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LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

House of Representatives Apr 22nd, 2026

Louisiana House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • House and government.
  • Provides for governance, contracts, continuity, advisory council.
  • Really, the only thing that is left is business and government buildings.
  • That's not transparency. Thank you. But it's not available to these people.
  • That's not transparency. That's limited access. The technology is not 1995.
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Chamber Meeting Feb 11th, 2026 at 11:17 am

New Mexico House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • The Government, Elections and Indian Affairs Committee, to whom has been referred House Bill 166, has
  • So PED and, on page 5, the local school board or governing body are the ones responsible for this.
  • And on page 5, the local school board or governing body are the ones responsible for this. Mr.
  • A local body, a school board or governing body, establishes policies and procedures for training, and
  • Every school has different—every district, every government body will have a different safety plan.
Bills: HB111 , HB103 , HB60 , HB108 , HB120 , HB145 , HB154 , HB164 , HB291 , HJR6 , HR1 , HJM2 , HJM3 , HJM1 , HM7 , HM17 , HM4 , HM22 , HM23 , HM24 , HM26 , HM2 , HM16 , HM32 , HM13 , HM47 , HM11 , HM14 , HM21 , HM34 , HM50 , HB38 , HB47 , HB63 , HB64 , HB127 , HB165 , HB184 , HB200 , HM20 , HM51
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Chamber Meeting Feb 11th, 2026

New Mexico House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Speaker, your Government, Elections and Indian Affairs Committee, to whom has been referred House Bill
  • And on page five, we can see that a school local board or governing body will establish policies, and
  • So PED and the local school board or governing body are the ones responsible for this. Mr.
  • A local body, a school board or governing body, established policies and procedures for training.
  • Schools, districts, and local governing bodies can always modify, add to whatever...
Bills: HB111 , HB103 , HB60 , HB108 , HB120 , HB145 , HB154 , HB164 , HB291 , HJR6 , HR1 , HJM2 , HJM3 , HJM1 , HM7 , HM17 , HM4 , HM22 , HM23 , HM24 , HM26 , HM2 , HM16 , HM32 , HM13 , HM47 , HM11 , HM14 , HM21 , HM34 , HM50 , HB38 , HB47 , HB63 , HB64 , HB127 , HB165 , HB184 , HB200 , HM20 , HM51
Summary: The House convened with a quorum, offered an invocation, pledges, and a series of recognitions and guest introductions, including a memorial honoring J.B. White, a young Santa Fe basketball player killed by gun violence, and presentations for Disability Rights Awareness Day, Down syndrome advocacy, adult education and literacy, and Western New Mexico University’s 133rd birthday. Members also welcomed students, legislative fellows, and other guests, and several speakers used the announcements period to highlight community work, family milestones, and advocacy efforts. The chamber then received and referred several executive and Senate messages. Governor-authorized bills included HB 282 on school attendance enforcement and juvenile probation coordination, HB 292 creating the New Mexico Prison Rape Elimination Act, and HB 149 involving charter school facility financing; these were referred to the Judiciary or Appropriations and Finance Committees as applicable. The House also received Senate-passed bills and committee substitutes, which were referred to the appropriate House committees. In committee reports, multiple bills and memorials were adopted, including HB 4, HB 7, HB 65, HB 66, HB 80, HB 88, HB 96, HB 270, HB 280, HB 275, HB 285, HB 20, HB 166, HB 295, HM 46, HM 54, and SJR 1. On third reading, HB 38 on wheelchair insurance coverage was announced as being remanded back to the House Health and Human Services Committee for a simple amendment before returning to the floor. The main floor debate centered on HB 120, which addresses restraint and seclusion in schools. Sponsors said the bill is intended to improve student safety, clarify when intervention is allowed, require de-escalation and behavior-support training, improve documentation and parent notification, and prevent harmful or punitive practices. An amendment was adopted to replace the term “punishment” with “disciplinary action” and to add reporting to a legislative study committee. The bill then drew extended questioning about definitions, school resource officers, PBIS references, training requirements, data collection, and possible costs and liability, with sponsors emphasizing that the measure clarifies existing practice rather than imposing a specific curriculum or program.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Mar 5th, 2026 at 09:30 am

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Government, maybe where we appropriate and where we spend our people's tax dollars.
  • If there's a subsidy or if there's A way for the governor, the government to pay that back.
  • And of course, all money comes from the all government money comes from the taxpayers.
  • So when we do a taxation, we're saying of the people, that's we, the government, that because the government
  • Government related to county roads.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Mar 5th, 2026

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Help us to govern with compassion, understanding, and a determination to be able to...
  • We the people are government, other people, by the people, for the people.
  • That's the way that we're supposed to govern.
  • So when we do a taxation, we're saying of the people, that's we, the government, because the government
  • And as a government, as a state government that is trying to grow our economy, that is trying to grow
Summary: The Senate convened with prayer, roll call, and several floor and gallery introductions recognizing the Doctor of the Day, Nurse of the Day, Mid-America Christian University, the Oklahoma Truckers Association, Leadership Wagoner County, the Broken Arrow Chamber, and an intern. The chamber then took up several bills in general order. Senate Bill 1426, requested by the Department of Human Services, would limit referrals to district attorneys to substantiated findings of abuse of vulnerable adults; it passed unanimously, 44-0. Senate Bill 1531 was presented as a placeholder vehicle for possible future FAA action on drones and unmanned aircraft, with questions focused on why the bill was being kept open and what language might later be added. It passed 33-12. Senate Bill 1561 would allow EMTs to be subject to progressive discipline for drug or other violations instead of automatic license revocation; it passed 46-0. The most extensive debate centered on Senate Bill 1122, which lowers the ad valorem assessment rate for broadband providers from 22.85% to 15% and was described by supporters as a way to create parity, encourage broadband expansion, and keep providers investing in rural Oklahoma. Opponents argued it would give a tax break to large legacy broadband companies, reduce county revenue by an estimated $20 million, and do little for homeowners, farmers, or other taxpayers facing property tax pressure. After extended questioning and debate, the bill passed 28-19. The Senate also laid over SB 1555, heard announcements, and adjourned until Monday, March 9 at 1:30 p.m.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • And that is not transparency, that is not truth.
  • My office was approached by a member of the Governing Board of LHMAs.
  • the LMHA from serving on the governing board.
  • boards, as well as to add transparency.
  • Records laws, periodic OIG reviews, and annual audits further enhance our transparency.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • It will give our state government, it'll give... and parents a better sense of what is happening.
  • Transparency in adoption-related expenses has also raised concerns among prospective adoptive parents
  • Greater transparency and adoption cost would not only promote informed decision-making, but also help
  • Parker, thank you for bringing this bill, good transparency bill.
  • the governments that might join in on this later on.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Public Education Apr 29th, 2025

Public Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • It's transparency.
  • Fair, transparent, and rigorous accountability.
  • All of our founders signed a document built on secular principles of government and governance, believing
  • It is a prioritization of this faith and a government... government funded setting forcing its representation
  • Promoting religion by government mandate. is not.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Public Education Apr 29th, 2025

Public Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • As a conservative Republican, I would just like to say that when you talk about local government, when
  • Transparency and consistency have deeply shaken our community.
  • , and with the consent of the governed.
  • That way lies gridlock, and it's not good governance.
  • And so you're advocating for basically more government, more school boards?
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Opening Day Floor Session 01-21-2026 10:00am

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c> And so although he's chairing government And so although he's chairing government operations<00:
  • Leverage equals action in government. And here's a real example.
  • In government, learned. Lesson two here.
  • </c> Leverage equals action in government. Leverage equals action in government.
  • </c> positions in government. positions in government.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

House of Representatives Apr 14th, 2026

Louisiana House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • House and Government.
  • And then finally, I think Joe has another bill that involves transparency.
  • And I know there's lots of different ways to govern or not govern, but I just have concern over this,
  • Before I came to the House, I served on the parish government in my home parish.
  • I guess he's talking about local government. Hey, I love my police jury.
Bills: HR133 , HR134 , HR135 , HR136 , HR137 , HR138 , HR139 , HR140 , HR141 , HR142 , HR143 , HR144 , HR145 , HR146 , HR147 , HR148 , HR149 , HR150 , HR151 , HR152 , HR119 , HR120 , HR121 , HR122 , HR123 , HR125 , HR126 , HR127 , HR128 , HR129 , HR130 , HR131 , HR132 , HCR53 , HCR54 , HCR55 , HCR56 , SCR3 , SCR22 , SB4 , SB18 , SB66 , SB106 , SB201 , SB256 , SB274 , SB292 , SB326 , SB386 , SB406 , SB422 , SB423 , SB456 , SB475 , HCR3 , HB1 , HB3 , HB27 , HB71 , HB214 , HB225 , HB241 , HB244 , HB306 , HB312 , HB313 , HB314 , HB345 , HB366 , HB383 , HB446 , HB473 , HB511 , HB514 , HB655 , HB730 , HB743 , HB836 , HB983 , HB1027 , HB1037 , HB1043 , HB1082 , HB1091 , HB1096 , HB1103 , HB1126 , HB1167 , HB1174 , HB1175 , HB1230 , HB1237 , HB1238 , SB162 , SB349 , SB350 , SB382 , SB383 , HB76 , HB132 , HB181 , HB210 , HB250 , HB265 , HB275 , HB291 , HB322 , HB342 , HB475 , HB486 , HB616 , HB635 , HB639 , HB690 , HB740 , HB757 , HB761 , HB774 , HB808 , HB855 , HB872 , HB883 , HB886 , HB903 , HB949 , HB962 , HB996 , HB1003 , HB1036 , HB1054 , HB1071 , HB1076 , HB1078 , HB1113 , HB1132 , HB1146 , HB1232 , HB1233 , HB21 , HB24 , HB29 , HB31 , HB39 , HB45 , HB77 , HB136 , HB150 , HB263 , HB273 , HB299 , HB315 , HB376 , HB377 , HB431 , HB444 , HB450 , HB519 , HB533 , HB538 , HB559 , HB562 , HB663 , HB664 , HB715 , HB717 , HB805 , HB822 , HB823 , HB834 , HB864 , HB867 , HB1017 , HB1018 , HB1068 , HB1134 , HB1137 , HB1234 , HB1235 , HB1236 , HB961 , HB399 , HB868 , HB905 , HB180 , HB192 , HB284 , HB476 , HB915 , HB952 , HB1006 , HB401 , HB51 , HB58 , HB140 , HB982 , HB1010 , HB750 , HB911 , HB977 , HB901 , HR20 , HR74 , HB9 , HB151 , HB193 , HB310 , HB393 , HB459 , HB577 , HB582 , HB605 , HB614 , HB615 , HB682 , HB733 , HB773
Summary: The House met with a quorum and spent much of the day on personal privileges, recognizing visiting groups and designating several commemorative days, including Sigma Gamma Rho Day, Alpha Kappa Alpha Day, Italian Festival royalty, Acadiana’s Red and White Day, and Louisiana Automobile Dealer Day. Members also welcomed students, civic leaders, former legislators, a state pageant titleholder, and a visiting African law enforcement delegation focused on combating human trafficking. The chamber received Senate bills and committee reports, and several resolutions were adopted without objection, including condolences resolutions and commendations for schools, festivals, and public service organizations. The House then took up a long series of bills, with many passing on final passage after brief debate or technical amendments. Measures addressed topics such as notification of inmate releases from parish jails and DOC facilities (HB 76), ethics and financial disclosure, video voyeurism involving deceased persons (HB 265, renamed the Jacob Carter Dignity and Death Act), health insurance claim practices (HB 291), victim access to parole testimony without fees (HB 32), special education due process burden of proof (HB 342), AI disclosure in medical settings (HB 475), the psychology interjurisdictional compact (HB 486), homelessness provider oversight (HB 616), AI disclosure in campaign calls (HB 639), Medicaid managed care claim review (HB 740), menhaden fishing restrictions (HB 757 and HB 855), HIV exposure law modernization (HB 808), and rare cancer treatment advisory board changes (HB 761). Most of these bills passed with strong support; HB 342 passed 98-3, HB 639 passed 86-9, HB 808 passed 99-0, and HB 855 drew the most extended debate, with supporters citing science-based conservation and opponents warning about harm to the menhaden industry and coastal jobs. The House also adopted committee amendments and set several major fiscal measures as special orders for April 16, including HB 1, HB 2, HB 3, HB 313, HB 383, HB 983, and HB 1126. Additional bills were advanced to third reading from committee reports, and the chamber returned some measures to the calendar for later consideration. Overall, the meeting was marked by ceremonial recognitions, a heavy legislative agenda, and multiple substantive policy votes across education, health, criminal justice, transportation, ethics, and natural resources.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

House of Representatives Apr 14th, 2026

Louisiana House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Today they are holding their advocacy and state government session, and this session provides a chance
  • designed to empower participants to effectively advocate for their interests and engage with state government
  • How many of your rural communities and your rural governing authorities have money just sitting around
  • 915 reforms Medicaid utilization management and prior authorization practices to ensure timely, transparent
Bills: HR133 , HR134 , HR135 , HR136 , HR137 , HR138 , HR139 , HR140 , HR141 , HR142 , HR143 , HR144 , HR145 , HR146 , HR147 , HR148 , HR149 , HR150 , HR151 , HR152 , HR119 , HR120 , HR121 , HR122 , HR123 , HR125 , HR126 , HR127 , HR128 , HR129 , HR130 , HR131 , HR132 , HCR53 , HCR54 , HCR55 , HCR56 , SCR3 , SCR22 , SB4 , SB18 , SB66 , SB106 , SB201 , SB256 , SB274 , SB292 , SB326 , SB386 , SB406 , SB422 , SB423 , SB456 , SB475 , HCR3 , HB1 , HB3 , HB27 , HB71 , HB214 , HB225 , HB241 , HB244 , HB306 , HB312 , HB313 , HB314 , HB345 , HB366 , HB383 , HB446 , HB473 , HB511 , HB514 , HB655 , HB730 , HB743 , HB836 , HB983 , HB1027 , HB1037 , HB1043 , HB1082 , HB1091 , HB1096 , HB1103 , HB1126 , HB1167 , HB1174 , HB1175 , HB1230 , HB1237 , HB1238 , SB162 , SB349 , SB350 , SB382 , SB383 , HB76 , HB132 , HB181 , HB210 , HB250 , HB265 , HB275 , HB291 , HB322 , HB342 , HB475 , HB486 , HB616 , HB635 , HB639 , HB690 , HB740 , HB757 , HB761 , HB774 , HB808 , HB855 , HB872 , HB883 , HB886 , HB903 , HB949 , HB962 , HB996 , HB1003 , HB1036 , HB1054 , HB1071 , HB1076 , HB1078 , HB1113 , HB1132 , HB1146 , HB1232 , HB1233 , HB21 , HB24 , HB29 , HB31 , HB39 , HB45 , HB77 , HB136 , HB150 , HB263 , HB273 , HB299 , HB315 , HB376 , HB377 , HB431 , HB444 , HB450 , HB519 , HB533 , HB538 , HB559 , HB562 , HB663 , HB664 , HB715 , HB717 , HB805 , HB822 , HB823 , HB834 , HB864 , HB867 , HB1017 , HB1018 , HB1068 , HB1134 , HB1137 , HB1234 , HB1235 , HB1236 , HB961 , HB399 , HB868 , HB905 , HB180 , HB192 , HB284 , HB476 , HB915 , HB952 , HB1006 , HB401 , HB51 , HB58 , HB140 , HB982 , HB1010 , HB750 , HB911 , HB977 , HB901 , HR20 , HR74 , HB9 , HB151 , HB193 , HB310 , HB393 , HB459 , HB577 , HB582 , HB605 , HB614 , HB615 , HB682 , HB733 , HB773
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • The county failed them, the river authority failed them, and in a larger sense, their government failed
  • We can never lose sight of the fact that government solutions are often worse than the problems they
  • But with these liberal big government Democrat amendments added to it, I can no longer do it, so I will
  • The council would administer assistance to help local governments purchase equipment or infrastructure
  • We create public education and transparency. We create a fraud hotline.
Bills: HB1 , HB 2 , HB 3 , HB 5 , HB20 , HB 22 , HB 1 , HB 2 , HB 3 , HB 5 , HB 20 , HB 22
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

Human Services Apr 29th, 2025

Human Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • My name is Sarah Mills, and I am the director of government affairs for Angels of Care Pediatric Home
  • efforts to ensure that our child welfare and juvenile justice systems operate with fairness and transparency
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Human Services Apr 29th, 2025

Human Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • I trust the government. Well, then why are you trying to work with the government?
  • The Department of Family and Protective Services is a government agency. Yes.
  • And then when the government says they need a list of all of this, it infringes on one of their most
  • The improved owner transparency of House Bill 4615 is critical.
  • But nowhere else in Texas government do we go to other vendors.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Cap Committee Meeting - 2025-04-23

Capital Investment

Transcript Highlights:
  • Louis County Government Center, enhancing accessibility and effectiveness.
  • Louis County Government Center, is designed with one core mission in mind: to meet people where they
  • Was this heard in State and Local Government?
  • I don't think it was, but was this heard in State and Local Government?
  • This has not gone to State and Local Government.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Capital Investment Committee 4/23/25

Capital Investment

Transcript Highlights:
  • Louis County Government Center, enhancing accessibility and effectiveness.
  • smart governance, but it's financially<00:27:56.760><c> responsible.
  • </c><01:02:52.079><c> Uh,</c><01:02:52.559><c> Represent</c> local government?
  • Uh, Represent local government?
  • </c><01:02:58.000><c> We're</c> to state and local government. We're to state and local government.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Capital Investment Committee 4/3/25

Capital Investment

Transcript Highlights:
  • Collaboration leads to effective and efficient governance, and ultimately combining resources leads to
  • before you today is to assist us in the construction of that facility. effective and efficient governance
  • and effective and efficient governance and ultimately<00:45:01.920><c> combining</c><00:45:02.480><c
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • I chair the Government Performance and Financial Management Committee.
  • We oppose government-facilitated censorship.
  • , or special legal protections, such as Section 230 immunities or government contracts. ...they cease
  • Yes, this is a cleanup of the election code and a government efficiency bill.
  • SB 901 increases government control over political participation.