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Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama House Transportation, Utilities and Infrastructure Committee Feb 26th, 2025

Transportation, Utilities and Infrastructure

Transcript Highlights:
  • If you had an imminent domain issue or just an easement that was provided for a state road or other state
  • property has been converted or is planned to be converted to a state trail or used for other purposes
  • if it was a state highway.
  • Yeah, more... who would bear the cost of the decommissioning to put it back to its natural state?
  • Current law states that it's illegal to drive a tractor-trailer combination longer than 57 feet.
Bills: SB42, HB323
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Capital Investment Committee 3/26/26

Capital Investment

Transcript Highlights:
  • More importantly, we are home to Minnesota State University Mankato, which produces more pilots out of
  • So, Mankato State, is that the name of the university? Minnesota State University. Mankato.
  • I know there's a lot on the docket today. the university? Minnesota State the university?
  • Minnesota State University. University. University.
  • </c> the state. the state.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Appropriations and Budget Feb 24th, 2026 at 04:30 pm

Appropriations and Budget

Transcript Highlights:
  • The state data center, we're recreating that so that the state takes ownership of those programs.
  • The state data center, we're recreating that so that the state takes ownership of those programs.
  • And these state data centers are all effectively similar functions across all the various states in the
  • Each state has someone that's designated in that state to administer those specific programs.
  • I believe one in five of the states—there's about 30 states that require 180 instructional days around
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Appropriations and Budget Feb 24th, 2026

Appropriations and Budget

Transcript Highlights:
  • The State Data Center, we're recreating that so that the state takes ownership of those programs.
  • The State Data Center, we're recreating that so that the state takes ownership of those programs.
  • And these state data centers are all effectively similar functions across all the various states in the
  • Each state has someone that's designated in that state to administer those specific programs.
  • I believe one in five of the states—there's about 30 states that require 180 instructional days around
Summary: The committee heard and advanced several bills, beginning with HB 3622 and HB 3621, both related to census and state data functions. HB 3622, as amended, removed direct appropriation language and would let Department of Commerce staff carry out census-related duties such as updating local census addresses and upgrading technology. HB 3621 would recreate the State Data Center at the Legislative Service Bureau to coordinate census-related programs across agencies such as Commerce, Tax, and others; both bills received unanimous or near-unanimous support and were reported out due pass. A lengthy portion of the meeting focused on HB 3151, which would redefine instructional days so that only time students are actually in the classroom counts toward the instructional minimum, excluding professional development and parent-teacher conference time. The author argued the bill would close Oklahoma’s instructional-time gap and improve outcomes, while members raised concerns about funding, teacher pay, contract negotiations, and how districts would absorb the change. After debate, the bill passed 19-7. The committee also advanced HB 3706, which sets minimum elementary math instruction standards and expands math screening requirements, and HB 3708, which would allow private schools to use scholarship-granting organization funds for capital improvements to increase instructional capacity; both drew questions about funding, scheduling, and the scope of the programs but were reported out due pass. Other measures approved included HB 3661, extending a sunset on a timber equipment tax provision; HB 3882, creating a revolving fund for ODOT’s lake access and industrial access grants; HB 4273, extending a tax credit to certain aerospace engineers at an ARM 1 higher education institution; HB 3644, tied to medical training and best practices after a fatal misdiagnosis; HB 2021, creating a DHS grant program for out-of-school programming, with discussion centered on whether it would effectively favor Boys and Girls Clubs and exclude other providers; HB 3986, extending a sunset; and HB 3972, cleanup language related to the Comanche County prison purchase. Most bills passed with strong support, and the meeting adjourned after the final votes.
AL

Alabama 2026 Regular Session

Alabama House State Government Committee Feb 4th, 2026

State Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • We'll call the House State Government Committee to order.
  • </c> states are starting to change that. states are starting to change that.
  • used and protected by the United States.
  • And I just think by the United States.
  • of the state.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

House of Representatives Apr 15th, 2026

Louisiana House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • If it is importable into the United States of America per the United States Treasury, then it will be
  • Representative Orgeron: If it is importable into the United States of America per the United States Treasury
  • Most states already require this. Louisiana State Police require it.
  • Setting a uniform standard across the state.
  • “It’s across the board: California, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, any number of those states have the
Summary: The House convened with a quorum, opened in prayer, and led the pledge. The bulk of the early portion of the meeting consisted of personal privileges and recognitions, including ARC Appreciation Day, Teach for America, Film Louisiana, the Child Care Association of Louisiana, Textron Systems, Iberville Parish Day, AARP Louisiana Family Caregiver Day, and several visiting groups and honorees. The chamber also received Senate messages, enrolled and introduced resolutions, and referred a number of Senate bills to committee. The House then took up a long series of bills, many of them local or technical measures, with most passing by wide margins. Among the bills adopted were measures on municipal and teachers’ retirement systems, retired clerk insurance funds, fire and police civil service, a local Cameron Parish insurance program, specialty courts, jury bond filing by paper check, non-compete limits for interns and apprentices, a memorial bridge naming for Lance Cpl. Justin D. McLeese, veteran points in civil service exams, provisional fire/police appointments, special masters in complex litigation, judicial and court-cost funding measures, aerial applicator safety rules, cell-cultured food labeling, wine and spirits container standards, nonprofit eligibility to appoint economic development commissioners, a homeless diversion pilot program in Orleans, animal shelter standards, a Fort Oge police chief appointment change, retirement benefit calculations for divorced firefighters, an alcohol-permit moratorium in Shreveport, waste-collection contract renewal authority, and a backdrop retirement option for certain judges. There was one notable defeat: House Bill 444, which would have added legislative seats to the East Baton Rouge Recreation and Park Commission, failed on a 37-49 vote after debate over whether legislators should appoint themselves to the board and whether the proposal had adequate stakeholder support. House Bill 284 on expropriation also failed earlier by a 48-47 vote and was returned to the calendar. Several other measures were temporarily returned to the calendar or held over, and some bills were referred or received amendments before final passage. Most final votes were unanimous or near-unanimous, and the House repeatedly adopted titles and motions to table after passage.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

House of Representatives Apr 15th, 2026

Louisiana House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Examiner, Deputy State Examiner, compensation.
  • If it's importable into the United States of America per the United States Treasury, then it will be
  • Most states already require this. Louisiana State Police require it.
  • “There are a lot of... they're blue states and red states, so don't, don't just, it's across the board
  • It's California, it's Tennessee, it's Texas, it's Washington, any number of those states have the program
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

House Chamber - Fri Feb 20, 2026, 12:00PM HST - Day 19

Hawaii House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • So ordered. here today to visit the state capital. here today to visit the state capital.
  • </c><00:23:06.400><c> of</c> the way we fund the University of the way we fund the University of Hawaii
  • </c> the state to buy property. the state to buy property.
  • purchases that occur in out of state purchases that occur in this<01:02:15.920><c> state.
  • </c> this relating to OPSD and they stated this relating to OPSD and they stated they<01:04:30.799><c
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

House Chamber - Thu Feb 19, 2026, 12:00PM HST - Day 18

Hawaii House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Tracy Hunter, welcome to the Hawaii State House.
  • </c><00:15:13.839><c> to</c><00:15:14.079><c> the</c><00:15:14.160><c> Hawaii</c><00:15:14.639><c> State
  • </c> Hunter, welcome to the Hawaii State Hunter, welcome to the Hawaii State House.<00:15:16.355><c>
  • At the same time, it costs our state approximately 72,000 per year to incarcerate one individual. committee
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Tourism and Gaming Working Group (TGWG) - Thu Feb 19, 2026 @ 4:00 PM HST

Hawaii House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c> Harvard University. Harvard University.
  • uh silver state the Harry Reid State uh silver state award<00:33:03.919><c> for</c><00:33:04.240><c>
  • But as it stands now, gaming is largely a states-rights issue in the United States, and each state gets
  • But as it stands now, gaming is largely a states-rights issue in the United States, and each state gets
  • paid, state funed provide for state paid, state funed treatment<01:23:12.080><c> for</c><01:23:12.480
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

House of Representatives May 25th, 2026

Louisiana House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • petitions today asking you for your care and provision for all the people we represent across the state
  • For all the people we represent across this state, for courage and strength, understanding, protection
  • SCR 77 by Senator Luneau to commend Grambling State University upon the celebration of Centennial Tiger
  • SCR 77 by Senator Luneau to commend Grambling State University upon the celebration of Centennial Tiger
  • SCR 79 by Senator Luneau to commend and congratulate Grambling State University upon the celebration
Summary: The House met with a quorum, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and then received a series of Senate messages, conference committee appointments, and enrolled bill reports. The chamber also noted Senate concurrence in several House concurrent resolutions and the adoption of conference reports, while multiple Senate bills and resolutions were signed by the Senate President. Senate Bill 480, dealing with butterfly bottom nets and vessel use/anchorage, was referred to the Natural Resources Committee without objection. Members introduced several House resolutions, including measures to commend Arsenal Football Club, recognize Pope Leo XIV and 4-H honoree Margaret Mimi Stoker, study forensic medical exam protocols for domestic violence survivors, create a task force on second-degree murder sentencing, review miscarriage and pregnancy-loss terminology, commemorate the 250th anniversary of New Orleans, and support the National Guard Youth Challenge Program. Committee reports also moved forward bills on child welfare, water quality, scenic rivers, orphan wells, gravel mining reclamation, groundwater conservation, agricultural production, railroad hazards, and retirement system merger feasibility, along with resolutions on Pope Leo XIV and the LaMelle family. The House took up numerous Senate bills returned from the Legislative Bureau, adopting amendments and advancing many to third reading, including bills on health and welfare, education, insurance, and criminal justice. The chamber also reported favorably on resolutions condemning political violence and honoring public figures and organizations, and it scheduled several committee meetings for the following day, including Health and Welfare, Appropriations, Natural Resources, Civil Law, Transportation, and Ways and Means. The session ended with announcements about upcoming committee agendas and delegation meetings, and the House adjourned on motion to reconvene at 1:00 p.m. the next day.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

House of Representatives May 25th, 2026

Louisiana House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • petitions today asking you for your care and provision for all the people we represent across the state
  • For all the people we represent across this state, for courage and strength, understanding, protection
  • I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands
  • SCR 77 by Senator Luneau, to commend Grambling State University upon the celebration of Centennial Tiger
  • And SCR 79 by Senator Luneau, to commend and congratulate Grambling State University upon the celebration
AL

Alabama 2026 Regular Session

Alabama Senate Veterans, Military Affairs and Public Safety Committee Mar 4th, 2026

Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Safety

Transcript Highlights:
  • just updates some of the criteria for which awards are awarded by the Department of Military or the state
  • of</c><00:08:59.440><c> milit</c><00:08:59.839><c> or</c><00:09:00.080><c> the</c><00:09:00.240><c> state
  • </c> uh department of milit or the state uh department of milit or the state military<00:09:01.040><c