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FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Pre-K - 12 Education Apr 15th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm here today to urge to vote no on this bill.
- I urge you to vote no on this bill.
- I'm asking you to please vote no on 17. 0, 8, not only for I'm asking you to please vote no on 17. 0,
- Please don't take this decision lightly and vote No on SB 17.
- Yes by your vote show Cs for SB 17. 0, 8, is reported favorably.
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Government Contract Review Committee (2-11-25) - Upon Adjournment
Transcript Highlights:
- Chair, I'd like to explain my past vote. I like to explain my past vote.
- vote on them together.
- vote on them together.
- All those in favor, vote aye. All those opposed, vote no. Clerk, please call the roll.
- <01:16:27.239>
but my vote vote would be different but my vote vote would be different but
Summary:
The committee approved the January 14 minutes and then considered a large agenda of contracts, including personal services contracts, amendments, memoranda of agreement, and Kentucky Entertainment Incentive Program items. The chair noted the agenda contained 240 items and emphasized the need for transparency in how contract approvals work. Several items were pulled for questions, while the rest were approved without objection.
The first major discussion involved seven contingency-fee contracts for the Attorney General’s office. Committee members asked about the apparent $20 million maximum per contract, and staff explained that the amount was a ceiling, not a guarantee, and that under the statutory waterfall in KRS 45A.717 a $20 million fee would require roughly $355 million returned to the Commonwealth. Staff also said the new batch included some new firms, that these contracts are being handled in 6- to 12-month batches, and that no money had yet been spent from the prior cycle. The committee then approved those contracts.
Members also questioned a Cabinet for Health and Family Services training contract, which officials said was needed because Finance provides only Kentucky-specific training, while the outside vendor offers broader procurement and federal-funds training; the committee approved that item. A University of Kentucky capital project contract for the State Capitol exterior renovation was approved after questions about the open-ended date, total project cost, and expected completion, with staff saying the overall project is projected for substantial completion by the end of 2026 and final warranty work could extend into 2027. A DCBS amendment for SSI eligibility determinations for children in out-of-home care was explained as an increase caused by a protest, a reissued RFP, and more children entering care; the committee approved it after discussion of the protest and scoring details.
The committee also approved a Transportation Cabinet amendment for an I-71 widening and interchange project in Oldham County after staff explained it was a time extension with no additional funds, though the project had evolved due to traffic changes and now includes an eight-lane bridge design. Finally, the committee discussed two Finance Cabinet facilities and support services amendments tied to the Capitol renovation and juvenile justice facility retrofits. Staff said the Capitol project contract covered the full design team, with completion projected around 2029, while the juvenile justice amendments covered additional design work for McCracken and Breathitt facilities, with final bid documents expected in June or July and construction anticipated to begin in the latter half of 2025. Both items were approved.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
October 15, 2025 - 09:00 AM
Transcript Highlights:
- So think back to the days of one person, one vote, and anti-discrimination in voting schemes and districts
- And we don't even vote in our superintendent. So we had no recourse.
- All five members vote for us, but we can't vote for them.
- And we don't even vote in our superintendent. So we had no recourse.
- All five members vote for us, but we can't vote for them.
Summary:
The subcommittee met to discuss Florida county commission districting options, with an overview from Ginger Delagall of the Florida Association of Counties. She explained the constitutional, statutory, local charter, and federal Voting Rights Act framework governing county commissions, including the default five-member at-large model for non-charter counties, the option for seven-member mixed boards with a referendum, and the broader flexibility available to charter counties, which can choose different board sizes, election methods, and term limits. She also described the current distribution of county structures across the state and noted a few counties in transition or litigation, including Orange, Lee, and Alachua.
County commissioners from Bay, Madison, Pinellas, Polk, and Bradford counties testified about how their current systems work in practice. Commissioners from Bay and Polk defended at-large systems as promoting countywide accountability, broader perspective, and collaboration, especially in large or diverse counties. Commissioners from Madison and Bradford supported single-member districts as improving local access, clarity, and responsiveness, particularly in smaller rural counties. Pinellas Commissioner Dave Eggers described a mixed system in a large charter county and said it balances district-level responsiveness with countywide accountability. Several members asked about Orange County’s mayor-chair structure, the effects of single-member versus at-large representation, and whether counties had considered changing their systems.
In questions and discussion, members raised concerns about accountability, representation, gerrymandering, countywide versus district-specific interests, and whether certain structures better serve rural or urban counties. Delagall said the association had not done cost or equity studies comparing systems. The panel repeatedly emphasized home rule and local choice, with commissioners and Delagall urging the Legislature to let counties and their voters decide their own form of government. No votes were taken on any bill or proposal, and the meeting ended with adjournment after the presentations and discussion.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- This has to do with polling places for absentee voting or early voting.
- Section 12 is from voting on page 48.
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that they have enough time to vote that they have enough time to vote that - Finally, uh we also to vote it.
- Second, this bill influence their votes.
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session-Day 6, February 16, 2026-AM
Wyoming House Floor Meeting
OK
Transcript Highlights:
- Open the queue for a vote. Close vote, clear the vote.
- Not seeing any, staff open it for a vote. Close the vote, clear the vote. 9-0-A.
- We'll open it up for a vote. Close the vote, declare the vote.
- Not seeing any debate, we'll open the queue for a vote. Close the vote, declare the vote.
- We'll open it up for a vote. Close the vote, declare the vote.
Keywords:
postsecondary education, standardized test scores, educational equity, higher learning access, Oklahoma Higher Learning Access Program, HB2978, school libraries, library media center, library media program, community standards, sexually explicit conduct, obscene material, age-appropriate materials, school curriculum, book challenges, book banning, censorship, public schools, school board, education committee
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Jun 16th, 2025
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- All members vote who desire to vote. All members vote who desire to vote.
- All members vote who desire to vote. All members vote who desire to vote.
- All members vote who desire to vote. Clerk will close the roll, tally the votes.
- All those vote who desire to vote. All members vote who desire to vote. All members vote.
- Who desire to vote. Clerk will close the roll, tally the votes.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- All senators having voted who desire to vote. The secretary will close the roll.
- I report Senator Johnson Stewart votes aye. All senators having voted who desire to vote.
- Senator Mchuan Johnson Stewart votes I. Senator Mchuan votes<01:14:40.320>
I. - <01:14:42.800>
And votes I. Senator Mchuan votes I. And votes I. Senator Mchuan votes I. - And Senator Port Senator Port votes I. And Senator Port votes Mr.
FL
Florida 2026 5th Special Session
Judiciary Feb 10th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- So please vote against this bill. Support the U.S. Constitution. Vote against this bill.
- Please vote no on this bill.
- We ask you to vote no on 1134.
- Please vote no. Thank you.
- Please vote no.
Summary:
The committee first considered CS/SB 1434 on infill redevelopment. A late-filed strike-all amendment narrowed eligibility to certain contaminated or brownfield properties in Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties, added adjacency and density/intensity limits, and excluded agricultural land, park land, land outside the urban growth boundary, and land near military installations. The amendment was adopted without opposition, and the bill was reported favorably on an 8-0 vote, with limited support and opposition noted in waived appearance forms.
Members then took up CS/CS/SB 212 on sexual offenders and sexual predators. The strike-all added public swimming pools and related child-centered locations to residency and presence restrictions. Testimony was sharply divided: proponents argued the bill would help protect children and law enforcement, while opponents, including treatment experts and homelessness advocates, said there was no empirical evidence the restrictions reduce abuse and warned of retroactive punishment and increased homelessness. The amendment was adopted, and the bill passed 8-1.
The committee also approved CS/CS/SB 686 on agricultural enclaves after an amendment allowing certain enclaves adjacent to interstates to be developed for commercial, industrial, or single-family residential uses and clarifying exclusions for protected areas. Opponents argued it would weaken zoning and comprehensive plans, while supporters framed it as a property-rights measure; the bill was reported favorably 10-0. SB 554 on nonprofit corporations, a technical update to nonprofit law modeled on prior for-profit corporate revisions, also passed unanimously after supportive waived testimony.
Later, the committee approved SB 1338 on charitable giving, which creates a donor remedy for endowment restrictions and limits state reporting burdens on certain regulated or exempt organizations; members discussed cy pres and the sponsor said further changes would be worked out later. CS/SB 532 on court fees was amended to let clerks retain all collections above revenue projections rather than half, with supporters saying clerks have been underfunded for years; it passed 10-0. The committee also favorably reported SB 218 on land use regulations, which restores normal land-use authority to counties not affected by recent hurricanes, and CS/SB 692 on cybersecurity standards and liability, which creates a presumption against liability for entities that comply with cybersecurity frameworks and reporting requirements; the cybersecurity bill drew concerns about retroactivity and the adequacy of compliance incentives but passed 9-2.
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session-Day 8, February 18, 2026-AM
Wyoming Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
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closed. Vote closed. Vote closed. - Closing vote. Vote closed. Vote closed. Vote closed. Senate File 3628.
- Closing vote. Vote closed. Vote closed. Vote closed. Senate File 4528.
- Closing vote. Vote closed. Vote closed. Vote closed. Senate File 4726.
- Closing vote. Vote closed. >> I to no. Closing vote. Vote closed. Senate File 5227.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Those in favor vote aye; opposed vote no. The ayes have it. Do you have it so ordered?
- Seeing none, those in favor vote aye; opposed vote no. The ayes have it. Do you have it?
- Seeing none, those in favor vote aye; opposed vote no. The ayes have it. So ordered.
- Those in favor vote aye; opposed vote no. The ayes have it. So ordered. Thank you.
- Those in favor vote aye; opposed vote no. The ayes have it. So ordered. All right.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, June 12, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- vote no. I yield back. vote no. I yield back.
- Speaker, I urge a no vote. And so, Mr. Speaker, I urge a no vote.
- The first electronic vote will be conducted as a 15-minute vote.
- Ask for a roll call vote. A recorded vote is requested. Those favoring a recorded vote will rise.
- All members voted to change their vote. On this vote, the ayes are 224 and the nays are 194.
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Chamber Meeting Jan 28th, 2026 at 11:02 am
New Mexico House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The vote is now open. The vote is now closed.
- The vote is now open. The vote is now closed by a vote of 7 in the affirmative, 0 in the negative.
- The vote is now open. The vote is now open. Vote. Vote. Vote is about to close.
- The vote is now open. The vote is about to close.
- The vote is now open. The vote is about to close.
Keywords:
nurses, health care workers, healthcare workers, frontline workers, hospital staff, clinicians, allied health professionals, support staff, public health, workforce shortage, nursing shortage, safe staffing, patient safety, rural health care, frontier communities, behavioral health, mental health, substance use disorder, substance abuse, health care memorial
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
HLT/HSH Joint Public Hearing - Fri Feb 7, 2025 @ 8:30 AM HST
Transcript Highlights:
- vote uh thank you chair members voting vote uh thank you chair members voting on<00:41:55.720>
- vote uh thank you chair members voting vote uh thank you chair members voting on<00:43:26.559>
- Voting on HB 237: any members voting no? Excuse me, voting HB 237.
- voting yes.
- Any members voting no? With reservations? ...amendments. Any members voting no? No vote.
- vote uh thank you chair members voting vote uh thank you chair members voting on<00:43:26.559>
Summary:
The joint hearing opened with House Bill 1462 on crisis services. Testimony from the Department of Law Enforcement, the Community Alliance on Prisons, and the Department of Health supported expanding behavioral health crisis services as an alternative to arrest or incarceration. Witnesses said additional crisis sites would help divert people in mental health crisis to appropriate care, and the Department of Health described its current crisis center in Ewa, including the need for renovations such as a padded room and the time required to get the facility operational. In response to questions, the department estimated the Ewa center’s budgeted cost at about $4.3 million, not including rent or startup repairs, and said a second site’s cost would depend on whether it was freestanding or attached to an existing facility.
The committee then heard House Bill 700 on cognitive assessments. The Executive Office on Aging supported the bill’s intent but asked that it be amended to make assessments optional rather than mandated, to pilot the program first, and to allow flexibility in handling HIPAA-protected data. SHPDA also supported the measure but said it should not be mandatory and suggested that payers reimburse for assessments when requested by patients, families, or physicians. The Alzheimer’s Association and caregivers strongly supported standardizing cognitive assessments to improve early detection and access to newer treatments, while noting the existing opt-out provision. The Hawaii State Council on Developmental Disabilities supported the bill but asked that the age 65 threshold be removed because cognitive decline can begin much earlier for people with Down syndrome, autism, traumatic brain injury, stroke, and related conditions. In response to a question, the Office on Aging said a pilot project could likely be done for about $150,000, with data security being the main added cost.
The final bill discussed was House Bill 237 on peer support programs. Testimony from Family Hui Hawaii, Early Childhood Action Strategy, peer support workers, and families described peer-to-peer programs as a cost-effective way to reduce isolation, strengthen families, and provide long-term community support. Speakers said these programs help parents and caregivers navigate crises, child welfare involvement, addiction recovery, and other challenges, and can have lasting benefits for children’s development and family stability. Several witnesses tied the bill to broader state goals, including infant and early childhood mental health, trauma-informed care, and child welfare reform. Written testimony from about a dozen organizations and individuals was also noted in support.
AZ
OR
Transcript Highlights:
- So with that said, I ask your aye vote. Thank you. Thank you, Senator.
- I voted against the block; some of those people were great.
- So I would encourage you to vote yes on this.
- Voting nay: Anderson, Drazan, Gerardo?
- The governor's appointments are confirmed by a 16-aye vote.
OK
Transcript Highlights:
- and two nay votes.
- Senate Bill 1302, having received two aye votes and 9 nay votes, is clear the same to have not passed
- It has to be a vote of the people.
- I will be a yes vote.
- With that, I ask for a yes vote. The vote will now occur on Senate Bill 2053.
Keywords:
income tax, tax rates, revenue certification, Oklahoma Tax Commission, state budget, education, tax credit, school choice, private school, tuition assistance, income limits, parental choice, accreditation, insurance, taxation, premium, home office credit, healthcare, teacher tax credit, income tax credit
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
HHS-AEN, HHS-HOU, HHS Public Hearings 03-12-2025
Health and Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- Vice Chair, for the vote. Okay, voting on House Bill 256, House Draft 2.
- Vice Chair, for the vote. Vice Chair on HB 735. Chair votes aye.
- HB 879: Chair votes aye. Vice Chair votes with reservations. Senator Deco votes with reservations.
- Chair votes aye on HB 918. All members present. Any reservations? Any no votes?
- Chair votes aye. Vice Chair votes aye. Senator Kino votes aye. Senator Kanuha votes aye.
Summary:
The joint hearing covered several bills focused on environmental protection and wastewater management. HB 26 HD 2, relating to environmental protection, drew support from the Department of Health, Reworld, and Energy Justice Network. Supporters said it would preserve existing standards for waste-to-energy facilities, including H-Power, even if federal EPA rules are weakened, while Energy Justice Network urged the state to go further and require stronger pollution controls on older burners at the plant.
HB 734 and HB 735, both relating to wastewater systems, received broad support from state agencies, county representatives, realtors, environmental groups, and others. Testimony emphasized reducing the cost of cesspool upgrades, updating rules, and improving coordination between the Department of Health, counties, and the University of Hawaiʻi. Members raised concerns about whether some areas, such as Ewa, should be treated differently if they are not near aquifers or the ocean, but the department said the existing prioritization process already considered statewide conditions and that cesspools generally still affect water resources. On HB 735, the committee discussed the current bedroom-based limits for individual wastewater systems and whether the bill would allow more flexibility for housing configurations, with the department explaining the limits are tied to density and system capacity.
HB 879, relating to cesspool conversions, was also supported by the Department of Health, Department of Hawaiian Home Lands, and several advocacy groups. Testimony said the bill would help low- and moderate-income homeowners in priority areas by increasing grant assistance for cesspool upgrades, but the Department of Health noted it would need three full-time positions to administer the program. Members asked for clarification on the grant amount and staffing costs, and the department indicated the grant cap should remain at $20,000 unless changed. HB 918, relating to labeling of non-flushable wipes, drew support from wastewater and industry groups, including the Association of Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, which said similar laws have passed in other states and that the bill reflects cooperation between manufacturers and wastewater officials. The Department of Health and county officials supported the concept but said enforcement and outreach would require additional staff, and senators questioned whether the state could effectively enforce the labeling requirement without a national standard.
AK
Alaska 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session Jun 20th, 2026 at 10:00 am
Alaska House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- So if you're ready to vote the question to see HCR 301 pass the body, members may proceed to vote.
- Does any member wish to change his or her vote? Does any member wish to change his or her vote?
- Vote first. So, Mr.
- Does any member wish to change his or her vote? Will the clerk please announce the vote?
- Does any member wish to change his or her vote? Will the clerk please announce the vote?
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Criminal Justice and Public Safety (03/05/2025)
Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Transcript Highlights:
- Vice Chair Roose votes yes. Representative Lels votes yes. Representative D. Simone votes yes.
- The clerk votes yes. Chairman Roy votes yes.
- votes yes uh chairman Roy chair votes votes yes uh chairman Roy chair votes yes<00:08:34.640>
- The vice chair votes yes. Representative Lels votes yes. Representative Devoid votes yes.
- Representative Newman votes yes. Representative Murphy votes yes. The clerk votes yes.