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FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Fiscal Policy Jan 28th, 2026

Fiscal Policy

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  • It is the sixth leading cause of death in our nation and in the state of Florida.
  • It is the sixth leading cause of death in our nation and in the state of Florida.
  • I am the co-chair of the Board of Directors for the Alzheimer's Association in South Florida.
  • I am in support of this great bill.
  • And so getting out in front of this, I hope we're getting out in front of this with this bill, so that
Bills: S0578
Summary: The Committee on Fiscal Policy heard CS for SB 57A, the Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Initiative by Senator Simon. The bill would create a statewide public health awareness campaign through the Department of Elder Affairs to promote early detection and diagnosis, brain health education, awareness of research and clinical trials, and outreach to older adults and higher-risk populations, with the department contracting with nonprofits for education and awareness efforts. Senator Simon and the bill’s supporters emphasized Florida’s high Alzheimer’s prevalence and the need for public education and early intervention. John Strader, representing the Alzheimer’s Association in South Florida and speaking as a caregiver, testified in support and described how early diagnosis and recent medical advances make awareness campaigns more important. He said a local pilot campaign in Miami-Dade led to a more than 30% increase in calls to the association’s helpline. Karen Morillo of AARP Florida and Tyler Jefferson of the Alzheimer’s Association waived in support. Several senators voiced support and personal reflections on the impact of Alzheimer’s on families and caregivers. Senator Osgood asked about funding and whether the initiative would require new appropriations, and Senator Jones urged that the bill be fully funded and recognized Senator Simon’s personal connection to the issue. In closing, Senator Simon spoke emotionally about his mother’s diagnosis and the need to help families find resources earlier. The committee then approved the bill by roll call vote and reported CS for SB 57A favorably before adjourning.
KY
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  • So, it's kind of interesting to see the differences and the similarities that we have here, but we farm
  • </c><00:04:36.400><c> to</c><00:04:36.520><c> see</c><00:04:37.200><c> the</c> um it's kind of interesting
  • to see the um it's kind of interesting to see the differences<00:04:37.840><c> and</c><00:04:37.960>
  • Um, question I have first of all, and I want to make a couple statements, if you'll allow, Mr.
  • And we have a truancy issue because we have a real lack of interest in learning.
Summary: The Joint Agriculture Committee met in October with a quorum present and approved the September minutes. The main presentation focused on condemnation of agricultural land and eminent domain, featuring testimony from Stephanie Barnett of a family-run livestock and farming business in Todd County, with support from Kentucky Farm Bureau. Barnett described a state road project that would take about 29 feet of frontage and affect entrances, fencing, a sign, drainage, a water well, and parking, saying the process involved poor communication, correspondence sent to the wrong address, and limited opportunity to negotiate changes such as a turning lane or relocated entrances. She said the business was not opposed to progress, but wanted the property restored and fairly compensated for the full impact on the operation, not just the land value. Committee members broadly agreed that eminent domain is sometimes necessary but should be handled with more transparency, communication, and fairness. Several members said the issue affects both rural and urban property owners and raised concerns about fair market value, compensation for agricultural infrastructure improvements, long-term impacts on farm operations, and the cost and delay of litigation. One member asked about the firm involved and suggested hearing from the people responsible for the correspondence problems; Barnett said she would share names after negotiations conclude. Another member noted that the maps had already been drawn before the landowner was brought in and said local meetings and clearer public input could reduce conflict. Chairman Dossett said he was interested in pursuing legislation for the upcoming session focused on property owner protection, fair treatment, and fair compensation, not just for agricultural land but for all Kentucky property owners. Members discussed possible ideas such as requiring better notice, more public transparency, and accounting for related costs like wells, fencing, drainage, and access changes. No votes or formal actions were taken beyond the approval of minutes and the discussion of potential future legislation.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Criminal Jurisprudence Mar 25th, 2025

Criminal Jurisprudence

Transcript Highlights:
  • This is kind of a pet peeve of mine, because some of y'all know me as an appellate attorney, which is
  • take care of most of those things.
  • It's the same type of motive, it's the same type of intent, that sort of thing.
  • Because of the nature of these types of offenses and the fact that these perpetrators commit the same
  • And we have hundreds of years of precedent in this country, these United States of America.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Criminal Jurisprudence Mar 25th, 2025

Criminal Jurisprudence

Transcript Highlights:
  • First of all, we want to welcome everyone who's here today in support or opposition.
  • We are convening, of course, this morning at 10:30. We also have a session beginning.
  • So we will resume our hearing as soon as possible after we leave the floor, according to the terms of
  • A couple of other things, members: we've got a bill that... Oh, I'm sorry, I'm sorry. What bill?
  • That we vote on are consistent and meet a pattern that is relative to the severity of the offense.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Public Safety Finance and Policy Committee 4/7/26

Public Safety Finance and Policy

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  • ><00:10:39.680><c> communities</c> work on behalf of all of our communities work on behalf of all of
  • </c> of these services. of these services.
  • </c> Chief of Police for the city of St. Chief of Police for the city of St. Paul. Paul. Paul.
  • Less of a question and more of just a statement of pride.
  • ,</c> lower levels of use of deadly force, lower levels of use of deadly force, whether<01:20:44.560>
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Health Policy Jan 20th, 2026

Health Policy

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  • member of the Florida State Alliance of YMCAs.
  • their local YMCAs and 25 high school students who are representing the interests of the YMCAs around
  • This is very interesting. I know I've done a lot of legislation in the environmental arena.
  • Okay, so in the interest of time management...
  • In the interest of time management, and no applause necessary, thank you.
Bills: S0428, S0606, S0192, S0162, S0340
Summary: The Senate Health Policy Committee met with a quorum and took up several health-related bills, with a strong focus on drowning prevention and patient safety. SB 428 by Senator Yarborough would expand Florida’s swim lesson voucher program from children ages 0-4 to ages 1-7. Supporters, including a pediatric emergency physician and YMCA leadership, cited Florida’s high child drowning rates and argued that swim lessons reduce risk and should be available to more children. Senator Harrell noted the need to consider increasing the program’s funding as eligibility expands. The bill was reported favorably. The committee also heard SB 606 by Senator Smith, which adds drowning prevention and safe bathing education to postpartum materials provided by hospitals, birthing centers, and, after amendment, no longer home birth providers. A parent who lost a child to drowning testified in support, and senators emphasized the preventability of such deaths. The bill, as amended, was reported favorably as a committee substitute. SB 340 by Senator Harrell would require nursing students to complete a two-hour human trafficking course before licensure; after a strike-all amendment shifted the requirement from nursing programs to the students themselves, the bill received support from advocates and was reported favorably as a committee substitute. The committee also considered SB 162 by Senator Davis, which would require hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers to adopt policies for using smoke evacuation systems during procedures that generate surgical smoke. The sponsor said the equipment is relatively inexpensive and already common in many facilities, while opponents and some senators questioned the medical evidence, enforcement, and possible impacts on rural and smaller facilities. Despite those concerns, the bill was reported favorably, with some members voting no. SB 192, presented by Senator Trumbull on behalf of Senator Martin, would remove the $1,500 cap on advances chiropractic physicians may collect for examinations or treatment; the Florida Chiropractic Society supported the change as pro-small-business, and the bill was reported favorably. The committee also received an OPAGA presentation comparing Florida’s health care practitioner regulation system with other states, focusing on board autonomy, rulemaking oversight, board composition, appointments, term limits, and funding mechanisms.
ND

North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Appropriations - Government Operations Division Apr 10th, 2025 at 11:00 am

Appropriations - Government Operations Division

Transcript Highlights:
  • It's kind of a late start to the morning, but we're down to just a couple of bills.
  • I think the amount of money of 1.5 is appropriate. This country has...
  • Okay, I'm more interested in whether there are any members that have any objections to any of these amendments
  • of it of $4 million, and that... ...doing the reconfiguration of it of $4 million, and that's all within
  • I see there's a couple of people here that have an interest in that bill.
Bills: HB1015
Summary: The Government Operations Division met to review proposed amendments to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) budget, with the chair noting the bill would not be voted out that day and would likely be held until the following week for any technical corrections. Members discussed a series of amendments, generally without objection: a $1.5 million appropriation for a pro-life education committee; a $40,000–$45,000 deficiency appropriation for Uniform Laws travel costs; creation of a state deferred maintenance fund with $40 million for deferred maintenance projects; adding the state hospital project to the OMB budget with $200 million from the Strategic Investment and Improvements Fund (SIF) and $85 million from a line of credit, plus construction management oversight; $110,114 for custodial equity increases; $1 million for a retirement incentive pool; $3 million to cover a shortfall in the new and vacant FTE funding pool; and $4 million for space reconfiguration and rent/moving costs. Prairie Public Broadcasting was also discussed, with a suggestion to change the purpose from local programming to infrastructure and set the amount at $850,000, likely as one-time SIF funding. The committee also heard a heads-up about a possible $180,000 federal reimbursement issue tied to an education grant, but no action was taken on that item. The committee further discussed a broader amendment to reduce the transfer from the social services fund to the human services fund from $250 million to $232 million, based on DHS needs and available carryover funding. Members also agreed to add emergency clauses to the capital assets, deferred maintenance, and moving/space reconfiguration items. The chair indicated Brady could begin incorporating the discussed changes into a consolidated amendment, while noting there could still be additional items next week. Staff also reported the SIF balance was about $280 million positive, though some removed agency items, including airport grants, would need to be considered. The committee then reconsidered its earlier action on House Bill 1581 and restored it to its original form at $100,000 after hearing that the funding would support tribal tourism-related events tied to upcoming 2026 celebrations and the Theodore Roosevelt Library opening. A motion for do pass on the bill as originally introduced passed unanimously by roll call. Finally, the committee postponed action on another bill until later that day, directing that revised materials be distributed and that the item be taken up in the afternoon session.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Administrative Rules REVISED: Links Added Apr 28th, 2026 at 09:00 am

Administrative Rules

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  • HTR1092 is one of the items that we pulled out of the business and commerce.
  • It says here on the rule impact statement, the agency listed the date of notice in October when it actually
  • The amendment is essentially pulling out one of the rules of one of our committee members, and I don't
  • of the state.
  • It had no provision for what the standard of best interests of the state, and then they would then be
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Administration of Criminal Justice Mar 18th, 2026

Administration of Criminal Justice

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  • So time is of critical interest to everyone.
  • Just that I think that Ivy's made a statement of who she'll be in her life.
  • I think that Ivy's made a statement of who she'll be in her life.
  • And I believe that that is a compromise that could protect everyone's interest. ...of counsel.
  • And I believe that that is a compromise that could protect everyone's interest. of counsel.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs Apr 9th, 2025

Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs

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  • This lack of financial resources leads to further consequences, such as children being able to reach
  • You said something that kind of was interesting.
  • This bill came about because of my interest in protecting archery hunting for my adult sons and for future
  • Representative, I know that you've had a lot of, you know, dialogue with a lot of folks that are interested
  • of their duties because of this?
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

02/11/2026 - House Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections

Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections

Transcript Highlights:
  • But I'm very open to any of the good ideas of my colleagues, of which I've heard... ...but I'm very open
  • to any of the good ideas of my colleagues, of which I've heard many on this subject.
  • A lot of those veterans because of the surge, because of some of the issues that have happened to them
  • of State.
  • That student was a recipient of certain funds from one of the members of the Seven Sons.
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

House Legislative Session Day 21 (2-5-26)

Kentucky House Floor Meeting

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  • >> He will yield. >> Um, last year's version of this bill had a fiscal impact statement enclosed with
  • </c> of any federal highway that is part of of any federal highway that is part of the<00:55:45.119><
  • The House of Citation of celebration.
  • </c><00:59:43.359><c> of</c> Representatives of the Commonwealth of Representatives of the Commonwealth
  • </c><01:03:15.920><c> of</c> Representatives of the Commonwealth of Representatives of the Commonwealth
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • Senate Bill 1664 requires a TDU to provide, with each quote, a statement of intent. intent to change
  • The choice of governing law and jurisdiction, combined with financial industry growth and judicial strength
  • OPOC, representing the interests of residential and small commercial consumers, participates in the PUC
  • Um, there are also features of rate requests that are often not in customers' interest.
  • Very interesting. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Thank you. Are there questions of the panel?
VT

Vermont 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Caucus of the Whole - 2025-04-08 - 11:00AM

Vermont House Floor Meeting

US
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  • Every member of this committee is a parent and most of us, well some of us are grandparents.
  • of them are often out of reach financially or otherwise inaccessible to most of my patients.
  • A lack of stable housing, reliable transportation, safe places to exercise, and financial security also
  • Very interesting testimony. I held an event end of September with RFK Jr. with Dr.
  • I'm just interested if any of you have thoughts on that. I have thoughts on the opposite.
Summary: The committee meeting was marked by discussions surrounding health policies aimed at enhancing the lifespan and quality of life for the community members. The chairperson initiated the session with personal reflections on the importance of extending not just the years of life but also the quality of those years, especially from the perspective of parents and grandparents. Members engaged in thoughtful dialogue regarding potential legislative measures that could address public health in a more holistic manner, emphasizing the need for community outreach and effective health education programs.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

89th Legislative Session May 24th, 2025

Texas House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • To ensure Texas universities are used to educate students to serve the interests of the Lone Star State
  • Utterback and somebody who I believe has the best interest of this state, Representative Spiller.
  • That were in the best interest of the students, faculty, and staff that they were elected to lead.
  • Rule 4, Section 32C1 on the grounds that the background of purpose statement in the bill analysis is
  • While yes, schools have the vested interest to respect social, moral, and political values. of their
Bills: SB37, SJR84, SJR87, SJR27, SB8, SB10, SB227, SB261, SB15, SB12, SB25, SB57, SB127, SB293, SB441, SB3059, SB512, SB241, SB1718, SB140, SB2055, SB2075, SB2018, SB1534, SB1567, SB785, SB1233, SB1580, SB1663, SB413, SB447, SB519, SB467, SB1579, SB1191, SB1021, SB1838, SB2807, SB2835, SB546, SB2121, SB2167, SB2035, SB2024, SB1032, SB1049, SB1266, SB1400, SB1302, SB401, SB1596, SB1281, SB1242, SB1343, SB310, SB1346, SB2753, SB2703, SB2221, SB1719, SB2177, SB800, SB790, SB748, SB571, SB1957, SB1923, SB1896, SB1760, SB1335, SB2368, SB2477, SB2587, SB2972, SB2986, SB2965, SB1563, SB1467, SB1164, SB1137, SB614, SB705, SB961, SB918, SB955, SB869, SB850, SB863, SB1610, SB1055, SB2206, SB457, SB2337, SB1362, SCR9, SB2405, SB2406, SB2407, SB2166, SB2148, SB535, SB777, SB827, SB1141, SB1330, SB1352, SB1664, SB1862, SB1936, SB1453, SB1448, SB1398, SB2137, SB2111, SB53, SB226, SB1677, SB1723, SB1839, SB36, SB38, SB815, SB1856, SB552, SB646, SB37, SJR84, SJR87, SJR27, SB8, SB10, SB227, SB261, SB15, SB12, SB25, SB57, SB127, SB293, SB441, SB3059, SB512, SB241, SB1718, SB140, SB2055, SB2075, SB2018, SB1534, SB1567, SB785, SB1233, SB1580, SB1663, SB413, SB447, SB519, SB467, SB1579, SB1191, SB1021, SB1838, SB2807, SB2835, SB546, SB2121, SB2167, SB2035, SB2024, SB1032, SB1049, SB1266, SB1400, SB1302, SB401, SB1596, SB1281, SB1242, SB1343, SB310, SB1346, SB2753, SB2703, SB2221, SB1719, SB2177, SB800, SB790, SB748, SB571, SB1957, SB1923, SB1896, SB1760, SB1335, SB2368, SB2477, SB2587, SB2972, SB2986, SB2965, SB1563, SB1467, SB1164, SB1137, SB614, SB705, SB961, SB918, SB955, SB869, SB850, SB863, SB1610, SB1055, SB2206, SB457, SB2337, SB1362, SCR9, HB5560, HB762, HB 107, HB 114, HB300, HB138, HB4386, HB2495, HB581, HB3348, HB5323
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Apr 6th, 2026 at 01:30 pm

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • the great state of Oklahoma.
  • She's an RN, BC of Edmond, Oklahoma as Nurse of the Day.
  • service to the people of Oklahoma and grant her privileges of the floor.
  • Doctorkip is also a sitting member of the Oklahoma State Board of Examiners of Psychologists, and not
  • And then I called Adam, and of course, Adam did the rest of the work.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Apr 6th, 2026

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • She's an RN, BSN of Edmond, Oklahoma, as nurse of the day. Ms.
  • of the floor.
  • Kipp is also a sitting member of the Oklahoma State Board of Examiners of Psychologists. ...in Oklahoma
  • Kipp is also a sitting member of the Oklahoma State Board of Examiners of Psychologists, and not written
  • And of course, Adam did the rest of the work. And they pinned it.
Summary: The Senate convened, established a quorum, and opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance. The chamber then recognized several guests and honorees, including the doctor of the day, Dr. Mukesh Perek; nurse of the day, Cynthia Cochran; psychologist of the day, Dr. Colby Kipp; and a guest introduced by Senator Brooks, Marianella “Nellie” Castaneda, who was honored for her quick action in responding to a distress call that helped prompt a law enforcement response in a domestic violence situation. Senator Brooks and Castaneda both spoke about the incident and the importance of staff responsiveness and public service. The Senate also honored Jalen Lundry of Hayworth, named a national champion in the FFA Agriscience Fair for research on red wiggler worms and soil health. Lundry spoke briefly about her project and thanked Senator George Burns. The Pro Tem recognized April 6, 2026, as National Rifle Association and Oklahoma Rifle Association Day, with representatives from both organizations present in the gallery. The chamber also introduced the week’s pages, who each identified their schools, senators they were paging for, and future plans. No legislation was debated or voted on during the session. Instead, members made committee and floor announcements, including upcoming meetings of Revenue and Taxation, Appropriations, Public Safety, and the Senate Rural Caucus. The Senate then adopted a motion to adjourn and stood adjourned until Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at 1:30 p.m.