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AL

Alabama 2026 Regular Session

Alabama Senate Judiciary Committee Feb 3rd, 2026

Judiciary

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  • how I feel about protecting children and the<00:17:16.079> bills<00:17:16.319> that<00:
  • So, any protection we would give any citizens, we should have it and we shouldn't be shy about it.
  • But if you had discovered it at the four-year time frame and you take an action, you're protected.
  • But if you had discovered it at the four-year time frame and you take an action, you're protected.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Energy Finance and Policy Committee 3/24/26

Energy Finance and Policy

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  • At the outset, I note and our customers.
  • First, by utilities and our customers.
  • And with respect to utilities customers.
  • And I did protection remains strong.
  • :21.920> available<00:57:22.319> to protections and programs available to protections and
Bills: HF4236, HF4122, HF4377
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development Feb 12th, 2026

Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development

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  • Customer service callback queues will improve service and response time by our executive agencies through
  • and will help achieve the standard set by the Florida Customer Service Standards Act.
  • And in practice, what we’re concerned about is that the project can technically comply while protecting
  • And in practice, what we're concerned about is that the project can technically comply while protecting
  • And once those high areas are protected, the remaining acreage needed to reach that 60% can include the
Summary: The Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development heard several bills and reported most of them favorably. The first major measure, CS/SB 1220, was described as a broad transportation package expanding FDOT authority over trails, seaports, aviation, advanced air mobility, delivery devices, and related technology, while also addressing toll revenue use, autonomous vehicle penalties, digital driver licenses, and an FDOT study on alternative-fuel vehicles. An amendment narrowed some provisions, including local regulation of personal delivery devices and FDOT airport language. Senator Smith and others raised concerns about language involving FDOT assistance to local governments on federal grant applications, but the bill passed unanimously after support from industry and local-government appearance cards. The committee also approved SB 1112, the Labor Pool Act, which would prohibit labor pools from charging placement fees when workers are hired permanently by a third-party employer and require annual registration with the Department of Commerce. The sponsor and supporters said the bill would reduce barriers to full-time employment, improve oversight, and help returning citizens and low-wage workers; multiple witnesses testified in support, including labor advocates and individuals describing high placement fees. Senators from both parties praised the bill’s worker and reentry benefits, and it passed unanimously. The committee then favorably reported SB 2, a claims bill for the estate of Danielle Maudsley arising from a fatal FHP arrest incident and settlement, and SB 26, another claims bill providing relief for the estate of Mark Legata after alleged FDOT negligence. Senate Bill 1352 on motor vehicles also passed without opposition. It would create a secure online portal for license plate seizure processing, allow disabled veterans to retain their DV plate designation upon reissuance or transfer, ban license plate covers and similar devices that obscure plates, and route certain online driver license and ID transactions through county tax collectors. SB 1192, a customer service pilot requiring callback queues for certain calls to the Department of Commerce and Department of Children and Families, was likewise reported favorably to improve response times and reduce hold times. The most extensive debate centered on CS/SB 354, the Blue Ribbon Projects bill, which would create a new process for very large developments on 10,000-acre or larger parcels if the owner sets aside 60% of the land for conservation or reserve uses. Supporters said it was intended to promote long-range planning, preserve land, and provide certainty for infrastructure and services, while opponents from counties, planning groups, and environmental organizations argued it would preempt local land-use authority, weaken public participation, and allow conservation requirements to be too vague. An amendment added more detail, but concerns remained about administrative approval, timelines, and the definition of reserve areas. Despite opposition from some members, the committee reported the bill favorably on a divided vote. SB 1670 was temporarily postponed, and the committee adjourned after recording one member’s vote on SB 1220.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

County and Municipal Government Feb 11th, 2026 at 03:00 pm

County and Municipal Government

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  • The measure also establishes liability protections for public utilities and third-party contract operators
  • , and Fugate, went to work with the auditor with Loft, and we put together and Identified 20 issues that
  • Can we do and run it the same way? And then we'll play 3418.
  • We're outlining that cities and towns and their bidding can use the Lowest and most responsible bidders
  • And this will just codify in statute and take the four years' work we've done and put it in place.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Regulated Industries Jan 20th, 2026

Regulated Industries

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  • as protecting certain outdoor spaces from marijuana smoke, such as beaches and parks.
  • as protecting certain outdoor spaces from marijuana smoke, such as beaches and parks.
  • liability protections and defenses recognized under Florida law, increasing cost and uncertainty without
  • consumers and protect ratepayers.
  • protecting our consumers and particularly making sure that our local governments in protecting our consumers
Summary: The Committee on Regulated Industries considered several bills and took final action on each. SB 986, by Senator Gruters and presented by Senator Rodriguez, would prohibit smoking or vaping marijuana in public places and in certain indoor spaces; restaurant and lodging representatives supported adding marijuana and vaping to clean indoor air rules but asked to preserve designated smoking areas on private property, while cannabis advocates warned the bill was overly broad and could affect patients and property rights. The committee voted the bill favorably. SB 678, by Senator Mayfield, would restore statutory authority for DBPR to continue allowing alcohol distributors to deduct unsellable alcohol from monthly excise tax calculations; the committee adopted a strike-all amendment and reported the committee substitute favorably. SB 800, also by Senator Mayfield, increases penalties for repeated unlicensed engineering practice and creates an engineering student loan assistance program for engineers working for state agencies and water management districts; after adopting an amendment clarifying eligibility, the committee reported the bill favorably. The committee then heard SB 408, by Senator Grall, which would create a Florida cause of action against vaccine manufacturers that advertise in the state, allowing injured individuals to sue in Florida courts. Supporters argued the bill would rebuild public trust and hold manufacturers accountable, while opponents from the Florida Justice Reform Institute, American Tort Reform Association, BIO, the U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform, and several medical and business groups argued the field is largely preempted by federal law, that existing federal compensation programs already address vaccine injuries, and that the bill raises First Amendment and policy concerns. After debate focused on vaccine injury data, compensation rates, and liability, the committee voted SB 408 favorably. The committee also considered SB 484 and SB 1118, both by Senator Avila, dealing with data centers. SB 484 would preserve local planning authority, bar nondisclosure agreements that prevent disclosure of potential data center development, require the PSC to set large-load tariff requirements so data centers pay their own costs, and limit consumptive use permits for large-scale data centers absent no harm to water resources and compliance with local zoning; supporters emphasized ratepayer protection and economic development, while some witnesses urged flexibility for behind-the-meter projects and confidentiality in negotiations. The bill was reported favorably. SB 1118 would create a time-limited public records exemption for county or municipal information about data center siting and protect proprietary business information; Senator Pizzo raised concerns about how the exemption would affect disclosure of competing projects and local officials’ ability to speak, but the sponsor said he would work on clarifying the language. The committee also passed SB 1050, by Senator Calatayud, which requires veterinarians to provide pet owners with written prescriptions and information about pharmacy choice while preserving veterinary judgment and emergency dispensing authority. The meeting concluded after all bills were reported favorably and members recorded additional votes on prior items.
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama House Apr 10th, 2025

Alabama House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • And if you remove this protection. And if you remove this protection.
  • And and you've got protect the farmers. And and you've got protect the farmers.
  • Um, and I think it's a protections here. Um, and I think it's a protections here.
  • We've got enough protections in here and this enough protections in here and this enough protections
  • them and not giving other protecting them and not giving other protecting them and not giving other
TX

Texas 89th Regular

89th Legislative Session Apr 10th, 2025

Texas House Floor Meeting

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  • There are other ways to talk with the author and get these but to pull money from the border.
  • and children and fentanyl and gangs coming across the border to kill Americans.
  • This is about protecting public dollars, restoring public trust, and upholding our responsibility.
  • And other than the border, property taxes comes up over and over. over again.
  • Six and a half billion dollars for the border. How long are we going to continue this?
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

House Housing Finance and Policy Committee 3/18/25

Housing Finance and Policy

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  • just enhance and just enhance and protections<00:53:51.799> we're<00:53:52.040> not
  • And on deck, we have Mara Arnoldi. these are protections that renters and these are protections that
  • crisis that Demand Action protect crisis that Demand Action protect children<01:13:29.159> and
  • and so we need to protect our young generations<01:20:53.199> and<01:20:53.320> if<01:
TX

Texas 89th Regular

S/C on Academic & Career-Oriented Education Mar 5th, 2025

S/C on Academic & Career-Oriented Education

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  • Advising ensures students and families are aware of and have access to very... various college and career
  • I'm the President and CEO. of Tarrant to and through partnership, and we are thrilled to lean in. to
  • And I'm, and it is one that's dragged away, but we do have some resource witnesses here, and somebody
  • each party and absolutely And if you want to talk to Mr.
  • And then the level one and level two would. qualify for the 1.28 weight and the level three and level
Bills: HB20, HB 120, HB20, HB120
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  • offense report information, showing the advanced date and time, general location, officer, and brief
  • With that, I stand for questions and urge consideration and passage. Thank you, Mr. Chair.
  • The university's protected. The professors protected. The student is not.
  • They're not protected like the university and the student is. I mean, and the professor is.
  • And you know, all the labor stuff and HR stuff that goes where. A motion in a second.
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  • Aaron and your family, thank you for your service and your sacrifice and your continued leadership.
  • and therapy services.
  • Many mild and moderate traumatic brain injuries go undiagnosed or untreated, and individuals and families
  • And last, and certainly not least, Mr. Joshua Lay here with Representative.
  • We just couldn't get them all off work today, so and And what and one of their search dogs.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Health and Human Services REVISED Feb 23rd, 2026 at 02:00 pm

Health and Human Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • Chairman, and thank you, members.
  • and Supervision.
  • continue to move us forward in protection of children and their families.
  • And now it's time to move the state forward to protecting our children.
  • And while those people had the custody of these kids, there was harm and there has been abuse and neglect
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Land & Resource Management Apr 17th, 2025 at 09:04 am

Land & Resource Management

Transcript Highlights:
  • So I'm asking y'all to make a decision for conformity and unity across the state of Texas and to protect
  • to make a decision for conformity and unity across the state of Texas and to protect, um, you know, funding
  • These laws have played an essential role in raising standards, protecting residents, and preventing the
  • to protect our residents and ensure the responsible growth of Cameron County. ...in a way that continues
  • to protect our residents and ensure the responsible growth of Cameron County.
Summary: The committee heard testimony and took action on several land use, housing, municipal utility district, and cemetery-related bills. House Bill 447, dealing with transportation impact analysis requirements tied to MUD bond issuance, drew opposition from a witness who argued it would duplicate work, strain agency resources, and delay development; after the sponsor’s closing remarks, the committee substitute was withdrawn and the bill was left pending. Senate Bill 1202, on third-party review of home backup power installations, was substituted and reported favorably to the full House by a unanimous roll call. House Bill 2494, on disannexation for failure to provide municipal services, and House Bill 1835, removing barriers to HUD-code manufactured homes, were also substituted and reported favorably; HB 1835 passed on a 5-1 vote. Senate Bill 15, limiting lot size and density requirements in certain large municipalities, was substituted and reported favorably unanimously. The committee also heard House Bill 897, which would authorize the sale or long-term lease of two state-owned Austin properties used by the Texas State Library and Archives Commission and HHSC. The sponsor said the properties are in poor condition and that proceeds would benefit the state; after questions, the committee substitute was withdrawn and the bill was left pending. Several template MUD bills were then laid out, including HB 5652, HB 5654, HB 5661, and HB 5656, each creating or authorizing municipal utility districts in Montgomery or Fort Bend counties for water, wastewater, drainage, road, and recreational improvements. These bills drew limited testimony in support and were left pending without objection. A major portion of the meeting focused on House Bill 2673, which would repeal last session’s change allowing new cemeteries within certain distances of municipalities and restore the prior rule limiting cemetery placement near growing urban areas. The sponsor and supporters argued the 2023 change created unintended consequences, removed valuable taxable land from future use, and complicated city planning; opponents, including a funeral service industry representative, argued the current law gives communities local control and helps address cemetery land shortages. After extensive testimony, the bill was left pending. The committee also heard HB 4753, a bill allowing a property owner to use a municipal record showing a certificate of occupancy was issued when the original document is lost; it was left pending. Finally, HB 3680, a Cameron County-specific bill modifying subdivision/model rule procedures to reduce replatting burdens while preserving colonia protections, and HB 4812, clarifying that condominiums follow Chapter 82 of the Property Code rather than full subdivision platting, both received supportive testimony and were left pending.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Land & Resource Management Apr 17th, 2025 at 09:04 am

Land & Resource Management

Transcript Highlights:
  • So I’m asking y’all to make a decision for conformity and unity across the state of Texas and to protect
  • So I'm asking y'all to make a decision for conformity and unity across the state of Texas and to protect
  • to make a decision for conformity and unity across the state of Texas and to protect, um, you know,
  • to protect our residents and ensure the responsible growth of Cameron County.
  • Despite the requirements for protecting the single stairwell with sprinklers and fire-rated protection
Summary: The committee heard testimony on a series of land use, housing, and local government bills. House Bill 447, relating to TIA requirements for certain MUD bond issuances, drew opposition from a witness who argued it would duplicate work already done, strain agency resources, and delay development; after the author’s closing, the committee substitute was withdrawn and the bill was left pending. The committee then voted out Senate Bill 1202 (third-party review of home backup power installations), House Bill 2494 (disannexation for failure to provide services), House Bill 1835 (removing barriers to HUD co-manufactured homes), and Senate Bill 15 (lot size and density limits in certain municipalities), with House Bill 1835 receiving one no vote and the others passing unanimously. House Bill 897, authorizing sale or lease of two state-owned Austin properties, was laid out and left pending after brief questions and no public testimony. The committee also heard and left pending several MUD creation bills for Montgomery and Fort Bend counties, including House Bills 5652, 5654, 5661, and 5656, each presented as template district bills with local support and no opposition recorded at the table. A major portion of the meeting focused on House Bill 2673, which would restore prior restrictions on new cemeteries near growing urban areas by repealing changes made last session. Representative Lujan and supporters argued the current law created unintended consequences, including loss of developable land, tax-exempt property in urban cores, and conflicts with infrastructure planning; they said cities already have authority to establish their own cemeteries if needed. Opponents, including a funeral services industry representative, argued the 2023 change was intended to let communities decide and that the bill would take local decision-making backward. After extensive testimony from both sides, the bill was left pending. The committee also heard House Bill 3680, which would create a Cameron County-specific process allowing local discretion under the model subdivision rules. Supporters said the bill would preserve colonia protections while reducing costly platting and replatting burdens on families trying to sell or pass down land; county officials and realtors testified in favor. The bill was left pending after closing. House Bill 4812, a clarification to the Texas Uniform Condominium Act to prevent counties from imposing subdivision platting requirements on condominiums, received support from builders and a condominium attorney who said current county practices create duplicative hurdles and higher costs; it too was left pending. Finally, House Bill 5148, which would allow certain single-stair apartment buildings up to six stories, generated the most detailed policy debate. Supporters, including housing advocates and architects, said the bill would lower costs, improve unit design, and expand affordable, family-friendly housing while maintaining safety through sprinklers and other safeguards. Fire officials from Corpus Christi opposed the bill, warning that a single stairwell could hinder firefighting and occupant evacuation, especially if sprinklers fail or smoke spreads. The author said the bill was aimed at new construction only and was part of a broader effort to reduce outdated housing regulations; the committee substitute was withdrawn and the bill was left pending at adjournment.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Land & Resource Management Apr 17th, 2025

Land & Resource Management

Transcript Highlights:
  • So I'm asking y'all to make a decision for conformity and unity across the state of Texas and to protect
  • state of Texas and to protect, um, you know, funding rights for, for the citizens of the state of Texas
  • to protect our residents and ensure the responsible growth of Cameron County.
  • We continue to protect our residents and ensure the responsible growth of Cameron County.
  • Despite the requirements for protecting the single stairwell with sprinklers and fire-rated protection
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Land & Resource Management Apr 17th, 2025

Land & Resource Management

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  • providing fire protection and emergency medical services.
  • We all together support this bill because we realize the need to protect ESDs and their ability to be
  • ESDs continue to grow throughout the state, and they need to have representation and protection.
  • and roads.
  • Right, and then those holdings and costs carry over and then are percolated down to the homeowner.
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  • Speaker, so adult protective services is sometimes bringing people and dropping them off at a hospice
  • The The legislature does, and I think that ensures that we're protecting our taxpayer money, and so I
  • The bill places career tech in charge of the implementation, ensures paid work protections, and requires
  • And I'll say that is the job of every state legislature is to protect the rights and liberties of its
  • And stand, fo questions and ask for passage.