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OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Health and Human Services REVISED Apr 30th, 2026

Health and Human Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • Senator Haste? Aye. Senator Hicks. Senator McIntosh. Aye. Senator Nice. Senator Pugh.
  • Senator Dossett, Senator Haste, Senator Hicks, Senator McIntosh, Senator Nice, Senator Pugh, Senator
  • Senator Coleman, Senator Dossett, Senator Haste, Senator Hicks, Senator McIntosh, Senator Nice, Senator
  • Senator Hicks, you are recognized to present Gabriel Pittman of Oklahoma City to the State Board of Health
  • Senator Dossett, Senator Haste, Senator Hicks, Senator McIntosh, Senator Nice, Senator Pugh, Senator
Summary: The Senate Health and Human Services Committee met to consider a series of gubernatorial nominations, first for several boards and commissions and then for key health-related executive positions. Early confirmations included Michael Vaughn to the Board of Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors, Tina Frazier to the State Board of Licensed Social Workers, Dr. Kanya Martin and Dr. Edgar Boyd to the Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, Dr. Christopher Thurman to the Health Care Workforce Training Commission, Samuel Haubrick and Robert Wipp Jr. to the Committee of Home Inspector Examiners, and Dr. Gabriel Pittman to the State Board of Health. Each nominee briefly described their background and qualifications, and committee members generally emphasized professional experience, public service, and rural health needs. All of these nominations advanced on unanimous or near-unanimous votes. The committee then considered Clayton Bullard for two roles: Cabinet Secretary of Health and Mental Health and Administrator of the Oklahoma Health Care Authority. Senators focused heavily on Medicaid managed care, provider payment delays, MCO oversight, and the short timeline before a new administration. Bullard said his priority would be stabilizing the agency, building a balanced budget, monitoring contractors and managed care organizations, and ensuring claims are paid promptly; he reported high rates of clean-claim payment within 14 days and said the agency would continue fining MCOs for noncompliance. Members also pressed him on legislative oversight and the need to keep lawmakers informed about policy changes. Both nominations were approved and sent to the full Senate. Sharon Schell Millington was then nominated to lead the Office of Juvenile Affairs. Senators asked about security concerns, staff safety, de-escalation training, pay for direct care staff, and coordination with local law enforcement. Millington said the agency had increased staff pay, adopted nationally recognized restraint/de-escalation training, and was working to improve communication with law enforcement. Her nomination also passed and moved to the Senate floor. At the end of the meeting, the chair answered a question about board membership requirements, clarified that the statute limits how many members may reside in one congressional district but does not require every district to be represented, and thanked committee staff for their work as the committee’s final HHS meeting of the session.
FL

Florida 2026 5th Special Session

Judiciary Apr 1st, 2025

Transcript Highlights:
  • Senator Berman? Here. Senator DeSigley? Senator Gates? Senator Hooper? Senator Leak? Here.
  • Senator Osgood? Senator Pasadomo? Senator Polsky? Senator Trumbull? Thank you.
  • Senator Berman? Yes. Senator DeSigley? Senator Gates? Senator Hooper? Yes. Senator Leak? Yes.
  • Senator Osgood? Senator Pasadomo? Senator Polsky? Senator Trumbull? Senator Burton? Yes.
  • Senator Gates? Senator Hooper? Senator Leak? Yes. Senator Osgood? Yes. Senator Posidomo?
Summary: The committee first took up SB 1272 on guardianship, which would limit a guardian’s ability to isolate an adult ward from family and require notice to family or other named persons about major events such as a ward’s death or medical relocation. Senator Jones said the bill was intended to curb abuse by bad actors while not affecting good-faith guardians. Fortuna Smuggler and Phyllis Smith spoke in support, describing the need for family notification and closure. The bill passed unanimously, 8-0, and was reported favorably. The committee then considered CS/SB 1284 on wrongful death for an unborn child. Senator Graal explained that the bill would expand Florida’s Wrongful Death Act to allow parents to recover economic and non-economic damages for the death of an unborn child. An amendment was adopted to define “unborn child” as a member of the species Homo sapiens carried in the womb and to state that the act does not authorize a wrongful death action against the mother or a health care provider acting within the applicable standard of care. The amendment drew questions about abortion, medical emergencies, and whether fathers could sue; the sponsor said the bill was not intended to create claims against mothers or lawful medical care. Public testimony was sharply divided, with supporters arguing it gives families parity and accountability, and opponents warning it could be used to target abortion care, increase malpractice pressure, and worsen physician shortages. The committee approved the bill as amended by a 6-4 vote. Finally, the committee heard a strike-all amendment to SB 1288 on parental rights. The amendment would strengthen parental consent requirements for minors’ medical care, with exceptions for emergencies, court orders, certain legal categories of minors, and other existing statutory exceptions. It also would require parental consent for treatment related to STD screening, give parents more control over school or health surveys, and address use of biofeedback devices. Supporters said the measure restores parents’ authority and protects children from inappropriate questioning or treatment, while opponents argued it could block needed care for minors in unsafe homes, reduce access to STI treatment and mental health services, and create unintended consequences. The amendment was adopted, and the committee continued hearing testimony on the bill.
FL

Florida 2026 5th Special Session

Senate in Session Apr 28th, 2025

Florida Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Senator McLean, I have one of the largest counties in the state, Broward, and our county administrator
  • Senator Martin. I'm not aware of any botched executions in the state of Florida. Senator Smith.
  • And can you explain how the six-month notice to the state works? Senator Martin. Thank you.
  • Notify the state within six months? Senator Polsky.
  • And I don't know how to make it any plainer in state PG. Senator Martin. Thank you.
Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, opened with prayer, and heard several announcements and recognitions, including remarks from the new Democratic caucus leader, Senator Berman, who emphasized bipartisan work on education, health care, the environment, and family issues. The chamber also recognized military leaders, an intern, and guests connected to later bills. No committee reports or executive messages were on the desk at the start of the session. The Senate then took up a series of bills, many of them with House companion substitutions and technical amendments. Major measures included the Pam Rock Act on dangerous dogs, which passed 36-0; a local government land regulation bill that was amended after questions about quasi-judicial hearings, impact fees, and county costs, then passed 26-8; a vessels/boating bill that incorporated related legislation and passed 35-0; a blood clot screening and treatment bill creating the Emily Adkins Family Protection Act, which passed 36-0; a fleeing or eluding law enforcement bill, amended to remove vehicle impoundment in the House version, which passed 36-0; a concealed carry/firearms bill for certain law enforcement and military personnel, which passed 33-3; and a timeshare management bill, which passed 36-0. The chamber also passed a disability history and awareness instruction bill, the Evan B. Hartzell Act, after extensive debate about language and the meaning of disability versus “unique abilities”; it received 35 co-sponsors and passed 35-0. Other bills passed included manufacturing and related fee legislation, public education on background screening requirements, utility service restrictions, educational opportunities for military children, Medicaid oversight, health facilities authorities, and veteran and spouse nursing home beds, most by unanimous or near-unanimous votes. Several bills were temporarily postponed, including measures on human trafficking, waste management, Bright Futures, mammogram coverage, Parkinson’s disease, and others.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
  • Senator Burton, Senator Garcia, Senator Gruders, Senator Harold, Senator Rodriguez, Senator Rousan.
  • Senator Berman, Senator Burton, Senator Garcia, Senator Gruders, Senator Harrell, Senator Rodriguez,
  • Senator Berman, Senator Burton, Senator Garcia, Senator Gruders, Senator Harrell, Senator Rodriguez,
  • Senator Barman, Senator Burton, Senator Garcia, Senator Gruders, Senator Harold, Senator Rodriguez, Senator
  • Senator Berman, Senator Brodeur, Senator Burton, Senator Barton, Senator Garcia, Senator Gruters, Senator
Summary: The committee met with a quorum and took up a series of health and human services bills, beginning with CS/SB 1602, which would require hospital emergency departments to have evidence-based pediatric care protocols, staff training, child-sized equipment and medications, a pediatric care coordinator, and participation in a national pediatric readiness assessment. The bill was reported favorably after no public opposition. CS/SB 1224, aligning Florida law with federal requirements for paramedics to administer controlled substances under physician or nurse practitioner direction, also drew supportive testimony from the Florida Fire Chiefs Association and was reported favorably. CS/SB 1182, requiring coverage of continuous glucose monitors under both pharmacy and durable medical equipment benefits, was likewise reported favorably after brief support from AARP. The committee then considered CS/SB 890, the Emily Adkins Family Protection Act, which addresses venous thromboembolism by defining certain conditions as chronic diseases, creating a statewide registry, and requiring screening and training in hospitals, surgical centers, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities. Family members and blood clot advocates strongly supported the bill, but assisted living representatives objected to being included, arguing the bill would impose unrealistic medical expectations and liability on residential care facilities. Senators also raised concerns about the assisted living provisions, but the bill was reported favorably after the sponsor said more changes were likely later. CS/CS/SB 954, dealing with recovery residences and treatment centers, was amended to reduce the number of active patients from 500 to 300 and then reported favorably after extensive debate over zoning, clustering, neighborhood impacts, and access to recovery housing. CS/SB 1050, which expands the developmental disabilities pilot program and creates an adult pathways waiver option, generated the most extensive testimony. Supporters said it would help reduce the long APD waitlist and expand services, while many families and advocates warned against managed care, citing provider shortages, weak oversight, and the importance of consumer-directed care. Committee members emphasized that participation is voluntary and that people can disenroll, and the bill was reported favorably. CS/SB 614, requiring a public educational webpage about background screening and level-two screening requirements, and CS/SB 1578, expanding breast cancer screening coverage, were both reported favorably with little opposition. CS/SB 1060 created a joint legislative oversight committee for Medicaid financing and operations; after an amendment expanding the committee from three to five members, it was reported favorably. CS/CS/SB 1240, updating DCF substance abuse and mental health procedures including 988, methadone assessment, forensic evaluators, and Baker Act transfer timing, was amended and reported favorably after debate over transfer deadlines and facility responsibilities. Finally, the committee began hearing CS/SB 526, a major nursing education bill aimed at improving Florida’s low NCLEX passage rates by tightening program standards, requiring exit exams and remediation, mandating reporting and inspections, and limiting accreditation extensions. A strike-all amendment was introduced that would also require certain low-performing programs to offer a three-month graduate preceptorship. The transcript cuts off before the bill’s full debate and final action are completed.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session - 04/23/26

Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • And Senator Xiong from the Committee on State and Local Government, to which was referred Senate File
  • on And Senator Xiong from the Committee on State<00:11:30.040> and<00:11:30.120> Local
  • And we're showing it bright light on display right here in the state Senate today.
  • Please vote green, State Senator Jim Carlson. participation. No matter what we look participation.
  • <02:39:24.120> Thank<02:39:24.320> you, State Senator Jim Carlson.
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
FL

Florida 2025 Regular Session

Appropriations Jun 5th, 2025

Transcript Highlights:
  • >> Chair: SENATOR BRODEUR. >> Senator Brodeur: THIS IS A REQUEST FOR THE STATE BOARD OF MANAGEMENT AND
  • >> Senator Brodeur: IT'S PUBLICLY AVAILABLE YOU CAN GET IT FROM THE STATE OF FLORIDA DEBT REPORT.
  • SENATOR COLLINS. SENATOR DICEGLIE. SENATOR GARCIA. SENATOR GRALL. SENATOR HARRELL. SENATOR MARTIN.
  • SENATOR MCCLAIN. SENATOR PIZZO. SENATOR POLSKY. SENATOR SHARIEF. SENATOR POLSKY. SENATOR SHARIEF.
  • >> THE SPA INVESTS THE MONEY AND THEY ARE IN CHARGE OF THE FUNDS, STATE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION. >> Senator
Keywords: 999, senate, all
NM

New Mexico 2025 Regular Session

Senate - Education Feb 3rd, 2025

Senate Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • Senator Solis, I was looking at some information I have received on analysis, and it's stating which
  • Senator Rizzo, we know this works because several states with similar networks have seen tangible results
  • State University. Thank you, Mr. Chair, Senator Ezell.
  • Chairman and Senators, Pope, how many STEM schools are there in the state right now? Mr.
  • Chairman and Senator Padilla, my concern was 501(c)(3)s, and they do have to be registered with the state
NY

New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Standing Committee on Housing, Construction and Community Development - 02/04/2026

Housing, Construction, and Community Development

Transcript Highlights:
  • Welcome to this meeting of the New York State Senate Committee on Housing, Construction and Community
  • We're joined today by Senator Helming, Senator May, Senator Savazar, and Senator Walsak.
  • Bill Number 912 by Senator Kavanaugh: An act to amend the Executive Law, the State Finance Law, the Multiple
  • Bill Number 4165 by Senator Bailey: An act in relation to increasing the state code enforcement powers
  • Bill number 4165 by Senator Bailey and the executive law in relation to increasing the state code enforcement
Keywords: 993, senate, all
Summary: The Senate Housing, Construction and Community Development Committee met with quorum present and considered a full agenda of housing, code enforcement, and rent regulation bills, many of which had passed the Senate in prior years. Early measures included a statewide residential rental registry (S.912), penalties and reporting for vacant and abandoned properties (S.925), and extending tenant response time for major capital improvement rent increase applications (S.1461). The committee also advanced several code-enforcement and fire/building-code bills, including measures to expand remedies for Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code violations (S.3406), increase the Secretary of State’s code enforcement powers (S.4165 and S.4534), and authorize investigations into code administration and enforcement (S.4535). Members raised concerns about local fiscal impacts, the scope of state authority, contractor use, and whether the bills adequately define or limit “imminent threat” and related enforcement powers. A substantial portion of the meeting focused on S.4852, which would require the Codes Council to review and act on updates to international model codes within 18 months. Senators debated whether the bill would speed up code adoption or, as some feared, weaken economic reasonableness considerations by striking the word “economically” from the statutory standard. Supporters said the bill was intended to ensure prompt review of widely used model codes and noted other statutory safeguards remain in place; opponents worried about reduced attention to cost and practical impacts, especially amid housing and utility capacity constraints. The committee also discussed S.6368A, requiring complainants to receive copies of compliance orders issued after code complaints, and S.6600B, mandating inspections of certain non-fireproof buildings in New York City. Additional bills advanced included standards for all-gender bathroom design and construction (S.7131A), compensation for required code-enforcement personnel training (S.7159), and audits of individual apartment improvements in rent-regulated units (S.8046A). Several measures were reported to Finance, while others were reported to the floor. Throughout the meeting, votes were largely along expected lines, with some members voting negative or “without recommendation” on the more expansive code-enforcement bills. No bill was defeated, and all items on the agenda were reported out of committee.
WV
Transcript Highlights:
  • Senator Charnock? Yeah. Senator Charnock? Yay. Senator Deeds? Aye. Senator Deeds? Senator Fuller?
  • Senator Fuller? Senator Garcia? Yeah. Senator Garcia. Senator Hart? Senator Garcia. Yay.
  • Senator Hart. Senator Hart. Nay. Senator Hilton. Senator Hilton. Nay. Senator May. Senator May.
  • Senator Maynard. Senator Maynard. Yay. Senator Rose. Senator Rose. No. Senator Rucker.
  • Senator Rucker. Nay. Senator Tarr. Senator Ta. Senator Rucker, nay. Senator Tarr, yay.
Keywords: 994, senate, all
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

FL House Floor Session - 2026-04-28 (12:00PM Session)

Florida House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • guidance for the leaders of this great state, and specifically for the members of the Florida Senate.
  • Just as you gave King Solomon wisdom to lead your people, so I ask you to give the senators of the state
  • So I ask you to give the senators of the state of Florida wisdom to lead this great state.
  • And that I will well and faithfully perform the duties of State Senator District 14.
  • The duties of State Senator, District 14. The duties of State Senator, District 14.
Keywords: 998, house, all
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

Senate Session (03/27/2025)

New Hampshire Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • And the senator kept contesting the word transition, stating that it didn't happen.
  • Senator Sullivan state deserve their own space away from state deserve their own space away from men,
  • Senate Bill 260 does however state law.
  • <04:35:41.119> And by electing us to the state senate.
  • And by electing us to the state senate.
Keywords: 1191, senate, all
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate of the 89th Legislature Feb 19th, 2025 at 11:00 am

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Senate resolution number 92 by Perry, recognizing February. as Lubbock Day at the State Capitol.
  • The Senate State of Texas 89th legislature hereby recognizes February 19th, 2025.
  • It is my pleasure to join Senator Hinojosa of Hidalgo and Senator Hinojosa of Nueces. co-authoring Senate
  • Thank you, Senator Huffman. Thank you, Senator. Senator Alvarado. For what purpose? Thank you, Mr.
  • Senator Huffman, this is a very good bill because we don't want this happening anywhere in the state,
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Taxes - 03/04/26

Taxes

Transcript Highlights:
  • Uh Senator<00:02:26.720> Port. Senator Port. Senator Port.
  • Port. >> Senator Nelson, it's not counted as income specifically for uh eligibility to state programs
  • Chair and Senator Weber, in a sense, yes, the state general fund would basically carry that on a cash
  • uh state and I understand<01:03:08.160> Senator<01:03:08.640> Krun<01:03:08.960> has
  • Senator Dibble: No. Senator Drazkowski: I. Senator Miller: I. Senator Nelson: Yes.
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
NE

Nebraska 2025-2026 Regular Session

Legislative Morning Session Apr 17th, 2026

Nebraska Unicameral Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Additional communication from the Secretary of the Idaho State Senate transmitting a Senate joint memorial
  • And what Senator Roundtree and human rights and disability rights advocates from across the state have
  • I have been so fortunate in my life as a city council member, county commissioner, and as a state senator
  • I have been fortunate in my life as a city council member, county commissioner, and as a state senator
  • I believe our state was also served, and will particularly miss some strong, steady approaches from senators
Bills: LR509, LR510, LR511
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate Session Feb 18th, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Here in our state and to serve our nation. So God bless you. Welcome to your Texas Senate.
  • Senate Resolution 112 by Hall, recognizing February 18, 2012. 2025 as Kauffman County Day at the State
  • Senator Hinojosa here in the State Senate for the first time that I can ever recall.
  • Home for Senator Lloyd Benson, who is also the United States treasurer.
  • State Senator, and U.S. Congresswoman.
Bills: SJR1, SB9, SB40, SJR36, SJR1, SJR5, SB9, SB40
FL

Florida 2025 Regular Session

Rules Apr 16th, 2025

Transcript Highlights:
  • SENATOR BERMAN. SENATOR BOYD. SENATOR BRADLEY. SENATOR BURGESS. SENATOR BRODEUR. SENATOR DAVIS.
  • SENATOR DICEGLIE. SENATOR GAETZ. SENATOR GARCIA. SENATOR GRUTERS. SENATOR HARRELL. SENATOR HOOPER.
  • SENATOR INGOGLIA. SENATOR MARTIN. SENATOR OSGOOD. SENATOR PIZZO. SENATOR RODRIGUEZ. SENATOR ROUSON.
  • BUT THE MEAN WAGE FOR THE STATE WOULD HAVE BEEN 120. >> Chair: SENATOR PIZZO, YOU ARE RECOGNIZED. >>
  • SENATOR BERMAN, CURRENTLY THIS DOES NOT HAPPEN IN THE STATE.
Keywords: 999, senate, all
FL

Florida 2026 5th Special Session

Rules Jan 27th, 2026

Transcript Highlights:
  • Senator Avala? Here. Senator Berman? Senator Boyd? Senator Bradley? Senator Broder? Senator Burges?
  • Senator Burton? Yes. Senator DeSigley? Here. Senator Gates? Senator Davis. Senator DeSegli? Here.
  • Senator Gates? Senator Garcia? Here. Senator Graal? Senator Harold? Senator Hooper? Senator Martin?
  • Senator Osgood? Senator Pizzo? Senator Rodriguez? Senator Ruson? Senator Simon? Senator Trumbull?
  • Senator Davis? Senator Decegley? Senator Gates? Senator Garcia? Senator Grawl? Senator Harrell?
Summary: The Committee on Rules met with a quorum and took up a long agenda of bills, most of which were reported favorably. Early measures included CS/SB 62 on candidate qualification, which would allow qualified candidates or political parties to sue over violations of party-affiliation qualification requirements, and CS/SB 156, the Officer Jason Raynor Act, which would clarify resistance-to-officer language and impose a mandatory life sentence for manslaughter committed against a law enforcement officer. SB 156 drew strong support from the City of Daytona Beach and law enforcement groups, while the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers opposed parts of it, arguing the bill removed existing limits on force and erased sentencing distinctions. The committee also approved several open-government sunset review bills, including CS/SB 7014, SB 7016, CS/SB 7012, SB 7000, SB 7002, SB 7004, SB 7006, and SB 7008, all of which extend or preserve public records or meeting exemptions for topics such as social media investigations, small business loan records, motor vehicle enforcement records, emergency shelter information, military affairs records, conviction integrity unit materials, Public Service Commission proceedings, and Gaming Control Commission records. The committee also approved SB 624, allowing batterers’ intervention programs to offer optional faith-based activities, with supporters saying faith-based counseling can help reduce domestic violence and opponents not appearing in the excerpt. HB 167 on former phosphate mining lands was reported favorably after supporters from the Florida Chamber and Associated Industries backed the bill, which limits strict liability claims involving natural geological substances on former phosphate mines but not phosphogypsum stacks. CS/SB 48 on housing, as amended, would require local governments to allow accessory dwelling units, limit certain local barriers, and extend housing incentives; it drew broad support from housing, business, real estate, and advocacy groups. SB 288 on rural electric cooperatives, CS/SB 364 on CPA licensure modernization, SB 292 on public records protection for appellate court clerks, CS/SB 296 and CS/SB 298 on domestic and dating violence protections and related public records exemptions, and SB 386 on farm equipment warranty protections were also reported favorably, generally with supportive testimony from affected industries, advocacy groups, or public safety stakeholders. Later, the committee approved SB 168 expanding public nuisance law to include gambling houses and increase penalties and enforcement tools. It also heard but temporarily postponed CS/CS/SB 290 on the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services after the chair allowed public testimony because many stakeholders had traveled to attend; one opponent, a longtime builder, argued the bill could criminalize contractors who withhold payment for deficient subcontractor work. The meeting concluded with members recording additional votes on selected bills and then adjourning.
NY

New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York State Senate Session - 05/07/2026

New York Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Thank you, Senator O'Mara. Senator Helming, why do you rise?
  • Senator Ortt.
  • Senator Ortt, to the number 3-seeded but first in our hearts state champions, Western New York superstars
  • I said, 'I think so, Chriss-Ann, because I am state senator, and you can probably go with me.'
  • I SAID, I THINK SO, CHRISS-ANN, BECAUSE, I AM STATE SENATOR, AND YOU CAN PROBABLY GO WITH ME.
Keywords: 993, senate, all
Summary: The Senate met on May 6, 2026, approved the prior journal, and accepted a Rules Committee report advancing the government appropriations bill to third reading. The chamber then took up the tenth budget extender, which sponsor Senator Serrano said would keep state government operating through Monday, May 11 and contained $482 million in new spending, bringing the total across extenders to $20.3 billion. In questioning, Senator O’Mara and Senator Helming pressed Serrano for details on the reported $268 billion budget deal, policy outcomes, revenue raisers, and whether local governments, schools, and rural health programs would receive certainty; Serrano said final budget bills were not yet in print and declined to speculate on unresolved issues. The extender passed 60-1, with Senator Weik voting no. The Senate also adopted several previously adopted resolutions honoring the North Tonawanda High School girls varsity basketball team, the Tappan Zee High School girls basketball team, and SUNY student Chriss-Ann Pryce. Members praised the teams’ state championships and Pryce’s academic and leadership achievements through the Educational Opportunity Program. The chamber then returned to legislation and passed a bill designating May 9 as Overdose Awareness Day in New York; Senator Fernandez said it recognized the harm of overdose and the need to continue funding harm reduction and recovery services. Additional bills passed included a statewide domestic violence lethality assessment measure, with Senators Murray, Rolison, Webb, and Ramos describing it as a tool to identify dangerous situations and prevent fatalities; a mental health insurance bill limiting step therapy/prior authorization for serious mental health medications, supported by Senator Fahy; and measures on education, real property tax, election law, general business law, kitchen incubator economic impacts, public buildings, state finance, and mental hygiene. Several bills drew recorded opposition, including the real property tax bill and the election law and general business law measures. The Senate concluded by adjourning until Monday, May 11 at 3:00 p.m., with intervening days designated legislative.
FL

Florida 2025 Regular Session

FL House Floor Session - 2025-04-15 (4:30PM Session)

Florida House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • SENATE WILL BE IN ORDER.
  • LORD, WE SPEAK BLESSINGS OVER TODAY'S SESSION, OVER OUR SENATORS, OUR GOVERNOR AND THE GREAT STATE OF
  • THANK YOU SENATOR FOR JOINING, HE REPRESENTS THE AREA OF USF AND I AM JOINED BY SENATOR COLLINS, SENATOR
  • HAVE ALL SENATORS VOTED. HAVE ALL SENATORS VOTED. HAVE ALL SENATORS VOTED? 13 YEA, 21 NAY.
  • DO YOU KNOW FLUORIDE IS NATURALLY OCCURRING IN MANY PARTS OF THE STATE? SENATOR TRUENOW. YES.
Keywords: 998, house, all
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

Committee on Environment, Climate and Legacy - 04/04/25

Environment, Climate, and Legacy

Transcript Highlights:
  • Senate File 570 moves our state in the right direction and helps our region.
  • Senate File 570 does not alter the relationship between the state of Minnesota and our tribal nations
  • Senate File 570 focuses on better coordination between state and federal agencies, local governments,
  • It will move to state and local government. Uh, Senator Housechild, Mr. Johnson.
  • within the state and thank you senator within the state and thank you senator housechild<00:56:29.040
Keywords: 1187, senate, all