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OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Apr 29th, 2026 at 09:00 am

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • I might also add his wife is my state representative, Ellen Pogueiller.
  • Gerald Phillips to the state banking board.
  • There is no loss to the state.
  • So if a private entity defaults on the loan, the state is not liable, but the state has still provided
  • Then the state is just, I guess, basically, they're getting the state interest rate.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

House Chamber - Wed Apr 22, 2026, 12:00PM HST - Day 49

Hawaii House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • I find that to be a travesty to the people of this state who deserve transparency and who deserve answers
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  • <00:33:56.440> who<00:33:56.520> deserve to the people of this state who deserve to
  • the people of this state who deserve transparency transparency transparency and<00:33:58.920> who
  • Alexander Silvert, who was the author of the petition and who has bravely taken on corruption in our state
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

RM 325 Conference PM - Wed Apr 22, 2026

Hawaii House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Um, for the public's purpose, can you state as to what are the dollar amounts you're talking about?
  • Constitution to increase the mandatory retirement age for state justices and judges.
  • section 3 of the Hawaii state section 3 of the Hawaii state constitution<00:29:51.960> to
  • <00:29:53.420> [clears throat] retirement age for state [clears throat] retirement age for
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HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

RM 309 Conference PM - Wed Apr 22, 2026

Hawaii House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • we'll just ask uh members if they have opening remarks and I just like to begin by saying that the state
  • of the State Fire Marshal, Law 822.
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  • State Fire Marshal,<00:23:06.400> Law<00:23:06.679> 822.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Transportation, Highways and Public Works Apr 21st, 2026

Transportation, Highways & Public Works

Transcript Highlights:
  • Again, as the chairman stated, this is not a simple issue. It's complicated.
  • And we all know today, not just in Louisiana, but across the state and across the United States of America
  • And we all know today, not just an IRA, but across the state and across the United States of America,
  • But unfortunately, the state makes it difficult to put red light cameras on state highways.
  • I've been working with state police and LCLE to provide the proper training here.
Summary: The House Transportation Committee met on April 21 and considered a series of transportation, licensing, tolling, and public safety measures. It reported favorably House Bill 745, extending special permits for tandem loads hauling containers to and from port facilities; House Bill 1000, a DOTD cleanup bill that clarifies Highway Priority Program reporting and raises the letter-bid contract threshold from $1 million to $3 million; and House Bill 1050, which clarifies commercial driver’s license rules, including age and intrastate/interstate driving limits. The committee also approved House Bill 1172 naming a portion of U.S. Highway 165 in Oberlin the Coulin Brooks Manuel Memorial Highway, House Bill 1218 naming a portion of Louisiana Highway 1090 the Lewis Pat Miramon Memorial Highway, House Concurrent Resolution 32 urging backup motors for the St. Claude Avenue Bridge, and House Bill 1207 on public contracting standards and competition in public bidding. A major portion of the meeting focused on House Bill 896, which responds to tolling issues at the Belle Chasse bridge project. The bill would require toll signage, local toll customer service centers, dispute procedures, and limits on administrative fees, with amendments addressing effective dates, in-person assistance, appeal deadlines, law-enforcement exemptions, and limits on certain charges. The author and witnesses described high administrative fees, long travel distances to customer service locations, and problems with toll bills, while committee members noted the issue was complex and ongoing. The committee reported the bill favorably as amended. The committee also heard House Bill 1159, allowing Jefferson Parish municipalities to use automated speed enforcement devices again under local control. Supporters from Gretna, Westwego, Harahan, and Kenner said photo enforcement reduced crashes, improved safety, and helped limited police resources, while opponents were not emphasized in the transcript. After discussion about whether the measure should be voluntarily or involuntarily deferred, the committee ultimately deferred the bill. House Bill 493, which would prohibit expropriation by the Amite River Basin Drainage and Water Conservation District in East Feliciana and St. Helena Parishes, drew extensive testimony about reservoir fears and local opposition; the committee voluntarily deferred it. House Bill 679, as substituted, created a driver’s license designation for people with brain injuries and required related law-enforcement training; witnesses described personal experiences with brain injury and the need for officers to recognize communication and behavioral effects, and the committee reported the substitute favorably. House Bill 1173, which waives late fees for certain reinstatement-relief payment plans for driver’s licenses, was also reported favorably, and House Bill 1024 creating a Louisiana Democratic Party prestige plate was approved as well.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Commerce, Consumer Protection and International Affairs May 6th, 2026

Commerce, Consumer Protection, and International Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • I'm Brian Adams, the State Fire Marshal.
  • Right now in the state of Louisiana, you can hire me.
  • And I want you to know, it's a state agency.
  • That includes reciprocity with other states.
  • Plumbing Board, Terry Smith with the State Plumbing Board, and Brad Hassart with the State Licensing
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

PBS Public Hearing - Wed Apr 15, 2026 @ 10:30 AM HST

Public Safety

Transcript Highlights:
  • license during a state of emergency. license during a state of emergency.
  • where states are co-located, right?
  • c><00:25:07.920> states<00:25:08.240> of proclamations declaring states of proclamations
  • from what the state is planning.
  • It is very common in other states.
Bills: SCR180
Summary: The committee opened by noting it was likely its last hearing of the 2026 session, then took up several resolutions. SCR 54, on appointing a hydrogen fire safety expert and training on hydrogen-related protocols, and SCR 59, on allowing certain health care professionals to practice without a license during a state of emergency, drew no testimony. Members discussed SCR 59 as a response to past emergencies and the need for pre-approved, updated registries of professionals who could be deployed quickly in emergencies. SCR 62 SD1, which asks the 911 Board to form a working group with the disability community to address access issues in emergency and 911 responses, received testimony from disability advocates and the 911 Board. Testifiers said the measure should ensure an integrated system with EMS infrastructure, real-time access for dispatchers and field personnel, and public education about the system; they also noted that Smart911 is no longer being used on Oahu and Maui and that a statewide, integrated approach is needed. Members agreed to work the suggested language into the resolution. SCR 179, urging Maui County to enforce fire code provisions on brush clearance, fuel breaks, roadside vegetation clearing, and emergency access, was noted as having no testimony but continuing to raise important issues. SCR 74, calling for an audit of no-bid contracts issued under emergency proclamations from 2020 through 2025, drew strong support from a late testifier who tied the measure to emergency procurement concerns after the Lahaina wildfire and COVID-era contracting. The witness argued that procurement rules should not be waived in ways that compromise safety, and described concerns about unlicensed contractors and construction problems in a state housing project. Members asked about the scope of the audit and whether it would interfere with criminal investigations; the witness said the audit should cover a broad range of contracts, including nonprofit contracts, and should not be limited to the wildfire period. The committee also heard SCR 28 SD1 on creating a Hawaii Vietnam Veterans Medal, with support from the Department of Defense and veterans advocates, who said the resolution is intended to do the groundwork for a future appropriation and to determine eligibility and distribution procedures. Finally, SCR 60 SD1, requesting updates on the “Breaking Cycles” rehabilitation and restorative justice study, received support from the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, the Correctional System Oversight Commission, and reform advocates. The department asked that reporting be annual rather than quarterly because of the complexity of the OCCC project, and supporters said the measure would promote transparency and help ensure the study’s recommendations are implemented. No votes were taken in the portion of the hearing provided.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Agriculture and Wildlife Mar 2nd, 2026 at 10:00 am

Agriculture and Wildlife

Transcript Highlights:
  • For many other sources, there's an E. coli outbreak from romaine lettuce, 36 states, 96 hospitalizations
  • My point is that when we sit here and we decide what kind of laws we want to make in this state, we always
  • That's just it's going to be composed of five members appointed by the State Board of Agriculture, and
  • But when you get into Imron County, when you get into metro areas, when you get into areas of the state
AL

Alabama 2026 1st Special Session

Alabama House Ethics and Campaign Finance Committee Feb 25th, 2026

Ethics and Campaign Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • There are companies in the state that are owned or controlled by foreign principals that are managed
  • There are companies in the state you.
  • <00:05:26.720> of from doing business in the state of from doing business in the state of
  • are in state government, but um so um a lot of you may recall we had a little change recently.
  • <00:11:20.160> law reimburse local or or state law reimburse local or or state law enforcement
HI
Transcript Highlights:
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  • executive director for the Hawaii State executive director for the Hawaii State Commission<00:37
  • Defense State Liaison Office.
  • State Leaison Office. We stand on our State Leaison Office.
Bills: SB3082, SB3110, SB3251
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

02/11/2026 - House Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections

Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections

Transcript Highlights:
  • It's very similar to what we have in this state and many other states, which is called faithless elector
  • there is no traditional process for how a state should ratify.
  • Twelve states out of 13 sent representatives.
  • It allows the state of Arizona to govern.
  • and controlling a state entity.
Summary: The committee first heard HB 2908, which would impose criminal penalties on faithless Arizona Article V convention delegates, require delegates to take an oath, and direct the legislature and governor to ratify any approved amendment through the normal legislative process. The sponsor argued the bill adds guardrails to any future convention, while Common Cause Arizona opposed it as ineffective and insufficient to prevent a runaway convention. After debate about whether the bill could meaningfully constrain delegates, the committee voted 5-2 to return HB 2908 with a do pass recommendation. The committee then considered HB 2608, a veterans housing measure creating a military transitional housing grant program at the Arizona Department of Housing with a $7 million General Fund appropriation in FY 2027 and changes to the military transitional housing fund. Testimony focused on revisions to the bill, including limiting use of funds to new construction and requiring veteran-led or veteran-managed organizations. Several members said the bill was too similar to prior versions and had not gone through the Veterans Caucus process. On a motion to table, the committee voted to lay HB 2608 on the table. After a recess, the committee took up HB 2805, as amended, which creates a secure online portal for nomination petition signatures for local governing board candidates and related election administration changes. The sponsor said the bill was intended to give school board candidates and other local candidates equal access to the state’s electronic signature system, while members debated whether requiring candidates to declare party affiliation would undermine nonpartisan races. The Gillette amendment was adopted, and the committee then voted 5-2 to return HB 2805 as amended with a do pass recommendation. Finally, the committee heard HB 2775, which would bar the state and its subdivisions from using state assets or money to implement or enforce rules, taxes, or policies of international organizations, and would add restrictions on Arizona public universities’ dealings with certain foreign entities. Members discussed a proposed amendment to create oversight of foreign funding at Arizona State University and the Board of Regents, but raised concerns about rulemaking authority and constitutional issues. The committee ultimately voted to hold HB 2775 for further work, and then adjourned.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Education Pre-K - 12 Feb 10th, 2026

Education Pre-K - 12

Transcript Highlights:
  • when an FTC scholarship account is closed, any remaining funds must revert but do not revert to the state
  • clarifies a technical issue regarding rulemaking authority, updates rulemaking to reflect that the State
  • The State Board of Education is the chief implementing and coordinating body and has the authority to
Bills: S0182, S1318, S1690
Summary: The Senate Education Pre-K through 12 Committee considered three bills and reported all of them favorably. SB 1318 by Senator Rodriguez made a technical clarification to the Florida tax credit scholarship program so that when a scholarship account is closed, any remaining funds revert but do not revert to the state. The bill was taken up without debate and passed on a favorable roll call vote. The committee then heard CS for SB 1690 by Senator Calatayud on child care and early learning services. The bill updates child care laws, improves transparency and accountability, clarifies terminology, and aims to avoid over-regulating before- and after-school programs. The committee adopted an amendment clarifying rulemaking authority, shifting it to the State Board of Education. Senator Berman questioned a provision related to information on leaving children in vehicles, and Senator Calatayud said she would follow up. The committee then voted the bill favorably. Finally, the committee considered CS for SB 182 by Senator Jones on school teacher training and mentoring programs. A strike-all amendment aligned the bill with the House companion, limited mentor placements to D- and F-rated schools, expanded participation to districts and charter schools, tightened mentor qualifications, authorized stipends up to $3,000, and allowed use of educational enrichment funds. The amendment was adopted, supportive appearance forms were waived in, and the bill was reported favorably. At the end of the meeting, members recognized committee staff and applauded Kathy Missouri for her last committee meeting, and senators later recorded additional affirmative votes before adjournment.
KY
Transcript Highlights:
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  • So, we struggle neighboring states.
  • <00:07:17.840> court working with the national state court working with the national state
  • <00:08:19.360> I it could be done at a state level. I it could be done at a state level.
  • ,<00:10:13.839> you looking on behalf of all states, you looking on behalf of all states,
Summary: The subcommittee heard a budget overview from the Kentucky Court of Justice focused on mandated services and several growth items in the judicial branch budget. Court officials said the requests were driven by legal and contractual obligations, including higher contractor rates for court interpreters and IT support, annual software-as-a-service costs, and upgrades to the court’s audiovisual record system (JAVS). They also discussed local facilities needs tied to Jefferson County lease space and the Boyle County Courthouse, though the bulk of the presentation centered on the court’s technology and service-delivery costs. Members asked detailed questions about interpreter services, including whether services are provided in person, by phone, or by Zoom, and whether Kentucky could train and certify more local interpreters instead of relying on contractors from around the country. Court officials said the certification process is rigorous, that the branch is working with the National Center for State Courts on an apprenticeship program, and that they believe Kentucky may have flexibility to develop state-level certification if it meets court needs. They also said they are exploring technology and AI tools for translation, but have not found a solution that reliably handles complex courtroom context. Representative Sharp asked whether cases had been delayed for lack of interpreters; officials said they could provide aggregated data later. The court also described its major IT modernization effort, including a statewide case management system, e-filing, and maintenance of many legacy applications. Officials said contractor rates need to be raised to compete for skilled labor during the implementation phase, but that those costs should decline once the new systems are fully built and only maintained. They explained that part of the request covers three SaaS initiatives: ongoing subscription costs for existing systems, annual fees for the CaseWorks system used in pretrial and specialty courts after federal grant funding ends, and adoption of DocuSign to streamline invoicing, procurement, and contract execution. In response to questions from Representative KC Carney, they said cybersecurity is taken seriously, that they recently conducted a tabletop exercise, and that some risk shifts to cloud vendors under contract, though no separate cybersecurity line item was included. A substantial portion of the discussion focused on the JAVS audiovisual court-record system. Court officials said not all courtrooms are on the same version, and they want funding to bring all locations up to the current version and prepare for version 9, which they said would standardize the system statewide and support the official court record. When asked about costs, they said each upgrade can cost about $70,000 to $80,000 per system, that they aim to upgrade about 50 per year, and that the request reflects the need to keep pace with a four-year refresh cycle. No votes or formal actions were taken during the meeting.
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama House Ports, Waterways & Intermodal Transit Committee Feb 19th, 2025

Ports, Waterways & Intermodal Transit

Transcript Highlights:
  • As I stated... ...done.
  • If the president were to come to this state and look at the root name of this state, which is Alabama
  • One in seven jobs in our state is...
  • East Coast of the United States.
  • Since the state docks is based in House District 97... the state docks is based in House District 97.
Bills: HB1, HB247, HB1