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HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

WAL Public Hearing - Thu Feb 12, 2026 @ 9:00 AM HST

Water & Land

Transcript Highlights:
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  • </c> regular meetings with each of the county regular meetings with each of the county departments<01
  • ,</c><01:43:17.280><c> although</c> water supply in Maui County, although water supply in Maui County
  • structures governing decision-making structures governing Hawaii's<01:49:04.239><c> water</c><01:49:
  • </c> the counties more but if the counties the counties more but if the counties and<01:54:55.920><c>
Committee: House Water & Land
Summary: The committee heard testimony on HB 1846, relating to shoreline mitigation districts. DLNR and the Office of Planning opposed the bill, arguing it would improperly shift regulatory roles between the agencies and prioritize private land interests over public trust and natural and historic resources. Supporters, including the Shoreline Preservation Coalition, Kahana Bay residents, and Hawaii Realtors, said regional planning is needed to address severe erosion, especially in Kahana, and that better coordination between state and county agencies could help move stalled projects forward. Testifiers emphasized that shoreline conditions vary by area and that science-based, region-specific solutions are needed. Members asked questions about whether existing law already allows regional planning and emergency shoreline responses. DLNR said it already has authority to process regional projects and cited an existing draft EIS for Kahana Bay that would proceed through normal permitting and public hearing channels. Supporters responded that the bill would provide a clearer regional planning framework and help communities facing urgent erosion impacts. No vote was taken on HB 1846 in the portion provided. The committee then took up HB 2205, relating to emergency erosion mitigation. DLNR opposed the bill, saying it already has authority to issue emergency permits and had recently done so quickly for a collapsed sidewalk at Queen Surf Beach, and warning that the bill’s language could weaken Act 16 by changing a prohibition on shoreline hardening to a requirement to merely minimize it. Kahana Bay representatives and other supporters argued the bill would create a limited, regulated short-term pathway for emergency shoreline solutions while long-term plans are developed, and said current permits have expired or stalled, leaving dangerous sandbags and no practical relief. Additional testimony from a private homeowner stressed that erosion is threatening homes and that private owners are often bearing the cost of protecting public shoreline access. The discussion remained focused on balancing emergency protection, public access, and long-term shoreline management, and no final action was taken in the excerpt provided.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • Yes, it's not unique to Harris County, I can assure you of that. Harris County may lead...
  • That wasn't Harris County, that was Houston.
  • If they had moved from another county or another state, you would actually send a notice to that county
  • to county, and they let the other counties automatically know.
  • counties over the preceding two years.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • For local and contested counties, there is no objection. Hearing none, it is so ordered.
  • Senator Paxton moves that Senate Bill 1184 be recommended and certified for local and uncontested counties
TX

Texas 89th Regular

S/C on Family & Fiduciary Relationships Apr 7th, 2025

S/C on Family & Fiduciary Relationships

Transcript Highlights:
  • While some may believe that it is not the role of government to help encourage family stability, government
  • Is it Harris County or... Fort Bend County. There are several we call them kind of like hot spots.
  • Counties that enter this specifically in Texas include Harris County, Fort Bend County, Bexar County,
  • Travis County, and Austin.
  • , Bexar County, and Galveston County.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

S/C on Family & Fiduciary Relationships Apr 7th, 2025

S/C on Family & Fiduciary Relationships

Transcript Highlights:
  • The last minor married in Harris County was 17 in 2019.
  • That number— Always increases in rural counties.
  • The exploitation of minors is always worse in rural counties.
  • We look to our government with desperation. For something to look forward to.
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama Senate Judiciary Committee Feb 26th, 2025

Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • Part of what the county did not want was a situation where those individuals were sentenced to a county
  • It allows cooperative agreements between counties and local government for enforcement matters.
  • to govern themselves.
  • It allows the sheriff and the County Commission of any county containing any portion of the County containing
  • So, you know, Birmingham could do a deal with Shelby County and not just Jefferson County.
Bills: HB43 , SB81 , SB178 , SB138 , SB89 , SB183 , HB27 , HB188 , HB199 , HB190 , SB117 , HB43 , HB27
Committee: Senate Judiciary
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Commerce and Economic Development Oversight Apr 14th, 2026 at 03:00 pm

Commerce & Economic Development Oversight

Transcript Highlights:
  • Senate Bill 378 modernizes the Oklahoma multi-county bond bail has been statute by controlling flexibility
  • Senate Bill 378 modernizes the Oklahoma multi-county bond bail bonds statute by controlling flexibility
  • Misuse or abuse of funds and to promote responsible self-governance for charitable leaders.
  • This is what happens when you're really trying to keep things moving in government. Hill, aye.
  • We are expecting the federal government to come down with Part 108 rules.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

02/17/2026 - House Commerce

Commerce

Transcript Highlights:
  • So what is the role of government? The role of government is to do infrastructure.
  • We represent 22 cities and towns, Pinal County, Maricopa County, and over 200 private investors.
  • County—was a ranch that's been in multi-generations.
  • County—was a ranch that's been in multi-generations.
  • But I live in Pinal County, so I can't speak for the other counties.
Committee: House Commerce
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Feb 23rd, 2026 at 01:30 pm

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • benediction may consecrate to the liberties and happiness of the people of the United States, a government
  • And in the important revolution just accomplished in the system of their united government, the tranquil
  • in thinking that there are none under the influence of which the proceedings of a new and free government
  • since the preservation of the sacred fire of liberty and the destiny of the republican model of government
  • From time to time, we bring you bills where we have found entities within government that are no longer
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Feb 23rd, 2026

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • benediction may consecrate to the liberties and happiness of the people of the United States a government
  • And in the important revolution just accomplished in the system of their united government, the tranquil
  • in thinking that there are none under the influence of which the proceedings of a new and free government
  • since the preservation of the sacred fire of liberty and the destiny of the republican model of government
  • From time to time, we bring you bills where we have found entities within government that are no longer
Summary: The Senate convened, established a quorum, and opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several recognitions, including introductions of the psychologist and nurse of the day, a citation for Diesel Fritz’s All-State Choir achievement, and a gallery introduction highlighting fine arts advocates from Norman Public Schools. Members also marked birthdays and read excerpts from George Washington’s first inaugural address in honor of the first president. On floor business, the Senate laid over item number three and then considered several bills. Senate Bill 1191 repealed the unused Oklahoma Energy Initiative Low Carbon Initiative Board and passed 48-0. Senate Bill 1258 clarified open-carry law to expressly allow firearms on boats and vessels on Oklahoma waters and passed 41-7. Senate Bill 1920 raised the salvaged title threshold from 60% to 70% to reflect repair costs and align more closely with neighboring states; it passed 48-0 after brief questioning about consumer benefits. Senate Bill 1936 added falsely impersonating a law enforcement officer, including federal officers, to the list of Class D1 felonies and passed 48-0. Senate Bill 2143, after an amendment restoring the title, authorized assessors to use state-funded aerial images to inspect property changes and included language intended to ensure fair treatment of builders and consistency with assessing standards; it passed 34-13. The chamber then heard announcements about upcoming committee meetings and adjourned until Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at 1:30 p.m.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

89th Legislative Session May 25th, 2025

Texas House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Here the bracket includes only Dallas County.
  • This is a commission that oversees a different branch of government.
  • So that brings in a third branch of government into it.
  • But if the federal government...
  • You heard about Magnolia and McLennan County.
Bills: SB835 , SB3070 , SB22 , SJR59 , SB926 , SB1494 , SB251 , SB456 , SB500 , SB1307 , SB2615 , SB2995 , SB2321 , SB973 , SB974 , SB865 , SB506 , SB781 , SB1522 , SB1558 , SB510 , SB667 , SB763 , SB2073 , SB1858 , SB1660 , SB505 , SB2900 , SB1433 , SB1540 , SB1964 , SB1300 , SB1644 , SB2217 , SB2373 , SB2431 , SB1758 , SB2480 , SB3039 , SB3047 , SB3073 , SB2920 , SB2781 , SB826 , SB766 , SB2460 , SB527 , SB1946 , SB2885 , SB1243 , SB2610 , SB2595 , SB857 , SB37 , SB8 , SB10 , SB227 , SB261 , SB12 , SB15 , SJR27 , SB552 , SB835 , SB3070 , SB22 , SJR59 , SB25 , SB57 , SB127 , SB293 , SB441 , SB3059 , SB512 , SB241 , SB1718 , SB140 , SB2055 , SB2075 , SB2018 , SB1534 , SB1567 , SB785 , SB1233 , SB1580 , SB1663 , SB413 , SB447 , SB519 , SB467 , SB1579 , SB1191 , SB1021 , SB1838 , SB2807 , SB2835 , SB546 , SB2121 , SB2167 , SB2035 , SB2024 , SB1032 , SB1049 , SB1266 , SB1400 , SB1302 , SB401 , SB1596 , SB1281 , SB1242 , SB1343 , SB310 , SB1346 , SB2753 , SB2703 , SB2221 , SB1719 , SB2177 , SB800 , SB790 , SB748 , SB571 , SB1957 , SB1923 , SB1896 , SB1760 , SB1335 , SB2368 , SB2477 , SB2587 , SB2972 , SB2986 , SB2965 , SB1563 , SB1467 , SB1164 , SB1137 , SB614 , SB705 , SB961 , SB918 , SB955 , SB869 , SB850 , SB863 , SB1610 , SB1055 , SB2206 , SB457 , SB2337 , SB1362 , SB926 , SB1494 , SB251 , SB456 , SB500 , SB1307 , SB2615 , SB2995 , SB2321 , SB973 , SB974 , SB865 , SB506 , SB781 , SB1522 , SB1558 , SB510 , SB667 , SB763 , SB2073 , SB1858 , SB1660 , SB505 , SB2900 , SB1433 , SB1540 , SB1964 , SB1300 , SB1644 , SB2217 , SB2373 , SB2431 , SB1758 , SB2480 , SB3039 , SB3047 , SB3073 , SB2920 , SB2781 , SB826 , SB766 , SB2460 , SB527 , SB1946 , SB2885 , SB1243 , SB2610 , SB2595 , SB857 , SCR9 , HB5560 , HB762 , HB 107 , HB 114 , HB300 , HB138 , HB4386 , HB2495 , HB581 , HB3348 , HB5323
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

03/18/2026 - House Judiciary

Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • Jim Hurd with Pinell County Sheriff's Office.
  • And many counties use accommodation schools to do it; those that do have the model work.
  • There are municipalities in Maricopa County that have already outlawed the feeding of pigeons.
  • There are municipalities in Maricopa County that have already outlawed the feeding of pigeons.
  • folks to reach out to the county and look at what potential avenue is there.
Committee: House Judiciary
AL

Alabama 2026 Regular Session

Alabama House State Government Committee Mar 4th, 2026

State Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • <00:18:56.520><c> cannot</c> means that the government cannot means that the government cannot establish
  • schools, they're government Public schools, they're government institutions.<00:19:04.400><c> Um</c>
  • The very plain implication is if they come from the government, the government can take them from you
  • </c> the government. the government. I<00:29:14.400><c> was</c><00:29:14.560><c> angry.
  • , the government can from the government, the government can take<00:29:29.240><c> them</c><00:29:29.360
Bills: SB271 , HB511 , SB271 , HB511
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Commerce and Economic Development Feb 13th, 2026 at 05:24 pm

House Commerce & Economic Development Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • It clarifies that counties and municipalities cannot add additional regulations or additional fees just
  • This is not about a government-run utility. That's not what this is about at all.
  • I am the Director of Government Affairs for the New Mexico Association of Realtors.
  • It's just the government cannot; it's not efficient.
  • The government has decided they should take a 10% interest in Intel. It's similar to this.
Bills: HB303 , SB96 , HM6
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

HWN-WLA, HWN DEFER Public Hearings 02-10-2026

Hawaiian Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • We are in to work with the counties.
  • </c> legislature and the federal government legislature and the federal government already<00:39:21.280
  • We've had county councils, most recently Hawaii County Council, emphasizing their support for ending
  • We've had county councils, most recently Hawaii County Council, emphasizing their support for ending
  • </c><00:59:30.559><c> County</c> councils, most recently Hawaii County councils, most recently Hawaii
Summary: The committee heard testimony on several measures affecting Hawaiian affairs, historic preservation, water access, and land governance. SB 1406 would let the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands assume historic preservation review for projects on lands under its jurisdiction, except for properties listed or nominated for the state or national historic registers. DHHL supported the bill, while a descendant testifier strongly opposed it, arguing that burial and preservation review protects ancestors and should not be streamlined or reduced. No questions were raised and the bill was moved on after testimony. SB 521 would require DHHL to work with county water boards or water departments to provide potable and agricultural water on Hawaiian homelands, with agreements made public. DHHL said it already works with counties but objected to the bill’s mandatory language, saying it could undermine the department’s discretion and independence. A public testifier supported the measure, and committee discussion focused on how water requirements could affect subsistence lots and infrastructure decisions. The committee then took up SB 3247, which would create a Royal Mausoleum Commission within DLNR to oversee preservation, operations, and outreach at Mauna Ala. State Parks said it valued existing collaboration with the aliʻi trusts but wanted clarity on roles, coordination, and funding if a new commission is created. The Royal Order of Kamehameha strongly supported the bill as a culturally grounded way to protect the site, while several other testifiers opposed it, saying the real issue is the curator selection process and warning that a commission could add bureaucracy and delay. The committee also heard SB 1654, authorizing transfer of certain state lands to DHHL, and SB 112, which would add the DHHL chair or designee to the Hawaii Community Development Authority; the Attorney General and HCDA offered technical and policy comments, with HCDA opposing the board change and DHHL supporting participation to protect beneficiary interests. No votes or final actions were taken in the portion provided.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

02/09/2026 - Senate Finance

Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • Last year in Senate Government Committee, it was not Ms.
  • We represent 22 cities and towns in two counties here.
  • county assessors.
  • I represent the Arizona Association of Counties on behalf of the county assessors, and we are requesting
  • I represent the Arizona Association of Counties on behalf of the county assessors, and we are requesting
Committee: Senate Finance
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development Jan 28th, 2026

Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development

Transcript Highlights:
  • Captain James Cunningham with the Collier County Sheriff's Office.
  • Stephanie Vanos, Orange County School Board member for District 6.
  • Across Hillsborough County, 89% of drivers who receive...
  • Thank you, Deputy, for your focus on the safety of our kids in Hillsborough County.
  • Orange County is waiving in support. Thank you. That is it for appearance forms.
Bills: S0382 , S0628 , S0654 , S0696 , S0880
Summary: The Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development met with a quorum and considered five bills, all of which were reported favorably. First, SB 628 designated a portion of South Navy Boulevard in Pensacola as “Warrior Sacrifice Way” to honor Ensign Joshua Watson, Petty Officer Muhammad Hatham, and Cameron Walters, who were killed in the 2019 Naval Air Station Pensacola attack. Senators spoke in support, emphasizing remembrance and support for the families. The committee then heard CS/SB 382 on electric bicycles and scooters. The bill would require riders on shared pathways to yield to pedestrians, sound an audible signal before passing, and limit speed near pedestrians, while creating an e-bike safety task force and reporting requirements. Law enforcement, local officials, and school board representatives supported the bill and described safety concerns and data gaps, while several senators raised questions about enforcement and asked that e-scooters be addressed more explicitly. The bill was reported favorably. Members also approved SB 880, creating a Miami Northwestern Alumni Association specialty license plate to fund scholarships and school programs, and SB 696, which allows online trademark registration applications and updates Florida’s trademark classification and verification procedures. Finally, the committee took up CS/CS/SB 654 on traffic infraction enforcement cameras for red light, school zone speeding, and school bus violations. The bill and an amendment added guardrails on data use, hearings, reporting, signage, and contract limits; senators raised concerns about privacy, surveillance, and school zone enforcement, and a Hillsborough County sheriff’s representative testified that all-day school zone enforcement has improved safety. All measures were reported favorably, and the committee adjourned after recording additional affirmative votes on SB 628 from Senators Martin and Smith.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development Jan 28th, 2026

Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development

Transcript Highlights:
  • My name is Nikki Bosley, and I'm a colonel with the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.
  • Captain James Cunningham with the Collier County Sheriff's Office.
  • Stephanie Vanos, Orange County School Board member for District 6.
  • Thank you, Deputy, for your focus on the safety of our kids in Hillsborough County.
  • Orange County is waiving in support. Thank you. That is it for appearance forms.
Bills: S0382 , S0628 , S0654 , S0696 , S0880