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HI

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

WAM-CPN, WAM Public Hearings 04-02-2025

Ways and Means

Transcript Highlights:
  • with amendments, and we'll insert a definition for significant aquifer as any aquifer sitting below class
  • pass with amendments, inserting a definition for significant aquifer as any aquifer sitting below class
  • any aquifer significant aquifer as any aquifer sitting<00:35:50.960> below<00:35:51.280> class
  • /c><00:35:51.680> or<00:35:51.920> B<00:35:52.320> agricultural sitting below class
  • A or B agricultural sitting below class A or B agricultural lands<00:35:53.599> as<00:35:53.920
Keywords: 912, senate, all
Summary: The committee took up a long decision-making agenda and repeatedly recommended passage of measures, most either unamended or with technical or date-deferral amendments. Early items included HB 496, which was passed with amendments deferring the effective date to 2050, and HB 700, which was passed with amendments incorporating Alzheimer’s Association language on dementia data collection, standardized cognitive assessments, Medicare Part C, and related definitions. Other bills addressed insurance, health care preceptors, workers’ compensation, labeling, rural emergency hospitals, and numerous budget or policy measures later in the agenda. Several bills received substantive amendment packages. HB 250 was amended to add an objective on treatments for common chronic or long-term conditions and to clarify that automating determinations is intended to reduce delays in patient care. HB 303 adopted Hawaii Pharmacist Association language clarifying the definition of a nationally accredited pharmacy residency program. HB 1179 was amended to adopt Department of Human Services language relating to Med-QUEST. Later, HB 1293 added a $250,000 cap, a $20 million general-fund appropriation for Department of Education food services, and procurement-reporting language; HB 1153 authorized transfers of various non-general-fund accounts to the general fund and added a blank appropriation for the governor’s office; and HB 1168 added a proviso to a revenue bond appropriation to help in-state residents with demonstrated financial need offset room-and-board increases. The most notable debate was on HB 1308, a sports wagering bill. Members discussed regulatory structure, youth sports restrictions, tax and fee provisions, and gambling-prevention funding. Several members opposed the bill, citing family impacts, gambling addiction concerns, and the possibility that regulatory and social costs would outweigh revenues; others supported it with reservations. The motion to pass with amendments was adopted, with recorded no votes and reservations. Across the agenda, most remaining bills were adopted with little or no discussion, including many measures passed unamended and several with deferred effective dates or committee-report notes reflecting testimony or appropriation requests.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Regulated Industries Mar 25th, 2025

Regulated Industries

Transcript Highlights:
  • their facilities to highlight permit holders within a 35-mile radius, regardless of the current same-class
  • their facilities to Hialeah permit holders within a 35-mile radius, regardless of the current same-class
  • This change creates uniformity across the pari-mutuel market to allow all classes of permit holders to
  • pari-mutuel permit may lease their pari-mutuel permitted facilities to any other holder of a same-class
  • Senator Burgess, just want to talk during class, but do you have any debate on the amendment?
Summary: The Committee on Regulated Industries heard and advanced several bills, with the most extensive discussion centered on condominium issues, gambling enforcement, and public safety. CS/SB 592 on the My Safe Florida Condominium Pilot Program was amended to clarify the three-story eligibility threshold and to add sliding glass door wind-driven rain mitigation devices as an eligible improvement. A late-filed amendment to appropriate $500 million for the program failed on a 3-4 roll call vote, and the bill was then reported favorably. Members also took up CS/SB 1742, a broad condominium and cooperative association reform bill, which would give associations more flexibility on reserves after milestone inspections, require substitute budgets over certain spending increases, improve disclosure and conflict-of-interest rules, expand data collection, and extend some disclosure rescission periods; the committee adopted an amendment and reported the bill favorably. The committee also approved CS/SB 622 on pari-mutuel permit leasing, as amended to allow leasing to same-class permit holders or Hialeah permit holders and to make related wagering licenses discretionary rather than automatic. SB 1404 on illegal gambling was reported favorably after amendments allowing veterans organizations to seek declaratory rulings on machine compliance and adding ethics/revolving-door restrictions for Gaming Commission personnel; a late amendment concerning a Miami casino property was withdrawn. Testimony on that bill came from prosecutors, the Gaming Control Commission, veterans groups, and amusement machine operators, with supporters emphasizing organized crime enforcement and opponents seeking clearer definitions and compliance guidance. On public safety and infrastructure, SB 1682 to include 911 dispatchers in the definition of first responder was reported favorably with strong support from dispatchers and committee members. SB 818 on utility relocation and SB 1228 on spring restoration were also reported favorably, with counties opposing the utility bill as a taxpayer cost shift. SB 948 on flood disclosures for rental properties and condominium sales/rentals was reported favorably after support from environmental and flood advocacy groups. The committee also heard SB 604 on residential pool safety requirements, but the chair temporarily postponed it after concerns were raised about how the inspection requirement would work in cash transactions and whether it would require permits or delay closings.
FL

Florida 2025 Regular Session

Transportation Mar 12th, 2025

Transcript Highlights:
  • As we know, you're not required to take a boating safety class.
  • fraction of a voting violation, that would then the tribs requirement for you to take a boating safety class
  • And this will now introduce that requirement for those born before 1988 to take a boater safety class
  • into law that prevents businesses from choosing to rent only to people who have taken boater safety classes
  • What the class jogging is. Exercise is back at the back of the group.
Keywords: 999, senate, all
NM

New Mexico 2025 Regular Session

Senate - Rules Feb 3rd, 2025

Senate Rules

Transcript Highlights:
  • housing shortage that we have in New Mexico, we were kind of missing the boat with people in the middle class
  • You know, for me, Senator, it's just focusing on working-class families because that is a real issue.
  • that's what I would say is what we need to kind of just take a look at is what we do with the middle class
  • New Mexico needs help with the working class. with the working class.
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

House Science, Technology and Energy (02/09/2026)

Science, Technology and Energy

Transcript Highlights:
  • So that is the bill for class one renewable energy classes.
  • is the bill um for class one uh renewable<00:07:57.520> energy<00:07:58.000> classes.
  • Now, I renewable energy classes.
  • <00:08:04.080> for class one renewable energy classes for class one renewable energy classes
  • Sources within class one.
Keywords: 1189, house, all
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

House Transportation (02/11/2025)

Transcript Highlights:
  • of vehicle with their own laws, and we felt that people in general were not used to a special class
  • So how is this bill not creating a special class of vehicles that get to operate by their own laws that
  • because it was creating a special class because it was creating a special class of<00:21:18.880>
  • this bill not creating a special class of<00:21:42.480> vehicles<00:21:42.960> that<00
  • <00:38:53.599> that friendly driving which is a class that friendly driving which is a class
Keywords: 928, house, all
Summary: The Transportation Committee opened its public hearing with HB 249, sponsored by Representative Seth Miller, which would allow bicycles, human-powered vehicles, and electric bicycles to treat stop signs as yield signs and red lights as stop signs in certain situations. Miller argued the bill would improve cyclist safety and traffic flow at no cost to the state, citing Idaho and Delaware as examples where similar laws were associated with fewer injuries and crashes. He emphasized that the proposal would remain optional for cyclists, who would still be required to yield to cross traffic and obey right-of-way rules, and said the bill is intended to help riders maintain momentum and avoid the instability that comes from repeatedly starting from a full stop. Committee members raised concerns about uncertainty for drivers and pedestrians, liability, and whether the bill would create a special class of road users with different rules. Representative Crawford asked about the red-light left turn language, and Miller explained it was included because bicycles may not trigger some traffic signals. Representative Hill questioned how other road users would know what a cyclist intended to do at an intersection, and Representative Gon noted the bill did not appear to address liability the way some motorcycle-related laws do. Miller responded that cyclists would still be expected to yield appropriately and said he would be open to an amendment if liability language was needed. Representative Emble also questioned whether the bill would create a special vehicle class, and Miller replied that bicycles already have different roadway rules and that the bill was meant to improve safety and flow. Several supporters testified in favor of the bill. Michael Frank, a cyclist and League cycling instructor from Spofford, said he regularly rides a cargo bike for errands and that stopping fully at intersections leaves him exposed longer and makes it harder to restart on hills. He said the bill would let cyclists slow, assess traffic, and proceed safely while maintaining momentum, and noted that he had not personally received a ticket for rolling through a stop sign, though he had been warned by police. Tim Blagden, former head of the Bike-Walk Alliance of New Hampshire, said the bill reflects how many people already ride, saves energy, and helps bicycles move through intersections faster and more safely. No vote or committee action was taken during the portion of the hearing provided.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
  • protected class. protected class.
  • That pitcher in Champlin Park, they won the Class 4A championship.
  • That pitcher in Champlin Park, they won the Class 4A championship.
  • That pitcher in Champlin Park, they won the Class 4A championship.
  • That pitcher in Champlin Park, they won the Class 4A championship.
Keywords: 1183, house
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Jobs and Economic Development - 03/24/25

Jobs and Economic Development

Transcript Highlights:
  • Unified Work offers mobile<00:52:13.200> classes,<00:52:13.839> virtual<00:52:14.240>
  • > classes,<00:52:14.960> and<00:52:15.200> has mobile classes, virtual classes, and
  • has mobile classes, virtual classes, and has launched<00:52:16.000> its<00:52:16.400> first
  • through a learning asynchronous classes through a learning management<00:52:20.920> system.
  • ,<00:53:14.559> and options, offering 33 classes, and options, offering 33 classes, and piloting
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • Does that mean that a student would be able to use their ESA to take a class, say, all...
  • To be best in class on both of those. So we've learned from that.
  • Census says the median middle-class salary in Texas is just over $72,000.
  • I consider myself to be upper middle class.
  • We need to get our class sizes down.
Summary: The Senate Committee on Education K-16 convened with a quorum, adopted its committee rules, and heard opening remarks from members introducing staff and outlining priorities for the session. Several senators emphasized support for public education, teacher pay and safety, parental choice, and the combined K-16 jurisdiction of the committee. The chair also reviewed hearing procedures, including public testimony registration and time limits. The main item was Senate Bill 2, the Texas Education Freedom Act, laid out by Chairman Creighton. He described the bill as an education savings account program intended to expand school choice, with a $200 million universal eligibility pool and an additional $800 million targeted to students with disabilities and lower-income families. He said the bill includes anti-fraud safeguards, criminal background checks for vendors, reporting requirements, data protections, and annual testing for participating students, while not imposing STAAR on private schools or homeschoolers. He also said the bill removes a prior hold-harmless provision for public schools and is separate from public school funding and teacher pay legislation. Members questioned the bill’s income threshold, lottery and priority structure, treatment of homeschoolers, microschools, charter schools, religious freedom protections, citizenship/lawful presence language, cybersecurity, open records, and disability-related issues, including whether 504 students and foster children should be included. Creighton said the bill is designed to prioritize former public school students with disabilities or lower incomes, while also allowing universal eligibility within the program’s first funding tier, and that the Comptroller would oversee vendor screening and cybersecurity rules. He said the bill does not direct curriculum or interfere with religious beliefs and that amendments may be offered later on citizenship and other issues. After member questions, the committee began invited testimony, starting with EdChoice representative Robert Inlow, who testified in support of SB 2 and cited national growth in school choice programs and studies he said show positive effects for students and public schools.
AL

Alabama 2026 Regular Session

Alabama Senate Special Session 2026 May 6th, 2026

Alabama Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • You want to talk about a master class today? I was so proud today to watch those House Democrats.
  • You want to talk about a master class today? I was so proud today to watch those House Democrats.
  • You want to talk about a<00:33:37.519> master<00:33:38.000> class a master class a master
  • class today?
  • Master class. Representative Prince Chestnut, another lawyer downstairs. Masterclass.
Keywords: 920, all
Summary: The Alabama Senate convened with prayer, the pledge, and a roll call establishing a quorum of 34 senators present. The chamber then received a House message referring House Bill 1 on primary elections to the Committee on County and Municipal Government, and moved to Senate Bill 1, also dealing with primary elections and tied to ongoing court action over Alabama’s legislative maps. Senator Elliott explained SB 1 as a prospective measure meant to set up a special election if federal courts lift injunctions on the state Senate districts, while opponents argued the bill was being rushed and could disrupt voters, candidates, absentee voters, and election administration. Much of the debate focused on whether the bill would effectively change election rules too close to an election and whether it conflicted with a 2022 statewide amendment requiring election-related changes to take effect at least six months before a general election. Supporters said the bill simply preserves the legislature’s enacted maps and responds to recent court rulings, while opponents said it could disenfranchise voters, especially military, elderly, absentee, rural, and Black voters, and that the underlying litigation and federal Voting Rights Act issues remained unresolved. Several members also referenced a Brennan Center report and broader concerns about racial turnout gaps and minority representation in Alabama. Senator Coleman offered an amendment to give the state discretion rather than mandate a special election, arguing it would better align with the current court order; the Senate rejected it on a roll call vote, 8 yeas to 25 nays. Senator Vivian Figures then offered a notice-focused amendment requiring adequate public notice before any election changes, arguing that voters need time to learn new dates, polling places, deadlines, and ballot information; that amendment also failed on a roll call vote, with the clerk announcing it did not pass. The transcript ends with further discussion beginning after the failed amendment votes.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Higher Education Finance and Policy Committee 3/17/26

Higher Education Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • world-class programming. The new St. world-class programming. The new St.
  • And I know my classmates have told me that they avoid taking classes on St.
  • And I know my classmates have told me that they avoid taking classes on St.
  • And I know my classmates have told me that they avoid taking classes on St.
  • And I know my classmates have told me that they avoid taking classes on St.
Bills: HF4266
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Capital Investment - 03/12/26

Capital Investment

Transcript Highlights:
  • programming. world-class programming.
  • Paul campus, and I know my classmates have told me they avoid taking classes on St.
  • Paul as much as taking classes on St. Paul as much as humanly<00:07:26.680> possible.
  • We enroll between 68 to 70% Minnesotans in the class.
  • Um and we also have um in the class.
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
KY
Transcript Highlights:
  • 2 and class 3 railroads.
  • <00:47:50.400> 2<00:47:50.560> and year as 50/50 grants to the class 2 and year as
  • 50/50 grants to the class 2 and class<00:47:50.960> 3<00:47:51.119> railroads.
  • We issue a call for class 3 railroads.
  • Norfick Southern's existing rail a class Norfick Southern's existing rail a class one<00:53:16.319
Summary: The Budget Review Subcommittee on Transportation met without a quorum, so it could not approve the minutes. The chair announced an Eastern Kentucky University health forum later that day and then proceeded with testimony on alternative delivery methods for road projects. Jason Sawala of the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet and Chad Laroo of the Kentucky Association of Highway Contractors were sworn in and introduced themselves. Sawala explained KYTC’s use of alternative delivery tools, including design-build, construction manager/general contractor (CMGC), and public-private partnerships (P3s). He said the cabinet’s goal is to deliver the best value to taxpayers in terms of quality, cost, and time, and emphasized that alternative delivery is most useful on projects with special circumstances such as innovation needs, specialized technology, complex constructibility, schedule pressure, or early contractor input. He cited the cabinet’s wrong-way driving prevention project as an example where design-build helped evaluate technologies and coordinate with stakeholders such as EMS and first responders. He also outlined the main tradeoffs: alternative delivery can improve collaboration and sometimes accelerate schedules, but it also brings risks related to right-of-way acquisition, utility relocation, changing scope, and the need for dedicated staff and compressed decision-making. He stressed that these methods are not a cure-all and are not appropriate for every project, while noting that traditional design-bid-build remains effective for most of KYTC’s work. Representative Branscum responded favorably, saying early contractor involvement is valuable and consistent with his experience in the vertical construction world. No votes or formal actions were taken because the committee lacked a quorum.
MA
Transcript Highlights:
  • nationally on crisis standards of care, and the relegation of people with disabilities to sort of second-class
  • or third-class citizens in terms of access to critical standards of care, and he fought very hard in
  • nationally on crisis standards of care, and the relegation of people with disabilities to sort of second-class
  • or third-class citizens in terms of access to critical standards of care.
Keywords: 995, all
Summary: The Permanent Commission on the Status of Persons with Disabilities’ Long-Term Services and Supports and Health Equity Subcommittee met to hear a presentation from Colin Killick of the Autistic Self-Advocacy Network on disability discrimination in crisis standards of care during COVID-19. He described how Massachusetts and other states initially used standards that prioritized longer life expectancy and, in some cases, quality-adjusted life years (QALYs), which he argued devalued the lives of disabled people and older adults. He also discussed related issues such as denial of transplants, pressure on disabled patients to sign do-not-resuscitate orders, and inequities affecting communities of color. He said disability advocates, legal groups, and public officials pushed back through litigation, media, and organizing, leading to revisions of Massachusetts’ standards and the eventual inclusion of disability advocates in the drafting process. Killick also discussed vaccine rollout, saying disabled people were initially under-prioritized but later gained broader access and more accessible vaccination options such as ASL interpretation and in-home vaccination. He closed by urging support for S. 869, an act relative to preventing discrimination against persons with disabilities in the provision of health care, which he said would ban disability-based discrimination in crisis standards, prohibit QALYs in health care decision-making, and add protections against coerced DNRs. He noted the bill had been favorably reported out of the Health Care Financing Committee but still needed support. In questions, members asked why the bill had not advanced further; Killick said earlier opposition from QALY supporters had been resolved, and the main barrier now was lack of legislative prioritization. Members thanked him for the presentation and for the work on revising crisis standards. The subcommittee then completed roll call, approved the prior minutes, and adjourned, noting the next meeting would be August 31.
CO

Colorado 2026 Regular Session

Colorado Senate 2026 Legislative Day 091 Apr 15th, 2026

Colorado Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • the Colorado Senate are pleased to recognize and commend Liberty Common High School, the graduating class
  • The class of 2026 earned a composite SAT score ranking third in the state of Colorado, underscoring the
  • The achievements of Liberty Common's graduating class stand as a testament to the strength of its educational
  • Therefore, the Colorado Senate here recognizes and congratulates the Liberty Common High School class
Keywords: 981, all
Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, approved the April 13, 2026 journal, and welcomed former Senator Bob Shafer as a special guest. Committee reports were read from Transportation and Energy, Education, and Judiciary, with several measures advanced to the Committee of the Whole or Appropriations and one item postponed. The chamber also recognized Liberty Common High School’s graduating class of 2026 with a personal privilege statement praising its academic and extracurricular achievements. On resolutions, SJR 24 (Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month), SR 7 (Second Chance Month), and SJR 23 were all laid over to later dates. On the consent calendar, House Bills 1228, 111, and 1213 were passed, with HB 1213 related to the biomass utilization grant program and its repeal under a sunset recommendation. The Senate then took up several third-reading bills: HB 1126 on firearm dealer requirements drew opposition over gun rights and dealer compliance concerns but passed 20-15; HB 1265 on law enforcement use of the federal eTrace system also drew criticism over data collection and local control but passed 23-12; HB 1302 passed 22-13; HB 1045 on housing protections for individuals with disabilities passed 23-12; and HB 135 on access to inpatient behavioral health services passed 35-0. The House transmitted a message noting concurrence on Senate amendments to multiple House bills and a House resolution. The Senate then agreed to adjourn over the balance of the day until Thursday, April 16, 2026, after correcting the date during the motion. Several announcements followed about upcoming meetings and events, including committee hearings and a Capitol “Seek Day,” and the Senate ultimately recessed until noon.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session - 02/17/26

Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • remember—I pray that they remember that we all, all together, regardless of health status or race or class
  • 04:28.960> or regardless of health status or race or regardless of health status or race or class
  • immigration<00:04:30.440> status<00:04:30.960> or<00:04:31.080> political class
  • or immigration status or political class or immigration status or political affiliation,<00:04:32.960
Keywords: 918, senate, all
Summary: The Minnesota Senate convened for opening day with a prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a roll call establishing a quorum. The agenda included receipt of executive and official communications, first reading of introduced Senate bills, and adoption of authors’ motions, all handled without recorded debate. Senator Fateh was noted as intending to vote remotely under Rule 40.7. The main focus of the meeting was a series of remarks centered on grief, recovery, and the start of the session after recent violence and loss. Senator Hoffman delivered an emotional address describing the attempted assassination that injured him, his wife Evette, and their daughter Hope, thanking family members, first responders, law enforcement, medical staff, and colleagues from both parties for their support. He said the experience reinforced the importance of family, community, decency, and governing in good faith, and he pledged to protect vulnerable Minnesotans and pursue truth and fairness. Senate leaders responded with tributes and messages of support. Senator Johnson acknowledged the deaths of former Speaker Melissa Hortman and Bruce Anderson, the injuries to the Hoffman family, and the chamber’s increased security measures, while welcoming new members Senators Holmstrom and Hemmingsen-Jaeger. Senator Murphy praised Hoffman’s return and his commitment to lead with dignity and compassion. The Senate then moved to adjourn, and the motion prevailed, adjourning the body until February 19 at 11:00 a.m.
OK
Transcript Highlights:
  • Whereas Morris Dean Neighborighbors earned the rank of radar men second class and served aboard the USS
  • Vice President of FFA and is number one in his class. Well, that's kind of a big deal. Come on.
  • She is the NHS class vice president. Wants to attend OSU to study veterinary tech.
  • She is a representative of OKC Youth Co and senior class president. Come on. Wants to attend Rice.
FL

Florida 2026 4th Special Session

February 4, 2026 - 09:00 AM

Transcript Highlights:
  • It removes the provisions that impacted fees associated with Class A biosolids and fertilizers.
  • rules and regulations as it relates to Basin Management Action Plans as it relates to moving from Class
  • B to Class AA biosolids.
  • I think in the future, we also have to look at the Class AA biosolids.
MD

Maryland 2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session, 1/15/2026 #1

Maryland Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • He's interested in cybersecurity and AI, is taking classes at the University of Maryland, and is currently
  • interested in cyber security and AI is interested in cyber security and AI is taking<00:03:40.000> classes
  • <00:03:40.319> at<00:03:40.799> University<00:03:41.120> of taking classes at
  • University of taking classes at University of Maryland.<00:03:41.599> Currently<00:03:41.920>
Summary: The Maryland Senate convened on January 15 with a prayer offered by Reverend Sheridan Almond of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church in Kensington, introduced as a guest of the senator from the 18th district. Her remarks were journalized without objection. The chamber also welcomed several guests, including Carter Pry, a recent Crofton High School graduate interested in cybersecurity and AI, interns Isabelle War and Daniel Mora, and the Catonsville Middle School Student Council and adviser Katie Tucci. Members also recognized the day’s pages and thanked them for their service. The only bill read at the desk was Senate Bill 232, by Senator Salling, concerning state procurement preferences for historically underutilized business zone businesses; it was referred to the appropriate standing committee. Committee announcements followed, with Finance, Education, Energy, and the Environment, Judicial Proceedings, and Ethics all scheduling organizational meetings and related briefings later that day. Additional announcements noted Baltimore City and Baltimore County delegation meetings, a Fire EMS Coalition meeting, and Cecil Day events in Annapolis. A senator from Montgomery County highlighted an art exhibit, Art in Full Spectrum, on the fourth floor of the House office building, featuring artists with disabilities from many districts and a future reception. The Senate then confirmed a quorum of 45 members and, on motion of the majority leader, adjourned pro forma until Friday, January 16 at 11:00 a.m.
FL

Florida 2025 Regular Session

December 2, 2025 - 01:00 PM

Transcript Highlights:
  • Kids who want to have access to advanced classes, for example, that are not offered in the regular schools
  • students removes that barrier because they're going to have the availability of enrolling in the classes
  • If a class is full, the classes full, you can't you have to get another teacher, another fte and the