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AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama House Constitution, Campaigns and Elections Committee Feb 18th, 2026
Constitution, Campaigns and Elections
Transcript Highlights:
- So, and I know we've had some very close elections.
- Um, now flipping a coin is still an alternative. election and one candidate received more election and
- We had a Senate very close elections.
- <00:11:39.680><c> one</c><00:11:39.920><c> vote</c> election that ended up one vote election that ended
- You know, I've been writing those papers since my first election in 1996, the special elections. >> Representative
Committee:
House Constitution, Campaigns and Elections
Keywords:
abandoned roads, land ownership, government regulations, property rights, transportation, Ten Commandments, public education, displays, funding, Alabama law, municipal elections, runoff elections, majority voting, electoral procedures, local governance, campaign finance, record retention, political action committees, Fair Campaign Practices Act
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
House and Governmental Affairs May 12th, 2026
House and Governmental Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- This bill also changes the definition of participation in elections to a person who makes expenditures
- If a PAC fundraises or raises funds all year but doesn't decide to get involved in an election until
- a few days prior to the election, it should not be subject to reports until it has made its first expenditure
- And then it adds the second party primary as an election so it falls within the line of campaign finance
Bills:
HCR74 , HCR95 , HB705 , HB1048 , SCR23 , SCR31 , SCR38 , SB49 , SB233 , SB307 , SB326 , SB387 , SB401 , SB435 , SB495
Committee:
House House and Governmental Affairs
Keywords:
trade commission, international relations, Louisiana, United Kingdom, economic exchange, cultural exchange, infrastructure investment, sales tax, exemptions, credits, rebates, uniformity, legislative rules, fiscal report, contempt, legislature, disorderly conduct, bribery, arrest, legislative privilege
WA
Transcript Highlights:
- As background, the Washington Voting Rights Act regulates elections in certain counties, cities, towns
- In particular, the WVRA prohibits any method of electing a governing body of a political subdivision
- candidates of their choice or to influence the outcome of an election. to not have been subject to in
- As background, the Washington Voting Rights Act regulates elections in certain counties, cities, towns
- In particular, the WVRA prohibits any method of electing a governing body of a political subdivision
Committee:
House Appropriations
Keywords:
health insurance, premium assistance, funding, healthcare, subsidies, failure to register, criminal justice, registration requirements, public safety, law enforcement, nonprofit, grant funding, pilot program, financial support, community development, child care, childcare, subsidy rates, rate regions, market rate survey
HI
Keywords:
elections, chief elections officer, termination for cause, Hawaii election law, elections commission, commercial drivers license, non-domiciled, federal regulations, commercial learner's permit, citizenship, lawful residency, Department of Transportation, workers' compensation, vocational rehabilitation, injury recovery, employment services, return to work, military families, family leave, qualifying military exigency
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
House and Governmental Affairs Apr 23rd, 2026
House and Governmental Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- This is Election Day.
- Commissioner of Elections.
- So the November elections would be... What? November elections would be probably...
- elections for the party primary offices and the fall general election in congressional election years
- If it's closed, it'll be closed for all of the elections in that election cycle.
Committee:
House House and Governmental Affairs
Keywords:
nominating petitions, unaffiliated voters, party primaries, political participation, elections, public meeting minutes, transparency, government accountability, publication deadlines, open meetings, boards and commissions, public records, contact information, email addresses, phone numbers, website disclosure, official journal, Louisiana public bodies, parish board of election supervisors, Department of State elections hotline
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House State Government & Tribal Relations Jan 13th, 2026 at 01:30 pm
State Government & Tribal Relations
Transcript Highlights:
- cycle to your election, because it depends on the election cycle.
- , as overseers of the people's elections strongly believe that if the manner and the form of elections
- Do you remember I am an elected official? So, yeah. You do remember I am an elected official.
- If you elect all three members at large, they couldn't get anybody elected.
- If you elect all three members at large, they couldn't get anybody elected.
Committee:
House State Government & Tribal Relations
Keywords:
local representation, fair elections, government accountability, voter rights, transparency, foreign nationals, elections, Washington state, voter participation, government oversight, voting rights, uniform standards, overseas voting, civilian voting, state legislation, tribal relations, government, state policy, sovereignty, federalism
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- We did change it so that school board members could be elected in the local election.
- and mill levies to be included in the general election. ...and support allowing school bond elections
- election.
- elections.
- The local election law has school boards under local election, which is nonpartisan.
Committees:
Senate Senate Education , Senate House Education
Keywords:
ecological monitoring, sustainability, tribal engagement, education, research funding, graduate scholarship, higher education funding, New Mexico, appropriation, financial aid, out-of-school programming, education funding, youth programs, affordability, nonprofit organizations, defibrillators, public schools, health and safety, emergency response, school elections
NM
Committee:
House House Education
Keywords:
ecological monitoring, sustainability, tribal engagement, education, research funding, graduate scholarship, higher education funding, New Mexico, appropriation, financial aid, out-of-school programming, education funding, youth programs, affordability, nonprofit organizations, defibrillators, public schools, health and safety, emergency response, school elections
HI
Keywords:
endangered species, sanctuaries, conservation, nonprofit organization, biodiversity, Hawaii, wildlife protection, elections, chief elections officer, termination for cause, Hawaii election law, elections commission, commercial drivers license, non-domiciled, federal regulations, commercial learner's permit, citizenship, lawful residency, Department of Transportation, workers' compensation
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
03/04/2026 - House Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections
Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections
Transcript Highlights:
- The Committee on Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections is called to order.
- from all in-state individuals whose contributions do not exceed $200 rather than $100 for the given election
- So you mean the family of the elected officer or the family of the people that donated? Yeah, Mr.
- Election Day voting.
- I am in complete accord with Recorder Lewis that the elections procedures manual is lawmaking and not
Committees:
House Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections , House House Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections Committee of Reference
Keywords:
campaign finance, contribution limits, reporting requirements, political action committees, elections, campaign contributions, candidate committees, posthumous provisions, termination process, Arizona Revised Statutes, voting systems, vote tabulation, election security, internet connectivity, offline voting, chain of custody, polling place equipment, counting center, central counting center, election management system
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
House and Governmental Affairs Mar 31st, 2026
House and Governmental Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- So, any time there's an election, we pay them for an election day effort and their long day.
- required election forms and affidavits, reconciling voter accounts, and securing all election materials
- Our election commissioners are essential to maintaining public trust in our elections.
- direct result of the people on the ground—our election commissioners—who carry out these elections with
- every single election day.
Committee:
House House and Governmental Affairs
Keywords:
sexual harassment, public employees, training requirements, mandatory education, elected officials, public records, personal information, protected individuals, ethics, transparency, public meetings, voting, electronic voting machine, government accountability, term limits, governor, Louisiana constitution, elections, gubernatorial, law enforcement
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, January 15, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:06:33.080><c> it</c> certification of the 2024 election it certification of the 2024 election
- </c> compare last week's election compare last week's election certification<00:06:46.199><c> with</c
- </c> certification of a legitimate election certification of a legitimate election the<00:07:03.840><
- </c> the election the election results<00:07:15.240><c> directly</c><00:07:15.759><c> following</c><00
- </c> alongside her when I was first elected alongside her when I was first elected to<07:00:26.160><c
Keywords:
committee appointments, House of Representatives, agriculture committee, foreign affairs committee, natural resources committee, science and technology committee, member elections, legislative process, inauguration, Congress, House attendance, ceremony, legislative session, inaugural ceremony, President, Vice President, adjournment, committees, membership, election
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama House Constitution, Campaigns and Elections Committee Mar 5th, 2025
Constitution, Campaigns and Elections
Transcript Highlights:
- to the second Tuesday of... ...the second Tuesday of each election cycle.
- to have an election a day after all of that.
- So, the current law would place that election...
- The current law would place that election the day after Memorial Day, but it didn't.
- Everything's based on... ...so many days prior to the election.
Committee:
House Constitution, Campaigns and Elections
Keywords:
primary election, election calendar, off-presidential year, May primary, second Tuesday in May, fourth Tuesday in May, runoff primary, special primary, presidential primary, election administration, candidate filing, ballot access, political parties, county election officials, state election law, Alabama elections, elections, voter registration, publishing requirements, cost-saving
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
03/25/2026 - House Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections
Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections
Transcript Highlights:
- Well, if the people who certified the election, who ran the election, actually had knowledge that there
- not the elected officials.
- Elections equipment. All right.
- Elections equipment. All right.
- You know, when we got elected, our elections were in complete disarray, incredibly insecure.
Bills:
SB1003 , SB1060 , SB1134 , SB1275 , SB1327 , SB1429 , SB1618 , SB1634 , SB1654 , SB1803 , SCR1002 , SCR1005 , SCR1023 , SCR1027
Committees:
House Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections , House House Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections Committee of Reference
Keywords:
election, canvass, certification, ballot tabulation, write-in candidates, registration, voting procedures, voter registration, temporary absence, absentee voting, residency, military voters, overseas voters, election law, Arizona Revised Statutes, political signs, campaign materials, public safety, municipal regulation, foreign relations
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- This is just an attempt to really manufacture distrust in our election systems, our already secure election
- , revising election district boundaries, and any other purpose specifically authorized. ...and election
- And after the election, we had to vote to certify the election, and I said, 'What do you mean, certify
- I didn't run the election.
- official in charge of elections and has no authority to change vote totals, reject the election results
Bills:
SB1003 , SB1006 , SB1029 , SB1037 , SB1038 , SB1039 , SB1040 , SB1053 , SB1057 , SB1060 , SB1061 , SB1068 , SB1069
Committee:
Senate Judiciary and Elections
Keywords:
election, canvass, certification, ballot tabulation, write-in candidates, registration, voting procedures, campaign finance, contribution limits, reporting requirements, political action committees, elections, campaign contributions, candidate committees, posthumous provisions, termination process, Arizona Revised Statutes, voting systems, vote tabulation, election security
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- director of operations for Warren Transport, an asset-based trucking company with corporate offices in Iowa
- Remember, even though Harris County gets a bad rap, there are lots of judges all over the state that are elected
Bills:
SB30 , SB517 , SB1313 , SB1314 , SB1316 , SB1541 , SB1698 , SB1845 , SB1860 , SB2420 , SB2429
Committee:
Senate State Affairs
Keywords:
gambling, criminal offenses, penalties, defense, electronic devices, tobacco advertising, youth protection, public health, criminal offense, retailer regulation, e-cigarettes, nicotine products, health, public safety, regulation, advertising restrictions, health and safety, elections, election audit, county elections
Summary:
The Senate Committee on State Affairs convened to discuss several critical pieces of legislation including SB30 and SB38. Senator Betancourt introduced a committee substitute for SB38 which underwent a smooth adoption process, moving it favorably toward the Senate. The meeting featured a mix of invited testimonies where both proponents and opponents took the floor. One notable highlight included a testimony from Melissa Casey, who criticized the current legal state as prone to fraud and detrimental to both insurers and the public at large, contending that it inflated insurance costs across the board. The discussions delved deeply into the implications of the bills on judicial processes and potential insurance ramifications, with spirited debates surrounding issues of non-economic damages and jury rights.
The atmosphere remained engaged as committee members heard varied perspectives on the bills, showcasing a robust democratic process. The meeting underscored the importance of public testimony in shaping legislation, ensuring that multiple voices were considered as the committee pressed on towards making decisions that affect the legal landscape of Texas.
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- because it's a partisan election.
- They can only have issues during a nonpartisan election, which in this case would be the local election
- regular local election.
- The regular local election is by statute a nonpartisan election.
- election.
Committees:
Senate Senate Rules , Senate House Rules & Order Of Business
Keywords:
school elections, partisan elections, voting rights, constitutional amendment, New Mexico, elector registration, pediatric palliative care, pediatric hospice, Medicaid, state plan amendment, Health Care Authority, children with serious illness, life-limiting conditions, complex medical conditions, curative care, concurrent care, family-centered care, hospice services, managed care, pain management
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- There's an elected official.
- For that election, we had to run a whole election.
- versus a general election.
- Of cost in the elections.
- After the 2020 election.
Committee:
House Elections
Keywords:
HB 817, Texas Election Code, majority vote, majority threshold, ranked-choice voting, preferential voting, instant runoff voting, vote reassignment, ballot ranking, election administration, public office election, Election Code Section 2.0215, runoff elections, plurality vs majority, voting systems, education reform, budget allocation, teacher retention, student performance, accountability measures
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- A constitutional amendment provides for eligible election dates for bond and tax elections.
- 105 delegates elected from House districts and 37 elected from senatorial districts.
- The proposed election date is November 3rd, 2nd.
- People eventually voted for Edwin Edwards in that election. They kept re-electing Edwin Edwards.
- , re-elected, re-elected, re-elected.
Bills:
HB27 , HB71 , HB214 , HB225 , HB244 , HB306 , HB366 , HB446 , HB473 , HB514 , HB1043 , HB1082 , SB127
Committee:
House Civil Law and Procedure
Keywords:
armed security, liability, concealed carry, self-defense, security officers, property tax, blighted properties, urban rehabilitation, tax exemption, local government, financial incentives, term limits, governor, Louisiana constitution, elections, gubernatorial, constitutional convention, delegates, state election, ratification
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
House of Representatives Second Regular Session of the 60th Legislature Day 5 Feb 9th, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Oklahoma House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- One 'nay', having the majority, vote elected two Carstenhouse. I declare the bill to have passed.
- The Elections and Ethics Committee will meet at approximately 3:15. Also, at 3:15, Mr.
Bills:
HB2975 , HB3405 , HB3406 , HB3728 , HB3902 , HB3977 , SB397 , HB1161 , HB2938 , HB2939 , HB3306 , HB3722 , HB4113 , HB4123 , HB2293 , HB3176 , HB3545 , HB3546
Keywords:
poultry waste, nutrient management, environmental regulations, agriculture, water quality, pollution prevention, best management practices, noxious weeds, poison hemlock, kudzu, landowner responsibilities, environmental control, public nuisance, eradication, burn bans, fire danger, drought conditions, emergency declaration, scrap metal, regulation