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FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Transportation Jan 27th, 2026

Transportation

Transcript Highlights:
  • Senator Arrington, here. Senator Davis, Senator Jones, Senator Martin, here.
  • Senate Bill 706 preempts the naming of major commercial service airports to the state.
  • Senator Arrington? Yes. Senator Davis? Senator Jones? Senator Martin? Senator McClain?
  • Senator Arrington, yes. Senator Davis? Senator Jones? Senator Martin? Senator McClain?
  • Senator Davis, Senator Jones, Senator Martin, Senator McLean, Senator Trunell, Senator Wright, Vice Chair
Bills: S0086, S0422, S0706, S1054, S1670
Summary: The Senate Committee on Transportation met and considered several bills, beginning with CS/SB 86 on commercial motor vehicles operated by unauthorized aliens. The sponsor described the bill as a highway safety measure requiring commercial drivers to be lawfully present, hold a valid CDL, read English, and communicate with law enforcement, with vehicle impoundment, civil penalties, and out-of-service orders for violations. After questions about impacts on carriers and interstate operations, the committee adopted an amendment and reported the bill favorably, with one no vote. The committee then heard CS/SB 706, which would preempt naming of major commercial service airports to the state and rename Palm Beach International Airport as Donald J. Trump International Airport. An amendment added FAA approval, trademark authorization, and a flexible implementation period for Palm Beach County; county representatives supported the amendment and bill. The committee also approved CS/SB 1670 on the Outsider specialty license plate after an amendment reduced the Huber Brothers Foundation’s share of proceeds from 25% to 10%. Next, the committee considered CS/SB 1054, dealing with traffic infractions resulting in crashes with another vehicle. The bill would impose escalating fines and license suspensions for crashes caused by running red lights or stop signs, and require bodily injury insurance for a year when injury results. A clarifying amendment limited the insurance requirement to one year, and the bill was reported favorably after supportive testimony from law enforcement and advocacy groups. The final major bill was CS/SB 422 on automated dependent surveillance broadcast (ADS-B) data; it would bar use of ADS-B information to calculate or collect certain landing-related fees. Supporters argued the technology should remain focused on aviation safety and warned against false invoices and discouraging pilot training, while airport representatives said they currently use the data for fee collection and wanted further discussion. After an amendment narrowing the bill’s application, the committee reported CS/SB 422 favorably. The meeting then adjourned.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Commerce and Tourism Jan 21st, 2026

Commerce and Tourism

Transcript Highlights:
  • Senator McClain: Senator Smith: Here. Senator Wright: Senator Yarbrough: McCorm as present.
  • Senator Davis: Senator DiCeglie: Senator Mayfield: Yes. Senator McClain: Senator Smith: Yes.
  • Senator DiCeglie, Senator Mayfield, Senator McClain, Senator Smith, Senator Wright, Senator Yarbrough
  • Senate Bill 1074 was developed in coordination with business organizations and state governments to provide
  • Senator Davis. Senator DiCeglie. Senator Mayfield. Senator McClain. Senator Smith. Senator Wright.
Summary: The Committee on Commerce and Tourism heard and advanced several bills focused on economic development, consumer protection, workforce issues, and technology. SB 1076 would raise Florida’s research and development tax credit cap from $9 million to $50 million beginning with the 2027 allocation, and it was reported favorably. SB 1266, as amended, creates a cybersecurity experiential internship and clearance-readiness program with Cyber Florida and was also reported favorably. SB 554, a Florida Bar-backed update to the not-for-profit corporations statute, was approved without opposition. SB 1004, aimed at protecting buyers of dogs and cats from deceptive sales practices and predatory financing at retail pet stores, received supportive testimony from animal welfare advocates and was reported favorably. SB 1074, which sets rounding rules for cash transactions if pennies are unavailable, also passed favorably. The committee also considered SB 998, the Department of Commerce package, which combines updates to the Small Cities CDBG program, clarification of rural community eligibility, an exemption from a reverter clause for military-related land conveyances, and revisions to E-Verify enforcement. The E-Verify portion drew the most debate, with questions about employer cure periods, treatment of current investigations, and whether the bill creates a loophole for independent contractors. Senator Smith opposed the bill, arguing it creates unequal enforcement between employers and immigrant workers, while Senator Wright supported the military-related provisions. SB 998 was reported favorably on a divided vote. SB 214, which expands the rural community definition to include special districts in rural counties, was reported favorably. The committee then took up SB 482, an artificial intelligence consumer-protection bill that creates an “AI bill of rights” covering companion chatbots, parental controls for minors, data privacy, de-identified data, unauthorized use of likeness, and enforcement by the Attorney General, with a limited private cause of action for minors. The bill drew extensive testimony both in support and in opposition, including concerns about privacy, age verification, and enforcement, but it was reported favorably. Finally, the committee approved SPB 7030, a public-records exemption tied to Department of Legal Affairs investigations under the AI bill, and adjourned after members requested to be recorded on certain votes.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Governmental Oversight and Accountability Jan 12th, 2026

Governmental Oversight and Accountability

Transcript Highlights:
  • Senator Broder, Senator Graal, Senator McLean, Senator Polsky.
  • Senator Broder, Senator Graal, Senator McLean, Senator Polsky, Senator Rodriguez, a quorum is present
  • Senator Errington, Senator Bracey Davis, Senator Broder, Senator Graal, Senator McLean. Yes.
  • Senator Broder, Senator Graal, Senator McLean, Senator Polsky, Senator Rodriguez, Senator DeSigley, Chair
  • Senator Polsky? Senator Rodriguez? Senator DiCeglie? Senator McClain? Senator Polsky?
Summary: The Committee on Governmental Oversight and Accountability met and first postponed SB 350 for a future meeting. The committee then considered a series of Open Government Sunset Review bills preserving or extending public records and public meeting exemptions. SB 7000, relating to emergency shelter recipients’ address and phone information, and SB 7002, relating to Department of Military Affairs records in Department of Defense systems, were both amended to set a new sunset date of October 2, 2031 and reported favorably. SB 7012, concerning Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles records, was amended to conform its effective date with the House companion and also reported favorably. The committee next heard SB 7006, which preserves exemptions for certain Florida Public Service Commission hearing portions involving confidential proprietary utility information, and SB 7008, which preserves similar exemptions for the Florida Gaming Control Commission; both were reported favorably without amendment. SB 7004, concerning conviction integrity unit investigation information, was also reported favorably after testimony that state attorney conviction integrity units support keeping the exemption in place beyond its current repeal date. Later, the committee took up SB 7014, presented by Senator Arrington on behalf of Senator Leitz, and adopted a committee substitute extending to October 2, 2031 two exemptions tied to Department of Legal Affairs investigations of social media platforms. The committee also approved SB 7016, which preserves the exemption for certain financial information used by economic development agencies to administer small business loan programs. At the end of the meeting, members recorded affirmative votes on several bills and the committee adjourned.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Intergovernmental Affairs Apr 1st, 2025

Intergovernmental Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • Basically, it passes it down to the states, to their state administrative agencies, their SAA.
  • Believe it or not, there are all these other states that are having to change their state definitions
  • It is a consumer notice that the state promulgates; it's a state promulgated form.
  • There are some other states that already have their state laws matching the federal regulations, so they're
  • This fiscal note states that it has no impact on the state, but it could have a cost for local communities
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama House Ways and Means Education Committee Mar 19th, 2025

Ways and Means Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • Senate Bill 199 by Senator Figures? Senate Bill 199 by Senator Figures? Welcome, Senator Figures.
  • Thank you, Senator. Thank you, Mr. Chairman and Senator. Thank you, Mr. Chairman and Senator.
  • Senate Bill 86 by Senator or represent Senate Bill 86 by Senator or represent Senate Bill 86 by Senator
  • Senate bill one by Senator next bill. Senate bill one by Senator next bill.
  • Senate bill one by Senator Gavan. Senator Gavan here yet? He had another Senator Gavan here yet?
Bills: SB199, HB142, SB86, HB152, HB297, SB1, SB1
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Children and Families Finance and Policy Committee 3/18/25

Children and Families Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • We know that in Minnesota, we are one of two states with the lowest state contribution for child welfare
  • As compared to many other states, Minnesota as a state invests the lower amount in the public child welfare
  • to um the welfare of kids in our state. to um the welfare of kids in our state.
  • Minnesota, uh we are one of two states Minnesota, uh we are one of two states with<00:04:11.599>
  • that maybe the state needs to pay more? that maybe the state needs to pay more?
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama House Ports, Waterways & Intermodal Transit Committee Feb 12th, 2025

Ports, Waterways & Intermodal Transit

Transcript Highlights:
  • We ask that you continue to bless all of us here at the State House and everyone in this room.
  • We have invested as a department millions of dollars in boat ramps all over the state.
  • We're doing about $30... ...over the state, we're doing about $30 million in boating access work right
  • We understand the economic value of fishing to our state, but we also understand if we don't have fish
  • Yeah, you just want to request the state to...that's all the bill says, to just restock.
Bills: HB1, HB143, HB1, HB92
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama House Urban and Rural Development Committee Feb 12th, 2025

Urban and Rural Development

Transcript Highlights:
  • You would let us hear the needs of the people, and Father, that we would be able to answer for this state
  • You state this count, but we... ...question.
  • You state this count, but we also include our concerns with countries that we are concerned with.
  • China, when we went upstairs to the Senate, that was their amendment that they put on the bill, which
  • Different areas where it is, but it also provides a framework for the rest of the state.
Bills: HB68, HB140, HB168
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • Senator Molly Cook. Senator Roland Gutierrez. Senator Robert Nichols. Senator Angela Paxson.
  • On the Senate Finance Committee chaired by Chairman Huffman, the discussion was to add the state comptroller's
  • My 47 years of experience in the United States. Thank you, Senator. Thank you, members.
  • Senate, if you could state your name, who you're with, and your position on the... Sure, Senator.
  • I can't thank you enough that the state of Texas and the Senate is... ...concerned about people who are
Bills: SB4, SJR2, SB 4, SJR 2
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Administration of Criminal Justice Apr 29th, 2026

Administration of Criminal Justice

Transcript Highlights:
  • Members, this is Senate Bill 118 by Senator Boudreaux.
  • The senator addressed the 15-year issue as we compare it to our neighbors and fellow states.
  • Senate Bill 306 ensures swift action on the part of state and local officials to stop this type of behavior
  • It provides for certain state officials to carry a concealed weapon. Senator, on your bill.
  • This is Senate Bill 199 by Senator Sebaugh.
Summary: The Criminal Justice Committee met on April 29, 2026, and first voluntarily deferred HB 517. It then took up several Senate bills focused largely on impaired driving, wrongful conviction compensation, child protection, and criminal procedure. SB 118 by Sen. Boudreaux required substance use disorder screening for misdemeanor DUI offenders; supporters, including the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission, said early screening could identify underlying addiction and reduce repeat offenses, and the bill was reported favorably. SB 125 increased wrongful conviction compensation from 10 to 15 years and raised the cap to $600,000; supporters emphasized the hardship faced by people who spent decades wrongfully imprisoned, and it was also reported favorably. SB 294 allowed gaming operators to reallocate promotional play across licenses without increasing the total amount, and it was reported favorably despite opposition from the Louisiana Family Forum. The committee also advanced several bills aimed at child sexual exploitation and worship protections. SB 87 clarified the definition of commercial sexual activity in trafficking laws so prosecutors could more easily charge adults who solicit or pay for sexual images of children online; prosecutors said the current language was too narrow, and the bill was reported favorably. SB 93 set minimum bond amounts for certain child sexual abuse material offenses, and an amendment by Chair Villio added broader bail restrictions and revocation provisions for certain violent, sex, and firearm-related offenses; the amended bill was reported favorably. SB 98 expanded the definition of educator to include school resource officers and security guards for purposes of prohibited sexual conduct with students, and it was reported favorably. SB 306 created the crime of obstructing freedom of worship; after an amendment reducing a proposed fine from $10,000 to $2,500, supporters argued it was needed to deter disruptions at churches, while the ACLU raised concerns about overbreadth and redundancy, and the bill was reported favorably as amended. SB 277, allowing certain statewide officials with POST-qualified handguns to carry in the State Capitol, was also reported favorably. SB 199 imposed a mandatory minimum sentence and sex-offender registration for a second offense of purchasing commercial sexual activity; supporters said it would reduce demand, and it was reported favorably as amended. Two House bills drew significant discussion but were not advanced. HB 333 would have required the Department of Public Safety and Corrections to house inmates within 30 miles of their home parish or offense location; the author argued it would preserve family ties and reduce recidivism, but sheriffs, prosecutors, and DOC said the proposal was not practical given bed space, security, and facility-location constraints, and no motion was made, so it remained in committee. HB 828 would have created an independent Louisiana Correctional Medical Review Board to investigate inmate deaths and report to the legislative auditor; the author said it would improve transparency, but prosecutors and corrections officials warned it could interfere with criminal investigations and duplicate existing coroner and law-enforcement processes. The author asked for and received voluntary deferral. HB 146, authorizing a Sabine Parish election on sports wagering, also received opposition and no motion, so it stayed in committee. The meeting ended with adjournment after all listed measures were handled.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Business and Insurance Apr 9th, 2026 at 09:30 am

Business and Insurance

Transcript Highlights:
  • Senator Guthrie, Senator Mann, Senator Peugh, Senator Reinhardt, Senator Weaver, Senator Daniels, Senator
  • Senator Guthrie, Senator Mann, Senator Peugh, Senator Reinhart, Senator Weaver, Senator Daniels, Senator
  • Senator Guthrie, Senator Mann, Senator Peugh, Senator Reinhart, Senator Standridge Senator Daniels, Senator
  • Senator Guthrie Senator Mann, Senator Pugh, Senator Reinhart, Senator Standridge, Senator Weaver, Senator
  • Senator Guthrie Senator Mann, Senator Pugh, Senator Reinhart, Senator Standridge, Senator Weaver, Senator
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Health Committee Meeting - 2026-03-25

Health Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
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  • So, where there might be minor variations from state to state, we're not lowering our standards here.
  • the state. the state.
  • and expanded coverage in many states. and expanded coverage in many states.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session 03-17-2026 11:30am

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Senator Chang here. Senator DeCoite here. Senator DeCorte? Excused. Senator Dela Cruz here.
  • Senator Fukunaga present. Senator Gabbard present. Senator Hashimoto present.
  • Senator Ihara present. Senator Inouye present. Senator Kanuha here. Senator Keohokalole present.
  • Senator Kidani present. Senator Kim present. Senator La ? Here. Senator Lee here.
  • awardee of my district as a 2026 United States Senate Youth Program Delegate, Anna Nguyen.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Revenue and Taxation Feb 23rd, 2026 at 01:30 pm

Revenue and Taxation

Transcript Highlights:
  • And, senator, I appreciate what your intent, I believe, is to see all the students of our state and have
  • Senate Bill 1398 provides a tax A credit capped at 5 million dollars total that the state would spend
  • Senator Gillespie, Senator Galahar, Senator Hamilton, Senator Howard, Senator Kirt, Senator Manaki, Senator
  • Senator Gillespie, Senator Hamilton, Senator Howard, Senator Jett, Senator Kirt, Senator Manaki, Senator
  • Senator Gillespie, Senator Gallaher, Senator Hamilton, Senator Howard, Senator Jett, Senator Kirt, Senator
OK
Transcript Highlights:
  • They had lots of interview style yesterday where we were discussing the state of the state, and so I
  • Interview style yesterday where we were discussing the state of the state, and so I hope you get some
  • He placed third in state for world history.
  • He is a rowing state champion and wants to attend OSU to study aerospace engineering.
  • Because it's still about beating the Senate, right? Thank you.
OK
Transcript Highlights:
  • Now, therefore, pursuant to the motion of Speaker Kyle Hilbert and Senator Randy Grellner, at the state
  • Lord, as we consider the state of our state and recognize the many blessings and opportunities before
  • Senator Howard, Senator Weaver, Senator Pugughh, Senator Hamilton.
  • The state of our state is the strongest it's ever been.
  • Our state is the very best state in the country.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • Message that the state of Texas is listening.
  • We also have Senate Bill 2, Senate Bill 5, and House Bill 22. the work that our two chambers have undertaken
  • For every family represented across this great state.
  • And once again, when we have great state resources with all our state agencies, our counties do a great
  • The Senate companion is over and eligible.
Bills: HB1, HB 2, HB 3, HB 5, HB20, HB 22
Summary: The committee meeting primarily focused on the discussion and passage of several key bills, including SB5, which pertains to supplemental appropriations for disaster relief. This bill was passed unanimously, highlighting the committee's commitment to addressing disaster preparedness. HB20, aimed at reducing fraudulent charitable solicitations during disasters, also saw significant debate, with positive sentiments expressed by its sponsor, Mr. Darby. Additionally, HB22, which expands the authority of the comptroller to fund emergency communication systems, was passed with overwhelming support, indicating a consensus on improving emergency response capabilities within the state. The session concluded with discussions about future legislative measures aimed at strengthening infrastructure against disasters.