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CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Committee Jun 24th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- “The Legislature can suspend making that savings deposit under certain conditions.
- And there are different choices the Legislature can take to address that.”
- The Legislature did do that in, I believe, 2019-20.
- We are rivaling Arkansas and Florida.
- We serve the Legislature.
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Budget and Fiscal Review held an informational hearing on ACA 20, the Save for California’s Future Act, and took no votes. The chair described the measure as a way to strengthen the state’s Rainy Day Fund by increasing reserves during strong revenue years and helping pay down long-term obligations. The vice chair said he preferred a broader spending rule tied to a rolling average of revenues, rather than the proposal’s reserve-focused approach.
The Legislative Analyst’s Office explained how Proposition 2 currently requires deposits into the Budget Stabilization Account and debt payments when revenues are strong, and how ACA 20 would change those rules by increasing required reserve deposits, raising the BSA target from 10% to 20% of General Fund revenues, creating a “super excess capital gains” deposit requirement, extending debt-payment requirements through 2040, and expanding eligible debt uses to include Proposition 98 settle-up, budgetary borrowing, and federal unemployment insurance debt. The Department of Finance said the administration supports the measure and believes it improves Proposition 2. Members asked about the Gann limit, whether the measure would allow more spending or simply change how deposits are counted, the impact on infrastructure and other programs, the size of the UI debt, and how the proposal would affect future budget flexibility.
Several senators supported the goal of saving more in good years and using reserves to avoid painful cuts in downturns, while others questioned whether the proposal was sufficiently simple or whether a larger structural spending rule would be better. Public comment largely supported the measure, with one former legislative staffer arguing it follows earlier reserve reforms and helps address the state’s UI debt. The chair closed by noting the committee would not act that day and that the measure would be considered on the Senate floor the next day.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine the nominations of Dean Sauer, of Missouri, to be Solicitor General of the United States, and Harmeet Dhillon, of California, and Aaron Reitz, of Texas, both to be an Assistant Attorney General, all of the Department of Justice. Feb 26th, 2025 at 09:15 am
Senate Judiciary
Transcript Highlights:
- So that means that unless there is discriminatory intent and let's say a state legislature says yes,
- Senator, there are many ways to prove intent other than a blanket statement from a state legislature.
- think based on my history as a federal prosecutor and a judge and Attorney General of the state of Florida
- dais you liked and— respected the most and you know only one here right now you can always go with Florida
Committee:
Senate Senate Judiciary
Keywords:
Department of Justice, nominations, Assistant Attorney General, civil rights, enforcement, committee discussion
Summary:
The meeting covered important discussions surrounding key nominations in the Department of Justice, specifically for the roles of Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights and the Office of Legal Policy. Various committee members took turns to express their views on the nominees, emphasizing the implications of their potential confirmation on civil rights enforcement in the country. Alongside the committee discussion, the nominees provided insights into their professional backgrounds and how their experiences align with the responsibilities of the positions for which they have been nominated.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Commerce Finance and Policy Committee 4/9/26
Commerce Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- but also across here at the legislature but also across the<00:04:33.040><c> state.
- </c><00:59:12.480><c> is</c> this committee and this legislature is this committee and this legislature
- </c><01:13:37.360><c> This</c><01:13:37.520><c> is</c> legislature must step in.
- This is legislature must step in.
- </c> Kentucky, New York, Florida, California. Kentucky, New York, Florida, California.
Committee:
House Commerce Finance and Policy
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- burden makes it more expensive to operate in California compared to states like Texas, Arizona, and Florida
- administrative burden makes it more expensive to operate in California compared to states like Texas, Arizona, Florida
- That is a serious accusation to suggest that any member of the legislature would introduce a bill to
Committee:
House Public Safety
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- that some states have taken on the FCC steps and seen them as rigorous, including states like Iowa, Florida
- Senator Ruckie, we have 16 states where we're the local exchange company, from Washington to Florida.
- And what we do as a legislature is, when people abuse things, we come back and we find where they've
Committee:
Senate State Affairs
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Economic and Rural Development Aug 12th, 2025
Economic & Rural Development & Policy Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- One of our problems, though, is that the Space Force is very focused on Vandenberg and Florida in terms
- The reason I say that is you don't want to really focus at the legislature just on a couple of...
- Florida passed one in 2023. Hawaii. Colorado last year. Texas this year.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine District Judges, focusing on exploring legislative solutions to the bipartisan problem of universal injunctions. Apr 2nd, 2025 at 09:15 am
Senate Judiciary
Transcript Highlights:
- And my view is that the legislature is a essentially ceding authority to the executive and that that's
- Panuccio, and welcome, great Floridian from the great free state of Florida, considering the way the
- So, for example, in one of my home courts, the Northern District of Florida, there is a public order
Committee:
Senate Senate Judiciary
Keywords:
universal injunctions, legislative reforms, judicial authority, executive power, balance of power, judicial overreach
Summary:
During this meeting, the committee focused on the implications of universal injunctions, which have become a significant concern in recent years. The discussion centered around various legislative proposals aimed at addressing the perceived overreach of district judges who issue nationwide injunctions that affect policies across the entire country. Several members expressed the belief that such injunctions undermine judicial authority and disrupt the balance of power between the judiciary and executive branches. Expert witnesses testified about the historical context of universal injunctions and the necessity for reforms that would limit the power of courts to grant remedies benefitting non-parties.
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- exemption from annual redetermination requirements consistent with reforms enacted by the state of Florida
- consider allowing states, Louisiana, and particularly to be able to do legislation similar to what Florida
- of that, we're just asking for the flexibility of Louisiana to create a situation similar to what Florida
- Florida did propose this in statute last year, and it is currently waiting for approval from CMS.
- approve this on the federal level rather than Louisiana going through the same waiting process as Florida
Bills:
SB57 , SB405 , HB62 , HB193 , HB203 , HB222 , HB246 , HB420 , HB475 , HB486 , HB574 , HB584 , HB815 , HB949 , HB1092 , HB1214
Committee:
House Health and Welfare
Keywords:
SB 57, Act 735, Act 463, nutrition, public health, food additives, artificial colors, banned chemicals, ingredient labeling, food labeling, FDA, food and beverage regulation, consumer disclosure, school nutrition, Louisiana Revised Statutes Title 40, Louisiana Revised Statutes Title 17, food manufacturers, food retailers, compliance, effective date delay
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session 5/17/25 - Part 2
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- It was a commitment we've made in previous legislatures. Representative Bliss.
- President Trump voiced support for cannabis legalization on the ballot measure in Florida.
- President Trump voiced support for cannabis legalization on the ballot measure in Florida.
- President Trump voiced support for cannabis legalization on the ballot measure in Florida.
- President Trump voiced support for cannabis legalization on the ballot measure in Florida.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Senate Committee on Finance Jul 28th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- of whether the legislature wants to make changes.
- We don't make recommendations to the legislature.
- legislature, that has enforcement power.
- the Silver-Haired Legislature...
- The Texas Silver-Haired Legislature, and as we said yesterday, the Silver-Haired Legislature had its
Summary:
The Senate Finance Committee met to hear interim charges on higher education transparency and on preventing fraud, waste, and abuse in state government. The chair emphasized accountability for taxpayer dollars and asked witnesses to address financial reporting, audit practices, and whether more frequent or comprehensive audits would improve oversight. Legislative Budget Board staff described how public university systems and most community colleges respond to requests about internal audit practices, noting that university systems generally follow a similar annual audit timeline and that community colleges use a more varied mix of internal and external audit arrangements. Members focused on gaps in reporting, especially Texas Southern University’s missing submissions for several years and Collin County Community College’s nonresponse to the LBB survey.
The State Auditor’s Office then outlined its higher education audit work, including mandatory statewide single audits, DEI compliance audits, HUB and State Use Program audits, benefits proportional audits, and discretionary audits based on risk. The auditor said the office has released 43 higher-ed audit reports since fiscal year 2021 and has two audits in progress, and explained that internal audit reports from institutions help guide future audit selection. Senators pressed the office on the lack of enforcement authority, the value of internal auditors at each institution, and whether community colleges should have more standardized reporting and audit requirements. The auditor and general counsel said the SAO can refer suspected fraud to law enforcement but cannot itself enforce findings, while several senators suggested stronger clawback authority and more robust internal audit structures.
The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board explained that it collects annual financial reports, sources-and-uses data, and community college finance reports, and uses them for funding formulas and other reporting. It also trains governing board members and said it has limited regulatory authority, though community colleges must certify compliance annually and can lose eligibility for state funds if they do not. Members questioned the reliability of self-attested data, the adequacy of board training, and whether a single reporting structure would be more efficient. During public testimony, a ScholarShot representative argued for clearer, student-facing financial transparency so students can see total cost of attendance and the gap they must cover before enrolling.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Criminal Justice and Public Safety (02/04/2026)
Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Transcript Highlights:
- I was thinking along the lines of the person was out on bail and went to visit someone in Florida and
- to visit person was out on bail and went to visit someone<00:06:11.600><c> in</c><00:06:12.000><c> Florida
- So, last year the legislature passed and the governor signed into law HB 506, which was a major change
- That's what the legislature decided was the right thing to do in the last session.
- Um uh not all front of the legislature.
Committee:
House Criminal Justice and Public Safety
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Standing Committee on Primary and Secondary Education. (3-11-26)
Primary and Secondary Education
Transcript Highlights:
- named Alyssa Alhadeff was among 17 lives lost at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida
- named Alyssa Alhadeff was among 17 lives lost at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida
- named Alyssa Alhadeff was among 17 lives lost at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida
- named Alyssa Alhadeff was among 17 lives lost at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida
- named Alyssa Alhadeff was among 17 lives lost at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida
Committee:
House Primary and Secondary Education
VT
Vermont 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session - 2026-02-03 - 10:30AM
Vermont Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Dresser about a press conference he attended with Pam Bondi in Florida, he once again told me that he
- 38.240><c> in</c> conference he attended with Pam Bondi in conference he attended with Pam Bondi in Florida
- :19:40.160><c> told</c><00:19:40.400><c> me</c><00:19:40.559><c> that</c><00:19:40.799><c> he</c> Florida
- , he once again told me that he Florida, he once again told me that he had<00:19:41.280><c> to</c><00
- That was political to stand in Florida, of all places, with our U.S. attorney general who is now disappearing
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Senate Legislative Session Apr 9th, 2026 at 09:30 am
Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The members of this body, this legislature, are moving to put this before the people in August.
- Like I said, this legislature is Trying to get state questions on the August ballot.
- Whether that's clear or not, we're all members of this legislature and we're gonna vote on this today
- As I think we all know, this has been a long-standing issue at the Oklahoma state legislature, and I
- Florida. Thank you, Mr. President.
Bills:
HB4248 , HB4429 , HB2588 , HB3472 , HB4317 , HB3462 , HB2035 , HB3501 , HB3127 , HB3143 , HB3144 , HB3260 , HB4321 , HB3011 , HB3522 , HB3530 , HB3940 , HB3078 , HB3043 , HB3005 , HB3007 , HB3403 , HB1907 , HB3175 , HB3986 , HB3466 , HB3411 , HB4246 , SJR49 , HB3281 , HB4319 , HJR1086 , HJR1024 , HJR1087
Keywords:
HB4248, hemp beverage, hemp drinks, THC beverage, cannabis beverage, intoxicating hemp, age restriction, under 21, minor possession, youth access, public health and safety, Title 63, Oklahoma Statutes, retail sales, alcohol-style regulation, controlled substances, beverage regulation, proxy advisory services, shareholder rights, financial transparency
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Mandates that came out of the Minnesota legislature.
- President, thank you. legislature. When you look at property legislature.
- Um, and we do this year after year here in the Minnesota legislature.
- Um, and we do this year after year here in the Minnesota legislature.
- And it's not just Minnesota legislature.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- In the event we are not able to reconvene today, a new notice will be posted on the Hawaiʻi Legislature
- </c><00:15:10.199><c> had</c> employees so the legislature had employees so the legislature had approved
- does consider that if the legislature does consider that again<00:15:20.199><c> it's</c><00:15:20.320
- The Legislature, about 10 years ago, if they have a 2% increase in revenue over the previous year, then
- </c><01:03:03.880><c> cultureal</c> tooi from Hawaii Florida cultureal tooi from Hawaii Florida cultureal
Committee:
Senate Economic Development and Tourism
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Economic Development and Tourism heard testimony on several bills, with much of the discussion focused on Enterprise Zones and related economic development measures. On SB 125, the committee heard support from DBEDT, the Department of Taxation, the Tax Foundation of Hawaiʻi, the Hawaiʻi Farm Bureau, and the Farmers Union. Members questioned how the bill would affect job-creation requirements and learned that existing companies and new companies are treated differently under the program, with existing companies generally subject to a 15% annual employment increase and new companies to a 10% increase, while the bill would extend the program period from seven to nine years. DBEDT also said the program has been effective, citing 1,162 jobs created or maintained at a cost of about $1.2 million, and noted that agriculture, manufacturing, and wholesaling are the main sectors involved.
The committee then took up SB 729, also relating to Enterprise Zones, which would expand eligibility to better accommodate local manufacturers and value-added businesses that sell directly to retail rather than only wholesale. Testifiers from the Holua Collaborative and Hawaiʻi Farm Bureau supported the measure, saying it would help small manufacturers and agricultural producers add value and adapt to internet-era sales patterns. A committee discussion clarified that the bill would add value-added processing as an allowable activity within the zones, and DBEDT explained that the current rules were written for a wholesale-dominated market. The Attorney General’s office also testified, raising a supremacy clause concern and recommending language changes to avoid conflict with federal law.
On SB 129, relating to labeling requirements for fish, the Attorney General and the Department of Agriculture both raised concerns about federal preemption and enforcement. The AG explained that federal law governs fish labeling but includes an exception for processed fish, and recommended narrowing the bill to processed fish and defining that term to fit the federal carve-out. The Hawaii Longline Association supported the bill but suggested excluding canned tuna while including products such as poke, sashimi, and sushi. The Department of Agriculture said it does not currently enforce this kind of labeling requirement and would need to determine whether another agency should handle enforcement.
The committee also heard SB 581, which would establish an aerospace and aeronautics development program within DBEDT. Testimony was generally supportive, but members pressed for a fiscal estimate, and the bill’s sponsor said a prior version of the office had operated on about $400,000 annually with a small staff. No votes or final committee actions were taken during the portion of the hearing provided.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- We pray for all the members of the legislature, for judges, elected civil officials, and all others who
- That the senate of the 89th Texas legislature hereby honor the most reverend Daniel Cardinal DiNardo
- And then also, last legislative session, the legislature established the tough the Texas University Fund
- Message from the governor to the Senate of the 89th legislature. session I ask the advice consent and
- Alvarado, Betancourt, Birdwell, Blanco, Campbell, Cook, Creighton, New York, Florida.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- As you can see, the legislature indeed... Thank you, members.
- As you can see, the legislature, indeed every public body, handles executive sessions this way.
- and the governor by September 30th of each. ...or underpayment of privileged fees to the legislature
- Should the state legislature have to worry about censoring that? And it goes on from there.
- Should the state legislature have to worry about censoring that? And it goes on from there.
Bills:
SB1206 , SB1254 , SB1290 , SB1421 , SB1432 , SB1515 , SB1563 , SB1641 , SB1649 , SB1670 , SB1671 , SB1747
Committees:
House Commerce , House House Commerce Committee of Reference
Keywords:
storm damage, catastrophic storm, hail damage, wind damage, roof repair, roof replacement, post-storm repairs, insurance claim, property and casualty insurance, adjuster, public adjuster, contractor licensing, homeowner protections, deductible waiver, insurance fraud prevention, storm chaser, residential construction contract, workers' compensation, joint check, claim solicitation
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
Senate - Health and Public Affairs Feb 11th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- They are Texas, Nebraska, Florida, and Delaware.
- I know my daughter sometimes has to go to Florida or Houston from children that were from Lee County.
- This legislature sought to correct that issue by passing the Civil Rights Act.
- And so we're here to ask the legislature to follow. Thank you. Thank you.
- legislature has rejected it every time for good reason.
Summary:
The committee first heard Senate Bill 246, which would require licensure and inspections for massage therapy establishments. The sponsor and Regulation and Licensing Department said the bill is intended to close a gap in oversight, improve sanitation and public safety, and help address human trafficking and prostitution concerns. Supporters from the massage therapy profession and industry groups said establishment licensing would create accountability and protect legitimate practitioners, while AMTA took a neutral position but supported the rulemaking process. Several senators raised concerns about privacy, home-based businesses, and whether mobile or traveling therapists would be affected; the department said the bill would apply to establishments, not individual therapists, and that home inspections would be governed by rules. The committee voted 8-0 to give SB 246 a do pass recommendation.
The committee then took up Senate Bill 300, an appropriation for CYFD computer hardware and software to improve compatibility with the national child welfare management system. The sponsor said the goal was to reduce delays and improve data sharing, especially in child welfare and ICWA-related cases. Members asked about the current system and how the funding would help, and the sponsor said the bill was aimed at better interoperability. The committee voted 8-0 to send SB 300 forward with a do pass recommendation.
Finally, the committee considered Senate Bill 146, which would amend the New Mexico Civil Rights Act. The bill and committee substitute would align the legal standard more closely with federal deliberate indifference language, reduce damages caps, shorten the statute of limitations, require 90 days’ notice, and bar double recovery under both the Civil Rights Act and Tort Claims Act. Supporters, including county and city representatives, law enforcement, AFSCME, and risk management officials, argued the changes were needed to control rapidly rising claims costs and protect public budgets. Opponents from the ACLU, civil rights, poverty, immigrant, and LGBTQ advocacy groups said the bill would weaken accountability, reintroduce qualified immunity-like protections, and make it harder for people harmed by government actors to seek justice. After a failed motion to table and a 5-5 vote on the committee substitute, the bill remained in committee and did not advance.
UT
Utah 2025 Regular Session
Education Interim Committee - November 19, 2025
Education Interim Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- Real quickly, during the 2025 general session, the legislature passed HB 260, First Credential Program
- So our recommendation was to the legislature to consider requiring school districts to keyword filter
- They are very willing to engage with the legislature with USBE if necessary.
- So the states of Florida and Arizona have gone this direction.
- And the numbers, like Florida, has a much broader list. It's 12 to 15.
Committee:
Joint Education Interim Committee