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OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations and Budget REVISED: SB1403 - ADDED TO AGENDA Apr 14th, 2026 at 04:30 pm
Appropriations and Budget
Transcript Highlights:
- And then all of a sudden, out of nowhere, we start having issues with maybe...
- And then all of a sudden, out of nowhere, we start having issues with maybe...
- So I would feel like the industry is doing more than their fair share of taxes in the state of Oklahoma
- a game of dodgeball.
- of Oklahoma.
Committee:
House Appropriations and Budget
Keywords:
SB1319, Corporation Commission, Oklahoma, remediation, environmental emergency, brine contamination, oil contamination, oilfield pollution, residential property, home buyout, property acquisition, fair market value, revolving fund, remediation fund, state plugging funds, well plugging, abandoned well, natural breakout, Department of Environmental Quality, DEQ
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- I want to make sure that that is taken care of.
- So thank you so much for taking care of this and bringing the bill. I appreciate it.
- So the amendment takes care of that one.
- Some of us. Some of us. Most of them. Some of us, some of us, most of us.
- It could be any number of personal items that we all have to take care of throughout the course of our
Committee:
House Education
Keywords:
teacher certification, certification appeals, BESE, State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, Teacher Certification Appeals Council, educator licensure, teaching license, teacher licensure, appeals process, certification denial, administrative appeal, special meeting, board president, retroactive application, education board, Louisiana teachers, Department of Education, statutory entities, re-creation, termination date
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama Senate Finance and Taxation General Fund Committee Feb 25th, 2026
Finance and Taxation General Fund
Transcript Highlights:
- And there's a lot of chairman discretion with a lot of respect back on that.
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- Kind of take me through that portion of it, then. All right.
- </c> couple of concerns. couple of concerns.
- They're already uh the judge of probate— Of<00:23:58.000><c> course.</c> Of course. Of course.
Committee:
Senate Finance and Taxation General Fund
Keywords:
county housing authority, public housing, housing authority, affordable housing, low-income housing, mixed-use development, community facilities, subsidiary, affiliate, public corporation, municipal tax exemption, deed tax, mortgage tax, probate fee, bond financing, housing project, urban redevelopment, rural housing, public-private partnership, eminent domain
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- At the trial, the jury found Otha Wallace guilty of the lesser offense of manslaughter because of a large
- On behalf of the City of Daytona Beach and in memory of Officer Jason Raynor, we respectfully urge your
- We would like these victims to be able to lead a full life, take care of their children, who are often
- For a reasonable period of time during an active, ongoing, and good-faith investigation of a claim of
- Some of those instances are tear-out of a poor foundation where you have a bad mix of concrete, very
Bills:
S0062 , S0156 , S0168 , S0288 , S0290 , S0292 , S0296 , S0298 , S0364 , S0386 , S0624 , S7004 , S7006 , S7008 , S7012 , S7014 , S7016
Committee:
Senate Rules
Keywords:
candidate qualification, political party, voter registration, election law, Florida Statutes, rural electric cooperatives, energy production, Florida law, energy tariffs, regulation, agriculture, landscape equipment, gasoline-powered, ecologically significant parcels, local government regulations, public records, appellate courts, information exemption, safety, personal identifying information
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Rules met with a quorum present and heard a long agenda of bills, beginning with CS/SB 62 on candidate qualification, which would create an enforcement mechanism for party-affiliation qualification requirements and allow challenges by qualified candidates or political parties. The bill was reported favorably. The committee then heard CS/SB 156, the Officer Jason Raynor Act, which would clarify resistance-to-officer language and impose a mandatory life sentence for manslaughter committed against a law enforcement officer; the sponsor and local law enforcement supporters emphasized the Raynor case, while criminal defense lawyers objected to deleting existing force-limit language and to the mandatory life penalty. Despite the opposition, the bill was reported favorably.
The committee also approved several open-government sunset review bills extending or preserving public records exemptions, including CS/SB 7014 on social media platform investigations, SB 7016 on small business loan program records, CS/SB 7012 on Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles investigations, CS/SB 7000 on emergency shelter recipient information, CS/SB 7002 on Department of Military Affairs records, SB 7004 on conviction integrity unit reinvestigation materials, SB 7006 on Florida Public Service Commission records and meetings, and SB 7008 on Florida Gaming Control Commission records and meetings. Other measures reported favorably included SB 624 allowing optional faith-based activities in batterers’ intervention programs, HB 167 protecting former phosphate mining lands from certain strict-liability claims, CS/SB 48 on accessory dwelling units and housing supply, SB 288 on rural electric cooperatives, CS/SB 364 modernizing CPA licensure, SB 292 creating a records exemption for appellate court clerks and families, CS/SB 296 expanding domestic violence safety tools and address confidentiality protections, CS/SB 298 as the public-records companion, SB 386 on farm equipment lemon-law style protections, and SB 168 expanding public nuisance law to include gambling houses.
Several bills drew supportive testimony from local governments, advocacy groups, industry groups, and affected families, with some opposition on SB 156 and SB 290. For CS/SB 48, the committee adopted two amendments before reporting the bill favorably. SB 290 on the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services was temporarily postponed after the chair allowed public testimony but no final action was taken. At the end of the meeting, senators recorded their votes on selected bills, and the committee adjourned.
TX
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- A bunch of third-party supporters of this bill, and I'd love to hear their examples of that first. before
- Our money just goes into the general fund of the state of Texas.
- To say it's been kind of disconcerting is an understatement; it's kind of like being in a hall of mirrors
- I'm the Vice Chair of the Libertarian Party of Texas.
- delegates and costs tens of thousands of dollars, even hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Committee:
House Elections
Keywords:
voting access, polling place, disability, caretaker provisions, ballot delivery, election code, HB 2253, Texas Election Code, bond election, bond issuance, local government, election cancellation, disaster declaration, natural disaster, emergency election, county election officer, polling place notice, open meeting, election workers, voter safety
TX
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- As the mother of a special-needs daughter who requires 24-hour care, care and cannot be left alone.
- facilities. care residents, legal guardians, and powers of attorney holders of any mail-in ballot applications
- Also, if they have a power of attorney or a medical power of attorney, which most long-term care facilities
- to pull all of the ballots that have an address for a care facility.
- I don't know if there is a set list of care facilities that HHSC provides.
Committee:
House Elections
Keywords:
voting access, polling place, disability, caretaker provisions, ballot delivery, election code, HB 2253, Texas Election Code, bond election, bond issuance, local government, election cancellation, disaster declaration, natural disaster, emergency election, county election officer, polling place notice, open meeting, election workers, voter safety
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Licensing & Administrative Procedures Apr 29th, 2025
Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Transcript Highlights:
- Certification regulation of certain out-of-state certified public accounts sure moves that SB 522 amendment
- The chair of the committee substitutes... action to the option of a committee substitute, the chair hears
- the full House of Recommendation.
- McQueeny's bill that we previously voted out relating to the temporary sale of of alcoholic beverages
- the Texas Department of Health.
Committee:
House Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Keywords:
elevator inspection, building safety, construction standards, health and safety code, regulatory requirements, SB 378, Texas Occupations Code, barbering, cosmetology, barber, cosmetologist, licensing, professional licensing, unauthorized practice, medical procedures, skin incision, dermis, injections, devices, consumer safety
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Agriculture Finance and Policy Committee 3/24/25
Agriculture Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- This must be taken care of as a matter of law, no matter what the defect would be.
- c><01:01:41.880><c> of</c><01:01:42.079><c> law</c><01:01:43.079><c> no</c> be taken care of as a matter
- of law no be taken care of as a matter of law no matter<01:01:43.599><c> what</c><01:01:43.799><c> the
- He also mentioned veterinarians and said the horses are well taken care of and that it is a fun place
- </c><01:43:11.560><c> of</c><01:43:12.080><c> and</c> horses are well well taken care of and horses are
Committee:
House Agriculture Finance and Policy
Keywords:
HF1621, CelluComp, Minnesota Department of Agriculture, appropriation, grant, commercialization, fiber-based barrier packaging, packaging materials, PFAS, perfluoroalkyl substances, polyfluoroalkyl substances, plastic reduction, sustainable packaging, environmental health, materials innovation, bio-based packaging, food packaging, agriculture finance, one-time grant, state subsidy
TX
Committee:
House Elections
Keywords:
voter registration, elections, Election Code, registrar, county clerk, application rejection, rejection notice, voter eligibility, ballot access, transparency, administrative procedure, Texas, voting rights, election administration, notice of rejection, election, poll watcher, conviction, ineligibility, Texas election code
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Business meeting to consider certain pending nominations. May 1st, 2025 at 09:15 am
Senate Judiciary
Transcript Highlights:
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- Orr was accused of lying. to Congress.
- They've told us repeatedly of the dangers of law enforcement being used against political enemies.
- Instead of focusing on the ramp-up, cases of murder and rape perpetrated against everyday Americans,
- jail, end of quote.
Committee:
Senate Senate Judiciary
Keywords:
committee meeting, nominations, Brett Shumate, John Eisenberg, Mr. Martin, Department of Justice, political bias, law enforcement
Summary:
The committee meeting was focused on the nominations of Brett Shumate and John Eisenberg for significant positions within the Department of Justice. Notable discussions arose over recent public disclosures that questioned the integrity of the nomination process, particularly surrounding Mr. Martin, a candidate whose past comments and associations have raised concerns among committee members. Tensions flared as members addressed potential biases and the implications of Martin’s statements regarding law enforcement and political groups. The meeting concluded with several committee members advocating for more thorough scrutiny of nominations to ensure the integrity of the process.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
An oversight hearing to examine Native American education, focusing on Federal programs at the U.S. Department of Education. Apr 2nd, 2025 at 01:30 pm
Indian Affairs Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- institutions that allow natives to to remain in their communities, raise their kids and take care of
- of Ed funding plays in educating the next generation of Native students.
- Acknowledgement of challenges such as suicide, substance abuse, bullying, homelessness, foster care,
- I'm out of time, so I want to be respectful of the chair's time.
- I've heard from several of you that some of the important aspects of, for instance, Title VI is And Ms
Committee:
Senate Indian Affairs Committee
Keywords:
Native education, Department of Education, federal funding, testimony, treaty obligations, public schools, educational policies, Indigenous students
Summary:
The meeting focused on the responsibilities of the U.S. Department of Education towards Native students, highlighting the importance of federal education programs that satisfy treaty obligations to Native communities. Various witnesses testified about the impact of educational policies designed to support Native students who primarily attend public schools. Concerns were voiced over recent proposals that could potentially undermine these programs, citing the role of federal funding in ensuring successful educational outcomes for Native youth. The chair of the committee emphasized the need for continued federal support and attention to the unique educational challenges faced by Indigenous populations.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- of Education had built.
- Behold, the loss of a dear friend is not just a loss of a dear friend, but a loss of our education system
- and into the hands of the state of Texas is dangerous.
- of Teachers, Zef Capo.
- of their own design.
Keywords:
public education, Department of Education, funding, Trump, Kassar, Elon Musk, education policy, youth advocacy, billionaire influence
Summary:
This was a press conference organized by student advocates and Texas Democratic lawmakers to oppose efforts by the Trump administration and allies to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education and to criticize Texas voucher proposals. Speakers argued that the department and its Office for Civil Rights are essential for enforcing civil rights protections, supporting special education, Title I, Pell Grants, career and technical education, and other federal education programs. They said eliminating the department would weaken oversight, shift power to states that have a poor record on student protections, and harm marginalized, low-income, disabled, and rural students.
Congressman Greg Casar framed the issue as a transfer of public money from schools to billionaires, tying the department fight to federal budget and tax-cut debates and to Texas voucher efforts. State Representative Gene Wu said Texas public education is already near collapse and warned that losing federal support would worsen school closures, staffing shortages, and class-size increases. Representative Gina Hinojosa highlighted Texas’s past special education cap and attacks on Section 504, and said she filed bills to route federal block grants directly to schools if federal policy changes move forward.
Representative Vicki Goodwin said the state should fund schools rather than vouchers and noted underfunding of special education and inflation pressures. Round Rock ISD trustee Melissa Ross and Texas AFT president Zef Capo emphasized that federal oversight protects students and that Texas has a history of underfunding and mishandling special education, meals, and other services. The final speaker, Westwood High School senior Eliza Abert, said the loss of federal education support would most harm low-income and middle-class students and called on attendees to oppose the changes. No votes were taken; the event ended with a call for public pressure on lawmakers and continued advocacy.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Business meeting to consider the nominations of Stephen Miran, of New York, to be Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers, Jeffrey Kessler, of Virginia, to be Under Secretary of Commerce for Industry and Security, William Pulte, of Florida, to b Mar 6th, 2025 at 10:00 am
Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- He also refused to provide any... of the 25,000 posts that he deleted from X after the election.
- Before the FBI has even completed their background investigations, I think this is another example of
- Stephen Myron to be the Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisors. The clerk will call the roll.
- William Polte to be the director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency.
- of Consumer Financial Protection.
Keywords:
nomination, Senator Warren, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Federal Housing Finance Agency, Undersecretary of Commerce, accountability, oversight
Summary:
The committee convened to discuss several nominations, notably for key positions including the directors of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Federal Housing Finance Agency, and Undersecretary of Commerce. Senator Warren raised significant concerns during her opposition to all four nominees, citing their failure to provide satisfactory answers regarding their qualifications and policy perspectives. She expressed particular alarm over Jonathan McKernan's ties to external influences and Jeffrey Kessler's hesitance to acknowledge geopolitical threats, leading to discussions about accountability in nominations and oversight. The votes resulted in a mixed outcome, with some nominees being approved while others faced substantial opposition.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine research security risks posed by foreign nationals from countries of risk working at the Department of Energy¿s National Laboratories and necessary mitigation steps. Feb 20th, 2025 at 09:00 am
Energy and Natural Resources Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- We've got our labs, and at the Office of Intelligence and Counterintelligence, one of the very best of
- them did not, whether I had any kind of a conflict of interest with them, with any type of financial
- pushed the ball, of awareness of them in Germany.
- First of all, we have one of these 17 labs in Morgantown, West Virginia, and we're really proud of that
- There's been a number of articles that look at that kind of, those kinds of things. kinds of collaborations
Keywords:
national security, Department of Energy, foreign espionage, security protocols, Chinese Communist Party, national laboratories, research security
Summary:
The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee convened to address pressing issues related to research security risks at the Department of Energy, focusing specifically on foreign nationals' access to sensitive information. The meeting highlighted the increasing threats posed by espionage from the Chinese Communist Party, which has sought to infiltrate U.S. national laboratories and exploit American research for military purposes. Discussions included the importance of tightening security protocols to safeguard national interests and maintain technological advantages. Witnesses provided insight into historical contexts and current vulnerabilities, emphasizing that without proper measures, the gaps could jeopardize national security.
US
Transcript Highlights:
- mine of the great free state of Florida.
- It's of concern in many parts of the country.
- law and the ethos of the Department of Justice.
- and folks who moms who thought they had an appointment to take care of their sick child suddenly found
- What's the role of private equity in health care when they don't reinvest?
Committee:
Senate Senate Judiciary
Keywords:
nominations, Deputy Attorney General, Assistant Attorney General, Department of Justice, Todd Blanch, Gail Slater, confirmation hearing
Summary:
The meeting focused on the nominations of Todd Blanch and Gail Slater for the positions of Deputy Attorney General and Assistant Attorney General for Antitrust, respectively. The committee considered the qualifications of both nominees, with opening statements provided by the nominees themselves. There was an evident emphasis on the rigorous vetting process that nominees undergo before their selection, highlighting the importance of the roles within the Department of Justice. Members of the committee engaged in a structured question-and-answer session to further evaluate the nominees' capabilities and fit for the positions they were nominated for, with each member allotted seven minutes to pose questions.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine certain pending nominations. May 1st, 2025 at 08:30 am
Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Personnel
Transcript Highlights:
- What a blessing it is for a man who personally cares deeply about the Air Force core values of integrity
- I was never publicly critical of my chain of command.
- asked of all of the nominees on any of the committees on which I sit.
- Now, it's a bit outside of the lane of the Undersecretary of the Air Force, of course. whose role as
- Now, it was the result of much analysis and careful planning. It's this document... right here.
Keywords:
Department of Defense, nominations, Matthew Lohmeyer, Justin Overbaugh, global security, military readiness, NATO, Russia, China, defense infrastructure
Summary:
The meeting was primarily focused on discussing nominations for key positions within the Department of Defense, specifically for roles such as the Undersecretary of the Air Force and the Deputy Undersecretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security. Senators expressed urgent concerns about global security threats, the need for robust military readiness, and the emphasis on effective collaboration with NATO allies amidst rising tensions with adversaries such as Russia and China. Several senators highlighted the challenges facing military infrastructure and defense capabilities, suggesting a critical need for improvements and investment in these areas to ensure national security.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, January 6, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
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- 01:24:56.239><c> of</c> president and JD Vance of the state of president and JD Vance of the state of
- 01:33:21.280><c> of</c> president and JD Vance of the state of president and JD Vance of the state of
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
House of Representatives Second Regular Session of the 60th Legislature Day 47 - 2 Apr 27th, 2026 at 04:00 pm
Oklahoma House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Bill 1131 by Caldwell, of the House and Hall of the Senate, an act relating to the office of juvenile
- This is just where we reappropriate some of the APA funds, some of these, some of These hospital rural
- of Health.
- Bill 1133 by Caldwell of the House and Hall of the Senate, an act relating to the department of mental
- Senate Bill 1133 by Caldwell of the House and Hall of the Senate, an act relating to the Department of
Keywords:
light pollution, bird mortality, migration, energy conservation, wildlife protection, University Hospitals Authority, funding, behavioral health, appropriation, adolescent health, emergency legislation, Oklahoma State University, Medical Authority, human performance, pharmaceutical expansion, emergency funding, juvenile justice, youth services, pandemic relief, healthcare
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
House of Representatives Second Regular Session of the 60th Legislature Day 47 - 1 Apr 27th, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Oklahoma House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- , introduction of the week, instruction, doctor notes of day, correction, previous action, show of House
- care.
- This Cold Case Team is truly a group of caring, concerned, and talented and I've been busying with just
- I'm really proud of two of the three of you. Just kidding, I'm very proud of you three.
- Thank you to all three of you for being such good friends, for watching out for me, and for taking care
Keywords:
light pollution, bird mortality, migration, energy conservation, wildlife protection, University Hospitals Authority, funding, behavioral health, appropriation, adolescent health, emergency legislation, Oklahoma State University, Medical Authority, human performance, pharmaceutical expansion, emergency funding, juvenile justice, youth services, pandemic relief, healthcare
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, April 15, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- America's in the middle of a health care crisis.
- This is the largest takeaway of health care in history.
- This is the largest takeaway of health care in history.
- The largest takeaway of health care in history.
- This devastates health care in all of our districts and all of your districts.
Keywords:
tax cuts, working families, tax relief, income tax, healthcare, education, overtime pay, child tax credit, environmental regulations, EPA, clean air, reducing duplication, federal projects, Clean Air Act, emissions, air quality, international pollutants, economic impact, temporary protected status, Haiti