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FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Rules Feb 24th, 2026

Rules

Transcript Highlights:
  • there's nothing in the law that prevents a judge from sentencing a defendant the same day that they're found
  • or false financial documents to the landlord, or impersonating another person to execute a lease.
  • for false financial documents to the landlord or impersonating another person to execute a lease.
  • The four business days is just to make sure that those private providers provide all that documentation
  • That would be part of all the documentation with the follow-up inspections that would then be submitted
Summary: The committee first confirmed six appointees in a single vote, then took up a series of bills, most of them reported favorably. The early debate centered on SB 208, a land-use bill by Sen. McLean that would require development fees to reflect review costs and create more objective compatibility standards for residential development denials. An amendment adding housing-related provisions, including an OPAGA study of urban development boundaries, drew extended discussion over the Everglades and local control; it was adopted, while a late-filed amendment on rural boundaries was withdrawn. The bill was then reported favorably after supporters and opponents, including Miami-Dade and housing groups, weighed in. The committee also favorably reported SB 686 on agricultural enclaves after amendments adding conservation, wildlife corridor, and Everglades-related protections, with one amendment specifically preserving stronger protections in counties covered by the Northern Everglades/Indian River Lagoon plan. Several criminal justice and public records measures also advanced. SB 436 would add resisting an officer with violence as a qualifying prior offense for battery enhancement and include certain felony battery offenses in prison release reoffender status. SB 830 would extend public-records protections to county and city administrators and related family information. SB 990 would authorize protected cell captive insurers in Florida. SB 600, on bail bonds, drew the most debate: an amendment by Sen. Rouson preserved the current treatment of charitable bail organizations’ deposits, with supporters arguing nonprofits help low-income defendants and critics saying the bill should distinguish commercial and nonprofit bonding; the amendment was adopted and the bill reported favorably. SB 914 on dry needling and SB 1434 on infill redevelopment also passed, the latter with an amendment removing a 10% markup requirement for buyback provisions. The committee then moved through a large education and health agenda. SB 1504 would let high school students who complete an insurance/personal finance elective qualify later for a customer service representative license. SB 1718 would expand educator preparation and temporary certification options. SB 7038 was a broad education package covering tuition waivers for Florida State Guard members, residency rules, consumer protections, dual enrollment, grading, and college funding; amendments clarified workforce licensure and exempted certain dental training from new licensure rules. SB 1092 on podiatric medicine added definitions and restrictions for cellular/tissue-based products. SB 1138 on qualified contractors created a pre-application review program for certain local governments, with historic-preservation carveouts. SB 186 on student health and safety required seizure-training and action plans in schools, and SB 560 on child welfare streamlined psychotropic-medication procedures for children in state care while adding youth advisory meetings and insurance-data review. SB 902, a broad Department of Health bill, addressed medical marijuana facility setbacks, practitioner discipline, autism microcredentials, marriage and family therapy licensure, a neurofibromatosis grant program, and family home health aide delegation; it passed after two amendments. Finally, SB 218 on land-use regulations limited hurricane-recovery restrictions to affected counties, SB 1002 expanded child-neglect definitions tied to parental drug abuse, SB 1474 tightened biosolids land-application rules, SB 1708 eased out-of-state veterinary licensure by endorsement, and SB 314 established a Florida regulatory framework for payment stablecoins aligned with federal law. Most measures were reported favorably by committee vote after brief testimony or no debate.
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Joint Committee on Aging and Independence Jun 21st, 2026 at 10:00 am

Joint Committee on Aging and Independence

Transcript Highlights:
  • We have been doing a lot of work looking into it, and one thing that we found is that it's going to take
  • I propose a formalized acuity documentation and review that requires rest homes to demonstrate that..
  • . ...documentation and review that requires rest homes to demonstrate that alignment between resident
  • existing safeguards, including trained responsible persons, nursing oversight where required, documentation
  • When regulation results in closure, resident displacement, and job loss despite a documented record of
Keywords: 995, all
Summary: The Joint Committee on Aging and Independence held a hearing on two assisted living bills, Senate 3057 and House 5376, which would create an Assisted Living Residence Trust Fund to support certification staffing, compliance reviews, complaint investigations, ombudsman services, public reporting, appeals, and oversight. Testimony from MassALA, AARP, and the Long-Term Care Ombudsman generally supported the bills and the dedicated funding stream, but MassALA urged amendments to expand career pathways for staff through certified medication aides and to add guardrails on the use of fines as a funding source. The Ombudsman supported the fund and emphasized the need for additional staffing to better serve the state’s assisted living residents. Committee members asked for draft amendment language, and the chairs indicated they were open to further discussion, especially on fines and CMA language. The committee then heard testimony on Senate 3056 and House 5243 regarding medication administration in rest homes. Providers, including the Massachusetts Association of Residential Care Homes, LeadingAge Massachusetts, and several rest home operators, opposed proposed Department of Public Health changes that would eliminate the long-standing “responsible person” model and move rest homes toward the Medication Administration Program (MAP). Witnesses said the current model has been used for decades, is tailored to rest homes, and is essential to affordability, staffing stability, and resident continuity of care; they warned that replacing it with MAP or nurse-only administration would raise costs, worsen workforce shortages, and could force closures or resident displacement. They asked the committee to support legislation preserving responsible persons’ authority to administer medications while improving training and oversight. Committee members asked questions about the history of the responsible person model, how medication administration works day to day, whether other states use similar systems, and whether data exist comparing medication error rates under MAP and the current model. The chairs said they were still reviewing building-code-related recommendations raised in the assisted living discussion and noted that some issues might be better addressed through a task force. The hearing concluded after testimony and questions, and the committee voted to adjourn.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

HWN-WLA, HWN DEFER Public Hearings 02-10-2026

Hawaiian Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • If 1406 advances, it must be amended to guarantee full oversight, documented descendant consultation,
  • <00:49:01.119> some I've been there because we found some I've been there because we found
  • The findings is we found that the populations were sustainable and also no impact to the environment
  • The findings is we found that please?
  • ,<01:34:43.760> their review of all the documents, their review of all the documents, their
Summary: The committee heard testimony on several measures affecting Hawaiian affairs, historic preservation, water access, and land governance. SB 1406 would let the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands assume historic preservation review for projects on lands under its jurisdiction, except for properties listed or nominated for the state or national historic registers. DHHL supported the bill, while a descendant testifier strongly opposed it, arguing that burial and preservation review protects ancestors and should not be streamlined or reduced. No questions were raised and the bill was moved on after testimony. SB 521 would require DHHL to work with county water boards or water departments to provide potable and agricultural water on Hawaiian homelands, with agreements made public. DHHL said it already works with counties but objected to the bill’s mandatory language, saying it could undermine the department’s discretion and independence. A public testifier supported the measure, and committee discussion focused on how water requirements could affect subsistence lots and infrastructure decisions. The committee then took up SB 3247, which would create a Royal Mausoleum Commission within DLNR to oversee preservation, operations, and outreach at Mauna Ala. State Parks said it valued existing collaboration with the aliʻi trusts but wanted clarity on roles, coordination, and funding if a new commission is created. The Royal Order of Kamehameha strongly supported the bill as a culturally grounded way to protect the site, while several other testifiers opposed it, saying the real issue is the curator selection process and warning that a commission could add bureaucracy and delay. The committee also heard SB 1654, authorizing transfer of certain state lands to DHHL, and SB 112, which would add the DHHL chair or designee to the Hawaii Community Development Authority; the Attorney General and HCDA offered technical and policy comments, with HCDA opposing the board change and DHHL supporting participation to protect beneficiary interests. No votes or final actions were taken in the portion provided.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session - 04/22/25

Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • And we found out when we finally were able to talk to the residents why.
  • And we found out when we finally were able to talk to the residents why.
  • sense at the time, which actually found sense at the time, which actually found out<00:51:04.880
  • If I recall correctly, Hennepin County charges $55 to record a document. years.
  • <01:01:53.599> to there's a recording of the document to there's a recording of the document
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

Senate Education (02/10/2026)

Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • Currently, there is no systematic public access to these documents.
  • No documentation of threats or harassment was ever shared. So what actually happened?
  • > harassment documentation of threats or harassment documentation of threats or harassment was
  • So, I am not this is all documented.
  • Um, and I found several were testifying.
Keywords: 1191, senate, all
FL

Florida 2026 5th Special Session

Senate in Session Mar 6th, 2026

Florida Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • But instead of closing them, we found a way to regulate them.
  • I don't know how he found out. I don't know what motivated him. But you were there.
  • I guess we found that out yesterday. Senator Martin, he came on the scene as well.
  • And after two recounts, manual and machine, they found 14 more votes. You see.
  • And after two recounts, manual and machine, they found 14 more votes.
Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, opening with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several introductions, including recognition of the day’s doctor of the day, an intern, and a resolution honoring the late Bob Graham and firefighter Roger Timmy Miley. The chamber also adopted a resolution designating August 9, 2026, as Bob Graham Day. After routine announcements, the Senate moved to the special order calendar and took up a series of bills, many of them with House companion bills substituted in place of Senate versions. The first major floor action was passage of a tax-related bill conforming Florida’s Internal Revenue Code to federal changes while excluding certain provisions from H.R. 1; it passed 34-0. The Senate then considered CS/SB 1758 on public assistance and Medicaid, which proposed stronger fraud enforcement, a Medicaid work requirement for able-bodied adults, expanded behavioral health services, pharmacy and drug rebate reforms, and SNAP fraud reduction measures. A Berman amendment to require Medicaid expansion before work requirements was rejected, as was an Osgood amendment to add photo-ID protections and exemptions for certain SNAP users. The bill remained on the calendar for third reading after extensive debate and questioning about implementation, exemptions, and potential impacts on beneficiaries. The chamber also passed bills on technology education and AI instruction, a Parkinson’s disease registry and related public records exemption, designation of the SS American Victory as Florida’s official flagship, electronic payments for local governments, repeal of the sunset on gold and silver legal tender, public records exemptions for financial institutions and custodians, a Florida stablecoin pilot program, local government finance transparency, digital voyeurism, and insurance customer representative licensing. Most of these measures were adopted after brief explanation, minor amendments, or substitution of House companions, with votes generally in favor and several passing unanimously or by wide margins. Later, the Senate took up CS/SB 1756 on medical freedom, which would expand parental vaccine information requirements, add a conscience-based exemption, allow behind-the-counter ivermectin access, and repeal the sunset on the mRNA mandate prohibition. The bill’s first amendments clarified anti-kickback rules for vaccine manufacturers and required informational materials to address risks, benefits, safety, and efficacy; the transcript ends during consideration of this bill, before final passage is shown.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Finance - 04/24/25

Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • While this is primarily a budget document, I do want to highlight a few policy items.
  • I think we have found the right balance again.
  • One of which is a change-only document, and the other is a more detailed breakdown of the budget.
  • <00:03:08.560> But<00:03:08.720> as found the right balance again.
  • But as found the right balance again.
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

Senate Standing Committee on State and Local Government (3-25-26)

State & Local Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • It<00:02:58.720> requires<00:02:59.240> certain<00:02:59.600> document<00:03:00.040
  • > retention It requires certain document retention It requires certain document retention enforced
  • So, I think it's difficult to make everybody happy, but we have found what we think is that middle ground
  • So, I think it's difficult to make everybody happy, but we have found what we think is that middle ground
  • So, I think it's difficult to make everybody happy, but we have found what we think is that middle ground
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Consumer and Public Affairs Jan 29th, 2026 at 02:04 pm

House Consumer & Public Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • On page two, line 10, we've restored B, a felon found in possession, Line 10, we've restored B, a felon
  • found in possession of a firearm shall be guilty of a third-degree felony.
  • And then the change is line 12, Section C, we now say a serious, violent felon that is found to be in
  • I mean, one time is really bad because you already signed a document saying you wouldn't do it.
  • It's a very important and well-thought-out document.
Keywords: 996, all
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate Session (Part II) Jul 30th, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • the cases I've seen, the prosecutions that I have seen in the Investigations that I've seen the documents
  • Most of them have been found not guilty. Most of the cases have been dismissed.
  • We can't get any of these documents and they only represent government.
  • house and senate rules supersede any kind contradictory procedural requirement for the legislature found
  • These lobbyists are nowhere to be found, but except you also said that they're. think it's pretty ironic
Bills: SB5, SB11, SB12, SB9, SB42, SB15, SB5, SB11, SB12, SCR1
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Intergovernmental Affairs Apr 22nd, 2025

Intergovernmental Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • It can be found under the Intergovernmental Affairs Committee on the House of Representatives website
  • A study from Inclusive Communities Project found that only 7% of landlords in the downtown metro area
  • Where were you living before you found someone that would accept a voucher?
  • Representative Leo Wilson, is there any provision, like, if it's found faulty, like, the amount of time
  • TDHCA is required to issue the document within 120 days.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Mar 26th, 2025

Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence

Transcript Highlights:
  • impacted. ...and health have been compromised by experimental medical treatments that involve a documented
  • Was found incompetent to stand trial awaiting restoration services.
  • I am scared for everyone who is trying to find treatment and will be met with the same trauma I found
  • Maybe they would have found something that worked for them. But now they have to be afraid.
  • And we've wasted years when the law is very clear that we should have been found not responsible from
FL
Transcript Highlights:
  • So I wouldn't say that that's a heritage document per se, although heritage. You're right.
  • You can pass the shills Academic Freedom report to to the University Chicago document.
  • I found it to be much as I think you saw him today.
  • I first found out about it.
  • A number of the things to be implemented in that document is is troubling for my community.
Keywords: 999, senate, all
CA
Transcript Highlights:
  • CELPAs may have that information as well through some of the budget transparency documents and such.
  • I am very intrigued by staff's agenda briefing documents as well as our LAO's analysis on some efficiencies
  • And we have found that many districts, the districts who had the most difficulty launching this program
  • And finally, many studies have found, including the ones... ...including the ones I mentioned, looking
  • it wasn't until I don't know how—I accidentally, we had no health insurance, and so we accidentally found
Summary: The committee heard presentations on the Governor’s education budget proposals for the Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF), Learning Recovery Block Grant, and Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELOP), followed by testimony from State Board of Education President Linda Darling-Hammond. On LCFF, Finance outlined the proposed 2.43% COLA, repayment of prior deferrals, and a trailer bill penalty for LEAs that fail to adopt Local Control Accountability Plans on time. The LAO said its COLA estimate was slightly lower and raised concerns that the Governor’s proposed TK staffing ratio increase may be more costly than estimated. Members also discussed whether the current COLA formula should better reflect California-specific or district staffing costs, and whether TK should be more clearly separated from the K-3 grade span adjustment to avoid larger K-3 class sizes. The chair asked staff to work with the LAO on both the TK/K-3 issue and alternative COLA calculations. For the Learning Recovery Block Grant, Finance proposed restoring the first of three delayed payments, $378.6 million one-time Proposition 98 General Fund, while the LAO recommended adopting the proposal but extending the expenditure deadline by at least a year. The LAO reported that districts had spent $1.6 billion of the $6.8 billion received through 2023-24 and said most districts were only now shifting from federal COVID relief to block grant spending. Members questioned whether the large state and federal investments were improving outcomes, citing declining reading and math trends, while Finance and the State Board president pointed to some signs of improvement, especially in math, attendance, and gains for some student groups. Darling-Hammond emphasized that student needs have grown, that recovery spending has gone to devices, ventilation, staffing, tutoring, summer school, and community schools, and that targeted interventions appear to be helping some districts recover faster than others. On ELOP, Finance proposed adding $435 million to expand universal access by lowering the Tier 1 threshold from 75% to 55% unduplicated pupils, bringing ongoing funding to $4.4 billion. The LAO said the estimate was reasonable but recommended delaying implementation for a year, aligning ELOP with ASES to reduce overlap, moving toward funding based on participation rather than enrollment, and considering a fixed Tier 2 rate. Members and witnesses discussed staffing challenges, the use of funds for students with disabilities, and uncertainty in Tier 2 funding caused by unspent dollars and opt-outs. Darling-Hammond supported ELOP as part of California’s broader after-school and summer learning strategy, said most districts are now offering full-day TK and expanded learning, and urged the state to reduce fragmentation across categorical programs and build more unified systems for funding, reporting, and support.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • We had to take a crash course in this criminal justice system and found out very soon that there's so
  • At 10ptions, a member of officers found dead on the street outside of the McDonald house.
  • To find her mom's bedroom door open, unlocked, and her mom nowhere to be found.
  • The only entity in this state that is documenting anything out there, and like Senator Huffman said,
  • The auditing documents discussed today reflect our own money.
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

Senate Ways and Means (01/14/2026)

Ways and Means

Transcript Highlights:
  • These are documented expenses we already keep. These are things we report already.
  • documented uh expenses we already keep. documented uh expenses we already keep.
  • How would I be able to document?
  • How do I document that in order to have my yoga studio eligible for this tariff?"
  • small businesses against documented small businesses against documented tariff<02:30:27.280>
Keywords: 1191, senate, all
WY

Wyoming 2026 Regular Session

Joint Appropriations Committee, June 23, 2026

Appropriations

Transcript Highlights:
  • that I will forward uh, some documents that I will forward to every one of you.
  • I found myself frustrated looking from the outside in with what was happening in our county.
  • And in my jurisdiction, unfortunately, we have found that it would have been wonderful to… that it would
  • And all of this information can be found on our website, health.wyo.gov.
  • There's a landing page for rural health transformation, and you can see all of our document libraries
Keywords: 916, all
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Apr 23rd, 2025 at 10:04 am

Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence

Transcript Highlights:
  • If an uninsured motorist is found at fault for a collision, the damages are covered by the insured driver's
  • ...found out that his was, that he had a similar bill today.
  • Oh, I need to pass the document. Go ahead.
  • And part of that proof of claim is founded on a public nuisance theory.
  • I used public records, court documents, and news reports to inform voters.
Summary: The committee heard testimony on several bills affecting civil practice, judicial conduct, and attorney regulation. HB 4961 and the similar HB 3095 would bar uninsured motorists from recovering non-economic damages after a collision, with HB 3095 also addressing certain exceptions and limiting economic damages in some cases. Supporters said the measures would encourage insurance coverage and fairness for insured drivers, while opponents argued they would unfairly punish injured people who were not responsible for the lack of insurance, including pedestrians, passengers, children, and others. HB 3095 drew constitutional concerns from witnesses, and the committee later withdrew the committee substitute and left the bill pending; HB 4961 was also left pending after questions about its scope, including passengers. HB 5570 would expand a continuing legal education exemption to attorneys appointed by the governor and confirmed by the Senate who serve on boards or commissions. The author and witness said the bill would free up time for public service while still requiring ethics training. A committee member raised a discrepancy in the number of attorneys covered, and the bill was left pending. HB 2969 would prohibit the State Bar from adopting rules or penalties that unreasonably burden attorneys’ religious exercise or free speech, especially in relation to sincerely held religious beliefs. Supporters framed it as a protection for lawyers of faith against an ABA-style speech code, while no one testified in opposition; the bill was left pending. HB 4260 would prohibit county judges and county commissioners from practicing law in courts over which they have jurisdiction. The author described it as an ethics measure to avoid conflicts of interest, but county officials and the County Judges and Commissioners Association opposed it, saying existing ethics rules already address conflicts and that the bill would impose hardships, especially in rural counties. The bill was left pending. HB 4388 would require all judges, including those who serve only in administrative roles, to remain subject to the Code of Judicial Conduct; supporters said some judges avoid discipline by relinquishing judicial functions, while opponents said the bill was unnecessary and could burden county judges who serve as administrators. It was also left pending. The committee also heard HB 5134, which would limit Rule 202 pre-suit depositions to people who have suffered or reasonably expect to suffer actual damages and allow attorney’s fees against abusive petitioners. The author said the bill would curb harassment and fishing expeditions, but members questioned how the standard would work in practice; the bill was left pending. Finally, HB 3964 would narrow common-law public nuisance claims by barring suits over lawful conduct, conduct already addressed by other remedies, and products, while preserving other causes of action. Supporters said the bill would prevent regulation through litigation and protect legislative authority; opponents said it would eliminate important remedies and that no Texas abuse had been shown. The author indicated he would revise the bill, and it was left pending.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Conference Committee on HF2431 5/9/25

Transcript Highlights:
  • So, we've added a document this year.
  • So, we've added a document and<00:16:35.360> member<00:16:35.600> packets<00:16:35.920>
  • <00:46:05.359> We<00:46:05.520> found access to Narcan on campus.
  • We found access to Narcan on campus.
  • We found that<00:46:05.839> there<00:46:06.000> was<00:46:06.240> not.
Keywords: 919, house, all
Summary: The committee first took up a series of “same and similar” provisions between the House and Senate higher education bills and adopted them one by one, with brief explanations from members and staff. The items included a cybersecurity addition for a doctoral degree program, Northstar Promise definitions and eligibility limits, self-loan provisions on institution eligibility and data disclosure, and dual training language requiring certificates, diplomas, or degrees to come from accredited postsecondary institutions. The committee also adopted an amendment to the private career school provisions that clarified exempt institutions remain within the act, and removed certain limited-license and renewal fees for institutions participating in dual training grants or the eligible training provider list. Each of these motions prevailed by voice vote. The committee then moved into policy differences between the House and Senate bills, beginning with emergency grants and hunger-free campus grants. Members discussed shifting funding from OHE-administered competitive grants to direct appropriations for the University of Minnesota and Minnesota State, while the Senate retained competitive grant access for private and tribal colleges and added reporting requirements. OHE Commissioner Dennis Olson said the added reporting would be an extra administrative task but raised no significant concerns. Testifiers from the University of Minnesota, Minnesota State, and the private college sector supported faster, more direct funding and described the grants as important for emergency housing, transportation, food insecurity, and other student basic needs. A LeadMN representative also supported the changes, saying campus staff and students wanted funds delivered more quickly. The committee also discussed direct admissions on R31. The Senate proposal would require public and charter high schools to participate in the direct admissions program by the 2029-2030 school year. Assistant Commissioner Wendy Robinson said OHE supports statewide expansion and that the program has improved FAFSA completion, college enrollment, and student retention in Minnesota. Members noted the bill had bipartisan support and heard from advocates such as Ed Allies and Students United. No votes were taken on the policy-difference items during this portion of the meeting, and the chair said further discussion of state grant and sexual misconduct policy differences would be held at a later hearing with additional OHE staff present.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Transportation - 02/10/25

Transportation

Transcript Highlights:
  • uh Senate found 950 addresses two<00:02:01.280> unique<00:02:01.680> problems<00:02:02.000
  • 95% Drive who work along 494 and found 95% Drive alone<00:18:45.559> to<00:18:45.919> work
  • Um, I mean, there's a lot of different, um, I guess, documents out there, so I don't know if there's
  • Um, I mean, there's a lot of different, um, I guess, documents out there, so I don't know if there's
  • Um, I mean, there's a lot of different, um, I guess, documents out there, so I don't know if there's
Keywords: 1187, senate, all