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TX
Transcript Highlights:
- As you know, the process. Excuse me, let me back up.
- As you know, the process to approve textbooks on an eight-year proclamation cycle is over and the SBOE
- The SBOE has, uh, some oversight role over how that process works and over several other.
- My answer to them is no, uh, because This is a conversation that involves your parent.
- Offer to, um, you could offer to have conversation. Explore it. Why, why are you talking to me?
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
Commerce committee hearing on HF2149, the 'Consumer Grocery Pricing Fairness Act' 3/26/25
Transcript Highlights:
- I believe in transparency, and I believe that this legislature should have this conversation.
- I believe in transparency, and I believe that this legislature should have this conversation.
- that undermines the competitive process. that undermines the competitive process.
- She said she has had lots of conversations with the lobbyists here.
- conversations with the lobbyists here. conversations with the lobbyists here.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- We both lost a parent in this process.
- When you first step into this process, you just don't know who to trust.
- You learned so much about yourself going through this process.
- The only guy I can't beat in this whole process is Senator Martin.
- And unfortunately, children are also wounded in the process.
Summary:
The Senate began with opening prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and recognitions, including the doctor of the day and a lighthearted “Cannoli Day” introduction. The chamber then held an extended farewell celebration for Senator Joe Gruters, with numerous senators, colleagues, and family members praising his loyalty, political skill, family focus, and service in the Legislature and Republican Party. Gruters was presented with a commemorative gift recognizing his work on a 2019 public-safety and immigration bill that prohibited sanctuary cities and required local cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. The Senate adopted a motion to spread Gruters’s remarks upon the journal and then recessed briefly.
After recess, the Senate returned to regular business and took up third-reading bills. Committee Substitute for Committee Substitute for Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 354, relating to blue ribbon projects, was temporarily postponed. The chamber then considered Committee Substitute for Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 1758, relating to public assistance, with Senator Gates explaining that it contained five reforms to the public assistance system discussed earlier in session.
During debate on SB 1758, Senator Berman opposed the bill, saying he could not support it in its current form because he believed the Medicaid-related provisions would create a coverage cliff after the one-year transition period and could leave people without care while increasing costs to hospitals and taxpayers. He also said SNAP error reduction should be a priority, but argued the state should focus on fixing administrative errors and fraud rather than imposing a work requirement whose costs and effects were uncertain.
VA
Virginia 2026 Regular Session
Disability Commission Jun 18th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- It also requires the DMV to... ...certification process.
- Conversely, it also amends Section 8.01-341.1 to state that a person shall be exempt from jury...
- Yes, Madam Chair, just want to add to the conversation a little bit.
- And so the chair's conversations with members produced this list of priorities.
- So maybe it's worth that conversation even separately, sort of outside of this.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Environment Committee Meeting - 2025-03-25
Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- So that is a conversation that we have been having both internally and with Minnesotans.
- Walk me through the process.
- I want to thank **Representative Olson**. for the continued conversations on the bill.
- Regarding paints, the MPCA appreciated the recent conversation.
- It's a different conversation between lead and cadmium, as far as I'm concerned.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Environment and Natural Resources Jan 20th, 2026
Environment and Natural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- So we have some interesting conversations in the cul-de-sac.
- And this was a conversation I had with him 30 minutes ago.
- That was pretty telling to me on somehow how we do our process.
- And we have had a conversation with the builders about this one minor concern.
- My bigger concern is why we are even having this delay on the permitting process.
Keywords:
onsite sewage treatment, disposal systems, building permits, environmental regulation, local government authority, drinking straws, stirrers, local regulation, compostable, environmental impact, Ocklawaha River, St. Johns River, Silver Springs, river restoration, dam removal, Kirkpatrick Dam, Buckman Lock, Cross Florida Barge Canal, environmental restoration, springs protection
Summary:
The Committee on Environment and Natural Resources heard and advanced several bills. SB 958, by Senator Bradley, would require local straw and stirrer ordinances to allow renewable, certified compostable, marine-biodegradable products; supporters said it would reduce reliance on paper straws that may contain PFAS and create more uniform standards. The bill was reported favorably after brief supportive testimony and no opposition.
The committee also approved SB 1066, by Senator Broder, a major Ocklawaha/Rodman Dam restoration proposal. The bill would direct DEP to implement a phased restoration plan, create an advisory council with local and military representation, fund recreation and economic development projects, and address safety concerns tied to the dam’s age and high-hazard status. Supporters from conservation groups, river advocates, and some local residents praised the restoration and planning framework, while several Putnam County officials opposed the bill, arguing the reservoir supports recreation, water supply, and local interests. The committee adopted a late-filed amendment adding a Naval Air Station Jacksonville representative to the advisory council, then reported the committee substitute favorably.
SB 698, by Senator Martin, was also reported favorably. It would let builders proceed with local building permits while septic permits are pending, rather than waiting for sequential approval, and includes a 120-day glide path related to new DEP rules; builders supported the bill as a way to reduce delays, while some senators questioned whether the transition period was too long. The committee then approved CS/SB 1230, by Senator Harrell, which phases out PFAS-containing firefighting foam, restricts non-emergency training use, requires inventory and disposal reporting, creates DEP rulemaking and a grant program, and exempts certain federal, military, and emergency uses. Finally, the committee favorably reported CS/SB 1288, also by Senator Harrell, to designate a water body in the Jupiter Narrows area in honor of Andrew Red Harris, with a technical amendment clarifying the shoal designation. Several members later asked to be recorded as voting in the affirmative on selected bills.
DE
Delaware 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Executive Committee Meeting Jun 25th, 2026 at 12:00 pm
Executive
Transcript Highlights:
- I hope that I've given our fellow Delawareans due process and justice and contributed to our state's
- That process, you know, it's sort of the Schoolhouse Rock, like how a bill becomes a law.
- That process, you know, it's sort of the schoolhouse rock, like how a bill becomes a law.
- It's not just a conversation between me and counsel.
- Oftentimes the state’s attorney kind of helps facilitate the process.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Energy, Utilities and Communications Committee Jun 24th, 2026
Energy, Utilities and Communications
Transcript Highlights:
- I think they're being processed. Oh, they're being processed in Judiciary. In Judiciary.
- So the general rate case process, which is the process... True cost of service.
- So the general rate case process, which is the process that utilities go through with the PUC in order
- We had a very robust conversation the last couple of years around AB 1167.
- These are processes that are already happening as part of the general rate case process.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs (04/23/2025)
Health, Human Services & Elderly Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- had that conversation with had that conversation with Representative<00:48:26.079>
Lynn <00:48 - conversation with Representative Lynn. conversation with Representative Lynn.
- , but it's not a fit for conversations, but it's not a fit for every<03:46:26.160>
conversation. - the department to help them better, more expeditiously process applications. processed.
- expeditiously process applications. expeditiously process applications.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Professional Registration and Licensing Apr 29th, 2026
Professional Registration and Licensing
Transcript Highlights:
- I know we had that conversation yesterday.
- I know we had that conversation yesterday.
- I have not daily, but, uh, I know we had that conversation yesterday.
- And when was the last time you had that conversation?
- It has been through the Senate and the process over there, been through committees.
Summary:
The Committee on Professional Registration and Licensing heard Senate Substitute for Senate Bill 1083, which combines several professional licensing changes. The senator presenting the bill explained that the respiratory therapy section would require an active RRT credential to practice in Missouri, while preserving a grandfather clause for current CRT licensees, and would add random renewal audits to confirm active credentials. The Senate-added provisions also addressed interior designers, physician licensure background checks and disclosure of out-of-state discipline, reduced the required experience for social worker supervisors from five years to three, and allowed speech-language pathologists to complete clinical fellowships under supervision of licensed SLPs in good standing from any state. During questioning, Representative Nolte disputed the claim that the interior design board was in full agreement with the bill, while the sponsor and an industry witness said the profession had negotiated changes through board-related channels.
Testimony in support came from representatives of the Missouri Society for Respiratory Care, the Interior Designers Association, the Missouri Speech-Language and Hearing Association, the National Association of Social Workers–Missouri Chapter, Burrell Behavioral Health, and FGA Action. Supporters described the respiratory therapy language as a patient-safety measure, the interior design language as a scope-of-practice and business-cost reduction measure, the speech-language pathologist provision as a technical fix to ease licensure and compact participation, and the social work change as a needed response to supervisor shortages, especially in rural areas. No opposition testimony was offered.
The committee then went into executive session on SB 1083, adopted an amendment that included additional cleanup and related licensing changes, rolled the amendment into the committee substitute, and voted the House Committee Substitute for Senate Substitute for Senate Bill 1083 do pass. The roll call passed 21-1, with Representative Nolte voting no. The chair announced there were no further bills before the committee and adjourned.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Education Policy and Administration (02/24/2026)
Education Policy and Administration
Transcript Highlights:
- about the process that has happened. about the process that has happened.
- they they they go through this process they they they go through this process and<02:01:27.599><
- conversion schools uh would be voted on. conversion schools uh would be voted on.
- conversation conversation happen<02:18:58.960>
in <02:18:59.280>this <02:18:59.519> - So, I'm just curious. move the process of getting from here to move the process of getting from here
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Improving early child care in Minnesota 2/24/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- resulted from a long engagement process resulted from a long engagement process that<00:00:54.079
- We do want to just say this process.
- As a parent of during this process.
- <00:35:07.359>
was What stood out to me in this process was What stood out to me in this process - <01:14:56.640>
If through the legislative process. If through the legislative process.
Summary:
The presentation focused on Think Small’s recommendations for Minnesota child care licensing modernization, including a proposed three-tier system for early care and education: unregulated “trusted caregivers,” state-licensed health and safety programs, and “recognized” early care and education programs that would pursue board-approved quality pathways. Dr. Nicole Smarillo said the recommendations came from an extensive engagement process with providers and field experts, and emphasized that the goal is not deregulation but a right-sized system with clearer funding aligned to state expectations, a reduced and more health-and-safety-focused licensing framework, and a profession-led quality system with multiple pathways rather than a single rating model.
A major recommendation was creating a Minnesota Board of Early Care and Education with real decision-making power, made up of providers, families, and experts. The board would set quality expectations, approve multiple recognition pathways, address professional qualifications, advise on funding and supports, and monitor policy impacts on child outcomes, supply, and workforce stability. Presenters said the current Parent Aware system would be replaced in this future model, and that programs would have a roadmap from health-and-safety licensing to a time-limited candidate status and then to recognized program status.
Several providers testified in support of the framework. Shauna Maranovich said the process welcomed field voices and produced recommendations grounded in proximity expertise. Cindy Cunningham, a licensed family child care provider, said the proposal reflected provider feedback, supported a Minnesota-specific model, and would separate health and safety licensing from quality improvement while reducing fear-based enforcement. Maria Harms, a child care center operator, said current licensing is overly burdensome and that the board and multiple pathways would better reflect day-to-day practice and reduce silos across program types. Candace Yates of Child Care Aware of Minnesota supported aligning supports with quality pathways and said the system needs a shared floor for quality and more continuous, less fragmented support. No votes or formal committee actions were taken in the excerpt.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Let's say I am testifying, and I recount a conversation with another member.
- The SB1 legislative process was careful to protect the privilege of the conversations he had during that
- process.
- The trustee conversation at this time has continued and lengthy, costly permitting processes that delay
- And the bill is simply trying to streamline the process. Yes, sir. Thank you very much.
Bills:
HB346, HB1360, HB1510, HB1606, HB1804, HB1805, HB2156, HB2391, HB2767, HB3022, HB3044, HB3272, HB3293, HB3493, HB3809, HB3824, HJR110, HB2463
Keywords:
expedited service, business records, veteran-owned businesses, franchise tax, fee schedule, Texas Ethics Commission, election reporting, campaign finance, violation categorization, penalties, public disclosure, Texas Utilities Code, electric utility, retail electric provider, municipally owned utility, electric cooperative, vegetation management, tree trimming, line clearance, transmission line
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice Jan 15th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- IT'S MOSTLY THINGS LIKE REPLACING MOTOR VEHICLES, SOME DUE PROCESS.
- THERE IS A STRUCTURED PROCESS THE PAROLE CASE WALKED THROUGH THE SYSTEM.
- THAT DATE CAN BE MODIFIED THROUGHOUT THE REST OF THE PROCESS.
- THOSE PROCESSES FEED INTO WHAT WE CALL OUR MONITORING PRIORITIZATION TOOL.
- THAT WAS PART OF THE PROCESS ANY SCHOOL WILL GO THROUGH WHEN THEY HAVE KIDS ACCESSING INTERNET.
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado Senate 2026 Legislative Day 031 Feb 13th, 2026
Colorado Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- process.
- And then throughout the process process.
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with was having the conversation with was having the conversation with somebody<02:00:53.520 - conversation every morning. conversation every morning.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- conversations, academic conversations, conversations, academic conversations, counseling<01:20:35.600
- It is a process, a uniform process. straightforward. That's defined in a straightforward.
- It's just a process. That done that way. It's just a process.
- I think it's a good process. I state. I think it's a good process.
- six-month process? six-month process?
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
Natural Resources and Environment May 12th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- So we're right now in the process of integrating at LSU what was the Center for Energy Studies.
- So with that, we're in the process of integrating the Louisiana Geological Survey.
- We're in the process of integrating the Louisiana Geological Survey, as well as the Center for Energy
- talk about how we create a process to achieve what you're talking about.
- conversation.
Summary:
The House Natural Resources Committee met with a quorum and took up a series of hunting, wildlife, environmental, and property measures. It reported favorably HCR 79, which urges Congress and the U.S. Forest Service to allow deer hunting with dogs in Kisatchie National Forest, after testimony emphasizing the cultural importance of dog hunting and opposition from the Louisiana Wildlife Federation, which supported only the wounded-deer recovery component. The committee also reported favorably SB 419 on using pre-charged pneumatic devices during primitive firearms season, SCR 29 creating a study committee on Atchafalaya Basin water quality, and SB 111 setting black bass and crappie bag and size limits in the basin, with the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries saying it would continue sampling and monitor impacts.
Members then approved SB 174 transferring state property in Caddo Parish from Louisiana Tech University to the Caddo Parish School Board, SB 189 prohibiting intentional release of fuels or chemicals for temperature-affecting purposes, and SB 99 modernizing DEQ communications to allow optional electronic notices. They also reported favorably HCR 54 requesting a federal study of flooded corn and migratory waterfowl behavior, and HCR 94 requiring annual boating safety reports from Wildlife and Fisheries; witnesses supported the reporting idea and suggested adding a 10-year average for context.
The committee next approved HCR 104, which asks the Department of Conservation and Energy and the Louisiana Geological Survey to study collection and access to subsurface data, with LSU’s Greg Upton describing ongoing modernization of core samples, well logs, and 3D subsurface mapping. It also passed SB 331, which temporarily removes a section of the Louisiana Scenic Rivers Act for five years to allow work on the lower Pearl River; conservation groups opposed the bill, warning about precedent, flooding, erosion, and habitat impacts, while the author said the measure was narrowly tailored to address severe silting and channel problems. Finally, the committee created a task force on illegal dumping in HCR 85 after amending its membership, adopted a substitute for HR 216 to authorize a committee hearing on the 2022 Louisiana Climate Action Plan, and reported favorably HCR 87 supporting a U.S. senator’s migratory flyway correspondence and SB 505 revising the Motor Fuels Underground Storage Tank Trust Fund grant process and related tank requirements.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Education Postsecondary Feb 4th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- And so we have a review process that looks at those frameworks.
- And then this year we're in the process of finishing up our wards for workforce cap.
- But we do need industry to help us in that submission process.
- How could they possibly access that grant process?
- When we have these discussions, we have these conversations.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Investing in Minnesota Housing - Senator Lindsey Port Feb 3rd, 2025
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
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not move through this process not move through this process not necessarily - And I think it's really opened the door for both sides to have new conversations about how we can actually
- on the needs of the conversation on the needs of the communities<00:09:27.480>
and <00:09:27.600 - around those human needs of conversation around those human needs of housing<00:10:00.079>
it's
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House Republican Media Availability 1/30/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Do you think conversations are going to happen over the weekend between you and Melissa Hortman or?
- <00:08:22.360>
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are <00:09:19.960>going <00:09:20.080>to Do you think conversations are going - to Do you think conversations are going to happen<00:09:20.920>
over <00:09:21.040>the < - I'm willing to have that conversation. I'm willing to have that conversation.
Summary:
House Republicans held a press availability focused on the ongoing Minnesota House stalemate and their decision to file a lawsuit in the Minnesota Supreme Court against Secretary of State Steve Simon. Representative Niska said Simon, acting as presiding officer, had refused for four straight days to recognize him to make motions that a lesser number than a quorum is constitutionally allowed to consider. Republicans argued Simon exceeded his authority by preventing even discussion of those motions and by unilaterally controlling adjournment, while saying the House members present have the power to adjourn day to day and compel absent members.
The proposed motion at issue would impose penalties on absent lawmakers, including fines equal to lost salary for days not present and ineligibility for per diem for the session. Niska cited precedent from other states, including Indiana and Texas, to support the idea that a minority can enforce quorum-related penalties, and said Minnesota case law does not address a prolonged quorum break like the current one. He said the lawsuit seeks only to require Simon to stay within constitutional bounds as presiding officer, not to remove him from the role entirely.
Niska said the filing was being made that day, with courtesy copies delivered to Simon, and that the legal team is from his own law firm and would be paid privately, likely with campaign funds. He said there had been no talks with Democratic leaders that day, but he remained open to a serious offer. Republicans said they would be in the chamber every day next week at 3:30 p.m. unless Democrats returned sooner, and that there would be no gavel-in the next day.