, educational expenses, certified educational assistance organization, school choice, funding, special education, tuition reimbursement, emergency communication, public safety, interoperability, Texas Interoperability Council, grant program, emergency communications, public safety radio, first responders, radio system, dispatch, 911, emergency management, Texas Division of Emergency Management
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TX

Texas 89th Regular

Public Education Mar 11th, 2025

Public Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • His mother was my first grade teacher.
  • For all students. rank first in academic growth for low-income students first.
  • I mean, I think they're the first band, right? They're the first band.
  • So they're the first. ban. So on our end, we're saying that they should get first dibs.
  • But the first is that her.
Bills: HB3, HB3
Keywords: education savings account, educational expenses, certified educational assistance organization, school choice, funding, special education, tuition reimbursement, emergency communication, public safety, interoperability, Texas Interoperability Council, grant program, emergency communications, public safety radio, first responders, radio system, dispatch, 911, emergency management, Texas Division of Emergency Management