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AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama House State Government Committee Feb 18th, 2026
State Government
Keywords:
independent contractors, portable benefits, employee benefits, tax deductions, employment relationship, education, high school, community college, dual enrollment, secondary credit, Move on When Ready, financial services, discrimination, social credit score, religious freedom, transparency, consumer rights, Alabama, wastewater management, public service commission
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government Feb 4th, 2026
Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government
Transcript Highlights:
- He and his family have been very active in protecting our waterways in South Florida and very, very involved
- My family operated steamships showcasing the Oklawaha River before the ill-fated Cross Florida Barge
- This river has always been part of our local economy, culture, way of life, and dear to my family.
- Similarly, local families have gathered and built memories around the Kirkpatrick Dam. Thank you.
- Similarly, local families have gathered and built memories around the Kirkpatrick Dam and Rodman Reservoir
Bills:
S0302, S0394, S0480, S0546, S0636, S0774, S0796, S1028, S1050, S1066, S1120, S1230, S1288, S1682
Keywords:
cybersecurity, information technology, data management, local government compliance, cloud services, state agency oversight, integrated governance, conservation lands, land exchange, state-owned land, Acquisition and Restoration Council, Florida water management, environmental protection, beach management, beach erosion, beach nourishment, coastal resilience, shoreline protection, critical erosion, critically eroded beach
Summary:
The committee heard and advanced several bills, beginning with CS/SB 796, which would create Veterinary Professional Associates as a new supervised veterinary role, expand telehealth prescription timeframes, and set training and scope limits. Supporters said it would improve access to care, lower costs, and create a career path, while opponents argued the proposal lacked a clear regulatory framework, could create liability and federal-law conflicts, and would not address the real shortage in rural large-animal practice. After debate, the committee reported the bill favorably.
Members also heard and favorably reported SB 1682 on local authority over derelict and abandoned vessels, CS/SB 1028 on a commercial Citizens clearinghouse for property insurance, SB 394 on exempting certain reinsurance underwriting managers from licensing, SB 636 on beach management and erosion designations, CS/SB 546 on public notice for conservation land sales or exchanges, CS/SB 302 on Biscayne Bay nature-based solutions and related coastal resiliency provisions, SB 1050 on pharmacy choice for pet medications, and SB 774 extending workers’ compensation benefits to 911 public safety telecommunicators for mental and nervous injuries. Testimony on these bills generally focused on access, regulatory clarity, environmental protection, or workforce support, with some concerns raised on insurance consumer protections and beach-management language.
Senator Harrell’s bills were also taken up and reported favorably: CS/SB 480, a major overhaul of state IT governance creating DIGIT and new procurement, reporting, and workforce structures; CS/SB 1230, restricting PFAS-containing firefighting foam and adding testing, inventory, and disposal requirements; and CS/SB 1288, a naming bill designating the Andrew Red Harris Shoal and requiring markers. Finally, the committee heard extensive testimony on SB 1066 regarding restoration of the Oklawaha/Rodman system, with supporters emphasizing ecological restoration, flood-risk reduction, and economic benefits, and opponents warning about local impacts, water quality, and the loss of a world-class fishery. The transcript ends during testimony on that bill, before final action is shown.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Culture, Recreation & Toursism May 1st, 2025 at 10:05 am
Transcript Highlights:
- In honor of Milan's impact on Texas history...
- Ocelots are endangered wild cats in South Texas.
- In 2015, we lost 8 cats on Texas roads.
- That prompted the Texas Department of Transportation to work with Texas Parks and Wildlife as well as
- in Texas.
Keywords:
wildlife corridors, animal-vehicle collisions, HB5259, licensing, concurrent resolutions, cultural significance, Senate Bill 1247, public safety, environmental conservation
Summary:
The meeting of the committee centered around significant legislative measures, including several bills aimed at enhancing wildlife safety through the establishment of wildlife corridors and licenses for outdoor activities. Key discussions highlighted House Bill 5259, led by Vice Chair Flores, which proposes a wildlife corridor action plan to reduce animal-vehicle collisions in Texas. This bill is crucial given Texas's alarming rate of wildlife-vehicle accidents, and testimonies from supporting members emphasized the need for action to protect both wildlife and public safety. Furthermore, Senate Bill 1247 was brought forward, simplifying the non-resident hunting license system to improve compliance and conservation funding. The committee also addressed multiple concurrent resolutions recognizing towns for their cultural significance, reflecting a broader commitment to community identity and heritage.
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Transcript Highlights:
- as the state book of Texas.
- Texas road safety.
- Texas fall behind when it comes to the safety of our wildlife in Texas.
- Texas needs a wildlife corridor action plan for the safety of communities and wildlife in Texas.
- That prompted Texas Department of Transportation to work with Texas Parks and Wildlife as well as federal
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
2026 Legislative Session - Day Sixty Three - Tuesday, May 5th
Missouri House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Does the gentleman yield, and is the gentleman from Texas in your line? Love it.
- This did pass out of Children and Families. This is when time is critical.
- The gentleman from Texas. Mr.
- Seeing none, the gentleman from Texas. I renew my motion.
- Families yesterday afternoon, I believe, which is Bentley and Mason's Law.
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Chamber Meeting Feb 11th, 2026 at 11:17 am
New Mexico House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- But he's got family and close friends here today.
- I know of a family. I know of a family. I know of... ...to us. So that was difficult.
- I know of a family, I know of many families, but one in particular: a young, well, he's not young anymore
- The school code, the public schools code, defines law enforcement in a different section. Mr.
- It informs the families about the incident.
Bills:
HB111, HB103, HB60, HB108, HB120, HB145, HB154, HB164, HB291, HJR6, HR1, HJM2, HJM3, HJM1, HM7, HM17, HM4, HM22, HM23, HM24, HM26, HM2, HM16, HM32, HM13, HM47, HM11, HM14, HM21, HM34, HM50, HB38, HB47, HB63, HB64, HB127, HB165, HB184, HB200, HM20, HM51
Keywords:
water law, state engineer, civil penalty, compliance order, water rights, overdiversion, illegal diversion, groundwater storage and recovery, well license, permit violation, water enforcement, New Mexico water code, irrigation district, conservancy district, water diversion, unauthorized water sales, measuring device, district court appeal, water resources, water compliance
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, May 5, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- It's for the families of is for them.
- Ronnie Jackson from Texas, and Ms.
- For black Americans in families.
- know if you know anyone in your family know if you know anyone in your family that<08:12:06.398>
- compared to say Florida and Texas? compared to say Florida and Texas?
ND
North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session
SB 2282 Conference Committee Apr 14th, 2025 at 04:00 pm
Transcript Highlights:
- People aren't, you know, unless they're a tightly held company that they have with family.
- I thought this was already in code. I'm just trying to search for it here.
- I thought we had already had it in code, and that's when it was that 30%. What are we?
- Senator Powers, I think you're thinking of another, because this is actually not in code.
- But I don't know what language attorney would like or to use that similar in century code, so we're not
Summary:
The conference committee discussed a child care tax credit bill and focused mainly on narrowing the eligibility language. Members agreed to remove a proposed 10-mile limitation tied to the state line at first, then revisited the issue after concerns from the Tax Department and Legislative Council about remote workers, border communities, and out-of-state daycare use. Testimony from the Greater North Dakota Chamber supported the credit as a more flexible version of a prior grant program, while committee members debated whether the credit should apply only to North Dakota residents, employees working in North Dakota, or child care providers located in North Dakota or border cities.
After extended discussion, the committee settled on keeping the 10-mile language and striking the resident requirement from the definition of “qualified employee,” with the intent of better capturing border-area workers while avoiding broader unintended coverage. Members noted the bill is aimed at workforce and child care access, especially in Fargo, Grand Forks, and other border areas, and acknowledged that the language may still need adjustment in the future. The Tax Department and Legislative Council indicated the revised language would be workable.
Representative Foss moved the final amendment to the conference committee report, Senator Powers seconded, and the motion passed on a roll call vote with all members voting yes: Chairman Rummel, Senator Marseille, Senator Powers, Representative Doctor, Representative Foss, and Representative Anderson. The committee then adjourned, with House and Senate members designated to carry the report forward.
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- company in Texas to bill for Medicaid. company in Texas to bill for Medicaid.
- the families the families um<00:26:47.039>
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- She was coded. She had some special ed needs.
- Duby, whose family was then...
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy Committee 3/20/25
Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
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to looks to connect our families to looks to connect our families to resources - I always tell folks there's need everywhere, in every zip code in this state.
- I always tell folks there's need everywhere, in every zip code in this state.
Keywords:
workforce development, youth employment, career guidance, education, job skills, Duluth Promise, education funding, career training, employment support, youth apprenticeship, economic development, minority support, internship program, Bloomington, funding, youth mentorship, job training, disadvantaged youth, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Youthprise
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- full stop on a separate matter, the legislation that I'm carrying for you related to the procurement code
- So we're just trying to modernize the procurement code with the rising costs.
- So, my organization, some of the red jackets are FCCLA, which stands for Family, Career, and Community
- So, Family, Career, and Community and Vice President of Finance for New Mexico State.
- So, Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America, we focus on family, our community, gaining life
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Transcript Highlights:
- his family suffered the same fate. his family suffered the same fate.
- to the family. to the family.
- >> Yeah, they were out of Texas. >> Yeah, they were out of Texas.
- getting a new area code in McGomery. getting a new area code in McGomery.
- My family deserves it. I deserve it. My family deserves it. I deserve it.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Appr/Sub-Education REVISED Jan 13th, 2026 at 10:00 am
Transcript Highlights:
- So I know that some states, Texas being one, they have a lot of career Type training at their schools
- I have family that lives in Texas, and they have cosmetology. They have firefighting.
- A family consumer science program, formerly Hoacc, where they would come in in our time.
- Why is there not technology center service in Texas County? It doesn't make sense to me.
- Needs of their families, sometimes their family back at home, especially for first-generation students
FL
Florida 2026 5th Special Session
Senate in Special Session B Jan 28th, 2025
Florida Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- We especially want to remember their families left behind.
- They have a home, they have a family, and they may well show up, right?
- Late-filed amendment to the amendment, bar code 26617. 17.
- But think about your family. Think about your loved ones.
- Like many of you, I think about our God, our country, my family.
Summary:
The Senate opened with a quorum, prayer, and the Pledge of Allegiance, then read an amended joint proclamation expanding the special session call to include financial penalties for government officials, criminal penalties for offenses committed by illegal aliens, and programs and appropriations to support law enforcement cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. No committee reports, governor’s messages, or House messages were on the desk before the chamber moved to the special order calendar.
The main item was Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 2B, the immigration bill, along with a late-filed strike-all amendment by Senator Gruters. Gruters said the amendment aligned terminology with federal law, increased penalties for crimes by unauthorized aliens, added transnational crime organizations to gang definitions, required stronger participation in the federal 287(g) program, created financial penalties for noncompliance, offered a $1,000 bonus for officers assisting ICE in large operations, directed more information-sharing with federal agencies, and barred DHSMV from issuing licenses or IDs to unauthorized aliens. He framed the bill as supporting President Trump’s immigration agenda and focusing on criminal illegal aliens rather than street-level enforcement.
A long question-and-answer period followed, with Senators Polsky, Pizzo, Smith, Jones, Roscoe, Berman, and others pressing the sponsor on scope, legality, costs, and implementation. Questions focused on whether the bill would require participation beyond jails and detention centers, whether schools or churches could be affected, liability and immunity for local agencies, the size and purpose of the proposed appropriations, and the impact on undocumented students receiving in-state tuition waivers. Gruters and Senator Fine said the 287(g) provisions were intended to apply to jails and detention facilities, that green-card holders and lawful residents would not be affected, and that the tuition waiver repeal would end discounted tuition for students in the country illegally while not affecting their ability to attend. Fine also defended the mandatory death penalty provision for certain capital offenses committed by illegal immigrants, acknowledging it would likely be challenged in court but arguing the bill was designed to test and advance the policy. No final vote or other action on the bill is reflected in the excerpt.
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- The 130 cases in West Texas and New Mexico include 20 hospitalizations.
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which the United States code which the United States code which applies<03:
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, July 23, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- “If the state of Texas fails to rectify the racial gerrymandering of Texas 9, Texas 18, Texas 29, and
- Nonprofits like the North Texas Food Bank have mobilized to get fresh meals and water to families who've
- <00:47:47.920>
stranded <00:47:48.480>families, Texas to help rescue stranded families - , Texas to help rescue stranded families, clear<00:47:49.280>
the <00:47:49.440>roads, < - A proud Mexican-American, Mina's family moved to Chicago from Texas in search of better opportunities
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- These were well-to-do families in several of the cases.
- I mean that the victim is family members.
- He didn't want the family to come into, like, all kind of problems in the family.
- We are very sorry that you and your family have undergone this.
- She is keeping the promise she made to those families.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight Jun 21st, 2026 at 10:00 am
Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight
Transcript Highlights:
- Bill 2112 suggests improvements to the Massachusetts regulations and associated building codes.
- We represent over 100,000 members and their families across the city and across the state.
- We owe them the right to return home safely, back to their families and communities. Thank you.
- We are limited in certain facets of the code enforcement officials within this because some of this is
- not touched upon in the building code.
Summary:
The joint committee held a public hearing on several bills covering state administration, land/public housing redevelopment, construction safety, memorialization, records management, rural grant equity, and animal research. Testimony in support of H. 3329 described an inequity in the Governor’s Council reimbursement statute, which currently cuts off travel, meals, and lodging reimbursement after four terms; the witnesses argued this disproportionately burdens members from western Massachusetts and creates geographic and economic barriers to service. The Boston Housing Authority supported legislation for the Brighton/Faneuil Gardens area, saying it would allow a mixed-use redevelopment that replaces all existing public housing units one-for-one, adds new affordable housing, creates replacement rehearsal space for displaced musicians, and preserves prevailing wage standards.
A major portion of the hearing focused on S. 2112, a construction safety bill. Suffolk Construction, Boston building trade representatives, and local inspectors testified that the measure would strengthen training, site safety standards, oversight of high-risk work, and enforcement, while helping protect workers and the public and improving retention and recruitment of inspectors. Witnesses said the bill would align Massachusetts more closely with higher safety standards in other states and build on lessons from past construction-related incidents. The committee also heard support for S. 2162, which would create a COVID-19 memorial; the witness emphasized the scale of pandemic deaths in Massachusetts and the educational value of public memorials.
Other testimony addressed H. 3321, which would modernize records preservation for registers of deeds by reducing reliance on costly microfilm in an increasingly electronic system; the witness said current law is outdated and expensive. H. 3311, aimed at advancing equity for rural communities receiving state grants, drew support from town officials in Leyden and Ashfield, who said small towns lack staff for grant writing and should be evaluated more on need and regional impact, especially for climate and public safety projects. Finally, S. 2117, concerning animal research, was supported by an animal welfare advocate who urged prohibiting state funds for animal experiments and shifting to non-animal research methods. After the hearing concluded, the chairs noted that additional hearings and polling votes would follow, and the committee then adjourned.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Appropriations Committee May 14th, 2025
Appropriations
Transcript Highlights:
- California's child care subsidy program is a critical support for working families.
- Even if they on pregnancy leave, caring for a family member, or searching for employment.
- This bill will clarify child care eligibility rules to better support families when they are taking family
- This means if we spend the money to house a family or stabilize an individual today.
- Thank you. bills all in support AB 524 which is community alliance with family farmers.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- which is Florida, Texas, and Washington. which is Florida, Texas, and Washington.
- bill outweighs its benefits to families. bill outweighs its benefits to families.
- But this is a pro-family, a very focused form of putting money back into pockets of families.
- But this is a pro-family, a very focused form of putting money back into pockets of families.
- But this is a pro-family, a very focused form of putting money back into pockets of families.
Keywords:
school supplies, sales tax exemption, use tax, sales and use tax, back-to-school, classroom supplies, education tax relief, tax holiday, retail exemption, Minnesota sales tax, school materials, binders, calculators, notebooks, pencils, backpacks, book bags, local tax revenue, taxable sales base, income tax