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FL

Florida 2026 5th Special Session

Community Affairs Jan 27th, 2026

Transcript Highlights:
  • But one of the reasons I did allow for the bill to be put on the agenda is there was...
  • And for those reasons, we do oppose the bill. Thank you. Rebecca O'Hara. Thank you.
  • And for those reasons, we do oppose the bill. Thank you. Rebecca O'Hara.
  • And another reason, I did want to sit down with my cities.
  • So for those reasons, we do have to oppose it. Thank you. Thank you.
Summary: The committee met with a quorum and considered a series of bills, many focused on local government authority, land use, housing, and public notice requirements. Several measures were reported favorably, including SB 984 on firefighter cancer benefits and prevention, SB 1612 requiring local governments to accept electronic payments, SB 936 on temporary door locking devices, SB 962 on affordable housing protections for farms, SB 218 on land use regulations in hurricane-affected counties, SB 1020 on regulation of chickee huts, and SB 1434 on infill redevelopment of environmentally challenged properties. SB 1180 on community development district recall elections was amended to narrow and clarify the recall process and to add provisions on synthetic turf and compact urban mixed-use districts before being reported favorably. SB 380 on legal notices was also amended and reported favorably despite significant opposition from the Florida Press Association, Common Cause, and others who argued it would further fragment public notice access; supporters said it would modernize publication options and save money. Testimony on the bills was mixed. Supporters of the housing and redevelopment measures argued they would increase attainable housing, streamline approvals, and make better use of underutilized or contaminated land, while local government groups and advocacy organizations warned about overdevelopment, reduced public input, infrastructure strain, and conflicts with comprehensive planning. On SB 1444, which combined preemptions related to religious gatherings, private clubs, and certain permitting requirements, supporters framed it as protecting religious freedom and limiting local micromanagement, while the League of Cities and the Florida Association of Counties opposed it as overly broad and unclear; the bill nevertheless passed favorably after debate. SB 218 was presented as restoring normal land-use authority in counties unaffected by hurricanes while preserving protections in damaged areas, and SB 984 was described as clarifying firefighter cancer benefits and health coverage rules; both passed without controversy. The committee also heard extensive testimony on SB 948, a strike-all on local government land development regulations and orders that would create a statewide framework for starter homes and lot-split rules within urban growth areas. Supporters said it would expand housing supply and reduce regulatory delays, while opponents said it would override local zoning, weaken infrastructure and environmental protections, and apply too broadly. The bill drew support from housing advocates and some local officials, but opposition from the Florida League of Cities, Florida Association of Counties, and others. The transcript ends with SB 948 still under consideration, with testimony continuing and no final vote shown in the excerpt.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

03/25/2026 - Senate Government

Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • I served 20 years in the Air Force.
  • Kids were never forced to get a COVID vaccine, and the reason that schools did close during COVID was
  • States Air Force.
  • There's many, many reasons.
  • If you haven't seen it, go to Reason TV, Google Reason TV, Remy, 'People Will Die,' okay?
FL

Florida 2026 5th Special Session

FL House Floor Session - 2025-04-30 (10:00AM Session)

Florida House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Do you think that requiring or forcing a volunteer to...
  • I'm not suggesting that, but for those reasons, I believe that the underlying bill and the reason why
  • That's the reason I filed it last year.
  • That's the reason I filed it last year. That's the reason I started working again on it this year.
  • There's a number of reasons why this is not a good bill.
Summary: The Florida Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several recognitions, including interns, Denim Day awareness for sexual assault survivors, a resolution honoring Vietnam veterans exposed to Agent Orange, and a memorial proclamation for former Senator Karen Johnson Gendron. The chamber then moved to special-order bills, with senators also briefly discussing the session’s pace and thanking staff and colleagues for their work. The first major bill, on driving and boating offenses, was amended and passed 37-0. As amended, it increases penalties for repeat DUI/BUI manslaughter and vehicular homicide/vessel homicide offenses, and adds notice requirements and misdemeanor penalties for refusing lawful breath or urine tests. Senators also passed SB 306 on Medicaid providers 37-0, requiring Medicaid managed care plans to offer more after-hours and holiday access and ensuring more primary care appointment availability outside regular business hours. The Senate then passed a major condominium and cooperative associations bill, also 37-0, after extensive debate and multiple amendments. The measure extends deadlines for structural integrity reserve studies, adds flexibility for reserve funding and budgeting, tightens rules for managers and inspectors, limits certain requirements to buildings of three or more habitable stories, and extends the rescission period for condo purchases. Senators from both parties praised the bill’s sponsors for years of work responding to post-Surfside safety and affordability concerns. The longest and most contentious item was SB 7016/HB 1205 on constitutional amendment petition procedures. Sponsors said the bill responds to fraud and abuse in the citizen initiative process by tightening circulator rules, requiring faster submission of signed petitions, adding voter notification, increasing penalties, and shifting costs to sponsors. Opponents argued it would burden volunteers and make it harder for citizens to qualify initiatives. The chamber adopted a series of amendments, including changes to the petition-circulator threshold, volunteer protections, submission timing, invalid-signature investigation thresholds, and notice/cure provisions, while debate continued over whether the overall package would protect election integrity or suppress citizen-led amendments.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Elections Finance and Government Operations Committee 3/2/26

Elections Finance and Government Operations

Transcript Highlights:
  • Uh and the reason why I wanted to up.
  • So, that's the reason for it. Yes. Yes. Thank you, Mr.
  • So, that's the reason for it. Yes. So, that's the reason for it. Yes.
  • She said she will be voting yes on the roll call. there's been a task force and there's been a task force
  • <00:40:01.520> why this is this is again like a reason why this is this is again like a reason
Summary: The committee took up House File 2614, a bill aimed at preventing local governments from requiring or effectively mandating homeowners associations (HOAs) as a condition of residential development approval. The committee first approved the February 25 minutes, then adopted the DE1 amendment to HF 2614 before hearing the bill. The authors said the measure is a bipartisan piece of a larger HOA reform effort and that the language was negotiated with the League of Minnesota Cities and other stakeholders; they emphasized that developers could still choose to create HOAs, but cities and counties could not require them. Testimony in support came from Housing First Minnesota and the Minnesota Homeownership Center. Supporters argued that unnecessary HOAs raise housing costs, reduce affordability, and are often used to shift public infrastructure costs onto homeowners. They said HOAs remain appropriate for shared-wall housing, shared amenities, and other situations where common property is truly needed, but should not be imposed for single-family developments or minor features. Several members shared examples of HOA overreach and asked for clarification on how the bill would work, including whether developers could still request neighborhood signs or other features; staff and the authors said that would still be possible if the developer requested it rather than the local government requiring it. A significant portion of the discussion focused on stormwater ponds and other infrastructure. One member said the bill should not prevent cities from requiring stormwater facilities because maintenance costs and water-quality responsibilities can be substantial and should not be shifted to all taxpayers. The authors responded that the amendment language was intended to balance concerns about unnecessary HOA mandates with the need to address maintenance, noting that some maintenance responsibilities could remain with cities or be handled through developer agreements. A member requested a roll call on the bill, but the transcript does not include a final vote or disposition beyond the discussion and amendment adoption.
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection - 03/06/25

Commerce and Consumer Protection

Transcript Highlights:
  • with the committee members a few reasons with the committee members a few reasons why<00:03:29.959
  • <00:08:03.800> we increase as a result for that reason we increase as a result for that reason
  • And the reason I asked, Mr.
  • care dollars over its 5year reasonable care dollars over its 5year reasonable useful<00:36:40.000
  • <00:55:47.280> I green thank you Mr chair the reason I green thank you Mr chair the reason
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
CA
Transcript Highlights:
  • into drug rehab, to get forced to be back on their psych meds...
  • And the reason we've gotten that legislation: my father was a police officer for 20 years, a big-city
  • They're doing it for discriminatory reasons.
  • It forces. Generated these legislative laws that come in front of us, and it forces us.
  • They go over use of force and the use of force policies, formation, zones, team movement, and first aid
Summary: The committee held a hearing on active and mass shootings in California, focusing on prevention, response, training, communications, and gaps in preparedness across law enforcement, schools, campuses, fire, EMS, and state agencies. Opening remarks emphasized the frequency and impact of gun violence, the need for faster coordinated response, and the importance of learning from recent tragedies such as the Stockton-area mass shooting described by Sheriff Patrick Withrow. The first panel included representatives from police, sheriff, and campus public safety agencies, who discussed incident command, interoperable communications, next-generation 911, threat assessment, emergency notification systems, and the value of joint drills and cross-agency planning. Witnesses also highlighted differences in training and authority across jurisdictions, especially for private university public safety departments versus public campus police. Campus representatives said they rely heavily on municipal law enforcement for armed response, while also using run-hide-fight protocols, text alerts, surveillance, and threat assessment teams. Members raised concerns about standardized training, after-action reviews, mental health resources, school resource officers, and whether campus safety plans and drills are sufficiently consistent or workable. Sheriff Withrow argued that early intervention and accountability are being weakened by well-intentioned laws, while other witnesses stressed prevention through relationships, diversion, and coordinated support services. The second panel from Cal OES, the Department of Education, POST, and EMSA described statewide systems and standards. Cal OES outlined its Reduce the Risk initiative, gun violence restraining orders, mutual aid, unified command, after-action reporting, and nonprofit security grants. The Department of Education explained California’s statutory school safety framework, annual safety plans, regulated armed assailant drills, and local flexibility, while acknowledging compliance gaps and the need for more mental health support. POST described the new requirement for 16 hours of standardized active shooter training for recruits and ongoing local training options. EMSA explained its role in medical response and terrorism training standards. No votes or formal actions were taken during the hearing.
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

89th Legislative Session Apr 3rd, 2025

Texas House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • the solicitation of patients and other prohibited marketing practices and establishment of the task force
  • solicitation of patients and other prohibited marking practices and the establishment of the Task Force
  • removing the requirement of division of workers' compensation insurance coverage for the Texas Task Force
  • HB 4475 by Isaac relating to the acceptance of a voter executing a declaration. of reasonable impediment
  • AG 5014 by Isaac relating to the rights of Special Forces veterans who hold a license license to carry
TX

Texas 89th Regular

89th Legislative Session Apr 3rd, 2025

Texas House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • At Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, and three months later, on September 6, 1956, they were married,
  • solicitation of patients and other prohibited marketing practices in the establishment of the task force
  • HB 4475 by Isaac relating to the acceptance of a voter executing a declaration of reasonable impediment
  • HB 4664 by Alan ruling requiring public schools for the reasonable accommodations for lactating students
  • HB 4993 by Isaac, ruling the improvement of health, the fitness and readiness of Texas military forces
Bills: HB9, HB22, HB908, HB1392
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

Higher education panel hearing on HF2241 4/1/25

Minnesota House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • And nobody should be forced to take degrees in subjects that they are not interested in. better able
  • And nobody should be forced not harder.
  • And nobody should be forced to<00:12:17.120> take<00:12:17.360> degrees<00:12:17.680>
  • He said the point of suffering is to help prevent more of it, and he would not want to force this on
  • And so I would not want to, you<00:21:15.280> know,<00:21:15.360> force<00:21:15.679>
Keywords: 1183, house
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

Senate Chamber Jan 22nd, 2026 at 11:13 am

New Mexico Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • We have Kirtland Air Force Base and its numerous mission partners with the Air Force Research Lab.
  • With the Air Force Research Lab.
  • The forces Dr.
  • Today we are confronted with many of those same forces.
  • Today, we are confronted with many of those same forces.
Keywords: 996, all
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

Committee on Labor - 02/11/25

Labor

Transcript Highlights:
  • Other states, including Massachusetts and Louisiana, have created AI task forces to study its impact
  • Indeed, there are reasons to believe that our analysis is already outdated within its first month in
  • Other states, including Massachusetts and Louisiana, have created AI task forces to study its impact
  • And I appreciate your comment about the task force.
  • computer where their only driving force computer where their only driving force is<00:28:46.240>
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Finance May 5th, 2026

Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • This is work that the task force has been working on for literally almost the entire year.
  • And that's one of the reasons why we kind of added it, because we found that there were individuals we
  • At no point, Senator Barrow just testified that she's going to force something down if we don't have
  • I voted, and I'm going to vote on some others to put subject to appropriation for the same reason.
  • Senator Jenkins had a task force that worked on this for a year.
KY
Transcript Highlights:
  • We still have concerns and these are the reasons why. So we've given them due process.
  • The board can still land on, we don't feel comfortable with this, but these are our validated reasons
  • <00:12:32.079> So because of some arbitrary reason. So because of some arbitrary reason.
  • recognition of the mental health force recognition of the mental health force needs<00:15:21.440
  • as we add to their forces as we add to their responsibilities.<00:21:47.520> Um,<00:21:47.760
Keywords: 958, all
Summary: The committee first approved the June 18 meeting amendments, then heard an update from Representative Emily Callaway on the State Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors. She reported no major budget or regulatory concerns, but noted hiring challenges, especially for investigators, and said the board is pursuing a scholarship program using cash reserves and penalty payments. She also said the board has about 20,000 licenses, handled 134 cases in 2024, and had an open-investigation count that stayed roughly flat. The board said initial licenses take about 5 to 7 business days and endorsements about 10 business days, with one citizen-at-large vacancy on the 11-member board. Callaway and board staff also discussed emerging issues such as AI, digital plan submissions, and the use of drones and LiDAR in surveying education. They said Kentucky’s surveying exam pass rates are well above national averages and that universities such as East Tennessee State, Cincinnati State, Bellarmine, Spalding, and Eastern Kentucky are helping train students for the field. The committee then took up Callaway’s occupational licensing bill aimed at removing barriers for people with criminal records. The proposal would let applicants seek an upfront determination of whether a record would disqualify them, require boards to consider specified materials and give written reasons if they deny eligibility, and bind the board’s decision absent new or undisclosed offenses. Supporters said the goal is to help roughly 30,000 people reenter the workforce and avoid wasted time and money on training that could later be disqualified. The committee next heard from Representatives Fleming and Willner on a psychology licensing bill, a reintroduction of prior legislation. They said the measure is intended to address mental health workforce shortages by adding two members to the Kentucky Board of Examiners of Psychology, setting a more predictable timeline for licensure examinations, and requiring annual reporting on processing times for licenses and complaints. They said the bill is meant to speed entry into the profession as new psychology programs expand in Kentucky. No objections were raised. Finally, the Alcoholic Beverage Control commissioner and general counsel presented two administrative amendments tied to SB 202 to allow direct-shipping forms for cannabis-infused beverages, and the committee approved both regulations by voice vote. The committee then held a broader discussion about whether ABC should be expanded by statute to regulate additional intoxicating substances and emerging products. ABC officials said the agency already handles alcohol, tobacco, vape licensing, and some related enforcement, but any broader authority would require legislative action and likely more officers and funding. Members discussed the need to stay ahead of new products, possibly through an emerging-industries framework, while also protecting businesses and consumers.
US
Transcript Highlights:
  • Based on that and other reasons, I move that.
  • And she does it for the right reasons.
  • As a company, we operated the world's largest private air force.
  • Number three, NASA will be a force multiplier for science.
  • Do you see any reason to close these 10 centers?
Summary: During the committee meeting, various issues surrounding state policy and governance were deliberated. Although the specifics of bills under discussion were not highlighted, comments from several committee members indicated a focus on improving legislative processes and addressing public concerns. The chairman facilitated discussions that included several points of critique as well as suggestions for enhancement of existing laws. The atmosphere remained constructive despite the complexity of the topics at hand.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
  • Two days later, we were forced into lockdown again for the same reason, for 4 hours.
  • c><03:09:59.840> left<03:10:00.000> abandoned reason her child wasn't left abandoned reason
  • represented clients in excessive force represented clients in excessive force cases<03:32:07.359
  • <03:35:54.880> The force. That's never acceptable. The force. That's never acceptable.
  • No matter how tear it down by force.
Keywords: 918, senate, all
Summary: The hearing of the Minnesota Senate Select Subcommittee on Federal Impacts on Minnesotans and Economic Stability focused on federal immigration enforcement in Minnesota, especially ICE and CBP operations, and their alleged constitutional and civil-rights impacts. Opening remarks from both parties emphasized the need for calm, cooperation, and public safety, though they sharply differed on the causes of the current situation. Republican members argued that violent criminal undocumented immigrants should be removed and that state and local officials should cooperate with federal authorities. Senator McEwen and other Democrats described the federal presence as abusive and terrorizing, citing deaths, family separations, and community fear, and called for accountability and truth-telling. The chair also held a moment of silence for Renee Mlin Good and Alex Prey before testimony began. Testimony from the ACLU of Minnesota and the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota described what they said was a large-scale federal enforcement operation, including Operation Metro Surge, with widespread alleged violations of the First, Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, Tenth, and other constitutional amendments. Witnesses cited alleged racial profiling, warrantless arrests, excessive force, denial of counsel, detention out of state, and failure to comply with court orders. They referenced specific cases involving Susan Tinure, Abdi Khadir Nure, Victor Manuel Diaz, and others, as well as reports of journalists and community members being threatened or detained while documenting ICE activity. The witnesses also said the federal government’s lack of transparency makes it difficult to know how many people have been detained or deported and argued that the harm extends to both immigrants and citizens. Committee members asked questions about ICE entering homes without judicial warrants, federal claims about constitutional limits, and access to counsel for detainees moved out of state. The witnesses said that out-of-state detention, poor locator systems, paid phone access, and lack of privacy make legal representation difficult or impossible, and that civil-rights remedies often come too late because people are removed before cases are resolved. No votes or formal committee actions were taken during the portion of the hearing provided; the committee moved from opening statements into testimony and member questions.
LA
Transcript Highlights:
  • That's the only reason it was put in there, because it was from the same section of law of empowering
  • I’ve been forced to look into that. So there are different classes.
  • So there are plenty of people that have these vehicles that are called hybrids that they’re forced to
  • electric to have to pay a reasonable amount.
  • And so they're almost forced into getting that feature on the vehicle.
Summary: The Senate Committee on Revenue and Fiscal Affairs met on May 11, 2026, approved the April 27 minutes, and then took up several House bills. HB 618, by Rep. McMakin, would update Louisiana Economic Development fees and filing charges by indexing them to inflation and allowing some discretion to waive or reduce fees for small businesses; it was reported favorable. HB 732, by Rep. Owen, drew extensive discussion because it combined two issues: temporary OMV relief for a hospice-related ID problem and a suspension of the new hybrid vehicle road usage fee. Members and the OMV commissioner raised constitutional and drafting concerns about waiving or eliminating obligations, and the committee discussed how newer vehicle classifications blur the line between electric, hybrid, and gas-powered vehicles. The committee ultimately reported HB 732 favorable, with the understanding that amendments and further work would be needed before floor action. The committee also reported favorable on HB 217 and HB 214 by Rep. Henry, which would authorize local governments to grant property tax exemptions for the rehabilitation of blighted property and place the related constitutional amendment before voters. Testimony emphasized that the measure is permissive for local governments, applies only after a property is formally blighted and rehabilitated, and is intended to encourage redevelopment while preserving some tax revenue. Members discussed the exemption level, duration, and the need for clearer definitions of blight, but no objections were raised. HB 593, also by Rep. Henry, would raise the maximum service fee for OMV public tag agent offices statewide; the commissioner explained that many offices are locally operated and that the increase would help cover costs, and the bill was reported favorable. Later, HB 514 and HB 961, by Rep. Foreman, were reported favorable. HB 514 would allow local governments, by referendum, to provide additional property tax relief for seniors who meet income and freeze requirements, with phased age-based eligibility steps; HB 961 would extend a similar concept to certain homesteads held in trust. Members discussed the optional local nature of the program and the need to avoid overly broad rules. HB 908, by Rep. Mina, would increase certain Secretary of State business services fees to support operations and system upgrades; agency officials said the fees had not been comprehensively adjusted since 2013 and remained below regional averages, and the bill was reported favorable. The committee then heard an informational update on the capital outlay bill from the Division of Administration, including the use of bundled projects for universities and DOTD, the status of P1/P2/P5 funding, and available cash capacity. Finally, HB 1010, by Rep. Deshotel, was reported favorable after brief discussion; it would require assessors to report property tax collections to the Louisiana Tax Commission for centralized public reporting.
FL

Florida 2025 Regular Session

Judiciary Mar 25th, 2025

Transcript Highlights:
  • The American Pilot Tom Janice retire Delta Force Hero recently inducted into the U.S.
  • Now as a state senator is incredibly important for those reasons.
  • Parcels off limits for no good reason. This bill creates a statewide standard to fix that.
  • But if it's being used and we in this could happen somewhere, we could force them to give it.
  • The force of the collision for Smith's pen 11 to crash into the car in front of her.
Keywords: 999, senate, all
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services (01/13/2026)

Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • happen and generally there's a reason happen and generally there's a reason for<00:23:35.600>
  • there's a particular reason to do so. there's a particular reason to do so.
  • <04:58:40.560> My<04:58:40.878> reasonable,<04:58:41.360> your reasonable?
  • My reasonable, your reasonable?
  • It doesn't use the word reasonable. I think I heard the term reasonable kind of tossed around.
Keywords: 1189, house, all
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Joint Committee on Revenue Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm

Joint Committee on Revenue

Transcript Highlights:
  • According to May 2025 data, our civilian labor force is nearly 3.96 million people, yet critical industries
  • There's three reasons to vote against this bill. One is that the tax is too high.
  • Second reason not to vote for this is that the tax is regressive and that it selectively hurts people
  • And the third reason not to vote for this is ...that the tax is not benefiting the people who are paying
  • I also recognize that alcohol can be managed in reasonable ways.
Keywords: 995, all
Summary: The Joint Committee on Revenue held a hybrid hearing on a large slate of bills related to advertising, economic development, tourism, digital advertising, delivery taxes, and alcohol taxation. The first panel supported H. 3249, which would create a high school trade partnership program linking public schools with private employers, especially in manufacturing, and would offer employers a tax credit for participation. Representative Soder, Uxbridge High School leaders, and others argued the bill would strengthen career pathways, build a skilled workforce, and keep students and jobs in Massachusetts. The committee then heard testimony on H. 3031 and S. 2003 to modernize the Massachusetts Tourism Trust Fund by dedicating an additional share of hotel occupancy tax revenue to tourism promotion. Tourism and hospitality representatives from Cape Cod, Southwick Zoo, and Indian Ranch said the proposal would not raise taxes but would reinvest existing visitor-generated revenue into marketing that supports jobs, local businesses, and municipal tax receipts. A tech-industry coalition opposed several digital advertising tax bills and a delivery tax bill, warning they would raise costs, create uncertainty, and burden consumers, small businesses, and delivery workers. The largest portion of the hearing focused on S. 2029, which would raise the alcohol excise tax by 10 cents per drink and dedicate the revenue to public health programs. Public health experts, advocates, a student prevention leader, and representatives from Jane Doe, Inc. argued the tax would reduce alcohol-related harms, address decades of inflation-driven erosion in the tax, and generate substantial new funding for prevention, treatment, domestic violence services, and community schools. Committee members asked questions about the current tax structure, inflation, and how the proposal compares with neighboring states. No votes were taken during the hearing, and the chair adjourned after public testimony concluded.
NY

New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York State Senate Session - 05/13/2026

New York Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • And so her work has led to an establishment of an early stage task force within the association.
  • And so her work has led to an establishment of an early stage task force within the association.
  • They were forced into death marches and placed into concentration camps.
  • THEY WERE FORCED INTO DEATH MARCHES AND PLACED INTO CONCENTRATION CAMPS.
  • So for that reason, I'll be cautious, is voting no.
Keywords: 993, senate, all
Summary: The Senate opened with routine business, approved the prior journal, and received several motions to discharge identical Assembly bills from committee and substitute corresponding Senate bills. Members also offered brief recognitions for visitors, including Yemeni American community advocates and Cheri Davis, who was honored for her Alzheimer’s advocacy and support work. The chamber then took up several previously adopted resolutions, including Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day, Period Poverty Awareness Week, and Nurses Week, with senators speaking in support of each measure’s purpose and importance. The body then moved through a long calendar of bills, passing a wide range of measures on education, public health, correction law, environmental conservation, municipal law, agriculture, and consumer protection. Notable floor discussion included Senator Ramos explaining her support for a bill requiring salons and similar businesses to display multilingual domestic violence resource information, and Senator Gianaris and Senator Borrello debating a bill to prohibit electronic shelf labeling in stores over concerns about surveillance, dynamic pricing, and impacts on brick-and-mortar retailers. Senator May and Senator Skoufis also spoke on an environmental conservation bill concerning American eel management, with May supporting the species protections and Skoufis objecting to the bill’s structure. Most bills were adopted by wide margins, though several drew recorded negative votes. The Senate passed the domestic violence information bill, the electronic shelf-labeling bill, and multiple other measures, including bills on eviction notice procedures, surrogate court procedure, and environmental conservation. After completing the calendar, the Senate reported no further business and adjourned until the next day at 11:00 a.m.