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HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

JDC Public Hearing 03-03-2026

Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
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  • This requires state and county firefighters exempt from commercial driver's license to be subject to
  • This requires a state and county<00:05:24.200><c> firefighters</c><00:05:24.840><c> exempt</c><00:05:
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  • Next up is SB 2835 relating to liquor and counters in counties of fewer than 200,000 residents. add a
Committee: Senate Judiciary
Summary: The Judiciary Committee met in decision-making only session and took up a long list of Senate bills, mostly advancing them with either no amendments or committee amendments. Early measures included SB 888, which bars smart household security device operators from sharing user data with law enforcement without consent or a warrant, and SB 2479, which allows certain defendants to seek reduced sentences based on family violence, dating violence, or child abuse history; both were adopted, with SB 2479 amended for technical and procedural changes. The committee also adopted SB 2489 on invasive species provisions in Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity leases, SB 2519 on Law Enforcement Standards Board deadlines, SB 2521 and SB 2527 on CDL-related exemptions and training/policies for emergency personnel, and SB 2575 on firearm-related mandatory minimum penalties, which was amended to clarify scope and set a far-future effective date. Several transportation and public safety bills were also approved. SB 2591 created a Waikiki refuse-collection pilot program; SB 2611 expanded criminal trespass rules for school premises to weekends and holidays, though one member raised concerns about use of school property as a park; SB 2665 required driver-license renewal applicants with recent citations to complete a road-safety course, later narrowed to moving violations only; SB 2667 restricted towing vehicles from far-left lanes; SB 2695 clarified crosswalk duties; SB 2697 prohibited driving on shoulders except in limited cases; and SB 2812 required driver testing on dangers posed by larger vehicles, with court-ordered timing for re-examination. Most of these measures passed unanimously or with one or more members recording no votes or reservations, but they were still adopted. The committee also advanced SB 2713 on restricting certain pesticide use near elderly care facilities, SB 2730 on warrantless arrest and detention factors for petty misdemeanors and violations, SB 2765 on condominium foreclosure rental income, SB 2795 on flag display rights in housing associations with health and safety carve-outs, SB 2797 on gift card fraud, SB 2806 on real estate listing restrictions, SB 2818 on boating and ocean recreation penalties, SB 2835 on liquor licensing and education funding, SB 2849 on public meeting notice requirements, SB 2851 on a deafness designation for vehicle registration, SB 2896 lowering the commercial driving age to 18, SB 2922 on cooperative association definitions, SB 2970 on state contracting conflicts involving relatives, SB 2972 on temporary Oahu spearing restrictions for certain fish, and SB 2973 on banning jug-line fishing. A few bills drew objections over breadth or penalties, especially the boating and fishing measures, but the committee still adopted the recommendations. SB 2751 on workers’ compensation prescription drug rules was deferred indefinitely, and the meeting ended with the chair noting upcoming joint and committee meetings for the next day.
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session Feb 28th, 2026 at 10:00 am

Washington Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Grant County is blessed with the Grant County PUD. It's run by a board of commissioners.
  • and Franklin County.
  • When I was a county commissioner, we are always concerned about our largest taxpayer in Walla Walla County
  • They're close to leaving the county. That will have a tremendous impact in Walla Walla County.
  • I represent border counties. Some of you know where Liberty Lake is... Border counties.
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

State Affairs Apr 14th, 2025

State Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • exclusive right to prosecute cases in criminal court, in district court, absent a request from the county
  • or district attorney for assistance from the AG belongs to the county and district attorney.
  • that has a circle that actually had an outage, that's Gillespie County.
  • I live in that county, and I'm probably just a little bit below that lower line.
  • I'm an attorney, a parent, and the chair of the Travis County GOP. I'm in favor of HB 3225.
Committee: House State Affairs
TX

Texas 89th Regular

State Affairs Apr 14th, 2025

State Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • counties, much like I have.
  • I'm a resident of Llano County, which is a rural county, and I'm acutely aware of the urgent need for
  • Why is it obvious that the County Commissioner's Court of Cameron County does a less efficient job of
  • I'm sure Cameron County does, and I know that there's obviously a lot of people in Cameron County who
  • So I just wanted to note that for the record, that the County Executive for Cameron County, Paranoia.
Committee: House State Affairs
TX

Texas 89th Regular

State Affairs Apr 14th, 2025

State Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • or district attorney. ...for assistance from the AG belongs to the county and district attorney.
  • has a circle that actually had an outage is Gillespie County.
  • I live in that county, and I'm probably just a little bit below that lower line.
  • I'm an attorney, a parent, and the chair of the Travis County GOP. I'm in favor of HB3225.
  • Counties do not have money to spend on waste.
Committee: House State Affairs
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session Mar 6th, 2026 at 05:55 pm

Washington Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • They’re on the hook probably for $16 million between county and the city of Walla Walla in a county of
  • They’re on the hook probably for $16 million between the county and the city of Walla Walla in a county
  • King County, $80 million.
  • They're on the hook probably for $16 million between county and the city of Walla Walla in a county of
  • King County, $80 million.
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session Mar 6th, 2026 at 01:25 pm

Washington Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • An act relating to county ferry district authority, amending RCW 36.54.135.
  • It is absolutely the elected County Council.
  • But now we've opened it up to a variety of counties.
  • And when you live in some of my smaller counties, Mr.
  • The remote participants, The remote participation is something that we use in every chamber here, every
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session Mar 5th, 2026

Washington Senate Floor Meeting

Summary: The Senate considered and passed several House bills. HB 2624, relating to consumer protections for unsolicited real estate transactions for public purposes, was amended with a striking amendment from the Business, Trade, and Economic Development Committee and then passed 30-18, with Senator Dozier voting no and saying the bill still needed work. HB 2104, which makes permanent aviation assurance funding for wildfire response by removing a sunset clause, passed 47-0 with two excused after Senator Short urged support based on its wildfire-fighting value. The Senate also adopted an amendment to Substitute HB 2334, which addresses cash transactions and rounding to eliminate the need for pennies, adding language that customers with exact change must be able to pay exact change. The bill passed 45-2, with Senator Frame describing it as permissive guidance for businesses and Senator Dozier supporting it humorously; Senator Gainer voted no. HB 2436, concerning requirements for oil tankers operating in restricted waters and clarifying tugboat horsepower standards to match current practice, passed 46-1 after support from Senator Lovelett and Senator King. Finally, Engrossed HB 2575, reducing certain reporting obligations under environmental or energy laws, passed 47-0 with two excused. Senator Schumaker said it would save administrative costs for the Department of Commerce and utilities and free up money for low-income energy assistance. The Senate then adjourned until the next day.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

03/24/2026 - House Commerce

Commerce

Transcript Highlights:
  • Yes, so my amendment clarifies that tax-deeded properties may be sold to a county, city, town, or special
  • Chairman and members, House Bill 2090 requires the Department of Revenue and the County Assessor to provide
  • regulation of persons subject to Registrar of Contractors licensure and allows municipalities and counties
  • This bill still preserves some of the cities and counties who already require issuing journeymen licenses
Committee: House Commerce
HI
Transcript Highlights:
  • The first bill, which is Senate Bill 847, is establishing a pilot program in the County of Kauai to allow
  • Next up, we have written testimony from Mayor Alameda, County of Hawaii.
  • Also written testimony in support from Mayor Derek Kawakami from the County of Kauai.
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Committee: House Health
Summary: The committee heard testimony on SB 847, which would create a Kauai pilot program allowing qualified psychologists limited authority to prescribe psychotropic medications. The Board of Psychology supported the bill’s intent but asked for amendments to delay the effective date or extend the pilot so rules could be written first, and to clarify the education/training language. Supporters, including the Hawaii Psychological Association, Hawaii Mental Health Coalition, and several psychologists, argued that prescribing psychologists have long safety records in other jurisdictions and that the pilot could improve access to care on Kauai, especially amid ongoing mental health needs and storm-related stress. They cited studies and examples from New Mexico, Louisiana, the Department of Defense, and other places. Opponents, including the Hawaii Medical Association, American Academy of Pediatrics, Queen’s Medical Center, and a Department of Health representative, said the bill needed substantial work, raised concerns about training, liability, and workforce impacts, and urged a team-based model with psychiatrist oversight rather than independent prescribing. Some testimony also referenced a GAO report, with witnesses disagreeing over its meaning and cost-effectiveness. No vote was taken during the discussion, and members asked questions about how the bill would address the workforce shortage and whether a psychiatrist on Kauai could already meet the need. The committee then moved to SB 2271 on hospital licensing and SB 2272 on home health care licensing. The Department of Health, the Healthcare Association of Hawaii, and the Hawaii State Council on Developmental Disabilities supported both measures, which were described as streamlining and clarifying licensing oversight by relying on accreditation or certification reports. A member asked whether the bill language on hospital accreditation reports was duplicative, and the response was that the second provision was intended to strengthen enforcement by requiring hospitals to provide the actual report to DOH. The committee did not take final action in the portion of the hearing provided, and the chair noted that all bills on the agenda would later be considered for decision-making.
AL

Alabama 2026 Regular Session

Alabama Senate Judiciary Committee Feb 11th, 2026

Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • ,</c><00:18:16.880><c> 50</c> at what point, three counties, 50 at what point, three counties, 50 minutes
  • People came from Mobile, county.
  • The pursuit started when it went into Madison County, came back into Marshall County, 431 going into
  • The pursuit started when it went into Madison County, came back into Marshall County, 431 going into
  • </c><00:56:22.000><c> It</c> counties to form joint ventures. It counties to form joint ventures.
Bills: HB348 , HB106 , HB347 , HB54 , SB118 , SB167 , SB195 , HB260 , HB263 , HB328 , HB348 , HB106 , HB347 , HB54 , SB118 , SB167 , SB195 , HB260 , HB263 , HB328
Committee: Senate Judiciary
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Chamber Meeting Jan 28th, 2026 at 11:02 am

New Mexico House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Commissioners of Grant County.
  • I just want to rise to recognize Grant County Day and say how much Grant County means to us.
  • in total revenue to. producing county is $148 million in total revenue to Chavez County.
  • county, $104 million back to that county.
  • Speaker, as well, I would like to point out Santa Fe County. Santa Fe County County.
Bills: HM3 , HM11 , HM14 , HM15 , HM18 , HM21 , HB10 , HB11 , HB12 , HB13 , HB14 , HB31 , HB50
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • I am here representing Dallas County.
  • My name is Constable Larry Gallardo, and I'm from Pinal County.
  • My name is Patty Henry, and I'm the Chambers County District Clerk.
  • As many of you know, Harris County is the hub for mental health services.
  • The Bexar County Sheriff's Office initially said they could not.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Ways & Means May 12th, 2025

Ways & Means

Transcript Highlights:
  • In Galveston County, the minute we determine a payment has been overpaid, whether due to a late exemption
  • We make that determination rather rapidly, whereas in other counties, such as My neighbor to the north
  • The North Texas Commission is a regional advocacy organization that covers the 13 counties known as the
Committee: House Ways & Means
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • the confidentiality of certain individuals and their family members, including current or former county
  • I'm the district clerk for Williamson County and I'm...
  • I'm testifying on behalf of myself as well as the County and District Clerk Association for this bill
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • Traveling to Carrollton, which is still in Dallas County, where these same pet sales are, for reasons
  • body or non-governmental entity, including a member of the governing body of the municipality and a county
  • It is typically those... ...businesses that are capital-strapped; they are the consumers, participants
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Capital Investment Committee 4/3/25

Capital Investment

Transcript Highlights:
  • by this facility include all of McLeod County, parts of Meeker County, Sibley County, Renville County
  • , and Redwood County.
  • in our county.
  • Representative Carol, are you able to get any participation from the county or the city? From Mr.
  • I'm the deputy county engineer at Sherburn County.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Ways & Means Mar 3rd, 2025

Ways & Means

Transcript Highlights:
  • You represent the County Judge, County Judges, and Commissioners Association of Texas, and yourself and
  • As the county judge of Cass County and the Commission Association of Texas and yourself. Yes sir.
  • My county has a thousand linear miles of county roadway. 965 square miles, so it's a large rural county
  • In my county. And so, we talked to our constituents about a county assistance district.
  • exemption on the county.
Bills: HB8 , HB9 , HJR1 , HB22 , HB8 , HB9 , HJR1 , HB22
Committee: House Ways & Means