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WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Mar 4th, 2026
Washington Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- They're all under the care of the state.
- It doesn't make the states have to do it. The states still can do this. The bill's still good.
- I mentioned other states. But for this state, Mr. President... ...for this state, Mr.
- , but for this state, Mr.
- It's funded by the state. It's controlled by state policy, by local policy.
Bills:
SB6061 , SB6234 , SB6176 , SB6335 , SB6047 , HB2235 , HB2340 , HB2464 , HB2619 , HB1376 , HB1796 , HB2091 , HB2249 , HB2254 , HB2353 , HB2431 , HB2441 , SB5808 , SB5949 , HB2124 , HB1069 , HB2104 , HB2624
Keywords:
tourism, self-supported assessment, funding, statewide promotion, economic development, sewage, grinder pumps, residential buildings, regulation, construction, vehicle registration, enforcement, renewal, transportation, state law, state commission, infrastructure, traffic safety, responsibilities, state capital projects
Summary:
The Senate took up a series of House bills, often suspending the rules to move measures directly to final passage after brief debate. Messages from the House reported signed bills being transmitted, and the Senate later signed several measures in open session. The chamber also excused a few members from voting on specific bills.
Among the first major actions, Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2508, clarifying the scope and authority of the Office of Independent Investigations, passed 44-4 after supporters described it as a technical housekeeping bill and opponents raised concerns about overlapping investigations. Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1408, which dedicates 20% of sales tax revenue from the two large stadiums to a community preservation and development authority in South Downtown/Pioneer Square/Chinatown International District, passed 47-1 after supporters emphasized reinvestment in historic buildings and neighborhood safety. Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1500, requiring more complete resale certificates for common interest communities and homeowners associations, passed 39-9 after a successful amendment clarifying litigation language. Substitute House Bill 1570, allowing collective bargaining for certain student employees at public institutions, failed an amendment to remove the emergency clause and then passed 29-19 despite objections that it blurs student and employee roles.
The chamber then debated Substitute House Bill 1390, which repeals the Community Protection Program and directs DSHS to transition participants into other developmental disability services. Numerous amendments sought to preserve restrictions, add assessments, or create liability protections, but most were rejected; the committee striking amendment updating agency names and dates was adopted. The bill passed 29-20 after a lengthy, emotional debate over whether the program protects public safety or unfairly restricts people with developmental disabilities, with supporters citing civil rights concerns and opponents warning about risks to vulnerable residents and the lack of a detailed transition plan. Other measures passed with broad support, including Substitute House Bill 2114 on defective license plates (48-0), Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2471 on collective bargaining if the NLRB loses authority (31-18), House Bill 1069 on bargaining over supplemental retirement contributions for Department of Corrections employees (31-18), House Bill 2441 expanding medical premium reimbursements for surviving spouses of line-of-duty deaths (49-0), and Engrossed Third Substitute House Bill 1710 adding preclearance requirements under the Washington Voting Rights Act, which drew debate over local control and litigation but had not yet reached a final vote by the end of the transcript.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- I came to the state when I was 33 years old.
- As you heard from my actual state representative.
- And you want the state to follow what the federal government is doing?
- And so you're asking us to add hydrogen to that at the state level?
- Please state your name and who you represent.
Bills:
HB137 , HB283 , HCR114 , HB137 , HB283 , HB1398 , HB1960 , HB2153 , HB2431 , HB2638 , HB2699 , HB2999 , HB3208 , HB3389 , HB3413 , HB3510 , HB3642 , HB3859 , HB3974 , HB3986 , HB4142 , HB4173 , HB4174 , HB4542 , HB4605 , HB4663 , HB4731 , HB5064 , HB5216 , HB5218 , HB5332 , HB5453 , HB5577
Committee:
House Transportation
Keywords:
state budget, fiscal biennium, budget repeal, financial management, state funding, Medicaid, healthcare access, Affordable Care Act, federal funding, low-income individuals, insurance coverage, memorial, pedestrian bridge, Houston, Sergio Ivan Rodriguez, city council, oversize vehicles, transportation permits, Hidalgo County, port authority
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Owens, Chief of the United States Border Patrol, a testament to Rodriguez Lua's life.
- You state your name, who you represent, and whether you're for or against the resolution.
- This crash reminds us of the dangers we face on our state highways.
- It stated our community and shook everyone to the core.
- As a state and as a legislature, we want to honor you and the people.
Bills:
HCR114 , HB137 , HB283 , HB1398 , HB1960 , HB2153 , HB2431 , HB2638 , HB2699 , HB2999 , HB3208 , HB3389 , HB3413 , HB3510 , HB3642 , HB3859 , HB3974 , HB3986 , HB4142 , HB4173 , HB4174 , HB4542 , HB4605 , HB4663 , HB4731 , HB5064 , HB5216 , HB5218 , HB5332 , HB5453 , HB5577 , HB137 , HB283
Committee:
House Transportation
Keywords:
memorial, pedestrian bridge, Houston, Sergio Ivan Rodriguez, city council, oversize vehicles, transportation permits, Hidalgo County, port authority, highway routes, healthcare, insurance, mental health, treatment access, state funding, transportation, axle weight, aggregates, regulations, Texas law
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Technology, Economic Development, & Veterans Jan 16th, 2026 at 10:30 am
Technology, Economic Development, & Veterans
Transcript Highlights:
- Washington state is a Washington state is a substantial employer with a substantial IT system.
- Moody's Analytics has raised alarm bells for 23 states. Guess what? We're one of those states.
- We have left our state at a competitive disadvantage without more matching funds for both state and local
- of police officers, with the state police, the state association of police officers, the fire chiefs
- This bill makes sure that disruption or fear of interference from federal agencies will not interfere
Keywords:
economic development, federal funds, state funding, infrastructure, grants, local government, emergency responders, emergency response, disaster response, obstruction of law enforcement, gross misdemeanor, public safety, incident command system, emergency operation zone, emergency management, law enforcement restrictions, warrant requirement, search and seizure, civil liberties, due process
WA
Transcript Highlights:
- To clearly state their name and organization for the official record.
- If an Indian tribe claims that a state agency has created an undue burden.
- The Secretary of State is authorized to solicit...
- It's extraordinary to find out where they come from in our state.
- I think all of you have heard about the state of finances of school districts across the state.
Committee:
House Capital Budget
Keywords:
HB 2514, global war on terror, GWOT, war on terror memorial, Capitol campus memorial, Washington veterans, fallen service members, military memorial, post-9/11 veterans, Iraq War, Afghanistan War, Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation New Dawn, veterans memorial, capitol grounds, state memorial, Secretary of State, Capitol Committee, Department of Veterans Affairs
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- Only one district court in the state is in LASERS. That's in Orleans Parish.
- Only one district court in the state is in LASERS. That's in Orleans Parish.
- When our State Police come up, we're going to do all of them together. Yes, sir.
- When we looked at the numbers for State Police, it's a little bit different.
- the State Police Commission.
Bills:
SB8 , SB10 , SB11 , SB12 , SB13 , SB14 , SB16 , SB17 , SB18 , SB20 , SB21 , SB22 , SB416 , SB455 , SB456 , SB477
Committee:
House Retirement
Keywords:
Municipal Employees' Retirement System, Louisiana, participation, employer, retirement, SB 10, Act 222, Louisiana State Police Retirement System, state police retirement, retirement system funding, employer contributions, actuarial gains, amortization, Permanent Benefit Increase, PBI account, benefit increase reserve, supplemental permanent benefit increase, public retirement systems, state pension, pension funding
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Transportation Jan 27th, 2026 at 04:00 pm
Transportation
Transcript Highlights:
- It was a deliberate long-term state investment.
- This was not a state-led solution.
- And we presented that letter to the state treasurer.
- And we presented that letter to the state treasurer.
- for the value of state highway construction and repair work that may be performed by state workforces
Committee:
Senate Transportation
Keywords:
SB 5987, SB5987, Fairfax Bridge, State Route 165, SR 165, Carbon River, WSDOT, Washington State Department of Transportation, emergency bridge replacement, infrastructure failure, transportation emergency, climate commitment account, climate investment account, clean energy, climate funding, greenhouse gas reduction, environmental justice, renewable energy, building electrification, industrial decarbonization
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Agriculture Finance and Policy Committee 3/19/25
Agriculture Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
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- </c> in Minnesota or in the United States in Minnesota or in the United States sharing<00:10:42.160><
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- </c><00:55:35.880><c> level</c> upon how we built out the state level upon how we built out the state
- </c><00:57:05.039><c> level</c> we need to step in at the state level we need to step in at the state
Committee:
House Agriculture Finance and Policy
Keywords:
HF44, Casey Jones State Trail, Pipestone Trailhead, Currie Loop, Minnesota bonding bill, capital investment, state bonds, bond proceeds fund, Department of Natural Resources, DNR, trail rehabilitation, trail reconstruction, recreational trail, bike trail, hiking trail, infrastructure, state trail, Pipestone, Currie, bonding authorization
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- And I would certainly hope that she would state that so that we don't have state troopers unnecessarily
- Chair, to that point—yes, yes—actually the governor did mention this in her State of the State, that
- from the state budget.
- income and stated assets...
- The state does, and the state will continue in this budget.
Bills:
HB4138 , HB4139 , HB4140 , HB4141 , HB4142 , HB4143 , HB4144 , HB4145 , HB4146 , HB4147 , HB4148 , HB4149 , HB4150 , HB4151 , HB4152 , HB4153 , SB1831 , SB1832 , SB1833 , SB1834 , SB1835 , SB1836 , SB1837 , SB1838 , SB1839 , SB1840 , SB1841 , SB1842 , SB1843 , SB1844 , SB1845 , SB1846
Committee:
Joint Appropriations
Keywords:
appropriations, education funding, health care, general fund, state budget, local funding, gaming, pari-mutuel, horse racing, regulatory assessment, first-time starters, budget implementation, federal funds, government services, budget stabilization, financial reporting, capital outlay, infrastructure, veterans services, highway construction
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House State Government & Tribal Relations Feb 20th, 2026 at 08:00 am
State Government & Tribal Relations
Transcript Highlights:
- and state leadership and employees, and advise state agencies and departments on issues related to tribes
- and state leadership and employees, and advise state agencies and departments on issues related to tribes
- Washington State is a non-discrimination state. We're safe here.
- State or local election officer rather than a state officer or election officer.
- I'm talking to you to provide our Secretary of State the support the Secretary of State and their request
Committee:
House State Government & Tribal Relations
Keywords:
elections, double voting, voting twice, multiple voting, same-day election, primary election, general election, special election, cross-state voting, ballot fraud, election fraud, voter misconduct, RCW 29A.84.660, State v. Padilla, civil infraction, class C felony, Secretary of State, Washington elections, election law, voter eligibility
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- So he really has no recourse even though he has scientific proof that it was an interference.
- So he really has no recourse even though he has scientific proof that it was an interference.
- So he really has no recourse even though he has scientific proof that it was an interference.
- So he really has no recourse even though he has scientific proof that it was an interference.
- So he really has no recourse even though he has scientific proof that it was an interference.
Committee:
Senate Transportation
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Technology, Economic Development, & Veterans Jan 16th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- , but within the other states as well.
- Moody's Analytics has raised alarm bells for 23 states. Guess what? We're one of those states.
- We have left our state at a competitive disadvantage without more matching funds for both state and local
- of police officers, with the state police, the state association of police officers, the fire chiefs
- This bill makes sure that disruption or fear of interference from federal agencies will not interfere
Summary:
The committee first took executive action on House Bill 1170, which would require disclosures when content is developed or modified by artificial intelligence and address provenance tools and enforcement. Staff described a proposed substitute and several amendments. The committee rejected amendments that would have applied the bill to public entities and tribal nations, added technical-and-commercial-feasibility language, and created a geo-blocking provision or a right to cure. It adopted amendments allowing comparable existing detection tools to satisfy the bill, protecting covered providers from liability when disclosures are unintentionally altered despite reasonable preservation measures, and setting a January 1, 2028 effective date. Members then debated whether the bill was ready for enactment, with supporters emphasizing transparency and consumer trust and opponents warning it was premature and could hinder innovation. The committee voted 7-4, with two excused, to report the bill out of committee with a do-pass recommendation.
The committee then heard House Bill 2186, which would expand state support for applicants seeking federal economic development funds, create a matching-funds account, and require a study of available federal grants. The prime sponsor said the bill would help Washington capture more federal dollars, especially for projects that require matching funds, and would expand the Fund Hub WA website beyond environmental grants. Testimony in support came from the Port of Seattle, the Washington Economic Development Association, the City of Pasco, a downtown Kennewick nonprofit, and the Department of Commerce, all saying the bill would improve competitiveness, help underserved communities, and leverage state dollars for larger federal returns. Commerce said it was still developing the fiscal note and technical edits. The hearing on HB 2186 was then closed.
Finally, the committee opened a hearing on House Bill 2351, which would protect emergency responders and emergency response operations. Staff explained that the bill would bar local governments and incident command systems from assisting enforcement actions targeting emergency responders based on protected status, create emergency operation zones with restrictions on law enforcement activity, and change the obstruction statute to cover obstruction of emergency responders. The prime sponsor and many local officials, firefighters, and advocates testified in support, citing incidents where federal enforcement actions disrupted wildfire response and other emergencies. Some witnesses raised concerns about administrative burden, ambiguity, and possible unintended consequences, including a proposed mental-health defense and clarification of responder identification. The Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs and the Association of Washington Cities said they supported the goal but wanted changes to avoid conflicts and reduce burdens. The hearing concluded without a vote.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections Feb 24th, 2026 at 01:30 pm
State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections
Transcript Highlights:
- Welcome to the February 24th, 2026, meeting of the State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections Committee
- election policy or practice is narrowly tailored and necessary to further a compelling, particularized state
- The amendment requires all state and local government statutes, codes, rules, regulations, and other
- 2026, to use the term 'extraterrestrial' when referring to life forms from other planets, and urges state
- The bill adds WOTEC employees and officers that perform network and system security duties to the state
Bills:
HB1759 , HB2417 , HB2632 , HB2249 , HB2574 , HB2309 , HB2235 , SGA9066 , SGA9246 , SGA9268 , SGA9267
Keywords:
designation, commemoration, December 12, local observance, cultural significance, military justice, victims' rights, militia, Washington code, legal protections, citizenship, immigration, terminology, rights, legal status, HB 2249, Washington Technology Solutions, WaTech, civil service, classified service
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Delivery of Government Efficiency Apr 23rd, 2025
Delivery of Government Efficiency
Transcript Highlights:
- Sometimes they also have to notify other state agencies.
- So a rule— and I'm going to state this and see if you know about this—but a rule means a state agency
- My bill would require the Secretary of State to include on a ballot any proposed cost to the state that
- Current law also states that state agencies shall develop procedures for use in achieving a management-to-staff
- We're the state chamber for the state of Texas, and I am testifying in strong support of HB 5195, alongside
Committee:
House Delivery of Government Efficiency
Keywords:
constitutional amendment, fiscal impact, state budget, ballot measure, transparency in voting, management-to-staff ratio, state agencies, employee regulations, government efficiency, workforce management, public information, governing board, transparency, confidentiality, access rights, privacy, identifying information, state agency, consent, occupational license
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House State Government Finance and Policy Committee 3/18/25
State Government Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> uh days of recognition in state statute. uh days of recognition in state statute.
- </c> the honorary state capital of Minnesota. the honorary state capital of Minnesota.
- </c> contender for the state capital. contender for the state capital.
- </c> Minnesota State Board of Investment. Minnesota State Board of Investment.
- It is protective of the state by ensuring that a state entity does not inadvertently bind the state to
Committee:
House State Government Finance and Policy
Keywords:
CPA, certified public accountant, public accounting, accountancy, licensure, license mobility, substantial equivalency, interstate practice, out-of-state accountant, NASBA, Uniform CPA Examination, board of accountancy, attest services, audit, tax preparation, financial advisory, consulting, accounting education, master's degree, bachelor's degree
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Committee of Conference on SB 534 (05/22/2026
Transcript Highlights:
- I met with the Secretary of State.
- And I didn't want that to interfere with a foreign lobby who might try to interfere with election law
- issues within our state.
- </c> Secretary of State. Secretary of State.
- </c><00:07:52.520><c> My</c> met with the Secretary of State. My met with the Secretary of State.
Summary:
The Committee of Conference on Senate Bill 534 met to reconcile House and Senate versions of a bill dealing with foreign influence in elections and related election-law provisions. The House members explained that they had spent several hours revising the bill line by line to better fit existing statute, while preserving the substance of the Senate bill. Senator Lang reported that, after meeting with the Secretary of State, his concern about a foreign entity using a lobbyist for procurement matters was resolved, and he said the House language addressed election-law and warrant article issues rather than procurement issues.
Senator Rosenwald raised concerns that the House version broadened the bill too far into local elections and could burden or discourage candidates for local offices such as select board, library trustee, or fire commission. In response, House members said the bill does not require local candidates to form committees or file new reports; instead, it prohibits foreign entities from donating to local campaigns and makes enforcement complaint-driven through the Attorney General’s public integrity unit. They said an earlier affirmation requirement had been removed and characterized the change as closing a loophole for foreign funding of local candidates and measures.
After discussion, the Senate voted to accede to the House position, with the chair calling the vote and announcing that the ayes had it. The committee then discussed placing the measure on the consent calendar, but that plan was dropped because of an anticipated objection. The meeting concluded with adjournment.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House State Government & Tribal Relations Jan 13th, 2026 at 01:30 pm
State Government & Tribal Relations
Transcript Highlights:
- And again, the drop-off happens quite a bit versus our state and other states.
- House Bill 2281 requires that a state agency not impose an undue burden or interfere with the tribe’s
- And when I came to America to go to college, I was out-of-state tuition in all 50 states.
- So I guess you can call me a U.S. resident without a ...state tuition in all 50 states.
- If foreign interference were to occur, the requirement ...hasn't existed in Washington State.
Committee:
House State Government & Tribal Relations
Keywords:
local representation, fair elections, government accountability, voter rights, transparency, foreign nationals, elections, Washington state, voter participation, government oversight, voting rights, uniform standards, overseas voting, civilian voting, state legislation, tribal relations, government, state policy, sovereignty, federalism
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Retirement and Government Resources REVISED Feb 17th, 2026 at 10:30 am
Retirement and Government Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- That's not stating that they. Would be putting in moving them instead of into Oprah.
- . the state had to take them over because they were pretty well bankrupt.
- Our firefighters are dealing with all kinds of things that have a state impact and that our state investments
- And as you stated We're at about 80%. So I think we can do both.
- It's one of the correspondents I have is on state use.
Bills:
SB134 , SB1356 , SB1407 , SB1611 , SB1639 , SB169 , SB1722 , SB182 , SB1870 , SB2039 , SB432 , SB609 , SB715 , SB716
Committee:
Senate Retirement and Government Resources
Keywords:
retirement, public employees, reemployment, benefit adjustment, Oklahoma Public Employees Retirement System, state government, OMES, Office of Management and Enterprise Services, Department of Labor, Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of Rehabilitation Services, civil service, human capital management, state employee disputes, whistleblower, veterans employment, veterans placement, fleet management, state fleet, motor vehicles
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- Most of the time, they are elected from around the state.
- of Education with the authority to appoint a state school superintendent and to operate the State Department
- Across the country, states use many different education governance structures, yet 49 states still outperform
- the state, there is broad support for going back to a state superintendent of schools, regardless of
- , we beat the surrounding states.
Committees:
Senate Senate Rules , Senate House Rules & Order Of Business
Keywords:
wildlife commission, removal procedures, malfeasance, appointed officials, governance, education reform, public education, state board of education, superintendent, chartering authority, constitutional amendment, policy setting, insects, insect workshop, insect identification, ecology, monitoring, management, pollinators, pollination
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House State Government Finance and Policy Committee 4/10/25
State Government Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Our agency adds value by serving state.
- Um, for those who may not know, the state government finance budget bill funds the offices of the state
- Uh, there is a separate state government policy bill which is also moving forward.
- The state lottery retail provisions have been modified.
- </c> effectively in the state of Minnesota. effectively in the state of Minnesota.
Bills:
HF2783
Committee:
House State Government Finance and Policy
Keywords:
state government finance, biennial budget, appropriations, Minnesota Management and Budget, Healthy Aging Subcabinet, Office of Healthy Aging, older adults, aging policy, long-term care, caregivers, public health, Medicaid fraud, medical assistance fraud, attorney general subpoena power, fraud enforcement, business filing fraud, Secretary of State, deceptive mailings, consumer protection, certified public accountant