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KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

House Standing Committee on Tourism and Outdoor Recreation (2-19-26)

Tourism & Outdoor Recreation

Transcript Highlights:
  • law enforcement officer shall request a warrant from the judge in order to, uh, have a blood, uh, testing
  • law enforcement officer shall request a warrant from the judge in order to, uh, have a blood, uh, testing
  • law enforcement officer shall request a warrant from the judge in order to, uh, have a blood, uh, testing
  • The law enforcement officer shall request a warrant from the judge in order to have a blood testing when
  • testing uh when it's a fa fatal uh testing uh when it's a fa fatal uh situation<00:02:31.680> or
Summary: The committee took up House Bill 168, with Representative Fleming presenting a committee substitute after additional stakeholder discussions. Fleming explained that the substitute returns the boating-related penalties to the original monetary fine structure rather than mirroring DUI penalties, while keeping the requirement that officers seek a warrant for blood testing in fatal or serious-injury cases. He also described a communications change intended to speed emergency response on the water: 911 dispatchers would notify state police, who would then contact Fish and Wildlife, addressing delays in prior incidents. Representative Fugate asked for clarification about which agency would respond to boating accidents and fatalities. Fleming confirmed that Fish and Wildlife would remain the primary responding agency and that the substitute would not require state police or local departments to investigate boating incidents on the lake. After questions concluded, the committee called the roll and adopted the committee substitute. The committee then voted on the bill as substituted, and House Bill 168 passed out of committee favorably. Members and the chair praised the sponsor for continuing to work with stakeholders and improving the bill through the committee process.
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm

Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities

Transcript Highlights:
  • direct care workers who have taken or need to take the medication administration program, or MAP, test
  • Workers are often given three chances to pass the test, or they are terminated.
  • Further, bilingual education and preparation for the MAP test present a persistent barrier to English
  • Training and preparation for the MAP test are offered almost exclusively in English and occasionally
  • So we urge your favorable... ...and providing better training in preparation for that test.
Keywords: 995, all
Summary: The committee hearing covered a wide range of child welfare, family support, and human services bills. Testimony strongly supported a guaranteed cash stipend for young adults aging out of foster care (S.161), with the Attorney General’s Office, youth advocates, and foster care providers describing high rates of homelessness and poverty after exit from care. Providers also urged action on a resolve to study the foster care liability insurance crisis (H.197/S.1280), saying premiums and coverage losses are forcing program cutbacks and could reduce foster care capacity statewide. Another major topic was a direct care worker medication administration program registry (H.237/S.162), which supporters said would help recruit and train workers, especially bilingual staff, to address workforce shortages in human services. Several bills focused on child protection and child welfare system practices. Supporters of H.267/S.145 called for advance notice to children’s attorneys when placements or other major events change, arguing that timely communication is essential to prevent unnecessary disruption and improve advocacy. Testimony also backed legislation to formally recognize and strengthen children’s advocacy centers and the Massachusetts Children’s Alliance (H.233/S.112), with prosecutors and CAC leaders describing the trauma-informed model as a longstanding, effective response to child abuse and trafficking. A bill to establish a Massachusetts children’s cabinet (S.115) drew support from advocates who said cross-agency coordination is needed to align policy and funding for children’s well-being. The committee also heard testimony on bills addressing safety, equity, and family support. Senator Lovely and survivors supported S.152, which would create a civil cause of action for sexual abuse by adults in positions of authority or trust, with witnesses describing grooming and power imbalances in schools and youth-serving settings. H.274, a bill of rights for people experiencing homelessness, was supported by advocates who said it would add anti-discrimination protections and voting and privacy rights amid rising criminalization of homelessness. H.272/S.171 to protect maternal health received support from Rep. Montaño, MLRI, and a physician, who said the bills would make cash assistance available earlier in pregnancy and remove the medical-verification barrier. H.4216 on equitable hair care for children in state custody was supported by social workers and advocates who said hair care is tied to identity, dignity, and mental health. H.255 on empowering early educators drew testimony about barriers faced by renters and condo owners trying to open home-based child care programs. H.217, concerning resources and support for pregnant and parenting families, drew testimony from anti-abortion pregnancy resource center advocates. No votes were taken during the hearing, and several bills had no one signed up to testify or were deferred when witnesses were unavailable.
LA
Transcript Highlights:
  • Oh, good luck with your driver's test. So don't litter. Do it for me.
  • Oh, good luck with your driver's test. Now, can you put me down, please?
  • That video, of course, is geared for individuals who are about to take their driver's tests.
  • And here's some information about it: it's no-cost online tutoring, it's test prep.
  • I'm sorry to test over there. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.
Summary: The Louisiana Commission on Civic Education met with a quorum, approved the minutes from its prior meeting, and unanimously approved the 2026–27 membership slate for the Legislative Youth Advisory Council after hearing that more than 300 students applied. The commission also approved LIAC’s budget and mileage reimbursement guidelines, which were updated to reflect the IRS rate increase. Members thanked the Legislature for continuing to fund LIAC after earlier years of sponsor-based support. The meeting featured several civic education presentations tied to the nation’s 250th anniversary. Brandon Burris of the Lieutenant Governor’s office described state parks, museums, library backpack programs, Keep Louisiana Beautiful, and Homework Louisiana as civic and educational resources. Liam Julian of the Sandra Day O’Connor Institute discussed national trends in civics education, teacher discomfort with controversial topics, and the institute’s teacher training, student camps, debate programs, and civics app. Louisiana Public Broadcasting’s Katie Stark and Nancy Torren presented America 250-related materials, including a PBS Kids feature on a Louisiana child and a PBS Learning Media series on Bernardo de Gálvez and Spanish Louisiana, along with teacher training events. LIAC members John Parker and Brandon Routon reported on their work over the year, including school safety efforts, digital service-hour tracking, AP self-study access, minor work permits, AI-generated harassment of minors, and school advisory councils. The Louisiana Center for Law and Civic Education reported on Law Day and Constitution Day programming reaching thousands of students, its summer institute, student and teacher awards, and a proclamation marking the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution. Barry Irwin also reported that legislation to clean up the commission’s membership and quorum provisions had passed the House and been heard in Senate Education. The commission adjourned after thanking staff for managing the meeting during severe weather.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
  • The Committee of Amendment requires outlines group testing, sorry, home drug testing rules and requirements
  • Madam Chair and members, H.B. 2444, pharmacist independent testing treatments, allows a pharmacist to
  • independently order, perform, or interpret certain tests, outlined on point two of your caucus sheet
  • The amendment removes one of those and increases the age of individuals who can receive this testing
  • Madam Chair, members, House Bill 2444 pharmacist independent testing treatments.
Keywords: 1182, all
Summary: The caucus reviewed a long list of bills and resolutions, with staff giving brief descriptions and members flagging which items were on consent, had unanimous committee votes, or should be pulled for further discussion. Topics included education, health care, public safety, labor, water, taxation, housing, and elections. Several measures were noted as party-line or mixed votes, while many others were reported as unanimous and placed on third-read or consent calendars. Among the more discussed items were bills on school and labor policy, including a proposal to prohibit teacher strikes, a measure restricting school district bond actions, a bill requiring school safety protocols and assigning felony penalties for noncompliance, and a resolution limiting public money for labor organization activities. Members also raised concerns or requested further review on bills involving pharmacist testing authority, expired opioid antagonists, a county sheriff-related measure, a housing affordability district proposal, and a tobacco/vape regulation bill. Some measures were explicitly pulled from consent, including a Medicaid audit resolution, a budget-related pay-withholding resolution, and several education and public safety bills. The caucus also heard multiple health and human services measures, such as genetic counselor licensing, nursing board and pharmacy board continuations, foster care rights, psychiatry access funding, and free school meals. In addition, there were water and energy bills on Colorado River management, groundwater, transmission-line review, and renewable energy valuation, plus election and campaign-related proposals. The meeting ended with announcements, including an upcoming Colorado River breakfast briefing and an internal award recognizing Representative Brian Garcia, followed by adjournment.
MO

Missouri 2026 Regular Session

Elementary and Secondary Education Jan 14th, 2026 at 12:00 pm

Elementary and Secondary Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • Those tests are set by the American Board.
  • They also have to pass the state's exit tests, just like you do for ABCTE.
  • They also have to pass the state's exit tests, just like you do for ABCTE.
  • So almost every one of our candidates also test into elementary education.
  • Many times you see individuals that are testing into special education.
Keywords: 959, house, all
AR

Arkansas 2026 1st Special Session

LEGISLATIVE JOINT AUDITING Jan 9th, 2026

LEGISLATIVE JOINT AUDITING

Transcript Highlights:
  • and noted exceptions for 32 of the 39 students tested.
  • Disbursements tested were properly posted to the general ledger.
  • Of the $350,000 in scholarship awards tested, full-time.
  • A disbursement test was conducted for the review period, the general ledger.
  • Disbursements tested were properly posted to the general ledgers.
Summary: The committee first adopted prior minutes and then heard several standing committee audit reports. The executive committee report noted audit and special reports scheduled for the month, one outstanding committee-requested report, and a request to gather information on a possible special report for February. The city/county/local report covered delinquent private water and sewer audits, including reinstatement of turn-back funds for 17 entities, 59 of 64 delinquent 2023 entities filing reports, and action on the town of Daisy requiring repayment of misused street funds. The education report filed three higher education audit reports and deferred one Northwest Arkansas Community College report. The state agencies report filed four reports and deferred audits of the Department of Human Services and the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism for more information on corrective actions. The committee then received a special audit review of the Charles W. Donaldson Scholars Academy at UA Little Rock. Auditors said the program received $10 million in desegregation funding and a $50,000 grant, awarded $1.87 million in scholarships to 379 students, and saw 116 students graduate. The review found many scholarship eligibility exceptions, including awards above the maximum and to students who did not meet GPA, enrollment-hour, or full-time requirements, and numerous disbursement documentation and authorization problems. Committee members sharply questioned the program’s oversight, the role of former staff, the use of funds for travel and cultural activities, and whether any improper spending should be referred for criminal review. UALR representatives said the program was overseen as a sponsored program, that some controls were later strengthened, and that Philander Smith only verified enrollment rather than eligibility. The committee voted to table the report until the next meeting and asked staff to gather the federal court order and additional information. Finally, the committee reviewed the annual report on matters referred to prosecutors and the Attorney General for 2024. Staff said 164 matters were referred, with 28 criminal charges filed, 39 still under review, 3 dismissed, 5 pending in court, and 96 not charged; convictions in 20 cases led to fines, restitution, audit costs, and some bond trust fund payments. Prosecutor representatives explained that many referrals do not become criminal cases because of intent, timing, or other legal limits, and said they generally seek restitution even when charges are not filed. Members asked for more standardized reporting, including whether restitution was recovered and why cases were not prosecuted, and discussed possible training and a checklist for future reports. The committee then voted to file the report and adjourned, with the next meeting set for February 12-13.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Economic Development Apr 7th, 2025

Economic Development

Transcript Highlights:
  • Applicants must pass the compelling factor test, where the agreement must be the compelling factor in
  • The other thing we dealt with very few minutes ago was this kind of but-for test.
  • And there's a test in place that says, but for this tax incentive you wouldn't... ...agree.
  • The other thing we dealt with very few minutes ago was this kind of but-for test.
  • And there's a test in place that says, but for this tax incentive you wouldn't... ...And there's a test
Summary: The committee heard a series of bills, mostly related to economic development, tax incentives, and workforce programs. Senate Bill 1534 would direct a study by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and the Texas Workforce Commission on health physics education and workforce needs; resource witnesses from the Workforce Commission and Coordinating Board testified, and the bill was left pending. Senate Bill 1553 would authorize Kerr County to impose a hotel occupancy tax for tourism-related uses, and Senate Bills 1086 and 1087 would authorize similar county hotel taxes for Children’s County and Mason County; all three bills received supportive testimony and were left pending. The committee also heard Senate Bill 1754, which would prohibit county and local tax abatements for renewable energy facilities selling power wholesale, with testimony sharply divided between landowners and policy groups opposing renewable subsidies and industry representatives and some senators arguing the bill would harm clean energy investment and local decision-making; the bill was left pending. The committee then heard Senate Bill 2322, which would exempt dispatchable electric generation facilities from the JEDI program’s compelling-factor test so they could qualify for school district tax incentives; testimony was mixed, and the bill was left pending. Later, the committee heard Senate Bill 1718, which would add the NRA annual meeting to the state’s major events reimbursement program. The bill’s sponsor and NRA representatives argued the event brings substantial tourism and economic activity, while opponents said it would use taxpayer funds to subsidize an organization that opposes gun safety measures; the bill was left pending. Senate Bill 2004 would add the Arlington Grand Prix to the major events reimbursement program, with the committee substitute exempting it from the usual competitive site-selection requirement because of timing; testimony from the event organizers and Arlington tourism officials was supportive, and the bill was left pending. Senate Bill 2448 would create a rural workforce development grant program at the Texas Workforce Commission to support college-and-career readiness and technical assistance in rural communities; witnesses from Texas 2036, Collegiate Edgination, and a rural school district supported it, and it was left pending. Finally, Senate Bill 913 would repeal a special requirement that Alpine dedicate at least 50% of its hotel occupancy tax to advertising and promotion, and Senate Bill 1143 would require more coordination and reporting for youth workforce programs serving disconnected young Texans; both bills received supportive testimony and were left pending. At the end of the hearing, Senator Johnson moved that the committee stand in recess, subject to the call of the chair.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

JHA Info Briefing - Tue Feb 17, 2026 @ 2:00 PM HST

Hawaii House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • You don't have to do any testing.
  • <00:56:58.720> test use in a controlled environment. test use in a controlled environment.
  • There is also a testing delay for hemp due to shortages in testing capacity.
  • , a lot of that they provide lab testing, a lot of that lab<01:37:27.840> testing<01:37:28.159
  • batch testing, and product traceability. batch testing, and product traceability.
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

House Education Finance Committee 2/18/25

Education Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • As we have talked lots of times, this does not have to be a paper-pencil test.
  • As we have talked lots of times, this does not have to be a paper-pencil test.
  • As we have talked lots of times, this does not have to be a paper-pencil test.
  • behaviors track assignments and test behaviors track assignments and test scores<00:42:40.079>
  • test test uh<00:50:57.680> Teresa<00:50:58.280> gringer<00:50:59.240> make<00:50
Bills: HF6, HF52, HF53
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Taxes Committee 3/19/25

Taxes

Transcript Highlights:
  • No well testing, no surface or groundwater testing, no soil tests in 2023 when myself and others proposed
  • No well testing, no surface or groundwater testing, no soil tests in 2023 when myself and others proposed
  • No well testing, no surface or groundwater testing, no soil tests in 2023 when myself and others proposed
  • No well testing, no surface or groundwater testing, no soil tests in 2023 when myself and others proposed
  • No well testing, no surface or groundwater testing, no soil tests in 2023 when myself and others proposed
Keywords: 1183, house
FL
Transcript Highlights:
  • We have a launch and test site in West Texas.
  • It then heads to tank cleaning and test, or T-CAT, for pressure testing and cleaning.
  • The test that we did at Cape Canaveral, we did our testing at night because that's when the atmosphere
  • The test that we did... have to deal with atmospheric losses in space.
  • The test that we did at Cape Canaveral, we did our testing at night because that's when the atmosphere
Summary: The committee on Military, Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security met with a quorum present and heard a series of presentations focused on Florida’s space and aerospace industry. Blue Origin’s Anna Spencer described the company’s Florida operations at Rocket Park, including New Glenn manufacturing and launch activities, Blue Moon lunar lander work, workforce development, and recent booster recovery and launch milestones. Amazon’s Beth Cooley presented an update on Amazon Leo (formerly Project Kuiper), outlining the satellite broadband network, customer terminals, dark skies mitigation efforts, Florida facilities and jobs, and launch plans; members asked about RV/mobile applications, satellite counts, and the role of fiber, but no action was taken. Starcatcher Industries CEO Andrew Rush then described his company’s effort to create an orbital energy grid that beams power to satellites to extend mission life and increase available power, citing demonstrations in Jacksonville and Cape Canaveral and plans for a first satellite launch next year. Space Florida CEO Rob Long gave a strategic update on the state’s aerospace sector, citing billions in private investment, hundreds of projects in the pipeline, the leverage of state spaceport funding, workforce and university programs, and the need for additional tools and infrastructure to keep Florida competitive. He emphasized growth in launch activity, manufacturing, research, and military support infrastructure, and said Space Florida would bring forward legislative proposals. Kennedy Space Center Director Janet Petro delivered the strongest policy message of the meeting, warning that KSC’s aging infrastructure and relatively smaller NASA budget share could cause Florida to lose aerospace leadership to states like Texas unless the state strengthens its partnership, research investment, and infrastructure support. Members questioned her about federal restrictions on commercial investment in common-use infrastructure, the need for more state-federal alignment, and how Florida can preserve its role as the launch capital of the world. After the presentations and questions, Senator Burgess moved to adjourn, there was no objection, and the committee adjourned.
FL

Florida 2025 Regular Session

February 5, 2025 - 12:30 PM

Transcript Highlights:
  • It involves multiple assessments, examinations, evaluations, interviews, and tests that are conducted
  • to give... ...evaluations, interviews, and tests that are conducted to give the overall picture of that
  • Day four, licensed providers are going to conduct their physical exam and do some baseline testing, some
  • Days six and seven are spent with tape testing, so determining what the educational need of that inmate
  • Drug test.
Summary: The Criminal Justice Subcommittee heard an informational presentation from the Florida Department of Corrections on how the prison and community supervision systems operate after sentencing. Assistant Deputy Secretary Hope Gartman described the reception process for new inmates, including intake, medical and mental health screening, classification, custody and housing levels, gain time, and the department’s academic, vocational, substance abuse, chaplaincy, visitation, and communication programs. She emphasized that reentry begins on day one and that program placement is driven by risk and needs assessments, with facilities matched to inmates’ medical, mental health, and security requirements. Members also asked about family contact, visitor applications, inmate welfare trust funds, tablet access, private prison placement, staffing shortages, overtime, contraband interdiction, and waiting lists for programs; several follow-up materials were requested for distribution to all members. Mr. Winkler then outlined community corrections, explaining the different supervision types under Florida law, including probation, drug offender probation, community control, sex offender supervision, conditional release, and addiction recovery supervision. He described the department’s monitoring tools, such as office and field visits, warrantless searches, alternative sanctioning for technical violations, telephone reporting for low-risk offenders, employment assistance, and mobile probation and reentry units. He said the department’s supervision success rate is about 62%, with more than 91% of successful completers not returning to custody within three years. Members questioned officer workloads, the use of radios and GPS check-ins, the rollout of uniforms and firearms, how violations are handled, and whether all circuits participate in alternative sanctioning; Winkler said the program is statewide and that the department is seeking funding for radios. During public comment, Florida Cares Charity urged the committee to consider evidence on deterrence, parole, and recidivism, arguing that community supervision is less costly than incarceration and can be effective. James Beardy of the Florida PBA emphasized the dangers faced by correctional and probation officers, including long shifts, field searches, and working alone, and argued for higher pay and better support comparable to other law enforcement. The meeting concluded with the chair thanking the presenters and public speakers, and the subcommittee adjourned without taking any legislative votes or formal actions.
ND

North Dakota 2026 1st Special Session

Agriculture and Water Management Committee Jun 17th, 2026

Agriculture and Water Management Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • to a real producer solution, we are all about on-farm testing.
  • So you need a great diversity when you're testing.
  • You know, we're not intending to have our own test spaces. We leverage other test spaces.
  • You know, we're not intending to have our own test spaces. We leverage other test spaces.
  • Test spaces. We leverage other test spaces.
Summary: The committee met in Fargo and approved the minutes from the March 31 meeting before hearing a series of informational presentations focused on North Dakota agriculture, water, and research. NDSU President David Cook opened with remarks about NDSU’s land-grant mission, emphasizing statewide service through research, teaching, and extension, and highlighting examples such as the Lilac Agriculture startup and the university’s role in applying research to real-world problems. He said he intends to spend time listening across the state to better understand local needs. The committee then received a detailed presentation on a state irrigation and drainage study from Tom Bodine on behalf of Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring. The study projected significant potential for expanded irrigation acreage, especially in counties such as McLean, Williams, Sargent, Burleigh, Mountrail, McKenzie, McIntosh, Dunn, and Bottineau, and estimated major economic gains from irrigation, including higher farm returns and support for value-added agriculture. Members discussed water permits, surface water versus aquifers, infrastructure, drought resilience, and the role of legal drains in improving productivity and generating economic activity. The presenters also noted that the full report is available online. Dr. Greg Lardy followed with NDSU’s required interim report, outlining the university’s agricultural research and extension system, including the State Board of Agricultural Research and Education, seven research-extension centers, and the economic importance of agriculture to the state. He highlighted recent research impacts such as new crop varieties, potato breeding successes, virtual fencing, AI-assisted weed control, weather-network tools, and 4-H programming. He also described NDSU’s budget priorities: restoring the governor’s proposed 10% cuts, additional operating support, and deferred maintenance funding. Committee members asked about the new agricultural field lab, storage sheds, and NDSU’s partnership with Grand Farm. The committee also heard from the North Dakota Water Resources Research Institute and a professor presenting water-related research, including data center cooling, water reuse, smart irrigation, and a feasibility study on co-locating data centers with greenhouse and aquaculture production. Members asked about water use, ownership, and whether the concepts were operational or still speculative. Finally, North Dakota AgTech presented its NSF-funded innovation engine work, describing startup commercialization, on-farm trials, workforce development, and partnerships with NDSU, UND, tribal colleges, and other land-grant institutions. No formal votes were taken beyond approval of the prior meeting minutes.
FL

Florida 2026 4th Special Session

January 21, 2026 - 04:00 PM

Transcript Highlights:
  • WE ALSO HAVE SOME OF THE LOWEST TEST SCORES IN THE COUNTRY.
  • IN THE 68 DECISION IT WAS BEFORE THE MILLER TEST.
  • THE MILLER TEST IS NOT CHALLENGE THIS IS NOT SIMPLY SAYING WE IGNORE THE MILLER TEST.
  • SOME PEOPLE WILL TALK ABOUT THE MILLER TEST TODAY. THE MILLER TEST GOES INTO PRETTY GOOD DETAIL.
  • OTHER REPUBLICAN-LED STATES HAVE TESTED BILL SIMILAR TO THIS.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Higher Education Apr 15th, 2025

Higher Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • Testing is important versus actually getting a vaccine. Correct. So, testing and detection.
  • So early detection through pap smears and other. testing methods is the most effective way. to prevent
  • That did not mean that we, We went around the testing of safety.
  • We'll go ahead and go into the test. money. First up will be Mr. Stephen Bain. Thank you very much.
  • testing of critical infrastructure, controllers for grid, oil and gas. water, things like that.
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Education Feb 4th, 2026 at 08:33 am

House Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • As a teacher, I can tell you I've overseen testing at my school: state testing, NAEP testing, all these
  • testings are done online.
  • They'd have to scroll down through two pages of screen to figure out answers on testing.
  • And they always wonder why I always do paper tests.
  • We have one of eight Federal Aviation Administration test sites for unmanned aerial systems, which is
Bills: SB194, SB200, SB203, SB204, SJR3
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Jobs and Economic Development - 04/09/25

Jobs and Economic Development

Transcript Highlights:
  • c> professional comprehensive test and professional comprehensive test and professional lensure<00
  • Um the test prep is dislocated workers.
  • Those tests are expensive. Sometimes you have to take several of them.
  • Those those tests are expensive. those. Those those tests are expensive.
  • the process of um, taking these tests the process of um, taking these tests and<00:37:20.640>
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
IN

Indiana 2026 Regular Session

Friday, Feb. 27 part 3

Indiana Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • a parolee or an asylee that knows English, but is here in the country, they could pass an English test
  • One, Senator Freeman's language, I think, to make them take the knowledge test in English is great.
  • One, they added something related to the core transfer library, making sure that the tests that high
  • schoolers take, such as AP tests, are counted in our core transfer library.
  • They added language with, say, if you pass an AP test, you could do it.
Keywords: 964, all
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

FL House Floor Session - 2025-04-16 (2:00PM Session)

Florida House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • urine testing they conduct to treat for possible drug overdose or poisoning.
  • It requires follow-up testing if test results are positive.
  • Committee Substitute for House Bill 1195, a bill to be entitled an act relating to fentanyl testing.
  • Committee substitute for House Bill 1195, a bill to be entitled an act relating to fentanyl testing.
  • It's tested twice a week.
Summary: The Senate opened with a prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, doctor and guest introductions, and then moved to the special order calendar. Early bills passed included measures on the Florida Trust Code (SB 806/HB 1173), school district reporting requirements and educator misconduct reporting (SB 1374), debt collection email communications (SB 232), service of process updates (SB 576/HB 157), public lodging and food service establishments (SB 606), lien waivers and releases (SB 658), Crime Stoppers public records exemptions (SB 710), health care licensure and foreign-country business interests (SB 768, amended), diabetes management in schools (SB 772/HB 597), platting procedures (SB 784), fentanyl testing in hospitals (SB 1346/HB 1195), third-party reservation platforms (SB 940), electronic landlord-tenant notices (SB 1164/HB 615), leaving the scene of a crash restitution (SB 1378/HB 479), background screening for athletic coaches (SB 1546), surrendered infants and infant safety devices (SB 1690/HB 791), and affordable housing/Live Local Act changes (SB 1730, amended). Several other bills were temporarily postponed, including measures on trespass, higher education, transportation services, the UCC, altered sexual depictions, firearms during emergencies, Brownfields, false reporting, health care billing, motor vehicles, utility services, and others. Most of the debate centered on a few controversial bills. Senators debated the fentanyl testing bill in support of faster detection and life-saving treatment, and the surrendered infants bill drew opposition over safety, anonymity, and liability concerns, though supporters argued baby boxes provide a monitored safe surrender option. The affordable housing bill received an amendment and broad support as a continuation of the Live Local Act, with changes to zoning, parking, height, and litigation procedures. The day’s most contentious measure was the agriculture/consumer services package (SB 700), where senators argued over the bill’s fluoride-related preemption; opponents criticized the policy and process, while the sponsor emphasized broader agriculture, consumer protection, and FFA-related provisions. That bill passed 27-9. Votes on the other major bills were largely bipartisan and often unanimous or near-unanimous, with several bills passing 35-37 yeas and few or no nays. The Senate also adopted a motion to immediately certify all bills passed that day to the House. The session concluded with announcements recognizing visitors, including Taiwan representatives, and remarks about a lantern-lighting observance tied to the 250th anniversary of Paul Revere’s ride, followed by adjournment until the next scheduled meeting.
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

S/C on International Relations Mar 24th, 2025

S/C on International Relations

Transcript Highlights:
  • are tested.
  • They got through the FDA, uh, check line, but only because they weren't tested.
  • Because so little of it's actually tested, a lot of it could be contaminated.
  • Get testing to be better in the European Union, 50% of all shrimp are tested of the shipments that are
  • In the US, and you know if they're only testing 0.1 to 1%, the chances are it's going to get in.