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FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

February 24, 2026 - 08:30 AM

Education & Employment Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • We have an amendment. Amendment barcode 3-8-2-999.
  • All in favor of the amendment say aye; opposed, nay. The amendment is adopted.
  • We have an amendment by Representative Sapp, amendment barcode 835145.
  • The amendment is adopted. We are back on the bill as amended.
  • The amendment is adopted. We are back on the bill as amended.
Summary: The Education and Employment Committee heard and voted on several education-related bills. HB 129 on Florida Virtual School was presented as a cleanup bill responding to audit-related statutory updates; it would remove priority language, allow all Florida students and eligible overseas military dependents access, clarify teacher employment/retirement status, permit local schools to administer required exams, and authorize direct support organizations. The bill drew support from Seminole State College and Florida Virtual School and was reported favorably 15-0. HB 423 on student elopement, sponsored by Reps. Eskamani and Tramont, would require schools to establish safety teams and procedures to prevent and respond to elopement by students with autism or similar needs. Testimony from the Autism Society of Greater Orlando and a student advocate emphasized safety risks and the need for clear school protocols. Members spoke strongly in support, and the bill passed unanimously 16-0. CS for CS for HB 753 on school counselors removed two certification barriers, kept the master’s degree requirement, and aligned evaluations with Florida school counseling standards; school counselor groups and several members argued it would help address counselor shortages and workload issues. It also passed unanimously 16-0. The committee also approved CS for CS for HB 1253, which would let school-employed coaches use up to $15,000 per team per year of personal funds to support student-athletes with items like food, transportation, therapy, and rehabilitation, with an amendment requiring written parental consent. Several members raised concerns about liability, fairness, and guardrails, but the bill passed 17-0. PCS for CS for HB 833 on private school facilities would allow small private schools of 150 students or fewer to locate in commercial or mixed-use zoning without rezoning and to use certain existing buildings if fire and life-safety standards are met; members discussed traffic, school zones, and proximity to dispensaries, and it passed 15-0. PCS for CS for HB 1325 on the Linking Industry to Nursing Education Fund clarified matching contributions, allowed use of funds for expansion or modernization of existing space, and permitted two-year awards; it passed 16-0. Finally, CS for HB 1437 on conversion charter schools created dispute-resolution options over facility maintenance and, via amendment, allowed capital outlay funding if the charter assumes full maintenance responsibility; despite some opposition, it passed 13-3. The committee then adjourned.
NY

New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York State Senate Session - 02/05/2026

New York Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • AMENDMENTS 215 SENATE PRINT 7618 AND ASK SAID BILL RETAIN ITS PLACE ON THE THIRD READING CALENDAR.
  • Calendar 167, Senate Print 1468, Senator Serrano, an act to amend the Public Health Law.
  • Calendar 196, Senate Print 2264, Senator Cooney, an act to amend the Civil Service Law.
  • >> CALENDAR 203, SENATE PRINT 866 SENATOR BAILEY, AN ACT TO AMEND THE PENAL LAW.
  • I believe that there is an amendment at the desk.
Keywords: 993, senate, all
Summary: The Senate opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and an invocation by Imam Tahir Kukaj of the Albanian Islamic Cultural Center, who offered remarks about gratitude, diversity, and support for Kosovo’s independence. The Journal was approved, and the chamber then took up several previously adopted resolutions, including Resolution 1516 commemorating the 18th anniversary of Kosovo’s independence and Resolution 1317 honoring the Stillwater Girls Varsity Soccer Team and Head Coach Christine Ihnatolya for winning the NYSPHSAA Class C state championship. Both resolutions were adopted, and the sponsors were authorized to seek additional co-sponsors. The Senate then moved through the calendar and passed a series of bills, including measures on environmental conservation, education, public health, civil service, penal law, public service, labor, and a retroactive real property tax exemption for the Silver Lake Foundation. Most bills passed with broad support, though several drew recorded no votes from a small group of senators. Senator Fahy explained her vote on a bill renaming an OASAS scholarship in honor of Father Peter Young, emphasizing his work on addiction, incarceration, and homelessness. Two items drew extended debate. On Calendar 141, Senator Walczyk appealed the chair’s ruling that an amendment to a public service bill was nongermane; the Senate voted 21 to overrule the chair, so the ruling stood, and the bill then passed 52-6. On Calendar 213, Senators Kavanagh and Borrello debated a food-safety bill concerning disclosure of certain food ingredients and chemicals; supporters said it would improve transparency and protect children’s health, while opponents argued federal action was already underway and a national standard would be preferable. After the bill was restored to the non-controversial calendar, it passed 56-2. The Senate then adjourned until Monday, February 9 at 3:00 p.m., with intervening days as legislative days.
FL

Florida 2026 4th Special Session

January 20, 2026 - 03:30 PM

Transcript Highlights:
  • Amendment number. 391 Thank you, Mr. Chair. The amendment does two things.
  • To explain the amendment, members, any questions on the amendment?
  • The bill as amended... just on the amendment. Not seeing any.
  • That's the 403 amendment. 404 >> Thank you to explain the amendment members.
  • The bill as amended 406 just on the amendment. 407 Not seeing any 408 okay.
Summary: The Economic Infrastructure Subcommittee met to consider several bills, beginning with HB 335 by Representative Kendall, which sought to recognize space as a fifth mode of transportation, give voting rights to ex officio Space Florida board members, and reduce what the sponsor described as unnecessary state oversight of spaceport operations. The bill was presented as a response to feedback from NASA, Space Force, and other federal partners about clarifying the state’s role at federally owned facilities like Kennedy Space Center. Members raised questions about terminology, authority over federal property, and the role of Space Florida; the sponsor said an amendment would remove the voting-rights provision and instead require spaceports to provide an annual list of shovel-ready projects. The amendment was adopted, and HB 335 passed favorably. The committee then unanimously passed HB 885, which designates a road in Baker County near the courthouse in honor of former Representative and Judge John Cruz, and HB 403, which names a portion of the road leading into NAS Pensacola as Warriors Way to honor the sailors killed in the 2019 Pensacola attack and the broader naval community there. Both bills drew brief supportive remarks and no opposition. The committee also considered HB 25, a bridge designation for Coach Wilks, a longtime local basketball coach, and adopted a Senate amendment adding the Dickey Betts Memorial Highway designation on U.S. 41 in Sarasota County. HB 25, as amended, passed unanimously. The meeting concluded with adjournment after all measures on the agenda were reported favorably.
ND
Transcript Highlights:
  • So I've handed out a draft of an amendment to everybody.
  • So I've handed out a draft of an amendment to everybody.
  • But I would like to move amendment. I don't even But I would like to move the amendment.
  • I hate to turn the amendments down.
  • So you don't want any amendments until we're in special session.
Keywords: 908, all
Summary: The committee reviewed four bill drafts for the Rural Health Transformation effort. The first required the presidential physical fitness test in PE classes; members asked about DPI and school support, then moved and approved the draft. The second required physicians to complete one hour of continuing education on nutrition and metabolic health each renewal cycle and included legislative intent encouraging other health boards to consider nutrition-related CE; it was approved after brief discussion. The third bill adopted the Physician Assistant Licensure Compact. Members discussed a separate issue involving occupational therapy compact background checks and whether that fix could be added now or would need to wait until later; the committee also discussed Board of Medicine input and the compact’s workforce benefits. The draft was moved forward to the full committee. The fourth bill expanded pharmacists’ prescriptive authority and therapeutic substitution. Legislative Council explained the draft, and Senator Roars proposed substantial amendments to narrow motion sickness, UTI, diabetes supply, and substitution provisions. Members debated whether to vote on amendments now or wait for the special session public hearing; concerns were raised about transparency, stakeholder input, and avoiding premature action. No amendment vote was taken, and the bill was left for later consideration. The committee then recessed until the next day.
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Education Committee Apr 9th, 2025

Transcript Highlights:
  • These are AB 395 with amendments.
  • AB 395 with amendments, file item number six; AB 422 with amendments, file item number seven; AB 453,
  • do pass as amended to Higher Education.
  • AB 395, do pass as amended to Higher Education; AB 422, do pass as amended to Appropriations; AB 453,
  • The amendments get us almost there.
Summary: The Assembly Education Committee heard a full agenda of bills, first adopting a consent calendar of 11 measures without individual presentations. The committee then took up AB 1412, which would require California schools to implement or adopt a transferred special education student’s IEP within 30 days for out-of-state transfers and to coordinate more quickly on records. The author and military-family witnesses said the bill would reduce delays for highly mobile students, especially military children; a school administrators group opposed it. The bill received initial support from committee members and was moved on call. The committee also reconsidered AB 281, which would require notice to parents when outside consultants provide sex education instruction; the author accepted amendments removing a copy-right provision, but the bill remained on call after a split vote. The committee heard AB 1005, which would create a statewide drowning-prevention education and swim-lesson voucher framework for underserved communities. The author and supporters described drowning as a preventable public health and equity issue, while the bill was clarified as developing a plan rather than immediately launching a voucher program. It was voted out on a 3-0 roll with the measure placed on call. AB 908, as amended, would add compliance monitoring for existing requirements that schools use LGBTQ-inclusive instructional materials and curriculum under the FAIR Act. Supporters said the bill would improve implementation and student safety; opponents raised concerns about privacy, girls’ sports, and school burdens. The committee approved the bill 5-2 and sent it to Appropriations. The committee then heard AB 1401, which would affirm parents’ access to school records, including unofficial records unless exempt by law. The author argued that parents need clearer access to information held by schools and vendors, while school officials and teachers’ union representatives warned the bill was too vague and could sweep in personal notes, journals, and other sensitive material. The bill failed on a 2-3 vote and was placed on call. Finally, AB 727 would require student ID cards to include the Trevor Project hotline for LGBTQ youth; supporters framed it as a suicide-prevention measure, while opponents argued it conflicted with parental rights and religious beliefs. Committee discussion focused on whether 988 already provides similar access and whether the Trevor Project is an appropriate resource to print on IDs; the hearing continued with the bill still under consideration.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice Feb 4th, 2026

Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice

Transcript Highlights:
  • There is an amendment. There is one amendment. Let's take up Amendment 183-638 by Senator Polsky.
  • Now, back on the bill as amended. Are there any questions on the bill as amended?
  • Back on the bill as amended. Are there any questions on the bill as amended?
  • All in favor of the amendment say aye. All opposed say nay. The amendment is adopted.
  • Now back on the bill as amended, are there any questions on the bill as amended?
Bills: S0132, S0418, S0646, S0820, S1734
Summary: The Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice met with a quorum and took up several bills. SB 646, relating to drug paraphernalia, was presented by President Gates as a narrow measure to allow drug testing tools such as fentanyl test strips and reagent kits to detect dangerous adulterants and help prevent overdose deaths. Senator Osgood spoke in strong support, describing the bill as important for people in recovery. The bill had one support appearance and was reported favorably by unanimous roll call. The committee then heard SB 418 on law enforcement interactions with individuals with autism spectrum disorder. Senator Jones explained that the bill requires autism awareness and communication/de-escalation training for officers and creates a voluntary Blue Envelope Program for drivers with ASD. Multiple advocates, including Disability Rights Florida, an Autism Society representative, parents, and a retired federal officer, testified in support, emphasizing safety, communication, and the need to avoid tragic misunderstandings during police encounters. Senators also discussed whether broader disability training should be considered in the future. SB 418 was reported favorably unanimously. Next, the committee considered SB 132 on restoration of voting rights, which would require the Florida Commission on Offender Review to create and maintain a public database to help people determine whether they have completed sentence requirements for rights restoration and to publish clearer instructions for eligible individuals. An amendment was adopted to make the database subject to legislative appropriation. The bill was then reported favorably. The committee also approved SB 1734, which recognizes juvenile probation and detention officers as officers under state law and extends training, certification, and certain benefits, and CS/SB 820, which strengthens reporting requirements for problem-solving courts and sets annual reporting deadlines. Both bills were reported favorably after brief discussion and support appearances.
FL

Florida 2026 5th Special Session

Education Pre-K - 12 Jan 13th, 2026

Transcript Highlights:
  • There is a second amendment to the bill. If you want to take up that amendment.
  • Yes, that amendment. Let's take up Amendment 478802.
  • We're now back on the main amendment, Amendment 651-894. Any questions on Amendment 651-894?
  • Any debate on the amendment? Seeing none, all those in favor of the amendment, say aye.
  • Seeing none, the amendment is adopted. We are back on the bill as amended.
Summary: The Senate Education Pre-K-12 Committee met with a quorum and took up several bills. SB 420, by Senator Burgess, would require George Washington and Abraham Lincoln portraits to be prominently displayed in social studies classrooms and K-5 classrooms, with the Department of Education selecting the portraits. Supporters framed the bill as a patriotic and educational measure tied to the nation’s 250th anniversary, while senators raised concerns about exclusivity, precedent, local control, and whether the measure could be expanded politically. Burgess said the bill was intended to be nonpartisan, historically rooted, and not to affect curriculum, and he committed to seeking funding so it would not be an unfunded mandate. The committee reported SB 420 favorably. The committee then considered CS for SB 206, by Senator Harrell, which revises teacher preparation and training related to autism spectrum disorder. The strike-all amendment requires teacher preparation programs to include autism and other neurodevelopmental disabilities, requires ESE-certified teachers to complete an autism microcredential by August 1, 2027, creates an Autism Education Loan Forgiveness Program, authorizes salary supplements and stipends, and requires district professional development to include autism-specific training with local CARD centers. Senators asked about implementation timelines, grandfathering current teachers, and whether the endorsement requirement should include a grace period; Harrell said she was open to further discussion and wanted to make the bill workable. Public testimony was largely supportive, including from an Orange County Public Schools representative and a parent of a child with autism. The committee adopted the amendments and reported the bill favorably. Finally, the committee considered CS for SB 556, by Senator Berman, which allows students with disabilities to satisfy the high school physical education requirement by participating in Special Olympics for one year if included in the student’s IEP. An amendment also clarified that two years of marching band participation satisfies both PE and fine/performing arts credit requirements. Testimony supported the bill as an inclusive option that could reduce administrative burdens and give students more flexibility. The committee reported the bill favorably. The committee also voted to recommend confirmation of appointees in tabs 4 through 7, and then adjourned.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Agriculture Committee Meeting - 2025-03-26

Agriculture Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • Would you like to move that amendment and explain it briefly? ...amendment to House File 2579.
  • That into the A-1 amendment so that we have that.
  • Sure, so Chair Hanson has proposed a verbal amendment to the A-1 amendment.
  • The A-1, as amended, clarifies that since it is incorporated into an existing amendment, we do not need
  • And that's all it is, so just a very small amendment.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
  • to the amendment. amendment. amendment.
  • the amendment to this amendment.
  • amendment to the amendment is adopted. amendment to the amendment is adopted.
  • Does any Does amendment as amended.
  • ;> have voted on the amendment to the amendment. amendment. amendment.
Keywords: 918, senate, all
Summary: The Rules and Administration Committee met on March 19, 2026, to consider the referral path for Senate File 4139, the sports betting bill, rather than the substance of the proposal. Senator Franzen, the bill’s chief author, asked that the bill be referred first to the Commerce Committee, saying he had discussed the matter with the relevant committee chairs and that Commerce was the best place to address the bill’s consumer protection provisions. He emphasized that any final path to passage would still require the bill to go through State and Local Government as well. Senator Rasmusson objected and argued the bill should go first to State and Local Government, citing Senate jurisdiction rules, which he said assign gambling bills to that committee. He noted that prior sports betting bills had been referred there first and said a predictable referral process is important. Senator Maye Quade, Senator Dibble, Senator Bar, and Senator Jasinski also supported sending the bill to State and Local Government first, arguing that the committee has primary jurisdiction over gambling and that the bill’s consumer protection language does not change that basic referral. Senator Champion and Senator Miller supported the Commerce referral, saying authors may request an initial committee and that the bill’s consumer protection sections fit Commerce jurisdiction. Senator Marty moved to re-refer Senate File 4139 to the Committee on State and Local Government. Before the vote, members continued debating whether the bill’s structure and prior referral history justified Commerce or whether committee jurisdiction rules required State and Local Government first. The transcript ends with the motion pending and no final vote or disposition shown.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Retirement May 5th, 2026

Retirement

Transcript Highlights:
  • Amendment set 385 by Representative Bacallat. Explain your amendment, sir.
  • Amendment 3083, 1383, explain your amendment. Amendment 383, 383, explain your amendment.
  • All off of that amendment 383, seeing no opposition at amendment...
  • You have an amendment?
  • You have an amendment? Yeah, and we do have an amendment, Chairman.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Municipal May 20th, 2026

Municipal

Transcript Highlights:
  • I would, if appropriate, like to offer that amendment.
  • Okay, as long as all the amendments work out for you.
  • Okay, as long as all the amendments work out for you.
  • Leave your amendment in place? That is my preference.
  • We do have an amendment by Representative Farnum. Has any objections to that amendment?
Bills: SB348, SB444, SB485
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Municipal May 20th, 2026

Municipal

Transcript Highlights:
  • Okay, as long as all the amendments work out for you.
  • Okay, as long as all the amendments work out for you.
  • We've adopted the amendment of October 1st. We've adopted the amendment of October 1st, 2019, so...
  • Leave your amendment in place? That is my preference.
  • We do have an amendment by Representative Farnum. Has any objections to that amendment?
Summary: The Municipal Program of Cultural Affairs Committee met with a quorum and took up three Senate bills by Senator Edmonds, all related to the new City of St. George. The first bill, SB 348, would allow a local enforcement agency to contract with third-party vendors for administrative support in motor vehicle liability enforcement, such as plate processing, insurance verification, and notices, while making clear the vendors would not have police powers. Members raised concerns that the bill as drafted appeared statewide rather than local to St. George, and discussed how to limit it properly. After debate, the committee adopted amendments to narrow SB 348 to cities incorporated after October 1, 2019 and to sunset the authority on July 31, 2028, with the understanding that St. George could return later with a properly advertised local bill. The bill then received favorable action. The committee then considered SB 485, which transfers authority to levy and collect the insurance premium tax within St. George to the city beginning January 1, 2027; it was reported favorably without objection. Finally, the committee heard SB 444, which gives St. George expropriation authority for public infrastructure projects such as roads, drainage, flood protection, water, sewer, and utilities, using procedures similar to other Louisiana municipalities and DOTD. Members asked about the process and confirmed it was standard municipal authority and not related to private industry. The bill was reported favorably without objection. The meeting ended with thanks to staff and members and a reminder that this was the committee’s last meeting.
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

Public Education Apr 22nd, 2025

Public Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • The substitute amends section 11.059E of the Education code.
  • Under this bill, students will retain their First Amendment rights.
  • explain the amendment.
  • The amendment of this legislation, the amendment of this statute by the legislation, for the first time
  • When did you file this or when did you share this amendment with us?
Bills: HB178
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

Senate Executive Departments and Administration (03/04/2026)

Executive Departments and Administration

Transcript Highlights:
  • amendment to this, which I had drafted. amendment to this, which I had drafted.
  • It's um Amendment not in your folders. It's um Amendment 1017S. 1017S. 1017S.
  • committee amendment. committee amendment.
  • > the<01:10:24.800> amendment amendment that encompasses the amendment amendment that encompasses
  • there is an amendment I want to offer. there is an amendment I want to offer.
Keywords: 1191, senate, all
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Human Services - 04/09/25

Human Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • moves the A15 amendment. moves the A15 amendment.
  • Chair, I was wondering if we could get the amendment. Oh, the amendment? Can we get the amendment?
  • amendment? amendment?
  • . amendment. amendment.
  • So, you have to amend your All right. So, you have to amend your amendment.
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Floor Session Jul 3rd, 2025

California House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Clerk will read: Senate Bills 22, 697, with amendments; 431, with amendments; 71, with amendments; 692
  • , with amendments; 3902, with amendments; 692, with amendments; 3292-92824, with amendments; 301; 4844
  • with amendments.
  • Bill 22, 697, with amendments; 431, with amendments; 71, with amendments; 692, with amendments; 3902,
  • with amendments; 692, with amendments; 3292-92824, with amendments; 301; 4844, with amendments; 71;
Summary: The Assembly convened on June 4, 2025, first addressing a quorum call before proceeding with the day’s business. Members handled several procedural motions, including a failed attempt to withdraw AJR 4 for immediate consideration, approval of requests to notice bills pending re-referral, and a successful motion to withdraw SB 119 from Budget and Fiscal Review and place it on third reading. The chamber also rescinded prior action on SB 47, re-referred SB 355 and SB 685 to Appropriations, and authorized notice for a Housing and Community Development hearing on SB 522. On the floor, the Assembly concurred in Senate amendments to AB 369, a measure on emergency services that increases access to life-saving medication for people with seizure disorders, by a unanimous vote. Members then took up AB 1138, the major film and television tax credit measure, with extensive support from the author and other members who described the bill as a response to California’s declining production and job losses; the bill’s urgency clause and Senate amendments were concurred in, and it was sent immediately to the Governor. The Assembly also concurred in Senate amendments to AB 313 on student financial aid. The body adopted SJR 2, which urges Congress to protect the rights of classified school employees, after debate emphasizing the importance of paraeducators, bus drivers, custodians, clerical workers, and food service staff. The Assembly then adopted the second-day consent calendar, including SCR 25 on nuclear fusion and several other Senate concurrent resolutions, and added coauthors to SCR 74 on Flag Day. The session concluded with announcements, birthday acknowledgments, and adjournment until Monday, July 7 at 1 p.m.
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama House Ways and Means General Fund Committee Apr 1st, 2025

Ways and Means General Fund

Transcript Highlights:
  • It amends to provide a $50... ...It amends to provide a $50 million Bond Authority.
  • So we do have one amendment for this in your packet. Let's go ahead and cover the amendment.
  • The amendment is added, so we're back on HB 312 as amended. Mr.
  • So with that said, we do have an amendment. Mr. Chairman, yes, I have an amendment.
  • I'm on page four of the amendment.
CO

Colorado 2026 Regular Session

Colorado House 2026 Legislative Day 092 Apr 16th, 2026

Colorado House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • So, this amendment amendment amendment I<00:58:03.920> mean,<00:58:04.120> really,<00:58
  • The amendment is lost. The amendment is lost.
  • The amendment is lost. The amendment is lost.
  • Members, amendment L-31 is a multi-page amendment.
  • this amendment. this amendment. Um Part seven.
Keywords: 981, all
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama House Ways and Means Education Committee Feb 26th, 2025

Ways and Means Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • And we have an amendment that would fix what we talked about last week. I have that amendment.
  • Representative Wood, off the amendment. Yes, Mr. Chair. ...off the amendment. Yes, Mr. Chair.
  • That was on the amendment, was it not? Okay. On the amendment.
  • So, we have an amendment... Questions? So, we have an amendment to offer.
  • We do have an amendment. Um, do you want to offer that amendment? Oh, I do.
FL

Florida 2026 4th Special Session

February 12, 2026 - 02:30 PM

Transcript Highlights:
  • We have an amendment for PCS.
  • Questions on the amendment? Public testimony on the amendment? Debate on the amendment?
  • Chair, is the amendment. Chair: Questions on this amendment? Representative Cross. Rep.
  • The amendment is adopted. We are back on the bill as amended.
  • Public testimony on the amendment? Debate on the amendment?