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NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

Senate - Conservation Feb 5th, 2026

Senate Conservation

Transcript Highlights:
  • And to educate the public about insects.
  • And because of the education that my teacher provided, my perspective changed.
  • This memorial is about educating and spreading awareness.
  • But our memorial is just about educating people now. I'll just tell you that much.
  • This memorial is about education.
Bills: SB154 , SB187 , SB193 , SM3
Summary: The Senate Conservation Committee first took up Senate Memorial 3, presented by Senator O’Malley on behalf of Senator Bergman and a group of Rio Doso High School students and Wild Friends. The memorial asks state agencies to participate in a no-cost workshop on insect identification, ecology, monitoring, and management, and to help educate the public about insects. Students, conservation specialists, and an entomologist testified that insects are essential to pollination, ecosystems, agriculture, and biodiversity, while also noting declining insect populations and the need for more public understanding. Some senators raised concerns about the memorial’s wording, including whether it should be broadened from insects to arthropods and whether the Department of Agriculture, rather than Game and Fish, should be involved. The committee discussed timing and implementation, and the sponsor agreed to work on amendments. The memorial passed on a due pass motion by a vote of 8-0, with one excused. The committee then heard Senate Bill 154, which would require wildfire-related homeowners coverage to include flood damage caused by post-fire conditions for a five-year period. Senator Duhigg and the Office of the Superintendent of Insurance argued the bill responds to the Ruidoso fires and subsequent flooding, noting that many homes were destroyed by mudslides and that flood insurance is often unavailable or inadequate. Supporters, including Ruidoso officials, affected residents, and attorneys, said the bill would help homeowners recover from cascading wildfire and flood losses. Opponents from the insurance industry and business groups warned the bill would be an outlier, could significantly raise premiums, and might reduce availability of homeowners insurance statewide. Committee members questioned how the mandate would work, whether it should be optional, and how costs would be allocated. The bill passed on a 5-4 vote. Finally, the committee briefly heard Senate Bill 187, which appropriates $202,000 from the general fund to the New Mexico Finance Authority’s Water Project Fund for future water projects authorized by the legislature. The Finance Authority said the funding would help address a gap between available money and the 113 recommended projects, totaling about $522 million, including water conservation, flood prevention, storage, wastewater, and watershed projects. Members asked for more detail on the locations and types of projects, and the Finance Authority said it would provide the list from the companion authorization bill. The committee then moved the bill forward on a do pass motion.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Agriculture & Livestock Mar 18th, 2025

Agriculture & Livestock

Transcript Highlights:
  • the state to be able to adapt swiftly so our businesses and producers aren't left in limbo during legislative
  • Eddie Velez: Let's focus on education and compliance and not punishment.
  • This would make it easier to update rules and not have to wait for a legislative session to change in
  • I was laying out a bill in Public Education that took a lot longer than it needed to.
  • TSCRA and its membership thank Chairman Guillen for filing this important piece of legislation.
Summary: The House Committee on Agriculture and Livestock met with a quorum present and heard several bills, all of which were left pending. HB 1113, by Rep. Cain, would update Texas hemp law to keep state rules aligned with federal changes, require timely rule amendments by the Department of Agriculture, and create hemp research permits for universities and nonprofits. Supporters from the Texas Hemp Coalition said it would improve research, licensing, testing, and enforcement while helping the industry stay compliant and competitive; the author said the bill was intended to reward good actors and deter bad ones. HB 1203, by Rep. Gonzalez, would create an Office of Food System Security and Resiliency within the Department of Agriculture to address food insecurity and coordinate local food access efforts. Gonzalez said the office would build on a prior Department of Agriculture study and help connect farmers, agencies, schools, and local governments; members asked about the fiscal note, consumer costs, and whether the office would overlap with existing programs. HB 1269, HB 1276, and HB 1277 focused on plant disease and pest prevention, including a grant program and studies to identify gaps and track outbreaks. Gonzalez emphasized the need for a more intentional state response, citing crop losses from pests and a recent cotton disease outbreak in his district. HB 1437 would create a pollinator task force to address threats to Texas honeybees and related pollination industries. A Texas Beekeepers Association witness described major recent colony losses, emerging threats such as mites and hornets, and the need to bring agencies and researchers together; Gonzalez noted prior work adding a bee specialist at AgriLife Extension. Finally, HB 147, by Chairman Guillen, would modernize cattle brand registration by moving it to an electronic system at the Texas Animal Health Commission while keeping county clerks involved. Supporters said it would improve efficiency, accuracy, and access for ranchers and law enforcement, while an opponent warned about possible electronic tracking implications and costs for small producers. The committee took no final votes and adjourned after leaving HB 147 pending as well.
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama Senate Feb 27th, 2025

Alabama Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • journal from the previous legislative journal from the previous legislative day and that we adopt said
  • on education policy to the committee on education policy to the committee on education policy signed
  • Nays from finance and Taxation education Nays from finance and Taxation education Senate Bill Senate
  • Center educating Educational Center educating Educational Center educating people by offering people
  • dislikes legislating dislikes legislating dislikes legislating prejudices all these types of things
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate Session Feb 27th, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • He values high education, excellence in primary care.
  • Vanna Noe, Legislative Affairs Officer for the City of Grand Prairie had a terrific meeting with them
  • That we're reassured that as we deal with educational issues.
  • But we sent a message to the legislative body.
  • You've done so much good work with HUB legislation, other legislation, the top 10% rule, and other things
Bills: SB26 , SB28 , SJR36 , SB616 , SB565 , SB384 , SB28 , SB28 , SR131 , SR168 , SR174 , SR175
OK
Transcript Highlights:
  • sisters from the ABAGA organization here with us championing safety, motorcycle safety, motorcycle education
  • , and rider education here in the state of Oklahoma.
OK
Transcript Highlights:
  • sisters from the ABATE organization here with us, championing safety, motorcycle safety, motorcycle education
  • , and brighter education here in the state of Oklahoma.
Summary: The House convened, completed the roll call, heard an invocation from Chaplain Ronnie Wilson, and recited the Pledge of Allegiance led by Representative Alonzo Sandoval. The chamber also recognized the Doctor of the Day, Dr. Faulkner, and several guest groups in the galleries, including visitors from Ireland, ABATE, Darnaby Elementary student council members, and students from High Plains Technology. Members then considered several bills. HB 2979, directing the Department of Transportation to establish 45-mile-per-hour school zones on certain highways near schools, passed 85-0. HB 3790, a consumer protection measure allowing homeowners to cancel certain contracts within five business days, passed 82-0. HB 3142, an industry-request bill on liquefied petroleum gas that also drew questions about food truck permitting and inspection fees, passed 65-22. HB 3463, updating municipal audit procedures for small communities and codifying modern agreed-upon procedures, passed 89-0 and also received the required emergency vote. HB 4143, which raises the accident-reporting threshold from $300 to $3,000 before police involvement is required, passed by a large margin. The House also adopted a motion to suspend House Rule 4.4F to allow denim on the floor on specified dates in 2026, by a vote of 79-9. During announcements, members noted upcoming committee meetings, caucus events, and a devotional, and one member thanked colleagues for concern after a bus accident involving Elgin Public School students. The House then adjourned until Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at 1:30 p.m.
OK
Transcript Highlights:
  • She's currently advancing her education as a nurse Practitioner students specializing in acute care and
  • So, one of the blessings of being a central Oklahoma legislator is that we get to go home and sleep in
  • But seriously, thank you both for keeping my legislative life together over the last 10 years.
  • Even though I will no longer be a legislator, I would appreciate it very much if you would still buy
  • And I'm talking to policymakers on both the public and private sides, and that means the legislative
OK
Transcript Highlights:
  • Members in your offices, we're going to hear some legislation today.
Summary: The House reconvened after a quorum call and took up several Senate bills with joint committee reports, mostly involving health and human services funding. SB 1130, relating to University Hospitals authority, passed 74-12 and its emergency clause also passed. SB 1134, funding the Oklahoma State University Medical Authority, passed 75-14 with the emergency clause approved. SB 1131, appropriating ARP interest funds to address a Rogers County gap for the Office of Juvenile Affairs, passed 81-10 and the emergency clause passed. SB 1132, reappropriating ARPA funds for rural hospital rebuild programs under the State Department of Health to avoid federal clawback, passed 82-10 with emergency approval. SB 1133, involving the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services and repurposing interest funds for a Norman building project, passed 68-24 and its emergency clause also passed. SB 1142, appropriating ARPA funds to the Department of Human Services consistent with pandemic relief recommendations, passed 68-21 and the emergency clause was adopted. The House also considered H.R. 1049, a resolution designating May as Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month. Representative Newton summarized asthma’s impact in Oklahoma and nationally, including child health effects and recent deaths in the state, and moved adoption by unanimous consent. The transcript ends with announcements and adjournment until the next scheduled meeting.
OK
Transcript Highlights:
  • She's currently advancing her education as a nurse practitioner student specializing in acute care in
  • So one of the blessings of being a central Oklahoma legislator is that we get to go home and sleep in
  • I have been blessed to have the two absolute best legislative assistants to work in this building.
  • But seriously, thank you both for keeping my legislative life together over the last 10 years.
  • But seriously, thank you both for keeping my legislative life together over the last 10 years.
Summary: The House convened, called the roll, and opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a series of recognitions and presentations. Members honored Vice Admiral Jeff Trusler as Veteran of the Week, recognized the Prague Kolache Festival royalty and candidates, unveiled an artwork for the Capitol’s Hall of Heroes, and introduced the Doctor, Psychologist, and Nurse of the Day, along with the OSBI cold case team. The House also adopted HCR 1026, a resolution tied to Earth Day and “Lights Out Day” in Oklahoma, aimed at reducing light pollution and protecting migrating birds. A major portion of the meeting consisted of farewell remarks from Representatives Mike Osborne and Kevin West. Both reflected on their years of service, thanked family, staff, colleagues, and constituents, and emphasized themes of public service, hard work, conviction, and working across differences. Osborne’s remarks focused on freedom, immigration, service, and doing good in public life, while West stressed standing on principle, listening to others, and choosing courage over convenience. After the presentations and personal privilege speeches, the House moved into consideration of legislation. Chairman Caldwell presented the joint committee report on Senate Bill 1130, relating to the University Hospitals Authority, saying it would help ensure Oklahoma and the University of Oklahoma have one of the world’s leading pediatric cardiology units. The transcript ends as members begin considering the bill, with no final vote shown in the excerpt.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Administration of Criminal Justice Mar 25th, 2026

Administration of Criminal Justice

Transcript Highlights:
  • it certainly does, and we put some provisos on it in years past, you know, to have training and education
  • it certainly does, and we put some provisos on it in years past, you know, to have training and education
  • But I don't think the way they passed the previous legislation represented everybody like they would
  • I can't understate the timeliness of this legislation, given the role energy is playing in global affairs
  • So for that reason, this is what that legislation aims to do.
Bills: HB51 , HB58 , HB69 , HB82 , HB93 , HB143 , HB166 , HB231 , HB429 , HB806 , HB884
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

03/18/2026 - House Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections

Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections

Transcript Highlights:
  • the legislative district chairs know their legislative district better and more intimately and know
  • Chairman. legislative.
  • Here's the thing: when you bring it back home to the legislative district chair, if that legislative
  • When you bring it back home to the legislative district chair, if that legislative district chair is
  • We cannot legislate any organization within the party, but we can certainly legislate how that party,
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

03/18/2026 - Senate Health and Human Services

Health and Human Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • advise and educate people against harm, so I don't know.
  • of legislation I passed, actually, here down at the Capitol.
  • We have received no new legislative monies.
  • With that, I'm available for questions. ...legislation similar to this one.
  • For the record, Damien Carpenter, Chief Legislative Liaison for Access.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy Committee 3/17/26

Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • DNR already has authority to sell certain lands, but these require legislative authorization because
  • determined that the southern half of that parcel was not included in the legal description in the 2024 legislation
  • > the</c><00:09:53.800><c> 2024</c> legal description in the 2024 legal description in the 2024 legislation
  • . legislation. legislation.
Bills: HF3643 , HF3426 , HF4222 , HF4224
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Energy Feb 11th, 2026

Energy

Bills: HB2976 , HB4459 , HB3142 , HB4316 , HB4338 , HB4230
Committee: House Energy
Summary: The House Energy Committee met for its second scheduled meeting and announced it would need to meet again the following week because of bill reassignments and new agenda items. The committee first considered House Bill 2976, which requires the Department of Environmental Quality to promulgate water quality criteria rules for aluminum. An amendment was adopted to extend the rulemaking deadline to December 31, 2027, to allow time for an OU study on aluminum in water to be completed. The bill then passed 9-0. The committee next heard House Bill 4459, which would create a five-year averaging option for certain water users, mainly irrigators, allowing flexibility in annual use while requiring measurement and reporting over the five-year period. Members questioned whether the bill could encourage excessive use during drought years and whether it would improve reporting accuracy; the author said he was open to discussing a possible reduction from 200% to 150% and emphasized long-term aquifer conservation. HB 4459 was reported out due pass. House Bill 3142, described as a revised version of a bill vetoed last year, also passed unanimously after the author said it addressed the governor’s veto concerns. The committee then advanced House Bill 4316, which updates outdated language related to rural water districts and passed 11-0. House Bill 4338, the so-called Brine Act, was adopted with a PCS and would allow wastewater or produced water to be used in ways that could expand Oklahoma’s iodine production industry; the author said it would create value from material now disposed of and would not change disposal rules. Members asked about treatment and environmental safeguards, and the author said the bill only recognizes the activity as legal and does not mandate it. HB 4338 passed 11-0. Finally, House Bill 4230, which expands the ability to use qualified outside suppliers for training and technical assistance, passed 11-0 after brief questioning about who those suppliers might be.
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Business, Trade & Economic Development Jan 29th, 2026 at 08:00 am

Business, Trade & Economic Development

Transcript Highlights:
  • And, Prime Sponsor, I will say I'm Claudia Kauffman, State Senator from the 47th Legislative District
  • This committee is charged with hundreds of decisions in a short legislative session.
  • The Attorney General can set these standards at any time without legislative approval.
  • I'm a parent of four children and a Latino community education leader. My name is Manuel Sly.
  • I'm a parent of four children and a Latino community education leader.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

01/21/2026 - House Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections

Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections

Transcript Highlights:
  • some bipartisan legislation passed as well.
  • My name is Representative Rachel Keshel from Legislative District 17.
  • And I was very shocked and concerning to see legislative...
  • Citizen legislator on national security issues.
  • It's not in our legislative tracking system.
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Finance Jan 20th, 2026 at 08:00 am

Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • Legislation enacted in 2017 established a property tax exemption for a multipurpose non-profit senior
  • I'm with the Veterans Legislative Coalition.
  • I am Josh Guise here today on behalf of Snohomish County in favor of this legislation.
  • I am Josh Guise here today on behalf of Snowmish County in favor of this legislation.
  • And thank you, Madam Chair, for bringing it forward. we are very in favor of this legislation.
Bills: HB2559 , HB2135 , HB2133 , HB2442
Committee: House Finance