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LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

House of Representatives Apr 13th, 2026

Louisiana House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Coach Davis was a part of the first state championship at Ferriday High School in 1988.
  • Mid-South Association of Independent Schools 2026 Class 3A state championship.
  • Awareness day at the State Capitol, resolution comes HR 123.
  • I would like to recognize the Iowa state championship football team.
  • I would like to recognize the Iowa State Championship football team.
Summary: The House met on April 9, 2026, established a quorum, and opened with prayer and the pledge. Members then spent much of the morning recognizing visiting groups and honoring individuals and teams, including Louisiana Emergency Preparedness Day, social workers, Black Women’s Health Initiative and My Sister’s Keeper, the Knock Knock Children’s Museum, and several championship school teams. The House also received committee reports and introduced a number of resolutions and Senate bills before moving into House bills on second reading and final passage. A large block of bills focused on taxation, procurement, transportation, public safety, and administrative modernization. The House passed measures on prompt payment for contractors, fleet vehicle registration, electronic bidding forms, cooperative purchasing by local governments, and use of federal procurement rules for buses and paratransit vehicles. Members also approved bills related to ad valorem millage rules and a constitutional amendment proposal to change legislative session dates, though that session-date measure was sent to Appropriations. Other bills passed addressed brick manufacturing and wood pellet manufacturing as economic development priorities, boiler inspection authority, the Fire Marshal’s role in child care center inspections, and the Louisiana Wallet digitized credentials program. Several public safety and social policy bills also advanced. The House passed bills increasing penalties for repeat DWI offenders with serious prior driving-related convictions, providing medical expense assistance for injured law enforcement officers and firefighters, creating a green/blue envelope program for drivers with autism or mental illness, and establishing a workplace violence measure for retail food service establishments. Members also passed bills on domestic violence, homelessness-related court programs, non-compete restrictions for interns and preceptors, pharmacy benefit managers, and health coverage for prosthetic and orthotic devices. One bill on jury trial reassignment in criminal cases failed on reconsideration by a vote of 50-49 and returned to the calendar. Most of the bills considered on final passage were approved by wide margins, with several receiving unanimous or near-unanimous support. A few measures were temporarily returned to the calendar or recommitted, including some domestic violence, insurance, and retirement-related bills. The House also adopted multiple amendments during debate, and several members requested co-authors on measures after passage.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

House of Representatives Apr 13th, 2026

Louisiana House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • the members of this House of Representatives as they make decisions to shape the future of our great state
  • Bless their families, bless their service, and bless everyone who calls this great state of Louisiana
  • has been declared by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration as one of the top three states
  • Coach Davis was a part of the first state championship in Faraday High School in 1988.
  • He went on to play collegiate basketball at Oklahoma State, then Louisiana Tech University, where he
WY

Wyoming 2026 Regular Session

House Corporations, Elections & Political Subdivisions, February 23, 2026

Corporations, Elections & Political Subdivisions

Transcript Highlights:
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  • </c> uh perpetuated in the United States. uh perpetuated in the United States.
  • </c><00:43:46.640><c> to</c> move from state to state, it's going to move from state to state, it's going
  • That's the state of Utah.
  • So, it would definitely model that state, but I can't speak to the other states.
Bills: HB0086
WY

Wyoming 2026 Regular Session

Senate Corporations, Elections & Political Subdivisions Committee, February 23, 2026

Corporations, Elections & Political Subdivisions

Transcript Highlights:
  • So, this bill adds in, in cases of the election code, the secretary of state.
  • So, this bill adds in, in cases of the election code, the secretary of state.
  • So, this bill adds in, in cases of the election code, the secretary of state.
  • management council request but the<00:20:34.799><c> code</c><00:20:35.120><c> says</c><00:20:35.360>
  • But I think it's an important thing for our state, an important improvement to the election code. about
Bills: HB0086
OK
Transcript Highlights:
  • Members, today we have the Southeastern Oklahoma State University men's tennis team.
  • You know, we are trying to prevent it, but it has happened in another state.
  • They want to start a student council at their elementary school, so we strategized around that.
  • House Bill 3627 simply adds the State Committee of Blind Vendors to the list of acceptable committees
OK
Transcript Highlights:
  • And through each member today, Lord, bless the great state of Oklahoma, our home, in Jesus' name.
  • Members, today we have the Southeastern Oklahoma State University men's tennis team.
  • You know, we are trying to prevent it, but it has happened in another state.
  • Happened in another state. You recognize for a follow-up? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
  • So, Representative Harris's wife, welcome to the State House.
Summary: The House convened, took the roll, offered an invocation, led the Pledge of Allegiance, and recognized the nurse of the day, Stephanie Cooper. Members also adopted motions related to a multi-day adjournment request and received several guest introductions, including students, athletes, family members, and constituents in the galleries. The chamber then considered and passed several bills. HB 2936 clarified that certain offenders may not adopt children, including in surrogacy-related situations; it passed 71-0. HB 2967 exempted certain vehicle title transfers between guardians and children or grandparents and grandchildren from motor vehicle excise tax; it passed 69-10. HB 3627 added the State Committee of Blind Vendors to the list of public bodies allowed to meet by video or teleconference and passed 70-2, with the emergency clause also approved. HB 3721 created a survivor-benefit option for children of unmarried public safety officers who die before retirement after qualifying for benefits; it passed 77-3, and the emergency clause was adopted. Additional measures passed included HB 4132, a data protection bill, by 77-0; HB 4303, extending the deadline for municipalities to publish ordinances, by 70-0; HB 4478, raising the daily deposit threshold for school activity funds from $100 to $500 while requiring weekly deposits, by 73-5; HB 4322, removing the requirement that a funeral director in charge also be a licensed embalmer/director, by 61-17; and HB 4227, protecting the legal rights of child sexual abuse victims, which was amended with cleanup language and then passed with no recorded nays. The House then adjourned until Monday, March 23 at 1:30 p.m.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
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  • We still the state of Minnesota.
  • And just to called to state active duty.
  • Armory Building Commission.
  • And they send money to states that we then use as housing vouchers for vets.
Bills: HF2446, HF2563, HF2444
MN
Transcript Highlights:
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  • Additionally, he said there are dollars for the Minnesota A Education Leadership Council, or Melia, on
  • Additionally, he said there are dollars for the Minnesota A Education Leadership Council, or Melia, on
  • or Melia on line 209 of $300,000 Council or Melia on line 209 of $300,000 each He said line 217 is a
  • Um, they're under the IRS code. They're required to make annual filings with the IRS.
Bills: HF2446, HF2563, HF2444
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Ways and Means Committee 4/21/25

Ways and Means

Transcript Highlights:
  • Um they're under the the IRS code.
  • We still the state of Minnesota.
  • the 40% for the state parks.
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  • </c><01:27:10.719><c> Chair</c> Outdoor Heritage Council. Um, Mr. Chair Outdoor Heritage Council.
Bills: HF2446, HF2563, HF2444
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Licensing & Administrative Procedures Apr 15th, 2025 at 10:04 am

Licensing & Administrative Procedures

Transcript Highlights:
  • by certain certified public accountants licensed in other states.
  • Would you state your name? Would you state your...
  • just blanketing the state?
  • HB 4765 is a code enforcement officer bill.
  • Chapter 1952 of the Occupations Code states a person may be registered as a code enforcement officer,
Summary: The Committee on Licensing and Administrative Procedures met with a quorum present, corrected the minutes from April 8, and then took up a long list of pending bills, most of which were reported favorably or left pending after hearing testimony. Early action included HB 1764 (accounting practice for certain out-of-state CPAs), HB 1788 (continuing education for barbers and cosmetologists on recognizing and assisting victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, and human trafficking), HB 2204 (land surveyor regulation), HB 2885 (local option elections on alcohol sales), HB 2996 (gambling offense definitions and prosecution), HB 3250 (real estate appraisals and appraisal management companies), HB 3352 (driver education on work zones), HB 3385 (farm winery permit), HB 3756 (powers of certain nonresident sellers’ permit holders who also hold a winery permit), HB 3816 (cruelty to livestock animals), HB 3913 (real estate licensing), and HB 3928 (electronic notice of towed vehicles), all of which were advanced with unanimous or near-unanimous votes. Several of these bills were reported with committee substitutes, and some were also sent to the Committee on Local and Consent Calendars. The committee then heard testimony on HB 2278, which would legalize limited home distilling of spirits for personal or family use and add honey as an approved ingredient; supporters framed it as a consistency and freedom issue, and the bill was left pending. HB 3920, a TDLR workforce/CTE bill, and HB 1301, which would allow beer or malt beverages to be sold at certain wineries with on-site restaurants, were also laid out and left pending after discussion. HB 2776, aimed at tightening massage therapy licensing restrictions for people convicted of sexual and trafficking-related offenses and strengthening TDLR enforcement, and HB 3848, which would allow electronic filing of elevator and escalator inspection reports, were both heard and left pending as well. A major portion of the meeting focused on alcohol-related bills. HB 4215 would place delivery network companies under a statewide TDLR regulatory framework; Favor Delivery supported it, and it was left pending after the committee substitute was withdrawn. HB 4172 and HB 2820 would raise bingo reserve limits and update charitable bingo rules; supporters from veterans and nonprofit groups argued the changes would help charities, but both bills were left pending after the substitutes were withdrawn. HB 4463, a broadly supported bill allowing contract brewing and alternating brewery proprietorships, was also left pending. HB 4284 would remove the “excessive discount” prohibition in alcohol sales, HB 4285 would allow airlines to store alcohol within five miles of an airport in the same county, HB 4517 would create a complaint process for Texas distillers not paid by wholesalers, and HB 4773 would let breweries and brewpubs transport their own beer between facilities; HB 4773 drew the most debate, with supporters citing efficiency and opponents warning about unintended consequences and possible effects on the three-tier system, but it too was left pending. The committee also heard and left pending a series of TDLR cleanup bills and other measures, including HB 4765 through HB 4769, HB 4830 on service contracts for lease vehicles, HB 5506 giving civil immunity to ringside physicians at combative sports events, and HB 4690 on gasoline vapor pressure compliance. The meeting ended after all business was completed and the committee adjourned.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Licensing & Administrative Procedures Apr 15th, 2025

Licensing & Administrative Procedures

Transcript Highlights:
  • licensed in other states.
  • We worked, as stated earlier, with all stakeholders.
  • just blanketing the state?
  • Chapter 1952 of the Occupation Code states a person may be registered as a Code Enforcement Officer,
  • Pressure standards for the United States.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Disaster Preparedness & Flooding, Select Aug 5th, 2025

Disaster Preparedness & Flooding, Select

Transcript Highlights:
  • Green Building Council and yourself, and you are in favor of the bill, is that correct?
  • Green Building Council and yourself. You're in favor of the bill, is that correct?
  • Green Building Council and yourself, and you're for the bill, is that correct? That's correct.
  • Green Building Council and yourself, and you're for the bills. Is that correct? That's correct.
  • Green Building Council. Just a few suggestions.
Bills: HB2, HB1, HB18, HB19, HB20, HB1, HB 2, HB18, HB19, HB20
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Health and Welfare May 12th, 2026

Health and Welfare

Transcript Highlights:
  • So in the state of Louisiana, that's 4,400 outlets.
  • There are a number of states that have asked for that.
  • providers within the state to utilize these services.
  • Is this model set in any other state presently?
  • That would be the state question.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Environment and Natural Resources Jan 13th, 2026

Environment and Natural Resources

Transcript Highlights:
  • There are state dollars, there are local dollars, and there are federal dollars.
  • And what you get those designations, you then qualify for the state and federal programs.
  • decisions for Florida's individual state parks.
  • decisions for Florida's individual state parks.
  • parks. while maintaining the ecological impacts and integrity of our state parks.
Bills: S0544, S0636, S0848, S0546
Summary: The Environment and Natural Resources Committee met with a quorum and took up several bills. SB 636 on beach management, by Senator Leek, would create additional pathways for counties and municipalities to obtain critically eroded beach or area of critical state concern designations, shifting the process toward a more proactive approach. Senator Smith and Senator Harrell raised concerns about local capacity and funding, and the Florida Shore and Beach Preservation Association said the bill was an alternative pathway but emphasized the need for more recurring funding. The bill was reported favorably. The committee then considered SB 544, which transfers the Golf Course Best Management Practices Certification Program from DEP to FDACS and establishes certification and training standards there. Senator Smith and Senator Harrell asked about environmental oversight, taxation, and whether the change would affect state park restrictions; the sponsor said it would not change tax treatment or park rules and that DEP would still handle enforcement if BMPs are not followed. The Florida Springs Council opposed the bill, arguing golf courses are not agriculture and warning of weaker protections for springs, while the Florida Golf Course Superintendent's Association supported the move as a continuity and participation measure. After adopting a technical amendment, the committee reported the bill favorably, with Senator Smith voting no. SB 848 on stormwater treatment, also by Senator Trunow, was amended to clarify the role of water quality enhancement areas while stormwater rules are still being finalized and to make public-land project review forward-looking. Resource Environmental Solutions supported the amendment and bill as providing a clearer market for water quality credits, and the Florida Home Builders Association supported the measure. The committee adopted the amendment and reported the bill favorably. SB 546 by Vice Chair Mayfield would require 30-day public notice before meetings reviewing the sale or exchange of state conservation lands, including at water management districts; after a technical amendment, it received support from conservation groups and was reported favorably. The committee also received a DEP presentation on the State Park Amenities Report, which said Florida’s 175 state parks drew over 28 million visitors and generated a $3.6 billion economic impact. DEP identified nearly $759 million in needed repairs and upgrades over 10 years and $1.39 billion in contemplated new construction and development in unit management plans. No votes were taken on the presentation, and the meeting adjourned after no further business.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

House and Governmental Affairs Apr 29th, 2026

House and Governmental Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • in every other state.
  • I mean, the bill is modeled after other states that have a similar process, and many of those states
  • we have in the state that serves the state, and they can be labeled as incompetent.
  • I'm well aware that other states have this process, and maybe it does work for their state.
  • attorney for the Judicial Council.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Environmental Regulation Apr 24th, 2025

Environmental Regulation

Transcript Highlights:
  • This is a closed-loop system that operates outside of state budgets.
  • Our 2024 State of Residential Recycling Report shows that the state has just a 17% residential recycling
  • As part of my role in... ...States and at a national level.
  • volume decline on average among those. ...states, and given that Texas is our highest volume state,
  • Green Building Council for the bill? Is that correct? That's correct. Please proceed.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • Committee on State Affairs will come to order. Good afternoon. Will the clerk call the roll?
  • becomes... we start talking about it, and with this, I think we need everyone to understand in the state
Bills: SB 53, SB 54, HB16, SB 19
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs Aug 22nd, 2025

Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • That is something that we're seeing around the state.
  • Well, there, there's state law already regarding body worn camera.
  • Well, Government Code 311, the Code Construction Act sets forth many principles for how to try to reconcile
  • We represent 28,000 law enforcement officers across the state.
  • Cole that is in state law after the T. Cole Sunset bill.
Bills: SB 15