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OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Business and Insurance 2ND REVISED Apr 23rd, 2026

Business and Insurance

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  • Chapman and his willingness to serve the state of Oklahoma.
  • state, from people that never read the bill.
  • State, from people that never read the bill.
  • The 17th most regulated state in the union.
  • In Oklahoma, there's 16 other states doing this. Thank you.
Summary: The Business and Insurance Committee first handled a series of executive nominations, including appointments or reappointments to the Oklahoma Securities Commission, Real Estate Commission, State Athletic Commission, Accountancy Board, Commission on Consumer Credit, Uniform Building Code Commission, Abstractors Board, Used Motor Vehicle Dismantler and Manufactured Housing Commission, and State Banking Board. Most nominees briefly addressed the committee, and the nominations were advanced by unanimous or near-unanimous votes. One HB 4488 was laid over at the start of the meeting. The committee then considered several bills. HB 4322, which would remove a dual-licensure requirement for funeral directors and embalmers, drew questions about consumer protection and body care procedures and passed 6-3. HB 4202, changing workers’ compensation fee schedule treatment for radiology, passed unanimously. HB 4203, directing the Uniform Building Code Commission to explore guidelines for single-exit configurations in certain buildings up to four stories, passed 7-2 after concerns were raised about fire safety. HB 4457, dealing with specialty pharmacies, pharmacy benefit managers, and access to specialty medications, passed unanimously. Members also debated HB 3983, which would move Oklahoma’s moist smokeless tobacco tax to a weight-based system; supporters argued it would improve fairness and revenue stability, while opponents said it would raise taxes on some products and lacked consumer protections. It passed 6-3. HB 3660, authorizing natural organic reduction as an additional end-of-life option, prompted a lengthy debate over dignity, religious concerns, and consumer choice; it passed 5-4. HB 3802, prohibiting auto insurers from raising premiums solely because a spouse died, passed unanimously. HB 2933, a consumer protection insurance bill, passed 9-0 after extensive discussion of claims handling and insurer accountability. Additional insurance and regulatory measures—HB 2955, HB 2956, HB 3781, HB 3521, HB 3796, HB 3794, and HB 3800—were also advanced, most with little or no opposition. The chair closed by noting all executive nominations and legislation had been cleared from the committee for the year.
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  • He is a two-time state champion in wrestling.
  • He chose to spend a week here with us at the state capitol. That is dedication. Thank you, Tanner.
  • She's in the state chorus for FFA.
  • She is a Lifesmart's state champion.
  • And also, it's a Day at the Capitol, so you can wear jeans. You're welcome.
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  • vantage point, but we have a group of students, collegiate cattlemen and cattlewomen from Oklahoma State
  • Welcome to the Capitol. Welcome to the House. Mr. Float, thank you, Mr. Speaker.
  • I've got a A couple of announcements today: it is a weekday at the Capitol, and the Oklahoma Wheat Growers
  • Members, feel free to join us today for Capitol Bible devotion and here Pastor Philip Jones from Big
  • I just want to welcome them here to the Capitol today. Representative Blanett Thank you, Mr.
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  • capitol, see the work that we do.
  • He chose to spend a week here with us at the state capitol. That is dedication. Thank you, Tanner.
  • She's in the state chorus for FFA.
  • She is a LifeSmart state champion.
  • I was four-time solo ensemble state champ, and then baseball state qualifier, and then I will be going
Summary: The House met in quorum call and then took up a long series of Senate bills, most of them passing with little or no debate. Early action included SB 1475, renaming the I-35 bridge at Indian Hills in Norman as the Toby Keith Memorial Interchange, which passed 77-5. SB 1447, modifying the RFP process for the state employees’ prescription drug plan, passed 87-0. The chamber also adopted Senate amendments to HB 2288 on the Teacher Retirement System, shortening the return-to-work waiting period for teachers from three years to six months, and both the bill and its emergency clause passed 90-0. Other education-related measures included SB 1521 on conversational AI child protections, SB 1276 making the “bell-to-bell, no-cell” school cellphone restriction permanent, SB 201 raising the minimum teacher salary schedule by $2,000, and SB 1721 extending and restructuring the Oklahoma Advisory Council on Indian Education; all advanced, with SB 201 drawing the most debate over teacher pay, local control, and whether the increase was enough. The House also passed bills on veterans, public safety, and state operations. SB 1533 would allow the Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs to bury Oklahoma resident veterans who die out of state. SB 1232 updated penalties for copper theft, SB 1255 shifted medical pardon review from the DOC director to the medical director, SB 1327 restored more authority to the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Commission board, and SB 1525 authorized up to $75,000 for the state’s annual tourism conference; the tourism bill also received emergency passage. Additional measures included SB 667 clarifying chiropractic education language, SB 1436 requiring hospitals to provide information after fetal death, SB 1317 allowing career teacher status to transfer to a new district with approval, SB 604 resolving motor vehicle statutory conflicts, SB 1325 protecting domestic abuse victims, SB 1496 updating OSBI authority, SB 2007 requiring PBMs to honor appealed reimbursement rates going forward, SB 1567 clarifying nursing language, SB 2112 cleaning up open pasture road law, SB 1980 creating gift card protections, SB 1735 aligning career tech oversight, SB 1558 clarifying child-care licensing rules for certain group homes, SB 1491 clarifying replacement presidential electors’ oath requirements, SB 1287 allowing the Abstractors Board to deny licenses to people not legally working in the U.S., and SB 1378 creating an Olympics in Oklahoma revolving fund. Most of these passed by wide margins, and several emergency clauses were adopted. The chamber also rejected a motion to vacate the temporary presiding officer, and later voted to reject Senate amendments to HB 3403 and request further conference, while also requesting a second conference committee report on HB 1851. The session included multiple gallery introductions, including visitors, ag students, and a large page presentation. The House adjourned until Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at 10:30 a.m.
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  • And have a great day at the Capitol.
  • So welcome to the Capitol.
  • But I never served here on Utility Committee or was involved in our state broadband build-out efforts
  • , even though my team had been building it across four states.
  • From Oklahoma State University. Welcome to the Capitol. Welcome to the House. Mr. Flood.
Summary: The House convened, called the roll, offered prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and recognized the Nurse of the Day and several student and athletic groups, including Career Tech students, charter school students, Meridian Tech students, and Carl Albert championship teams. A lengthy personal privilege/farewell-style speech was delivered by Representative Lepak, reflecting on his service, family, staff, and legislative colleagues, and offering general advice about public service and the legislative process. The chamber then took up several Senate bills. SB 1369, creating a 988 revolving fund to support Oklahoma’s mental health lifeline, passed 85-7. SB 1441, clarifying penalties for drones contacting critical infrastructure, passed 80-2. SB 137, adding DUI/GBI to electronic monitoring ineligibility and clarifying Department of Corrections language, passed 72-18 after questions about retroactivity and administrative authority. SB 843, raising the minimum ADA threshold from 400 to 550 for school districts to hire relatives of board members, passed 77-4, and its emergency clause also received the required two-thirds vote. The most extensive debate centered on SB 483, which would have authorized county commissioners to establish a relocation assistance program for people seeking to move to supportive housing or services. Members raised concerns about homelessness policy, county capacity, public-private partnerships, safeguards, and possible misuse or “bussing” of people between communities. The bill ultimately failed 35-52, and notice was given of a possible motion to reconsider. Later, SB 1433, requiring agencies to publicly post guidance documents and note they lack the force of law, passed unanimously; SB 1257, updating THC-related language in controlled substances law, passed 68-13; and SB 1365, updating promotional fund language for state retail outlets, lodges, gift shops, and golf courses, failed 43-42, with notice of reconsideration also given. The House then moved to recess until 1:15 p.m.
AL

Alabama 2026 Regular Session

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

Ways and Means General Fund

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LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Administration of Criminal Justice Apr 29th, 2026

Administration of Criminal Justice

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  • The $40,000 is also toward the lower end of states that do this.
  • Vining sent me, the DOC facilities are few and far between in our state.
  • Over 15,000 in facilities throughout the state.
  • State action would not be predicated upon federal action.
  • It expands that exception, allowing the same officials to carry a weapon in the State Capitol building
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Community Affairs Jan 20th, 2026

Community Affairs

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  • those buildings.
  • We span portions of both states there.
  • Sergio Ascunce, Deputy Building Official, Miami-Dade County, Building and Permitting Division.
  • Thank you, Deputy Building Official, Miami-Dade County, Building and Permitting Division.
  • It is antiquated to think that building officials are the only game in town that make our building safe
Summary: The committee met with a quorum present and took up a series of local claims, public records, growth management, permitting, and nuisance bills. It first heard and approved SB 16, SB 14, and SB 24, all uncontested claims bills providing relief related to injuries or settlements involving the City of St. Petersburg and Miami-Dade County. The committee also approved SB 288 on rural electric cooperatives, which narrows statutory language to protect co-op decisions on generation and power purchases while preserving consumer protections, and SB 830, which creates a public records exemption for certain personal information of county and city managers and their families due to reported threats against local officials. Members then considered SB 1138 on qualified contractors and development review, which would create a registry of licensed professionals to help local governments process pre-application reviews and plats more quickly. Local government groups raised concerns about preemption and preserving quasi-judicial authority, while private-provider supporters backed the bill; Senator Sharief voted no, and the bill was reported favorably. The committee also approved SB 168, expanding public nuisance law to include gambling houses and increasing penalties, and SB 686 on agricultural enclaves, which revises the enclave process, adds a public hearing path, limits it to certain residential projects in urban service areas, and was amended to change a date to June 30, 2026 before being reported favorably. The committee next approved CS for SB 548 on growth management and impact fees, which clarifies plan-based methodology, extraordinary circumstances, interlocal agreements, and refund procedures for improper fee collections. Testimony reflected support for clearer standards but also concerns about fee increases and refund administration. Finally, SB 1234 on building permits and inspections was reported favorably; it would extend permit validity, exempt some low-value work from permitting, create a statewide residential permit form, speed review timelines, and expand private-provider use, drawing opposition from a Miami-Dade building official who argued for continued local oversight and support from private-provider advocates. Senator Jones requested to be recorded as voting affirmatively on several tabs and negatively on tab 9, and the committee adjourned after all bills were disposed of.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Elections Finance and Government Operations Committee 3/3/25

Elections Finance and Government Operations

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  • We receive out-of-state reports from other states.
AL

Alabama 2026 Regular Session

Alabama House Ways and Means General Fund Committee Mar 18th, 2026

Ways and Means General Fund

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  • Chairman Reed, thank you. we'll reconvene uh back in the state we'll reconvene uh back in the state house
  • </c> are the only fat people in this state. are the only fat people in this state.
  • If they return to state employment, the state employee is allowed to pay back the retirement funds to
  • So state already allows us to do this for a lot of retirement systems, including military and other state
  • cost the state anything.
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  • the PBMs that are already under the risk, already under under state law regarding following state statute
  • and 13 state. living centers across the state.
  • These are the highest rates in the state.
  • . state.
  • This is state money, and these are our state, the majority of these are our seniors, Senator Cook.
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  • If you would state your name for the record and who you're with.
  • Thank you, and if you would, state your name for the record and who you're with.
  • We're the Texas State Chamber.
  • across the state.
  • This does create a new mandate by applying state mandates to...
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

State Committee Meeting - 2025-04-03

State Government Finance and Policy

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  • He has laid a terrific foundation for this new subcabinet to build upon the work that other states have
  • Under Article 1, Section 2, it further states, "No member of this state shall be disenfranchised Or deprived
  • Now is the time for our state to join the 29 other states that currently have state ERAs.
  • No state has stronger protections; literally zero states in America have a stronger protection than we
  • And the same is true on the state level.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House State Government Finance and Policy Committee 4/3/25

State Government Finance and Policy

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  • </c> base for where we go as a state base for where we go as a state on<00:41:38.079><c> um</c><00:41
  • He has laid a terrific foundation for this new subcabinet to build upon the work that other states have
  • Now is the time for our state to join the 29 other states that currently have it.
  • Now is the time for our state to join the 29 other states that currently have it.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Criminal Justice May 22nd, 2025

Criminal Justice

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  • Please state your name, whom you represent, and then begin your testimony.
  • Twenty-one states, including all of our border states, already do not require a front license plate.
  • Twenty-one states, including all of our border states, already do not require you to place a license
  • We've had an opportunity to research what other states do. Most states use that model.
  • And that's why those other states have gotten away from it.
Bills: HB75, HB108
Summary: The committee heard a series of criminal justice and public safety bills, with most measures focused on tougher penalties, victim protections, and procedural changes. Bills discussed included HB 75, requiring magistrates to make written findings when denying probable cause despite believing an arrestee committed an offense; HB 413, limiting pretrial detention so it cannot exceed the maximum jail term for the charged offense, with competency-related exceptions; HB 1422, expanding sexual assault survivor protections and increasing penalties for certain sexual offenses and voyeurism; HB 2073, increasing penalties for violating protective orders or bond conditions while armed; HB 2593, raising indecent assault penalties against elderly or disabled victims; HB 108, enhancing punishment when body armor is used during violent crimes; HB 3816, expanding cruelty-to-livestock offenses to include unlawful controlled-substance administration; HB 2854, requiring parole officers to notify hospitals or law enforcement when violent parolees visit hospital premises; HB 1871, increasing punishment for attempted capital murder of a peace officer and making such offenders ineligible for parole; HB 3463, clarifying notice methods in theft-of-service cases; HB 2348, allowing video-recorded depositions of elderly or disabled witnesses; HB 2594, expanding venue options for cybercrime and digital theft prosecutions; HB 2761, clarifying that children cannot be deemed to consent to prostitution-related offenses; HB 3185, authorizing administrative subpoenas in cybercrime investigations; HB 2017, increasing penalties for certain intoxication manslaughter cases involving undocumented immigrants with prior DWI convictions; HB 2306, making certain trafficking offenses ineligible for parole; HB 1607, allowing a rear-only license plate when a vehicle lacks a front bracket; HB 1828, creating a legislative leave pool for TDCJ correctional officers; and HB 3664, requiring prospective grand jurors to complete training and proposing additional changes to grand jury procedure in a future substitute. The committee also took up HB 3073, the Summer Willis Act, which would clarify consent in sexual assault law and address intoxication-related incapacity; the committee substitute narrowed the language to situations where the perpetrator knows the other person cannot consent because of intoxication or impairment, while removing withdrawal-of-consent and “reasonably should know” language from the House version. Several bills were laid out with committee substitutes adopted, including HB 3463, HB 2594, HB 3073, and HB 3073’s substitute, and most bills were left pending after no invited or public testimony or after hearing testimony. Public testimony was especially extensive on HB 3073, with survivors, advocates, and prosecutors supporting broader consent language, while some prosecutors said the substitute was an improvement but still favored the House version’s broader protections. HB 3664 drew significant opposition from district attorneys, who argued that mandatory transcription or recording of grand jury testimony would be costly, chill grand juror questioning, and complicate timely presentations; concerns were also raised about new-evidence requirements and grand jury shopping. No final votes were taken on the bills discussed in the transcript, and the committee recessed partway through to return to the floor before continuing its hearing.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Commerce, Consumer Protection and International Affairs May 13th, 2026

Commerce, Consumer Protection, and International Affairs

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  • We began to look at some other states and recognized that several states had a disclosure form.
  • Some other states recognized that several states had a disclosure form for the purposes of providing
  • can build the first line and be operating.
  • We want to do three in this state.
  • number of CPAs in the state.
WY

Wyoming 2026 Regular Session

House Corporations, Elections & Political Subdivisions, February 25, 2026

Corporations, Elections & Political Subdivisions

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  • Recent discussions nationally between the National Association of Realtors and the United States Department
  • of Justice have prompted states to review statutory language regarding agency relationships and disclosures
Bills: HB0002, HB0022
WY

Wyoming 2026 Regular Session

Senate Corporations, Elections & Political Subdivisions Committee, February 25, 2026

Corporations, Elections & Political Subdivisions

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  • Chairman, Senator Dockstader, this is going to affect 13 different building departments across the state
  • 13 different building departments across the<00:04:44.560><c> state</c><00:04:44.800><c> where</c><00
  • </c><00:05:12.639><c> of</c> building departments across the state of building departments across the
  • Um, and there aren't very many building departments. There's only the 13 around the state.
  • when they do submit throughout the state when they do submit their<00:17:50.400><c> building</c><00:
Bills: HB0002, HB0022