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TX

Texas 89th Regular

Trade, Workforce & Economic Development Apr 23rd, 2025

Trade, Workforce & Economic Development

Transcript Highlights:
  • Or eat at a school cafeteria and have no idea that the shrimp on their plate was farm-raised in another
  • We have no idea how the shrimp being grown on the other side of the globe is being raised. ...stated,
  • And we have no idea, because the FDA is testing less than 1% of this stuff, we have no idea what was
  • Okay, let me throw out an idea.
  • I mean, do you have any ideas? Absolutely.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Appropriations Apr 17th, 2025

Appropriations

Transcript Highlights:
  • So we're hoping that, you know, in years to come, we're putting those types of ideas into this robust
  • think some efforts previously, and I certainly won't speak for prior legislatures, but certainly the idea
  • the big fish manufacturer to come to the state and build here has, I think, been replaced with the idea
  • let's home-grow our own businesses that are already here. ...has, I think, been replaced with the idea
  • I'm just wondering who of, who of us would have condemned the idea of doing this without creating yet
Summary: The Appropriations Committee met with a quorum present and took up a long agenda of House and Senate bills, many of them conforming or “orphan” measures that were amended with delete-all or strike-all amendments to place them in conference posture. Among those reported favorably were HB 5015 on the State Group Insurance Program, HB 5009 creating the Florida Accountability Office, HB 5013 on state-funded property reinsurance, HB 5201 on state financial accounting, HB 5203 on the Capitol Center, and HB 5501 on documentary stamp tax distributions. The committee also approved SB 1292 on public records exemptions for certain email addresses, SB 1290 on highway safety and motor vehicle agency changes, SB 26 on an uncontested claims settlement, SB 176 and SJR 174 on homestead property assessment for flood-mitigation improvements, and SB 1122 on Florida Virtual School procedures. Several substantive bills drew discussion. SB 924, covering fertility preservation services for cancer patients under the state health plan, received supportive comments from members and was reported favorably. SB 1160 expanded health insurance premium coverage for law enforcement officers and their families when catastrophic injury or death occurs in the line of duty or during official training, and it also passed. HB 1662, the Department of Transportation package, established or revised programs involving the Florida Transportation Academy, transportation research, rural transit, airport and seaport accountability, advanced air mobility, landscaping, and HOV lane changes; it was amended after testimony from the Florida Airports Council about landing-fee language and questions from members about AAM and HOV lane implementation, then reported favorably. The committee also heard and approved SB 600, which codifies a statewide manufacturing office and creates a Florida manufacturing promotional campaign and grant framework, and SB 602, the fee bill tied to that campaign. That pair prompted the most extensive debate, with members asking about grant structure, eligibility, oversight, and whether the program could become a “slush fund”; the sponsor and Florida Makes said the program is aimed at small manufacturers, would be subject to rulemaking, and is intended to support training and modernization. SB 602 passed on a mostly party-line vote with Senator Pizzo voting no. At the end of the meeting, members recorded additional votes on selected bills, and the committee adjourned without further business.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

S/C on Transportation Funding Apr 14th, 2025

S/C on Transportation Funding

Transcript Highlights:
  • Many years ago, I used to think this was a good idea. Yeah, I really did.
  • I used to think this was a good idea. But finally, it dawned on me how bad it is. Why?
  • Very bad idea.
  • Now, this is a bad idea. Please, I want people to do their responsibility. We'll see. OK.
  • I know you think it's a good idea, but please allow me to point out some of the...
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Environmental Regulation Apr 3rd, 2025

Environmental Regulation

Transcript Highlights:
  • We don't have a monopoly over the ideas; I'm willing to take suggestions.
  • Unlike my colleague, I'm a little bit newer to this idea, and I haven't heard these bills a lot.
  • first responders that would have to actually go try to put that out and deal with that, they had no idea
  • And so if there is a fire like there was in this case, you're right, local firefighters have no idea.
  • that, and we are getting close to the end of all the bill referrals, so we should have a pretty good idea
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Ways & Means Mar 24th, 2025

Ways & Means

Transcript Highlights:
  • So we added backpacks and school supplies, so I think it's a great idea to sort of align it with school
  • So, great idea. Thank you. Very good. Members, any other questions? All right.
  • I mean, I could spend three or four hours talking about why a carbon tax imposed anywhere is a bad idea
  • , especially in the U.S.; it truly is a bad idea. ...That ID in Texas only is a worse idea even than
  • Here, we've got to come up with an idea. That's a good Samaritan. Thank you.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Health Policy Mar 11th, 2025

Health Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • But if you have more ideas, Senator, and I'll say this to the whole committee, and as I did with Senator
  • And can you give us an idea of the impact of avian flu? How significant is it in Florida?
  • And do you have an idea of what the cost of the... Additional questions?
  • And do you have an idea of what the cost of the task force will be?
  • Or can you give us some idea of how many physicians this would cover? You are recognized.
Summary: The Senate Committee on Health Policy considered several health-related measures. SB 890 on improving screening and treatment for blood clots was presented as a work-in-progress based on a prior working group. The bill would define certain clot-related conditions as chronic diseases, create a DOH registry, require screening and training in hospitals, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities, and several senators raised concerns about definitions, training requirements, facility responsibilities, and public records impacts. Survivors and family members testified in strong support, describing blood clots as a preventable public health crisis. The bill was reported favorably after a roll call vote. SB 668 on storage and disposal of prescription drugs and sharps would direct a study of medical sharps collection and address conflicts between state and federal law on disposal of certain prescription drugs. Senators discussed whether the study should include both individual and commercial disposal and whether newer injectable medications increase sharps waste. The bill received supportive testimony from waste and recycling stakeholders and was reported favorably. SB 762 on preventing the spread of avian influenza would create a DOH task force to develop a statewide response strategy, monitor outbreaks, study wastewater monitoring, and recommend cost-effective testing and prevention measures. An amendment extended the task force deadline, and the bill was reported favorably as a committee substitute. The committee also approved SB 182, which creates the Home Away From Home tax credit for businesses donating to charities that house families of critically ill children, with supporters saying it would help expand lodging for families in need. SB 942, the chair’s bill on restrictive covenants in health care, would limit non-compete clauses for physicians under a salary threshold, with debate focused on patient access, workforce retention, and concerns about small practices and contract enforcement. The bill was reported favorably. Finally, the committee adopted SPB 7018 to preserve a public records exemption for minors seeking judicial bypass of parental consent requirements for abortion, and then reported it favorably. Several members later recorded votes on earlier bills, and the committee adjourned.
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

Legislative Evaluation & Accountability Program Jun 29th, 2026 at 12:00 pm

Legislative Evaluation & Accountability Program

Transcript Highlights:
  • dough that you're going to spend on the accountability and stewardship tracking, what led to that idea
  • as opposed to trying... ...and stewardship tracking, what led to that idea as opposed to trying to keep
  • And the idea really was, and I know legislative... Through a mapping function.
  • And the idea really was, and I know legislators use that, but to make it more public facing.
  • And so, to give you just a little idea of what went through that process, it was a year-long process.
Keywords: 904, all
MA
Transcript Highlights:
  • What I'm hoping we can get done today is if somebody could make a motion to, one, accept the idea of
  • organizational development, where we have to think about how we actually form the entity that will protect this idea
  • But the idea is it could be a history and culture committee if this body believes that it should just
  • That's a great idea. And we actually can use our meeting times.
  • So that's a great idea. Okay. Thank you. That's all I have, Rochelle. Thanks.
Keywords: 995, all
Summary: The Cape Verdean Cultural Commission met to approve the May 11 meeting minutes and receive a legislative update. The commission reported that Senator Miranda’s FY27 budget amendment secured $125,000 for the commission, pending final conference committee and gubernatorial approval, with funds expected to become available in the fall if retained. A separate part of the amendment that would have allowed commissioners to be appointed at any point in the commission’s history was not adopted, leaving one vacancy unresolved for now. The commission then finalized its subcommittee structure. Members discussed the originally proposed communications and outreach, survey and data collection, and fundraising/resource development groups, but after discussion and a motion, the body voted to establish four subcommittees: Communications and Outreach, Survey and Data Collection, Organizational Development, and History and Culture. Members also raised ethics concerns about legislators serving on the fundraising-related group, and the title was broadened to organizational development. The chair asked members to sign up within about two weeks so subcommittees could meet before the next full commission meeting. The meeting also focused on an upcoming visit by President José Neves of Cabo Verde. Commissioners were invited to attend a smaller 10:30 a.m. meeting with the president and delegation, followed by a larger community gathering from 11 a.m. to noon, with capacity limited and RSVPs encouraged. Members emphasized using the visit to reinforce support for the cultural center project and to highlight the importance of Massachusetts’ Cape Verdean diaspora. In public comment, members discussed gathering event listings for Cape Verdean summer celebrations, including Independence Day events, and suggested future meetings could include presentations from other cultural institutions about how they developed their projects. The commission adjourned after a motion and vote.
MA
Transcript Highlights:
  • Here in Massachusetts, ideas found their backbone in presses and farms and workshops with purpose.
  • Across this region, tradition and tech layer ideas, and communities turn knowledge into care.
  • We're hoping for the commission members to maybe help us provide ideas and feedback related to the creation
  • Do people think it's a good idea? Director Fox? Well, I love a good time capsule.
  • So I know lots of people have ideas about what that could be.
Keywords: 995, all
Summary: The special commission on the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution met without quorum, but proceeded with updates on major upcoming 250th events. Chair Sean Garballey and Senator Paul Mark opened the meeting, then Dusty Rhodes gave a detailed overview of Sail Boston and the Tall Ships festivities, including ship arrivals on July 9-10, the opening ceremony on July 10, the parade of sail on July 11, public boarding, harbor fireworks, and the Sail Boston festival. He noted the event will involve 20 countries, about 60 ships, multiple anchorages, and significant coordination with pilots, tugboats, and public safety agencies, with a budget of more than $5 million. Director Kate Fox and Sheila Green reported on Massachusetts 250 campaign efforts, including website and social media performance, merchandise sales, grant-funded exhibits and murals across the state, multicultural outreach, and July 4th programming tied to the Boston Pops Spectacular. They highlighted a series of MA 250 promotional videos, the I-Civics “We Declare” student reading project, the America 250 time capsule submission, the national reading of the Declaration of Independence on July 8, the Great American Block Party in Boston, and the flag sojourn that will bring a ceremonial flag to several Massachusetts sites before it is sent to Washington, D.C. They also mentioned upcoming MA 250 signage at MassDOT service plazas and a new schools-and-farms partnership announced by state secretaries. Jonathan Lane of Revolution 250 updated the commission on Bunker Hill-related events, the Gloucester battle reenactment, Treaty Day in Watertown, and the Declaration of Independence project. He said Revolution 250 secured funding to reprint the Ezekiel Russell Declaration of Independence for distribution to all Massachusetts cities and towns, using an 18th-century press and handmade paper. The commission then discussed creating a Massachusetts-specific time capsule, with members offering to help identify objects and suggesting it include both historic and contemporary items. The meeting ended with general thanks, an invitation to an upcoming Mass Humanities screening, and a motion to adjourn, which passed unanimously.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Joint Committee on Appropriations and Budget 2nd Revised Apr 20th, 2026

Joint Committee on Appropriations and Budget

Transcript Highlights:
  • So is there any reason why we didn't even have a general idea of how much money is being reallocated?
  • Do we have an idea of how much they still have within the account? I'm happy to track that down.
  • Do we have an idea of how much they still have within the account? I'm happy to track that down.
  • capital companies, Oklahomans that are contributing to venture capital companies, they just like the idea
  • And so we have seen... ...in venture capital companies, they just like the idea that it's there.
Summary: The Joint Committee on Appropriations and Budget met and first took up House Bill 4063, adopting a committee substitute over objection by a 17-4 roll call vote. The bill, as explained by the Pro Tem, moves the election dates for House Bill 4440 and Joint Resolution 1024 to August 25, 2026. Members debated whether the measure violated the single-subject rule or was an attempt to revisit proposals that had previously failed, but the committee advanced it and it passed 16-6 after debate. The committee then considered a series of appropriations and reappropriations, largely involving ARPA and interest funds. These included Senate Bills 1130 through 1134 and 1142, which redirected funds to the University Hospital Authority and Trust, the Office of Juvenile Affairs, the State Department of Health for rural hospital rebuild efforts, the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services for Griffin Memorial Hospital capacity, and DHS-related projects including Boys & Girls Club and YWCA funding. All of these bills passed, with most receiving broad support and only a few dissenting votes. Members also advanced several House bills: HB 4029 appropriated funds to the State Department of Health and the ALS fund; HB 4074 gave the Health Care Workforce Training Commission flexibility to close out ARPA projects and transfer funds among nursing-related programs; HB 4075 reappropriated water and wastewater funds within OWRB; HB 476 provided rural economic impact grant funding for water, wastewater, sewer, air park, industrial park, and broadband-related projects; HB 477 funded emergency response and relief grants with standard administrative language; HB 478 covered ARPA closeout costs for consultants and the grants management office; HB 428 extended a qualified equity investment tax deduction sunset; and HB 473 and HB 4073 pulled back ARPA funds for reappropriation and closeout. Most measures passed on strong roll-call votes, and the committee adjourned after HB 4073 passed 21-0.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

02/04/2026 - House Floor Session

Arizona House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Now, that's not a bad idea. Actually, I think it's a really good idea.
  • Actually, I think it's a really good idea. It's not that I'm against somebody.
  • I agree—if I'm okay with term limits too, it would be a good idea for this body to do that first.
  • It would be a good idea for this body to do that first. Let's put our money where our mouth is.
Keywords: 1182, all
NM
Transcript Highlights:
  • I have always been under the impression or under the idea that it would be better if we had instead contracted
  • The reason why I was pushing that idea is because I used to sit on the House Appropriations and Finance
  • I have no idea. I don't know anything about it.
  • But maybe an idea, and this is what we need to talk about now. Keep Keep in mind, Mr.
  • we're gonna do this and that because I don't know what we can do, and you're right, and these are ideas
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Culture, Recreation & Tourism Apr 3rd, 2025

Culture, Recreation & Tourism

Transcript Highlights:
  • I like the idea.
  • And in the future, the idea of consulting with Parks and Wildlife is probably a good idea.
  • Sounds like you have some good ideas.
  • I mean, I think a consultation is appropriate, where I have some difficulties is the idea that...
MN
Transcript Highlights:
  • The idea is that the existing limit is $33,000, and we would want to add $7,000 to that, so we want it
  • The idea is that the existing limit is $33,000, and we would want to add $7,000 to that, so we want it
  • The idea is that the existing limit is $33,000, and we would want to add $7,000 to that, so we want it
  • The idea is that the existing limit is $33,000, and we would want to add $7,000 to that, so we want it
  • The idea is that the existing limit is $33,000, and we would want to add $7,000 to that, so we want it
Keywords: 919, house, all
Summary: The committee heard House File 1384, which would create the “Great Start Child Care Tax Credit” by expanding the existing dependent care credit for families with children under age six. The bill would raise the qualifying expense limits for young children, allow more children to qualify, and phase the credit down starting at $125,000 of earned household income until it reaches zero above roughly $400,000. The author said the proposal is intended to better address the high cost of child care, especially for middle-income families who may not qualify for other assistance programs. Claire Sanford of the Minnesota Child Care Association testified in support. She said child care providers across Minnesota have unused capacity because many families cannot afford services, and argued that making care cheaper for families is important for workforce participation and child development. She also supported the bill’s focus on children under five and its expansion of help up the income scale, saying middle-class families have received little assistance with child care costs. Members asked about how the bill differs from current law, the cap for a family with one child age five, and the fiscal impact. The author explained that a family with one child under age six would have a $10,000 cap under the proposal and said a prior fiscal note estimated the bill at about $200 million per year. The author also noted the proposal had been introduced previously and said the Department of Revenue’s new ability to make advance payments could be relevant as the bill moves forward. The author renewed the motion to re-refer HF 1384 to the Committee on Taxes. The committee approved the motion by voice vote, and the bill was sent to Taxes.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Investing in Minnesota Housing - Senator Lindsey Port Feb 3rd, 2025

Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Last session, you put forth ideas, bipartisan housing policies, that ultimately failed, with critics
  • this time um last session you put during this time um last session you put forth<00:06:40.319> ideas
  • ><00:06:41.120> bipartisan<00:06:42.120> housing<00:06:42.639> policies forth ideas
  • bipartisan housing policies forth ideas bipartisan housing policies that<00:06:43.919> ultimately
  • Howard over in the House, worked with all of the stakeholders, not just the folks who were bringing ideas
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
NY

New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Standing Committee on Crime Victims, Crime and Correction - 06/03/2026

Crime Victims, Crime and Correction

Transcript Highlights:
  • Rehabilitation is not just an idea.
  • So I'm just blessed to have that kind of network around me that actually has great ideas.
  • Network around me that actually has great ideas, as well as I do, then I can bring some things into it
  • And as you get into the role and you familiarize yourself, you'll come up with even better ideas.
Keywords: 993, senate, all
Summary: The Senate Standing Committee on Crime Victims, Crime and Correction met to consider the nomination of Alexander Dockery to serve as a part-time commissioner on the State Commission of Correction (SCOC). Chair Julia Salazar introduced the nomination, noting that the role was created under recent prison reform legislation and that one commissioner must be a formerly incarcerated person. Dockery described his background as a justice-impacted individual who spent years incarcerated in New York, earned a master’s degree, and now works with justice-impacted people on reentry, housing, employment, and education. He said his lived experience and work in a youth detention setting would help him bring both an incarcerated-person and staff perspective to the commission. Senators asked Dockery about why he wanted the position, how his experience would inform oversight, how to improve correctional conditions, how to reach young people before they enter the system, and how to support the Correctional Medical Review Board in investigating deaths in DOCS custody. Dockery emphasized rehabilitation, education, humane conditions, and collaboration with other commissioners and community networks. He said people with direct experience, including formerly incarcerated individuals and former gang members who have turned their lives around, should be brought back into facilities to speak with youth. On deaths in custody, he said existing reporting laws should be enforced and that timely information to families is important. Several senators offered supportive comments, calling the nomination historic and stressing the importance of lived experience, credibility, and the responsibility of being the first formerly incarcerated commissioner. After discussion, the committee moved the nomination, with Senator Harckham making the motion and Senator Bailey and Senator Bullitt seconding. The committee voted to report the nomination to Finance, and the motion carried without opposition.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
  • , and audits were always taught to me as something that was good to do because it strengthened the idea
  • throat] do because it uh<00:05:54.640> strengthened<00:05:55.160> the<00:05:55.320> idea
  • that<00:05:55.840> we<00:05:55.960> did<00:05:56.120> a uh strengthened the idea
  • that we did a uh strengthened the idea that we did a good<00:05:56.360> job<00:05:56.680>
AR

Arkansas 2026 1st Special Session

LEGISLATIVE JOINT AUDITING-EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS Mar 12th, 2026

LEGISLATIVE JOINT AUDITING-EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS

Transcript Highlights:
  • reports that were presented, did staff reach out to the chairs to see if maybe it would have been a good idea
  • reports that were presented, did staff reach out to the chairs to see if maybe it would have been a good idea
  • reports that were presented, did staff reach out to the chairs to see if maybe it would have been a good idea
  • committee goes even on sometimes significant but minor issues, it probably would have been a good idea
Summary: The Legislative Audit Education Institution Subcommittee met to adopt the previous minutes and review 57 education audit reports, 52 of which had no findings and were filed as reviewed. The committee heard several findings involving school district spending and internal control issues, including Camden-Fairview’s use of operating funds for an employee awards banquet and unauthorized credit card charges, Forest City’s use of operating funds for an end-of-year celebration and entertainment event, Nettleton’s fraudulent vendor payment scheme involving $1.9 million in attempted transfers, Cedar Ridge’s misallocation of Title I funds and payroll/bank reconciliation errors, and Green County Technical’s diverted vendor check that was recovered. Three of the reports had been referred to the prosecuting attorney and attorney general. Members asked questions about whether district officials were present, how the questionable expenditures were broken down, and whether school boards had prior knowledge or approval. The committee deferred the Camden-Fairview, Forest City, and Nettleton reports to the June meeting and requested district representatives attend to answer questions. Cedar Ridge and Green County Technical were not deferred; Cedar Ridge was filed, and Green County Technical was reviewed without further action. Staff also discussed recurring fraud and banking-control issues seen in school audits, including altered checks, email-based banking changes, and the use of positive pay and in-person verification for deposit changes. Members encouraged better communication with school districts and noted that clean audits should be recognized. The committee then filed the remaining no-finding reports and adjourned with no new business.
VT

Vermont 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Session - 2026-02-19 - 9:45AM

Vermont House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • He asked if I would help him with his campaign because, as he put it, I have no idea how to campaign.
  • campaign because, as he put it, I have campaign because, as he put it, I have no<00:04:38.800> idea
  • no idea how to campaign. no idea how to campaign.
Keywords: 926, house, all
Summary: The House met to take up a special action item: reading HCR 196, a concurrent resolution honoring U.S. Army Major General and Vermont Adjutant and Inspector General Gregory Knight for his service to Vermont and the nation. The resolution recounted his career in the Coast Guard, Burlington police, Vermont Air National Guard, and Vermont Army National Guard, including his deployment to Iraq, later promotion to major general, and his appointment as adjutant and inspector general in 2019. It also noted his military honors and leadership during his seven-year tenure, and directed the Secretary of State to send copies of the resolution to Knight and the Vermont National Guard. Several members offered remarks praising Knight’s leadership, humility, humor, and commitment to service. Speakers highlighted his role in strengthening the Vermont National Guard, building accountability and institutional capacity, and supporting needed change within the organization, including for women in uniform. One member recalled first meeting Knight during his campaign for adjutant general and described him as a strong, detail-oriented leader and collaborator. The House also welcomed Knight, his family, and guests to the State House. A member announced that a reception would be held later in the Cedar Creek Room in his honor. No vote on the resolution was described in the transcript, and the House then recessed until later in the day, with instructions to return for the joint assembly with the Senate.
FL

Florida 2025 Regular Session

November 18, 2025 - 01:00 PM

Transcript Highlights:
  • Just going back to the idea of cost if we don't, if this was a bill that passed through last session,
  • Listen, I understand the idea of making sure that people are trying to get work and everything.
  • And we don't really have an idea of how many people we think are gaming the system or whatever, that
  • But the idea of creating a system that's fair and honest, it with integrity is should be our priority