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TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate Session May 29th, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • The following amendment: The secretary will read the amendment, Floor Amendment Number One by Schwertner
  • Hearing none, the amendment is adopted. The following amendment, Secretary will read the amendment.
  • This is a very simple amendment.
  • Members, floor amendment one. Just a minute. File the amendment. Secretary, read the amendment.
  • Following amendment, the Secretary will read the amendment. Floor amendment number one by Johnson.
Bills: SJR5 , SJR27 , SB4 , SB6 , SB7 , SB9 , SB13 , SB15 , SB23 , SB27 , SB30 , SB40 , SB57 , SB66 , SB140 , SB268 , SB293 , SB331 , SB413 , SB437 , SB447 , SB457 , SB467 , SB506 , SB510 , SB512 , SB568 , SB571 , SB650 , SB710 , SB763 , SB785 , SB800 , SB850 , SB863 , SB865 , SB904 , SB905 , SB973 , SB974 , SB1191 , SB1281 , SB1300 , SB1362 , SB1494 , SB1504 , SB1522 , SB1540 , SB1567 , SB1579 , SB1580 , SB1610 , SB1660 , SB1723 , SB1760 , SB1838 , SB1923 , SB1946 , SB1957 , SB1964 , SB2018 , SB2024 , SB2121 , SB2167 , SB2217 , SB2221 , SB2321 , SB2337 , SB2368 , SB2373 , SB2407 , SB2431 , SB2477 , SB2587 , SB2615 , SB2753 , SB2807 , SB2900 , SB2965 , SB2972 , SB2986 , SB3039 , SB3047 , SB3059 , SB3070 , SB1 , SB8 , SB12 , SB13 , SB15 , SB17 , SB21 , SB30 , SB37 , SB260 , SB268 , SB331 , SB379 , SB441 , SB447 , SB457 , SB509 , SB650 , SB763 , SB1198 , SB1405 , SB1506 , SB1566 , SB1610 , SB1637 , SB1660 , SB1833 , SB2018 , SB2024 , SB2155 , SB2217 , SB2308 , SB2337 , SB2601 , SB2753 , SB2778 , SB2878 , SB2900 , SB3059 , HB4 , HB145 , HB300 , HB493 , HB2011 , HB2067 , HB2516 , HB2525 , HB2885 , HB2974 , HB3071 , HB3372 , HB3595 , HB5138 , HB5246 , HB796 , HB1523 , HB5294 , HB748 , HB3395 , HB180 , HB3171 , HB4690 , HB146 , HB5596 , HB5694 , HB 1135 , HB3225 , HB186 , HB1449 , HB3793 , HB 112 , HB 104 , HB4233 , HB 1094 , HB3336 , HB3520 , HB3320 , HB5663 , HB2731 , HB2399 , HB 111 , HB3483 , HB4580 , HB3748 , HB632 , HB4730 , HB 127 , HB5690 , HB5689 , HB3385 , HB4359 , HB5381 , HB20 , HB 123 , HB549 , HB5606 , HB2594 , HB 1057 , HB3664 , HCR141 , HCR40 , HCR59 , SJR36 , SJR50 , SJR63 , SCR12 , SCR39 , SB2023 , SB62 , SB666 , SB847 , SB284 , SB854 , SB810 , SB1505 , SB583 , SB507 , SB1434 , SB1772 , SB2016 , SB1122 , SB731 , SB397 , SB508 , SB1436 , SB287 , SB1882 , SB393 , SB1791 , SB209 , SB2429 , SB1085 , SB1975 , SB2717 , SB1262 , SB636 , SB2056 , SB884 , SB1200 , SB1845 , SB2458 , SB801 , SB3014 , SB3013 , SB758 , SB2797 , SB2076 , SB2876 , SB1640 , SB1449 , SB1181 , SB1234 , SB2926 , SB2841 , SB1528 , SB1854 , SB317 , SB1250 , SB2082 , SB1237 , SB2819 , SB629 , SB2608 , SB1602 , SB2009 , SB867 , SB640 , SB1698 , SB2680 , SB913 , SB1071 , SB1086 , SB1087 , SB1483 , SB1444 , SB1553 , SB1556 , SB1703 , SB2133 , SB2297 , SB2298 , SB2622 , SB2955 , SB2334 , SB1367 , SB2044 , SB2363 , SB2565 , SB1888 , SB3036 , SB3057 , SB3043 , SB3063 , SB3035 , SB203 , SB2688 , SB2522 , SB2459 , SB2655 , SB2251 , SB1884 , SB2928 , SB2566 , SB2549 , SB2553 , SB2919 , SB1944 , SB1232 , SB1798 , SB2603 , SB2607 , SB2683 , SB1319 , SB3045 , SB3071 , HB20 , HB 127 , HB549 , HB 1094 , HB2594 , HB2731 , HB4233 , HB4690 , SR625 , HCR167 , SJR5 , SB4 , SB6 , SB9 , SB23 , SB40 , SB13 , SB15 , SB30 , SB268 , SB331 , SB447 , SB457 , SB568 , SB650 , SB763 , SB1540 , SB1610 , SB1660 , SB2018 , SB2024 , SB2217 , SB2337 , SB2753 , SB2900 , SB2972 , SB3059 , HB4 , HB145 , HB493 , HB2067 , HB2516 , HB2885 , HB2974 , HB3071 , HB3372 , HB3556 , HB3595 , HB5138
Summary: The meeting centered around the discussions of several key bills, notably HB4233, which aims to align Texas's money transmission licensing and auditing requirements with federal regulations. Senator Parker led the discussion, emphasizing the need for consumer protections around cryptocurrency kiosks that have become targets for fraud, particularly affecting vulnerable populations such as seniors. The meeting also saw lively debates on HB20, designed to reintegrate technical education into high schools, addressing skills shortages in the workforce. The bills were well received, with strong bipartisan support evident in the votes.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Mar 3rd, 2026 at 01:30 pm

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • I am from Elk City, and I am paging for Senator Brent Howard.
  • I'm a junior at Putnam City West, and I'm paging for the most honorable Senator Brooks.
  • Hello, my name is Amy Alonzo, and I'm a senior at Punnam City West High School in Oklahoma City.
  • I attend school at Putnam City West High.
  • It has programs in Oklahoma City.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

House of Representatives Apr 15th, 2026

Louisiana House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • It's a technical amendment. Any questions on the amendment?
  • Any questions on the amendment? Any questions on the amendment?
  • These are truly technical amendments. Any questions on the amendment?
  • Any questions on the amendment? Any objections to the amendment?
  • with amendments.
Bills: HR153 , HR154 , HR155 , HR156 , HR157 , HR158 , HCR57 , HCR58 , HCR59 , HR133 , HR134 , HR135 , HR136 , HR137 , HR138 , HR139 , HR140 , HR141 , HR142 , HR144 , HR145 , HR146 , HR147 , HR148 , HR149 , HR150 , HR151 , HR152 , SCR28 , SB141 , SB169 , SB206 , SB233 , SB417 , SB421 , SB429 , SB437 , SB477 , SB510 , SB521 , HR1 , HR17 , HCR5 , HB55 , HB385 , HB394 , HB396 , HB406 , HB608 , HB622 , HB676 , HB772 , HB897 , HB902 , HB943 , HB1030 , HB1035 , HB1038 , HB1045 , HB1049 , HB1056 , HB1058 , HB1059 , HB1092 , HB1100 , HB1117 , HB1160 , HB1161 , HB1162 , HB1177 , HB1180 , HB1189 , HB1216 , HB1239 , HB1240 , SB127 , HB284 , HB1 , HB2 , HB3 , HB312 , HB313 , HB383 , HB314 , HCR3 , HB983 , HB1126 , HB21 , HB24 , HB29 , HB31 , HB39 , HB45 , HB77 , HB136 , HB150 , HB263 , HB273 , HB299 , HB315 , HB376 , HB377 , HB431 , HB444 , HB450 , HB519 , HB533 , HB538 , HB559 , HB562 , HB663 , HB664 , HB715 , HB717 , HB805 , HB822 , HB823 , HB834 , HB864 , HB867 , HB1017 , HB1018 , HB1068 , HB1134 , HB1137 , HB1234 , HB1235 , HB1236 , HB211 , HB27 , HB71 , HB214 , HB225 , HB241 , HB244 , HB306 , HB345 , HB366 , HB446 , HB511 , HB514 , HB655 , HB730 , HB743 , HB1027 , HB1037 , HB1043 , HB1082 , HB1091 , HB1096 , HB1103 , HB1167 , HB1174 , HB1175 , HB1230 , HB1237 , HB1238 , SB162 , SB349 , SB350 , SB382 , SB383 , HB401 , HB51 , HB58 , HB140 , HB982 , HB1010 , HB132 , HB193 , HB635 , HB690 , HB1003 , HB750 , HB911 , HB151 , HB180 , HB192 , HB310 , HB961 , HB1146 , HB977 , HB181 , HB901 , HR20 , HR74 , HB9 , HB393 , HB459 , HB577 , HB582 , HB605 , HB614 , HB615 , HB682 , HB733 , HB773 , HB996 , HB1113
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Public Education Apr 8th, 2025

Public Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • I don't know, does this apply also to charter schools? schools and private schools?
  • Rappaport, I am not familiar with high school charter programs. programs.
  • So, our charter school has been in operation now for 11 years.
  • Okay, state funding, well, all seven charter schools together, you have any idea?
  • We are one charter district and our district holds seven campuses.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Public Education Apr 8th, 2025

Public Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • The substitute just amends section 11.059 subsection e of the education code and it changes to give the
  • City where? Why is that?
  • I was in Del Valle ISD. at two charter schools, KIPP and Harmony Public Schools.
  • We also wanted to add language to make sure this just wasn't for public schools but also for charter
  • So, in looking over the documents that are already here, not including this amendment, it's clear from
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Education Apr 8th, 2026

Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • BASIS is a charter organization, correct? What is it? Charter? Yes.
  • We do have a technical amendment. Rep. Amedee will offer a technical amendment.
  • But was it with one of these amendments? Did it change by one of these amendments?
  • Carlson, on a question for the amendment. Not on the amendments. Okay.
  • Well, because it's the all-charter system, each school charter group—some charters run three schools,
Bills: HB113 , HB342 , HB632 , HB690 , HB1003 , HB1078 , HB1132 , HB1146
Committee: House Education
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

Senate - Rules Jan 26th, 2026 at 09:05 am

Senate Rules

Transcript Highlights:
  • As was mentioned previously, should the amendment go through, voters could also vote on bond and mill
  • I know that year there was one that was done in Hatch, and there was one that was done by the city of
  • any preference to have the general election include nonpartisan, because now you're talking about city
  • This memorial requests that the Health Care Authority submit a state plan amendment to add a pediatric
  • palliative... ...that the Health Care Authority submit a state plan amendment to add pediatric palliative
Bills: SJR1 , SM2 , SJR1 , SM2
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Land & Resource Management May 22nd, 2025

Land & Resource Management

Transcript Highlights:
  • I've been an attorney for 35 years and David Earl: have represented many cities, 9 cities in municipal
  • law as city attorneys for them.
  • City of Selma, for example, small David Earl: City, general law city, subject to all the laws of the
  • After the developer has submitted development documents to the city, the city or citizen group will petition
  • The City of Austin City Council believed the Historic Commission's recommendation despite multiple structural
Bills: SB2215 , SB2639
Summary: The committee first heard Senate Bill 2215, which would clarify that property owners may challenge municipal zoning ordinances that are adopted without following Chapter 211 procedures, and would expressly waive municipal sovereign immunity for declaratory, injunctive, and mandamus actions in those cases. The bill sponsor and witnesses argued it would simply enforce existing notice, hearing, and due process requirements and give landowners a practical remedy when cities fail to comply. Testimony in support came from attorneys and a landowner describing alleged zoning actions in Selma that they said occurred without proper notice or hearings and caused significant financial harm. After questions, the committee substitute was withdrawn and the bill was left pending. The committee then took up Senate Bill 2639, which would add disclosure and compensation requirements for local historic designations, including compensation based on the greater of repair/restoration costs or the difference in appraised value with and without the designation. The bill author said it was intended to address situations where historic designation delays or blocks redevelopment and to ensure property owners are fairly compensated. A property owner testified in support, describing an Austin case in which a demolition permit led to historic designation and what he said was a costly forced rehabilitation. Opponents, including a preservation advocate and an East Austin resident, argued the current process is already rigorous, rare, and balanced, and that the bill would undermine cities’ ability to preserve historic places and community heritage. During closing on SB 2639, the chair raised a concern that Section 3B appeared to apply retroactively to pending cases, which he said could be unconstitutional under the Texas Constitution’s prohibition on retroactive laws. The committee did not resolve that issue during the hearing, and the bill was left pending. The committee then adjourned.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Senate May 31st, 2026

Louisiana Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • It comes from the House with House floor amendments and House Committee amendments.
  • It comes from the House with House floor amendments and House Committee amendments.
  • amendments, adopts House floor amendments, adds additional amendments, and is signed by five members
  • It's an act to amend Title 25 relative to the City of New Orleans to provide relative historic preservation
  • It adopts floor amendments, Senate floor amendments, and adds additional amendments and is signed by
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Local and County Government Feb 10th, 2026 at 02:00 pm

Local and County Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • just makes sure that our municipalities follow the law and it is supported, of course, by Oklahoma cities
  • to file a release of liens on any property in which they have liens that is owned by a county or a city
  • on the request of that city or the county treasurer.
  • So what this bill simply says is once it reverts back for back taxes or for city code violations to the
  • city or the county that the state would release those liens so that those two entities could get those
Bills: SB1265 , SB1198 , SB2046
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Senate May 29th, 2026

Louisiana Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • , 157 with amendments, 202 with amendments, 250 with amendments, 414 with amendments, 433 with amendments
  • , 513 with amendments, 228 with amendments, 25 with amendments, and 132 with amendments.
  • amendments, 480 without amendments, 268 without amendments, and 444 without amendments, respectfully
  • SCR 87 without amendments.
  • It's an act to amend Title 33 relative to the city of St.
FL

Florida 2025 Regular Session

House in Session Apr 24th, 2025

Florida House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Do we have any amendments to the amendment? Any substitute amendments?
  • Do we have any amendments to the amendment? Any substitute amendments?
  • The good folks of Lee County have adopted a charter that provides for three local avenues to get an amendment
  • This bill amends the charter of...
  • FOR THE RECORD, THE CITY OF GAINSEVILLE CHARTER WAS OFFERED BY THE STATE LEGISLATURE DURING THE 2023
Summary: The Florida House of Representatives conducted legislative business including prayer, pledge, and voting on multiple bills. Key legislation included HB 1105 expanding Florida Bright Futures Scholarship eligibility, HB 443 on charter school regulations (passed 83-23), and HB 1539 on materials harmful to minors (passed 81-29) after extensive debate about book challenges in schools. Other bills addressed education funding, law enforcement benefits, parole guidelines, and various local issues. The Speaker announced budget negotiations with the Senate have stalled, with disagreements over spending levels and tax cuts. The House will not meet this weekend as originally planned. Session adjourned until tomorrow at 10 AM.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Senate May 25th, 2026

Louisiana Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • amendments, 225 without amendments, 387 without amendments, 398 without amendments, 457 without amendments
  • , 459 without amendments, 540 without amendments, 5901 without amendments, 616 without amendments...
  • amendments, 783 without amendments, 895 without amendments, 906 without amendments, 950 without amendments
  • amendments, 1182 without amendments, 1186 with amendments, 1220 without amendments, 1223 without amendments
  • , 1224 with amendments, 1231 without amendments, and 1245 without amendments, 1256 with amendments.
Bills: SR145 , SR146 , SR147 , SR148 , SCR78 , SCR12 , HB302 , HB221 , HCR58 , HB59 , HB89 , HB153 , HB243 , HB335 , HB342 , HB350 , HB407 , HB451 , HB513 , HB595 , HB682 , HB688 , HB690 , HB730 , HB762 , HB802 , HB816 , HB940 , HB944 , HB1003 , HB1011 , HB1029 , HB1053 , HB1058 , HB1062 , HB1064 , HB1079 , HB1084 , HB1098 , HB1161 , HB1189 , HB1203 , HB1215 , HB1247 , HB1248 , HB1251 , HB1253 , HB1257 , HB1258 , SCR3 , SB393 , SB401 , SB415 , SB426 , SB435 , SB487 , SB488 , SB523 , SB56 , SB163 , SB341 , SB504 , SB322 , SR125 , SCR54 , SCR59 , SCR9 , SCR58 , SB35 , SB65 , SB215 , SB246 , SB249 , SB269 , SB282 , SB296 , SB323 , SB363 , SB369 , SB474 , SB490 , SB492 , SB500 , SB514 , HCR27 , HCR28 , HCR66 , HCR67 , HCR72 , HCR5 , HCR32 , HCR49 , HCR50 , HCR53 , HCR60 , HCR62 , HCR64 , HCR68 , HCR78 , HCR81 , HCR86 , HCR97 , HCR102 , HCR31 , HCR47 , HCR3 , HB1095 , HB1096 , HB1103 , HB1129 , HB1154 , HB1166 , HB1195 , HB1230 , HB316 , HB511 , HB799 , HB1039 , HB12 , HB66 , HB145 , HB167 , HB196 , HB213 , HB218 , HB222 , HB256 , HB291 , HB326 , HB352 , HB401 , HB430 , HB433 , HB434 , HB448 , HB456 , HB476 , HB481 , HB487 , HB492 , HB549 , HB579 , HB608 , HB621 , HB624 , HB626 , HB632 , HB637 , HB656 , HB722 , HB745 , HB804 , HB818 , HB821 , HB833 , HB864 , HB867 , HB874 , HB893 , HB909 , HB951 , HB968 , HB969 , HB978 , HB979 , HB988 , HB989 , HB1001 , HB1005 , HB1007 , HB1024 , HB1032 , HB1038 , HB1050 , HB1051 , HB1056 , HB1059 , HB1077 , HB1080 , HB1081 , HB1086 , HB1108 , HB1112 , HB1153 , HB1172 , HB1173 , HB1175 , HB1192 , HB1193 , HB1204 , HB1218 , HB1242 , HB1244 , HB1249 , HB1252 , HB1254 , HB1 , HB2 , HB3 , HB42 , HB45 , HB71 , HB79 , HB158 , HB160 , HB169 , HB227 , HB251 , HB289 , HB312 , HB313 , HB314 , HB330 , HB383 , HB394 , HB410 , HB429 , HB769 , HB971 , HB983 , HB1017 , HB1126 , HB1234 , HB1235 , HB17 , HB27 , HB36 , HB41 , HB47 , HB73 , HB126 , HB133 , HB140 , HB159 , HB166 , HB205 , HB211 , HB226 , HB259 , HB271 , HB308 , HB310 , HB324 , HB337 , HB351 , HB399 , HB403 , HB571 , HB712 , HB723 , HB726 , HB740 , HB750 , HB759 , HB812 , HB844 , HB966 , HB1006 , HB1009 , HB1018 , HB1036 , HB1107 , SB29 , SB42 , SB43 , SB78 , SB208 , SB217 , SB274 , SB300 , SB379 , SB382 , SB387 , SB441 , SB449 , HB74 , HB134 , HB258 , HB359 , HB468 , HB956 , HB1117 , SB149
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Rules REVISED: Start time delayed to 1:45 PM

Rules

Transcript Highlights:
  • Staff, you're recognized to read the amendment.
  • There's an amendment. We do not have an amendment filed. I make a proposed amendment. Please hold.
  • We there, there's been an amendment filed. Gonna ask the Excellent, clerk, to read the amendment.
  • Are there any questions on the amendment? Any questions on the amendment?
  • now recognized to present your HJr as amended.
Bills: HJR1074 , HB3501 , HJR1070
Committee: House Rules
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Revenue and Taxation Apr 20th, 2026 at 02:00 pm

Revenue and Taxation

Transcript Highlights:
  • The language just says any nonprofit or charter school the way it's written.
  • Except that in the case of a charter school, the charter school board is reviewing the infrastructure
  • Senator, I believe there's an amendment for this bill we'd like to hear the amendment now or or wait,
  • Clark, would you please read the amendment? Mr.
  • And this amendment simply restores the title. Do we have any questions on the amendment?
Bills: HB1590 , HB1242 , HB3818 , HB4305
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Education Apr 15th, 2026

Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • I know we also have an amendment. Staff, if you'd like to read in the amendment.
  • Boudreau, is there another amendment? Yes, I do. There's two amendments. Okay.
  • ; Adam Haddix, Charter Schools USA; Christian Roads, Charter Schools USA; Renee Amar, Charter Schools
  • Members, this is amendment set 3587. It is available online under the amendments tab.
  • Owen is offering up a set of amendments. Are there any questions on those amendments?
Bills: HCR47 , HB628 , HB737 , HB1008 , HB1062 , HB1079 , HB1112
Committee: House Education
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

Hearings to examine the censorship industrial complex. Mar 25th, 2025 at 01:00 pm

Constitution Subcommittee

Transcript Highlights:
  • The evidence of my dedication to the First Amendment is the fact that I am here defending the First Amendment
  • That is a violation of the First Amendment.
  • That is my dedication to the First Amendment.
  • But is there anything contrary to the First Amendment about?
  • And that makes it a First Amendment violation.
Summary: The meeting primarily focused on the implications of government involvement in censorship, particularly regarding social media platforms and compliance with misinformation standards. senators and witnesses discussed growing concerns over the influence of large tech companies, like Facebook and Google, in shaping public discourse and suppressing dissenting views. A significant part of the meeting included testimonies from various experts emphasizing the dangers of the 'censorship industrial complex'—a term used to describe the collaborative efforts between government entities and private organizations to control information flow. This collaboration is viewed as a violation of First Amendment rights, with calls for urgent legislative action to restore free speech protections.