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TX
Transcript Highlights:
- HB 300 by Wilson-Early. to the scholarships under the Texas Armed Services Scholarship Program for the
- The authority of the railroad commission of Texas and the public utility commission of Texas to address
- Taxes to Texas Windstorm Insurance Association, Texas Fair Plan Association with the Committee on Insurance
- Driving Texas Families Program for the Committee on Public Health.
- Senate and the Texas House of Representatives for the committee. on redistricting.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- HB 13 by King relating to the creating of the Texas interability council in the grant program in ministry
- And the Texas public utility commission to support the deployment of advanced nuclear reactions in the
- in the public utility Commission of Texas to address a failure of the operator to maintain electric
- A silver billion for the state to hold in the Texas billion dispository.
- HB 1147 by Gomez relating to the establishment by the Texas Workforce.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Texas has one of the highest levels of unpaid child support in the country, totaling about $19 billion
- And it's good for the state of Texas, and it was also good for the state of Wisconsin.
- When it was implemented, the same could happen here in Texas.
- Please support Senate Bill 629 and bring hope, stability, and opportunity back to Texas.
- I'm also the president of the Texas Association of Family Defense Attorneys.
Committee:
Senate Jurisprudence
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Affiliation of Affordable Housing Providers, Texas Housers, Texans for Reasonable Solutions, Texas Association
- of Business, Texas Apartment Association, and Texans for Housing.
- I'm here on behalf of Texas Housers in support of Senate Bill 1944.
- Texas downtowns should be the safest and cleanest in America, period.
- If we're looking at the state of Texas and asking the state of Texas to match our contribution, then
Bills:
HB22 , SB250 , SB375 , SB536 , SB845 , SB1633 , SB1944 , SB1957 , SB2081 , SB2137 , SB2262 , SB2299 , SB2419 , SB2452 , SB2522 , SB2549 , SB2594 , SB2605 , SB2631 , SB2639 , SB2675 , SB3029 , SJR60 , HB22 , HB1392 , HB2525
Committee:
Senate Local Government
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Senate Legislative Session Day 33 (2-24-26)
Kentucky Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- We've been pushed into this legislature.
- </c> legislature has had to come in and act. legislature has had to come in and act.
- </c><00:43:24.800><c> and</c> And we have to act as a legislature and And we have to act as a legislature
- </c> >> Any other members seeking recognition >> Any other members seeking recognition for
- Any members seeking recognition to speak on the resolution?
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- It's just now reached the edge of Texas; it's in East Texas, so we screen for that and watch for that
- In Texas? Say that again? We don't have anything currently set up in Texas right now? No. We don't.
- In South Texas alone, a little over half a million whitetail deer roam that part of South Texas.
- of Texas and about another... of the 300-plus livestock dealers in the state of Texas.
- There is a coalition, the Texas Screwworm Coalition, or Screwworm Coalition of Texas.
Committee:
House Agriculture & Livestock
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Representative Mueller, it is a federal recognition, uh, uh, recognition, and the things that I outlined
- Representative Mueller, it is a federal recognition, uh, uh, recognition, and the things that I outlined
- Representative Mueller, it is a federal recognition, uh, uh, recognition, and the things that I outlined
- Representative Mueller, it is a federal recognition, uh, uh, recognition, and the things that I outlined
- Representative Mueller, it is a federal recognition, uh, uh, recognition, and the things that I outlined
Committee:
House Education Finance
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Revenue and Taxation Committee Mar 25th, 2026
Revenue and Taxation
Transcript Highlights:
- So in recognition of this dilemma, the Legislature has extended the five years numerous times over the
- I think it's time for the Legislature to consider allowing the local land and tax use authorities make
- In the 2024 session, the Legislature and Congress acted to remove disability income from government housing
- It is a recognition of service-connected injuries and loss of earning capacity.
- What are we doing here in the Legislature? Common sense, bipartisan measures.
Committee:
Senate Revenue and Taxation
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- We're going to give Texas taxpayers... affluent families across the state of Texas and cities like Houston
- and our Texas teachers.
- take Texas tax money and up apply that Texas tax money to a public school student that is seeking a
- That's absolutely Texas.
- States want to follow Texas.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Tax committee hears HF173 2/25/25
Transcript Highlights:
- Minnesota Legislature prioritizes R&D, we can once again position our state as the nation's epicenter
- So yeah, this is the—we joined the legislature at the same time, yes.
- So yeah, this is the—we joined the legislature at the same time, yes.
- So yeah, this is the—we joined the legislature at the same time, yes.
- So yeah, this is the—we joined the legislature at the same time, yes.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- More importantly than that, there has been bipartisan agreement in the legislature here in California
- here in California, because I do believe that the legislature here in California is actually setting
- Did you, now your organization, my understanding, is you opposed facial recognition?
- And a big issue that we have is people are going, well, we instituted facial recognition.
- And a big issue that we have is people are going, well, we instituted facial recognition.
Committee:
Senate Rules
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
FL House Floor Session - 2025-04-03 (9:00AM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Before you move on, Senate President: Senator Burgess, you are recognized for recognition.
- Chair: Before we move on, Senator Yarborough, you have a recognition. Chair: You are recognized.
- Senator Davis, I understand you have a recognition as well. You are recognized.
- The Florida Legislature made this change last year for auto warranty companies.
- And before we head to the last one, Senator Bradley for recognition, you are recognized.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Every day, Texas peace officers put their lives on the line.
- Every day, Texas peace officers put their lives on the line to protect our communities.
- Just last year, there was a Texas mother.
- HB 4911 ensures that Texas leads the way in protecting our children in the digital age.
- HB 4911 ensures that Texas leads the way in protecting our children in the digital age.
Summary:
The Subcommittee on New Offenses and Changed Penalties met with a quorum present and first handled witness-registration corrections for House Bill 2461, changing one witness from support to neutral and deleting another registration; HB 2461 was left pending. The subcommittee then heard House Bill 3507, which would create a tiered penalty structure for repeat theft offenders by increasing penalties for those with five or more prior theft convictions. Representative Wharton and Walker County District Attorney Will Durham testified in support, arguing current law treats chronic shoplifters the same regardless of how many prior convictions they have. No opposition was presented, and HB 3507 was left pending.
The committee next heard House Bill 1871, which would increase penalties for attempted capital murder of a peace officer, raise the minimum sentence to 25 years, and deny parole and mandatory supervision for those convicted. Representative Dyson, Brazos County District Attorney Jarvis Parsons, Lieutenant Ed Ramirez, and Chief Deputy Constable Calder Lively testified in support, describing attacks on officers and arguing the bill would provide stronger deterrence and truth in sentencing. No questions or opposition were recorded, and HB 1871 was left pending.
House Bill 4911 followed, updating child exploitation laws to address AI-generated and deepfake child sexual abuse material by expanding definitions and criminalizing knowing possession or viewing of fake or computer-generated images depicting minors. Representative Fairly and Harris County DA’s Office division chief Steven Driver supported the bill, saying technology had outpaced existing law and that the measure would help protect children. A committee member raised concerns about broad affirmative defenses in the bill, and Representative Fairly said the office would work on an amendment. HB 4911 was left pending. Finally, on HB 795, Representative Bowers moved that the subcommittee report completion of deliberations and recommend the bill for full committee consideration; the motion passed 3-2, and the meeting adjourned.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
February 12, 2025 - 01:00 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- Yeah, so Moffitt, as the Legislature knows, was actually created in statute by the state.
- The only state that makes a larger investment in cancer research is Texas, right?
- So Texas funding annually is about double what Florida provides.
- So Texas funding annually is about double what Florida provides for research.
- And we're actually losing more citizens every year than Texas.
Summary:
The Health Care Budget Subcommittee held a panel discussion on Florida’s cancer research and funding programs, including the Casey DeSantis Cancer Research Program, the Florida Cancer Innovation Fund, the James and Esther King Biomedical Research Program, the Bankhead-Coley Research Program, and Live Like Bella. Dr. Ladapo and leaders from Moffitt, Sylvester/University of Miami, UF Health, and Mayo Clinic described how state funding has helped Florida’s four NCI-designated cancer centers expand research, recruit faculty, increase clinical trials, and build collaborations. They emphasized that the programs are intended to improve cancer care statewide, support innovation, and encourage more institutions to pursue NCI designation. The Governor’s budget recommendation was noted as including additional funding, and members asked about the cost and requirements of becoming NCI-designated and eventually comprehensive.
Panelists said NCI designation requires major infrastructure, compliance, research, and training investments, with de novo development estimated at about $1 billion. They described Florida’s collaborative model as unusual nationally, with annual symposia, shared pilot funding, and joint projects across the four centers. Members also asked about rural access, home-based care, and recruitment/retention. Mayo described its “Cancer Care Beyond Walls” home-treatment model and said it could expand to rural counties within months; Moffitt and UF discussed mobile screening, satellite sites, and affiliations with local hospitals and practices. Several members raised concerns about workforce shortages, licensure delays, and the need to reach underserved areas.
The discussion also covered outcomes, data reporting, and the broader economic impact of the cancer centers. Panelists cited growth in jobs, federal research funding, and clinical trial enrollment, and highlighted advances in immunotherapy, CAR-T, TIL therapy, carbon ion therapy, AI-driven screening, and the firefighter cancer initiative. They said the Florida Cancer Data System is being expanded to track recurrence and quality-of-life measures. Members also asked about philanthropy, medical tourism, and federal funding risks, including possible indirect cost reductions that could affect research budgets. The meeting ended with general support for continued investment, while some members noted an ongoing policy debate over whether future cancer research dollars should be concentrated in the four NCI centers or spread more broadly across the state.
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Rural Development, Land Grants And Cultural Affairs Feb 10th, 2026 at 09:01 am
House Rural Development, Land Grants And Cultural Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- What we learned from talking to property managers in Texas—and Texas legislators; Texas has a program
- They learned in Texas that there is a process where, to meet that qualification, page on amendment 15
- We learned in Texas they have a process where to meet that qualification, They have a process where,
- In Texas, the property managers do that. Number four is that there would be an administrative fee.
- I just say that what I’ve seen over the years within the legislature, we’ll find out— So I was going
Keywords:
museum, cultural affairs, lowrider, Espanola, appropriation, feasibility study, broadband access, low-income, rural areas, Indian nations, affordable internet, employment opportunities, detention centers, immigration, economic development, repurposing facilities, job transition, rural development, housing, affordable housing
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
FL House Floor Session - 2026-03-04 (10:00AM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- And debate really does prepare you for this legislature.
- That was passed in the legislature.
- And as we move forward, future legislatures are not bound by the current legislature.
- We have a recognition, if we could. Senator Calatayud, you are recognized for a recognition.
- We have a recognition if we could. Senator Kaladdeud, you are recognized for a recognition.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Special Joint Committee on Initiative Petitions Mar 30th, 2026
Special Joint Committee on Initiative Petitions
Transcript Highlights:
- It's not Florida or Texas, okay?
- The next year, in FY 2000, the legislature lowered that tax rate to 5.85%.
- I would urge the legislature to implement this broad-based rate reduction.
- Texas doesn't have that problem.
- For example, Texas has lots of private roads and highways.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- I am the President of Texas Rail Advocates in Dallas.
- I think that's why they went to the Texas Supreme Court.
- A wall going through rural Texas will be constructed.
- Nobody's going to tear down the berm, and nobody in Texas at this point.
- Crockett, Texas, currently has the Department of Public Safety.
Bills:
HB647 , HB791 , HB 1242 , HB1729 , HB2003 , HB2029 , HB2061 , HB2775 , HB3751 , HB4804 , HB3611
Committee:
Senate Transportation
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
October 14, 2025 - 03:30 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- . >> Chair: BUILDING ON THE FINAL PRESENTATION OF FLORIDA'S LEGISLATURE HAS CONTINUED ITS SUPPORT OF
- THE FLORIDA PURPLE STAR SCHOOLS OF DISTINCTION PROGRAM WAS ESTABLISHED BY THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE IN
- AS ANNUAL MILITARY THESE SCHOOLS ALSO HAVE MANY EVENTS AND INITIATIVES SUCH AS ANNUAL MILITARY RECOGNITION
- THE PURPLE STAR RECOGNITION PROGRAM OPENS APPLICATION EACH YEAR AND THAT IS DEFINED IN STATE BOARD RULE
- >> IT IS ABSOLUTELY A RECOGNITION THAT THE SCHOOLS AND DISTRICTS HOLD AND COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES HOLD
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Legislative proclamation, recognition, and honor of Justice Daffin Barak Irez.
- and also Ponta Latinx that's here, and he who's also here to do their advocacy in front of the legislature
- Senate to join me in proclaiming that February 11, 2026, is proclaimed Arizona Aerospace Day in recognition
- And then lastly, I'd like to introduce two constituents who are shadowing me today in the legislature
- And then, lastly, I'd like to introduce two constituents who are shadowing me today in the legislature
Summary:
The Senate opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, then recognized several visiting groups at the Capitol, including OBGYNs and trainees for Women’s and Reproductive Health Day, environmental advocates for Environmental Day, Arizona Maha Coalition members, nurses for Arizona Nurses Day, aerospace industry representatives for Aerospace Day, and guests for International Mother Language Day and other district visitors. Several proclamations and recognitions were read, including International Mother Language Day, Arizona Aerospace Day, and a recognition of Israeli Supreme Court Justice Daphne Barak-Erez. The chamber also welcomed the Doctor of the Day and a newly appointed commissioner, and the President Pro Tem made temporary committee appointments.
The main floor business was a Committee of the Whole on several SNAP-related bills. SB 1002, concerning SNAP/TANF public welfare verification, received a floor amendment from Senator Kavanagh and was advanced with a do pass recommendation. SB 1331, relating to SNAP military employment and training, also advanced do pass. SB 1333, relating to a SNAP error rate forensic audit, was amended by the Health and Human Services Committee and advanced do pass after Senator Gonzalez spoke in opposition, arguing the bill did not address the underlying federal error-rate problem and could increase state costs.
SB 1334, concerning SNAP work requirement waivers and exemptions, advanced do pass despite Senator Gonzalez’s opposition, in which she argued the bill would restrict Arizona’s flexibility, especially in rural and tribal areas, and could harm older adults and people with disabilities. SB 1368, concerning SNAP purchase restrictions, was then taken up; Senator Gonzalez began speaking in opposition, but the transcript cuts off before the debate or final action on that bill is completed.