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OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Energy REVISED Apr 23rd, 2026 at 09:30 am

Energy

Transcript Highlights:
  • Members, House Bill 4484 is legislation that allows for the use of state-owned and state-leased vehicles
  • Then, for the state having to pay the mileage on us, we could just use the state car and state-owned
  • And if we're doing that, we have an opportunity as a state to be the innovative best practice state in
  • We have the experts in our state to get this right.
  • We can do dual use in our state.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Energy REVISED Apr 23rd, 2026

Energy

Transcript Highlights:
  • Members, House Bill 4484 is legislation that allows for the use of state-owned and state-leased vehicles
  • So we could just use the state car and state-owned vehicle and save that mileage there.
  • And if we're doing that, we have an opportunity as a state to be the innovative best-practice state in
  • We can do dual use in our state.
  • We can do dual use in our state.
Summary: The committee first considered the nomination of Russell Isaacs to the Oklahoma Water Resources Board. Isaacs described his farming background and experience with cotton, corn, sorghum, and wheat, and said he regularly tests conservation technologies on his farm. Senators discussed his water-conservation experience and the value he could bring to the board. The nomination received 10 ayes and 0 nays and was advanced to the full Senate floor. Members then took up House Bill 3183, dealing with smart transmission technology and electric grid efficiency. Senator Murdoch explained that the bill had been difficult to negotiate and that the enacting clause was stricken so work could continue on a committee substitute. He said the technology would allow existing transmission towers to carry lighter, more efficient lines, reduce wildfire risk, and potentially lower long-term rates by easing congestion. Senators asked about costs, who pays, and whether ratepayers or large load users would bear the burden; an amendment changed language from “customer funded” to “large load user funded.” The committee adopted the amendment and then passed the bill 7 ayes to 3 nays. The committee also advanced several nominations and bills related to environmental and energy policy. Steve Mason was confirmed to the Environmental Quality Board by an 8-0 vote. House Bill 4316, which removes an old deadline that prevented nonprofit corporations from converting into water districts and accessing grant funding, passed 8-0. House Bill 4484, allowing discretionary use of state-owned or state-leased vehicles between employees’ homes and workplaces to save mileage costs, passed 9-0. House Bill 3464 created a statewide framework for energy storage and solar facilities; a motion to table an amendment failed, and the bill passed 10-0 after debate over landowner protections, decommissioning, fire safety, and dual-use agricultural concerns. The committee then passed House Bill 3173, the Well-Repurposing Act, 10-0, to allow orphaned and abandoned wells to be repurposed for geothermal and energy storage uses, with discussion about surface-owner rights and possible tweaks to the geothermal temperature definition. House Bill 3469, a measure easing surety requirements for smaller producers by allowing a stair-stepped compliance schedule, passed 9-0. Finally, House Bill 3989 was amended for drafting corrections and then passed 9-0; it relates to the one-megawatt load standard and uses actual load over a two-year period rather than plate load. The chair ended the meeting by thanking members and staff and adjourning the committee.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

02/18/2026 - House Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections

Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections

Transcript Highlights:
  • , just like other states do.
  • If you are out of state or you are paid, wear a badge just like other states.
  • state representation.
  • You want your own people representing your own state. Every state has its own legislature.
  • In terms of the state level, we have a match with AZMVD to verify state residency.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate Session Aug 1st, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • I want the state of Texas to help make people better, healthier.
  • And the state will challenge you.
  • It has not achieved its stated goals.
  • But I do think that we have the ability as a state to regulate it.
  • Our governor served as the Attorney General of the state of Texas for 12 years.
Bills: SB5, SB11, SB12, SB5, SB11, SB12
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Administrative Rules REVISED Feb 19th, 2026 at 11:30 am

Administrative Rules

Transcript Highlights:
  • Senate Bill 1273 creates the Oklahoma State Agency Board and Commission Review Task Force.
  • The job of the task force will be to review the efficiency, effectiveness, and necessity of all state
  • internal memorandums that they've got based on state law.
  • Last year, we had some of that going on in the State Department of Education.
  • Other states, by the way, are doing this.
Bills: HJR1032, SB1273, SB1433
FL

Florida 2025 Regular Session

House in Special Session C Feb 13th, 2025

Florida House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • The United States Government Immigration Services, persons in possession of a T visa, U visa, or are
  • . ...States, excuse me, into the state of Florida if you are an unauthorized alien.
  • States Supreme Court.
  • State had to offer.
  • THE STATE WAS GRACIOUS ENOUGH TO ALLOW THEM TO PAY IN-STATE.
Summary: The Florida House passed two immigration enforcement bills during a special session. Senate Bill 4C creates new state offenses for unauthorized alien entry/reentry into Florida and mandates the death penalty for unauthorized aliens convicted of capital felonies. Senate Bill 2C establishes a state immigration enforcement board, provides $300+ million for local law enforcement immigration cooperation, creates a $1,000 bonus program for officers participating in federal immigration enforcement, and repeals in-state tuition for undocumented students effective July 1, 2025. Multiple amendments were proposed but failed, including protections for Venezuelan TPS holders, DACA recipients, students in critical professions, and conscientious objection provisions for clergy and teachers. Debate included constitutional concerns about federal preemption, equal protection violations, and mandatory death penalty provisions. The session also included a memorial urging DHS to provide 287G agreement training opportunities.
OK
Transcript Highlights:
  • Well, our local issues are often, often we as a state have to step in and Often, we as a state have to
  • I don't think there's anything stating that, knowing to the State Department of Education with concerns
  • I don't think there's anything stating that no one can go to the State Department without any concerns
  • Education is vitally important to our state, and as such, our teachers are vital to our state, and they
  • I don't think that benefits anybody in this state.
Summary: The House opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several introductions, including the Nurse of the Day and a guest pastor, on the National Day of Prayer. Members also made announcements about prayer activities in the Capitol and welcomed former Speaker Charles McCall to the gallery. The chamber then moved through a long floor calendar of Senate bills, joint resolutions, and a conference committee report, with several measures amended on the floor before final passage. Among the bills passed were SB 1090, a consumer protection measure aimed at giving homeowners time to cancel contracts with predatory door-knocking roofers and contractors; SJR 49, repealing a Wildlife Conservation Commission rule on surety for oil and gas leases; SB 633, a juvenile code measure described as protecting children from fentanyl poisoning; SB 650, a public utilities bill tied to transparency and accountability for state employee salary increases; SB 263, amended to include a “lemonade stand” provision; SB 122, a transportation-related bill on proof of insurance; and SB 1614, creating a teacher induction program, which also received emergency passage. SJR 52 and HJR 1101, both dealing with agency rules, also passed, as did SJR 53 on Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority rules. The most debated item was SB 1884, which would strengthen equal access for school employees to teacher professional organizations and related membership/dues procedures. Supporters argued it would clarify existing law, ensure fair access, and give teachers more choice and legal support; opponents said the problem was compliance with current law, not a need for new statute, and warned against duplicating existing protections. After extended debate, the bill failed 47-44. Members then took up SJR 50, a major Medicaid expansion-related resolution revising earlier trigger language; supporters said it preserved expansion unless federal funding changed and gave lawmakers flexibility, while opponents argued the state had not done enough fiscal analysis before proposing changes. SJR 50 passed 69-18. Finally, the House adopted a conference committee report on HB 3021, consolidating graduation requirements into the ICAP framework and clarifying related school rules, and the bill passed with emergency status.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

State Affairs (Part II) Mar 17th, 2025

State Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • The Senate Committee on State Affairs will come to order.
  • Recently, some wholesalers in our state are delinquent in their payments to Texas distillers. Mr.
  • We provide custom B2B services to other wineries. We do winemaking, co-packing, things like that.
  • You cannot, at the same time, hold a G permit in the state of Texas.
  • My wife may be from Louisiana, but I don't hold any special privilege to any other state.
Summary: The Senate Committee on State Affairs resumed consideration of several pending bills, first taking up Senate Bills 667, 1349, 1585, and 2312. After inviting testimony had already been heard, no members of the public came forward to testify on any of those measures, and the committee closed public testimony and left all four bills pending. The committee then heard Senate Bill 1355, which Senator Parker explained as a committee substitute aimed at helping Texas distillers recover unpaid invoices from wholesalers. The substitute would require distillers to invoice at the time of purchase, send a demand letter if payment terms are violated, and allow complaints to be filed with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission, which could determine an appropriate penalty based on the facts. Natasha Dehart of Bent Distilling Company testified in support, describing serious cash-flow problems and unpaid invoices from a Texas wholesaler that had forced layoffs, late vendor payments, and operational strain. No one testified against the bill, and it was left pending. The committee also heard Senate Bill 1378, a narrowly tailored local bill for a Carrollton facility recently acquired by Sazerac that employs more than 1,000 Texans. Senator Parker said the bill would create a limited exemption to avoid forcing the company to shut down or move because of current permit restrictions, while preserving the three-tier system and preventing the company from selling wine to itself. A Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission resource witness said the bill was drafted so it would not open the door to broader industry changes. Mason Moreland testified against the bill as filed, arguing it gave special treatment to one company and failed to address broader problems in the wine industry, including direct-to-consumer sales and permit issues. After questions from senators, public testimony closed and SB 1378 was left pending. The committee then recessed subject to the call of the chair.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Culture, Recreation & Tourism May 15th, 2025

Culture, Recreation & Tourism

Transcript Highlights:
  • Independence, it continues to draw millions of visitors and serves as a place of solemn remembrance and state
  • Senate Bill 3059 establishes the Alamo Commission as a distinct governing body within the state government
  • This structure reflects the leadership model used by the State Preservation Board.
  • There are observations, obviously the Alamo belongs to everybody in the state of Texas, but it is physically
Bills: SB3059
HI

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

State of the Judiciary Address 01-23-2025

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
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  • state.
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NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Chamber Meeting Feb 10th, 2026 at 11:16 am

New Mexico House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • The best county in the state, and I think the most diverse county in the state as well, where I'm from
  • written into state law.
  • They have expanded career pathways and improved the legal service capacity in the state.
  • agencies to fully deliver these services to, Or partnering with other state agencies to fully deliver
  • Walk me through what services we now provide for any immigrant that comes into the state of New Mexico
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Ways & Means Apr 21st, 2025

Ways & Means

Transcript Highlights:
  • . in the state of Texas.
  • It helps fund government services here in this state.
  • processing service.
  • However, a critical challenge in expanding high speed internet service in the state, especially in rural
  • our entire state.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

House of Representatives May 31st, 2026

Louisiana House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America.
  • service.
  • The state supplements The state supplements the judicial districts with the hiring of assistant district
  • It was driven from the budgetary constraints of the state.
  • services provided to veterans for compensation.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Rules 2nd REVISED Apr 6th, 2026 at 08:30 am

Rules

Transcript Highlights:
  • We have a high poverty population in our state, unlike a lot of other states.
  • We have a high poverty population in our state, unlike a lot of other states.
  • under current state statute.
  • It would just have flexibility to work with how to provide those services and other services or reduce
  • They are both red, blue, and purple states.