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HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Room 016 Conference PM - 04-23-2026

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

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  • Senate Bill 2138 and House Draft 1, relating to the Hawaii National Guard State Tuition Assistance Program
  • National Guard State<00:02:32.920> Tuition<00:02:33.360> Assistance<00:02:34.040> Program
  • <00:02:35.120> And<00:02:35.440> on State Tuition Assistance Program.
  • And on State Tuition Assistance Program.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session 04-23-2026 12:00pm

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

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  • All to support economic development, small business, and jobs here in Hawaii.
  • They continue to their mission to advocate for the industry while fostering collaboration between businesses
  • All to support economic development, small business, and jobs here in Hawaii.
  • All to support economic development, small business, and jobs here in Hawaii.
  • No further business, Mr. President. >> Any announcements today? >> Not, Senator Wakai. Mr.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Apr 7th, 2026 at 01:30 pm

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

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  • And has helped grow local businesses and industries that contribute to the state's economy.
  • I want to Remind the gentleman that this is the third year of the grant program.
  • This is year three of a five-year program for a CrNA program. Thank you.
  • Their services were cut in their day programs that they went to.
  • This is continuing business as usual.
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama House Apr 24th, 2025

Alabama House Floor Meeting

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  • uh you know businesses grow our business uh you know businesses grow our business uh you know businesses
  • That's a pilot program. That's a that's a new concept program.
  • this program what what we want this mentoring program to be is what this mentoring program to be is what
  • the program that I'm not necessarily that program, but they've looked at that program, but they've looked
  • at that program, but they've looked at other programs.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

89th Legislative Session Apr 24th, 2025

Texas House Floor Meeting

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  • Vo because of important business in the district on motion of Mr. Bernal.
  • Office Salary Assistance Grant Program and the Rural Prosecutor's Office Salary Assistance Grant Program
  • Victim Compensation Program that helps victims. I move passage.
  • and the Texas Teacher Retention Incentive Program.
  • and pre-kindergarten programs and public schools. and the funding under this foundation school program
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate Session (Part I) Sep 4th, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

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  • The Senate moves to excuse Senators Eckhardt and Gutierrez for matters of important family business.
  • The Dean of the Senate moves to excuse Senators Birdwell and West for matters of important business.
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Chamber Meeting Feb 14th, 2026 at 01:49 pm

New Mexico House Floor Meeting

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  • Speaker, I move we go to that order of business, announcements and miscellaneous business.
  • It in no way ends it; it preserves it, whether it's a district program, a charter school, or a program
  • Whether it's a district program, a charter school, or a program within a school. So thank you, Mr.
  • Does the apprenticeship program not have enough money?
  • Speaker, I move we go to that order of business, announcements and miscellaneous business.
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  • Members, let's get down to business.
  • The unpredictability of knowing which students from other programs are going to come into a program you've
  • only to those who truly need it and are utilizing the program.
  • And the Tax Commission currently does this for this program.
  • And so, they utilize this program to build tennis courts.
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  • No other program in the country has won more than one in the past decade.
  • This is the 22nd conference title and program history and sixth under head coach KGinler.
  • We ask that for vendors' statements of ownership, the state will not do business with blind LLCs.
  • programs last no longer than 12 months.
  • It just gives it gives Oklahomans a choice and basically keeps government out of our business.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Commerce May 5th, 2026

Commerce

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  • to work together to evaluate programs, functions, and funding with an eye toward a goal and to create
  • We've been in business since 1932, and as a small bank, we're about $400 million to $450 million.
  • I could have a business in Louisiana. I mean, I have a pharmacy.
  • Took over all the business. Got our board members back and everything.
  • And the people just didn't want to do business with the big banks.” Representative St.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Administrative Rules Apr 27th, 2026 at 10:30 am

Administrative Rules

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  • I appreciate the philosophical agreement that businesses that come before any regulatory agency should
  • They're in a legitimate legal business that the people of Oklahoma voted for.
  • because That's my concern for business owners.
  • We say we want to support small businesses.
  • We say as Oklahomans we want our businesses to thrive, but are we only concentrating on certain businesses
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

CPC Public Hearing - Wed Mar 4, 2026 @ 2:00 PM HST

Consumer Protection & Commerce

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  • The AFRA program was a pilot program, and the zone of reasonableness was also a program born out of a
  • was a pilot program and the zone program was a pilot program and the zone of<00:54:16.840> reasonableness
  • <00:54:48.680> program uh but we did allow the program program uh but we did allow the program
  • keep their business afloat. keep their business afloat.
  • I mean, if if you're operating a business<01:10:23.920> where business where business where uh
Summary: The committee heard testimony on HB 1984 HD2, which would require government entities issuing building permits to create a self-certification process for certain behind-the-meter rooftop solar and energy storage systems, allowing approved applicants to proceed without waiting for standard permit review. The Public Utilities Commission and DLNR offered comments, and the Hawaii Solar Energy Association, Holoholo Energy, Photon Works Engineering, Malama Solar, RevoluSun, and others testified in strong support. Supporters said the bill would reduce permitting delays, lower costs, and help meet Hawaii’s renewable energy goals while still relying on licensed engineers, electricians, and county inspections for safety. Committee members asked about risk, existing county pilot programs, and whether self-certification had been used before; witnesses said the professional liability remains with licensed signers and that current automated review systems often flag minor issues that slow projects. The committee also noted 16 additional written testimonies in support. The committee then took up HB 1593 HD1, which would require HHFDC-financed affordable rental housing projects to allow residents to own or keep common household pets. The Hawaiian Humane Society testified that the bill is a top priority because housing restrictions are a major reason pets are surrendered and because many unhoused residents with pets avoid housing that does not allow animals. In response to questions, the Humane Society said concerns about pet-related damage are overstated, suggested pet behavior screening as a safeguard, and said it would be willing to work on broader private-market pet-friendly housing policies. Members raised concerns about whether allowing pets in public housing could create problems for residents who later transition to the private market, and the witness said California has a similar law and no major negative effects had been identified. Finally, the committee heard HB 2423 HD2, which would require that by January 1, 2028, diesel fuel sold in Hawaii for on-highway vehicles contain at least 5% biodiesel by volume. The Hawaii State Energy Office offered comments, and Hawaii Transportation Association and Pacific Biodiesel Technologies testified in support. Pacific Biodiesel argued the mandate would improve energy security, stabilize fuel prices amid global supply disruptions, and support local clean-fuel production. In response to questions, the company said its nameplate capacity is 5.5 million gallons per year and it has produced over 6 million gallons annually, but much of its output is tied up in standby generator contracts that can fluctuate. Witnesses said the mandate would provide a stable market signal and could support future investment in expanded local biodiesel production, including agricultural feedstock development and a possible second refinery. No votes or final actions were taken during the portion of the meeting provided.
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

Senate - Tax, Business and Transportation Feb 10th, 2026 at 04:43 pm

Senate Tax, Business & Transportation

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  • Determinations not made within three business days.
  • Again, on page 11, there's three business days.
  • What efforts are EDD doing to reach out to small businesses that are below Socorro?
  • What efforts are EDD doing to reach out to small businesses that are below Socorro?
  • What efforts are EDD doing to reach out to small businesses that are below Socorro?
Bills: SB20, SB21, SB166, SB177, SB181, SB189, SM6
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Rules Feb 10th, 2026

Rules

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  • the loan repayment program.
  • Family Lands Program. I think it's the best.
  • Our program is a lifeline.
  • So, in short, the cost of business, small business, and consumers of this particular part of the bill
  • We’ve been in business since 1944.
Summary: The committee heard and advanced several bills, beginning with CS for CS for SB 54, which requires district medical examiners to perform toxicology screenings for psychotropic drugs and intoxicating substances in autopsies of violent offenders and report findings to state agencies. It was reported favorably after brief discussion about how the data would be used. CS for SB 176 also passed, requiring public postsecondary institutions to make campus safety reporting and response procedures clearer and more accessible for students, faculty, and staff who receive threats. Both bills were approved without opposition in the meeting. The committee then took up the large Florida Farm Bill, CS for CS for CS for SB 290, which drew extensive testimony and multiple amendments. The bill includes changes to fair associations, a preemption on local restrictions affecting gas- and diesel-powered farm equipment, surplus of certain state-owned lands for agricultural use, a food animal veterinary loan repayment program, permanent authorization for Farmers Feeding Florida, expanded Florida Forest Service training, a ban on signal jamming devices, tougher CDL English-proficiency penalties, protections for food safety inspectors, biosolids provisions, and contractor payment enforcement. Amendments expanded veterinary loan eligibility to equine veterinarians, merged citrus research entities, made technical corrections, and revised contractor payment language; a late-filed amendment removed the bill’s disparagement clause after significant First Amendment concerns and public testimony. A separate amendment delayed biosolids compliance deadlines. The bill was reported favorably as amended. Also approved were CS for CS for SB 834, which repeals a restriction on health care sharing ministries partnering with licensed insurance agents, while adding a disclaimer requirement; SB 936, allowing temporary door locking devices at any height above the floor and directing the Building Commission to add standards to the code; and CS for SB 50, expanding veterans’ courts statewide. Later, CS for CS for SB 1004 advanced with a strike-all regulating dog and cat sales, requiring disclosure of medical records and financing terms, a three-day waiting period for financed purchases, and consumer protections against deceptive pet sales; an amendment removed an appropriation section. The committee also approved CS for CS for SB 178, which directs the FHSAA to adopt rules allowing coaches to provide limited good-faith support to student-athletes, and CS for CS for SB 198, regulating virtual currency kiosks with registration, warnings, transaction limits, receipts, and refund protections. Each of these bills was reported favorably by recorded vote.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Feb 3rd, 2026 at 01:30 pm

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

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  • I plan to double major in music, business and economics, and then I plan To continue my education in
  • She is a health business major and pre-law, and so she will be interning in our office this session on
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Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Feb 2nd, 2026 at 12:00 pm

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

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  • Senator be allotted a maximum of $1500 from Senate funds for expenses related to office official State business
  • She has a wonderful husband and two young kids, 14 and 11, and when she is not busy, she probably spends
  • the gallery, and she works at OU Hospital as an anesthesiologist tech on the weekends, So she's not busy
  • So she's not busy at all. Please recognize Peyton and Ava Marie. They will be with us all session.
  • Before we go to the next formal part of our business, any announcements? Mr. President, I have one.