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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.
NE

Nebraska 2025-2026 Regular Session

Legislative Afternoon Session Apr 9th, 2026

Nebraska Unicameral Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Senator DeBoer, for what purpose do you rise? Point of personal privilege. Please state your point.
  • Since 1986, Nebraska state senators have not weighed in on our committee structure.
  • President, Legislative Bill 903, introduced by Senator Storer, Senator Bostar, Senator Lonowski, and
  • Legislative Bill 1240, introduced by Senator Merv Riepe, is a bill for an act relating to state recovery
  • President, L.R. 293A, introduced by Senator Coutth, it urges members of the United States Congress to
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session 02-20-2026 11:30am

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • . >> Senator Dort. >> here. >> Senator Dela Cruz. >> Senator Dela Cruz. >> here. >> Senator Elefante.
  • >> here. >> Senator Fevella. >> excused. >> Senator Fukunaga. >> Senator Gabbard. >> Senator Hashimoto
  • . >> Senator Ihara. >> present. >> Senator Inoe. >> present. >> Senator Kuha. >> Senator Kahaloa. >>
  • Senator Kidani. >> Aloh. >> Senator Kim. >> Senator Lamosao. >> here. >> Senator Lee here. >> Senator
  • Welcome to your State Senate. Any further introductions? If not, Madame Clerk.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session 02-19-2026 11:30am

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Senator Fukunaga, present. >> Senator Gabbard. >> Senator Hashimoto. >> Senator Ihara, present. >> Senator
  • Kim. >> Senator Lamosao, here. >> Senator Lee, here. >> Senator McKelvey. >> Senator Moriwaki. >> Senator
  • And VP Devon Oiro, welcome to your State Senate. introductions this morning?
  • Welcome to your Hawaii State Center. >> Further introductions, Senator Kuha. >> Thank you, Mr.
  • Senator Kim. um, state vice president, Lkesha Kitang, um, state vice president, Lkesha Kitang, state<
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Transcript Highlights:
  • She's, oh, first of all, we're gonna lay over Senate bill 904, Senate bill 1500, Senate bill 1644.
  • And Senate Bill 1833.
  • Madam Chair, Senate bill members, Senate bill 1560 is cleanup language from the nurse practitioner bill
  • This bill has been approved in multiple states in the United States.
  • Senate Bill 1794. Thank you, Madam Chair.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Appropriations Revised Apr 22nd, 2026 at 03:30 pm

Appropriations

Transcript Highlights:
  • If we do pass by, Senator Stanley seconded by Senator Rosino. Be questions on the bill.
  • Senator Brooks, Senator Dossett, Senator Gallagher, Goodwin.
  • Please, Senator Brooks, Dossett, Goodwin, Green, heck, sorry, senator.
  • We have a do pass on the amendment by Senator Hall, seconded by Senator Rosino.
  • Thank you, Senator Hayes.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Cap Committee Meeting - 2025-04-30

Capital Investment

Transcript Highlights:
  • You may state your name for the record and proceed.
  • Please state your name for the record and proceed.
  • Please state your name for the record and proceed.
  • Please state your name for the record and proceed.
  • You may state your name for the record and proceed.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Capital Investment Committee 4/30/25

Capital Investment

Transcript Highlights:
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  • We have about 1,700 employees across the state, about 20 locations across the state as well.
  • 20 locations across the state as well. 20 locations across the state as well.
  • <01:01:44.160> Uh Um and um so why state bonding? Uh Um and um so why state bonding?
  • care of it and not come to the state. care of it and not come to the state.
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama Senate Feb 11th, 2025

Alabama Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
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TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate Session Feb 11th, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Thank you, Senator Alvarado for bringing this. Welcome to your state capitol.
  • Chair recognizes Senator Hinojosa of the United States. Thank you, Mr.
  • And thank you Senator Birdwell for bringing this resolution to the floor, Texas State. has a significant
  • I'm proud to stand with you, Senators, in celebrating Texas State.
  • Technical College Day, welcome to your state capitol. Chair recognizes Senator Campbell.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Press Conference: Senator Tan Parker Feb 11th, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • , as well as our colleagues in the Senate.
  • And may God continue to bless the great state of Texas and the United Kingdom, our great United States
  • We love Senator Parker and his leadership in every, I mean.
  • I'm Claudia Ordaz, a state representative out of House District 79, here with my great Senator from El
  • Senator Parker, Representative Ordaz, senators, representatives.
FL

Florida 2025 Regular Session

Senate in Special Session C Feb 11th, 2025

Florida Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Senate President Albritton: THE SENATE WILL BE IN ORDER.
  • SENATE MEMORIAL 60 BY SENATOR GRUTERS.
  • SENATOR PIZZO, YOU ARE RECOGNIZED. Senator Pizzo: THANK YOU, MR. PRESIDENT.
  • Senate President Albritton: THANK YOU, SENATOR PIZZO.
  • SENATOR BURGESS, YOU ARE RECOGNIZED. Senator Burgess: THANK YOU, MR. PRESIDENT.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Labor and Industrial Apr 28th, 2026

Labor & Industrial

Transcript Highlights:
  • I can't speak as to other states.
  • All in all, we're in all 50 states.
  • Thirteen states, including Louisiana, have their own state-specific treatment guidelines.
  • state guidelines and ODG.
  • ...states that have adopted it.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Public Safety Finance and Policy Committee 4/7/26

Public Safety Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
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  • <00:40:27.360> And state fiscal year 2027 grants. And state fiscal year 2027 grants.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

02/11/2026 - House Transportation & Infrastructure

Transportation & Infrastructure

Transcript Highlights:
  • States of America for the first time in our history.
  • The rest of the state is a rural district.
  • President, the House Speaker, and the Secretary of State.
  • As you know, we don't receive any state general funds.
  • We could look at samples of other states and... ...states are doing, so it's not like we have to invent
Summary: The House Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure heard several bills, beginning with HB 2957, which would require physical driver licenses to be accepted for identification purposes and prohibit cities, towns, counties, and districts from requiring digital mobile IDs for government services. The sponsor framed the bill as a privacy and choice measure tied to concerns about Real ID, biometric data, and federal overreach. Supporters said it preserves a non-Real ID option and protects privacy, while opponents raised concerns about travel requirements and whether the bill could affect proof of legal status. The committee approved HB 2957 on a 4-3 vote. The committee then considered HB 2941, which would make certain motorcycle lane-splitting or passing behavior subject to reckless driving penalties. The sponsor and a motorcycle rights representative explained the difference between lawful lane filtering and unlawful lane splitting, saying the bill would add enforcement teeth for unsafe conduct and improve safety. Members discussed the distinction between filtering and splitting, and several related personal safety concerns. The committee passed HB 2941 unanimously, 7-0. HB 2305, dealing with private towing carriers, would establish statewide rules for private-property towing, including rate standards tied to DPS agreements, documentation and photo requirements, notice to law enforcement, and penalties for unlawful towing. Supporters said the bill would create uniformity and curb predatory towing, while the Arizona Trucking Association raised concerns about the DPS rate structure and the need for further stakeholder work. The committee adopted an amendment clarifying the bill applies only to motor vehicles towed from private property and then passed the bill 7-0. HB 2257, a strike-everything amendment changing the distribution of watercraft fee revenues and requiring an annual expenditure report, also passed after Game and Fish warned of a significant fiscal impact and committee members discussed Mohave County’s water patrol needs; the vote was 4-3. Finally, the committee heard HB 2573, which as amended was narrowed to address a 45-day gap before repeat DUI offenders can install ignition interlock devices. Supporters said the change would improve public safety by allowing earlier use of the technology, while members discussed whether it would weaken DUI laws and how the interlock system works. The transcript cuts off before the final vote on HB 2573, so no committee action is shown for that bill in the provided text.
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Appropriations and Finance Feb 2nd, 2026 at 02:03 pm

House Appropriations & Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • pre-K for three-year-olds and providing a big expansion of affordable childcare options that the Senate
  • Essentially, you have set the stage for a universal early childhood system in the state of New Mexico
  • You've focused on affordability strategies, albeit at the state taking on a larger share of health care
  • a big theme, not only in our Office of Cybersecurity, but having that office work with a myriad of state
  • This is a core function of state government.
Bills: HB2, SB48, SB64, SB100