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TX

Texas 89th Regular

Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Apr 23rd, 2025

Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence

Transcript Highlights:
  • Dallas County Commissioner's Court supports it.
  • This industry is my home too, supported by 30 years of experience and commitment to public service. was
  • I ask you to support this bill.
  • But alternate service also goes through me. I must approve alternate service.
  • We were able to recover to get their wages back so that they could support their families.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
  • SCR 160, urging the Hawaii Public Housing Authority, Department of Human Services Homeless Programs Office
  • program to help housing ladder program to help individuals<00:07:11.120><c> and</c><00:07:11.240><c> families
  • and families graduate into unsubsidized<00:07:12.880><c> housing.
  • Members, SCR 20 SD1, strongly supporting the County of Hawaii's efforts to develop the Kealakehe Regional
  • Uh, SCR 55, supporting the findings and recommendations of the Hawaii Water Safety Coalition's Hawaii
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Public Safety Apr 7th, 2026 at 09:00 am

Public Safety

Transcript Highlights:
  • They are called into service when we need the very best.
  • It would be detrimental to the state and to the citizens to lose the services that they provide.
  • This is a critical service that this unit serves because it is the best of the best, the elite.
  • I think it is a very, very good service that they Provide to Oklahoma.
  • It doesn't ask law enforcement to provide services.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Public Safety Apr 7th, 2026

Public Safety

Transcript Highlights:
  • They are called into service when we need the very best out where they can go in and impact, help save
  • This is a critical service that this unit serves because it is the best of the best, the elite.
  • I think it is a very, very good service that they provide to Oklahoma, and I hope that everyone has a
  • So I just support it, and hopefully we can come to conclude. Left with nothing or very little.
  • So I just support it, and hopefully we can come to a conclusion that we can get something through.
Summary: The Public Safety Committee met and first held House Bill 3045. It then heard and passed several bills, beginning with HB 1250, which creates a public safety technology revolving fund for Attorney General grants to support the Blue Jay pilot program, a voluntary traffic-stop safety app. Members questioned whether the fund would actually be financed this year and how municipalities would be selected; the author said no funding source was yet identified and the bill was only creating the fund. HB 1250 passed 8-0. The committee also passed HB 2710, creating the Oklahoma Emergency Communications Act and a 15-member board to develop a strategic plan for improving emergency radio communications among state, local, and tribal agencies. The author explained the bill was meant to address communication gaps and interoperability problems, with no fiscal impact. HB 3831, dealing with Oklahoma Task Force One, drew extensive discussion over its funding structure and blank appropriations language. The bill would place the urban search and rescue team in state law and seek a reliable funding source; members discussed the team’s statewide disaster response role, its Tulsa and Oklahoma City bases, and a carve-out excluding wildland firefighting. It passed 8-0. Other measures approved included HB 4408, which sets a protocol for calculating and directing savings from State Questions 780 and 781 into the proper drug diversion account; HB 1002, requiring law enforcement to inform stalking victims about certified domestic violence program advocates; HB 3008, extending the sunset date for the Board of Tests for Alcohol and Drug Influence to 2031; HB 3086, requiring the Department of Corrections director to keep the Board of Corrections informed about budgets and inmate deaths; HB 3595, creating a DPS revolving fund for counties and municipalities to buy vehicle-barrier equipment to prevent crowd-vehicle attacks; HB 3678, expanding electronic-harassment protections for public officials to include municipal officials and school board members; HB 4107, establishing penalties for unauthorized activation or misuse of emergency warning sirens; and HB 3695, revising the definition of great bodily injury in a DUI-related context. HB 3595 passed 6-1 and HB 4107 passed 6-2; the other bills passed unanimously or near-unanimously after brief questioning and debate.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Rules Feb 10th, 2026

Rules

Transcript Highlights:
  • Her small family farm supports multiple family members and employees who depend on the farm to support
  • That's why I do support the Rural and Family Lands Program. I think it's the best. I'm pleased...
  • Wave and support. Waves in support.
  • Waving in support. Ways in support.
  • Aaron DiPietro, Florida Family Voice, waves in support. Is there any debate on the bill as amended?
Summary: The committee heard and advanced several bills, beginning with CS for CS for SB 54, which requires district medical examiners to perform toxicology screenings for psychotropic drugs and intoxicating substances in autopsies of violent offenders and report findings to state agencies. It was reported favorably after brief discussion about how the data would be used. CS for SB 176 also passed, requiring public postsecondary institutions to make campus safety reporting and response procedures clearer and more accessible for students, faculty, and staff who receive threats. Both bills were approved without opposition in the meeting. The committee then took up the large Florida Farm Bill, CS for CS for CS for SB 290, which drew extensive testimony and multiple amendments. The bill includes changes to fair associations, a preemption on local restrictions affecting gas- and diesel-powered farm equipment, surplus of certain state-owned lands for agricultural use, a food animal veterinary loan repayment program, permanent authorization for Farmers Feeding Florida, expanded Florida Forest Service training, a ban on signal jamming devices, tougher CDL English-proficiency penalties, protections for food safety inspectors, biosolids provisions, and contractor payment enforcement. Amendments expanded veterinary loan eligibility to equine veterinarians, merged citrus research entities, made technical corrections, and revised contractor payment language; a late-filed amendment removed the bill’s disparagement clause after significant First Amendment concerns and public testimony. A separate amendment delayed biosolids compliance deadlines. The bill was reported favorably as amended. Also approved were CS for CS for SB 834, which repeals a restriction on health care sharing ministries partnering with licensed insurance agents, while adding a disclaimer requirement; SB 936, allowing temporary door locking devices at any height above the floor and directing the Building Commission to add standards to the code; and CS for SB 50, expanding veterans’ courts statewide. Later, CS for CS for SB 1004 advanced with a strike-all regulating dog and cat sales, requiring disclosure of medical records and financing terms, a three-day waiting period for financed purchases, and consumer protections against deceptive pet sales; an amendment removed an appropriation section. The committee also approved CS for CS for SB 178, which directs the FHSAA to adopt rules allowing coaches to provide limited good-faith support to student-athletes, and CS for CS for SB 198, regulating virtual currency kiosks with registration, warnings, transaction limits, receipts, and refund protections. Each of these bills was reported favorably by recorded vote.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government Feb 4th, 2026

Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • Jennifer Webb, Sierra Club, waving in support. John Lutzao, waving in support.
  • Waving in support. Michaela Moreno, Econcrete, is that right? Waving in support, welcome.
  • Linda English, waving in support. Christina Torres? Linda English, waving in support.
  • I strongly encourage you to support the bill. Thank you for your service. Thank you.
  • We have Joseph Pinder, waving in support. We have Jessica Finch, waving in support.
Summary: The committee first heard CS/SB 796, which would create Veterinary Professional Associates to work under licensed veterinarians after completing a master’s program and national exam, with limits on prescribing and surgery and expanded telehealth prescription timeframes. Supporters said it would improve access to care, lower costs, and help veterinary practices, while opponents argued the training is too limited, the Board lacks a licensing framework, federal prescribing issues remain, and the bill would not address the real shortage in rural and large-animal care. After debate, the committee reported the bill favorably. The committee then approved several other measures, including SB 1682 on local authority over derelict and problem vessels, CS/SB 1028 to create a commercial Citizens clearinghouse for insurance takeouts, SB 394 on reinsurance underwriting manager licensing, SB 636 to expand pathways for beach erosion designations, CS/SB 546 to require 30-day public notice for conservation land sale or exchange meetings, CS/SB 302 on Biscayne Bay nature-based restoration and related permitting criteria, SB 1050 on pharmacy choice for veterinary prescriptions, and SB 774 extending workers’ compensation coverage to 911 public safety telecommunicators for mental or nervous injuries. Most of these bills drew supportive testimony, though the insurance bill prompted concerns from the insurance commissioner about consumer protections, fees, and oversight, and the telecommunicator bill drew emotional testimony about job-related trauma and staffing. Senator Harrell’s CS/SB 480 on state IT governance was also reported favorably after a lengthy explanation of creating DIGIT, centralizing IT oversight, standardizing procurement, and addressing technical debt; members asked about cost, staffing, and agency compliance. The committee also approved CS/SB 1230 to phase out PFAS-containing firefighting foam, require biosolid testing, and create transition grants, and CS/SB 1288 naming the Andrew Red Harris Shoal. Finally, the committee took up CS/SB 1066 on restoring natural flow to the Ocklawaha River and related tributaries, adopting an amendment to allow updated data in the restoration plan; the bill then received extensive testimony both for and against, with supporters emphasizing restoration, recreation, and economic benefits and opponents warning about dam safety, water quality, and costs. The transcript ends while public testimony on that bill is still underway.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Rules Feb 3rd, 2026

Rules

Transcript Highlights:
  • So I support the bill.
  • Jill Lewis waves in support. Derek Scott waves in support. Jill Lewis waves in support.
  • support.
  • Aaron De Pietro, Florida Family Voice, waves in support. Jill Lewis waves in support.
  • well as to step children, step families, and family relationships.
Summary: The Committee on Rules met with 14 members present and considered a long agenda of bills, including several open-government sunset reauthorizations, consumer and election measures, claims bills, and policy bills on public safety, ethics, and child protection. The committee reported favorably SB 7024 and SB 7026, which extend and consolidate public-records/public-meeting exemptions for cybersecurity information and trade secrets held by agencies, and SB 7020, which reenacts the aquaculture records exemption for the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. It also approved SB 14 and SB 24, two uncontested Miami-Dade County claims bills, and SB 16, a claims bill for Heriberto Sanchez Mayan involving severe injuries after an unlawful arrest and transport incident in St. Petersburg. Several bills drew substantial testimony. SB 308, creating the Florida Museum of Black History Board of Directors and designating St. Johns County as the museum site, received extensive support from advocates and lawmakers who emphasized preserving the full and accurate history of Black Floridians; some speakers urged safeguards to ensure historians and community members help shape the museum’s content. The committee also favorably reported CS for SB 564, allowing registered or pre-registered high school students to volunteer at polling places for community service hours, with supporters saying it would build civic engagement and help election offices. CS for SB 52, which exempts unpaid volunteer armed security at houses of worship from Class D and G licensing requirements, was also reported favorably after testimony both supporting the need for church security and cautioning that congregations should retain control over whether weapons are allowed. The committee approved CS for SB 1396 on litigation financing and consumer protection after a lengthy debate over transparency, foreign funding, and whether the bill would chill access to courts. Supporters said it would create guardrails and disclose foreign involvement; opponents argued it could burden plaintiffs and reveal litigation strategy. The committee also reported favorably CS for SB 504 and SB 506, creating a framework and related public-records exemption for code inspector body cameras, with discussion about notice to property owners and protection of sensitive footage. Additional favorable actions included CS for SB 572, updating ethics law to reflect foster family relationships, and CS for SB 590, tolling the statute of limitations for failure-to-report child abuse offenses until the offense is known to law enforcement or another charging authority.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • Specifically, we support the provisions that enhance customer service and representation on DIR's governing
  • and niche, high-value services.
  • an entity contracting out for services or a state entity contracting out for services.
  • We greatly support it.
  • Further, both service contracts and services cancelable at any time remain.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Local Government May 12th, 2025

Local Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • We've lost another one this past November due to esophageal cancer, 17 years of service.
  • This service—sorry, it gets a little emotional.
  • I appreciate all the great support of these. I mean, it's not bad for four-peat. There you go.
  • Thank you for your service. Thank you for your time. Thank you for your service. Any questions?
  • Support, and I believe that's it. So thank you for making this House Bill Monday.
Summary: The Committee on Local Government heard and discussed a series of House bills dealing with municipal structure, tax payment timing, local provider participation funds, firefighter cancer screenings, sunset review of the Trinity River Authority, replacement certificates of occupancy, and open meetings enforcement. HB 303 would remove the 501-resident floor so very small type A and B municipalities can convert to type C cities; HB 2742 would give property owners a later first split-payment deadline when tax bills are mailed after November 30; HB 3305 and HB 3348 were local provider participation fund measures with committee substitutes; HB 198 would require political subdivisions to offer occupational cancer screenings for firefighters; HB 1535 was a sunset bill for the Trinity River Authority; HB 4753 would allow a municipality-issued proof of a certificate of occupancy to substitute for a lost original; and HB 3711 would treat certain Open Meetings Act violations as offenses against public administration and require public explanation when prosecutors decline to act. Testimony was generally supportive or limited, with several witnesses and senators emphasizing practical fixes, firefighter health and cost savings, local government transparency, and administrative cleanup. For HB 198, firefighter representatives gave emotional testimony about cancer deaths and the value of early screening. On HB 3711, a witness supported the bill but urged stronger enforcement and broader application. Several senators raised policy concerns on HB 2715 about routing removal proceedings through a regional presiding judge rather than the local county, arguing it could politicize the process. The committee took no public testimony on most bills and repeatedly left them pending subject to call of the chair before later voting them out. HB 21, HB 30, HB 1535, HB 1520, HB 198, HB 303, HB 2742, and HB 4753 were reported to the full Senate, generally by unanimous or near-unanimous votes, and several were also recommended for the local and uncontested calendar. HB 30 passed on a 5-1 vote, while the other reported bills were approved unanimously or with no recorded opposition. The committee then recessed subject to the call of the chair.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Capital Investment Committee 4/10/25

Capital Investment

Transcript Highlights:
  • In fact, over a hundred alumni now live within a 10-block radius of MIC, supported by our ongoing services
  • by our ongoing of MIC, supported by our ongoing services<01:12:53.600><c> and</c><01:12:53.920><c> employed
  • </c> commitment and strong community support. commitment and strong community support.
  • </c> gives hope to a lot of families. gives hope to a lot of families.
  • She said she is proud to support this bill and proud to have members support it.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Capital Investment Committee 3/27/25

Capital Investment

Transcript Highlights:
  • to support these communities, support the residents, and support further business development.
  • </c><00:47:50.000><c> Thank</c> and urge your support. Thank you. Thank and urge your support.
  • </c> support this distribution center. support this distribution center.
  • </c><01:05:42.319><c> I</c> my support for bonding bills. Great. I my support for bonding bills.
  • </c> support and thank you for your time. support and thank you for your time.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Judiciary Committee Meeting - 2026-04-14

Judiciary Finance and Civil Law

Transcript Highlights:
  • uh, a lot of families, what families, uh, a lot of families, what this<00:41:43.599><c> looks</c><00:
  • </c> social service agencies and etc. social service agencies and etc.
  • The support of the Office of Ombudspersons for American Indian families to allow UFFY to have direct
  • Do you have family there?"
  • Do you have family there?"
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Wildlife Apr 7th, 2026

Wildlife

Bills: SB330, SB2069, SB2095
Summary: The Wildlife Committee considered and advanced two Senate bills. Pro Tem Moore presented SB 330, described as an elk population study bill related to the Northwest Zone and a mirror of a House measure. After brief discussion, the committee voted 7-0 to do pass the bill. Representative Townley then presented SB 269, which would prohibit taking migratory birds through baiting and align Oklahoma law with federal law. The committee asked no substantive questions and voted 6-0 to do pass. Townley also presented SB 2095, which sets fees and fines for hunting guides, with higher fees for nonresidents and a licensing exemption for certain helpers. He said the bill was intended to protect landowners and hunters and support Oklahoma’s reputation as a hunting destination. Members asked about the scope and fee amounts, and were told the fees would be $1,000 for residents and $2,000 for nonresidents. The committee voted 6-0 to do pass. The chair then noted this would likely be the final meeting of the year.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Ways and Means Mar 30th, 2026

Ways & Means

Transcript Highlights:
  • We appreciate the opportunity to testify in support of House Bill 620.
  • And I support it. The question is, you know, can we execute it?
  • Yeah, so in my opening, I mentioned young families.
  • There's not very often we come up here and support an exemption.
  • Those hardworking families who are making below that income threshold.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Commerce Mar 23rd, 2026

Commerce

Transcript Highlights:
  • I want to start by saying I support transparency and ethical practices in our industry.
  • Look, I just want to start by saying I support the intent of this bill.
  • He asked for support for the bill, to pass it, and to get it out of committee.
  • Laurie Adams of the Pelican Institute was in support, and Anthony Rutledge, CPA, was present in support
  • The speaker said Anthony Rutledge, CPA, was in support and did not wish to speak.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

03/11/2026 - House Judiciary

Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • Utilities have a constitutional obligation to provide service in our service territory.
  • Utilities have a constitutional obligation to provide service in our service territory.
  • They can't cut them off of that particular service, and so they're required to service those lines and
  • They can't cut them off of that particular service, and so they're required to service those lines and
  • They can't cut them off of that particular service, and so they're required to service those lines and
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Veterans and Military Affairs Division 2/25/26

Veterans and Military Affairs Division

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c> being very supportive of amendment one. being very supportive of amendment one.
  • Um, we would encourage support.
  • </c><00:29:02.720><c> We</c> benefits, services, and programs. We benefits, services, and programs.
  • But we appreciate your support, and we look for your support with our bill.
  • But we appreciate your support, and we look for your support with our bill.
Bills: HF3540, HF3522, HF3544
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Appropriations and Finance Feb 16th, 2026 at 10:48 pm

House Appropriations & Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • This bill will create stability in child care services for eligible New Mexican families.
  • So I urge support for SB241 because when we support families, we strain all of New Mexico.
  • The importance of the federal law is that we have to support all care and that families have choice.
  • and family supporting wages a reality.
  • And it promised a community and a comprehensive system to support families with young children.
Bills: SB132, SB241