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TX

Texas 89th Regular

Licensing & Administrative Procedures Apr 15th, 2025 at 10:04 am

Licensing & Administrative Procedures

Summary: The Committee on Licensing and Administrative Procedures met with a quorum present, corrected the minutes from April 8, and then took up a long list of pending bills, most of which were reported favorably or left pending after hearing testimony. Early action included HB 1764 (accounting practice for certain out-of-state CPAs), HB 1788 (continuing education for barbers and cosmetologists on recognizing and assisting victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, and human trafficking), HB 2204 (land surveyor regulation), HB 2885 (local option elections on alcohol sales), HB 2996 (gambling offense definitions and prosecution), HB 3250 (real estate appraisals and appraisal management companies), HB 3352 (driver education on work zones), HB 3385 (farm winery permit), HB 3756 (powers of certain nonresident sellers’ permit holders who also hold a winery permit), HB 3816 (cruelty to livestock animals), HB 3913 (real estate licensing), and HB 3928 (electronic notice of towed vehicles), all of which were advanced with unanimous or near-unanimous votes. Several of these bills were reported with committee substitutes, and some were also sent to the Committee on Local and Consent Calendars. The committee then heard testimony on HB 2278, which would legalize limited home distilling of spirits for personal or family use and add honey as an approved ingredient; supporters framed it as a consistency and freedom issue, and the bill was left pending. HB 3920, a TDLR workforce/CTE bill, and HB 1301, which would allow beer or malt beverages to be sold at certain wineries with on-site restaurants, were also laid out and left pending after discussion. HB 2776, aimed at tightening massage therapy licensing restrictions for people convicted of sexual and trafficking-related offenses and strengthening TDLR enforcement, and HB 3848, which would allow electronic filing of elevator and escalator inspection reports, were both heard and left pending as well. A major portion of the meeting focused on alcohol-related bills. HB 4215 would place delivery network companies under a statewide TDLR regulatory framework; Favor Delivery supported it, and it was left pending after the committee substitute was withdrawn. HB 4172 and HB 2820 would raise bingo reserve limits and update charitable bingo rules; supporters from veterans and nonprofit groups argued the changes would help charities, but both bills were left pending after the substitutes were withdrawn. HB 4463, a broadly supported bill allowing contract brewing and alternating brewery proprietorships, was also left pending. HB 4284 would remove the “excessive discount” prohibition in alcohol sales, HB 4285 would allow airlines to store alcohol within five miles of an airport in the same county, HB 4517 would create a complaint process for Texas distillers not paid by wholesalers, and HB 4773 would let breweries and brewpubs transport their own beer between facilities; HB 4773 drew the most debate, with supporters citing efficiency and opponents warning about unintended consequences and possible effects on the three-tier system, but it too was left pending. The committee also heard and left pending a series of TDLR cleanup bills and other measures, including HB 4765 through HB 4769, HB 4830 on service contracts for lease vehicles, HB 5506 giving civil immunity to ringside physicians at combative sports events, and HB 4690 on gasoline vapor pressure compliance. The meeting ended after all business was completed and the committee adjourned.
HI

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

House Chamber - Mon Mar 31, 2025, 12:00PM HST - Day 42

Hawaii House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • , boys varsity wrestling, girls JV wrestling, and girls varsity wrestling.
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  • c> Girls</c> wrestling boys varsity wrestling Girls wrestling boys varsity wrestling Girls JV<00:26:23.080
  • ><c> wrestling</c><00:26:24.080><c> girls</c><00:26:24.640><c> varsity</c><00:26:25.679><c> wrestling
  • </c><00:26:26.679><c> is</c> JV wrestling girls varsity wrestling is JV wrestling girls varsity wrestling
Keywords: 910, house, all
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Joint Committee on Education Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm

Joint Committee on Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • This bill allows the boys, if they don't want to wrestle, or the girls that don't want to wrestle, an
  • So when you talk about morality, these are girls who want to wrestle. They can wrestle girls.
  • wrestling, which predominantly involves boys in high school wrestling, but does involve, I think the
  • So when you talk about morality, these are girls who want to wrestle. They can wrestle girls.
  • So you want to wrestle. in your area to wrestle against.
Keywords: 995, all
Summary: The Joint Committee on Education held a very full public hearing on the first Education Committee hearing of the session, with testimony taken on a large slate of bills, especially H. 650/S. 436 and related measures. The chairs explained the hearing rules, including two-minute testimony limits, live streaming, written testimony, and accommodations for interpreters and disabilities. The committee first heard extensive testimony on H. 460/S. 436 and later H. 650/S. 436, bills to affirm and maintain equal access to public education for all children, including immigrant students, English learners, and students with disabilities. Witnesses included parents, advocates, educators, attorneys, and state officials, many of whom described fears caused by federal policy changes and argued that Massachusetts should codify protections for school enrollment, special education, interpreter services, and due process in discipline cases. The Attorney General’s office, Mass Advocates for Children, Lawyers for Civil Rights, MIRA, the Children’s Law Center, the Disability Law/advocacy community, and others all urged favorable action, while committee members asked questions about Plyler v. Doe, manifestation determinations, interpreter qualifications, and how the bill would mirror or preserve existing federal protections at the state level. The committee also heard testimony on H. 702/S. 460, establishing an elementary and secondary school robotics grant program, which was supported as a way to expand STEM opportunities and help schools fund robotics programs. Representative Sweeney also testified on H. 713, a bill to support student participation in 4-H programming by allowing excused absences similar to those for athletics and other sanctioned activities; members noted bipartisan support and the bill’s long history. The hearing then moved to H. 543/S. 417, a recess bill requiring at least 30 minutes of free-play recess for K-8 students. Supporters included the Massachusetts Teachers Association, the League of Women Voters, educators, and parents, who emphasized recess as important for physical health, social-emotional development, attention, and academic performance, and noted that unequal local policies create disparities across districts. Several witnesses also tied recess to broader concerns about student well-being and screen time. No votes were taken during the hearing; the committee simply received testimony and closed testimony on the bills as it moved through the agenda.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Apr 23rd, 2026

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • This is the Tuttle Boys High School wrestling team, and Tuttle has now achieved 18 consecutive 4A wrestling
  • Oklahoma State Capitol for having achieved the honor of the 2026 Class 4A state wrestling champions
  • And whereas the Tuttle High School wrestling team has demonstrated exceptional skill, dedication, and
  • sportsmanship, achieving unprecedented success in the OSSAA state wrestling tournaments, the Tuttle
  • to all as they achieved the Class 4A wrestling championship and the dual state tournament winner.
Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, opened with prayer, and recognized several guests and groups, including the nurse of the day, Donna Reynolds; the Tuttle High School wrestling team; auctioneer and ringman honorees; the Bristow Chamber of Commerce; Deer Creek cross country; Guthrie High School AP U.S. government students; and family members of Senator Reinhardt. The chamber also held a live auction demonstration on the floor, with Brandon Mendoza and Logan Snyder participating, and the winning bid was announced as $675. The Senate later recognized Millwood High School boys basketball and Isaiah Wilkes, the Gatorade Oklahoma Boys Basketball Player of the Year. The body then considered and passed several House bills. HB 3016 created a two-year pilot vision screening program for kindergarten through third grade to identify convergence insufficiency disorders; it passed 34-10 and was declared an emergency. HB 2979 authorized the Department of Transportation to establish school zones on portions of state highways at local request and passed 41-0. HB 2288, a teacher return-to-work bill removing the earnings cap and allowing return after six months, passed 45-0 as an emergency. HB 2988 expanded the definition of harmful woody species and broadened the Terry Peach Water Restoration Act statewide; it passed 43-1. HB 362, defining retired municipal judges for firearm-carry authority, passed 40-4. HB 3315 directed the state regents to study whether some graduate programs could be 90 credit hours and report to the governor; it passed 38-6 as an emergency. Additional bills passed included HB 3372, creating a $5 million revolving loan fund for charter school capital expenditures, after extended debate over public funds being used for improvements to privately owned facilities; it passed 39-6. HB 3530 required ABLE Commission records to be provided within 10 days when requested and passed 44-0. HB 3622 created a U.S. decennial census revolving fund in the Department of Commerce and passed 32-11. HB 3755 established a financial mechanism for juvenile detention centers to provide medication to youth in their care and passed 43-0. HB 4266, the omnibus specialty license plate bill, passed 25-19 after questions about out-of-state university plates. The Senate then made announcements about upcoming committee meetings, birthdays, and schedule changes, and adjourned until Monday, April 27 at 1:30 p.m.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Apr 23rd, 2026 at 09:30 am

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • This is the total boys high school wrestling team, and Tuttle has now achieved 18 consecutive foray wrestling
  • Whereas on Wednesday, April 23rd, the total high school wrestling team is recognized and lauded at the
  • , achieving unprecedented success in the OSSAA state wrestling tournaments.
  • Whereas personal dedication by every member of the total high school wrestling team has been evident
  • to all as they achieved the class for wrestling championship and the dual state tournament winner.
HI

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session 04-01-2025 11:30am

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • today we have the distinct honor of welcoming the exceptional student athletes of the boys and girls wrestling
  • girls teams of Kamehameha Schools, Kapālama, for their remarkable achievements in the 2024 State Wrestling
  • I am excited to recognize first the wahine Warriors wrestling team, whose performance this year was nothing
  • I'm equally proud to introduce the boys wrestling team, who displayed unmatched grit, determination,
  • </c><00:02:15.640><c> Championships</c><00:02:16.640><c> these</c> 2024 State Wrestling Championships
Keywords: 912, senate, all
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Transcript Highlights:
  • official regulatory authority for amateur and professional combative sports and for professional wrestling
  • the official regulatory authority for amateur and professional combative sports and professional wrestling
  • That is every single combat sports event, and that's also every single wrestling event.
  • That is every single combat sports event, and that's also every single wrestling event.
  • Yeah, I mean, our professional wrestling, the bigger promotions bring a lot of people in that are really
Summary: The subcommittee heard an informational budget presentation from Diana Fletcher, administrator of the Oklahoma State Athletic Commission, which regulates amateur and professional combative sports and professional wrestling. Fletcher said the agency oversees licensing and event regulation for boxing, MMA, kickboxing, bare-knuckle fighting, slap fighting, and wrestling, with a focus on participant and public safety. She described recent changes including securing a standalone agency number, updating definitions and legal authority, moving away from cash/check processing to credit cards and online applications, and joining national regulatory organizations. She also said the commission is trying to attract major events such as UFC, WWE, and AEW, and noted the economic impact of 173 events last year, with more than $3 million in sales and significant hotel and job impact. Members asked about licensing requirements, whether events must be sanctioned, the legality of unsanctioned events, and how the commission handles enforcement. Fletcher explained that participants, judges, promoters, announcers, and others around the ring or cage must be licensed, and that unsanctioned events are illegal under state law; boxing is also federally regulated. She said the commission relies mainly on the Attorney General’s Office for legal enforcement and does not regulate high school sports, though it does regulate youth combat sports and youth kickboxing. Questions also focused on slap fighting, which Fletcher said is a real and dangerous sport that the commission has trained on in Las Vegas to prepare for regulation. On funding, Fletcher said the commission has historically received about $200,000, but is requesting a $300,000 supplemental appropriation this year and $500,000 recurring going forward. She said the agency needs funds for rent, IT, HR/payroll services through OMS, training, and one additional full-time employee, and that its revolving fund could be depleted without additional support. A committee member with boxing background endorsed the commission’s reputation and the need to restore it as a standalone agency. No vote was taken; the meeting ended after members thanked the presenters and adjourned.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Apr 13th, 2026

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • President, members of the Senate, today I rise to recognize the Coedah High School varsity wrestling
  • Beyond their success on the mat, six seniors have earned collegiate wrestling scholarships...
  • Beyond their success on the mat, six seniors have earned collegiate wrestling scholarships, a testament
  • Whereas the Coedah High School varsity wrestling team delivered a historic and record-breaking 2025-26
  • Senator McIntosh: The Oklahoma Senate extends to the Coedah High School varsity wrestling team sincere
Summary: The Senate convened, established a quorum, offered the invocation and pledges, and recognized the doctor, psychologist, and nurse of the day. The chamber then hosted several honorary introductions and citations, including congratulations to the Murray State College shotgun team for winning back-to-back national championships and to the Coedah High School varsity wrestling team for a record-setting 5A season and state title. Both groups were formally presented citations and received Senate applause. The Senate also considered Senate Resolution 30, which reaffirmed Oklahoma’s sister-state relationship with Taiwan, supported stronger economic and diplomatic ties, and celebrated the anniversaries of the Taiwan Relations Act and the Oklahoma-Taiwan relationship. The resolution was adopted by voice vote after brief remarks from Senator Peterson and a representative from Taiwan’s office in Houston, who thanked the Senate and spoke about Taiwan’s trade relationship, economic growth, and international challenges. The meeting included introductions from several student pages, who described their schools, sponsoring senators, and future plans. Announcements were made for committee meetings, including Revenue and Taxation, Health and Human Services, and Appropriations and Budget, along with a reminder about Diabetes Awareness Day. The Senate then adjourned until Tuesday, April 14th at 9:30 a.m.
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Transcript Highlights:
  • at Oklahoma State University right here in Oklahoma, the home of wrestling.
  • We also have Rebecca Roper, who is the Director of Wrestling. We have Coach Isaac.
  • He is a two-time All-American and member of the Oklahoma State men’s wrestling team.
  • We know Oklahoma State has always been, and always will be, the home of wrestling.
  • I don't know if you saw a couple of weeks ago, our wrestling team sent a message.
Summary: The House opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a series of special presentations and introductions celebrating Oklahoma State University, the Cowgirl Wrestling Club, the OSU livestock judging team, military children, poster contest winners, and several visiting groups and honorees. The chamber also recognized the Doctor of the Day, Dr. Kurt Emerson, and the Nurse of the Day, Beverly Felton. Much of the floor time was devoted to OSU Day remarks, including a citation honoring the university and comments from Speaker Hilbert, Coach Eric Morris, and President Jim Hess. The House then took up Senate Bill 2074, a pharmacy benefit manager measure intended to regulate PBMs and support pharmacists. An amendment by Representative Jenkins to remove a section of the bill was tabled, and members questioned the bill extensively about reimbursement rates, consumer costs, employer options, transparency, and the impact on independent pharmacies. After debate, the bill advanced and passed the House by a vote of 87-7. Members also considered Senate Joint Resolution 39, which would place a constitutional amendment on the ballot to cap property tax growth. The measure, as amended, would set a 1.75% annual cap on homestead property tax growth and a 4% cap on other properties, with a stair-step senior freeze. The resolution drew debate over effects on local government revenue, schools, roads, jails, and inflation, but supporters argued it would provide strong taxpayer protections. The House passed the resolution 85-9 and then took the additional vote required to refer the constitutional amendment to a special election.
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Transcript Highlights:
  • at Oklahoma State University, right here in Oklahoma, the home of wrestling.
  • We also have Rebecca Roer, who is the director of wrestling. We have Coach Isaac.
  • She is the president of the women's wrestling board of directors.
  • We know Oklahoma State has always been and always will be the home of wrestling.
  • We just look forward to expanding that to women's wrestling as well.
KY
Transcript Highlights:
  • And this is an act relating to sanctioning bodies for boxing and wrestling exhibitions.
  • School Association, the National Collegiate Athletic Association, Golden Gloves, USA Boxing, USA Wrestling
  • <c> clubs</c><00:02:19.680><c> if</c><00:02:19.800><c> they're</c><00:02:19.920><c> not</c> even wrestling
  • clubs if they're not even wrestling clubs if they're not underneath<00:02:20.440><c> the</c><00:02:20.560
  • </c><00:03:28.239><c> we</c><00:03:28.360><c> have</c><00:03:28.519><c> all</c> USA boxing USA Wrestling
Keywords: 958, all
Summary: The Senate Standing Committee on Licensing and Occupations met on March 4, 2025, with a quorum present and several members absent or marked not voting during roll calls. The committee first heard Senate Bill 133, sponsored by Senator David Yates, which makes a small wording change to clarify sanctioning bodies for boxing and wrestling exhibitions. Yates said the bill is intended to close a legal gap affecting amateur boxing and wrestling clubs, especially those not affiliated with schools, and to ensure charitable and exhibition events remain properly sanctioned and safe for youth participants. The bill received a favorable recommendation after a roll-call vote. The committee then considered Senate Bill 190, sponsored by Senator Mike Nemes, on charitable gaming. Nemes explained that the bill would allow certain groups to run three bingo sessions per week instead of two and increase volunteer participation limits from four to six times per week; he emphasized that the measure does not involve horses or casinos. The committee approved the bill favorably after a brief question from Senator Berg about why volunteer limits exist. Finally, the committee took up House Bills 261 and 262, both related to certified public accountants. HB 261 would allow retired CPAs to provide certain uncompensated public or nonprofit services, provided they complete a retirement-based continuing education waiver; members asked for clarification that the authority applies after retirement, not while active. HB 262 would let a CPA firm keep its name when the last remaining owner is left after another owner’s death or retirement, rather than requiring a name change; Senator Meredith asked about protections if an estate objects or if the prior name is associated with misconduct, and the board representative said remedies remain available and there is no time limit on enforcement. Both bills passed with favorable expression, and the committee then adjourned.
VA

Virginia 2026 Regular Session

March 06, 2026 - Regular Session

Virginia House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • House Joint Resolution number 239, commending the Skyline High School Wrestling Team.
  • School Wrestling Team. Delegate from Warren County, Delegate Oaks. Mr.
  • There is a young woman up there who wrestles, since it's Women's History Month.
  • They're ready to wrestle. Man, Coach, that's a disciplined team. They didn't even smile.
  • They're ready to wrestle right now. Nobody smiled, man. All right, all right.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Apr 13th, 2026 at 01:30 pm

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Members of the Senate, today I rise to recognize the Uitta High School varsity wrestling team for a truly
  • Beyond their success on the mat, six seniors have earned collegiate wrestling scholarships, a testament
  • Members, please join me in congratulating the Kaita High School varsity wrestling team on this extraordinary
  • individual state placers and state qualifiers, whereas six senior student athletes earned collegiate wrestling
  • the motion of Senator Julie McIntosh, the Oklahoma Senate extends to the Uitta High School varsity wrestling
WY

Wyoming 2026 Regular Session

Senate Education Committee, February 18, 2026

Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c> have the sizable gyms and wrestling have the sizable gyms and wrestling rooms<01:03:01.839><c> that
  • </c> nice to hear from a wrestling parent. nice to hear from a wrestling parent.
  • And I did want to just say that we do work with our wrestling club.
  • </c><01:09:22.159><c> He</c> also the head wrestling coach. He also the head wrestling coach.
  • That is where wrestling practice or two.
Bills: SF0035, SF0090, SF0072
VT

Vermont 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Session - 2026-05-22 - 10:00AM

Vermont House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • And lastly, Harwood Union High School's Nick Service won the Vermont state wrestling championship for
  • Service is the first wrestling championship for the Highlanders in over 10 years.
  • for his weight wrestling championship for his weight category<00:07:39.040><c> of</c><00:07:39.320><
  • Service is the first wrestling<00:07:43.440><c> championship</c><00:07:44.200><c> for</c><00:07:44.280
  • ><c> the</c><00:07:44.400><c> Highland</c> wrestling championship for the Highland wrestling championship
Keywords: 926, house, all
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Education Policy Committee 2/19/25 - Part 1

Education Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • competition would allow a wrestling competition would allow a contest<00:25:18.520><c> between</c><00
  • When they became 13 and 14 years old, and when we arm wrestled that first day, my son beat me.
  • </c><01:04:38.160><c> my</c><01:04:38.400><c> boys</c> children and I would wrestle my boys children
  • I have been a volunteer physician for my local wrestling team for many years.
  • <01:10:29.560><c> from</c><01:10:29.760><c> that</c> wrestling from that wrestling from that perspective
Keywords: 1183, house