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FL
Florida 2026 5th Special Session
Fiscal Policy Feb 12th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- rooms, and it requires all hospitals with emergency departments to have evidence-based policies and procedures
- for pediatric emergency care, including triage, measuring, and recording and procedures for pediatric
- It also requires emergency departments to conduct training on the policies and procedures, including
- the pediatric individual responsible for implementation and ensuring fidelity to the policies and procedures
- It establishes the process for petitioning for injunction to follow the same procedures that are already
Summary:
The Committee on Fiscal Policy met and reported favorably a series of bills after hearing sponsor presentations, public testimony, and roll-call votes. Among the health and public safety measures, CS/SB 68 would require pediatric readiness standards in hospital emergency departments; CS/SB 340 would require nursing students to complete human trafficking identification training; CS/SB 32 and SB 210 would create a new injunction process and related public records provisions for victims of serious violence by a known person; and SB 418 would add autism-focused law enforcement training and a voluntary Blue Envelope Program for drivers with ASD. Each of these bills received supportive testimony and passed the committee.
The committee also approved several child safety and community protection measures. CS/SB 606 would add drowning prevention and safe bathing education to postpartum materials, and SB 428 would expand the state swim lesson voucher program to older children, with strong support from advocates and families concerned about drowning risks, especially for children with autism. CS/SB 302 would streamline permitting and incentives for nature-based coastal resiliency projects, and SB 636 would create an alternative beach management pathway for coastal communities, though beach preservation advocates warned about perpetual easement language and funding concerns. SB 628, designating Warrior Sacrifice Way in Pensacola, also passed unanimously.
In addition, the committee advanced CS/SB 1734 on juvenile justice, with a late-file amendment updating definitions for juvenile probation and detention officers and codifying detention cost-share language. It also reported favorably CS/SB 246, a specialty license plate bill that was amended to include the UFC plate and an additional first responders resiliency plate, and CS/SB 1028, which revises Citizens Property Insurance Corporation clearinghouse procedures and related insurance market rules. Several witnesses testified in support or with technical concerns on the insurance bill, and members discussed competitive safeguards, clearinghouse scope, and Citizens’ assessment risk. At the end of the meeting, members requested to be recorded on specific bills, and the committee adjourned.
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Chamber Meeting Jan 29th, 2026 at 11:09 am
New Mexico House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- government transparency, enacting the Transparency in Government Contracting Act, requiring certain procedures
- powers and duties, providing for education opportunity accounts, providing allowable uses, providing procedures
- joint resolution proposing an amendment to Article 1 of the Constitution of New Mexico to establish procedures
- New Mexico to establish procedures for the state to consent to the secession of three or more contiguous
- Pettigrew, Block, and Mason, a joint resolution proposing to amend Article 4, New Mexico to establish procedures
Keywords:
nurses, health care workers, healthcare workers, frontline workers, hospital staff, clinicians, allied health professionals, support staff, public health, workforce shortage, nursing shortage, safe staffing, patient safety, rural health care, frontier communities, behavioral health, mental health, substance use disorder, substance abuse, health care memorial
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Imagine a scenario where a chiropractor is practicing outside of their scope and they're doing a procedure
- Um, patients who choose to have surgery in ASC arrive the day before their procedure.
- The day of their procedure, I apologize, have their surgery in a fully equipped operating room and recover
- All you are is a facility where healthcare providers, physicians, Perform whatever medical ma'am procedure
- when we're looking at patient care, do require us to look at these patients up to 30 days after any procedure
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs May 7th, 2025
Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- bill updates additional language and statute required by several state agencies and aligns our procedures
- The Secretary of State has a rigorous procedures to ensure non-citizens cannot vote or register to vote
- concerned about is a judge who might not have the full understanding of the situation. persons of the procedure
- in the building, just like every state trooper, and under Article 14.03 of the Code of Criminal Procedure
- Fire marshals are licensed peace officers that define what... ...Criminal Procedures Chapter 2 Article
Keywords:
criminal history, background checks, government code, licensing, information access, rural law enforcement, child care grants, community support, law enforcement retention, advisory committee, SB 523, Texas driver’s license, alternative address, residential address, confidential address, address confidentiality, Department of Public Safety, DPS, Transportation Code, Section 521.1211
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Chairman and members, Senate Bill 2589 relates to procedures for commissioners court to close, abandon
- But in terms of when you start getting into training, operating procedure policies, then that blurs the
- Where you have a problem with it is what it says about procedure or training or policy or program or
- If there were a qualification in this paragraph too, that qualified procedure, training, policy, program
- If there were a qualification in this paragraph too, that qualified procedure training policy, program
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Transportation heard several bills, mostly local memorial highway designations and transportation-related regulatory measures. Senator Hinojosa presented SB 1351 to designate part of US 281 in Hidalgo County as the Jose Rodriguez Lua Memorial Highway in honor of a Border Patrol processing coordinator killed by a drunk driver; a family member testified emotionally in support, and the bill was left pending. The committee also heard and left pending SB 2245 on bonded titles for vehicles when a lienholder has gone out of business, SB 1568 on animal-friendly specialty license plates with a second “spay, neuter, adopt” plate, SB 2589 on handling closed county roads in Webb County, SB 1104 on allowing large retailers to use one fingerprinted employee of record across multiple Texas locations, SB 1423 naming the Bill Stout Parkway in Longview, and SB 1931 naming part of US 83 the Rodolfo Valdez Memorial Highway. Most of these bills drew supportive testimony or were presented as local measures with no opposition.
The committee also took up broader policy bills. SB 215 would create a digital identification program for Texas driver’s licenses and certain other licenses, but the sponsor said he was mainly laying the bill out for discussion and study; testimony was limited and the bill was left pending. SB 2707 would clarify that government entities such as TxDOT and the military remain exempt from fees on oversized/overweight permit authority, though a county commissioner raised questions about road-use impacts and fee revenue. SB 2807 drew the most discussion: it would prevent a motor carrier’s use of safety technology, training, and related practices from being used as evidence that an independent contractor is actually an employee. Supporters said the bill would encourage adoption of safety tools like cameras and braking systems without increasing misclassification risk, while opponents from the trial lawyers’ side warned the wording could conflict with existing labor-code definitions and create litigation. The sponsor and committee members discussed possible clarifying floor amendments.
After public testimony, the committee voted on the pending bills. All measures were reported favorably on 6-0 votes, with committee substitutes adopted where applicable. SB 1351, SB 1423, SB 1568, SB 1931, SB 2245, SB 2589, SB 2707, SB 2807, and SB 2841 were all sent to the full Senate, and several were recommended for the local and uncontested calendar. The committee recessed subject to the call of the chair after completing the votes.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Business, Professions and Economic Development Committee Jun 29th, 2026
Business, Professions and Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
- participated in the board's rulemaking process and invested heavily in training facilities and procedures
- AB 2141 follows that same principle by creating a pharmacy-specific procedure. committee in the future
- AB 2141 follows that same principle by creating a pharmacy-specific procedure.
- AB 2141 follows that same principle by creating a pharmacy-specific procedure tailored to the unique
- And when there are already preset agreements and prices for different procedures, being able to work
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Legislative Health and Human Services Nov 6th, 2025
Legislative Health & Human Services Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- to attend training programs to earn certifications to take x-rays and to perform other adjunct procedures
- We work on preventive and periodontal procedures.
- Most procedures must be authorized by the consulting dentist, and patients are referred to the dentist
- Medical procedures, and I can see the benefit.
- They look through policies and procedures, infrastructure, and capacity, and really help the domestic
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Criminal Judiciary REVISION 2: SB1379 - Removed Mar 31st, 2026 at 03:00 pm
Criminal Judiciary
Transcript Highlights:
- importantly, I'm sorry, I'm just going to try to address Representative Olsson's there Is there a procedure
- Or is there already a procedure involved to help address that? So that answers your question.
- So if you go ahead, Representative Oson, so How is the knowledge of that procedure conveyed to the accused
Bills:
SB137, SB1216, SB1226, SB1238, SB1255, SB1256, SB1258, SB1325, SB1460, SB1543, SB1730, SB1733, SB1921
Keywords:
electronic monitoring, Department of Corrections, criminal justice, rehabilitation, public safety, SB 1216, drug court, drug courts, Oklahoma drug court, eligibility, substance abuse treatment, addiction, diversion program, criminal justice reform, probation violation, revocation, intermediate revocation facility, plea agreement, speedy trial waiver, preliminary hearing waiver
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- We'll follow the rules and procedure, and this has never been an issue here, but conduct ourselves in
- We'll follow the rules and procedure, and this has never been an issue here, but conduct ourselves in
- We'll follow the rules and procedure, and this has never been an issue here, but conduct ourselves in
Keywords:
contraceptive rights, healthcare access, civil action, Attorney General, contraception enforcement, prostate cancer, health insurance, screening, high risk, cost-sharing, African American men, savings accounts, catastrophe, emergency funds, financial security, state laws, criminal justice, parole, Board of Pardons and Paroles, risk assessment
NH
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that or or is it even in the procedure that or or is it even in the procedure - Ballots are already counted accurately and in a timely manner under existing procedures.
- Why spend the time and money when we could do this procedure instead?
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I <04:12:12.560>have could do this procedure instead? - I have could do this procedure instead?
DE
Delaware 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Legislative Session - Session 2 - 42nd Legislative Day Jun 30th, 2026 at 02:00 pm
Delaware Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- He's telling me about the pitfalls, what you don't do, what the procedures were.
- Thirty-six years, institutional knowledge, parliamentary procedure.
- Procedurally, I just need to stop you quickly to make sure that we yielded for the right bill and to
- We will do one more bill and then have some procedural matters.
- We'll do one more bill and then have some procedural matters.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Children and Families Finance and Policy Committee 4/8/26
Children and Families Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- are and what monies are what procedures are and what monies are you<00:29:32.240>
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that <00:34:52.800>you're <00:34:52.879>proposing procedures that - you're proposing procedures that you're proposing and<00:34:54.760>
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Keywords:
human services, background studies, NETStudy 2.0, licensing, license suspension, license revocation, provider enrollment, program integrity, fraud, medical assistance fraud, Medicaid, payment withholding, credible allegation of fraud, background check, disqualification, variance, set-aside, foster care, family foster setting, adult foster care
MN
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- We have a board policy and procedure as it relates to withdrawing from classes that is uniform across
- I would say as policy and procedure, we look at that every five years.
- We have a board policy and procedure procedure procedure as<00:19:39.240>
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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Workforce committee debates HF1325 to change MN's earned sick, safe time law 3/12/25
Transcript Highlights:
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are <00:40:30.920>already <00:40:31.680>existent procedures - that are already existent procedures that are already existent third<00:40:33.000>
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procedures - so I just would reasonable procedures so I just would ask<00:41:34.119>
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Summary:
The committee took up House File 1325 and adopted the author’s A2 amendment before hearing testimony. Representative Schultz presented the bill as a set of bipartisan changes to make Minnesota’s earned sick and safe time law more workable for small businesses, public employers, and taxpayers, arguing the current law is an unfunded mandate that increases costs and property taxes. The bill’s supporters said it would add flexibility, including changes affecting coverage for certain workers, employer size thresholds, front-loading, weather-related exceptions, and a delay on penalties.
Commissioner Nicole Blissenbach of the Department of Labor and Industry opposed the bill, saying it would exclude about 800,000 workers, or roughly 30% of the workforce, from earned sick and safe time protections and create confusion and enforcement problems. She also objected to the proposed penalty delay, saying the department already uses compliance assistance and needs penalty authority for serious violations. The Minnesota Chamber supported modifications to the mandate, saying businesses—especially small ones—have struggled with compliance and that the law has had unintended effects on PTO policies and leave use. The League of Minnesota Cities supported parts of the bill, especially changes affecting more generous city leave policies and weather-event exemptions, saying current language creates confusion and can interfere with emergency staffing.
Opponents from Education Minnesota, SEIU Minnesota, TakeAction Minnesota, and a nurse from Unity Hospital argued the bill would strip protections from part-time workers, minors, and workers with family caregiving needs, and would weaken a law they said has helped workers avoid discipline or lost wages when sick. Supporters from counties and an HR consultant emphasized administrative burdens, emergency staffing needs during weather events, and the difficulty of applying ESS rules to existing leave policies. No final vote on the bill was taken in the portion of the meeting provided; the bill was laid over for further consideration.
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
Committee on State and Local Government - 02/27/25
State and Local Government
Transcript Highlights:
- They are also still required to complete an AUP, or agreed-upon procedure, which is an engagement where
- an accountant performs special procedures and documents findings.
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which an AUP or an agreed upon procedure which an AUP or an agreed upon procedure - <00:02:16.239>
and performs special procedures and performs special procedures and documents - They still have to have an AUP, which is agreed-upon procedures.
NH
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- able to use sort of the woke procedures able to use sort of the woke procedures that<00:55:25.119
- already being clearly defined procedures already being clearly defined procedures and<03:29:09.680
- This is not a minor procedural detail.
- and are procedurally and are procedurally complete<07:17:55.200>
while <07:17:55.520>preserving - some, the bill sets clearer procedural some, the bill sets clearer procedural boundaries,<07:18:
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Environment and Agriculture (03/05/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- where um the dog process a procedure where um the dog owner<01:17:19.760>
would <01:17:19.960> - There is a fairly standard procedure in many committees where if the sponsor doesn't show up, it just
- in many committees standard procedure in many committees where<03:45:51.120>
if <03:45:51.359> - using animals to obtain or procedure using animals to obtain information<03:51:11.920>
on <03: - I do remember vaguely something like that happening regarding transgender procedures in New Hampshire
Summary:
The committee held a work session on a bill arising from the Lee case involving animal seizures and humane society involvement. Members and the commissioner discussed concerns about due process, lack of clear notice to animal owners, the need for owners to understand when they are surrendering ownership, and whether humane agents should have additional training or certification. Several members also questioned the role of the NH SPCA and humane societies, the absence of oversight, and whether there was any financial or policy conflict in their involvement. The commissioner said the Department of Agriculture does not have a direct relationship with humane societies, but does coordinate with police on seizures, and noted that problems tend to arise when agencies do not consult the department first.
Testimony and discussion focused on possible fixes to the bill, including clearer written notice of rights, requiring a third-party qualified veterinarian or other neutral evaluator, establishing the condition of animals at the time of seizure for later court proceedings, and possibly using teleconferencing with a veterinarian in limited circumstances. Some members suggested the bill may need a broader study committee, while others said it should be amended now rather than delayed. The chair said the bill would be worked on further and sent to the subcommittee for more detailed review.
The committee then opened a hearing on HB 250, which would allow local governing bodies to regulate dog muzzling. Representative Jodi Newell testified that the bill was intended to let municipalities respond to dangerous dogs, citing Keene’s attempt to require muzzling after a serious incident but lack of clear authority under current law. Deborah LeBlanc also testified about a dog attack that seriously injured her dog and said a muzzle requirement could have prevented the attack. Committee members asked about the incident, existing dog-control laws, and whether the dog had been leashed; the discussion suggested the bill was meant to clarify local authority over muzzling as a public safety measure.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Children and Families May 11th, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Children and Families
MO
Transcript Highlights:
- No such procedure exists.
- That's the name of the procedure that the child survived.
- It would modify criminal procedure related to bail bond forfeiture.
- Criminal procedure is under Title 37. Crimes and Punishment is Title 38.
Summary:
The Committee on Children and Families heard testimony on Senate Bill 999, sponsored by Sen. Brad Hudson. Hudson said the bill was a revised substitute combining the Born Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act with language from other bills dealing with domestic violence/no-contact orders, the Pregnancy Associated Mortality Review Board, and cyber-harassment. He argued the born-alive provisions were needed to ensure infants born alive during or after an abortion receive the same care as any other child, and he cited a Canadian study and Missouri infanticide law as support. Committee members questioned him about the study, the scope of the bill, the medical duty of care, and the bill’s non-severability clause and multiple-subject concerns.
Supporters included Missouri Right to Life, which said the bill was needed to protect babies born alive after abortion attempts and prevent confusion in medical settings. Opponents, including Abortion Action Missouri, argued the bill was a “trap law” designed to restrict abortion access, said no such situation was being documented in practice, and cited opposition from numerous medical organizations. An informational witness from Campaign Life Missouri said he supported the born-alive language but warned the added provisions and non-severability clause could make the bill vulnerable to a constitutional challenge and could jeopardize other enacted provisions if struck down.
During executive session, members debated the bill’s purpose and political implications. Several members said they would vote no because they trusted Missouri medical providers and opposed adding more law to an already regulated area, while others said they supported the bill as a protection for children born alive. The committee then voted 12-4 to send Senate Substitute No. 2 for Senate Bill 999 do pass.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Retirement and Government Resources 2ND REVISED Apr 7th, 2026 at 10:30 am
Retirement and Government Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- I do think there are inside the office, they're well-established procedures or individuals who are very
- Thank you Mrr chairir House Bill3310 authorizes the director of OMEs to promulgate payment procedural
- rules for contract invoice payments suchch rules will include include procedures procedures for determining
Keywords:
state government, vendor contracts, subcontracting, public database, contract assessment, transparency, retirement, law enforcement, Oklahoma Law Enforcement Retirement System, school resource officers, public safety, public finance, contract management, service-driven contracts, state accounting, intangible assets, Oklahoma Police Pension, disability benefits, mental health, retirement system