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FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Judiciary Feb 11th, 2025
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, April 30, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The chair now recognizes the gentleman from Arizona, Mr. Ciscomani, for five minutes.
- The chair now recognizes the gentleman from Arizona, Mr. Ciscomani, for five minutes.
- College, and Central Arizona College.
- College, and Central Arizona College.
- College, and Central Arizona College.
MS
Mississippi 2026 Regular Session
MS Senate Floor - 5 March, 2026; 10:00 AM
Mississippi Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Currently, Texas and I believe Arizona have passed bills similar to this.
- Currently, Texas and I believe Arizona have passed bills similar to this.
- Currently, Texas and I believe Arizona have passed bills similar to this.
- Currently, Texas and I believe Arizona have passed bills similar to this.
- </c> Currently, Texas and I believe Arizona Currently, Texas and I believe Arizona have<00:57:53.680>
ND
Transcript Highlights:
- Or what's the relationship that's going on with Arizona?
- So have you expand on that story and what's going on with Arizona State University? Yeah.
- Arizona State offers six-week courses.
- Arizona State offers six-week courses.
- That doesn't mean we have to have Arizona State in the system as well.
Committees:
Joint Education , Joint Education Committee
ND
Transcript Highlights:
- Or what's the relationship that's going on with Arizona?
- So have you expand on that story and what's going on with Arizona State University? Yeah.
- Arizona State offers six-week courses.
- And I will say, I had multiple kids who actually went to Arizona State because of the experience they
- That doesn't mean we have to have Arizona State in the system as well. Representative Richter?
Committee:
Joint Education Committee
Summary:
The meeting focused heavily on dual credit programming across North Dakota, with presentations from Valley City State University, Lake Region State College, Fargo Public Schools, and teachers from West Fargo and Drake-Anamoose. Speakers described dual credit as a way to give high school students college-level rigor, reduce future tuition costs, and help students explore academic and career pathways. Several presenters emphasized that strong local relationships between colleges and school districts are central to program quality, especially in rural areas where access to advanced coursework can be limited.
Valley City State University outlined its quality-control model, including annual teacher trainings, syllabus and outcomes alignment, faculty evaluations, qualification standards, school visits, and a goal of building 24-credit College Studies Certificates. The university reported about 504 students in the fall and 559 in the spring, with roughly 5,539 projected credit hours and about 130 students expected to earn the 24-credit certificate. Members asked about faculty qualifications, online versus in-person delivery, student retention, revenue, and whether a more centralized statewide model might be more efficient; the presenter said centralization could reduce duplication but might weaken local relationships and choice.
Lake Region State College described a broader regional model, with about 913 dual credit students last fall across 44 school districts, roughly half of them taking online college courses and half taking face-to-face courses taught by qualified high school teachers serving as adjuncts. The college said it has paid for graduate credits to help teachers meet credentialing requirements and reimburses districts for teacher support and materials. Fargo Public Schools reported 50 dual credit courses through multiple higher-ed partners, 1,571 enrollments, and a 12.61% increase in participation, while also raising concerns about inconsistent registration systems, credentialing requirements, and transfer clarity across institutions. Teachers from West Fargo and Drake-Anamoose reinforced the value of dual credit, while noting concerns about retention in foundational science courses and the importance of maintaining rigor and support for students.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
Senate Executive Departments and Administration (01/28/2025)
Executive Departments and Administration
Transcript Highlights:
- Arizona has a really neat system where they have a Governor's Commission on Efficiency that's a permanent
- So an agency has to propose a regulation in Arizona; it goes through this government review process to
- has a really neat system where Arizona has a really neat system where they<00:30:35.399><c> have</c>
- </c><00:30:51.799><c> it</c><00:30:51.960><c> goes</c> propose a regulation in Arizona it goes propose
- a regulation in Arizona it goes through<00:30:52.240><c> this</c><00:30:52.399><c> Government</c><00
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Insurance REVISED: SB1592 - Removed Apr 7th, 2026 at 03:00 pm
Insurance
Transcript Highlights:
- Arizona bases, your bill will be declared to have passed and recommended for the next committee.
Committee:
House Insurance
Keywords:
SB1684, Oklahoma Highway Remediation and Cleanup Services Act, highway cleanup, roadway remediation, tow truck, wrecker service, liability insurance, DEQ, Department of Environmental Quality, motor vehicles, licensing, public safety, cleanup operators, roadside services, commercial towing, insurance requirement, license fee, revocation, suspension, Turnpike Authority
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, January 7, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- . >> The chair recognizes the gentleman from Arizona, Mr. Sismani, for five minutes. Thank you, Mr.
- During his tenure, Cal pioneered K-12 education in Arizona, guiding Veale's growth from fewer than 400
- During his tenure, Cal pioneered K-12 education in Arizona, guiding Veale's growth from fewer than 400
- Speaker, with that, I'd like to yield two minutes to the gentleman from Arizona, Mr.
- Ciscomani. >> Gentleman from Arizona is recognized for two minutes. >> Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
MO
Transcript Highlights:
- I was 19, about to begin my sophomore year at Arizona State in the middle of... Mr.
- I was 19, about to begin my sophomore year at Arizona State in the middle of life.
- I was 19, about to begin my sophomore year at Arizona State.
Committee:
House Crime and Public Safety
Summary:
The committee first met in executive session and adopted a House committee substitute for House Bill 2587, then voted the substitute do pass on an 18-0 roll call. The sponsor said the bill was updated to mirror federal law and included an emergency clause, with supporters noting it was intended to align Missouri law ahead of the FIFA World Cup and related public safety concerns. The committee also briefly took up House Bill 2055 and voted it do pass 18-0 before moving on to public hearings.
The main public hearing was on House Bill 2868, which would expand Missouri DNA collection to all felony arrests rather than the current narrower list of qualifying offenses. Representative Parker argued the change would help solve crimes and exonerate the innocent, citing Maryland v. King and examples from other states. Committee members raised concerns about juvenile language, privacy, the presumption of innocence, retention and destruction of samples, access to CODIS, and whether the bill should be limited to violent or higher-level felonies. Supporters, including victim Ashley Spence and other advocates, described how arrest-stage DNA collection helped identify a serial rapist and solve cold cases, while opponents Joshua Kieser and others argued the bill was overbroad, could be used as a fishing expedition, and should not apply before conviction. Missouri State Highway Patrol staff testified that the bill would add nearly 14,000 arrestees annually, could aid about 731 investigations each year, and would reduce confusion in current collection practices.
The hearing also included detailed testimony about wrongful convictions, expungement safeguards, identical twins, and the difference between arrest, charge, and conviction. Several members said they supported the goal of helping victims but wanted narrower language or stronger guardrails, especially for nonviolent felonies. The hearing on HB 2868 was then closed, and the committee began hearing House Bills 3012, 2997, and 3058, with the bill sponsors introducing themselves as the next items up.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Community Safety Jan 20th, 2026 at 04:00 pm
Community Safety
Transcript Highlights:
- I've interviewed suspects in Arizona who lived in Washington because they knew they would not be punished
- because they knew they would not be punished while they were stealing in Washington to sell it back in Arizona
- The primary reason this crime is so widespread is persistent to sell it back in Arizona again.
Committee:
House Community Safety
Keywords:
domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, survivor protections, legal remedies, defendants, theft, robbery, sentencing enhancements, criminal justice, property crimes, failure to register, registration requirements, public safety, law enforcement, prostitution, public health, criminal justice reform, community safety, 904
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - New Mexico Finance Authority Oversight Nov 3rd, 2025
New Mexico Finance Authority Oversight Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- I know that a lot of these transmission lines, at least in the report that I see, are going to Arizona
- , and a lot of them from Arizona are going to California.
- Especially if it's going to Arizona, if we can ensure that those folks and others...
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Transportation (01/28/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- Those five states, though, are like Arizona, Utah, Colorado, and Montana.
- Utah Colorado Montana do those Arizona Utah Colorado Montana do those States<02:02:05.119><c> sound<
- All of those states are out in the Midwest, Hawaii, Arizona, Montana, Utah, and Colorado.
- um Montana Utah Colorado there's Arizona um Montana Utah Colorado there's no<02:17:03.399><c> States
- </c><02:20:30.359><c> we</c> that you see in States like Arizona we that you see in States like Arizona
Summary:
The committee first heard House Bill 119-FN, which would allow rental companies registering a rental fleet to choose New Hampshire as their base jurisdiction under the International Registration Plan. The DMV witness said the state already has this capability under the IRP and did not support the bill, adding that no additional staffing should be needed. Committee questions focused on whether the bill would change where registrations are done, what implementation would require, mileage tracking, decals, and inspection requirements. A representative of the Motor Transport Association also said the bill was unnecessary because the option already exists, while noting some related truck-registration and property-tax issues. The chair then closed the public hearing on HB 119-FN with no further speakers.
The committee next heard House Bill 612, which would let youth operators renew up to 30 days before turning 21 and receive a temporary license so they can transition to a standard horizontal license without an extra DMV trip. The sponsor and DMV director strongly supported the bill, describing a long-standing problem where early online renewals can trigger another vertical youth license, forcing a duplicate transaction and fee after the birthday. The DMV said the change would reduce confusion and workload, and estimated a one-time system update cost of $48,000. Members asked about whether the proposal was effectively a 30-day extension, how law enforcement would view the temporary status, and whether the system could handle printing and mailing the new horizontal license; the director said the DMV could manage it and that the bill was the best approach. The chair closed the hearing after no one else testified.
Finally, the committee heard House Bill 209, which would exempt new vehicles from inspection in the second year after purchase, effectively allowing two years before the next inspection. The sponsor argued the bill would save taxpayers money and reduce unnecessary trips for owners of new vehicles. Supporters said newer vehicles are already maintained through warranties and routine service. Opponents, including the New Hampshire Auto Dealers Association and a service manager from a dealership, argued the bill was not limited to truly new cars, would weaken safety by delaying inspections on vehicles that can still develop tire, brake, and other defects, and could raise costs for everyone else if inspection volume drops. The Motor Transport Association clarified that commercial motor vehicles remain subject to annual federal inspection requirements. No vote was taken in the transcript, and the hearing remained open with testimony continuing.
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- Of the 19 states offering choice programs with universal eligibility, five of them—Arizona, Arkansas,
- we see similar numbers in just about every study that’s come out of these programs, whether it’s Arizona
- Arizona has been a leader in universal education freedom.
- Arizona has been a leader in University Education Freedom.
Committee:
Senate Finance
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
Labor and Industrial Apr 28th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- I just got back from Arizona.
- Arizona, New Mexico—you know, not around us, but Tennessee, Kansas, Missouri.
- So we got Arizona, Kansas, Kentucky, New Mexico, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Texas.
- So we got Arizona, Kansas, Kentucky, New Mexico, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Texas.
Summary:
The committee first voluntarily deferred House Bills 460 and 561, then took up House Bill 1101 on workers’ compensation. The sponsor said the bill would define maximum medical improvement, adjust fraud provisions, shorten temporary total disability and supplemental earnings benefit periods, and revise vocational rehabilitation rules; an amendment removed proposed age-based termination language for benefits. Business groups including LABI supported the bill as a way to reduce Louisiana’s comparatively high indemnity costs and align the state with regional norms, while injured-worker advocates and attorneys strongly opposed it, arguing it would cut benefits, shift medical and disability decisions away from treating physicians and judges, broaden fraud too far, and potentially push costs onto public programs. After debate, the committee voted to report HB 1101 with amendments.
House Bill 282 was voluntarily deferred. House Bill 293, which would add sexual orientation and gender identity to Louisiana employment discrimination protections, drew generally supportive testimony from the sponsor and supporters, with some members raising questions about religious exemptions and federal law. The committee ultimately voted against reporting HB 293 favorably. House Bill 390, providing unpaid leave protections for domestic abuse survivors at larger employers, was presented as a tool for survivors, but the committee split 6-6 on a motion to report it favorably; the tie resulted in the bill being voluntarily deferred.
The committee then heard House Bill 456, which would expand workers’ compensation petition requirements and allow employers or payers broader access to file disputed claims and seek discovery. Supporters argued employers currently lack a practical way to obtain records and challenge claims without first cutting off benefits, while opponents said the bill would revive a rejected 2012 approach, increase litigation, and undermine the no-fault workers’ compensation bargain. The discussion centered on whether the bill would preserve benefits while allowing discovery or instead encourage more disputes and penalties. The transcript ends with testimony still underway on HB 456, with no final vote shown.
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- I just got back from Arizona.
- Arizona, New Mexico—you are not around us, but Tennessee, Kansas, Missouri.
- So we got Arizona, Kansas, Kentucky, New Mexico, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Texas.
- So we got Arizona, Kansas, Kentucky, New Mexico, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Texas.
Committee:
House Labor & Industrial
Keywords:
employment discrimination, criminal history, rehabilitation, hiring process, human rights, gender identity, sexual orientation, workplace equality, labor rights, domestic abuse, unpaid leave, employee rights, workplace protection, mental health, survivor support, workers' compensation, employment benefits, claims process, fraud prevention, legal petition
ND
North Dakota 2026 1st Special Session
Advanced Nuclear Energy Committee Apr 22nd, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- And as an example: because of the upswing in Arizona and some in the Colorado area, that's had an impact
- So because of the upswing of, uh, um, in Arizona and some in the Colorado area, that's had an impact
- And this is just an example of the output for a case we did for Arizona Public Service.
- We did for Arizona Public Service just to show you kind of the nature of the work we do.
Summary:
The meeting opened with remarks about the value of public engagement and the availability of presentation materials, then moved into a series of technical briefings from Idaho National Laboratory staff. Joe Renovitz described recent federal and DOE efforts to streamline nuclear regulation for advanced reactors, including NRC Part 53 and upcoming Part 57 rulemaking, DOE authorization updates, crosswalks between DOE and NRC requirements, and use of AI to speed licensing communications and document review. He emphasized that the goal is to align safety standards for advanced technologies, reduce rework for developers, and support deployment for commercial, defense, and research uses. In response to questions, he said there is no current plan to merge agencies, but there is more information-sharing and embedded NRC staff at DOE facilities; he also noted public outreach is supported through groups like GAIN and NEI.
David Tolman then discussed the nuclear fuel cycle, covering uranium mining, conversion, enrichment, fuel fabrication, spent fuel storage, transportation, disposal, and recycling. He explained high-assay low-enriched uranium (HALEU), DOE’s HALEU Availability Program, and the need to expand domestic enrichment, deconversion, and transportation capacity to support advanced reactors and the 2050 nuclear growth goal. He also reviewed used fuel management, including on-site storage at operating and shutdown reactors, the Center for Used Fuel Research at INL, a high-burnup research cask project, and the long-term repository question, which he said is ultimately political as well as technical. He outlined reprocessing approaches—aqueous/Purex, pyrochemical, and fluoride volatility—describing INL’s work on electrochemical processing of EBR-II fuel and noting industry interest from several companies in recycling technologies.
Ashley Shields presented on AI for nuclear applications, describing INL’s use of generative AI, high-performance computing, and digital-twin tools to accelerate reactor design, licensing, operations, and materials development. She highlighted the Prometheus effort to pursue highly automated reactor design and operation, the large documentation burden for reactor licensing, and ongoing work on autonomous control, remote operation, and AI-assisted materials qualification through the Vulcan challenge and related data platforms. In questions, she said AI tools are used under data-governance and security controls, with different models chosen for different tasks, and argued that software engineers and human oversight remain necessary. The session ended with a brief recess announcement and a transition to a later presentation on critical minerals and materials.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Limiting local governments from mandating HOAs 3/2/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I just learned that Arizona is getting on the same pathway and moving forward to nip this back a little
- I just learned that<00:36:42.600><c> Arizona</c><00:36:43.200><c> is</c><00:36:43.920><c> getting</c>
- <00:36:44.120><c> on</c><00:36:44.200><c> the</c><00:36:44.280><c> same</c> that Arizona is getting on
- the same that Arizona is getting on the same pathway<00:36:44.960><c> and</c><00:36:45.200><c> go</c
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Utilities and Energy Committee Feb 25th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- outside of the state of California: wind resources in Wyoming, other states, and other resources in Arizona
- In the 15-year window, they have planned for 33,000 megawatts—33 gigs—of out-of-state Nevada, Arizona
- In the 15-year window, they have planned for 33,000 megawatts, 33 gigs of out-of-state Nevada, Arizona
- , Wyoming, New Mexico, of out-of-state Nevada, Arizona, Wyoming, New Mexico power. 17,000 megawatts is
Summary:
The Assembly Committee on Utilities and Energy held an oversight hearing with leaders from the CPUC, Public Advocates Office, CAISO, the Office of Energy Infrastructure Safety, and the Energy Commission. Chair Petrie-Norris framed the hearing around high utility bills, wildfire risk, grid reliability, clean energy buildout, and the state’s long-term decarbonization goals, and also noted it was CPUC President Alice Reynolds’ final week at the commission. Each agency gave an update on its role: the CPUC described efforts to reduce rate increases while maintaining reliability and clean energy procurement; the Public Advocates Office focused on affordability and the need to control underlying utility costs; CAISO discussed transmission planning, market operations, and the upcoming extended day-ahead market; Energy Safety reviewed wildfire mitigation oversight and inspections; and the Energy Commission highlighted clean energy growth, EV adoption, storage, efficiency, and gasoline price monitoring.
A major theme was affordability versus the costs of the clean energy transition. Reynolds said the CPUC has lowered utility revenue requests, reduced utility returns, adopted a base services charge, and reworked net metering, while also continuing to manage wildfire-related costs and support resource adequacy and demand flexibility. Sarazawa argued that recent rate decreases may not be durable because billions of dollars in wildfire and other utility costs are still pending or unbilled, and she urged tighter use of general rate cases, lower-cost financing, program reform, and more equitable rate design. Members pressed the agencies on whether state policy is sufficiently accounting for labor, local economic development, and the cost impacts of transmission and procurement decisions, especially where out-of-state resources are being considered.
CAISO and the Energy Commission emphasized that the state’s planning and market reforms are helping lower costs and improve reliability. CAISO said the Western Energy Imbalance Market has produced billions in benefits, the extended day-ahead market is on track to launch, and transmission planning is being aligned with long-term resource needs while reducing queue delays. The Energy Commission said California is now getting roughly two-thirds of its power from clean sources, has added massive amounts of storage and renewables, and is seeing strong EV and charger growth that can help spread fixed grid costs. Energy Safety reported thousands of inspections, hundreds of notices of non-performance, and a decline in reportable ignitions, while noting that major fires show more work is needed. Members also raised concerns about the SB 100 report delay, memo and balancing accounts, the future of battery storage, and whether decarbonization zone pilots will affect residential and commercial customers.
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Standing Committee on Local Government. (2-17-26)
Local Government
Transcript Highlights:
- I was 19, about to start college at Arizona State, and an intruder came into my apartment while I was
- <00:14:40.639><c> start</c><00:14:40.880><c> college</c><00:14:41.120><c> at</c><00:14:41.360><c> Arizona
- </c><00:14:41.839><c> State</c> about to start college at Arizona State about to start college at Arizona
Committee:
House Local Government
NY
New York 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Standing Committee on Energy and Telecommunications - 05/06/2026
Energy And Telecommunications
Transcript Highlights:
- We're not, you know, Arizona. We're not Nevada. We don't have that kind of climate.
- You know, Arizona. We're not Nevada. We don't have that kind of climate.
Committee:
Senate Energy And Telecommunications
Summary:
The Senate Standing Committee on Energy and Telecommunications considered a large agenda focused mainly on energy affordability, the CLCPA, utility rates, and renewable energy siting. Senator Mattera and other Republican members argued that the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act has driven up utility bills, harmed reliability, and imposed costs on ratepayers, while Democratic members pushed back that rising costs are also driven by natural gas markets, infrastructure costs, and broader economic factors. Several bills sought to repeal or pause CLCPA-related policies, create a CLCPA task force, impose studies or moratoriums on new energy taxes and fees, and increase transparency around utility surcharges and state energy spending. Supporters framed these measures as ratepayer relief and accountability; opponents said some proposals would undermine clean-energy policy and existing consumer-benefit programs.
The committee defeated S.1167, which would have repealed the All Electric Building Act, and S.1173, which would have created a CLCPA task force. It also failed S.5250, a bill to study CLCPA costs and impose a moratorium on new energy taxes, fees, or regulations, and S.7075, which would have prohibited the system benefits charge on utility bills. Several other bills advanced, including S.1236A on virtual access and electronic filing for Public Service Commission proceedings, S.1552 establishing reduced residential rates for low-income electric and natural gas customers, S.2484 directing a study of replacement timeframes for battery storage and renewable facilities, S.2638 on carbon allowance auction proceeds, S.3247 on electric vehicle charging stations, S.3553 requiring utilities to post promotional and educational materials on their websites, S.4571A creating a floating solar incentive education program, S.5518 shifting Public Service Commission funding to legislative appropriation, and S.6412A requiring itemized ratepayer disclosure of surcharges. S.9251, on labor-related legal costs, was referred to the Labor Committee. S.7710, which would have restricted energy storage systems near schools and homes in New York City, failed after concerns and support were debated. The committee adjourned after completing the agenda.