Transcript Highlights:

• ><c> of</c><00:29:12.480><c> the</c> support the right of members of the support the right of members
• ><c> urge</c> for the sake of the rule of law, I urge for the sake of the rule of law, I urge a<01:07
• the</c> speak for all of my colleagues of the speak for all of my colleagues of the life<01:14:50.000
• off of the color of their skin.
• </c> of their skin. of their skin.

Transcript Highlights:

• I know of no cases of a Bigfoot being found in the state of Texas.
• of signs.
• to be the custodian of the door of the bathroom?
• of any particular piece of legislation.
• Understanding of my line of questioning.

Bills: HB7 , SB 8 , HB7 , SB 8

Committee: House State Affairs

Transcript Highlights:

• So I want to thank again all of you for being part of this.
• the universities in California out of all of them outside of San Diego County, they only take 2% of
• of kids.
• of ACA 3.
• the mercy of unemployment instability.

Summary: The Assembly Higher Education Committee heard a series of bills focused on expanding access to higher education, addressing workforce shortages, student housing, and labor standards on campus projects. AB 662 would create a South County Higher Education Task Force to explore a mixed-use, intersegmental institution in Chula Vista; supporters said South San Diego County is a “college desert,” while the bill passed on a due pass as amended motion to Appropriations. AB 885 would establish a College Access for All Fund to help make CSU and UC attendance more affordable; supporters cited student debt and affordability concerns, and it also passed to Appropriations. AB 730 would provide $15 million to help establish a medical school in the Central Valley to address physician shortages, and it advanced on a due pass motion. AB 1400 would let up to 15 community college districts pilot bachelor’s degrees in nursing; supporters argued it would expand affordable BSN access and keep students local, while CSU, UC, and other higher education groups opposed it as unnecessary and inconsistent with the master plan. The bill passed to Appropriations, with members raising questions about clinical placements, faculty shortages, and possible effects on associate-degree programs. The committee also considered AB 1235, which would require CSU design-build projects to use a skilled and trained workforce, aligning CSU with other public higher education construction standards. Supporters said it would improve safety, training, and local job opportunities, and the bill passed to Appropriations. AB 1247 would restrict contracting out of classified school and community college jobs unless workers meet training and qualification standards and would address pension and training concerns; supporters said it would protect students and classified employees, while school and college groups warned it would disrupt services and add unfunded mandates. The bill passed to Appropriations with one no vote. AB 1470, presented on behalf of Assemblymember Haney, would allow a portion of student housing revolving loan funds to be used for affordable student, faculty, and staff housing in downtown and commercial districts; it was discussed as a housing and downtown revitalization measure, but the committee held off on a motion pending more members. ACA 3, also on behalf of Haney, would require UC to offer limited down payment loans to eligible long-term support staff first-time homebuyers; it drew extensive support from UC workers and unions, while UC and business groups opposed it as costly and outside UC’s mission, and the measure was still under discussion at the end of the transcript.

Transcript Highlights:

• It can lead to a loss of a sense of tribe, who you've been with for that period of time, a loss of sense
• </c> of of what we uh see in Kentucky there. of of what we uh see in Kentucky there.
• <00:08:52.320><c> this</c> had a an allowance of up to 10% of this had a an allowance of up to 10% of
• So roughly 97% of the the 3% of that.
• Senator, we've got—we're at the mercy somewhat of what they're going to admit to us when we speak to

Committee: Senate Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection

Transcript Highlights:

• Bell of Kaufman because of important business on motion of Ms. Button. Is there objection?
• violation of Chapter 51 of the Penal Code.
• I would say that it's part of one of the bundle of rights.
• And what was the name of that television? It was called Sisters in Law.
• There are a lot of Aggies. A lot of Aggies.

Bills: HJR34 , HB 113 , HB184 , HB198 , HB247 , HB367 , HB449 , HB1778 , HB514 , HB576 , HB632 , HB1395 , HB2225 , HB2582 , HB2494 , HB766 , HB2715 , HB2712 , HB3069 , HB3505 , HB 1269 , HB4224 , HB3609 , HB5032 , HB2240 , HB5180 , HB3348 , HB4668 , HB4909 , HB4665 , HB4895 , HB3395 , HB3157 , HB4762 , HB4395 , HB4325 , HB4952 , HB4386 , HB4273 , HB2760 , HB2697 , HB2820 , HB1828 , HB1768 , HB1579 , HB1773 , HB1871 , HB2035 , HB2448 , HB2492 , HB1411 , HB4753 , HB4666 , HB4529 , HB1499 , HB1610 , HB2028 , HB1506 , HB886 , HB3546 , HB796 , HB223 , HB1475 , HB3556 , HB4638 , HCR126 , HB38 , HB 104 , SB1008 , SB1106 , SB1172 , SB2629 , SB2964 , SB616 , HB2214 , SB552 , HB3181 , HB3628 , HB589 , HB3529 , HB3354 , HB333 , HB2914 , HB4130 , HB4131 , HB24 , HB 1160 , HB3962 , HB4115 , HB2295 , HB5398 , HB1407 , HB3800 , HB2613 , HJR138 , HB42 , HJR34 , HB 129 , HB677 , HB426 , HB668 , HB1699 , HB2017 , HB2128 , HB2038 , HB3783 , HB3717 , HB2316 , HB3686 , HB2563 , HB3883 , HB4021 , HB2788 , HB2663 , HB3305 , HB3173 , HB3474 , HB 1105 , HB3531 , HB3490 , HB3597 , HB 1295 , HB3512 , HB3010 , HB3112 , HB4215 , HB3223 , HB3464 , HB3120 , HB4214 , HB4511 , HB3704 , HB4081 , HB4783 , HB4063 , HB2783 , HB4937 , HB5085 , HB2510 , HB3426 , HB4361 , HB 1169 , HB2516 , HB2347 , HB4034 , HB4700 , HB3560 , HB5150 , HB3860 , HB3146 , HB3924 , HB 113 , HB184 , HB198 , HB247 , HB367 , HB449 , HB1778 , HB514 , HB576 , HB632 , HB1395 , HB2225 , HB2582 , HB2494 , HB766 , HB2715 , HB2712 , HB3069 , HB3505 , HB 1269 , HB4224 , HB3609 , HB5032 , HB2240 , HB5180 , HB3348 , HB4668 , HB4909 , HB4665 , HB4895 , HB3395 , HB3157 , HB4762 , HB4395 , HB4325 , HB4952 , HB4386 , HB4273 , HB2760 , HB2697 , HB2820 , HB1828 , HB1768 , HB1579 , HB1773 , HB1871 , HB2035 , HB2448 , HB2492 , HB1411 , HB4753 , HB4666 , HB4529 , HB1499 , HB1610 , HB2028 , HB1506 , HB886 , HB3546 , HB796 , HB223 , HB1475 , HB3556 , HB4638 , HCR98 , HCR92 , HCR126

Keywords: HJR 34, constitutional amendment, Texas Constitution, ad valorem tax, property tax exemption, real property, border counties, U.S.-Mexico border, United Mexican States, border security, border security infrastructure, landowner, county tax base, local government, tax relief, property value increase, infrastructure improvements, voter approval, November 2025 ballot, statutory construction

Transcript Highlights:

• The hour of 12:00 having arrived, and in obedience to the laws of the state of Minnesota, including Minnesota
• Statute 5.05, it becomes my duty as your Secretary of State to call the members of the Minnesota House
• of Representatives to order.
• </c><00:02:29.280><c> their</c><00:02:29.440><c> families</c> the lives of their families the lives of
• of America.

Transcript Highlights:

• None of the other diversity language was changed; none of that was changed.
• There are a lot of people from a lot of different cultures and a lot of different ethnicities.
• You heard the explanation of the bill. 2027 heard explanation of the bill.
• is the Board of... of 2027, and this is the Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapy.
• the adoption of the BR. 2029, and I’d move for the adoption of the BR.

Transcript Highlights:

• Heavenly Father, God of all creation, we come humbly this morning before your throne of grace and mercy
• We ask your hand of grace, mercy, and protection be upon them.
• declaring</c> throne of grace and mercy, declaring throne of grace and mercy, declaring that<00:06:10.720
• state</c><00:06:35.120><c> of</c> Senate of the great state of Senate of the great state of Mississippi
• We ask your hand of grace, mercy,<00:08:12.400><c> and</c><00:08:12.639><c> protection</c><00:08:13.360

Transcript Highlights:

• Father, we thank You that You are also a merciful God who forgives us of our sins, Lord Father, and forgives
• Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands
• Members, points of personal privilege at the beginning of the day are for introduction of guests who
• to the people of Arizona and his hometown of Tucson.
• Of course, we're in the course of those negotiations right now. It is a moment of great gravity.

Transcript Highlights:

• Father, we thank you that you are also a merciful God who forgives us of our sins, the Lord Father, and
• Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic, for which it stands
• Members, points of personal privilege at the beginning of the day are for introduction of guests who
• to the people of Arizona and his hometown of Tucson.
• Of course, we're in the course of those negotiations right now. It is a moment of great gravity.

Summary: The House opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, approval of the prior journal, and several guest introductions, including the Doctor of the Day, students visiting the chamber, and other special guests. Members also announced committee substitutions and bill withdrawals/re-referrals, and the chamber observed a moment of respectful silence for the late Hon. George Cunningham, after unanimously adopting HCR 2060, a death resolution honoring his public service. The House then spent much of the day in Committee of the Whole on several calendars. The most contested item was HB 2758, a groundwater transportation bill, which drew extensive debate over fairness to the McMullen Valley and the need to protect water supplies for the CAP system and metro Phoenix. Multiple amendments were adopted, including changes affecting transfer limits and basin-specific water allocations. The bill ultimately received a do pass recommendation in COW by a 31-23 vote, and later passed third reading in the House 32-24 after several members explained their votes. A motion to amend the COW report to show the bill failed was defeated 23-32. The House also advanced a series of other measures with little or no opposition. In COW, HB 2049, HB 2090, HB 2092, HB 2179 as amended, HB 2228 as amended, HB 2111, HB 2114, HB 2256 as amended, HCM 2007 as amended, HR 2003, HB 2098, HB 2265 as amended, HB 2663, HB 2666 as amended, HB 2756 as amended, HB 2192 as amended, HB 2476, HB 2693 as amended, and HB 2877 as amended all received do pass recommendations, while HB 2875 was retained on the calendar. The House later passed several bills on third reading, including HB 2089, HB 2258, HB 2322, HB 2786, and HB 2825, and referred the approved measures to engrossing or to the Senate as appropriate. The session concluded with numerous personal privilege remarks, including recognition of a retiring Air Force veteran, Black History Month remarks, birthday wishes, and an announcement that Representative Chaplik plans to resign next week to focus on a congressional campaign. The House also announced upcoming committee meetings and adjourned until 1:30 p.m. on Monday, February 23, 2026.

Transcript Highlights:

• Your living word is a discerner of the thoughts and the intentions of the heart.
• of Jesus.
• Of education in the state of Florida.
• We had obviously a lot of conversation a couple of weeks ago about that.
• of desperation.

Transcript Highlights:

• The adoption of mandatory worldwide combined reporting is going to put you somewhat at the mercy of a
• Mandatory Worldwide Combined Reporting is going to put you somewhat at the mercy of a global economy.
• So again, we're working with a lot of unknowns and a lot of lack of real information of predictability
• I'm of the condado of Yolo. I'm provider of in the home of the local 2015.
• I'm here today because, and I'm here on behalf of all of my fellow brothers and sister caregivers, but

Transcript Highlights:

• Signed, Mike Johnson, Speaker of the House of Representatives.
• Test us, all of us, the righteous and the wicked.
• , the righteous and Test us, all of us, the righteous and the<00:03:38.319><c> wicked.
• </c><00:04:28.320><c> Excuse</c> pledge of allegiance. Excuse pledge of allegiance.
• I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands

Transcript Highlights:

• If you're locked in, you're pretty much at the mercy of the vendor, and six years is a long period of
• agencies like the assist our sister agencies like the department<01:29:05.679><c> of</c><01:29:05.920
• </c> of taking care of the public. of taking care of the public.
• </c><01:32:03.440><c> of</c><01:32:03.600><c> of</c> you're pretty much at the mercy of of you're pretty
• much at the mercy of of the<01:32:03.920><c> vendor</c><01:32:05.280><c> and</c><01:32:05.679><c> 6<

Summary: The committee met with a quorum and first approved the minutes from its May 13 meeting. Members then reviewed a deferred contract with the Kentucky Board of Pharmacy for the Kentucky Pharmacist Recovery Network (KYPRN), a program that provides monitoring and support for pharmacists and pharmacy interns with substance abuse or mental health issues. Board representatives explained that the contract is a long-running arrangement, renewed periodically, with an option for two additional two-year renewals. Senators asked about the program’s structure, participation trends, follow-up, and consequences for noncompliance. The board said enrollment has remained fairly consistent at about 52 participants, with roughly 500 participants over the life of the program, weekly and monthly check-ins during the five-year typical enrollment period, and possible additional sanctions if participants fail to meet obligations. The committee then approved the contract. The committee next considered a group of economic development contracts, including items from the Cabinet for Economic Development. Secretary Jeff Null and general counsel Matt Wingate testified about contracts tied to regional innovation and entrepreneurship hubs. Members focused on the large differences in funding between regions and pressed for more support for rural and eastern Kentucky. Null said the cabinet is working on a more tailored, non-one-size-fits-all approach, including possible changes to capital support, build-to-suit options, and additional resources for rural areas. He said the hubs have helped 193 startups over the last two years and helped attract nearly $350 million in private capital, and he agreed to provide a written report by hub district on startup viability. The committee approved the economic development contracts. The Kentucky Lottery Corporation then presented its contracts with vendor IGT for retail and internet sales systems. Lottery officials said the contracts are mission-critical, cover both the traditional retail system and iLottery, and are structured as a percentage of sales so no payment is made until revenue is earned. They described planned equipment upgrades, including refreshed terminals, new ticket checkers, cashless vending and bill acceptors, and connected-play features that would link retail and online wallets. Officials said keeping the same vendor reduces the risk of business disruption and that the arrangement has already produced cost savings. They also said the lottery continues to see year-over-year growth and expects to meet its annual contribution target of $360 million for scholarships and grants. The committee approved the lottery contract after discussion.

Transcript Highlights:

• Signed, Mike Johnson, Speaker of the House of Representatives.
• Pursuant to clause 13 of rule one, the journal of the last day's proceedings is approved.
• I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands
• </c> intense work here at the House of intense work here at the House of Representatives.
• </c> in the pledge of allegiance. in the pledge of allegiance.

Transcript Highlights:

• It is truly the epitome of wisdom, the wisdom of planting trees that you'll never sit in the shade of
• the president of the Florida Association of Counties.
• type of...
• out, even on the west coast of some of my colleagues have caused tens of millions of dollars in damage
• weakest points of entry just because of the virtue of what it’s doing.

Committee: Senate Banking and Insurance

Summary: The Banking and Insurance Committee heard a series of presentations focused on mitigation, flood and wind resilience, and insurance discounts. Kevin Guthrie of the Florida Division of Emergency Management outlined several funding streams for mitigation, including federal Hazard Mitigation Grant Program dollars, BRIC grants, flood mitigation assistance, and the state hurricane loss mitigation program. He emphasized the new Elevate Florida initiative, which will use about $400 million initially to elevate or reconstruct flood-prone homes, starting with National Flood Insurance Program properties and severe repetitive-loss homes, with no current per-home cap. Guthrie said the state will contract directly with licensed vendors and aims to reduce future flood losses, lower insurance costs, and keep properties on the tax rolls rather than relying on buyouts. Insurance Commissioner Mike Yaworski described Florida’s windstorm mitigation discount program, explaining that the 1802 inspection form is used to assess a home’s overall “envelope” and determine statutory discounts. He said the office is updating the program based on a new wind loss study, with likely changes including greater recognition of roof types such as metal roofs and possible territorial risk adjustments. He also said the Legislature now requires the office to revisit the study every five years. Stephen Fielder of the Department of Financial Services reported on My Safe Florida Home, noting that the program offers inspections and grants for roof and opening protections, has completed more than 100,000 inspections, and has reimbursed hundreds of millions of dollars. He said the department has validated its discount calculations with insurers and that the program is intended to help homeowners reduce premiums through verified mitigation work. Michael Newman of the Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety said Florida’s building code is nationally leading and that post-Ian surveys found no wind-driven structural damage in buildings built after adoption of the code. He argued that mitigation should be treated as a system, not isolated upgrades, and suggested adding Fortified designation to the state’s mitigation form to better document verified resilience improvements. Bill Truex, a county commissioner and builder, stressed the need to educate homeowners about floodproofing and roof choices, citing examples where flood panels prevented damage and noting that asphalt shingles often do not last as long in Florida as their marketing suggests. In panel discussion, senators asked about program eligibility, outreach to elderly and digitally challenged residents, contractor vetting, roof-life disclosures, and whether flood insurance should be more broadly required. Officials said outreach will include call centers and in-person assistance, and several participants urged better consumer disclosure and more data-driven guidance on roof and mitigation choices.

Transcript Highlights:

• By way of background, a person is guilty of the offense of patronizing a prostitute if the person pays
• of HB 2209.
• The life of a trafficking victim is not one of prison.
• The life of a trafficking victim is not one of Pretty Woman. It is not one of privilege.
• of a voice because of my time in sex work.

Bills: HB1591 , HB2209 , HB2403 , HB2526

Committee: House Community Safety

Keywords: domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, survivor protections, legal remedies, defendants, theft, robbery, sentencing enhancements, criminal justice, property crimes, failure to register, registration requirements, public safety, law enforcement, prostitution, public health, criminal justice reform, community safety

Transcript Highlights:

• of silence.
• We're going to get plenty of copies of your picture out of your phone and print them out.
• in the state of Texas, the chair of our...
• of measures in the presence of the House, and the granting of the request of the Senate to appoint conferees
• the receipt of messages, the signing of measures in the presence of the House, and the granting of the

Bills: HB5560 , HB2 , HB24 , HB3233 , HB1397 , HB2067 , HB3133 , HB5696 , HB5680 , HB2885 , HB3966 , HB3556 , HB3595 , HB144 , HB26 , HB2038 , HB521 , HB4 , HB 1178 , HB42 , HB 1211 , HB783 , HB3963 , HB2240 , HB1690 , HB 1234 , HB3372 , HB27 , HB4211 , HB2243 , HB2853 , HB4638 , HJR7 , HB 100 , HB 126 , HB3783 , HB5138 , HB2512 , HB5616 , HB4751 , SB17 , SB1637 , SB1833 , SB2155 , SB21 , SB2778 , SB260 , SB8 , SB12 , SB37 , SB379 , SB441 , SB1566 , SB2878 , HB4112 , HB3866 , HB4749 , HB2844 , HB150

Keywords: groundwater, civil penalties, water conservation, drought contingency, environmental protection, public education, teacher compensation, certification, funding, school finance, educator rights, education funding, charter schools, staff compensation, state aid, retention allotment, zoning, public notice, local government, residential development

Transcript Highlights:

• We are all brothers and sisters. One of our friends served in Iraq. Deacon back with PTSD.
• FAMILY UNIT AS PART OF THE MEDICAL SUCCESS OF THE&nbsp; PATIENT AND YOU ONLY RETAIN 40 PERCENT OF WHAT
• Also a mother of four children, one of which is a gay man and one of which is a bisexual daughter.
• Less than 50% of our school-aged children have seen a dentist because of lack of access and cost.
• For more than a decade, the FDA Foundation has hosted the Florida Mission of Mercy, which provided 17,000

Summary: The committee first heard HB 245, which would replace references in Florida law to “child pornography” with “child sexual abuse material.” The sponsor said the change was overdue and more accurately reflects the criminal nature of the material. There was brief supportive public testimony, no debate, and the bill was reported favorably on a unanimous vote. The committee then took up HB 237 on the use of professional nursing titles. The sponsor said advanced practice registered nurses should be able to use earned academic titles such as DNP or PhD. Supporters testified in favor, there was no opposition or debate, and the bill passed unanimously and was reported favorably. The longest discussion centered on HB 173, which would expand parental consent and access requirements for minors’ medical care, medical records, certain school surveys, and biomedical devices. Supporters argued it restores parental rights and keeps parents involved in children’s health decisions, while opponents—many from medical, mental health, LGBTQ, and youth advocacy groups—warned it could block access to STI treatment, mental health care, crisis hotlines, and confidential services for vulnerable youth, including those in abusive homes. After extensive testimony and debate, the bill was reported favorably on a 19-7 vote. Finally, the committee began HB 327 on uterine fibroid research. The sponsor explained the bill would require health care providers to submit identified data so the Department of Health can build a usable de-identified research database, after prior implementation problems with duplicate or unverified data. A supportive local official testified, and members indicated support as the meeting moved toward a vote.

Transcript Highlights:

• Signed, Mike Johnson, Speaker of the House of Representatives.
• We endure the backlash of our own anger when we fail to let your mercy preside over our hearts.
• Pursuant to clause 13 of rule one, the journal of last day's proceedings is approved.
• I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands
• </c> in the pledge of allegiance. in the pledge of allegiance.