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FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Rules Feb 17th, 2026

Rules

Transcript Highlights:
  • Laura Munoz waves in support. Julia Kolarosi waves in support.
  • Doyle in support, Laura Munoz in support, and Yara Mendes-Amora in support.
  • in support; Luna Plaza waves in support.
  • Luna Plaza waves in support. Lin-Yang waves in support. La Quanda de Flanore waves in support.
  • Luna Plaza, waves in support, Lin-Yang, waves in support, La Quanda de Flanore, waves in support, and
Summary: The Committee on Rules met with a quorum and considered a long agenda of bills, many of them retained from the prior week. The most debated measure was CS for SB 706, which would preempt naming of major commercial service airports to the state and designate Palm Beach International Airport as the Donald J. Trump International Airport, subject to FAA approval and a trademark agreement. Amendments were offered and rejected, including proposals to prevent private financial benefit from the naming. Several senators spoke in opposition, citing concerns about naming an airport after a sitting president, lack of local input, and the trademark/licensing arrangement; supporters argued there was no cost to the airport and that the bill simply set a state naming policy. The committee reported the bill favorably after a roll call vote. The committee also reported favorably CS for SB 546 on conservation land notice requirements, CS for CS for SB 1014 on municipal utility service to properties outside city limits, CS for SB 1500 on uncontested probate proceedings, SB 962 on excluding farms from certain zoning definitions, and CS for SB 820 on problem-solving court reporting requirements. The committee then approved several bills from Senator DiCeglie and Senator Arrington. SB 840, addressing land-use regulations for local governments affected by natural disasters, was supported by local-government and environmental advocates who said it would restore local control after SB 180’s hurricane-related restrictions; the sponsor said it was intended to correct unintended consequences of last year’s law. CS for SB 856, requiring online listing platforms to show estimated ad valorem taxes on residential listings, was amended to exclude social media platforms and broaden liability protections; the sponsor and a county property appraiser described it as a consumer-transparency measure. CS for SB 110, clarifying homestead exemption treatment for long-term leases that end at death, was also reported favorably. The committee took up a controversial strike-all amendment to SB 212, which focused on public swimming pools and added residency and related restrictions for certain sex offenders and offenders on community control or probation. The amendment drew strong opposition from advocates and affected families, who argued it would worsen homelessness, impose broad geographic restrictions, and lack evidence of improving child safety; supporters said it was a targeted public-safety measure. Despite the objections, the committee reported the bill favorably. The committee also approved SB 684 on electronic signatures for total-loss vehicle and vessel titles, SB 394 on reinsurance intermediary managers, SB 434 on property tax assessment treatment for wind-hardening improvements, CS for CS for SBs 658 and 608 on water-safety requirements for rental properties with pools or nearby water, SB 748 on adding voting-rights restoration information to sentencing score sheets, and CS for SB 824 requiring school districts to inventory unimproved real property. The meeting ended while the committee was beginning SB 848 on stormwater treatment, with an amendment being introduced as the transcript cut off.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
  • It's a given that people will be supportive, but you've got to include them.
  • Is this something that's going to be supported over the long term?
  • Is this something that's going to be supported over the long-term?
  • That is the support I'm going to need as we go forward with bills, the support I'm going to need when
  • That is the support I'm going to need as we go forward with bills, the support I'm going to need when
Keywords: 987, senate, all
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Energy, Utilities and Communications Committee Apr 21st, 2026

Energy, Utilities and Communications

Transcript Highlights:
  • Yes, we want to weigh in support. Alison Hilliard with the Climate Center, in support.
  • You want to weigh in support. Alison Hilliard with The Climate Center, in support. Thank you.
  • So I'll support it.
  • This is why we support SB 1282.
  • To be clear, we support CEQA.
Keywords: 987, senate, all
FL

Florida 2026 5th Special Session

Rules Feb 17th, 2026

Transcript Highlights:
  • Laura Student Power waves in support. Cindy Skorda waves in support. Lane Watkins waves in support.
  • support, Kevin Doyle waves in support, Laura Munoz waves in support, and Yara Mendes-Amora, sorry, waves
  • in support.
  • in support; Luna Plaza waves in support.
  • Luna Plaza waves in support, Lin-Yang waves in support, La Quanda de Flanore waves in support, and Hermione
Summary: The committee took up a long agenda of retained bills and several new measures, with most receiving favorable reports after amendments. Major debate centered on CS/SB 706, which preempts airport naming to the state and designates Palm Beach International Airport as the Donald J. Trump International Airport subject to FAA and trademark-related conditions. Senator Jones offered amendments to avoid private royalty benefits, but both failed. Senators Berman, Osgood, Jones, and Pizzo spoke against the bill, raising concerns about naming an airport after a sitting president, lack of local input, and ethical issues; Senator Mayfield defended the bill as cost-free to the airport and noted the naming agreement. The committee ultimately voted the bill favorably. The committee also approved CS/SB 546 on conservation land notice requirements and CS/SB 1014 on municipal utility service to properties outside city limits, both with amendments and some opposition from the Florida League of Cities on the utility bill. Several other bills were heard and reported favorably with little controversy. CS/SB 1500 would streamline uncontested probate proceedings; SB 962 would exclude farms and farm operations from certain zoning definitions tied to affordable housing preemption; CS/SB 820 would strengthen reporting for problem-solving courts; SB 840 would revise portions of last year’s hurricane-related land-use law to narrow its scope and sunset temporary restrictions; and SB 856 would require online property listings to show estimated ad valorem taxes, with an amendment excluding social media platforms and broadening liability protections. SB 110 would clarify homestead exemption eligibility for 98-year or longer residential leases. SB 394 would exempt certain underwriting managers handling limited facultative reinsurance from licensure requirements, and SB 434 would prevent wind-hardening improvements from increasing assessed value for residential property tax purposes. The committee also advanced several public-safety and transparency measures. CS/CS/SB 658 and 608, a combined water-safety bill, would require safety features for rental properties with pools or nearby water bodies and authorize DBPR enforcement; supporters framed it as a response to Florida’s high child-drowning rates, and Airbnb waived in support. SB 748 would place constitutional language on restoration of voting rights on sentencing score sheets, with broad support from voting-rights and civil-rights groups. CS/SB 824 would require annual reporting of unimproved school-district land inventories, and CS/SB 848 would create a framework for off-site stormwater treatment and related credits, with support from builders and mitigation bankers. The committee also heard CS/SB 1036 on school counselors, which clarifies certification requirements and performance criteria after a delete-all amendment.
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Environment, Energy & Technology Jan 14th, 2026 at 08:00 am

Environment, Energy & Technology

Transcript Highlights:
  • I'm here today in support of SB 5965.
  • And we are coming out in strong support of this bill.
  • So we support the SNAP exclusion.
  • So we're supportive of a bill, any bill that will take, you know, Supportive of a bill, any bill that
  • We support action that will At retail establishments.
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Law & Justice Jan 27th, 2026 at 08:00 am

Law & Justice

Transcript Highlights:
  • I'm supporting the State Association of Counties in supporting this bill for several reasons.
  • I'm speaking in support of SB 6239.
  • So we do not support the legislation as written.
  • So I urge you to support it and vote for the bill.
  • So I urge you to support it and vote for the bill.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Agriculture Finance and Policy Committee 3/11/26

Agriculture Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
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  • </c> support another family on the operation. support another family on the operation.
NM

New Mexico 2025 Regular Session

House - Judiciary Mar 20th, 2025

House Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • We supported it when it was criminalized.
  • Let's go online, up to 3, those in support, and if you're not in support, would you please remove your
  • 3, those in support, and if you're not in support, would you please remove your hand?
  • OK, we're talking about support. Jessie, are you speaking in support? Please unmute. Please unmute.
  • We support Senate Bill 155.
KY
Transcript Highlights:
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  • </c><00:06:08.319><c> their</c> continuum of care that supports their continuum of care that supports
  • </c> care that supports long-term recovery. care that supports long-term recovery.
  • We currently have federal grant funds to support those.
  • We currently have federal grant funds to support those.
Keywords: 958, all
Summary: The subcommittee received an overview of Kentucky’s specialty courts from Audrey Collins of the Department of Specialty Courts and the Administrative Office of the Courts, along with testimony from Christian County District Judge Foster Cutoff. Collins described the mission and structure of drug, mental health, and veterans treatment courts, emphasizing therapeutic jurisprudence, individualized treatment, judicial oversight, and multidisciplinary teams. She said Kentucky currently has about 2,991 active participants across the three court types, with drug courts in all 120 counties, mental health courts in 17 counties, and veterans treatment courts in eight counties. She also highlighted reported outcomes such as 7,658 entrants and 4,384 successful completions from 2020 to 2024, a five-year average completion rate of 57%, and lower recidivism among graduates than the statewide average. Collins also reviewed funding and costs, saying the department’s fiscal year 2025 budget was $18.6 million, with most of it from general funds, plus restricted and federal funds. She noted spending on personnel, treatment services, and drug testing, and said specialty courts allow participants to remain employed and meet obligations such as child support and restitution. She said participants paid more than $5.4 million in child support, restitution, and other court-related obligations over five years, and that a statewide evaluation by Morehead State University is underway. In response to questions, she said a dip in 2024 collections may have been affected by a case management system overhaul, and that court costs can be waived in some indigent cases while restitution is still required. Judge Cutoff described veterans treatment court and mental health court in Christian County, saying the programs are especially important because of the nearby Fort Campbell military community and because they help veterans with PTSD, traumatic brain injury, substance use, and related issues. He said the courts rely heavily on staff, treatment providers, and the VA, which helps connect participants to benefits and therapy. He also said mental health court participants receive housing, benefits, and medication support, and that the programs can keep people out of jail and help them stabilize. Committee members asked about the legal basis and history of the courts, and Collins explained that Kentucky’s specialty courts began as pilot programs in the mid-1990s, shifted from federal support to state funding around 2008-2009, and are now largely state funded. No votes or formal actions were taken during the discussion.
ID

Idaho 2026 Regular Session

Agenda Feb 9th, 2026

Transcript Highlights:
  • We are well supported by a national network and a robust portfolio of research.
  • Supporting them saves money to the system, strengthens families.
  • And we have been very much supported.
  • . is, you know, first to do this work to support welfare fraud investigations.
  • So we appreciate the support and working with the legislature on these.
Summary: The Senate Health and Welfare Committee approved the January 21 and January 22, 2026 minutes, then heard a presentation from AARP Idaho on aging issues. AARP described Idaho’s growing 50-plus population, emphasizing concerns about Social Security, affordable health insurance, caregiving, housing, transportation, and fraud/scams. The presenter highlighted AARP’s age-friendly community work and grant program, and said older Idahoans are a major voting bloc whose needs should be considered across policy areas. In response to questions, AARP discussed education efforts on scams, including scam jams and outreach with law enforcement, and noted support for measures such as a bill targeting fraud through crypto kiosks. The committee then received a detailed Department of Health and Welfare update from Director Juliet Sharon on program integrity, fraud, waste, and abuse prevention. She said the department had recently created a department-wide fraud policy, an anonymous reporting line, a compliance committee, and mandatory staff training, and launched “impact reviews” to evaluate whether programs are still solving the intended problems. She also described ongoing fraud work in Medicaid, self-reliance programs, and the Idaho Child Care Program, including a 360-degree review of 775 child care providers that had already led to nine terminations and further investigations. Sharon said the department has limited staff and backlogs, and asked for additional resources, including five new child care staff and a contractor to assist with Medicaid provider reviews. Members raised concerns about child care providers receiving public funds while not registered with the Secretary of State, recovery of overpayments, and the visibility of recovery data. Sharon said the department is working with the Tax Commission and plans to codify child care program requirements and create a broader Title 56 program integrity chapter. She said recovered funds are returned to the appropriate program bucket, with federal shares returned as required, and that the department is working to improve public reporting. The committee also discussed single audit findings, the use of technology and possible AI tools to improve oversight, and the department’s efforts to reduce compliance problems before they become public issues. No votes were taken beyond approval of the minutes, and the meeting adjourned after questions concluded.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
  • It's a given that people will be supportive, but you've got to include them.
  • Senator Archuleta, I do want to thank you for your unwavering support of hydrogen.
  • Is this something that's going to be supported over the long term?
  • Green fatigue means we've had so much waiting for green, we've had help and support.
  • That is the support I'm going to need as we go forward with bills, the support I'm going to need when
Summary: The Senate Select Committee on Hydrogen Energy held an informational hearing on California’s hydrogen leadership, with the chair framing hydrogen as a complementary clean-energy pathway for hard-to-electrify sectors such as heavy-duty trucking, transit, rail, ports, industrial uses, and backup power. The first panel of private-sector witnesses from the California Hydrogen Business Council, Bosch, Hyundai, and Sierra Northern Railway described existing deployments in California, including hydrogen buses, trucks, fueling infrastructure, and the nation’s first hydrogen fuel cell switcher locomotive. They emphasized that the technology is commercially ready but scaling is constrained by permitting delays, high fuel and equipment costs, infrastructure gaps, and uncertainty around federal support and incentives. Witnesses urged stable state policy, targeted investment, and concentrated deployment in high-impact corridors such as ports and freight hubs. Committee members also asked about labor standards, community engagement, and the current size of the hydrogen vehicle fleet in California and abroad. The second panel focused on air quality, climate, safety, and public health. Testimony from CAPCOA, the Coalition for Clean Air, the California State Building and Construction Trades Council, and a UC Berkeley researcher argued that hydrogen fuel cells can reduce diesel-related pollution and health harms when used in the right applications, especially in ports, rail yards, warehouse corridors, transit depots, and backup power for facilities like data centers. Witnesses cautioned that hydrogen should be used selectively, produced as cleanly as possible, and paired with early community engagement, safety planning, and environmental justice protections. The researcher cited projected reductions in NOx, particulate exposure, premature deaths, and health costs under broader hydrogen adoption. Committee members discussed workforce training, apprenticeship programs, and how to balance near-term costs with long-term infrastructure value. The final panel provided public-sector updates from SamTrans, the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development, the Port of Long Beach, and First Public Hydrogen Authority. SamTrans described its transition to a large hydrogen bus fleet and said the loss of expected ARCHES funding created a major infrastructure gap; it asked the state to protect transit funding, restore a sales tax exemption for zero-emission buses, and address axle-weight rules. GoBiz said the state should focus on creating demand, reducing costs, and streamlining permitting, while acknowledging the disruption caused by the federal cancellation of ARCHES funding. The Port of Long Beach reported hydrogen truck deployments, port incentives, and a planned public fueling station, but said high costs, fuel shortages, and uncertainty have slowed momentum. First Public Hydrogen Authority described efforts to aggregate municipal demand and support new green hydrogen production projects, stressing the need for long-term market signals and financing. Committee members repeatedly emphasized the need for state support, infrastructure investment, and a diversified fuel strategy to keep hydrogen deployment moving forward.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Supporting teacher retention, HF3930 3/26/26

Minnesota House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Our members told us loud and clear that it was lack of workplace supports, no supports for student mental
  • Our members told us loud and clear that it was lack of workplace supports, no supports for student mental
  • Our members told us loud and clear that it was lack of workplace supports, no supports for student mental
  • Our members told us loud and clear that it was lack of workplace supports, no supports for student mental
  • I fully<00:17:14.400><c> support</c><00:17:14.880><c> it.</c> fully support it. fully support it.
Keywords: 1183, house
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session 05-01-2026 06:30pm

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
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  • <00:20:12.280><c> leadership,</c><00:20:13.120><c> and</c><00:20:13.280><c> knowledge</c> demonstrating
  • leadership, and knowledge demonstrating leadership, and knowledge in<00:20:13.920><c> his</c><00:20:
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Room 016 Conference PM - 05-01-2026

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • >> We will not be able to support the retention of the expanded part one of the bill, but we are looking
  • the bill, which deals with the community resiliency. will not be able to um will not be able to um support
  • :53.560><c> of</c><00:36:53.840><c> the</c><00:36:53.920><c> expanded</c><00:36:55.280><c> uh</c> support
  • the retention of the expanded uh support the retention of the expanded uh part<00:36:55.680><c> one<
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Room 229 Conference PM - 05-01-2026

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • This bill in essence provides additional support for braille literacy and in the braille literacy community
  • , and it has a $300,000 appropriation to help support those efforts with a clean date.
  • And then also, what the bill does is it provides additional administrative and protective supports for
  • </c> to support the program. to support the program.
  • </c> by statute to support the UH Foundation. by statute to support the UH Foundation.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Room 224 Conference PM - 05-01-2026

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Room 224 Conference AM - 05-01-2026

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • district unless the county council first adopts a resolution containing detailed findings of fact demonstrating
  • district unless the county council first adopts a resolution containing detailed findings of fact demonstrating
  • financial feasibility and general economic impacts of the proposed inclusionary mandate to ensure it supports
  • financial feasibility and general economic impacts of the proposed inclusionary mandate to ensure it supports
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Room 016 Conference PM - 04-30-2026

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Room 224 Conference AM - 04-30-2026

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Room 229 Conference AM - 04-30-2026

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting