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OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Appr/Sub-Natural Resources REVISED Jan 8th, 2026 at 09:00 am
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Elections Committee Jul 2nd, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- So I just want to make sure that we all join in wishing you a very happy late birthday, Senator Laird
- One more happy birthday. Yes. Thank you so much.
- It's the longest birthday celebration in Sacramento history. It truly is. I am very blessed.
Summary:
The Assembly Elections Committee met on July 2, 2025, with a quorum present and took up eight agenda items, including four consent bills. The committee first approved the consent calendar, which included SB 280, SB 621, SB 851, and SB 852, all moving forward without objection. The committee then heard several bills from Senator Umberg focused on election administration and campaign finance, along with SB 408 on voter-roll maintenance.
SB 249 would require county board of education elections to be consolidated with the statewide general election. Supporters, including the League of Women Voters, argued this would increase turnout and make those elections more representative; opponents, including Orange County education officials, argued it would override local control, increase costs, and add ballot fatigue. The bill passed 5-2 and was re-referred to the Committee on Education. SB 398 would make it a crime to pay or offer contingent payments or other valuable consideration to induce voting or voter registration, closing what supporters described as a loophole involving lotteries and incentives. It passed 5-0 as amended and was re-referred to the Committee on Public Safety.
SB 42 would remove the state ban on public financing for campaigns in general law cities and counties, allowing local voters to decide whether to adopt such systems. Supporters from Common Cause, the League of Women Voters, and many local advocates said it would broaden participation and reduce the influence of big money; opponents raised concerns about taxpayer funding, guardrails, and local oversight. The bill passed 5-2 and was re-referred to Appropriations. Finally, SB 408 would require election officials to use U.S. Postal Service change-of-address data to help maintain voter rolls; supporters said it would improve accuracy and trust in elections, while one commenter questioned reliance on postal data. The bill passed unanimously 6-0 and was re-referred to Appropriations. The committee then completed the remaining roll calls and adjourned.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Licensing & Administrative Procedures Apr 15th, 2025
Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Transcript Highlights:
- Happy birthday to Mr. McQueeney. Happy birthday. Okay, it was Saturday. Is this coming Saturday?
- To withdraw the happy birthday, is there a second? All right. All in favor, say aye.
Bills:
HB 1301 , HB2278 , HB2776 , HB2820 , HB3848 , HB3920 , HB4172 , HB4215 , HB4284 , HB4285 , HB4463 , HB4517 , HB4690 , HB4765 , HB4766 , HB4767 , HB4768 , HB4769 , HB4773 , HB4830 , HB5506
Committee:
House Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Keywords:
alcohol, beverages, winery permit, restaurant, malt beverages, Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code, alcohol production, home brewing, family use, craft beverages, massage therapy, licensing, criminal offenses, sexually oriented businesses, public safety, bingo, charitable gaming, operating capital, regulation, funding
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Last thing I forgot to say, it's her daughter Clara's birthday today, and it's her first time in the
- It's how she wanted to spend her birthday. Oh, wow.
- Welcome, Claire, and happy birthday.
Bills:
SB801 , SB1200 , SB1410 , SB1717 , SB1862 , SB1863 , SB2216 , SB2681 , SB506 , SB2626 , SJR63
Committee:
Senate State Affairs
Keywords:
SB 801, birth certificate, birth record, certified copy, homeless, homelessness, unhoused, vital records, state registrar, local registrar, county clerk, fee waiver, identity documents, ID access, housing insecurity, shelter, transitional housing, Health and Safety Code, HHSC, Health and Human Services Commission
Summary:
The Senate Committee on State Affairs heard testimony on several bills, with most measures left pending after public testimony closed. SB 801, by Sen. Menéndez, would require DSHS and local clerks to issue birth certificates at no cost to people experiencing homelessness. The author and Maria Benavides of SA Youth said the fee and mailing requirements are major barriers to obtaining ID, housing, and work, and Benavides described clients who were able to secure housing and employment after getting birth records and IDs through her program. The bill was left pending.
The committee also heard a set of bills related to the Gulf of Mexico/Gulf of America naming issue: SB 1410 would require state agencies to use “Gulf of Mexico” in official documents, SB 1717 would conform state law to the federal renaming to “Gulf of America,” and SJR 63 would amend the Texas Constitution to match that change. Support testimony for the latter two emphasized alignment with federal action and the use of different geographic names by different countries. All three measures were left pending.
Members then heard SB 1200, which would require plaintiffs suing defense contractors to disclose in discovery whether they are receiving litigation funding from adversarial nations such as China, Russia, or Cuba. The author and Texans for Lawsuit Reform said the bill targets third-party litigation funding and foreign influence on lawsuits, especially those affecting defense contractors; the committee substitute narrowed the definition of defense contractor and expanded applicability to actions involving defense contractors’ activities. SB 2626, which requires continuing medical education on pregnancy-related emergencies for OB-GYN physicians and nurses, drew support from witnesses who said it would reduce confusion about Texas abortion law and improve care in emergencies. SB 506, SB 2681, SB 1862, SB 1863, and SB 2216 all focused on elections, including ballot language standards, voter registration challenges, interstate voter-roll cleanup, procedural audits, and election equipment security; testimony split between supporters who said the bills improve transparency and integrity and opponents who warned of vague standards, added costs, and possible voter disenfranchisement. Each of those bills was left pending after testimony.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Education Policy and Administration (01/29/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- that you may not have before, and it may even lead to inclusiveness, to something as simple as a birthday
- that you may not have before, and it may even lead to inclusiveness, to something as simple as a birthday
- inclusiveness to something as simple as inclusiveness to something as simple as a<01:01:25.039><c> birthday
- :25.960><c> which</c><01:01:26.359><c> is</c><01:01:26.559><c> not</c><01:01:26.760><c> so</c> a birthday
- party which which is not so a birthday party which which is not so simple<01:01:27.359><c> when</c><
Summary:
The committee opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and noted weather-related absences and a large number of new bills. The chair said a subcommittee would be formed to review three cell phone bills, and a full committee work session on bullying would be scheduled for the week after next. The committee then began a hearing on House Bill 121, which would create local special education advisory councils in school districts.
Representative Glenn Cordelli, the sponsor, said the councils would be parent-driven, with parents of children with disabilities advising districts on education, safety, program development, evaluation, planning, policies, and communication with administrators. He said the bill would require at least quarterly meetings with district administration, an annual parent workshop, and a year-end report to the school board. He also cited federal guidance from the U.S. Department of Education on parent advisory councils and said the goal was to improve collaboration between parents and schools.
Members raised questions about the use of “shall,” how councils would be formed in districts without PTAs/PTOs, whether the councils could function in very small districts, privacy concerns about parents disclosing their children’s disabilities, whether the councils should include guardians or educational professionals, and whether the councils would have any direct tie to the state advisory council. The sponsor said the requirement was intended to make the councils mandatory, that local districts could organize them organically if needed, that participation would be voluntary, that parents would not be required to disclose private information, and that the councils would remain advisory rather than determinative. He also said costs should be minimal. Testimony then began from Nicole Sheath, a pediatric occupational therapist and parent of four children with disabilities, who described her experience balancing advocacy, school collaboration, and the demands of her children’s therapies and education.
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- I have a fun fact for you today: Senator Bergman's birthday, Mr...
- Chairman, do we want to sing happy birthday? I'm not sure, Mr. Chairman.
Committee:
Senate Senate Rules
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Feb 2nd, 2026
California House Floor Meeting
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- The original bill, uh, was going to completely get rid of the deadline, which is the 25th birthday for
- several stakeholders, uh, we came to an agreement that the deadline would be extended to the 27th birthday
Committee:
Senate Education K-16
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
House Chamber - Thu Mar 13, 2025, 12:00PM HST - Day 31
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Mar 3rd, 2025
California House Floor Meeting
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs (02/06/2026)
State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- Birthday. Birthday. Uh, thank you for that, Representative. >> You're welcome.
- It's Ronald Reagan's birthday, but it's not only Ronald Reagan's birthday.
- Representative Gison, it's your birthday as well.
- Did you know your birthday was the same as Ronald Reagan's?
- And uh maybe >> Well, uh happy birthday.
Summary:
The committee first continued its hearing on HB 1287, which concerns the definition of “veteran.” Representative Manion explained that the amendment would adopt the federal-style definition by including a general discharge under honorable conditions, while restoring documentation requirements such as a DD214 and removing a problematic reference to World War II allied veterans. The chair said the committee would close the hearing and take the bill up later in executive session.
The committee then moved to HCR 13, a resolution calling for an Article V convention limited to proposing a constitutional amendment imposing term limits on members of Congress. Representative Joe Alexander, the prime sponsor, said the measure is narrowly focused on congressional term limits, that 12 states have already passed similar resolutions, and that broad public support in New Hampshire justifies action. Members asked whether the effort would prompt Congress to act on its own, whether the resolution should also cover Supreme Court justices, and how many states are needed; Alexander said the goal is to pressure Congress, that the Constitution already treats Supreme Court justices differently, and that 34 states are required.
Testimony in support came from former Representative Linda Masamela, who gave a history-based argument for Article V conventions as a constitutional check, and from Deborah Childs and Aaron Ducet of U.S. Term Limits. Childs said New Hampshire voters strongly support term limits and argued they would open seats to younger, more diverse candidates. Ducet said the application is single-topic and would allow only one amendment, described Article V applications as historically common, and argued that state pressure can force Congress to act. No vote was taken in the portion provided; the chair continued hearing testimony on HCR 13.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Congressional Redistricting, Select Aug 1st, 2025
Congressional Redistricting, Select
Transcript Highlights:
- And happy birthday to my mother. She turned 79 today, and I'm missing it because I came here.
- We wish your mother a happy birthday. The chair calls Judge Scott Felton.
- Tell her happy birthday. Panel's excused. Chair is going to call the roll.
- America is a proud nation approaching our 250th birthday.
- I truly want to commend this committee, and particularly the leadership of Chairman Vecino.
Bills:
HB4
Committee:
House Congressional Redistricting, Select
Keywords:
district composition, congressional election, Texas, legislature, voting districts, 997, house, all
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- Um, if their birthday falls on a weekday, it's not a problem: they go into DMV on their birthday and
- And if you wait until after your birthday, your license has expired.
- So, at midnight on your birthday, your license is no longer valid.
- Um, your birthday for the new license.
- </c><01:47:22.800><c> and</c> the license on their 21st birthday and the license on their 21st birthday
Committee:
House Transportation
MD
Transcript Highlights:
- President, I was remiss yesterday in failing to share with my colleagues that we had a birthday on Sunday
- had</c><01:45:57.119><c> a</c> with my colleagues that we had a with my colleagues that we had a birthday
- um on Sunday permission to use birthday um on Sunday permission to use the<01:46:00.880><c> senator's
- </c> James a very happy birthday. James a very happy birthday.
- >> Happy<01:46:11.119><c> birthday.</c> >> Happy birthday. >> Happy birthday.
Summary:
The Senate opened with an invocation by Reverend Dr. Patrick Claybourne of Bethl AM Church in Baltimore, introduced by the senator from the 40th district, who highlighted the church’s long history, community work, scholarships, food pantry, school partnerships, and a planned rise center. The Senate journalized the invocation and then recognized several guests, including the Bethesda Roosters U16 rugby team, which was congratulated for winning the Maryland state title and the 2025 National U16 Championship, and members of the Joint Veterans Committee of Maryland. The chamber also welcomed a Johns Hopkins Police Accountability Board appointment letter, which was referred to the Executive Nominations Committee, and later a delegation from the Ghana Parliament legislative staff visiting with the Department of Legislative Services and NCSL representatives.
The main floor business centered on Senate Bill 1, which would prohibit law enforcement officers from wearing face coverings. The minority whip argued against the bill, saying it was unenforceable, an improper use of legislative time amid other state crises, and could create a system where local officers detain federal officers for a civil violation; he also said officers mask themselves because of threats and doxxing. Senators in support argued the bill was needed to address masked ICE agents, protect public safety, and respond to concerns about civil rights abuses and intimidation. After debate and vote explanations from senators, including one emphasizing immigrant heritage and another supporting the bill as a protection measure, SB 1 passed with 31 affirmative votes.
The Senate then passed Senate Bill 17, an emergency bill on alcoholic beverages related event promoters permits, by unanimous affirmative vote. It next took up Senate Bill 245, an emergency bill prohibiting immigration enforcement agreements. The minority leader questioned whether the bill would eliminate formalized 287(g) agreements and replace them with county-by-county policies, arguing that this could reduce uniformity, weaken safety, and create a patchwork of local practices. The bill’s sponsor responded that counties would still be bound by constitutional and legal limits, that the agreements provide minimal training and resources, and that the state should stop formally cooperating with federal immigration enforcement. The sponsor also said the bill would not increase profiling and that public safety would remain intact. The debate continued with concerns about Montgomery County’s evolving policy and the impact on smaller counties, but the transcript ends before final action on SB 245.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Minnesota students who are under the age of 27 and were in foster care at any point after their 13th birthday
- Minnesota students who are under the age of 27 and were in foster care at any point after their 13th birthday
- 00:43:01.880><c> after</c><00:43:02.160><c> their</c><00:43:02.400><c> 13th</c><00:43:03.040><c> birthday
- </c><00:43:04.040><c> and</c><00:43:04.160><c> this</c> point after their 13th birthday and this point
- after their 13th birthday and this grant<00:43:04.599><c> May</c><00:43:04.720><c> cover</c><00:43:05.000
Committee:
Senate Higher Education
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Public Safety Finance and Policy Committee 3/18/26
Public Safety Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- It's also America's 250th birthday, and what a way to celebrate our great nation by finally legalizing
- ,</c> >> It's also America's 250th birthday, >> It's also America's 250th birthday, and<00
- Um, sorry if I'm a killjoy, but... happy 250th birthday to America. ...to you, Mr.
- Um, sorry if I'm a killjoy, but... happy 250th birthday to America.
- Um, sorry if I'm a killjoy, but... happy 250th birthday to America. So sparklers are great.
Committee:
House Public Safety Finance and Policy
Keywords:
fireworks, public safety, regulation, tax revenue, local government, sale, safety standards, fire safety, ethanol, fuel equipment, compatibility standards, law enforcement, peace officer, unauthorized practice, criminal justice, civics education, jail medication, correctional facility, detention, incarcerated persons
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><01:19:06.000><c> I</c> birthday when I was gone from school.
- I birthday when I was gone from school.
- ,</c> couldn't go anywhere for my birthday, couldn't go anywhere for my birthday, but<01:19:07.920><c
- They are eager to learn, to run, to celebrate birthdays, to see friends.
- But fear is birthdays, to see friends.
Committee:
House Education Finance
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Legislative Session Day 50 (3-19-26)
Kentucky House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- this group would allow relatives and close friends to perform an act of kindness on or around his birthday
- 01:59:28.200><c> his</c> an act of kindness on or around his an act of kindness on or around his birthday
- , heavenly day, and other dates birthday, heavenly day, and other dates of<01:59:30.920><c> the</c><01
- </c><01:59:49.600><c> 30th</c> what would have been Cody's 30th what would have been Cody's 30th birthday
- today, I move adoption of House birthday today, I move adoption of House Resolution<01:59:52.720><c>
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- My chief of staff's birthday is today. Happy birthday Ari.
- We love you and I'm sorry that you have to work in the Capitol all day on your birthday, but thanks for
- Birthday is today. Yeah. And, uh, you know, she turned—I'm just kidding.
- I'm not gonna say it, but anyways, happy birthday burgundy. We love you.
- Happy birthday.
Keywords:
appropriations, budget, state funding, education, healthcare, infrastructure, state budget, mental health funding, education funding, infrastructure improvements, public safety, groundwater, water conservation, financial assistance, Texas Water Development Board, innovation fund, local conservation districts, transportation protection agreement, funeral services, insurance exemption
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
ECD Public Hearing - Fri Mar 14, 2025 @ 10:00 AM HST
Economic Development & Technology
Transcript Highlights:
- So let's say you've posted on your Facebook a birthday cake.
- I've had my 40th birthday birthday cake, and people wish you happy birthday on Facebook.
- So let's say you've posted on your Facebook a birthday cake.
- I've had my 40th birthday birthday cake, and people wish you happy birthday on Facebook.
Committee:
House Economic Development & Technology
Summary:
The committee on Economic Development and Technology heard testimony on several measures, beginning with SB 1343, which would amend quorum requirements for the Small Business Regulatory Review Board. The board chair testified in support, saying it has been difficult to fill all seats and that using active seats for quorum would help the board function more effectively. No opposition or questions were raised, and the committee moved on.
The committee then heard SB 1578, which drew mixed testimony. DBEDT supported the measure and the Attorney General suggested inserting preamble language from HB 1025 to provide historical context on the East-West Center. Austin Martin of the Libertarian Party of Hawaiʻi opposed the bill, arguing it could invite improper behavior, create loosely regulated satellite offices, increase foreign influence, and add competition for land ownership. The committee took no vote during the hearing.
The bulk of the meeting focused on SB 1641, a measure to establish a Hawaiʻi film commission/authority and related funding and governance structure. DBEDT supported the intent and offered friendly amendments to clarify the distinction between film and media industries, while the Honolulu Film Office and labor representatives from IATSE, Teamsters, and Pride at Work supported the bill but urged changes. Their concerns centered on conflicts of interest, especially having producers on the commission, and they asked for more labor representation and clearer oversight rules. The Attorney General raised constitutional and special-fund concerns, saying the grant standards and special-fund language needed work. Committee members discussed renaming the entity as a Hawaiʻi Film Authority, broadening its scope beyond cultural production, adjusting the commission makeup, and clarifying funding sources, including the existing film and creative industries fund and the 0.2% rebate contribution. No final vote was taken in the portion provided, but members indicated the bill would need substantial revisions and an HD1.