Video & Transcript Research : 'permit amendment'

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CA
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Elections Committee Apr 15th, 2026

Transcript Highlights:
  • This is a quick oppose-unless-amended.
  • Due pass as amended to appropriations with recommendation to consent.
  • On AB 1664, the motion is due pass as amended to appropriations. AB 1664.
  • Respectfully, we are in an opposed unless amended position.
  • I think I'm in my permit, file item nine.
Summary: The Assembly Elections Committee met as a subcommittee until quorum was established, then heard a series of election- and public-trust-related bills. Early items included AB 2592, which would move lobbyist training from legislative ethics committees to the FPPC starting in 2029 and make it available online on demand; it drew support from the FPPC and an oppose-unless-amended request to make the training public and ensure lobbyists pay fees. AB 2573 would refine California’s confidential voter registration protections for candidates and elected officials, with support from the Secretary of State and county election officials after amendments narrowed some family-member coverage. AB 2753 would bar registered sex offenders from running for or holding local or state office; it prompted extended debate about public trust, second chances, and where to draw the line, but was ultimately advanced on a 5-0 vote with one member not voting. AB 2691 similarly would expand disqualifying felony convictions to include sexual assault and human trafficking, and it also passed 5-0 after testimony from victim advocates and discussion about survivors, restorative justice, and the power dynamics involved in public office. The committee also advanced AB 2413, which would prohibit public funds from being used for large-format ads featuring elected officials, and AB 2281, which would direct the Office of Election Cybersecurity to assess replacement resources after federal cybersecurity support cuts and allow consultation with academic researchers. AB 1664 would require local election officials to notify the Secretary of State and Attorney General within one business day of warrants, subpoenas, or investigations involving election records or voting systems; supporters said it would help the state respond quickly to improper seizure of election materials, and it passed 5-0. AB 2484, concerning San Diego MTS, would let voters authorize a local sales tax initiative for transit funding and exempt it from an existing cap; it drew support from transit leaders and labor, opposition from the Realtors, and a lengthy exchange over Prop. 13, Prop. 218, and whether the measure created a special deal, before passing 6-1. The committee then heard AB 2230, which would create buffer zones around voting centers and child care facilities to keep immigration enforcement away from those locations. The author said the bill was meant to reduce fear and intimidation for voters and families, while the opposition argued it was unenforceable, lacked evidence of a problem, and would interfere with federal officers doing their jobs. Members supporting the bill cited reported ICE profiling and intimidation in California communities, while others raised jurisdictional and practical concerns. The transcript ends during this debate, with no final vote shown for AB 2230.
NH
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

House Session (03/27/2025)

New Hampshire House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • This shall be a division vote on the amendment. on the amendment with piis only so on the amendment with
  • The amendment is adopted. a of pass pass with Amendment sen Lisa a of pass pass with Amendment sen Lisa
  • The amendment is adopted. pass with Amendment sen Glenn cordelli pass with Amendment sen Glenn cordelli
  • <05:51:41.280> Bill that amend as amended on House Bill that amend as amended on House Bill
  • Support this amendment and then ought to pass as amended.
Keywords: 1189, house, all
MN
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

Committee on Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband and Rural Development - 02/26/25

Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development

Transcript Highlights:
  • <00:28:49.679> permit<00:28:50.159> from but that requires a permit permit from but
  • that requires a permit permit from the<00:28:50.559> board<00:28:50.760> of<00:28:50.880
  • Senator Putnam moves the A1 amendment. All in favor of the A1 amendment signify by saying aye.
  • Senator putam sen a file 1839 as amended Senator putam sen a file 1839 as amended uh<00:40:09.599
  • All in favor of the A2 amendment say aye. Opposed? Okay, the amendment is passed.
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
OK
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

House of Representatives Second Regular Session of the 60th Legislature Day 49 - Morning Session Apr 29th, 2026 at 10:30 am

Oklahoma House Floor Meeting

HI
HI

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

CPC Public Hearing - Wed Mar 19, 2025 @ 2:00 PM HST

Consumer Protection & Commerce

Transcript Highlights:
  • If disconnected while presenting testimony, you may be allowed to continue if time permits.
  • Senate Bill 137 and a proposed amendment Senate Bill 137 and a proposed amendment uh<00:20:55.080
  • I'm available for any questions. requested Amendment we do appreciate the requested Amendment we do appreciate
  • Oh, county permits. Okay, thank you.
  • fair oh County permits fair oh County permits okay<01:34:17.840> okay<01:34:18.760> thank
Keywords: 910, house, all
Summary: The committee met on March 19, 2025, and first heard SB 137 SD2 HD1 relating to electric utilities. The Division of Consumer Advocacy and the Public Utilities Commission said they stood on their written comments, IBEW Local 1260 supported the bill, and Ulupono Initiative also supported it. Hawaiian Electric supported the intent but asked for an amendment, saying the bill’s definition of “acquiring entity” was too broad and could unintentionally cover purely local utility transactions. A later witness from Life of the Land supported the bill only if the merger/acquisition language were removed, arguing the PUC would not have a workable mechanism to let a cooperative intervene in a utility sale process. Committee members questioned whether the bill could still work without that section, and Ulupono said it was open to clarifying language but did not seek to remove the provision; the discussion ended without a vote in the excerpt provided. The committee then took up SB 1220 SD2 relating to a renewable gas tariff. The Division of Consumer Advocacy and the PUC again stood on written comments. HGas strongly supported the measure, saying it would create a faster, more cost-effective path for a voluntary renewable gas tariff without requiring a full rate case, while preserving PUC oversight and consumer protections. The Coalition for Renewable Natural Gas also supported the bill, emphasizing that it would expand consumer choice and help Hawaii’s clean energy goals while keeping the program voluntary and shielding non-participating customers from costs. Henry Curtis of Life of the Land opposed the bill, arguing that HGas already had an active rate case and could have raised the issue there, and that the proposal did not increase renewable gas supply or speed up acquisition; he called it a gimmick. In response, HGas said the bill was mainly a mechanism to speed filing and that the details would be worked out in a PUC docket. Committee members pressed HGas on whether the measure would actually add renewable gas, what source would be used, and whether customers would simply be paying more for the same gas; HGas said it had two projects in development, including banagrass and hydrogen-related work, and that the tariff would be a voluntary opt-in rate for customers seeking renewable natural gas to meet sustainability goals. No vote was taken in the excerpt provided.
MN
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety - 01/29/25

Judiciary and Public Safety

Transcript Highlights:
  • <00:55:04.960> the secondly MSA is looking to amend the secondly MSA is looking to amend the
  • So in response to that, they went to the House and asked for an amendment to the Data Practices Act,
  • And after some discussion in the House, that amendment was not adopted.
  • > and<01:23:57.040> that<01:23:57.199> Amendment<01:23:57.679> essentially
  • > Act okay and that Amendment essentially Act okay and that Amendment essentially would<01:23:58.280>
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
MN
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

House Transportation Finance and Policy Committee 2/10/25 - Part 1

Transportation Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • He said they have one file today, and there are a number of amendments being presented to the committee
  • <00:04:31.560> and depending on how many amendments and depending on how many amendments and
  • <00:09:47.160> that counil are there more amendments that counil are there more amendments
  • The commercial learner's permit length extension: this proposal increases the commercial learner's permit
  • situation commercial Learners permit situation commercial Learners permit length<01:23:21.199>
Bills: HF5
Keywords: tax modification, transportation funding, electric vehicle tax, Social Security subtraction, retail delivery fee, motor vehicle registration, state budget, transportation policy, 1183, house
Summary: The committee began with member and staff introductions, then heard an overview of the governor’s transportation budget recommendations from fiscal staff Andy Lee. He explained that the spreadsheet showed only proposed changes, not base spending, and highlighted General Fund and trunk highway adjustments for MnDOT and the Department of Public Safety, including operating changes, extensions of prior appropriations, increased state road construction and Blatnik Bridge authority tied to anticipated federal funds, State Patrol hiring and a metro headquarters item, aeronautics changes, and revenue adjustments in the Driver and Vehicle Services special revenue account. The main testimony came from Metropolitan Council Chair Charlie Zelle, who outlined three budget-related items: advancing funds to MnDOT to help coordinate a highway reconstruction with a transitway project, making Metro Mobility riders eligible for free fixed-route transit, and reducing the Metro Transit general fund appropriation by $32.454 million annually. He said the advance would speed delivery and reduce disruption, the free-fare pilot had been successful and could save money if even a small share of Metro Mobility trips shifted to fixed-route service, and the general fund reduction was manageable in the near term because of new revenue streams but could constrain future expansion and capital maintenance. Members questioned the long-term effects of the proposed reduction, possible impacts on safety, service expansion, and capital maintenance, and whether federal funding uncertainty could affect operations and bus procurement. Zelle said the cuts would not affect immediate operations but could limit future BRT, microtransit, and transitway expansion, while also noting that capital maintenance needs include platform rebuilds, track work, rolling stock, and station repairs. He also said the 2023 funding package had accelerated projects and that the council was opening three transit lines this year. No votes or formal actions were taken in the portion provided.
NH
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

House Ways and Means (04/01/2025)

Transcript Highlights:
  • So essentially, it's the law that guides the permitted investments.
  • <00:56:42.000> My prohibited um it is permitted. My prohibited um it is permitted.
  • There's no... except for, again, the permitted investments, and that's a very long list of permitted
  • except for sir again there the permitted except for sir again there the permitted investments<01
  • <01:02:06.880> Um list of permitted investments. Um list of permitted investments.
Keywords: 928, house, all
Summary: The committee held a work session on HB 302, which would add precious metals and digital assets as potential investment options. State Treasurer Monica Misipelli said she took no position on the bill and did not see an immediate fiscal impact or operational problem, but explained that the state’s operating funds and rainy day fund require liquidity and stability, so they would not be suitable for volatile assets like precious metals or digital assets. She said the only funds that might potentially use such investments would be certain trust funds held in perpetuity, which are managed by an outside investment advisor under a contract and investment policy. Members asked about the treasurer’s current investment practices, including the types of funds managed, the role and discretion of the investment advisor, the state’s risk profile, and whether the bill would affect existing authority. Misipelli said the office follows RSA 11 and related statutes, with different objectives ranging from conservative to aggressive depending on the fund, and that the advisor meets with the office regularly, with formal performance reviews on a quarterly basis. She also said the office recently centralized management of about 40 trust accounts totaling roughly $60 million into five combined portfolios under a five-year contract with an RFP-selected vendor. When asked whether precious metals or digital assets are already indirectly available through mutual funds, she said that was possible for some mutual funds, but she was not certain about digital assets. Representative Ammon, the bill’s sponsor, said similar legislation had passed the Oklahoma House, the Texas House and Senate, and had advanced in Arizona. He argued the bill was intended to give the treasurer more tools to help balance portfolios and hedge inflation, noting concerns about federal debt and inflation. No vote was taken in the excerpt, and the chair ended the questioning after thanking the treasurer and asking her to remain available in case further questions arose.
MN
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

House Agriculture Finance and Policy Committee 4/9/25

Agriculture Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • and then a couple of amendments.
  • I believe we have two technical amendments. Uh, let's do technical amendments.
  • This extends it um for all of amendment. Any questions on the A3 amendment?
  • The amendment is adopted. Uh, to the DE4 as amended. Any discussion on the DE4 as amended?
  • amended. Is there any discussion? amended. Is there any discussion?
Bills: HF2446
Keywords: agriculture finance, broadband development, Department of Agriculture, Board of Animal Health, Agricultural Utilization Research Institute, Office of Broadband Development, food safety, food handler license, cottage food, home processed food, livestock dealer, meat packing company, milk marketer, milk marketing license, grain buyer, grain storage, beginning farmer, emerging farmer, farm down payment assistance, livestock investment grant
HI
HI

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

TRN Public Hearing - Thu Feb 13, 2025 @ 10:00 AM HST

Transcript Highlights:
  • <00:49:47.160> uh continues to move forward amending uh continues to move forward amending
  • Chair's recommendation is to pass with amendments.
  • Chair's recommendation is to pass with amendments.
  • Chair's recommendation is to pass with amendments.
  • Yes, um, I really appreciated the... 3000 I will amend the bill to really 3000 I will amend the bill
Keywords: 910, house, all
Summary: The House Committee on Transportation held a hearing on several traffic safety and transportation bills. HB 1163 would update commercial driver licensing rules to meet federal requirements and allow limited-term non-domiciled commercial learner’s permits and licenses; the Department of Transportation supported it as a fix to an FMCSA-identified issue, while Frank Schultz testified in opposition. HB 1166 would appropriate funds for the automated speed enforcement program; the Department of Law Enforcement, Oahu Metropolitan Planning Organization, and Edgardo Diaz Vega supported it, while Chad Taniguchi opposed and Frank Schultz offered support. The committee then heard HB 1231, which would prioritize photo red light cameras in school zones and direct related fine revenue to the Safe Routes to School fund; DOT supported the intent but cautioned against limiting placement decisions, Judiciary raised concerns about added court workload, and several advocacy groups and individuals supported the bill as a pedestrian and school safety measure. The committee spent substantial time on HB 1471, which would fund traffic-actuated signals, including leading pedestrian intervals and accessible pedestrian signals, and add a $5 vehicle registration fee for the Safe Routes to School special fund. DOT supported the bill with comments, saying its older signal controllers make LPIs harder to implement but that statewide upgrades are underway; the Department of Health also supported the safety and Vision Zero goals and said it is working with counties on public education. Testimony in support came from Hawaii Appleseed, Hawaii Bicycling League, Ulupono Initiative, Hawaii Public Health Institute, Path People for Active Transportation Hawaii, the Hawaii Self-Advocacy Advisory Council, and others, with one opposition noted among many supporters. Members asked questions about whether LPIs would address “beg buttons,” how red-light and speed-camera programs interact with county roads, and whether speed humps might be more effective in school zones. DOT explained that LPIs improve visibility but do not solve every signal issue, that newer adaptive signals use camera-based sensing, and that the department coordinates with counties and communities on crash mitigation and enforcement priorities. Officials also discussed the status of Safe Routes to School programs, noting that the federal program remains but is difficult to use and that the state program had been moved out of DOT; county coordinators and related coalitions were said to still be active. No votes or final committee actions were taken in the portion provided.
FL
FL

Florida 2026 5th Special Session

Appropriations Committee on Health and Human Services Feb 25th, 2026

Transcript Highlights:
  • Senators, we do have a late-filed amendment.
  • And that is the amendment, Mr. Chair. Good deal. Senators, your questions on the amendment?
  • The amendment revises the section that allows The amendment revises the section that allows the Board
  • Are there questions on the amendment?
  • Senators, we're in debate on the amendment.
Summary: The Appropriations Committee on Health and Human Services met with a quorum present and took up several health-related bills. CS/SB 1110, covering Medicaid and insurance coverage for medically necessary orthotics and prosthetics, including activity-specific devices without lifetime or continuous-use caps, received emotional testimony from families and athletes describing high costs and the importance of access for children and adults with disabilities. Members voiced strong support, and the bill was reported favorably. The committee also heard SB 1574, which would add biliary atresia screening to the newborn screening program using the existing birth blood specimen. The sponsor and a parent testified that earlier detection could prevent severe liver damage, transplants, and deaths, and the bill was reported favorably. CS/SB 794, dealing with background screening for employees at residential facilities and day training programs for people with developmental disabilities and a review of waiver support coordination, was amended to align with the House companion and then reported favorably after testimony emphasizing the importance of strong support coordinators for APD waiver families. Members then considered SB 162, requiring hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers to adopt policies for smoke evacuation systems during procedures that generate surgical smoke. Nurses and other supporters described surgical smoke as a serious occupational hazard, while the Florida Hospital Association said hospitals are already regulated in this area and the bill was somewhat prescriptive; an amendment was adopted and the bill was reported favorably. CS/SB 254, which tightens oversight of nursing education programs, adds preceptorship and provisional licensure pathways for graduates awaiting NCLEX results, and increases transparency and accountability for low-performing programs, drew support from nursing advocates and opposition from private nursing schools concerned about workforce impacts; after amendment, it was reported favorably. Finally, SB 688 to reestablish licensure and regulation of naturopathic doctors in Florida was heard with testimony both supporting expanded health care choices and opposing the bill over safety and scope concerns, and it too was reported favorably. The committee then adjourned.
NH
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

House Science, Technology and Energy (04/14/2025)

Science, Technology and Energy

Transcript Highlights:
  • amendment.
  • > amendment<00:54:06.720> number amendment which is amendment number amendment which is
  • And I also have an amendment on this bill. And this amendment is a very simple amendment.
  • to pass as amended. to pass as amended.
  • amended and offer to the committee amendment amendment amendment number number number 162H 2025602H.
Keywords: 928, house, all
Summary: The committee met on April 14 and began by welcoming a new member, Representative Samban Denier, who briefly described his background as a Clarkson University environmental engineering graduate and Air Force veteran. The committee then moved into a work session on five energy-related bills, starting with Senate Bill 65 on stormwater management for solar arrays. Representative McGee presented amendment 1594H, which would exclude projects in shoreland areas from the bill’s permit-by-notification process and require the standard alteration-of-terrain permit review instead. Members asked for clarification, and McGee explained the amendment was requested by the New Hampshire Lakes Association and others to preserve the fuller review process for shoreland projects. The committee appeared satisfied with the explanation and moved on. The committee next discussed Senate Bill 230 on electric utility restructuring and investment in distributed energy resources. Members concluded that section one was unnecessary because a better definition of advanced nuclear resources had already been added to House Bill 710, and that section two would allow investment in advanced nuclear resources in a way they had already rejected in another bill due to ratepayer risk. Several members agreed the bill was redundant and supported an ITL motion. They also discussed Senate Bill 232 on net metering terms and conditions, focusing first on whether hydroelectric generators could be listed in ISO New England while also taking net metering credits. Granite State Hydropower Association representative Heidi Kroll testified that generators are subject to checks and balances, that double-dipping is not occurring, and that rules and tariffs already require participation in one market arrangement or the other. Discussion on Senate Bill 232 then shifted to section two, which would bar retroactive changes to net metering tariffs in place as of January 1, 2025. Representative McGee proposed alternative language to protect existing customer generators, group hosts, and municipal hosts from retroactive changes, while others said the language was needed to provide stability for current participants operating on thin margins. Some members supported the clearer wording; others argued the committee should not tie the hands of the PUC and DOE, noting future circumstances could require regulatory flexibility and that conflicts could be resolved in court if necessary. The committee did not take a final vote in the portion of the meeting provided, and the discussion was still ongoing when the transcript ended.
NY
NY

New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York State Senate Session - 02/26/2026

New York Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Calendar 316, Senate Print 1424, Senator Liu, an act to amend the Education Law.
  • Calendar 345, Senate Print 5277, Senator Bailey, an act to amend the Cannabis Law.
  • Calendar 353, Senate Print 4473, Senator Ramos, an act to amend the Labor Law.
  • Calendar 353, Senate Print 4473, Senator Ramos, an act to amend the Labor Law.
  • Calendar 345, Senate Print 5277, Senator Bailey, an act to amend the Cannabis Law.
Keywords: 993, senate, all
Summary: The Senate opened with the Pledge of Allegiance, approved the prior day’s journal, and then recognized several guest groups, including the Shenendehowa High School girls varsity cross country team and tennis champion Jolie Chichak, as well as the Downsville Central School Student Council. Senator Tedisco introduced the Shenendehowa athletes, highlighting their state and federation championships and strong academic records, and Senator Oberacker introduced the Downsville students. The chamber extended courtesies to the guests. The Senate then moved through the calendar, passing a series of bills and resolutions. Among the measures approved were a bill designating Overdose Awareness Day, a real property tax bill, a public authorities bill, several education-related bills, a private housing finance bill, a workers’ compensation bill, and a labor law bill. Some items were laid aside before later being taken up, including the cannabis bill and the environmental conservation bill. Votes were largely unanimous or near-unanimous, with a few recorded negatives on certain bills. The most extensive debate centered on Calendar 261, Senator May’s environmental conservation bill concerning renewable energy installations and transmission on state reforestation lands. Senator Walczyk and others questioned whether the bill would allow solar, wind, battery storage, tree cutting, herbicide use, and reduced environmental review, while supporters argued the bill was mainly about transmission corridors, climate goals, and preserving flexibility for DEC oversight and mitigation. After debate, the bill was restored to the non-controversial calendar and passed 42-13. The Senate also passed Calendar 353, Senator Ramos’s labor law bill addressing class action wage recovery and statutory damages. Supporters said it would clarify the law so workers can recover full wages in class actions, while opponents warned it could encourage litigation against small businesses over technical payroll errors. The bill passed 47-8. The Senate then completed the calendar and adjourned until March 4, 2026, with intervening days as legislative days.
US
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, July 22, 2025)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • as amended. as amended.
  • Although the current permitting process.
  • Rules and pass the bill H.R. 3937 as amended?
  • the rules and pass the bill as amended? the rules and pass the bill as amended?
  • Members will record their amendment?
Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, 1012, house, all
MN
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on State and Local Government - 03/21/25

State and Local Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • do you want to move the A1 amendment? do you want to move the A1 amendment?
  • Senator Xiong moves the A1 amendment. Senator Xiong moves the A1 amendment.
  • Yes, I would like to move the A1 amendment, please. Senator Xiong moves the A1 amendment.
  • amendment. All those in favor say I. I. amendment. All those in favor say I. I.
  • The amendment is adopted. The amendment is adopted.
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
NH
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

House Science, Technology and Energy (02/11/2025)

Science, Technology and Energy

Transcript Highlights:
  • Be amendment? Yeah, sure. Be amendment. Yeah, yeah. Okay, so now let's talk about the bill itself.
  • Do we need an amendment?
  • Amendment but I don't think an amendment Amendment but I don't think an amendment is<00:43:24.839
  • Are you in the amendment? I have the amendment.
  • He has the amended version of it.
Keywords: 1189, house, all
NH
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

House Executive Departments and Administration (02/18/2026)

Executive Departments and Administration

Transcript Highlights:
  • So now that we're considering amending the amendment, the amended it.
  • amending the amendment, the amended it. amending the amendment, the amended it.
  • Who's going to do the<01:42:57.199> amendments? the amendments? the amendments?
  • seconded the amendment. seconded the amendment.
  • subsequent amendment. subsequent amendment.
Keywords: 1189, house, all
NY
NY

New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York State Senate Session - 02/24/2026

New York Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • >> CALENDAR 210, 4950 SENATOR HARCKHAM, AN ACT TO AMEND THE MENTAL HYGIENE LAW.
  • Calendar 299, Senate Print 5049, Senator Bailey, an act to amend the Insurance Law.
  • And my amendment would do exactly that, as well.
  • AND MY AMENDMENT WOULD DO EXACTLY THAT, AS WELL.
  • President, I strongly urge my colleagues to vote in favor of advancing this amendment.
Keywords: 993, senate, all
Summary: The Senate convened, approved the prior Journal, and began with ceremonial recognitions before moving to legislative business. Members honored the Schenectady Belmont Pop Warner football team for winning the Eastern Regional Championship and being a top-ranked national team, with Senators Parker and Tedisco praising the players, coaches, and volunteers. The chamber then adopted Senate Resolution 1636, mourning the death of Reverend Jesse Louis Jackson and recognizing his lifetime of civil rights, labor, voting rights, and social justice advocacy. Multiple senators spoke in support, reflecting on his influence on politics, the Rainbow/PUSH Coalition, and the message that “I am somebody.” After the resolution, the Senate took up the calendar and passed a series of bills, largely focused on health care, insurance, and public health. These included measures on municipal law, mental hygiene, correction law, executive law, and several insurance and public health bills addressing prescription drug pricing, pharmacy benefit managers, rebates, and anti-competitive drug practices. Senators Myrie, Borrello, Jackson, Fernandez, and others explained votes in support of transparency, patient access, and lowering drug costs; some members noted concerns about pharmacy deserts and corporate consolidation. Most bills passed with broad margins, though a few drew more opposition, including Calendar 304 on anti-competitive drug agreements. On Calendar 289, an amendment concerning domestic violence was ruled non-germane by the chair. Senator Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick appealed, arguing the amendment would create a public registry for persistent domestic violence offenders to help protect potential victims. The Senate voted on the appeal, the ruling of the chair stood, and the bill was then restored to the non-controversial calendar and passed. The Senate then completed the calendar, had no further business, and adjourned until Wednesday, February 25 at 3:00 p.m.
FL
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Rules Apr 1st, 2025

Rules

Transcript Highlights:
  • That's the amendment. Other questions on the amendment?
  • There are no appearance forms on the amendment. Any debate? Amendment.
  • On favor of the amendment say yay. Yay. No, say nay. The amendment is adopted.
  • We're back on the bill as amended. Are there questions on the bill as amended?
  • There is one appearance form on the amendment. questions on the amendment.
Summary: The Committee on Rules took up a long agenda of bills and reported several measures favorably. Early action included CS for SB 678, allowing pawnbroker transaction forms to be printed or digital, and SB 466, which designates St. Johns County as the site for the Florida Museum of Black History and creates a board to work with the supporting foundation and county officials. Senators and public speakers largely supported the museum bill, though some members asked about feasibility studies and long-term planning. The committee also approved CS for SB 578 on wine containers, SB 582 on penalties for unlawful demolition of historic buildings, CS for SB 1168 creating an aggravated offense for unlawful tracking-device use in furtherance of crimes, CS for SB 806 clarifying that only the Florida Attorney General may represent beneficiaries of Florida charitable trusts as a public official, and SB 1228 to support spring restoration efforts for Ichetucknee and Santa Fe springs. The committee then heard and favorably reported CS for CS for SB 304, which addresses child protective investigations involving infants and young children with genetic or other pre-existing medical conditions. The bill requires a qualified medical opinion before permanent removal in cases where injuries may be explained by an underlying condition, and it drew strong support from the sponsor and several speakers. Members also approved SB 1286 clarifying that ordinary unsupervised childhood activities, such as biking or playing outside, do not by themselves constitute neglect unless reckless, and SB 1318, a hands-free driving bill that renames the texting-while-driving law, expands the handheld-device prohibition, and adds penalties for handheld use in work and school zones and for certain serious crashes. The hands-free bill prompted the most debate, with supporters citing crash and fatality data and families sharing personal losses, while opponents raised concerns about enforcement, civil liberties, and potential disparate impacts on lower-income and minority drivers; the bill was still reported favorably after amendments. Additional measures reported favorably included SB 14 and SB 20, two claims bills for injuries and deaths involving local governments, and CS for SB 68, which updates health facilities authority financing rules to reflect modern hospital structures. The committee also approved CS for SB 172 on health care practitioner specialty titles and designations after adopting an amendment protecting CRNA titles; the bill generated questions about whether licensed practitioners with doctoral degrees may still use the title doctor under their practice acts. Throughout the meeting, most bills were adopted without opposition, and the committee repeatedly voted to report them favorably.
NH
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

Senate Energy and Natural Resources (01/08/2026)

Energy and Natural Resources

Transcript Highlights:
  • that uh I'm looking at the amended that uh I'm looking at the amended version<00:19:58.320> here
  • line 29 the addition in this amendment line 29 the addition in this amendment of<01:04:41.599>
  • Waters uh has addressed in his amendment Waters uh has addressed in his amendment um<01:12:26.320
  • <01:43:05.920> SP540 under the under the amendment. SP540 under the under the amendment.
  • amend the bill? amend the bill?
Keywords: 1191, senate, all