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AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama House Constitution, Campaigns and Elections Committee Mar 4th, 2026
Constitution, Campaigns and Elections
Transcript Highlights:
- I know y'all hear enough from me.
- It outlines the qualifications, duties, compensation, hear enough from me.
- Uh this is a hear enough from me.
- </c> the legislature through a joint the legislature through a joint resolution<00:17:48.480><c> will
- </c> The y'all limited term limits, balanced budget, y'all limited term limits, balanced budget, and
Committee:
House Constitution, Campaigns and Elections
Keywords:
tax distribution, Talladega County, economic development, public safety, rural infrastructure, HB443, Underground Damage Prevention Program, One-Call Notification System, utility locate, dig law, excavation safety, damage prevention, underground utilities, pipeline safety, public utilities, buried facilities, excavation notice, demolition notice, Alabama Public Service Commission, sunset extension
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama Senate State Governmental Affairs Committee Feb 11th, 2026
State Governmental Affairs
Committee:
Senate State Governmental Affairs
Keywords:
expungement, nonviolent felony, criminal record, restoration of rights, human trafficking, SB271, Alabama, municipalities, city fees, town fees, franchise fees, utility franchise, natural gas, manufactured gas, gas utility, public streets, public places, right-of-way, municipal consent, gross receipts tax
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- The Chair hears none; House Bill 1035 is left pending. The hearing is adjourned.
- This is not a tax bill; it is a budget bill. It prevents budget shortfalls.
- House Joint Resolution 67.
- The Chair hears none. House Joint Resolution 67 is left pending. Thank you very much.
- The Chair hears none. House Joint Resolution 72 is left standing. Chair leaves out House Bill 2742.
Bills:
HB511 , HB972 , HB 1035 , HB2481 , HB2723 , HB2742 , HB2894 , HB2962 , HB3077 , HB3093 , HB3307 , HB3684 , HJR67 , HJR72
Committee:
House Ways & Means
Keywords:
ad valorem taxation, caregiver exemption, Medicaid, long-term services, tax relief, assisted living, housing support, property tax exemption, caregiver support, residence homestead, tax exemption, unpaid caregiver, state tax code, property tax, caregiver, waiting list, intellectual disability, developmental disability, ad valorem tax, family support
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Second, thank you for turning the air conditioning on in the hearing room.
- I'm testifying for House Joint Resolution 7.
- Thank you, Chairman Harris, for your leadership in filing House Joint Resolution 7.
- Would any of you like to hear from them? All right?
- Hearing none, the motion prevails.
Committee:
House Natural Resources
Keywords:
coastal protection, environmental management, Gulf Coast, storm risk management, funding, Texas General Land Office, healthcare, insurance reform, patient access, insurance regulation, affordable care, health insurance, consumer rights, coverage transparency, claims process, insurance regulations, aggregate production, environmental impact, financial responsibility, reclamation
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Hearing none, Chair recognizes Representative Guillen to close. I close.
- The Chair hears none. We'll leave this bill pending. Thank you.
- It'll be within the budget, parameters of the budget, and the idea is that we could take money out of
- Hearing none, the bill is left pending.
- Hearing none, it's a chair's. intent to leave House Bill 1532 pending.
Committee:
House Natural Resources
Keywords:
coastal protection, environmental management, Gulf Coast, storm risk management, funding, Texas General Land Office, healthcare, insurance reform, patient access, insurance regulation, affordable care, health insurance, consumer rights, coverage transparency, claims process, insurance regulations, aggregate production, environmental impact, financial responsibility, reclamation
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine the nomination of Lieutenant General John D. Caine (Retired), to be general and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Department of Defense. Apr 1st, 2025 at 08:30 am
Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Personnel
Transcript Highlights:
- So let's talk about jointness with regard to Lieutenant General King.
- Finally, the Joint Force is fundamentally about people.
- General Kane, we will now hear your testimony. You're recognized.
- regardless of whether or not they want to hear it.
- What I trust is that the joint staff and the joint chiefs are looking carefully and thoughtfully considering
Keywords:
national security, military readiness, Kane nomination, defense budget, China threats, Russia, collaboration, modernization
Summary:
The meeting centered on the nomination of retired Lieutenant General Dan Kane for Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, delving into various security concerns and the strategic environment facing the U.S. today. Testimonies highlighted the growing threats from adversaries such as China and Russia, with discussions around the necessity of maintaining and modernizing military capabilities to address these challenges. The need for agility in military operations and enhancing collaboration among various defense agencies was underscored. Further, concerns were raised regarding the defense budget and the importance of a strong national defense strategy were prevalent throughout the discussions. The committee members collectively emphasized the need for superior readiness and modernization to keep pace with global threats.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- The chair hears none.
- responsible budgeting practices.
- Y'all know we're budget night.
- They went over budget by $1.
- I wish there was more things in this budget, but this is not some runaway liberal budget.
Keywords:
appropriations, budget, state funding, education, healthcare, infrastructure, state budget, mental health funding, education funding, infrastructure improvements, public safety, groundwater, water conservation, financial assistance, Texas Water Development Board, innovation fund, local conservation districts, transportation protection agreement, funeral services, insurance exemption
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- This hearing was given on March 19th, 2025.
- Hearing no objection, the Chair hears none, and the bill is left pending.
- I feel like we should hear that as opposed to just hearing that your ranch was impacted by the wildfires
- a budget rider in the budget for $2.5 million.
- Hearing no objection, the Chair hears none, and the bill is left pending.
Committee:
House Energy Resources
Keywords:
HB 48, oilfield theft, organized theft, petroleum products, oil and gas equipment, DPS, Department of Public Safety, Texas, Railroad Commission, criminal justice, energy resources, theft prevention, organized crime, border region, El Paso, law enforcement task force, asset recovery, pipeline theft, drilling equipment, equipment theft
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Transportation Feb 24th, 2026 at 04:00 pm
Transportation
Transcript Highlights:
- We have three items for public hearing today.
- Our hearing is on the proposed substitute.
- This was originally the Governor's budget request for the supplemental budget.
- That is a transfer from operating budget revenues that come to the transportation budget.
- So we urge you to hold to this amount in your budget and the negotiations for the final budget.
Committee:
Senate Transportation
Keywords:
transportation bonds, general obligation bonds, Washington State Department of Transportation, WSDOT, highway funding, road construction, infrastructure financing, motor fuel tax, gas tax, vehicle fees, bond authorization, state finance committee, highway bond retirement fund, corridor projects, interstate improvements, right-of-way acquisition, public-private partnerships, transportation capital projects, local matching funds, emergency clause
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Senate Legislative Session Apr 27th, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The joint committee report is adopted.
- The joint committee report is adopted.
- The joint committee report is adopted.
- The joint committee report is adopted. The joint committee report is adopted.
- Is this $4.5 million considered a one-time budget item or is this going to become an annual budget item
Bills:
SJR50 , SJR51 , SJR52 , SJR53 , SJR54 , SJR39 , SB1290 , HB4028 , HB4029 , HB4073 , HB4074 , HB4075 , HB4076 , HB4077 , HB4078 , HB1250 , HB2951 , HB2961 , HB3151 , HB3581 , HB3705 , HB3970 , HB3972 , HB3980 , HB3981
Keywords:
Medicaid, federal funding, state law, healthcare, low-income adults, Oklahoma Constitution, healthcare regulations, Oklahoma Health Care Authority, permanent rules, joint resolution, OHCA, health care rules, administrative rules, major rule, Title 75, Title 317, Oklahoma Administrative Code, OAC 317:30, health policy, state health programs
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Closed hearings to examine the posture of United States Indo-Pacific Command and United States Forces Korea in review of the Defense Authorization Request for fiscal year 2026 and the Future Years Defense Program; to be immediately followed by an ope Apr 10th, 2025 at 07:00 am
Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Personnel
Transcript Highlights:
- And this hearing will come back to order.
- This is his last hearing.
- In 2024, we conducted 120 joint exercises, among them 20 major joint exercises, including not just the
- Joint Force, but allies and partners.
- an unclass hearing?
Keywords:
Indo-Pacific Command, U.S. military strategy, China military drills, Taiwan, Philippines, North Korea, defense budget, military modernization
Summary:
The meeting focused on significant strategic discussions regarding the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command and its military posture in the region. Admiral Paparo and General Brunson were commended for their services, with the Chair noting an alarming shift in the balance of power towards China. Key topics included China's aggressive military drills near Taiwan, the increasing coercion against the Philippines, and the need for the U.S. to reaffirm its commitments to its allies in the region. Concerns were raised regarding China's military modernization and its implications for U.S. forces, alongside discussions on North Korea's threats and its burgeoning nuclear capabilities. The committee emphasized the urgent need for military and defense appropriations to counteract these growing security challenges.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
To receive a closed briefing on Department of Defense cyber operations. Feb 25th, 2025 at 03:00 pm
Cybersecurity Subcommittee
Transcript Highlights:
- other parts of the budget is being increased.
- I've just come from a hearing of the Veterans Affairs Committee, a joint House-Senate hearing.
- And I'm not hearing that from this administration.
- That's good to hear. Yeah. Mr. Feinberg. Did Russia...
- I mean, he ordered DOD to hastily propose an 8% across-the-board budget cuts to the budget while exempting
Committees:
Senate Cybersecurity Subcommittee , Senate Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Personnel
Keywords:
Steven Feinberg, Deputy Secretary of Defense, national security, budget cuts, military readiness, global threats, Department of Defense
Summary:
The meeting primarily focused on the nomination of Steven Feinberg as Deputy Secretary of Defense. The committee emphasized the urgent need for strong leadership in response to a complex array of global threats posed by adversarial coalitions, including China, Russia, and Iran. The discussions highlighted concerns regarding budget cuts and personnel reductions within the Department of Defense, showcasing the challenges posed by the current economic context and the pressing need to maintain military readiness and capabilities. Various members expressed their apprehensions about how impending layoffs and budget reductions would impact the defense workforce and national security.
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama House Commerce and Small Business Committee Apr 23rd, 2025
Commerce and Small Business
Transcript Highlights:
- We got a full crowd to speak on the public hearing. Crowd to speak on the public hearing.
- The public hearing. So,... Public hearing. So, next bill is House Bill 566 by Representative Brook.
- So, we're going to honor his wishes and just have the public hearing today.
- We'll save questions for after the public hearing.
- When we hear about affordable housing, this is one component of that.
Committee:
House Commerce and Small Business
Keywords:
internet filtering, child protection, obscene content, civil liability, manufacturers, real estate, licensing, brokerage agreements, team structure, penalties, consumer protection, residential construction, architect approval, building regulations, engineering, single family homes, invisible disability, distinctive license plate, specialty plate, motor vehicle registration
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Revenue Feb 12th, 2026
Joint Committee on Revenue
Transcript Highlights:
- Public hearing on the Joint Committee on Revenue is now officially convened, joined by my co-chair, Chair
- We must balance our budgets.
- The budget we filed last week that you participated in the hearing yesterday—I think it's the first year
- The budget we filed last week that you participated in the hearing yesterday.
- Adrian, can you hear us, do you want to testify? Ms. Adrian, can you hear us?
Bills:
H4975
Committee:
Joint Joint Committee on Revenue
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- HEARING NONE, SHOW THE JOURNAL APPROVED.
- I HAVE ASKED THAT THE INSURANCE AND BANKING SUBCOMMITTEE CONDUCT HEARINGS, AND THEY WILL HAVE ACCESS
- I am challenging our Budget Subcommittee chairs to dive into the budget and find real savings in recurring
- The House and Senate will meet in joint session to receive a message from the Governor.
- Members, stay close by for the joint session which will begin at 11:00 A.M.
Keywords:
property insurance, insurance reform, housing, healthcare, public education, public safety, budget reform, tax policy, government accountability, taxpayer protection
Summary:
The Florida House of Representatives convened for the 2025 Regular Session. Speaker Perez delivered opening remarks emphasizing collaborative governance over personal priorities, announcing no House Bill 1 to focus on collective work. He outlined key policy areas including property insurance reform, with plans for subcommittee hearings and subpoena powers to investigate insurance company practices and potential accounting irregularities. The Speaker called for meaningful reforms in housing, healthcare, education, and public safety, while challenging budget subcommittees to find recurring revenue savings rather than relying on temporary tax holidays. The session will focus on government accountability, waste elimination, and taxpayer protection. Governor DeSantis requested to deliver the State of the State address on March 4th, which was approved through concurrent resolution.
WA
Transcript Highlights:
- With that, we're going to pause the hearing on 5901 and would like to open the hearing on Engrossed Second
- And I wanted to hear from you, since you were parties to the setup of this thing, before we hear from
- So hearing room E for Democrats, hearing room D for Republicans, and we'll be right back.
- The strong bipartisanship of this budget continues in this particular budget this session.
- So we'll have to wait for all of our exciting comments on the capital budget until the final budget gets
Bills:
HB2295
Committee:
House Capital Budget
Keywords:
Washington capital budget, supplemental capital budget, capital appropriations, state building construction account, taxable building construction account, climate commitment account, natural climate solutions, housing trust fund, affordable housing, supportive housing, homelessness, manufactured home communities, mobile home parks, school construction, school modernization, school seismic safety, healthy schools, school electrification, SCAP, behavioral health facilities
WA
Transcript Highlights:
- We'll start with a hearing on the proposed Senate capital budget, and I believe Michael Bazanson is going
- budget, as it was not included in the House's budget.
- We want to thank you for including our budget request into the capital budget.
- operating budget in your proposed capital budget.
- capital budget on Thursday.
Committee:
Senate Ways & Means
Keywords:
capital budget, funding, infrastructure, state projects, budget allocation, HB 2353, predesign thresholds, capital construction, major capital projects, Office of Financial Management, OFM, Washington state, state agencies, infrastructure planning, construction costs, inflation adjustment, capital facilities, project review, allotments, lease approval
WA
Transcript Highlights:
- Welcome to the Capital Budget Committee.
- Today we're going to hear HB 2295, which is our supplemental capital budget.
- Can you hear me? Thank you.
- I want to thank you for your budget that came out, your capital budget.
- Okay, with that, I'm going to close the hearing on the capital budget and appreciate you all being here
Bills:
HB2295
Committee:
House Capital Budget
Keywords:
Washington capital budget, supplemental capital budget, capital appropriations, state building construction account, taxable building construction account, climate commitment account, natural climate solutions, housing trust fund, affordable housing, supportive housing, homelessness, manufactured home communities, mobile home parks, school construction, school modernization, school seismic safety, healthy schools, school electrification, SCAP, behavioral health facilities
WA
Transcript Highlights:
- Welcome to the first Capital Budget Committee hearing. Really appreciate you all being here.
- So with that, I would like to open the public hearing for HB 2295 and immediately suspend the hearing
- governor's budget.
- Budget. My name is Jen Masterson.
- I'm the Senior Budget Advisor for the Capital Budget at the State's Office of Financial Management.
Bills:
HB2295
Committee:
House Capital Budget
Keywords:
Washington capital budget, supplemental capital budget, capital appropriations, state building construction account, taxable building construction account, climate commitment account, natural climate solutions, housing trust fund, affordable housing, supportive housing, homelessness, manufactured home communities, mobile home parks, school construction, school modernization, school seismic safety, healthy schools, school electrification, SCAP, behavioral health facilities
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine the nominations of Scott Kupor, of California, to be Director of the Office of Personnel Management, and Eric Matthew Ueland, of Virginia, to be Deputy Director for Management, Office of Management and Budget. Apr 3rd, 2025 at 08:30 am
Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- At the Office of Management and Budget.
- Now, turning to today's hearing, let me be clear.
- well to the general public. to hear rather, to hear that you don't know if you'll actually measure that
- Chairman and Ranking Member Peters for this hearing.
- Everybody talks about the budget, budget reconciliation, all that.
Keywords:
nominations, Scott Cooper, Eric Ulan, federal workforce, Office of Personnel Management, Office of Management and Budget, accountability, collective bargaining
Summary:
The committee convened to discuss the nominations of Scott Cooper for Director of the Office of Personnel Management and Eric Ulan for Deputy Director at the Office of Management and Budget. This meeting highlighted the critical roles both positions play in managing the federal workforce, which comprises over two million civilian employees. Concerns were raised regarding the current administration's approach to federal employment, citing issues like mass firings and the undermining of collective bargaining rights. Members expressed the need for better accountability and transparency within the federal system, emphasizing the importance of attracting talented public servants.