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WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Technology, Economic Development, & Veterans Feb 25th, 2026 at 08:00 am
Technology, Economic Development, & Veterans
Transcript Highlights:
- And there was interest in meeting or at least touring the Emergency Management Center because some of
- All those in favor of voting Senate Bill 6046 out of committee, please say...
- All those in favor of voting Senate Bill 6046 out of committee, please say aye. Aye.
- And so this is my amendment, where we are requiring the Department of Commerce to update the state economic
- of Commerce.
Bills:
SB6046
Keywords:
SB 6046, Civil Air Patrol, Washington Military Department, Washington Division of Civil Air Patrol, volunteer air patrol, search and rescue, disaster relief, cadet training, communications support, cyber security, emergency response, governor call-up, active state service, federally chartered Civil Air Patrol, Washington Wing, Title 38 RCW, military department, tribal cooperation, public safety aviation, aerospace cadets
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Technology, Economic Development, & Veterans Feb 20th, 2026 at 10:30 am
Technology, Economic Development, & Veterans
Transcript Highlights:
- By way of background, the Washington Military Department provides defense and security for the state
- I am the Deputy Director of the Washington Military Department under General Welsh, and I'm also the
- charged for the rental and lease of armories, but if we become part of the military department, processing
- I'm Robert De Zell, Director of the Washington Military Department's Emergency Management Division.
- The scope of emergency management continues to expand.
Bills:
SB6046
Keywords:
SB 6046, Civil Air Patrol, Washington Military Department, Washington Division of Civil Air Patrol, volunteer air patrol, search and rescue, disaster relief, cadet training, communications support, cyber security, emergency response, governor call-up, active state service, federally chartered Civil Air Patrol, Washington Wing, Title 38 RCW, military department, tribal cooperation, public safety aviation, aerospace cadets
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Delivery of Government Efficiency Apr 23rd, 2025
Delivery of Government Efficiency
Transcript Highlights:
- Of HB 4310.
- ratio of one manager for each 11 staff members.
- managerial positions to the lowest number possible. of management positions needed to perform the agency's
- I mean, chances are we'll probably get rid of hundreds of them as part of this bill.
- So like, here are the required reports, and it'll list the Texas Department of Banking, the report title
Committee:
House Delivery of Government Efficiency
Keywords:
constitutional amendment, fiscal impact, state budget, ballot measure, transparency in voting, management-to-staff ratio, state agencies, employee regulations, government efficiency, workforce management, public information, governing board, transparency, confidentiality, access rights, privacy, identifying information, state agency, consent, occupational license
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Senate Committee on Water, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs Mar 10th, 2025
Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- Texas Parks and Wildlife Department was authorized to implement a system of digital tagging.
- protection means the harvest information collected by the department including the exact location of
- As of mid 2024, M approximately 25% of its October of 2025.
- I really appreciate the comments of both of you.
- And Spoke is kind of what you're thinking of.
Committee:
Senate Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Keywords:
water rights, treaty compliance, Rio Grande, agriculture, drought, international water, Texas water supply, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, TPWD, harvest reports, wildlife harvest data, public information act, open records, confidentiality, hunter privacy, angler data, game animals, game birds, fur-bearing animals, nongame animals
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Water, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs Mar 10th, 2025
Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- In 2021, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department was authorized to implement a system of digital tagging
- The lack of protection means harvest information collected by the department, including the exact location
- Most of the time, the data was summarized at the county level, which was adequate from a resource management
- I really appreciate the comments of both of you.
- And that's kind of where the origin of this is.
Committee:
Senate Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Keywords:
water rights, treaty compliance, Rio Grande, agriculture, drought, international water, Texas water supply, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, TPWD, harvest reports, wildlife harvest data, public information act, open records, confidentiality, hunter privacy, angler data, game animals, game birds, fur-bearing animals, nongame animals
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Water, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs met without a quorum at first, then later established quorum and proceeded with testimony and votes. Senate Bill 1248, by Chair Perry, was explained as a narrow Open Records Act exception to protect harvest report location data collected through Texas Parks and Wildlife’s digital tagging system. Support testimony came from Matt Wagner of the Texas Chapter of The Wildlife Society, who said the bill would protect private land and sensitive biological information while preserving useful wildlife data. No one testified against the bill, and it was left pending until later in the meeting.
The committee then heard Senate Concurrent Resolution 13, which urges the State Department and the International Boundary and Water Commission to press Mexico to comply with the 1944 Water Treaty and deliver its share of Rio Grande water. Senator Hinojosa, farmers, municipal officials, and other witnesses described severe water shortages in South Texas, low reservoir levels, crop losses, the closure of the Valley sugar industry, and the need for alternative supplies such as desalination, reuse, and drainage-runoff projects. Members also discussed treaty enforcement, regional drought, and the role of cartels and Mexican water storage, while emphasizing that Texas must also invest in its own water infrastructure.
The committee also considered Senate Bill 740, which the committee substitute amended to require the Public Utility Commission to adopt a standardized application form for system improvement charges and complete related rulemaking by September 1, 2026, applying only to applications filed on or after that date. Members discussed concerns about water wholesalers using the process to delay cases and drive up costs, and the need for more transparency and PUC resources. The committee voted to adopt the substitute and report SB 740 favorably. After returning to the earlier items, the committee voted SB 1248 out favorably and recommended it for the local and uncontested calendar, and voted SCR 13 out favorably as well. The committee then recessed subject to the call of the chair.
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama House Military and Veterans Affairs Committee Mar 5th, 2025
Military and Veterans Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- for personal privilege, I have a page here today from Calhoun County, District 81, from Newsite, Alabama
- It lays out the authority and structure of the Alabama National Guard Legal Services for legal compliance
- Service, and this is a bill of national guard. Are there any questions? That was my question.
- They have kids that can use their medical records in place of the blue card.
- we get our kids out of schools.
Committee:
House Military and Veterans Affairs
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Licensing & Administrative Procedures Mar 25th, 2025
Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Transcript Highlights:
- Several years ago, and they had a certificate of registration that they ended up doing in this last one
- keep that if they got a waiver, and they have that waiver all the way through. through until the end of
- hold the licenses have now been cut out, and this just extends for that group. 10 years now instead of
- My name is Carla Jackson, and I'm a registered interior designer in the state of Texas.
- us which speak for or against one of the bills.
Committee:
House Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Keywords:
licensing, reciprocity, regulation, Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, interstate agreements, massage therapy, civil penalties, human trafficking, public safety, law enforcement, student permit, occupational regulation, education, occupations code, criminal history, HB 2286, interior designers, certificate of registration, renewal, Texas Board of Architectural Examiners
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Legislative Oversight & Investigations Committee (8-29-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> in the office of financial management. in the office of financial management.
- :15:52.719><c> Department</c><01:15:53.040><c> of</c> retirement out of the Department of retirement
- We call it JMOPS, Juvenile Kentucky Offender Management System. Department of Corrections.
- Department of Corrections.
- </c> of staff time and attention to manage. of staff time and attention to manage.
Keywords:
Call to Order and Roll Call- 00:00:03
Approve Minutes from July 10, 2025- 00:02:41
Statewide Emergency Responder Voice System Testimony- 00:03:38
Investment of State Funds- 00:46:13
Department of Juvenile Justice Update- 1:11:34
Adjournment- 1:54:08, 958, all
Summary:
The committee opened with roll call, welcomed a new member, approved the July meeting minutes, and then took up testimony on the statewide emergency responder voice system, also described as the state police radio system replacement project. John Hicks, secretary of the governor’s executive cabinet and state budget director, testified that the project is unusually complex because it combines multiple IT replacements, land acquisition, and tower construction. He said the existing system dates to the early 1970s and that the administration is treating the project as a priority, with work proceeding in phases and weekly coordination among the Justice Cabinet, Kentucky State Police, and Finance and Administration Cabinet.
Hicks said the project has already spent about $110 million, with nearly 1,900 portable radios acquired, microwave replacement completed at 56 sites and underway at 76 more, and routers, switches, and network upgrades addressed. He explained that because the State Police are not set up to handle real property work, the administration brought in outside real property consulting vendors through an RFP, and three vendors are now qualified to help identify and negotiate sites. He said the goal is to speed up land acquisition and tower construction while the State Police continue the technology work, and he emphasized that the project is intended to close coverage gaps for state police first and later benefit local governments and other first responders.
Members of the committee expressed concern about the project’s cost and pace. Representative Petri noted that about $218.8 million has been authorized since 2018 and questioned whether the project could stretch into 2030 or later, asking what more the General Assembly could do to help. Representative Blandon also raised concerns about the long timeline and the risk of the project becoming another costly, delayed infrastructure effort, while asking when the vendor RFP was completed and whether any sites had been acquired since then. Representative Sharp asked whether there was a detailed plan and timeline, and Hicks responded that the technology side is well defined but the property acquisition side must proceed site by site because each location depends on ownership, access, power, and other factors. Hicks said the west-to-east phasing has been a smart approach and that the executive branch should improve performance to beat the current timeline expectations.
NV
Transcript Highlights:
- We very much appreciate the State Department of Education helping us get to this point on this measure
- So we believe, and we've worked with the department, and they believe that there is sort of a conversion
- Amelia Tebow for the record on behalf of the Nevada Department of Education.
- Then the Nevada Department of Education has to set, by regulation and in policy, the cut score for each
- One of the things that I'm worried about is I see that, first of all, the department shall in section—I
Bills:
AB386
Committee:
Senate Education
Keywords:
AB386, Washoe County School District, reading assessment, literacy, elementary school, pupil assessment, statewide assessment, alternative assessment, reading proficiency, standards-based testing, valid and reliable test, State Board of Education, Department of Education, pilot program, school testing, assessment equivalency, education grant, Nevada education, NRS 388.157, school accountability
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Senate Standing Committee on Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection (1-11-24)
Keywords:
KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qHGulNf45Mw, 2026-06-21T07:17:05+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:01:00 – Roll Call Attendance
00:02:20 – Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs
00:49:55 – Consideration of Referred Administrative Regulations, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs Mar 12th, 2025
Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- The association is dedicated to enhancing the professionalism and effectiveness of police departments
- It kind of touches on every aspect of the department.
- Department of Defense to this list. of criminal investigators with this limited state law enforcement
- But I would, the, again, the current administrative code, uh, Department of Public Safety.
- The Department of Justice Fund's nickname. So they are there with a host.
Keywords:
firearm acquisition, gun smuggling, criminal offenses, ammunition, terrorism, public safety, Texas criminal procedure, federal law enforcement, state arrest authority, search and seizure, felony offenses, federal air marshal, Transportation Security Administration, Department of Defense police, military police, Homeland Security, Public Safety, veterans affairs, federal officers, joint law enforcement authority
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Interim Joint Committee on Agriculture (7-20-23)
Keywords:
KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hvz_NVCo--M, 2026-06-21T07:17:04+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Call to Order: 00:00:12
Roll Call: 00:00:18
Approval of June 8, 2023 Minutes: 00:02:30
Discussion on the implementation of 2023 Regular Session HB 9 Relating to Economic Relief for Local Communities: 00:02:45
Update on the Management of Asian Carp in Kentucky 00:45:21, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- Seth Goldwood, Louisiana Department of Health, Medicaid Director for the department.
- Mitzie Hoheiser, Louisiana Department of Health Deputy Director. Sorry.
- Mitzie Hoheiser, Louisiana Department of Health Deputy Director. Sorry.
- Secretary Dustin Davidson, Department of Conservation and Energy.
- It establishes the task force under the jurisdiction of the Department of Public Safety and Corrections
Bills:
HB513 , HB581 , HB596 , HB660 , HB719 , HB766 , HB802 , HB940 , HB950 , HB1028 , HB1183 , HB1201 , SB233 , SB300 , SB303 , SB315 , SB324 , SB411
Committee:
House Appropriations
Keywords:
name image likeness, NIL, student-athlete, college athletics, high school athletics, intercollegiate athletics, interscholastic athletics, athlete compensation, athlete endorsements, sports marketing, athlete agent, marketing representative, sports attorney, publicity rights, right of publicity, Louisiana high school sports, NCAA, school policy, athletic association, athletic conference
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Senate Legislative Session Apr 13th, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- of Your name.
- I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America.
- I salute the flag of the state of Oklahoma. Mr. Leader, Mr.
- He graduated from OU Health Science Center in 2009 and he's currently the managing partner of Metrophysicians
- He currently manages his clinic and private practice, leading a growing group of physician hospitalists
Bills:
HB3767 , HB3934 , HB4199 , HB4336 , HB2947 , HB3834 , HB4302 , HB4095 , HB3287 , HB3649 , HB4430 , HB4431 , HB2059 , HB3647 , HB3986 , HB3548 , HB3661 , HB4346 , HB3075 , HB4273 , HB3391 , HB4128 , HB3557 , HB3239 , HB3982 , HB2123 , HB2979 , HB2997 , HB3148 , HB4108 , HB4143 , HB4266 , HB2053 , HB4058 , SR30
Keywords:
controlled dangerous substances, controlled substances, drug scheduling, Schedule I, Schedule IV, anti-drug diversion, drug diversion, synthetic opioids, fentanyl analogs, designer drugs, synthetic cannabinoids, benzodiazepines, benzodiazepine analogs, opioids, hallucinogens, depressants, pharmacy regulation, narcotics control, Oklahoma State Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs Control, DEA scheduling
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Senate Legislative Session Apr 13th, 2026
Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I salute the flag of the state of Oklahoma. Mr. Leader. Mr.
- He graduated from OU Health Science Center in 2009, and he's currently the managing partner of Metro
- He currently manages his clinic and private practice, leads a growing group of physicians and hospitalists
- Senate Bill 209 to establish the Taiwan Regional Trade Office under the Oklahoma Department of Commerce
- of Oklahoma and Taiwan.
Bills:
HB3767 , HB3934 , HB4199 , HB4336 , HB2947 , HB3834 , HB4302 , HB4095 , HB3287 , HB3649 , HB4430 , HB4431 , HB2059 , HB3647 , HB3986 , HB3548 , HB3661 , HB4346 , HB3075 , HB4273 , HB3391 , HB4128 , HB3557 , HB3239 , HB3982 , HB2123 , HB2979 , HB2997 , HB3148 , HB4108 , HB4143 , HB4266 , HB2053 , HB4058 , SR30
Keywords:
controlled dangerous substances, controlled substances, drug scheduling, Schedule I, Schedule IV, anti-drug diversion, drug diversion, synthetic opioids, fentanyl analogs, designer drugs, synthetic cannabinoids, benzodiazepines, benzodiazepine analogs, opioids, hallucinogens, depressants, pharmacy regulation, narcotics control, Oklahoma State Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs Control, DEA scheduling
Summary:
The Senate convened, established a quorum, offered the invocation and pledges, and recognized the doctor, psychologist, and nurse of the day. The chamber then hosted several honorary introductions and citations, including congratulations to the Murray State College shotgun team for winning back-to-back national championships and to the Coedah High School varsity wrestling team for a record-setting 5A season and state title. Both groups were formally presented citations and received Senate applause.
The Senate also considered Senate Resolution 30, which reaffirmed Oklahoma’s sister-state relationship with Taiwan, supported stronger economic and diplomatic ties, and celebrated the anniversaries of the Taiwan Relations Act and the Oklahoma-Taiwan relationship. The resolution was adopted by voice vote after brief remarks from Senator Peterson and a representative from Taiwan’s office in Houston, who thanked the Senate and spoke about Taiwan’s trade relationship, economic growth, and international challenges.
The meeting included introductions from several student pages, who described their schools, sponsoring senators, and future plans. Announcements were made for committee meetings, including Revenue and Taxation, Health and Human Services, and Appropriations and Budget, along with a reminder about Diabetes Awareness Day. The Senate then adjourned until Tuesday, April 14th at 9:30 a.m.
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- I've learned that Alabama has 46, and, you know, I've learned about all kinds of aspects of the kit.
- It is going to increase the membership to 27 members to include the Secretary of the Department of Veterans
- Monag with me at the table and also Jeannie Donovan from the Department of Health of New Orleans.
- Many of these things were cited in the Department of Health's study that was referenced earlier as potential
- the Lupus Commission within the Louisiana Department of Health, to provide for the membership of the
Bills:
HB62 , HB124 , HB182 , HB193 , HB198 , HB203 , HB223 , HB237 , HB469 , HB486 , HB574 , HB779 , HB796 , HB919 , SCR2 , SB4 , SB36 , SB38 , SB109 , SB152 , SB168 , SB195 , SB216 , SB221 , SB236 , SB404
Committee:
House Health and Welfare
Keywords:
Louisiana Women's Policy, gender equality, policy research, commission membership, women's representation, Domestic Violence, judicial experience, legislation, criminal law, family law, HB182, sexual assault, rape kit, forensic examination, forensic medical exam, sexual assault survivor, sexual assault nurse examiner, SANE, emergency department, hospital staffing
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Public Safety Finance and Policy Committee 4/8/26
Public Safety Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:25:43.120><c> from</c> Department of Ed carried forward from Department of Ed carried forward
- in</c> 70% of the police departments in 70% of the police departments in Minnesota<01:07:05.520><c> are
- > this</c> the Department of Corrections on this the Department of Corrections on this amendment.<01:
- </c><01:26:19.400><c> that</c> state's Department of Corrections that state's Department of Corrections
- We rate of any department in the county.
Committee:
House Public Safety Finance and Policy
Keywords:
school safety, threat assessment, pilot project, education, real-time monitoring, public safety, HF4299, school safety specialists, Minnesota School Safety Center, appropriation, general fund, fiscal year 2026, school security, school violence prevention, student safety, Department of Public Safety, school resource support, education funding, peace officer, training reimbursement
OK
Transcript Highlights:
- SB2069 prohibits the taking of migratory birds through baiting.
- With a vote of six ayes, zero nays, we declare your bill to have passed. Townley 2095.
- They would not be required to have a license unless they are out of state.
- Now, some people feel like this does not protect some of our landowners.
- You said that the out-of-state is higher. It's $1,000, and then $2,000 for out-of-state. Thank you.
Committee:
House Wildlife
Keywords:
elk population, wildlife management, Oklahoma State University, veterinary medicine, ecosystem health, habitat assessment, advanced nuclear energy, nuclear power, small modular reactor, SMR, microreactor, generation III+, generation IV, nuclear reactor, nuclear permitting, nuclear licensing, Oklahoma Corporation Commission, OCC, Oklahoma Advanced Nuclear Energy Office, Oklahoma Advanced Nuclear Development Revolving Fund
OK
Transcript Highlights:
- SB 269 prohibits the taking of migratory birds through baiting.
- With a vote of six aye, zero nay, we declare your bill do pass. Vote of 6, I-0-nay.
- Now, some people feel like this does not protect some of our landowners.
- Do we have any idea what type of fees we're going to put on?
- You said that the out of state is higher? It's 1,000 and then 2,000 for out of state.
Committee:
House Wildlife
Keywords:
elk population, wildlife management, Oklahoma State University, veterinary medicine, ecosystem health, habitat assessment, advanced nuclear energy, nuclear power, small modular reactor, SMR, microreactor, generation III+, generation IV, nuclear reactor, nuclear permitting, nuclear licensing, Oklahoma Corporation Commission, OCC, Oklahoma Advanced Nuclear Energy Office, Oklahoma Advanced Nuclear Development Revolving Fund
Summary:
The Wildlife Committee considered and advanced two Senate bills. Pro Tem Moore presented SB 330, described as an elk population study bill related to the Northwest Zone and a mirror of a House measure. After brief discussion, the committee voted 7-0 to do pass the bill.
Representative Townley then presented SB 269, which would prohibit taking migratory birds through baiting and align Oklahoma law with federal law. The committee asked no substantive questions and voted 6-0 to do pass.
Townley also presented SB 2095, which sets fees and fines for hunting guides, with higher fees for nonresidents and a licensing exemption for certain helpers. He said the bill was intended to protect landowners and hunters and support Oklahoma’s reputation as a hunting destination. Members asked about the scope and fee amounts, and were told the fees would be $1,000 for residents and $2,000 for nonresidents. The committee voted 6-0 to do pass. The chair then noted this would likely be the final meeting of the year.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Transportation Finance and Policy Committee 3/23/26
Transportation Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Department of Transportation numbers for school buses.
- Department of Transportation numbers for school buses.
- </c> Um the third part is for US Department Um the third part is for US Department of<00:29:19.280><c
- </c> here you are distrusting the Department here you are distrusting the Department of<01:09:53.040>
- Uh most of Department of Public Safety.
Committee:
House Transportation Finance and Policy
Keywords:
vehicle registration, title transfer, rental vehicles, state regulations, motor vehicle laws, school buses, USDOT number, first aid kits, transportation safety, vehicle regulations, transit safety, assault penalties, public transportation, criminal justice, transit workers, transportation, railroad, safety, economic development, public roads