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FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
February 5, 2025 - 12:30 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- We talk about their special conditions. We monitor the progress.
- We talk about their special conditions. We monitor the progress.
- In the following legislative session, there was legislation that was passed that identified violent felony
- offenders of special concern.
- During the last legislative session, community corrections was blessed through the probation officer's
Summary:
The Criminal Justice Subcommittee heard an informational presentation from the Florida Department of Corrections on how the prison and community supervision systems operate after sentencing. Assistant Deputy Secretary Hope Gartman described the reception process for new inmates, including intake, medical and mental health screening, classification, custody and housing levels, gain time, and the department’s academic, vocational, substance abuse, chaplaincy, visitation, and communication programs. She emphasized that reentry begins on day one and that program placement is driven by risk and needs assessments, with facilities matched to inmates’ medical, mental health, and security requirements. Members also asked about family contact, visitor applications, inmate welfare trust funds, tablet access, private prison placement, staffing shortages, overtime, contraband interdiction, and waiting lists for programs; several follow-up materials were requested for distribution to all members.
Mr. Winkler then outlined community corrections, explaining the different supervision types under Florida law, including probation, drug offender probation, community control, sex offender supervision, conditional release, and addiction recovery supervision. He described the department’s monitoring tools, such as office and field visits, warrantless searches, alternative sanctioning for technical violations, telephone reporting for low-risk offenders, employment assistance, and mobile probation and reentry units. He said the department’s supervision success rate is about 62%, with more than 91% of successful completers not returning to custody within three years. Members questioned officer workloads, the use of radios and GPS check-ins, the rollout of uniforms and firearms, how violations are handled, and whether all circuits participate in alternative sanctioning; Winkler said the program is statewide and that the department is seeking funding for radios.
During public comment, Florida Cares Charity urged the committee to consider evidence on deterrence, parole, and recidivism, arguing that community supervision is less costly than incarceration and can be effective. James Beardy of the Florida PBA emphasized the dangers faced by correctional and probation officers, including long shifts, field searches, and working alone, and argued for higher pay and better support comparable to other law enforcement. The meeting concluded with the chair thanking the presenters and public speakers, and the subcommittee adjourned without taking any legislative votes or formal actions.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Floor session is now convening. The House will please come to order.
- Father, this is the first floor session where we're doing business, Lord God.
- So, Father, as we move in this session, I pray, Lord God, that you would bless...
- Batnagar, Legislative District 4. Dr. A.J. Batnagar, Legislative District 4.
- Floor session is now convening. The House will come to order.
Summary:
The House convened, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, approved the journal, and recorded attendance at 56 present, with two absent and two excused. The Speaker announced temporary committee replacements, and the chamber recognized the Doctor of the Day, Dr. A.J. Batnagar, along with several guest introductions including members of the Tohono O’odham Nation, Cocopah tribal representatives, and Israel’s Consul General to the Pacific Southwest, Israel Bashar.
The House then moved through second reading of a large slate of bills and measures, including proposals on meetings, child support, landowner issues, water and wildlife management, abortion prohibition, emergency services, education, appropriations, homeowners associations, campaign finance, endangered species, and other subjects. No floor votes on those bills were taken in the transcript; the clerk was directed to record the action and the bills were placed on the House calendar.
During personal privilege remarks, Representative Alma Hernandez criticized a lobbyist for allegedly targeting her and her family with campaign-related signs and a website, calling the conduct inappropriate and unprofessional. Members also made announcements that several committees would not meet, while Appropriations was replaced by a special meeting at 2 p.m. The House later recessed briefly, received Senate messages, announced the Rules Committee and caucus meetings for the next day, and adjourned until 10 a.m. Thursday, January 15, 2026.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- It was created in law during the 2023 legislative session to conduct investigations into working conditions
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- Yes, so that is something that I spent a lot of time talking about last legislative session with you
- In the legislation that passed last session, the partnership was formed among the Department of Revenue
- that passed last in the legislation that passed last session<01:21:40.480><c> um</c><01:21:41.199><c
Committee:
Senate Labor
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- But is there legislation at the state level, or is it the comptroller who's legislating?
- in this legislative session.
- There is not a better bill in this legislative session, and moms like me are not going away.
- We're not asking for special treatment.
- in special education.
Committee:
House Education
Keywords:
grading scale, education reform, students, public schools, academic policy, data sharing, student information, privacy, education, LA FIRST, foreign adversaries, terrorism, contracting, school funding, overcapacity, school board, charter schools, education policy, local superintendent, tuition
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Jan 12th, 2026
California Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Troy is a very, very special friend. He's a special guy. And again, members, let's give Dr.
- Toy a round of applause for his birthday and this special resolution. Thank you so much.
- ... ...with you and SCR 106 because I have a special iconic place in my district.
- Colleagues, as chair of the California Legislative Black Caucus, Mr.
- Our next floor session will be scheduled for Friday, January 16th at 9 a.m.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
2026 Legislative Session - Day Fifty Five - Tuesday, April 21
Missouri House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Next order of business is introduction of special guests. Introduction of special guests.
- I think this is important legislation.
- It has to be in the same legislation.
- Where in the legislation does it say sales... ...future legislation, that could put constraints on our
- And the session after that, and the session after that, and the session after that?
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- We've discussed many of those issues in this committee this session.
- I'm a special education attorney in Houston with Disability Rights Texas.
- Last session, thanks to Representative Noble, House Bill 1959 passed.
- I urge your support of this pro-family legislation. Thank you very much. You may begin.
- education we worked on this session will be successful.
Committee:
House Public Education
Keywords:
parental rights, education, school trustees, training, handbook, truancy, attendance policy, chronic absenteeism, school attendance, student absence notifications, parent notification, home visit, attendance officer, truancy court, school district, open-enrollment charter school, student support services, school counselor, principal, administrator
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Aug 6th, 2026
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- If they choose to do that, this legislation would not be necessary.
- We have three weeks left of this legislative session.
- Moving on to announcements, session schedules as follows: Friday, August 7th, no floor session, no check-in
- session.
- Monday, August 10th, floor session at 1 p.m.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Thank you to Chair Vang and Chair McDonald for this, uh, legislative session and the hard work that the
- Thank you to Chair Vang and Chair McDonald for this, uh, legislative session and the hard work that the
- Thank you to Chair Vang and Chair McDonald for this, uh, legislative session and the hard work that the
- Thank you to Chair Vang and Chair McDonald for this, uh, legislative session and the hard work that the
- </c><00:59:09.520><c> And</c> like special money. So respect that. And like special money.
Bills:
HF2563
Committee:
House Legacy Finance
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Senate Legislative Session Day 30 (2-19-26)
Kentucky Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- On this our 30th day of the legislative session, clerk of the House is here to communicate with our Senate
- </c><00:05:41.039><c> session,</c> 30th day of the legislative session, 30th day of the legislative session
- We can't legislate to force parent involvement. But this is a good piece of legislation.
- </c> But this is a good piece of legislation. But this is a good piece of legislation.
- </c> that you submitted this uh legislation that you submitted this uh legislation to?
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
2026 Legislative Session - Day Fifty Nine - Tuesday, April 28
Missouri House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Today is a special day for me and my family.
- Introduction of special guests. Proceed, gentlemen.
- And three of these sessions were with the Department of Revenue, And three of these sessions were with
- But real quick, if I may, I would like to make a special announcement for a special guest. Proceed.
- But real quick, if I may, I would like to make a special announcement for a special guest. Proceed.
Summary:
The House began with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and approval of the prior day’s journal by a 123-1 roll call vote. Members then spent time introducing guests, including physicians, sheriffs, students, interns, and school groups from several districts. The chamber also heard a personal privilege statement recognizing a member’s son’s birthday.
On third reading, House Bill 1758, dealing with permanent daylight saving time in Missouri, drew debate over whether ending clock changes would improve convenience or create safety and health problems by leaving more commutes in darkness. Supporters argued it would align with public preference and reduce disruption, while opponents warned of circadian and safety concerns. The bill passed 107-31 with two present. The House then moved to perfection of House Bill 3329, which repeals expired or unused tax credits, and House Bill 3405, which reclassifies SALT/pass-through entity items as deductions rather than tax credits for reporting purposes; both were described as cleanup and efficiency measures and were perfected without opposition.
The chamber then took up House Bill 2426, a broad parental rights bill covering medical, educational, privacy, and related decision-making for children, and a major amendment focused on individualized education plans (IEPs). Supporters said the bill and amendment strengthen parental involvement and require stricter judicial review, while opponents raised concerns about overbreadth, school district administration burdens, transparency requirements, and possible conflicts with existing law on truancy, medical care, and records. House Amendment 1 was adopted 98-25 with six present, and debate continued on the underlying bill with no final vote shown in the transcript excerpt.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
October 15, 2025 - 03:30 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- DURING THE SPECIAL SESSION WE HAD, SPECIAL SESSION C LAST YEAR, THE LEGISLATION PASSED SENATE BILL 2
- THE GRANT PROGRAM WAS ESTABLISHED IN STATUTE THIS PAST FEBRUARY DURING THE LEGISLATURE SPECIAL SESSION
- OCTOBER 2025, ACTUALLY TODAY IS THE ROLL OUT DATE, THE CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR OF THE LEGISLATIVE BUDGET
- THEY CAN SUBMIT FOR ICE APPROVED CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS AND SPECIALIZED ENFORCEMENT SKILLS TRAINING.
- I CAN HAVE THE LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS GET YOU THAT LIST. >> Chair Maney: YOU ARE RECOGNIZED FOR ANOTHER
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Hearing Assembly Education Committee and Senate Education Committee Jan 20th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- You all look so beautiful, and I can see some future legislators.
- do is to present ideas for legislation.
- There's a reason why the two legislative committees do this on an annual basis.
- There's a reason why the two legislative committees do this on an annual basis.
- This is a special hearing.
Summary:
The joint Senate and Assembly Education Committee hearing featured opening remarks from legislators welcoming students from the California Association of Student Councils and SABLE, with members emphasizing student voice and noting that several past student proposals had become law. The hearing then moved through multiple student panels presenting policy ideas, with members responding in a mix of support, technical questions, and cautions about cost, implementation, and tradeoffs in instructional time.
The first panel proposed an annual civic engagement day for grades 7-12 to increase civic literacy and participation through flexible school-based activities. Members asked about costs, flexibility for sixth grade, voter registration, and how the proposal would fit within existing curriculum and standards. The second panel proposed amending Education Code Section 35012 to require at least one student board member in every unified and high school district, with added motioning rights and training on budgeting and LCAPs; members raised concerns about mandate costs, board size, and the scope of motioning authority. The third panel proposed middle school financial literacy instruction, potentially embedded in existing classes like math, with a 10-year phase-in for teacher training and curriculum updates; members questioned whether the state should wait for the already-approved high school financial literacy course to be implemented first.
The fourth panel proposed expanding restorative justice by creating a CDE task force and authorizing PPS-certified staff to use restorative justice materials in discipline processes; members discussed prior legislation, confidentiality in expulsion hearings, and the likely cost of a state task force. The fifth panel proposed short, twice-a-semester mental health and life-skills sessions for grades 7-12, but members expressed skepticism that brief classroom sessions could meaningfully address mental health needs and suggested wellness centers or student-led awareness efforts instead. The hearing then began panel six on AI implementation in classrooms, with students arguing that districts need clearer guidance on AI use and that education must adapt rather than ignore the technology.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Press Conference: Leadership Media Availability on Last Day of Session Progress - 05/19/25
Transcript Highlights:
- Well, I think it's going to be a special session.
- But you don't think it'll be a one-day special session?
- </c><00:12:35.200><c> session</c> chamber about what a special session chamber about what a special session
- Inevitably, we're going to be going to special session.
- We have a going to special session.
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- session.
- I filed a local legislative session.
- </c> bill on the first day of legislative bill on the first day of legislative session<00:31:32.920><
- </c> re-referred to local legislation. re-referred to local legislation.
- </c> Mr.<03:09:44.960><c> Sessions.</c> Mr. Sessions. Mr. Sessions. Mr.<03:09:47.520><c> Shellnut.
Summary:
The Alabama Senate convened with prayer, the pledge, and a quorum present, then quickly handled routine motions to excuse absent senators, dispense with the prior journal, and allow bills and committee reports throughout the day. The chamber first took up House amendments to Senate Bill 19 on insurance, including a changed start date and a bill name honoring David McHanie and Roy Johnson. On a long roll, the Senate concurred 22-0 with one abstention. Senator Singleton then used personal privilege to present a Black History observance highlighting Nat King Cole, Louis Armstrong, Benjamin O. Davis Sr., and Mahalia Jackson.
Committee reports followed, with the Senate confirming Brandy Williams to the Alabama Fire College and Personnel Standards and Education Commission and Lynn Brewer to the Alabama Board of Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Contractors. Senator Singleton spoke at length in support of the trades-related confirmation, emphasizing the importance of skilled labor, contractor oversight, and workforce training, while also discussing the need to support such professions and the role of boards in protecting consumers. The Senate also received favorable reports from Judiciary, Education Policy, Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development, Tourism, and Local Legislation on a range of bills, many with amendments or substitutes, and placed them on the next day’s calendar.
In motions and resolutions, Senator Elliott recommitted Senate Bill 310 to local legislation and introduced Senate Joint Resolution 50 honoring Coach Tim Carter, which was sent to rules. The Senate adopted Senate Joint Resolution 51 mourning Junior Harold Sorrells and several House resolutions from the Rules Committee, including recognitions for the Alabama State Games, Mack McCutcheon’s retirement, the Black pioneers of Macon County, Alicia Cannon, Joseph William Jones Jr., and Louis Vuitton the Pitbull Day. The chamber also recognized several school leaders in the gallery and then moved into local bills, beginning with Senate Bill 266, a proposed constitutional amendment regarding Covington County, for which a bill reading was requested using the previous roll.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
FL House Floor Session - 2025-03-12 (3:00PM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- President Albritton: We will take up the special order. Read the first bill.
- Thank you, Senator Harrell, for bringing this thoughtful legislation to the forefront.
- So I believe, colleagues, this is an active and compassionate piece of legislation or legislative effort
- The competition is going to run through session.
- At the end of session we will weigh out Wednesday, April 23.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> 25% um it has also uh covered um special 25% um it has also uh covered um special education<00:17
- </c><00:17:32.600><c> education</c> Colorado didn't rate special education Colorado didn't rate special
- </c> it just looks like enabling legislation it just looks like enabling legislation like<00:40:10.680
- education— you know, not being able to have special education needs met, having really critical special
- </c><01:00:31.039><c> met</c> able to have special education needs met able to have special education
Committee:
Senate Education
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Courts, Corrections and Justice Jun 30th, 2025
Courts, Corrections & Justice Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- I don't believe the governor signed that, and I believe they're going to come back for a special session
- Um, I, uh, uh, I'll, I'll remind us that we passed this bill during a special session.
- Uh, and, and I won't comment too much more about that except to say that sometimes special sessions are
- And, and I want to commend this legislature for kind of pushing back of late on a special session.
- session, and in this last legislative session, we buried Jonah Hernandez of the Las Cruces Police Department
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Hearing Assembly Education Committee and Senate Education Committee Jan 20th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- You all look so beautiful, and I can see some future legislators.
- do is to present ideas for legislation.
- And special education.
- There's a reason why the two legislative committees do this on an annual basis.
- This is a special hearing.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- It has truly been an honor to serve these last two sessions.
- session, where we provided Bright Futures opportunities for additional students.
- session, where we provided Bright Futures opportunities for additional students.
- Okay, Senators, we are now going to get into the special order calendar.
- So take up the special order calendar and read the first bill. Senate Bill 2500.
Summary:
The Senate took up the 2026-2027 budget package, beginning with an overview of the $115 billion General Appropriations Bill (SB 2500/HB 500). Appropriations Chair Hooper said the budget is smaller than last year’s, maintains strong reserves, and includes a 3% pay raise for all state employees and 5% raises for state law enforcement, firefighters, correctional officers, and park rangers. Committee chairs then highlighted major spending in their areas, including $34.9 billion for Pre-K-12 education, $11.9 billion for higher education, a $2.1 billion-plus increase in health and human services, $7.9 billion for criminal and civil justice, $16.8 billion for transportation/tourism/economic development, and major environmental and regulatory investments such as Everglades restoration, water quality, and land acquisition.
Members asked detailed questions about several items. Topics included the Emergency Management Trust Fund, arts and cultural grants, Florida Forever land acquisition versus conservation easements, teacher salaries and charter school funding, New College funding, ADAP/HIV drug assistance, Medicaid rate reductions for non-critical access hospitals, DOC operational deficits and inmate health/food costs, judicial staffing, and school enrollment supplements. Chairs explained that some reductions reflected shifts in how scholarship and categorical funds are tracked, that the ADAP appropriation would take effect immediately upon enactment but would only cover part of the year, and that hospital reductions were tied to a broader DPP funding increase. Questions also covered lottery staffing, concealed carry licensing workload, and whether vacant positions were being eliminated as part of budget right-sizing.
After the budget discussion, the Senate substituted House bills for the Senate budget bills and adopted amendments placing the Senate language onto the House vehicles. The chamber then passed HB 500, HB 503, and HB 5201, and agreed to conference on each. It also passed SB 7028/HB 5205 on retirement, SB 2506 on fuel taxes, SB 2508 on the state agency law enforcement radio system, SB 2510/HB 5401 on court trust funds, SB 2512 on judgeships, SB 2514 on K-12 education, SB 2516 on higher education, and SB 2518 on health, with each bill passing by unanimous or near-unanimous votes and then being sent to conference or requested of the House for concurrence.