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ID

Idaho 2026 Regular Session

Agenda Jan 28th, 2026

State Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • This committee is probably the one least affected by all of the budget process as far as a committee,
  • Members of the committee, my name is Keith Bybee.
  • Zamora, for being in committee today.
  • Any questions from the committee?
  • Senator Lenny, welcome to the committee.
Summary: Senate State Affairs began with a budget update from Senator Groh and Keith Bybee of Legislative Services. They discussed Idaho’s revenue outlook, tax conformity uncertainty, and structural balance concerns, noting that revised revenue forecasts were lower than expected due to softness in sales tax, income tax, and corporate tax collections. Bybee reviewed general fund growth trends, major budget drivers such as Medicaid, public schools, corrections, and other state-directed spending, and said the state still has substantial cash reserves but only a relatively small projected bottom-line cushion. Several senators asked about per-capita spending, population growth, Medicaid growth, and the effect of prior education appropriations. No budget votes were taken during this portion, but members emphasized caution and the need for a larger ending balance. The committee then considered the gubernatorial reappointment of Estella Zamora to the Idaho Commission on Human Rights. Zamora described her background in Idaho, her long service in the courts and on the commission, and her interest in continuing to serve. Senators asked about the commission’s caseload, with Zamora saying disability-related matters are common and that she did not recall immigration cases coming before the commission recently. The committee also unanimously approved the gubernatorial appointment of David Dean to the Idaho Endowment Fund Investment Board. Next, the committee heard and approved a pending rule from the Idaho Public Utilities Commission on pole attachments, implementing House Bill 180A. The administrator explained that the rule was developed through negotiated rulemaking with utilities and attaching entities and sets standardized timelines, non-discriminatory access requirements, make-ready work procedures, and dispute resolution processes to support broadband expansion. After questions about stakeholder input, including landowners, the committee voted to approve the rule docket. Finally, the committee took up three RS requests from Senator Brian Lenney: RS 3-2874 to eliminate the personal voter affidavit process, RS 3-2868 to repeal obsolete code related to the Idaho Women’s Commission, and RS 3-2970 to impose a 12-month moratorium on reappointing a gubernatorial appointee rejected by the Senate. All three RSs were introduced by committee vote, with some members noting possible future questions about the wording and effective date of the appointment moratorium. The meeting adjourned after a brief recognition of visiting county officials from Caribou County.
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Session Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am

Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • The committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently, to whom was referred several Senate
  • Joint Rule 12 is suspended; the matters will be referred to their respective committees.
  • Senate, Attorney Rule 12 is suspended; the matters will be referred to their respective committees.
  • committees.
  • committees.
Keywords: 995, all
Summary: The Senate session opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and the adoption of several congratulatory and commemorative resolutions, including recognition of Fire Chief Brian C. Hickey’s retirement, the Bourne Fire Department’s 150th anniversary, New England Friends of Bosnia and Herzegovina’s observance of Bosnian Remembrance Day, and Mayor Robert Bob Hedlund’s retirement from the office of mayor of Weymouth. All of the resolutions were adopted. The chamber then acted on multiple procedural matters. The Senate suspended Joint Rule 12 for several Senate and House petitions, referring them to the appropriate committees. The Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight reported favorably on Senate bill 2128, authorizing the Commission of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance to convey certain land in Brookfield, and the Senate suspended the rules to order the bill to a third reading. The Senate also adopted two special orders placing bills on the Orders of the Day for second reading and immediate consideration: Senate bill 1052, concerning the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act, and Senate bill 2537, concerning fairness and debt collection, both with Ways and Means new drafts pending. Finally, the Senate adopted an order setting the next meeting for Monday at 11:00 a.m., dispensing with the printing of a calendar, and then adjourned.
FL

Florida 2026 4th Special Session

House in Session Mar 3rd, 2026

Florida House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Speaker, your Rules and Ethics Committee herewith submits the special order for Tuesday, March 3, 2026
  • Speaker, your Rules and Ethics Committee herewith submits the report pursuant to Rule 13.2 recommending
  • So Rule 12.9 applies only to references to House committees or subcommittees.
  • rule.
  • Waive the rules.
Summary: The House convened with prayer, a moment of silence for former member Chester Clem, the Pledge of Allegiance, and quorum confirmation. Members then adopted the special order report and a rules report amending House Rule 15.3 to allow fundraising under certain circumstances during extended or special sessions. The chamber also heard several recognitions and a farewell speech from Representative Nixon, who reflected on constituent service and her legislative priorities. On the floor, HB 1405, relating to a statewide project for missing persons with special needs, passed unanimously. The House then took up CS/CS/CS/SB 290, the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services bill, which drew questions about the handling of surplus conservation lands and agricultural uses; it passed 94-10. CS/CS/CS/HB 905, the “Fire Act” on foreign influence, was explained as a broad package restricting foreign-country influence in government, procurement, gifts, cultural agreements, and related areas. An amendment adding restrictions on surrogacy and adoption involving citizens or residents of foreign countries of concern was adopted after debate over possible impacts on families and adoption practices, and the bill then passed 80-20. The House also passed CS/CS/HB 1197, a bill to modernize state information technology procurement and contracting, unanimously after debate about improving oversight of large IT projects. HB 1103, allowing local governments to fast-track action on derelict vessels, also passed unanimously. The chamber then considered CS/CS/CS/HB 399 on land use development and development regulations, including limits on development fees, changes to local voting thresholds for comprehensive plan and boundary actions, manufactured homes in RV parks, and resort-related provisions. Several amendments were debated, including one on local control and rural boundaries that failed and another strike-all amendment ruled out of order; the bill ultimately passed 71-38. The final item reached before the transcript ended was a local bill for the Pace Fire Rescue District in Santa Rosa County, described as adjusting its assessment formula to provide tax relief.
MO

Missouri 2026 Regular Session

Professional Registration and Licensing Mar 11th, 2026

Professional Registration and Licensing

Transcript Highlights:
  • Chair and committee, this is the pharmacy immunization bill. We've had this in committee before.
  • Good morning, committee.
  • They changed a rule, and the rule was within the nursing homes.
  • When you're talking about the rules, you said they changed the rules. Who was they?
  • Members of the committee, Jamie Murphy... Thank you. Any questions from the committee?
Summary: The committee first met in executive session on Senate Substitute No. 2 for Senate Bill 1233. Members adopted several amendments, including language allowing the Boards of Therapeutic Massage and Chiropractors to seek emergency suspension of licenses when there are criminal indictments or charges that could harm citizens; extending the RX CARES for Missouri prescription drug abuse prevention program by removing its sunset; updating pharmacy distributor licensing language to reflect national licensing practices; clarifying pharmacist immunization authority, including RSV immunizations and board oversight for future immunizations; allowing certain long-term care facility employees to administer additional subcutaneous medications; and adopting agreed-upon language related to interior designers. The committee then rolled those amendments into a committee substitute and voted the bill do pass by a 16-1 roll call vote. The committee then heard House Bills 2618 and 2644, which would join Missouri to the Respiratory Care Interstate Compact. The bill sponsors said the compact would improve licensure portability for respiratory therapists, help address workforce shortages, and allow Missouri to be among the first states shaping the compact’s commission. Supporters, including respiratory therapists, a hospital association representative, a student and military spouse, and a nursing association representative, said the compact would speed access to qualified therapists, aid rural and hospital care, help during emergencies like COVID-19, and benefit military families. Several witnesses emphasized that participating states would still retain their own licensing standards and scope-of-practice authority. Opponents argued that the compact would surrender state sovereignty to an unformed commission, create a “blank check” before the rules are written, and potentially allow rules to supersede state law. They also raised constitutional concerns about interstate compacts and questioned whether a reciprocal licensing approach would be preferable. Committee members asked about sovereignty, the legal basis for compacts, and whether Missouri could preserve its standards; sponsors and supporters responded that the compact would not remove state authority and that Missouri could still require its own standards. The hearing concluded without a vote on the respiratory compact bills.
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, February 24, 2026)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • <02:37:52.640><c> committee</c> rules committee rules committee dealt<02:37:54.720><c> with</c> dealt
  • were</c> rules committee last night were rules committee last night were dilatory.<02:41:17.600><c>
  • <c> them</c><02:42:58.640><c> when</c> rules committee, vote against them when rules committee, vote
  • that has come out of the Rules Committee. 117 closed rules voted for amendment in the committee and
  • </c> rules committee. rules committee.
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Formal House Session 63 Jul 1st, 2026

Massachusetts House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Rule 7A is suspended.
  • Rule 7A is suspended.
  • Rule 7A is suspended.
  • I thank the committee staff on the Joint Committee on Election Laws.
  • The reporter committee, Mr. Michael of Boston, moves suspension of the rules.
Summary: The House opened with routine procedural actions, including suspension of Joint Rule 12 for two petitions and suspension of Rule 7A to take up several bills immediately. Members advanced multiple Ways and Means bills to third reading, including measures on campaign finance reporting for statewide ballot questions, tax-free medical devices, fairness for Massachusetts Water Resources Authority employees, releasing land use restrictions in Revere, and authorizing a land taking in Norwood. Several engrossed local and special bills were then passed to be enacted, including measures affecting Boston police age waivers, the Hudson charter, Plymouth’s land acquisition account, Falmouth sewer-related costs, and Randolph’s charter. The House also considered Senate Bill 2916 on campaign finance reporting for ballot questions. Supporters said the bill would strengthen disclosure, close reporting loopholes, and improve transparency around ballot question committees and signature gathering, while also creating a commission to review the initiative petition process. Amendments were adopted, including changes to the commission’s membership and a separate amendment related to signature-gathering provisions. After debate, the bill passed to be engrossed by roll call vote 149-0. Members then took up the fiscal year 2027 budget conference report, House No. 5555, totaling about $63.4 billion. Supporters highlighted funding for Chapter 70 education aid, local aid, Fair Share investments in education and transportation, MBTA and regional transit support, housing and homelessness programs, food assistance, and immigration legal aid. The conference report was adopted by roll call 142-6, the emergency preamble was adopted, and the budget bill was passed to be enacted by the same vote. The House also declined concurrence on Senate Bill 3064, “to build resilience for Massachusetts communities,” and appointed a committee of conference, and later appointed a conference committee on House Bill 4646, enhancing child welfare protections. The session ended with a moment of silence for community figures and adjournment to the next day.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

03/26/2026 - Senate Floor Session

Arizona Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • The Committee on Rules recommends the following bill for proper consideration: House Bill 272, signs.
  • And President Pro Tem, I do appeal your ruling, because we're in Committee of the Whole, and normally
  • The Committee on Rules recommends the following bills for proper consideration.
  • The Committee on Rules recommends the following bills for proper consideration: House Bill 2874, House
  • Committee announcements for Monday, March 30th: the Rules Committee will meet at 1 p.m. in Caucus Room
Keywords: 1182, all
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Informal House Session 1 Jan 7th, 2026

Massachusetts House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Speaker, a committee of the Senate. Mr. Speaker, the committee of the honorable Senate.
  • Report of the committee on rules: the Committee on Rules, to whom was referred the order filed by Representative
  • Report of committee: the Committee on Rules and the committees on rules that are two branches acting
  • The rules are suspended. Question now is on suspension of Joint Rule 12.
  • Joint Rule 12 is suspended. Joint Rule 12 is suspended.
Keywords: 1212, all
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Session (Full Formal with Calendar) Mar 19th, 2026

Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • The Committee on Rules, acting currently, to whom it was read, the Senate order relative to granting
  • The Committee on Rules, acting currently, to whom it was read, the Senate order relative to granting
  • the Senate Committee on Rules, and the Senate Chair of the Joint Committee on State Administration and
  • The rule is suspended, and the petition will be referred to the committee.
  • The committee on rules, to which was referred the Senate order relative to granting the committee on
Summary: The Senate opened with ceremonial items and several unanimous or voice votes, including adoption of a resolution congratulating Grant Marshall on earning Eagle Scout. It then enacted two bills: a sick leave bank for a Department of Correction employee and a measure directing the Boston Police Department to waive the maximum age requirement for a police officer applicant. The chamber also handled a communication from Senator Rush stating he would have voted yes on S. 3014 while on Navy training, and it printed that statement in the journal. The Senate next considered multiple local bills and committee reports, including third-reading and engrossment votes for a Rutland recall elections bill, a Boxford liquor license extension bill, and another Boston police age-waiver bill. It also adopted several extension orders for the Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security and the Committee on Health Care Financing, with senators explaining that some matters were late files or required additional stakeholder input, hearings, or coordination with larger bills. Most of these procedural motions were adopted by voice vote after brief debate. A major portion of the session focused on H. 2145, designating October 15 as Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day, which passed to be engrossed by roll call, 38-0. Senator Feeney gave an emotional floor speech describing the bill as a way to create space for awareness and support for families experiencing pregnancy loss. The Senate then adopted a resolution recognizing March 2026 as Endometriosis Awareness Month, with Senators Kennedy and others highlighting the need for greater awareness, diagnosis, and treatment of endometriosis. The chamber then took up the omnibus “Pets Act,” S. 3014, which combined several animal welfare measures. Senators Montigny, O’Connor, Todd, Rauch, and Payano spoke in support of provisions banning retail sales of dogs, cats, and rabbits from pet shops, strengthening animal cruelty enforcement, expanding protections for pets in housing, and prohibiting breed discrimination in certain housing and insurance contexts. Senator Keenan offered amendments on renter insurance, nuisance/quiet enjoyment, and property damage; one nuisance-related amendment was adopted, while the insurance and property-damage amendments were rejected. Senator Tarr’s amendment on research animals was adopted, as were amendments expanding animal welfare standards and, after negotiation, a compromise amendment broadening tethering protections to all domestic animals and directing related funds to the homeless animal fund. The Ways and Means amendment was then adopted as amended, the bill was ordered to a third reading, and the Senate began a roll-call vote on engrossment when the transcript ended.
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Session Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am

Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Report of a committee. Report of the Committee.
  • Report of the Committee on Rules, to whom was referred several Senate petitions.
  • The Committee on Rules, to whom was referred several Senate petitions, reports recommend that Joint Rule
  • The ayes have it, and the rule is suspended, and the petition will be referred to the Committee on Public
  • The ayes have it, and the rule is suspended, and the petition will be referred to the Committee on Public
Keywords: 995, all
Summary: The Senate opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and adopted a congratulatory resolution honoring Anna Karaz on her 100th birthday. It then took up and passed several local bills, including a measure authorizing bilingual ballots in English and Haitian Creole for the town of Randolph. The sponsor spoke in support, describing the bill as a home rule petition intended to improve access, civic participation, and voter turnout for Randolph’s growing Haitian Creole-speaking population. The bill was read a third time and passed to be engrossed. The Senate also passed a bill authorizing the Milford Select Board to appoint a highway surveyor. It received a Ways and Means report on House No. 4683, relative to teacher preparation and student literacy, recommending amendment by substitution of the text in Senate document No. 2924; the chamber suspended the rules to consider the order forthwith and adopted it. The Senate further suspended rules to process several Senate petitions and local matters, and then enacted bills amending the Provincetown charter, establishing the appointed town clerk position in Avon, and authorizing Westwood to reissue and grant certain alcohol licenses. Later, the Senate referred a House petition concerning retirement benefits for Valeria Dorazio to the Committee on Public Service after suspending Joint Rule 12. It then adopted an amendment substituting a new draft for a Plymouth bill, changing it to validate and confirm certain acts and proceedings of Plymouth officials, and passed the bill to be engrossed. The session also included remarks congratulating Sweet Paws Rescue on its 15th anniversary and upcoming facility move, followed by a motion to adjourn in memory of Gerard W. Moynihan, which was adopted after a moment of silence. The Senate adjourned to meet again the following Monday at 11 a.m.
ID

Idaho 2026 Regular Session

Legislative Session Day 57 Mar 9th, 2026

Idaho House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Speaker, we are the Committee on Judiciary, Rules and Administration.
  • Speaker, we are the Committee on Judiciary, Rules and Administration.
  • Speaker, we are the Committee on Judiciary, Rules and Administration.
  • Speaker, we are the Committee on Judiciary, Rules and Administration.
  • Speaker, we are the Committee on Judiciary, Rules and Administration.
Keywords: 989, all
ID

Idaho 2026 Regular Session

Agenda Mar 2nd, 2026

Transcript Highlights:
  • Okay, committee, we'll go ahead and get started.
  • We will go over rules. We have four rules today, and the first one is docket number 13-0103.
  • Much like Department of Lands and Parks and Rec have rules around lands, use rules around lands they
  • So I would request that the committee reject Rule 075.
  • So 176 kind of starts with the rules, with the rule numbers where I talked first about Rule 075, and
Summary: The committee first approved minutes from February 9 and February 11, 2026. It then heard Senate Bill 1328 from Senator Harris, a cleanup bill related to the Department of Lands’ authority to use its own general counsel under the 2024 changes in Senate Bill 1292. Harris said the bill aligns statutes with current practice by replacing references to the Attorney General in multiple land-management and enforcement provisions, while preserving some AG involvement. The Attorney General’s office, through Phil Skinner, opposed the bill as unconstitutional, arguing it strips core duties from a constitutional officer and transfers sovereign litigation authority to agency attorneys. Department of Lands Director Dustin Miller and General Counsel John Richards testified in support, describing confusion and overlap in recent cases. After debate, a substitute motion to hold the bill in committee failed 2-7, and the original motion to send the bill to the floor with a do-pass recommendation passed 7-2. The committee then considered three Idaho Department of Fish and Game rule dockets. Docket 13-0103-2501, covering public use of Fish and Game lands, added definitions and restrictions related to camping, leashes, exploding targets, and air guns; it was approved unanimously. Docket 13-116-2401, on trapping and fur-bearing animals, clarified bait definitions, adjusted reporting and reimbursement provisions, and added allowances or restrictions tied to snow-covered routes, bridges, wildlife crossings, and wolf trapping; it was also approved unanimously. Docket 13-119-2501, governing licensed vendors, revised selection and termination criteria, lowered the active vendor ceiling, barred new out-of-state vendor applications, and allowed vendors to pass through credit card processing fees; it was approved unanimously. Finally, the committee heard Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation Director Susan Buxton on docket 2601-2501. She proposed fee increases for motor vehicle entry, commercial vehicle entry, boat launching, moorage, and reservation-related charges, while asking the committee to reject two sections: one adding employee enforcement language and one increasing campsite fees, which she said should be revisited later to better protect affordability for Idaho residents. The committee agreed to reject those two sections and approved the remainder of the docket, with members noting the changes were intended to focus fee increases more on non-residents and align with prior legislative intent.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Human Services - 02/05/25

Human Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • And, like all things in this committee, I'm open to what the committee wants.
  • Committee to continue.
  • in rule versus statute.
  • </c><01:30:51.440><c> so</c><01:30:51.639><c> rules</c> statutes uh supersede rules so rules statutes
  • I guess and obsolete rule rule making or I guess rule<01:31:22.719><c> removing</c><01:31:24.040><c>
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • The proposed rules are designed to do that.
  • Also, amendments 12, amendments to rules 12.22 and 12.22 will strike the portion of rules that told a
  • us closer to the rules, uh, that are reflected in the Rules of Civil Procedure, and will generally be
  • The rules are adopted.
  • Rules will be published.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Ethics Committee 4/10/25

Ethics

Transcript Highlights:
  • And Rule 8 provides that the committee may set aside the court's findings of fact in an election contest
  • And Rule 8 provides that the committee may set aside the court's findings of fact in an election contest
  • And Rule 8 provides that the committee may set aside the court's findings of fact in an election contest
  • bound</c><00:30:30.480><c> by</c><00:30:30.559><c> the</c><00:30:30.720><c> rules</c> the committee is
  • bound by the rules the committee is bound by the rules established<00:30:32.320><c> uh</c><00:30:32.480
Committee: House Ethics
Keywords: 1183, house
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, April 8, 2025)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • the Committee on Rules from further consideration of House Resolution 164.
  • Last night, the Rules Committee met and produced a rule, H.
  • a rule HRES committee met and produced a rule HRES 294<02:20:13.920><c> providing</c><02:20:14.399><
  • committee and my friend u the rules committee and my friend u talking<02:33:07.040><c> about</c><02:
  • If the House rules permitted, committee.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Minnesota House adopts Temporary Rules, Agreement for House Organization 2/6/25

Minnesota House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • I encourage support of the adoption of the temporary rules as well as the co-governance rules that we
  • coming out of committee.
  • The agreement ensures a bipartisan negotiation on House rules.
  • coming out of committee.
  • The agreement ensures a bipartisan negotiation on House rules.
Keywords: 1183, house
ID

Idaho 2026 Regular Session

Agenda Mar 4th, 2026

Judiciary and Rules

Transcript Highlights:
  • We'll call our Senate Judiciary and Rules Committee to order.
  • Chairman and committee.
  • Rules, or the Idaho Juvenile Rules.
  • Upon any finding of conflict between court rules and Idaho code, or of rules bridging, enlarging, or
  • Rules, or the Idaho Juvenile Rules.
Keywords: 989, all
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Health and Welfare May 20th, 2026

Health & Welfare

Transcript Highlights:
  • Chairman, committee members.
  • "All of the rules were, the proposed rules were completely in compliance with the law.
  • And this committee heard this bill and passed it and said for you guys to promulgate the rules and to
  • rules.
  • Will of the committee. That will be entered into the record. Will of the committee.
Keywords: 974, senate, all
Summary: The Senate Committee on Health and Welfare met on May 20, 2026, with eight members present and approved the prior meeting minutes. The committee first advanced SB 1224, which requires DCFS to look into cases where a child under 17 is involved in a pregnancy, with added oversight for children under 12; it was reported favorably. The committee also favorably reported SB 1100, described as repealing an outdated statute. White Coat Day remarks welcomed physicians to the Capitol and thanked them for their service, including efforts to improve Medicaid reimbursement. Several health-related bills were then heard and advanced. HB 1220, a continuation of prior work to codify provisions related to the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners and physician licensure, was reported favorably. HB 1231 clarified that Medicaid coverage for continuous glucose monitoring applies to insulin-dependent patients, including those with gestational diabetes, and was also reported favorably. HB 198, which sets reimbursement rates for ambulatory surgery centers for certain Medicaid procedures such as colonoscopies, eye, ENT, and gastroenterology services, passed favorably. HB 1160, creating a streamlined restricted license pathway for qualified international medical graduates, prompted a lengthy exchange about delayed rulemaking and whether the board had added requirements beyond statute; despite concerns, it was reported favorably. The committee also advanced several resolutions and oversight measures. HCR 67, prompted by a personal family experience with a special-needs child’s acute care needs, creates a task force to study gaps in acute care for special-needs adults and children; it was amended and reported favorably. HCR 27, calling for a statewide evaluation of autism services by LDH and the Department of Education, was reported favorably. HB 223, which recreates DCFS, was amended to shorten the sunset date and require law enforcement reporting through a secure web platform, then reported favorably. HCR 28, creating a task force on school nurse orientation and training for new graduates, was reported favorably after testimony from school nurses about the lack of standardized orientation and the risks of placing inexperienced nurses alone in schools. The committee also took up HB 469, which would allow pharmacy license renewal applicants to designate a portion of fees to eligible schools including Xavier University’s College of Pharmacy; after opposition from Senator Cloud and a roll call, the bill was deferred. HB 1182, a cleanup bill changing the occupational therapy certifying entity and adjusting fees, and HB 1076, eliminating one of two sunset provisions for the Louisiana Behavior Analyst Board, were both reported favorably. HB 1216, a major rewrite of clinical laboratory personnel rules, was deferred after concerns that it would restrict existing phlebotomy and lab functions in ways that could conflict with recent law. Finally, HB 457 and HB 616, both by Representative Knox and focused on homelessness, drew extensive testimony: HB 457 established minimum standards for shelters and similar facilities and was reported favorably as amended, while HB 616 would allow audits of homelessness-related funding and databases; after debate over privacy, federal funding oversight, and accountability, the committee adopted an amendment changing enforcement language from "may" to "shall" and continued hearing testimony from opponents and supporters.
FL

Florida 2026 5th Special Session

FL House Floor Session - 2026-03-03 (10:00AM Session)

Florida House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Speaker, your Rules and Ethics Committee herewith submits the special order for Tuesday, March 3, 2026
  • Speaker, your Rules and Ethics Committee herewith submits the report pursuant to Rule 13.2 recommending
  • amendment to House Rule 15.3.
  • and rule their local governments by a majority rule.
  • rule.
Summary: The House opened with prayer, a moment of silence for former member Chester Clem, the Pledge of Allegiance, and quorum verification. Members then adopted the special order report and a Rules and Ethics Committee report amending House Rule 15.3 to allow fundraising under certain circumstances during extended or special sessions. The chamber also recognized Deputy First Class Stefano Gargano as law enforcement officer of the day and several visiting groups in the gallery. On the floor, HB 1405 on a statewide project for missing persons with special needs passed unanimously, 109-0. The House then took up CS/CS/CS/SB 290, the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services bill, which drew questions about surplus conservation lands and oversight by the Acquisition and Restoration Council; it passed 94-10. CS/CS/CS/HB 905, the “Fire Act” on foreign influence, foreign-country-of-concern restrictions, critical infrastructure, gifts, contracts, sister city agreements, and related ethics and criminal provisions, passed 80-20 after debate and a germane amendment was adopted over objections. The House also passed CS/CS/HB 1197 on information technology procurement and contracting, aimed at modernizing oversight of major IT projects, by 109-0. CS/CS/CS/HB 399 on land use development and development regulations passed 71-38 after extensive debate over development fees, manufactured homes, and reducing local supermajority requirements for comprehensive plan changes; an amendment to preserve Orange County’s rural boundary vote failed, and a strike-all amendment was ruled out of order. Members then adopted a technical amendment clarifying manufactured homes language. Several local bills also advanced: HB 1103 on local administration of vessel restrictions passed 109-0; HB 4051 and HB 4053 on Santa Rosa County fire protection district assessments passed 84-25 and 83-27, respectively, after compromise amendments; HB 4081 on the East Point Water and Sewer District passed 110-0; and HB 4093 on the Felsmere Water Control District passed 109-0. The transcript ended as the House moved on to HB 4095, with no final action shown.