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AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

02/17/2026 - House Commerce

Commerce

Transcript Highlights:
  • It also cheats the state.
  • It’s also for state trust land as well, so that obviously impacts the state as a whole as well.
  • We can't be an employee of a municipality, an arm of the state, or a tribal or the state.
  • There's a bill in the Senate.
  • Approximately 25 other states have implemented this policy in some way, and those states...
Summary: The committee heard and acted on several bills, mostly receiving due pass recommendations. HB 4020 would raise the maximum annual assessment on insurers that funds the Department of Insurance and Financial Institutions fraud unit from $1,050 to $1,350. The sponsor and an industry witness said the increase would support fraud investigations, and the bill passed 9-1 after a roll call vote; the transcript later included a correction stating HB 4020 passed 10-0 with one absent. HB 2255 would extend Arizona Teachers Academy scholarship eligibility for community college students from two academic years/four semesters to four academic years/eight semesters. Maricopa Community Colleges supported the bill, saying it would let community college teacher candidates complete bachelor’s degrees with the same funding available to university students. It passed unanimously. HB 2591, as amended, revised the definition and administration of registered apprenticeships to align with U.S. Department of Labor standards and add requirements such as written agreements, structured training, wage progression, and safety supervision; it also passed unanimously. HB 2680, as amended, narrowed and revised workers’ compensation fraud-related provisions, including insurance disclosure requirements and proof of coverage. Supporters from labor and construction groups said it would help combat premium fraud and protect honest contractors, while the sponsor said the amendment narrowed the bill to address concerns. It passed 10-1. HB 2979 modernized credit union law regarding bylaws, name changes, principal office changes, and certain powers; credit union representatives supported it as a regulatory update, and it passed 11-0. HB 2868 required manufactured-home/mobile-home installation license applicants and renewals to show insurance and fingerprint clearance, and to allow the Department of Housing to set experience, exam, and enforcement rules; it passed 8-1 with two present. The committee also approved a strike-everything amendment to HB 2429 on short-term rentals, allowing local governments to regulate overnight occupancy, extending the violation window for suspending a license from 12 to 24 months, and allowing suspension after certain building code violations. The sponsor and city/county representatives described it as a compromise that restores some local control, while short-term rental advocates and neighborhood groups said it was a step forward but still too limited; the bill passed 8-2 with one present. HB 4011, without the proposed amendment, codified HOA duties to act reasonably and fairly in enforcing rules, and after testimony from attorneys, homeowners, and HOA advocates describing abusive enforcement and the need for clearer standards, it passed 11-0. HB 2397, as amended, required more complete HOA disclosure information to buyers and escrow agents, with supporters saying it would prevent surprise assessments and defects and critics warning some language was still broad; it passed 11-0. Finally, HB 4026 would change a public infrastructure reimbursement program for advanced manufacturing by replacing a $200 million total cap with a $75 million annual cap and adding website-posting requirements for agreements; Queen Creek and economic development witnesses said it was needed to support major manufacturing projects and related infrastructure, and the bill was being discussed when the transcript ended.
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Chamber Meeting Jan 30th, 2026 at 12:05 pm

New Mexico House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • If you look at the state, I don't know. Of the poorest in the state.
  • done in our state.
  • And just last year, this State House passed an identical bill to the Senate as well.
  • And just last year, this State House passed an identical bill to the Senate as well. Thank you, Mr.
  • inform the House that the Senate has passed Senate Bill 29 as amended, Senate Bill 37, and requests
Bills: HM3, HM11, HM14, HM15, HM21, HM25, HB9, SB2, SB19
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Health and Welfare Apr 29th, 2026

Health and Welfare

Transcript Highlights:
  • Members, this is Senate Bill 255 by Senator Selders.
  • Members, this is Senate Bill 314 by Senator Selders.
  • Members, this is Senate Bill 26 by Senator McMath.
  • Rising, State Senator for Louisiana, and an advocate for the EveryLife Foundation.
  • It varies from state to state. Some states, naturopathic doctors are under the state medical board.
Summary: The committee first heard and favorably reported SB 255, which expands the educational qualifications for psychosocial rehabilitation services to include health sciences and therapeutic recreation degrees, and SB 314, which cleans up prior language on community psychiatric support and treatment services so a limited scope certified social worker license can still be issued even if the applicant is slightly late renewing. Members and witnesses said both bills were intended to improve access to behavioral health services, especially in rural areas, and there was no opposition on either measure. The committee then advanced SB 26, which repeals facility need review for opioid treatment programs to make it easier to open more OTPs in Louisiana, and SB 29, which requires child autopsy reports to include immunization records and access to the LINKS vaccine database. SB 29 drew some concern about whether singling out immunizations could imply causation, but the author and supporters said the bill is only about adding data and that the records would be part of broader medical information. Both bills were reported favorably. Members also reported favorably SB 30, as amended, to allow telehealth for obesity/weight-management treatment with synchronous interaction and other safeguards, though some providers warned the language should not unduly limit future board authority. SB 219 was approved to create an Office of Health and Nutrition within LDH, with testimony from the department, the Alzheimer’s Association, and Pennington Biomedical supporting the focus on nutrition, physical activity, and brain health. SB 222 was reported favorably with amendments to reduce duplicative behavioral health administrative requirements, streamline supervision rules, and expand telehealth for psychosocial rehabilitation. The committee also approved SB 195, the “Danny’s Dose” EMS bill, allowing EMS personnel to administer a patient’s own prescribed time-critical medication in emergencies; testimony from families with rare conditions described life-threatening delays under current rules. Finally, SCR 2 was adopted to update hospital construction standards to the most recent Facility Guidelines Institute edition, and SCR 22 was reported favorably to request a more detailed legislative auditor report on opioid settlement spending and outcomes. The committee then began hearing HB 1093 on naturopathic medicine, with the author proposing a licensing framework under the State Board of Medical Examiners and a large amendment set; members raised questions about scope, prescriptive authority, training, and whether the profession should have its own board, but no final action on the bill was taken in the portion provided.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Economic Development, Workforce and Tourism REVISED Apr 21st, 2026 at 01:30 pm

Economic Development, Workforce and Tourism

Transcript Highlights:
  • Thanks, Senator Hiinz.
  • Do we pass from Senator Green, second from Senator Firks?
  • the Senate.
  • Food trucks going to defer on any questions, Senator. Senator, apologize.
  • Senator Gillespie, sorry, Senator Guthrie, you're recognized for debate.
OK
Transcript Highlights:
  • Senate Bill 1832 just puts a check box on like driver's license, hunting permits, and stuff, and where
  • Senate Bill 44 is a bill that you have seen in this committee before.
  • Senate Bill 134 allows a retired member of the Oklahoma Public Employee's retirement system to please
  • So as Representative, is there any particular area or group of state employees that you think this will
  • Senate 1400 is another IC recommendation.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

HSH-HLT Joint Public Hearing - Thu Mar 19, 2026 @ 9:30 AM HST

Human Services & Homelessness

Transcript Highlights:
  • in the Senate. in the Senate.
  • to treat process at at the Hawaii State to treat process at at the Hawaii State Hospital.
  • Oh, go ahead, Senator.
  • what would be appropriate for our state. what would be appropriate for our state.
  • for our state. for our state.
Summary: The committee heard SB 709 SD2, which would require the Department of Health to respond to reports involving persons with severe mental illness, assess eligibility for assisted community treatment, and coordinate treatment when appropriate. Testimony from the Department of Human Services and the Department of Health supported the measure, with DOH saying it generally supported the bill but had comments on one section it viewed as unnecessary. The Department of Law Enforcement later explained that the bill would shift certification and standards for crisis intervention officer training from DOH to DLE, while still involving DOH in the training process. Opposition came from the Hawaii Disability Rights Center and an individual testifier, both of whom argued the bill expands state authority over people with mental illness and could worsen forced treatment practices. The Disability Rights Center also raised procedural concerns, saying the bill was effectively moved from a prior administration measure that had not been heard this session, and questioned whether the bill’s changes to assisted community treatment, blood tests, urinalysis, and living arrangements went beyond current law. The individual testifier argued the bill would further entrench harmful psychiatric drugging and urged the committee to defer it. Committee members questioned the administration about the bill’s process, the role of the Attorney General in treatment-over-objection proceedings, and the practical effects of moving CIT certification to DLE. The Attorney General’s office said the bill was intended to fill a gap by allowing it to assist with treatment proceedings, while public defenders would continue to represent respondents and due process protections would remain in place. DLE and DOH said the change would better align certification with law enforcement training needs, improve speed in crisis response, and still keep DOH involved; members also discussed whether WAM counted as a hearing and whether the bill should more explicitly preserve DOH’s role. No vote or final action was taken in the portion provided.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Education Oversight Feb 25th, 2026 at 09:00 am

Education Oversight

Transcript Highlights:
  • , with my School pages with thousands of homeschoolers throughout the state.
  • You make me nostalgic for my days on the State Powers Committee.
  • We have many states that are looking at legislation similar to this.
  • Many states are looking at legislation similar to this or have already passed it.
  • Upon that review, we came across a college, Rose State, who had this explicit policy.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

02/18/2026 - Senate Public Safety

Public Safety

Transcript Highlights:
  • Senator Alston. Senator Gabaldón? Aye. Senator Gowan? Aye. Senator Sears? Mr.
  • Senator Gavin? Aye. Senator Sears? No. Senator Scho? Aye. Senator Farnsworth? Aye. Senator Payne?
  • Senator Alston? Aye. Senator Gowan? Aye. Senator Gabaldón? Aye. Senator Sears? Aye. Senator Shope?
  • State your name for the record, and you have two minutes. Chairman Payne and Senate..."
  • Chair and members, Senate Bill 1584 appropriates one million dollars in fiscal year 27 from the State
Summary: The committee first took up SB 1071, which would repeal the statutory framework for the Arizona Rangers. The sponsor argued the bill was about accountability and transparency, citing concerns about missing training and firearms qualification records; Arizona Rangers representatives and several sheriffs opposed the bill, saying the Rangers provide valuable volunteer support and that the real issue was adding oversight rather than eliminating protections. After discussion, the committee voted 4-3 to give SB 1071 a do pass recommendation, with members noting they expected amendments later. The committee then heard SB 1315, requiring school districts and charter schools to maintain interoperable emergency communications with law enforcement and to submit annual affidavits confirming testing and compliance. Testimony from school safety officials and sheriffs emphasized the value of real-time communication during emergencies and the need for secure sharing of campus maps and floor plans; concerns about cost and information security were addressed by supporters. The bill passed unanimously, 7-0. The committee also advanced SB 1317, which appropriates opioid settlement funds for county reentry planning programs; sheriffs and association representatives supported it, citing reduced recidivism and jail populations, and it passed 7-0. Several public safety and missing-children measures were considered next. SB 1416, as amended, revises missing child reporting requirements, adds runaway children back into reporting, requires faster photo and information sharing, and expands training requirements; advocates for missing children and law enforcement supported the compromise language, and the bill passed 7-0. SB 1740, which updates Turquoise Alert training and procedures, was also advanced 7-0 after discussion about statewide versus geographically targeted alerts and the need to keep alerts effective. Later, SB 1493, a strike-everything amendment affecting police officer termination appeals and fee shifting when an employer rejects a favorable administrative ruling, passed 5-2 despite opposition from chiefs’ representatives. SB 1537, renaming the Peace Officer Training Equipment Fund and repealing its advisory commission, passed 5-2. The committee also approved SB 1751 and SCR 1049, which expand execution methods to include lethal gas and firing squad and make firing squad mandatory in certain cases involving the murder of a law enforcement officer; opponents raised constitutional, ethical, and practical concerns, while supporters framed the measures as aligning Arizona with other states and providing additional options. Both measures passed 4-3. Finally, SB 1542, which would create a framework and funding for MDMA research and treatment for PTSD in first responders and peace officers contingent on FDA approval, was heard with testimony describing promising clinical trial results and the need for Arizona research; the bill was then moved forward, though the transcript cuts off before the final roll call result is fully shown.
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

Senate - Finance Feb 14th, 2026 at 10:07 am

Senate Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • And I think to Senator Trujillo's point, honestly, we see planes flying over our state all day long that
  • Senator Brandt? Yes. Senator Brandt votes yes. Senator Campos? Yes. Senator Campos votes yes.
  • Senator Gonzales? Yes. Senator Brandt votes yes. Senator Campos? Yes. Senator Campos votes yes.
  • Senator Gonzales? Yes. Senator Gonzales votes yes. Senator Lanier? Yes. Senator Lanier votes yes.
  • Senator Tobiassen votes yes. Senator Trujillo? Yes. Senator Trujillo? Excused? Senator Tobiassen?
Bills: SB151, HB8, SB177
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

Senate - Finance Feb 13th, 2026 at 03:43 pm

Senate Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • Senator Compos? Yes. Senator Compos votes yes. Senator Gonzalez? Yes. Senator Gonzalez votes yes.
  • Senator Lanier? No. Senator Lanier votes no. Senator Pug. Senator Gonzalez votes yes.
  • Senator Lanier? No. Senator Lanier votes no. Senator Padilla? Yes. Senator Padilla votes yes.
  • Senator Steinborn? Yes. Senator Tobiassen? No. Senator Tobiassen votes no. Senator Trujillo?
  • Senator Woods? Excused? Senator Shendell? Yes. Senator Muñoz? Yes. Senator Muñoz votes yes.
Bills: SB151, HB8, SB177
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

Senate - Finance Feb 13th, 2026 at 09:37 am

Senate Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • Senator Brandt? Yes. Senator Brandt votes yes. Senator Campos? Yes. Senator Campos votes yes.
  • Senator Trujillo votes yes. Senator Woods? No. Senator Woods votes no. Senator Shendo? Yes.
  • Senator Brandt? No. Senator Brandt votes no. Senator Campos? Yes. Senator Campos votes yes.
  • Senator Tobiassen? No. Senator Tobiassen votes no. Senator Trujillo? Senator Woods votes no.
  • Senator Shendo? Yes. Senator Shendo votes yes. Senator Munoz? Yes. Senator Munoz votes yes.
Bills: SB151, HB8, SB177
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

Senate - Tax, Business and Transportation Feb 12th, 2026 at 06:05 pm

Senate Tax, Business & Transportation

Transcript Highlights:
  • Senator Figueroa. Here. Senator Hadamiel. Senator O'Malley. Senator Ramos.
  • Senator O'Malley, Senator Ramos, Senator Sanchez, Senator Sharer is excused, Senator Wilson, Senator
  • Madam Chair, Senator Berghmans, correct: the State Racing Commission. Thank you. That was all.
  • Senator O'Malley. Senator Ramos. Senator Sanchez. Senator Sharon. Senator Wilson. Senator Worth.
  • Senator Sharer. Senator Wilson. Senator Sharer, Senator Wilson, Senator Worth. Yes.
AL

Alabama 2026 1st Special Session

Alabama House Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee Feb 4th, 2026

Public Safety and Homeland Security

Transcript Highlights:
  • So let's bring up Senate Bill 46, Senator Coleman. >> Amen. >> Amen. >> Amen. >> Amen. >> Amen. >> Amen
  • So let's bring up Senate Bill 46, Senator Coleman. >> Thank you so much, Mr.
  • Um, Senate Bill 46 I'm very proud of.
  • Um, Senate Bill 46 I'm very proud of.
  • Um, all in favor state<00:20:36.559> I. state I. state I. >> I. >> I.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Community Affairs Feb 3rd, 2026

Community Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • Senator Jones. Here. Senator Leek. Here. Senator Passidomo. Senator Pizzo. Here. Senator Sharief.
  • Senator Jones, Senator Leak, Senator Pasidomo, Senator Pizzo, Senator Sharief, Senator Trumbull, Vice
  • Senate Bill 706 preempts the naming of major commercial service airports to the state.
  • Senator Yarbrough, can you tell us how this is different than what the state is required for state agencies
  • Senator Yarbrough, can you tell us how this is different than what the state is required for state agencies
Summary: The committee heard several housing, local government, utility, and transparency bills. SB 1342 on transportation infrastructure and land development regulations, by Sen. Rouson, was presented as a housing-affordability measure modeled on the Live Local Act for transit corridors. After adopting an amendment that removed the bill’s compelling-governmental-interest language in enforcement provisions, the committee heard testimony from local-government and housing interests both supporting and opposing the bill’s zoning preemption approach. The bill was reported favorably. The committee also reported favorably CS/SB 1614, by Sen. Leek, which was amended to remove stormwater and code-enforcement spending provisions and to tighten restrictions on local governments seeking state appropriations after audits or without required affirmations. SB 1548, the next Live Local Act iteration by Sen. Claddie Ude, was also reported favorably; it expands where Live Local projects may be located and adds fair-housing protections. SB 968 on home backup power systems, by Sen. McLean, was reported favorably after testimony from builders and energy-related stakeholders, with the sponsor noting he was still working on amendments to refine permit provisions. The committee then approved CS/SB 698, by Sen. Martin, which allows building permits for single-family homes to be issued before septic permits are finalized if application has been made, while still requiring septic approval before occupancy. Builders testified that septic permit delays were causing lengthy project delays and contract cancellations. The committee also reported favorably SB 1320, by Sen. Martin, requiring county tax-increase referenda to include a Department of Financial Services spending analysis if available; the sponsor said the goal was to give voters more standardized fiscal information, while opponents argued existing law already provides similar transparency. SB 484, by Sen. Avila, on data centers, was reported favorably after an amendment adding a knowledge requirement to the foreign-country-of-concern service prohibition; the bill addresses local planning authority, nondisclosure agreements, utility tariff requirements, and water-use limits for large data centers. The committee also reported favorably SB 1118, by Sen. Avila, creating a one-year public-records exemption for data-center location and proprietary information, with testimony split between economic-development supporters and transparency concerns. Finally, the committee took up SB 706, by Sen. Mayfield, preempting naming of major commercial service airports to the state and designating Palm Beach International Airport as Donald J. Trump International Airport subject to federal and trademark conditions; it was reported favorably after questions about local input and airport naming. The committee then heard extensive public testimony on SB 1134, by Sen. Yarbrough, which would prohibit counties and municipalities from funding, promoting, or taking official actions related to DEI and would create penalties and a private right of action for residents. The sponsor argued the bill was aimed at preventing taxpayer-funded DEI programs and cited examples from Jacksonville and other jurisdictions; opponents said the bill was vague, overbroad, and would chill local programs, public education, and civil-rights-related activities. The transcript ends during continued public testimony on SB 1134, with no final committee action shown in the excerpt.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • Senator Burgwell was asking about the relationship between the National Association and the state and
  • Thank you, Senator Parker. Senator Hall. Senator Parker, you're recognized. Thank you, Mr.
  • Senator Parker moves that Senate Bill 1698 as substituted. be reported for everybody the full Senate
  • Senate.
  • Senator Hall moves the Senate Bill 28. I'll take ten. Senator Bettencourt, pardon me.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • Thank you, Senator. Senator Paxton has questions and we'll go to Senator Birdwell. Thank you.
  • Thanks, Senator. Thank you, Senator. Thank you.
  • Senator, do we have any questions for Senator Parker on Senate Bill 2334?
  • Thank you, Senator Perry. Senator Birdwell, you are recognized.
  • Senator Hall. Mr.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • Good morning, Senate Committee on State Affairs. We'll come to order. Will the clerk call the roll?
  • Good morning, Chairman Hughes and members of the Senate State Affairs Committee.
  • Simply put, what Senate Bill 1541 allows is for the Secretary of State to continually monitor elections
  • So it's a lot of different things that we can do, as you stated, Senator Paxton, as a whole, because
  • And so with that, the Senate Committee on State Affairs...
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • Senator. Creighton. Here. Senator Campbell. Here. Senator Bettencourt. Present.
  • Senator Hinojosa, present, Senator King, Senator Menendez, present, Senator Middle Senator Hamilton,
  • Senator Parker, Senator Paxton, Senator West.
  • Eckhardt, followed by Senate Bill 57 by Senators.
  • The Senate Bill 568 is a refile of Senate Bill 429. Senate Bill 568 is a refile of Senate Bill 429.
Bills: SB568, SCR5, SB57, SB1447, SB27, SB24