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US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, September 4, 2025)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Members will record their vote by electronic device. This is a 15-minute vote. Heat. Heat. Heat.
  • Members will record their votes by electronic device.
  • Members will record their votes by electronic device. This will be a two-minute vote.
  • Members will record their votes by electronic device.
  • Members will record their votes by electronic device.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Regulated Industries Feb 10th, 2026

Regulated Industries

Transcript Highlights:
  • Please silence all electronic devices. Thank you, Susan. Please silence all electronic devices.
  • Yes, and by your vote, SB 1706 is reported favorably.
  • Yes, and by your vote, SB 1706 is reported favorably.
  • Yes, and by your vote, CS for SB 1580 is reported favorably. Thank you. Your vote.
  • Does any senator wish a separate vote?” “No.”
Summary: The committee heard and approved several bills. SB 468 would require veterinarians and veterinary technicians to report suspected animal cruelty to law enforcement or animal control and allow release of patient records in good faith; it was reported favorably with support from animal welfare groups. SB 1706 narrows eligibility for the My Safe Florida Condominium Pilot Program to buildings with at least 80% owner-occupied units and residents at or below 80% of area median income, and it also passed favorably. SB 1234 on building permits and inspections was amended extensively to clarify permit exemptions, private-provider rules, and timelines, then reported favorably as a committee substitute. SB 1260, dealing with building inspections after emergencies, was amended to require state-term contracts for inspection vendors and then passed. SB 822 would require professionally managed community associations above a budget threshold; an amendment raised the threshold to $750,000, added a parcel-count trigger, and allowed direct-hire credentialed managers, after which the bill was reported favorably. SB 1580 would increase penalties for illegal gaming operations, add enforcement tools, and clarify procedures for veterans organizations; after removing a fantasy sports provision, it also passed favorably. The committee also heard from several appointees and reappointees to the Public Service Commission and Florida Gaming Control Commission. Public Service Commission nominees Anna Ortega and Robert Payne were questioned closely about utility hardening projects, ratepayer costs, and the role of the Office of Public Counsel. Gaming Commission reappointee Julie Brown and appointees William Spacola, John DeQuilla, Peter Cutterman, and Tina Rep discussed illegal gaming enforcement, audits, agency operations, and their backgrounds in law, regulation, law enforcement, and public service. Several members raised concerns about contract timing and evidence handling at the Gaming Commission, while others praised the nominees’ experience and service. At the end of the meeting, the committee voted to recommend confirmation of all appointees on tabs 1 through 7. Members then requested favorable placement on the record for specific bills, including SB 468, SB 1234, SB 1260, SB 1580, and SB 1706, and the committee adjourned.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
  • REMINDER TO SILENCE ALL ELECTRONIC DEVICES IF YOU HAVE ANY.
  • WE WILL BE TAKING A VOTE ON THE CONFIRMATION OF LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR JEANETTE NUNEZ.
  • AND BY YOUR VOTE THE CONFIRMATION OF LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR IS RECOMMENDED FAVORABLY.
Keywords: 999, senate, all
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Finance and Tax Mar 18th, 2025

Finance and Tax

Transcript Highlights:
  • Please silence all electronic devices.
  • But if you want to start with $2.5, you have my vote. Thank you. Any further questions?
  • And senators, by your vote, Senate Bill 182 is reported favorably. Thank you, Senator. Thank you.
Summary: The Committee on Finance and Tax met with a quorum present and took up one bill, Senate Bill 182, the Home Away from Home Tax Credit Program. Senator Kalata explained that the bill would create a tax credit to encourage business donations supporting charitable health and hospitality homes that house families of children receiving long-term medical treatment away from home. He described the program as a way to help families avoid sleeping in cars or hospital lobbies and said it was modeled after Florida’s Strong Families Tax Credit. Senator Gates asked who could contribute and how the credit would work; the sponsor said it would apply to corporate insurance premium tax contributions and would be capped at $2.5 million. Gates noted the need was significant and said he would support the bill, though he questioned whether the cap was enough to start. No one appeared in opposition and there was no debate. The committee then voted on SB 182, and it was reported favorably. Afterward, the chair said the committee was taking a measured approach to reviewing bills with financial impacts, citing a tightening fiscal outlook and the need to consider budget effects before advancing additional proposals. With no further business, the committee moved to adjourn.
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

House Criminal Justice and Public Safety (01/29/2026)

Criminal Justice and Public Safety

Transcript Highlights:
  • >> Chair<00:39:35.040> votes.<00:39:35.280> Yes. >> Chair votes. Yes.
  • <01:11:37.040> Representative >> The clerk votes yes.
  • So, I'm more than welcome to entertain any questions. electronically recorded. electronically recorded
  • And even if it is electronically, then it's on the cloud.
  • And even if it is electronically, then it's on the cloud.
Keywords: 1189, house, all
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, March 25, 2026)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Remaining electronic votes will be conducted as 5-minute votes.
  • Remaining electronic votes will be conducted as 5-minute votes.
  • Members will record their votes by electronic device.
  • Members will record their vote by electronic device.
  • This is a five-minute vote.” electronic device. This is a fiveminute electronic device.
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

Licensing & Administrative Procedures Mar 11th, 2025

Licensing & Administrative Procedures

Transcript Highlights:
  • Regular bingo is played on paper cards or electronic cardbiers.
  • An electronic cardmer is a computerized device that allows a player to play multiple bingo cards.
  • Electronic card binders are used in many Texas bingo halls.
  • Adjusted gross receipts are the sum of paper card sales, electronic card sales, and pull tap bingo sales
  • we cannot enforce under that provision until public comment period is done and the board ultimately votes
NH
Transcript Highlights:
  • We'll give you a minute or two to find it, and then vote to approve.
  • <00:02:40.599> approve<00:02:41.599> I'm<00:02:41.720> sorry<00:02:42.560> vote
  • it and uh vote to approve I'm sorry vote it and uh vote to approve I'm sorry vote to to to approve
  • We have the electronic annual report. That's fine.
  • Um, you mentioned you sent it electronically.
Keywords: 928, house, all
Summary: The committee first handled organizational business, electing Representative Mark Pearson as chair for the coming term, appointing Representative Lucy Weber as clerk, and approving the November 22 minutes with abstentions from members who were absent. Members also noted excused absences for Senator Avard and Representative Jessica Lontine. After the vote, the committee moved to the DHHS commissioners’ update. DHHS associate commissioners Patricia Tilly and Chris Santinello described a process-improvement effort to improve transitions for youth moving from DCF care into adult developmental services and Medicaid. They said the old process was fragmented, dependent on personal relationships, and not sustainable, so staff from DCF, the Bureau of Family Assistance, Developmental Services, and public health used a Kaizen/Lean event to map the workflow, identify bottlenecks, clarify roles, and create a more consistent playbook. Members asked about IT support and whether the process would create new bureaucracy; DHHS said current systems are antiquated, especially DCF’s CWIS, but the goal is to streamline coordination, not add bureaucracy, and future systems like Granite Families may help with reminders and age-based ticklers. Several members praised the work, including a CASA volunteer who said the added attention has improved services for vulnerable youth. The committee then received the annual healthcare-associated infections update from Ctin Hansen of the Division of Public Health Services. Hansen reported that New Hampshire’s HAI program, created by statute, tracks infections in hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, dialysis centers, and long-term care facilities. For 2023, hospitals reported fewer infections than predicted nationally, with 135 infections statewide and 174 C. diff infections also below national rates; hospital influenza vaccination was 89.9%. Ambulatory surgery centers reported low infection counts and an 80.1% staff flu vaccination rate; dialysis centers reported fewer infections overall than the prior year but higher local access-site infections, with staff vaccination at 52.6%; and long-term care facilities reported a 50.1% flu vaccination rate, up from 37.8%. Hansen also said the program conducted over 100 investigations, handled 84 antibiotic-resistant organism reports, completed 20 infection-prevention assessments, and operated on a budget of about $348,000 plus grant funding, including an Epidemiology Laboratory Capacity Grant that was later reduced.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
  • <01:20:53.719> electronic<01:20:54.360> prior electronic electronic prior electronic electronic
  • If not, Vice Chair, for the vote. The committee is voting on House Bill 712.
  • Chair votes aye. Vice Chair votes aye, noting all members present. Any members voting no?
  • c><02:10:23.079> voting any members voting any members voting no<02:10:25.040> any<02:10
  • Chair votes aye. Vice Chair votes aye, noting all members present. Any members voting no?
Keywords: 910, house, all
Summary: The joint hearing covered HB 553 on biomarker testing coverage, HB 556 on colorectal cancer screening access, and later HB 712 on 340B drug pricing. For HB 553, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, patient advocates Natalie Heyman and Susan Hirano, a surgical oncologist, and the American Lung Association strongly supported the bill, arguing that biomarker testing should be covered when ordered by a doctor and guided by current evidence. DHS and several insurers offered comments and requested amendments, with DHS saying it appreciated the intent but wanted changes. The committees then voted to pass HB 553 with amendments, including a House draft and a defective date of July 1, 3000; both the House Health and Human Services and Homelessness committees adopted the recommendation unanimously. For HB 556, testimony focused on closing gaps in colorectal cancer screening, especially for uninsured and underinsured patients who can get stool-based screening but then cannot access follow-up colonoscopies. Community Clinic of Maui, ACS CAN, and the American Cancer Society supported the bill, with ACS CAN urging a program similar to the breast and cervical cancer control program and offering amendments. DHS requested that the program and appropriation not conflict with executive budget priorities, and the committees noted technical amendments, a defective date, a blank appropriation amount, and corrections changing Medicare references to Medicaid. HB 556 was also passed with amendments by both committees. The hearing then moved to HB 712 on 340B drug pricing and contract pharmacies. The Department of Health and the Attorney General’s office expressed concern that the bill would require the state to regulate private commercial activity and said the department lacked the expertise and resources to implement it as written, suggesting it might belong in a different statutory section. In contrast, PhRMA opposed the bill, while Hawaii Pacific Health and Hawaii Island Community Health Center supported it, saying 340B savings are important for hospital services and patient access to low-cost medications, especially where manufacturers have restricted shipments to contract pharmacies. No vote on HB 712 was taken in the portion provided.
FL

Florida 2025 Regular Session

Fiscal Policy Mar 6th, 2025

Transcript Highlights:
  • PLEASE SILENCE ELECTRONIC DEVICES.
  • I HOPE EVERYONE VOTES FOR IT. I THINK YOU ALL WILL. THANK YOU. >> ANY FURTHER DEBATE?
  • FIRST STEP OF MANY THAT I HOPE WE ARE ON THE MARCH TO ACCOMPLISH AND WITH THAT I WOULD ASK FOR YOUR VOTE
  • AND WITH THAT I WOULD ASK FOR YOUR VOTE. >> Chair Gruters: MICHELLE, PLEASE CALL THE ROLL ON CS FOR SB
  • >> Vice Chair Osgood: YES >> YES BY YOUR VOTE CS FOR CS FOR SB 112 IS REPORTED FAVORABLY.
Keywords: 999, senate, all
FL

Florida 2025 Regular Session

March 13, 2025 - 01:00 PM

Transcript Highlights:
  • Having waived, Anola, please call the roll and announce the vote.
  • I mean, to suggest that voting in favor of this bill, which I will be doing today, is somehow a vote
  • With that, I urge you to vote yes on House Bill 883.
  • Today, I urge you to vote yes on House Bill 883.
  • I'm going to vote yes on this bill today, but with great reservations.
Summary: The Health Professions and Programs Subcommittee heard and advanced several health care bills. HB 909, joining the Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact, was presented with a strike-all amendment and reported favorably as amended by a 13-0 vote. HB 911, the related public records exemption protecting certain biological information, was also adopted and reported favorably as amended by a 14-0 vote. CS for HB 597, allowing schools to procure and administer glucagon for students with diabetes under trained personnel, passed unanimously 14-0 after a technical amendment. HB 519, aligning state law with federal language on controlled substances administered by paramedics, passed as amended 14-0. The committee then took up HB 919 on nursing education programs. Sponsor Rep. Overdorf argued the bill would create accountability for underperforming nursing schools by requiring remediation, tuition refunds in the lowest-performing programs, and public reporting of passage rates. Supporters said it would improve quality and protect students from debt without licensure success, while opponents from private nursing schools warned it could close programs and reduce nurse supply. After extensive debate, the bill was reported favorably 15-0. HB 1553, which would require health care providers to submit identified uterine fibroid data so the Department of Health can implement the research database previously authorized by law, passed unanimously 15-0. The final bill, HB 883, would allow psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners to practice autonomously; supporters said it would expand access to mental health care, especially in rural and underserved areas, while opponents raised concerns about quality and physician oversight. After lengthy testimony and debate, the bill was reported favorably 14-3.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • The committee uses electronic witness registration.
  • Please register on those electronic kiosks.
  • Hearing none, I assume we have no one that has registered to vote. Oh, I'm sorry. Yes, we do.
  • We urge this committee to vote the bill favorably out of committee. Thank you. Thank you.
  • What about providing the itemized bill electronically?
FL
Transcript Highlights:
  • A reminder to please silence all electronic devices.
  • And by your vote, SB 1514 is reported favorably.
  • By your vote, CS for SB 502 is reported favorably. I'm going to return the chair to Chair Wright.
Summary: The Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security met with a quorum present and first postponed consideration of one bill at the sponsor’s request. The committee then took up SB 1514, a public records measure relating to Space Florida. Senator Burgess explained that the bill creates a public records exemption for meetings of the Board of Space Florida when trade secrets are discussed, arguing the exemption is needed to protect sensitive business information and support Space Florida’s mission. There were no questions or debate, and the bill was reported favorably by roll call vote. The committee next considered CS for SB 502, which Senator Wright presented. The bill would allow Florida to exercise concurrent state and federal legislative jurisdiction over certain juvenile offenses committed on U.S. military installations when federal jurisdiction has been waived and the conduct is also a state crime. Senator Wright said the change is intended to move juvenile cases out of federal court and into the state juvenile justice system, which he said is better suited to rehabilitation. The bill received no questions or debate and was also reported favorably by roll call vote. After the votes, members briefly recognized guests from a Pasco County veterans wellness program, including Chris Sowell, Samantha Verbansock, and their dog Grit. With no further business, the committee adjourned.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security Feb 2nd, 2026

Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security

Transcript Highlights:
  • A reminder to please silence all electronic devices.
  • By your vote, SB 1514 is reported favorably.
  • By your vote, CS for SB 502 is reported favorably. I'm going to return the chair to Chair Wright.
Bills: S0502, S1182, S1514
Summary: The Senate Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security met with a quorum present and took up two bills. Senator Burgess presented SB 1514, a public records measure tied to Space Florida that exempts Board of Space Florida meetings from public records requirements when trade secrets are discussed. He said the exemption was needed to protect sensitive business information and support Space Florida’s mission. The bill drew no questions or debate, and it was reported favorably by a unanimous roll call vote. The committee then considered CS for SB 502, sponsored by Senator Wright, which would provide concurrent state and federal legislative jurisdiction over certain juvenile offenses on U.S. military installations in Florida when federal jurisdiction is waived and the conduct is also a state crime. Senator Wright argued the change would allow juveniles to be handled in the state juvenile justice system rather than federal court, which he said is better suited for rehabilitation. The bill also had no questions or debate and was reported favorably by unanimous vote. After the bills, the committee recognized representatives from a Pasco County veterans wellness group and their therapy dog, Grit, for their work with veterans. The committee then adjourned without objection.
IN

Indiana 2026 Regular Session

Friday, Feb. 27 part 4

Indiana House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • All in favor indicate by voting aye. Those opposed will vote no. Those opposed will vote no.
  • All those in favor will signify by voting aye; those opposed will vote no.
  • All those in favor will signify by voting aye; those opposed will vote no. All the members voted.
  • All those in favor vote aye; all those opposed vote no. Show the chair is voting aye.
  • All those in favor vote aye; those opposed vote no. Show the chair is voting aye.
Keywords: 964, all
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm

Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities

Transcript Highlights:
  • Specifically, it directs the departments to create an electronic centralized education records database
  • The data will then be used to create individual electronic files... ...for each student under the jurisdiction
  • Each electronic file will follow each student upon the transfer of schools or placements for academic
  • that each department exact their exact responsibilities for providing relevant information to the electronic
  • But today, I come to you as a vote. ...who you just heard from.
Keywords: 995, all
Summary: The Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities held a hybrid hearing focused largely on DDS-related bills, with chairs Kennedy and Livingstone outlining strict time limits, accessibility procedures, and a 5 p.m. stop to preserve ASL and CART services. The committee heard testimony on several measures, including a bill from Sen. Mike Moore to create a centralized electronic education records system for students in out-of-home placements, which supporters said would improve communication, preserve IEP continuity, and reduce missed services. Paul DePaulo also testified in support, describing the educational and justice-system harms that can follow when foster youth do not receive coordinated records and supports. A major portion of the hearing centered on H. 242/S. 149, a bill to enhance standards of care for people with autism and intellectual and developmental disabilities. Rep. Garballey and many advocates, parents, clinicians, and disability leaders supported the bill, saying it would require provider training, statewide standards, and better emergency department practices to reduce misdiagnosis, trauma, and unnecessary ER boarding. Testimony described sensory and communication barriers in medical settings, lack of provider training, and the need for continuing education and license-related requirements. Related testimony also supported H. 213/S. 111, which would improve access to behavioral health services for children involved with state agencies by requiring better discharge planning, coordination with hospitals and agencies, and more appropriate post-hospital placements. The committee also heard strong support for H. 256/S. 102, requiring universal changing stations in public buildings, from parents, advocates, and the Massachusetts Developmental Disabilities Council. Witnesses said current restroom accommodations often force unsafe or undignified changes on floors, in cars, or in inaccessible spaces, and argued the cost of adding changing stations to new or renovated buildings would be modest compared with the benefits to dignity, safety, and community access. Another major topic was H. 261/S. 155 on supported decision-making agreements for certain adults, which supporters described as a less restrictive alternative to guardianship that preserves autonomy while providing trusted support. Finally, testimony on Tommy’s bill (S. 168/H. 282) described a preventable death after a hospital discharge and urged clearer communication and training requirements for residential staff handling life-sustaining equipment; the bill was presented as a safeguard for people with disabilities relying on such equipment.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
  • Please silence all electronic devices at this time.
  • And by your vote, Senate Bill 7016 is reported favorably. Chair Mayfield.
  • Yes, and by your vote, Senate Bill 7016 is reported favorably.
  • Any members wishing to record a vote that might have missed one?
  • Yes, on Tab 1, please vote in the affirmative; Tab 2, which is 7002, vote in the affirmative; Tab 6,
Summary: The Committee on Governmental Oversight and Accountability met and first postponed Senate Bill 350. It then took up several Open Government Sunset Review bills, most of them extending or preserving public records or public meeting exemptions. Senate Bill 7000, relating to emergency shelter information for persons provided public emergency shelter during storms or catastrophes, was amended to set a new sunset date of October 2, 2031, and reported favorably. Senate Bill 7002, concerning Department of Military Affairs records in Department of Defense systems, was similarly amended to extend the sunset date to October 2, 2031 and reported favorably. Senate Bill 7012, dealing with Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles records on motor vehicle registration, dealer licensing, driver licenses, and private inspection providers, was amended to conform the effective date with the House companion and reported favorably. The committee also approved Senate Bill 7006, which preserves public meeting and records exemptions for portions of Florida Public Service Commission hearings involving confidential proprietary business information, and Senate Bill 7008, which preserves similar exemptions for Florida Gaming Control Commission meetings and records. Senate Bill 7004, concerning conviction integrity unit investigation information, was explained as maintaining confidentiality for reinvestigation materials during active innocence reviews and was reported favorably without amendment. Later, Senate Bill 7014, on Department of Legal Affairs records related to investigations of social media platforms, was taken up as a committee substitute that extended the repeal date for two exemptions from October 2026 to October 2031 and was reported favorably. Finally, Senate Bill 7016, which preserves the exemption for certain financial information held by an economic development agency for administration of small business loan programs, was reported favorably without amendment. No opposition or public testimony was presented on the bills, and the committee adopted the amendments and committee substitute by voice vote before taking recorded roll-call votes. At the end of the meeting, members were invited to record missed votes, and the committee adjourned.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Health Finance and Policy Committee 2/25/26 - Part 2

Health Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • . electronic. electronic.
  • So I ran back to the office and requested the records electronically.
  • Everything is electronic now.
  • Everything is electronic now. approved. Everything is electronic now.
  • > health misconception that electronic health misconception that electronic health records<00:
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Medical Assistance provider enrollment processes 2/26/26

Minnesota House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • And this is just a slight change from current statute, making that electronic notification a requirement
  • And this is just a slight change from current statute, making that electronic notification a requirement
  • And this is just a slight change from current statute, making that electronic notification a requirement
  • directly electronically to a provider. directly electronically to a provider.
  • current statute making that electronic current statute making that electronic um<00:09:30.399>
Keywords: 1183, house
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development Mar 24th, 2025

Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development

Transcript Highlights:
  • Please silence all electronic devices.
  • By your vote, C.S. for Senate Bill 810 is... Mr. Polsky? Chair DeSigley. Yes.
  • By your vote, Senate Bill 994 is reported favorably. Thank you, Senator Collins.
  • By your vote, Senate Bill 662 is reported favorably. Congratulations. Thank you, Mr. Chair.
  • Does any senator wish to be recorded as voting on bills before the committee today?
Summary: The Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development heard four bills. SB 810, as amended, addressed stormwater management and flooding prevention after recent hurricanes by requiring annual inspections of certain municipal separate storm sewer systems (MS4s) and identifying infrastructure vulnerable to blockage, deterioration, failure, or flooding. Senator Burgess said the amendment narrowed the bill, removed a notice requirement to DEM, and was still being refined with stakeholders and counties; Senator Smith asked about prioritizing high-risk systems and DEP’s role. The committee adopted the amendment, heard one opposition appearance from the Florida Stormwater Association, and reported the bill favorably as C.S. for SB 810. SB 994 by Senator Collins revised driver education requirements. It would require applicants age 18 and older to complete a traffic law and substance abuse education course unless they had previously been licensed or completed a Department of Education driver’s ed course, and it would require learner’s permit applicants to complete a DHSMV-approved classroom driver education course. The bill had one supportive appearance from A BET Florida and was reported favorably without debate. The committee also approved two transportation facility designation bills. SB 662 designated a portion of West Beaver Street in Duval County as Harry Frisch Street in honor of the Jacksonville businessman and philanthropist, and SB 706 designated a portion of U.S. 92/Gandy Boulevard as the Senator James A. Sebesta Memorial Highway, recognizing Sebesta’s public service and work on transportation issues. Both bills had no opposition or debate and were reported favorably. The committee then adjourned and noted it would meet again Wednesday to take up additional bills and begin budget rollout.