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NY
New York 2025-2026 Regular Session
New York State Senate Session - 02/11/2026
New York Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- It was introduced; staff was hauled into the legislature.
- We passed a bill that would allow New York to penalize companies that are operating in Florida or Nebraska
- But we don’t seem to be concerned about pot smoke wafting over into a playground FLORIDA OR NEBRASKA
- OVER INTO A PLAYGROUND Which is much more realistic than you or I being affected by a polluter in Florida
- WITH ALL OF THE ISSUES AND WITH ALL OF THE CONCERNS THAT THIS LEGISLATURE AND THIS GOVERNOR HAVE TO FACE
Summary:
The Senate first handled routine business, approving the prior journal and taking up several messages and motions. A Rules Committee report was accepted on Senate Print 915, a Cannabis Law bill, and the chamber then moved to debate that measure on the controversial calendar. The bill was described by supporters as clarifying how distances are measured for adult-use cannabis dispensaries near schools and houses of worship, with the sponsor saying it would create statewide consistency and provide clearer direction to the Office of Cannabis Management. Opponents argued it would weaken protections for children and churches, reward agency mistakes, and allow dispensaries to be sited closer to school property than intended. After extended debate, the Senate passed the bill 36-23.
The cannabis debate centered on whether the bill merely clarifies legislative intent or substantively changes the law. Supporters said the current language left measurement methods undefined and that the bill would help legal dispensaries, reduce confusion, and push back illicit stores. Opponents said the original law already protected school grounds and houses of worship, and that the new language would allow dispensaries to abut school playgrounds, fields, or church-related property in some cases. Several senators also raised concerns about youth exposure, public consumption, local zoning, and the performance of the Office of Cannabis Management. After the vote, the Senate returned to the calendar and passed additional measures, including Calendar 121 (Public Authorities Law), Calendar 170 (Public Health Law), and Calendar 190 (Labor Law), each by comfortable margins.
The chamber also adopted a resolution package honoring Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake High School’s boys cross country team and girls field hockey team for state championships, with Senator Tedisco introducing the guests. Later, the Senate passed Senate Print 6990A, the Civil Voice Law, which requires state agencies to conduct exit interviews for employees who resign or retire. Supporters said the bill would improve accountability, morale, and retention by standardizing a way to hear from departing workers. The bill received affirmative explanations of vote from Senator Jackson and others, and the Senate continued through the calendar after its passage.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Joint Committee on Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity
Transcript Highlights:
- Further support is needed from the legislature here to ensure that progress can continue.
- There are different legislatures trying to figure out what's the most developmentally appropriate way
- Florida, Iowa, Nebraska, North Carolina, and South Dakota have such a law, and I respectfully ask for
- In fact, I was just recently talking to a parent in Florida about this, and Florida has had a very good
- In fact, I was just recently talking to a parent in Florida about this, and Florida has had a very good
Summary:
The committee held its second hearing on a large docket of technology, internet, cybersecurity, broadband, and media bills. Early testimony focused on community media funding legislation, with lawmakers and local access advocates arguing that as cable subscriptions decline and streaming grows, revenue tied to cable franchises no longer supports community television and PEG programming. Supporters said community media remains a key source of local news, government meeting coverage, and civic transparency as newspapers disappear or consolidate. A related bill on cable contract oversight also drew support, with testimony that the Department of Telecommunications and Cable is backlogged and should more actively review municipal-provider agreements and report its workload to the committee.
Another major topic was a proposal to create a Massachusetts Innovation Fund for state IT modernization. The Alliance for Digital Innovation backed the bill, saying agencies need flexible upfront capital to replace outdated systems and improve cybersecurity, and pointing to the federal Technology Modernization Fund as a model. The witness noted that funding for the state program still needs to be identified. The committee also heard strong support for a bill requiring free broadband in public housing, with Rep. Emmela Goodwin and MAPC describing internet access as essential for jobs, school, telehealth, and civic participation. They said the digital divide in Massachusetts is driven largely by affordability rather than infrastructure, though questions were raised about costs, wiring, and whether all housing sites already have broadband access available at the curb.
A substantial portion of the hearing centered on bills to limit addictive social media feeds for minors. Supporters, including lawmakers, parents, teens, and advocacy groups, argued that algorithmic feeds contribute to addiction, anxiety, body image problems, and other harms, and said the bills would restrict surveillance-based curation and overnight notifications while leaving search and followed accounts available. Opponents, including FIRE, CCIA, and the Taxpayers Protection Alliance, argued the bills would require invasive age verification, threaten privacy and cybersecurity, burden adults’ anonymity, and likely face First Amendment challenges. They also warned the measures could disadvantage smaller businesses and may be unconstitutional based on recent court rulings in other states. The committee also heard support for blockchain-related bills creating a commission, a pilot program, and consumer education efforts, with testimony that Massachusetts has the talent but needs a coordinated state strategy. No votes or final actions were taken during the hearing.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
01/21/2026 - Senate Judiciary and Elections
Transcript Highlights:
- And what this suggests is that legislatures can distinguish between how drugs are used...
- I don't think we should be involved as a legislature in dictating this, and I vote no.
- And we'll have the vote on Election Day like Florida. ...and have the vote on Election Day like Florida
- If you want to look at Florida's model, well, Florida has so many more counties.
- You don't have to travel so far to a recorder when you're in Florida.
Summary:
The committee first took up SB 1066, which would allow the Attorney General or a county attorney to sue researchers for knowingly or recklessly publishing fraudulent scientific research, and would let injured parties recover damages. The sponsor and a supporting witness argued the bill would create personal accountability for deliberate research fraud and cited examples of retracted or manipulated studies; opponents warned that peer review and existing scientific processes already address bad research and that the bill could chill research and speech. The committee later passed SB 1066 on a 4-3 vote.
The committee then heard SB 1015, which would impose strict personal liability on providers who perform gender transition procedures on minors for later detransition costs and related injuries. Supporters, including the sponsor, a doctor, a detransitioner, and a parent, said the bill would protect children, create accountability, and help families seek redress for irreversible harm. Opponents from the ACLU and others argued the measure discriminates against transgender patients, would likely chill care by making providers uninsurable, and could function as a backdoor ban; the committee nevertheless advanced the bill on a 4-3 vote.
SB 1049, as amended, limited spousal maintenance to four years and adjusted eligibility and guideline factors. The sponsor and a family law attorney said the bill would curb overly long awards and better account for assets and income, while the Judicial Council explained the existing guideline work and noted the new calculator was intended to add uniformity; one senator objected that the cap was arbitrary and ignored case-specific context. The committee adopted the amendment and passed the bill 4-2. The committee also unanimously passed SB 1189, allowing campaign funds to be used for candidate and family security, and SB 1133, eliminating a duplicate financial disclosure filing for candidates who already filed an annual statement.
Finally, the committee heard SB 1081, which would bar a DCS attorney from appearing before a judge after appearing before that judge in any of the attorney’s previous five DCS cases, and advanced it 4-3 after debate over judicial familiarity and rural-court impacts. The committee also heard SCR 1001, a proposed constitutional referral to end early voting the Friday before the election, require proof of citizenship and government ID, and restrict mail ballots to voters who affirmatively request them; supporters framed it as an election-integrity measure, while ADOT testified neutrally but warned that free IDs could cost tens of millions in lost revenue and affect road funding. The transcript ends during testimony on SCR 1001, before any vote on that measure.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine the nomination of Jayanta Bhattacharya, of California, to be Director of the National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services. Mar 5th, 2025 at 09:00 am
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- , the great free state of Florida, to a U.S.
- As you know, in Florida, during, as we were experiencing COVID here in the United States, Florida took
- I am tremendously proud to have been involved in advising the Florida response.
- the government of Florida, the state of Florida could adopt the best ideas for its, you know, it's not
- Florida having lower all cause excess death rates.
Keywords:
NIH funding, healthcare research, chronic diseases, scientific integrity, public trust, pandemic response
Summary:
The meeting of the committee focused on various healthcare and scientific issues, with significant discussions surrounding the impact of recent administrative actions on the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and its research agenda. Senators expressed concerns over funding cuts and personnel reductions, particularly the reported termination of over 1,200 NIH staff members, which could jeopardize ongoing and future research projects. The session included testimonies on the importance of supporting early-stage researchers and restoring public trust in scientific institutions following pandemic-related controversies. Additionally, the potential for future healthcare management based on diverse scientific ideas was emphasized as crucial to tackle chronic diseases effectively.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Business, Trade & Economic Development Jan 21st, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Also, we have four ex officio members, and our ex officios serve as our liaisons to the legislature,
- Multiple Gulf states have seen rampant AOB misuse, particularly in Florida.
- I spoke extensively with the commissioner from Florida about what was happening in their state.
- For background, in 2006, the legislature created the insurance fraud program within the Office of the
- We appreciate the opportunity to work with the OIC and the legislature, We appreciate the opportunity
Summary:
The committee held a public hearing on an amended and restated tribal-state gaming compact with the Squaxin Island Tribe. Washington State Gambling Commission staff explained the compact amendment process and said the restatement consolidates six prior amendments, updates several appendices, and adds new provisions including high-limit room options and electronic table games. Squaxin Island representatives said the changes clarify the existing compact, improve casino regulation and management, and support tribal economic development and community services. Committee members expressed support, and the compact will next go through additional commission and legislative review before possible governor approval.
The committee then heard Senate Bill 5831, which enacts the Uniform Mortgage Modification Act. Staff and the bill sponsor said the measure creates safe harbors for common mortgage modifications, clarifies when modifications must be recorded, and preserves the priority of modified mortgages in foreclosure without preempting other mortgage or lending laws. A Uniform Law Commission representative testified that the bill would advance protections by reducing uncertainty and costly attorney opinion requirements. There was no opposition testimony, and the public hearing closed without a vote.
Senate Bill 6178, requested by the Insurance Commissioner, would prohibit contractors and others from soliciting or requiring post-loss assignments of property insurance benefits from insureds, making such agreements void and enforceable by the commissioner with civil penalties. The sponsor, Insurance Commissioner, and several supporters said the bill would protect homeowners after disasters from losing control of their claims and help prevent contractor abuse; a consumer attorney, PEMCO, and the National Insurance Crime Bureau also supported it. The committee then heard Senate Bill 6031, which expands and modernizes the state’s insurance fraud laws, classifies insurance fraud as a Class B felony, broadens reporting and investigative authority, and extends the fraud program to related crimes affecting insurers and consumers. The Insurance Commissioner, anti-fraud groups, and industry representatives supported the bill, while the Washington Society of CPAs said concerns about CPA language would be addressed by amendment. After public hearings, the committee moved to executive session, adopted a proposed substitute for SB 5928, and voted do-pass recommendations for SB 5928 as amended and SB 5919, sending both to Rules.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- May it has Florida bait the bill? Thank you.
- Gentleman, House, Florida. Motion. I hate the motion. I hate the motion.
- The legislature has actually had to step in on this one.
- You could say the same thing about the legislature.
- You could say the same thing about the legislature.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Omnibus budget for health, children and families passes House floor 5/12/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- So with the families on vacation in Florida as in one of these cases there's molestation in Florida.
- So with the families on vacation in Florida as in one of these cases there's molestation in Florida.
- </c> with the families on vacation in Florida with the families on vacation in Florida as<01:29:32.159
- Can it be molestation in Florida.
- </c><01:29:37.440><c> Um</c> investigated in Florida? Yes it can. Um investigated in Florida?
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
From AI to autonomous vehicles: New technologies are changing Minnesota; how Senators are responding Apr 10th, 2026
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- And in that absence of action we've seen states step up, and so I'm part of many, many state legislatures
- You know, even red states like Texas and Florida are on board with banning or regulating AI's use by
- Now, why do you think the legislature is so interested in this this session?
- Now, why do you think the legislature is so interested in this session? You know, I don't know.
- Now, why do you think the legislature is so interested in this session? You know, I don't know.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- policyholders about their coverage options; requires the Fair Plan to report to the public and Legislature
- Standards the industry itself has told the Legislature in a letter to the Assembly on March 7th that
- Standards, the industry itself has told the legislature in a letter to assembly on March 7th that they
- Florida, France, Canada, Australia, and other countries do not allow life and disability insurance to
- Florida, France, Canada, Australia, and other countries do not allow life and disability insurers to
Committee:
Senate Insurance
MS
Mississippi 2026 Regular Session
MS Senate Floor - 24 February, 2026; 10:00 AM
Mississippi Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- have Pierce Randall of Oxford, Laya James of Clinton, Katie Ladner Turner of Oxford, Riley Gray of Florida
- 11:18.959><c> of</c> Ladner Turner of Oxford, Riley Gray of Ladner Turner of Oxford, Riley Gray of Florida
- 20.399><c> Parker</c><00:11:20.720><c> Avant,</c><00:11:21.200><c> who</c><00:11:21.360><c> is</c> Florida
- , and then Parker Avant, who is Florida, and then Parker Avant, who is also<00:11:21.760><c> Ali</c><
- not to put our upon the legislature not to put our universities<00:40:52.640><c> in</c><00:40:52.800
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice Feb 12th, 2026
Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice
Transcript Highlights:
- Tim Parsons, Florida Sheriff's Association, is waiving in support, right? Okay.
- Justin Senior is speaking in information, Safety Net Hospital Alliance of Florida.
- I'm the CEO of the Safety Net Hospital Alliance of Florida.
- I just want to say with respect to this amendment, thanking the Florida Department of Corrections, as
- And I just need to talk to my members and talk with the Florida Department of Corrections and with the
Summary:
The Criminal and Civil Justice Committee met with a quorum present and began with a notice that the committee would not present its budget that day, explaining that the budget rollout would be coordinated with House partners and Senate notice requirements, with the next opportunity expected the following week. The committee then moved to legislation, starting with CS for SB 760 by Senator McLean, the Victim Safety and Pre-Trial Release Act, which would address willful violations of court-ordered no-contact conditions for defendants on pretrial release for serious violent crimes. The bill had support from the Florida Sheriffs Association, received no debate, and was reported favorably by roll call vote.
The committee next considered SB 1536 by Senator Pizzo on digital voyeurism, described as expanding the reasonable expectation of privacy to include a privately fenced yard. The transcript shows the chair moved on before questions or a vote were taken on that bill. The committee then took up CS for SB 102 by Senator Yarbrough on inmate services, first adopting a leave-filed amendment that revised provisions on inmate welfare trust funds, Medicaid supplemental reimbursement participation, emergency transport reimbursement, and negotiated rates for certain community health care providers, including telehealth and secure-unit care. Justin Senior of the Safety Net Hospital Alliance of Florida testified in information, saying the amendment was a major positive move, and the amended bill was then reported favorably.
At the end of the meeting, the chair noted that two agenda items were being temporarily postponed: CS for SB 1582 on statewide data sharing of secondhand dealer and pawnbroker transactions and SB 1792 on public records for pawnbroker transactions. No further business was raised, and the committee adjourned after a motion by Senator Simon.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security Apr 1st, 2025
Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security
Transcript Highlights:
- item to go to today, and today it is the appointment of the chair of the Board of Directors of Space Florida
- I referred to her as Governor Nunes as the chair of the Board of Directors of Space Florida.
- I'm also a Florida Veterans Hall of Famer.
- What I've noticed is that Florida has over 17,000 elderly veterans over age 65.
- debate on the appointment of Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nunes to the chair of the Board of Space Florida
Summary:
The Committee on Military, Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security met with a quorum present and heard one item: confirmation of Lieutenant Governor Jeanette M. Nunes as chair of the Board of Directors of Space Florida. Nunes was not present, and there were no questions from members. One appearance form was filed by Ellsworth Williams, who spoke about veterans’ issues, especially the rising suicide risk among older veterans, and described his organization’s counseling, referral, advocacy, and support services for elderly veterans and caregivers.
After brief discussion, Senator Truenow moved to recommend confirmation of Lieutenant Governor Nunes. The committee adopted the motion without objection and then took a roll call vote, which resulted in a favorable recommendation for confirmation. Members then exchanged closing remarks thanking one another for service and noting the committee’s work on veterans and military issues.
The meeting concluded with no further business and the committee adjourned.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security Mar 25th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- AND MEMBERS, SB 788 WOULD AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
- Truenow: MEMBERS, THIS IS A REAL EXAMPLE OF A PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP WITH THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF VETERAN
- MORE CONVERSATION BUT THE WESTERN UNION SCHOONER IS IN ILL STATE OF REPAIR AND DOES NOT REPRESENT FLORIDA
- JUST WAIVING, OKAY, JOE MARINO FOR VETERANS FLORIDA IS WAIVING IN SUPPORT AND KAREN MORELLO.
- JOE MARINO AGAIN REPRESENTING VETERANS FLORIDA, WAIVING IN SUPPORT, THANK YOU VERY MUCH.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Military and Veterans Affairs Committee Jun 22nd, 2026
Military and Veterans Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- Frankly, it is the least this legislature can do.
- California is losing retirees and other veterans to other states such as Texas, Georgia, and Florida.
- decrease in the U.S. overall and far larger than the 12% and 27% decreases in states like Texas and Florida
- Throughout my tenure in the legislature, I've always maintained a steadfast commitment to our veterans
Committee:
Senate Military and Veterans Affairs
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Commerce and Consumer Affairs (01/28/2026)
Commerce and Consumer Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- ,</c><00:56:55.040><c> and</c> only in California, Florida, and only in California, Florida, and Missouri
- Florida, I think that they would be caring about the water issue.
- In Florida,<04:45:14.958><c> they</c><04:45:15.360><c> Florida</c><04:45:15.760><c> and</c><04:45:16.080
- ><c> many</c><04:45:16.320><c> other</c> Florida, they Florida and many other Florida, they Florida and
- </c><05:22:19.040><c> and</c> but also because this legislature and but also because this legislature
Committee:
House Commerce and Consumer Affairs
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Local and County Government Feb 17th, 2026
Local and County Government
Transcript Highlights:
- I mean, because in the legislature, I would be remiss if I said that could never happen again because
- It echoes some legislation that has been of great success in Texas and Florida.
- It, again, has had very good success in the states of Texas and Florida.
Committee:
Senate Local and County Government
Summary:
The Senate Local and County Government Committee heard several bills related to local government finance, liability, bail, and jail operations. Senate Bill 1288, by Senator Gillespie, would require the state and political subdivisions to equally share FEMA-related matching costs for federally declared disasters; supporters said it would codify long-standing practice and provide certainty for local governments, with an estimated fiscal impact of just under $4.9 million. After questions about future appropriations and delayed reimbursements, the bill advanced on a 9-0 vote.
Senate Bill 2019, by Senator Logan, would create a political subdivision liability insurance guarantee program and fund to help local governments and shared insurance pools manage large federal civil rights judgments. Members questioned the bill’s scope and whether it applied to catastrophic events or civil rights cases; the author said it was intended to spread the burden of large judgments over time and reduce pressure on property taxpayers. The committee adopted a title-off motion and advanced the bill 7-2.
Chair Hamilton presented Senate Bills 1705, 1878, and 2118. SB 1705 would bar nonprofits from bailing people out of jail if they receive public funds, with supporters citing public safety and opponents raising concerns about impacts on nonprofit and church-based assistance; it passed 7-2. SB 1878 would establish a uniform bail schedule, limit personal recognizance release for certain repeat or higher-risk offenders, and require court approval to lower certain bonds; it also passed 7-2. SB 2118 would clarify how county sheriffs may use commissary funds for jail-related purposes such as training, equipment, inmate care, and operations; it passed 7-2. The committee then adjourned.
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- product will be in convenience stores, grocery stores, and other locations throughout Alabama and the Florida
- well as resort destinations and nightlife hubs in... ...resort destinations, nightlife hubs in the Florida
- Passed this option that I've brought before this committee and that I want to see this legislature pass
Bills:
HB441
Committee:
House Health
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- product will be in convenience stores, grocery stores, and other locations throughout Alabama and the Florida
- as well as resort destinations and nightlife hubs in... resort destinations, nightlife hubs in the Florida
- Passed this option that I've brought before this committee and that I want to see this legislature pass
Committee:
House Health
Keywords:
hemp-derived cannabinoids, CBD, THC, delta-8, delta-9, delta-10, consumable hemp products, psychoactive cannabinoids, cannabinoid regulation, hemp licensing, ABC Board, Alcoholic Beverage Control Board, retail hemp sales, wholesale hemp distribution, hemp tax, excise tax, age verification, underage sales, product testing, certificate of analysis
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine certain pending nominations. Apr 30th, 2025 at 09:15 am
Senate Judiciary
Transcript Highlights:
- Marshal for the Southern District of Florida.
- As the Southern District of Florida Marshal, you conducted several successful initiatives.
- He was nominated by President Trump to serve as the marshal for the Southern District of Florida.
- Leading the men and women of the Southern District of Florida has been an exceptional honor.
- Amy Dade County, Florida, and a colleague of Mr. Sciaratta's for 30 years.
Committee:
Senate Senate Judiciary
Keywords:
fentanyl crisis, DEA, drug trafficking, public safety, Judea Serrata, Terrence Cole, judicial security, social media, drug prevention
Summary:
The committee meeting centered on the urgent crisis of fentanyl abuse and the government’s response to the drug trafficking epidemic. Key discussions revolved around the nomination of Terrence Cole as the Administrator of the DEA and Judea Serrata as Director of the U.S. Marshals Service. Cole emphasized his commitment to combating the fentanyl crisis, highlighting the rising number of overdose deaths and the necessity of bipartisan efforts to dismantle drug cartels. Members engaged in dialogue on the effectiveness of various strategies and the importance of education aimed at preventing drug-related deaths among youth. Additionally, the challenges of social media in drug trafficking were highlighted, indicating a need for greater accountability in how platforms handle such issues. Senators voiced concerns about the impact of administration policies on judicial security and the resources available for marshals to perform their critical roles.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, July 22, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Now, this ban was imposed by the governor without so much as a vote of the legislature or the people
- /c><00:12:46.959><c> vote</c><00:12:47.120><c> of</c><00:12:47.279><c> the</c><00:12:47.440><c> legislature
- </c><00:12:48.320><c> or</c><00:12:48.800><c> the</c> as a vote of the legislature or the as a vote of
- the legislature or the people<00:12:49.600><c> of</c><00:12:49.920><c> California.
- Florida won't be in compliance.