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OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Rules REVISED Apr 20th, 2026 at 09:00 am

Rules

Transcript Highlights:
  • Having received 17 ayes and zero nays, I declare the nomination of Juana Ellison to pass the committee
  • I declare House Bill 1675 to have passed committee.
  • Having received 16 eyes in one day, I declare House Bill 1739 to pass committee.
  • Having received 17 ayes and zero nays, I declare House Bill 4434 to have passed the committee.
  • I declare the same two have passed.
MA
Transcript Highlights:
  • With the America 250 time capsule and the reading of the Declaration of Independence and the potluck.
  • The next event that is another countrywide event is the reading of the Declaration of Independence.
  • The first time the Declaration of Independence was read was on July 8th in 1776.
  • Then there'll be a whole kind of montage of pictures of people reading the declaration all across the
  • So I would say for the July 8th Declaration reading, I mean, that's a thing everyone should be able to
Keywords: 995, all
Summary: The commission meeting opened with a roll call that established a quorum, allowing the group to proceed officially. Co-chair remarks highlighted recent successful Henry Knox Trail commemorations in Great Barrington, Alford, and Springfield, with praise for the organizers and participants. The meeting then focused on Massachusetts 250 and America 250 planning, including statewide events tied to the Revolution’s 250th anniversary. Sheila from the Office of Travel and Tourism outlined several America 250 initiatives: selecting an item for the national time capsule, organizing a July 8 nationwide reading of the Declaration of Independence, encouraging a July 5 “America’s potluck,” and considering a “heritage tractor” tribute from Kansas as a model for Massachusetts participation. Members discussed who should decide the time capsule contents, with suggestions that Secretary Galvin and the commission help set criteria, and there was interest in creating a separate Massachusetts-only time capsule as a backup. The commission also discussed whether Governor Healey should formally endorse the potluck effort, and members expressed support for distributing a graphic for the Declaration reading. Revolution 250 and related organizers gave updates on upcoming commemorations: Worcester was moved to a larger venue due to strong attendance, Framingham will include living history portrayals of Patriots of Color, Cambridge and Roxbury programs are being planned, and Dorchester Heights/Evacuation Day events will include a Boston Public Library evening commemoration and a March 17 procession and ceremony. Sail Boston was also previewed as a major international event with dozens of ships and extensive public safety coordination. A final presentation pitched “Rebel Town,” a Boston Tea Party musical, as a potential America 250 attraction; the presenter described the show’s development, audience appeal, and need for a Boston venue and funding. No votes were taken beyond the motion to adjourn, which passed unanimously.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Health and Human Services Oversight REVISED: SB1304 - Added Apr 15th, 2026 at 03:00 pm

Health and Human Services Oversight

Transcript Highlights:
  • All those wishing to vote or change about cherish parent clothes declare the vote.
  • Declare the vote: two nays, 11 aye, two nays. Report Senate Bill 1833 out as a do pass.
  • Williams, those wishing to change vote, cherry printer close declare the vote.
  • Declare that, declare the vote.
  • Williams, those wishing about a change about cherry printed clothes declare the vote.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Revenue and Taxation REVISED Feb 9th, 2026 at 01:30 pm

Revenue and Taxation

Transcript Highlights:
  • I declare the same to have passed. Thank you, Senator Stanley.
  • I declare the same to have passed. Constitutional privileges. I declare the same to have passed.
  • Senate Bill 193 having received 8 votes and 3 nay votes are Declare the same to have passed.
  • Senate Bill 1392 having received six 'ayes' and five 'nays' is declared to have passed.
  • Senate Bill 1395 having received 8 ayes and 2 nays is declared to have passed.
FL

Florida 2026 5th Special Session

Agriculture Mar 3rd, 2025

Transcript Highlights:
  • there's not always a highway patrolman around, and more animals are tied up and abandoned during declared
  • This bill would make it a third-degree felony to commit extreme animal cruelty during a declared weather
  • emergency—in other words, hurricanes, tropical storms, and tornadoes declared by the National Weather
  • with the following criminal violations: first-degree misdemeanor, if the dog has previously been declared
  • Second-degree misdemeanor, if the dog has not previously been declared dangerous, but caused a severe
Summary: The Committee on Agriculture met with a quorum present and took up four bills. First, CS/SB 150, “Trooper’s Law,” by Senator Gates, would make it a third-degree felony to abandon or restrain an animal during a declared weather emergency, such as a hurricane or tornado. The bill was presented as a response to a widely publicized case of a dog tied to a fence during Hurricane Milton. Several speakers supported the measure, and the committee voted unanimously to report it favorably. Next, SB 374 by Senator Trunow would refine the definition of “farm product” to include plant and plant products and bar local governments from restricting the collection, storage, and processing of farm products on bona fide agricultural land. An amendment related to food waste was withdrawn for further discussion, and public testimony came from composting, recycling, and poultry interests in support. The bill was then reported favorably. The committee also heard SB 560 by Senator Martin on chemical additives in food products, which would restrict a list of 10 chemicals in food. The sponsor argued the bill was aimed at serious health concerns and noted some chemicals had already been banned federally; industry and retail witnesses opposed the bill as creating a patchwork of state rules and potential market disruptions, while some senators supported the health goal but raised concerns about consistency. The committee voted to report SB 560 favorably, with one recorded no vote. Finally, SB 572, the Pam Rock Act by Senator Collins, would create a statewide dangerous dog registry and impose additional criminal penalties, permitting requirements, microchipping, sterilization, and insurance requirements for dangerous dogs. The sponsor and family members of attack victims described severe injuries and deaths to support the need for public notice and accountability. Some members questioned the usefulness of a registry and the burden of the information requirements, but the sponsor said the bill was intended to prevent repeat attacks and help victims. The committee voted to report SB 572 favorably. The meeting then adjourned.
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

Natural Resources Feb 10th, 2026

Natural Resources

Transcript Highlights:
  • And when you created the Edwards, you carved out Kinney County, and now there's a water war going on
  • Once they adopt, we go through a final review. and then we have 60 days to declare that management plan
  • If all the elements are there, if things have been addressed, we declare it administratively complete
Keywords: 1184, house, all
HI

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

AGR/AEN Joint Info Briefing - Mon Nov 24, 2025 @ 10:00 AM HST

Hawaii House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Declaring an emergency, that might be declaring a quarantine.
  • So, it has to be a declared pest, maybe through the animal industry plant animal board declared pest.
  • So, it has to be a declared pest, maybe through the animal industry plant animal board declared pest.
  • So, it has to be a declared pest, maybe through the animal industry plant animal board declared pest.
  • So, it has to be a declared pest, maybe through the animal industry plant animal board declared pest.
Keywords: 910, house, all
Summary: The joint informational briefing from the House Committee on Agriculture and Food Systems and the Senate Committee on Agriculture and Environment focused on the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity’s update on Hawaii’s biosecurity framework, especially implementation of Act 231 (2024) and Act 236 (2025). Chairs Corey Chun and Mike Gabbard opened the meeting by framing the briefing as an update on investments to fight invasive species and improve statewide evaluation and coordination. Department leaders Sharon Her and Richard Kim described historic legislative and executive investments that have allowed the department to rebuild and modernize biosecurity infrastructure to better prevent, detect, control, and eradicate invasive species. The presentation emphasized the importance of biosecurity to Hawaii’s agriculture, economy, environment, and public well-being, citing threats such as rapid ohia death, little fire ant, coconut rhinoceros beetle, brown tree snake, and red imported fire ant. Staff explained the state’s layered approach—pre-border, border, and post-border—and compared it to New Zealand’s model, stressing that Hawaii must act as a “net, not a wall” and that prevention before entry is far more cost-effective than response after establishment. They also outlined agency roles across the system, including agriculture, natural resources, health, transportation, enforcement, and university partners, and noted that Act 231 strengthened authority over high-risk imports, offshore treatment, compliance agreements, and pest management plans, while Act 236 renamed the department and clarified statewide biosecurity coordination. Jonathan Ho then walked through specific program areas and progress. He said pre-border risk analysis is being supported by Act 231 funding and a university contract, while offshore compliance and treatment efforts have improved substantially, including Christmas tree inspections from Oregon and Washington and airline declaration systems that provide advance passenger information. For border work, he highlighted inspections, surveillance, detector dogs, and port monitoring. For post-border response and readiness, he discussed the invasive pest hotline and dashboard, trace-forward/trace-back and diagnostics, preparedness for future threats, and the need to build stronger internal capacity. He also described a developing transitional facilities program authorized by Act 236, modeled on New Zealand’s certified facilities system, and said the department has already begun outreach to industry groups such as the Hawaii Floriculture and Nursery Association. No votes or formal actions were taken; the meeting was informational only.
MS

Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

MS Senate Floor - 3 March, 2026; 10:00 AM

Mississippi Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • I ask that we do so in memory of Brigadier General George Cronia of Vicksburg, who served in World War
  • II and in the Korean War and died at the age of 99. >> Thank you. >> Thank you.
  • I ask that we do so in memory of Brigadier General George Cronia of Vicksburg, who served in World War
  • II and in the Korean War and died at the age of 99. >> Thank you. >> Thank you.
  • II and in the Korean War and died at the age of 99. >> Thank you. >> Thank you.
Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum present, opened with an invocation by Reverend Vincent Russell of Greater Fairview Baptist Church, and then dispensed with the reading of the journal, committee reports, and bill titles. The bulk of the meeting consisted of introductions and recognitions of guests in the galleries, including representatives of the Red Cross, Omega Psi Phi members, local chamber of commerce and county officials, a Jackson Municipal Airport Authority representative, a doctor of the day, junior pages, and several Jackson State University Day at the Capitol guests and administrators. Members also made a series of announcements about committee meetings and Capitol events. These included meetings for Finance, Appropriations, Energy, Judiciary A and B, Public Health and Welfare, Public Property, Veterans and Military Affairs, Economic and Workforce Development, Universities and Colleges, Local and Private, and others. Announcements also highlighted special events such as William Carey University Capital Day, Jackson State University Day at the Capitol, the Mississippi Songwriters and Hall of Fame luncheon, the Mississippi Forestry Commission's 100-year celebration, and choir performances by New Albany High School and Newton County High School. No substantive floor debate or votes on legislation were recorded in the transcript beyond procedural motions. The Senate agreed to recess, first until 4:00 p.m. and later until 8:00 p.m. or until the last committee report was filed, with the journal to reflect adjournment until 10:00 a.m. the next morning. Members also requested that the Senate adjourn in memory of Brigadier General George Cronia and James Jefferson.
OK
Transcript Highlights:
  • Close the vote and declare the vote. Seven yeas, zero nays. Mr.
  • Please close the vote and declare the vote. Seven yeas, zero nays. Mr.
  • Please close the vote and declare the vote. Seven yeas, zero nays. Mr.
  • Please close the vote, declare the vote. Two aye, six nay.
  • Close the queue, please, and declare the vote. Eight aye, zero nay.
AL

Alabama 2026 1st Special Session

Alabama House Tuscaloosa County Legislation Committee Feb 18th, 2026

Tuscaloosa County Legislation

Transcript Highlights:
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Keywords: 1136, house, all
HI
Transcript Highlights:
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HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

ECD Public Hearing - Fri Mar 20, 2026 @ 9:30 AM HST

Economic Development & Technology

Transcript Highlights:
  • And the concern was a claim or assumption that the state funds would be used for any sort of war-related
  • <00:51:41.560> And<00:51:41.720> I sort of war-related activities.
  • And I sort of war-related activities.
  • So, if we put into this measure that these funds shall not be used for any war-related projects, then
  • public is hearing a lot of things, and the last thing we want to use is state funding for any sort of war
Summary: The committee opened by reviewing hearing procedures and then took up SB 2580, which concerns Hawaii’s film production tax credit and related incentives. Testimony was strongly supportive overall, with witnesses saying the measure would help attract productions, extend the sunset date, include streaming platforms, and strengthen the state’s competitiveness. Several supporters asked for cleanup language on grant administration, tax credit management, local-hire uplifts, and limits on third-party audit requirements for smaller productions. The state film office said the bill was generally strong but suggested clarifying language and noted that DBEDT and DOTAX already provide oversight of the current credit. No vote was taken in the transcript, but the bill drew broad support with a few comments and one opposition noted later in the hearing. The committee then heard SB 2578 SD1, a measure to create a film commission and related grant structure. Testifiers said the proposal would formalize industry input, improve accountability, and help the state compete globally, but they also raised concerns about how a new grant program would interact with the existing tax credit system. The film office said the grant program and tax credit should be separated operationally, that the advisory structure should include industry voices and possibly union representation, and that county film commissioner language may need technical adjustment. A testifier also suggested a Hawaii film museum and related tourism opportunities. The measure was described as having 42 supporters, one opposition, and five comments, with no final action shown. The committee next considered SB 2259, a dementia training measure. Supporters, including the bill’s drafter and the Alzheimer’s Association, described personal caregiving experiences and said free dementia training could help workers and families. Suggested amendments focused on clarifying the relationship between EOA and DBED and allowing retraining every two years because of workforce turnover. DBED said the bill is worthwhile but is not really an economic development initiative, and it should align with existing dementia programs and be easy for businesses to use, preferably online. The committee then moved to SB 3084 SD1, which HTDC said would expand its R&D matching program beyond SBIR to other federal research grants because of uncertainty at the federal level; the transcript ends as testimony begins, with no vote or final action recorded.
MD

Maryland 2026 Regular Session

House Floor Session, 3/5/2026 #1

Maryland House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
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Summary: The House convened with 127 members present, heard a prayer, and then recognized 2025 Maryland Blue Ribbon Schools and the Maryland Municipal League on its 90th anniversary. The Blue Ribbon resolution named Baltimore Polytechnic Institute, Diamond Elementary School, Little Flower School, Meyersville Elementary School, St. Louis School, Stoneleigh Elementary School, and Wilson Whims Elementary School, with principals introduced from the gallery. The MML resolution honored the league’s service to Maryland’s cities and towns and invited members to meet municipal officials after the floor session. The clerk also noted a second printing of the 2026 rule book due to a table-of-contents error. The chamber then took up House Bill 80, the Residential Leases Fee Disclosures bill. Floor debate focused on what fees must be disclosed, what counts as a utility versus a fee, whether the bill applies to oral leases, and how the measure applies to landlords with four or more units. Supporters said the bill is intended to ensure tenants know all upfront fees before signing and to create a clear enforcement pathway; opponents raised concerns about penalties, affordability, and the burden on landlords. The bill passed on third reading by a vote of 95-34. The House next considered House Bill 153, which requires air conditioning in newly constructed residential rental units and units undergoing specified substantial renovations, with the standard that habitable spaces be kept at 80 degrees or lower. Members asked whether window units would satisfy the requirement, how the bill interacts with older buildings and ongoing renovations, whether it applies retroactively, how enforcement would work, and whether it references federal refrigerant rules; the sponsor said it does not require central air and is prospective only. Supporters argued it reflects existing practice in Montgomery and Prince George’s counties and clarifies habitability standards, while opponents cited costs and concerns about older homes. The transcript ends during debate on this bill, before a final vote is recorded.
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

House Legislative Session Day 40 (3-5-26)

Kentucky House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • House bill 563, declaring an emergency.
  • House bill 657, declaring an emergency.
  • therefore, and declaring an emergency. therefore, and declaring an emergency.
  • declaring an emergency. declaring an emergency.
  • declaring an emergency. declaring an emergency.
Keywords: 958, all
Summary: The House convened, opened with an invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance, established a quorum with 96 members present, excused absent members, and approved the journal from March 4, 2026. The chamber also received notice that the Senate had passed Senate Bills 50 and 191 and requested concurrence. Several bills were reported for second reading and committee action, including measures on schools, barbering, virtual currency kiosks, eminent domain, DUI, fire protection, school district reporting, teacher certification, legal representation, cost and fee reporting, dentistry, credit insurance, harmful practices, elections, child welfare, health data, Medicaid directed payments, workplace violence in health care, utilities, solid waste, carbon sequestration, and coal/energy affordability. House Bill 534 was sent to the Rules Committee after receiving prior readings, and House Bill 600 was brought up for third reading and passage. House Bill 600, relating to the collection of delinquent tax bills, was explained as allowing counties to use a consolidated procedure to collect multiple delinquent tax cases more efficiently, requiring county attorney contracts with the Department of Revenue to include that option, and extending to counties some property-tax collection tools already used by cities for delinquent and dilapidated properties. A member from Jefferson raised concerns that the bill could allow foreclosure on occupied properties and warned about potential harm to elderly or low-income homeowners; the sponsor responded that the bill was not intended to remove anyone from their property. The House passed HB 600 by a vote of 82-11, and a clincher was applied. House Bill 662, concerning regulation of low-voltage battery-charged security fences by local governments, was described as a business-friendly measure supported by the Chamber of Commerce and affected industries, intended to define the fences and reduce regulatory uncertainty in commercial and industrial zones without removing local regulation. It passed unanimously, 96-0, and a clincher was applied. House Bill 364, relating to benefits for Kentucky National Guard members, was amended by House Floor Amendment 1 to define Commonwealth emergency pay and hazardous duty for Guard members on state active duty during emergencies. Supporters emphasized compensation for Guard members responding to disasters and emergencies, and members cited recent flood and crash responses as examples of their service. The bill passed 96-0, and a clincher was applied. House Bill 534, an elections bill, was taken up with House Committee Substitute 2 adopted. The sponsor said the bill was the product of work by the Secretary of State, the Board of Elections, county clerks, KREF, and others, and was intended to strengthen election laws. Debate focused on a provision that would remove from voter rolls individuals convicted of felonies even while appeals are pending; one member argued this would disenfranchise people before appeals are resolved and sought to offer an amendment, but a motion to suspend the rules for that amendment failed with only 18 votes in favor. Another member said the substitute was the best version of the bill and indicated he would offer amendments, including changes to the felony-appeal language and campaign finance timing, while also seeking to remove a section requiring federal cooperation. The transcript cuts off during that discussion, before final action on HB 534 is shown.
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

House Legislative Session Day 52 (3-24-26)

Kentucky House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • There being 94 members indicating their presence, a quorum is declared and the House is ready to proceed
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  • to recyclers and declaring an emergency. to recyclers and declaring an emergency.
  • an emergency, Senator fund and declaring an emergency, Senator Rocky<00:47:43.080> Adams.
Keywords: 958, all
OK
Transcript Highlights:
  • Declare the vote: 70 aye, 19 nay.
  • Declare the vote: 70 aye, 19 nay.
  • Declare the vote. Eighty-four aye, four nay.
  • Declare the vote. 81 aye, 7 nay.
  • Declare the vote. 81 aye, 7 nay.
Keywords: 914, all
SC

South Carolina 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Jun 25th, 2026

South Carolina Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • he was in Fallujah, but it was actually in Kandahar, another area where the Marines held during the war
  • Ray Dalio pens a long-form piece about The Coming Civil War. Well, I'm gonna hear his argument.
  • Ray Dalio pins a long-form piece about the coming Civil War. Well, I'm gonna hear his argument.
  • It was formed several years after the conclusion of the Revolutionary War.
  • It came just on the heels of the first bloodshed during the Revolutionary War in South Carolina, where
Keywords: 977, all
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Public Safety Committee Mar 11th, 2025

Transcript Highlights:
  • AB 380 removes for all future emergency declarations the important timelines for local governments to
  • revisit their declarations every 30 or 180 days as required by existing law.
  • Emergency declarations play a critical role in facilitating aid from state and federal authorities.
  • We also ask that local governments report their declarations of emergency to the Governor's Office of
  • We also ask that local governments report their declarations of emergency to the Governor's Office of
Summary: The committee heard several public safety-related bills. AB 383 by Assembly Member Davies would expand and clarify firearm restrictions tied to juvenile adjudications, allow certain minor firearm possession for hunting or training with guardian approval, and authorize warrants in some domestic violence-related firearm surrender situations. Supporters, including a district attorney representative, argued it would close gaps in existing law and improve public safety; opponents said it would over-criminalize youth and disproportionately affect marginalized communities. The bill passed as amended to Appropriations. AB 400 by Assembly Member Pacheco would require law enforcement K-9 units to meet statewide POST standards covering training, use of force, and handler skills. Supporters said the bill would create consistency, accountability, and safer deployments; opponents argued the standards were inadequate and would legitimize harmful canine practices. After debate over whether the bill expanded canine use or simply standardized it, the committee approved AB 400 and sent it to Appropriations. AB 380 by Assembly Member Gonzalez would extend price-gouging protections during emergencies, including for hotels, food, essential goods and services, and commercial property, and would remove the 12-month lease limit loophole for rent gouging. Supporters said the bill responds to wildfire-related exploitation and provides clarity for disaster victims; business and landlord groups warned it could amount to commercial rent control and create uncertainty for future emergencies. The author said he would continue working on amendments, and the bill passed as amended to Appropriations. AB 358 by Assembly Member Alvarez would create a narrow exception to Cal-ECPA so law enforcement could inspect tracking or surveillance devices found in a person’s home, vehicle, or property with the finder’s consent. Supporters said the change would help stalking and domestic violence victims preserve evidence quickly; privacy advocates argued warrants and existing emergency exceptions already cover these situations. The chair proposed narrowing the language to “tracking or surveillance device,” and the bill was held on call after an initial roll with only three votes in favor. The transcript also began AB 247, which would raise pay for incarcerated hand crew firefighters, with testimony from formerly incarcerated firefighters in support, but the discussion was not completed in the excerpt.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Health and Human Services 2ND REVISED Apr 8th, 2026 at 10:00 am

Health and Human Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • I declare House Bill 3000 to have advanced.
  • I declare House Bill 3012 to have advanced.
  • I declare House Bill 3012 to have advanced.
  • Having received nine ayes and zero nays, I declare House Bill 3004 to have advanced.
  • Having received nine ayes and zero nays, I declare House Bill 3904 to have advanced.
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

Senate Committee on Water, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs May 11th, 2026

Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • Chairman Perry, in the state, we also want to recognize Governor Abbott's leadership and his decisive declaration
  • production will give us about 500 sterile flies per week, which is the number we needed in 1966 when we declared
  • Whether it’s EPA, FDA, Department of War, or USDA, we’re able to make it go much faster than historically
  • Just folks in San Patricio County, Taft in particular, how's the process been for your emergency declaration
Keywords: 1185, senate, all