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• Good morning, this is the House Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs.
• If you need assistance registering, please feel free to ask our clerk up front.
• So, House Bill, uh, thank you.
• House Bill 636 directs the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, known as TDHCA, to collaborate
• , and health systems, which can benefit patients' and clients' housing and health outcomes.

Bills: HB21, HB211, HB223, HB323, HB524, HB530, HB636, HB762, HB21, HB211, HB223

Keywords: housing finance, multifamily residential, low income, tax exemption, audit requirements, affordable housing, local government, development bonds, housing assistance, financial assistance, low income housing, community support, affordability, veterans housing, community involvement, air conditioning, tenant support, healthcare, elderly, taxation

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• Um, with everything that's going on, I need you guys to vote yes on this bill because this bill needs
• when they need it most.
• </c> support they need when they need it support they need when they need it most.<00:41:19.359><c> This
• All those in to the House File 729.
• </c><00:42:17.839><c> File</c> Norp renews his motion that House File Norp renews his motion that House

Bills: HF729

Keywords: human services, provider enrollment, medical assistance, healthcare, housing stabilization, substance use disorder, vulnerable adults, fraud prevention, 1183, house

Bills: SB2702

Keywords: Hawaiian Home Lands, property tax sales, native Hawaiian beneficiaries, housing development, right of first refusal, 912, senate, all

Summary: The Committee on Hawaiian Affairs met on Thursday, February 5th for a decision-making-only session. The chair stated that there was one bill on the agenda, but the committee was not yet ready to make a decision or take a vote on it. As a result, the committee deferred the bill to Tuesday, February 10th at 10:01 p.m. No testimony, discussion on the bill’s substance, or votes were taken during this meeting. The meeting was then adjourned.

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• WELCOME TO THE FLORIDA HOUSE.
• THAT THIS PROCESS NEEDED TO BE LESS ABOUT ME AND MORE ABOUT WE.
• MEMBERS, IF YOU LOOK ONLINE, YOU WILL SEE THERE IS NO HOUSE BILL ONE, NOR IS THERE A HOUSE BILL THREE
• has adopted SCR 1294 and requests the concurrence of the House.
• The House stands adjourned.

Keywords: property insurance, insurance reform, housing, healthcare, public education, public safety, budget reform, tax policy, government accountability, taxpayer protection

Summary: The Florida House of Representatives convened for the 2025 Regular Session. Speaker Perez delivered opening remarks emphasizing collaborative governance over personal priorities, announcing no House Bill 1 to focus on collective work. He outlined key policy areas including property insurance reform, with plans for subcommittee hearings and subpoena powers to investigate insurance company practices and potential accounting irregularities. The Speaker called for meaningful reforms in housing, healthcare, education, and public safety, while challenging budget subcommittees to find recurring revenue savings rather than relying on temporary tax holidays. The session will focus on government accountability, waste elimination, and taxpayer protection. Governor DeSantis requested to deliver the State of the State address on March 4th, which was approved through concurrent resolution.

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• </c> they're like, "When do you need it?" they're like, "When do you need it?"
• </c><00:09:34.480><c> it</c> know, like if say, "Well, I need it know, like if say, "Well, I need it
• Don't need [laughter] don't need a second for anything, to make it a roll call vote.
• </c> &gt;&gt; You don't need a second for a journ. &gt;&gt; You don't need a second for a journ.
• ] &gt;&gt; Don't need [laughter] don't<00:14:48.639><c> need</c><00:14:48.800><c> a</c><00:14:48.959>

Bills: HB558, HB558

Keywords: education funding, public schools, student achievement, RAISE Act, K-12 education, state budget, accountability, rural impact, legislation, report, government analysis, community assessment, 1136, house, all

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• . >> This is roll call for House Education, February 26th. Representative Bratten, excused.
• It gives school districts the support they need to carry out the responsibilities of the reading assessment
• And that well, they need that support.
• </c><00:19:50.160><c> And</c> really not a need to to pay that.
• And really not a need to to pay that.

Bills: SF0014, SF0053

Keywords: literacy, education, reading assessment, intervention program, public school funding, department of education, amateur status, high school athletics, student eligibility, sports regulation, monetary compensation, 916, all

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• We think it's needed.
• </c> the needs of their community. the needs of their community.
• </c> support of House Bill 1563. support of House Bill 1563.
• </c> housing complexes. housing complexes.
• public housing.

Bills: HB2614, HB1660, HB1704, HB1563, HB1573, HB1777, HB1749

Keywords: cosmetics, returns, refunds, consumer protection, high-pressure sales, transparency, accountability, HB1660, Hawaii, county labor standards, counties, contractors, building permits, permit denial, permit suspension, permit revocation, wage theft, wages, benefits, hours

Summary: The committee heard testimony on HB 2614, which would require merchants selling cosmetics to accept returns of newer unopened goods within specified time frames and expand signage requirements for return and refund policies. DCCA’s Office of Consumer Protection strongly supported the bill, citing updated figures of 180 cosmetic complaints from 2020 to 2025, 54 still under investigation, 148 referred to class action litigation, and more than $1.3 million in consumer losses. Members questioned whether the bill was needed given the pending lawsuit and whether bad actors would comply, while the office responded that clearer signage would improve consumer awareness and could reduce complaints without limiting other remedies. No vote was taken. The committee then heard HB 1660 HD1, which would allow counties to require contractors to disclose wage, benefit, hour, and employment-status information and to deny, revoke, or suspend permits for certain labor-law violations. DLIR, the Hawaii Regional Council of Carpenters, Operating Engineers Local 3, and Pacific Resource Partnership testified in support, arguing the measure would help deter cheating contractors, protect law-abiding employers, and keep bad actors from undercutting wages and taxes. One member raised concerns about possible delays to affordable housing projects and whether owners should be held responsible for contractors’ misconduct; supporters replied that compliance is a minimum standard, that county action would be discretionary rather than automatic, and that the bill would not bar counties from working with affordable housing developers. No action was reported. Finally, the committee took up HB 1704, adopting the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact to allow telepsychology and temporary in-person practice across state lines. The Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, the State Health Planning and Development Agency, the Hawaii State Association of Counties, and the Hawaii Association of Health Plans supported the measure, saying it would help fill major staffing gaps, especially for forensic evaluations and services in rural and neighbor-island communities. The Board of Psychology raised concerns about the compact’s scope, the need for a study focused specifically on psychologists, background-check requirements, possible loss of regulatory authority and revenue, and the need to update older statutory provisions. Hawaii Association for Justice opposed the immunity language in the compact, and Shawn Scanlon opposed the bill, arguing it could weaken cultural responsiveness and local control and suggesting the state instead improve temporary licensing and other in-state pathways. The committee also questioned the Department of Corrections about its vacancies and whether telehealth could be filled by local providers; no vote was taken in the excerpt.

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• And we'll start with House Bill 1823, and Chris...
• Solutionary Rail supports House Bill 2092.
• We are signed in pro on House Bill 2092, I think. We are signed in pro on House Bill 2092.
• That concludes our public hearing on House Bill 2092, and we will move to House Bill 2111, and David
• House Bill 2111 relates to allowing the Interstate 5 bridge replacement project House Bill 2111 relates

Bills: HB1823, HB2092, HB2111, HB2114

Keywords: transportation improvement board, TIB, transportation improvement account, motor vehicle fund, arterial streets, local match, private match, grant funding, transportation grants, county roads, city streets, transportation benefit district, urban county, small city program, active transportation, pedestrian, bicycle, bike routes, transit, public transit

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• I call the House Higher Education Finance and Policy Committee to order.
• We need action, we need change, and we need it now.
• I am here to testify in support of House File 2312.
• Commissioner Olson, do you need a friend?
• We need physicians. We need to train more physicians.

Bills: HF2312

Keywords: higher education, college finance, student aid, financial aid, state grants, North Star Promise, scholarships, tuition relief, Minnesota State, University of Minnesota, Office of Higher Education, work-study, child care grants, Indian scholarships, tribal colleges, Hunger-Free Campus, student parents, pregnant students, parenting students, sexual misconduct

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• But we also need more than that. We need action. We need change, and we need it now.
• </c><01:25:29.040><c> Thankfully</c><01:25:29.360><c> we</c> needed if we needed it.
• Thankfully we needed if we needed it.
• She said we need physicians, we need to train more physicians, and we especially need family physicians
• We need thing to do. We need physicians.

Bills: HF2312

Keywords: higher education, college finance, student aid, financial aid, state grants, North Star Promise, scholarships, tuition relief, Minnesota State, University of Minnesota, Office of Higher Education, work-study, child care grants, Indian scholarships, tribal colleges, Hunger-Free Campus, student parents, pregnant students, parenting students, sexual misconduct

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• Next bill is House Bill 2365. House Bill 2365 relates to digital equity.
• The next bill is House Bill 2365. House Bill 2365 relates to digital equity.
• So I don't think we need any explanation on that.
• We know we need documentation. We know that we need that disclosure at certain levels.
• House Bill 2523 does exactly that.

Bills: HB2157, HB2351, HB2365, HB2357, HB2446, HB2523, HB2606

Keywords: artificial intelligence, AI regulation, algorithmic discrimination, high-risk AI, machine learning, generative AI, synthetic content, impact assessment, risk management policy, consumer protection, civil rights, discrimination, facial recognition, automated decision-making, deployers, developers, Washington RCW, Title 19 RCW, employment, housing

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• be affected by the assessment.
• Over 76% of assessment payers participated in the vote, and they voted 98% to renew the assessment.
• Over 76% of assessment payers participated in the vote, and they voted 98% to renew the assessment.
• But with that, we will close the hearing on House Bill 2481 and open the hearing on House Bill 2503,
• We have a great need for workforce there, and so there's great housing opportunity there, continuing

Bills: HB2278, HB2325, HB2481, HB2503

Keywords: tourism, promotion areas, state funding, economic development, community engagement, tourism promotion, Washington Tourism Marketing Authority, assessment, self-supported assessment, visitor economy, destination marketing, statewide marketing, lodging, hotels, restaurants, travel services, attractions, recreation, retail, beverage producers

Bills: SF0110, SF0096

Keywords: property tax, residential real estate, tax assessment, primary residence, tax revenue, tobacco, excise tax, wholesalers, remote retail sales, nicotine products, youth prevention, regulation, licensing, 916, all

Bills: SF0014, SF0018

Keywords: literacy, education, reading assessment, intervention program, public school funding, department of education, K-12 education, part-time attendance, public schools, student enrollment, education funding, 916, all

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• </c> statute on the books and and really need statute on the books and and really need someone<00:04:
• So am I correct or they need to do.
• </c> were needing to meet with in good faith. were needing to meet with in good faith.
• The WDE also needs a department to help The WDE also needs a department to help hold<00:12:59.839><c>
• </c><00:13:04.639><c> and</c> contained within the assessment and contained within the assessment and

Bills: SF0014, SF0018

Keywords: literacy, education, reading assessment, intervention program, public school funding, department of education, K-12 education, part-time attendance, public schools, student enrollment, education funding, 916, all

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• This is the House Committee on Appropriations. If you have a cell phone, please silence it.
• If you need to take calls, please step outside.
• This is Senate Bill 398 by Senator Foyle, provides relative to the regulation of manufactured housing
• I represent the Louisiana Manufactured Housing Association.
• I represent the Louisiana Manufactured Housing Association.

Bills: SB143, SB367, SB388, SB398

Keywords: bulletproof vests, body armor, peace officers, law enforcement funding, police equipment, officer safety, local police, sheriff's office, municipal police, parish law enforcement, grant fund, special fund, Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement, criminal justice, protective gear, NIJ standards, USMCA, small agencies, public safety, Act 739

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• One is on assessment.
• When we change an assessment, we need to be really mindful about the support that we provide to teachers
• You need to know your times tables, you need to have basic algebra. Reasoning.
• It replaces local assessments with approved beginning and middle of year assessments.
• From our perspective, SB 8 begins to address the assessment concerns but needs refinement on accountability

Bills: SB8, SB 8

Keywords: education, accountability, public school assessment, state law, transparency, intervention, performance ratings, sex designation, restroom access, civil penalties, private civil right of action, women's privacy, 1185, senate, all

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• February 9th, engrossed substitute House Bill, Senate Bill 5466.
• House line 6309 referred to the Committee on Rules. Senator Riccelli. Thank you so much, Mr.

Bills: SB5223, SB5831, SB5928, SB6183, SB6071, SB5995, SB5966, SB5841, SB5840, SB6061, SB6058, SB5931, SB5944, SB5520, SB6011, SB6087, SB6076, SB5916, SB6016, SB5936, SB6137, SB5956, SB6025, SB6009, SB5833, SB6161, SB6188, SB5890, SB5917, SB5820, SB5973, SJM8015, SB5816, SB6136, SB6091, SB6024, SB5053, SB5249, SB5536, SB5834, SB5837, SB5872, SB5879, SB5899, SB5925, SB6019, SB6148, SB6184, SB6190, SB6237, SB6086, SB5574, SB5873, SB5992, SB5924, SB6134, SB6263, SB5395, SB6282, SB5905, SB6302, SB5950, SB6074, SB6226, SB6096, SB5970, SB6269

Keywords: criminal offense, fingerprinting, law enforcement, state regulations, public safety, mortgage modification, uniform regulations, homeowners, financial stability, foreclosure prevention, wildfire risk, disclosure, safety, environmental policy, risk assessment, SB 6183, HIV, antiviral drugs, antiretroviral therapy, AIDS

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• February 9th, engrossed substitute House Bill, Senate Bill 5466.
• House line. 6309 referred to the Committee on Rules. Senator Riccelli. Thank you so much, Mr.

Bills: SB5223, SB5831, SB5928, SB6183, SB6071, SB5995, SB5966, SB5841, SB5840, SB6061, SB6058, SB5931, SB5944, SB5520, SB6011, SB6087, SB6076, SB5916, SB6016, SB5936, SB6137, SB5956, SB6025, SB6009, SB5833, SB6161, SB6188, SB5890, SB5917, SB5820, SB5973, SJM8015, SB5816, SB6136, SB6091, SB6024, SB5053, SB5249, SB5536, SB5834, SB5837, SB5872, SB5879, SB5899, SB5925, SB6019, SB6148, SB6184, SB6190, SB6237, SB6086, SB5574, SB5873, SB5992, SB5924, SB6134, SB6263, SB5395, SB6282, SB5905, SB6302, SB5950, SB6074, SB6226, SB6096, SB5970, SB6269

Keywords: criminal offense, fingerprinting, law enforcement, state regulations, public safety, mortgage modification, uniform regulations, homeowners, financial stability, foreclosure prevention, wildfire risk, disclosure, safety, environmental policy, risk assessment, SB 6183, HIV, antiviral drugs, antiretroviral therapy, AIDS

Summary: The Senate briefly convened to approve the previous day’s journal, then moved through the fifth order for introduction and first reading of bills. Senate Bill 6351 was introduced and referred to the Committee on Ways and Means. The chamber then went at ease in anticipation of fiscal cutoff committee report activity later in the day. When the Senate reconvened, it took up reports of standing committees and supplemental standing committee reports. Substitute Senate Bill 5292, concerning family and medical leave rates, and engrossed substitute House Bill/Senate Bill 5466 were both reported and referred to the Committee on Rules. The referrals were approved without objection. No substantive debate or votes on the bills occurred in this transcript beyond the referral motions. The Senate adjourned at the end of the session until 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 10, 2026.

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• We need to find ways to reduce the cost of housing, and this bill is just part of the blueprint to achieve
• Not everyone can afford that, though, and people need to have the option to get a house that they can
• President Obama has talked about the need for addressing housing affordability and boosting supply.
• President Obama has talked about the need for addressing housing affordability and boosting supply President
• I think there's a broader point here about the housing market that needs to be made, and for me in my

Bills: SB1254, SB1431, SB1478, SB1566, SB1787

Keywords: workers' compensation, industrial commission, safety regulations, employee protection, penalties, compliance, municipal planning, homeowners associations, design regulations, property rights, building permits, single-family homes, liquor, alcohol, spirituous liquor, liquor license, liquor licensing, Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control, restaurant to-go cocktails, mixed cocktails