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TX

Texas 89th Regular

S/C on Family & Fiduciary Relationships Apr 7th, 2025

S/C on Family & Fiduciary Relationships

Transcript Highlights:
  • There are local providers as well if you're trying to find... Other outlets?
  • Harris that we don't have the resources locally to keep it local.
  • This bill also has a Senate Bill Companion, Senate Bill 629, that's authored by Senator Zaffirini.
  • Finally, it authorizes the Title IV-D agency to adjust the child support obligation of certain incarcerated
  • Because there was some difficulty, we identified certain procedural gaps in the authorizing statutes
TX

Texas 89th Regular

S/C on Family & Fiduciary Relationships Apr 7th, 2025

S/C on Family & Fiduciary Relationships

Transcript Highlights:
  • And what I'd like to do is give the member time. to work with the author of the bill to see if they can
  • So with that being said, the chair lays out House Bill 168 and recognizes the author, Representative
  • Now they're a couple, two or three years down the road.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Appropriations Apr 13th, 2026

Appropriations

Transcript Highlights:
  • to aid in their additional... ...give those additional dollars to the local school districts to aid
  • "Move that staff are authorized to make necessary technical corrections on any adopted amendments.
  • These funds are authorized to cover expenses of that office.
  • These funds are authorized to cover expenses of that office. There are no amendments.
  • I move the staff be authorized to make necessary technical corrections on any adopted amendments.
Bills: HB1 , HB312 , HB313 , HB314 , HB383 , HB983 , HB1126 , HCR3
AL

Alabama 2026 Regular Session

Alabama House Constitution, Campaigns and Elections Jan 21st, 2026

Constitution, Campaigns and Elections

Transcript Highlights:
  • Quite a string of local deals and a lot of memories. >> Yeah, they were all listening after the first
  • I thought this would have just been a simple local bill when uh... >> Yeah.
  • ><c> specifically</c><00:31:18.960><c> only</c> have local bills that specifically only have local bills
  • That's why y'all of local application.
  • </c><00:31:35.919><c> bill</c> everything not have to be a local bill everything not have to be a local
Bills: HB67 , HB89 , HB67 , HB89
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama House State Government Committee May 7th, 2025

State Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • This is his bill that passed the Senate, which would require that local school systems set up and come
  • Uh, and it would be the local board of education selecting how things are done, and the school would
  • Secondly, schools are actually allowed to maintain authority.
  • Mandating things at the state level that should be handled locally.
  • And also, I find that we... handled locally.
Bills: SB13 , SB278 , SB13
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • Also consider a local and uncontested calendar after the layout of bills in committee.
  • Chairman, I was just wondering if the author of the bill isn't wearing any El Paso-made boots.
  • Local. Hmm? Local. No. No.
  • Chairman, I appreciate the opportunity to lay out this SCR this morning. author.
  • recommended local and It's a calendar.
Bills: SB2053 , SCR19 , SCR23 , SCR29
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Agriculture & Livestock Apr 1st, 2025 at 02:00 pm

Agriculture & Livestock

Transcript Highlights:
  • Does this have to do with a local ordinance, maybe?
  • Who, like, what authority has kept you all from doing this?
  • We've kicked the Farm Bill down the road, kicked the can down the road two years in a row.
  • And those that joined, authored, and co-signed on it, I'm excited.
  • And it's not like your local Walgreens or CVS actually carry those medications.
Summary: The second bill, House Bill 3469, was introduced to address pest control regulations concerning nuisance birds. Representative Campos explained how the bill proposes non-lethal methods to deter these birds, such as the use of laser lights and sounds, which avoids conflict with both state and federal regulations. The committee heard impassioned testimonies from members of the public who shared firsthand experiences regarding the adverse effects of these birds on property and public health. The meeting concluded with both bills being left pending, reflecting a desire for further deliberation among the committee members.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Water, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs Mar 3rd, 2025

Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • Members, any question for the bill author? I do have a resource witness.
  • Members, Senate Bill 480 provides a general authorization for local governments to enter into interlocal
  • Senator Perry moves that Senate Bill 1066 be recommended to the local and contested calendar.
  • Senator Hancock moves that Senate Bill 790 be recommended for the local and contested calendar.
  • Do you want that one to go to local?
Bills: SB480 , SB767 , SB790 , SB971 , SB1066
Summary: The Senate Committee on Water, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs met on Texas Water Day and limited public testimony to two minutes. The chair emphasized the need to move quickly because of scheduling conflicts with other committees and noted the importance of water policy and related stakeholders. The committee heard several bills focused on water administration, rural utilities, emergency response, and public works contracting. Senate Bill 790 by Senator Alvarado would let the Public Utility Commission create a simplified process for resolving tenant complaints over water or wastewater bill discrepancies; it was described as a way to avoid lengthy contested-case hearings for small disputes. Senate Bill 971 by Senator Sparks would clean up conflicting statutory definitions of “rural political subdivision” so Texas Water Development Board programs are applied consistently; Texas Rural Water Association testified in support. Senate Bill 767, also by Senator Sparks, would expand and improve a statewide database of fire-response equipment so departments, including volunteer and rural departments, can locate and share resources more effectively during emergencies; fire service witnesses supported the bill and suggested annual updates to keep the database current. Chair Perry laid out Senate Bill 480 to clarify that local governments and special districts may enter interlocal agreements for water-related planning and research, including aquifer management and flood/water planning. He also presented Senate Bill 1066, which raises payment and performance bond thresholds for Texas Parks and Wildlife Department public works contracts to $150,000, arguing the change would reflect inflation and help smaller vendors on lower-risk projects. Witnesses were heard on the bills, with no opposition recorded in the transcript. The committee voted out all five bills favorably. SB 1066, SB 480, SB 767, SB 790, and SB 971 each received unanimous committee approval and were recommended to the local and contested calendar, with SB 767 noted as amended by a suggested annual-update requirement for the equipment database.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Education Finance Committee 2/27/25

Education Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • I would urge that these students and the testifiers all bring their passion to the local school boards
  • </c><00:05:33.960><c> school</c><00:05:34.240><c> boards</c> their passion to the local school boards
  • So that's, I think, you can make a case for local control, and we can't do more.
  • So that's, I think, you can make a case for local control, and we can't do more.
  • So that's, I think, you can make a case for local control, and we can't do more.
Bills: HF29 , HF921 , HF922 , HF1048 , HF1049
AL

Alabama 2026 Regular Session

Alabama House Ways and Means General Fund Committee Mar 31st, 2026

Ways and Means General Fund

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c><00:21:52.960><c> uh</c><00:21:53.039><c> in</c> Industrial Development Authority uh in Industrial
  • Development Authority uh in the<00:21:53.360><c> amount</c><00:21:53.520><c> of</c><00:21:53.760><c>
  • , and then finally $387,500,000 from the Public Road and Bridge Fund to ALDOT, and related to that also
  • , and then finally $387,500,000 from the Public Road and Bridge Fund to ALDOT, and related to that also
  • Authority, and then finally $387,500,000 from the Public Road and Bridge Fund to ALDOT, and related to
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

ECD Public Hearing - Wed Mar 18, 2026 @ 8:30 AM HST

Economic Development & Technology

Transcript Highlights:
  • Is anyone here that can speak on behalf of the Stadium Authority?
  • Andrew Pereira, Stadium Authority, also Pacific Resource...
  • </c><00:38:33.760><c> So,</c> Stadium Authority. Still not here. So, Stadium Authority.
  • ><c> or</c><00:40:50.360><c> the</c> for these local companies or the for these local companies or the
  • So, I'll just be voting facing the road.
Summary: The committee heard testimony on several Senate bills, with most measures drawing broad support and a few generating significant opposition or policy questions. SB 2908 SD1 and SB 2671 SD1 were taken up first; both appeared to have majority support, with SB 2908 receiving seven in support, one in opposition, and one comment, and SB 2671 receiving five in support and two comments. SB 3085 SD2, related to film industry operations, drew 11 supporters and no opposition. Georgia Skinner explained that the bill would streamline the approval timeline for productions by reducing delays tied to Land Board review, and she said DLNR supported the effort. Committee members asked about the need for the change and the relationship between the film studio, DLNR, and the approval process. The committee then discussed SB 2907 SD1, which would create an Office of Marine Affairs. Testimony was largely supportive, including from DLNR, HTDC, the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity, ocean industry representatives, and others. The governor’s office supported the bill’s intent but objected to placing the office within the Office of the Governor, urging instead that it be housed at HTDC. HTDC said it was willing and excited to take on the work and described ongoing stakeholder engagement. Members asked about the rationale for the placement and the long-term structure of the office. SB 2353 SD2, concerning the Aloha Stadium district and billboard/naming-rights issues, drew strong opposition overall, with four in support, 23 in opposition, and one comment. Andrew Pereira of the Stadium Authority argued the measure could generate revenue to help maintain and operate the stadium and said the district would remain self-contained; he also emphasized that the development would respect the character of the area. The committee then heard SB 2074 SD1, which had five in support and 26 in opposition; only one support testimony from the Carpenters was heard before the discussion moved on. Finally, SB 2360 SD1, an enterprise zones measure, received 14 supportive testimonies and two comments. Testimony focused on updating the program for modern business models, especially e-commerce and direct-to-consumer sales, while committee members questioned whether the program overlaps with higher tax burdens and whether businesses receiving subsidies should be monitored for job retention after graduation from the program.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate Session Aug 12th, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • You thanked the locals.
  • With that, I believe it's acceptable to the author. It is acceptable to the author.
  • Any... ...is acceptable to the author.
  • Generally then, Senate Bill 43 would define a qualified local sponsor and allow a qualified local sponsor
  • Support local accountability initiatives by establishing a grant panel to help districts equate local
Bills: SB8 , SB4 , SB43 , SB1 , SB2 , SB13 , SB6 , SB10 , SB16 , SB14 , SB3 , SB8 , SB4 , SB43 , SB1 , SB2 , SB13 , SB6 , SB10 , SB16 , SB14 , SB3
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs Mar 26th, 2025

Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • If the National Park Service has the same authority as local police jurisdiction, is what I'm hearing
  • All the local mental health authorities do not use this form; this is a form for law enforcement.
  • In bearing on the local mental health authority, this information on this document should go to the local
  • They can then reach out to the local mental health authority and help facilitate the aftercare.
  • The local mental health authorities play a vital role, do they not? Yes, very important, sir.
OK
Transcript Highlights:
  • And so right now, the Corporation Commission doesn't have the authority in statute to actually address
  • You've got to author the bill. It's only the bill authors. And where do I sign up?
  • You've got to author the bill. It's only the bill authors.
  • The fiscal looks like $20 million to local municipalities.
  • The fiscal looks like 20 million to local municipalities.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Appropriations and Budget REVISED: SB1403 - ADDED TO AGENDA Apr 14th, 2026

Appropriations and Budget

Transcript Highlights:
  • And so right now, the Corporation Commission doesn't have the authority in statute to actually address
  • The presenter: What I’m proposing is that we take all the bill authors, put them out in the rotunda,
  • The presenter: You’ve got to author the bill.
  • The fiscal looks like $20 million to local municipalities.
  • As you know, local municipalities do not have the ability to have ad valorem tax assessments, so it would
Summary: The committee first took up Senate Bill 1319, which would create a Corporation Commission process to help residential homeowners whose homes are contaminated by brine, oil, or other substances tied to the Commission’s jurisdiction. Members discussed a subcommittee amendment that removed an appropriation because the bill had already been funded elsewhere, and several questions focused on whether the measure was a state-funded bridge for rare cases where no liable party is immediately identifiable. The bill was advanced on a 23-3 vote. The committee then approved several other measures with little or no debate: SB 1369 to create a protected revolving fund for the 988 mental health lifeline; SB 1378 to create an Olympic Fund for Oklahoma City’s 2028 Olympic preparations; SB 1379 to establish a two-year grant pilot for victims of labor and sex trafficking; SB 1309 to increase the Rhodes Fund reserve for debt service; SB 1330 to change compensation for the pardon and parole board director and members to an attendance-based structure; SB 1546 to allow private donations for the Inspired to Teach program and rename it Next Ed; and SB 1403 to update the Quality Jobs Program, including adding certain transportation-related industries and tightening eligibility if a credit is unused for three years. These bills all received due-pass recommendations, with votes ranging from unanimous to 23-2. The committee also considered SB 1481, which adds 20 minutes of daily recess, and members noted that similar bills were moving through the process and that the bill did not clearly address whether the added recess counts as instructional time. It passed 25-0. Finally, SB 1122, a broadband tax-policy cleanup bill, drew questions about its fiscal impact on local governments and counties; the presenter said municipalities would not be affected because they do not levy ad valorem taxes, though the measure could reduce revenue for other taxing entities by about $20 million statewide. That bill passed 23-1. The meeting ended with announcements about upcoming appropriations meetings and adjournment.