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NV
Transcript Highlights:
  • Committee Secretary, will you please call the roll?
  • We are now the only state where there are two states that have no accredited team, which leaves patients
  • trying to lift in the state.
  • trying to lift in the state.
  • Thank you, Madam Chair, members of the committee, Gabriel DeKara, Chief Deputy Secretary of State.
Bills: AB568 , SB90 , SB133 , SB147 , SB229 , SB233 , SB240 , SB245 , SB280 , SB378 , SB393 , SB417 , SB434 , SB494 , SB495
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Joint Committee on Appropriations and Budget REVISED Feb 18th, 2026 at 09:30 am

Joint Committee on Pandemic Relief Funding

Transcript Highlights:
  • Cherse's quorum will convene the Joint Committee on Appropriations and Budget. Welcome, everybody.
  • Senatorino asks unanimous consent to work from committee substitute.
  • Unanimous consent for it to operate from committee substitute without objection.
  • House Bill 2787 is a FY26 supplemental appropriation to the State Department of Health to pay for legacy
  • goals and state strategies.
Bills: HB2786 , HB2787 , HB2786 , HB2787
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Joint Committee on Appropriations and Budget Feb 17th, 2026 at 04:30 pm

Joint Committee on Appropriations and Budget

Transcript Highlights:
  • Chairman, members of the committee. Oh, sorry, excuse me.
  • Is the Oklahoma Pregnancy Care Network a state agency? No, it is a pass-through.
  • We have so many obligations with state agencies and various services that we need to give to.
  • We will now adjourn Joint Committee on Appropriations and Budget. Thank you, members.
  • We will now adjourn Joint Committee on Appropriations and Budget.
Bills: HB2786 , HB2787 , HB2786 , HB2787
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

02/12/2026 - House Natural Resources, Energy & Water

Natural Resources, Energy & Water

Transcript Highlights:
  • We have had the joint committee a month ago on State Trust Land Department, and there were quite a few
  • And so the state has, and the legislature has, full It's at the state level, and so the state has, and
  • And for the record, I just want to state, Madam Chair and members of the committee, that Commissioner
  • Madam Chair, members of the committee, House Bill 2943 establishes the State Land Oversight Board and
  • Madam Chair and members of the committee, House Bill 2427 requires the State Land Commissioner, within
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections Jan 27th, 2026 at 01:30 pm

State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections

Transcript Highlights:
  • Welcome to the January 27th, 2026, meeting of the State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections Committee
  • Chair, members of the committee. Greg Vogel, committee staff.
  • And so I’ll end with saying that by passing this out of committee, Washington State is really sending
  • The governor may order the state Civil Air Patrol into active state service, and the state Civil Air
  • Thank you. 6 million of the State Government, Tribal Affairs and Elections Committee. Thank you.
Bills: SB6084 , SB6044 , SB5950 , SB6046 , SB5763 , SB5784
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Business and Insurance Apr 9th, 2026

Business and Insurance

Transcript Highlights:
  • Thank you, committee.
  • Chairman, members of the committee.
  • Thank you, committee.
  • Thank you, committee.
  • Committee, thank you very much for your attention today.
Summary: The Business and Insurance Committee met with a quorum and laid over Item 8. Members first took up House Bill 4248, which was amended to prohibit anyone under 21 from buying, selling, delivering, furnishing, or possessing beverages containing hemp. Pro Tem Paxton explained the bill as a response to THC-infused hemp drinks being sold in convenience stores, and the committee passed the bill 9-0. The committee then approved a nomination for Stephen Brickle of Moore to the Alarm, Locksmith, and Fire Sprinkler Industry Committee for a four-year term ending June 30, 2030, also by a 9-0 vote. Members next passed House Bill 4429, the Proxy Advisor Transparency Act, which requires proxy advisors to disclose when recommendations are not based on a written financial analysis and allows enforcement through the Attorney General and civil actions; it passed 9-0 after questions about ESG-related considerations. Several other bills were considered and advanced, including House Bill 2588 on HOA board eligibility for resident owners, House Bill 3472 on tire pyrolysis facilities, House Bill 4317 on CPA exam eligibility, House Bill 3462 on plumbing licensing, House Bill 2035 on funeral transportation agreements, House Bill 3501 on multiple alcohol manufacturing licenses on one premises, House Bill 3127 and House Bill 3143 on medical marijuana regulation, House Bill 3144 on limiting grower licenses, House Bill 3260 on funeral director continuing education approval, House Bill 4321 on labor rules for existing structures, and House Bills 3011, 3522, and 3530 on home brewer licensing, ABLE Commission reporting, and purchase-record timing. Most measures passed on unanimous or near-unanimous votes, with a few receiving one no vote. The meeting adjourned after all listed items were heard.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

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

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • As Psalms 28:7 states, 'The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in Him, and He helps me
  • The Convention of States organization and its members are here celebrating Capital Freedom Day and the
  • There are also with them today is the Convention of States Oklahoma team.
  • We have founder Marc Mekkler Volunteer State Director Becky Wolff, Patriot Academy Oklahoma Coach, and
  • Senate Energy Committee will be meeting once we have a quorum in room 230.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Energy 2ND REVISED Feb 5th, 2026 at 09:30 am

Energy

Transcript Highlights:
  • The Senate Energy Committee will come to order.
  • will be our stance in the Energy Committee.
  • Then, does the state take over the cost of...
  • Thank you, committee, for the discussion.
  • There will not be a committee meeting next week.
Committee: Senate Energy
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Energy 2ND REVISED Feb 5th, 2026

Energy

Transcript Highlights:
  • will be our stance in the Energy Committee.
  • Thank you, committee. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
  • Chairman, and thank you committee for the discussion.
  • There will not be a committee meeting next week.
  • There will not be a committee meeting next week.
Committee: Senate Energy
Summary: The Senate Energy Committee met and first laid over a couple of items before taking up a series of energy and water-related bills. Senate Bill 1333, presented by Sen. Hall, was framed as a symbolic reflection of the Oklahoma Water Resources Board’s budget request and the state’s estimated $24 billion water infrastructure need through 2030. Members asked about project prioritization, emergency needs, long-term funding, federal matching dollars, and whether some proposed spending would go to outreach or new programs rather than direct infrastructure. Supporters emphasized the statewide water crisis, rural and municipal needs, and the goal of building a comprehensive water package; the bill passed 11-0. Senate Bill 1191, presented by Sen. Daniels, would eliminate an unused board tied to the Low Carbon Energy Initiative; the deputy secretary testified the board was never actually founded and collected no research, and the bill passed 11-0. The committee then considered Senate Bill 1439, the Energy Security and Independence Act, also by Sen. Daniels, which would shield fossil fuel companies operating lawfully and within permits from certain climate-change and emissions-based lawsuits. Questions focused on why the bill applied only to fossil fuels, whether it could affect landowners’ rights or environmental standards, and whether it would create a lower regulatory bar in Oklahoma. The author said it was aimed at a specific category of litigation seen in other states and would not protect unlawful conduct; the bill passed 10-1. Senate Bill 1314, by Sen. Yek, would raise the cap on the well drillers and pump installers indemnity fund from $50,000 to $100,000 and increase the per-well cap from $10,000 to $25,000; members discussed how the fund works and its limited size, and it passed 10-0. Senate Bill 1509, also by Sen. Yek, would update groundwater well spacing rules so the Water Resources Board could apply spacing requirements across all groundwater basins, not just those with maximum annual yield studies. The board said the bill is meant to protect existing commercial wells from encroachment, with exceptions if water cannot be found elsewhere on the property; it passed 10-0. Senate Bill 1319, presented by Sen. Hall, would allow the Corporation Commission to use plugging funds in rare cases where homes are affected by historic oil and gas activity or orphan wells; members raised concerns about caps, proof of contamination, remediation versus plugging, and whether landowners could present expert evidence. The author said the language was still being refined with the Commission, and the bill passed 10-0. Senate Bill 1346, by Vice Chair Woods, would direct the Water Resources Board to establish a water and wastewater infrastructure program with competitive loans for eligible entities; it was described as part of a broader effort to consolidate water measures into a comprehensive package and passed 9-0. The committee also passed Senate Bill 1613, which would let the LP Gas Administration buy, lease, and own its own vehicles instead of using the OMES fleet and would rename a miscellaneous permit as a food truck permit; it passed without debate. The meeting ended with adjournment and notice that there would be no committee meeting the following week.
OK
Transcript Highlights:
  • They had lots of interview style yesterday where we were discussing state of the state.
  • state in world history.
  • me so we can discuss it before committee.
  • The very first committee of the year, and the very best committee of the year, will...
  • The very first committee of the year, and the very best committee of the year, will be meeting at 10:
Summary: The House convened with a roll call, prayer, and the Pledge of Allegiance, then proceeded through routine opening business. The speaker outlined the day’s order of business and the clerk noted measures considered read for the second time and referred accordingly. A large group of 14 pages was introduced, with members recognizing their academic, athletic, and extracurricular achievements and future college plans. Most of the remaining time was spent on announcements and introductions. Members highlighted committee meetings, including Insurance Committee being canceled for the week, Judicial Criminal, GenGov, Admin Rules, Public Health, and Energy-related scheduling reminders. Other announcements included a blood drive to replace canceled donor drives after snow, National School Counselor Week recognition, an Oklahoma Academy event, an OSBI Citizens Academy, and a request for members to meet with committee chairs about assigned bills. There was no substantive floor debate or vote on legislation in the transcript. The only formal action recorded was a motion by the floor leader to adjourn, and the House adjourned until Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at 1:30 p.m.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Health and Human Services Apr 30th, 2025

Health & Human Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • Senator Perry sends up the committee substitute. The chair lays out the committee substitute.
  • Good morning to members of the committee. My name is... Good morning to members of the committee.
  • I understand there is a committee substitute. Senator Perry sends up the committee substitute.
  • I understand there is committee substitute. Senator Perry sends up the committee substitute.
  • This committee substitute simply adds the Nelson/Huffman amendment, stating that HHSC only needs to implement
Summary: The committee met with a quorum and announced it would vote on pending bills at 10:30, with public testimony limited to two minutes. It first took up Senate Bill 905, a TDLR cleanup bill on licensing regulation of speech-language pathologists and audiologists. Senator Zafferini said the committee substitute would streamline advisory board consultation, remove obsolete provisional licenses, and allow any licensed physician to authorize hearing instruments for minors; the substitute was adopted and the bill left pending. The committee then heard House Bill 451, which would require universal screening for commercial sexual exploitation risk for children in DFPS conservatorship and youth under TJJD jurisdiction. The author and witnesses from Children at Risk, the Fort Bend Anti-Trafficking Collective, and Texas CASA supported the bill as a prevention tool with existing infrastructure and training; the committee adopted the substitute and left the bill pending. The committee next considered Senate Bill 466, which would clarify that families may request a fetal death certificate at any gestational age, while keeping existing filing requirements for physicians. A constituent father testified about losing his 11-week-old daughter and being told he could not obtain a certificate, which he said prevented funeral arrangements; the substitute was adopted and the bill left pending. Senate Bill 2311 followed, requiring residential treatment centers to have a written agreement with the school that will educate resident children before becoming operational. The author cited a local dispute where an RTC and school district lacked communication, and witnesses from Texas CASA and Disability Rights Texas supported clearer educational planning while suggesting the Education Code may need conforming changes; the bill was left pending. The committee then heard Senate Bill 2826, known as Alyssa’s Law, which would create a statewide education program on medical child abuse for medical students, health care professionals, and CPS caseworkers. The author and Sheriff Bill Weyburn described Alyssa’s case as involving repeated unnecessary surgeries and argued the bill would improve awareness and early identification, while several witnesses and members raised concerns about false accusations, impacts on medically fragile children, and the need for scientific, peer-reviewed training and safeguards. After extensive discussion, the chair left the bill pending. The committee also heard House Bill 136, which would add certified lactation consultants as Medicaid providers to expand breastfeeding support; witnesses from lactation and nutrition fields said the bill would improve access, maternal and infant health, and long-term savings, and the bill was left pending. Finally, the committee took up Senate Bill 2805, a surprise-billing/arbitration measure that would clarify provider identifiers and shift arbitration costs to the losing party. The author said the substitute was a legislative counsel draft with no substantive difference, and witnesses from the Texas Medical Association, Texas Society of Anesthesiologists, and U.S. Anesthesia Partners supported the bill as a modest improvement that would reduce administrative confusion and make arbitration fairer without weakening patient protections. Members discussed how arbitration costs affect settlement behavior and how to define the “winner” in close cases. The bill was heard but not voted out during this segment.