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FL
Florida 2026 5th Special Session
Ethics and Elections Apr 22nd, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- , to have an opportunity when they get out, whether it's in aerospace, some type of engineering, mechanics
- serves a lot of veterans, has strong relationships with the military, Next, I got a lot of positive feedback
Summary:
The committee first took up 127 gubernatorial appointees grouped in blocks and, after brief testimony in favor of several nominees, voted to recommend confirmation of the block nominees to the full Senate. The committee then moved through a series of University of West Florida and other board nominations, hearing from each nominee about their background and priorities, with most emphasizing service, local ties, student success, military partnerships, and university growth. Several nominees also answered questions about governance, faculty hiring, diversity, and the university’s strategic direction.
For the University of West Florida Board of Trustees, the committee heard from Paul Bailey, Rebecca Matthews, Rachel Moyah, Ashley Ross, Christopher Young, and Adam Kissel. Bailey stressed his local roots, legal background, and support for UWF’s pre-law program and military connections; Matthews highlighted her education and state-government experience, current role as board chair, enrollment growth, fundraising, and alignment with state directives; Moyah cited her education and school board experience, fiscal discipline, and recent positive financial and enrollment figures; Ross emphasized fundraising, workforce needs, cyber opportunities, and support for the governor’s higher education agenda; and Young focused on business accountability, audit oversight, rural access to education, and expanding military-related opportunities. Each of these nominees was questioned about issues such as diversity, “woke” culture, faculty ideology, and the role of the board, and each was ultimately recommended for confirmation by roll-call vote.
Adam Kissel’s nomination drew the most extensive debate and public testimony. Kissel described his background in free speech advocacy, federal education policy, philanthropy, and higher education reform, and said he would support UWF’s growth, free-speech protections, military and veteran engagement, and stronger graduation rates. Senators pressed him on prior writings favoring privatization of public higher education, comments about replacing administrators with AI, his work with the Heritage Foundation and Project 2025, and how his views fit with serving on a public university board; he said his long-term libertarian views did not conflict with his short-term support for UWF receiving more resources. Public testimony was split, with supporters praising his free-speech credentials, military focus, and alignment with the governor’s reforms, while opponents questioned his commitment to public higher education and whether he could be trusted to learn the university from the ground up. After debate, the committee voted to recommend Kissel’s confirmation to the full Senate.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine the National Transportation Safety Board preliminary report, focusing on the DCA midair collision. Mar 27th, 2025 at 09:00 am
Aviation Safety, Operations, and Innovation
Transcript Highlights:
- We're all about making sure the... best and the brightest are there and we do that through a testing mechanism
- We received great information from the NTSB regarding some feedback they were receiving during their
Keywords:
aviation safety, midair collision, American Airlines Flight 5342, Army Black Hawk helicopter, NTSB, FAA, ADS-B technology, safety protocols
Summary:
The meeting focused on the discussions surrounding the tragic midair collision involving American Airlines Flight 5342 and an Army Black Hawk helicopter, which resulted in the loss of 67 lives. Testimonies were provided by key figures including NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy and FAA Acting Administrator Chris Richelieu. The committee expressed grave concerns regarding the existing safety protocols, questioning why the FAA failed to act on numerous warnings and data indicating potential collision risks. Members emphasized the need for urgent reforms in aviation safety to prevent such tragedies in the future. Specific highlights included the recognition of the importance of ADS-B out technology and concerns about the operational practices of military helicopters in controlled airspaces.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Rules Mar 26th, 2025
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Barr, thank you for your feedback. 599 Just to be clear, I think the author's intent here is just to
- There are already mechanisms in place for voters to raise any disagreements they may have with their
Keywords:
elections, Election Code, poll workers, election clerks, presiding judge, alternate presiding judge, polling place, central counting station, county chair, political party, gubernatorial election, vote counting, election administration, Texas elections, precinct officials, ballot counting, county election officials, election integrity, election fraud, Attorney General
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Hearing Assembly Business and Professions Committee and Senate Business, Professions and Economic Development Committee Mar 11th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- This is, again, a very important topic, and one that we will take today's information and feedback from
- program, we select products held at distribution or retail for random sampling, and it creates a mechanism
Summary:
The joint informational hearing focused on the Department of Cannabis Control’s report on the condition and health of California’s cannabis industry. Department staff reviewed the evolution of state cannabis law, the creation of the current regulatory framework, licensing and compliance efforts, and enforcement against illicit cannabis and hemp-derived intoxicating cannabinoids. The department said the licensed market has grown in production and retail units sold, while active licenses and retail sales value have declined, and that the illicit market remains a major competitive factor. The department also highlighted consumer education efforts, product testing and recalls, and coordination through the state enforcement task force and other agencies.
The department’s economist said the data show continued growth in licensed production and a rising share of consumption through the licensed market, but falling wholesale and retail prices have reduced overall industry value. He identified major headwinds as taxes and fees, illicit-market competition, local prohibitions that limit retail access, regulatory costs, and broader business pressures, while noting opportunities in product innovation and possible hemp-market changes. Committee members pressed the department on enforcement, public health concerns, equity ownership and employment, delays in grant administration, pesticide testing, and whether the legal market is truly viable for small businesses and farmers. Several members argued that stronger enforcement and lower costs are needed, while one member raised concerns about cannabis-related health harms and said the hearing focused too narrowly on supply-side issues.
Public commenters from industry groups and advocacy organizations largely echoed concerns about high taxes, regulatory burdens, limited retail access, and the size of the illicit market. Many urged the Legislature not to let the excise tax rise from 15% to 19% and called for tax relief, compliance reform, more enforcement, and broader retail access. Some speakers said the report was too optimistic and did not reflect business failures, debt, and closures, while others emphasized the need to protect small farmers, address wildfire insurance, and support equity businesses. No votes or formal actions were taken; the hearing was informational only.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
March 5, 2025 - 10:15 AM
Transcript Highlights:
- agency and how they declare it, we as a utility will receive those plans, and now we're providing feedback
- So the easement is just a mechanism to allow rights within somebody else's... simple, right?
Summary:
The Economic Infrastructure Subcommittee met with a quorum present and first heard HB 11 from Representative Robinson. The bill would address an unintended consequence in Florida’s municipal utility surcharge law by requiring the same water/utility rate for residents when a utility facility is physically located within one municipality but owned by another, rather than allowing the owning municipality to impose a 25% surcharge. The sponsor and several members described it as a fairness issue affecting residents who do not receive local tax support for the facility but still bear the surcharge. Public testimony included support from AARP and Miami-Dade County and opposition from North Miami Beach. The bill was reported favorably on an 18-0 vote.
The committee then held a panel discussion on utility use of public rights-of-way and utility relocation. Panelists from FDOT, county government, gas, water, electric, and communications sectors described the permitting process, noting that FDOT uses a detailed utility accommodation manual and that local governments may use permits, franchise agreements, or ordinances depending on the utility type. They emphasized that utilities often must coordinate early with agencies using long-range work programs and project plans, and that the process differs by utility and jurisdiction. Communications witnesses discussed Chapter 337 and the 60-day local permitting shot clock, while others noted the role of Sunshine State One Call in locating facilities before excavation.
A major focus was who pays for relocations when road or infrastructure projects require utilities to move. FDOT and several panelists said utilities generally bear the cost when they are in public right-of-way, with exceptions such as certain interstate/interchange projects and easement impacts. Utility representatives said relocations are often effectively new builds, can be costly, and are ultimately reflected in rates or customer costs. Members also asked about easements versus right-of-way, damage and disputes during construction, broadband workforce needs, and whether legislation could improve coordination. Panelists largely said the existing process works best when agencies, contractors, and utilities communicate early and continuously, and that more legislation may not be necessary compared with better planning, staffing, and use of technology.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
House - Appropriations and Finance Feb 3rd, 2025
House Appropriations & Finance
Transcript Highlights:
- have made some significant changes. real significant changes, and we seem to be getting different feedback
- Some additional tracking mechanisms that require not only individual participation tracking but also
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine the nomination of Tulsi Gabbard, of Hawaii, to be Director of National Intelligence; to be immediately followed by a closed hearing in SH-219. Jan 30th, 2025 at 09:00 am
Intelligence (Select) Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- She will be receptive to your feedback. And rest assured, Lt. Col.
- introduced legislation prohibiting the government from mandating that Americans' phones or apps include mechanisms
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Commission to Study Costs of Special Education (06/16/2026)
Transcript Highlights:
- Rebecca, do you know what some of those funding mechanisms are?
- Rebecca, do you know what some of those funding mechanisms are?
- </c> funding mechanisms are? funding mechanisms are?
- I was kind of just trying to get feedback.
- I guess the trying to get feedback.
Summary:
The commission meeting focused on reviewing and correcting draft minutes and then working through a draft report on the cost of special education. Members made mostly clerical corrections, including clarifying references to Spalding, fixing acronyms such as LETRS, and cleaning up membership titles and appointee roles to match SB 57. The minutes were approved as amended, with some members abstaining because they were not present at the prior meeting. The chair also noted the commission’s deadline to complete findings and recommendations by July 1 and said the final report must be delivered to legislative leaders, the governor, the state librarian, and others.
The main substantive discussion centered on the report’s findings about special education funding. Members agreed the report should emphasize that the commission was created to study the cost of special education and reduce reliance on local property taxes. One draft section described FY24 special education funding as coming from three primary state and federal sources totaling about $152 million, or roughly 15% of annual costs, with the remaining 85% paid by local school districts through property tax revenue, estimated at about $825 million. Members discussed adding historical or longitudinal data to show trends over time, and some suggested attaching charts or tables showing funding over the last 20 to 30 years.
A second major topic was demographic data. The draft noted that statewide K-12 enrollment has declined since 2003 while the number and share of students with IEPs has increased. Members questioned whether the data compared like with like, especially given the growth of Education Freedom Accounts and charter school enrollment, and whether the figures included or excluded those students. Several members asked for clearer sourcing from the Department of Education and suggested keeping a list of unresolved questions, including the impact of the shift from ADMA to ADMR and the effect of the EFA program. The discussion ended with agreement to continue refining the report and to gather additional attachments and clarifications before finalizing recommendations.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Professional Registration and Licensing Feb 25th, 2026 at 08:30 am
Professional Registration and Licensing
Transcript Highlights:
- And each year, we keep listening to what you give us feedback on, and we keep trying to hone in.
- Is there a mechanism? There's not. I mean, we create lots of laws that don't have any enforcement.
- The response was that there was not a mechanism in the bill right now, but they could work on that.
- I know that would probably take accounting or some sort of other tracking mechanism, but I would also
- Any control mechanisms there for the adults that are controlling that for the children?
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Ways and Means (10/06/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- We weren't able to get feedback in real time from her.
- Our assessment mechanism also assesses the insurance carriers on a calendar year basis.
- Our assessment mechanism uh fiscal year.
- Our assessment mechanism uh also<01:00:23.920><c> assesses</c><01:00:24.400><c> the</c><01:00:24.640>
- </c> It's just our assessment mechanism It's just our assessment mechanism operates<01:02:35.119><c>
Summary:
The committee first took up HB 155, which drew a lengthy debate over an amendment to delay implementation until tax year 2027. Supporters said the delay would give lawmakers time to see whether projected revenues materialize and to reconsider the policy if needed; opponents argued it would reduce money available to services and local governments at a time of tightening revenues. Members also discussed broader revenue trends, including tobacco, rooms-and-meals, real estate transfer, and lottery revenues, and disagreed over whether tax cuts tend to increase revenue. The committee adopted amendment 2025-2983H on an 11-9 vote, then voted 11-9 to report HB 155 ought to pass as amended. The bill was sent to the consent calendar, with a majority and minority report to be filed.
The committee then considered HB 224, with members expressing concern that the bill would redirect money collected for one purpose to another and should receive more study. A motion for interim study was made and seconded, and the committee approved interim study unanimously, 20-0, sending HB 224 to the consent calendar.
Next, the committee took up SB 83, which the Lottery described as a vehicle for technical corrections to gaming law. The Lottery requested changes to remove a bond cap, reconcile inconsistent free-play/promotional-play language, redirect problem-gambling funds to the Commission on Addiction Treatment and Prevention, and revise background-check language after the FBI declined to conduct checks under the existing wording. The committee adopted amendment 2025-2984 unanimously, 20-0, then voted 20-0 to report SB 83 ought to pass as amended and placed it on the consent calendar.
Finally, the committee began work on HB 524, a bill to repeal the New Hampshire Vaccine Association. Representative Yuli said members had received many emails and calls both supporting and opposing the program and that he had questions about transparency and the dollars involved. The transcript cuts off before any vote or further action on HB 524.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Public Safety Finance and Policy Committee 3/25/26
Public Safety Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- That feedback was also shared by our statewide crime victims coalition.
- that we together to address the feedback that we received<00:17:49.200><c> from</c><00:17:49.400><c>
- ><c> by</c><00:17:54.120><c> our</c> feedback was also shared by our feedback was also shared by our
- In closing, I want to thank our statewide victim services coalitions for their feedback and guidance,
- to make this bill for your feedback to make this bill better.<00:19:57.760><c> Thank</c><00:19:58.000
Keywords:
HF4371, Minnesota background checks, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, BCA, Office of the Legislative Auditor, Legislative Auditor, criminal history records, national criminal history record information, public safety, statutory amendment, section 299C.76, requesting agency, state audit, oversight, background screening, criminal records, county agencies, MNsure, Department of Revenue, Department of Human Services
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development Apr 29th, 2026
Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development
Transcript Highlights:
- like mine in the Fourth Barnstable, where you have a high level of seasonal employment, and getting feedback
- consistently going back year over year that need to be able to access those resources, and getting feedback
- I think really listening to them, that's certainly a lot of the feedback that Josh and I got from our
- aides, to be able to get their input around the process that they go through and get their feedback
- from our aides to be able to get their input around the process that they go through and get their feedback
Summary:
The Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development held a hearing on House 5188, a late-filed bill to establish a special commission to study access to unemployment insurance in Massachusetts. Chairs and members noted the hearing was in hybrid format and limited to this one bill. Representatives Hadley Luddy and Joshua Tarski testified in support, saying they filed the bill after seeing many constituent cases involving delayed or difficult unemployment claims, especially for seasonal workers and others facing housing and financial instability. They argued a commission could review claim data, identify gaps, and recommend improvements to make the system more efficient, equitable, and transparent.
Greater Boston Legal Services also testified in favor. Attorneys described representing many low-income workers whose claims were delayed for months after the launch of the new online DUA system, often leaving them in limbo while trying to pay bills. They cited examples where claimants were denied or delayed due to issues that could have been resolved more quickly, and said the new system has contributed to major backlogs. They reported that DUA’s non-monetary issue backlog more than doubled, separation issues tripled, and hearings appeals grew to more than 12,500 pending cases, with average appeal times far above required timelines. They said the commission could help identify root causes and systemic fixes, and suggested the bill might be improved by giving the commission more time to report.
Committee members generally praised the bill’s intent and the filers’ collaboration. Several members shared their own experiences with constituent unemployment cases and emphasized that people should not have to contact legislators to get claims processed. Some asked whether the commission should include broader stakeholder representation, such as business groups, MassHire, staff, and people with direct claims experience, and whether its scope should be widened. No vote was taken during the hearing, and the chair concluded the meeting after testimony and questions.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development Apr 29th, 2026
Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development
Transcript Highlights:
- like mine in the Fourth Barnstable, where you have a high level of seasonal employment, and getting feedback
- consistently going back year over year that need to be able to access those resources, and getting feedback
- I think really listening to them—that's certainly a lot of the feedback that Josh and I got from our
- aides—to be able to get their input around the process that they go through and get their feedback as
- from our aides to be able to get their input around the process that they go through and get their feedback
Bills:
H5188
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Transportation Finance and Policy Committee 2/18/26
Transportation Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- They may be paying drivers a different rate or mechanics a different rate.
- </c><00:42:32.640><c> Uh</c> rate or mechanics a different rate.
- Uh rate or mechanics a different rate.
- I'll take feedback. Thank you. >> Ned, if you want to comment.
- I'll take feedback. Thank you. >> Ned, if you want to comment.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety - 04/02/25
Judiciary and Public Safety
Transcript Highlights:
- Budget and House Revisor's Office reviewed drafts of this bill, they did not have any technical feedback
- Budget and House Revisor's Office reviewed drafts of this bill, they did not have any technical feedback
- The mechanism in the original bill to appoint the board was sound, and a board was appointed.
- :28:45.080><c> in</c> as planned in as planned in 2024<01:28:47.040><c> the</c><01:28:47.239><c> mechanism
- in</c><01:28:48.080><c> the</c><01:28:48.239><c> original</c><01:28:48.719><c> Bill</c> 2024 the mechanism
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- And like I said, we took all the information, all the feedback from last year, And, like I said, we took
- all the information, all the feedback from last year, and came up with this bill, and then seeing what
- Yeah, I completely understand where you're coming from, but yeah, we did take all the feedback that we
- So, again, took feedback from last time going through that process.
- So, again, took feedback from last time going through that process.
Summary:
The Senate Agricultural Committee first approved the February 12, 2026 meeting minutes by voice vote. The committee then heard Senate Bill 1342, sponsored by Senator Nichols, which would create a statewide minimum standard allowing owner-occupants of detached single-family residences to keep up to four hens for household egg production, while preserving local and HOA authority over sanitation, enclosure, noise, odor, pest control, nuisance, and rooster restrictions. Nichols said the bill was a narrower version of a prior proposal and was intended to support food security, agricultural literacy, and self-reliance, with prospective application only.
Testimony was mixed. Supporters argued the bill would protect basic homeowner freedoms, strengthen food security, and help families teach children about food production; one supporter also framed it as a national security and self-sufficiency issue. Opponents, including a representative of the Idaho Community Association Institute and the Association of Idaho Cities, said the bill would override private CC&Rs and local control, could create nuisance and health concerns, and lacked a minimum lot-size requirement, making chicken keeping impractical on some lots. A Nampa city councilman testified in support, emphasizing that the bill preserves local regulation while setting a state floor.
In committee questions, senators asked about how the bill would affect existing HOA rules, whether it would apply retroactively, how rooster restrictions would work, and how it differed from a similar bill considered the previous year. Nichols said the bill would not disturb final enforcement actions before July 1, 2026, would not force immediate changes to existing HOA rules, and was intended only as a statewide floor. The committee then voted to send Senate Bill 1342 to the Senate floor with a do-pass recommendation; Senator Taylor opposed the motion, while the motion passed by voice vote.
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama House Education Policy Committee Mar 17th, 2026
Education Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- 00:15:39.680><c> receive</c> that is and being able to receive that is and being able to receive feedback
- that is I think would be feedback that is I think would be appropriate. appropriate. appropriate.
- and<00:16:41.600><c> got</c><00:16:41.839><c> all</c><00:16:41.920><c> the</c><00:16:42.079><c> feedback
- </c><00:16:42.880><c> So,</c> and got all the feedback and stuff.
- So, and got all the feedback and stuff.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- two additional members are two independents, and each one essentially there's a joint appointment mechanism
- Chairman, based on feedback from folks who agree with the premise of the bill but wanted a different
- Chairman, based on feedback from folks who agree with the premise of the bill but wanted a different
- We've got feedback from the Democratic Caucus that we're working in and incorporating some of their concerns
Summary:
The Senate convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, roll call, guest introductions, and approval of the journal. The chamber then moved through several Committee of the Whole calendars, considering a large number of bills and resolutions, mostly on second reading or in committee-of-the-whole format. Most measures were advanced with do-pass recommendations, often after adopting committee or floor amendments. Among the early items, SB 1515 (Industrial Commission revisions), SB 1645 (Auditor General performance audit), SB 1678 (health facilities), and SCR 1023 (Independent Redistricting Commission changes) were debated and approved. SCR 1023 drew the most discussion, with supporters arguing it would add geographic diversity, expand the commission to three Democrats, three Republicans, and three independents, and tighten population deviation standards to 5,000 people; opponents warned it could skew the commission and reduce nonpartisanship. The Senate also adopted amendments and advanced SB 1399, SB 1507, SB 1564, SB 1621, SB 1629, and SB 1811, with topics including AHCCCS cost reports, school district consolidation, electronic monitoring in long-term care, obesity prevention, behavioral health network adequacy, and public-school internet/wireless device issues.
Later calendars addressed elections, public safety, and criminal justice. The Senate advanced SB 1134 (political signs) with an emergency clause, SB 1489 (ballot measures and circulators) after removing certain paid-circulator disclosure requirements, and SB 1725 and SCR 1048 concerning marijuana smoke as a public/private nuisance, shifting much of the issue into civil law and leaving only substantial, deliberate conduct on the criminal side. In public safety, SB 1416 on missing and kidnapped children reporting was amended to require law-enforcement training every two years and documentation of online information-sharing decisions; senators clarified it did not alter the Turquoise Alert. SB 1751 and SCR 1049, both related to capital punishment, were amended to make firing squad an available option rather than a mandatory method in certain cases, with one senator speaking in opposition to the death penalty. The Senate also advanced SB 1012, SB 1573, SB 1661, SB 1662, SB 1569, SB 1634, SB 1647, SB 1655, and SB 1664, covering concealed weapons notice appeals, judicial determinations and religious secular laws, paternity/genetic testing support, probation conditions, election-related voter registration and signature handling, foreign campaign contributions, election worker summonsing, and nomination petition signatures. Several bills were retained or moved between calendars, and the Committee of the Whole reports were adopted, sending the listed bills forward as amended.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 2 on Human Services Feb 25th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- That can be done by ensuring that key decisions are enacted in statute, as well as adopting other mechanisms
- what comes from the administration in May Revise may or may not include what the conversations and feedback
- This also includes the feedback on the county match waiver and the PMC County Penalties Relief Proposal
- We've heard really good reports of really good feedback about the impact and the benefits that people