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HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

WLA DEFER, WLA Public Hearings 02-13-2026

Water, Land, Culture and the Arts

Transcript Highlights:
  • and Westlock with our partners and DOA and Westlock with our partners and DOA here<00:04:32.880> as
  • > it<00:19:34.400> seems and and having stability and it seems and and having stability
  • that<00:25:30.720> good systems and and inputs into that good systems and and inputs into
  • and county agencies and the state and county agencies and volunteer<00:30:30.000> organizations
  • give<01:06:27.119> them narrow and targeted way and give them narrow and targeted way and
Summary: The committee heard testimony on several measures related to hunting, trespass enforcement, conservation banking, coral reef resilience, and search and rescue. SB 2130 would require DLNR to increase the percentage of public land acreage designated for public hunting areas; DLNR offered comments, the Hawaii Cattlemen’s Council expressed concern, and a Game Management Advisory Commission member urged adequate funding for both study and maintenance of any expanded hunting areas. SB 2128 would require forfeiture to the state of firearms or motor vehicles used in hunting trespass on private land; the Hawaii Cattlemen’s Council supported the bill, and another signer testified without additional detail. The committee also heard SB 3053, which appropriates funds to DLNR’s Division of Aquatic Resources for mangrove removal and shoreline/stream maintenance in the Westlock and Middleock shorelines and watersheds. DLNR supported the measure and noted staff involved in mangrove removal work; no other testimony was offered. On SB 20005, which authorizes conservation banks for compensatory mitigation in habitat conservation plans and incidental take licenses, DLNR supported the bill but said a House measure, HB 1802, would place key safeguards in statute rather than administrative rules. Earthjustice opposed SB 20005 for lacking statutory safeguards and said it would support incorporating the House language, while CARES supported the bill as a modernization that could reduce permit processing time and provide more predictable costs. A lengthy discussion followed on SB 3201, which would direct DLNR to prioritize coral reef resilience and set performance targets for coral cover and herbivore biomass. DLNR said it supported the intent but wanted more flexibility because outside factors such as climate and emissions policy affect reef conditions; the Nature Conservancy shared that concern and asked for more flexible language. For the bill, For the Fishes strongly supported stronger protections and suggested adding abundance as a metric, while NOAA and DLNR discussed the difficulty of setting universal benchmarks because reef conditions vary by location. Randy Kosaki and CARES supported the bill, emphasizing coral decline and the need for measurable goals, while committee members asked about restoration projects, benchmarks, and whether the bill’s deadlines were meant to require a plan rather than immediate achievement. Finally, the committee took up SB 2937, which would create a search and rescue card program and special fund to reimburse state, county, and volunteer search-and-rescue operations. DLNR’s wildlife division said it stood on its written testimony, and the Hawaii SAR Alliance supported the concept but said Hawaii first needs a stronger search-and-rescue framework, including a state coordinator, before implementing such a program. No votes or final actions were taken on any of the measures in the portion of the meeting provided.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Public Health Apr 28th, 2025 at 08:04 am

Public Health

Transcript Highlights:
  • still allowed for the testing to be optional and would have created ambiguity between the proposed change
  • Substitute language clarifies distinction between label and labeling and removes the word substitute.
  • Um, and, and, and so that's the rationale.
  • And so I also think that this is America, and this is Texas, and capitalism is...
  • And I can go and talk to that individual. and get all the information, and they can tell me how the individual
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

Local Government (Part II) Mar 24th, 2025

Local Government

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  • to have a plan they have to publish the plan and so and then they have to do an update of the plan and
  • signage and mowing and all those things for that purpose.
  • And very frankly, something this large and complex, that is unreasonable and unfair, I would contend.
  • And so the industry that is in and up...
  • And, Mr.
Summary: The Senate Local Government Committee heard several bills by Senator Bettencourt focused on property tax and local government accountability. SB 32 would provide about $700 million in business tax relief by raising the business personal property exemption from $2,500 to $25,000 and continuing a 20% franchise tax credit for inventory taxes paid. Witnesses from NFIB, the Texas Retailers Association, and Texas Realtors supported the bill, saying business personal property and inventory taxes are burdensome and especially hard on small businesses. After no opposition testimony, SB 32 was left pending. The committee also heard SB 1453, which would change how interest and sinking tax rates are calculated by using only the minimum debt service required under bond schedules, while still allowing a higher rate with a 60% governing body vote and a public explanation. A witness from the Texas Taxpayers and Research Association supported the bill as a way to keep debt rates from rising as property values increase and to preserve tax relief. The bill was left pending after testimony. SB 1883 would tighten rules on local impact fees by requiring 60 days of public availability for capital improvement plans and land use assumptions, raising the approval threshold for adopting impact fees from a simple majority to two-thirds, limiting how often fees can be increased, and expanding notice requirements. Builders and developers testified in support, arguing that impact fees are often poorly reviewed, lack accountability, and are passed on to homebuyers, worsening housing affordability. Committee members discussed adding audit provisions and questioned the lack of city testimony. The bill was left pending with subcommittee action. SB 1452 would require a voter election to decide whether a municipal management district continues to exist, with dissolution if voters reject it; supporters said it would add accountability, while others noted some districts provide essential services and infrastructure. The committee heard testimony from district representatives and builders, then left SB 1452 pending before recessing.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Local Government (Part I) Mar 24th, 2025

Local Government

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  • And OK. Zari. OK.
  • Well, And why doesn't the chair and vice chair keep the gamble and we'll keep going.
  • And I hope this bill will be and the distinction between these two moratoriums and increase accountability
  • And while our industry was frustrated, we understood and worked with the city and the city was very diligent
  • And the members of this committee and Chair Betancourt for listening to us and taking our request under
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Senate May 20th, 2026

Louisiana Senate Floor Meeting

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  • our peace and our health and our safety, God.
  • and Tangipahoa Parish and our fairs.
  • and zero nays, and the House amendments are concurred.
  • and zero nays, and the House amendments are concurred.
  • Madam Secretary, close the machine. 34 yeas and zero nays, and the amendments have been rejected. and
Bills: SR130, SR131, SR132, SR133, SCR74, SCR12, HB582, HB221, HCR74, HCR58, HB71, HB79, HB158, HB160, HB169, HB227, HB251, HB289, HB330, HB394, HB410, HB429, HB769, HB1017, HB1234, HB712, SCR3, SB54, SB72, SB129, SB164, SB232, SB287, SB322, SB374, SB375, SB386, SB409, SB447, SB458, SB78, SB112, SB124, SB125, SB174, SB190, SB201, SB208, SB236, SB273, SB307, SB347, SB357, SB385, SB387, SB393, SB401, SB415, SB426, SB435, SB487, SB488, SB523, SB222, SCR9, SCR58, SB480, SB514, SB35, SB65, SB215, SB246, SB249, SB269, SB282, SB296, SB323, SB363, SB369, SB474, SB490, SB492, SB500, HCR31, HCR47, HB362, HB363, HB368, HB377, HB380, HB382, HB386, HB392, HB406, HB431, HB441, HB466, HB503, HB533, HB559, HB575, HB590, HB593, HB618, HB655, HB664, HB685, HB692, HB707, HB715, HB732, HB738, HB741, HB748, HB776, HB807, HB822, HB856, HB860, HB868, HB887, HB888, HB905, HB908, HB961, HB980, HB990, HB992, HB999, HB1000, HB1010, HB1146, HB1157, HB1233, HB1243, HB54, HB137, HB180, HB192, HB310, HB321, HB396, HB512, HB552, HB578, HB638, HB663, HB708, HB717, HB718, HB1009, HB1082, HB1104, HB1107, HB1198, HB1246, HB27, HB143, HB205, HB259, HB267, HB288, HB308, HB403, HB405, HB414, HB417, HB478, HB546, HB548, HB555, HB557, HB609, HB670, HB672, HB740, HB779, HB786, HB796, HB812, HB848, HB915, HB917, HB921, HB930, HB933, HB1095, HB1096, HB1103, HB1129, HB1154, HB1166, HB1187, HB1195, HB1230, HB316, HB511, HB514, HB799, HB1039, HB17, HB36, HB41, HB47, HB73, HB126, HB133, HB140, HB159, HB166, HB211, HB226, HB271, HB324, HB337, HB351, HB399, HB571, HB723, HB726, HB750, HB759, HB844, HB966, HB1006, HB1018, HB1036, SB29, SB42, SB43, SB217, SB274, SB300, SB379, SB382, SB441, SB449, HB134, HB258, HB359, HB782, SB149
Summary: The Senate convened with 29 members present, opened with prayer by Oren Connor, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a musical performance by the Chuck Wagon Gang. The chamber also recognized several guests and observances, including birthdays for Senators Seabaugh, Fesi, and Price, White Coat Wednesday participants, Tourism Day, the Louisiana Oil Marketers Association, Chenault International Airport’s 40th anniversary, and visiting fair queens from Washington and Tangipahoa parishes. The Senate dispensed with reading the journal and received numerous House and Senate messages, committee reports, and resolutions. Several Senate resolutions were taken up and adopted, including commendations for Isaac Herzenberg, condolences for Kathleen Sessomson and former Senator Louis Lambert Jr., recognition of White Coat Wednesday and Tourism Day, and a study resolution on transfer-on-death and payable-on-death accounts. The Senate also adopted a conference committee report on House Bill 782, which concerned vapor and alternative nicotine products and was described as giving the state more tools to combat illegal vapes. A number of Senate bills returned from the House with amendments were either concurred in or rejected, including SB 54, SB 72, SB 129, SB 164, SB 232, SB 287, SB 374, SB 375, SB 386, SB 409, SB 112, SB 124, SB 125, SB 174, SB 190, SB 207, SB 236, SB 307, SB 357, SB 385, SB 387, SB 458, SB 477, SB 590, SB 593, SB 618, SB 655, SB 692, SB 707, SB 732, SB 738, SB 748, SB 776, SB 807, SB 860, SB 868, SB 887, SB 888, SB 905, and SB 961, with votes generally passing by wide margins. The chamber also considered several House bills on final passage. Among those approved were measures on local security districts, budget review authority, school activity access for virtual students, electronic bid forms, brake equipment and trailer safety, construction management at risk contracts, temporary registration plates, the Louisiana Maritime Academy name change, OMV fee and ID issues, ferry operations, group purchasing for local governments, the Green Envelope Program for drivers with disabilities, OMV field office fees, LED fee updates, port development priorities, workforce instructor capacity, and a campus disciplinary process bill tied to hazing prevention. Some House bills were passed after amendments, while others were passed over or rejected for later conference, including bills on virtual school participation, historic preservation, civil service, suicide prevention, local government training, and economic development districts. The Senate also rejected House amendments on SB 78 and SB 208, and rejected amendments on SB 387, sending those matters toward further negotiation.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session May 4th, 2026

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • be able to go and take that test for residential only.
  • But do they do electricians and plumbers take the same test?
  • And so if someone makes a 70% on a trigonometry test and a 70% on an Oklahoma history test, should they
  • And so by watering down the training requirements, watering down the test, and then even watering down
  • and test as a commercial electrician, or he could get even more hours and test as an industrial electrician
Summary: The Senate convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a special family recitation of the Declaration of Independence by Senator Hamilton’s children. The chamber then adopted SR 28, recognizing May as Alpha-Gal Awareness and Prevention Month in Oklahoma and encouraging awareness, prevention, and research on alpha-gal syndrome, a tick-borne allergic condition. Senator Seifried also introduced constituents affected by alpha-gal. Later, the Senate heard a gallery introduction from advocates for victims of impaired driving, highlighting the toll of DUI-related crashes in Oklahoma. The Senate then took up several House amendments and final-passage votes on bills. SB 201, clarifying that a teacher pay raise applies to certified classroom teachers, passed 47-0 and was advanced as an emergency. SB 1379, SB 1525, SB 1966, SB 2112, and SB 2170 also passed after adoption of House amendments, with SB 1525 and SB 1379 advanced as emergency measures. SB 1525 raised the threshold for contracting to host a conference from $25,000 to $75,000, and SB 1966 served as the annual omnibus highway, memorial highway, and bridge designation bill. Among the House bills considered, HB 3262 increased the sheriff fee for service of process from $50 to $100 and passed 37-8. HB 3265 allowed a psychologist to make PTSD determinations for the Oklahoma Police Pension and Retirement System and passed 47-0. HB 3781, a major insurance modernization bill changing rate-filing procedures for homeowners insurance and expanding the insurance commissioner’s review authority, passed 39-6 after extended debate over transparency, regulation, and market impact. HB 3040 expanded sex-offender loitering restrictions around businesses serving minors and passed 40-4, while HB 3076 authorized alternative teacher certification providers under OEQA oversight and passed 38-6 as an emergency measure. The chamber also passed HB 3369, a deregulation and efficiency bill affecting fire suppression and LP gas inspections, HB 2749, which shifted an intergenerational education program toward a Medicaid state plan amendment, HB 3982 on fleet vehicle titling, HB 3462 creating a shorter residential-only plumbing licensure pathway, HB 3465 extending the Oklahoma Emission Reduction Technology Rebate Program to 2029, HB 3521 modernizing money transmission law, HB 3796 as an Oklahoma Insurance Department omnibus bill, HB 3800 as a roofing-industry cleanup bill, and HB 4095 modernizing the 211 hotline advisory council. Several of these measures drew debate over regulation, workforce needs, public safety, or fiscal and policy impacts, but all of the listed bills ultimately passed by recorded vote.
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

Interim Joint Committee on Natural Resources & Energy.(6-4-26)

Natural Resources & Energy

Transcript Highlights:
  • materials, and chemicals, and another about $9 million to increase testing capacity.
  • testing, and how we better share data from the individual organizations and stakeholders and agencies
  • testing, and how we better share data from the individual organizations and stakeholders and agencies
  • Uh, and it was that could test for PAS.
  • Area, and we will go out and test people's ground wells to see if there's PAS impact.
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

Interim Joint Committee on Education (6-2-26)

Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • fees poverty line and the tuition and fees poverty line and the tuition and fees charged<00:10:56.480
  • > program and oversight, eligibility and program and oversight, eligibility and program design
  • of growers program and and and reaching of growers program and and and reaching of the<01:01:16.880
  • And, for example, I was even thinking on our state accountability testing, if we had something on there
  • And and so and based on some of fifth.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Agriculture Committee Meeting - 2026-04-08

Agriculture Finance and Policy

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  • <01:05:25.599> and<01:05:25.839> I'm more in line with a blood test and I'm more in
  • line with a blood test and I'm not<01:05:26.640> pretending<01:05:27.200> to<01:05:27.440
  • <01:06:59.520> and<01:06:59.680> that<01:06:59.920> would from an approved test
  • . and that would from an approved test. and that would put<01:07:00.319> all<01:07:00.559>
  • and<01:14:41.440> other Labor and Industry and DED and other Labor and Industry and DED and
Bills: HF2103, HF4508
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy Committee 3/3/26

Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • Kana and me.
  • And the LCCMR House and the Senate.
  • ><00:31:34.000> take things early and and I hope we take things early and and I hope we take advantage
  • And that any of any and fraud section.
  • and fish and everything else that water and fish and everything else that we<00:37:44.560> I<
Bills: HF3426, HF3428
KY
Transcript Highlights:
  • Just introduce yourselves for the record and go ahead and proceed with your testimony.
  • the record and um go ahead<00:01:23.600> and<00:01:23.840> proceed<00:01:24.159> with
  • ahead and proceed with your testimony. ahead and proceed with your testimony.
  • determined and that it is a safe and determined and that it is a safe and ethical<00:03:11.680><
  • testimony and thank you for being here. testimony and thank you for being here.
Summary: The House Standing Committee on Health Services met with a quorum and took up one item: House Bill 510. The bill, presented by Representative Neas with testimony from Network for Hope CEO Barry Massa and Kentucky Right to Life executive director Adia Wishner, would create new statutory protocols for organ donation. Supporters said it clarifies medical and legal definitions, requires an immediate pause in organ recovery if anyone observes a concerning neurological change or indication of life, and mandates reassessment before proceeding, with the goal of protecting patients and rebuilding public trust in organ, tissue, and eye donation. Testimony emphasized that the bill is intended to ensure organ recovery only proceeds when death has been confirmed with certainty and that the safeguards largely reflect practices already used by Network for Hope. Supporters framed the measure as both protecting donor dignity and preserving confidence in the donation system. The committee chair said he supported the clarification and noted the importance of the issue. A motion and second were made, and the committee voted by roll call to advance HB 510. The bill received favorable expression and was reported as likely to pass on the House floor. The committee then announced its next meeting date and adjourned.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Finance May 21st, 2025

Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • Um, I'm gonna tell you my name is Brad Lomax and, and I do own and operate the Water Street Oyster Bar
  • And, and economically and environmentally beneficial, these restaurants are these oysters are served
  • I think the there's not the financial aspect of this is not very complex and, and I understand and appreciate
  • and Hunter, and thank you for your time, and I'm happy to answer any questions today.
  • bill, and I urge the committee to vote favorably and thank you.
Bills: HB104
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

S/C on Disease Prevention & Women's & Children's Health Apr 17th, 2025

S/C on Disease Prevention & Women's & Children's Health

Transcript Highlights:
  • finances and the relationship between Access to healthy and nutritious food and an individual's age,
  • inclusion and that sometimes we spend too much time and energy on these communities.
  • be a mediator between these programs and HHSC and providers.
  • For adults and for folks in, uh, in managed care and out and out there in the insurance world, uh, there
  • Similarly, if you're a child and you're in a mental hospital and.
Bills: HB231
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

Appropriations Apr 15th, 2025

Appropriations

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  • I, I think we, we've already discussed that and, and, and I understand your point and it's, it's well
  • It doesn't pass the smell test. And while I've certainly not.
  • And, and, and really the, the fund where the $22 million currently and that has $30 million dollar cap
  • , we've had so many talks about our insurance crisis and, and, and homeowner premiums going up, and I
  • And had a lot of Texas vets, uh, buy vet land and, uh, come buy homes from us and, um, and I have, we've
Bills: HB104
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Children and Families Finance and Policy Committee 4/10/25

Children and Families Finance and Policy

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  • and and and scholarships.<00:05:27.840> And<00:05:28.000> if<00:05:28.160> and<
  • And it was a leaner, better budget and the agencies also were leaner and better and more efficient and
  • And it was a leaner, better budget and the agencies also were leaner and better and more efficient and
  • And it was a leaner, better budget and the agencies also were leaner and better and more efficient and
  • 10:12.640> and leaner and better and more efficient and leaner and better and more efficient and
Bills: HF2436, HF2929
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama House Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee Mar 19th, 2025

Public Safety and Homeland Security

Transcript Highlights:
  • Attorneys Association, and I'd like Jeff to come up and maybe explain that area and where we're at.
  • and many times in a life and death situation.
  • People disrespect police, and they go and beat them up with...
  • So when I go and stand—hold on—when I go and sit in and raise my hand, I can sit there and swear that
  • If you would, I’ll get with you and if you would, I’ll get with you and Jeff and other interested parties
Bills: HB403, HB224
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama House Agriculture and Forestry Committee Feb 12th, 2025

Agriculture and Forestry

Transcript Highlights:
  • And all things are created by You and for You.
  • sick, and afflicted.
  • and an hour or two.
  • It just washes up under people and makes a big mess of rocks and... Big mess of rocks and...
  • I guess if you cut the stuff and you drag it... and all you're asking is...
Bills: HB55, HB212