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Transcript Highlights:
  • every enforcement action, whether it's a WTO dispute, a Section 301 investigation or a preference program
  • retail folks, and quite frankly folks that sell to retailers. that are in Oklahoma.
  • Let me give you, for instance, I've got an Oklahoma company that several years ago spent millions of
  • Senator, Australia has the lowest rate available under the new program. They've banned imports.
  • We do it with respect to education policy, test scores. We do it in defense policy.
Summary: The meeting focused on various significant topics concerning the recent tariff policies and their wide-ranging implications on the American economy. Members expressed their concerns regarding the negative impact of increased tariffs as proposed by the Trump administration, with specific emphasis on how families might suffer from higher costs and market access issues. The discussion was lively, with members questioning the clarity of the tariff plan and raising concerns about its potential effects on small businesses and American exports.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice Feb 25th, 2026

Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice

Transcript Highlights:
  • School is not just a building where we memorize facts and take tests.
  • School is not just a building where we memorize facts and take tests.
  • I wanted to address a little bit the issue of the school voucher program, because that's come up numerous
  • And the bill specifically says that the school voucher program money cannot go to schools, and it lists
  • And the bill specifically says that the school voucher program money cannot go to schools, and it lists
Summary: The committee first considered SB 536, which updates Florida’s criminal gang statutes to reflect modern recruitment and communication methods, including social media and encrypted messaging. Senator Martin and supporters said the bill does not criminalize gang membership, but helps law enforcement and prosecutors establish gang-related connections for warrants and sentencing enhancements. Senator Smith raised concerns about the lowered threshold for being observed with gang members and possible unintended impacts on business owners and others; Martin said the language was not intended to cover ordinary business interactions and that a gang tattoo must be one used by the gang. After an amendment aligning the Senate bill with the House version was adopted, the committee reported CS/SB 536 favorably. The committee also favorably reported CS/SB 762, which allows chief judges to assign capital conflict cases across regional counsel offices, with an amendment requiring judges to consider judicial economy and geographic proximity. Testimony from regional counsel emphasized projected long-term savings, estimated at about $150 million over 10 years. The committee then approved CS/SB 1742, creating a new indecent exposure offense involving sexual conduct directed at minors, and CS/SB 1750, which increases penalties for serious sex crimes and child sexual abuse material offenses; both bills were amended before passage, with law enforcement groups appearing in support. The committee next took up SB 1582, which creates statewide data sharing for secondhand dealer and pawnbroker transactions without creating a new state-run database, while preserving confidentiality protections and law enforcement access. An amendment was adopted, and pawnbroker and recycling stakeholders testified in support. The linked public records bill, SB 1792, creating an exemption for those transaction records while allowing certain information to be released to alleged owners, was also reported favorably. The committee then approved CS/SB 500, which provides FDLE protective security details to major party nominees for governor, lieutenant governor, and cabinet offices after primary certification and until the general election is resolved; a technical amendment was adopted, and the bill was described as mirroring federal candidate protection practices. The longest and most contentious discussion was on CS/SB 1632, which would bar Florida courts from enforcing foreign or religious law in a way that overrides the U.S. or Florida constitutions and would create a process for designating foreign or domestic terrorist organizations, with related consequences for schools, funding, and student conduct. Senator Grall said the bill is intended to protect constitutional principles and target violent, criminal conduct rather than protected speech or religious practice, and she explained that designations would follow a public process with judicial review. Senators Smith and Polsky pressed repeatedly on First Amendment, due process, vagueness, and academic-speech concerns, asking how “promotion” would be defined and whether students, attorneys, or advocacy groups could be swept in; Grall said she was open to clarifying language but maintained the bill is aimed at furthering illegal acts, not mere opinion. Numerous speakers opposed the bill, warning it could be used to target Muslim students, religious communities, advocacy groups, and political dissent, while a few supporters argued it was needed for public safety. The transcript ends during public testimony on SB 1632, with no final committee vote shown in the excerpt.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Judiciary Apr 1st, 2025

Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • It's the nonprofit organizations that work with our schools that go into our schools.
  • It's the nonprofit organizations that work with our schools that go into our schools.
  • The state is in our schools, in our books, in our home, bathroom.
  • After being on the school board for nine and a half years, I learned a lot.
  • Emergency departments to test for fentanyl as part of any urine testing they conduct to treat individuals
Summary: The Judiciary Committee heard Senate Bill 1272 on guardianship, which would limit a guardian’s ability to isolate an adult ward from family and require notice of major events such as a ward’s death or relocation to a more restrictive setting. Senator Jones and supportive speakers said the bill was intended to protect wards from abuse and isolation by bad actors, while still preserving good-faith guardianship. With no opposition testimony or debate, the committee voted 8-0 to report the bill favorably. The committee then considered CS for Senate Bill 1284, which would expand Florida’s Wrongful Death Act to allow civil claims for the death of an unborn child. An amendment was adopted to define “unborn child” as a member of the species Homo sapiens carried in the womb and to state that the act does not authorize claims against the mother or against health care providers acting within the lawful standard of care. The bill drew extensive debate and testimony. Supporters argued it would give parents parity and fuller damages, including economic losses and mental anguish, when negligence causes the death of an unborn child. Opponents, including the ACLU, medical professionals, and reproductive rights advocates, warned it could be used to target abortion care, increase malpractice exposure, worsen physician shortages, and create speculative damages. The committee approved the bill 6-4. Finally, the committee took up Senate Bill 1288 on parental rights, with a strike-all amendment that would strengthen parental control over minors’ medical decisions, surveys, and biofeedback devices, while adding exceptions for emergencies, court orders, certain legal statuses, and situations involving abuse or out-of-home placement. Supporters said the measure restores parents as primary decision-makers and protects children from inappropriate questioning or treatment without consent. Opponents argued it could block minors from confidential care for STIs, mental health, or abuse-related issues, and could chill school and medical screenings. The transcript ends during testimony and debate on this bill, before any final vote is shown.
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Joint Committee on Public Health Jun 21st, 2026 at 09:00 am

Joint Committee on Public Health

Transcript Highlights:
  • Likewise, HST services such as PT-1, demand-responsive transit, and program-based transit programs are
  • , day programs, and medical needs.
  • She can consent to STI testing, contraception.
  • That's high school. Women deserve better.
  • EEGs, MRIs, and dozens of blood tests.
Keywords: 995, all
Summary: The committee opened by explaining hearing procedures and time limits, then heard testimony on House 2499, a bill to create a public awareness campaign on menopause and related midlife health issues. Supporters, including a nurse, the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women, and other advocates, said menopause is widely misunderstood by patients and providers, leading to delayed care, unnecessary suffering, workplace impacts, and inequities in women’s health. Several speakers shared personal experiences with symptoms being dismissed or misdiagnosed and urged the committee to advance the bill. The committee then took testimony on a package of endometriosis bills, including House 2527 and Senate 1564, calling for a task force and broader awareness efforts. Patients, a physician, and advocates described long diagnostic delays, severe pain, infertility, medical gaslighting, and limited access to specialists and effective treatment. They argued for more research, provider education, and a coordinated state strategy, and several asked for favorable reports. The chair also noted the hearing was running behind and extended time to allow more testimony. Later, the committee heard Senate 1579, which would eliminate parental consent and judicial bypass requirements for abortion access for minors under 16. Planned Parenthood representatives, physicians, legal advocates, and students argued the current law creates unnecessary delays and harms vulnerable youth, especially those in unsafe homes or foster care, while supporters said minors can already consent to other reproductive health care. A pro-life witness opposed the bill and emphasized parental involvement and support services. The committee also heard House 2403 and Senate 1560, which would create a Human Service Transportation Consumer Advisory Board; disability advocates and riders described past safety problems and current service gaps, and supported the board as a low-cost way to improve accountability, rider input, and reliability. No votes or final actions were taken in the excerpt.
US
Transcript Highlights:
  • It's fine that we have differences of opinions on policies and programs.
  • the Military Intelligence Program, or the NIP and the MIP as we call them here.
  • That exposed the United States government's illegal programs.
  • All the programs that they had that were determined lawful all collapsed in that intel.
  • Program.
US
Transcript Highlights:
  • I want to go to some of the detection and testing at the southern border also.
  • The entire test can process in about 45 minutes.
  • When I was chief of the Border Patrol, we were pushing out that rapid DNA testing. I was...
  • That churches, schools, or hospitals within CBP's geographic jurisdiction?
  • I believe that folks ought to be able to go to school and get an education.
Summary: The meeting centered on the nomination of Rodney Scott to serve as the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). Throughout the session, various senators expressed concerns regarding CBP's recent practices, including issues related to border security and the treatment of migrants. Questions were raised about Scott's involvement in previous incidents, particularly surrounding the controversial death of Mr. Hernandez Rojas while in custody, which sparked a heated discussion about accountability and transparency in current border policies. Senators emphasized the importance of balancing efficient border security with humane treatment of individuals seeking asylum.
MS

Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

MS Senate Floor - 12 March, 2026; 10:00 AM

Mississippi Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • They're from Hattiesburg High School. They're the choral arts program.
  • pilot program. pilot program.
  • pilot program, and the SNAP administration program.
  • pilot program, and the SNAP administration program.
  • of this program. of this program.
Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum present, opened with prayer and the pledge, and then dispensed with the reading of the journal, committee reports, and bill titles. The chamber also recognized several guests and groups, including the doctor of the day, visitors from Quebec, the Sumrall High School boys soccer team, Starkville public safety officials, and the Hattiesburg High School choral arts program. A resolution honoring the long-standing partnership between Quebec and Mississippi was read and adopted, and Ms. Nathalie Rivard of Quebec addressed the Senate about historical ties and economic cooperation between Quebec and Mississippi. The Senate then moved through a series of procedural actions on the calendar, including multiple motions to table reconsideration on medical cannabis and ARPA-related bills, and several motions to not concur and invite conference on workforce and budget measures. Among those were Senate Bill 2294, the Mississippi Future Innovators Act, Senate Bill 2288 on workforce training, Senate Bill 2401 on workforce development, Senate Bill 2189 on budget transfers, Senate Bill 2895 on ARPA funds, and Senate Bill 2917 on appropriations transfers. These motions were adopted, sending the measures to conference or otherwise advancing them as noted. A major portion of the meeting focused on appropriations bills. House Bill 1935, the Education Department appropriation, was explained in detail and adopted after a strike-all amendment; the bill includes funding for the student formula, teacher and assistant pay raises, special education supplements, school attendance officers, testing contracts, early learning coaches, and CTE instructor raises, with offsets from reduced or eliminated line items such as school safety platforms and certain vendor programs. The Senate also adopted strike-all amendments and passed House Bills 1936 and 1937 for Mississippi Public Broadcasting and the Library Commission, and then moved on to House Bill 1933 for the Bureau of Building. The Senate recessed until 2:30 p.m. and announced an appropriations meeting shortly after recess, while leadership noted that many supplemental appropriations bills would be considered later with attention to whether they contained reverse repealers and would go to conference or final passage.
OK
Transcript Highlights:
  • I want to thank the Oklahoma Department of Transportation for working so diligently with us to address
  • four-lane highway that the speed limit is 65 miles or more, that center line is 150 yards from a school
  • zone, the Oklahoma Department of Transportation can move the speed limit to 45 miles an hour or lower
  • having that data sheet to protect Oklahoma motorists on the road?
  • And it's a very simple bill that's just to protect our citizens of the state of Oklahoma.
Keywords: 914, all
FL
Transcript Highlights:
  • and for the private schools?
  • School is not just a building where we memorize facts and take tests.
  • I wanted to address a little bit the issue of the school voucher program because that's come up numerous
  • I wanted to address a little bit the issue of the school voucher program, because that's come up numerous
  • And the bill specifically says that the school voucher program money cannot go to schools, and it lists
Summary: The committee first considered CS/SB 536, which updates Florida’s criminal gang statutes to reflect modern gang recruitment and communication methods, including social media and encrypted messaging. Senator Martin said the bill does not criminalize gang membership, but clarifies definitions used for gang-related enhancements and law enforcement investigations. Members raised concerns about the meaning of “observed in the company” of gang members and possible impacts on businesses and bikers; Martin said the language was not intended to reach ordinary business customers and that the bill still requires other criteria. The committee adopted the amendment and reported the bill favorably after debate, with some members supporting it and others warning it was still too broad. The committee also approved CS/SB 762, allowing cross-jurisdictional assignment of conflict capital cases with cost and reporting requirements, after an amendment emphasizing judicial economy and geographic proximity; the bill was described as a cost-saving measure and was reported favorably. CS/SB 1742, creating a new offense for indecent exposure or sexual acts directed at minors under 16, was amended to align with the House version and to cover observing a child for sexual gratification, then reported favorably. CS/SB 1750, increasing penalties and mandatory minimums for serious sex crimes and child sexual abuse material offenses, was amended to restore some current-law provisions and limit reclassification to offenders who were 18 or older at the time of the offense, then reported favorably. The committee also approved CS/SB 1582 on statewide data sharing for secondhand dealer and pawnbroker transactions, along with its companion public-records bill SB 1792, both described as theft-prevention and law-enforcement tools with confidentiality protections and stakeholder support. CS/SB 500, providing FDLE protective security for major-party nominees for statewide constitutional offices, was also reported favorably after a technical amendment. The longest and most contentious discussion was on CS/SB 1632, which would create a process for Florida to designate foreign and domestic terrorist organizations, restrict courts from enforcing foreign or religious law when it conflicts with state or federal law, and bar public funds from supporting designated organizations. Senator Graal said the bill targets conduct, not belief, and creates due-process protections through written findings, public notice, cabinet action, and judicial review. Senator Smith and Senator Polsky repeatedly questioned whether the bill’s use of terms like “promotion” could chill protected speech, academic debate, protest activity, or legal representation, and whether the designation process could be used politically or against religious and advocacy groups. Graal said promotion was meant to cover support for illegal acts, not mere disagreement or academic speech, and said she was open to clarifying language. Numerous speakers opposed the bill, arguing it was vague, unconstitutional, and likely to be used against Muslim communities, students, nonprofits, and dissenting political speech; a few supporters argued it was needed for public safety and to prevent state support for terrorism. The committee did not take a final vote on CS/SB 1632 in the portion provided, and the transcript ends during public testimony on that bill.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Civil Law and Procedure May 11th, 2026

Civil Law and Procedure

Transcript Highlights:
  • This is only very large pieces of property that are specifically for research, development, testing,
  • It mirrors several of our other states: Florida, Georgia, Virginia, Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and
  • It mirrors several of our other states: Florida, Georgia, Virginia, Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and
Summary: The House Civil Law Committee met on May 11, 2026, and reported several measures favorably. Senate Bill 466 by Sen. Seabaugh was approved without objection; it bars foreign adversaries from using expropriation authority in Louisiana and creates a narrow expropriation category for very large aerospace/LED-related projects on at least 20,000 contiguous acres with no residential structures. House Bill 986 by Rep. Kerner was also reported favorably; it requires child support payments in cases where a parent is convicted of vehicular homicide, with the stated purpose of helping children who lose a parent in such cases. The committee then considered two constitutional amendments by Sen. Morris. Senate Bill 123 would require the governor to certify a legislative removal of certain judges for cause; an amendment changed the ballot language to refer to removal for malfeasance, gross misconduct, or incompetence, and the committee adopted the 6.8A report and reported the measure favorably after a roll-call vote of 8-1. Senate Bill 97 would require prosecutorial consent for a defendant to waive a jury trial, except in capital cases; after adopting an amendment clarifying that capital cases are excluded, the committee heard opposition from the Louisiana Citizens Advocacy Group, which argued that jury-trial waiver should remain a defendant’s right. The bill was reported favorably on a 5-1 vote. The committee also reported favorably Senate Concurrent Resolution 35, which asks the Louisiana State Law Institute to study remote online notarization for authentic acts, with support testimony from the Louisiana Bankers Association emphasizing rural access and modernization of notary services. Finally, House Bill 1098 by Chairman McFarland, a narrowly tailored limitation of liability for FAA-licensed aerospace entities, was reported favorably without objection. House Bill 375 by Rep. Freeman was voluntarily deferred, and the meeting adjourned.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Education Finance - 03/18/26

Education Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • And again, how does that relate to a year-round program versus summer school?
  • And again, how does that relate to a year-round program versus summer school?
  • day and through after-school programs.
  • day and through both during the school day and through after-school<01:36:29.440> programs.
  • after-school programs. after-school programs.
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Friday, January 3, 2025)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Jeff Hearn of Oklahoma. John, Jeff Hearn of Oklahoma. John, Jeff Hearn of Oklahoma.
  • <02:39:32.680> today<02:39:33.120> we<02:39:33.520> we test today we we test today
  • <04:29:46.680> in the most cost effective programs in the most cost effective programs in
  • DOGE should love this program.
  • DOGE should love this program.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Business and Commerce Apr 10th, 2025

Business & Commerce

Transcript Highlights:
  • They tested them yesterday. We are going to stand in recess for just a minute. Try it now.
  • A person who repairs or tests the insulation currently has to hold a license through the TCEQ.
  • I'm a professor at the University of Texas School of Law, and I'm testifying on the bill.
  • A report has been a well-tested vehicle for proving identity theft.
  • You know, if you think about, I learned in law school about this term, contrary to public policy.
Summary: The meeting of the committee commenced with the establishment of a quorum, where members discussed and voted on five significant bills related to energy efficiency, insurance regulation, and public utility governance. Notably, Senate Bill 2717 was presented, incorporating feedback to foster collaboration among various state agencies for improved energy efficiency performance. This was followed by a detailed discussion on Senate Bill 1642, which proposed changes to the Texas Department of Insurance's executive structure to optimize management and consumer focus. Each bill saw active participation from senators who moved to adopt committee substitutes for clarity and responsiveness to stakeholder concerns, indicating a proactive approach to legislative issues.
OK
Transcript Highlights:
  • with the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act.
  • This data will be provided to the Oklahoma Tax Commission.
  • Please visit our website under the programs tab. Ok.g go/91.
  • So, it's it's a really great program.
  • The Oklahoma Police Chiefs Conference is May 17th to 23rd.
Keywords: 914, all
NM

New Mexico 2025 Regular Session

IC - Tobacco Settlement Revenue Oversight Nov 14th, 2025

Tobacco Settlement Revenue Oversight Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • programs.
  • Every state has a Medicaid program. It's an entitlement program under federal law.
  • So, two different programs.
  • to schools.
  • From New Mexico public school health schools. If you look, I also tried to qualify that.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Apr 1st, 2026 at 01:30 pm

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • achievement represents the first undefeated season in the history of the Adair Warriors' football program
  • by remaining undefeated in the district competition for three consecutive years, and whereas the program
  • This is a great school, and one reason I know that is because my house is about five miles away from
  • She attends this school as well.
  • The Oklahoma Forward Caucus will be meeting at the previously announced time, but due to the number of
Keywords: 914, all
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

EDU Informational Briefing 01-30-2026

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • So, you could have, like, somebody at Cap High School in a particular CTE program, maybe not.
  • So, you could have, like, somebody at Cap High School in a particular CTE program, maybe not.
  • and colleges to say, "Hey, I want to do a welding program at our high school."
  • System for high schools and colleges to say, "Hey, I want to do a welding program at our high school.
  • I might be concerned about the ka puning program that exists in 19 schools.
HI
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

Higher Education Apr 22nd, 2025

Higher Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • at your school as well?
  • set aside programs?
  • , when the program started.
  • And our midshipment programs.
  • the Haney Soil Health Test.
OK
Transcript Highlights:
  • And I’ve actually known your wife, Kaylee, since we were in high school, as a former FFA member in Lawton
  • , competing in leadership contests and everything back when we were in school.
  • in this esteemed chamber, where we get to serve with people who truly want to make the state of Oklahoma
  • The things that FFA has showed me when I was growing up in high school are things that I use every day
  • And I look forward to protecting rural Oklahoma. And I look forward to protecting rural Oklahoma.
Keywords: 914, all
Summary: The House convened for the swearing-in ceremony of Representative-elect Dillon Travis. The ceremony included an invocation by House chaplain Ronnie Wilson, the Pledge of Allegiance led by Speaker Pro Tem Anthony Moore, and administration of the oath of office by Chief Justice Dustin Rowe. Travis also signed the required oath and loyalty documents. In remarks surrounding the ceremony, House leaders noted the significance of holding the swearing-in on FFA Day and highlighted Travis’s background as a former FFA member from the Cleveland FFA chapter. Travis thanked his wife, family, and friends, said FFA played a major role in shaping his life, and emphasized his commitment to supporting rural Oklahoma. No legislation was considered and no votes were taken; the only formal action was the swearing-in of Representative-elect Travis.