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Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama House Ethics and Campaign Finance Committee Feb 18th, 2026
Ethics and Campaign Finance
Transcript Highlights:
- Ladies and gentlemen, first of all, this bill does not prohibit anyone from doing business in Alabama
- Raising awareness of the dangers of lobbying by entities influenced by and subject to the control of
- So keep that in the back of in Alabama. So keep that in the back of your<00:02:58.319><c> mind.
- Raising awareness of the dangers of lobbying by entities influenced by and subject to the control of
- They have in Alabama? >> We care about the ones where they actually own 20% of the business.
Committee:
House Ethics and Campaign Finance
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Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama House Special Session 2026 May 4th, 2026
Alabama House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Whereas an extraordinary occasion exists in the state of Alabama which requires the legislature to convene
- Now, therefore, I, Kay Ivey, as Governor of the state of Alabama, do hereby proclaim and direct that
- the legislature of the state of Alabama shall convene in special session in the Alabama State House in
- c> David,</c> the God of Moses and the God of David, the God of Moses and the God of David, we<00:11:
- of what God requires of Micah reminds us of what God requires of us: us: us: to<00:13:21.000><c> act<
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Last year, like Representative Viega said, we put a chunk of money to the Department of Housing, and
- I think the Department of Housing knows how to help who needs help.
- West Point wanted to do it, but once they got up higher in the chain of the Department of Defense, it
- The bill requires the department... ...salesperson license issued by the Department of Real Estate.
- It is supported by the Department of Real Estate.
Bills:
HB2118 , HB2181 , HB2308 , HB2309 , HB2402 , HB2476 , HB2682 , HB2698 , HB2875 , HB2877 , HB2903 , HB2910
Committees:
House Commerce , House House Commerce Committee of Reference
Keywords:
mobile food vendors, licensure, food safety, statewide regulations, health standards, zoning, temporary vendors, HB2181, death certificate, death certificates, vital records, funeral establishment, funeral home, human remains, medical certification of death, death registration, state registrar, local registrar, county medical examiner, alternate medical examiner
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Labor and Employment Committee Apr 22nd, 2026
Labor and Employment
Transcript Highlights:
- This bill will require the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to strengthen protections
- This bill will require the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to strengthen protections
- The second component of this bill is the Employment Development Department directive exemption from the
- I also, you know, am frustrated with our Labor Commissioner and the department to hear about all of these
- Here to testify with me is the Insurance Commissioner, Ricardo Lara, from the California Department of
Committee:
House Labor and Employment
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Ways & Means Jan 29th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- The Department of Ecology must annually review the definition of thermal coal company against the definition
- the Department of Ecology must annually review the definition of thermal coal company against the definition
- My name is Keith Gonzalez, and I work for the Department of Ecology.
- , when authorized by the Secretary of the Department of Corrections under certain conditions.
- Then the Department of Corrections has an identified determinate cost of paying the Attorney General's
Summary:
The committee began with a work session from the State Investment Board, where staff described the board’s structure, $230 billion in assets under management, and its mandate to maximize returns at a prudent level of risk for pension and other state funds. They reviewed long-term performance, noting strong historical returns and explaining that the board generally invests public equities passively through low-cost index funds. Members also discussed sustainability practices, including ESG integration, proxy voting, climate and DEI blueprints, and the board’s view that divestment or asset-class restrictions can reduce returns and increase costs. Senators asked about deferred compensation, legislative influence over investment policy, and digital assets; staff said the board is slow-moving and that any major change would be studied carefully.
The public hearing then focused on SB 5439, which would prohibit new thermal coal investments beginning in 2026 and require full divestment by 2030, with limited exceptions. Supporters argued coal is a poor long-term investment and a major climate and health risk, and several said the bill still gives the board flexibility to retain holdings in companies transitioning to clean energy. The committee also heard testimony on SB 6109, which would bar investments in private detention facilities and require divestment by 2030; supporters said state money should not profit from immigrant detention, while staff confirmed the board currently holds a small investment in Geo Group. SB 6304 would require responsible investment principles for the State Investment Board, including consideration of human rights, environmental degradation, corruption, and related risks, along with proxy voting guidelines and annual reporting. Testimony in favor emphasized ethical investing, climate risk, and avoiding complicity in human rights abuses, while board staff had earlier said they view such decisions through an investment-risk lens rather than a values-based lens.
The committee also heard Substitute SB 5945, which would exclude most offenses committed before age 18 from counting as strikes under the state’s persistent offender law and would allow retroactive resentencing for affected people, with exceptions for first- and second-degree murder and serious sex offenses. Staff said the substitute would likely affect fewer cases than the original bill, with estimates ranging from about 10 to 24 resentencings. Public defense, prosecutors, and sheriffs’ representatives raised concerns about workload, victim impacts, and retroactive application, while supporters and pro bono providers said they were prepared to help with resentencing and reentry support. No votes were taken during the hearing.
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Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama Senate Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development Committee Apr 30th, 2025
Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
- They take millions of dollars a year out of the healthcare system in the state of Alabama.
- And Alabama is one of eight states with the most restrictive CO laws. ...states with the most restrictive
- Let's get out of the way of them going there.
- Chairman, I'm Ben Baker with the Alabama Association of Justice, and we oppose the bill in its current
- of sections 11 and 13 of our constitution.
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Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama House Jefferson County Legislation Committee Feb 19th, 2025
Jefferson County Legislation
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm Teresa, the Chief Administrative Officer of Alabama.
- Watts and Live Health Store Alabama, with its identification of the impact of chronic diseases on Alabama's
- So, lowering the incidence of chronic diseases is the purpose of our initiative in Alabama.
- That's what Live Health Smart Alabama focuses on. We do that in a number of...
- There's just one of each of these; one wellness unit and then one of the grocery stores.
Committee:
House Jefferson County Legislation
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Legislative Evaluation and Development Committee REVISED: Meeting room changed to House rm 450 May 13th, 2026 at 10:00 am
Legislative Evaluation and Development Committee (LEAD)
Transcript Highlights:
- We are very proud to partner with the Department of Commerce.
- I think we start by saying how can we get our Department of Agriculture involved?
- So, one of the things that our restructuring bill focused on a couple of years ago was focusing the Department
- How do you see that kind of Playing into your role as the Department of Commerce to partner with them
- We'd love to engage with our universities and then also, of course, the The Department of Agriculture
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Business, Trade & Economic Development Jan 22nd, 2026 at 08:00 am
Business, Trade & Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
- I had the honor of testifying a couple of days ago on the House version of this particular bill.
- I am chairman of the Puyallup Tribe of Indians. I am here today in support of Senate Bill 6137.
- the conservation districts, and the Washington Department of Natural Resources.
- We work with the Department of Commerce. We see this as really an important opportunity.
- of Washington; and, of course, Vancouver.
Keywords:
tourism, self-supported assessment, funding, statewide promotion, economic development, storage rental, tenancy agreements, tenant rights, landlord obligations, termination notice, insurance, wildfire prevention, policy nonrenewal, cancellation, risk management, sports wagering, sports betting, sports gambling, bookmaking, gambling regulation
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Business, Trade & Economic Development Jan 22nd, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- I had the honor of testifying a couple of days ago on the House version of this particular bill.
- I am chairman of the Puyallup Tribe of Indians. I am here today in support of Senate Bill 6137.
- of this money has gone to stand up insurance fraud investigations and that department.
- We work with the Department of Commerce.
- of Washington; and, of course, Vancouver.
Summary:
The committee first heard Senate Bill 6137 on sports wagering. Staff explained that the bill would allow wagering on collegiate events involving Washington colleges, but would continue to prohibit bets on the performance of individual college athletes. Tribal representatives from the Jamestown S’Klallam, Puyallup, and Kalispel tribes testified in support, saying the bill would keep wagering within the regulated tribal marketplace, protect integrity, and help smaller tribal casinos participate through a hub-and-spoke model. University of Washington and Washington State University representatives supported the ban on individual prop bets and emphasized student-athlete safety, while WSU also argued the bill would expand exposure to harassment and online abuse. No vote was taken.
The committee then heard Senate Bill 6079, which would create the Strengthen Washington Homes wildfire mitigation grant program. Staff said the bill would fund grants for wildfire-hardening homes to IBHS standards, authorize pilot projects, and prohibit insurers from using wildfire risk to disqualify homes that meet the standards. Insurance Commissioner Patty Kuder and Senator Marcus Riccelli supported the bill, arguing that wildfire losses and non-renewals are increasing and that upfront mitigation is cheaper than recovery. Local officials and advocates from Medical Lake, Washington Realtors, and climate and wildfire groups also supported the measure. Insurance industry representatives supported the mitigation goals but objected to the bill’s requirement that insurers provide coverage based on IBHS designation and to using the commissioner’s regulatory account as a funding source, saying underwriting still needs to consider broader risk factors. No action was taken.
The committee next held a work session and public hearing on Senate Bill 6061, which would create a tourism self-supported assessment program. State of Washington Tourism, the Washington Wine Commission, the Washington Hospitality Association, the Brewers Guild, the Port of Seattle, and rural economic development representatives said the state’s tourism program is underfunded and that an industry-led assessment could provide a stable, competitive funding source. They said the model would be governed by a ratepayer oversight board, subject to ratification, and could generate significant visitor spending and tax revenue over time. Some testimony raised concerns about the scope of eligible businesses and the bill’s references to other industries, but supporters said friendly amendments would refine those details. The committee then heard Senate Bill 5844 on self-storage rental agreements, which would allow electronic agreements, clarify acceptance by continued occupancy, and create a uniform process for termination or nonrenewal for nonpayment or nonmonetary defaults. Self-storage operators supported the bill as a modernization measure that would improve safety and consistency, and no vote was taken on any of the bills heard.
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Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama House State Government Committee Feb 25th, 2026
State Government
Transcript Highlights:
- the Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency and employed in the classified service of the merit system.
- Appointed by the secretary of the Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency and employed in the classified
- Appointed by the secretary of the Appointed by the secretary of the Alabama<00:13:08.480><c> State</c
- </c><00:14:37.120><c> And</c><00:14:37.199><c> it's</c> over in the state of Alabama.
- And it's over in the state of Alabama.
Committee:
House State Government
Keywords:
absentee ballot, voting, elections, voter registration, electoral process, defective affidavit, voting rights, HB455, Clarke County, coroner, coroner's office, county commission, local act, local legislation, mileage reimbursement, county vehicle, office expenses, operating expenses, retroactive ratification, remedial and curative
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Transcript Highlights:
- the people of Alabama.
- If you will please call the appointees for the Alabama Family Trust Board of Trustees: Adrien Brown,
- Moving on to the University of South Alabama Board of Trustees.
- The appointees for the University of South Alabama Board of Trustees are approved.
- Moving on to the Alabama Community College System Board of...
Committee:
Senate Confirmations
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Transcript Highlights:
- Great exploits, God, we're looking to these leaders to do great exploits for the state of Alabama.
- You want them to be a testimony of all the work that they do on behalf of this great state.
- South Alabama.
- School of Math and Science.
- The Business Council of Alabama has a legislative reception from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m. at the Warehouse at
MS
Mississippi 2026 Regular Session
MS Senate Floor - 10 March, 2026; 10:00 AM
Mississippi Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><01:50:57.760><c> of</c> One individual at the Department of One individual at the Department of
- unit of the Department of Public Safety and consists of the Department of Criminal Investigations, the
- unit of the Department of Public Safety and consists of the Department of Criminal Investigations, the
- unit of the Department of Public Safety and consists of the Department of Criminal Investigations, the
- unit of the Department of Public Safety and consists of the Department of Criminal Investigations, the
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- of Colorado, and the state of Utah.
- The Department of Public Safety is the one that issues those permits and determines what kind of training
- I kind of heard anecdotally a couple of years ago.
- I am the chief legislative liaison for the Department of Child Safety, also known as DCS.
- I think overall the goal of this bill is that we as a department receive true and accurate information
Committees:
House Judiciary , House House Judiciary Committee of Reference
Keywords:
attorney discipline, legal costs, reputation damage, state bar, court costs, fentanyl, drug offenses, narcotic drugs, criminal penalties, Arizona Revised Statutes, educational institutions, public order, disruption, concealed weapons, safety regulations, firearms, muffling devices, weapon regulations, Arizona law, public safety
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Increasing Security at the Capitol – Senator Bonnie Westlin Feb 20th, 2026
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- And then, of course, I think one of the catalysts was the occurrences on June 14th.
- of the physical plant. um a lot of of the physical plant. um a lot of stakeholder<00:01:54.560><c> engagement
- And so, you know, that creates kind of a perimeter of safety.
- </c> um kind of a a perimeter um uh of um kind of a a perimeter um uh of safety.<00:03:29.120><c> I</
- So Department of Administration, I think, is asking for about $41 million.
AR
Arkansas 2026 Regular Session
AGRICULTURE- HOUSE SMALL BUSINESS & ECONOMIC DEV. SUBCOM. Jun 2nd, 2026
AGRICULTURE- HOUSE SMALL BUSINESS & ECONOMIC DEV. SUBCOM.
Transcript Highlights:
- Department of Energy. We've done work with the International Renewable Energy Agency, U.S.
- We're partnering with the Arkansas Department of Transportation for flying drones and a few other groups
- We're partnering with the Arkansas Department of Transportation for flying drones and a few other groups
- So in terms of the curriculum, we did work with the State Department of Education and the Little Rock
- School District to align our curriculum components with that of the State Department of Education.
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- If it doesn't get one, then it will fail for lack of a second.
- If it doesn't get one, then it will fail for lack of a second.
- She's going to be based out of our office.
- She's going to be based out of our office.
- I almost forgot before we adjourn out of here.
Committee:
House Insurance
Keywords:
contraceptive rights, healthcare access, civil action, Attorney General, contraception enforcement, prostate cancer, health insurance, screening, high risk, cost-sharing, African American men, savings accounts, catastrophe, emergency funds, financial security, state laws, criminal justice, parole, Board of Pardons and Paroles, risk assessment
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Environment & Energy May 18th, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Environment & Energy
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm a geologist with the Washington Geological Survey, which is a division of the Department of Natural
- I am the mining and minerals program manager, part of the Department of Natural Resources' products,
- We will now move to Joel Creswell from the Department of Ecology.
- I manage the solid waste management program with the Department of Ecology.
- Washington also has a medicine return program overseen by the Department of Health.
Committee:
House Environment & Energy
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Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama Senate Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development Committee Apr 1st, 2026
Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
- :04:39.320><c> complaints</c><00:04:40.000><c> of</c> been a plethora of complaints of been a plethora
- </c> out of business. out of business.
- </c> and risk of and risk of competing<00:09:40.400><c> regulations.
- Thank you. handle the financial aspects of some of handle the financial aspects of some of those<00:12
- I'm Jeremy Walker on behalf of the Alabama Association of Realtors.
Bills:
HB586