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Transcript Highlights:
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- Thank you for the opportunity to testify. Thank you for the opportunity to testify.
- Mahalo for your consideration. opportunity to draw attention to a opportunity to draw attention to a
- Thank you so much for the opportunity to testify.
FL
Florida 2026 5th Special Session
Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development Feb 4th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- targeted rural access bill that puts special districts in rural communities and rural areas of opportunity
- Our digital economy depends on trusted data and resilient networks.
- Thank you for the opportunity to present Senate Bill 694.
- Thank you for the opportunity. Vice Chair Polsky and members of the committee.
- Thank you for the opportunity to present Senate Bill 694.
Summary:
The Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development met with a quorum present and considered three bills. First, SB 214 by Senator McLean, described as a targeted rural access bill, would allow special districts in rural communities and areas of opportunity to receive certain state and federal financial assistance payments by invoice rather than reimbursement. An amendment expanding the benefit to independent special districts in those rural areas, including water and wastewater projects, was adopted, and the bill then passed favorably. Support was noted from representatives of water and sewer cooperatives, a water and sewer district, Resiliency Florida, and the Florida Association of Special Districts.
The committee then took up CS for SB 1266 by Senator Kalata on cybersecurity internships and workforce readiness. The bill was substantially revised by a delete-all amendment creating a cybersecurity experiential learning opportunity and clearance readiness program within the Department of Commerce, working with Cyber Florida at the University of South Florida and participating institutions to provide certification and clearance-related training. A proposed amendment to the amendment was withdrawn, and the committee reported the bill favorably.
Finally, the committee heard CS for SB 694 by Senator Bracey Davis, which would provide compensation to the descendants of the Groveland Four—Charles Greenlee, Walter Irvin, Samuel Shepard, and Ernest Thomas—for wrongful convictions and related harms. Senator Bracey Davis and a supporter testified about the history of the case, prior legislative apologies, pardons, and exonerations, and the need for compensation as a final step. Members spoke in support, and the bill was reported favorably. The committee then adjourned.
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
Appropriations S/C on Articles VI, VII, & VIII Feb 26th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- We appreciate the opportunity to speak to you today about TDI's budget.
- OK, if you wouldn't mind, I'd, I'd love an opportunity to maybe sit down with y'all separate, you know
- There's an economic opportunity when we can bring these boxing matches and MMA fights into the state,
- We've got to build, but at some point to be competitive and for the board to have an opportunity to look
- Of 17th, and we've had a steady diet of digital asset, uh, frauds that we've been active on.
DE
Delaware 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Environment, Energy - Transportation Committee Meeting Jun 18th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- You know, a nonprofit doesn't necessarily have the time, the opportunity to put the sticker on the window
- You know, a nonprofit doesn't necessarily have the time, the opportunity to put the sticker on the window
- This bill is a step towards becoming more mindful about how and what we consume and provides opportunities
- We are a digital-first environment.
- It does this by bringing the reporting process in line with current digital government practices.
Summary:
The committee met in hybrid format on June 18, 2026, but initially lacked a quorum, so minutes were not approved until later in the meeting after additional members joined. The committee heard a series of bills, with most receiving supportive testimony from sponsors, agency officials, advocacy groups, and frequent public commenter Robert Overmiller. Several measures focused on transportation and public safety, including HB 363 on residential speed limits, HB 384 extending DelDOT open-end contracts from three to five years, HB 413 allowing green flashing lights on road work and emergency vehicles, HB 456 streamlining subaqueous lands permitting, and HB 388 letting drivers with temporary medical suspensions keep their license for ID purposes while being flagged in the system as not allowed to drive. Members asked questions mainly about implementation, enforcement, and scope, and sponsors or agency witnesses explained that the bills were intended to improve safety, efficiency, and administrative clarity.
The committee also took up HB 111, which would require single-use food service items such as utensils, straws, napkins, and condiments to be provided only upon request, with exemptions for schools, nonprofits, health care facilities, correctional facilities, and similar settings. Supporters, including Plastic Free Delaware and the Sierra Club, said the bill would reduce waste and save businesses money, while opponents from the restaurant industry argued it could confuse customers, hurt tourism, and be difficult to enforce. Sponsors emphasized that restaurants could still ask customers if they wanted items and that the bill included a phase-in period and capped penalties. The committee also heard HB 393, a consumer protection bill for third-party electric suppliers that tightens oversight, training, reporting, renewal notices, and rate limits after concerns about misleading sales and unexpectedly high bills; it drew support from environmental advocates and members who had seen constituent complaints.
Finally, the committee heard HB 412 on hunting and trapping education and wildlife drug administration, which was described as a safety and modernization measure and supported by the Division of Fish and Wildlife and sportsmen’s groups, and SB 346, which would speed up Environmental Appeals Board hearings and decisions. SB 346 drew broad support from DNREC, the Nature Conservancy, the Sierra Club, and business groups, though one witness asked to clarify that Superior Court appeal rights would remain intact; DNREC confirmed they would. The committee also approved the June 10, 2026 minutes after quorum was established, and the meeting ended with a motion to adjourn and unanimous approval.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Transportation Apr 15th, 2026
Joint Committee on Transportation Oversight
Transcript Highlights:
- And we'll have the opportunity for some of these on the floor, I'm sure.
- And we'll have the opportunity for some of these on the floor, I'm sure.
- Gentlemen, is there an opportunity on the floor when something is perfected to amend the bill at that
- So just wanted to say thank you for this opportunity. We do think that this bill will be helpful.
- Thank you for this opportunity.
Summary:
The Transportation Committee met in executive session and first voted House Bill 1798 do pass by a 9-5 roll call. Members then considered a House committee substitute combining House Bills 2553, 1831, and 2328; after a brief explanation that the substitute mainly rolled the bills together and removed duplicative helmet language, the committee adopted the substitute and voted the combined bill do pass 15-0. The committee also took up Senate Bill 1408, adopted a House committee amendment cleaning up salvage title language, then adopted a new committee substitute and voted the bill do pass by an 8-6-1 vote. Several members raised concerns about omnibus drafting, fiscal notes, and process, while others defended the bills as useful or freedom-oriented measures.
The committee then heard House Bill 3317 from Rep. Sherry Gallick, which would allow drivers facing license revocation for accumulated speeding-related points to regain driving privileges by using an intelligent speed limiting device for a year. The sponsor said the bill is intended to reduce repeat speeding and keep people working, while witnesses in support included a family member of a pedestrian killed in a speeding-related hit-and-run, MADD, and a transportation safety group, all arguing the bill could reduce fatalities and provide accountability. Opponents argued the current point and suspension system already provides penalties, that the bill could impose costs on taxpayers, and that it raises concerns about privacy, technology accuracy, and government overreach. The hearing ended without a vote on HB 3317, and the chair announced it was likely the committee’s final meeting of the year.
MO
Transcript Highlights:
- That is why providing school personnel and first responders with digital mapping is critical.
- Today, you have the opportunity to do the same in Missouri by advancing Alyssa's law.
- Today, you have the opportunity to do the same in Missouri by advancing Alyssa's law.
- This creates delays, missed opportunities for justice, and continued underreporting.
- And I thank you for the opportunity to voice support for Bill 3434.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- This would increase business opportunities for the city of Garland, which is in my district, and it would
- totality of the account is the amount in question, so that you don't have a $5,000 question, a four-digit
- With a six-digit fine. So with that, members, I would ask for your favorable support.
- So, members of this committee, I urge you to vote yes on this bill, as you have a critical opportunity
- Thank you for the opportunity to speak. ...with you about this very important matter.
Keywords:
minors, sexually explicit materials, public libraries, age verification, civil penalties, library collection review, alcohol storage, airline permits, beverage regulations, airport, commercial flights, alcoholic beverages, local option election, zoning regulations, municipality control, land use, state law, social media, bot accounts, misinformation
VT
Transcript Highlights:
- It addresses a number of specific needs and opportunities to further abate our current housing crisis
- The Senate version, as well as a side-by-side comparison, can be found on the House Energy and Digital
- The Senate version, as well as a side-by-side comparison, can be found on the House Energy and Digital
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- </c> uh, the House Energy and Digital uh, the House Energy and Digital Infrastructure<01:20:44.000><c
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- And Representative Wheeler, I will take the opportunity to ask a question. This purpose.
- And Representative Wheeler, I will take the opportunity to ask a question.
- They also have opportunity in multi-sectional, which would be set up differently.
- They also have opportunity in multi-sectional, which would be set up differently.
- There's no opportunity for snow load to be included as you choose your home.
Summary:
The House Business Committee first approved several sets of meeting minutes, then heard House Bill 707, which would create a simple administrative land-division process for properly permitted accessory dwelling units when a lender requires parcel separation for financing. Sponsor Rep. Josh Wheeler said the bill was intended to remove a financing barrier without increasing density or enabling serial lot splits, and members confirmed it would be optional for cities and counties. The committee voted unanimously to send HB 707 to the floor with a do-pass recommendation.
The committee then took up House Bill 800 on manufactured housing. Rep. Jordan Redman said the bill, based on interim housing recommendations, would allow manufactured duplexes to be treated as multifamily homes and would clarify that single-section and multi-section manufactured homes could be placed on appropriate lots, while removing earlier language on covenants and preserving local control. Testimony included strong support from the manufactured housing industry and the Pacific Legal Foundation, concerns about durability and neighborhood impacts, and opposition from one witness who urged the committee to consider 3D-printed homes instead. After debate, the committee approved HB 800 on a roll call vote of 11 ayes, 6 nays, and 1 absent/excused, sending it to the floor with a do-pass recommendation.
Finally, the committee heard House Bill 649, which would cap payday and title loan rates and fees at 30% or 10% above prime, whichever is higher. The sponsor and supportive witnesses argued the bill was needed to curb predatory lending and debt traps, while industry testimony warned that rate caps would eliminate legal credit options and push borrowers toward illegal offshore lenders. Members debated whether the bill would actually affect the intended lenders, whether the current fee structure already fit within the cap, and whether the proposal would drive the industry out of business. The original do-pass motion was withdrawn, and the committee instead voted to send HB 649 to general orders for further work.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- And Representative Wheeler, I will take the opportunity to ask a question. This purpose.
- And Representative Wheeler, I will take the opportunity to ask a question.
- They also have opportunity in multi-sectional, which would be set up differently.
- They also have opportunity in multi-sectional, which would be set up differently.
- There's no opportunity for snow load to be included as you choose your home.
Summary:
The House Business Committee first approved several sets of meeting minutes, then heard House Bill 707, which would create a simple administrative land division process for properties with properly permitted accessory dwelling units when a lender requires parcel separation for financing. Supporters said it would remove a financing barrier without increasing density or enabling serial lot splitting, and the bill passed unanimously with a due pass recommendation.
The committee then took up House Bill 800, a housing measure to reduce barriers for manufactured homes. The bill would allow manufactured duplexes to be treated as multifamily housing and clarify that certain single-section and multi-section manufactured homes may be placed on appropriate lots, while preserving local control through zoning, design standards, historic districts, and private covenants. Testimony was split between supporters who described modern manufactured homes as high-quality, affordable housing and an opponent who urged more attention to 3D-printed homes and raised safety concerns. After debate, the committee voted 11-6 to send the bill to the floor with a due pass recommendation.
Finally, the committee heard House Bill 649, which would cap interest and fees on payday and title loans at 30% or 10% above prime, whichever is higher. The sponsor and supporters argued the bill would curb predatory lending and protect vulnerable borrowers, while industry representatives warned that rate caps would eliminate legal credit options and push consumers toward illegal offshore lenders. Members questioned how the cap would affect existing payday loan practices and whether the bill’s math would effectively end the industry. The committee initially moved toward a due pass recommendation, but after further discussion withdrew that motion and instead sent the bill to general orders for further consideration.
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Legislative Session Day 42 (3-9-26)
Kentucky House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Dear God, I thank you for the opportunity to pray for these distinguished men and women whom you have
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NY
New York 2025-2026 Regular Session
New York State Senate Session - 04/29/2026
New York Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- We must balance nostalgia for the pre-digital past with the need to embrace new technologies.
- WE MUST BALANCE NOSTALGIA FOR THE PRE-DIGITAL PAST, WITH THE These principles remind us that libraries
- There are just so many opportunities.
- There are just so many opportunities.
- There are just so many opportunities.
Summary:
The Senate convened, approved the prior journal, and discharged several identical Assembly/Senate bills from committee so they could be substituted on the calendar. The chamber then took up and previously adopted two commemorative resolutions: one designating April 2026 as Sikh Heritage Month and another honoring Korean War veterans. Senators from both parties spoke in support of the Sikh resolution, emphasizing the community’s contributions, service, and the need for recognition and inclusion; the resolution was opened for co-sponsorship and the Sikh guests in the gallery were recognized. The Korean War resolution drew remarks from members recalling family service and the sacrifices of veterans, with repeated calls to preserve their stories and honor their legacy.
The Senate then moved through the calendar, passing a series of bills. Among them were measures related to charter bus safety and seat belt awareness, coverage for doula services under insurance, social services/EBT-related changes, education, navigation, highway, public service, and hospital-closure reporting. Several bills passed unanimously or with only one dissenting vote; the social services bill drew the most opposition, with Senator Murray objecting that New York should first address EBT chip technology and skimming before adding new vendor requirements. One bill on the calendar was laid aside for the day.
The chamber also adopted a supplemental bill authorizing the South Country Central School District to finance certain deficits, described by Senator Murray as a necessary rescue to keep the district operating and pay staff. Senators discussed the state budget impasse during debate on an extender bill, with the sponsor explaining it was a “clean extender” to keep government running through May 4 and cover payroll, health, education, and other essential payments. Senator Helming raised concerns about the lack of rural health transformation funding and the consequences of the delayed budget for schools, local governments, and hospitals. The extender passed, and the Senate adjourned until Monday, May 4, 2026.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Higher Education & Workforce Development Jan 29th, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Higher Education & Workforce Development
Transcript Highlights:
- What a great opportunity for people with expertise in the technology industry to be able to ask those
- But I think also seeing an opportunity, seeing an opportunity...
- Also, having an ability, seeing an opportunity to clarify the language so that it is not being used to
- Every stretched dollar reduces opportunities for our students to succeed.
- Our operating costs—our electric bill has gone up double digits the last three years.
Keywords:
medical school, medical education, letter grades, grading system, pass/fail, tiered grading, student assessment, curriculum, University of Washington, Washington State University, School of Medicine, physician training, academic standards, coursework evaluation, RCW 28B, SB 6259, Washington, state financial aid, higher education, public college
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Ways & Means Jan 15th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Most small businesses face hurdles accessing low-cost loans; many pay double-digit or even triple-digit
- , really, the leverage opportunities in banking.
- It would certainly create opportunities for state and local projects to receive lending through this
- If we are trying to build sustainable budgets, we need opportunities to circulate Washington dollars
- Hello, thank you for the opportunity to speak today. My name is Wayne Lau.
Summary:
The committee first received a JLARC work session on the 2025 tax preference performance reviews, covering nine tax preferences and recommending legislative action on eight. JLARC reviewed natural gas transportation fuel preferences, travel agent and tour operator B&O rates, a property tax exemption for nonprofit low-income housing developers, and several shorter reviews including senior center property tax relief, a disabled veteran adapted housing remittance, trade convention nexus treatment, wholesale sales of fertilizer/pesticides/seed, a hazardous substance tax exemption for pesticides stored for out-of-state shipment, and three energy-related preferences for a silicon smelter. JLARC generally recommended continuing preferences that met stated or inferred objectives, modifying some to improve reporting or performance metrics, and allowing the unused silicon smelter preferences to expire. The Citizen Commission endorsed JLARC’s recommendations, and committee members asked a few clarifying questions, including about trends in travel agent/tour operator beneficiaries and the housing exemption’s performance metric and data issues.
The committee then heard a work session and public hearing on Senate Bill 5754, which would create a Washington State public bank. A presentation from California public banking advocates and the Bank of North Dakota described public banks as government-owned financial institutions intended to keep public funds working locally, support lending for housing, infrastructure, and community development, and partner with community banks and credit unions. Committee questions focused on leverage, liquidity, constitutional issues, and how the model would interact with existing state investment and debt structures. Staff summarized the bill’s structure, including activation conditions, governance, powers, and fiscal impacts, noting the fiscal note was largely indeterminate and startup costs could be significant.
Public testimony on SB 5754 was divided. Supporters included statewide elected officials, county and city officials, labor, educators, community advocates, and residents, who argued the bank could lower borrowing costs, improve access to capital, keep public money in Washington, and help finance infrastructure, housing, and disaster resilience. Opponents included community bankers and county treasurers, who warned about risks to safety and liquidity of public funds, questioned the need for a new institution given existing programs, and argued the proposal lacked a proven track record in Washington. The hearing concluded with no vote taken in the transcript.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, December 9, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
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- They opportunities for their children.
- </c> students who have seen uh opportunities students who have seen uh opportunities taken<02:34:13.120
- In 2014, roughly 41 acres opportunities.
- </c> digital tools for permitting. digital tools for permitting.
NY
New York 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Standing Committee on Energy and Telecommunications - 02/03/2026
Energy And Telecommunications
Transcript Highlights:
- But it's single-digit percentages...
- Different utilities, it's a slightly different number across the state, but it's single-digit percentages
- And they are all just single-digit percentages of a person's actual individual electric bill; the rest
- of which... ...single-digit percentages of a person's actual individual electric bill.
Summary:
The Standing Committee on Energy and Telecommunications met under Chair Senator Kevin Parker and considered several bills related to clean energy, transmission, storage, schools, and microgrids. Bill 1456, which would require certain watercraft, aircraft, and trains to be zero-emissions and direct NYSERDA studies and incentives, was discussed as technology-neutral and advanced with one no vote to the Finance Committee. Bill 286, increasing statewide energy storage capacity, drew concerns about battery safety, fire risk, and volunteer fire department training, but was advanced to the floor with two no votes. Bill 2482, the Go Green Schools Act, would let schools convert to renewable energy and keep savings for school operations; it advanced to the floor despite concerns about siting solar on school grounds. Bill 2485 on expanding electric transmission lines and Bill 5510 directing NYSERDA to develop microgrid recommendations were both advanced to the Finance Committee, each with one no vote.
The committee then heard testimony from Marguerite Wells, executive director of the Alliance for Clean Energy New York. She argued that wind, solar, storage, and transmission have made New York a leader in clean energy and said renewable energy is increasingly cost-competitive, with much of recent bill increases driven by grid upgrades and gas prices rather than renewables. She also said clean energy helps hedge against volatile fossil fuel prices, pointed to community solar and offshore wind as savings and reliability tools, and said the state’s permitting and interconnection processes have improved.
Members questioned Wells about farmland use, decommissioning, recycling of solar and wind equipment, battery storage safety, local control, and misinformation. Wells said utility-scale projects require decommissioning plans and financial assurances, farmland must be restored under agricultural guidelines, and recycling capacity is developing. On battery storage, she said New York has rigorous codes and monitoring requirements, that not all storage is lithium-ion, and that state-level permitting is appropriate for large facilities. Several senators raised concerns about fires, contamination, winter performance, and siting projects in densely populated areas or on farmland, while others emphasized farmland protections and the value of renewable projects to host communities.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Josh Swanson said he appreciated the opportunity to testify.
- Josh Swanson said he appreciated the opportunity to testify.
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- </c><00:34:58.599><c> act</c> successfully launched the digital act successfully launched the digital
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
House Corporations, Elections & Political Subdivisions, February 23, 2026
Corporations, Elections & Political Subdivisions
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:03:26.560><c> assets</c> highlights is bringing digital assets highlights is bringing digital
- </c><00:37:12.000><c> to</c> contractors with an opportunity to contractors with an opportunity to access
- So, the opportunity at the end of this legislative year uh across the country greatly expands that opportunity
- So, the opportunity at the end of this legislative year across the country greatly expands that opportunity
- </c> we see we think there's some opportunity we see we think there's some opportunity potentially<00
Bills:
HB0086
FL
Florida 2026 5th Special Session
Commerce and Tourism Feb 11th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- promote competition and dealer diversity by ensuring that multiple independent dealers have the opportunity
- Thank you for the opportunity to present Senate Bill 1516, caller identification information.
- Basically, what we want to do is get ahead of this very, very advanced AI digital age, where basically
Summary:
The Commerce Committee on Tourism met and first took up Senate Bill 1562 by Senator Trumbull, which was amended with a strike-all amendment. The substitute bill would apply only to new vehicle brands, set a 1,000-vehicle sales threshold, and limit any one dealer or dealer group to no more than one-third of statewide sales to promote competition and dealer diversity. The committee adopted the amendment and then reported the committee substitute favorably by roll call vote, with Senator Smith later recording a negative vote and Senator Yarbrough requesting an affirmative vote on the tab.
The committee then considered Senate Bill 888 by Senator Martin, which limits professional services contracts for architects, engineers, surveyors, and landscape architects so they can be held liable only for their own negligence or that of those under their supervision. The bill extends existing protections from public contracts to private contracts, voids broader indemnity clauses, requires a professional standard of care, and bars additional-insured requirements. After no questions or debate, the committee reported the bill favorably.
Finally, the committee heard Senate Bill 1516 by Senator Garcia on misleading or inaccurate caller identification. The sponsor cited the volume of robocalls and scam losses, especially affecting older adults, and said the bill would create new statutory provisions requiring telecommunications companies to address spoofed caller ID and implement STIR/SHAKEN authentication or a comparable alternative. Testimony in support came from the Elder Law Section of the Florida Bar and AARP, and the bill was reported favorably by roll call vote. The chair then noted the committee would not reconvene later that evening and adjourned the meeting.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Members, I’ll give you an opportunity to read it.
- I wonder if we can have an opportunity opportunity opportunity in<00:54:48.520><c> some</c><00:54:49.160
- </c> digital data. digital data.
- I think there is an opportunity for discussion here.
- opportunity.