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TX
Transcript Highlights:
- being paid the defined rate, or whether they're being classified as the right kind of labor.
- House Bill 2892 would protect the privacy rights of...
- Constitution, underscoring the fundamental importance of the right to freedom of expression.
- Given the nature of this, I've stressed the office of the Attorney General, right?
- All right, we're going to show Sally Bacco, who is going to testify on behalf of the City of Galveston
Bills:
HB842 , HB1907 , HB2844 , HB2892 , HB3439 , HB4211 , HB4536 , HB5111 , HB5138 , HB5182 , HB5247 , HB5269 , HB5323 , HB5435 , HJR201 , SB871 , HB3896 , SJR40
Committee:
House State Affairs
Keywords:
power lines, Gulf Coast, weather-related outages, Public Utility Commission, infrastructure, government contracts, Chinese companies, information technology, cybersecurity, state regulations, food safety, mobile vendors, licensing, permitting exemptions, health inspections, nonprofit organizations, personal information, government disclosure, privacy, criminal penalties
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- we have kind of finessed this into what will be the right size solution for Texas.
- S.J.R. 40 also creates a very limited cause of action to give a sitting member of the legislature the
- All right, Rustin Habe, will you show your registration on behalf of the Office of the Attorney General
- All right. Thank you. Yes, sir. Thank you. Enforcement of state laws is that correct?
- It has validity when I get to it. 24, he's going to get punished, right, in front of the jury, in front
Bills:
HB842 , HB1907 , HB2844 , HB2892 , HB3439 , HB4211 , HB4536 , HB5111 , HB5138 , HB5182 , HB5247 , HB5269 , HB5323 , HB5435 , HJR201 , SB871 , HB3896 , SJR40
Committee:
House State Affairs
Keywords:
power lines, Gulf Coast, weather-related outages, Public Utility Commission, infrastructure, government contracts, Chinese companies, information technology, cybersecurity, state regulations, food safety, mobile vendors, licensing, permitting exemptions, health inspections, nonprofit organizations, personal information, government disclosure, privacy, criminal penalties
TX
Texas 89th Regular
S/C on County and Regional Government Apr 14th, 2025
S/C on County & Regional Government
Transcript Highlights:
- These actions can violate an individual's civil rights on the simple basis of how the agent perceives
- I believe this is an extreme safety risk and a violation of human rights.
- The Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security found a pattern of civil rights violations
- All right, go ahead. Thank you, Chair Spiller, and members of the committee.
- As clarified by the right-leaning Cato Institute of Research.
Committee:
House S/C on County & Regional Government
Keywords:
transportation, infrastructure, funding, state budget, public safety, child welfare, county boards, membership, local governance, public welfare, government service, social services, Texas Family Code, regulation, vendors, solicitors, roadside sales, county authority, Sweeny Hospital District, board of directors
TX
Texas 89th Regular
S/C on County & Regional Government Apr 14th, 2025
S/C on County & Regional Government
Transcript Highlights:
- right-of-way, or in a parking lot.
- So what we're seeing is a lot of folks in the right-of-way. This is no longer the rule.
- operating without regulation. of folks that are posting up in the right-of-way or in parking lots in
- I mean, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, right?
- That's right. Adam Haines, Conference of Urban Counties.
Committee:
House S/C on County & Regional Government
Keywords:
transportation, infrastructure, funding, state budget, public safety, child welfare, county boards, membership, local governance, public welfare, government service, social services, Texas Family Code, regulation, vendors, solicitors, roadside sales, county authority, Sweeny Hospital District, board of directors
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Business meeting to consider S.527, to require the Federal Trade Commission to study the role of intermediaries in the pharmaceutical supply chain and provide Congress with appropriate policy recommendations, S.1040, to amend the Federal Trade Commis Apr 3rd, 2025 at 09:15 am
Senate Judiciary
Transcript Highlights:
- One of his first official acts of office as acting U.S.
- He then later failed to withdraw his representation of two of these defendants before taking action as
- It's one of our biggest concerns right now. Those in favor of S-527 say aye. Aye. Opposed say no.
- In fact, one of the most infamous examples of that is the case of one manufacturer who has filed over
- The threat of losing all of the net profits earned from the sale of any drug by a company that's engaged
Committee:
Senate Senate Judiciary
Keywords:
drug competition, product hopping, generic drugs, biosimilars, federal regulations, FTC Act, patent, biological products, healthcare access, affordable prescriptions, Medicare, Federal Trade Commission, sham petitions, competition, public health, unfair competition, healthcare, pharmaceutical, antitrust law, pay-for-delay
Summary:
The meeting focused on addressing the high cost of prescription drugs and the abusive practices that contribute to elevated prices affecting American families. Several bills were presented, including proposals to end pay-for-delay deals and to enhance transparency in the operations of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs). The discussion was notable for its emphasis on consumer protection and ensuring that cheaper generic drugs reach the market more effectively. Members expressed frustration over past attempts to pass similar legislation stalling in the Senate, leading to renewed efforts to push these bills forward.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- They can obviously, but not include that part of it, right?
- That's my understanding of it. Thank you. Any other questions? All right.
- People want to be able to do, or at least say, not take responsibility for some of their actions, right
- Right? Some of them are trying to cut it both ways, right? Not take responsibility, okay?
- Do you have any questions of yourself on his behalf? I don't think so. All right.
Committee:
House S/C on Property Tax Appraisals
Keywords:
appraisal, property value, residential real estate, tax code, appraisal review board, property owners, property tax, homeowners, property owner rights, property appraisal, taxation, Texas Tax Code, real estate, ad valorem tax, homestead exemption, market value, condemnation, tax appraisal, open-space land, land use
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- All right, members of the committee.
- action enough to sue because of reputation?
- They're not taking an image of you, of you. You've run for office, right? Yes, sir.
- Believe me, we could do one of you doing... All kinds of things, right?
- form of acceptable ID, right?
Committee:
House Elections
Keywords:
voter ID, citizenship proof, provisional ballot, election security, Texas, voting rights, deep fakes, misleading videos, election integrity, criminal offense, digital misinformation, deep fake, political manipulation, misinformation, artificial media, political influence, artificially generated media, election influence, Texas Election Code, healthcare reform
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- cases . . . of private information being turned over to another agency needlessly, and that's . . .
- Because that's where I am, I am worried about the rights of the innocent. Right.
- That's the focus of this bill, right?
- I think all of us deserve to know right away whether Part B is needed. Yes, absolutely. I will.
- All right, so I, you know, I get it that some of this.
Bills:
HB741 , HB 1199 , HB2070 , HB2402 , HB2542 , HB2665 , HB2789 , HB3096 , HB3396 , HB3595 , HB3747 , HB4116 , HB4127
Committee:
House Human Services
Keywords:
child welfare, relative caregiver, monetary assistance, Department of Family and Protective Services, child custody, family law, emergency power, nursing facilities, assisted living, generator requirements, health and safety, emergency generators, power outage, emergency generator, assisted living facilities, power source, child abuse, neglect registry, court findings, Medicaid
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- As another example of data that is just begging for action, we know from HHSC that of the 100. 533 new
- All right. Thank you, Vice Chair Emanuel, members of the committee.
- plan will dictate the course of action. which may include transfer of residents to another location.
- I don't think that we're solving a whole bunch of problems right in front of us, but I do fear... that
- So we're not taking out any money as of right now.
Bills:
HB741 , HB 1199 , HB2070 , HB2402 , HB2542 , HB2665 , HB2789 , HB3096 , HB3396 , HB3595 , HB3747 , HB4116 , HB4127
Committee:
House Human Services
Keywords:
child welfare, relative caregiver, monetary assistance, Department of Family and Protective Services, child custody, family law, emergency power, nursing facilities, assisted living, generator requirements, health and safety, emergency generators, power outage, emergency generator, assisted living facilities, power source, child abuse, neglect registry, court findings, Medicaid
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Help them fight for the right of our children. children of every color to be taught the complete history
- and more of that burden is placed on average, everyday workers. working-class people, right?
- Close the door on a potential source of revenue for the state. Right? Correct.
- None of that is our priority. Our priority... is making the rich richer. Right.
- HB 4281 by McQueenie relating to a civil. cause of action for fraudulent crowdfunding, in front of the
Keywords:
occupation tax, securities, financial regulation, tax exemption, legislative amendment, capital gains tax, realized gains, unrealized gains, investment income, asset sale, capital assets, wealth tax, estate tax, trust tax, tax limitation, constitutional amendment, Texas Constitution, Article VIII, property tax, sales tax
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
House of Representatives Second Regular Session of the 60th Legislature Day 26 Mar 17th, 2026 at 09:30 am
Oklahoma House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Third reading of the bill, House Bill 2936 by Olsson of the House and Hamilton of the Senate.
- Hi, reading of the bill House Bill 2967 by Westrick of the House and Jett of the Senate, an act relating
- Third reading of the bill House Bill 3721 by Kelly of the House and Fris of the Senate and act relating
- There's a Lot of pressure on me right here.
- This bill just protects the legal rights of children who are sexually abused. I yield. How sanity?
Keywords:
HB2936, children, child protection, adoption, Oklahoma Adoption Code, gestational carrier, gestational agreement, surrogacy, intended parent, preplacement home study, home study, prospective adoptive parent, foster placement, child abuse, child neglect, child sexual abuse, child sexual exploitation, lewd molestation, sex offender registry, Oklahoma Sex Offenders Registration Act
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Health & Long-Term Care Jan 27th, 2026 at 10:30 am
Health & Long-Term Care
Transcript Highlights:
- Go right ahead. Good morning, Madam Chair, members of the committee. My name is Mark Gaskill.
- Go right ahead. Good morning, Madam Chair and members of the committee. My name is Matt Cress.
- Go right ahead. Good morning, Madam Chair and members of the committee.
- I'm the Director of Citizens Commission on Human Rights.
- Oh, all right, certainly. Alex, go ahead. Good morning, Madam Chair, members of the committee.
Bills:
SB5921 , SB5185 , SB6182 , SB6115 , SB6258 , SB5916 , SB5981 , SB5985 , SB6019 , SB6161 , SB6183
Committee:
Senate Health & Long-Term Care
Keywords:
psilocybin, mental health, therapy, decriminalization, legalization, international medical graduates, preceptorship, hardship pathways, medical practice, licensure, abortion, reproductive health, pregnancy termination, clinic access, abortion access fund, abortion savings account, health carrier assessment, insurance assessment, health insurer tax, Department of Health
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs Apr 2nd, 2025
Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm here on behalf of State Armor Action to testify in favor of HB 128.
- Of course, CBP is blocking them right now.
- And so, I said that we need to make sure we're protecting private property rights of law citizens and
- Right after the assassination of Dr.
- Anil said better than I could or will, is that they don't enjoy the rights and freedoms of private property
Bills:
HB17 , HB34 , HB41 , HB 118 , HB 119 , HB 127 , HB 128 , HB 129 , HB 130 , HB132 , HB133 , HB17 , HB41 , HB118 , HB119 , HB127 , HB128 , HB129 , HB130 , HB132 , HB133
Keywords:
foreign ownership, real estate, national security, designated countries, Texas property law, lobbying, foreign adversaries, compensation prohibition, transparency, civil penalties, higher education, foreign adversary, research security, trade secrets, academic partnerships, HB 128, sister city, sister-city agreement, international exchange, municipal diplomacy
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- All right, is there any objection to the adoption of the 6.8A report? Amendment Set 4820.
- All right, is there any objection to the adoption of the 6.8A report?
- But without that, we need to be mindful of that also. That's right. Okay.
- I mean, we'll kind of belt-and-suspenders this thing. Correct. No, that's right.
- The Secretary of State would make that decision, so they would have discretion. Right. Okay.
Committee:
House Civil Law and Procedure
Keywords:
HB165, lottery proceeds, Lottery Proceeds Fund, Veterans Service Grant Fund, constitutional amendment, veterans, military veterans, veterans' benefits, veterans services, family support, state lottery, education funding, Minimum Foundation Program, problem gambling, compulsive gaming, state treasurer, ballot proposition, constitutional referendum, lottery revenue, Louisiana resident veterans
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
House and Governmental Affairs Apr 14th, 2026
House and Governmental Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- All right. Thank you. You've got a host of questions.
- Thank you, right. All right. You have a copy of the bill itself? I do, right. All right.
- Thank you, right. All right. You have a copy of the bill itself? I do, right. All right.
- Some of the money comes from private companies, particularly some of the NIL monies.
- Some of the money comes from private companies, particularly some of the NIR monies.
Committee:
House House and Governmental Affairs
Keywords:
juror confidentiality, public records, criminal procedure, privacy, court disclosure, intercollegiate athletics, confidentiality, revenue sharing, student athletes, official journal, public notices, government transparency, local government, municipal website, school board notices, parish council, police jury, special districts, levee district, drainage district
OK
Transcript Highlights:
- , right?
- So now it's a floor of 2%. Okay, you're right.
- I'm just kind of late for dinner, right?
- Let me give you an example of what I was told right after policy committee.
- Right. Well, right. They should.
Committee:
House Government Oversight
Keywords:
retirement, public employees, deferred option plan, service credit, contributions, distributions, credit card transactions, payment methods, service charge, consumer rights, financial regulation, rounding, cash payments, public finance, Oklahoma Common Cents Act, political subdivision, science and technology, research, board appointments, emergency legislation
OK
Transcript Highlights:
- So some of those things, you know, this is a sort of omnibus bill, right?
- Solely in the hands of the Commissioner, right?
- So that's a bit of a TBD, let's say, on exactly how to do that. All right.
- be done sort of like a utilities rate case in front of a Corporation Commission, right, where you're
- It just shouldn't be the final arbiter of a denial, right?
Bills:
HB3048 , HB3259 , HB3646 , HB3696 , HB3780 , HB3781 , HB3802 , HB3818 , HB4294 , HB4488 , HB2929
Committee:
House Insurance
Keywords:
insurance, nonadmitted insurers, surplus lines, insurance regulation, Oklahoma, health insurance, contracting entities, medical providers, enrollment, beneficiary rights, property and casualty, rates, filing, Insurance Commissioner, regulation, property, regulations, actuary, rate filing, independent review
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Environment & Energy Feb 2nd, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Environment & Energy
Transcript Highlights:
- And yet now, with the increased demands and possibilities of AI in terms of what's ahead of us, that
- We are the tech center of the world, or at least of the United States.
- Right. Right.
- All right.
- All right, with your vote, House Bill 2436 is reported out of committee with a due pass recommendation
Committee:
House Environment & Energy
Keywords:
distributed energy, renewable energy, energy resources, sustainability, energy policy, extended producer responsibility, paint waste management, environmental regulations, recycling, microplastics, pollution, environmental protection, washing machines, water quality, energy facilities, large energy use, regulation, state oversight, infrastructure, oil tanker
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Environment, Energy & Technology Jan 23rd, 2026 at 10:30 am
Environment, Energy & Technology
Transcript Highlights:
- All right. Good morning, Chair Schumake, Ranking Member Banke, and members of the committee.
- My name is Jeff DeLuca, and I'm Executive Director of the Washington State Community Action Partnership
- I'm Linda Garcia, Policy Director of Washington State Community Action Partnership, testifying pro this
- Members of the committee, I'm Linda Garcia, Policy Director of Washington State Community Action Partnership
- Even if the grid is right-sized, costs can still shift to everyone else in the absence of strong financial
Committee:
Senate Environment, Energy & Technology
Keywords:
energy facilities, large energy consumers, regulation, environment, sustainability, retail bags, pollution, customer impact, consumer-owned utilities, clean energy, port districts, market customers, energy transformation, renewable energy, public entities, electric generation, contracting, SB 6010, Washington energy siting, EFSEC
WA
Transcript Highlights:
- the Attorney General, as well as providing a private cause of action for administrative and civil relief
- This bill effectively strips Washington homeowners of the right to decide how their private property
- This bill effectively strips Washington homeowners of the right to decide how their private property
- of private and public marketing and of their obligations they're under.
- cause of action.
Committee:
Senate Housing
Keywords:
SB 6091, Washington real estate, real estate broker, residential property, home listings, exclusive listing, limited marketing, open marketing, fair housing, brokerage law, consumer protection, housing access, MLS, seller disclosure, buyer representation, dual agency, designated broker, managing broker, short sale, real estate pamphlet