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Transcript Highlights:
- I received a graphic in my office that said the request was from the Office of the Attorney General.
- What I would say is, as insurance is generally a pass-through, meaning that the insurers are generally
- I think in general it'll help, but if this helps you, there have been some issues in the industry with
- I would say on your statement of allowing the Attorney General to be an intervener, one is: why would
- Attorney General and not the Insurance Commissioner to be involved in insurance rates?
Keywords:
insurance, nonadmitted insurers, surplus lines, insurance regulation, Oklahoma, health insurance, contracting entities, medical providers, enrollment, beneficiary rights, property and casualty, rates, filing, Insurance Commissioner, regulation, property, regulations, actuary, rate filing, independent review
FL
Florida 2026 4th Special Session
January 14, 2026 - 10:30 AM
Transcript Highlights:
- I am a fourth-generation horseman. I have a 5th generation horsemen on the ground.
- I'm a 3rd generation horsemen general manager of my family's Ocala Stud farm, the oldest active thoroughbred
- The generates thousands of jobs and economic impact greater than Spring Transit.
- Florida's we're in now read legacy for generations. You've heard them.
- And and generally we are called to do repairs, especially on heat pumps.
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House Republican Press Conference 12/29/25
Transcript Highlights:
- Last session, as you remember, House Republicans fought to pass the Office of Inspector General, which
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FL
Transcript Highlights:
- Levy is the general counsel for the Property Appraisers Association of Florida. Mr.
- Twitty was a state-certified general appraiser before he was elected property appraiser. Mr.
- Twitty was a state-certified general appraiser before he was elected property appraiser. Mr.
- They have general supervision of the assessment evaluation of the property.
- They have general supervision of the assessment evaluation of the property.
Summary:
The Committee on Finance and Tax met with a quorum present and heard a presentation from the Property Appraisers Association of Florida on ad valorem valuation, exemptions, and the property tax process. Lauren Levy reviewed the legal and historical framework of Florida property taxation, including Save Our Homes, the 10% cap on non-homestead assessments, portability, tangible personal property exemptions, TRIM notices, and the distinction between taxable value and millage rates. He emphasized that property appraisers are independent constitutional officers who assess just value, administer exemptions, and are overseen by the Department of Revenue, with values and exemptions generally determined as of January 1 and subject to challenge through the Value Adjustment Board or circuit court.
Mike Twitty described the mass appraisal process in Pinellas County, explaining how property appraisers value large numbers of parcels using the same core approaches as fee appraisals but with statistical testing, field reviews, aerial imagery, and technology. He discussed the importance of budget, staffing, and the January 1 valuation date, and noted that recent hurricanes caused significant damage, increased petitions, and required new procedures to help property owners with value reductions and FEMA-related issues. Paul Polk focused on Department of Revenue oversight, explaining sales ratio studies, uniformity measures such as COD and PRD, time adjustments, sales qualification reviews, and in-depth studies that can lead to corrective action if assessment standards are not met. He also noted that the Department reviews property appraiser budgets to preserve independence from county pressure.
Senators asked about the supersized homestead concept, DOR review and rejection standards, value trends, and the impact of storms and new construction on taxable value. Twitty and Polk said value growth has been driven by a mix of new construction, market appreciation, cap resets, and storm-related adjustments, while noting that some counties saw market value decline even as taxable value rose. They also said some property tax relief proposals would be easier to implement than others depending on how local tax bills are structured, especially where law enforcement millage is separately identified. No votes were taken on legislation, and the committee adjourned after the presentation.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
October 15, 2025 - 08:00 AM
Transcript Highlights:
- AS DIRECTED BY THE 2024 GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT ACHA IN CONSULTATION WITH APD AND STAKEHOLDERS PRODUCED
- YOU DOES DO YOU HAVE GENERAL IDEA OF THE PROPOSED RATES SINCE THIS HAS COME OUT? PROPOSED ESTIMATE?
- I CHOSE THIS BECAUSE YOU'RE PROBABLY FAMILIAR WITH IT ON THE LINE ITEM WITH A GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS
- LOOKING AT THE CBC GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT ALL CORE FUNDING IS BROKEN OUT.
- THE GENERAL LEDGER STRUCTURE IS THE SAME BUT THEY MAPPING IS UNIQUE TO THEM AS WELL.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Jun 16th, 2025
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Channing Hawkins is the founder of Bracey Hawkins Law, serving as General Counsel to 40 Acre Conservation
- It is a day to honor the sacrifices and achievements of generations of black Americans who struggled
- The Jewish people say, Lador Vador, which means from generation to generation, to recognize the role
- I think about the 13 generations, nearly 14 generations of black Americans who were enslaved and prohibited
- EDM gave a generation like mine a space to be loud, to be ourselves, and to belong.
ND
North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Appropriations - Human Resources Division Apr 10th, 2025 at 02:30 pm
Appropriations - Human Resources Division
Transcript Highlights:
- So we have, for the first item, the funding from the general fund, which is added for the FTE for the
- The next item is funding from the general fund for the commissioner's salary equity increase.
- The third item is for the general fund, added for the Veterans Service Officer salary equity increases
- And that was the $500,000 from the general fund.
- They took a little bit out of the general fund appropriation on the salary increases.
Summary:
The committee reconvened to work through the amended version of Senate Bill 2025, beginning with a clarification from the Department of Veterans Affairs on the source of funds used to cover the commissioner’s salary equity increase. Commissioner Lonnie Wong explained that the money came from federal highly rural transportation grant administrative/salary funds, within the allowable 10% administrative cap, and that the department had not exceeded that limit. The committee then reviewed the major House changes to the veterans budget, including funding for a veterans benefits specialist FTE, salary equity increases for veterans service officers, additional operating funds, one-time funding for homeless veteran services and the Veterans Post-War Trust Fund, carryover authority for Fisher House and veterans transportation projects, accrued leave, and a document scanning project. Members also discussed a section changing governance authority for veterans affairs and the veterans home, with questions about the ACOVA board and the governor’s appointment authority.
The committee debated the appropriateness of using federal grant administrative funds for salary adjustments and the broader shift in authority over veterans affairs, with some members emphasizing legislative control over salaries and budget decisions and others supporting the reorganization as a way to improve administration. After discussion, Amendment 25.092.0203 was moved, seconded, and adopted on an 8-0 roll call. The committee then moved SB 2025 as amended, and that motion also passed 8-0.
The meeting then shifted to Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation budget issues, where members reviewed FTE reductions, salary equity funding for correctional officers and parole/probation officers, and the status of federal ARPA dollars that had previously been used to backfill salaries and bonuses. DOCR officials described pay levels for correctional officers and compared them with county jail wages, arguing that the proposed equity funding was needed for retention and competitiveness. Members also discussed transitional facility costs, women’s treatment unit funding, and county jail overflow housing, including new or planned bed capacity in Grand Forks, Burleigh-Morton, Rugby, and other facilities. The committee agreed to continue refining the budget through a new long sheet and planned to request amendments for consideration in the following days before adjourning.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- The Honorable Don Buckingham, Commissioner of the General Land Office.
- . of mineral rights, generating $3.5 billion in the last two years for public education.
- We are very busy. on carbon sequestration, leading the world in a 500,000-acre lease, generating $130
- We feel like that is the biggest threat to oil and gas and the revenue that we generate and so we're
- I mean, the General Land Office, we're just full steam ahead in the parameters we have.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Commerce Committee Meeting - 2026-03-26
Commerce Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm general counsel for the Minnesota Bankers Association.
- general register. general register.
- I'm general >> My name is Tess Rice.
- Um, and so Chair knows I'm not a fan of reinsurance generally.
- And we know, I General to enforce this.
Keywords:
trusted contact, financial exploitation, elder abuse, elder financial abuse, fraud prevention, financial institution, banking, credit union, broker-dealer, account security, dormant account, consumer protection, scam, suspicious activity, protective services, law enforcement reporting, Minnesota Statutes chapter 45A, HF3388, Minnesota premium security plan, reinsurance
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
ECD Public Hearing - Wed Feb 18, 2026 @ 9:30 AM HST
Economic Development & Technology
Transcript Highlights:
- I think DCCA is funded through the fees that are generated from registration.
- I'm not excited about the notion that all of my information being, you know, available to the general
- So, this tax credit sandwich generation.
- Um so as we know child care in general.
- Oh yeah, Lindsay Hostetter, talking from the Department of the Attorney General.
Keywords:
Hawaii Technology Development Corporation, economic diversification, small business, innovation, manufacturing assistance, grants, technology programs, advanced manufacturing, military, community relations, economic development, defense-related programs, workforce development, local business readiness, in-state manufacturing, federal investment, space operations, orbital sustainability, aerospace, space traffic management
Summary:
The committee heard testimony on several measures, beginning with HB 2410 relating to the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation. Testifiers from HTDC and the Hawaii Food Industry Association stood on written testimony, and members discussed the funding request, which was described as $1 million each for three programs, for a total of $3 million. The measure appeared to have broad support, with no opposition noted.
The committee then took up HB 2235 HD1 on the military and community relations office, where Lori Moore of MACC asked for additional funding to support local businesses and education-to-career initiatives statewide. Members asked about the amount, and the request was identified as $1.3 million total. HB 904 on space operations followed, with three supporters and one opponent, though no substantive testimony was captured beyond the vote counts.
HB 2201 on state enterprise zones drew testimony from Georgia Skinner of DBEDT’s Creative Industries division, who said the measure would build on a well-run enterprise zone program and help make Hawaii’s film industry more competitive. Tom Yamashita of the Tax Foundation also provided comments. The committee then considered HB 2349 relating to DCCA and DBEDT coordination; DCCA explained it already provides links and information to DBEDT programs, while DBEDT argued that direct data sharing would allow more proactive outreach. Members raised privacy and cost concerns, and DBEDT said it would consider opt-in collection and acknowledged system changes and possible funding needs.
The committee also heard two tax credit bills. HB 1972 HD1, on a caregiver tax credit, received strong support from AARP, the Hawaii Public Health Institute, the Hawaii Children’s Action Network, and others, who described caregivers as an “invisible workforce” and argued the credit would help families keep loved ones at home and reduce financial strain. The Tax Foundation suggested a grant or subsidy program might be more efficient than a tax credit and raised concerns about debarment provisions. HB 20007 HD1, on the household and dependent care services tax credit, also drew strong support from public health and family advocacy groups, who said Hawaii families face some of the nation’s highest child care costs and that the bill would better reflect current expenses; the Tax Foundation again raised technical concerns about complexity and debarment. Members asked about fiscal impacts, and testimony indicated the current credit costs about $6 million, with the bill expected to increase that amount. The committee then moved on to HB 2385 HD1 on housing, where the Deputy Attorney General began presenting written comments on whether the bill limits county authority.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Water and Natural Resources Sep 11th, 2025
Water & Natural Resources Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm with the Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association.
- They will not generate.
- But generally, it's 15 for batteries, 20 for solar.
- And they want to leave that land on to future generations.
- They want to leave this legacy behind to future generations.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- You don't generally seize this much money when you're going in.
- I am actually a fourth-generation Texan.
- I'm not a fourth-generation Texan.
- I'm a third-generation Texan, born and raised here.
- I'm a sixth-generation Texan, and I'm here to...
Keywords:
hemp regulation, consumable products, cannabinoids, occupational licenses, criminal offenses, SB 11, Texas attorney general, election crimes, election law enforcement, criminal prosecution, Election Code, Government Code Chapter 402, local prosecutors, county attorney, district attorney, grand jury, probable cause reports, state election offenses, voter fraud, election integrity
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Local Government Committee Jul 16th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Fine. its general ordinance, some sort of a grace period, they can.
- You're not actually putting anything to your general fund. I get that.
- The end of your general fund. I get that. I'm still having a disconnect.
- The current reality puts local government and general funds at risk.
- Updating a general plan takes a lot of time, and it can be very costly.
Summary:
The committee first heard SB 753, which would modernize California’s shopping cart recovery rules by allowing cities and counties to return abandoned carts directly to retailers, recover documented retrieval costs, and avoid the current impound-and-wait process. The author and supporters, including San Jose officials and the League of California Cities, said the bill would help clear streets, sidewalks, and waterways and reduce local costs. Grocers and retailers opposed the measure unless amended, arguing it would turn cart retrieval into a new cost burden and could create incentives for cities to charge too much for stolen property. After extensive discussion about notice periods, cost caps, and local ordinances, the committee adopted amendments and passed the bill 6-0 as amended.
The committee then took up SB 445, which would speed up permitting and approvals needed for high-speed rail by requiring early engagement, setting rules for third-party coordination, and creating a dispute-resolution process. The author said the bill was narrowed from an earlier, broader transit proposal and was intended to reduce delays caused by utilities, local governments, and other entities. Supporters said permitting bottlenecks add major costs and delays to infrastructure projects, while opponents from utilities, cities, counties, telecoms, and special districts raised concerns about safety, reliability, affordability, and the need to review the pending amendments. The bill passed 8-1 to the Utilities and Energy Committee.
The committee also heard SB 9, a narrower housing bill focused on accessory dwelling units. The author explained that it would require local ADU ordinances to be submitted to HCD for review and would make state standards control if a local agency fails to submit a compliant ordinance or respond to HCD findings. Supporters from housing and YIMBY groups said the bill would improve enforcement of state ADU law and prevent local barriers from slowing housing production. There was no opposition, and the bill passed 6-0. The committee then began hearing SB 79, which would allow more housing near major transit stops; the author and supporters framed it as a response to the housing shortage and transit underuse, and the hearing continued with extensive support testimony as the transcript ended.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Associated General Contractors of Texas.
- I'm just learning more about the situation in general.
- That are stated, it will go to the general fund.
- So I can say confidently that that general.
- The General Mobility Program is not a new concept.
Bills:
HB2065, HB2462, HB2621, HB3187, HB3539, HB3563, HB3726, HB4164, HB4207, HB4368, HB4706, HB4916, HB4950, HB4967, HB5177, HB4429, HB5597
Keywords:
commercial vehicles, parking regulations, residential areas, local governance, land use, traffic safety, high occupancy vehicle lane, pregnant operators, transportation, parental rights, motor vehicle regulations, live video feed, state agency, transparency, public safety, regional transportation, mobility program, sales tax, public infrastructure, local government
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy Committee 2/24/25
Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy
Transcript Highlights:
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MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Informal House Session 18 Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Massachusetts House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- to special procedures for consideration of the House order relative to House rules for the 194th General
- Galvin of Canton for the adoption of permanent House rules for the 194th General Court governing the
- Galvin of Canton for the adoption of rules for the 194th General Court reports that the order ought to
- Galvin of Canton for the adoption of permanent House rules for the 194th General Court governing the
- Galvin of Canton for the adoption of permanent joint rules for the 194th General Court governing the
Summary:
The House met briefly, opened with the Pledge of Allegiance, and recessed several times while the Temporary Committee on Rules reported out a series of orders. The chamber adopted two commendatory resolutions: one recognizing the AdMe-Tech Foundation’s 16th annual Prostate Cancer Awareness Day and another honoring the Ludlow Community Center/Randall Boys and Girls Club on its 75th anniversary.
Members then took up special procedures for considering House and joint rules for the 194th General Court, governing the 2025-2026 legislative session. The House adopted the special-procedure orders for both the House rules and joint rules. The rules committee also reported that the permanent House rules and permanent joint rules orders ought to be adopted; after suspension of the rules, the House postponed consideration of the permanent rules matters until tomorrow at 1 p.m.
Finally, the House adopted an order to adjourn to meet the next day at 11 a.m., with formal session and roll calls at 1 p.m. The House then adjourned, and members were notified of a Democratic caucus at noon in Room A1.
NY
New York 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Standing Committee on Internet and Technology - 04/01/2026
Internet And Technology
Transcript Highlights:
- Senate Bill 1815, an act to amend the General Business Law in relation to requiring publishers of books
- created with the use of generative artificial intelligence to contain a disclosure of such use.
- Senate Bill 7974, an act to amend the General Business Law in relation to recovery of online accounts
- Senate Bill 8641, an act to amend the General Business Law in relation to providing website and mobile
- Senate Bill 9097, an act to amend the General Business Law in relation to band members of social referral
Summary:
The committee met at 9:34 a.m. on April 1 with a quorum present and considered several Internet and technology-related bills. The first, S.1815 (Fernandez), would require books created with generative AI to include a disclosure; one member raised concern that the language could unintentionally cover ordinary software like Microsoft Word, and the chair said she would relay that concern to the sponsor. The bill was reported to the Consumer Protection Committee with five in favor, one opposed, and one without recommendation.
The committee then advanced S.4609A (Gounardes), establishing a stop-online-creditors measure, to the Finance Committee, with one opposed. S.7713A (Krueger), restricting the use of automatic license plate reader information, was reported to the floor with five in favor and two opposed. S.7974, the chair’s bill on recovery of online accounts for mobile telephones, also moved to the floor with two opposed.
Two additional bills passed unanimously or near-unanimously: S.8641 (May), giving website and mobile app users the right to refuse non-essential cookies, and S.9097 (May), concerning social referral services, both were reported to the floor with seven in favor. The meeting concluded after a motion to adjourn.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, June 23, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- This year's victory builds on the generational legacy of track and field dominance at the University
- Speaker, today I rise to honor Manuel Castoriia Liserio, a member of the greatest generation, a proud
- So, the SBA Office of Inspector General identified multiple instances in which SBA employees approved
- General lady yields.
- What does intentional disparagement mean for our younger generations?
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
Legislative Commission on Cybersecurity 8/27/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
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- general for the Army Cyber Center of Excellence, training the next generation of cybersecurity defenders
- As mentioned, I am a major general Paul.
- Thank you for that, Major General. I really appreciate that.
- Major General or is CISO Horvath? Thank you. Uh, Madam Chair and Commission.
FL
Florida 2026 5th Special Session
Community Affairs Mar 31st, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- An owner that pays the GC, the general contractor, generally solves almost the entire work to subcontractors
- And are the sweeps into the general revenue fund generally greater than $3 million a year?
- Does it go into general revenue?
- Does it go into general revenue?
- So that's why it went to the general fund.
Summary:
The committee first took up CS/SB 1730, a Live Local Act bill on affordable housing. The sponsor described it as a set of technical and policy adjustments to strengthen implementation, including changes to zoning, height, parking, moratoriums, attorney fees, and related land-use rules. An amendment by Senator Claudio was adopted, adding provisions such as a 10-story height limit near single-family neighborhoods, exclusions for certain protected areas, and changes to fee and use definitions. The committee then reported the bill favorably.
Members next considered CS/SB 1674 on unrated bonds for Israel bonds, with a clarifying amendment adopted to make clear the bill applied only to Israel bonds. CS/SB 140 on charter schools was also approved after debate over parent-led conversion of public schools, municipal job-engine charter schools, and surplus school property; opponents warned about local control and impacts on teachers and communities, while the sponsor said the bill preserved district authority and created new school-choice and economic-development options. The committee also passed SB 96, a claims bill for Jacob Rogers, and CS/SB 954 on recovery residences, after strike-all amendments that addressed zoning, ADA concerns, bed caps, staffing ratios, and limits on operation in certain multifamily settings. Senators expressed support for expanding treatment housing but also raised neighborhood and staffing concerns.
The committee then approved CS/SB 1714 on local housing assistance plans, which would allow SHIP funds for limited lot-rental assistance for mobile-home owners and require local plans to address mobile-home park closures. SB 658 on standardized construction lien release forms was reported favorably despite testimony from contractors and lawyers warning about possible effects on lien rights and the separate House proposal. The committee also reconsidered and then approved CS/SB 482 after a late-filed amendment addressing local government art fees and a key issue over defining “extraordinary circumstances,” with counties and cities saying more work remained. Finally, the committee passed SB 24 and CS/SB 4, both local claims bills, CS/SB 712 on synthetic turf and related construction rules, SB 952 repealing the emergency firearms/ammunition restriction, CS/SB 1164 allowing email notice delivery in landlord-tenant matters with opt-in safeguards, and SB 202 on municipal water and sewer rates, which drew extensive opposition from North Miami Beach and Miami Gardens officials over utility surcharges and revenue impacts. The meeting ended with SB 202 still under heavy questioning and testimony about the fairness and financial consequences of the surcharge structure.