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FL
Florida 2026 4th Special Session
January 14, 2026 - 10:30 AM
Transcript Highlights:
- We have French Brown, a proponent who wishes to speak. Chair: Any other public comments?
- French Brown on behalf of the Florida Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds as a proponent.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Republicans and Democrats broke bread.
- Republicans and Democrats broke bread.
Summary:
The House convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, approved the prior journal, and recognized several guests, including the Doctor of the Day, representatives from the Arizona LEND Program, Friends of the Salt River Wild Horses, and other visitors. The chamber then moved into Committee of the Whole to consider bills on two calendars. On the first calendar, SB 1280 drew the most discussion and a failed floor amendment by Representative Gutierrez related to Mexican gray wolves; members debated wildlife recovery, federal conservation efforts, ranching impacts, and state funding restrictions before the amendment was defeated and the bill received a due pass recommendation. The committee also recommended due pass for SB 1418 and SB 1785, while SB 1200 was retained on the calendar.
On the second calendar, members debated SB 1053 on concealed carry permit fees, SB 1259, SB 1372 on health care provider recruitment and anesthesia access, SB 1475 on student participation in interscholastic activities after certain criminal offenses, and SB 1478 with a technical floor amendment changing its effective date. SB 1053, SB 1259, SB 1372 as amended, SB 1475, and SB 1478 as amended all received due pass recommendations. The House adopted the Committee of the Whole report, placing SB 1372 and SB 1478 on engrossing and SB 1053, SB 1259, and SB 1475 on third reading.
The House then took up third-reading votes on several bills. SB 1078, SB 1107, SB 1123, and SB 1142 were passed by recorded vote, with SB 1142 prompting extended debate over a federal education tax credit and whether it would divert resources from public schools; supporters argued it would not affect state revenues and would help Arizona families, while opponents said it favored wealthier households and undermined public education. The session ended with personal announcements and adjournment until the next morning.
TX
Texas 89th 1st C.S.
Press Conference: Special Session Jul 21st, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Next up we have Emily French, who is the policy director for Common Cause Texas. Morning y'all.
- I'm Emily EB French.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- had to cut the whole entire French program due to insufficient funding.
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classes years ago, I was taking French classes years ago, I was taking French - <00:04:36.240>
program <00:04:36.560>due <00:04:36.880>to whole entire French - program due to whole entire French program due to insufficient<00:04:37.919>
funding.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Conference Committee on HF4188 5/16/26
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator French, did you want to speak to this? No, Madam Chair. Okay, thanks.
- Senator<00:21:05.320>
French, <00:21:05.560>did <00:21:05.720>you <00:21:05.760>< - c> want<00:21:05.880>
to <00:21:05.960>speak <00:21:06.240>to Senator French - , did you want to speak to Senator French, did you want to speak to this?
Summary:
The conference committee on House File 4188 met on May 16, 2026, with a quorum present and indicated it was intended to be the final meeting. The main issue discussed was an amendment to the 62J language concerning home care nursing services for children with complex medical needs. Chair O'Driscoll said the amendment would direct the Departments of Commerce and Health and Human Services to review the fiscal impact on the state, families, and health plans, and to develop possible legislation for 2027. Supporters described the proposal as a pause to allow more review, while also acknowledging it was not a complete solution.
Senator Bolden and others testified strongly against allowing the coverage changes to stand, saying the issue affects roughly 200 to 250 families statewide, many of them children who need hospital-level care at home. They warned that capping or denying private coverage would shift costs to Medicaid waivers, strain family waiver budgets, increase state costs, and potentially force more children into hospitals, reducing critical care capacity. Committee members also questioned Commerce Commissioner Grace Arnold and department staff about the distinction between home care nursing and home health services, statutory definitions, billing units, essential health benefits, waiver budgets, and the effect of enforcement actions involving HealthPartners.
The committee adopted the A30 amendment by voice vote, and the motion prevailed. Members then took up another provision, described by staff as the meat raffle/paddle wheel language, and adopted an amendment to add the game of Haus und Pfeffer before approving the provision as amended. In final remarks, members from both chambers praised the committee’s work and professionalism, but several expressed regret that the home care nursing issue was not resolved in the conference report and said it would need further work next session. They also noted other items that did not make it into the bill, including reinsurance and certain other policy provisions.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- French Brown is speaking for. There are appearance forms. There are. French Brown is speaking for.
- French Brown is speaking for. Thank you very much, sir. I appreciate it.
Keywords:
special districts, funding, financial assistance, rural community, state agency, economic development, artificial intelligence, personal data protection, consumer rights, chatbot, deceptive practices, government contracts, public records, consumer protection, data privacy, investigations, proprietary information, chatbots, Florida statutes, nonprofit
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.
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
HLT/HSH Joint Public Hearing - Fri Jan 31, 2025 @ 9:00 AM HST
Transcript Highlights:
- flavored e-liquid that Hawaii's been targeted more and more with different flavors such as mikai, hot bread
- flavored e-liquid that Hawaii's been targeted more and more with different flavors such as mikai, hot bread
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youth
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.
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Transportation and Public Works Feb 3rd, 2026 at 09:06 am
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Standing Committee on Licensing, Occupations, and Administrative Regulations.(2-11-26)
Licensing, Occupations, & Administrative Regulations
Transcript Highlights:
- The reason I ask is I'm in the Third Bread industry. I belong to KTA, KTFMC, the CBA.
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in <00:21:19.760>the <00:21:19.840>Thirdb <00:21:20.080>Bread - reason I ask is I'm in the Thirdb Bread reason I ask is I'm in the Thirdb Bread industry.<00:21:
Keywords:
Call to Order 00:00
Roll Call 00:02
HB 526 Discussion 01:12
HB 526 Vote 37:51
HB 424 Discussion 41:41
HB 424 Vote 44:40
HB 459 Discussion 45:57
HB 459 Vote 47:26
Adjournment 48:21, 958, all
Summary:
The committee took up House Bill 526, while House Bill 254 was removed from the agenda at the sponsor’s request. HB 526 would make bar membership and dues voluntary for Kentucky attorneys, and the sponsor argued it protects constitutional rights, prevents compelled association, and would not stop the Kentucky Supreme Court or Kentucky Bar Association from offering services such as CLE, ethics support, and lawyer assistance programs. He also argued Kentucky lawyers should not be forced to fund speech or activities they may disagree with, and urged passage of the bill.
Representatives of the Kentucky Bar Association, including its president and the chair of the Young Lawyers Division, opposed the bill. They said the KBA is an arm of the Supreme Court rather than a private association, and that mandatory dues support nonpolitical services such as free continuing legal education, legal research, the Kentucky Lawyers Assistance Program, ethics guidance, mentorship, disaster relief work, and the Legal Food Frenzy. They warned that changing to a voluntary system would reduce infrastructure, increase costs for lawyers, and potentially shift more regulatory and service burdens to the Supreme Court.
Members questioned whether the bill would actually prevent the KBA from continuing its programs and asked about other states’ bar structures. The sponsor and supporters pointed to Indiana and other states with voluntary bar membership, while KBA witnesses said Kentucky’s current system is efficient and constitutional and that many services are not truly free but are funded through dues. The discussion became heated at points over whether KBA testimony itself constituted political speech, and the chair intervened to keep the meeting moving. The transcript ends during member questions, with no final vote on HB 526 shown.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Apr 14th, 2025
Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Transcript Highlights:
- It's like bread is one.
- You know, he's got a restaurant called Bread, a really great little restaurant packaging kit.
- But I mean, under this bill, Bread could not use credit cards issued by banks over 85 billion dollars
- This is the bread and butter of what we do.
Bills:
HB245, HB700, HB2783, HB3526, HB3900, HB4061, HB4124, HB4166, HB4395, HB4534, HB4609, HB4641, HB4736, HB4738, HB4739, HB4945, HB5015, HJR175, HB245
Keywords:
military service, retirement, law enforcement, custodial officer, Employees Retirement System, commercial financing, brokers, registration, disclosures, finance, consumer protection, fees, deferred compensation, automatic participation, county employees, payroll deductions, retirement plans, fiscal transparency, local government, bond issuance
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Senate Executive Departments and Administration (01/21/2026)
Executive Departments and Administration
Transcript Highlights:
- Um, whether it's, you know, French speaking or expertise in healthcare or life sciences as other regions
- He is fluent in French, and he has guided many Canadian companies into the northern region of our state
- <01:57:13.840>
and <01:57:14.239>English we came up with a French and English we came - up with a French and English brochure<01:57:16.239>
of <01:57:16.480>the <01:57:16.639> - <01:57:34.719>
and Um, Vino used his fluency in French and Um, Vino used his fluency in French
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Higher Education Oct 8th, 2025
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Indian Affairs Jul 16th, 2025
House Government, Elections & Indian Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- That's the fry bread alarm, if you're wondering.
- I think that my president and vice president went to tend to the fry bread.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Chair recognizes Emily French representing Common Cause Texas. Good morning, ma'am.
- I show you're registered as Emily French.
- Uh, Doctor Susana Carranza for the bill, Emily French for the bill.
Bills:
HB311
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- The chair recognizes Emily French, representing Common Cause Texas. Good morning, ma'am.
- I show you registered as Emily French.
- Emily French for the bill, Samantha for the bill, Fernandez for the bill, Stephen Deline for the bill
Keywords:
voter registration, electronic, Texas election law, Signature verification, DPS, internet application, Texas Election Code, signature verification, online application, data security, electronic application, Department of Public Safety, information security, electronic voter registration, voting technology, voter access, state election laws, digital signature, election irregularities, audit
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Governmental Organization Committee Apr 2nd, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- red tape, three hours ago the LA Times sent out a news alert, special report, and it says an iconic French
- It says, after 44 years in Sunset Plaza, West Hollywood landmark French bistro shuts its doors permanently
- French bistro shuts its doors permanently.
Summary:
The Governmental Organization Committee heard a series of bills on holidays, procurement, public safety, and business regulation. AB 268 would add Diwali as an official state holiday and allow schools and state workers limited flexibility to observe it; supporters described it as a recognition of California’s large South Asian and Hindu communities, and there was no opposition. AB 770 would define “customary maintenance” for outdoor advertising displays to clarify what repairs and reinforcements are allowed; the bill was presented as a safety and consistency measure for the billboard industry. AB 783 would authorize the Department of General Services to negotiate bulk pricing for construction materials to help disaster-affected communities rebuild more affordably, with supporters from the housing and building sectors and some members raising concerns about state contracting, storage, and implementation. AB 381 would update state procurement rules to better prevent human trafficking and forced labor in supply chains, aligning state policy with federal standards and drawing support from anti-trafficking advocates, labor, and local government representatives. AB 668 would extend drink-spiking prevention measures to music festivals by requiring test strips, drink lids, and reporting procedures; supporters emphasized victim safety and underreporting, while venue operators opposed the bill unless amended, citing feasibility and cost concerns. AB 880 would require prompt payment and indirect cost coverage for nonprofits contracting with the state, with broad nonprofit support and no opposition. AB 989 would make California Native American Day a paid holiday, with tribal and allied support. AB 592 would extend and expand temporary outdoor dining and alcohol service flexibilities for restaurants, with strong support from restaurant and business groups and opposition from alcohol policy advocates who preferred a narrower or permanent grandfathering approach.
Most bills advanced on committee votes, generally on party-line or broad bipartisan support. AB 770 was moved to Appropriations, AB 783 was passed as amended to the Assembly Committee on Emergency Management, AB 381 was sent to Labor, AB 668 and AB 880 were sent to Appropriations, AB 989 was sent to Public Employees and Retirement, and AB 592 was sent to Health. The committee also took up a consent calendar containing several additional bills, which was approved. The hearing ended with the roll left open for additional votes and adjournment at 3:17 p.m.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Londell French, a long-time community member, was one of those people in the halls.
- Former park board Commissioner Londell French was a bouncer on the weekend.
Bills:
HF1049
NJ
Transcript Highlights:
- a while, McDonald's will send me a message, say, if you come in and buy, you're going to get free French
- It may not give you free French fries because you may not eat French fries. ...to get me to come in.
- It may not give you free French fries because you may not eat French fries.
- Why should everybody have to pay the same price for French fries when I can get it for free?
- for it, we're going to let them know who took away their rewards programs, who took away my free French
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Dornink, Draheim, Draskowski, Duckworth, Farnsworth,<00:04:00.760>
Fateh, <00:04:01.400>French - ,<00:04:02.160>
Green, Farnsworth, Fateh, French, Green, Farnsworth, Fateh, French, Green, - Senator French. Thank you, Mr. President, and thank you, Senator Rasmussen.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- So there's a woman in Bedford where I live, and she does these great breads, and she was doing Patty's
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Patty's <00:53:07.920> - now at Japa allowed to sell her bread now at Japa Hill<00:53:21.520>
Farm, <00:53:22.000>but