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FL
Florida 2026 5th Special Session
Community Affairs Nov 4th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Sometimes they're called carriage houses or granny flats.
- families receiving the basic housing allowance.
- The Hurricane Michael Housing Program is the fastest CDBG-DR housing program in the nation.
- The Hurricane Irma housing program has been our largest housing program, with 3,897 completed homes across
- Some of those houses may come in under budget.
Summary:
The Committee on Community Affairs met with a quorum present and heard several housing and disaster-recovery items. The committee heard SB 48 by Senator Gates, which would require local governments to allow voluntary accessory dwelling units, preserve homestead treatment for the owner-occupied portion of the property, limit undue parking restrictions, require 30-day minimum rentals, extend certain density bonuses for military families, and allow reusable tenant screening reports. The bill drew strong support from the Florida Association of Mortgage Professionals and several others, and it was reported favorably. The committee also heard SB 34 by Senator Sharif, creating a historic cemeteries program to help preserve historic African-American cemeteries and allow sale of excess vacant land if proceeds are used for long-term maintenance; it was also reported favorably.
The committee then considered and recommended confirmation of Fox Henderson to the Board of Directors of the Florida Housing Finance Corporation. Members also received a presentation from the Department of Commerce on the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery program and Rebuild Florida. Deputy Secretary Justin Domer described the state’s administration of HUD disaster recovery funds, including more than $4.3 billion received since 2017, housing repair and replacement programs that have completed 5,271 homes, and infrastructure and mitigation projects such as sewer conversion in Alford, the new Calhoun-Liberty Hospital, and the Florida Keys desalination plant. Members asked about average project costs, contractor oversight, corrective actions for deficient work, and audit procedures; Domer said the department uses inspections, vendor oversight, and financial penalties, and noted stricter contract consequences in newer programs.
The Division of Emergency Management also presented on Elevate Florida, a federal mitigation program that allows homeowners to apply directly for elevation, reconstruction, acquisition/demolition, or wind-mitigation projects, with a 75/25 federal-homeowner cost share and no state funds. Director Kevin Guthrie said the program is designed to reduce repetitive flood losses and keep homeowners in place, and that it has received more than 12,000 applications, with about 1,500 prioritized, 500 on a wait list, and 305 submitted to FEMA for final approval. Members asked about the 25% match for seniors, the wait list, contractor procurement, and how projects are classified; Guthrie said the program uses insurance proceeds where available, has competitively procured 27 contractors, and may shift projects from elevation to reconstruction depending on damage and flood rules. The committee adjourned after the presentations and discussion.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- Sometimes they're called carriage houses or granny flats.
- families receiving the basic housing allowance.
- So the Hurricane Michael Housing Program is the fastest CDBG-DR housing program in the nation.
- So the Hurricane Irma housing program has been our largest housing program, with 3,897 completed homes
- Some of those houses may come in under budget.
Committee:
Senate Community Affairs
Summary:
The Committee on Community Affairs met with a quorum and heard two bills, a confirmation, and two agency presentations. SB 48 by Senator Gates would require local governments to allow voluntary accessory dwelling units, preserve homestead exemption for the owner-occupied portion, limit parking restrictions, require 30-day minimum leases, extend density bonuses for military-family housing, and allow reusable tenant screening reports. The bill drew strong support from the Florida Association of Mortgage Professionals and several others, and it was reported favorably on a unanimous roll call. SB 34 by Senator Sharief would expand the Historic Cemetery Program, particularly to help historic African-American cemeteries preserve and maintain themselves by allowing sale of excess vacant land only if proceeds are used for long-term upkeep; it also passed unanimously and was reported favorably.
The committee also recommended confirmation of Fox Henderson to the Florida Housing Finance Corporation Board of Directors by unanimous vote. In addition, the Department of Commerce presented on the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery program and Rebuild Florida, describing more than $4.3 billion in HUD disaster recovery funds since 2017, housing repair and replacement efforts that have completed more than 5,200 homes, and infrastructure and mitigation projects across the state. Members asked about average project costs, contractor oversight, corrective actions for deficient work, and clawbacks from a prior vendor; Commerce said it had ended the earlier vendor relationship, imposed about $3.6 million in financial consequences, and now uses stronger oversight and competitive procurement for contractors.
The Division of Emergency Management then presented on Elevate Florida, a federal mitigation program that allows homeowners to apply directly for elevation, reconstruction, acquisition, or wind-mitigation projects, with a 75/25 federal-homeowner cost share and no state funds used. Director Kevin Guthrie said the program is intended to reduce repetitive flood losses, keep homeowners in their communities, and serve as a national model; he reported more than 12,000 applications, about 1,500 prioritized for review, 500 on a wait list, and 305 submitted to FEMA for final approval. Members asked about assistance for seniors who cannot meet the 25% match, the wait-list process, contractor selection, and the mix of project types, and Guthrie said contractors were selected through competitive procurement and that most projects are elevations, though some may become reconstructions or acquisitions depending on inspection results. The committee adjourned after the presentations.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session 5/15/25 - Part 2
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
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- Bonner moves to amend house amendment.
- House<00:11:09.279><c> file</c><00:11:09.519><c> number</c> House file number House file number 2464<
- House Concurrent Resolution No. 2, a House Concurrent Resolution relating to adjournment of the House
- </c><00:18:03.039><c> Representative</c> House do now adjurnn. Representative House do now adjurnn.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
FL House Floor Session - 2025-04-16 (2:00PM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- SEEING NONE SHOW THE MOTION ADOPTED, READ THE HOUSE BILL. >> COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL 1173
- IS THEIR OBJECTION TAKING UP THE HOUSE BILL? SO THAT MOTION ADOPTED. READ THE HOUSE BILL.
- PLEASE READ THE HOUSE BILL.
- YOU JUST SAID THE HOUSE BILL REMOVES IMMUNITY FOR HOUSE BILL!
- OF WORKFORCE HOUSING.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Mar 3rd, 2026 at 10:00 am
Washington Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Substitute House Bill 2088.
- Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2219.
- House Bill 2272.
- We have long conversations here about cost of housing, about adding additional housing.
- Let's treat them for what they are, which is housing—housing for young people who are struggling to make
Bills:
SB6061 , SB6234 , SB6176 , SB6335 , SB6047 , HB2235 , HB2272 , HB2340 , HB2543 , HB2554 , HB2632 , HB2464 , HB2619 , HB1376 , HB1796 , HB2091 , HB2249 , HB2254 , HB2353 , HB2431 , HB2441 , SB5808 , SB5949 , SB6006 , SB6260 , SB6297 , SB6351 , SB6354 , SB6355 , HB2124 , HB1069 , HB2104 , HB2624
Keywords:
tourism, self-supported assessment, funding, statewide promotion, economic development, sewage, grinder pumps, residential buildings, regulation, construction, vehicle registration, enforcement, renewal, transportation, state law, state commission, infrastructure, traffic safety, responsibilities, state capital projects
KY
Transcript Highlights:
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- </c> Hold on just we have a motion on house Hold on just we have a motion on house uh<00:03:41.040><c
- </c> >> the next bill on our agenda is House >> the next bill on our agenda is House Bill
- Uh, House Bill 648 is legislation.
- <00:13:36.240><c> Bill</c> House Bill House Bill >> 282?
Committee:
House Transportation
TX
Texas 89th Regular
S/C on Disease Prevention & Women's & Children's Health Mar 27th, 2025
S/C on Disease Prevention & Women's & Children's Health
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm here in support of House Bill 1782.
- I respectfully ask for your support of House Bill 2295.
- I urge you to support this House Bill.
- But the chair lays out House Bill.
- House Bill 1027 is left pending.
Keywords:
Medicaid, child health, express lane option, income verification, supplemental nutrition assistance, telepharmacy, healthcare access, remote dispensing, rural clinics, pharmacy regulations, health literacy, state health plan, health care, patient outcomes, public health, economic impact, healthcare, breast cancer, cervical cancer, insurance eligibility
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
CPC Public Hearing - Wed Feb 12, 2025 @ 2:00 PM HST
Consumer Protection & Commerce
Transcript Highlights:
- House Bill 97 house with our first bill House Bill 97 house draft<00:15:51.920><c> 1</c><00:15:52.519
- </c> housing problem uiro said say housing housing problem uiro said say housing starts<00:39:28.319>
- </c> last measure House Bill 755 house draft last measure House Bill 755 house draft 1<00:52:26.240><
- I stand in strong support of House Bill 755, House Draft 1.
- draft</c><01:46:08.480><c> 1</c> we have House Bill 1291 house draft 1 we have House Bill 1291 house
Committee:
House Consumer Protection & Commerce
Summary:
The Consumer Protection and Commerce Committee met on February 12 and heard several bills. HB 97, relating to travel insurance, drew only brief testimony: the Insurance Division stood on written testimony, one industry witness supported the bill and requested a minor amendment, and no one else testified or asked questions. HB 226, relating to window tinting, received support from the Department of Transportation, while the Honolulu Police Department offered comments on the proposed amendments, asking for clearer language on what it means to roll windows down, when the requirement applies, how it handles bad weather, and what sanctions would apply for noncompliance. No further testimony was offered on that measure.
The committee also heard HB 1179, relating to rural emergency hospitals. The Department of Human Services stood on written testimony, and Maui Health Systems strongly supported the bill, saying it would help critical access hospitals better serve kūpuna and provide long-term care beds. There were no questions or additional testimony. HB 420, relating to remedies and the contractor repair act, generated extensive and sharply divided testimony. Opponents, including attorneys representing homeowners and AARP Hawaii, argued the bill was anti-consumer, would weaken homeowners’ ability to recover for construction defects, and would shift costs and risk to consumers. Supporters, including builders, realtors, the Chamber of Commerce, and D.R. Horton Hawaii, said the bill would create a more balanced and efficient process, reduce unnecessary litigation, and help builders address legitimate defects more quickly.
Testimony on HB 420 focused heavily on whether the contractor repair process and class actions help or hinder repairs. Opponents said the bill would delay or limit homeowner recovery, especially for life and safety defects, while supporters said current class-action litigation can prevent direct communication with homeowners and slow repairs. Committee members asked questions about when communication with homeowners stops and whether repairs could be made before a class is certified. No votes or final committee actions were taken during the portion of the meeting provided.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Elections Finance and Government Operations Committee 3/4/26
Elections Finance and Government Operations
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> House File 3881. House File 3881.
- </c> very quickly House File 3883. very quickly House File 3883.
- House.
- </c> Multi-Housing Association. Multi-Housing Association.
- </c> opposes House File 3362. opposes House File 3362.
Keywords:
tribal governments, Metropolitan Council, grant programs, funding, local government, small business, contracting, veteran-owned businesses, compliance, government contracts, housing finance, reporting requirements, regional development, city programs, elected officials, campaign access, multiple unit dwellings, residential access, voter registration
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Rules and Legislative Administration Committee 4/15/26
Rules and Legislative Administration
Transcript Highlights:
- House File 3593, Jacob. House File 3621, Cleborne. House File 3629, Bonner. House File 3676, Nash.
- House File 3762, Witty. House File 3768, Curran. House File 3769, Curran. House File 3782, Moller.
- House File 3825, Repinski. House File 3826, Witty. House File 3827, Duran. House File 4425, Myers.
- House file 4133, House file 4425, Myers.
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Committee:
House Rules and Legislative Administration
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- The House will come to order.
- The House will attend to a prayer by the House Chaplain, Reverend Jonathan Hopkins.
- Welcome to the New Hampshire House. The House will attend to a resolution.
- </c><00:08:27.199><c> to</c><00:08:27.319><c> a</c> house the house will attend to a house the house
- Speaker, pursuant to House Rule 47(f), House Bill 127 and House Bill 480 are waived from the committee
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- The House will come to order. Chaplain. Thank you.
- House File Number 2027, second reading. House File Number 22, second reading.
- Introduction of first reading of House Files 38. First reading of House Files 3080-3115.
- Is House File 1355.
- To the following House file: House File number 1058. Motions and resolutions.
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
JHA Public Hearing - Thu Feb 27, 2025 @ 2:00 PM HST
Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:32:15.880><c> 1</c> measure House Bill 510 house draft 1 measure House Bill 510 house draft 1
- </c><00:38:50.880><c> 1</c> measure House Bill 511 house draft 1 measure House Bill 511 house draft 1
- to testify in House Bill 511 house<00:43:09.400><c> draft</c> house draft house draft one<00:43:11.720
- draft</c><02:11:39.480><c> 1</c> measure House Bill 1137 house draft 1 measure House Bill 1137 house
- one next House Bill 1141 house draft one next House Bill 1141 house<03:17:55.920><c> draft</c><03:17
Committee:
House Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs
Summary:
The committee heard testimony on several measures. On HB 211 relating to stream maintenance, DLNR supported the intent but requested amendments to clarify that responsibility for removing abandoned property rests with the entity that has jurisdiction or ownership of the stream, and asked for appropriations to help cover cleanup costs. Members discussed existing county authority to clean streams and then seek reimbursement from private owners, and the City and County of Honolulu’s written testimony was noted as arguing the bill conflicts with a federal court stipulation requiring notice and storage of personal property before disposal.
On HB 502 relating to land use, OPSD and the Land Use Commission supported the bill’s intent but raised concerns about the short timeline and the need for rule changes, with OPSD recommending a more permanent county plan-based district boundary amendment process instead of a temporary one. The Department of Agriculture asked counties to make concurrent revisions to ordinances and rules affecting agricultural land partitioning. Testimony also noted the bill is aimed at legacy agricultural subdivisions and would require Land Use Commission rulemaking.
On HB 510 relating to declaration of water shortage and emergency, DLNR and the Board of Water Supply strongly supported the measure, saying it would give CWRM a more timely tool to respond to emergencies outside designated water management areas and would require rulemaking, permit classifications, and criteria for declaring shortages. In response to opposition concerns from the Land Use Research Foundation and the Hawaii Farm Bureau, DLNR said the rulemaking process would allow public input and that permit classifications could help balance agricultural and other water uses. On HB 511 relating to public lands, DLNR, the Department of Agriculture, and Hawaii Farm Bureau supported removing the survey requirement before setting aside public lands between state agencies, saying it would speed Act 90 transfers and save time and money, though one testifier cautioned against misuse of agricultural lands. No votes were taken during the excerpted portion of the meeting.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:29:59.399><c> Bill</c> uh House Bill uh House Bill 1334<00:30:01.519><c> relating</c> The chair
- Members, voting on House Bill 1233, House draft one.
- Members, voting on House Bill 1233, House draft one.
- </c> adopted thank you um next bill is House adopted thank you um next bill is House Bill<00:48:54.480
- </c><00:52:01.119><c> Bill</c> a bill um House Bill a bill um House Bill 799<00:52:03.520><c> um</c><
Committee:
House Health
Summary:
The House Committee on Health heard testimony on several measures. On HB 1233 relating to storm water management, the Attorney General’s office said the state may need to share costs with counties for any new inspection or regulatory program. Testifiers strongly supported the bill, including the Hawaiian Lifeguard Association and a community member who described her daughter’s death in a poorly maintained detention pond and urged statewide inspections and a comprehensive approach. A member asked the Attorney General about the cost-sharing issue, and the office said state appropriations would be needed if counties are required to take on new duties.
The committee then heard HB 245 on student heat exposure safety. The Department of Education, Department of Health, and the Hawaii State Council on Developmental Disabilities supported the measure. A physician testifying for the Climate Change and Health Working Group described children’s vulnerability to heat and cited examples from other states that adopted stronger heat guidelines after school heat deaths. The Department of Education said it could do the feasibility study without additional funding and preferred to wait for the study before deciding on equipment needs. The Attorney General’s office later testified on HB 903, authorizing schools to maintain bronchodilators, supporting the concept but warning that the bill’s definition of school was broad and that DOE may not have jurisdiction over all covered entities; it suggested changing “protocol” to “guidelines” and involving the Public Charter School Commission.
On HB 1314 relating to youth mental health, the Department of Education testified in opposition, though no additional testimony was offered. The committee also heard HB 1334 on meat donation, with DLNR and the Hawaii Farm Bureau supporting the measure. HB 799 on health care drew support from HMSA and the Hawaii Association of Health Plans, while the Department of Health said it supported the intent but wanted amendments, including limiting the bill to Maui, adding a sunset, and requiring a study of quality and access impacts. On HB 952 relating to Parkinson’s disease research, the Department of Health said the proposal would require additional appropriations and staffing and suggested a public-private partnership approach; the Hawaii Parkinson Association, Queen’s clinicians, and other supporters testified that a registry would help identify the number of patients and improve care. Finally, SHPDA strongly supported HB 1431 establishing an oral health task force, saying the state lacks sufficient dental oversight and that both keiki and kūpuna need better access to services.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session Mar 6th, 2026
Washington House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- 5841 as amended by the House.
- House Bill 2254, Substitute House Bill 2339, last line Substitute House Bill 2714. Thank you.
- The House will be at ease subject to the call of the Speaker. The House will be in order.
- House Bill 2486. The House will be in order. House Bill 2487.
- Seeing none, the question before the House is final passage of Engrossed House Bill 2487.
Bills:
HB2720 , HB2073 , HB2487 , SB5816 , SB5919 , SB5831 , SB6137 , SB6244 , SB6044 , SB6132 , SB5109 , SB5877 , SB6258
Keywords:
behavioral health, emergency services, health insurance, provider access, mental health funding, premium assistance, funding, healthcare, subsidies, insurance tax, state regulation, insurers, taxation, budget impact, juice grapes, agriculture, commerce, market access, fire safety, insurance incentives
Summary:
The House took up and passed Second Substitute Senate Bill 5292, which modifies the paid family and medical leave program. Supporters said the bill uses an actuarial model to set rates and maintains a four-month reserve to improve program stability. It passed final passage 95-1.
The House then considered Substitute Senate Bill 5841, dealing with completion of course and financial aid-related requirements. An amendment was adopted to add a financial aid calculator and require outreach to students who indicate they have completed a financial aid form, with supporters saying it would help students understand aid eligibility and access college opportunities. The bill then passed as amended, 92-4.
The most extensive debate was on Engrossed Second Substitute Senate Bill 5981, concerning the 340B drug pricing program and contract pharmacy relationships. Members offered many amendments seeking to limit the bill’s scope, add transparency, or direct 340B savings toward patient care, low-income patients, rural areas, or charity care; most were rejected. Supporters argued the bill would help safety-net providers, hospitals, and FQHCs, while opponents warned it would mainly benefit large hospital systems, create administrative burdens, and likely face litigation. After the House adopted the committee amendment and rejected the floor amendments, the bill passed 67-30. The transcript then moved on to other business, including Senate messages and the start of debate on House Bill 2487 on taxes, with one technical amendment to clarify taxpayer definitions.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, June 11, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The House will be in order.
- Uh, pursuant to House Resolution 1345, I'll call up House Resolution 1335.
- The former Republican Speaker of the Tennessee House and his chief of staff Tennessee House and his chief
- >> House for one minute remarks. >> House for one minute remarks. >> Without objection, the gentleman
- But House...
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Health Care & Wellness Jan 14th, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Health Care & Wellness
Transcript Highlights:
- So we'll go ahead and suspend public hearing on House Bill 1904 and move on to public hearing for House
- So we'll go ahead and suspend public hearing on House Bill 2211, and we'll move on to House Bill 2329
- So we'll go ahead and suspend public hearing on House Bill 2211, and we'll move on to House Bill 23,
- House Bill 2329 relates to midwives.
- House Bill 1904.
Committee:
House Health Care & Wellness
Keywords:
animal welfare, cats, declawing, animal rights, pet care, healthcare, contract modifications, provider notifications, insurance carriers, health facilities, HB 2211, medically tailored meals, medical nutrition therapy, medical assistance, Medicaid, Health Care Authority, Department of Social and Health Services, nutrition support, chronic disease, dietary accommodations
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- House Bill 1169 be reported favorably to the full House with a recommendation that it do pass and be
- I move that House Bill 11647 be reported favorably to the full House with a recommendation that it do
- The chair moves that House Bill 3911 and that substitute be reported favorably to the full House with
- House Bill 4426 by the chair.
- House Bill 4891...
Committee:
House Energy Resources
Keywords:
surface estate, well plugging, Railroad Commission, landowner rights, liability, strategic reserve, gas supply, petroleum products, disaster response, Railroad Commission of Texas, energy security, emergency planning, oil and gas waste, environmental regulation, waste management, mining pits, groundwater monitoring, regulation, commercial disposal facilities, environmental standards
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- And House Bill 1547 is left pending.
- We'll start with House Bill 2786.
- Testify for or against House Bill 2786.
- The House proposal...
- The chair lays out House Bill 360.
Committee:
House S/C on Property Tax Appraisals
Keywords:
appraisal, property value, residential real estate, tax code, appraisal review board, property owners, property tax, homeowners, property owner rights, property appraisal, taxation, Texas Tax Code, real estate, ad valorem tax, homestead exemption, market value, condemnation, tax appraisal, open-space land, land use
WV
West Virginia 2026 Regular Session
WV Senate Judiciary Committee in Session Mar 9th, 2026 at 03:12 pm
Judiciary
Transcript Highlights:
- The next item on the agenda is House Bill 4364.
- For the committee is House Bill 4364.
- The next item on the agenda is House Bill 4366.
- Pending before you is House Bill 4366.
- Just a heads up administratively, the last two bills on the agenda, House Bill 4695 and House Bill 4198
Committee:
Senate Judiciary