Video & Transcript Research : 'senate rules'
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LA
Transcript Highlights:
- Wait, Senators, Kathy's here? Yeah, Senator Kathy's here. Yeah. Senator Kathy.
- We brought the suit to have Senator Kathy's Act 479 ruled unconstitutional. It was.
- Senate Bill 510 by Representative, I'm sorry, by Senator...
- Senate Bill 510 by Representative, I'm sorry, by Senator Senate Bill 510 by Senator Jay Morris provides
- Senator Morris said the bill would bring these places in line with the same rule that applies to sellers
Keywords:
legal representation, attorney general, elected officials, defense, legislative acts, judicial review, judiciary, election, judges, 19th Judicial District Court, East Baton Rouge, precincts, coroner, retention, body, mortuary, investigation, missing persons, Amber Alert, Endangered Missing Child Advisory
Summary:
The committee met with a quorum and heard a series of Senate and House bills, mostly dealing with courts, veterans, public safety, and licensing. Early actions included favorable reports on SB 317, which adds the House and Senate Military and Veterans Affairs committee chairs to the Louisiana Military Advisory Council, and SB 357, which updates court administration and appellate e-case management provisions, cleans up outdated language, and revises reimbursement and security rules. SB 232, funding the judges’ supplemental compensation fund, was amended and reported favorably, and SB 421, modernizing electronic records terminology and safeguards, was also reported favorably. Several House bills were voluntarily deferred, including HB 1190, HB 1097, and later HB 374-1.
The committee then took up SB 208 on veterans’ services, which was presented as a response to the earlier court ruling striking down Act 479. The bill seeks to regulate unaccredited “claim shark” businesses that charge veterans for disability-claim assistance, while exempting federally regulated accredited agents. Testimony from the Department of Veterans Affairs supported the bill as a way to protect veterans from predatory practices, while an opposing witness argued the issue is preempted by federal law and should be left to Congress or the pending Fifth Circuit appeal. Despite the objection, the bill was reported favorably.
Members also advanced SB 510, which would restrict access to certain licensed establishments that sell hemp-based intoxicating products, especially bar-like venues where minors can currently enter; Alcohol and Tobacco Control explained the bill’s purpose and scope. HB 302, by Representative Chasson, was discussed as a measure to prohibit vape sales near schools, with testimony from public health and ATC witnesses noting the need to align the bill with existing licensing and local-ordinance authority; the committee moved it favorably after discussion. Finally, SB 34, creating “Brian’s Call” emergency alerts for missing children and adults with developmental disabilities, drew extensive emotional testimony from families and disability advocates and was reported favorably, as was SB 164, which adds public works employees to the definition of first responders. The committee adjourned after reporting HB 597, which restructures judicial compensation rules and eliminates the commission after a delayed effective date, and after deferring HB 374-1.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- Thank you, Senator. Senator. Senator.
- Senator Doy... Doy... Doy... >> I. Senator Richards. >> I. Senator Favella. >> Aye.
- Senator Kanuha. >> Aye. Senator Lee. >> Aye. Senator Dort... >> I. >> I. >> I.
- Senator Kanuha votes aye. Senator Lee votes aye. Senator Dort votes aye.
- Senator Kanuha votes aye. Senator Lee votes aye. Senator DeCorte votes aye.
Bills:
HB2392, HB2462, HB2423, HB1771, HB2081, HB2334, HB2336, HB1666, HB2375, HB2415, HB2451, HB2373, HB1641, HB1694, HB1695, HB1986, HB1797, HB1879, HB2034
Keywords:
transportation, tax credit, employer incentives, commuting, environmental impact, flexible work arrangements, carpooling, bicycling, public transportation, consumer protection, subscription services, motor vehicles, ownership expectations, transparency, biodiesel, renewable diesel, diesel blend, B5, blending mandate, clean energy
Summary:
The committees heard testimony on several transportation-related measures. SB 2356, relating to parking, drew support from the Office of Planning, the Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission, Appleseed Center, Realtors, and the Hawaii Bicycling League. Members discussed the bill in the context of the planned stadium-area mixed-use development, with questions about whether parking would be built in structures rather than as large surface lots. Senators expressed support and noted the measure’s broader housing and parking-reduction goals, but no vote was taken during the hearing.
The bulk of the hearing focused on SB 2699, which would create a fare-free youth transit program, a special fund, annual evaluations, and appropriations tied to the environmental, energy, and food security tax. The Attorney General’s office raised technical concerns about whether the special fund met statutory requirements. The Department of Education and Department of Health supported the bill, as did the City and County of Honolulu DOT, Appleseed Center, Hawaii Youth Transportation Council, Public Health Institute, Hawaii Children’s Action Network, Hawaii Bicycling League, Our Children’s Trust, and numerous youth testifiers. Supporters emphasized reduced family transportation costs, better school attendance, improved health and mobility, and environmental benefits. One senator raised emergency-planning concerns about how children using free transit would be handled during events like tsunamis; DOT and DOE responded that emergency procedures are being developed. The chair said the committee would work on language changes, including a delayed effective date to July 2027, and defer decision-making until the 12th.
The final measure discussed was SB 2470, which would require leading pedestrian intervals, accessible pedestrian signals, and other safety improvements at state-controlled intersections, and create a process for community requests for accessible pedestrian signals. Appleseed Center, the Hawaii Association of the Blind, and the Disability Rights Center supported the bill, citing pedestrian safety, reduced collisions, and the need for audible cues for blind and low-vision pedestrians. Testifiers urged a phased-in approach that prioritizes high-traffic intersections. The hearing ended with the bill still under consideration and no final vote announced.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Schwertner, present. Senator King. Senator Blanco. Senator Campbell. Senator Creighton.
- Senator Johnson. Senator Kolkhorst. Senator Menéndez. Senator Middleton, here. Senator Nichols.
- Senator Blanco. Senator King. Senator Creighton. Senator Johnson. Senator Kolkhorst.
- Senator Menéndez. 1697. Senator Middleton. Senator Nichols. Senator Zaffirini. Senator King. Yes.
- Senator Menéndez? Aye. Senator Middleton. Senator Nichols. Senator Zaffirini. Senator King.
Bills:
SB483, SB522, SB783, SB1239, SB1254, SB1255, SB1259, SB1341, SB1664, SB1762, SB1856, SB1877, SB1977
Keywords:
utility, proprietary information, customer data, data protection, electric service, customer information, emergency communication, electric utility, privacy, certification, public accountants, interstate licensing, accounting, regulatory amendment, energy efficiency, construction regulations, building codes, Texas, sustainability, cost-effectiveness
MN
Transcript Highlights:
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- Johnson for helping author Senator Johnson for helping author bills,<00:21:33.440>
including < - But today, it sits inoperable, not because it's failed, but because the rules changed in the state of
- rules changed in the state of Minnesota. rules changed in the state of Minnesota.
Bills:
HF4680, HF4047, HF4590, HF3757, HF3569, HF4507, HF4426, HF4927, HF4788, HF4757, HF4747, HF3561, HF4014, HF4013, HF4689, HF4766, HF4589
Keywords:
wastewater treatment, improvements, capital investment, Greenfield, bonds, water treatment, infrastructure, municipal funding, state bonds, public utilities, HF4590, Tamarack, municipal infrastructure, bonding bill, general obligation bonds, Public Facilities Authority, sewer system, collection system, street reconstruction, local infrastructure
OK
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Bergstrom, Senator Boren Senator Bullard, Senator Coleman, Senator Green, Senator Hall, Senator
- Senator Bergstrom, Senator Boren Senator Bullard, Senator Coleman, Senator Green, Senator Hall, Senator
- Senator Berkstrom, Senator Boren, Senator Bullard, Senator Coleman, Senator Green, Senator Hall Senator
- Senator Bergstrom, Senator Bore, Senator Senator Bullard, Senator Coleman, Senator Green, Senator Hall
- Senate Bill 1316, with the attention that's been paid to administrative rules over the last few years
Bills:
HJR1024, SB1316, SB1491, SB1552, SB1679, SB1877, SB2040, SB2133, SB2153, SB2174, SB2180, SB227, SJR39, SJR47, SJR48
Keywords:
Judicial Nominating Commission, congressional districts, terms of office, Oklahoma Constitution, legal qualifications, political party restrictions, family ties, administrative rules, sunset provision, state agencies, regulatory review, legislative oversight, presidential electors, vacancies, oath of office, political party, elections, county home rule charter, home rule, county government
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Chairman Betancourt, Senator Middleton, Senator Cook, Senator Gutierrez.
- Chairman Betancourt, I, Senator Middleton, Senator Cook, Senator Gutierrez, Senator Nichols, Senator
- OK, Chairman Betancourt, Senator Middleton, Senator Cook, Senator Gutierrez.
- Senator Nichols, Senator Paxson, Senator West, there being 7 highs and zero nays Senate Bill 204. 0,
- Senator Gutierrez, Senator Nichols, Senator Paxson, Senator West, 1, there being 6 ayes and 1 day Senable
Bills:
SB 1079, SB 1243, SB 1504, SB 1579, SB 1708, SB 1844, SB 1851, SB 1879, SB 1921, SB 1951, SB 2237, SB 2238, SB 2406, SB 2407
Keywords:
SB 1079, Texas, county government, commissioners court, Local Government Code, Chapter 263, surplus property, salvage property, data storage device, hard drive, electronic media, digital records, confidential information, protected information, privacy, records retention, information security, data destruction, device disposal, sensitive data
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
Transportation, Highways and Public Works May 14th, 2026
Transportation, Highways & Public Works
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Abraham [member_2879], present. Senator Cloud [member_23770], present.
- Senator McMath [member_2947], here. Senator Price [member_2845], present.
- Thank you, Senator.
- Senator or Mr.
- Senator Carter. Thank you. Senator Carter? Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
Bills:
SCR58, SB309, SB514, HCR63, HCR69, HB401, HB487, HB722, HB730, HB745, HB988, HB989, HB1001, HB1024, HB1032, HB1050, HB1081, HB1086, HB1108, HB1172, HB1173, HB1175, HB1192, HB1218, HB1244
Keywords:
SCR 58, Senate Concurrent Resolution, DOTD, Department of Transportation and Development, public-private partnership, P3, public-private partnership contracting, Belle Chasse Toll Bridge, Belle Chasse Bridge, toll bridge, tolling, tolls, transportation infrastructure, roads and highways, Plaquemines Parish, bridge project, toll fees, unauthorized charges, contract oversight, procurement
AL
Alabama 2026 1st Special Session
Alabama House Ways and Means General Fund Committee Mar 18th, 2026
Ways and Means General Fund
Transcript Highlights:
- Thank you, members of the committee. >> You looked a much younger Senator Wagner.
- Senate Bill 332 by Senator Coleman, firefighters to include Parkinson and occas... uh us to do this for
- Senate Bill 332 by bill for today.
- Senate Bill 332 by Senator<00:30:56.240>
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to <00:30:58.240>include Senator Coleman firefighters to include Senator Coleman firefighters
Bills:
HB589, HB591, HB609, HB614, SB57, SB280, SB332, HB589, HB591, HB609, HB614, SB57, SB280, SB332, HB627
Keywords:
Jefferson County, building regulations, zoning, public health, building commissioner, permits, construction, land use, county tax, lodging tax, Henry County, transient accommodations, hospitality industry, local act, sheriff, sheriff's office, task force, abandoned property, stolen property, unclaimed property
OK
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Devers, Senator Dossett, Senator Hicks, Senator Hiinz, Senator Mann, Senator Peterson, Senator
- Senator Dever, Senator Dossett, Senator Hicks, Senator Hiinz, Senator Mann, Senator Peterson Senator
- Senator Devers Senator Dossett, Senator Hicks, Senator Hiinz, Senator Mann, Senator Peterson, Senator
- Senator Devers, Senator Dossett, Senator Hicks, Senator Hiinz, Senator Mann, Senator Peterson, Senator
- Senator Devers, Senator Dossett, Senator Hicks, Senator Hiinz, Senator Mann, Senator Peterson, Senator
Bills:
SB514, SB346, SB1593, SB1782, SB1366, SB1497, SB366, SB1895, SB2048, SB2005, SB2006, SB710, SB1480
Keywords:
SB514, school choice, charter school, virtual charter school, OSSAA, extracurricular activities, interscholastic activities, athletics, homeschool, other means of education, alternative education, student eligibility, student transfer, district policy, public school district, adjacent district, blended learning, virtual learning, school sports, academic eligibility
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Revenue and Taxation REVISED Feb 9th, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Revenue and Taxation
Transcript Highlights:
- Thanks, Senator Daniels. We'll be questions of the senator or do pass to Senator Daniels.
- Thank you, senators. Thank you, Senator Andard.
- Do pass by Senator Mann, seconded by Senator Kirk. Any questions of Senator Ice?
- Senator Gillespie, Senator Hall, Senator Howard, Senator Jett, Senator Kirt, Senator Manakieieri.
- Senator Gillespie, Senator Hall, Senator Howard, Senator Jett.
Keywords:
excise tax, oil tax, natural gas tax, state revenue, Oklahoma Corporation Commission, income tax, tax credit, aerospace sector, employment, economic development, adaptive reuse, affordable housing, urban renewal, economic impact, program, housing, revitalization, urban development, income tax credit, manufacturing
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Senate Legislative Session Feb 4th, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Murdock was recognized for a question on the House amendments to Senate Bill 743.
- The 8 ft rule is a protest rule on public property that you have to...
- The Senate will stand at ease for five minutes. The Senate will come back to order.
- Senator Allahhar moves the adoption of the house amendments to Senate Bill 743.
- Senator Secchiera, you're recognized for debate on the house amendments to the Senate.
Bills:
SB1519, SB1775, SB1900, SB1948, SB2080, SB1226, SB1456, SB1462, SB1463, SB1980, SB1479, SB1608, SB1923
Keywords:
municipal zoning, home-based businesses, no-impact businesses, local government, regulation, short-term rentals, municipal ordinance, municipal court, court of record, court not of record, city penalties, fine limits, penalty cap, ordinance enforcement, state statute, traffic offenses, speeding, parking, DUI, DWI
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
02/04/2026 - Senate Health and Human Services
Health and Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Gabaldón? Senator Gonzales? Senator Sears? No. Senator Shamp? Aye. Senator Shope? Aye.
- Senator Angius? Aye. Senator Gabaldón? No. Senator Sears? No. Senator Shamp? Aye. Senator Shope?
- Senator Innes? Aye. Senator Galvazzo? No. Senator Sears? No. Senator Shia? Aye. Senator Scho? Aye.
- Senator Angius? Aye. Senator Gabaldón? No. Senator Sears? Yes. Senator Shamp? Aye. Senator Shope?
- Senator Angius? Aye. Senator Gabaldón? No. Senator Gonzales? Aye. Senator Sears? ...
Keywords:
informed consent, surgical procedures, healthcare professionals, patient rights, regulatory compliance, child welfare, dependency hearings, foster care, court procedures, parental rights, healthcare compliance, behavioral health technicians, licensing, monitoring, administrative burdens, basic first aid, good samaritan, medical licensing exemption, Arizona medical board, A.R.S. 32-1421
Summary:
The Senate Health and Human Services Committee opened with approval of the January 28 and 29 minutes and a welcome to Arizona Physical Therapy Day at the Capitol, including remarks from physical therapy advocates and students. The committee then took up several bills related to SNAP, health care oversight, child welfare, dementia planning, and safe haven newborn surrender.
On SNAP, SB 1334 would bar DES from seeking or renewing federal waivers of work requirements for able-bodied adults without dependents unless authorized by law; it passed 4-1. SB 1333 would require DES to reduce the SNAP payment error rate to 3% by 2030, with regular reporting, corrective action plans, and possible funding penalties; an amendment changed the reporting to quarterly and required a special audit, and the bill passed 4-1 as amended. SB 1331 would require able-bodied adults under 60 receiving SNAP to participate in mandatory employment and training unless exempt; testimony split between supporters citing work incentives and opponents warning of administrative burden and impacts on families and food banks, and it passed 4-2.
The committee also advanced SB 1162, which clarifies DHS as the lead licensing and monitoring agency for health care institutions and, as amended, requires DHS and AHCCCS/Access to coordinate to identify duplicative oversight and report back periodically; it passed unanimously. SB 1017, requiring signatures on emergency informed consent forms for surgical procedures, passed 4-2. SB 1149, dealing with DCS periodic review hearings and notice/reporting requirements, including for tribal parties, passed 5-1. SB 1249, which designates DHS as the lead agency on Alzheimer’s and dementia planning and creates a dementia services program funded through lottery monies under the adopted amendment, passed unanimously after emotional testimony from advocates and family members. Finally, SB 1253, clarifying that a parent may surrender a newborn at the hospital of birth without leaving and returning, passed 5-0. The committee then adjourned.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Senate Legislative Session Feb 3rd, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Hicks, Senator Heinz, Heinz here, Senator Howard, Howard here, Senator Y here, Senator Jett.
- Woods, Senator Nice here, Senator Boren here. Senator Burns here. Senator Green here.
- Senator Hicks Senator Wingard here. Senator Goodwin here. Senator Seifried . Senator Brooks here.
- Senator Kurt here. Senator Rossino here. Senator Deaver's here. Senator Murdoch .
- Pursuant to Senate Rules 11 and 7-2, I ask unanimous consent.
Bills:
SB1519, SB1775, SB1900, SB1948, SB2080, SB1226, SB1456, SB1462, SB1463, SB1980, SB1479, SB1608, SB1923
Keywords:
municipal zoning, home-based businesses, no-impact businesses, local government, regulation, short-term rentals, municipal ordinance, municipal court, court of record, court not of record, city penalties, fine limits, penalty cap, ordinance enforcement, state statute, traffic offenses, speeding, parking, DUI, DWI
OK
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Brooks, Senator Ye, Senator Murdock, Vice Chairman Hamilton, Chair Weaver, ix ayes and zero nays
- Item number 7, Senator Hayes, Senate Bill 1612, will be held over.
- Senator Logan, you're recognized for Senate Bill 1980. Thank you, Mr. Chair.
- go to you, Senator, Co, Senator, Ohn, you're recognized.
- Do pass, and Senator Murdock second from Senator Wingard.
Bills:
SB1226, SB1456, SB1462, SB1463, SB1980, SB1479, SB1608, SB1923, HB2979, HB2980, HB3662, HB4107, HB3082, HB2997, HB3083, HB3055, HB2951
Keywords:
motor vehicle, accident, notification, liability, civil action, gender neutral, SB1456, Board of Tests for Alcohol and Drug Influence, sunset extension, sunset law, breath alcohol testing, DUI, DWI, drunk driving, drug testing, chemical testing, field sobriety, roadside screening, blood test, saliva test
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Senate Legislative Session Feb 2nd, 2026 at 12:00 pm
Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Boren, Boren here. Senator Brooks. Brooks Boren, Boren here. Senator Brooks.
- Senator Coleman, Senator Bullard, Bullard here. Senator Burns. Burns here.
- Senator Heinz, Hines here. Senator Howard, Howard here. Senator Ye. Y here, Senator Jett. Jet here.
- Senator Howard here. Senator Ye. Y here, Senator Jett. Jet here. Senator Howard here. Senator Ye.
- Senator Reinhardt, Senator Pew here Senator Raider, Raider here.
Bills:
SB1519, SB1775, SB1900, SB1948, SB2080, SB1226, SB1456, SB1462, SB1463, SB1980, SB1479, SB1608, SB1923
Keywords:
municipal zoning, home-based businesses, no-impact businesses, local government, regulation, short-term rentals, municipal ordinance, municipal court, court of record, court not of record, city penalties, fine limits, penalty cap, ordinance enforcement, state statute, traffic offenses, speeding, parking, DUI, DWI
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Chair and the chair lays out Senate Bill 249 by Senator Flores. Thank you, Chairman and members.
- I also want to begin by thanking our Senate sponsor, Senator Adam Hinojosa.
- I'm here to speak in support of Senate Bill 1353 by Senator Adam Hinojosa and Representative Aaron Gomez
- The Chair recognizes and lays out Senate Bill 1902 by Senator Nichols.
- The Chair lays out Senate Bill 2246 by Senator West and recognized Representative Morales.
Keywords:
transportation, TxDOT, Texas Department of Transportation, road projects, highways, infrastructure, bridge construction, interchanges, corridor improvements, road widening, railroad grade separation, sound barrier, unified transportation program, legislative notice, project prioritization, capital projects, state highway system, Farm-to-Market Roads, San Antonio, Harris County
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- And the Chair lays out Senate Bill 249. Senator Flores. Thank you, Chairman and members.
- I also want to begin by thanking our Senate sponsor, Senator Adam Hinojosa.
- The Chair recognizes and lays out Senate Bill 1902 by Senator Nichols.
- The chair lays out Senate Bill 546 by Senator Menendez, and the chair recognizes.
- The Chair lays out Senate Bill 2246 by Senator West and recognizes the representatives. Ms.
Keywords:
transportation, TxDOT, Texas Department of Transportation, road projects, highways, infrastructure, bridge construction, interchanges, corridor improvements, road widening, railroad grade separation, sound barrier, unified transportation program, legislative notice, project prioritization, capital projects, state highway system, Farm-to-Market Roads, San Antonio, Harris County
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Chang. Senator DeCoite. >> Here. Senator DeCorte. Here. Senator Dela Cruz. Here.
- Senator Keohokalole. Here. Senator Kidani. Here. Senator Kim. Senator Lamosao. Here. Senator Lee.
- I rise to request a waiver of the public notice requirement pursuant to Senate Rule 21 to hold a hearing
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Rule <00:04:41.280>21 requirement pursuant to Senate Rule 21 requirement - pursuant to Senate Rule 21 to<00:04:41.880>
hold <00:04:42.080>a <00:04:42.120>hearing
Bills:
HB1163, HB2113, HB2333, HB2411, HB2583, HB1613, HB1614, HB2590, HB1950, HB1603, HB1707, HB1832, HB2119, HB2155, HB2594, HB2595, HB1929, HB2015, HB2207, HB1619, HB1667, HB1984, HB2140, HB2097, HB1957, HB2503, HB2581, HB1520, SCR55, SR53
Keywords:
commercial drivers license, non-domiciled, federal regulations, commercial learner's permit, citizenship, lawful residency, Department of Transportation, Kainahola Stream, flood prevention, vegetation removal, appropriation, natural resources, transportation, airport special districts, penalties, Hawaii, aeronautics law, public safety, workforce development, sector partnerships
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Senate Committee on Business and Commerce Mar 25th, 2025 at 08:00 am
Business & Commerce
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Schwertner present, Senator King here, Senator Blanco, Senator Campbell, Senator Creighton, Senator
- Johnson, Senator Kolkhorst, Senator Menendez, Senator Middleton, Senator Nichols, and Senator Zaffirini
- Senator Blanco. Senator Campbell. Senator Creighton. Senator Johnson. Senator aye.
- Senator Blanco, Senator Campbell, Senator Creighton, Senator Johnson, Senator Colchorce.
- Senator Blanco, Senator Campbell, Senator Creighton, Senator Johnson, Senator Kolkhorst, Senator Menendez
Bills:
SB483, SB522, SB783, SB1239, SB1254, SB1255, SB1259, SB1341, SB1664, SB1762, SB1856, SB1877, SB1977
Keywords:
utility, proprietary information, customer data, data protection, electric service, customer information, emergency communication, electric utility, privacy, certification, public accountants, interstate licensing, accounting, regulatory amendment, energy efficiency, construction regulations, building codes, Texas, sustainability, cost-effectiveness
Summary:
The Senate Business and Commerce Committee met with a quorum and first took up pending business, voting out several bills. Senate Bills 1697, 1569, 1202 as substituted, 1029, 1364, 1185, 924, 1008 as substituted, 264, 1376, and 1358 as substituted were reported favorably, with some sent to the local and uncontested calendar. The committee also adopted a substitute for SB 1202 and later corrected votes on several measures. SB 924 and SB 1376 drew some opposition, while the rest of the pending bills were reported without dissent or with limited nays.
The committee then heard testimony on SB 1856, which would create an annual capacity-cost recovery rider for Entergy Texas customers in the MISO region. The author and Entergy argued the bill would better match rates to actual capacity costs and improve transparency, while the Texas Association of Manufacturers and the Public Utility Commission raised concerns about the short 10-day review period, rider proliferation, and the preference for full rate cases over piecemeal adjustments. The bill was left pending. The committee also heard and left pending SB 522 on CPA reciprocity, SB 1664 requiring TDUs to provide clearer, standalone rate-change disclosures, SB 1877 expanding OPUC’s access to market data, SB 1254 and SB 1255 as TDLR cleanup bills on professional employer organizations and mold assessors, SB 1341 updating manufactured housing rules, SB 1239 on sovereign debt and Texas governing law, and SB 1259 streamlining the surveyor-in-training licensing process.
Additional bills discussed included SB 1977, which would cap recoverable legal expenses in electric, water, and sewer rate cases; OPUC and some consumer advocates supported the idea as a way to reduce ratepayer costs, while utility representatives warned it could discourage participation and increase rate shock. The committee also heard SB 1762 clarifying that geothermal energy conservation wells are not battery resources, and SB 783 allowing SECO to proceed with future energy-code rulemaking for state-funded buildings. Both drew supportive testimony from industry and environmental groups. All remaining bills heard during the meeting were left pending, and the committee recessed subject to the call of the chair.
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Senate Standing Committee on Agriculture (2-27-24)
Keywords:
KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gs0RVhAlJcg, 2026-06-21T07:17:06+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Meeting Start: 00:00
PSS 1 to Senate Bill 193: 0:43
Votes on Senate Bill 193: 10:00
PSS 1 to Senate Bill 101: 12:18
Votes on Senate Bill 101: 18:28
Senate Bill 118: 19:13
Votes on Senate Bill 118: 27:11
Adjournment: 28:13, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47