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TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
Appropriations - S/C on Article II Feb 26th, 2025
Appropriations - S/C on Article II
Transcript Highlights:
- So first, I want to thank you all for funding the tobacco prevention and control, for the funding for
- I thank this subcommittee for improving the health of all Texans, and I appreciate your time.
- agencies for whole blood, for the equipment, for the training, and for the blood itself.
- Uh, I'm a senior at Edgewood High School and a teen ambassador for students, adults and youth working
- programs for the issue that is tobacco, um, to help make a better future for myself, um, and for my community
Committee:
House Appropriations - S/C on Article II
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Commerce and Consumer Affairs (04/29/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
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- </c> booking it for herself theoretically. booking it for herself theoretically.
- </c><00:16:05.920><c> And</c><00:16:06.000><c> and</c><00:16:06.240><c> for</c><00:16:06.560><c> for<
- For obvious reasons.
- </c> Pressa, sorry my mouth is not working. Pressa, sorry my mouth is not working.
Summary:
The subcommittee took up Senate Bill 19, which was described as repealing an archaic requirement that hotel keepers post rental-rate notices in rooms. Most of the discussion focused on an amendment addressing whether hotels may refuse rentals to people under 21. Supporters argued the bill’s purpose was to clean up outdated, unenforceable laws and that the amendment would clarify the age-discrimination issue by allowing businesses to set and consistently apply their own policies, such as 21-and-under thresholds, to avoid problems like underage drinking, property damage, and liability. A representative from the New Hampshire Lodging and Restaurant Association said the current language is unclear because it does not define the age threshold, creating uncertainty about whether a hotel could be compelled to rent to very young minors.
Several members emphasized that owners should be able to set policies for their properties, including age-based rental restrictions, so long as they are clear and consistently applied. One member said the amendment should be more explicit about policy and thresholds, while another noted a future bill might further tighten the language. The discussion also touched on vacation rentals, deposits, and the practical differences between hotels and other rental properties.
The amendment was approved by the subcommittee, and the bill was then moved as amended. In the later executive session, the committee voted 11-0 to adopt amendment 1689, then voted 11-0 ought to pass as amended, and finally voted unanimously to place the bill on the consent calendar.
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
Commerce, Consumer Protection and International Affairs May 6th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- This has been a long work in progress long before the session even started to try to understand where
- It gives the opportunity for someone to go to a subcommittee under the committee.
- All of those individuals appear to be part-time workers working for the plumbing board.
- Thank you to Representative Fontenot for bringing the bill this session. Madam Chair, Mr.
- But I will end with saying thank you for your leadership and thank you to everyone for your work on this
Summary:
The Senate Commerce Committee met on May 6, 2026, with five members present and approved the prior meeting minutes. The committee first heard HB 750, a “click-to-cancel” consumer protection bill requiring subscription cancellations to be as easy as sign-up and to be available through the same method used to subscribe. An amendment was adopted, testimony included support from labor and consumer advocates and opposition from some business groups, and the bill was reported favorably as amended.
The committee then took up SB 414, which was narrowed to cap interest on medical debt at 3%. After reconsidering and replacing prior amendments, the committee adopted the new amendment set and reported the bill favorably as amended. HB 799, concerning inspection licensing for elevators, escalators, and boilers, was presented by the State Fire Marshal and reported favorably with little discussion.
The longest discussion centered on HB 953, a major plumbing workforce and licensing reform bill. The bill was amended substantially: the original proposal to move plumbing oversight to the Contractors Board was removed, the plumbing board remained in place, apprenticeship and journeyman/master plumber hour requirements were revised, penalties and reporting requirements were added, and language was included to support workforce development and reentry training. The committee heard both support and opposition, including clarification from the State Plumbing Board that it already has an appeals process through the courts, and HB 953 was reported favorably as amended.
Finally, HB 220, the “PROTECT Act,” was heard to require covered online platforms to maintain a clear and usable mechanism for reporting child sexual abuse material and exploitation. An amendment was adopted to account for platforms that require registration to access content, testimony was supportive, and the bill was reported favorably as amended. HB 952 was deferred, and HB 827, a related plumbing workforce bill, was amended to align more closely with HB 953 but then failed a motion to defer by roll call vote, allowing it to remain pending. The committee then adjourned.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Science, Technology and Energy (02/04/2025)
Science, Technology and Energy
Transcript Highlights:
- about forming a subcommittee to hammer out a final solution for this bill. circles here so I think U
- chair is to schedule subcommittee meetings, so keep your eye out on the calendar for a subcommittee
- ><c> on</c> calendar for a subcommittee meeting on calendar for a subcommittee meeting on this<01:46:
- be adequate unto work for one it should be adequate unto all<05:04:51.280><c> um</c><05:04:51.680><c
- </c><05:22:07.160><c> message</c><05:22:07.638><c> so</c> working together for a common message so working
Committee:
House Science, Technology and Energy
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, June 11, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- It diverts money meant for children, seniors, and working families into the pockets of criminals.
- Speaker, and thank you, Congressman Sessions, for yielding. I rise today in support of H.
- Americans work hard for their money, and wasting Americans' paychecks on fraud is just unacceptable.
- And I thank the gentleman for his hard work.
- He just started his career in Indianapolis, working in commercial real estate for a good friend of mine
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- We, a bunch of us residents in my town—I'm just speaking for myself—but we've been very active in working
- We, a bunch of us residents in my town—I'm just speaking for myself—but we've been very active in working
- for.
- One of my biggest concerns is that I feel there are a lot of assumptions being made for this to work.
- One of my biggest concerns is that I feel there are a lot of assumptions being made for this to work.
Committee:
House Business
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Trade, Workforce & Economic Development Apr 15th, 2025
Trade, Workforce & Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
- And all that work can be for naught if the owner's contract overrides all the work that I've done in
- I have never worked for another roofing company in my life.
- Thank you for your time today. This has been my easiest bill of the session.
- Thank you for the opportunity to work with Chairman Bell on this bill.
- Going to pay you for your work on the eighth floor.
Bills:
HB2963 , HB3005 , HB3287 , HB3288 , HB3289 , HB3290 , HB3344 , HB3712 , HB3862 , HB3874 , HB4196 , HB4308 , HB4901 , HB4984
Keywords:
digital equipment, repair rights, manufacturers, maintenance, consumer rights, construction contracts, payment regulations, public works, dispute resolution, audit procedures, construction, trust funds, mechanic's lien, contractor, subcontractor, residential properties, disputes, payment obligations, accountability, payment disputes
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Appropriations - S/C on Articles VI, VII, & VIII Feb 24th, 2025
Appropriations - S/C on Articles VI, VII, & VIII
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm excited to be chairing this subcommittee for the 89th session and working with all of you on these
- Thank you for the work that you're doing.
- federal government for that work?
- Sutter alluded to, TWC's number one priority for exception items this session for your consideration.
- And when you do that, you're a champion for young moms that are working, you're a champion for. for young
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Judiciary (02/05/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
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- We have 30-plus or minus lawyers working for us right now and 10 offices throughout the state of New
- We have 30-plus or minus lawyers working for us right now and 10 offices throughout the state of New
- For the record, I have worked as a full-time college professor for almost 40 years, and I'm familiar
- I imagine if there's a subcommittee assigned strictly for negotiations, that subcommittee would have
Summary:
The committee heard testimony on House Bill 232, which would protect health care workers’ conscience rights in connection with certain procedures, especially abortion and sterilization, and also referenced contraception. The prime sponsor, Rep. Mark Pearson, said the bill is meant to prevent medical professionals from being forced to participate in procedures that violate their beliefs, while still prohibiting discrimination against patients based on protected characteristics. He said the measure was intended to help retain health care workers in New Hampshire and noted he had added an amendment to address concerns about people taking jobs only to later refuse duties, as well as emergency situations where a provider is the only one available.
Committee members raised concerns about how broadly the bill and amendment were written. Questions focused on whether the protections could apply to non-physician staff such as schedulers, receptionists, or pharmacy employees; whether a provider could refuse to schedule, refer, or otherwise assist with services; and how “emergency” would be determined in practice. Several members also questioned whether the bill could affect access to contraception, including pharmacy sales and procedures such as tubal ligation, and whether the language was clear enough to prevent confusion or unintended refusals of care. Pearson said the bill was not intended to allow refusal of emergency care or general patient discrimination, and he acknowledged some language could be tweaked.
Rep. Paige Boerman, a maternal-child health nurse, testified in opposition, saying she had seen pharmacists question prescriptions related to miscarriage care and that the bill could create barriers to contraception and other reproductive health services. She warned that the lack of a disclosure requirement and the broad definitions could create risks, especially in rural areas with limited providers. She also pointed to problems she said had occurred in other states, arguing the bill could lead to delayed care in emergencies. The hearing ended after questions and discussion; no vote or final action was taken in the portion provided.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 5 on State Administration Feb 25th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- And it calls for DIR to work with CalHR, and it calls for CalHR to work with the State Personnel Board
- Is it working for us now?
- We will be here as a resource for you working with the department, working with the administration. over
- Again, I just want to ask, so who does the LAO work for? I work for you, Assemblymember. Thank you.
- mail but we want to thank you for your hard work and we appreciate it.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- on</c> Housing Committee for working with us on Housing Committee for working with us on that<00:38:20.560
- The number of people driving to work and including driving out of state for work is continually increasing
- The number of people driving to work and including driving out of state for work is continually increasing
- The number of people driving to work and including driving out of state for work is continually increasing
- If they had work for the entire state.
Committee:
House Housing
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Education Funding (09/23/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- On this subcommittee, which we have for these bills, we have members and I'll just go around the table
- >> That was the best estimate we got from the folks who do the work back during the last session.
- For reminder, the folks which we have on the subcommittee are way over on my right-hand side, we have
- Is there any day that works for people?" "I can meet any day that week.
- Is there any day that works for people?" "It says the 13th is Columbus Day."
Summary:
The Education Funding Committee’s higher education subcommittee met to discuss HB 443, HB 510, and related issues. The chair explained the subcommittee membership and noted that Representative Luno was absent and replaced by Representative Bricky, with other full committee members allowed to participate in discussion but not final votes. No votes were taken during this meeting, and the chair said final subcommittee recommendations would likely come in the first week of November.
On HB 443, which concerns terms of appointment to the Higher Education Commission, the chair described the bill as intended to let the governor replace members who are not attending or no longer representing the appointing organization. He said the prior governor supported the idea, but the current governor’s office believes the bill is unnecessary because nonattendance or loss of representation would already amount to resignation or removal. Members raised questions about legal authority and whether the same principle should apply to other boards. The chair said he was leaning toward finding the bill not needed, but would continue discussion later.
The committee then spent most of the meeting on HB 510, which would establish due process rights for students, student organizations, and faculty at public higher education institutions and address collective bargaining issues. Supporters, including Representatives Papovich and Brown, argued the bill would provide clear, minimum protections, especially because campus rules are lengthy and vary by institution; Brown also suggested adding an independent ombudsman or representation for students. Opponents, including Representatives Burton and Bricky, said existing campus regulations already provide due process and that the bill could interfere with campus governance and collective bargaining. The chair and others discussed whether the bill’s definitions should be aligned with existing law to avoid confusion, and several members suggested using existing statutory definitions or cross-references. The chair also said the bill would apply only when disciplinary action is involved, not as a general challenge to DEI policies, though members referenced recent national examples involving DEI-related disputes as context.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
February 18, 2025 - 03:30 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- Thank you for the demonstration, or placed in silent mode.
- for the purpose of disaster recovery assistance for a presidentially declared disaster.
- Can you explain the reason for this bill?
- Thank you for that question.
- Thank you for having a little fun with me.
Summary:
The Government Operations Subcommittee met to consider three proposed committee bills under the Open Government Sunset Review Act, each aimed at preserving a public records exemption that would otherwise repeal on October 2. PCB GOS 25-01, presented by Rep. Nix, would keep confidential property photos and personal identifying information tied to applicants or participants in housing assistance programs used for disaster recovery after a presidentially declared disaster. Members discussed the need to prevent fraud and protect distressed property owners from being targeted after disasters. The bill was reported favorably.
PCB GOS 25-03, presented by Rep. Sapp, would preserve the exemption for certain sensitive business information submitted to the Office of Financial Regulation for the Financial Technology Sandbox. Supporters said the confidentiality is necessary to encourage companies to submit proprietary information and participate in the program. The bill was also reported favorably.
PCB GOS 25-02, presented by Rep. Weinberger on behalf of Rep. Basabe, would continue the exemption for site-specific location information concerning endangered or threatened species. Members noted the importance of protecting Florida’s unique ecosystem and preventing poaching of both animals and rare plants. This bill was likewise reported favorably. Each bill received no amendments or public testimony, and the meeting adjourned after all three were approved.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
March 4, 2025 - 04:00 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- of the 2025 session.
- So I want to thank the districts for their hard work in going back into that many years and pulling these
- out for us.
- So, for instance, I'm looking at dual enrollment for 2023-24.
- Members, thank you for your participation. As always, for your questions and robust comments.
Summary:
The Pre-K through 12 Budget Subcommittee met for its first meeting of the 2025 session and received an overview of add-on weights in the Florida Education Finance Program (FEFP), followed by a Department of Education presentation on a legislatively required study of add-on weight funding and expenditures. The chair explained that add-on weights apply to acceleration and career programs such as AP, IB, ACE, CAPE, dual enrollment, early graduation, and certain small-district needs, and noted that add-on funding has grown substantially as the base student allocation increased. The chair also raised concerns that the department’s report did not clearly show whether districts’ reported costs included the full costs required by the proviso, and asked for more specificity on any recommended adjustment to the weights.
Deputy Commissioner Suzanne Pridgen said the department surveyed districts on how they spent add-on revenue for fiscal years 2021-22 through 2023-24, with categories including teacher compensation, materials, equipment, professional development, exam fees, counseling, apprenticeship costs, and other expenditures. She said most add-on funds were spent on teacher bonuses and compensation, with AP, ACE, CAPE, and dual enrollment showing the largest increases in spending in 2023-24 due to higher FEFP funding; IB and early graduation were relatively flat. The department reported that add-on revenue covered between 41.8% and 79.2% of total program expenditures in 2023-24 and recommended adjusting add-on weights to better align with pre-2023-24 funding relationships, though no specific percentage was given during the meeting.
Members asked about how “other” expenditures were categorized, whether teacher compensation included only statutory bonuses, how dual enrollment tuition and fees were counted, the small district factor, and whether the weights incentivize districts to offer advanced programs. The department clarified that teacher compensation in the study referred only to bonuses, that some “other” costs included charter school payments and dual enrollment tuition/fees, and that the small district factor is 1.0277, increasing base funding by 2.77% for fiscally constrained counties. No votes were taken, and the meeting adjourned after the presentation and questions.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- on this session.
- I work with colleagues who have different life experiences.
- She'll be our clerk for the subcommittee this session and also.
- in a maybe a work session at times as well.
- Thank you for that, Mr. Wooten. I agree wholeheartedly.
Committee:
House S/C on Juvenile Justice
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Trade, Workforce & Economic Development Mar 5th, 2025
Trade, Workforce & Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
- But here, let me tell you that for us, there's a Our jobs are posted in work in Texas in order for an
- CERD Jobs for Progress, and so worked with the Tarrant County workforce and served on the work.
- The council is responsible for the work that we do.
- I mean, this system has worked for them to.
- So it's really it's really been working out for everyone.
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
Appropriations - S/C on Articles I, IV, & V Feb 27th, 2025
Appropriations - S/C on Articles I, IV, & V
Transcript Highlights:
- We appreciate all that you do for the judiciary and for the rest of the state and the important work
- Basically, folks are doing comparable work. We like for parity's sake to keep that.
- We're happy to continue to partner with you for all the hard work you do in our local community.
- , fellowships, and a loan repayment program for attorneys working in high needs areas.
- So we, we are grateful for the recognition of the work that we do.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
House of Representatives Second Regular Session of the 60th Legislature Day 38 Apr 9th, 2026
Oklahoma House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- So we have historically done that for our veterans programs. As for, there is still work to do.
- Speaker, for seven years. And I worked really hard.
- Just because…” “…there was hard work put in, that’s not a reason to vote for this.
- We are more than doubling the funding for the Strong Readers Act this session.
- And all of these things work together for policy that, frankly, is about all kids.
Keywords:
education funding, mental health services, public safety, housing, state budget, tax credit, parental choice, private school, income tax, dental insurance, health care, medical necessity, insurance claims, dentist rights, military discharge, veterans, DD Form 214, confidentiality, grandchildren access, veteran burial
Summary:
The House convened, completed the roll call, received an invocation focused on grief and remembrance, and heard several special presentations recognizing a brave child, visiting groups, and multiple student-athlete teams and school groups in the galleries. The chamber also introduced the Doctor of the Day and Nurse of the Day. The main business was consideration of the Joint Committee report on Senate Bill 1177, the general appropriations bill, presented by Chairman Caldwell-Trey.
Most of the floor time was spent on extended questions about the budget’s major features. Caldwell-Trey explained the bill as a largely flat or modestly increased budget that includes a $200 million transfer to a new sovereign wealth fund, $225 million in set-asides, a $12.5 million “dream accounts” program for newborns, and funding tied to teacher pay, education, workforce, public safety, agriculture, and health agencies. Members questioned the use of one-time funds for recurring expenses, the reduction in state contributions to the OPRS pension system, Medicaid assumptions, emergency management funding, veterans’ services, child care, school counselors, and the lack of funding for some requested items such as National Board Certified Teacher stipends and veterans’ facility maintenance. Caldwell-Trey defended the budget as transparent, early, and designed to preserve cash reserves while supporting core services.
No final vote on the appropriations report is reflected in the transcript excerpt. The House also heard explanations that the limits bills would be run later in committee, and that the budget negotiations were still ongoing with the Senate and governor on some related items. The session ended with the queue closed after the budget questioning, and the transcript cuts off during additional remarks from Representative Timmons.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- We want to extend our appreciation to the House Housing Committee for working with us on that language
- on</c> Housing Committee for working with us on Housing Committee for working with us on that<00:38:20.560
- It has worked for many years, and it creates a segregation of incompatible uses by using Route 16 as
- The number of people driving to work, including driving out of state for work, is continually increasing
- work</c><03:10:56.319><c> is</c><03:10:56.640><c> continually</c> state for work is continually state
Committee:
House Housing
Summary:
The committee heard public testimony on HB 1065, a housing bill that would clarify when multifamily and mixed-use housing may be allowed on commercially zoned land, define infrastructure standards, and preserve municipal discretion over where such development can occur. Prime sponsor Representative David Priest said the bill is intended to help address the housing shortage by using already developed commercial areas without overriding local planning. The New Hampshire Municipal Association, through Brody Dees, said it supports the bill and views it as a priority, but noted it is still discussing related language with stakeholders and wants clearer definitions for multifamily development, infrastructure, and adaptive reuse while preserving local control over commercial land use.
Testimony was mixed. Ivy Van, a certified planner, opposed the bill because she said the infrastructure language is too restrictive and could exclude properties served by private utilities or septic systems. Chris Freeman, a housing provider, was generally supportive but recommended technical changes, arguing the infrastructure definition may be too broad and that the adaptive reuse language could unintentionally block useful building modifications. He said the bill should be clarified so it does not discourage reuse projects.
The committee then moved to discussion of an accessory dwelling unit bill, with Representative Turkot describing changes that would shift some ADU approvals from a matter of right to conditional use or special exception, allow municipalities more control over attached versus detached units, set parking standards tied to single-family dwellings, and adjust size limits. He argued the bill would restore local discretion and prevent ADUs from becoming primarily rental units. Representative Reed pushed back, saying detached ADUs can help meet housing needs and provide opportunities for small landlords, while other members questioned how the bill would affect existing detached structures and breezeways. No votes were taken in the excerpt, and the chair also noted a recess and time limits for later testimony.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Thank you for the opportunity to begin this morning's session in prayer.
- for the immediate for special orders for the immediate for immediate<00:12:50.079><c> consideration.
- But I just wanted to rise to thank them for their work and also just to commend our Senate Counsel, which
- President, are legendary for their commitment to detail and to making all our business work.
- Senator Murphy for tomorrow right after. Senator Murphy for a<00:29:45.039><c> motion.