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US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine perspectives from the field, focusing on farmer and rancher views on the agricultural economy. Feb 26th, 2025 at 09:30 am
Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- The number of messages I've received in the last 24 hours regarding this testimony has made an impression
- inventory has been so reduced because of the decline, what we're with and other countries and I have been texting
Keywords:
agriculture, avian flu, bipartisan farm bill, economic challenges, poultry, dairy, specialty crops
Summary:
The committee meeting focused on crucial discussions surrounding the challenges faced by the agriculture sector, particularly concerning avian flu and its impact on poultry and dairy producers. Members provided insights into the economic struggles within the industry, emphasizing the need for a new bipartisan farm bill that addresses the diverse needs of specialty crop and livestock producers. Witnesses from various agricultural sectors spoke about their experiences, illustrating the high costs, regulatory burdens, and emerging diseases that threaten their operations. The meeting underscored a commitment to exploring solutions that will help maintain market stability and ensure food security.
AL
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
JLCAR Administrative Rules (11/20/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- find it on the bottom of page 14 of the final proposal meeting packet, which is page nine of the RO text
- page nine<00:07:58.639>
of <00:07:58.800>the <00:07:58.960>RO <00:07:59.199>text - So the the notice nine of the RO text.
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is that's mentioned there in the text is that's mentioned there in the text - There are actually no issues with the rule text.
Summary:
The committee opened with routine business, including the Pledge of Allegiance, seating alternates, and approval of the minutes and consent calendar. Both were approved without opposition. The committee then moved to the regular calendar, beginning with Department of Environmental Services drinking water rules (2532). Staff noted that the final proposal deleted requirements that had been in the initial proposal, making the published notice technically inaccurate because it said there were no substantive changes. The agency responded that the requirements still exist in other rules, that regulated entities and the Water Council were notified, and that the public had notice through related hearings. After discussion about whether a new noticed hearing was needed, the committee approved the rule.
The next item was Department of Administrative Services personnel rule 2510 on seniority and employee performance evaluation. Staff raised informational comments and one unclear comment about language that appeared to require a checkbox even though no form exists, and about evaluation categories that could overlap. The agency said the checkbox language should be removed, but defended the overlapping categories as part of a long-standing template used by agencies for the past 10 years. Members discussed whether the language was too ambiguous or could lead to inconsistent application, but the committee ultimately approved the rule with a condition striking the checkbox language in the affected sections.
The committee then considered personnel rule 25109 on investigations, discipline, non-disciplinary communications, and non-disciplinary removal. Staff recommended clarifying language distinguishing license suspension from termination for cause, and questioned whether the sexual-harassment discipline language was too broad because the same conduct could fit multiple discipline levels. The agency agreed to add the suggested clarification for the license-suspension provision, but argued the sexual-harassment language should remain because another rule already provides the factors for determining the appropriate discipline and the agency needs discretion for fact-specific cases. The discussion included concerns about how non-verbal conduct might be treated, but the committee moved toward conditional approval with the agreed clarification and approval of the rest of the rule as written.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, September 18, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
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his <00:21:14.559>fight <00:21:14.799 - Nowhere in the text does it single out fossil fuels or renewables.
- Nowhere in the text does it neutral.
- <05:54:17.360>
about hasn't watched Charlie's message about hasn't watched Charlie's message
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
03/16/2026 - Senate Military Affairs and Border Security
Military Affairs and Border Security
Transcript Highlights:
- I texted him. Yeah. All right. He's probably on his own committee. Thank you. I texted him.
- He just texted an explanation that I can... ...He just texted an explanation that I...
Keywords:
border security, drug trafficking, human smuggling, law enforcement funding, Arizona, public safety, immigration, military leave, national guard, employment rights, paid leave, disaster response, veterans services, education programs, funding, appropriation, Yavapai county, lawful presence, public programs, verification
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama House Education Policy Committee Mar 4th, 2026
Education Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- It um it had a religious text, which is a very broad thing, and so we changed that, took it out to a
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NH
Transcript Highlights:
- that, over a year ago, the eviction process was started, but before it was started she was sent messages
- <02:18:40.840>
from <02:18:41.040>her <02:18:41.160>landlord was sent messages - from her landlord was sent messages from her landlord telling<02:18:41.960>
her <02:18:42.200> - I got that message while I was sitting here during this. didn't do nothing wrong it took me 2 didn't
- while I was sitting here that message while I was sitting here during<02:24:28.040>
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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Ways and Means Committee amends bill to reduce improper disposal of infectious waste 5/5/26
Transcript Highlights:
- In fact, on a almost uh the chair probably knows how many times because I send him a text every time
- In fact, on a almost uh the chair probably knows how many times because I send him a text every time
- In fact, on a almost uh the chair probably knows how many times because I send him a text every time
Summary:
The committee took up House File 4017, with Representative Johnson presenting a delete-everything amendment that substantially changed the bill from a regulatory approach to a study. Johnson explained that the issue involves improper disposal of medical waste by hospitals and surgery centers, including items such as blood, gauze, syringes, and body parts, which he said has been occurring statewide despite an existing separation law dating back to 1989. He described the problem as a safety, operational, and cost issue for waste facilities and workers, saying facilities have had to shut down, bring in cleanup crews, and investigate incidents when contaminated waste is found in general trash.
Johnson said prior efforts to address the problem with hospitals and other locations had only temporary success, and that the amended bill would instead create a study to determine why the violations are happening, how widespread they are, and who needs education. The chair noted the amendment was a compromise that could move forward now, even if it was not a complete solution. No member questions were raised.
The committee adopted the DE1 amendment by voice vote, then renewed the motion to refer House File 4017 as amended to the general register. That motion passed by voice vote, and the bill advanced. Johnson thanked the co-authors and others who worked on the measure.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
03/04/2026 - House Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections
Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections
Transcript Highlights:
- Well, let me text him real quick. Thank you. Hold that he's not going to be coming.
- Well, let me text him real quick. Because they're all his, right? Mm-hmm. Yep.
- They'll carry our bills as well, but I've got a quick text real quick.
Keywords:
campaign finance, contribution limits, reporting requirements, political action committees, elections, campaign contributions, candidate committees, posthumous provisions, termination process, Arizona Revised Statutes, voting systems, vote tabulation, election security, internet connectivity, offline voting, chain of custody, polling place equipment, counting center, central counting center, election management system
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Congressional Redistricting, Select Aug 1st, 2025
Congressional Redistricting, Select
Transcript Highlights:
- Or the Justice Department of President Trump sending a message to Governor Abbott on July... the 7th
- What message does this send to the 18th Congressional District? Yeah, it is so unfortunate.
- If this map is approved, it will send a chilling message that progress is impossible. ...punishable,
- You can send Governor Abbott a message, you can send him a message and say...
- Send the governor a message, say no, and do what Texans really like. Thank you.
Bills:
HB4
Keywords:
district composition, congressional election, Texas, legislature, voting districts, 997, house, all
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
FL House Floor Session - 2026-03-03 (10:00AM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- lines 100 through 107, lines 110 through 111 in the bill title, and lines 124 and 125 in the bill text
- And we have an opportunity here today to make sure our courts and this country send a very clear message
- I don't know if you all know this, but on a Saturday, they were working and texting me and calling me
- , I don't know if you all know this, but on a Saturday, they were working and texting me and calling
- district in Tampa, that I had no idea this was even happening, has been calling me and sending me texts
Summary:
The House opened with prayer, a moment of silence for former member Chester Clem, the Pledge of Allegiance, and quorum confirmation. Members then adopted the special order report for the day and approved a Rules and Ethics Committee report amending House Rule 15.3 to allow fundraising under certain circumstances during extended or special sessions.
The chamber then took up several bills. HB 1405 on a statewide project for missing persons with special needs passed unanimously. CS/CS/CS/SB 290, the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services bill, passed 94-10 after debate focused on conservation land surplus procedures and agricultural use of state lands. CS/CS/CS/HB 905, the “Fire Act” on foreign influence, foreign gifts, critical infrastructure, sister city agreements, and related restrictions, passed 80-20 after the House adopted an amendment adding a prohibition on certain surrogacy contracts involving citizens or residents of foreign countries of concern. CS/CS/HB 1197, dealing with information technology procurement and contracting, passed 109-0. HB 1103 on local administration of vessel restrictions passed unanimously.
The House also debated CS/CS/CS/HB 399 on land use and development regulations. Supporters said it would limit development fees, standardize compatibility rules, allow manufactured homes in RV parks, and lower voting thresholds for comprehensive plan changes to address housing affordability; opponents argued it would preempt local control, weaken voter-approved urban boundary protections, and risk conservation lands. An amendment to preserve Orange County’s boundary rules failed, while a technical amendment on manufactured homes passed. The bill then passed 71-38. The House also passed several local bills, including measures for the Pace Fire Rescue District, Avalon Beach/Mulat Fire Protection District, East Point Water and Sewer District, Fellsmere Water Control District, and Headwaters Water Control District, with votes ranging from 83-27 to unanimous approval. The transcript also included farewell remarks from Representative Angie Nixon before the House returned to remaining business.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Senate Committee on Finance (Part II) Jan 28th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- So while I was sitting here, my district director, Cheryl Teaman, was texting.
- I was texting my staff to have them pull the last 10 years to watch the growth and to do some of that
- And I just texted him. I said, watch his clip.
- I just texted him. I said, watch his clip.
- No, thank you for your message, and we'll look at everything you presented to us.
Summary:
The Senate Finance Committee heard the Legislative Budget Board’s overview of the Texas Department of Public Safety’s 2026-27 budget, followed by extensive testimony from DPS leadership. The LBB presentation covered funding and staffing changes across driver license services, facilities, troopers and recruit schools, crime labs, vehicle and aircraft operations, and border security. The recommendations included added support for customer service staffing and trooper hiring, but did not include several DPS exceptional items such as major driver license staffing and technology requests, new regional headquarters in El Paso and San Antonio, and other capital projects. Members also discussed proposed rider changes, including a new rider to lapse unused trooper funding and require reporting after recruit schools.
Much of the committee’s questioning focused on driver license operations, where senators criticized long call wait times, low call-answer rates, appointment delays, and what they viewed as an overreliance on adding staff rather than improving processes. DPS and LBB witnesses said the agency is pursuing some technology upgrades, including automation, online pre-population of applications, and appointment-system improvements, but acknowledged that the driver license division remains a major problem area. Senators also raised concerns about whether the 2019 efficiency study led to meaningful changes and whether the agency should consider broader process redesign or even a different administrative structure.
Colonel Freeman and other DPS officials then defended the agency’s broader law enforcement and border-security work, emphasizing the need for the Williamson County training academy, the 500 additional troopers funded in prior sessions, and continued support for Operation Lone Star. They described DPS’s role in border interdiction, threat-to-life investigations, oilfield theft cases, Capitol and Alamo security, and highway safety, and said the agency is stretched thin by deployments and overtime. Members asked about border reimbursement possibilities, regional staffing differences, pursuit safety, fleet and aircraft replacement needs, and the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame museum. No votes or formal actions were taken in the portion provided.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Commerce Finance and Policy Committee 3/18/26
Commerce Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- stuck at the same light out there, so I know at least a good number of us were because we were on a text
- Just this past Sunday, I received a distressed message from a local ballet organizer who had a family
- And then a friend messaged me and said, "Yeah, I got one. You want to come with?"
- <01:29:14.320>
out, <01:29:14.560>hey, know, put a Facebook message out, hey, know, - And then a friend messaged me have one?
Keywords:
common interest community, CIC, homeowners association, HOA, condominium, planned community, cooperative, unit owner, association board, declarant, declarant control, special declarant rights, assessment lien, foreclosure, late fees, fines, attorney fees, resale disclosure, annual report, maintenance plan
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Emergency Management Committee Jun 23rd, 2026
Emergency Management
Transcript Highlights:
- He had texted a gay friend, hoping... ...of the crisis he had reached out.
- He had texted a gay friend, hoping for a connection that never came.
- This is a system that we can allow on for communications over phone, text, and other modalities, increasing
- It doesn't at all come close to what we should expect in a modern 2026 911 system that has text capabilities
- So they were able to answer 42,000 calls and texts, which helped secure short-term housing for 15,000
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- [No additional transcript text provided in this section beyond the continuation of Brian Weimer's remarks
- [No additional transcript text provided in this section beyond the continuation of Brian Weimer's remarks
- [No additional transcript text provided in this section beyond the continuation of Brian Weimer's remarks
- [No additional transcript text provided in this section beyond the continuation of Brian Weimer's remarks
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Keywords:
HR171, House Resolution 171, M.J. Foster Promise Program, TOPS-Tech, TOPS Tech Award, Board of Regents, Louisiana Works, Louisiana Community and Technical College System, LCATCS, financial aid, scholarship, workforce development, career training, technical education, vocational education, postsecondary credential, associate degree, industry-based credential, high-demand jobs, high-wage occupations
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm sorry, I got your text. I didn't have time to chat about this, but I just wanted to respond.
- I'm sorry, I got your text. I didn't have time to chat about this, but I just wanted to respond.
- Thank you, Senator Pizzo, and I do have one follow-up question related to the text in lines 47 and 48
- So I apologize, I can pull the text out in front of me.
- So I apologize, I can pull the text out in front of me.
Keywords:
bail bonds, pretrial release, forfeiture, criminal justice, Florida statutes, bond conditions, surety, violations of release conditions, violent crimes, victim safety, public safety, warrantless arrest, probable cause, pretrial detention, first appearance hearing, law enforcement immunity, domestic violence, stalking, battery, aggravated assault
Summary:
The committee took up several criminal justice bills, beginning with SB 760 on violations of pretrial release conditions. A strike-all amendment narrowed the bill to make willful violation of a no-contact order a first-degree misdemeanor, authorize warrantless arrest on probable cause, and require detention until first appearance in certain cases. The amendment and the bill, as amended, were both adopted and reported favorably. The committee then heard SB 1536 on digital voyeurism, which would extend the expectation of privacy to backyards in the surveillance statute; it was reported favorably after brief questions and support from a Florida Smart Justice Alliance witness.
Members next considered SB 1012 on inmate services. The bill would expand use of contractor-operated institutions inmate welfare trust funds for reintegration and facility upgrades, and would require reimbursement for inmate emergency and specialty medical services at Medicaid rates, with telehealth and autonomous APRNs included as options. Safety Net Hospital Alliance of Florida opposed the bill as written, warning that tying Medicaid participation to treatment of inmates could reduce reimbursement and discourage provider participation, while the Department of Corrections and Florida Smart Justice Alliance supported it. Senators discussed costs, aging inmates, and possible future changes, and the bill was reported favorably.
The committee also passed CS for SB 600 on bail bond and pretrial release laws after adopting a strike-all that aligned it with the House companion and made technical changes to solicitation, training, and bond reinstatement rules. Public testimony raised concerns about who should receive returned bond money and how clerks would process payments, but the sponsor said the bill would continue to be refined. Later, the committee reconsidered and favorably reported SB 1750 on criminal sexual conduct, which increases penalties and mandatory minimums for serious sex crimes, especially those involving children. It also reconsidered and favorably reported SB 1544 on complaints against law enforcement and correctional officers, a bill requiring complainants to provide sworn complaints to officers before interrogation unless corroborating evidence is present; police chiefs and sexual violence advocates opposed parts of the bill, while supporters argued it would protect officers from unfounded complaints. Finally, SB 1488 on booking officer duties regarding minor children of arrested persons was reported favorably, and SB 1326 on prosecution of defamation was taken up for reconsideration with a delete-all amendment that narrowed the insanity defense, limited mitigation for severe mental illness in serious cases, and extended detention periods for incompetent defendants; opposition testimony from defense, public defender, and mental health advocates warned it would worsen treatment and increase costs.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Judiciary (04/09/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- But can you just tell me, is this the text of this bill something that was taken from, you know, sort
- And so, unlike a book that is a set text, chatbots can come up with anything that they know from these
- 04:26:48.720>
is <04:26:49.239>a <04:26:50.239>set that is a set that is a set text - , chatbots can come up with anything text, chatbots can come up with anything anything<04:26:55.120><
- Um, reading the text of the proposed statute here, um, the legislation, um, the text says with the intent
Summary:
The House Judiciary Committee opened a hearing on Senate Bill 146, which would remove the requirement that a medical examiner physically view a body before issuing a cremation certificate. The prime sponsor, Sen. Suprentice, and Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Jenny Duval explained that the bill would not change the death certificate process or the existing waiting period before cremation; it would only eliminate the in-person viewing step. They said the current review of death certificates already catches the vast majority of cases that should be reported to the medical examiner, and that the physical view changes outcomes in less than 1% of cremation cases.
The witnesses emphasized that the bill is intended to improve efficiency and reduce delays for families and funeral homes, while freeing deputy medical examiners to focus on homicides, suicides, accidents, and unexpected natural deaths. Dr. Duval cited an example where review of a death certificate, not the body, uncovered a long-ago strangulation-related homicide, arguing that the key safeguard is review of records and cause of death, not the physical view. She also said the change would save travel time and some costs for the department.
Committee members asked about how death certificates list primary and contributing causes of death, whether the low percentage of findings means the current process has a deterrent effect, why cremation is treated differently from burial, and whether identification concerns are adequately addressed. The sponsors responded that identification is handled earlier by hospitals, families, and funeral directors, and that any questionable identification would already fall under medical examiner jurisdiction. They also said the bill would not alter the two-day cremation delay or other existing safeguards. No vote or final action was taken in the portion of the hearing provided.
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
Senate Committee on Water, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs May 11th, 2026
Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- Parks and Wildlife communications staff also... ...consistent messaging between the two agencies.
- across livestock, wildlife, and human health sectors, using local resources to amplify messaging to
- And I want to just take your message back to D.C. We never move fast in government.
- I think that would send a positive message, and maybe that would be a way for us to make investments
- That's what we just got a text message about up here.
VA
Transcript Highlights:
- Their message is about healing, restoration, education, and elevation, because they go throughout the
- My family only hates text me about three things, Mr. Speaker, when it comes to legislation.
- But I hope that we send them a very angry message: 99 red lights on this terrible, terrible substitute
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- So this piece of legislation is a guideline and a message with policy to DOA, is it DOA? Mr.
- I say that to you because I just got this message in: I've been saying oversight for our DOC for years
- your FYI, March 4th, at a regular government meeting, we will have presentations, and I've sent you a text