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FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development Jan 14th, 2026
Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
- In closing, each of these requests represents a strategic investment in Florida.
- Seeing no debate, Senator Gates, you're recognized to close your amendment.
- Seeing no debate, Senator Gates, you're recognized to close your amendment.
- So with that, you are recognized to close on your bill as amended.
- So with that, you are recognized to close on your bill as amended.
Bills:
S0048
Keywords:
housing, accessory dwelling units, affordable housing, local government, zoning regulations, military families, density bonus, homeownership, property taxes, 999, senate, all
Summary:
The Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development heard the Governor’s proposed FY 2026-27 budget for the TED silo and presentations from Commerce, Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Military Affairs, the State Guard, State, Transportation, and Emergency Management. The Governor’s office outlined a $117.4 billion overall budget, including $18.3 billion for TED agencies, with major allocations for FDOT, Commerce, emergency management, tourism, military affairs, and state operations. Agency heads emphasized priorities such as housing and disaster recovery, workforce and rural infrastructure, law enforcement recruitment, defense support, tourism marketing, aerospace and spaceport investment, election audits, historic preservation, road and bridge maintenance, aviation safety, and emergency preparedness systems.
Members asked several questions about the use and effectiveness of funding. Visit Florida officials said the public-private match is essential and that they exceeded the required match last year. Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles discussed trooper pay, vehicle replacement, aviation support, and transparency tools such as vehicle camera systems, with senators praising the department’s recruitment efforts. Military Affairs and the State Guard described readiness, recruiting, facility construction, and support for domestic missions, including hurricane response and perimeter security at the Everglades detention site; questions focused on deployment tempo, staffing, and costs. The Department of State explained funding for automated election audits, a conservation lab, and historic preservation, and said its arts grant changes were intended to standardize scoring rather than cut programs. Transportation highlighted a $15.4 billion total budget, major work program funding, safety initiatives, seaport and aviation investments, and the elimination of Florida Rail Enterprise funding due to reduced documentary stamp revenues.
The committee also heard and passed CS/SB 48 by Senator Gates, which requires local governments to allow accessory dwelling units on a voluntary basis, while preserving local authority over setbacks, construction, and permitting. An amendment removed reusable tenant screening reports and clarified that conforming ADUs are allowed by right without separate hearings. The Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association and several industry and business groups supported the bill, citing the need for long-term rental housing for workers. After debate, the committee adopted the amendment and reported the bill favorably by roll call vote.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Budget Committee, First Extraordinary Session Jan 22nd, 2025
Budget
Transcript Highlights:
- But I hope my colleagues will indulge me today, as this is an issue that hits close to home for me—literally
- It seems to be a primary objective of government, and sometimes we stray far beyond those objectives,
- It's just not even close to cutting it.
- The school closed last year in Greenville. They are not recuperating at a fast enough pace.
- We did want to just close by reminding members, especially.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Before us today, we'll close upon adjournment of this hearing.
- If it's a taxpayer, public-supported entity, that's our primary audience.
- The primary thing I want you to pay attention to the utility savings that these programs.
- So in closing, I'm proud of the progress we've made this year and we're looking forward to what we do
- Close proximity to the seismicity issues. You're talking about UIC? Yep.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- And with that, I'll close my testimony. Any questions?
- Well, the testimony is closed.
- Introduce yourself, get close to the microphone, or get it close to you, and give us your testimony.
- Pull that microphone close. Go ahead. Hi. My name is Jen Mudge.
- Public testimony is closed. We'll hear from Mr. Saldana.
Keywords:
business court, civil procedure, litigation, jurisdiction, arbitration, divorce, property division, family law, court jurisdiction, marital assets, parent-child relationship, birth certificate, identity proof, Family Code, court process, attorney fees, court costs, legal expenses, dispute resolution, child support
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Senate Health and Human Services (03/04/2026)
Health and Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- With that, I'm going to close<02:07:07.840><c> the</c><02:07:08.000><c> hearing.
- That's the primary thing.
- That's the primary thing.
- That's the<02:20:25.760><c> the</c><02:20:26.319><c> primary</c><02:20:26.880><c> thing.
- And if they the the primary thing.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Finance and Tax Apr 15th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Truenow: WAIVE CLOSE. >> Chair Avila: HAVING WAIVED CLOSE, ALL IN FAVOR OF THE AMENDENT SAY YEA.
- Trumbull: I WILL WAIVE CLOSE. >> Chair Avila: HAVING WAIVED CLOSE, ALL IN FAVOR OF THE AMENDENT SAY YEA
- ANY DEBATE ON THE BILL AS AMENDED, SENATOR YOU ARE RECOGNIZED TO CLOSE. >> Chair Avila: WAIVE CLOSE.
- YOU ARE RECOGNIZED TO CLOSE.
- ARE GOING TO CLOSE? >> THANK YOU PRESIDENT PASSIDOMO.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy Committee 1/21/25
Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- The primary revenues into the Game and Fish Fund are mostly from departmental earnings, which is license
- It's kind of the primary funding stream into PCA.
- </c> through PCA it's kind of the primary through PCA it's kind of the primary funding<00:30:14.159><
- If you turn to the next page, it's the Closed Landfill Investment Fund. It was created in 1999.
- revenue source is the transfer primary revenue source is the transfer from<00:31:32.120><c> the</c><
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- I have a very close association with a lot of the oil and gas firms.
- And Texas, the big electric grid as the primary source.
- So the primary job of inverters is to convert DC to AC.
- OPEC works pretty closely with Ercot.
- That's the primary purpose of what our ancillary services do today.
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Business and Commerce convened to discuss critical infrastructure and supply chain integrity, particularly focusing on Texas's power grid and associated vulnerabilities. The meeting highlighted Texas's recent ranking as 10th in electricity affordability, emphasizing the state's commitment to maintaining a reliable and resilient electric grid. New committee members introduced themselves, and the agenda included testimony from ERCOT and the Public Utility Commission regarding the implementation of the Lone Star Infrastructure Protection Act, which aims to mitigate risks posed by foreign entities to the power grid.
Chad Sealy from ERCOT presented updates on the attestation process for market participants, revealing that over 1,500 entities had submitted attestations regarding their corporate structures and affiliations with designated foreign countries. Concerns were raised about the adequacy of the current vetting process, particularly regarding indirect relationships with foreign adversaries. Testimonies from the PUC and the Attorney General's office underscored the challenges of enforcing compliance and the need for improved legislative measures to enhance oversight and security.
The committee also heard from experts, including Dr. Emma Stewart from Idaho National Laboratory, who discussed the evolving threats to the grid from foreign adversaries and the importance of securing communication systems. Recommendations included prioritizing inspections of critical components and enhancing collaboration with national laboratories to address vulnerabilities. The discussion concluded with an acknowledgment of the balance needed between ensuring grid security and maintaining affordability for consumers.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- So with that, I close the bill.
- So with that, I close the bill.
- Seeing no further debate, Senator Martin, you're recognized to close on the bill. I'll close.
- Senator Gates, you're recognized to close on your bill. Thank you, Madam Chair. I waive close.
- All right, Senator Yarborough, you’re recognized to close on the amendment. Waive close, Chair.
Keywords:
farm equipment, agricultural machinery, farm machinery, tractor, combine, harvester, implements, warranty, lemon law, defective equipment, repair rights, consumer protection, manufacturer liability, authorized service agent, replacement, refund, rural agriculture, urban agriculture, Florida Statutes, chapter 604
Summary:
The Commerce and Tourism Committee met with a quorum and considered several bills, most of them receiving favorable reports. SB 386, relating to farm equipment repair rights, was briefly explained by the sponsor as a lemon-law style measure for farm equipment; it passed without questions or debate. SB 528, aimed at strengthening Florida’s manufacturing sector by expanding Department of Commerce responsibilities, codifying the chief manufacturing officer role, creating a workforce development grant program, and requiring reporting, drew support from several appearance forms and was reported favorably. SB 806, a broader right-to-repair bill covering portable wireless devices and agricultural equipment, drew the most discussion: dealership and industry representatives opposed it, arguing existing manufacturer agreements already provide access to repair information and that the bill could force manufacturers into competition with dealers, while supporters framed it as pro-consumer and pro-repair access; it was still reported favorably. SB 696 on trademark registration modernization and SB 930 creating a Florida Retirement Savings Task Force were both explained as administrative/policy measures and passed without opposition. SB 874, which creates a professional licensure reciprocity path for out-of-state surveyors and mappers to address workforce shortages, also passed favorably.
The committee then took up SB 826 on gift certificates, which the sponsor said is intended to target bank-branded “reward cards” that function like gift cards but expire, while not affecting loyalty programs. The Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association expressed concern about unintended consequences and asked to work on tighter definitions, but the bill was reported favorably after the sponsor said clarifying language would be added later. The committee also heard SB 838, as amended, on electronic payments for retail installment contracts; the sponsor said it would clarify that reasonable convenience fees for optional electronic payments are permissible, require disclosure, and preserve a fee-free option. Members raised concerns about what counts as a “reasonable” fee and whether the bill could authorize junk fees, but the committee substitute was reported favorably.
Several votes were taken by roll call, with the bills above reported favorably and SB 898 temporarily postponed at the sponsor’s request. Members later asked to be recorded as voting affirmatively on bills they had missed. The meeting concluded after the final vote on SB 838 and a motion to adjourn.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security Apr 15th, 2026
Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security
Transcript Highlights:
- In 2019, a young physician I worked closely with was found dead shortly after Mother's Day, leaving two
- This was an avoidable tragedy, and a simple sensor technology exists to stop bus doors from closing on
- I began my career running Ian Bowles' primary campaign in the 10th Congressional District.
- Cases were closed too soon without the scrutiny they deserved.
- Um, to close us out, I'd like to ask Nicholas Lusk from Mazur USA to testify virtually on S. 2861.
Summary:
The Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security held a public hearing with opening remarks from Senate Chair John Cronin and House Chair Dan Cahill, followed by member introductions and instructions on testimony time limits. The committee heard testimony on several bills, including S. 2743 addressing staged suicides, S. 2861 creating a special commission on school bus safety, and S. 3021 updating Massachusetts student transportation rules.
On S. 2743, advocates and family members described cases in which domestic violence deaths were allegedly misclassified as accidents or suicides, arguing the bill would improve training and require more careful investigation when there is a known history of abuse. Testimony emphasized the need for law enforcement, district attorneys, and medical examiners to recognize signs of coercive control and staged scenes. Committee members asked about current investigative practices and noted that sudden deaths are already reviewed by medical examiners and prosecutors, but that better training and awareness may still be needed.
On S. 2861, Amanda Taylor testified emotionally about her daughter Summer Steel, who died after being trapped in a school bus door, and urged adoption of anti-pinch sensor technology on future buses. Representative Sabadosa and a company representative said the technology already exists, is used in other transportation sectors, and could prevent similar tragedies; they noted estimated retrofit and prospective costs and pointed to Maine’s similar action. On S. 3021, Ever Driven and Chamber of Progress supported modernizing vehicle requirements for alternative student transportation, arguing that current rules are designed for full-size buses and make it harder for districts to serve homeless students, foster youth, and students with disabilities. The hearing ended after testimony concluded, and the committee voted to adjourn.
OK
Transcript Highlights:
- of your party in that primary.
- Do you wish to close? Thank you, Madam Chairman.
- Do you wish to close? Thank you, Madam Chairman.
- Seeing none, Senator Goodwin, do you wish to close?
- Would you like to close debate?
Bills:
HJR1024, SB1316, SB1491, SB1552, SB1679, SB1877, SB2040, SB2133, SB2153, SB2174, SB2180, SB227, SJR39, SJR47, SJR48
Keywords:
Judicial Nominating Commission, congressional districts, terms of office, Oklahoma Constitution, legal qualifications, political party restrictions, family ties, administrative rules, sunset provision, state agencies, regulatory review, legislative oversight, presidential electors, vacancies, oath of office, political party, elections, county home rule charter, home rule, county government
Summary:
The Senate Rules Committee met and first laid over Senate Bill 2133 and skipped several bills because the Pro Tem and Senator Hall were not present. The committee then took up Senate Bill 1552, which would expand an option for very large counties to adopt local charters; an amendment was adopted to raise the population thresholds so the bill would apply only to future growth. After discussion that the measure was optional and not a mandate, the bill passed 12-7. The committee also passed SJR 39, a proposed constitutional amendment to lower the cap on annual increases in property tax assessed value from 3% to 1% for homestead and agricultural property and from 5% to 3% for other property, despite opposition that it would worsen funding pressures and create inequities between long-term owners and new buyers. SJR 47, moving voter ID requirements into the Constitution, and SJR 48, changing how the state handles ad valorem reimbursement for tax-incentive projects, both passed 16-2.
The committee next passed Senate Bill 1491, which requires replacement presidential electors to take the same oath as the original slate, and Senate Bill 2174, which changes the membership mix of the State Fire Marshal Commission to include more business-oriented voices; both measures drew little opposition and passed overwhelmingly. Senate Bill 1877 also passed unanimously; it creates a centralized reporting system for 510 reports, with members noting it should have no fiscal impact because an existing state filing system would be used. House Joint Resolution 1024, which revises the Judicial Nominating Commission by removing certain lawyer/non-lawyer and party-balance restrictions and capping service at 12 consecutive years, passed after significant debate over judicial independence and political influence.
The committee then approved Senate Bill 2040, which updates the Tulsa Reconciliation Education Scholarship Program by simplifying eligibility rules, changing the income cap to $128,000 and indexing it to inflation, and clarifying that unused funds may still be used for room, board, and books; supporters said it preserves a long-standing scholarship with no fiscal impact. Senate Bill 1316 passed 17-1 and would require agencies to periodically sunset a percentage of administrative rules, though the author said he may lengthen the cycle after reviewing other states’ models. Senate Bill 1679, the Preserving Oklahoma Values Act, passed 16-2 after debate over its references to foreign law and Judeo-Christian Western values; supporters said it protects due process and equal protection, while opponents warned it could marginalize other faith traditions and create legal uncertainty.
Finally, the committee passed Senate Bill 227, clarifying which oil and gas facilities are exempt from ad valorem tax and ensuring flow lines, gathering lines, and injection wells are treated consistently; Senate Bill 2153, directing state agencies to use the terms Judea and Samaria instead of West Bank in official documents; and Senate Bill 2180, a transparency measure on foreign lobbying that was amended before passing 17-0. The meeting then adjourned.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Environment, Climate and Legacy - 03/20/25
Environment, Climate, and Legacy
Transcript Highlights:
- By primary helium, this means Pulsar is looking for helium as the primary commercial driver for our helium
- By primary helium, this means Pulsar is looking for helium as the primary commercial driver for our helium
- So Senator Weber, closing remark.
- So Senator Weber closing remark. Weber. So Senator Weber closing remark.
- </c> closing remark. Um thank you, Mr. closing remark. Um thank you, Mr.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Senate SessionReading and Referral of Bills Feb 24th, 2025
Texas Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Senate Bill 1033 by Hughes, relating to the withdrawal of a candidate in a runoff primary election, to
- Senate Bill 1033 by Hughes relating to the withdrawal of a candidate in a runoff primary election to
- 1120 by Hinojosa of Hidalgo and Huffman, relating to rights of a victim, guardian of a victim, or close
- Bill 1120 by Hinojosa of Hidalgo and Huffman relating to rights of a victim, guardian of a victim or close
Summary:
The Senate met briefly and referred a large number of first-reading bills and resolutions to standing committees. The measures covered a wide range of topics, including hemp regulation, dementia research funding, parental rights and public education, municipal library funding, tax and local government issues, criminal justice, health care, education, transportation, natural resources, and election law. Several constitutional resolutions were also referred, including proposals related to the Dementia Prevention and Research Institute of Texas and a severance tax revenue fund.
Most of the transcript consists of the reading of bill captions and committee referrals, with no substantive debate or testimony recorded. The listed measures included proposals on school uniforms, charter schools, Medicaid fraud remedies, insurance practices, occupational licensing for people with criminal convictions, water and sewer utility cybersecurity, agricultural protections, public meeting broadcasting, and various local and state governance matters.
No votes were taken on the bills in this segment. The only formal action reflected was referral of the bills and resolutions to the appropriate committees, followed by adjournment of the Senate until the next scheduled meeting.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
03/23/2026 - Senate Federalism and Family Law
Senate Federalism and Family Law Committee of Reference
Transcript Highlights:
- Chair and members of the committee, and try and get as close as you can to the microphone.
- If you would please give your name for the record and who you represent, and get as close to the microphone
- If you would, please give your name for the record, who you represent, and get as close to the microphone
- Get as close as you can to the microphone. No, you're not going to break it.
- Not even close.
Summary:
The committee first heard HB 2793, which would let cities and towns expedite annexations when 100% of the affected property owners request it, and would modernize notice requirements by allowing electronic newspaper publication and a single on-site notice for small single-parcel annexations. Buckeye supported the bill as a way to streamline uncontested annexations and reduce delay and cost, while a senator raised concerns based on a recent contentious Tucson annexation and the speed of public notice. The committee voted 4-3 to give HB 2793 a do pass recommendation.
Members then considered HB 2041, which would prohibit a parent, guardian, or custodian from being found to have abused or neglected a child solely because poverty prevented them from providing supervision, clothing, food, shelter, or medical care. Child welfare advocates supported the bill as a step toward decriminalizing poverty, while another witness argued it did not go far enough because it still allowed investigations based on poverty. Several members said they supported the concept but wanted further changes, and the bill passed 4-3. The committee also approved HB 2239, creating a child care grant program and infrastructure fund at DES to expand access in underserved areas; testimony from child care providers and parents emphasized shortages, workforce challenges, and the need for facilities, and the committee adopted an amendment adding tax credit language and eligible applicants before passing the bill 6-0 with one not voting.
HB 2321, requiring DCS to place a credit freeze on a child’s credit report when the child enters care, passed 7-0 without testimony. HB 2371, allowing consenting divorcing parties without minor children to use AI-assisted arbitration and adding an amendment on therapeutic interventions and expert testimony in parenting cases, drew concerns about using AI for binding family-law decisions and about the amendment’s relevance; it passed 4-3. HB 2594, strengthening protections for participants in the address confidentiality program in family-law matters and sealing related voter records, received strong support from a witness describing repeated attempts by an ex-partner to obtain a protected address and passed 7-0 after amendment. HB 2661, requiring DCS to inform parents under investigation that they may delegate temporary guardianship and, as amended, limiting additional documentation requirements, passed 4-3 despite concerns that it gave too much discretion to parents accused of abuse or neglect.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Senate Health and Human Services (01/14/2026)
Health and Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- But there's also a primary undeniable.
- It's very hard to address those things. there are too few um primary care there are too few um primary
- We're the sole provider of primary care in the Berlin-Gorham region, and recently established a primary
- I'm going to close the hearing.
- I'm closing the hearing.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
02/23/2026 - House Appropriations
House Appropriations Committee of Reference
Transcript Highlights:
- If you stay, I would give you closing comments. Mr.
- Rich, so the primary concern you’re raising is that someone’s going to buy a parcel of land, put a primary
- I know in a lot of neighborhoods, houses are very close together.
- I think we're good on closing comments. Would anybody like something really quick?
- Very good closing comments. Okay, thank you, member.
Summary:
The committee first took up a discussion-only strike-everything amendment to HB 2211, which would make it unprofessional conduct for certain health care providers to submit offers in independent dispute resolution above 300% of Medicare or the qualified payment amount. The chair said he was not ready to move the bill because more stakeholder meetings were needed. Testimony split between insurers, who said a small number of providers were abusing the No Surprises Act and driving up costs, and provider representatives, who argued the proposal would improperly cap rates, relied on opaque insurer-set QPAs, and could threaten licensure in a billing dispute. No vote was taken on HB 2211.
The committee then considered HB 4028 on accessory dwelling units. The bill would remove the 1,000-square-foot cap, change setback rules, bar municipalities from requiring an administrative use permit and certain elevation criteria, and extend the deadline for cities to adopt ADU regulations. The sponsor argued it would give homeowners more flexibility and help address housing affordability, while cities, neighborhood groups, and residents warned it would allow oversized ADUs, reduce local control, create density and safety concerns, and invite investor-driven development. After extensive debate, the committee voted 8-9 with one present, and HB 4028 failed.
Next, the committee heard HB 2620, as amended, which appropriates $300,000 annually for five years from the General Fund to the Department of Veterans’ Services for grants to emergency shelters. An amendment removed age and non-congregate-setting conditions for eligibility. The sponsor and a shelter provider said the funding would help shelters better serve homeless veterans and connect them to services. The committee adopted the amendment and then passed HB 2620 on a 17-0 vote with one member not voting.
The committee then considered HB 2960, as amended, which creates a veterans specialty court grant program and a dedicated fund to support local veterans treatment courts. An amendment shifted administration of the fund to the Office of the Courts and allowed support for expansion of existing programs. The sponsor, a Lake Havasu judge, and a veteran graduate testified that veterans courts reduce recidivism and save lives by linking veterans to treatment and support. The bill was still being taken up when the transcript ended, with testimony continuing from supporters including a veterans shelter founder.
ND
North Dakota 2026 1st Special Session
Legislative Management Aug 17th, 2026 at 10:00 am
Legislative Management
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Klein: It's a close question, but I'm inclined to not support the motion because of the amount
- We will not be able to generate accurate property tax statements for 164,000 primary residences if we
- It makes no sense for anybody to receive a credit on the state's payment of the primary resident tax
- And the appropriation is for all primary residence tax credit recipients. So, if, Mr.
- Lack of money, bridges are being closed almost weekly in my district.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- The actual Alamo church restoration, which we've been working closely on with our friends at the Texas
- So we're watching that very closely.
- Their primary source of funding comes from public engagement and hunting and fishing.
- And so this is something that we need to make sure we keep a close eye on.
- We have primary materials that we want to get into the hands of teachers and school children.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
Senate Health and Human Services (03/12/2025)
Health and Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
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- With that, I'll close the hearing. What amendment?
- I'm going to close the hearing on Senate Bill 254. Anyone else would like to speak on 254?
- I know it's a high-drama bill, but if not, we'll close the hearing on 254. Good job.
- That kind of closes out my statements.
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
Senate - Conservation Jan 22nd, 2026 at 09:35 am
Senate Conservation
Transcript Highlights:
- So it's a very extensive close community that really talks a lot about the issues facing these rural
- Okay, at this time we’re going to go to our analysts, our primary committee analysts.
- of reasons, including that the primary role of the PRC is an economic regulator.
- I do know it is something that the Commission watches closely.
- Well, I have the privilege of just closing our first committee. Thank you for being here.