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TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

Trade, Workforce & Economic Development Mar 19th, 2025

Trade, Workforce & Economic Development

Transcript Highlights:
  • During the spring break, can you come to visit with us, see how the legislative process goes.
  • Uh, Texas Legislative Action Committee on House Bill 517.
  • Texas Legislative Action Committee or TELAC supports the intent and goals of this bill.
  • Each year, the Small Business Administration.
  • And in fact, if you're a legislator or a politician or someone that campaigns for office, and you, uh
Bills: HB 186
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  • But President Trump knows that people are seeing what his administration and the Republican Congress
  • We just had a Republican administrative official.
  • Thank you to Democratic Leader Jeffries for supporting Texans and supporting our state legislators who
  • When I testified last week to state legislators at their first hearing, I said what I believe is true
  • If 50 states in America, I'm here in Texas for a reason, because these legislators are standing up.
Summary: Texas Democratic leaders and members of Congress held a press event in Austin with House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries to denounce the Republican-led special session and proposed congressional redistricting map. Speakers, including Lizzie Fletcher, Lloyd Doggett, Al Green, Joaquin Castro, Sylvia Garcia, and Greg Casar, argued that the session should instead focus on flood recovery after the Hill Country Independence Day floods, affordability, health care, the energy grid, and other state priorities. They said the new map was a partisan and racially discriminatory gerrymander designed to help Donald Trump and Texas Republicans gain seats, weaken minority voting power, and undermine free and fair elections. Several speakers said the current Texas map is already under legal challenge and claimed the proposed changes would further reduce the ability of Black and Latino communities to elect candidates of choice. They also tied the redistricting fight to broader national issues such as Medicaid, Social Security, tariffs, housing costs, and corruption. Jeffries said Texas Democrats would not “bend the knee” and pledged support for their efforts, while emphasizing that the fight would continue politically, in court, and through public organizing. In the question-and-answer portion, Jeffries said all options should be on the table to protect Texans, but that Texas Democrats would decide their own strategy. Fletcher said the immediate priority was informing the public about the rushed process, noting that many Texans testified before seeing a map and that the hearings were moving quickly. No formal vote or legislative action occurred at the event itself.
TX
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  • I rise to welcome the visitors in the gallery for Texas Nuclear Legislative Day.
  • Which is open to public input in that administrative law-making process.
  • Question the author of the legislation. Of course I'll yield.
  • Members, we have one bill left. and then we will start a new legislative day.
  • Relaying the administration of immunizations to children.
Summary: The meeting focused on several crucial pieces of legislation, notably Senate Joint Resolution 40, which proposed a constitutional amendment to clarify the powers of the governor, the legislature, and the Supreme Court during emergencies. Senator Birdwell presented the resolution, emphasizing the need for legislative involvement during prolonged crises. It garnered broad support, passing with 29 votes in favor and only 1 against. Following this, Senate Bill 871, considered the enabling legislation, was also moved for discussion, with the aim of reinforcing the legislature's authority during emergencies while establishing clear guidelines for the governor's powers.
US
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  • I have legislation to address this problem.
  • You'll take a look at the legislation.
  • In other words, contracts may be entered into within the legislative branch for the legislative branch
  • administration.
  • action or through this legislative fix.
Summary: The committee meeting was dominated by discussions on a variety of legislative bills including major topics such as nuclear energy advancement, the effects of regulatory hurdles on energy production, and proposals to improve national park staffing and maintenance. Members expressed concerns over the federal government's handling of uranium imports and the necessity for maintaining a robust domestic nuclear supply chain. Efforts to streamline permitting processes to facilitate more efficient energy project development were also a focal point, alongside public testimony from stakeholders in the energy and environmental sectors. The meeting highlighted the urgent need for infrastructure development to meet rising energy demands while addressing climate change impacts.
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

Hearings to examine the STOP CSAM Act. Mar 11th, 2025 at 01:30 pm

Criminal Justice and Counterterrorism Subcommittee

Transcript Highlights:
  • They're protected by congressional legislation. It's time to change that.
  • We are here to support legislative solutions that are desperately needed.
  • They desperately need your help and a crucial legislation be passed.
  • at all, leaving our children at risk, if they cannot get the exact legislation they want.
  • We didn't know exactly what we were supposed to do and this legislation gives us that direction.
Summary: The committee meeting centered around the urgent need to address child sexual abuse material (CSAM) online, focusing primarily on the testimony and discussions surrounding the Stop CSAM Act. Several witnesses, including representatives from law enforcement and advocacy organizations, highlighted the significant drop in reports of child exploitation cases despite an alarming increase in actual incidents. Concerns were raised about tech companies' reporting practices, with calls for more stringent requirements to ensure timely and accurate reporting of suspected abuse. The legislation aims to fortify protections for child victims by imposing stricter obligations on tech platforms to report incidents and support law enforcement in investigations.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Administrative Rules REVISED: Links Added Apr 28th, 2026

Administrative Rules

Transcript Highlights:
  • I've worked hard to try and focus this on compliance having to do with the statutory authority, legislative
  • I've worked hard to try and focus this on compliance having to do with the statutory authority legislative
  • standard of best interests of the state, and then they would then be able to operate outside of legislative
  • And one of the things that we've seen, I will tell you that we've watched some changes in the administrative
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

State Affairs May 5th, 2025

State Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • This legislation will help to ensure that libraries remain a safe place for children, where they can
  • Would you be okay with legislation, if this legislation were amended or changed, that said you can't
  • Last legislative session, this body passed Senate Bill 12, which attempted to ban.
  • And this is the sixth legislative session that I've been in front of this committee.
  • Simply, in this particular piece of legislation, it's four words. It's a word...
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  • And so... 89 I'm not going to ask for an official position of the office on this legislation because
  • We looked very closely at the legislative record in that case.
  • Just for those that may not be familiar with legislative privilege, tell us how it And why?
  • One is to protect the legislators and members of the community who work with members on legislation on
  • The other function of the legislative privilege is so that legislators don't get pulled out of their
TX
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  • That handgun prohibition was removed from the legislation when it was passed.
  • We have expert witnesses Kyle Carruth, Legislative Director for Gun Owners of America, and Attorney C.J
  • about personal impact, will guide your decision to protect our communities by voting against this legislation
  • respond to a critic who say how can you call yourself a Second Amendment supporter and yet oppose legislation
TX

Texas 89th Regular

State Affairs (Part I) Mar 13th, 2025

State Affairs

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  • That handgun prohibition was removed from the legislation when it was passed.
  • We have expert witnesses, Kyle Carruth, legislative director for Gun Owners of America, and attorney
  • the stabilizing brace issue has been kicked back and forth in the ATF and with the presidential administration
  • about personal impact, will guide your decision to protect our communities by voting against this legislation
  • to a critic who would say, how can you call yourself a Second Amendment supporter and yet oppose legislation
Summary: The committee heard testimony on Senate Bill 1596, which would remove short-barreled rifles from the list of prohibited weapons in the Texas Penal Code. The author, Sen. Hagenbuch, said the bill would align state law with federal realities and argued that the current prohibition is arbitrary and unnecessary. Supporters, including representatives from Gun Owners of America and Texas Gun Rights, said the bill would reduce confusion, protect lawful gun owners, and preserve the ability to use shorter firearms for self-defense, hunting, and for smaller shooters. One supporter also described a recent case in which an AR pistol was mistaken for a short-barreled rifle and led to a state charge that was later dismissed. Public testimony was split. Supporters said stabilizing braces and shorter firearms can improve accuracy, safety, and accessibility for women, children, and smaller-statured shooters. Opponents, including Texas Gun Sense and two Santa Fe shooting survivors, argued that short-barreled firearms are more concealable and dangerous, and pointed to the 2018 Santa Fe High School shooting as evidence of the risks of easier access. They urged the committee to keep the existing restrictions in place to protect public safety. After public testimony closed, the committee took up pending business. Senate Bill 1505, relating to the Compassionate Use Program, was reported favorably to the full Senate on an 8-0 vote. Senate Bill 17, relating to the acquisition of real property by certain aliens or foreign entities, was first amended by adopting a committee substitute and then reported favorably to the full Senate by a 7-1 vote. The committee then recessed until after the Senate’s adjournment or final recess.
ND

North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Judiciary Apr 8th, 2025 at 09:00 am

Judiciary

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  • Where if there should be future legislation to help in their efforts.
  • or actions in the next legislative session.
  • Legislative management will report its findings, recommendations, and needed legislation.
  • Legislative Management will report its findings, recommendations, and needed legislation arising from
  • this study to the 70th Legislative Assembly.
Bills: HCR3028
Summary: The Judiciary Committee heard and acted on several measures related to human trafficking, criminal procedure, and child protection. It first took up House Concurrent Resolution 3028, which would direct a legislative study of human trafficking victim services and re-entry programs. The sponsor and supporters emphasized helping victims rebuild basic life and workforce skills and better understanding existing services; YouthWorks and the North Dakota Catholic Conference described current programs and the trauma victims face. The committee discussed overlap with other interim studies, then voted unanimously to give the resolution a due pass, with Senator Braunberger designated to carry it. The committee then considered House Bill 1263, concerning sealing criminal records, and moved it forward without changing the House version after members noted the House had removed presumption language and reduced the waiting period. That bill also received a due pass recommendation. Next, House Bill 1226, which revises the state’s mask law for public places, drew testimony from the sponsor and an expert witness who argued that masking to conceal identity during group criminal conduct undermines public safety and law enforcement. Members debated the House-added requirement that law enforcement request unmasking; the committee adopted an amendment to remove that language, then passed the bill as amended, with Senator Luick to carry it. Finally, the committee heard House Bill 1410, a study resolution on criminal conduct against children, including child sexual abuse, physical abuse, neglect, and the use of artificial intelligence in exploitation crimes. Supporters from the Child Sexual Assault Prevention Task Force, YouthWorks, and the Children’s Advocacy Centers of North Dakota said the study would help update outdated terminology, review AI-related issues, and improve investigation and prosecution tools. The committee approved the resolution with a due pass recommendation, and Senator Cory was assigned to carry it. The committee also received a brief report that, in a quick review, there were 82 active studies introduced, including 10 shall studies and 35 shall-consider studies, with limited overlap identified beyond the trafficking-related measures.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • brief status report on the implementation of the Sunset recommendations passed during the 88th legislation
  • Checking on agency's progress in implementing Sunset Recommendations from the previous legislative session
  • The Sunset Compliance Report assessed recommendations from the previous legislative session, impacting
  • We now have a large body of work to support throughout the [89th legislative session](link from function
  • We now have a large body of work to support throughout the [89th legislative session](link from function
Summary: The meeting of the Sunset Advisory Commission served as a concluding assembly for the current biennium, where various agencies were reviewed. Notably, the Commission focused on staff recommendations and modifications regarding the Angelina and Natchez River Authority, Lower Natchez Valley Authority, and Texas Ethics Commission. After discussing various modifications, the members voted unanimously on multiple recommendations aimed at improving operational efficiency and accountability within these agencies. The Chair emphasized the collaborative effort of the Commission members and staff, acknowledging their hard work throughout the biennium.
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

State Affairs Aug 15th, 2025

State Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • Legislation should focus on real threats to women.
  • Legislation should focus on real threats to women.
  • This bill is a very dangerous piece of anti-trans legislation.
  • Legislation to reasonable regulation.
  • Thank you, Senator Parker, for championing this legislation.
Bills: SB6, SB7, SB8, SB11, SB12, SB13, SB15, SB17
Summary: The committee first took up Senate Bill 8, the Texas Women's Privacy Act, and heard extensive public testimony both for and against the measure. Supporters, including representatives of Texas Values and Texas Values Action, argued the bill was needed to protect women’s privacy and safety in restrooms, locker rooms, showers, prisons, domestic violence shelters, and other government-controlled spaces, and said it would provide clear, sex-based rules. Opponents, including many transgender Texans, civil rights advocates, clergy, business and public safety voices, and others, argued the bill would invite harassment, gender policing, lawsuits, and invasive inspections, while harming trans, intersex, and gender-nonconforming people as well as cisgender women who do not fit stereotypes. Several witnesses said the bill would conflict with federal law or prison standards, worsen safety in shelters and prisons, and hurt Texas’s reputation and economy. The chair repeatedly noted the compressed special-session schedule and said flood relief remained the session’s top priority. Public testimony on SB 8 was eventually closed, and the bill was left pending. The committee then moved to Senate Bill 6, dealing with consumable hemp product restrictions. Testimony on SB 6 focused on whether the bill went too far in restricting hemp-derived THC products. Opponents argued hemp and THC have medical and economic value, that the bill would criminalize conduct and burden courts, and that regulation—not prohibition—was the better approach. Some witnesses supported tighter rules such as testing, child-resistant packaging, and limits on marketing to children, but still opposed the bill’s broad THC ban, higher fees, and age restrictions. Several speakers emphasized benefits for veterans, chronic pain patients, and small businesses, and warned that prohibition would push consumers toward the illicit market. The committee heard the testimony and then continued with additional witnesses, with no final vote or disposition reported in the excerpt.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Public Health Mar 24th, 2025

Public Health

Transcript Highlights:
  • Many of these rural hospitals basically have one person who is the hospital administrator, and they may
  • Whereas, I understand your concern about putting more administrative burdens on these hospitals.
  • And so we support legislation that would promote a culture of life in Texas, and we believe House Bill
  • You know, I think that for us as legislators, we always look at the fiscal note.
  • What we didn't do, though, was address the other side, which is the administrative processes that are
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • Greg Bennett, who is the administrator for the SEC Committee, is here.
  • The per diem is the property of the legislator.
  • McDermott, will now present the appeals for our administrative waivers and reductions of fines.
  • We will discuss the status of the Texas Ethics Commission legislative recommendations.
  • If a person makes a communication to affect legislation or administrative action on behalf of a person
Summary: The meeting focused on the Texas Ethics Commission's (TEC) evaluation of legislative recommendations and personnel updates, including the appointment of a new general counsel and discussions about upcoming quarterly meetings. Commissioner Schmidt reported on the progress of various bills, including amendments to existing laws, the need for increased regulation on foreign lobbying, and the publication of new rules in the Texas Register. Public testimonies were heard regarding compliance issues and proposed changes in political contribution regulations. The Commission agreed to schedule further review on the legislative items discussed and the proposed rule amendments.
US
Transcript Highlights:
  • Prior to the first Trump administration, Mr.
  • Maritime Administration, MARAD.
  • I have some legislation on that, the Amtrak Transparency Act.
  • And this legislation did what it was supposed to. It got the market to respond.
  • However, this administration doesn't seem to respect the separation of powers.
Summary: The committee meeting addressed several pressing issues concerning transportation, particularly focusing on the need for improved safety standards and efficient management at the Department of Transportation. Specific discussions revolved around air traffic control, with members highlighting the urgency for a significant upgrade in systems and personnel. Notably, concerns were raised regarding past practices, especially the handling of safety regulations during the Boeing 737 MAX incidents. The committee expressed a clear intent to ensure rigorous safety oversight moving forward, emphasizing that the health and safety of the public must remain the top priority in all legislative and funding decisions.
KY
Transcript Highlights:
  • This one particular request, I'm going to go back and pull it, and then I may ask the administration
  • <00:20:26.880> So,<00:20:27.200> I'll and administration cabinet.
  • So, I'll and administration cabinet.
  • Will certainly surpass Governor Basher, his administration.
  • no longer needed for some administrative no longer needed for some administrative purposes?
Summary: The meeting began with routine business, including welcoming new committee member Senator Reginald Thomas, approving the minutes, and receiving a correspondence report on several information items. Those items included University of Kentucky research equipment funding, UK capital project funding using federal/private funds, debt issues from McGoffin County and Owen County school districts, lease modifications by the Division of Real Properties, asset preservation project revisions at Eastern Kentucky University and Northern Kentucky University, and Kentucky Communications Network Authority (KCNA) information on Kentucky Wired critical infrastructure. The main discussion focused on a dispute over the Kentucky Wired communication shelters, or “huts,” and related payments under KCNA’s agreement with Asellicom/Excel. Brad Kilby of Asellicom testified that KCNA had not paid for the huts, that Asellicom had not received the alleged $8 million or any later payment, and that Asellicom remained the legal owner. Committee members pressed him on whether payment had been received, whether anyone else might have received it, and whether the lawsuit or dispute resolution process clarified the issue. Kilby said no payment had been received and that the matter was part of ongoing litigation. KCNA Executive Director Doug Hendricks and General Counsel Adam Atkins then testified. They said a certified check for $8.5 million was mailed in July, based on the Finance and Administration Cabinet secretary’s determination that $8.5 million was due under the model procurement code, even though KCNA had initially requested about $12 million to cover a worst-case estimate. They said the contract allowed payment in full or in tranches, that the huts were completed and operational, and that KCNA had not received documentation supporting Asellicom’s higher $10.1 million claim. Members expressed frustration over the missing check and the broader implications for Kentucky Wired, and one member requested that the committee obtain all agency requests related to KCNA/Kentucky Wired since inception; the co-chairs said they would look into making that information available. No formal vote was taken on the dispute during the portion provided.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Administrative Rules May 4th, 2026

Administrative Rules

Summary: The committee considered three resolutions, all presented by Chairman Kendrick with full PCS substitutes. H.J.R. 1096 approved a medical marijuana rule that had originally been treated as a major rule but was later determined not to be one; members asked no questions and the resolution was adopted unanimously. H.J.R. 1099 was described as a direct result of H.B. 1576 from the prior session concerning Oklahoma Health Care Authority rules; it also drew no questions and passed unanimously. H.J.R. 1100 addressed a rule from the Oklahoma Management and Enterprise Services that was discovered late to be a major rule; after brief discussion and no substantive questions, it too passed unanimously. During the meeting, members voted on each resolution after motions for adoption and do pass. The recorded votes were unanimous in favor on all three measures, with no nay votes. After H.J.R. 1100 passed, Chairman Kendrick noted there would be one more committee meeting the next morning at 9 a.m. to address a late-arriving resolution, and he offered to discuss the late major-rule issue with Representative Chapman after adjournment.
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

Senate - Rules Feb 11th, 2026 at 09:27 am

Senate Rules

Transcript Highlights:
  • Administrators, voters, watchers, and challengers.
  • The concern is the Trump administration is saying they're not going to follow those laws.
  • Now I’m thinking, I’m just going to at Sandoval County administration building.
  • You've heard a lot of testimony at this legislative session about gun crimes.
  • There's no reason for this legislation to go forward.
Bills: SB264, SB261