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AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

03/17/2026 - Senate Natural Resources

Natural Resources

Transcript Highlights:
  • requirements relating to water improvement programs the statutorily prescribed land division disclosure
  • These types of augmentation and transportation programs will enable us to better manage the totality
  • And then there are other programs, there are conservation programs, serious conservation programs that
  • Finally, the bill allows a county that establishes a water improvements program to designate an amount
  • This voluntary program allows participants to generate ERCs by creating permanent emission reductions
Summary: The committee began with an informational presentation from Gordon Shemp of Nemecu Analytics on Arizona transportation fuel supply and pricing. He explained that Arizona sits at the end of the pipeline system, relies on limited terminal inventories, and can experience only about a seven-day fuel supply if pipelines are disrupted. He attributed recent price spikes to constrained pipeline capacity, Kinder Morgan pressure reductions after PHMSA anomaly reviews, and recovering demand, and he also discussed California refinery closures, increased imports from overseas, and proposed new pipeline capacity into Phoenix from the east. Committee members asked about fuel formulations and pipeline logistics, and Shemp said the proposed project would not change fuel specifications, only transport capacity. The committee then took up House Bill 2758, which would allow eligible entities in La Paz County’s McMullen Valley groundwater basin to transport groundwater to AMAs under specified limits and conditions, with related provisions on fees, districts, and water improvement programs. Supporters, including Stan Barnes, Jim Downing, and Barry Arons, argued the bill follows the Harquahala model, provides needed augmentation for urban Arizona, and includes local benefits and guardrails. Opponents, including La Paz County Supervisor Holly Irwin, Devonna Sater, and Ed Curry, said the bill would worsen groundwater decline, subsidence, and well failures in Salome and Wenden and favored outside investors over rural residents. After debate, the committee approved HB 2758 on a 4-3 vote. The committee also heard and advanced several other water-related bills. HB 2031, extending the deadline to apply for grandfathered groundwater rights in the Wilcox AMA from 15 to 27 months, passed 5-2 after some members said the extension was unnecessary and would delay protections. HB 2102, allowing county improvement districts in subsequent AMAs or groundwater transportation basins to use eminent domain for a well and standpipe site and water hauling, passed 4-3 after Sierra Club testimony called it a limited “band-aid” rather than a real solution. HB 2103, which would let water improvement programs accept gifts and dedicate groundwater transportation fee revenue to local residential water hauling and delivery, also passed 4-3. HB 2117, a technical cleanup bill shifting Environmental Special Plate Fund administration to the Natural Resource Conservation Board and raising education-center distributions from $5,000 to $10,000, passed 5-2 despite concerns about the fund’s administration. The committee then considered HB 2261, which changes agricultural property tax terminology and valuation rules. County assessors and the Arizona Association of Counties opposed it, warning it would effectively exempt many agricultural improvements from taxation and shift costs to residential taxpayers; the Arizona Farm Bureau supported it as a clarification that would provide certainty for agriculture. The bill passed 4-3. Finally, HB 2262, transferring the Resource Analysis Division from the State Land Department to the Arizona Geological Survey and revising geospatial advisory responsibilities, was introduced, with State Land Department staff saying they were neutral but noting the bill would need clearer statutory duties if RAD is removed.
AL

Alabama 2026 1st Special Session

Alabama Senate Finance and Taxation General Fund Committee Mar 10th, 2026

Finance and Taxation General Fund

Transcript Highlights:
  • This is the Children's Health Insurance Program, CHIP funding. Anybody need explanations?
  • programs for youth services.
  • Chairman, where are we with the industrial hemp program? Excuse me?
  • Where are we with the industrial hemp program? Industrial hemp program. It didn't change, did it?
  • I'm trying to program itself. No, it's still there. I think that it was in the governor's budget.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

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

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • current name in 2003 and iderrtian University offers a range of under gra du ate and graduate degree programs
  • It's our countywide leadership development program dedicated to educating, connecting, and equipping
  • And if you would all stand while I finish, this year's class represents a diverse cross-section of the
  • into the coffers of individuals who flood this building with campaign contributions. infrastructure program
AL

Alabama 2026 1st Special Session

Alabama Senate Finance and Taxation Education Committee Mar 4th, 2026

Finance and Taxation Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • The contract agreement with the program.
  • completion of the EMS education program completion of the EMS education program and<00:16:40.000
  • It's a good program that just expands something we already have.
  • Does this program do something like that, or how does that operate?
  • <00:38:50.800> to in the federal tax credit program to in the federal tax credit program to
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

02/24/2026 - Senate Appropriations, Transportation and Technology

Appropriations, Transportation and Technology

Transcript Highlights:
  • And this is a proven program.
  • So, the underlying bill had a grant program, and we thought it was important to keep the grant program
  • or within within the program to be within the program or within the program to be operational what what
  • funding to continue their program.
  • I have a DC cost of the old program, the program that we fixed in 2016-17, of 4.6%. 6% high-priority
Summary: The committee first considered Senate Bill 1630, which would direct AHCCCS to seek federal approval for a home- and community-based services program for adults determined to be seriously mentally ill, with quarterly implementation updates, stakeholder input, and a cap on enrollment. The sponsor and advocates from Arizona Mad Moms argued the bill would create an assisted-living-style Medicaid option for the most disabled SMI individuals, improve continuity of care, and reduce state general fund costs by shifting some expenses to federal Medicaid funding. Access testified neutral, estimating a total fiscal impact of $27.7 million, including $5.83 million general fund, and explained the need for CMS approval. The committee adopted an amendment reducing the initial cap to 250 members, changing reporting frequency, and adjusting eligibility and expansion conditions, then passed SB 1630 as amended on a 10-0 vote. The committee next heard Senate Bill 1131, which originally required school districts and charter schools to adopt cardiac emergency response plans and appropriated $1 million for implementation. An amendment replaced the mandate with a reporting requirement on AED counts, CPR/AED-trained staff, and whether schools have a plan, while keeping a grant component for AEDs and prioritizing rural schools. The American Heart Association supported the amended approach as a way to gather baseline data and target resources, and members discussed AED training, school preparedness, and whether the funding should favor rural or high-population schools. The committee adopted the amendment and passed SB 1131 as amended on a 9-1 vote, with Senator Kuby voting no and several members explaining concerns about funding and priorities. The committee then took up Senate Bill 1582, which concerned the school safety interoperability fund. An amendment shifted the appropriation from the Department of Education to the Department of Administration and allocated funds to specific county sheriff offices for continuing operation and maintenance of existing interoperability systems, while narrowing the program to public safety agencies and school districts and requiring twice-yearly testing. Sheriffs, a county school superintendent, and the Arizona Sheriffs Association described the systems as useful for drills and real emergencies, improving communication between schools and first responders; one speaker noted the program had been used in drills and at least one live deployment. Some members questioned the audit findings, the focus on rural counties, and whether the program was a good use of funds, while supporters emphasized its value for school safety. The committee adopted the amendment and passed SB 1582 as amended on a 6-4 vote. Finally, the committee began hearing Senate Bill 1504, which would change retirement rules for Tier 2 and Tier 3 public safety personnel by allowing earlier normal retirement and shortening the COLA waiting period, with an amendment exempting the changes from the statutory pre-funding requirement. Supporters from firefighter and police groups said the bill would improve recruitment and retention and let employees receive earned benefits sooner, while city, county, and taxpayer representatives warned it would add substantial unfunded liabilities and undermine the 2016 pension reforms. Actuarial testimony estimated significant costs, including tens of millions in annual or upfront impacts depending on how the change is funded, and members debated whether the amendment would shift costs onto future taxpayers or simply spread them over time. The transcript ends during continued testimony and discussion on SB 1504, before a final vote is reached.
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Transcript Highlights:
  • parole, had no serious disciplinary infractions in the past three years, have completed the required programming
  • In these program houses, there is accountability, training, and support for a successful transition.
  • input from the probation and parole department, sex and violent offenders registration manager, programs
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Health and Human Services 2ND REVISED Feb 16th, 2026 at 02:00 pm

Health and Human Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • , the early prevention screening, treatment, and diagnosis program.
  • Why could we not use that program? Thank you.
  • Why can we not use that program and let those interested in having their children tested?
  • The reality is that the uptake in those programs is relatively low.
  • The programming is already in place.
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

Transportation May 1st, 2025

Transportation

Transcript Highlights:
  • It's the most powerful, fully reusable rocket ever built, supporting NASA's Artemis program and critical
  • The oversized overweight corridor program is an innovative initiative sponsored by Senator Lucio and
  • The program was designed to expedite freight, international trade while improving roadway safety.
  • This the bill we've heard previously as the others have to the program of categories and the uniform
  • transportation program.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Public Health Apr 7th, 2025

Public Health

Transcript Highlights:
  • Program in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Health Science Center in San Antonio.
  • for and support the Healthy Texas Women, Family planning and breast and cervical cancer screening programs
  • director for OBGYN residency programs and serves as as associate program director for an MFM fellowship
  • I was a residency program director for almost 15 years, and many of the people I trained that I know
  • Most of them are women in all OBGYN programs. It's about 85%.
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

House Session (04/21/22)

New Hampshire House Floor Meeting

Keywords: NH House of Representatives Committee Streaming, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JHKZjSMGYKo, 2026-06-14T02:39:02+00:00, 2.2.23, Data collected via generic collector engine, http://gencourt.state.nh.us/house/calendars_journals/ 0:00 House Session – April 21, 2022 4:56 Adjourn from the Session of April 21,2022 5:10 Prayer – Reverend Bob Stewart 8:07 Pledge of Allegiance 8:31 National Anthem – Piccola Opera Youth Chorus of Manchester 10:54 Leaves of Absence 11:43 Introduction of Guests 12:57 Memorial Resolution – Rep. Katherine Rogers 26:15 House Resolution #23 27:28 Tartan Day Program 42:36 Bill removed from Consent Calendar: SB 376-FN, SB 394-FN 43:01 Consent Calendar Adopted 44:34 SB 458-FN 1:21:27 SB 291 1:33:26 SB 306-FN 1:46:54 SB 401-FN 2:02:34 SB 456-FN-A 2:03:31 SB 381-FN-A 2:04:29 SB 420-FN-A-L 2:08:51 Motion to remove HB 172 from the Table 2:14:07 Motion to remove HB 1506-FN from the Table 2:18:53 SB 242 2:29:13 SB 365 2:32:56 SB 418-FN 2:54:45 SB 425-FN 2:55:45 SB 427-FN 2:59:28 Announcements 2:59:47 Lunch Recess until 1:00 pm 4:06:56 SB 267-FN-A 4:08:28 SB 438-FN-L 4:33:38 SB 403-FN-A 4:50:38 SB 407-FN 4:58:37 SB 416-FN 5:02:55 SB 430-FN-A 5:16:11 SB 444-FN 5:17:06 SB 459-FN 5:38:12 SB 278-FN 5:39:06 SB 346-FN-A 5:42:25 SB 240 5:58:09 SB 241 6:11:29 SB 442-FN 6:26:32 Motion to Print Debate on SB 240 in the Permanent Journal 6:26:45 Motion to Print Debate on SB 241 in the Permanent Journal 6:27:20 SB 376-FN 6:36:22 SB 394-FN 6:37:11 Third Reading Motion 6:37:54 Announcements 6:39:21 Unanimous Consent – Rep. Espitia 6:40:12 Unanimous Consent – Rep. Belanger 6:41:40 Unanimous Consent – Rep. Ammon 6:52:00 Unanimous Consent – Rep. Perez 6:56:20 House in Recess until the Call of the Chair, 928, house, all, 2.2.40, 2.1.47
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session May 14th, 2026 at 08:00 am

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • President, how many diversion courts and programs do we have in the state of Oklahoma?
  • diversion court and successful programs like Remerge, is found and charged in a subsequent county, and
  • I guess I'm just confused why more counties don't have diversion programs available to them if that actually
  • I don't believe this has anything to do with diversion programs.
  • I'm saddened to hear that response because if we are creating a felony charge, those diversion programs
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Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session May 14th, 2026

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • President, how many diversion courts and programs do we have... Mr.
  • President, how many diversion courts and programs do we have in the state of Oklahoma?
  • I guess I'm just confused why more counties don't have diversion programs available...
  • I don't believe this has anything to do with diversion programs.
  • and the diversion courts are actually... ...a felony charge, those diversion programs and the diversion
Summary: The Senate met with a quorum, prayer, pledges, and recognition of two student pages before taking up a long agenda of House joint resolutions and bills, mostly related to administrative rules and agency approvals. The chamber advanced and passed H.J.R. 1088, 1090, 1091, 1092, 1093, 1095, 1099, and 1100, which approved permanent rules for education, energy and agriculture, business and commerce, building code, health-related agencies, general government agencies, the Oklahoma Health Care Authority, and OMES. Several senators criticized the process for moving rule resolutions quickly and without committee vetting, while supporters said the calendar delays required direct consideration. The Senate also adopted conference committee reports and passed SB 206, SB 248, and HB 3021, with HB 3021 making small changes to graduation requirements, including science/math course language, Oklahoma history flexibility for some military families, and personal financial literacy counting toward math in some cases. A major portion of the meeting focused on House Bill 1370, which was described by its author as repealing an automatic state trigger that would replace any federal gasoline tax if the federal government suspended it. Supporters argued the bill would prevent Oklahoma drivers from paying more if the federal gas tax were repealed and framed it as tax relief; opponents argued it could reduce highway and bridge funding and create a budget hole. The Senate suspended several rules to bring the bill up, but rejected a motion to suspend the fiscal-impact rule for a proposed amendment. After debate, the chamber passed the measure 41-7 and then approved it as an emergency measure. The Senate also took up Senate Bill 893, a conference report dealing with foreign ownership near critical infrastructure and agricultural land. The bill would restrict certain foreign adversary ownership or leasing within 10 miles of critical infrastructure, add training zones and other protected areas, delay implementation until July 1, 2027, and create an enforcement process involving Attorney General review and whistleblower-style reporting. Senators raised concerns about enforcement, possible misuse, and profiling, while the author said the bill was aimed at national security and infrastructure protection. The conference report was adopted and the bill passed. Later, the Senate received notice that the House was ready to convene in joint session, and the chamber briefly stood at ease before returning to continue its work.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Apr 7th, 2026 at 01:30 pm

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • And so I was curious about first of all, is that the author can explain what the program is?
  • I want to Remind the gentleman that this is the third year of the grant program.
  • This is year three of a five-year program for a CrNA program. Thank you.
  • These are monies that we give them every year for programming. Follow up, yes. Thank you, Mr.
  • Their services were cut in their day programs that they went to.
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama House Apr 24th, 2025

Alabama House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • That's a pilot program. That's a that's a new concept program.
  • this program what what we want this mentoring program to be is what this mentoring program to be is what
  • Uh so I order to save the program. Uh so I order to save the program.
  • the program that I'm not necessarily that program, but they've looked at that program, but they've looked
  • at that program, but they've looked at other programs.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

89th Legislative Session Apr 24th, 2025

Texas House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Office Salary Assistance Grant Program and the Rural Prosecutor's Office Salary Assistance Grant Program
  • Victim Compensation Program that helps victims. I move passage.
  • The program provides grants for the retrofit or replacement of school.
  • and the Texas Teacher Retention Incentive Program.
  • and pre-kindergarten programs and public schools. and the funding under this foundation school program