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FL
Florida 2026 4th Special Session
January 14, 2026 - 01:30 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- A little bit about Republican race, second largest regional in the country. 51 years in business, we
- That is where the Beatles want to operate from the customer experience and where Republican and other
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Local Government Jan 13th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- And Republican... And Republican caucus staff? Great, thank you.
Summary:
The committee held its first official work session with member and staff introductions, then received an update from the State Building Code Council on the current three-year code cycle and several legislatively directed code changes. Council staff said the council is moving toward CR-102 rulemaking and final adoption in the spring, with legislative mandates nearing completion on minimum dwelling unit size, emergency shelters, single-exit stairs for buildings up to six stories and 24 units, and sixplexes in the residential code. Members asked about how technical advisory groups are selected, and staff explained that the council advertises seats, reviews applications and recommendations, and approves members in public meetings, typically including firefighters, engineers, architects, and other subject-matter experts.
A major portion of the meeting focused on the single-stair and sixplex work and on how fire safety, egress, and local service levels are being considered. Council representatives said the single-stair proposal includes emergency escape and rescue openings on all levels and is intended to provide more options for safe egress while reducing building footprint and cost. They emphasized that the recommendations are still entering the public rulemaking process and that cost-benefit considerations were part of the legislative intent. Members also raised questions about whether self-rescue devices or other builder options could be codified, and council staff said such ideas are considered through the advisory process, though not all become required code provisions.
The second half of the session covered performance-based codes, prompted by a bill referred to as HB 2381. Todd Byrd explained the difference between prescriptive codes, which specify exact solutions, and performance-based codes, which set outcomes and allow designers and manufacturers more flexibility in how to meet them. He described the bill as a narrow proposal for low-rise residential buildings up to 24 units and under the high-rise threshold, with third-party or state certification and local jurisdiction approval still required. He cited international examples, especially Japan and Sweden, where performance-based approaches supported innovation and prefabrication, and said such systems can lower costs while maintaining safety. Members discussed seismic safety, builder participation, embodied carbon, and energy-code interactions, and council staff said the proposal could help align material, energy, and design optimization without changing the existing energy code. The committee took no vote and adjourned after the informational presentation and discussion.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session - part 2 May 17th, 2025
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- For those who think that we on the Republican side are not listening and not supporting our veterans,
- States like Missouri, Montana, And Ohio have demonstrated that, hey, Republicans can do this right.
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- Um, there were 2 Republican appointments made in error as voting members.
- And these will be advisory appointments, Republicans to CCJ and those will be Alan Martinez.
Committee:
House Legislative Council
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama Senate Education Policy Committee Apr 9th, 2025
Education Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm an elected Republican superintendent. Elected Republican superintendent.
Committee:
Senate Education Policy
Keywords:
Ten Commandments, public education, displays, funding, Alabama law, STEM, science education, technology education, engineering education, math education, workforce development, career pathways, Alabama STEM Council, Department of Workforce, education policy, higher education, community colleges, K-12 education, teacher pipeline, STEM careers
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Public Works and Highways (04/01/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- I looked at my Republican Party platform this morning; that doesn't support these things.
- I looked at my Republican Party platform this morning; that doesn't support these things.
Summary:
The committee met in executive session on HB 25, the capital improvements appropriations bill. Representative Jack moved ought to pass and also offered Amendment 1455H. Discussion focused largely on several capital items and, in particular, a disputed freight rail public-private partnership. Representative Kazinski opposed the rail subsidy, arguing it favored connected private interests and reflected excessive spending, while Representatives Clutier and others defended the rail funding as a public-private partnership that supports rail maintenance, reduces truck traffic, protects roads and bridges, improves safety, and benefits the environment. Representative Jack explained that the amendment was intended to appropriate enough money to cover bids rather than a fixed purchase price.
The committee then voted on Amendment 1455H, which passed 17-1. After that, the committee voted on HB 25A, the bill as amended, and it also passed 17-1. Representative Kazinski indicated he would vote no and was asked whether he wanted to write a minority report; he agreed to do so. The chair noted the bill could not go on the consent calendar and would need further discussion.
After completing the bill, the chair announced the committee had one Senate bill expected later, with a due date of May 29, and said the committee would take next Tuesday off and schedule the Senate bill when convenient. Members also discussed an upcoming community college system lunch at the Lakes Region campus, thanked staff for their work on the bill, and noted the committee had brought HB 25 in about $10.5 million under the governor’s request.
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- When we are doing our caucus meetings, it's Democrat and Republican.
- If we put everything as Democrat and Republican here, we would have to redo our rules for that balance
Committee:
Senate Senate Rules
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Transportation panel considers bill to increase funding for town roads, bridges 3/5/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, June 2, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The Trump administration's success in unleashing American energy and House Republicans' commitment to
- The Trump administration's success in unleashing American energy and House Republicans' commitment to
- The Trump administration's success in unleashing American energy and House Republicans' commitment to
- The Trump administration's success in unleashing American energy and House Republicans' commitment to
- I want to begin by thanking my Republican colleagues, Representatives Lee, Malloy, and Kennedy, and my
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services (02/10/2026)
Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services
Transcript Highlights:
- Representative Schultz said he just realized he probably should have deferred to the Republican.
- It's so nice when we have Republican.
- And I said that because, regardless of the district, um, this is wildly popular with Republican voters
- And I said that because, regardless of the district, um, this is wildly popular with Republican voters
- </c> this is wildly popular with Republican this is wildly popular with Republican voters,<01:19:10.640
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- highlighting the seriousness of this policy issue, the fact that it's something that Democrats and Republicans
- something that the fact that it's something that Democrats<00:55:05.160><c> and</c><00:55:05.280><c> Republicans
- </c><00:55:05.880><c> both</c> Democrats and Republicans both Democrats and Republicans both understand
- House Republicans came out today. We had a press conference laying out our budget proposal.
- House Republicans came out today. We had a press conference laying out our budget proposal.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House State Government Finance and Policy Committee 3/12/26
State Government Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- There is in your packet today a petition that was signed by over 2,100 people around the state, Republicans
- around<00:06:58.720><c> the</c><00:06:58.800><c> state,</c> around the state, around the state, Republicans
- <00:07:01.040><c> and</c><00:07:01.280><c> Democrats</c><00:07:02.160><c> and</c> Republicans and Democrats
- and Republicans and Democrats and Independents<00:07:03.400><c> in</c><00:07:03.560><c> support</c><
- I asked for Republican leadership on this bill and it was denied to me.
Committee:
House State Government Finance and Policy
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Senate Legislative Session Day 41 (3-6-26)
Kentucky Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Take it from the executive branch, give it to a Republican in the executive branch, take it from a Democrat
- , give it to a Republican.
- Thank you. take it from a Democrat, give it to take it from a Democrat, give it to Republican.<01:00:
- It's not necessary and Republican.
- engaged in local and political affairs, Michael Mingie was an active member of the Boyle County Republican
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- For the additional Republican and additional Democrat, there are two.
- For the additional Republican and additional Democrat, there's a joint appointment for that additional
- So the Democratic leaders have to agree on their appointment, the Republican leaders have to agree.
- Republican Caucus, 9 a.m., Caucus Room 2. Government Committee not meeting.
- Republican Caucus, 9 a.m., Caucus Room 2. Government Committee not meeting.
Summary:
The Senate convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, roll call, guest introductions, and approval of the journal. The chamber then moved through several Committee of the Whole calendars, considering a large number of bills and resolutions, mostly on second reading or in committee-of-the-whole format. Most measures were advanced with do-pass recommendations, often after adopting committee or floor amendments. Among the early items, SB 1515 (Industrial Commission revisions), SB 1645 (Auditor General performance audit), SB 1678 (health facilities), and SCR 1023 (Independent Redistricting Commission changes) were debated and approved. SCR 1023 drew the most discussion, with supporters arguing it would add geographic diversity, expand the commission to three Democrats, three Republicans, and three independents, and tighten population deviation standards to 5,000 people; opponents warned it could skew the commission and reduce nonpartisanship. The Senate also adopted amendments and advanced SB 1399, SB 1507, SB 1564, SB 1621, SB 1629, and SB 1811, with topics including AHCCCS cost reports, school district consolidation, electronic monitoring in long-term care, obesity prevention, behavioral health network adequacy, and public-school internet/wireless device issues.
Later calendars addressed elections, public safety, and criminal justice. The Senate advanced SB 1134 (political signs) with an emergency clause, SB 1489 (ballot measures and circulators) after removing certain paid-circulator disclosure requirements, and SB 1725 and SCR 1048 concerning marijuana smoke as a public/private nuisance, shifting much of the issue into civil law and leaving only substantial, deliberate conduct on the criminal side. In public safety, SB 1416 on missing and kidnapped children reporting was amended to require law-enforcement training every two years and documentation of online information-sharing decisions; senators clarified it did not alter the Turquoise Alert. SB 1751 and SCR 1049, both related to capital punishment, were amended to make firing squad an available option rather than a mandatory method in certain cases, with one senator speaking in opposition to the death penalty. The Senate also advanced SB 1012, SB 1573, SB 1661, SB 1662, SB 1569, SB 1634, SB 1647, SB 1655, and SB 1664, covering concealed weapons notice appeals, judicial determinations and religious secular laws, paternity/genetic testing support, probation conditions, election-related voter registration and signature handling, foreign campaign contributions, election worker summonsing, and nomination petition signatures. Several bills were retained or moved between calendars, and the Committee of the Whole reports were adopted, sending the listed bills forward as amended.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- And I am so amazed at how, in the time I've been in the legislature, the Republican Party has gone from
- Republicans are telling folks this is free money, but we all know money is never free.
- colleague just pointed out that fees may be regressive, and perhaps, yes, that under 50 years of Republican
- resources more for the resources that they use so that it's not a regressive situation that the Republicans
- colleague just pointed out that fees may be regressive, and perhaps, yes, that under 50 years of Republican
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- Republican members of Congress publicly condemned it. They called it racist.
- I've spoken to Republicans, and many of you, I get it.
- I've spoken to Republicans, and many of you, I get it.
- When Senator Tim Scott and other Republicans condemn the President on his actions, you would think that
- Trump won more Black voters than any Republican in 48 years in his election.
Summary:
The Senate convened with an opening prayer, pledge, and a series of introductions recognizing guests, visiting groups, and special honorees in the galleries. The chamber then took up committee and executive appointment business, adopting a report confirming 42 gubernatorial appointments by a vote of 36-0.
The Senate next considered a long special-order calendar of bills, most of them passing with little or no opposition. Measures included public-records sunset reviews and trade secret/cybersecurity exemptions; a child-abuse reporting statute of limitations bill; commercial driving school oversight; human trafficking training for nurses; a new injunction for protection against serious violence and its related public-records exemption; nature-based coastal resiliency and mangrove protection; a chiropractic trust-funds cap repeal; specialty license plates; a waiver of late financial disclosure fines; public school personnel compensation; the Florida Farm Bill with multiple agriculture, biosolids, and enforcement provisions; homestead exemption clarification for long-term leases; disability presumption clarifications for first responders; reinsurance intermediary manager conformity; patriotic displays in public schools; ADS-B aviation fee restrictions; autism-related law enforcement training and the Blue Envelope program; campus safety reporting procedures for public postsecondary institutions; and veterinary prescription disclosure. Several bills were temporarily postponed, including local vessel restrictions, temporary critical-need practice certificates, and domestic animals.
The floor debate featured the most discussion on the farm bill, the HCSM/nonprofit religious organizations bill, the autism law-enforcement bill, and the school athletics bill. The HCSM bill drew extended debate over whether licensed insurance agents should be allowed to market faith-based health care sharing ministries, with supporters emphasizing consumer choice, free speech, and religious liberty, and opponents warning about unregulated products and commissions; it passed 32-5. The athletics bill, prompted by the Teddy Bridgewater/Miami Northwestern situation, would let coaches provide good-faith support to student-athletes while requiring reporting and FHSAA oversight; it passed 38-0. Most other measures passed overwhelmingly, including the autism bill 38-0, the campus safety bill 37-0, the public school patriotic displays bill 36-2, and the farm bill 38-0 after amendments addressing Everglades lands and biosolids timing were adopted.
FL
Florida 2026 5th Special Session
FL House Floor Session - 2026-02-19 (10:00AM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Republican members of Congress publicly condemned it. They called it racist.
- I've spoken to Republicans, and many of you—I get it.
- I've spoken to Republicans, and many of you, I get it.
- When Senator Tim Scott and other Republicans condemn the president on his actions, you would think that
- Trump won more Black voters than any Republican in 48 years in his election.
Summary:
The Senate convened with an opening prayer, pledge, and a series of member and guest introductions recognizing visitors, local delegations, and honorees. The chamber then took up a report from the Committee on Ethics and Elections on 42 executive appointments; the report was adopted and the appointments were confirmed by a 36-0 vote. The Senate also adopted a resolution honoring the Ripple Project for childhood cancer awareness and fundraising.
The body then moved through a long special-order calendar of bills, largely focused on public records exemptions, public safety, education, agriculture, health care, and licensing. Measures passed included bills to extend or consolidate exemptions for aquaculture records, trade secrets, and cybersecurity information; a child-abuse reporting statute-of-limitations bill; regulation of commercial driving schools; human trafficking training for nursing graduates; a new injunction for protection against serious violence by a known person and its companion public-records bill; nature-based coastal resiliency and mangrove infrastructure; chiropractic patient trust funds; specialty license plates; waiver of late financial disclosure fines; public school personnel compensation; the Florida Farm Bill/Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services package; homestead exemption clarification for long-term leases; disability presumption clarifications for first responders; reinsurance intermediary manager conformity; patriotic displays in public schools; ADS-B aviation fee restrictions; autism-related law enforcement training and the Blue Envelope program; campus safety policy transparency at public colleges and universities; and veterinary prescription disclosure.
Several bills drew debate or amendments. The Farm Bill received amendments protecting Everglades restoration lands from surplus sale and clarifying biosolids timing, and it passed 38-0 after extensive discussion. The HCSM/nonprofit religious organizations bill prompted debate over whether allowing licensed insurance agents to market faith-based health care sharing ministries would create consumer confusion or free-speech concerns; it passed 32-5. The patriotic displays bill also drew discussion and passed 36-2. The athletics bill allowing coaches to provide good-faith support to student-athletes, prompted by the Teddy Bridgewater situation, passed 38-0. The affordable housing bill clarifying Live Local Act definitions to exclude farms from certain commercial/mixed-use/industrial categories passed 38-0 after a technical amendment. Several other measures were temporarily postponed, and the session concluded with the Senate continuing through the remaining calendar.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- Republican members of Congress publicly condemned it. They called it racist.
- I've spoken to Republicans, and many of you, I get it.
- I've spoken to Republicans, and many of you, I get it.
- When Senator Tim Scott and other Republicans condemn the president on his actions, you would think that
- Trump won more Black voters than any Republican in 48 years in his election.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- The last two Republican governors both vetoed this legislation because it's an unenforceable solution
- gender identity protections added to the state's anti-discrimination statutes in 2018 by an entirely Republican-controlled
- protection of women's privacy has overwhelmingly support across our state from both Democrats and Republicans
- both has support across our state from both Democrats<00:49:57.520><c> and</c><00:49:57.920><c> Republicans
- </c> Democrats and Republicans. Democrats and Republicans. Then,<00:50:00.000><c> Mr.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- And, of course, it really ups the balance of Democratic and Republican bills, and I think you guys are
- And, of course, it really ups the balance of Democratic and Republican bills, and I think you guys are
- And, of course, it really ups the balance of Democratic and Republican bills, and I think you guys are
- :27.600><c> I</c><00:23:27.760><c> think</c><00:23:28.520><c> you</c><00:23:28.720><c> guys</c> Republican
- bills and I think you guys Republican bills and I think you guys are<00:23:29.120><c> ahead</c> are
Committee:
Senate Taxes