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Transcript Highlights:
  • BJ served in the United States Army. From 1973 to 1976. Mr.
  • She wants to attend Kansas State University to study animal sciences and pre-vet.
  • He is in the top of his class with state runner-up and cross country.
  • She is the state champion in choir. She wants to attend OECH to study business and marketing.
  • That's recognized by the NRA in the state of Oklahoma.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

03/31/2026 - Senate Appropriations, Transportation and Technology

Appropriations, Transportation and Technology

Transcript Highlights:
  • As stated, there are thousands of homeless veterans across the state of Arizona.
  • As stated, there are thousands of homeless veterans across the state of Arizona.
  • The state did this to begin with; the state should undo it so that they're free to go.
  • Other states have done it.
  • And so he lobbied against the ratification of the Constitution until they stated that, okay, we will
Summary: The committee heard House Bill 2615, a strike-everything amendment creating an Independent Oversight Committee tied to the Department of Child Safety, with authority to review DCS practices, request briefings and audits, visit sites, and receive confidential complaints, along with a $2.2 million appropriation. The sponsor and several parents and advocates testified that stronger independent oversight was needed because of serious DCS failures affecting children and families. Some members supported the goal but objected to housing the committee in the Ombudsman’s office or questioned whether the structure was the right approach. The strike-everything amendment was adopted, but the bill itself then failed on a 5-5 vote. The committee then passed House Bill 2620, which provides $300,000 annually for five years to the Arizona Department of Veterans Services to grant funds to emergency shelters serving veterans without requiring scheduled intake appointments. The sponsor and shelter representatives said the money would support trauma-informed case managers, help veterans connect to VA and shelter resources, and move the state closer to functional zero for veteran homelessness. The bill received unanimous support and a do-pass recommendation. House Bill 2321 also passed unanimously. It requires DCS to place a security freeze on the credit reports of children entering foster care, with the freeze remaining until age 16 unless the child later chooses otherwise, and includes a $100,000 appropriation and one ongoing FTE. The sponsor said foster youth are especially vulnerable to identity theft and need automatic protection. House Bill 2601, which directs ADOT to seek federal segmentation for the Interstate 11 project between Casa Grande and Wickenburg, passed 6-4 after testimony from supporters who said it would keep the project moving and opponents who raised environmental, cost, and litigation concerns. House Bill 2992, a pilot program for child sexual abuse and grooming awareness education in six public schools, also passed 6-4 after testimony from a survivor and advocates; supporters framed it as prevention and critics argued it duplicated existing sex education and should be handled through broader curriculum or parent education. Additional bills considered included House Bill 2156, which appropriates $250,000 to the livestock compensation fund and passed 7-3 despite transparency and conflict-of-interest concerns from an opponent; House Bill 2165, which exempts certain veterans and military members from state park admission fees, as amended to narrow the exemption to retired or disabled veterans and similar National Guard members, and passed 6-4 amid concerns about lost park revenue; House Bill 2960, creating a veterans specialty court grant program and requiring better coordination on incarcerated veterans, which passed 8-0; House Bill 2014, directing studies on gasoline blends and emissions modeling, which passed 6-2 despite concerns about cost and limited impact; and House Bill 2957, preserving non-REAL ID driver licenses and restricting biometric collection and data sharing, which passed 5-4 after amendment.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session 02-06-2026 11:30am

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
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  • Thank you for joining us and contributing to the discussions here at the state capital.
  • discussions here at the state capital. discussions here at the state capital.
  • Uh, express my gratitude for all they're doing for my district and for the rest of the state.
AL

Alabama 2026 1st Special Session

Alabama Senate County and Municipal Government Committee Jan 20th, 2026

County and Municipal Government

Transcript Highlights:
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TX

Texas 89th Regular

Criminal Justice Apr 1st, 2025

Criminal Justice

Transcript Highlights:
  • Constitution.
  • Texas Commission of Jail Standards how many inmates they may send out of the state. state and how many
  • Five counties in the state have.
  • I'm not sure if it's in the state law.
  • with the State Bar of Texas.
Summary: The Senate Committee on Criminal Justice convened to address pressing issues surrounding oil field crime and safety on Texas highways. The meeting was initiated by Chair Flores, who emphasized the need for improved tools to combat repeat offenders having committed intoxicated driving, alongside tackling oil field theft that has escalated due to organized criminal activities. The committee heard public testimonies and engaged with various stakeholders, including law enforcement and industry representatives, who highlighted the complexities and dangers associated with these crimes. Notably, a significant focus was placed on Senate Bill 1320, which aims to establish a dedicated unit within the Department of Public Safety to investigate and address thefts specific to the oil and gas industry. This initiative seeks to strengthen coordination among various law enforcement agencies and improve training for local officers to combat these sophisticated theft operations more effectively.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • Constitution.
  • Determinate probation for the state.
  • So you stated, and thank you for being here, it's a long way to come, but you stated that within the
  • Five counties in the state have contracted with outside, out-of-state facilities to meet this requirement
  • Other states joining the list of states trying to combat gift card fraud include Nebraska, California
Summary: The committee heard and advanced several criminal justice bills, with most of the discussion focused on oilfield theft, DWI enforcement, juvenile justice, reentry licensing, jail transparency, and court/judicial standards. SB 1320 would create a DPS oilfield theft unit headquartered in the Permian Basin; supporters from industry, law enforcement, and a district attorney described increasingly sophisticated, organized theft tied to cartels and multi-jurisdictional criminal networks, while DPS said it currently has only two officers working the issue. The committee voted SB 1320 out unanimously and placed it on the local and uncontested calendar. SB 826, which would enhance DWI committed in a school zone to a state jail felony, also passed unanimously after brief explanation and no testimony. SB 1171, adding juvenile justice OIG peace officers to Schedule C salary, was reported favorably on a committee substitute, and SB 1080, which would allow incarcerated people to obtain occupational licenses effective upon release, also passed on a committee substitute after testimony from formerly incarcerated advocates and reentry supporters. The committee also considered several bills aimed at tougher DWI penalties. SB 476 would increase intoxication manslaughter penalties when the offender violates an ignition interlock restriction; the bill was supported by the author, victims’ family members, Galveston officials, and law enforcement, but opposed by the Texas Civil Rights Project, which argued treatment and prevention would be more effective. After discussion about possible amendments, the bill was left pending. SB 745 would create a new first-degree felony option for intoxication manslaughter involving multiple deaths, and it was reported favorably after testimony from a prosecutor supporting the need for a stronger sentencing option. SB 2320 would broadly increase penalties for DWI offenses, including first-time DWI, DWI with an open container, high-BAC DWI, and repeat offenses; it was supported by a grieving family member and a sheriff, and the committee voted it out favorably. On juvenile justice, SB 1727 would expand tools to address assaults on staff at Texas Juvenile Justice Department facilities by lowering the age for transfer to adult prison in some cases, allowing earlier transfer of determinate-sentence youth, and restricting release when a criminal case is pending. Juvenile probation officials supported the bill as a public safety and victim-rights measure, while the Texas Civil Rights Project opposed it, arguing it would send children to inappropriate adult facilities and conflict with juvenile justice principles; the bill was left pending. SB 1437 would expand the juvenile justice do-not-hire registry to include non-certified positions, and it passed unanimously after supporters said it would help close loopholes that allow predators to move between child-serving jobs. SB 2289, requiring counties that house inmates out of state to report that information and any deaths to the Texas Commission on Jail Standards, also passed unanimously. Finally, SB 989, requiring criminal background checks for court personnel who determine bail, and SB 664, establishing statewide qualifications and oversight for magistrates and associate judges, were explained and discussed as transparency and public-safety measures, with SB 989 reported favorably and SB 664 under committee consideration at the end of the transcript.
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

State Affairs Mar 19th, 2025

State Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • The Committee on State Affairs will come to order. Court call the roll.
  • We can do that on premise, so there's no transportation of the across the state or across any other state
  • It would not affect residents' representation by their state representative or state.
  • It might be at the state level. No other state has actually done this. Is that right?
  • I'm a big believer in the Constitution.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

State Affairs - Part 1 Mar 19th, 2025

State Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • 2 3 4 On state affairs, come to order, Clerk, call the roll. Chairman King? Here. Vice Chair.
  • As stated on the hearing notice, there will be a time limit of three minutes.
  • Today, four states have exceptions for educational purposes. 34 states have either defenses or affirmative
  • Five states have repealed their defenses. defenses since 2019, while seven states either never had these
  • The state of Texas supports you. And you're right to do so.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law Committee 3/18/25

Judiciary Finance and Civil Law

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OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Mar 17th, 2026 at 09:00 am

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • impact on the state side?
  • Very quickly, as I stated, we're already One of the more regulated states in the nation.
  • You, as a child of a state employee I want to give a shout out to all the state employees.
  • There's no state requirement that people have to get emails from state agencies. Is that correct?
  • overcrowding in this state.
OK
Transcript Highlights:
  • They get to visit different districts in the state, they get to come to the state capitol, to go to the
  • A lot of those authorities are then passed down to the states, and this is how the state of Oklahoma
  • That relies on us as the state.
  • And I think this is a good opportunity that states, energy-producing states have taken over the last
  • This is no state impact; it is purely at the county level.
OK
Transcript Highlights:
  • Because in this state, independent is unaffiliated.
  • If I am from out of state but I live in the state, can I register to vote? Yes, you can.
  • It actually is in the state constitution that elected officeholder must be a qualified elector, but the
  • That's all this bill is saying for the... state of Oklahoma.
  • This is the state board of regents that are doing this. Follow up.
OK
Transcript Highlights:
  • Thank you for the service to the state of Oklahoma from the governor of...
  • It's a special year here in the state of Oklahoma for many reasons.
  • I want to tell you a little bit about just what they've meant to our state.
  • But we have the Ham Institute through the Oklahoma State University.
  • Reid, Chairman Caldwell, state your point. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate Session Feb 24th, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Senate Bill 18 by Hughes et al. prohibits municipal libraries that host certain events from receiving state
  • Senate Bill 1001 by Blanco relates to the allocation of certain constitutional transfers of money. ..
  • Senate Bill 1005 by Middleton and Perry relates to the relocation of the headquarters for certain state
  • Senate Bill 1013 by Eckhardt relates to the definition of certain terms related to state affairs. ...
  • of an applicant for or holder of a license to practice law in the state, addressing matters of state
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Feb 10th, 2026 at 01:30 pm

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Upon graduating from Northeastern State College in 1965, he worked for Sunray DX Oil Company as a chemist
  • My plans are to attend Oklahoma State University to obtain a degree in recreational therapy to eventually
  • My future plans are to attend Oklahoma State University and get a degree in political science.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Senate May 4th, 2026

Louisiana Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • It's an honor to be in the Louisiana State Senate among great, distinguished people.
  • It's an honor to be in the Louisiana State Senate among great, distinguished people.
  • Official Journal of the Senate of the State of Louisiana. Objections and by the journal objection.
  • Today is Disability Awareness Day at the Louisiana State Capitol.
  • Today is Disability Awareness Day at the Louisiana State Capitol.
Bills: SR107, SCR53, SCR54, SCR55, SCR12, HB167, HB181, HB243, HB316, HB321, HB335, HB492, HB578, HB624, HB708, HB864, HB906, HB968, HB969, HB978, HB985, HB1005, HB1032, HB1077, HB1095, HB1104, HB1118, HB1157, HB1187, HB1189, HB1195, HB1198, HB1220, HB221, HCR58, SB283, SB338, SB488, SB520, HB90, HB127, HB138, HB150, HB201, HB268, HB273, HB285, HB315, HB354, HB355, HB360, HB376, HB445, HB506, HB606, HB649, HB665, HB681, HB721, HB746, HB757, HB781, HB835, HB844, HB857, HB872, HB886, HB889, HB892, HB972, HB982, HB987, HB1037, HB1068, HB1072, HB1078, HB1085, HB1132, HB1137, HB1167, HB1174, HB1232, HB1238, SB68, SB76, SB149, SB191, SB196, SB318, SB162, SB382, SCR33, SCR30, SB112, SB194, SB307, SB341, SB346, SB363, SB495, SB503, SB507, SB509, SB513, SB408, SB131, SB145, SB333, SB464, SB466, SB500, SB35, SB65, SB215, SB228, SB246, SB249, SB268, SB269, SB282, SB296, SB312, SB319, SB323, SB369, SB431, SB474, SB484, SB490, SB492, SB501, HCR14, HB537, HB652, HB653, HB661, HB726, HB756, HB851, HB964, HB966, HB34, HB35, HB48, HB474, HB553, HB758, HB852, HB10, HB16, HB36, HB44, HB46, HB52, HB61, HB78, HB98, HB102, HB124, HB126, HB131, HB135, HB141, HB142, HB164, HB170, HB171, HB179, HB194, HB231, HB245, HB280, HB292, HB294, HB297, HB305, HB336, HB337, HB351, HB436, HB594, HB789, HB956, HB957, HB995, HB1040, HB50, HB117, HB120, HB122, HB139, HB148, HB149, HB185, HB199, HB247, HB271, HB286, HB301, HB358, HB359, HB384, HB413, HB428, HB450, HB462, HB547, HB613, HB631, HB657, HB669, HB675, HB680, HB691, HB712, HB716, HB720, HB723, HB727, HB728, HB735, HB747, HB759, HB825, HB842, HB845, HB846, HB903, HB904, HB907, HB923, HB929, HB941, HB962, HB965, HB1036, HB287, HB370, HB515, HB521, HB570, HB1200, HB119, HB129, HB677, HB850
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Senate May 4th, 2026

Louisiana Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • It's an honor to be in the Louisiana State Senate among great, distinguished people.
  • It's an honor to be in the Louisiana State Senate among great, distinguished people.
  • Because we face many issues in our state as well as in our nation. We ask you for guidance today.
  • Official Journal of the Senate of the State of Louisiana. Objections and by the journal objection.
  • Today is Disability Awareness Day at the Louisiana State Capitol.
Bills: SR107, SCR53, SCR54, SCR55, SCR12, HB167, HB181, HB243, HB316, HB321, HB335, HB492, HB578, HB624, HB708, HB864, HB906, HB968, HB969, HB978, HB985, HB1005, HB1032, HB1077, HB1095, HB1104, HB1118, HB1157, HB1187, HB1189, HB1195, HB1198, HB1220, HB221, HCR58, SB283, SB338, SB488, SB520, HB90, HB127, HB138, HB150, HB201, HB268, HB273, HB285, HB315, HB354, HB355, HB360, HB376, HB445, HB506, HB606, HB649, HB665, HB681, HB721, HB746, HB757, HB781, HB835, HB844, HB857, HB872, HB886, HB889, HB892, HB972, HB982, HB987, HB1037, HB1068, HB1072, HB1078, HB1085, HB1132, HB1137, HB1167, HB1174, HB1232, HB1238, SB68, SB76, SB149, SB191, SB196, SB318, SB162, SB382, SCR33, SCR30, SB112, SB194, SB307, SB341, SB346, SB363, SB495, SB503, SB507, SB509, SB513, SB408, SB131, SB145, SB333, SB464, SB466, SB500, SB35, SB65, SB215, SB228, SB246, SB249, SB268, SB269, SB282, SB296, SB312, SB319, SB323, SB369, SB431, SB474, SB484, SB490, SB492, SB501, HCR14, HB537, HB652, HB653, HB661, HB726, HB756, HB851, HB964, HB966, HB34, HB35, HB48, HB474, HB553, HB758, HB852, HB10, HB16, HB36, HB44, HB46, HB52, HB61, HB78, HB98, HB102, HB124, HB126, HB131, HB135, HB141, HB142, HB164, HB170, HB171, HB179, HB194, HB231, HB245, HB280, HB292, HB294, HB297, HB305, HB336, HB337, HB351, HB436, HB594, HB789, HB956, HB957, HB995, HB1040, HB50, HB117, HB120, HB122, HB139, HB148, HB149, HB185, HB199, HB247, HB271, HB286, HB301, HB358, HB359, HB384, HB413, HB428, HB450, HB462, HB547, HB613, HB631, HB657, HB669, HB675, HB680, HB691, HB712, HB716, HB720, HB723, HB727, HB728, HB735, HB747, HB759, HB825, HB842, HB845, HB846, HB903, HB904, HB907, HB923, HB929, HB941, HB962, HB965, HB1036, HB287, HB370, HB515, HB521, HB570, HB1200, HB119, HB129, HB677, HB850
Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, heard a guest minister’s prayer and pledge, and then proceeded through the journal, legislative bureau report, and a large number of bills and resolutions. Several Senate resolutions and concurrent resolutions were introduced or laid over, including measures recognizing individuals and events, commemorating the YMCA’s 175th anniversary, and creating or referring study and memorial resolutions. The House also sent over multiple bills, which were introduced and referred to the appropriate committees, covering topics such as court filings, travel reimbursement, public assistance integrity, pregnancy and baby care data protections, alcohol permits, capital-case intellectual disability procedures, and pharmacy benefit manager transparency. The chamber then considered House-returned Senate bills. SB 68, a constitutional amendment concerning Louisiana Supreme Court jurisdiction over attorney disciplinary matters, failed to receive the required votes on concurrence after a 24-10 vote, though the author gave notice. SB 76, dealing with child custody modification standards, was concurred in unanimously. SB 149, on general obligation bond bid requirements, had House amendments rejected and was sent to conference. SB 191, concerning ad valorem tax notice procedures, and SB 196, extending the appeal period for tax assessments, were both concurred in. SB 318, on publication of the tax exemption budget and local reporting, was also concurred in unanimously. The Senate also suspended the rules to recall HB 1017 from the Retirement Committee and recommit it to Judiciary A. During personal privilege remarks, members highlighted Disability Awareness Day, recognized a local award recipient, and provided an update and prayer request for Senator Selders following surgery. The meeting concluded with committee announcements and adjournment to reconvene the following day.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Banking, Financial Services and Pensions Apr 7th, 2026 at 03:00 pm

Banking, Financial Services and Pensions

Transcript Highlights:
  • Why didn't we just choose 4% which would cover about 95% of the businesses in the state?
  • my last question is, would you agree that this will actually help all small businesses across the state
  • So would would would You agree that at 4%, including 95% of the businesses in the state, we will be doing
  • a great service to small business in the state of Oklahoma.
  • Chairman. 1623 is an update to the state charter.
Bills: SB1623, SB2067, SB2132