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TX
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  • the federal government, and limiting the terms of office of federal officials and members of Congress
  • Application to Congress for a Convention of States on May 11th of this year.
  • For Congress to ignore these kinds of calls and these kinds of applications in the past.
  • The half of the Republicans.
  • Senators, any questions for any of our witnesses? Thank each of you for being here.
TX
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  • or limit the provision of insurance based on environmental, social, or political ends.
  • style of investment strategy or risk management.
  • Usually, a lot of the discussion of investment advisory is focused on the big three asset managers and
  • which collectively manage approximately $24.5 trillion in assets as of the end of 2024.
  • environmental laws and the pushing of these political agendas on companies.
TX
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  • I move that the State Affairs Committee of the Senate of the State of Texas, under the hand of the Chair
  • one of those companies, as well as any officer.
  • Employee, agent, or representative of one of those companies, or of a subsidiary or affiliate of one
  • of those companies to: 1.
  • But when the state of Texas needs testimony from entities and the state of Texas, in this case, is the
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

Senate - Judiciary Feb 9th, 2026 at 01:36 pm

Senate Judiciary

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  • the recipient of the reports from the Department of Justice to the Department of Public Safety.
  • of Transportation to the Department of Health.
  • territory and nature of services provided in terms of services imposed by the Department of Health,
  • unless it... ...of services imposed by the Department of Health unless otherwise approved.
  • Chair, on that point, I believe the scope of practice is already at the Department of Health, isn't it
Bills: SB40 , SB104 , SB136 , SB164
TX
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  • Great state capital of Texas, Father, this wonderful, beautiful House of Representatives, Father.
  • And we thank you for each of our legislators on both sides of the aisle, Father.
  • I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands
  • As I stated yesterday, the Department of Public Safety is keeping track of every taxpayer dollar that
  • Under Rule 5, Section 3 of the House Rules, those absent members will be responsible for paying all of
Bills: HB1 , HB2 , HB18 , HB19 , HB20 , HB4 , HB1 , HB2 , HB18 , HB19 , HB20 , HB 1 , HB 2 , HB 18 , HB 19 , HB 20 , HB 4
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

CPC Public Hearing - Wed Mar 4, 2026 @ 2:00 PM HST

Consumer Protection & Commerce

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  • the Department of Transportation and the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs development and
  • > the</c> Department of Transportation and the Department of Transportation and the Department<00:43:
  • > Department of Commerce and Consumer Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs<00:43:30.240><c> development
  • Department of Transportation in support on Zoom.
  • Department of Transportation in support on Zoom. Department of Transportation in support on Zoom.
Summary: The committee heard testimony on HB 1984 HD2, which would require government entities issuing building permits to create a self-certification process for certain behind-the-meter rooftop solar and energy storage systems, allowing approved applicants to proceed without waiting for standard permit review. The Public Utilities Commission and DLNR offered comments, and the Hawaii Solar Energy Association, Holoholo Energy, Photon Works Engineering, Malama Solar, RevoluSun, and others testified in strong support. Supporters said the bill would reduce permitting delays, lower costs, and help meet Hawaii’s renewable energy goals while still relying on licensed engineers, electricians, and county inspections for safety. Committee members asked about risk, existing county pilot programs, and whether self-certification had been used before; witnesses said the professional liability remains with licensed signers and that current automated review systems often flag minor issues that slow projects. The committee also noted 16 additional written testimonies in support. The committee then took up HB 1593 HD1, which would require HHFDC-financed affordable rental housing projects to allow residents to own or keep common household pets. The Hawaiian Humane Society testified that the bill is a top priority because housing restrictions are a major reason pets are surrendered and because many unhoused residents with pets avoid housing that does not allow animals. In response to questions, the Humane Society said concerns about pet-related damage are overstated, suggested pet behavior screening as a safeguard, and said it would be willing to work on broader private-market pet-friendly housing policies. Members raised concerns about whether allowing pets in public housing could create problems for residents who later transition to the private market, and the witness said California has a similar law and no major negative effects had been identified. Finally, the committee heard HB 2423 HD2, which would require that by January 1, 2028, diesel fuel sold in Hawaii for on-highway vehicles contain at least 5% biodiesel by volume. The Hawaii State Energy Office offered comments, and Hawaii Transportation Association and Pacific Biodiesel Technologies testified in support. Pacific Biodiesel argued the mandate would improve energy security, stabilize fuel prices amid global supply disruptions, and support local clean-fuel production. In response to questions, the company said its nameplate capacity is 5.5 million gallons per year and it has produced over 6 million gallons annually, but much of its output is tied up in standby generator contracts that can fluctuate. Witnesses said the mandate would provide a stable market signal and could support future investment in expanded local biodiesel production, including agricultural feedstock development and a possible second refinery. No votes or final actions were taken during the portion of the meeting provided.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

AGR Public Hearing - Fri Jan 30, 2026 @ 9:30 AM HST

Agriculture & Food Systems

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  • of the system that has well under the management of the Department of Agriculture, you know, been in
  • of the system that has well under the management of the Department of Agriculture, you know, been in
  • </c><00:45:58.800><c> of</c><00:45:59.040><c> department</c><00:45:59.200><c> of</c> under the management
  • of department of under the management of department of agriculture<00:46:00.319><c> you</c><00:46:00.480
  • Department of Agriculture.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Mar 5th, 2026 at 09:30 am

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

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  • police department.
  • This bill is a request from the Department of Human Services.
  • a lack of internet in much of Oklahoma.
  • ad Valorem tax of any rate going into the coffers of these counties.
  • And on top of that, I would like to see real reform outside of maybe a homestead at the end of this session
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Mar 5th, 2026

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

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  • She has served as a White House intern, worked for the Department of Health and Human Services, served
  • She's a forensic nursing administrator for the City of Tulsa Police Department.
  • This bill is a request from the Department of Human Services.
  • It's Louisiana and Alabama, and this will take us to a more level playing field with the rest of the
  • a lack of... ...collect in the first place because it was just a barren wasteland of a lack of internet
Summary: The Senate convened with prayer, roll call, and several floor and gallery introductions recognizing the Doctor of the Day, Nurse of the Day, Mid-America Christian University, the Oklahoma Truckers Association, Leadership Wagoner County, the Broken Arrow Chamber, and an intern. The chamber then took up several bills in general order. Senate Bill 1426, requested by the Department of Human Services, would limit referrals to district attorneys to substantiated findings of abuse of vulnerable adults; it passed unanimously, 44-0. Senate Bill 1531 was presented as a placeholder vehicle for possible future FAA action on drones and unmanned aircraft, with questions focused on why the bill was being kept open and what language might later be added. It passed 33-12. Senate Bill 1561 would allow EMTs to be subject to progressive discipline for drug or other violations instead of automatic license revocation; it passed 46-0. The most extensive debate centered on Senate Bill 1122, which lowers the ad valorem assessment rate for broadband providers from 22.85% to 15% and was described by supporters as a way to create parity, encourage broadband expansion, and keep providers investing in rural Oklahoma. Opponents argued it would give a tax break to large legacy broadband companies, reduce county revenue by an estimated $20 million, and do little for homeowners, farmers, or other taxpayers facing property tax pressure. After extended questioning and debate, the bill passed 28-19. The Senate also laid over SB 1555, heard announcements, and adjourned until Monday, March 9 at 1:30 p.m.
ND

North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Appropriations - Government Operations Division Apr 10th, 2025 at 11:00 am

Appropriations - Government Operations Division

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  • Present, so we'll take up our last budget office of management and budget.
  • Well, funding for facility management equity increases, that was equity for custodians of $110,114.
  • We've had approval from the Department of Education, approval of the grant agreements, and we have advanced
  • We've had approval from the Department of Education, approval of the grant agreements, and we have advanced
  • So we're working through it, and hopeful... ...no longer with the Department of Education.
Bills: HB1015
Summary: The Government Operations Division met to review proposed amendments to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) budget, with the chair noting the bill would not be voted out that day and would likely be held until the following week for any technical corrections. Members discussed a series of amendments, generally without objection: a $1.5 million appropriation for a pro-life education committee; a $40,000–$45,000 deficiency appropriation for Uniform Laws travel costs; creation of a state deferred maintenance fund with $40 million for deferred maintenance projects; adding the state hospital project to the OMB budget with $200 million from the Strategic Investment and Improvements Fund (SIF) and $85 million from a line of credit, plus construction management oversight; $110,114 for custodial equity increases; $1 million for a retirement incentive pool; $3 million to cover a shortfall in the new and vacant FTE funding pool; and $4 million for space reconfiguration and rent/moving costs. Prairie Public Broadcasting was also discussed, with a suggestion to change the purpose from local programming to infrastructure and set the amount at $850,000, likely as one-time SIF funding. The committee also heard a heads-up about a possible $180,000 federal reimbursement issue tied to an education grant, but no action was taken on that item. The committee further discussed a broader amendment to reduce the transfer from the social services fund to the human services fund from $250 million to $232 million, based on DHS needs and available carryover funding. Members also agreed to add emergency clauses to the capital assets, deferred maintenance, and moving/space reconfiguration items. The chair indicated Brady could begin incorporating the discussed changes into a consolidated amendment, while noting there could still be additional items next week. Staff also reported the SIF balance was about $280 million positive, though some removed agency items, including airport grants, would need to be considered. The committee then reconsidered its earlier action on House Bill 1581 and restored it to its original form at $100,000 after hearing that the funding would support tribal tourism-related events tied to upcoming 2026 celebrations and the Theodore Roosevelt Library opening. A motion for do pass on the bill as originally introduced passed unanimously by roll call. Finally, the committee postponed action on another bill until later that day, directing that revised materials be distributed and that the item be taken up in the afternoon session.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Public Safety Finance and Policy Committee 3/25/26

Public Safety Finance and Policy

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  • state would take care of their family by providing a one-time benefit payment through the Department
  • Out of the 471 different departments in our state, 365 are paid on-call.
  • I'm the fire chief of the Hopkins Fire Department.
  • Department. Department.
  • 90% of the state of Minnesota is there's 90% of the state of Minnesota is paid<00:12:09.800><c> on</
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Insurance May 7th, 2025

Insurance

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  • The Department of State Health Services reports over 100,000 Texans are currently living with HIV, with
  • That in every AI-generated denial, the Texas Department of Insurance is to be notified, and a report
  • SB 1307 instructs the Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) to create a health insurance reference guide
  • We also have a resource witness from the Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) to answer any questions.
  • in any kind of subset is just outside of their realm of job duties.
Committee: House Insurance
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

Senate Session Feb 28th, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

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  • Senate Bill 1153 by Hughes relaying the authority of the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles to take an
  • The one by Alvarado relating to the regulation of combative sports by the Texas Department of Licensing
  • Senate Bill 1186 by Hughes relating to oversight of certain election procedures by the Secretary. of
  • number and certificates of time.
  • the Texas Department of Public Safety to criminal justice Senate Bill 1321 by Hagen Boone relating to
Bills: SJR36 , SJR3 , SB616 , SB565 , SB384 , SB5 , SJR52 , SJR53 , SJR54 , SJR55 , SCR18 , SCR19 , SCR22 , SB27 , SB29 , SB35 , SB1151 , SB1152 , SB1153 , SB1154 , SB1155 , SB1156 , SB1157 , SB1158 , SB1159 , SB1160 , SB1161 , SB1162 , SB1163 , SB1164 , SB1165 , SB1166 , SB1167 , SB1168 , SB1169 , SB1170 , SB1171 , SB1172 , SB1173 , SB1174 , SB1175 , SB1176 , SB1177 , SB1178 , SB1179 , SB1180 , SB1181 , SB1182 , SB1183 , SB1184 , SB1185 , SB1186 , SB1187 , SB1188 , SB1189 , SB1190 , SB1191 , SB1192 , SB1193 , SB1194 , SB1195 , SB1196 , SB1197 , SB1198 , SB1199 , SB1200 , SB1201 , SB1202 , SB1203 , SB1204 , SB1205 , SB1206 , SB1207 , SB1208 , SB1209 , SB1210 , SB1211 , SB1212 , SB1213 , SB1214 , SB1215 , SB1216 , SB1217 , SB1218 , SB1219 , SB1220 , SB1221 , SB1222 , SB1223 , SB1224 , SB1225 , SB1226 , SB1227 , SB1228 , SB1229 , SB1230 , SB1231 , SB1232 , SB1233 , SB1234 , SB1235 , SB1236 , SB1237 , SB1238 , SB1239 , SB1240 , SB1241 , SB1242 , SB1243 , SB1244 , SB1245 , SB1246 , SB1247 , SB1248 , SB1249 , SB1250 , SB1251 , SB1252 , SB1253 , SB1254 , SB1255 , SB1256 , SB1257 , SB1258 , SB1259 , SB1260 , SB1261 , SB1262 , SB1263 , SB1264 , SB1265 , SB1266 , SB1267 , SB1268 , SB1269 , SB1270 , SB1271 , SB1272 , SB1273 , SB1274 , SB1275 , SB1276 , SB1277 , SB1278 , SB1279 , SB1280 , SB1281 , SB1282 , SB1283 , SB1284 , SB1285 , SB1286 , SB1287 , SB1288 , SB1289 , SB1290 , SB1291 , SB1292 , SB1293 , SB1294 , SB1295 , SB1296 , SB1297 , SB1298 , SB1299 , SB1300 , SB1301 , SB1302 , SB1303 , SB1304 , SB1305 , SB1306 , SB1307 , SB1308 , SB1309 , SB1310 , SB1311 , SB1312 , SB1313 , SB1314 , SB1315 , SB1316 , SB1317 , SB1318 , SB1319 , SB1320 , SB1321 , SB1322 , SB1323 , SB1324 , SB1325 , SB1326 , SB1327 , SB1328 , SB1329 , SB1330 , SB1331 , SB1332 , SB1333 , SB1334 , SB1335 , SB1336 , SB1337 , SB1338 , SB1339 , SB1340 , SB1341 , SB1342 , SB1343 , SB1344 , SB1345 , SB1621 , SJR57
AL

Alabama 2026 Regular Session

Alabama House Health Committee Feb 11th, 2026

Health

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  • Data collection: EMS providers shall submit annually to the Alabama Department of Public Health a report
  • The Alabama Department of Public Health shall contract with a consultant with expertise in health care
  • this</c><00:10:31.200><c> program</c> state of Alabama to have this program state of Alabama to have
  • </c><00:11:43.839><c> what</c> kind of got to do a balance of what kind of got to do a balance of what
  • </c> in front of you. in front of you.
Bills: SB9 , HB400 , SB9 , HB400
Committee: House Health
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Environment, Energy & Technology Feb 20th, 2026 at 10:30 am

Environment, Energy & Technology

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  • Department of Energy. There are no other amendments.
  • Department of Energy. There are no other amendments.
  • manager at the Department of Ecology, testifying as other on Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill
  • The Lands Council has worked alongside the City of Spokane, the Department of Ecology, legislators, and
  • Joel Creswell, Climate Pollution Reduction Program Manager at the Department of Ecology, here to testify
Bills: HB2338 , HB2367 , HB2426 , HB2606
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Agriculture and Wildlife Feb 9th, 2026 at 10:00 am

Agriculture and Wildlife

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  • On page Three, it we added at the request of the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry
  • The line That a feral hog hunting facility operated by ODAff and that department is one of the departments
  • Is that for the author or for the Department of Wildlife?
  • I guess my question is though we're kind of creating a whole new program with the Department of Ag.
  • That may be a question for the Department of Agriculture.
Bills: SB2108 , SB2121 , SB2171 , SB2061 , SB2112 , SB2138
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Agriculture and Wildlife Feb 9th, 2026

Agriculture and Wildlife

Transcript Highlights:
  • On page three, we added at the request of the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry,
  • And that department is one of the departments that is excluded from some of the restrictions on transport
  • Nels Rodefeld, assistant director of the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation.
  • I guess my question is, though, we're kind of creating a whole new program within the Department of Ag
  • Do a stand-alone within the Department of Ag. And that may be a question for the Department of Ag.
Bills: SB2108 , SB2121 , SB2171 , SB2061 , SB2112 , SB2138
Summary: The committee laid over several bills at the start of the meeting, including SB 1550, SB 2173, and SB 2114, and announced a new rule prohibiting video recording on phones in the committee room. The committee then took up a series of agriculture-related measures, with most of the discussion focused on feral hog control, lab-grown meat, hunting regulations, local food policy, open-range cleanup, and prescribed burn liability coverage. SB 2108, as amended, was presented as a feral swine control bill. Supporters said it would reduce property damage, disease spread, and regulatory barriers for landowners and hunters, while opponents raised concerns about people who capture hogs for food and the impact on self-provisioning. The committee adopted the amendment and passed the bill 10-2. SB 2121, which would ban the sale of cell-cultured, lab-grown meat, drew debate over free-market choice versus protecting Oklahoma agriculture and food safety; it passed 9-3. SB 2171, which would extend the residency requirement for a lifetime fishing license from six months to one year and create a velvet buck season under controlled hunts, passed 12-1 after debate about trophy hunting, commercialization, and deer management. SB 2061 would create an Oklahoma Food Policy Council within the Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry to coordinate local food networks and producer-to-consumer access. Testimony from the agency said some related work is already being done through its Market Development Division, but the council would formalize broader representation; the bill passed 12-1. SB 2112, as amended, cleaned up prior open-range language to include leased land and passed unanimously. SB 2138 would establish a prescribed burn indemnity fund to help cover damages from escaped prescribed burns; members discussed coverage levels, funding, and whether it primarily protects the burner or neighboring landowners. It also passed unanimously. The meeting ended with an announcement about a Marshallese group performing in the rotunda and then adjournment.
OK
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  • So, current law provides that exception for districts with ADM of 400 or fewer.
  • It's a request bill from the Department of Agriculture and it simply places the program into statute
  • The Department of Ag sees it's it's advantages. It's good that it's done for so many years.
  • It's done a lot of good, so they'd like to have it in statute. Are there further questions?
  • There's a but we will be back next week with a little bit bigger list of bills.
Bills: SB843 , SB1410 , SB1317 , SB1338
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law Committee 3/13/25

Judiciary Finance and Civil Law

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  • ><00:16:01.040><c> of</c> redemption immediately on the day of of redemption immediately on the day of
  • Representative Feist said, “I didn’t— you said 20 USC, so this is like a Department of Labor regulation
  • </c> said 20 USC so this is like a Department said 20 USC so this is like a Department of<00:34:15.040
  • , which is—I always thought 20 USC was Department of Labor, but I don’t know anyway—it’s what it’s saying
  • While we're doing that, we always want to be mindful of what are... that helped me manage grief learn
Bills: HF1027 , HF101 , HF1021
OK
Transcript Highlights:
  • This bill removes the administration of the US Department of Energy's weatherization assistance program
  • from the Department of Commerce to the Department of Human Services.
  • It takes the specifics out of the law to where basically it gives us a little more flexibility in managing
  • Third reading of the bill Senate Bill 1679 by Moore of the House and Hamilton of the Senate.
  • Fourth reading of the bill House Bill 4294 by Pay of the House and Stanley of the Senate.