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AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama Senate Finance and Taxation General Fund Committee Mar 4th, 2026
Finance and Taxation General Fund
Committee:
Senate Finance and Taxation General Fund
Keywords:
education policy, wireless communication devices, internet safety, social media, mental health, HB487, Alabama G.I. Dependent Scholarship Program, veterans, disabled veterans, dependents, spouse benefits, widow benefits, children of veterans, tuition assistance, education benefits, scholarship, college aid, undergraduate tuition, private school reimbursement, books and fees
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama Senate Education Policy Committee Feb 25th, 2026
Education Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Yes, I senator I I I I know that the uh the state board of education when the uh the state board of education
- That's state law, and so I'm assuming the State Department and our school systems will make sure that
- That's state law, and so I'm assuming the State Department and our school systems will make sure that
- But also state and things like that.
- </c><00:14:34.480><c> The</c> even take state assessments. The even take state assessments.
Committee:
Senate Education Policy
Keywords:
military installations, tall structures, local government, construction approval, wind energy facilities, archives, history, board of trustees, vacancies, government control, computer science, education reform, digital literacy, high school graduation, teacher training, education, public schools, constitution amendment, national anthem, weekly broadcast
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama Senate Education Policy Committee Feb 11th, 2026
Education Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:07:07.280><c> board</c><00:07:07.440><c> of</c> prescribed by the state board of prescribed by
- </c><00:09:27.839><c> local</c> clause explicitly stating that local clause explicitly stating that local
- So, it's where those that have 20-plus years, it's where the original bill stated that they shall be
- So, it's where those that have 20-plus years, it's where the original bill stated that they shall be
- So, it's where those that have 20-plus years, it's where the original bill stated that they shall be
Committee:
Senate Education Policy
Keywords:
sales tax exemption, Consumer Price Index, local government, clothing, school supplies, emergency preparedness, Alabama Administrative Procedure Act, APA, administrative law, judicial review, agency deference, Chevron deference, de novo review, contested case, state agency, regulatory power, individual liberty, statutory interpretation, rule interpretation, license revocation
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- Many schools do not report these practices to the state, stating the current law and what they are doing
- Many schools do not report these practices to the state, stating the current law and what they are doing
- Many schools do not report these practices to the state stating the current law and what they are doing
- I mean, anybody who works for the state has workers' comp, at least the state, I have workers' comp.
- I mean, our New Mexico State Police are the state police.
Committee:
House House Judiciary
Keywords:
constitutional amendment, legislative sessions, veto override, New Mexico legislature, session length, legislative session, even-numbered years, New Mexico Constitution, student behavior, physical restraint, seclusion, public schools, training, de-escalation, student safety, behavior interventions, criminal offenses, peace officer, Victims of Crime Act, law enforcement
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Business, Trade & Economic Development Feb 4th, 2026 at 08:00 am
Business, Trade & Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
- Members of this committee, before we start, for the record let me state that Senate Rule 45 allows the
- It requires DFI to publish the inflation adjustment information in the Washington State Register rather
- would include, for example, a description of the economic challenges and opportunities facing the state
Bills:
SB6248 , SB5976 , SB6079 , SB6250 , SB6257 , SB6289 , SB6230 , SB6312 , SB6149 , SGA9060 , SGA9169 , SGA9265 , SGA9266
Keywords:
travel insurance, travel protection plan, travel assistance services, cancellation fee waiver, travel retailer, travel administrator, limited lines producer, insurance producer license, blanket travel insurance, trip cancellation, trip interruption, travel medical coverage, emergency evacuation, repatriation, inland marine, premium tax, consumer protection, unfair trade practice, insurance commissioner, Washington RCW
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- shooting enthusiasts across the state.
- We had a gentleman in Prescott, a lawyer by the name of Phil Tosey, that the state put on the state court
- I'm here representing Arizona Citizens Defense League, Arizona State Rifle, and the Arizona State Firearms
- We can't have a patchwork of rules from state to state.
- Conviction occurs out of state.
Bills:
HB2076 , HB2135 , HB2175 , HB2186 , HB2223 , HB2345 , HB2364 , HB2417 , HB2440 , HB2666 , HB2763 , HCR2043
Committees:
House Judiciary , House House Judiciary Committee of Reference
Keywords:
school safety, employee training, firearm certification, crisis response, school policies, reimbursement fund, local law enforcement, HB2135, Arizona, civil liability, private right of action, DEI, diversity equity and inclusion, critical race theory, anti-racism, race stereotyping, sex stereotyping, race scapegoating, sex scapegoating, gender identity
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Postsecondary Education & Workforce Jan 27th, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Postsecondary Education & Workforce
Transcript Highlights:
- We all know that we have health care workforce challenges across our state.
- I don't want to muddy the waters, but I do want to reference it.
- Heritage orchard programs: Do other states have something similar?
- I picked all those apples in our state.
- It's no secret that agriculture is struggling in Washington State.
Bills:
HB2438 , HB2422 , HB2525 , HB2586 , HB2337 , HB2311 , HB2286 , HB2324 , HB2363 , HB2098 , HB2088
Committee:
House Postsecondary Education & Workforce
Keywords:
education, scholarship, early childhood, funding, higher education, early education, support, degree seekers, private security, security guard, armed security guard, security company, licensing fees, license renewal, endorsement fee, fingerprints, background check, workforce retention, low-wage workers, public safety
WA
Transcript Highlights:
- That is based on a state law in a different state. I believe it's Colorado.
- That is based on a state law in a different state. I believe it's Colorado.
- We’re right next to a state park.
- Curtis Steinhower, at the Washington State Association of Counties and the State Association of County
- Again, Curtis Steiner, at the Washington State Association of Counties and the State Association of County
Committee:
Senate Housing
Keywords:
building code, scissor stairs, safety regulations, construction standards, statebuilding regulations, residential building, construction permits, housing development, planning efficiency, state regulations, wildfire, home hardening, fire-resistant materials, fire-hardened building materials, common interest communities, homeowners association, HOA, condominium, condo association, wildland urban interface
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama Senate Finance and Taxation Education Committee Apr 2nd, 2025
Finance and Taxation Education
Transcript Highlights:
- The debt does not become a debt of the state. There is an amendment that is... state.
- And they've done this in other states.
- This is based on other states that have... is based on other states that have charter schools.
- And you said that the... for state bonds and you said that the state would assume zero liability.
- The state doesn't assume any debt of the state, but they need a statute so that they can do that and
Committee:
Senate Finance and Taxation Education
Keywords:
sales tax, local exemption, Consumer Price Index, tax holiday, clothing tax exemption, school supplies, sales tax exemption, baby supplies, baby formula, maternity clothing, menstrual hygiene products, use tax, exemption, tax conformity, tangible personal property, Alabama Department of Revenue, retail tax, consumer use tax, nonresident, religious publications
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Transportation Finance and Policy Committee 3/24/25
Transportation Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Patty provided to the state trooper the letter from the doctor, which specifically stated that it was
- </c> this $3,000 Pere investment in state this $3,000 Pere investment in state funding<00:20:26.559><
- and Tork resources.
- and Tork resources.
- </c> for this um group outside of the state for this um group outside of the state You'<00:31:59.639>
Bills:
HF2382 , HF639 , SF1075 , HF1243 , HF1087 , SF1360 , HF739 , HF2337 , HF1220 , HF712 , HF1219
Committee:
House Transportation Finance and Policy
Keywords:
accident reporting, law enforcement, data privacy, contracted service providers, public safety, HF639, Minnesota driver license, Department of Public Safety, driver medical review, loss of consciousness, voluntary control, seizure, nonepileptic seizure, epilepsy, antiseizure medication, physician statement, medical certification, commercial driver, CDL, medical examiner's certificate
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama House Ways and Means General Fund Committee Feb 19th, 2025
Ways and Means General Fund
Transcript Highlights:
- This is a general bill, but it deals with the different Sheriff's offices throughout the state.
- However, they do not put their children on insurance because the state will do it for Medicaid.
- I don't know about other parts of the state, but...
- The state gets the...
- Consideration that we are going to say we’re a color blind state, let's show it.
Committee:
House Ways and Means General Fund
Keywords:
judicial compensation, salary increase, court system, Alabama legislation, judges, HB187, court fees, docket fee, sheriff's fund, sheriff's office, jail operations, law enforcement, county sheriff, court filing fees, Alabama Code 12-19-312, solicitor's fund, clerk's fund, forensic services trust fund, budget flexibility, public safety
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama Senate Finance and Taxation Education Committee Feb 12th, 2025
Finance and Taxation Education
Transcript Highlights:
- We do have that for state employees, but right now there are a number of issues that we've had.
- towards the model that the state employees have in terms of language set up in there.
- Help make our state a more welcoming and accessible place for all.
- As a state policy, it's important to begin this process. It's going to take time.
- This deals with the state law. When we pass something, how they will opt in or opt out.
Committee:
Senate Finance and Taxation Education
Keywords:
workers' compensation, public education, employee injury, insurance trust fund, on-the-job injury, administrative procedures, adult-size changing table, changing station, accessible restroom, public bathroom, public building, public entity, ADA, Americans with Disabilities Act, accessibility, restroom renovation, new construction, grant program, state grant, local government facilities
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- It is very much needed in our state these days.
- You don't have anything to say about it after the state.'
- That's going to be the state. Okay.
- Is there a commissioner in the state? Yes, yes.
- Is this a model bill that's been adopted in other states? Yes. How many states have adopted it? 22.
Committee:
House Civil Law and Procedure
Keywords:
athlete agent, registration, endorsement contracts, name image likeness, eligibility, unfair trade practices, student athletes, unclaimed property, abandoned property, escheat, state treasurer, administrator, claimant, purchase agreement, assignment, property recovery, owner verification, documentation requirements, fraud prevention, bankruptcy
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Agriculture and Wildlife Apr 13th, 2026 at 10:00 am
Agriculture and Wildlife
Transcript Highlights:
- state.
- state.
- He's done great things for the state of Oklahoma.
- We want to maintain that resource. We want to Address that resource.
- in the state?
Committee:
Senate Agriculture and Wildlife
Keywords:
veterinary medicine, definitions, animal husbandry, board of veterinary examiners, telemedicine, veterinarian-client relationship, animal welfare, commercial pet breeders, licensing, advertising, animal cruelty, Oklahoma Agricultural Extension, local funding, financial institutions, county extension services, state funds, wildlife conservation, hunting regulations, mountain lions, black bears
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- state the uh the tax rate.
- </c> and a school resource officer. and a school resource officer.
- </c><01:19:38.480><c> And</c> here in the state of Minnesota. And here in the state of Minnesota.
- They're paying um state taxes.
- They're paying um state taxes. I taxes. They're paying um state taxes.
Bills:
HF3900
Committee:
Senate Education Finance
Keywords:
permanent school fund, school endowment fund, Minnesota constitutional amendment, school aid, public school funding, State Board of Investment, investment income, distributable amount, school districts, property taxes, income taxes, voter approval, ballot question, constitutional amendment 2026, education finance, fund perpetuity, purchasing power, trust lands, swamp lands, internal improvement land fund
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Environment & Energy Feb 18th, 2026 at 10:30 am
Environment & Energy
Transcript Highlights:
- State Parks manages the system of state parks and has certain other responsibilities pertaining to recreational
- It's something that State Parks is already doing.
- Washington State has been really a great place to be because we've had hydro energy and water and power
- Washington State has been really a great place to be because we've had hydro energy and water and power
- throughout the state.
Committee:
House Environment & Energy
Keywords:
ski areas, winter sports, terminology, recreation, economic development, SB6291, on-site wastewater treatment, onsite wastewater treatment, septic system, sewage treatment, wastewater inspection, environmental health, local board of health, public health, professional engineer, land surveyor, certificate of competency, inspection standards, design review, supervised practice
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- reflect what the state laws actually say.
- Our state revenue cannot afford the provision.
- Today, we are a low-tax, high-growth state.
- Today, we are a low tax, high growth state.
- Chair, I'd like to state my vote.
Keywords:
individual income tax, subtraction, Arizona Revised Statutes, retirement benefits, adoption costs, charitable contributions, health insurance, premium payment, Arizona State Retirement System, contingent annuitant, long-term disability, benefits limitations, disability compensation, social security, retirement system, elected officials, ASRS, eligibility waiver, age 65, taxation
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm here to answer any questions, and we also have a resource witness.
- Members, do y'all need the resource witness to come up for anything? Okay.
- Let's hear from the resource witness. OK. We've got a resource witness. Thank you.
- We need all resources at the table, including wind, solar, gas, nuclear, and energy storage resources
- of the state of Texas and the tourism industry.
Committee:
House Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Keywords:
construction, wildlife impact, height restrictions, national wildlife refuge, environmental regulations, HB 3887, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, Parks and Wildlife Code, performance bond, payment bond, contractor bonding, public works, construction contracts, public building, procurement, bid security, subcontractors, suppliers, contractor payment protection, project completion
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:32:32.159><c> of</c> school districts around the state of school districts around the state of
- </c> other stor in other times in State other stor in other times in State history<00:34:00.480><c> when
- Other states don't have it where it goes down to one employee.
- Other states don't have it where it goes down to one employee.
- Other states don't have it where it goes down to one employee.
Bills:
HF11
Committee:
House Ways and Means
Keywords:
Minnesota Paid Leave, paid family and medical leave, family leave, medical leave, implementation delay, premium collection, employer premiums, state payroll tax, workforce, labor, benefits administration, DEED, Department of Employment and Economic Development, employer notice, seasonal employees, private plans, actuarial study, outreach and education, employee rights, reinstatement
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Row, I heard that some states apparently they can collect UI and also paid family medical leave, and
- apparently they can collect UI states apparently they can collect UI and<00:04:40.919><c> also</c><00
- And I understand those concerns, but the reality is that most employers in the state, including the state
- Representative Baker talked about the small businesses that in other states have an exemption.
- have an exemption we are in other states have an exemption we are not<00:08:38.719><c> providing</c>
Bills:
HF11
Committee:
House Ways and Means
Keywords:
Minnesota Paid Leave, paid family and medical leave, family leave, medical leave, implementation delay, premium collection, employer premiums, state payroll tax, workforce, labor, benefits administration, DEED, Department of Employment and Economic Development, employer notice, seasonal employees, private plans, actuarial study, outreach and education, employee rights, reinstatement