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AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama House Military and Veterans Affairs Committee Feb 26th, 2025

Military and Veterans Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • throughout the state.
  • So, we continue to dialogue with different groups throughout the state.
  • However, existing laws still state that...
  • I represent technically the state Military Department under the state military department.
  • From 1901, the very first State History Museum in Alabama was actually...
Bills: SB67, HB295, SB104
HI
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Mar 26th, 2026 at 12:10 pm

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Senate Bill 1623 is an update to the state charter for state Regulated credit unions.
  • We have 9 state credit unions in the state of Oklahoma.
  • states.
  • Your workforce structure is different; they often are bringing in out-of-state workers.
  • states.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Mar 26th, 2026 at 08:30 am

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • This is one of our most important assets as a state: our state parks.
  • There's some waterfront up in the northeast part of the state.
  • I mean, that's they run hunting in the state.
  • Maybe the attorney general of the state of Oklahoma.
  • There are no state dollars attached. Oklahoma is one of 14 states selected for this Grant.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

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

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Welcome to your state senate. [applause] >> Thank you. Further introductions?
  • Welcome to your state be recognized.
  • Welcome to your state senate.<00:03:14.537> [applause] >> Thank<00:03:17.280> you.
  • relating to state sheriff's day. relating to state sheriff's day.
  • bill of course sets April 27th as state bill of course sets April 27th as state sheriff's<00:04:
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Senate May 31st, 2026

Louisiana Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Lord, I would like to lift up the leadership of this state, starting with the governor and his family
  • She has completed more than 60 health-focused appearances across the state, partnering with schools,
  • Official Journal of the Senate of the State of Louisiana. I move to dispense with the journal.
  • of Louisiana and the United States.
  • of Louisiana, first as a state senator and currently as Public Service Commissioner.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Senate May 31st, 2026

Louisiana Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Lord, I would like to lift up the leadership of this state, starting with the governor and his family
  • Lord, I would like to lift up the leadership of this state, starting with the governor and his family
  • Official Journal of the Senate of the State of Louisiana.
  • of Louisiana and the United States.
  • of Louisiana, first as a state senator and currently as Public Service Commissioner.
Summary: The Senate met with 29 members present, heard a prayer and national anthem presentation, and approved the journal without objection. The chamber then received multiple messages from the House on conference committee reports and concurrence actions, and took up a long calendar of Senate resolutions and House/Senate bills returned from the House with amendments. Several resolutions were adopted without objection, including commendations and requests for reports or studies, while others were left over or returned to the calendar. The Senate concurred in or adopted amendments on a series of bills covering registrar compensation (SB 25), broadband administration and reimbursement (SB 80), school safety master key boxes (SB 132), dental coverage for cancer treatment (SB 155), paid parental leave for educators (SB 157), election supervisor compensation days (SB 202), water utility service line replacement funding (SB 228), weight management services through the Office of Group Benefits (SB 250), medical debt protection (SB 414), Medicaid coverage of weight-loss medication (SB 443), and design-build authority for vertiport facilities (SB 513). It also adopted a House concurrent resolution urging backup motors for the St. Claude Avenue Bridge (HCR 32). One bill, SB 479 on removal of certain judges, had its amendments rejected and was sent to conference. The chamber then considered conference committee reports on several measures. Reports were adopted on SB 312 (labor organization dues and fees), SB 208 (veterans services and VA-related restrictions), SB 382 (workers’ compensation advisory council and reimbursement schedule timing), SB 389 (agent and athlete registration and fee review), and multiple House bills including HB 359 (party primary qualifying rules), HB 368 (New Orleans historic preservation lien procedures), HB 468 (wholesale residential real estate definitions), HB 552 (DWI-related responsive verdict language), HB 732 (motor vehicle fines/fees and hybrids), HB 870 and HB 1236 (pharmacy benefit manager and insurance provisions), and HB 1117 (prescription period issues). HB 210 on retroactivity was also adopted after debate. Several conference reports were temporarily passed over or returned to the calendar, including HB 953, and the Senate adjourned to reconvene the next morning for final work.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Vets Committee Meeting - 2026-03-25

Veterans and Military Affairs Division

Transcript Highlights:
  • Considering these factors in 1997, the state passed and enacted a state active duty minimum base pay
  • being ordered to state active service. being ordered to state active service.
  • most veterans in the state. most veterans in the state.
  • Uh, on the state level again, uh, we increased the state grant for veteran service organizations.
  • It's it's uh, no cost to the<00:20:46.640> state. the state. the state.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

03/23/2026 - House Public Safety & Law Enforcement

Public Safety & Law Enforcement

Transcript Highlights:
  • I know that at least with some of the 401(a)s that the state uses, the state just goes, hey, it's going
  • There is no request from the state in association with this bill.
  • So you stated an 80% effective rate? Mr.
  • We need to be careful about where we're using state funds.
  • We need to be careful about where we're using state funds.
Summary: The committee first heard SB 1161, which would prevent lapse of a $750,000 FY2026 appropriation to DPS for the Yuma County Family Advocacy Center (Amberly’s Place). Testimony described the center’s 24/7 crisis response, forensic interview and medical services, and satellite offices in nearby communities. The bill was moved and received a do pass recommendation on an 11-0 roll call, with three members absent. The committee then considered SB 1215, a clarifying bill on the list of cancers covered by the occupational disease presumption for firefighters and peace officers, with a retroactivity amendment to June 30, 2021. Firefighters’ representatives said the measure corrects a drafting issue involving adenocarcinoma and would prevent denials of claims; members asked about peace officer coverage, independent medical exams, and workers’ compensation impacts. The amendment was adopted and the bill received a do pass recommendation, with 11 ayes, one present, and two absent. SB 1270, dealing with supplemental employer contributions to defined contribution accounts for corrections employees, drew testimony focused on severe retention problems in corrections and county detention. Supporters said the bill would allow optional incentive payments at service intervals to help keep trained officers on the job; members discussed vesting, recruitment versus retention, and whether the program could be funded without a new appropriation. The committee adopted the amendment and gave the bill a do pass recommendation, with ten ayes, one nay, two present, and one absent. The committee also heard SB 1400, authorizing law enforcement wellness and crisis response programs and setting confidentiality rules. Police association testimony supported the concept but noted concerns about the breadth of the privilege carve-outs, especially if licensed therapists are involved; several members said they would support the bill after an amendment clarifying privilege protections. The bill was reported do pass with ten ayes, one nay, and two present. SB 1538, as a strike-everything amendment, would require workers’ compensation coverage for PTSD treatment for firefighters and peace officers and allow one MDMA treatment course if federal approval and rescheduling occur by January 1, 2029. Supporters described promising clinical trial results and argued it could help severe PTSD cases, while county representatives opposed the mandate and raised cost and approval concerns. The amendment was adopted and the bill received a do pass recommendation, with seven ayes, three nays, and one present. Finally, the committee considered SB 1537, renaming the peace officer training equipment fund as the public safety de-escalation and life safety fund and repealing its advisory commission. Testimony explained the change was meant to reduce confusion between similar funds and reflect the fund’s use for de-escalation and safety equipment; some members noted opposition from the Arizona Police Association and concerns about whether the money might be better used for raises. The bill passed on a 7-4 vote with three absent. The committee then began SB 1580, which would appropriate Peace Officer Training Equipment Fund money for fire incident management support and other public safety equipment, including pepperball equipment, simulators, records management software, and retention/recruitment efforts. Testimony supported the equipment and data-sharing investments, but members also questioned accountability, ongoing costs, and whether the listed uses were the best use of the fund.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Taxes Committee 3/20/25

Taxes

Transcript Highlights:
  • with um what the current law states with um what the current law states which<00:23:02.240> is
  • So my community, like many across the state, is facing hefty property tax increases now.
  • <00:41:37.200> is community like many across the state is community like many across the state
  • we roll it out to the rest of the state we roll it out to the rest of the state so<00:57:36.760>
  • <00:58:26.720> for that you are and blame in the state for that you are and blame in the state
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Rules Apr 23rd, 2026 at 08:30 am

Rules

Transcript Highlights:
  • It's one of the only states in the nation that's been able to preserve this capital.
  • Of that program for improving health, reducing tobacco use in the state of Oklahoma.
  • Most important things that we have in our state.
  • Or different perspectives that could also increase health outcomes in our state.
  • Opportunity for the folks of the state of Oklahoma to say yes.
AL

Alabama 2026 1st Special Session

Alabama Senate Finance and Taxation General Fund Mar 18th, 2026

Finance and Taxation General Fund

Transcript Highlights:
  • I think you've got the gas over on the west side of the state.
  • I think you've got the gas over on the west side of the state.
  • disabled veterans of the United States disabled veterans of the United States Armed<00:37:09.040
  • Which toxins, but there's several states have moved this way.
  • uh toxins, but there's several states uh toxins, but there's several states have<00:49:20.319>
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Feb 18th, 2026 at 01:30 pm

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • May our efforts contribute to the prosperity and harmony of our state and its people.
  • , and allowing all states to have more control over that.
  • I just want to recognize this state football team.
  • Sandsprings had not won a state football title since 1966.
  • And so, if you would Let's give the 2025 state championship football team a big round of applause.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Higher Education Finance and Policy Committee 3/12/26

Higher Education Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • state for employment purposes. state for employment purposes.
  • students who previously were enrolled at non-state out-of-state rates.
  • state court judge. state court judge.
  • of this state.
  • our state. our state.
Bills: HF3432, HF3411
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Agriculture Finance and Policy Committee 3/2/26

Agriculture Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • state secretary. state secretary.
  • Minnesota FFA state reporter. Minnesota FFA state reporter.
  • <00:02:14.400> of over 15,000 members in the state of over 15,000 members in the state of
  • departments here at the state? departments here at the state?
  • thousands of jobs uh within our state. thousands of jobs uh within our state.
Bills: HF3580, HF3566
Summary: The committee first approved the minutes from the previous meeting and then heard from Minnesota FFA officers, who described FFA as a student-led agricultural education organization focused on leadership, personal growth, and career success. The students explained the three-part model of agricultural education, the size and reach of FFA in Minnesota, and upcoming events at the Capitol, including an agricultural policy experience conference and FFA Day at the Capitol. Members asked about FFA’s role in encouraging the next generation of farmers, the organization’s broader focus beyond farming to include wildlife and other natural resources careers, and the mix of rural, metro, and urban chapters. The students emphasized that FFA and agricultural educators help students discover career paths and that urban chapters are active and thriving alongside rural ones. The committee then received a presentation from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture on the Agri program. The department described Agri as a legislature-created program that uses producer-payment funds to support roughly 15 grant and cost-share programs, including newer efforts such as Protect and Prepare. Testimony stressed transparency and fraud prevention: Agri is reimbursement-based, requires detailed documentation, conducts site visits on grants over $25,000, and has identified and stopped more than a dozen fraudulent applications in the past year. The department also noted a prior legislative auditor review of two larger Agri programs and said only about one-tenth of 1% of reviewed expenditures were recommended for recovery. The department highlighted the Make It Minnesota cost-share program, which helps Minnesota food and agriculture companies attend national trade shows such as Natural Products Expo West. Testifiers then described how Agri has supported their businesses: Mark Schiller of Lon Liquor in Northfield said the program helped his microdistillery expand into milling organic flour and adding food service, while Pete Gangler of Snowpack Foods in Caledonia said Agri grants supported food safety improvements, processing capacity, and a new freezer warehouse project. The department said additional grantees would testify as well, and members asked whether the department’s fraud-prevention practices could be shared with other state agencies; staff said they already are being shared through interagency best-practice efforts.
WY

Wyoming 2026 Regular Session

Senate Minerals, Business & Economic Development Committee, March 2, 2026

Minerals, Business & Economic Development

Transcript Highlights:
  • That would be up to the state engineer.
  • That would be up to the state<00:02:01.320> engineer. state engineer. state engineer.
  • appropriated in the state of Wyoming. appropriated in the state of Wyoming.
  • several control areas across the state several control areas across the state of<00:03:10.000>
  • I think I stated that correctly.
Bills: HB0116, HB0056
WY

Wyoming 2026 Regular Session

House Minerals, Business & Economic Development Committee, March 2, 2026

Minerals, Business & Economic Development

Transcript Highlights:
  • <00:20:13.520> Uh consumer and state protection. Uh consumer and state protection.
  • On page three, state banking board.
  • Uh instead of state chartered bank.
  • Is the state backing this?
  • through the state through the state essentially. >> Mr.
Bills: HB0116, HB0056