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  • each and every one of you, working together with those that served in the House Veterans and Public Safety
  • Now the Veterans and Public Safety Caucus is what it's called now.
  • And we opened our arms and welcomed in our fellow public safety.
Bills: HR1052, SB2184, SB171
OK
Transcript Highlights:
  • of you working together with those that served, those that serve in the House Veterans and Public Safety
  • Now the Veterans and Public Safety Caucus is what it's called now. And we opened our arms and...
  • Now the Veterans in Public Safety Caucus is what it's called now.
  • And we opened our arms and Now the Veterans and Public Safety Caucus is what it's called now, and we
  • opened our arms and welcomed in our fellow public safety.
Bills: HR1052, SB2184, SB171
Summary: The House convened, the clerk called the roll, and members proceeded through prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and routine floor business. The chamber recognized a number of guests and groups, including family members of members, Horizon Bankers from the Oklahoma Community Bankers Association, the Edmond Democratic Women’s Group, the Red Oak basketball team, the Union wrestling teams, the Doctor of the Day, and a Peruvian consul general and guest commemorating U.S.-Peru diplomatic relations. The House also announced Earth Day-related activities and 4-H Day at the Capitol. A major focus of the day was 4-H. House Resolution 1052 was presented and adopted without objection, proclaiming April 22, 2026, as the 27th annual Oklahoma 4-H Day at the Capitol. Two 4-H members, Cian Tarafet and Kate Sherrill, addressed the chamber about the program’s impact on leadership, citizenship, workforce readiness, and community engagement. Members and program leaders also recognized the contributions of extension agents, land-grant universities, and 4-H participants across the state. The House also held several special presentations honoring student achievements and public service. Kane Lee of Sand Springs was cited for calling 911 and helping calm students during a school bus medical emergency. The Red Oak basketball team and the Ponca City High Steppers were recognized for state and national championships, and the Union girls wrestling program was honored for multiple state titles. Representative Ken LaTrell delivered a farewell address reflecting on his legislative service, veterans’ issues, tribal policy, energy work, and family, with members offering remarks in response. No substantive legislation beyond the 4-H resolution was debated in the transcript, and the only formal action recorded was unanimous adoption of H.R. 1052. The House then adjourned until Thursday, April 23, 2026, at 9:30 a.m.
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Agriculture & Natural Resources Feb 18th, 2026 at 08:00 am

Agriculture & Natural Resources

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  • infrastructure, limit impacts to natural resources and watersheds, and protect wildland firefighter health and safety
  • It's about preserving core public safety functions. I urge your support. Thank you.
  • It's got some safety rules that the shellfish companies need to follow, and we make sure that they are
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

Appropriations Apr 29th, 2025

Appropriations

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  • Public safety and fund of grant, this, this program would fund grants to state agencies or political
  • of severance tax revenue to communities like Puss, funding essential improvements to roads, public safety
  • It also ensures that we maintain the competitiveness, competitiveness and safety necessary to continue
  • Uh, directed towards, um, you know, health and safety, workforce preparedness and supplemental educational
Bills: HB188, HB 265, HJR35
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Community Safety Jan 20th, 2026 at 04:00 pm

Community Safety

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  • The threat it poses to public safety is real and wide-ranging, end quote.
  • Like this is a balanced approach that does not jeopardize public safety.
  • Stores must divert staff from customer service to safety and incident response.
  • Stores must divert staff from customer service to safety and incident response.
  • Third, this bill is completely unnecessary from a public safety standpoint.
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Local Government Jan 21st, 2026 at 08:00 am

Local Government

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  • there have been a multitude of accidents to provide time for authorities to investigate and implement safety
  • Transportation must conduct an engineering and traffic investigation of the public roads to identify safety
  • may be used for engineering and traffic investigations, creation and installation of road signs, safety
  • The accident risk zone must be dissolved when safety improvements have been implemented.
  • So we really appreciate this local option to slow people down and to pay for safety improvements.
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Transportation Feb 5th, 2026 at 01:30 pm

Transportation

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  • We have a work session on traffic safety today, and then a public hearing and then executive session.
  • The Traffic Safety Commission submitted a report in December on the...
  • We will continue on to a more general view of traffic safety, and we have updates from the Traffic Safety
  • I'm Stacey Hoff, the research director at the Traffic Safety Commission, and I'm here.
  • This has implications for public safety, equitable access, education, and tourism.
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

Senate - Education Feb 9th, 2026

House Education

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  • Mexico's first statewide recognition that unregulated cell phone use inside classrooms is a learning, safety
  • She worked at the Esperanza Bike Safety Center, and she lived bike safety and knew everything that she
  • We look at it as a school safety bill.
  • And secondly, what type of safety requirements, background checks, and things like that do we have in
  • And secondly, what type of safety requirements, background checks, and things like that do we have in
Summary: The committee first heard Senate Bill 23, which would require school districts and charter schools to adopt and implement policies prohibiting student use of wireless communication devices during the school day, with exceptions for medical needs, assistive technology, emergencies, and educator-approved instructional use. The sponsors and PED/Broadband officials said the bill builds on last year’s law, responds to classroom distraction and cyberbullying concerns, and pairs the mandate with access to the Education Technology Infrastructure Fund for implementation support. Supporters included NEA-NM, AFT-NM, Teach Plus, New Mexico Kids Can, higher education, ECED, and others, who said the bill would improve focus, classroom culture, and student readiness. Some members questioned the three-year phase-in, local control over consequences, effects on recess/lunch and after-school programs, charter and virtual school enforcement, and whether statewide mandates were necessary; the committee ultimately advanced the bill on a 6-3 vote, with Senators Pope and Soules voting no. The committee then heard Senate Bill 73, which would add a requirement that driver education include instruction on vulnerable road users such as pedestrians, bicyclists, and others outside vehicles. The sponsor and supporters from APS, NEA-NM, AFT-NM, PED, Albuquerque city officials, cycling and pedestrian advocates, and individuals affected by traffic violence said New Mexico’s high pedestrian and bicyclist fatality rates make the training necessary and that better education could improve safety and awareness. Some testimony connected the bill to broader public health, climate, and Vision Zero efforts, while several speakers shared personal stories of crashes and losses. Committee members asked about the three-hour requirement, whether it would apply to existing drivers, how it would be implemented by DOT and MVD, and whether the bill should also address training for vulnerable road users themselves; concerns were also raised about rural road conditions and the limited behind-the-wheel training currently required. The committee passed SB 73 on a 6-3 vote, with Senator Thornton voting no. Finally, the committee began hearing Senate Bill 234, an appropriation of $1.2 million to Albuquerque Public Schools for transportation of students in foster care. The sponsor and an expert witness, a former CYFD caseworker, described serious transportation failures after contracts were terminated, saying caseworkers were forced to drive children themselves and that missed or late rides disrupted schooling and overburdened staff. APS, New Mexico Child First Network, and CYFD all supported the bill, saying it would clarify responsibility, relieve caseworkers, and ensure continuity of transportation for foster youth. Committee questions focused on why the appropriation was limited to APS rather than other districts with transportation shortfalls, whether $1.2 million would be enough, who would provide the rides, and what safety/background-check standards would apply if contractors were used. The bill was still under discussion when the transcript ended.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Public Safety Finance and Policy Committee 4/14/26

Public Safety Finance and Policy

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  • </c><00:48:02.040><c> and</c> the Department of Public Safety and the Department of Public Safety and
  • </c><00:55:58.240><c> plans,</c> helping survivors create safety plans, helping survivors create safety
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Bills: HF4446, HF4066, HF1082
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Elections Finance and Government Operations Committee 2/25/26

Elections Finance and Government Operations

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  • public safety rather than fragmenting it.
  • As safety rather than fragmenting it.
  • The city of Edina is in the business of safety.
  • We hire and fund business of safety.
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Bills: HF3351
WA
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  • We deferred evaluation of possible alternatives for PFAS in sealants and cookware until Cycle 2.
  • for now, PFAS will continue to be allowed in the products where it's not yet restricted, including cookware
  • We deferred evaluation of possible alternatives for PFAS in sealance and cookware until cycle, of possible
  • alternatives for PFAS in sealance and cookware until cycle 2.
  • and fire, be allowed in the products where it's not yet restricted, including cookware and firefighting
Summary: The committee held a work session covering PFAS regulation and impacts, no-cost allowance allocation for emissions-intensive trade-exposed industries (EITEs), and regional resource adequacy and data center load growth. Senator Victoria Hunt was welcomed as a new member. The Department of Ecology reviewed Washington’s Safer Products for Washington PFAS work, including completed restrictions on PFAS in outdoor furniture, carpets, rugs, stain/water-resistant treatments, and newer rules adopted in November restricting PFAS in most apparel, cleaning products, and automotive washes, with reporting requirements for some other products such as cookware and firefighting gear. Ecology also described Cycle 2 PFAS reviews now underway, including artificial turf and paints, and answered questions about compliance, online sales, sell-through periods, and how Washington’s approach differs from broader bans in states like Maine and Minnesota. The Department of Ecology also presented on PFAS in biosolids, describing a 2024 sampling study, limitations in testing methods, and a 2025 statutory amendment requiring additional sampling between 2027 and 2028 and a report to the legislature in 2029. The Department of Health then updated the committee on PFAS in drinking water, reporting that most Group A public water systems have completed sampling, that 317 sources and 188 systems are expected to exceed new contaminant levels, and that treatment costs for public systems are estimated at about $970 million, leaving a large funding gap; members also asked about private wells, health effects, bathing exposure, and home filters. The Board of Health’s new state action levels are being aligned with federal MCLs, and the department said it expects to continue monitoring and notification under state rules. Ecology also briefed the committee on no-cost allowance allocations to EITEs under the Climate Commitment Act, explaining the leakage-mitigation rationale, the current allocation schedule through 2034, and a forthcoming report on policy options for 2035-2050; members asked about industry barriers, competitiveness, and whether facilities might leave the state. Finally, E3 presented a regional resource adequacy study showing rising load, retirements outpacing additions, limited winter reliability value from wind, solar, and batteries, and a projected shortfall beginning in 2026 that could grow to about 9,000 MW by 2030 if planned projects are not built. The presentation emphasized winter cold-weather events, hydro variability, the importance of permitting and transmission, and longer-term options including nuclear, geothermal, hydrogen, carbon capture, and long-duration storage. EPRI then introduced its DC Flex initiative, which is studying how data centers can provide flexible load through workload shifting, cooling optimization, and on-site backup or bridging resources to reduce grid stress and protect ratepayers.
HI
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  • for our local families and have safety for our local families and also<00:27:44.080><c> for</c><00:27
  • Um so in my safety of choice in OBGYn.
  • These people deserve access and they deserve safety.
  • These people deserve access and they deserve safety.
  • These people deserve access and they deserve safety.
Summary: The joint hearing covered House Bill 251, which would require hospitals to report costs associated with Medicare and uninsured patients, and House Bill 1875, which would expand protections for gender-affirming health care services. On HB 251, the Department of Health said it supported the intent but described the bill as complicated and potentially impractical as drafted because the department lacks the expertise to produce the required analyses without outside help. Hawaii Health Systems Corporation echoed those concerns, while the Queen’s Health System said it was willing to work with the department to provide the information. In committee discussion, officials explained that hospital support in Hawaii includes public hospital appropriations and the provider tax program, which uses hospital and nursing home contributions to draw federal matching funds; a department witness estimated the net benefit at about $150 million for hospitals and $20 million for nursing facilities, though exact figures would be provided later. On HB 1875, the Insurance Division testified with concerns that the bill’s language on prohibited actions by malpractice insurers was broad and vague, and that a rate-increase prohibition could conflict with actuarially based insurance pricing. The division also noted it was not the primary enforcement agency for the statute. In contrast, many testifiers strongly supported the bill, including the Hawaii State Commission on the Status of Women, the Hawaii State LGBTQ+ Commission, the Hawaii Public Health Institute, PFLAG Oahu, the ACLU of Hawaii, the Drug Policy Forum of Hawaii, the Hawaii County Democratic Party, and others. Supporters argued that gender-affirming care is medically necessary, evidence-based, and protected by privacy and bodily autonomy principles, and that the bill would protect patients and providers from outside political interference. No votes or final committee actions were taken during the portion of the hearing provided.
HI
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  • I don't think safety, patient privacy.
  • expanded, it is critical<01:41:17.920><c> that</c><01:41:18.320><c> patient</c><01:41:18.800><c> safety
  • ,</c><01:41:19.600><c> quality,</c> critical that patient safety, quality, critical that patient safety
Summary: The committee heard testimony on several health-related bills. HB 1871, establishing a maternal health monitoring pilot program, drew support from the Department of Health, the Hawaii State Commission on Status of Women, and the Hawaii affiliate of the American College of Nurse Midwives, with testimony urging provider-neutral language so midwives and other qualified providers would not be excluded. HB 1977, requiring a maternal and infant health information mobile app, received support from ACNM and Philips, which said similar apps in other states improved awareness of services and helped families navigate care; a member asked the Department of Health about implementation time. HB 1858, relating to certificates of fetal deaths, was supported by the Department of Health and clinicians, who said the current statute is outdated and inconsistent with CDC guidance; the department and a physician testified that the bill should shift documentation responsibilities to physicians and APRNs, and members discussed optional versus mandatory issuance language and whether the bill would improve data on home births and transfers. The committee also heard HB 1591, expanding definitions for preceptor and volunteer-based clinical training to improve income tax credits. The Department of Health supported the measure but preferred a similar, broader bill; Taxation suggested clarifying terms; the University of Hawaii and the State Center for Nursing supported it. ACNM asked that midwifery preceptors and Hawaii-based students enrolled in mainland programs be included, while the Hawaii Public Health Institute supported expansion of the program as a workforce solution. HB 1574, on the health care education loan repayment program, also drew broad support, including from the governor, SHPDA, OHA, and health organizations, but ACNM raised concerns that the bill’s 30% Medicaid-client threshold could exclude many providers and limit participation. For HB 1575, creating a feasibility committee on Parkinson’s patient air transport, the Department of Health supported the intent but said transportation is more likely an insurance or benefit issue and suggested redirecting funds to Parkinson’s research; the Michael J. Fox Foundation and the Hawaii Parkinson Association supported the bill, citing inter-island travel barriers and high costs for patients and caregivers. HB 1854, establishing certification of community behavioral health clinics, was supported by the Department of Health and DHS, which said certification would help clinics qualify for enhanced Medicaid reimbursement and expand access; the Attorney General’s office raised a legal concern about the special fund language and recommended a purpose section, and the committee discussed whether the fund would be self-sustaining and noted a possible amendment to change membership language and reduce the board size if the amendment moved forward.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

01/20/2026 - House Commerce

Commerce

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  • across jurisdictional boundaries and creates a disincentive for the recruitment of future public safety
  • Furthermore, it could hamper public safety response times, forcing on-call firefighters to drive into
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Environment and Natural Resources Nov 4th, 2025

Environment and Natural Resources

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  • water-resistant fabrics, oil- and grease-resistant packaging, including food packaging, non-stick cookware
  • Minimizing the use of non-stick cookware.
  • Stainless steel, cast iron, or porcelain-clad cookware products are good PFOS-free alternatives.
  • And while some cookware is labeled as PFOA- or PFOS-free, it does not always mean it's free from all
Summary: The committee first received a Department of Environmental Protection presentation on Florida Forever and the sale or exchange of conservation lands. DEP described Florida Forever as the state’s main conservation land acquisition program, funded in recent years at high levels, and said most acquisitions since 2019 have been within the Florida Wildlife Corridor. The presentation also explained the legal process for disposing of conservation lands: requests are reviewed by the Acquisitions and Restoration Council, then the governor and cabinet decide whether land is no longer needed for conservation or whether an exchange provides a net conservation benefit. Senator Smith asked several questions about recent land-swap proposals, public notice, political influence, and whether any transactions had bypassed the usual sequence; DEP said applications can be withdrawn before ARC review, notice is posted seven days in advance, and the council and cabinet are the decision-makers. Senator Harrington asked about the difference between Florida Forever land sales and water management district surplus lands, and DEP said the reported 2.3 acres sold referred only to Florida Forever-funded projects. The committee then heard presentations from the Department of Health and DEP on PFAS and PFOA. DOH outlined what PFAS are, their common uses, possible health impacts, and ways Floridians can reduce exposure, including water filtration and avoiding certain products. DOH said it conducts well investigations, health consultations, fish consumption advisories, and monitoring in coordination with DEP and FWC. DEP followed with a more technical overview of PFAS regulation and cleanup, explaining federal testing and drinking-water standards, Florida’s provisional cleanup levels, and the state’s response at contaminated sites, including bottled water and filtration for affected residents. Senators asked about testing requirements for public systems and private wells, disposal of used filters, and how federal rulemaking and litigation could affect Florida’s standards; DEP said public systems are required to test under EPA monitoring rules, private wells are not directly required to test, and Florida may adopt its own standards if federal action does not occur by the statutory deadline. Finally, the committee took up SB 150, which would designate the flamingo as the state bird and the scrub jay as the state songbird. The sponsor argued the bill better reflects Florida’s identity and conservation values, noting the flamingo’s iconic status and the scrub jay’s status as a Florida-only species. Members asked lighthearted questions about mockingbirds, flamingo color, and feeding costs, and an appearance card was filed in support by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. The committee debated the bill briefly and then passed SB 150 favorably by roll call vote, with all members present voting yes except Senator DiCeglie, who was excused.
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

Senate - Education Feb 9th, 2026 at 09:04 am

Senate Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • Mexico's first statewide recognition that unregulated cell phone use inside classrooms is a learning, safety
  • She worked at the Esperanza Bike Safety Center, and she lived bike safety.
  • She worked at the Esperanza Bike Safety Center, and she lived bike safety and knew everything that she
  • We look at it as a school safety bill.
  • And secondly, what type of safety requirements, background checks, and things like that do we have in