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OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Retirement and Government Resources 2ND REVISED Apr 7th, 2026 at 10:30 am

Retirement and Government Resources

Transcript Highlights:
  • We are on the Secretary of State at this time.
  • This is a bill to Make sure that state governments and agencies don't use state funds and resources to
  • So, given that a portion of our population in the state is LGBTQ, why would our state not be able to
  • programming.
  • It's saying state resources and state dollars shall not be attributed to it.
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.
  • That's all this bill is saying for the... state of Oklahoma.
  • when it comes to evaluating low-performing degree programs.
  • One of those is a plan to grow the program.
OK
Transcript Highlights:
  • It's a special year here in the state of Oklahoma for many reasons.
  • The beads program is the final grant.
  • Can you talk to Me about, are we adding programs or expanding slots in current programs?
  • It's a reallocation of existing programs.
  • Reid, Chairman Caldwell, state your point. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

01/28/2026 - Senate Government

Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • This is my first legislative session here at the Arizona State Senate.
  • It's not just at one archival library in the state; they're all over the state.
  • ; they're in an alternative program.
  • of Washington, state of California, state of Oregon—things that have never occurred in Arizona.
  • I think better of our state, better of our legislature.
Summary: The committee first handled Senate Bill 1045, which would bar cities, towns, and counties from taxing or charging fees on the use of blockchain technology in residences, with limited exceptions. The sponsor said the bill was a repeat of a measure vetoed the prior year and framed it as a tax-preemption issue. There was no testimony, and the bill was moved and passed out of committee on a 4-3 vote. The committee then heard Senate Bill 1019, which would prohibit the addition of fluoride to public water systems. Senator Shamp argued the bill was about health freedom, informed consent, and emerging research she said raised concerns about fluoride’s benefits and possible neurodevelopmental risks. Opponents, including representatives of Arizona dental and public health groups, testified that community water fluoridation is safe, effective, and especially important for low-income and rural communities with limited dental access. After extended debate, the bill received a do pass recommendation on a 4-3 vote. Senate Bill 1050 would provide free lifetime state park passes to Arizona veterans. State Parks testified neutrally but warned the measure could reduce revenue used to support park operations and rural economies; the sponsor said the bill was prompted by a park visit where veterans were charged admission. The committee also approved SB 1050 on a 4-3 vote. Later, SB 1078, dealing with de novo review in public records denial cases, passed unanimously after support from the Goldwater Institute, and SB 1083, which would prevent HOAs and condo associations from banning certain lighted home address devices for emergency response, also passed after testimony from the sponsor and a homeowners coalition.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Taxes Committee 2/24/26

Taxes

Transcript Highlights:
  • contribution refund program. contribution refund program.
  • Article four was the state aids article.
  • and the local government cannabis aid program.
  • of the cannabis aid program of the cannabis aid program uh<00:16:17.759> the<00:16:17.920
  • forested lands. that has a that program forested lands. that has a that program is<00:27:16.240>
Bills: HF9
OK
Transcript Highlights:
  • We would put the Board Certified Assistant Behavioral Analyst and wehaus under the Board of Psychology
  • This bill has been approved in multiple states in the United States.
  • These treatments would be investigational treatments that are currently being used in the United States
  • This time, Oklahoma and the United States offer potentially life-saving options.
  • Over 15 states have approved bills very similar to This bill has approved this language.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • I rise to state your inquiry.
  • State your inquiry.
  • State your inquiry.
  • The state of Texas Emergency Assistance Registry is a voluntary free registry designed to help local
  • State your inquiry.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

02/18/2026 - Senate Government

Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • Chair, Member, Senate Bill 1566 prohibits a municipality, county, or the state, or a state agency from
  • So we have low-income programs that we run. We have safety programs that we run.
  • But in this state, and in this state, and in this state, Have at it.
  • A board member represents more people than some states, like state governors. Uh-huh.
  • systems and plans of the state.
Summary: The committee first heard SB 1825, which would shift precinct committeeman vacancy applications in certain cases from county party chairs to legislative district chairs and require the list of nominees to be submitted within five days. Supporters said the bill would streamline a bottlenecked process and better reflect local party leadership, while the County Supervisors Association said it had no issue with the basic structure but objected to the five-day deadline. The bill received a do pass recommendation on a 5-0 vote, with two members not voting. The committee then considered SB 1566, a measure aimed at preventing municipalities, counties, the state, and state agencies from maliciously delaying permits or approvals, with enforcement by the Attorney General and civil penalties. After a strike-everything amendment narrowed the bill mainly to single-family residential construction and clarified terms, the sponsor and home builders argued it would deter intentional delays that increase housing costs, while one member raised concerns about breadth and public safety or planning issues. The amended bill passed 3-2, with two not voting. SB 1571, as amended, would bar monopoly utilities with a defined customer base from passing marketing, sponsorship, community relations, and similar costs through to ratepayers, and would require annual public reporting and an attestation that such costs were not passed on. Support came from the sponsor, the Home Builders Association, and environmental advocates, while a municipal power users representative warned the language could be too broad for small public utilities and emergency communications. The committee adopted the strike-everything amendment and then gave the bill a do pass as amended recommendation by a 4-2 vote, with one not voting. Later, the committee approved SB 1501, which expands the Administrative Rules Oversight Committee’s review authority to include whether agency rules or policies exceed statutory authority, and SB 1805, which requires county recorders to verify that a notary on a quitclaim deed is actively commissioned before recording the deed. It also passed SB 1808, as amended, to prohibit HOAs and condominium associations from banning flags of nations designated as major non-NATO allies, and SB 1688, as amended, to require certain membership associations receiving public dues support to disclose fees and allow opt-outs. SB 1246, as amended, increased the delinquency thresholds and time periods before HOA/condo foreclosure on common expense liens, and passed unanimously. Finally, SB 1428 was introduced to expand county boards of supervisors in larger counties, with debate focused on representation, cost, and the differing constitutional roles of counties and cities; the transcript cuts off before any final action on that bill.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Finance May 21st, 2026

Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • other state revenue sources as recognized by REC and a reduction of $47.1 million in state general fund
  • Medicaid program.
  • State general fund savings in the Medicaid program.
  • Office of State Procurement, $13.4 million with 99 T.O. positions.
  • Environmental State Revolving Loan Funds, $126.5 million.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Ways and Means Committee 5/18/25

Ways and Means

Transcript Highlights:
  • <00:04:29.040> um space as well as the state patrol. um space as well as the state patrol.
  • The Minnesota State Academies gets $17,000 per year.
  • The Minnesota State Academies gets $17,000 per year.
  • > Universities<00:10:57.760> receives State Colleges and Universities receives State Colleges
  • It's important to people in the state of Minnesota, so thank you all.
Bills: SF2884, HF1889
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

House Chamber - Fri Mar 20, 2026, 12:00PM HST - Day 31

Hawaii House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • 204, congratulating the first, second, third, and fourth place teams at the 2026 Hawaii LifeSmarts State
  • the 2026 and fourth place teams at the 2026 Hawaii<00:26:51.840> LifeSmarts<00:26:52.520> State
  • Hawaii LifeSmarts State Competition. Hawaii LifeSmarts State Competition.
  • today we will be recognizing high school teams who have recently competed in the Hawaii LifeSmarts State
  • I'm in second place in the 2026 LifeSmarts State Competition.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

House Chamber - Thu Mar 19, 2026, 12:00PM HST - Day 30

Hawaii House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • This is their first time to the State Capitol, and they are very excited to be here.
  • It is on base and it's an incredible program that's a comprehensive program migrant [applause] communities
  • <00:18:16.920> Capitol is their first time to the State Capitol is their first time to the
  • Thank you so much. from across the state to celebrate um from across the state to celebrate um and<00
  • achievements, initiatives, and programs achievements, initiatives, and programs um<00:28:55.840>
AL

Alabama 2026 1st Special Session

Alabama House Commerce and Small Business Committee Mar 11th, 2026

Commerce and Small Business

Transcript Highlights:
  • It's an agreed-upon bill, and we feel comfortable that it will help and assist many of our school systems
  • across the state that have faced the same challenges.
  • It's an agreed-upon bill, and we feel comfortable that it will help and assist many of our school systems
  • across the state that have faced the same challenges. >> Okay.
  • Because this is a bill that was passed in another state and this bill is copied and pasted off another
Bills: SB279, HB478, SB279, HB478