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MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law Committee 2/26/26

Judiciary Finance and Civil Law

Transcript Highlights:
  • And through a series of giant cataclysmic mistakes, the Department of Health and the Department of Youth
  • ><c> the</c><00:03:13.840><c> Department</c> Department of Health and the Department Department of Health
  • Is there any member of the public who would like to testify on this bill?
  • the public who would like to member of the public who would like to testify<00:38:20.960><c> on</c><
  • She continued that the discussion is really about what kind of data is public and what kind of data is
Bills: HF3676, HF2959, HF3233
AL

Alabama 2026 Regular Session

Alabama Senate Healthcare Committee Feb 25th, 2026

Healthcare

Transcript Highlights:
  • Hospitals report data to the Department of Public Health all the time.
  • And of course, I don't think any of us believe that the Alabama Department of Public Health is going
  • :02:59.040><c> of</c> believe that the Alabama Department of believe that the Alabama Department of Public
  • Department of Public Health. And they to Department of Public Health.
  • ><c> of</c><00:19:03.480><c> Public</c><00:19:03.800><c> Health,</c> Alabama Department of Public Health
Bills: HB128, SB297, HB128, SB297
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Administrative Rules REVISED: Links Added Apr 28th, 2026

Administrative Rules

Transcript Highlights:
  • There were a couple of adjustments to that that we will address in some of these other resolutions, but
  • H.J.R. 1092 is one of the items that we pulled out of the business and commerce.
  • If you read the report, I'm just going to kind of hit some of the highlights here.
  • You guys know that I've information from agencies of the public as required by the APA you guys know
  • The amendment essentially pulls out one of the rules of one of our committee members, and I don't know
Summary: The committee took up several joint resolutions dealing with agency rules. H.J.R. 1090, approving energy- and agriculture-related agency rules, was adopted and passed 10-0. H.J.R. 1091, covering business and commerce rules, was also adopted and passed 10-0. H.J.R. 1092, which had been split out from the business and commerce packet because of a reported $10 million cost impact on one business, was adopted after discussions with regulators about delaying remodeling requirements and addressing safety concerns; it passed unanimously. H.J.R. 1093, approving health-related agency rules, passed 11-0, with some Oklahoma Health Care Authority major rules noted as being handled separately in the Senate. The committee then discussed H.C.R. 1094, a major rule from the Long-Range Capital Planning Commission. Members raised concerns that the agency’s rule impact statement contained errors, incorrect notice and hearing information, and an incomplete economic analysis. After debate over whether the resolution could be amended or had to be accepted or rejected as a whole, the committee voted 11-0 that it did not pass. The committee then considered H.J.R. 1095 with an amendment to specifically disapprove a proposed permanent rule change by the Long-Range Capital Planning Commission that would have allowed the commission to ignore its own rules in the “best interest of the state.” The amendment was adopted 11-1, and the resolution as amended passed. At the end of the meeting, the chair thanked members and staff for their work and said the committee would try to move the resolutions to the floor on Thursday, with another meeting likely needed to address additional major rules coming from the Senate. A committee member also suggested a brief educational review of a prior procedural issue at a future meeting, and the chair agreed to discuss broader concerns about the administrative rules process in a later wrap-up.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate Session Jan 29th, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Please guide them today as they gather in service to the people of the great state of Texas.
  • women of all ages and to be of service to all mankind.
  • Senator Miles: ...with a mission to be of service to all mankind.
  • Thousands of public works across Texas provide services essential to the well-being of the Texas population
  • By supporting the fields of public works, the Texas chapter of APWA has contributed to the vitality and
Bills: SJR36, SB2, SR9, SR10, SR16
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • It's going to explain and publicize Bob's House of Hope, which explains that there is trafficking of
  • And now we're going to help try to make the public more aware of it.
  • I'm Lieutenant Gregorio Herrera with the Texas Department of Public Safety.
  • The Texas Department of Public Safety takes a proactive approach to combating human trafficking.
  • In 2019, under President Trump, the Justice Department did a study, and they reported that 36% of human
Bills: SJR36, SB2, SR9, SR10, SR16
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Conference Committee on Rules Apr 22nd, 2026

Conference Committee on Rules

Bills: HB2115
Summary: The committee considered House Bill 2115, which was described as a measure to move certain programs from one agency to another. Chairman Osborne presented the bill and moved adoption, then yielded for questions. No substantive questions or debate were recorded. A motion for a due pass recommendation was made and seconded, and the committee proceeded without further discussion. The chair then indicated the bill would be opened for signatures. With no additional business, the meeting adjourned. Before adjournment, the chair offered brief personal remarks thanking Mike and noting it was his first, last, and only opportunity to chair the committee.
KY
Transcript Highlights:
  • </c> for the Department of EMS? for the Department of EMS?
  • Department for Medicaid Services, Division of Long-Term Services and Supports, 907 KAR 2:720 and 7275
  • Department for Medicaid Services, Department for Medicaid Services, Division<00:23:39.880><c> of</c>
  • </c> services and to direct the delivery of services and to direct the delivery of services<00:35:32.640
  • It's not a set of services in and of itself.
Summary: The committee first approved the minutes and then took up a series of administrative regulations from several agencies. Early items included Attorney General consumer protection rules on removal sales, health spas, liquidation sales, and nonresident sellers of visual aid glasses; Finance and Administration Controller rules on clearinghouse validation and fraud prevention; and Board of Dentistry rules updating exam requirements, controlled substance prescribing, training for neuromodulators and dermal fillers, infection control, sedation/anesthesia continuing education, and required education on pediatric abusive head trauma and controlled substance ingestion prevention. The committee also approved staff amendments on these items, generally to conform to KRS Chapter 13A, and members asked a brief question about the dentistry controlled-substances changes, which was answered as an alignment with statute. The committee next approved regulations for the Board of Ophthalmic Dispensers, Board of Nursing, and Board of Emergency Medical Services. The ophthalmic dispensers package would revise meeting and recordkeeping language, raise renewal fees, set reinstatement and apprentice-license rules, add complaint and hearing procedures, and repeal a duplicative regulation. The nursing regulations would streamline approval of training programs and require notice and documentation of site visits and deficiencies. EMS rules would create five EMS medical director certifications, set expiration and renewal requirements, require publication of disciplinary sanctions, and exempt currently approved directors before October 1, 2026. Staff amendments were adopted without objection on each set. The Education and Labor Cabinet’s school transportation regulation drew extended discussion. The agency explained the changes were intended to implement Senate Bill 46 and update references affected by later legislation, including an oral amendment to delete a subsection reference tied to KRS 160.380. The committee adopted both the agency and oral amendments without objection after brief questions about the scope of the bill changes and van transportation for students. The committee then heard a lengthy package from the Department for Public Health on WIC and related nutrition program regulations, including updates to infant and child certification periods, documentation requirements, vendor criteria, sanctions, hearing procedures, and high-risk vendor standards. Staff amendments were adopted without objection. Finally, the committee considered the Inspector General’s regulation for freestanding birthing centers, which included both staff and agency amendments. The agency changes would require two neonatal resuscitation program-certified staff, set rules for medical director vacancies and appeals, revise facility and staffing terminology, adjust transfer-agreement requirements, and allow waivers when agreements cannot be secured. Mary Katherine DeLodder of the Kentucky Birth Coalition testified in support, saying the parties had worked through concerns and were ready to move forward. The committee then moved on to Medicaid’s 1915C child waiver regulations, where staff amendments were adopted, but Lucy Heskins of Kentucky Protection and Advocacy testified against the package because it did not include person-directed services, which she said are required by Kentucky law and important for families using the waiver.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

S/C on County & Regional Government Apr 21st, 2025 at 01:04 pm

S/C on County & Regional Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • Public testimony today, because of the number of bills that we have, will be limited to two minutes instead
  • If you wish Because of the number of bills that we have, public testimony will be limited to two minutes
  • They're paying twice for the same level of service.
  • They're paying twice for the same level of service.
  • This isn't just bad policy; it's a breach of public trust.
Summary: The subcommittee on county and regional government heard a long agenda of county-related bills, with most measures left pending after testimony. HB 2097, by Rep. Martinez, would let counties that opt in use an independent hearing examiner instead of a civil service commission for certain deputy sheriff discipline appeals; the bill drew support from CLEET’s Robert Leonard, who said it would be fairer and faster, and it was left pending. HB 4642, by Rep. Gonzalez, would require counties that contract with out-of-state jail facilities to include Texas jail-standard protections and oversight; Gonzalez, detainee Jess Hampton, his wife, Texas Jail Project’s Krish Kundu, and TCJS director Brandon Wood all discussed deaths and poor conditions in Louisiana facilities, staffing shortages, and the need for guardrails and data collection. The bill was left pending. The committee also heard HB 4350, by Rep. Capriglione, allowing peace officers to request redaction of personal information from online real property records. Supporters said officers face targeted threats and should have protections similar to judges; a title industry witness warned about preserving the integrity of land records. The bill was left pending. HB 3687, by Rep. Harless, would require county fire marshals in counties over 100,000 to meet training and certification standards within set timeframes; Harris County Fire Marshal Laurie Christensen supported professionalization, and the bill was left pending. HB 4105 would let very large counties give a local-bid preference for construction and infrastructure contracts, and HB 4205 would require pay parity for similar law enforcement ranks within large counties; both were supported by Harris County officials and constables and left pending. Later, the committee heard HB 5403, which would repeal a special rule limiting Dallas and Tarrant county sheriffs’ control over commissary funds; the author said it would remove an outdated population bracket, and the bill was left pending. HB 4462 would require large counties to allow elected officials named in civil suits to seek outside counsel and have a role in settlement decisions; supporters argued county attorneys and commissioners court can have conflicts of interest, while questions focused on who qualifies and whether the bill could complicate settlements. The bill was left pending. Finally, HB 240, by Rep. Swanson, would restore a five-member quorum requirement for Harris County tax levies, effectively preventing tax action without all commissioners present and defaulting to the no-new-revenue rate if quorum is not met; urban counties opposed it as a potential budget obstruction, while supporters said it protects taxpayers and representation. That bill was also left pending. The transcript ends as the committee begins HB 3319, which would create a civil service system for constable department employees in large counties, but the discussion is cut off before testimony or action.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

S/C on County & Regional Government Apr 21st, 2025

S/C on County & Regional Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • Public testimony today, because of the number of bills that we have, will be limited to two minutes instead
  • The Texas Department of Criminal Justice is looking at it.
  • Confusing very fast for the public in terms of the purpose of the underlying deed records.
  • Put it to a vote of the public.
  • is kind of an avoidance of a double tax to the taxpayers for the same level of service.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Judiciary Apr 28th, 2026

Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • on delivering better service to the citizens of Avoyelles Parish.
  • on delivering better service to the citizens of Avoyelles Parish.
  • And we can take our idle time as city court judges, let our marshals do service, and help all of the
  • of officer bill of rights, they have the fire department bill of rights, and they very clearly identify
  • But I think the legislative intent of a public building—public buildings are public for that reason—and
Summary: The committee met with a quorum and first took up House Bill 1165, which was converted into a substitute bill to reorganize the Avoyelles Parish court system by creating two city courts, one for Marksville and one for Bunkie, and expanding their jurisdiction parishwide, including small claims and certain misdemeanor, civil, and juvenile matters. The sponsor and supporting judges said the change would better use existing courts and improve access to justice, while the district attorney opposed it, arguing it would not help the criminal docket, could create staffing and constitutional issues, and needed more study. After questions about voting districts, appellate procedure, and minority vote dilution, the committee adopted the substitute and reported the bill favorably. The committee then heard House Bill 1064 creating a domestic violence intervention court pilot program in the 19th Judicial District, with testimony from the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council and the YWCA describing a specialty court model focused on accountability, victim services, and wraparound support. The bill was reported favorably. House Bill 341, clarifying law enforcement officer rights during administrative investigations, was amended to specify administrative matters and reported with amendments. House Concurrent Resolution 64, as amended, expanded a study of behavioral health courts to include additional parishes and a later reporting deadline, and was reported favorably. House Bill 579, the sexual assault survivor bill of rights, was amended to strengthen notice, confidentiality, and funding provisions and then reported favorably. Later, House Bill 1004, which would have raised the jurisdictional threshold for justice of the peace courts from $5,000 to $7,500, drew significant opposition from city court judges who warned of unintended consequences, including different evidentiary standards, possible attorney-representation issues for entities, and added burdens on district courts. Supporters framed it as an inflation adjustment and access-to-justice measure, but after debate the committee voted 5-11 to defer the bill. House Bill 183, limiting courthouse cell phone bans in fee-payment areas, was amended and then failed on a 7-7 tie with the chair voting no. The committee also reported favorably House Bill 451 on ATC hearing notices, House Bill 541 on micro distillers via substitute, Senate Bill 44 on tactical medical professionals’ firearms, House Resolution 37 honoring veterans who served in Honduras, and House Bill 89 requiring a district attorney office to pay certain retirees’ health premiums from its own funds. Several other bills were voluntarily deferred, and the meeting ended with a motion to adjourn.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Judiciary Apr 28th, 2026

Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • on delivering better service to the citizens of Avoyelles Parish.
  • And we can take our idle time as city court judges, let our marshals do service, and help all of the
  • fire department bill of rights, and they very clearly identify what an interrogation is.
  • of the Peace Courts, while providing services, may be less costly than other avenues of litigation.
  • But I think the legislative intent of a public building—public buildings are public for that reason—and
NE

Nebraska 2025-2026 Regular Session

Legislative Morning Session Apr 10th, 2026

Nebraska Unicameral Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • The laws of the state within the jurisdiction of the Public Service Commission may, upon finding a violation
  • The Nebraska Department of the Fund, the Division of the State of Development of the Department of Change
  • of Water, the Department of Revenue, the Department of Administrative Services, the Nebraska Commission
  • on Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice, the Department of Correctional Services, the Department of
  • No proposed reduction or expansion of services by the department, and no section of the process, shall
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Administration of Criminal Justice Apr 23rd, 2026

Administration of Criminal Justice

Transcript Highlights:
  • They would still be under the authority of the Department of Corrections.
  • Gary Westcott, Secretary of the Department of Public Safety and Corrections.
  • Gary Westcott, Secretary of the Department of Public Safety and Corrections.
  • Department of Public Safety and Corrections.
  • terminations of chief public defenders.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Finance - 05/08/25

Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • One, we want to fund the operations of the Department of Commerce, the Public Utilities Commission, with
  • Department</c><00:03:50.560><c> of</c> operations of the Department of operations of the Department
  • </c><00:19:20.080><c> of</c> that go through the Department of that go through the Department of Commerce
  • </c> the Department of Commerce in that time. the Department of Commerce in that time.
  • </c><00:26:12.320><c> of</c> legislature asked the Department of legislature asked the Department of
Bills: HF2438
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Taxes Committee Meeting - 2025-04-21

Taxes

Transcript Highlights:
  • The hour of 4 p.m. having arrived, I'll call this meeting of the Tax Committee to order for Monday, April
  • Currently, the number of vehicles on the predator ban has less than 1% of the passenger vehicles.
  • The ways are now in the hundreds of millions of dollars with no end in sight.
  • Now, this is by Great Place Institute and the Minnesota Department of Transportation, which have both
  • Of course, the bridge connects the University of Minnesota to the University of Minnesota. campuses,
Bills: HF2438
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Taxes Committee 4/21/25

Taxes

Transcript Highlights:
  • Analysis by Great Plains Institute and the Minnesota Department of Transportation have both clearly shown
  • of of that family, impact on the budget of of that family, especially<00:08:58.800><c> since</c><00:
  • Of course serves the state of Minnesota.
  • There is a pool of money currently of $240 million.
  • There is a pool of money of for.
Bills: HF2438
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Transportation Finance and Policy Committee 4/11/25

Transportation Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • For the record, my name is Cassandra Hearn, and I'm the Deputy Commissioner for the Department of Public
  • </c><00:26:02.240><c> of</c> accountability for our own department of accountability for our own department
  • of the department.
  • We have a a department of highways.
  • We have a department<01:50:57.280><c> of</c> department of department of transportation.<01:50:59.440
Bills: HF2438
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Transportation Finance and Policy Committee 4/10/25

Transportation Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • Public</c><00:10:50.480><c> Safety</c><00:10:51.519><c> uh</c> Uh the Department of Public Safety uh
  • Um, some of the divisions within Department of Public Safety as well as some of the activities of state
  • Section 37 is the first of a couple of Department of Public Safety proposals, and this goes along with
  • control by the Department of Public Safety.
  • by the Department of Public Safety.
Bills: HF2438
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Appropriations Mar 2nd, 2026 at 10:30 am

Appropriations

Transcript Highlights:
  • The Department of Children, Youth, and Families estimates a net fiscal impact of $608,000 in fiscal year
  • And that will conclude the public hearing portion of today's agenda.
  • claim submission instead of the date of service.
  • It would also create new costs at the Department of Commerce to conduct the study.
  • more than $15 million for 150 new FTEs for the Department of Labor and Industries.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
  • Also, comments from the University of Hawaiʻi, and support from the Department of Human Services, the
  • of Human Services, from the Department of Human Services, um<01:16:55.280><c> the</c><01:16:55.520><
  • Human Services. >> Uh, first we have the Department of Human Services in support.
  • On behalf of the Department of Human Services, Trista Spear, we stand in strong support of our testimony
  • of Honolulu Department of the County of Honolulu Department of Customer<01:54:14.239><c> Services,</