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FL
Transcript Highlights:
- for certifications and recertifications from July 1, 2026, to December 1, 2026, to allow time for rule
- It's imperative that the state attorneys of their judicial circuits follow the rule of law established
- And anyone who has previously sealed a non-conviction record under Florida's one-shot rule is ineligible
- First, it removes the one-shot rule for non-conviction records, allowing people with multiple arrests
- I know there was a court ruling down in southeast Florida that basically thumbed its nose at us and said
Committee:
Senate Criminal Justice
Keywords:
sexual offender, sexual predator, sex offender registry, child protection, residency restriction, loitering, proximity restriction, public swimming pool, school safety, child care facility, day care center, park, playground, conditional release, probation, community control, warrantless arrest, background check, registry screening, minor victims
TX
Committee:
Senate Natural Resources
Keywords:
space flight, space launch, launch site, spaceport, rocket launch, beach closure, coastal county, Gulf Coast, General Land Office, FAA, Federal Aviation Administration, public beach access, dune protection, launch operations, space industry, local preemption, municipal authority, county authority, public safety, Texas coast
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Delivery of Government Efficiency Mar 12th, 2025
Delivery of Government Efficiency
Transcript Highlights:
- And so that's a rule.
- We submit our rule packages.
- , contain the text of the rule.
- The first step is rule idea and drafting. So this is just how we generate ideas. rules.
- And then finally, once the rule is in place, there is the enforcement of that rule.
Committee:
House Delivery of Government Efficiency
Keywords:
regulatory reform, government efficiency, administrative law, rulemaking, agency deference, judicial review, de novo review, Texas Government Code, Administrative Procedure Act, state agencies, plain language, regulatory burden, regulatory reduction, cost-benefit analysis, fiscal note, public benefits and costs, contested case, rule challenge, Texas Regulatory Efficiency Office, advisory panel
OK
Transcript Highlights:
- We have assigned rules.
- Those of you that still have outstanding rules on education, we sent out education rules a week ago.
- I've answered concerns by quite a few of you on looking at some rules.
- I think both of these had about 20 packets of rules. The next batch has about 50.
- I think both of these had about 20 packets of rules.
Bills:
HB3000 , HB3001 , HB3002 , HB3003 , HB3004 , HB3005 , HB3006 , HB3007 , HB3008 , HB4319 , HB3000 , HB3001 , HB3002 , HB3003 , HB3004 , HB3005 , HB3006 , HB3007 , HB3008 , HB4319
Committee:
House Administrative Rules
Keywords:
cosmetology, barbering, massage therapy, State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering, Service Oklahoma, license renewal, license reinstatement, licensing fees, sunset extension, board membership, human trafficking, victim services, beauty school, barber school, esthetics, manicurist, eyelash extension, blow-dry styling, makeup artist, occupational licensing
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Um, I think that would be a question, uh, regarding house rules.
- this is a privilege and we don't practice doing things that, you know, aren't legal yet as a general rule
Committee:
House Elections
Keywords:
Texas Election Code, elections, voting station, polling place, ballot marking, ballot reading, child accompaniment, minor, parental supervision, voter education, secretary of state, county election administrator, voter assistance, election administration, poll worker rules, ballot secrecy, HB 496, ballot option, none of the above, abstain from vote
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House State Government Finance and Policy Committee 3/24/26
State Government Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- ,</c> [clears throat] with the federal rules, [clears throat] with the federal rules, that<00:08:24.200
- </c> rule making in this bill, maybe one day. rule making in this bill, maybe one day.
- </c> before we go to the act of rule making. before we go to the act of rule making.
- </c> rules. So, thanks, Mr. Chair. rules. So, thanks, Mr. Chair.
- </c> need the specific rules that we set out. need the specific rules that we set out.
Committee:
House State Government Finance and Policy
Keywords:
Inspector General, fraud prevention, state audit, public funds, misuse, transparency, government accountability, HF4482, Minnesota Historical Society, state historic sites, historic site management, historic preservation, county historical society, local historical society, municipality, county government, admission fees, grants-in-aid, site operations, site maintenance
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Senate Legislative Session Apr 9th, 2026 at 09:30 am
Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- So, does that mean that current vacancies could be filled under the new rules immediately after this
- They had a pretty large scandal wherein justices were taking bribes to rule on cases.
- But what I do understand is that the folks that have the power make the rules.
- But when the rules are not gonna be beneficial to all people, I really would hope that we would reconsider
- The Administrative Rules Committee will meet after the adjournment of Business and Insurance and Energy
Bills:
HB4248 , HB4429 , HB2588 , HB3472 , HB4317 , HB3462 , HB2035 , HB3501 , HB3127 , HB3143 , HB3144 , HB3260 , HB4321 , HB3011 , HB3522 , HB3530 , HB3940 , HB3078 , HB3043 , HB3005 , HB3007 , HB3403 , HB1907 , HB3175 , HB3986 , HB3466 , HB3411 , HB4246 , SJR49 , HB3281 , HB4319 , HJR1086 , HJR1024 , HJR1087
Keywords:
HB4248, hemp beverage, hemp drinks, THC beverage, cannabis beverage, intoxicating hemp, age restriction, under 21, minor possession, youth access, public health and safety, Title 63, Oklahoma Statutes, retail sales, alcohol-style regulation, controlled substances, beverage regulation, proxy advisory services, shareholder rights, financial transparency
IA
Bills:
SSB3074 , SF2117 , SF2164 , SSB3122 , SSB3149 , SF2268 , SF2131 , SF2184 , SF2314 , SF2209 , SSB3176 , SF2028 , SF2113
Committee:
Joint State Government
Keywords:
indirect costs, grants, state funding, transparency, budgeting, SF 2117, Iowa racing, horse racing, thoroughbred, quarter horse, racing season, mixed meet, Polk County racetrack, State Racing and Gaming Commission, racetrack licensing, horse owners association, gaming regulation, pari-mutuel racing, racing schedule, season length
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama Senate State Governmental Affairs Committee Feb 25th, 2026
State Governmental Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- Sunset Committee where I see these agencies self-declaring emergencies so they can create their own rules
- ><00:08:34.800><c> create</c><00:08:35.279><c> their</c><00:08:35.519><c> own</c><00:08:35.680><c> rules
- </c><00:08:36.320><c> And</c><00:08:36.719><c> uh,</c> they can create their own rules.
- And uh, they can create their own rules.
Committee:
Senate State Governmental Affairs
Keywords:
HB213, Calhoun County, board of registrars, registrar compensation, county commission, local legislation, election administration, county general fund, expense allowance, officeholder compensation, public officials pay, county election officials, Alabama Code 45-8-110, Teacher's Retirement System, TRS, DROP, Deferred Retirement Option Plan, retirement benefits, teacher retirement, classroom teacher
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- They can still make a ruling.
- Heath ruling.
- Ruling all of my objections.
- They had a right, and if you use the rules of evidence, it's... She was in the rules of evidence.
- I'm willing to operate under these rules because these rules are not unfair.
Bills:
HB867 , HB1347 , HB1801 , HB1820 , HB2197 , HB2617 , HB3110 , HB3166 , HB3330 , HB4237 , HB4342 , HB4629 , HB4933 , HJR148
Committee:
House Criminal Jurisprudence
Keywords:
criminal case dismissal, attorney discretion, law enforcement misconduct, judicial approval, evidence, judicial consent, transparency, healthcare, Medicare, insurance, elderly, retired, benefits, access, cost, criminal justice, case dismissal, prosecutorial discretion, law enforcement oversight, criminal procedure
TX
Bills:
HB867 , HB1347 , HB1801 , HB1820 , HB2197 , HB2617 , HB3110 , HB3166 , HB3330 , HB4237 , HB4342 , HB4629 , HB4933 , HJR148
Committee:
House Criminal Jurisprudence
Keywords:
criminal case dismissal, attorney discretion, law enforcement misconduct, judicial approval, evidence, judicial consent, transparency, healthcare, Medicare, insurance, elderly, retired, benefits, access, cost, criminal justice, case dismissal, prosecutorial discretion, law enforcement oversight, criminal procedure
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- The rules are suspended. Resolution 648 by Y.
- , not just the rules. from a handful of state agencies.
- what the rules are without having to hide it.
- We're gonna make it easier for them to know when those rules are changing.
- One that ensures that people still have a voice in how rules are made.
Keywords:
regulatory reform, government efficiency, administrative law, rulemaking, agency deference, judicial review, de novo review, Texas Government Code, Administrative Procedure Act, state agencies, plain language, regulatory burden, regulatory reduction, cost-benefit analysis, fiscal note, public benefits and costs, contested case, rule challenge, Texas Regulatory Efficiency Office, advisory panel
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- projects. already, we thought it was wise, not only to build that program. through our administrative rules
- districts that are in need of some help. with regards to the science that they're using to develop their rules
Committee:
House Natural Resources
Keywords:
coastal protection, environmental management, Gulf Coast, storm risk management, funding, Texas General Land Office, healthcare, insurance reform, patient access, insurance regulation, affordable care, health insurance, consumer rights, coverage transparency, claims process, insurance regulations, aggregate production, environmental impact, financial responsibility, reclamation
TX
Committee:
House Natural Resources
Keywords:
coastal protection, environmental management, Gulf Coast, storm risk management, funding, Texas General Land Office, healthcare, insurance reform, patient access, insurance regulation, affordable care, health insurance, consumer rights, coverage transparency, claims process, insurance regulations, aggregate production, environmental impact, financial responsibility, reclamation
IA
Committee:
Joint State Government
Keywords:
SSB1031, SF 213, Iowa, Department of Administrative Services, DAS, state librarian, library services, public libraries, state agency libraries, Enrich Iowa, open access, interlibrary loan, library funding, performance measures, biennial report, unified plan of service, library standards, administrative reform, state aid to libraries, DIAL
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
AGR Public Hearing - Wed Feb 11, 2026 @ 9:30 AM HST
Agriculture & Food Systems
Transcript Highlights:
- Agriculture and Bio Security<00:46:48.240><c> to</c><00:46:48.480><c> establish</c><00:46:48.960><c> rules
- </c><00:46:49.280><c> allowing</c><00:46:49.680><c> the</c> Security to establish rules allowing the
- Security to establish rules allowing the sale<00:46:50.160><c> and</c><00:46:50.400><c> distribution<
- </c><00:49:31.359><c> in</c><00:49:31.680><c> species</c><00:49:32.079><c> risk</c> to adopt rules in
- species risk to adopt rules in species risk categorization categorization categorization tiered<00:49
Bills:
HB1602 , HB2246 , HB1707 , HB2216 , HB2594 , HB2595 , HB2155 , HB2113 , HB2207 , HB1832 , HB2015 , HB2152 , HB2548
Keywords:
agriculture, grant specialist, financial support, farmers, Hawaii, federal grants, grant administration, revolving fund, department of agriculture and biosecurity, grant compliance, transportation, reimbursement, food security, local production, sustainability, agricultural loans, financing, Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity, Hawaii agriculture, loan portfolio
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Transportation Finance and Policy Committee 3/24/25
Transportation Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- then on page two, paragraph C starting at 2.4, this clarifies that the requirements of the revised rules
- further medical review if they meet certain long-term stability criteria currently under Minnesota rules
- </c> Public Safety to update existing rules Public Safety to update existing rules regarding<00:04:22.120
- when an individual has Minnesota rules when an individual has an<00:04:45.919><c> episode</c><00:04:
- </c> drive currently the Minnesota rules drive currently the Minnesota rules there's<00:05:03.080><c>
Bills:
HF2382 , HF639 , SF1075 , HF1243 , HF1087 , SF1360 , HF739 , HF2337 , HF1220 , HF712 , HF1219
Committee:
House Transportation Finance and Policy
Keywords:
accident reporting, law enforcement, data privacy, contracted service providers, public safety, HF639, Minnesota driver license, Department of Public Safety, driver medical review, loss of consciousness, voluntary control, seizure, nonepileptic seizure, epilepsy, antiseizure medication, physician statement, medical certification, commercial driver, CDL, medical examiner's certificate
IA
Committee:
Joint State Government
Keywords:
Iowa lottery, lottery, lotto, on-line lotto, self-service kiosk, instant tickets, pull-tab tickets, gaming regulation, Department of Revenue, lottery commission, lottery security, public records exemption, open records, Chapter 99G, general fund, lottery fund, revenue transfer, state revenue, gaming integrity, vendor restrictions
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Senate Legislative Session Apr 15th, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Do we know what the rules are going to be from the federal guidelines yet?
- First, it requires agencies to have specific and explicit authority for every agency rule.
- And secondly, it requires all agencies to inventory all rules.
- We are going to lay the groundwork for agencies to review all of their existing rules.
- A little while ago this year, we had 226 packets of rules submitted for administrative rule consideration
Bills:
SR31 , SB2060 , SB2184 , HB1371 , HB1411 , HB1933 , HB2361 , HB2398 , HB2893 , HB3006 , HB3044 , HB3127 , HB3322 , HB3147 , HB1276 , HB3472 , HB3522 , HB3704 , HB4303 , HB4319
Keywords:
military, children, resilience, Purple Up!, military families, master development district, improvement district, public improvements, infrastructure financing, special assessments, statutory revision, consolidation, law amendment, emergency legislation, legal clarity, oil and gas, mineral rights, proceeds, royalties, escrow account
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Agriculture REVISED: SB722 - Link added Apr 6th, 2026 at 03:00 pm
Agriculture
Transcript Highlights:
- This bill will be subject to existing OWRB rules related to well spacing.
- regard to whether a new well may be drilled on land next to an existing well, there are currently rules
- land that you can drill a well outside of well spacing, you can have an exemption from well spacing rules
- This rule would not apply to domestic wells.
- These well spacing rules only apply to permitted wells, which generally are for commercial purposes.
Committee:
House Agriculture
Keywords:
water infrastructure, wastewater, investment program, loans, local government, SB1509, groundwater, water wells, well spacing, water rights, Oklahoma Water Resources Board, OWRB, basin, subbasin, maximum annual yield, aquifer management, water allocation, water permits, temporary permits, irrigation