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LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
Louisiana Advanced Aviation and Drone Advisory Committee Jun 17th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- So it creates a joint task force made up of state police, sheriffs, and municipal chiefs of police.
- So I will welcome the opportunity to work in coordination with the task force. ...or whatever the body
- Maybe that will force them to attend. Right now there's no... “Force them to attend.
Summary:
The Louisiana Advanced Aviation and Drones Advisory Committee met with a quorum and opened by noting that, under current law, the committee will sunset after the 2026 regular session unless legislation is passed to reconstitute it. Members discussed the need for a smaller, more workable committee structure in the future so quorum requirements would be easier to meet, and they added an agenda item to consider reconstitution and another for a legislative briefing. The June 2025 minutes were approved.
Subcommittee reports focused heavily on counter-drone policy and advanced air mobility. Mr. Muley described the new counter-UAS effort, referred to as the “Let’s Go Act,” which would create a joint task force of state police, sheriffs, and municipal police chiefs to develop training standards and equipment standards for counter-drone operations. Members also discussed federal developments in the NDAA and DOJ’s role in authorizing mitigation capabilities for states with laws and training plans. Public safety members reported that training on recently enacted drone laws is underway in north Louisiana.
The committee also heard a major update from Josh Deplanis, newly named Louisiana’s first advanced aeronautics director. He outlined Louisiana’s selection for the FAA’s Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing/Advanced Air Mobility Integration Pilot Program, branded “Lift Off Louisiana,” and described plans for real-world operations beginning as early as August, centered on Houma-Terrebonne Airport. He also reviewed the state’s broader advanced air mobility strategic plan, including vertiport readiness, charging infrastructure, logistics, workforce training, and community engagement. Members emphasized Louisiana’s opportunity to influence FAA policy and international airspace issues related to operations over the Gulf and beyond 12 nautical miles.
In final action, the committee adopted a resolution supporting reconstitution of LADAC, with revised proposed membership language reducing the committee from 15 members to 11 and setting a simple majority of six for quorum, with new appointments effective July 1, 2027. No public testimony was offered, and the meeting adjourned after the motion passed.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Lowering the High Cost of Healthcare | Senator Matt Klein May 1st, 2026
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
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Summary:
The discussion focused on healthcare affordability in Minnesota and several related bills the senator said he is advancing this session. He described rising costs for Medicare beneficiaries, individual market purchasers, and hospitals, warning that federal changes to premium tax credits and Medicaid funding would worsen access and financial strain across the state. He said his goal is a comprehensive response to protect access to care, especially for safety-net and rural providers.
A major topic was Senate File 3769 on the 340B drug pricing program. The senator said the bill would empower the attorney general to enforce federal 340B requirements after pharmaceutical companies allegedly failed to provide discounted drugs to safety-net hospitals such as Hennepin County Medical Center and North Memorial. He said the measure passed both chambers with bipartisan support, after a nearly two-hour floor debate and significant lobbying by drug კომპანიies, and argued it could have an immediate effect by restoring hospital revenue and lowering medication costs for patients. He also said 340B is part of a broader effort to stabilize HCMC and other struggling hospitals.
The senator also discussed Senate File 3859, which would create a Minnesota vaccine advisory council to provide science-based recommendations after he said the federal advisory process had been undermined. He emphasized that the proposal would not require vaccinations, but would help counter misinformation and require insurance coverage for recommended vaccines. In addition, he supported Senate File 3650, a bipartisan bill to ban direct-to-consumer prescription drug advertising, arguing that such ads raise costs and can steer patients away from appropriate medical advice. No additional votes or committee actions were taken in the interview itself beyond the senator’s description of the 340B bill’s passage.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Ensuring potential grant recipients are certified as compliant HF3093 3/26/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
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- learned about this gap in our pre-risk assessment framework while chairing the misclassification task force
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MN
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- in Washington, D.C., voting over and over again to shut down the government, to harm Minnesotans, forcing
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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Protecting housing and redevelopment authority employees 3/17/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
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- An unhoused individual forced open the apartment's secure doors and charged its staff with two machete-type
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Summary:
The committee heard House File 4141, which would amend Minnesota Statutes 609.2231 to add housing and redevelopment authority (HRA) employees and agents to the list of public employees receiving enhanced criminal penalties for assault while performing official duties. Representative Johnson said the bill does not create a new crime, but simply extends existing protections to HRA staff who work in high-contact, high-stress settings such as inspections, enforcement, benefit decisions, and evictions. Testifiers Melissa Taporn and Terry Smith, both representing Minnesota housing authorities/NARO, supported the bill and described numerous incidents of threats, assaults, and weapon-related confrontations involving HRA staff across the state, arguing the change is needed for worker safety, retention, and continued delivery of housing services.
Committee members expressed support for the proposal, with Vice Chair Dos saying it would create reasonable guardrails to help keep workers and residents safe. Discussion also noted that repeated or unsafe inspections can add costs back onto housing operations. The chair said the bill would likely be incorporated into the committee’s broader housing policy work with possible tweaks. No vote was taken; House File 4141 was laid over for possible inclusion.
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- Senate Joint Resolution 73 by Senator Weaver establishing the first responder benefit task force. >>
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HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
House Chamber - Tue Feb 3, 2026, 12:00PM HST - Day 8
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
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- With a bill like this, it'll almost seem like they're going to force you to rent a cart when you go to
- it'll almost seem like they're<00:22:06.799>
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when <00:22:08.400>you
Bills:
HB1601, HB1616, HB1603, HB1604, HB1605, HB1606, HB1802, HB1569, HB1619, HB1730, HB1749, HB644, HB1620
Keywords:
biosecurity, invasive species, Hawaii Invasive Species Council, Department of Land and Natural Resources, appropriation, agriculture, aquaculture, commercial activity, swine production, Korean natural farming, land leases, Hawaii, extension, Department of Agriculture, housing, workforce, land use, zoning, public-private partnerships, tax credit
FL
Florida 2026 4th Special Session
January 21, 2026 - 09:15 AM
Transcript Highlights:
- The bill before you was drafted by the task force consisting of members of the Business Law Section and
- and the second thing it does is remove the mandate that the storage unit, removes the mandate to be forced
- Just to be clear, this is really for small businesses, not forced to do an expensive older form of advertisement
- effectively using the newspaper to reach bidders to come in, they are going to use a newspaper but don't force
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Appr-Sub-Natural Resources REVISED Afternoon Jan 7th, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Transcript Highlights:
- We've got examples of Regional water issues as well as those overarching major forces statewide issues
- Readiness by supporting the Flood and Drought Task Force. So, they stood up this task force.
- We're coordinating with other agencies in the task force to understand and better coordinate all of the
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Fighting Fraud, Waste, and Abuse – Senator Jordan Rasmusson May 26th, 2025
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- that did pass off the Senate floor, which I was happy to work on, is making sure that cities can't force
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association.
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama House Agriculture and Forestry Committee Apr 23rd, 2025
Agriculture and Forestry
Transcript Highlights:
- For me, that would have... force. For me, that would have been horrible as a 12-year-old.
- Because they would be forced to kill RSD. They would be forced to kill RSD species if injured.
- If they get permitted, they'll be forced to kill.
Keywords:
wildlife rehabilitation, conservation, good samaritan, injured animals, orphaned animals, debilitated wildlife, wild birds, wild animals, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, DCNR, permit exemption, animal rescue, animal welfare, veterinary medicine, veterinary licensing, animal cruelty, wildlife care, rehabilitation act, non-federally protected species, endangered species
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Transportation Apr 1st, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- with the school to provide nearby improvements prohibits counties and municipalities from imposing forcing
- a vehicular Stack King ordinance or imposing forcing a vehicular Stack King ordinance or regulation.
- That would limit enrollment prohibits local governments from forcing any local building requirements
- looking at line minus. 59 through 63 town that speaks with local government authorities May 9 poles or force
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
March 25, 2025 - 03:30 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- So anything that we can do to impact and force some regulation on that, I think is necessary.
- None of the current board members will be forced to resign.
- First, I want to say thank you to Representative Shoaf for joining forward, allowing me to join forces
- with you as a prime co-sponsor, as a new... ...joining forces with you as a prime co-sponsor, as a native
Summary:
The committee met with a quorum present and took up five bills related to Florida waterways, vessels, and environmental protection. HB 1149 on vessel accountability was presented as a way to strengthen enforcement against derelict and long-term anchored vessels, create nuisance authority for repeat violators, and shift relocation/disposal costs to owners; it drew support from marine industry and boating groups and passed 15-1. HB 795 would allow voluntary buffer zones near deepwater port channels and turning basins to prevent anchoring or mooring in protected areas; after questions about federal overlap and impacts on other counties, an amendment narrowed the buffer concept and added authority to remove uninsured vessels anchored more than 45 days, and the bill passed 13-3 with committee substitute. HB 1285 defined “migrant vessels” and authorized FWC to remove them more quickly as derelict vessels; a technical amendment was adopted, Monroe County supported the bill, and it passed unanimously 16-0.
The committee then considered HB 1133, which would restructure the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission by requiring geographic representation on the seven-member board, staggering terms, and limiting warrantless entry onto private land by FWC officers. The sponsor said the goal was to ensure statewide representation and align FWC enforcement with probable-cause standards; an amendment changed board terms from five years to three years, and the bill passed 16-0. Finally, HB 1143, sponsored by Representatives Shoaf and Tant, would prohibit oil and gas drilling and exploration within 10 miles of certain sensitive estuarine and coastal areas and require DEP to weigh environmental and economic impacts before permitting near waterways. Support came from oyster farmers, shellfish groups, conservation advocates, and local residents, while the American Petroleum Institute opposed the setback as too broad and raised mineral-rights concerns. After extensive debate emphasizing protection of Apalachicola Bay, tourism, seafood, and fragile ecosystems, the bill passed unanimously 16-0.
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
Tax panel considers bill to establish rent tax credit for nonprofit child car facilities 3/12/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- So thank you for taking what's been talked about in different task forces, turning it into a policy,
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turning about in different task forces turning about in different task forces
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
Vets and military affairs division approves HF1443 3/5/25
Transcript Highlights:
- added that the committee stresses the fact that we want to have the most trained, most lethal fighting force
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AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama Senate Children and Youth Health Committee Feb 27th, 2025
Children and Youth Health
Transcript Highlights:
- When I was in the Missouri House, I also chaired the Communications and Task Force Committee at ALEC.
- But as a parent, it forced me to actually have a talk with him, and that's what this... talk with him
- , and that's what this bill would remove—the parent from having that forced conversation.
- This is because of a bill that forces them to hold this data.
Keywords:
internet filtering, child protection, obscene content, civil liability, manufacturers, app store, app store provider, app developer, mobile app, age verification, parental consent, minor safety, child online safety, parental controls, age gating, digital privacy, data protection, in-app purchases, online consumer protection, deceptive trade practice
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Agriculture Jan 14th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- IT HAD EXPERIENCED HURRICANE FORCE WIND BUT AN ADDITIONAL 34 COUNTIES THAT EXPERIENCE TROPICAL STORM
- THERE IS EIGHT COUNTIES IN THE STORM THAT EXPERIENCED HURRICANE FORCE WIND AND 55 COUNTIES THAT EXPERIENCED
- THE HURRICANE FORCE CONDITIONS. SIGNIFICANT OVERLAP THERE BETWEEN DEBBY AND HELENE.
- PARTICULARLY WITH THE HURRICANE FORCE CONDITIONS. HERE WOULD BE FOR PERENNIAL PLANTING.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- So I force people to see me and force people to see that rage and that anger.
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decisions. - This passion becomes the driving force behind their learning.
Keywords:
education finance, safe schools revenue, school safety, charter schools, funding, safe schools, school security, school levy, pupil units, safe schools aid, cooperative units, intermediate school district, school resource officer, peace officer liaison, sheriff liaison, drug abuse prevention, gang resistance education, violence prevention, suicide prevention, mental health services
Summary:
The committee first adopted the March 3rd minutes by voice vote after Representative Lee moved them and there was no discussion. Members then reviewed hearing rules on decorum, safety, and participation before taking testimony from Dr. James Densley and Dr. Jillian Peterson of the Violence Prevention Project Research Center at Hamline University.
The presenters summarized research on mass shootings and K-12 school shootings, drawing on a database of homicides in school settings from 2000 to 2025 and a smaller set of 15 K-12 mass shooting cases. They said school shooters are usually insiders, most often current or former students, and typically young males. They described common patterns including a noticeable crisis before attacks, perpetrators viewing the shooting as a final act, studying prior shooters online, and “leakage” in which most tell someone in advance. They also emphasized that many perpetrators use unsecured firearms from family members and argued that prevention should combine reporting systems, behavioral threat assessment, counseling, mentoring, secure storage, and other layered interventions rather than rely on a single solution.
The presenters also discussed broader violence trends in the Twin Cities, saying much school violence is spillover from community violence and that pandemic-era disruptions and weakened trust in institutions contributed to serious violence. They cited a national survey finding that exposure to gun violence is associated with PTSD, anxiety, depression, and fear of public spaces, especially among young people. During member questions, Representative Wam asked for clarification on the data set and the rural/small-town share of the survey sample.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- Or the willingness to resolve disagreements through dialogue, they often turn to force.
- When people feel heard, they are less likely to use force.
- Does this bill force local governments to ignore civil rights in the 14th Amendment?
- My dad was 30 years Air Force. I come from a military background.
- So they're not forced.
Summary:
The Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several introductions and memorial remarks, including a moment of silence for service members killed in the conflict in Iran. The chamber then moved to special orders and took up a series of bills, with many measures passing unanimously after brief explanations and, in several cases, substitution of House companions. Early bills included CS/CS/SB 1062 on speech and debate education, which drew extensive supportive debate about the civic value of debate programs and passed 37-0, and SB 1072 on an anti-Semitism task force, which was amended to clarify that criticism of Israel is not prohibited and then passed 37-0.
The Senate also approved CS/CS/SB 1230/HB 1019 on PFAS chemicals and firefighting foam, with discussion focused on phasing out AFFF, testing requirements, exceptions for federal aviation and military uses, and support for firefighters and water quality; the bill passed 37-0. Other measures passed without opposition included SB 1706 on the My Safe Florida Condominium Pilot Program, SB 186 on student health and safety and seizure response training, SB 598 on funeral and cemetery services, SB 990/HB 883 on protected cell captive insurance companies, SB 554 on nonprofit corporations, SB 560 on child welfare and foster care medication procedures, SB 684/HB 961 on electronic signatures for salvage titles, and SB 778/HB 569 on forensic client services. Two bills, SB 432 on intoxicating substances and SB 928 on dangerous crimes, were temporarily postponed.
A major portion of the meeting was devoted to SB 1134 on official actions of local governments and DEI-related activities. The sponsor argued the bill would prevent counties and municipalities from funding or promoting DEI efforts he described as discriminatory or indoctrinating, while opponents offered amendments to narrow the bill to spending only, add an intent requirement for penalties, and preserve local proclamations and observances. Those amendments were debated at length but were not adopted. The sponsor then continued explaining the bill’s exceptions, including references to holidays, heritage sites, and the Pulse Memorial, and the chamber was still in debate on the underlying measure when the transcript ended.
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House Commerce Finance and Policy Committee 3/12/25
Commerce Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- challenges impact Minnesota consumers who may be turned away from subordinate lien financing and forced
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products <00:07:55.159>such - And secondly, what I would like to know is, have we had a report out from this legislative task force
- on long-term stability of task force on long-term stability of affordable<00:57:27.480>
housing
Keywords:
mortgage, qualified mortgage, QM, points and fees, conventional loan, consumer lending, home loan, residential real estate, lender fees, service charge, finance charge, closing costs, Minnesota Statutes 47.20, housing finance, borrower protections, cooperative apartment loan, contract for deed, real estate lending, foreclosure, notice requirements