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OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Rules REVISED: Links added Apr 2nd, 2026

Rules

Transcript Highlights:
  • Roads, bridges, municipal courts, all of the things that property taxes fund. Mr.
  • Chairman, Senate Bill 1942, I keep wanting to say 1492, clarifies the statutory distinction between reimbursable
Summary: The committee heard several measures, led by SJR 39, a proposed constitutional amendment to send to voters that would cap annual homestead property tax valuation growth at 1% and all other property at 3%. The speaker argued it would not cut taxes but slow growth for taxpayers facing rising assessments, while opponents questioned the effect on county revenues, sheriff funding, and whether growth below inflation would strain local governments. After debate, the committee voted 10-2 to report the resolution due pass. The committee also heard HJR 47, which would place proof-of-identity requirements for voting in the Constitution. Supporters said it would strengthen election integrity and noted existing law already requires proof of identity, while opponents raised concerns about impacts on voters with disabilities and the difficulty of changing constitutional language if problems arise. The measure was reported due pass on an 11-1 vote. Senate Bill 227, described as supporting fair taxation and investment without duplicative tax, and SB 1942, clarifying the distinction between reimbursable and reimbursed dental services to protect providers and patients, both passed the committee on near-unanimous votes. The committee then advanced SB 1627, a 116-page sentence-modernization and consolidation bill that was described as a cleanup measure with no substantive change to existing law, and it was reported due pass unanimously. Finally, SB 625 was presented as temporary cleanup language related to domestic violence legislation and judicial requests, with the sponsor noting the bill would be replaced by a floor substitute later; the committee approved it due pass 10-0. The meeting ended with the chair noting the committee was dismissed and likely to meet again under the rules committee schedule.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

LMG Public Hearing - Wed Feb 18, 2026 @ 2:00PM HST

Legislative Management

Summary: The House Committee on Legislative Management heard testimony on several measures. HB 1805, relating to child welfare, drew support from the University of Hawaii and concerns from the Attorney General about the bill’s definition of state agency and possible separation-of-powers and supremacy clause issues. During decision-making, the committee opted to move the child advocate function to the Attorney General’s office, accepted the Attorney General’s suggested scope and jurisdiction amendments, set the salary at 90% of the Department of Health deputy director’s salary, and passed the bill with amendments. HB 2110, relating to nepotism, received support from the Hawaii State Ethics Commission, which said the bill would apply the rule consistently and noted the existing good-cause exception process. The committee later deferred the bill, saying existing House rules on nepotism were already strict and that the proposal would be duplicative in statute. HB 2180, relating to voting boards, had no oral testimony in the room during the hearing, but the committee later amended it into a blank appropriations vehicle for the House of Representatives and passed it with amendments. HB 2184, relating to lawmaker safety, drew concerns from the Campaign Spending Commission that the bill would require redaction of address information and could create implementation issues, and the Attorney General noted missing language regarding appointed officials and an internal cross-reference issue. The committee adopted amendments to address those concerns and passed the bill with amendments. HB 2219, relating to disclosure of privileged communications to the Ombudsman, was clarified by the Ombudsman’s office as not requiring disclosure of privileged material, only preserving privilege if such material is voluntarily provided; the bill passed with amendments. HB 2469, relating to a regular session review working group, received testimony from the State Procurement Office, the Legislative Reference Bureau, and others in support and opposition, and the committee passed it with amendments after changing references and funding language.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

EEP Public Hearing - Tue Feb 3, 2026 @ 9:30 AM HST

Energy & Environmental Protection

Transcript Highlights:
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Summary: The committee heard testimony on several measures related to waste, recycling, and environmental review. On HB 1924, which would establish a mattress stewardship program, the Department of Health said it stood on written testimony and offered comments, while Hawaii Reef and Ocean Coalition and one individual supported the bill and the International Sleep Products Association opposed it. No questions were raised and the committee moved on. A large portion of the hearing focused on HB 2121, which would prohibit the sale of disposable vapes in Hawaii. The Department of Health supported the measure but suggested the bill may be better placed in a different part of state law because the cited waste-management section regulates products after consumption, while still praising the effort to remove disposable vapes from the market and environment. Testimony in strong support came from the Coalition for Tobacco Free Hawaii Youth Council, Hawaii Public Health Institute, Hawaii COPD Coalition, Hawaii Health and Harm Reduction Center, the City and County of Honolulu, and many individuals; supporters emphasized youth vaping, toxic waste, lithium battery fire risks, and environmental harm. There was at least one opposing individual and the International Sleep Products Association was listed in opposition. The committee noted there were many written testimonies and no immediate vote was taken. The committee also heard HB 1928 on the deposit beverage container recycling program. The Department of Health stood on written testimony. The Solid Waste Task Force of Hawaii Environmental Change Agents and Upstream supported the bill but urged amendments to better integrate reuse and reusables, strengthen enforcement, clarify definitions, and protect existing redemption centers. The Hawaii Food Industry Association supported the concept of a backdrop program but preferred strengthening the existing program and raised concerns about undefined fees, existing infrastructure, and future audit costs. The Chamber of Commerce Hawaii supported the bill, and the chair said the measure needs work and that decision-making would occur in a few days. Finally, the committee took up HB 979 on environmental review and HB 1650 on environmental assessments. For HB 979, OPSD offered amendments, HCDA supported the bill but suggested clarifying the affordable-housing definition, Kauai Island Utility Cooperative supported it, and Earthjustice was asked about the court process for environmental challenges; the chair asked about shortening the challenge period and the relationship between environmental court, the intermediate court of appeals, and the Supreme Court. For HB 1650, OPSD and the State Historic Preservation Division stood on written testimony, OHA asked to retain historic sites, and several groups and individuals testified in support or opposition. Opponents argued that removing Wiki special district and historic sites from Chapter 343 trigger language would weaken environmental review and risk impacts to iwi kūpuna and historic resources.
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Transcript Highlights:
  • I guess my next question is as we When we're making changes to the courts, effectively relabeling things
  • As you're probably aware, interstate commerce litigation likely goes to federal court anyway because
  • Senate Bill 1496 updates and clarifies statutory authority for the OSBI.
  • It also allows illers to waive court clerk And county clerk fees move adoption.
  • Chairman, Senate Bill 1827 mirrors a House bill that we previously passed related to the court of government
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Human Services Finance and Policy Committee 3/25/25

Human Services Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
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LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Judiciary Apr 29th, 2026

Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • : the criminal district court of Orleans Parish, the juvenile courts, and the municipal and traffic court
  • The Supreme Court is in charge of doing district court rules, appellate court rules, and judicial canons
  • Then district court rules, appellate court rules, they have rules about how you Then, district court
  • I appear all over the state in family courts and civil courts, and we have an excellent family court
  • I appear all over the state in family courts and civil courts, and we have an excellent family court
Summary: The committee first adopted a three-minute rule for the rest of the meeting by a 9-3 vote. It then took up SB 217, which would reorganize Orleans Parish courts by reducing judgeships in criminal, juvenile, traffic, and municipal courts and, through an adopted amendment, creating one civil district court with 13 judges and allowing hearing officers. Senator Morris argued the changes were based on caseload comparisons and population data; opponents from the Urban League and ACLU said the bill was driven by power rather than efficiency, relied on incomplete or inconsistent data, would strain the courts, and would reduce minority representation on the bench. The committee reported the bill favorably as amended by an 11-4 vote. The committee next considered SB 197, which would reduce the number of judges on the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeal by two. Senator Morris again cited filings and caseload comparisons, while opponents argued the bill ignored the intensity and complexity of appellate work, could increase backlog and costs, and would disproportionately affect Black women judges. The bill was reported favorably by an 11-4 vote. The committee also adopted HCR 11, expressing support for the Louisiana National Guard at Camp Beauregard and the Youth Challenge Program, and reported favorably SB 85, creating an insurance fund for retired St. Charles Parish sheriff’s employees. Several other measures were advanced with little or no opposition. HB 833 created the Sexual Assault Survivor Empowerment Task Force and was amended to add representatives from the coroners’ association, a survivor appointed by STAR, and a licensed clinical social worker; it was reported favorably. HB 816, with a technical correction, prohibited foreign adversaries from acquiring property near military installations and was reported favorably. HB 1053, dealing with definitions for dealers and retail dealers and allowing certain businesses to serve complimentary alcoholic beverages under agreed-upon floor amendments, was reported favorably. HB 153, as amended, removed the Office of Debt Recovery from the bill and limited it to prohibiting reporting certain criminal fines and fees to credit bureaus; it was reported favorably. SB 75, on cybersecurity reimbursement and baseline standards for local governments after cyber incidents, was reported favorably after testimony from GOSEP and others. SB 200, allowing expropriation of land near military bases owned by foreign adversaries when a court finds a threat to public health and safety, was also reported favorably after extensive testimony and discussion. Finally, HB 454, the Gracie Claire Rushing Act on chain of custody for human remains and internal organs, was converted into a substitute bill, adopted, and then introduced for further discussion, with the sponsor describing it as a transparency and accountability measure for grieving families.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Judiciary Apr 29th, 2026

Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • Morris provides for the administration of courts in Orleans Parish and the number of court judges.
  • : the criminal district court of Orleans Parish, the juvenile courts, and the municipal and traffic court
  • court judges from 4 to 2, and the number of traffic and municipal court judges from 7 to 5.
  • Does remove civil court judges when he agreed in the Senate to leave the civil court alone.
  • He asked the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court has done their job to look into it.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Judiciary Apr 28th, 2026

Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • : the City Court of Marksville and the City Court of Bunkie.
  • court level.
  • to $30,000, like in my court and Judge Sledge's court.
  • When you file in a JP's court, it's not a court of record.
  • or parish courts.
Summary: The committee met with a quorum and first took up House Bill 1165, which was converted into a substitute bill to reorganize the Avoyelles Parish court system by creating two city courts, one for Marksville and one for Bunkie, and expanding their jurisdiction parishwide, including small claims and certain misdemeanor, civil, and juvenile matters. The sponsor and supporting judges said the change would better use existing courts and improve access to justice, while the district attorney opposed it, arguing it would not help the criminal docket, could create staffing and constitutional issues, and needed more study. After questions about voting districts, appellate procedure, and minority vote dilution, the committee adopted the substitute and reported the bill favorably. The committee then heard House Bill 1064 creating a domestic violence intervention court pilot program in the 19th Judicial District, with testimony from the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council and the YWCA describing a specialty court model focused on accountability, victim services, and wraparound support. The bill was reported favorably. House Bill 341, clarifying law enforcement officer rights during administrative investigations, was amended to specify administrative matters and reported with amendments. House Concurrent Resolution 64, as amended, expanded a study of behavioral health courts to include additional parishes and a later reporting deadline, and was reported favorably. House Bill 579, the sexual assault survivor bill of rights, was amended to strengthen notice, confidentiality, and funding provisions and then reported favorably. Later, House Bill 1004, which would have raised the jurisdictional threshold for justice of the peace courts from $5,000 to $7,500, drew significant opposition from city court judges who warned of unintended consequences, including different evidentiary standards, possible attorney-representation issues for entities, and added burdens on district courts. Supporters framed it as an inflation adjustment and access-to-justice measure, but after debate the committee voted 5-11 to defer the bill. House Bill 183, limiting courthouse cell phone bans in fee-payment areas, was amended and then failed on a 7-7 tie with the chair voting no. The committee also reported favorably House Bill 451 on ATC hearing notices, House Bill 541 on micro distillers via substitute, Senate Bill 44 on tactical medical professionals’ firearms, House Resolution 37 honoring veterans who served in Honduras, and House Bill 89 requiring a district attorney office to pay certain retirees’ health premiums from its own funds. Several other bills were voluntarily deferred, and the meeting ended with a motion to adjourn.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Judiciary Apr 28th, 2026

Judiciary

LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Finance May 11th, 2026

Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • We have Stephen Liddette, Louisiana Clerk in Court, in support.
  • And Chris Kirschall with the Louisiana Clerk of Court Association as well. And Ms.
  • that that existing statutory language has that same provision in it.
  • Fisher, HB 559, increases court costs for the Fourth Judicial District.
  • Increases court costs for the Fourth Judicial District. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Civil Law and Procedure Mar 30th, 2026

Civil Law and Procedure

Transcript Highlights:
  • The Supreme Court has, the courts have recognized that people do have a public interest in what we do
  • And the courts recognize that as well. So that's why.
  • Court decisions over time.
  • But importantly, in these cases, courts typically apply a best But importantly, in these cases, courts
  • Supreme Court voted in favor of enforcing the right of the state of California to Supreme Court voted
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • You said you work for the court; your job isn't it?
  • Recent Court of Appeals decisions as well that haven't been brought up are the Dallas Court of Appeals
  • Lifts appointed by certain district courts in Webb County.
  • Now we have a total of four courts.
  • of law, but not under a district court.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • Representative Orr's bill, sponsored by Senator Zaffirini, that we heard last time about the transfer of court
  • matter of pending business, Senate Bill 1538, that's Senator Zaffirini's bill, that has to do with court
  • The bill authorizes the Office of Court Administration to conduct a study about digital reporting and
  • to require the Office of Court Administration (OCA) to submit a report of findings to the Governor and
  • Office of Court Administration? Oh, Office of Court Administration. Okay.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • Representative Orr's bill sponsored by Senator Zafarini that we heard last time about the transfer of court
  • as a matter of pending visit Senate Bill 1538, that's Senator Zafarini's bill that has to do with court
  • The committee substitute to Senate Bill 1538 authorizes the Office of Court Administration to conduct
  • Office of Court Administration. Oh, Office of Court Administration. OK.
  • by the Dean of the Senate, 3104 about the appointment and compensation of bailiffs, uh, in certain courts
TX

Texas 89th Regular

S/C on Family & Fiduciary Relationships Apr 22nd, 2025 at 02:04 pm

S/C on Family & Fiduciary Relationships

Transcript Highlights:
  • What we're asking here is that we require each probate court to give each participant the option and
  • The court handled ten cases and managed six cases in under ten minutes by Zoom, all on contested probates
  • They come into my court.
  • In addition to that, the judges at the appellate court, the fourth court, along with the district court
  • by the court.