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HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Opening Day Floor Session 01-21-2026 10:00am

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Will the Senate of the 23rd Legislature of the State of Hawaii please come to order?
  • the Hawaii State Senate. uh Senator Lamasau goes back to her uh Senator Lamasau goes back to her seat
  • Senator Brian Schatz, United States Senator Mazie Hirono, Mr.
  • Senator Brian Shots, United States Senator Brian Shots, United<00:10:32.720> States<00:10:33.040
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Transcript Highlights:
  • Or they could just accept Senate House amendments on Senate Bill 633.
  • The building Senate Senate Bill 633 by Hilbert of the House and Weaver of the Senate, an act relating
  • It's not a state issue.
  • Daniels of the Senate.
  • of the Senate.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Public Health Apr 8th, 2026 at 09:00 am

Public Health

Transcript Highlights:
  • Members Senate Bill 1572 is a feasibility study that would designate the state department of health to
  • Senate Bill 2074 is another PBM bill.
  • You are recognized to present Senate Bill 1423.
  • so that we are not sending these dollars out of state.
  • There's no state dollars that are used for this, and Oklahoma is one of 14 states selected to use this
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

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

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Senator Bergstrom is here. Senator Boren is here. Senator Brooks is here. Senator Bullard is here.
  • Senator Burns is here. Senator Coleman is here. Senator Daniels is here. Senator Devers is here.
  • Senator Guthrie is here. Senator Rouner is here. Senator Hall is here. Senator Hall is here.
  • Welcome again to the Oklahoma State Senate.
  • Members, if you would please help me welcome them to the State Senate. Madam, thank you, Mr.
AL

Alabama 2026 1st Special Session

Alabama Senate County and Municipal Government Committee Jan 28th, 2026

County and Municipal Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • >> Senator Coleman. Senator Gudger. >> Senator Coleman. Senator Gudger.
  • Senator Albritton, Senator Carnley, Senator Chambliss, Senator Gudger, Senator Hatcher, Senator Kelley
  • The chair stated that Senator Kelly had made a motion for adoption of the amendment and asked for a second
  • Senator Albritton, Senator Carnley, Senator Chambliss, Senator Coleman, Senator Gudger, Senator Hatcher
  • Senator Gudger, Senator Hatcher, Senator Senator Gudger, Senator Hatcher, Senator Kelly, Kelly, Kelly
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Transcript Highlights:
  • Memorial roads and bridges, just let's just say a little miscommunication between the House and Senate
  • So we put all of ours into the Senate bill because our bill was not going. To be heard over there.
  • As such, we oversee the implementation of a number of federal and state-funded programs.
  • It comes to the state of Oklahoma by formula. My...
  • I am proud to publicly state my appreciation. Our leadership also appreciates it.
Bills: SB80, SB1101, SB1813, SB1966
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Taxes Committee 3/12/26

Taxes

Transcript Highlights:
  • staff, our state auditors.
  • staff, our state auditors.
  • Um means that there is an impact on, um, our state revenues and our state auditors.
  • staff, our state auditors.
  • state.
AL

Alabama 2026 1st Special Session

Alabama Senate State Governmental Affairs Committee Jan 28th, 2026

State Governmental Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • . >> Senator [questionable: Albritton], Senator Allen, Senator Bell. >> Senator [questionable: Carnley
  • ] here. >> Senator Carnley here. >> Senator Coleman here. >> Senator Coleman-Madison. >> Uh, Senator
  • Elliott here. >> Senator Kelley, or Senator Roberts here. >> Senator Stewart here. >> Senator Butler
  • Senator Albritton, Senator Allen, Senator Bell, Senator Carnley, Senator Coleman, Senator Coleman-Madison
  • , Senator Elliott, Senator Kelley, Senator Orr, Senator Roberts, Senator Stewart, Senator Butler. >>
Bills: SB200, SB206, SB200, SB206
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

01/26/2026 - House Land, Agriculture & Rural Affairs

Land, Agriculture & Rural Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • I am State Representative Teresa Martinez.
  • State Representative Stephanie Hamilton.
  • state or tribe that has a wolf population.
  • I don’t work in other states.
  • I have a list of 21 states here that are moving on labeling, and I have another 18 states here that are
Summary: The House Committee on Land, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs met for its first session, with members and staff introducing themselves before taking up committee-of-reference business and several bills. The committee first heard a presentation from the Arizona Beef Council, which described its checkoff-funded promotion, education, and research work for Arizona beef producers, including classroom materials, nutrition outreach, and ranch tours. After questions about how the program is funded and whether the state would lose its Arizona-retained share if the council were not continued, the committee voted to recommend continuing the council for eight years, until July 1, 2034. The committee then considered HB 2155, which also continued the Arizona Beef Council for eight years, and advanced it on a 7-1 vote. HB 2156, which appropriates money to the livestock compensation fund for wolf depredation losses, was amended to set the appropriation at $250,000 from the general fund in fiscal year 2027 and then passed 5-2, with supporters emphasizing rancher compensation and opponents questioning use of general funds and noting unused prior funding. HB 2162, which would require at least one Arizona Game and Fish Commission member to be a cattleman or rancher, drew testimony for and against but was ultimately held by the chair after discussion about representation, existing appointment structures, and rural interests. The committee also advanced two cell-cultured protein bills. HB 2762 would require a disclaimer on packaging for food derived from cultivated cells; supporters argued for consumer transparency and opponents said federal labeling rules already apply and state-specific requirements could create confusion. It passed 5-3. HB 2791 would prohibit the sale of cell-cultured protein for human consumption and make violations a felony; supporters raised safety, innovation, and agricultural concerns, while opponents argued it would criminalize federally approved products and restrict consumer choice. That bill also passed 5-3. The committee adjourned after completing its agenda.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate Session Aug 7th, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Senate will come to order.
  • of persons or prostitution to state affairs.
  • And Mental Health Services, the powers of the Texas Supreme Court, and jurors to state affairs.
  • I move that the Senate recess until 2 o'clock p.m. Friday, August 8. The motion by Zaffirini.
  • The Senate stands in recess until 2 p.m. Friday, August 8th.
Bills: SB8, SB10, SB16, SB8
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Senate May 13th, 2026

Louisiana Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Senator Abraham, Senator Womack, Senator Myers, Senator McMath, Senator Hodges... Senator...
  • Senator Luno, yes. Senator Miller, yes. Senator Luneau, yes. Senator Miller, yes.
  • Senate Resolution Number 119 by Senator Luneau is a resolution urging the Louisiana State University
  • The Senate committee put a definition on, and this simply just redefines it as the State of Louisiana
  • The Senate committee put a definition on, and this simply just redefines it as the State of Louisiana
Bills: SR116, SR117, SR118, SR119, SCR68, SCR69, SCR12, HB682, HB766, HB769, HB775, HB783, HB824, HB926, HB1186, HB1201, HB1223, HB1245, HB1247, HB1253, HB1258, HB221, HCR53, HCR62, HCR72, HCR58, HB54, HB137, HB180, HB192, HB310, HB321, HB396, HB512, HB552, HB578, HB638, HB663, HB708, HB717, HB718, HB1009, HB1082, HB1104, HB1107, HB1194, HB1198, HB1246, HB1250, SB29, SB30, SB32, SB41, SB42, SB43, SB47, SB84, SB93, SB113, SB192, SB199, SB219, SB220, SB221, SB222, SB241, SB253, SB255, SB289, SB292, SB306, SB314, SB351, SB399, SB404, SB14, SB102, SB133, SB151, SB165, SB169, SB170, SB200, SB217, SB280, SB291, SB300, SB303, SB330, SB449, SB489, SB521, SB424, SCR9, SB25, SB250, SB348, SB405, SB444, SB485, SB35, SB65, SB132, SB215, SB246, SB249, SB269, SB282, SB296, SB323, SB363, SB369, SB474, SB490, SB492, SB500, HCR26, HCR45, HCR61, HCR77, HCR31, HB649, HB665, HB681, HB721, HB746, HB757, HB781, HB835, HB844, HB857, HB872, HB886, HB889, HB892, HB982, HB987, HB1037, HB1068, HB1072, HB1078, HB1085, HB1132, HB1137, HB1167, HB1174, HB1232, HB1238, HB23, HB136, HB17, HB21, HB51, HB55, HB74, HB106, HB108, HB133, HB140, HB159, HB168, HB215, HB226, HB263, HB296, HB299, HB322, HB364, HB519, HB535, HB538, HB568, HB571, HB622, HB635, HB676, HB772, HB784, HB1006, HB1018, HB1043, HB1070, HB1134, HB1239, HB62, HB193, HB203, HB210, HB220, HB228, HB246, HB420, HB475, HB486, HB574, HB584, HB750, HB813, HB815, HB826, HB870, HB949, HB953, HB1045, HB1092, HB1151, HB1162, HB1176, HB1177, HB1196, HB1214, HB1241, HB36, HB73, HB119, HB126, HB129, HB166, HB211, HB245, HB271, HB280, HB337, HB351, HB354, HB399, HB677, HB712, HB723, HB726, HB728, HB759, HB789, HB850, HB956, HB966, HB1036, SB149, SB382, SB441, HB258, HB842
Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, heard a prayer and pledge, and then moved through a long calendar of House and Senate measures. Early business included adoption of a large batch of Bureau reports and numerous committee reports, along with several personal privilege recognitions for guests and observances, including Aviation Day at the Capitol, Safe Boating Week, and recognition of a student’s educational achievements. The chamber also received messages from the House on several Senate concurrent resolutions and conference committee reports, including House Bill 842, the omnibus election bill, which was taken up and adopted after discussion of changes to Louisiana election procedures, congressional primary timing, ballot order, and related qualifying and public-records provisions. The Senate also adopted or concurred in several resolutions, including measures on community action, early education, condolences, and a blockchain and digital innovation task force. A major portion of the meeting focused on floor debate and final passage of several bills. Senate Bill 250, dealing with comprehensive weight management services through the Office of Group Benefits, was amended to remove GLP-1 and compounded-therapy provisions and then passed. Senate Bill 348 authorizing local law enforcement to contract for administrative and logistical support for motor vehicle regulatory enforcement passed, as did Senate Bill 405 creating a statewide quality oversight initiative for nursing facilities. Senate Bill 444 and Senate Bill 485, both relating to the new city of St. George’s expropriation and taxing authority, passed after amendments and questions about their local impact. Senate Bill 25, on compensation for registrars of voters and staff, also passed unanimously. Senate Bill 132, requiring exterior master key boxes and school mapping integration for public schools, passed as a school safety measure. The Senate then considered a series of House bills, many of them local or regulatory in nature. These included HB 649 on dual enrollment, HB 665 on hoop nets in North Pass and Manchac Pass, HB 681 on the Lakeview Crime Prevention District, HB 721 on night shrimping in parts of Vermilion Bay, HB 746 on statewide oversized vehicle permits, HB 781 on fleet vehicle registration, HB 835 on charter guide wildlife management area access permits, HB 857 on commingled seafood labeling, HB 872 and HB 886 on menhaden fishing radios and harvest reporting, HB 889 on bulk oyster tagging, HB 892 creating the West End Economic Development District, HB 982 naming memorial highways, HB 987 consolidating LSU energy-related programs, HB 1037 and HB 1072 on DOTD operational reforms, HB 1068 on garbage collection contracting authority, HB 1078 on tuition and fees for distance education, HB 1085 repealing private vehicle inspection sticker requirements, HB 1132 on lab school funding under the University of Louisiana system, HB 1137 limiting adverse employment action against state employees over pronoun use, HB 1167 naming memorial roadways, and HB 1174 recreating DOTD through 2031. Most of these measures passed, often after brief debate and occasional amendments; HB 1085 drew opposition over the loss of inspection-related jobs and concerns about unsafe vehicles, but it still passed. One notable bill, Senate Bill 500 on medical malpractice and the Patient Compensation Fund, was not brought to a vote; after extensive debate about the medical review panel system, claims costs, and proposed certificate-of-merit changes, the author said he would turn it into a study resolution instead.
NE

Nebraska 2025-2026 Regular Session

Legislative Morning Session Apr 9th, 2026

Nebraska Unicameral Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Thank you, Senator Hardin. Thank you. Senator Hardin.
  • Lee to the State Racing and Gaming Commission. Senator Holcroft, you're recognized to open.
  • Voting no: Senator Conrad and Senator Quick?
  • Gross such, State Bill 748, introduced by Senator Brad Von Gillern, relating to revenue taxation.
  • Voting no: Senators Lenosky and Moser. Senator Lenosky voting yes. Senator Moser voting yes.