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FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
January 15, 2025 - 09:00 AM
Transcript Highlights:
- And just to confirm, why stay seated here or should I go to the podium for my portion? Stay here?
- We obviously work very closely with the Department of Corrections throughout all these processes.
- They process warrants and other alternative sanctions, They process warrants and other alternative sanctions
- So that kind of challenge in delivering due process is an ongoing concern.
- We end up with solving the process. We end up with a resolution.
Summary:
The Justice Budget Subcommittee met for an introductory overview of the justice budget and the major agencies within it. Chair Maney explained that the committee would hear broad presentations rather than detailed budget questions, and the first panel included the Department of Juvenile Justice, Department of Corrections, Commission on Offender Review, Department of Law Enforcement, Office of the State Courts Administrator, and the Attorney General’s Office. Each agency described its mission, staffing, budget, and major responsibilities, with repeated emphasis on public safety, rehabilitation, staffing shortages, technology needs, and the importance of mental health services and education in reducing recidivism.
Secretary Hall described DJJ’s prevention-to-aftercare continuum, including civil citation, detention, probation, and residential commitment programs, and highlighted reductions in juvenile arrests and commitments. Secretary Dixon said DOC’s biggest issues are staffing, overtime, and inflation, while noting progress in education, reentry, and a low recidivism rate. FDLE Commissioner Glass outlined the agency’s investigative, forensic, intelligence, and protective functions, including work on fentanyl enforcement and crime reporting systems. The State Courts Administrator emphasized the judiciary’s constitutional role, case volume, and challenges in providing interpreters, experts, and technology support. Chief Deputy Attorney General Guard described the office’s litigation, criminal appeals, consumer protection, and opioid recovery work, especially defending state laws and recovering opioid settlement funds.
Members then asked questions about prison conditions, immigration enforcement, court filing fees, crime reporting, staffing ratios, and transnational gangs. Agency leaders responded that they were not aware of ICE contracts in some cases, that FDLE works with immigration authorities and detention facilities under existing authority, and that filing fees are a legislative policy decision. The committee also heard from the Justice Administrative Commission, prosecutors, public defenders, guardian ad litem, regional conflict counsel, and capital collateral regional counsel, who focused on indigent representation, dependency and death penalty cases, and persistent staffing and retention problems. No votes were taken, and the meeting concluded after the presentations and questions.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Can we just confirm what was the amount appropriated in the last biennium?
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amount <00:19:32.400>appropriated confirm what was the amount appropriated confirm - That can significantly improve the efficiency of food preparation and serving process.
- That can significantly improve the efficiency of food preparation and serving process.
- In 2023, the out this process.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- The registration or excise tax process would not change.
- The registration or excise tax process would not change.
- The registration or excise tax process would not change.
- The registration or excise tax process would not change.
- The registration or excise tax process would not change.
NV
Nevada 2025 Regular Session
Assembly Committee on Health and Human Services May 31st, 2025 at 12:00 pm
Transcript Highlights:
- the language a little bit so that NDA reviews of solvency will be determined through the regulatory process
- This session I’m carrying a mobile meat packing bill that would allow mobile meat processing.
- Having these folks out in rural Nevada is going to limit the amount of fees that that mobile processing
- So we will do that all through the regulatory process.
- So I just wanted to confirm what he said. Thank you.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
April 16, 2025 - 08:00 AM
Transcript Highlights:
- SOME GREAT DISCUSSIONS ON THE SUBJECT MATTER AND LOOK FORWARD TO WORKING WITH HER THROUGHOUT THE PROCESS
- AND AGAIN, WE LOOK FORWARD TO WORKING WITH THE REPRESENTATIVE THROUGH THE PROCESS.
- BUT WHAT I WILL SAY IS THIS HAS BEEN A MEMBER DRIVEN PROCESS.
- WE'VE MADE THIS PROCESS A LOT EASIER FOR ALL OF US IN TERMS OF TAKING THAT APPROACH, THE COLLABORATIVE
- THE WAY YOU'VE WORKED THROUGH THIS PROCESS AND GETTING IT TO WHERE IT IS HAS BEEN ABSOLUTELY REMARKABLE
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session-Day 20, March 5, 2026-AM
Wyoming Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Lori Garrison, who's a fellow Rotarian with me, and she also serves on our board of parole, which we confirm
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- whole process. whole process.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- A little process called validation.
- A little process called validation.
- A little process called validation.
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- If we're uh process here in Hawaii.
Summary:
The Hawaii State Senate Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection held an informational briefing on digital assets, blockchain, and related regulatory developments. Chair Jarrett Keohoko said the committee was focusing on national and state policy issues around digital assets, while leaving the separate issue of Bitcoin kiosks and fraud to the House Consumer Protection Committee, which had already noticed a similar briefing. No public testimony was taken; the session was for informational updates and member questions.
Representatives from the Aptos Foundation, including JC Yun and Michael Cheng, gave a detailed presentation on blockchain basics and Aptos’s technology. They described blockchain as a tamper-resistant digital ledger, explained proof-of-work and proof-of-stake systems, and argued that proof-of-stake networks are faster, cheaper, and more environmentally friendly. They also emphasized smart contracts and potential uses beyond speculation, such as car titles, college transcripts, collectibles, digital IDs, real estate, and other tokenized assets.
The presenters highlighted Aptos’s Hawaii connections and said the technology could help local residents and businesses participate in the digital economy. They cited adoption statistics, including billions of transactions on Aptos, tokenized money market funds from major financial firms, micro-lending applications, decentralized cloud infrastructure, and the rapid growth of stablecoins. They acknowledged concerns about scams and consumer protection, but argued that the answer is stronger regulation and education rather than avoiding the technology altogether.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- , we actually have agreement on a CD1, but we in the House are still waiting for a legal check to confirm
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HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
CPN-WTL, CPN-LBT, CPN-TCA, CPN DEFER, CPN, CPN-EDT DEFER Public Hearings 02-07-2025
Commerce and Consumer Protection
Transcript Highlights:
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- But we stand behind our process and appreciate the committee's consideration of this legislation.
- But we stand behind our process and appreciate the committee's consideration of this legislation.
- But we stand behind our process and appreciate the committee's consideration of this legislation.
- But we stand behind our process and appreciate the committee's consideration of this legislation.
Summary:
The committee first took up SB 1 and SB 1561 on vegetation management near utility lines and wildfire prevention. Testimony focused on requiring DLNR to create and update wildfire hazard maps, setting vegetation-trimming responsibilities for property owners near rights-of-way and utility lines, and authorizing utilities to enter property to remove hazardous vegetation. DLNR, the PUC, and Hawaiian Electric all testified, with Hawaiian Electric asking for clearer access language, after-the-fact notification in imminent-risk situations, and liability limits. Committee members discussed balancing wildfire response with property rights and the need for clearer responsibility and enforcement, including on easements and utility poles. The committees ultimately recommended SB 1 pass with amendments, incorporating comments from testimony, and SB 1561 was deferred.
The next major item was SB 640 on artificial intelligence disclosures. The bill would require businesses and individuals in commercial transactions to clearly disclose when consumers are interacting with an AI chatbot or similar technology, and it would create private rights of action and penalties. TechNet, the Office of Consumer Protection, and the Chamber of Commerce raised concerns about vague definitions, overbroad application, enforcement, and the private cause of action; the Chamber also argued the bill could burden small businesses that use AI tools for routine functions. In response to questions, OCP said the measure was ambiguous as to who it applies to and that the remedies and treble-damages provisions were unclear. The committee recommended SB 640 be deferred.
The committee also heard SB 454 on prorating the rental motor vehicle surcharge tax when a vehicle is rented for only part of a day. The Tax Foundation of Hawaii said the proposal would make the tax system fairer but more complex and would require better recordkeeping by rental companies; the Department of Taxation and Enterprise Mobility also submitted comments. Senator Melby noted possible effects on the special highway fund and said that could affect his vote. The measure was referred onward, with the discussion indicating it would proceed to Ways and Means.
Finally, the committee heard SB 1272 on towing, which would create a licensing framework for tow companies. Testimony from tow-industry representatives strongly supported the measure, describing unlicensed or noncompliant operators, poor insurance practices, and the need for accountability and consumer protection. They said a licensing board would give regulators a clearer enforcement avenue and help ensure fair treatment of vehicle owners. The hearing ended before a final action was taken on SB 1272 in the portion provided.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- so that everyone has equal participation in the process.
- of process for standardizing if they use that term.
- ...more with your bill, the process.
- That dynamic means everything to this process.
- Can you walk us through the process?
Keywords:
youth camp, safety regulations, advisory committee, child welfare, health standards, summer camp, camp safety, child abuse reporting, child neglect, mandatory reporting, background check, criminal history check, sex offender registry, CPR training, first aid, public health, child protection, camp operator, camp counselor, Health and Safety Code
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services (02/04/2026)
Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services
Transcript Highlights:
- There's several different issue types that they deal with, but one is that they confirm the U.S.
- Meaning that, prior to denying an otherwise eligible person benefits, you need to give them due process
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the <00:09:58.959>the <00:09:59.519>constitutionally confirming the - the constitutionally confirming the the constitutionally protected<00:10:00.720>
property. - So it doesn't mean you can't do one or the other, but you have to give the person the amount of process
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Agriculture, Acequias And Water Resources Feb 5th, 2026 at 09:02 am
House Agriculture, Acequias And Water Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- When and if this technology is actually proven to process huge quantities of toxic water, and the oil
- Can I have a show of hands of all that are present here that are in support... process huge quantities
- already formally received it or not, but they're in the process of submitting it.
- I'm just curious: will you, in the process of talking about how wonderful New Mexico wine is, include
- and records process.
Keywords:
Taos County, Questa, produced water, treated produced water, water reuse, water quality control commission, freshwater conservation, rural communities, acequias, Indian nations, tribes, pueblos, water rights, industrial water use, data centers, artificial intelligence, AI, quantum computing, economic development, renewable energy
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Martinez: Practice confirms constitutional legitimacy and legal significance that there is no successful
- a member's intent, can only be levied pursuant to the House's legitimate authority and after due process
- But this committee process has not followed these constitutional mandates.
- were absent without leave on the ground that the Committee has not accorded those members the due process
- So I move to eliminate all fines and costs on due process grounds.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- My entire life is spent dedicated to this process. And I'll close with that. Mr.
- So it's not a losing process.
- Several studies have found that long, permanent processes drive up costs, which are exacerbated when
- interest rates are high as builders borrow money throughout the permitting process.
- The permitting process is not just frustrating; it's expensive because it takes time.
Bills:
SB208, SB628, SB777, SB1042, SB2354, SB2477, SB2521, SB2523, SB2608, SB2703, SB2778, SB2835, SB2965, SB2367, SB3044
Keywords:
workforce housing, capital investment fund, affordable housing, housing development, Texas housing laws, loan programs, community development, Texas housing, zero-interest loans, low-income housing, nonprofit organizations, construction, economic stability, housing affordability, capital investment, Texas housing policy, county fire code, fire marshal, local government code, interlocal agreement
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Executive Departments and Administration (04/22/2026)
Executive Departments and Administration
Transcript Highlights:
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and is modeled on the existing process and is modeled on the existing process - The development process.
- And these other processes.
- that we could run through this process. that we could run through this process.
- domain and I do not know of a process domain and I do not know of a process that<00:53:18.480>
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
House Standing Committee on Primary and Secondary Education (2-26-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- In the event of an emergency, what is the process to make sure that access to the internet to adults,
- <00:25:57.480>
to emergency how what is the process to emergency how what is the process to - I just had some questions from my superintendent back home, just confirming as far as the bandwidth that
- I just had some questions from my superintendent back home, just confirming as far as the bandwidth that
- Representative Proctor: I look at this from a local government permitting process.
Summary:
The committee heard House Bill 342, which would require all Kentucky students to complete a one-credit financial literacy course for graduation, with the credit able to count toward math, social studies, or an elective. Representative Meredith and student advocate Patrick Rovi argued the current financial literacy mandate is too weak without a credit requirement, citing low implementation across schools and the need for practical instruction in loans, credit, investing, and budgeting. Members generally supported the bill, while Representative Tipton raised concerns about adding credit requirements and limiting dual credit options, and Representative Willner questioned whether it would create an unfunded mandate. Supporters responded that the bill is designed to fit within existing graduation requirements and that free curriculum and professional development resources are available through groups like Next Generation Personal Finance. HB 342 passed the committee unanimously with an expression of opinion that it should pass.
The committee next considered House Bill 661, a technical cleanup bill related to the previously enacted nine-passenger van option for school transportation. Representative Emily Callaway said the measure only adjusts regulations needed for KDE to implement the earlier law effectively. The bill passed without opposition.
House Bill 208, sponsored by Representatives Josh Bray and James Tipton, would require school districts to adopt policies limiting cell phone use during the school day and, in the updated version, restrict social media access as well. Supporters said the bill is intended to improve student attention, reduce cyberbullying and mental health harms, and address concerns raised by school disruptions and social media use. Members asked about exemptions for students with medical needs, emergency access, and whether districts would need new software; sponsors said existing district technology and local discretion should handle those issues. The bill passed unanimously. The committee then began taking up House Bill 430, which would let certain small-transportation districts seek an exemption from the KDE requirement for four annual bus safety trainings, provided they adopt a local safety policy and submit it to KDE. A district superintendent testified that the current blanket requirement causes significant instructional disruption for districts with very limited daily transportation needs.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Right now, the complaint process is too often arbitrary, opaque, and unbalanced.
- The process has become more about checking boxes than delivering accountability.
- SB2337 would add much-needed transparency and sunlight to the process. proxy advisory process.
- When enough people agree there's a problem, we address it in this process.
- This process is purposefully deliberate and at times difficult.
Keywords:
public school funding, education, budget allocation, financial transparency, state law, local control, fiduciary responsibility, public retirement systems, investment management, proxy voting, financial factors, insurance, political shareholder proposals, fossil fuels, greenhouse gas emissions, environmental regulation, discrimination, credit extension, social credit, value-based standards
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Health and Human Services Mar 18th, 2025
Appropriations Committee on Health and Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- And this is just confirming that. Anyone else? Seeing none.
- A CMS investigation confirmed that the hospital had violated EMTALA laws and placed Jojo in imminent
- There's a discovery process.
- I would believe that the process would work its way out. That's why we have juries.
- Because families are blocked from pursuing the medical malpractice claims due to due process, keep in
Summary:
The committee met with a quorum and considered several health-related bills. SB 398, by Senator Burgess, would create a statewide Alzheimer’s and dementia awareness campaign through the Department of Elder Affairs, focused on early detection, brain health, risk reduction, clinical trial access, and community resources. Supporters said Florida has a large and growing Alzheimer’s population and that the campaign would help families and vulnerable communities; the bill was reported favorably after a roll call vote. The committee also adopted an amendment to SB 714, by Senator Burton, which would create non-opioid advanced directives and add liability protections for providers in medical emergencies involving opioids. Supporters framed it as a patient-choice measure, while opponents argued it was vague and could interfere with appropriate pain treatment; the amended bill was then reported favorably.
The committee also approved CS/SB 756, which removes the current age-eight diagnosis requirement for autism-related insurance coverage and extends coverage beyond age 18 for those diagnosed with autism. Senator Burton said the bill would help families whose children are diagnosed later or whose needs continue into adulthood. There was brief discussion about existing lifetime benefit caps, but the sponsor said the bill did not change those limits. The committee then took up SB 734, a proposal by Senator Yarbrough to repeal Florida’s wrongful death exception that bars certain parents and adult children from recovering non-economic damages in medical negligence cases. The sponsor and supporters described the current law as discriminatory and unjust, especially for families of older adults and disabled individuals, while opponents warned it would raise malpractice costs, increase premiums, and worsen provider shortages. The bill drew extensive public testimony from both grieving family members and health care/insurance representatives, and members debated whether caps or other safeguards should be added. No final action on SB 734 is reflected in the transcript excerpt.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs (01/16/2026)
State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
House Labor, Health & Social Services, February 11, 2026
Labor, Health & Social Services
Transcript Highlights:
- Representative Yin asked for confirmation that no place in Wyoming has tried, or even attempted, to do
- Valerie Barry confirmed that was true.
- Um, so we would probably begin the process of the state plan, contingent on knowing whether that would
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of government and begin the process of government and begin the process of - <01:36:23.760>
of we would probably begin the process of we would probably begin the process