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Transcript Highlights:
  • He wants to attend Northeastern State to study accounting.
  • She is on the state championship cheer team.
  • She is on the state championship cheer team.
  • She is also valedictorian and a state 4-H ambassador.
  • She is also valedictorian and a state 4-H ambassador.
Summary: The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several recognitions, including Veteran of the Week Aaron Hudkins, Psychologist of the Day Dr. Emily Corley, Doctor of the Day Dr. Jason Reagan, and a proclamation recognizing Brain Injury Awareness Month. Members also honored the Edmond Santa Fe Palm Squad and Ava Garrett for assembling and funding 100 overnight bags for children entering foster care in memory of fallen Oklahoma service member Serena Butcher. On legislation, the House considered and passed House Bill 3522, a transparency measure requiring alcoholic beverage licensees to report disciplinary actions annually, and House Bill 4300, a Department of Human Services request bill aligning child-care worker assessment language with federal requirements. Both bills advanced without debate; HB 3522 passed by recorded vote and HB 4300 passed 94-0. The chamber also recognized 17 Pages of the Week and heard multiple announcements, including caucus and birthday notices, a planned Jeans Day request tied to Bob Wills Day, and the introduction of Oklahoma Task Force One members and a search dog. The House then adjourned until Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at 9:30 a.m.
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections Jan 20th, 2026 at 01:30 pm

State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections

Transcript Highlights:
  • And, you know, those are coming not just from requesters in state, but actually people out of state who
  • There are growing lists of states that are hostile, the states that we move to and visit to.
  • A state senator, state legislator, county council person, contacted me and asked it with retaliation,
  • to vote in the state.
  • Imagine any state, blue or red.
AL

Alabama 2026 Regular Session

Alabama House Economic Development and Tourism Committee Feb 11th, 2026

Economic Development and Tourism

Transcript Highlights:
  • bill not only impacts Covington County, but it could have impacts across the southern part of our state
  • law, in order to be eligible for economic development incentives, they are tied to companies' NAICS codes
  • Companies' NAICS codes. What this bill will do is kind of update those codes.
  • And secondly, it will update those codes to reflect the 2022 revisions, ensuring consistency, clarity
Bills: HB393, HB61
ND

North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Appropriations Apr 16th, 2025 at 08:00 am

Appropriations

Transcript Highlights:
  • And also the other issue with that one is they qualify for State Water Commission cost share at 60% of
  • But anyway, does this then set a precedent that we start replacing federal funds with state funds, you
  • Chairman, just so I understand or clear, it's clarified that this is only state money if the federal
  • If it's ever reinstated, we don't use the state money.
  • It's how you determine whether they're ready to build or not ready to build.
Bills: SB2225, HB1619
Summary: The Appropriations Committee met to clear several remaining bills and discussed scheduling around upcoming conference committees. The chair noted that full committee meetings would likely be held after floor session, while Thursday and Friday mornings were being reserved for conference committees. Members also discussed how conference committees would be scheduled and where they would appear on their dashboards. The committee first took up House Bill 1577, relating to wastewater facility grants. Amendments were adopted to create a loan/line-of-credit mechanism through the Bank of North Dakota and the Department of Environmental Quality to keep two canceled federal BRIC-funded projects moving: a lagoon project in Fezenden and a wastewater treatment project in Lincoln. Members emphasized the language was intended to apply only to those projects and to preserve the possibility of federal reimbursement later. The amendment passed 16-0, and the bill as amended received a 15-1 do pass recommendation. The committee then reconsidered House Bill 1009 and adopted an additional amendment transferring the remaining balance in the bioscience innovation grant fund to the general fund, rather than issuing another round of grants. That amendment passed 16-0, and the bill as amended also received a 16-0 do pass recommendation. Finally, the committee considered House Bill 1619, creating a long-term care facility loan fund and adjusting an existing medical facility loan program. After discussion, members amended the bill to reduce the long-term care fund cap to $10 million per project, set the interest rate at 2%, extend repayment to 30 years, and align the medical facility loan program to 2% with a 30-year term. The amendment passed 14-2, and the bill as amended received a 16-0 do pass recommendation.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

S/C on Juvenile Justice Apr 3rd, 2025

S/C on Juvenile Justice

Transcript Highlights:
  • Regarding witness testimony, when you're called to testify, please state your name, who you're representing
  • Here, it clarifies that provisions added apply to individuals who do not have a state certification to
  • The states that adopted new practices and took new measures to deal with truancy... ...and those states
  • It's very indicative of the stories that we see across the state.
  • Two, do you want us to... follow the code of local consent? Both, yes. Thank you.
Bills: HB2947, HB3276, HB3513
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Civil Law and Procedure May 11th, 2026

Civil Law and Procedure

Transcript Highlights:
  • thing that it does is it creates a category, a very specific and very narrow category, to allow the state
  • Nineteen other states look at it that way, and I would strongly encourage that our state continue to
  • And I want to state publicly that I think it's absolutely reprehensible that he has been subject to the
  • It mirrors several of our other states: Florida, Georgia, Virginia, Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and
  • It mirrors several of our other states: Florida, Georgia, Virginia, Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Revenue and Taxation Apr 13th, 2026 at 02:00 pm

Revenue and Taxation

Transcript Highlights:
  • How does that work Without a state?
  • So, what about those states if they are reciprocal states?
  • And I'm worried if we don't have some kind of clear way that the states are verifying people out of state
  • people using that exemption in state.
  • line has that the competition and of the other state or the opportunity of the other state And you know
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Revenue and Taxation Apr 13th, 2026

Revenue and Taxation

Transcript Highlights:
  • How does that work with out-of-state?
  • So what about those states?
  • And I'm worried if we don't have some kind of clear way that the states are verifying people, out-of-state
  • And I'm worried if we don't have some kind of clear way that the states are verifying people, out-of-state
  • competition of the other state, or the opportunity of the other state.
Summary: The Revenue and Taxation Committee met and first laid over House Bill 15.9 to the next meeting. The committee then unanimously advanced an executive nomination, James Burleson to the Oklahoma Tax Commission, after brief testimony from Sen. Pugh and Burleson’s comments about his private-sector, nonprofit, and community experience and desire to serve the state. Members then considered several tax-related bills. House Bill 3986, expanding eligibility for the 24-month gross production tax exemption for wells completed using recycled water, passed 10-1 after questions about whether the change was retroactive. House Bill 3548, which would exempt small child-run businesses from certain taxes and permits up to a $1,000 gross-revenue threshold, passed 11-0 after questions focused on enforcement and adult involvement. House Bill 3661, removing the sunset on the forestry equipment sales tax exemption, passed 8-3 despite concerns about the lack of hard data supporting the incentive’s continuation. The committee also passed House Bill 4346, creating reciprocity for agricultural sales tax exemptions for neighboring states, after discussion about verification methods, fraud prevention, and whether the Oklahoma Tax Commission could track out-of-state buyers; the bill passed 8-3. House Bill 3075, the “Oklahoma Common Sense Act” dealing with a post-penny environment and giving agencies and political subdivisions more time to update point-of-sale systems, was amended to set an effective date of November 1, 2026, and then passed 11-0. Finally, House Bill 4273, clarifying that certain R1 university aerospace research employees qualify for an aerospace tax credit, passed 6-5 after debate over whether the credit could create a broader domino effect for other professors and fields. The chair announced the committee would likely meet again the following Monday for its last meeting of the year, and then adjourned.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate Session Jul 24th, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • State Affairs by Perry, relating to the provision by a political subdivision. and developers for certain
  • The agency regarding certain employees of the agency to State Affairs. Senate Bill 15 by.
Bills: SB7, SB13, SB14, SB15, SB7, SB13, SB14, SB15, SB7, SB13, SB14, SB15
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • It says in section 29.36A, I'll read this to you real quickly: a state agency or state official may not
  • Part B says, a state agency or state official may not adopt a rule or take other government action related
  • , apply to our out-of-state.
  • for a renewal fee in their home state and may need to complete requirements in their home state before
  • State your name and position on the bill.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

State Affairs (Part I) Apr 28th, 2025

State Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • You have the national, state, and then local organizations that all follow the NAR Code of Ethics.
  • The locals pay state dues. State dues go to the national.
  • The code of ethics, Article 10, states, and I'm going to paraphrase, that a realtor cannot discriminate
  • states.
  • We're one of the largest state organizations that represents religious liberty in the state of Texas,
Summary: The Committee on State Affairs heard several bills, mostly on alcohol regulation, ethics procedures, the Alamo, and free speech in professional associations. SB 2633 would let the City of Garland hold local option elections on alcohol sales within designated zones and use zoning/land-use rules for alcohol-selling businesses; Senator Johnson and Garland officials said it would reduce the burden of the petition process and support economic development. SB 2637 would require social media platforms to disclose when posts are made by bot accounts and allow Attorney General enforcement; supporters framed it as consumer protection against misleading automated content, while members raised questions about how platforms would identify bots and how enforcement would work. SB 2334 would allow airlines with passenger transportation permits to store sealed alcoholic beverages within five miles of an airport in the same county, which the sponsor and an American Airlines witness said would improve logistics without changing permits, taxes, or alcohol sourcing. The committee also heard SB 2781 and SB 2782, both related to Texas Ethics Commission procedures. SB 2781 would cap civil penalties tied to certain campaign contribution violations by former legislators who later lobby, and SB 2782 would require TEC to adopt discovery control plans and align discovery rules more closely with the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure to limit costly, open-ended discovery. Both bills were left pending after no public testimony. SB 3059 would transfer oversight of the Alamo from the General Land Office to a new Alamo Commission beginning in 2027; Senator Campbell said it would provide long-term stewardship and transparency, while Senator Birdwell questioned the need for a change and the commission’s structure, and GLO witnesses said they were not aware of any problem prompting the shift. HB 1130, a House companion to a previously passed Senate bill, would provide liability protections for cavern entities that post warning signs, and it was also left pending. A major portion of the meeting focused on SB 2713, which would bar professional or trade associations from denying membership or access based on protected characteristics or lawful speech and assembly. Senator Middleton and invited witnesses described disciplinary actions by realtor associations against members for social media posts, sermons, or political speech, arguing that the National Association of Realtors’ ethics rules were being used to punish private expression and threaten livelihoods through loss of MLS access. Committee members and witnesses discussed whether the bill should be narrowed to avoid affecting religious organizations, how association discipline works, and whether the measure should address existing penalties or only future conduct. The bill was left pending after extensive invited testimony and committee discussion.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

State Affairs (Part II) Apr 28th, 2025

State Affairs

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  • revoked administratively by the state, the state's agency, sorry, state associations...
  • That is a national code, so each association, whether it's a state or a local association, they don't
  • The Code of Ethics requires all Realtors to provide equal professional services, regardless of what states
  • in the state.
  • To lower startup costs, the Texas Facilities Commission may lease state land or buildings to participating
Summary: The committee first reopened public testimony on Senate Bill 2713, which concerned protections for freedom of conscience in the context of Realtor association discipline. Texas Realtors representatives testified that their organization is a separate Texas legal entity but affiliated with the National Association of Realtors through a charter and code of ethics. They said Texas Realtors is neutral on SB 2713, that their ethics process is focused on fair housing and equal professional service, and that they have not suspended or terminated anyone in Texas for religious or political speech. Senators pressed them on whether national standards could override Texas law and on examples from other states; the witnesses said state and federal law control and that they would comply with Texas law if the bill passed. Public testimony then closed and SB 2713 was left pending. The committee then took up Senate Bill 1698 on e-cigarettes. Senator Parker explained a committee substitute that tightened enforcement, required distributor registration, expanded regulation to nicotine from any source, added restrictions on child-appealing packaging, authorized inspections and audits, and set compliance deadlines later in 2025 and 2026. After questions, the substitute was adopted and SB 1698, as substituted, was reported favorably to the full Senate on a 6-0 vote, with a recommendation for the local and uncontested calendar. Next, the committee considered Senate Bill 2487 on crisis and mental health facilities. Senator Parker described a substitute that renamed the program a crisis service model, allowed multiple county facilities, added local siting limits, expanded staffing options, shortened clinical timelines, required discharge referrals, directed law enforcement and EMS to transport people there first, and created local boards and expanded reporting. The substitute was adopted and the bill was reported favorably on a 6-0 vote, also recommended for the local and uncontested calendar. Senate Bill 2819, dealing with political activities of county elections administrators, was then reported favorably on a 6-0 vote and likewise sent to the local and uncontested calendar. Senate Bill 2043 was withdrawn. The committee spent substantial time on Senate Bill 2101, which would require municipal public libraries to move sexually explicit materials out of minors’ sections and impose age-verification and review requirements. Supporters argued the bill would protect children from explicit material in public libraries and that libraries should not be left to self-regulate. Opponents, including librarians, parents, authors, and ACLU representatives, argued the definitions were vague, the bill would be costly and burdensome for small libraries, could function as a book ban, and would restrict teens’ access to classics, research materials, and other books. Several witnesses said parents should make those decisions, not the state. The bill’s author said the committee substitute was still being worked on and asked witnesses to review it; public testimony remained open in the portion provided, with no final action on SB 2101 shown.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

S/C on Defense & Veterans' Affairs Mar 17th, 2025

S/C on Defense & Veterans' Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • Our state, as this committee knows, is home to nearly 1.4 million veterans. of United States Armed Forces
  • I'm the state registrar representing the Department of State Health Services, and I'm here to serve as
  • So this is not just. just a state bill, state of Texas bill.
  • As the previous gentleman stated, we're all for state readiness, we're all for training.
  • state funding, state revenue for non-OLS funding that the Texas Military Department has received.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

House and Governmental Affairs Mar 18th, 2026

House and Governmental Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • Who is the superintendent of state buildings employed by? The division, I would guess.
  • What new building? The new governor's mansion. I said the new building.
  • It just states...
  • For some state benefit that you apply for, a state benefit.
  • over the Secretary of State with regard to the... ...more in this state over the Secretary of State
AL

Alabama 2026 Regular Session

Alabama Senate County and Municipal Government Committee Mar 10th, 2026

County and Municipal Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • Some of the states have done really really complicated bills.
  • Some of the states have done really really complicated bills.
  • Some of the states have done really really complicated bills.
  • Some of the states have done really really complicated bills.
  • Some of the states have done really, really complicated bills.
AL

Alabama 2026 Regular Session

Alabama Senate Education Policy Committee Jan 21st, 2026

Education Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • It addresses a couple of uh groups in the state that need our attention, our veterans and uh our school
  • teacher shortage that we all face in every part of the state.
  • that need our attention, our state that need our attention, our veterans<00:05:37.199><c> and</c><00
  • in every part shortage that we all face in every part of<00:05:40.639><c> the</c><00:05:40.800><c> state
  • And I believe this bill of the state.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Apr 20th, 2026 at 01:30 pm

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • History Museum to learn about people and events that built our state.
  • Freshman Drake Sheffield became the program's first-ever state finalist and finished as a state runner-up
  • The Bulldogs finished 6th at the state tournament, achieving the highest state finish in program history
  • waste management advisory council, the solid waste management advisory council, and the radiation management
  • advisory council.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Apr 20th, 2026

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • I salute the flag of the state of Oklahoma, the symbols of each United States. Madam Leader.
  • Freshman Drake Sheffield became the program's first-ever state finalist and finished state runner-up
  • The Bulldogs finished sixth at the state tournament, achieving the highest state finish in program history
  • Waste Management Advisory Council, the Solid Waste Management Advisory Council, and the Radiation Management
  • Advisory Council.
Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, opened with prayer and pledges, and recognized several visiting groups and honorees, including students from Wesleyan Christian School, Claremore Day participants, and a tribute to Dr. J. Craig for his Marine Corps service, chiropractic career, and aid to first responders after the Oklahoma City bombing. The chamber also welcomed a Cricket Oak High School AFJROTC unit and the Lincoln Christian wrestling team, both recognized for recent achievements. The Senate then adopted Senate Resolution 43 commemorating the 31st anniversary of the Oklahoma City bombing and honoring victims, survivors, and first responders. The Senate took up House Bill 1933, first rescinding prior action and then adopting a floor amendment to correct a drafting error and shift a penalty provision; the bill then passed 47-0. House Bill 4248, which would require purchasers of hemp beverages to be 21 and treat them similarly to beer for age purposes, passed 45-0 after brief discussion about whether it had medical implications. The Senate also adopted House amendments to Senate Bill 1847, described as a compassion bill that would have saved the state money, and passed it 35-11 before later approving it as an emergency measure with 43 ayes. The chamber next adopted House amendments to Senate Bill 1778, a major literacy bill adding early intervention, teacher training, and optional early ELA testing for second graders, along with good-cause exemptions; it passed 43-2 and then as an emergency measure. The Senate also passed House Joint Resolution 1086, approving rules from several agencies, by 42-4. Finally, the Senate advanced and passed a series of sunset-extension bills for boards and councils, including the Child Death Review Board, county government training commission, Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Board of Examiners in Optometry, Oklahoma Climatological Survey, several environmental advisory councils, and the Board of Tests for Alcohol and Drug Influence, with most later receiving emergency passage. The Senate concluded with announcements of upcoming committee meetings and adjourned until April 25, 2026 at 1:30 p.m.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Aeronautics and Transportation Apr 6th, 2026 at 10:00 am

Aeronautics and Transportation

Transcript Highlights:
  • Is there any cost to this program to the state? Thank you for the question, Mr. Chairman.
  • No, sir, it's a $0 fiscal impact to the state of Oklahoma. Further questions on the bill?
  • And they've already done these in over a dozen states.
  • So there is no fiscal impact to the state. Further questions on the bill.
  • This has Been done in other states.