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TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate Session Feb 25th, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Senate resolution 122 by Huffman.
  • I move adoption of Senate Resolution number 109.
  • I rise to thank Senator Dean Judy Seferini for bringing resolution, Senate Resolution 137, recognizing
  • Senate Resolution 77 by Miles and Alvarado, Senate Resolution 106 by Miles. at all.
  • Senate Resolution 128 by Blanco. Senate Resolution 140 by Birdwell. This is a voice vote.
Bills: SB 26, SJR 36, SB 26, SB 616, SB 565, SB 384, SB 28, SR 109, SR 122, SR 126, SR 130, SR 136, SR 137, SR 141, SR 142, SCR 20
Keywords: teacher compensation, education funding, public school educators, teacher retention, teacher designation, aquifer, water management, Edwards Aquifer, sustainability, regulatory framework, SB 565, Texas Water Code, TCEQ, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, compliance agreement, enforcement suspension, utility consolidation, regionalization, water supply, sewer
Summary: The meeting was marked by significant resolutions recognizing various contributions to Texas and celebrating community initiatives. Key discussions included the adoption of resolutions commemorating Texas Hispanic Judges Day and highlighting the 100th anniversary of Memorial Park. Senators expressed appreciation for the judges' dedication and legacy, with notable mentions of individual judges and their impact on the community and legal landscape in Texas. The Senate also honored students and organizations contributing positively to their communities, showcasing the interconnectedness of public service and the legislative process.
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AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama Senate Feb 25th, 2025

Alabama Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Right now, we have a resolution we'd like to be read, Senate Joint Resolution proclaiming February 25th
  • President, Senator Waggoner has some resolutions from Rules.
  • From the Committee on Rules, Senate Joint Resolution number 24 by Senator Chambliss commends Joseph A
  • The resolutions are adopted. Mr. President, Senator Waggoner has some resolutions from Rules.
  • On page six, Senate Bill 119 by Senator Barfoot regarding firearms.
Bills: SB 26, SJR 36, SB 26, SB 616, SB 565, SB 384, SB 28, SR 109, SR 122, SR 126, SR 130, SR 136, SR 137, SR 141, SR 142, SCR 20
Keywords: teacher compensation, education funding, public school educators, teacher retention, teacher designation, aquifer, water management, Edwards Aquifer, sustainability, regulatory framework, SB 565, Texas Water Code, TCEQ, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, compliance agreement, enforcement suspension, utility consolidation, regionalization, water supply, sewer
HI
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

HOU-HHS, HHS-EIG, HHS-AEN, HHS Public Hearings 03-30-2026

Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=THjWigHz34Q, 2026-07-02T01:23:35+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:00 - Start 02:03 - SCR 160 / SR 151 11:39 - DM HOU-HHS 1:00 PM 13:27 - SCR 30 20:48 - HHS-EIG 1:02 PM 21:18 - SCR 24 / SR 21 34:16 - SCR 8 / SR 10 35:11 - SCR 90 / SR 85 36:11 - DM HHS-EIG 1:02 PM 38:33 - SCR 35 / SR 34 44:50 - HHS-AEN 1:04 PM 45:08 - SCR 39 / SR 29 46:10 - SCR 142 / SR 134 58:43 - DM HHS-AEN 1:04 PM 01:01:25 - HHS 1:07 PM 01:01:28 - SCR 18 01:02:04 - SCR 76 01:04:30 - SCR 51 01:05:37 - SCR 150 / SR 141 01:06:59 - SCR 119 / SR 112 01:11:00 - SCR 149 01:14:15 - SCR 63 / SR 57 01:14:52 - SCR 75 / SR 69 01:20:47 - SCR 21 / SR 18 01:21:56 - SCR 7 / SR 7 01:29:04 - SCR 45 / SR 44 01:34:04 - SCR 27 / SR 24 01:34:33 - DM HHS 1:07 PM Hearing Notices: HOU-HHS 1:00 PM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/hearingnotices/HEARING_HOU-HHS_03-30-26_.PDF HHS-EIG 1:02 PM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/hearingnotices/HEARING_HHS-EIG_03-30-26_.PDF HHS-AEN 1:04 PM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/hearingnotices/HEARING_HHS-AEN_03-30-26_.PDF HHS 1:07 PM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/hearingnotices/HEARING_HHS_03-30-26_.PDF, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
HI
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

TCA-WTL, TCA DEFER, WTL-TCA-GVO, TCA-GVO, HHS-TCA, TCA Public Hearing 02-14-2023 3:00pm

Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GnnL8etTkl8, 2026-07-02T01:23:06+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:00 - Start 01:21 - SB 469 03:29 - SB 1263 08:23 - SB 1191 09:50 - DM TCA-WTL 3:00 14:35 - SB 1535 28:07 - DM WTL-TCA-GVO 3:01 PM 31:36 - SB 119 44:00 - DM TCA-GVO 3:05 PM 49:12 - SB 101 49:44 - SB 384 51:08 - SB 465 59:39 - DM HHS-TCA 3:10 PM 01:01:52 DM TCA 3:00 PM 01:04:39 - SB 1504 01:05:53 - SB 1532 01:06:32 - SB 1120 01:07:10 - SB 1119 01:12:08 - SB 822 01:13:30 - SB 1224 01:18:03 - SB 1225 01:20:46 - SB 15 01:21:26 - SB 969 01:26:01 - SB 224 01:27:01 - SB 844 01:28:14 - SB 315 01:28:55 - SB 785 01:34:48 - SB 1037 01:37:26 - DM TCA 3:15 PM Hearing Notice: TCA-WTL 3:00 PM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_TCA-WTL_02-14-23_.PDF TCA DEFER 3:00 PM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_TCA_02-14-23_DEFER_.PDF WTL-TCA-GVO 3:01 PM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_WTL-TCA-GVO_02-14-23_.PDF TCA-GVO 3:05 PM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_TCA-GVO_02-14-23_.PDF HHS-TCA 3:10 PM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_HHS-TCA_02-14-23_.PDF TCA 3:15 PM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_TCA_02-14-23_.PDF, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
HI
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

FIN Public Hearing - Tue Apr 7, 2026 @ 10:00 AM HST

Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • But we will start, since these are resolutions.
  • We will be taking up House Concurrent Resolution and House Resolution.
  • We are in strong support of Senate Bill 1166. Thank you. I am available for any questions.
  • I'm here, for the bill two Senate bill 2575.
  • Mahalo for the opportunity to testify in strong support of Senate Bill 2470, Senate Draft 2, House Draft
Bills: HCR93, HCR14, HR85
Keywords: image-based sexual abuse, working group, gender-based violence, Hawaii Commission on the Status of Women, prevention efforts, survivor protections, new technologies, legal reform, HCR14, House Concurrent Resolution, perpetual easement, non-exclusive easement, state submerged lands, submerged lands, shoreline easement, drainage outfall, stormwater outfall, lagoon outfall, pipelines, Kahala Hotel & Resort
AZ
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

02/12/2026 - House Artificial Intelligence & Innovation

Artificial Intelligence & Innovation

Transcript Highlights:
  • I guess we could all still be heard in the Senate or something.
Bills: HB2311, HB2371, HB2409, HB2410, HB2456, HB2457, HB4005
Keywords: artificial intelligence, disclosure requirements, data privacy, minor protection, online safety, HB2371, Arizona divorce, family law, dissolution of marriage, AI arbitration, AI-assisted arbitration, automated dispute resolution, online arbitration, binding determination, recommendation, superior court appeal, de novo review, marital dissolution, spousal consent, minor children
Summary: The committee met in a special morning session and first heard HB 2371, a pilot proposal to allow consenting divorcing parties without minor children to use AI-assisted arbitration in simple divorce cases. Rep. Martinez described it as a voluntary, fairness-focused tool for people who cannot afford lawyers, with the judge retaining final authority. Members raised concerns about the bill’s binding-language, privacy, and the need for clearer guardrails on assets and support, but the sponsor said amendments were welcome. The committee voted 7-0 to give HB 2371 a do pass recommendation. The committee then took up HB 2311, which requires conversational AI systems to notify minors they are interacting with AI, restrict sexual content, prohibit deceptive human impersonation, and require self-harm response protocols. Google testified in support, saying its Gemini product already uses similar safeguards and that the bill would set an industry-wide floor; a speaker also noted similar measures are being considered in several other states. After adopting a committee amendment clarifying customer-service AI and limiting developer liability, the committee voted 7-0 to recommend HB 2311 do pass as amended. Next, the committee heard HB 2409, creating a voluntary statewide summer AI education program focused on digital hygiene, civic integrity, privacy, media literacy, critical thinking, and algorithmic bias. Supporters argued Arizona needs to prepare residents for AI-driven job disruption and help people use the technology to become more self-sufficient, while opponents objected to the program’s funding and potential unfunded mandate to the education department. The bill passed 4-3. HB 2410, which would treat communications with AI as privileged like communications with human professionals, also passed after testimony from the sponsor and a criminal defense advocate who argued the measure would protect sensitive legal and personal conversations; the vote was 6-0 with one member present. The committee then approved HB 4005, requiring school districts and charter schools to provide instruction on ethical, moral, and educational uses of AI, by a 4-2-1 vote after some members said schools lacked resources and should not be mandated to add curriculum without funding. Finally, the committee considered HB 2456 and HB 2457, both related to small modular nuclear reactors and utility siting/streamlining for energy development tied to large power users. Supporters framed them as necessary for future energy demand, data centers, and economic growth, while opponents raised concerns about local zoning authority and environmental oversight. Both bills were amended and advanced on 4-3 votes, and the meeting adjourned after the final roll calls.
AL
AL

Alabama 2026 1st Special Session

Alabama House Military and Veterans Affairs Committee Jan 28th, 2026

Military and Veterans Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • Also, we're going to replace line 118 through 119 on page five with the following.
  • And this just adds some language and also mirrors the payment bill in the Senate.
  • on page five with line 118 through 119 on page five with the<00:05:02.320> following.
  • <00:05:09.600> Um, payment bill in the Senate. Um, payment bill in the Senate.
  • Can you carry that for Senator Kitchens? >> Yes, sir. >> All right. Senate Bill 33.
Bills: HB292, HB307, SB33, HB292, HB307, SB33
Keywords: economic development, incentives, transparency, compliance, Alabama Jobs Act, speedy trial, visiting judge, court administration, public interest, criminal justice, SB33, marriage, premarital class, conflict resolution, marriage license reform, probate judge, Administrative Office of Courts, AOC, domestic violence, intimate partner violence
TX
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Jurisprudence (Part II)Note: Video begins with the meeting already in progress. May 21st, 2025

Jurisprudence

Transcript Highlights:
  • Senator Hinojosa moves that House Bill 1916 be reported favorably to the full Senate with the recommendation
  • The full Senate.
  • The Chair lays out House Bill 40 by Senator Landrie, sponsored by Senator Hughes, and calls on Senator
  • the full Senate.
  • Senator Hughes moves that we report Senate Bill 3421, House Bill 3421 to the whole to the whole Senate
Bills: HB40, HB1916, HB1973, HB2524, HB2530, HB3180, HB3421, HB3783, HB4170, HB4213
Keywords: business court, civil procedure, litigation, jurisdiction, arbitration, divorce, property division, family law, court jurisdiction, marital assets, parent-child relationship, birth certificate, identity proof, Family Code, court process, attorney fees, court costs, legal expenses, dispute resolution, child support
Summary: The committee considered several House bills dealing with family law and civil procedure. House Bill 1916, concerning a court’s jurisdiction in suits to divide property not divided on dissolution of marriage, was reported favorably on a 4-0 vote and recommended for the local and uncontested calendar. House Bill 1973, addressing proof of the identity of a child’s parents in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship, was also adopted with a committee substitute, reported favorably 4-0, and sent to the local and uncontested calendar. House Bill 2524, on recovery of fees, court costs, and expenses in family law proceedings, and House Bill 2530, on special appointments in suits affecting the parent-child relationship, each received favorable 4-0 votes and were likewise recommended for the local and uncontested calendar. The committee then took up House Bill 3180, which was reported favorably 4-0 and recommended for the local and uncontested calendar. The most detailed discussion centered on House Bill 40, relating to updates to business courts. Senator Hughes explained a committee amendment that made conforming changes requested by the Finance Committee and removed language creating two new judgeships, replacing it with a different judge allocation. The amendment was adopted, the amended committee substitute was adopted, and the bill was reported favorably on a 4-0 vote and sent to the local and uncontested calendar. At the end of the meeting, members briefly clarified procedural details about the House Bill 40 amendment and then closed out the agenda. The committee also noted a correction to an earlier reference to Bartleby the Scrivener, and the Chair recessed the Committee on Jurisprudence subject to the call of the chair.
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TX

Texas 89th Regular

Jurisprudence (Part I) May 21st, 2025

Jurisprudence

Transcript Highlights:
  • the Senate either.
  • Thank you, Senator. My name is Joel Rogers.
  • On April 23, the committee heard testimony relayed to Senator Zaffirini's bill, Senate Bill 629, which
  • On April 23, the committee heard testimony relayed to Senator Zaffarini's bill, Senate Bill 629, which
  • This is the companion to Senate Bill 1448 that was passed unanimously by the Senate.
Bills: HB40, HB1916, HB1973, HB2524, HB2530, HB3180, HB3421, HB3783, HB4170, HB4213
Keywords: business court, civil procedure, litigation, jurisdiction, arbitration, divorce, property division, family law, court jurisdiction, marital assets, parent-child relationship, birth certificate, identity proof, Family Code, court process, attorney fees, court costs, legal expenses, dispute resolution, child support
Summary: The committee heard several House bills, most of them relating to family law and court procedure, and left each bill pending after testimony. House Bill 1916 would clarify that the court that issued a final divorce decree retains exclusive jurisdiction over later actions involving undivided property. House Bill 1973 would require a certified birth certificate, if reasonably available, to be filed with a SAPCR petition or allow alternative proof of parentage while keeping the information confidential. House Bill 2530 would add qualifications and procedural safeguards for appointing amicus attorneys in SAPCR cases, including notice and hearing requirements, minimum qualifications, conflict rules, and limits on what amicus attorneys may do. House Bill 2524 would make Family Code references to attorney’s fees consistent by using “reasonable and necessary” language. House Bill 3180 would correct a scrivener’s error in the civil discovery rules by changing “settlement” to “statement.” The committee also heard House Bill 4213, which would change the interest rate on overdue child support from the current 6 percent simple interest to a fixed 5 percent and require the Attorney General to report on the impact of the change. Testimony was sharply divided: supporters argued lower interest could improve collections and help low-income obligors catch up, citing research and the size of child-support arrearages; opponents said lowering the rate would reduce incentives to pay and harm custodial parents and children. The Attorney General’s office raised implementation concerns about a House version that would have created a variable rate, while the committee substitute was described as restoring a simple fixed rate. After testimony, the bill was left pending. The committee also discussed House Bill 40, updating business court provisions and supplemental jurisdiction; House Bill 3421, streamlining probate procedures for original wills and copies; and House Bill 417, clarifying venue for lawsuits involving private transfer fees on real property. Each drew limited testimony and was left pending. Finally, House Bill 3783 drew extensive testimony on court-ordered counseling and reunification therapy in family cases. The sponsor and supporters said the bill would protect children and abuse victims from coercive, unregulated reunification practices, while opponents argued it was too broad, could interfere with legitimate therapy and judicial discretion, and might affect military families and other high-conflict cases. The committee heard testimony from judges, therapists, parents, survivors, and advocates, but took no final action and left the bill pending.
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TX

Texas 89th Regular

Border Security May 15th, 2025

Border Security

Transcript Highlights:
  • Senator Birdwell. Present. Senator Flores [member_2172]. Present.
  • Senator Hinojosa of Hidalgo [member_166]. Present. Senator Eckhardt [member_177]. Present.
  • Senator Hinojosa moves that HCR 98 be reported to the full Senate with a recommendation that it do pass
  • Senator Birdwell. Aye. Senator Flores [member_2172]. Aye. Senator Eckhardt [member_177]. Aye.
  • Senator Hinojosa of Hidalgo [member_166]. Aye.
Bills: HCR98, HB180
Keywords: counter-unmanned aircraft systems, C-UAS, counter-drone, drone mitigation, unmanned aircraft systems, UAS, border security, U.S.-Mexico border, aviation safety, airspace regulation, federal preemption, Homeland Security, Department of Defense, Department of Justice, Department of Energy, FBI, state-local coordination, tribal and territorial partners, border patrol, cartels
Summary: The Senate Committee on Border Security met with a quorum present and first took up HCR 98, a resolution urging Congress to improve coordination among federal, state, and local authorities on counter-unmanned aircraft systems (C-UAS) technology for border security. The author and sponsor described increasing drone activity along the border, saying unauthorized drones are used to track agents, identify weaknesses, and smuggle contraband, and argued for clearer procedures to detect, identify, and neutralize such aircraft. There was no public testimony, and the committee voted 4-0 to report HCR 98 favorably to the full Senate; the resolution was also ordered for local and uncontested calendar placement without objection. The committee then heard HB 180, sponsored by Chairman Birdwell, which would authorize the governor to coordinate directly with Mexican officials and individual Mexican states on border security agreements and appoint representatives to implement them. Birdwell said the bill would codify prior border-security cooperation efforts, improve responses to cross-border challenges such as drug and human trafficking, and include a finding that entrants from foreign countries must use a legal port of entry. No questions were asked, and there was no invited or public testimony. After the hearing, the committee left HB 180 pending. The meeting concluded with no further business and the committee standing in recess subject to the call of the chair.
TX
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Economic Development May 12th, 2025

Economic Development

Transcript Highlights:
  • Senator King, here. Senator Sparks, here. Senator Alvarado, Senator Johnson, Senator Shortner.
  • Chair lays out House Concurrent Resolution 90 and recognizes Senate sponsor, Chairman King, to explain
  • Chair lays out House Concurrent Resolution 90 and recognizes Senate sponsor, Chairman King, to explain
  • This is the exact same resolution that the Senate has already passed out and sent over to the House.
  • Senator King sends up committee substitute for House Bill 487 and Senate Bill 487, and Senator... ...
Bills: HB1240, HB2768, HB2788, HB3146, HB4850, HB5032, HCR90
Keywords: border region, infrastructure, economic development, government operations, education, HB 2768, Texas information technology apprenticeship, state IT credential, information resources workforce, junior college, technical institute, apprenticeship program, workforce development, state agency hiring, job classification, career ladder, bachelor's degree substitution, associate degree, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, state auditor classification officer
Summary: The Senate Economic Development Committee met without a quorum, so no votes or formal actions were taken. The chair laid out several bills and resolutions for explanation and public testimony, with each item left pending subject to the call of the chair. Early items included House Bill 1240, a cleanup measure to create a single uniform definition of the Texas-Mexico border region across state law, and House Bill 2768, which would establish an IT apprenticeship credential through junior colleges and technical institutions to help fill state government technology jobs. The committee also heard House Concurrent Resolution 90, which would encourage establishing a Texas trade and investment office in Jerusalem. Testimony on the resolution was sharply divided: one witness opposed it on foreign policy and values grounds, while a Texas Association of Business representative strongly supported it, citing Israel’s innovation and trade potential. Another major item was House Bill 4187, a committee substitute for legislation affecting the Texas Historical Commission; the sponsor described changes expanding use of trust fund money for historic sites, allowing more affiliated nonprofits, clarifying retail operations, and creating a framework for training and consistent interpretation at historic sites. A Texas Historical Commission witness explained that the bill would shift responsibility for maintaining many state-owned historical markers and monuments, including markers on private land, to the commission. Additional measures included House Bill 2788, which would shield Texas Workforce Commission fraud-prevention methods from public information requests; House Bill 5032, directing state agencies to plan for public display of the Texas Declaration of Independence, Texas Constitution, and the Victory or Death letter at the Capitol Complex; House Bill 3146, which would eliminate outdated memoranda-of-understanding requirements for certain State Office of Administrative Hearings arrangements; and House Bill 4815, a cleanup bill modernizing economic development statutes, revising the Made in Texas standard to 51% Texas-origin content, repealing the Governor’s Broadband Development Council, and making other conforming changes. The committee ended by recessing, with members indicating they would likely vote on pending business later when a quorum was available.
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HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

EIG DEFER Public Hearing 04-21-2026

Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • Uh, heard many of these resolutions with our Senate counterparts in the previous week, and would like
  • Senator Favela. Senator Richards. Aye. Senator Favela.
  • We also agreed that there should be more representation of the Senate onto this House Resolution, and
  • of the Senate onto this House Resolution of the Senate onto this House Resolution and<00:05:04.640
  • So, essentially, take out one person and add two senators into the resolution, and we also want to add—and
Bills: HCR43, HCR154, HCR165, HCR186, HCR200, HCR202, HCR206
Keywords: pedestrian safety, raised crosswalks, Honolulu, traffic infrastructure, school zone, HCR154, Hele-On, Hele-On Shared Ride Program, County of Hawaii, Hawaii County, Mass Transit Agency, shared ride, paratransit, accessible transportation, ADA, mobility devices, wheelchair accessible, kupuna, seniors, elderly
Summary: The Committee on Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs reconvened on April 21 and took up a series of House Concurrent Resolutions, with no public testimony. Members first approved HCR 43, urging raised crosswalks near Ala Wai Elementary at University Avenue, Malkiki Street, and Kamoku Street to improve student safety, and HCR 154, asking Hawaii County to expand the Heleon shared ride program islandwide, including rural and underserved areas. They also passed HCR 165, calling for permanent pickleball nets and court lighting at Kamilo Iki Community Park, and HCR 186, urging the U.S. Department of Defense and Defense Health Agency to extend health care authorization renewals for people affected by the Red Hill water contamination crisis. The committee then approved HCR 200, which urges the Department of Defense to reassess prior CERCLA-related closure decisions in light of evolving PFAS science. Members said the measure was intended to help keep PFAS out of the water system. HCR 202, establishing a legislative task force on Hawaii’s future energy pathways, was amended before passage to expand the task force’s scope to include separation of generation from transmission and distribution, add Senate leadership representation, and include representatives from the Agricultural Development Corporation and the Farm Bureau. Several members supported the amended version with reservations, expressing concern about possible cost impacts from separating generation and distribution. Finally, the committee passed HCR 206 HD1, which requests the Hawaii State Energy Office to convene a working group to study the impacts of large data centers on utilities, ratepayers, natural resources, and climate goals. All measures were adopted by the committee, with HCR 202 passing with amendments and the others passing unamended. The meeting then adjourned.
TX
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate Committee on Transportation Mar 12th, 2025

Transportation

Transcript Highlights:
  • Senator West? Chair now lays out Senate Bill 35 and recognizes Senator Nichols.
  • Senator Perry moves that Senate Bill 296 be reported to the Senate.
  • Senator Perry moves Senate Bill 305 be read.
  • Senate concurrent resolution 25 by Alvarado.
  • Senator West moves that the concurrent resolution committee substitute be recommended local on the destined
Bills: SB35, SB284, SB296, SB305, SB857, SB995, SB1121, SB1555, SB1902, SCR25, SB 35
Keywords: transportation, TxDOT, Texas Department of Transportation, road projects, highways, infrastructure, bridge construction, interchanges, corridor improvements, road widening, railroad grade separation, sound barrier, unified transportation program, legislative notice, project prioritization, capital projects, state highway system, Farm-to-Market Roads, San Antonio, Harris County
OK
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

House of Representatives Second Regular Session of the 60th Legislature Day 58-2 May 14th, 2026 at 02:00 pm

Oklahoma House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Conference committee report to Senate Bill 893 by Caldwell, Chad of the House, and Howard of the Senate
  • Senate Bill 893 or the Senate amendments to Senate.
  • Fourth Reading of the bill, Senate Bill 893 by Caldwell Chad of the House and Howard of the Senate, an
  • Members who sttens, we're still waiting for Senate Bill 2 to Arrive from the honorable Senate.
  • As you know, this is a Senate bill and was controlled by the Senate until the very last minute.
Bills: HCR1030, HB1370, SB893, SB2, SB1589
Keywords: legislative procedure, session calendar, deadline schedule, bill deadlines, joint resolution, Oklahoma Legislature, 61st Legislature, regular session, adjourn sine die, floor deadline, third reading, committee deadlines, bill drafting, appropriations, budget bills, ethics commission, agency rules, administrative procedures act, local and special laws, pension legislation
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Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

House of Representatives Second Regular Session of the 60th Legislature Day 58-1 May 14th, 2026 at 09:30 am

Oklahoma House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • House Concurrent Resolution 1030 by West Josh of the House and Daniels of the Senate, a resolution relating
  • I move that the attendance roll call of the senate be considered the roll call of the senate in joint
  • Well said, Senator.
  • The 2026 Outstanding Senator of the Year is Terri Hicks.
  • Senate amendments to House Bill 1370 by Boles of the House and Green of the Senate, and actct related
Bills: HCR1030, HB1370, SB893, SB2, SB1589
Keywords: legislative procedure, session calendar, deadline schedule, bill deadlines, joint resolution, Oklahoma Legislature, 61st Legislature, regular session, adjourn sine die, floor deadline, third reading, committee deadlines, bill drafting, appropriations, budget bills, ethics commission, agency rules, administrative procedures act, local and special laws, pension legislation
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Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

House of Representatives Second Regular Session of the 60th Legislature Day 58-2 May 14th, 2026

Oklahoma House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Conference Committee report to Senate Bill 893 by a conference committee report to Senate Bill 893 by
  • a conference committee report to Senate Bill 893 by a Conference Committee report to Senate Bill 893
  • Members, Senate Bill 893, or the Senate amendments to Senate Bill 893, would prohibit a foreign principal
  • As you know, this is a Senate bill and was controlled by the Senate until the very last minute.
  • The first announcement: the Senate has adjourned sine die. The Senate has adjourned sine die.
Bills: HCR1030, HB1370, SB893, SB2, SB1589
Keywords: legislative procedure, session calendar, deadline schedule, bill deadlines, joint resolution, Oklahoma Legislature, 61st Legislature, regular session, adjourn sine die, floor deadline, third reading, committee deadlines, bill drafting, appropriations, budget bills, ethics commission, agency rules, administrative procedures act, local and special laws, pension legislation
Summary: The House first took up Senate Bill 893, a conference committee report on property and critical infrastructure. The bill would bar foreign principals from countries designated as foreign adversaries from owning agricultural land or other land, especially within 10 miles of military installations or critical infrastructure, and also restrict certain state software purchases tied to adversarial countries. Members asked about how later-designated adversary countries would be covered and about the delayed effective date, which was explained as giving current owners time to divest. The conference report was adopted without objection, and the bill then passed the House 89-0. The chamber then considered Senate Bill 2, another conference committee report on wind energy setbacks. The measure would establish statewide setback standards for industrial wind turbines, including 2.5 tip heights from occupied dwellings and 1.5 tip heights from nonparticipating property lines, with exceptions for projects that had already secured most site control or queue positions before the effective date and for small community-scale systems. Supporters said it was a compromise that at least put some protections into statute, while opponents argued it weakened earlier House language and eliminated county local-control options. After debate, the bill failed on a 20-67 vote. Later, the House voted 60-19 to override the governor’s veto of Senate Bill 1589, allowing it to become law notwithstanding the governor’s objections. The session also included prayers and announcements, including updates about Representative Cantrell’s hospitalization and a note that the Senate had adjourned sine die. The House then adjourned sine die for the second regular session of the 60th Oklahoma Legislature.
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Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

House of Representatives Second Regular Session of the 60th Legislature Day 58-1 May 14th, 2026

Oklahoma House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • bills and joint resolutions on second reading, assignment, reassignment of bills and resolutions.
  • Senate bills and joint resolutions on second reading, assignment, reassignment of bills and resolutions
  • bills and joint resolutions on second reading, assignment, reassignment of bills and resolutions, Senate
  • bills and joint resolutions on second reading, assignment, reassignment of bills and resolutions, bills
  • in the Senate.
Bills: HCR1030, HB1370, SB893, SB2, SB1589
Keywords: legislative procedure, session calendar, deadline schedule, bill deadlines, joint resolution, Oklahoma Legislature, 61st Legislature, regular session, adjourn sine die, floor deadline, third reading, committee deadlines, bill drafting, appropriations, budget bills, ethics commission, agency rules, administrative procedures act, local and special laws, pension legislation
Summary: The House convened, completed roll call, and heard an invocation and pledge before moving through several ceremonial presentations. Members recognized Monty Smith for 43 years of service with the Oklahoma Department of Transportation, honored the Marlow Lady Outlaws girls golf team for winning the Class 3A state and academic state championships, and acknowledged the final group of pages for the 60th Legislature. The House also adopted HCR 1030, which sets the legislative procedure schedule and deadlines for the 61st Oklahoma Legislature. The chamber then met in a joint session with the Senate to observe Veterans Awareness Day. Speakers from both chambers and the Oklahoma Veterans Council delivered remarks honoring veterans, Gold Star families, and military service, and highlighted recent policy achievements for veterans, including the full tax exemption for 100% disabled veterans, the exemption of military retirement pay from state income tax, improved funding for veterans’ homes, and restructuring of the Oklahoma Veterans Commission. The Veterans Council also presented its annual awards, naming Sen. Kerry Hicks as Outstanding Senator of the Year, Rep. Andy Menz as Outstanding Representative of the Year, Aaron Higgins as Veteran of the Year, and the Speed family as Veteran Family of the Year, and recognized Scott Howell for his service to the council. The joint session then adjourned. Back in the House, members took up Senate amendments to House Bill 1370, which concerns the Corporation Commission plugging fund and a repealer tied to a state fuel-tax offset provision. The bill’s author explained that the amendment would prevent the state from capturing savings if the federal fuel excise tax is reduced, so any reduction would benefit consumers rather than state revenue. After questions about fiscal impact and the well-plugging fund, the House adopted the Senate amendments without objection and passed HB 1370 on final passage by a vote of 89-1; the emergency clause also passed 89-1. The House then recessed, later returned for a staff appreciation and sine die-style recognition, including a tribute to long-serving bill drafter Mark Carter, and recessed again while awaiting any additional legislation from the Senate.
OK
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

House of Representatives Second Regular Session of the 60th Legislature Day 57 May 13th, 2026 at 01:30 pm

Oklahoma House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • The previous state journal, House and Senate bills and joint resolutions on second reading, reassignment
  • of bills and resolutions, reports and joint committee reports, ratings, and placing motions will be
  • We pray for your strength as we wait upon the Senate and in your holy son's name, we pray.
Bills: HCR1030, HB1370, SB893, SB2, SB1589
Keywords: legislative procedure, session calendar, deadline schedule, bill deadlines, joint resolution, Oklahoma Legislature, 61st Legislature, regular session, adjourn sine die, floor deadline, third reading, committee deadlines, bill drafting, appropriations, budget bills, ethics commission, agency rules, administrative procedures act, local and special laws, pension legislation
LA
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Transportation, Highways and Public Works May 11th, 2026

Transportation, Highways & Public Works

Transcript Highlights:
  • Chairman, members, Senate Bill No. 252 by Senator Presley provides for anatomical gift authorization
  • Senator Hodges. Senate Bill 72, Ms. Champing. Mr.
  • Senator Hodges. Senate Bill 72, Ms. Champing. Mr.
  • Seeing none, Senate Bill 72 would be reported with amendments. Thank you, Senator. Thank you, Mr.
  • Senator Hodges, anything you want to add? No. the Senate side.
Bills: HR243, HB939, SB56, SB72, SB129, SB171, SB252
Keywords: Tickfaw River, boating safety, warning signs, parish governing authorities, Livingston Parish, St. Tammany Parish, Tangipahoa Parish, Lake Maurepas, Natalbany River, boat collisions, vessel incidents, recreational boating, marine safety, public safety, navigation hazards, waterway signage, Louisiana House Resolution 243, HR 243, motor vehicle, licensing
Summary: The committee first adopted Amendment Set 527 without objection, then took up Senate Bill 56 concerning the Lafitte Area Independent Levee District and its possible transfer into the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-West. Amendment Set 5327 was adopted to add a compliance officer with specified qualifications, described as a checks-and-balances measure separating that role from the chief of police. Testimony in support emphasized the district’s limited recurring revenues, the need for professional management, and the West Bank authority’s ability to provide administrative and operational support. A witness for affected landowners raised concerns about unpaid takings claims and urged amendments to preserve liability and avoid litigation, but the committee ultimately reported SB 56 favorably with amendments. The committee then received an update from DOTD Secretary Glenn Laude on the department’s transformation initiatives, including outsourcing operations and maintenance, construction process improvements, faster contractor payment times, quicker change-order approvals, and improved project delivery rates. After that, the committee reported favorably Senate Bill 171, which makes cleanup changes to the new water resources authority, and Senate Bill 252, which updates driver’s license organ-donor authorization to record both yes and no choices. Senate Bill 72, dealing with electronic titles and vehicle registration, was amended extensively to modernize OMV processes, support electronic lien and title transactions, and set standards for secure digital titles; it was then reported with amendments. House Bill 939, which would have created a Louisiana New and Used Motor Vehicle Commission, was converted into a substitute bill creating a Louisiana Vehicle Commission and consolidating the existing new and used vehicle commissions. After discussion of implementation, governance, funding, and employee-transition concerns, the committee adopted the substitute amendments and then deferred the bill. Senate Bill 129, creating a Master Combat Infantry Specialty license plate, was amended to add designated state officials for a related special plate request tied to security and parking around the Supreme Court in New Orleans, and it was reported with amendments. Finally, House Resolution 243, as amended, urged safety warning signage on the Tickfaw River after a fatal boating accident; the amendment shifted responsibility from DOTD to surrounding parish governing authorities, and the resolution was reported with amendments before the committee adjourned.
TX
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Administration Apr 22nd, 2025

Administration

Transcript Highlights:
  • Senate Concurrent Resolution 46... ...making up 4 million head of cattle.
  • Senate Concurrent Resolution 46 supports renaming the New York strip steak to the Texas strip steak as
  • Chair lays out SCR 18 and recognizes Senator Parker to explain the resolution. Thank you.
  • Chair lays out SCR 18 and recognizes Senator Parker to explain the resolution. Well, thank you, Mr.
  • Senate Concurrent Resolution 43 would designate Port Aransas, Texas, as the official fishing capital
Bills: SCR4, SCR18, SCR31, SCR43, SCR46
Keywords: Pflugerville, Trail Capital, health and wellness, outdoor recreation, community connectivity, patriotism, town designation, community engagement, Trophy Club, Texas Town of Patriotism, Mineola, Sweets Capital, Texas, local economy, cultural identity, community events, Port Aransas, Mustang Island, Fishing Capital of Texas, Texas fishing
Summary: The Senate Committee on Administration met with a quorum and heard several Senate Concurrent Resolutions recognizing Texas places and traditions. SCR 46, by Senator Sparks, proposed renaming the New York strip steak as the Texas strip steak to honor Texas cattle production and the state’s beef industry. No public testimony was offered, and the committee voted 4 ayes and 1 present not voting to report it favorably to the full Senate. The committee also heard SCR 18, by Senator Parker, designating Trophy Club as a symbol of Texas patriotism, SCR 4, by Senator Eckhardt, naming Pflugerville the Trail Capital of Texas, and SCR 43, by Senator Hinojosa, designating Port Aransas as the official fishing capital of Texas for 10 years. Each resolution received no public testimony, was reported favorably by unanimous or near-unanimous committee vote, and was placed on the local and uncontested calendar for April 24, 2025. Afterward, the committee reviewed the April 24 local and uncontested calendar, noting several bills removed because of penalties, fiscal notes, or significant opposition, with SB 1727 specifically raised by a member. The committee then certified the April 24, 2025 list by a 6-0 vote and recessed. SCR 31 was left pending.