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HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

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

Hawaii House Floor Meeting

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  • It is on base and it's an incredible program that's a comprehensive program migrant [applause] communities
  • :19:05.720> incredible is on base and it's an incredible is on base and it's an incredible program
  • It is an incredible program ingrained in the school to welcome students who may only be there for a few
  • Every year, the ambassador program has a focus, and this year they're focusing on improving student attendance
  • achievements, initiatives, and programs achievements, initiatives, and programs um<00:28:55.840>
OK
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  • libraries and library professionals provide to communities across Oklahoma, from early literacy programs
  • and student support to workforce development, digital access, research assistance, and community programming
  • One of the things I asked her that she enjoyed about high school the most was the fine arts program.
  • This isn't marijuana that qualifies under the state marijuana medical program, even though the federal
  • It is being sold as hemp, never having been in the medical marijuana program.
Summary: The House convened under quorum call and began with several recognitions and presentations, including visits from Comanche County 4-H, the Muskogee Police Department officers who completed EMT training, the March of Dimes, and Ag Day honorees, including the Ag Hall of Fame recipient Ron Justice. The chamber also adopted House Resolution 1054 designating April 2026 as Library Month, with a special presentation honoring library leaders and advocates for their work on the first Library Day at the Capitol. The House then considered and passed a series of bills, mostly on broad bipartisan votes, covering state symbols, fireworks sales, oil and gas royalty protections, AP exam access, veteran records access for grandchildren, Medicaid support for a food-is-medicine grant, law library representation, controlled substances, public health, state security staffing, financial exploitation protections, credit union modernization, workforce data, staffing contracts, enterprise zone incentives, conveyance/title theft protections, hospice narcotics disposal, duplicate statute cleanup, and memorial highway/bridge designations. One major bill, SB 237 on eliminating the solar and battery storage manufacturing tax exemption, was laid over after discussion and questions about tax policy and local incentives. Several measures drew brief explanation and questions, including SB 2159 on state symbols and wheat, SB 1948 on fireworks sales, HB 1371 on oil and gas royalty payments and bankruptcy protections, SB 1975 on AP testing locations, SB 2026 on access to veterans’ discharge papers, SB 1565 on food-is-medicine Medicaid support, SB 1642 on splitting short opioid prescriptions, and SB 933 creating a right-to-try pathway for individualized treatment. Most of these bills passed with little or no debate, and several emergency clauses also passed by the required two-thirds vote. Not all measures advanced: SB 1771, expanding Workforce Commission data authority, failed on a 27-46 vote, and the House later gave notice of intent to reconsider. SB 1365 was reconsidered and then passed, but its emergency clause failed. The session also featured an extended personal privilege speech by Rep. Scott Fetgatter marking his departure, in which he thanked colleagues and staff and reflected on his tenure and legislative work.
OK
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  • Angela worked in the reading program, Mr.
  • Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
  • Members, Senate Bill 1379 establishes a two-year pilot program for grants to organizations to provide
  • And so with my son who's running the program. Thank you.
  • And so with my son who's running the program. Thank you.
Summary: The House met in session with a roll call establishing a quorum, followed by prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several recognitions, including the Doctor and Nurse of the Day and youth groups visiting the chamber. Special presentations honored the Oklahoma City Blazers under-10 ice hockey team for winning a Texas state championship and MacArthur High School JROTC cadets for repeated drill team success. The chamber also adopted House Resolution 1055 declaring April 29, 2026, as Oklahoma Agriculture Day, and House Resolution 1056 recognizing Denim Day during Sexual Assault Awareness Month; both were adopted without objection. Members then considered a series of Senate bills. SB 2170 on child custody passed 77-0 and requires supervised visitation when a court finds child abuse or sexual exploitation. SB 1833 codifies a federal waiver barring SNAP purchases of candy and soft drinks and passed 62-17. SB 1198, requiring the Oklahoma Health Care Authority to file releases on county- and municipally-owned properties at the request of local officials, passed 79-0. SB 1730, which requires law enforcement sexual abuse reports to be forwarded to OSBI for investigative use, drew debate over victim protection versus due-process concerns and passed 52-29. The House also passed SB 1379 creating a two-year grant pilot for services to labor and sex trafficking victims, including services regardless of immigration status, and approved the emergency. SB 1645 on Medicaid audit procedures, SB 2155 allowing the Route 66 Commission to use MOUs for administrative oversight, and several sunset-extension bills for boards and commissions also advanced, many with emergency clauses approved. SB 1461 extending the Oklahoma Educational Television Authority passed 67-20, but its emergency failed 55-20. Other measures passed included SB 1344 creating an insulin access and affordability program, SB 1309 increasing Roads Fund debt-service capacity, and multiple board-extension bills for construction, polygraph examiners, engineers and surveyors, and midwifery, most with emergency clauses adopted. The House then moved to announcements and recessed until 1:30 p.m.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Judiciary Apr 28th, 2026

Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • 1064 by Representative Freiburg provides relative to a domestic violence intervention court pilot program
  • We've seen how the SOP program has affected our state statewide, and that funding is so important.
  • He said this would improve the justice numbers in the index for the state of Louisiana.
  • And with this, are we actually improving efficiency and justice?
  • Are we actually improving efficiency and justice, or are we just moving cases to a less regulated court
Summary: The committee met with a quorum and first took up House Bill 1165, which was converted into a substitute bill to reorganize the Avoyelles Parish court system by creating two city courts, one for Marksville and one for Bunkie, and expanding their jurisdiction parishwide, including small claims and certain misdemeanor, civil, and juvenile matters. The sponsor and supporting judges said the change would better use existing courts and improve access to justice, while the district attorney opposed it, arguing it would not help the criminal docket, could create staffing and constitutional issues, and needed more study. After questions about voting districts, appellate procedure, and minority vote dilution, the committee adopted the substitute and reported the bill favorably. The committee then heard House Bill 1064 creating a domestic violence intervention court pilot program in the 19th Judicial District, with testimony from the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council and the YWCA describing a specialty court model focused on accountability, victim services, and wraparound support. The bill was reported favorably. House Bill 341, clarifying law enforcement officer rights during administrative investigations, was amended to specify administrative matters and reported with amendments. House Concurrent Resolution 64, as amended, expanded a study of behavioral health courts to include additional parishes and a later reporting deadline, and was reported favorably. House Bill 579, the sexual assault survivor bill of rights, was amended to strengthen notice, confidentiality, and funding provisions and then reported favorably. Later, House Bill 1004, which would have raised the jurisdictional threshold for justice of the peace courts from $5,000 to $7,500, drew significant opposition from city court judges who warned of unintended consequences, including different evidentiary standards, possible attorney-representation issues for entities, and added burdens on district courts. Supporters framed it as an inflation adjustment and access-to-justice measure, but after debate the committee voted 5-11 to defer the bill. House Bill 183, limiting courthouse cell phone bans in fee-payment areas, was amended and then failed on a 7-7 tie with the chair voting no. The committee also reported favorably House Bill 451 on ATC hearing notices, House Bill 541 on micro distillers via substitute, Senate Bill 44 on tactical medical professionals’ firearms, House Resolution 37 honoring veterans who served in Honduras, and House Bill 89 requiring a district attorney office to pay certain retirees’ health premiums from its own funds. Several other bills were voluntarily deferred, and the meeting ended with a motion to adjourn.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Judiciary Apr 28th, 2026

Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • 1064 by Representative Freiburg provides relative to a domestic violence intervention court pilot program
  • We've seen how the SOP program has affected our state statewide, and that funding is so important.
  • said, access to justice for those who are on the lower end of the scale economically, which will improve
  • And with this, are we actually improving efficiency and justice?
  • Actually improving efficiency and justice, or are we just moving cases to a less regulated court with
Summary: The committee met with a quorum and took up a long agenda of judiciary-related bills and resolutions. It first considered HB 1165, which was substantially rewritten by substitute to create the City Courts of Marksville and Bunkie and expand their jurisdiction parishwide in Avoyelles Parish, including small claims and certain misdemeanor, civil, and juvenile matters. Supporters, including judges, said the change would improve access to justice and better use existing courts; the district attorney opposed it, arguing it would not help the criminal docket and raised constitutional, staffing, and election concerns. After questions about voting districts, appeals, and minority vote dilution, the substitute was reported favorably. The committee also reported favorably HB 1064, creating a domestic violence intervention court pilot program in the 19th JDC, and HB 341, clarifying that law-enforcement officer interrogations under the bill of rights are administrative rather than criminal matters; both drew supportive testimony from court, advocacy, and law-enforcement representatives. The committee then approved HCR 64, as amended, to study behavioral health courts and expand the study to Ouachita, East Baton Rouge, and Orleans parishes, with a report due by January 1, 2027. It also reported favorably HB 579, which strengthens the sexual assault survivor bill of rights and related protections, with testimony emphasizing survivor services and access to funding. HB 1004, which would have raised the jurisdictional limit for justice of the peace courts from $5,000 to $7,500, drew substantial opposition from city court judges and others who warned of unintended consequences, including inconsistent procedures, possible attorney-representation requirements for entities, and more appeals; after debate the bill failed on a roll call vote, 5 yeas to 11 nays. Later, the committee reported favorably HB 451, allowing the Alcohol and Tobacco Control commissioner to send hearing notices electronically and removing the 30-day mailing constraint; HB 541, as a substitute, allowing in-state microdistillers producing under 100 gallons to obtain a permit for a $100 fee; HB 183, prohibiting courthouse cellphone bans in areas where fines, fees, or court costs are paid, though it faced concerns about legislative authority over local courthouses and ultimately failed on a 7-8 vote; SB 44, requiring agency approval for firearms and ammunition carried by tactical medical professionals; HR 37, memorializing Congress to award the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal to veterans who served in Honduras from 1981 to 1992; and HB 89, requiring the Third Judicial District DA’s office to pay health insurance premiums for eligible retired employees from its own funds. Several other items were voluntarily deferred, and the meeting ended after the committee completed its agenda.
TX
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  • I think there's certainly room for improvement.
  • Travis County's Starflight program is an example of what we're talking about.
  • This amendment would only create a grant program. It would not appropriate state funding.
  • That would have to be done through a future appropriations bill or Or once the grant program exists,
  • And that's the two hundred and forty million dollars that goes into the disaster grant program in the
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Trade, Workforce & Economic Development May 7th, 2025

Trade, Workforce & Economic Development

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  • HB2031 as pending business members, you will remember this bill by beyond transportation, or storing
  • The Workforce Development Grant Program.
  • They have to go to that program. And it's a competitive bid.
  • These bridge programs acknowledge that people's journeys start from different points.
  • enroll in GED classes and then an administrative assistance program at Austin Community College.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Public Health Apr 21st, 2025

Public Health

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  • We've had to transport and we're forced like a lot of rural agencies, but we've had to transport people
  • To a study to review the animal friendly account the animal friendly license plate program grant program
  • The council shall create a grant program to fund initiatives that improve delivery of health care services
  • In addition to improve patient outcomes.
  • Many programs offer acute grief support after a stillbirth or death. shortly after birth and some programs
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama House Ways and Means Education Committee Feb 26th, 2025

Ways and Means Education

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  • In exchange for tuition, the students contract with the program to work for at least two years for an
  • to students and... ...educational program to students and receive tuition reimbursement.
  • We just want to make sure that when we're doing loan programs, that they're being fully... programs that
  • So, the loan assistance program is being expanded to try to fulfill the need of other areas across the
  • So the loan, just for my information, the loan program pays for them to get the certification.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Veterans and Military Affairs Division 4/15/26

Veterans and Military Affairs Division

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  • :03:02.640> coordination transportation barriers, uh coordination transportation barriers, uh
  • Um, and prevention program with the VA.
  • Thank you. version of this program. The Minnesota version of this program.
  • psilocybin programs here in Minnesota. psilocybin programs here in Minnesota.
  • <01:14:38.320> in the director of the Oregon program in the director of the Oregon program
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

03/09/2026 - House Health & Human Services

Health & Human Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • As our community-based mental health system matures, there are opportunities to improve systems and replace
  • My job is to improve upon the safety and efficiency of the Phoenix Police Department's response to people
  • We are committed to addressing our turnaround times and have a plan to improve our claims payment process
  • or four-year pathology residency, as well as an additional one-year fellowship from an accredited program
  • and help address the workforce shortage while maintaining high-quality standards for its training programs
Summary: The committee heard and advanced a series of health and human services bills, with most receiving unanimous or near-unanimous support. SB 1113 would allow screening or evaluation agency employees, under contract with a county, to personally serve court documents in involuntary mental health proceedings instead of requiring police officers; supporters said it would reduce burdens on law enforcement and be less disruptive for patients. An amendment clarifying county contracts and reimbursement was adopted, and the bill passed 12-0. SB 1122 would limit AHCCCS from imposing over-100% prepayment review on certain behavioral health providers serving American Indian Health Program members unless a corrective action plan is in place; AHCCCS was neutral and said it could implement the bill with additional staffing, and it passed 12-0. SB 1123 would remove a board-certification requirement so trained, licensed forensic pathologists can supervise pathology trainees during the period before board exam results are available; Maricopa County supported it as a workforce and efficiency measure, and it passed 12-0. SB 1125 would require DCS to make annual efforts to enter MOUs with Arizona tribes and improve communication on tribal children in state care; DCS said it was already working on several pending MOUs, and the bill passed 12-0. The committee also approved several bills related to cancer screening and mental health. SB 1165 would prohibit cost-sharing for diagnostic and supplemental breast cancer screening services in the commercial market; the sponsor and advocates said it would remove financial barriers that delay diagnosis, and it passed 12-0 amid personal testimony from members and the chair. SB 1243 would require notice to a patient’s guardian before discharge from court-ordered treatment and allow guardians to seek continuation of treatment; supporters said it closes dangerous gaps when treatment orders expire, and it passed 10-0 with two absent. SB 1318 would repeal a state breast-density notice requirement that now overlaps with a federal FDA standard; ADHS said the change would reduce confusion and duplicate notices, and it passed 11-0 with one absent. SB 1188 would align Arizona controlled-substance schedules with federal FDA/DEA scheduling changes; supporters said it would speed access to new treatments, while one member voted no over concerns about relying on federal review, and it passed 8-2. Additional bills addressed privacy and assisted-living referrals. SB 1193 would bar DHS from selling or disclosing EMT personal identifying information for commercial purposes without consent, while still allowing de-identified data; the sponsor’s representative said the bill arose after DHS said vendor access to licensee data was not prohibited, and members discussed whether broader privacy protections should apply to other workers as well. It passed 10-0 with two absent. SB 1477 would require referral agencies serving assisted living facilities or homes to verify background-screening practices, maintain insurance, and provide documentation regarding APS registry status; the bill’s supporters said it raises standards for senior placement services, a technical amendment was adopted, and the bill passed 10-0 with two absent.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight Mar 5th, 2026 at 10:30 am

Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight

Transcript Highlights:
  • Members, this bill seeks to improve the spin for a second. There's a policy recommendation.
  • And you anticipate, though it is still a Potentially, there are a few amendments to improve this bill
  • are to be made available to all counties who so desire to access those to put in place diversion programs
  • It'd be striking title on the floor, but but willing to work with the Department of Transportation to
  • These mediation programs are Free and available in nearly every county.
AL

Alabama 2026 1st Special Session

Alabama House Ports, Waterways and Intermodal Transit Committee Jan 21st, 2026

Ports, Waterways & Intermodal Transit

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  • , so what this does, we had a bill two years ago by Senator Orr that created an inland port grant program
  • The original discussion on the bill included airports, a grant program for airports, but there's already
  • >> No, but the original program that Senator Ward did doesn't start till this year. Okay.
  • But there are grant programs that are available through the FAA and then also through ALDOT that gets
  • You have a second. >> Yep. programs that are available through the programs that are available through
Bills: HB277, SB89, HB135, HB277, SB89, HB135
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Human Services Apr 22nd, 2025

Human Services

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  • So, it makes a claim on the healthcare program that normally fails to indicate the type of license.
  • Improves. person's quality of life, increases and improves engagement with services, and increases whole
  • I am 20 years old and I am currently living at Buckner's Next Step program based in Dallas.
  • I live at Buckner's Next Step program, and I am just finishing my first semester in college.
  • Texas families have children enrolled in both Medicaid and CHIP programs.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Human Services Apr 22nd, 2025

Human Services

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  • House Bill 3940 improves access to newborn health coverage and care by providing necessary information
  • I know the agency and stakeholders are working to improve that automatic enrollment process, but this
  • , they don't give them money to get on their feet, none of that, unless they go through a certain program
  • They have access to those programs, but whenever they're in a facility and they age out, they do not
  • have access to those programs as they would if they were in a foster home.
TX
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  • Members, the Lone Star card is the ID card for financial assistance programs in Texas, such as the Supplemental
  • Assistance Program, known as SNAP, and the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program, known as.
  • The Urban Institute has deemed us to implement the program has far exceeded any reduction in fraud.
  • These provisions not only need improvement, but they do not apply to constitution. impeachments.
  • It is also important to make sure that these programs stay open for all. Texans.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • The Urban Institute has deemed to implement the program has far exceeded any reduction in fraud.
  • Now, as restaurants continue to build. up their programs to match the food quality and reputation that
  • These provisions not only need improvement, but they do not apply to constitution. impeachments.
  • It is also important to make sure that these programs stay open for all. Texans.
  • As a mom, I recall attending one of my daughter's honors programs at the University of Texas.