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OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Veterans and Military Affairs Apr 16th, 2026
Veterans and Military Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- At a VA, and that was deemed 100%, you were deemed 100% disabled at the federal level, that there's some
- So by passing this, if you're recognized to be 100% disabled in the eyes of the federal government because
- By passing this, if you're recognized to be 100% disabled in the eyes of the federal government because
- And so in the event now that he's 100% disabled at the federal level, the 40% piece was still what he
- And so what this is doing is it's bringing those same kind of benefits that the federal government recognizes
Bills:
HB3257
Committee:
Senate Veterans and Military Affairs
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Veterans and Military Affairs met with a quorum and considered three nominations to the Oklahoma Veterans Commission and one bill. The committee heard presentations for Rick Munchler, Robert W. Allen Jr., and Matthew Dukes, each described as having extensive military, public service, and veterans’ advocacy backgrounds. In each case, senators moved do pass, there were no substantive questions or debate, and each nomination received unanimous 5-0 approval to advance to the full Senate for confirmation.
The committee also heard House Bill 3257, which would extend certain state benefits available to veterans who are 100% disabled due to a service-connected disability to veterans who are 100% disabled as a result of negligence or malpractice at a VA hospital under federal law. The author explained the bill would align state recognition and benefits with federal disability determinations in those cases, while noting the property tax exemption issue is constrained by the state constitution. After brief questions about the bill’s scope, the committee voted 5-0 to pass the measure to the full Senate.
At the close of the meeting, the chair noted another committee meeting would be needed the following week to consider additional Veterans Commission nominees, and the committee adjourned.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine the nomination of Linda McMahon, of Connecticut, to be Secretary of Education. Feb 13th, 2025 at 09:00 am
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- You had the last administration, which issued federal rules, binding regulations, that required our college
- Now, I'm delighted that a federal court finally struck down this Biden administration rule back in January
- They need to follow the rules issued by this administration, your department, or no federal funding.
- And again, these universities taking federal money... getting federal funds, not protecting Jewish students
- President Trump's administration.
Summary:
The committee meeting engaged in discussions focused primarily on educational reform, the influence of federal grants on local education systems, and the growing disparities in wealth and access to quality education. Members expressed concerns about the bureaucracy surrounding federal funding that hampers schools' ability to obtain necessary resources for improvement. Several members highlighted personal anecdotes from constituents, emphasizing the urgent need for reform to help students succeed in both K-12 and higher education environments. The meeting included public testimonies that provided insights into various community perspectives on these pressing issues.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine the President's 2025 trade policy agenda. Apr 8th, 2025 at 09:00 am
Finance Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- past administration.
- The last administration did not pursue market access in its negotiations.
- And they've spoken with many members of the administration.
- So far in this administration...
- Is the Trump administration prepared to lift them?
Committee:
Senate Finance Committee
Keywords:
tariffs, Trump administration, economy, public testimony, trade policy, market access, export controls
Summary:
The meeting focused on various significant topics concerning the recent tariff policies and their wide-ranging implications on the American economy. Members expressed their concerns regarding the negative impact of increased tariffs as proposed by the Trump administration, with specific emphasis on how families might suffer from higher costs and market access issues. The discussion was lively, with members questioning the clarity of the tariff plan and raising concerns about its potential effects on small businesses and American exports.
TX
Bills:
SCR39
Committee:
Senate Border Security
Keywords:
border security, southern border, federal immigration policy, illegal immigration, cartels, transnational cartels, fentanyl, drug trafficking, human trafficking, Operation Lone Star, Texas border, National Guard, state guard, border wall, border barriers, customs and border protection, CBP, Department of Homeland Security, reimbursement, state sovereignty
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Aging and Independence May 11th, 2026
Joint Committee on Aging and Independence
Transcript Highlights:
- While maintaining safe, consistent medication administration for residents.
- We ask that the bill be amended to authorize CMA administration and medication administration of medical
- Management or medication administration.
- No self-administration. The pharmacy as well. Is that changed? No self-administration.
- So I'm confused about what administration means.
Keywords:
rest home, rest homes, medication administration, medication management, assisted living, long-term care, elder care, older adults, senior care, nursing home, resident care, self-administration, licensed facility, Chapter 111, section 71, Responsible Person, caregiver, direct care staff, care facilities, funding
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Business meeting to consider the nomination of Frank Bisignano, of New Jersey, to be Commissioner of Social Security Administration. Mar 31st, 2025 at 11:00 pm
Finance Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- RINGING BEEP to vote on the nomination of Frank Bisignano to be Commissioner of the Social Security Administration
- Bisignano discussed his vision for improving the Social Security Administration service to the public
- But we have an administration, represented with Doge, who think that they're going to come in here and
- The erroneous determination nightmare, and ultimately had to wait in line at the Federal Building.
- And the bottom line is, the nominee is not even. at the social security administration yet.
Committee:
Senate Finance Committee
Keywords:
Frank Bisignano, Social Security Administration, Doge, nomination, committee, customer service, staffing issues, Senate
Summary:
The meeting of the Finance Committee primarily focused on the nomination of Frank Bisignano for Commissioner of the Social Security Administration. Members discussed the nominee's qualifications extensively, raising concerns about his past connections to Doge and the implications for Social Security. Several Senators expressed doubts about Bisignano's ability to improve the existing issues faced by the Social Security Administration, particularly related to staffing, customer service, and the potential for service cuts that could ultimately harm beneficiaries. The atmosphere was contentious, with divisive opinions visible among the committee members as they scrutinized Bisignano's past dealings and strategies.
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama Senate Finance and Taxation General Fund Committee Apr 24th, 2025
Finance and Taxation General Fund
Transcript Highlights:
- If I'm correct here, If I'm correct here, all three of these have to deal with federal money that's come
- We made the change on this, I think yesterday, to accommodate that, but it's all dealing with federal
- We're doing with this is appropriating the federal money that's coming in so that it can be used in the
- So we had to give them the authority to continue to do with that federal money what the law already allows
Bills:
HB186 , HB185 , HB182 , HB183 , HB184 , HB312 , HB460 , HB405 , HB186 , HB185 , HB182 , HB183 , HB184 , HB312 , HB405
Committee:
Senate Finance and Taxation General Fund
Keywords:
Alabama budget, general fund appropriations, fiscal year 2026, state budget, appropriations act, HB186, executive branch funding, legislative branch funding, judicial branch funding, debt service, capital outlay, corrections, Medicaid, public health, mental health, transportation, education, law enforcement, tourism, veterans affairs
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- HCR 13 urging the federal government to take immediate action to curb the spread of the new world screw
- I would like to recognize that Secretary Rollins was here last week, maybe a week prior, and the federal
- But I think even the reliance on a federal statute has been pulled out, but I won't belabor that point
- A state court could not; of course, a federal court could. Right. Okay.
- gone is the reference to the pre-Roe abortion statutes, gone is the nullification of reliance on a federal
Bills:
SB 2 , SB 5 , SB 10 , SB 9 , SB 7 , SB 17 , SB 4 , HB17 , HB7 , HB7 , HB15 , HB15 , HB27 , HB1 , HB7 , HB15 , HB18 , SB9 , SB7 , SB17 , SB4 , HB17 , HB27 , HB1 , SB8 , HCR13 , SB2 , SB5 , SB10
Keywords:
disaster relief, flood preparedness, emergency funding, local government support, meteorological forecasting, school assessment, public education, accountability, transparency, education standards, STAAR, Texas Education Agency, TEA, public school accountability, school ratings, A-F ratings, assessment reform, student testing, benchmark tests, interim assessments
TX
Bills:
SB 2 , SB 5 , SB 10 , SB 9 , SB 7 , SB 17 , SB 4 , HB17 , HB7 , HB7 , HB15 , HB15 , HB27 , HB1 , HB7 , HB15 , HB18 , SB9 , SB7 , SB17 , SB4 , HB17 , HB27 , HB1 , SB8 , HCR13 , SB2 , SB5 , SB10
Keywords:
disaster relief, flood preparedness, emergency funding, local government support, meteorological forecasting, school assessment, public education, accountability, transparency, education standards, STAAR, Texas Education Agency, TEA, public school accountability, school ratings, A-F ratings, assessment reform, student testing, benchmark tests, interim assessments
TX
Bills:
SB 2 , SB 5 , SB 10 , SB 9 , SB 7 , SB 17 , SB 4 , HB17 , HB7 , HB7 , HB15 , HB15 , HB27 , HB1 , HB7 , HB15 , HB18 , SB9 , SB7 , SB17 , SB4 , HB17 , HB27 , HB1 , SB8 , HCR13 , SB2 , SB5 , SB10
Keywords:
disaster relief, flood preparedness, emergency funding, local government support, meteorological forecasting, school assessment, public education, accountability, transparency, education standards, STAAR, Texas Education Agency, TEA, public school accountability, school ratings, A-F ratings, assessment reform, student testing, benchmark tests, interim assessments
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Veterans and Military Affairs Apr 16th, 2026 at 11:00 am
Veterans and Military Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- that if there was a medical malpractice incident at a VA and that was deemed 100% disabled at the federal
- So by passing this If you're recognized to be 100% disabled in the eyes of the federal government because
- And so in the event now that he's 100% disabled at the federal level, the 40% piece was still what he
- And So what this is doing is it's bringing those same kind of benefits that the federal government recognizes
Bills:
HB3257
Committee:
Senate Veterans and Military Affairs
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- North Texas is an aviation powerhouse; aviation is a critical part of that ecosystem.
- Aviation manufacturing employment makes up over 6% of all aircraft manufacturers in the nation.
- It helps the General Aviation.
- Level 5 Aerospace is an aviation service company in Waco, Texas, and I'm here to testify in support of
- All other aviation categories are already exempt, including commercial airlines.
Committee:
House Ways & Means
Keywords:
SB 263, Texas franchise tax, cost of goods sold, COGS, broadcasters, television broadcasting, radio broadcasting, media tax, broadcast license, FCC, 47 C.F.R. Part 73, 47 C.F.R. Part 74, film production, television production, tax deduction, margin tax, Texas Tax Code, depreciation, amortization, broadcast rights
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Budget Review Sub. on Personnel, Public Retirement, and Finance (2-25-26)
Transcript Highlights:
- I serve as the HR director for the Finance Administration Cabinet.
- Uh, the Finance Cabinet, our role with the PVA administrators is basically to administer their payroll
- </c><00:02:17.760><c> is</c><00:02:18.239><c> basically</c> the PVA um administrators is basically the
- PVA um administrators is basically to<00:02:19.200><c> administer</c><00:02:19.760><c> their</c><00:
- </c> via administrative action? via administrative action?
Summary:
The committee met with a quorum, approved prior meeting minutes, and then took up a single agenda item involving the Property Valuation Administrator (PVA) salary schedule and payroll administration. Finance Cabinet representatives Dale Clemens and general counsel Barbie Dickens testified that the cabinet’s role is to administer PVA payroll and that it needs clear statutory language to do so without interpretation. They said the salary schedule is set in statute, not regulation, and explained that the last update they were aware of was in 2020, with later changes tied to CPI and then updated in 2024 through House Bill 122.
Members asked whether PVA salaries had effectively doubled under the 2024 update, how the schedule had been adjusted before 2024, and whether the cabinet could update the schedule administratively. The Finance Cabinet responded that the current language would apply the same increment given to other state employees rather than a CPI-based increase, and that the schedule itself remains in KRS 132.590. The chair and members discussed proposed budget language, including references to the Kentucky Association of PVAs and issues arising since the 2022 budget, with the goal of cleaning up the language so the cabinet could make necessary adjustments.
The chair indicated the most recent language appeared to be in the newly dropped HB 500 budget bill and asked whether the PVA representatives could live with it; the PVAs appeared agreeable. No formal vote was taken on the substantive issue during the meeting, and after concluding there were no further questions, the chair adjourned the meeting.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law Committee 2/24/26
Judiciary Finance and Civil Law
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> current administration. current administration.
- </c> federal government. federal government.
- </c> federal agents. federal agents.
- </c> abide by federal law. abide by federal law.
- ><c> for</c> federal protections, federal ways for federal protections, federal ways for you<01:03:53.039
Committee:
House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law
Keywords:
civil rights, law enforcement, federal collaboration, accountability, state law, constitutional rights, color of law, 42 U.S.C. 1983, section 1983, civil action, damages, injunctive relief, attorney fees, law enforcement task force, federal-state cooperation, intergovernmental agreement, federal agency partnership, Minnesota Constitution, U.S. Constitution, police accountability
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
EIG DEFER, EIG-PSM, EIG Public Hearings 02-10-2026
Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- Over the past year, we’ve seen federal administration attempts to larger-scale deployments in other states
- Over the past year, we've seen federal<00:11:11.040><c> administration</c><00:11:11.920><c> attempt</
- c><00:11:12.880><c> to</c><00:11:13.120><c> larger</c> federal administration attempt to larger federal
- If a federal Title 32 soldiers.
- </c> regulate the federal government. regulate the federal government.
Committee:
Senate Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs
Keywords:
public lands, county authority, public health, safety regulations, cultural preservation, public safety, Hawaii National Guard, military deployment, governor authority, federal assistance, immigration enforcement, sanctuary policy, detainer, ICE, federal immigration authorities, 8 U.S.C. 1357(g), 8 U.S.C. 1373, 8 U.S.C. 1644, deportation, undocumented immigrants
Summary:
The committee first took up Senate Bill 2033 on renewable energy, focused on rooftop solar and grid-ready homes. Members discussed amendments intended to clarify retrofit provisions for new homes, cost-sharing requirements for interconnecting customers, compliance with relevant safety standards or certifications, and a date change. The chair recommended passage with amendments, and the committee adopted the recommendation unanimously.
The joint committees then heard Senate Bill 2363 on county authority over access to encumbered properties such as streams. The City and County of Honolulu, along with the Department of Transportation and the Department of the Prosecuting Attorney, testified in support, saying the bill would help protect public safety, reduce flood risk, and prevent illicit activity. A Libertarian Party representative opposed the measure, arguing the problem stemmed from mismanagement and that the bill granted overly broad new powers. No action was taken during the hearing.
The committees also heard Senate Bill 2054 and Senate Bill 2057, both relating to public safety and immigration-related state authority. Testimony on SB 2054 largely supported limiting state resources for federal or out-of-state deployments when the governor objects, with the Hawaii National Guard raising concerns about unclear obligations for service members and the distinction between Title 10 and Title 32 authority. On SB 2057, supporters including ACLU of Hawaii, the Hawaii Coalition for Immigrant Rights, and the Legal Clinic said the bill would curb cooperation with ICE, protect constitutional rights, and preserve trust in immigrant communities; one witness also noted the rapid growth of 287(g) agreements nationwide. The committee then moved on to SB 2377 on property damage to critical infrastructure, where Charter Communications and Hawaiian Telecom supported the bill and asked for clarification to include broadband and telecommunications, while the Public Defender questioned whether the higher penalty was justified. Finally, the committee began SB 3322 on law enforcement, with testimony emphasizing clearer separation between local police and federal agents, limits on immigration enforcement cooperation, and protections for community trust; the hearing continued with additional testimony and questions.
OK
Transcript Highlights:
- And this assumes continued federal matching funds. Is that correct?
- So a federal policy changes.
- Follow up, Senator Murdock, what would that cut in the federal rate?
- funds savings all of those things for us to deal with the change in federal match.
- But it would be fair to say that if the federal government made that decision to change the state federal
Committee:
Senate Rules
Keywords:
Medicaid, low-income adults, healthcare, eligibility restrictions, constitutional amendment, Medicaid expansion, SoonerCare, health coverage, federal matching funds, FMAP, Article XXV-A, state question, special election, Title 63, public assistance, healthcare funding, federal-state match, Medicaid eligibility, Oklahoma Constitution, ad valorem
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama House Agriculture and Forestry Committee Feb 5th, 2026
Agriculture and Forestry
Transcript Highlights:
- It would federal law or regulations.
- bad, saying that we cannot go above the federal law and federal law says we cannot go below that, I
- ><c> says</c> When the federal government says When the federal government says anything<00:14:26.160
- agencies when where he said the federal agencies when the<00:15:34.000><c> federal</c><00:15:34.240>
- I know administrations change desperately all... Administrations change desperately all the time.
Committee:
House Agriculture and Forestry
Keywords:
environmental regulation, federal standards, scientific evidence, water quality, administrative law, income tax, tax exemption, Alabama tax code, Section 40-18-3, civilian employees, Department of Defense, DoD, Armed Forces, military pay, combat zone, deployment, National Guard, Reserve components, emergency response, federal employees
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
03/19/2026 - House Rural Economic Development
Rural Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Gowan, can you talk about the federal matching money that this is trying to draw down, and if
- , ...tirelessly to assemble funding from a variety of local, state, and federal partners, a funding gap
- Arizona stands to receive more than $20 in federal and private investment for every dollar appropriated
- Yes, that the state stands to receive more than $20 in federal and private investment for every dollar
- Okay, so every dollar that the state of Arizona gets, then the federal government or a private investor
Bills:
SB1272
Committee:
House Rural Economic Development
Keywords:
appropriation, Douglas port of entry, state funding, infrastructure, federal support, 1182, all
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
Senate Minerals, Business & Economic Development Committee, February 23, 2026
Minerals, Business & Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
- Chairman, the third<00:06:56.560><c> party</c><00:06:56.800><c> administrator.
- </c> third party administrator. Oh. third party administrator. Oh.
- ,</c> the third party bonding administrator, the third party bonding administrator, they're<00:07:07.199
- </c> on federal lands right now? on federal lands right now?
- Ber, for a federal unit of, say, 20,000 acres, then...
Bills:
SJ0001
Keywords:
mineral leasing, federal lands, Wyoming, energy policy, local control, federalism, 916, all
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
House Minerals, Business & Economic Development Committee, February 23, 2026
Minerals, Business & Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
- The federal administration of mineral leasing on federal lands in Wyoming in the last 10 years has been
- The federal administration of mineral leasing has been subject to prolonged leasing moratoriums, regulatory
- The federal administration of mineral leasing has been inconsistent, unpredictable, and subject to political
- The federal administration of mineral leasing has been subject to prolonged leasing moratoriums, regulatory
- The federal administration of mineral leasing has been subject to prolonged leasing moratoriums, regulatory
Bills:
SJ0001
Keywords:
mineral leasing, federal lands, Wyoming, energy policy, local control, federalism, 916, all