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Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Revenue and Taxation REVISED Feb 9th, 2026 at 01:30 pm

Revenue and Taxation

Transcript Highlights:
  • Thanks, Senator Daniels. We'll be questions of the senator or do pass to Senator Daniels.
  • Thank you, senators. Thank you, Senator Andard.
  • Do pass by Senator Mann, seconded by Senator Kirk. Any questions of Senator Ice?
  • Senator Gillespie, Senator Hall, Senator Howard, Senator Jett, Senator Kirt, Senator Manakieieri.
  • Senator Gillespie, Senator Hall, Senator Howard, Senator Jett.
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Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Feb 4th, 2026 at 01:30 pm

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Senator Murdock was recognized for a question on the House amendments to Senate Bill 743.
  • Senator Seieri, you are recognized for a question on house amendments to Senate Bill 743. You.
  • The Senate will stand at ease for five minutes. The Senate will come back to order.
  • Senator Allahhar moves the adoption of the house amendments to Senate Bill 743.
  • Senator Secchiera, you're recognized for debate on the house amendments to the Senate.
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Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

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

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Senator Goodwin. Goodwin, Senator Green, Senator Grellner, Grellner here.
  • Hicks, Senator Heinz, Heinz here, Senator Howard, Howard here, Senator Y here, Senator Jett.
  • Woods, Senator Nice here, Senator Boren here. Senator Burns here. Senator Green here.
  • Senator Hicks Senator Wingard here. Senator Goodwin here. Senator Seifried . Senator Brooks here.
  • Senator Kurt here. Senator Rossino here. Senator Deaver's here. Senator Murdoch .
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Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Public Safety Feb 3rd, 2026 at 09:00 am

Public Safety

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  • Senator Brooks, Senator Ye, Senator Murdock, Vice Chairman Hamilton, Chair Weaver, ix ayes and zero nays
  • Item number 7, Senator Hayes, Senate Bill 1612, will be held over.
  • Senator Logan, you're recognized for Senate Bill 1980. Thank you, Mr. Chair.
  • go to you, Senator, Co, Senator, Ohn, you're recognized.
  • Do pass, and Senator Murdock second from Senator Wingard.
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Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

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

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Pursuant to Article 5, Section 26 of the Constitution of the State of Oklahoma, the The Senate of the
  • Senator Coleman, Senator Bullard, Bullard here. Senator Burns. Burns here.
  • Senator Howard here. Senator Ye. Y here, Senator Jett. Jet here. Senator Howard here. Senator Ye.
  • If you remember, I have the only commercial donkey dairy in the United States is in my Senate district
  • me, so please welcome my family back to the State Senate.
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Arizona 2026 Regular Session

02/02/2026 - Senate Finance

Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • Senator Bolick? Aye. Senator Bravo? Aye. Senator Epstein? Yes. Senator Fernandez? Aye.
  • Senator Bolick? Aye. Senator Bravo? No. Senator Epstein? Explain my vote. Senator Epstein?
  • Senator Bolick? Senator Bolick? Aye. Senator Bravo? Aye. Senator Epstein? Yes. Senator Fernandez?
  • Senator Bravo? Aye. Senator Epstein? Yes. Senator Fernandez? Aye. Senator Hoffman?
  • Senator Fernandez. Senator Hoffman. Aye. Senator Leach. Senator Mesnard. Aye.
Summary: The Senate Finance Committee approved the January 26, 2026 minutes and then heard several bills dealing with tax, retirement, and property assessment issues. SB 1215, as amended, was described as a technical “comma bill” that reorganizes the list of firefighter cancer conditions presumed work-related and removes mistakenly included peace officer language; it passed 6-1. SB 1180 would codify Arizona Department of Revenue’s practice of assuming federal conformity for above-the-line income tax items when preparing forms, with supplemental instructions if the legislature later acts differently; it passed 7-0 after discussion about whether it would affect executive-ordered changes. SCR 1028, a voter-referral measure to narrow the statutory exception allowing agencies to set certain fees and assessments without a two-thirds vote, drew sharp debate over majority rule versus limits on delegated fee authority and passed 4-3. The committee also advanced SB 1292, which clarifies that the Public Safety Personnel Retirement System’s 5% ownership cap applies only to publicly traded corporations; PSPRS said the change would avoid compliance problems and unnecessary costs, and it passed 7-0. SB 1294, restoring county assessors’ authority to prorate property values for property destroyed in any manner while preserving a five-year classification benefit only for property destroyed by verifiable accident, passed 6-1. SB 1430, the annual tax corrections act, passed unanimously after DOR said it mainly removes redundant language, fixes a cross-reference, and codifies current practice. The committee then considered SB 1270, which would let CORP employers make optional supplemental retirement contributions of up to $5,000 to Tier 3 correctional officers and related employees at specified service intervals. Supporters from the FOP said it is a flexible retention tool for hard-to-staff correctional jobs, while some members worried it could add costs for counties and not solve the underlying retention problem; it passed 6-1. Finally, SB 1290, which requires advance notice and inspection reports for certain property inspections and bars repeat agricultural inspections for three years, drew strong support from farm groups and strong opposition from county assessors, who argued it would create costs, limit their ability to verify new construction, and interfere with annual valuation duties. The bill passed 4-2 with one member not voting, and the committee adjourned.
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Alabama 2026 1st Special Session

Alabama House Health Committee Jan 28th, 2026

Health

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  • Congress and Senate multiple times.
  • Congress and Senate multiple times.
  • Congress and Senate multiple times.
  • Congress and Senate multiple times.
  • what those state laws are.
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Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama Senate Finance and Taxation Education Committee Apr 30th, 2025

Finance and Taxation Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • Senator Albrittton, here. Senator Butler, here. Senator Chestine, here. Senator Figures, here.
  • Senator Gavan, here. Senator Hatcher, here. Senator Hovie, here. Senator Kelly, here.
  • Senator Hatcher, here. Senator Hovie, here. Senator Kelly, here. Senator Melson, here.
  • Senator Gavan. Aye. Senator Hatcher... Hi, Senator Gavan. Aye. Senator Hatcher. Aye. Senator Hovie.
  • Senator Hatcher, Senator Hovy, Senator Kelly, Senator Melson, Senator Roberts, Senator...
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Texas 89th Regular

State Affairs (Part I) Mar 27th, 2025

State Affairs

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  • Thank you, Senator.
  • Senate Bill 31 clearly defines what constitutes a medical emergency and then clearly states that a medical
  • And thank you, Senator Campbell. Members, any questions for Senator Campbell on Senate Bill 33?
  • , on the state level.
  • the Senate today.
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Texas 89th Regular

Human Services Mar 11th, 2025

Human Services

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  • And one child in state custody is equivalent to 24 children. outside of state custody.
  • That is another state.
  • from the state, as well as those additional funds, or do the funds from the state end, or?
  • By a state, no state being allowed to adopt any laws. Thank you, members.
  • There's 35 states.
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Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session May 5th, 2026 at 09:30 am

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Senator Alvord, Senator Bergstrom, Senator Boren, Senator Brooks.
  • Senator Deers, Senator Devers, Senator Dossett, Senator Fricks.
  • Senator Hicks, Senator Heinz, Senator Howard, Senator Jett.
  • Senator Kirt, Senator Logan, Senator Mann, Senator McIntosh, Senator Murdock.
  • So I'm very excited to introduce him, as well as his son to our state Senate.
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Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session 04-21-2026 12:00pm

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Senator Chang: Here. Senator DeCoite: Here. Senator DeCourcy: Here. Senator Dela Cruz: Here.
  • Senator Elefante: Here. Senator Fevella: Here. Senator Fukunaga: Here. Senator Gabbard: Here.
  • Senator Hashimoto: Here. Senator Ihara: Present. Senator Inouye: Present. Senator Kanuha: Here.
  • Senator Keohokalole: Here. Senator Kidani: Here. Senator Kim: Here. Senator Lamasau: Here.
  • So, mahalo to both of you for stepping forward, and welcome to your Hawaii State Senate.
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Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

ECD Public Hearing - Wed Mar 18, 2026 @ 8:30 AM HST

Economic Development & Technology

Transcript Highlights:
  • the state. the state. Thank<00:27:37.480> you.
  • and as you have stated, it will not. and as you have stated, it will not.
  • businesses in the state. businesses in the state.
  • business that should be in this state. business that should be in this state.
  • comprehensive state data privacy law. comprehensive state data privacy law.
Summary: The committee heard testimony on several Senate bills, with most measures drawing broad support and a few generating significant opposition or policy questions. SB 2908 SD1 and SB 2671 SD1 were taken up first; both appeared to have majority support, with SB 2908 receiving seven in support, one in opposition, and one comment, and SB 2671 receiving five in support and two comments. SB 3085 SD2, related to film industry operations, drew 11 supporters and no opposition. Georgia Skinner explained that the bill would streamline the approval timeline for productions by reducing delays tied to Land Board review, and she said DLNR supported the effort. Committee members asked about the need for the change and the relationship between the film studio, DLNR, and the approval process. The committee then discussed SB 2907 SD1, which would create an Office of Marine Affairs. Testimony was largely supportive, including from DLNR, HTDC, the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity, ocean industry representatives, and others. The governor’s office supported the bill’s intent but objected to placing the office within the Office of the Governor, urging instead that it be housed at HTDC. HTDC said it was willing and excited to take on the work and described ongoing stakeholder engagement. Members asked about the rationale for the placement and the long-term structure of the office. SB 2353 SD2, concerning the Aloha Stadium district and billboard/naming-rights issues, drew strong opposition overall, with four in support, 23 in opposition, and one comment. Andrew Pereira of the Stadium Authority argued the measure could generate revenue to help maintain and operate the stadium and said the district would remain self-contained; he also emphasized that the development would respect the character of the area. The committee then heard SB 2074 SD1, which had five in support and 26 in opposition; only one support testimony from the Carpenters was heard before the discussion moved on. Finally, SB 2360 SD1, an enterprise zones measure, received 14 supportive testimonies and two comments. Testimony focused on updating the program for modern business models, especially e-commerce and direct-to-consumer sales, while committee members questioned whether the program overlaps with higher tax burdens and whether businesses receiving subsidies should be monitored for job retention after graduation from the program.
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Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Feb 19th, 2026 at 09:30 am

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Senator Kirn, Kirn here. Senator Kirt. Senator Kirk here. Senator Logan, Logan here.
  • Now, therefore, pursuant to the motion of Senator Stanley, the Oklahoma State Senate extends to Miss
  • So come on out and watch the next Miss Oklahoma get crowned in Senate District 42 at Rose State College
  • The Murray State College fishing team is here on the Senate floor today.
  • Resolved by the Senate of the Second Session of the 60th Oklahoma Legislature that the Oklahoma State
TX
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  • Yes, Senator Miles.
  • We also thank Senator Hughes for... ...carrying this bill in the Senate.
  • Senate Bill 1590 would require the Department of State Health Services' Vital Statistics unit to establish
  • by Senator Johnson.
  • Senator Hall.
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  • Senator Hancock, Senator Hall, Senator Miles, Senator Hughes, Senator Blanco, Senator Sparks, Senator
  • Senate Bill 577 represents one of the most righteous fights for foster children in the state at this
  • Senator Sparks, how many states have adopted this for all children? That is a really good question.
  • I ask Senator Sparks, how many states have adopted the ICWA standard? I'm not...
  • State your name for the record, who you're with, your position on the bill, and then Senator Sparks has
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  • Senate Bill 1651 by Miller of the House and Stanley of the Senate, an act relating to the State Board
  • Senate Bill 1651 by Miller of the House and Stanley of the Senate, an act relating to the State Board
  • Senate Bill 1572 by Stinson of the House and Rossino of the Senate, an act relating to the state commissioner
  • Senate Bill 1877 by Caldwell of the House and Hall of the Senate, an act relating to state government
  • Senate Bill 1877 is a piece of legislation that... encourages transparency in state government.
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  • Senate Joint Resolution 52 by Bergstrom of the Senate and Endri of the House, a resolution relating to
  • Senate Joint Resolution 53 by Bergstrom of the Senate and Endrix of the House, a resolution relating
  • The clerk will read Senate amendments to House Bill 2137 by Stinson of the House and Ugwh of the Senate
  • Senate to amend or modify legislative deadlines.
  • So, does the Senate have to agree to this then?