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MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Elections Finance and Government Operations Committee 3/9/26

Elections Finance and Government Operations

Transcript Highlights:
  • to apply for absentee ballots in that state and may include resources from state and local election
  • officials from that state.
  • to apply for absentee ballots in that state and may include resources from state and local election
  • officials from that state.
  • It would be nice, you know, maybe a second or states aware of what the other states are doing so he's
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

03/04/2026 - House Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections

Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections

Transcript Highlights:
  • Chairman and members, Senate Bill 1006 increases from $100 to $200 the minimum amount at which an in-state
  • Chairman and members, so in 2021, we moved it to that kind of bifurcated model for the in-state and out-of-state
  • individuals, and the in-state level was $100 in 2021.
  • So what is happening in this state is truly bizarre to me.
  • The state legislature has filed lawsuits challenging provisions within the EPM.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice Feb 25th, 2026

Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice

Transcript Highlights:
  • For our causes and for our opinions of the state of the nation, the state of our state.
  • Violation of the criminal laws of the state or of the United States, or a violation of 815.06.
  • or the United States.
  • Human life, which is a violation of the criminal laws of the state or the United States.
  • This is turning into a fascist state, a police state, slowly, where human rights are not being respected
Summary: The committee first considered SB 536, which updates Florida’s criminal gang statutes to reflect modern recruitment and communication methods, including social media and encrypted messaging. Senator Martin and supporters said the bill does not criminalize gang membership, but helps law enforcement and prosecutors establish gang-related connections for warrants and sentencing enhancements. Senator Smith raised concerns about the lowered threshold for being observed with gang members and possible unintended impacts on business owners and others; Martin said the language was not intended to cover ordinary business interactions and that a gang tattoo must be one used by the gang. After an amendment aligning the Senate bill with the House version was adopted, the committee reported CS/SB 536 favorably. The committee also favorably reported CS/SB 762, which allows chief judges to assign capital conflict cases across regional counsel offices, with an amendment requiring judges to consider judicial economy and geographic proximity. Testimony from regional counsel emphasized projected long-term savings, estimated at about $150 million over 10 years. The committee then approved CS/SB 1742, creating a new indecent exposure offense involving sexual conduct directed at minors, and CS/SB 1750, which increases penalties for serious sex crimes and child sexual abuse material offenses; both bills were amended before passage, with law enforcement groups appearing in support. The committee next took up SB 1582, which creates statewide data sharing for secondhand dealer and pawnbroker transactions without creating a new state-run database, while preserving confidentiality protections and law enforcement access. An amendment was adopted, and pawnbroker and recycling stakeholders testified in support. The linked public records bill, SB 1792, creating an exemption for those transaction records while allowing certain information to be released to alleged owners, was also reported favorably. The committee then approved CS/SB 500, which provides FDLE protective security details to major party nominees for governor, lieutenant governor, and cabinet offices after primary certification and until the general election is resolved; a technical amendment was adopted, and the bill was described as mirroring federal candidate protection practices. The longest and most contentious discussion was on CS/SB 1632, which would bar Florida courts from enforcing foreign or religious law in a way that overrides the U.S. or Florida constitutions and would create a process for designating foreign or domestic terrorist organizations, with related consequences for schools, funding, and student conduct. Senator Grall said the bill is intended to protect constitutional principles and target violent, criminal conduct rather than protected speech or religious practice, and she explained that designations would follow a public process with judicial review. Senators Smith and Polsky pressed repeatedly on First Amendment, due process, vagueness, and academic-speech concerns, asking how “promotion” would be defined and whether students, attorneys, or advocacy groups could be swept in; Grall said she was open to clarifying language but maintained the bill is aimed at furthering illegal acts, not mere opinion. Numerous speakers opposed the bill, warning it could be used to target Muslim students, religious communities, advocacy groups, and political dissent, while a few supporters argued it was needed for public safety. The transcript ends during public testimony on SB 1632, with no final committee vote shown in the excerpt.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Transportation Finance and Policy Committee 2/23/26

Transportation Finance and Policy

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  • the state. Joined here by Michael Wjek. the state. Joined here by Michael Wjek.
  • citizen safety all throughout the state citizen safety all throughout the state of<00:03:41.360>
  • In fact, a city uh the United States.
  • So state those third party providers.
  • Um, from a rulemaking the state.
AL

Alabama 2026 Regular Session

Alabama Senate Tourism Committee Feb 18th, 2026

Tourism

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  • And the bill also codifies the requirements of an alcoholic importer from another state when they import
  • uh of an alcohol importer<00:10:37.680> from<00:10:37.839> another<00:10:38.160> state
  • <00:10:38.959> when<00:10:39.279> they importer from another state when they importer
  • from another state when they import<00:10:40.079> alcohol<00:10:40.720> into<00:10:41.279
Bills: SB266, SB287, SB266, SB287
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Judiciary Feb 13th, 2026 at 05:37 pm

House Judiciary

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  • That may be in violation of their state law, but not in violation of our state law.
  • In the state of New Mexico, yes.
  • The state of Texas has allowed that the state of Texas can sue a provider in New Mexico.
  • Was what state agency?
  • However, our chemists testify throughout the state of New Mexico in federal and state courts.
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  • For the state to step in and say, 'Hey, provide this minimum reimbursement.'
  • To come up and join us, state your name and state who you represent.
  • In fact, we're the largest employer of emergency physicians in the state.
  • What other states are doing this right now?
  • in the state.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

02/09/2026 - Senate Military Affairs and Border Security

Military Affairs and Border Security

Transcript Highlights:
  • I'm Greg Harrell, the State Commander of the Arizona Veterans of Foreign Wars, United States, retired
  • Other states are trying.
  • And so he sued the state.
  • state, okay?
  • of the Arizona State Senate.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Banking and Insurance Feb 4th, 2026

Banking and Insurance

Transcript Highlights:
  • So there is a state process right now, and because there is a state process in place right now, the providers
  • Over the next two years, they surveyed the states and worked with the states.
  • The bill establishes the Florida State... ...use, allowing the state to explore new technologies.
  • Yes, a good portion of those dollars go out of state.
  • Yes, a good portion of those dollars go out of state.
Summary: The Banking and Insurance Committee heard and advanced a wide range of insurance, financial services, and probate bills. Early in the meeting, SB 1000 on trust fund interest for attorney trust accounts was explained as setting a floor and ceiling tied to the Wall Street Journal prime rate and was reported favorably. The committee then took up CS/SB 1082 on a statewide provider and health plan claim dispute resolution program for emergency out-of-network claims. After extensive discussion about the relationship between the state and federal No Surprises Act processes, an amendment was withdrawn due to concerns about clarity and scope, but the bill itself was supported by providers and insurers and was reported favorably. The committee also approved SB 684 on electronic signatures for total loss vehicles and vessels, CS/SB 158 on pet insurance consumer disclosures and agent education, SB 1494 expanding breast cancer screening coverage, CS/SB 314 on digital assets and stablecoin issuers, and CS/SB 1500 on uncontested probate procedures and small-estate administration. SB 618 on workers’ compensation insurance was amended to raise the consent-to-rate cap for workers’ compensation policies from 10% to 20% and then reported favorably, with supporters saying it would help keep higher-risk employers in the voluntary market. CS/SB 1568 creating a Florida Stablecoin Pilot Program was amended to remove authority for a Florida coin and limit the program to existing stablecoins, then passed. Later, the committee approved CS/SB 838 on electronic payment convenience fees for retail installment contracts, with the sponsor emphasizing that a fee-free payment option must still be offered. SB 1452, the Department of Financial Services agency bill, was amended and reported favorably; it covered My Safe Florida Home administration, insurance and licensing changes, unclaimed property updates, and other DFS-related provisions. The committee also passed SB 1706 on the My Safe Florida Condominium Pilot Program, targeting owner-occupied condominiums at or below 80% of area median income, and SB 990 on protected cell captive insurance companies, which supporters said would modernize Florida’s captive insurance laws and encourage more competition. The meeting ended with all listed bills reported favorably and the committee adjourned.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Transportation Jan 27th, 2026

Transportation

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  • who might have legally obtained identification in another state.
  • In speaking with the state contractor VerTower, In speaking with the state contractor VerTower, who monitors
  • We received both federal and state funds, and so as a We received both federal and state funds, and so
  • We received both federal and state funds, and so as a We received both federal and state funds, and so
  • By the way, there's only two states and two airports in the state of Florida that are charging landing
Bills: S0086, S0422, S0706, S1054, S1670
Summary: The Senate Committee on Transportation met and considered several bills, beginning with CS/SB 86 on commercial motor vehicles operated by unauthorized aliens. The sponsor described the bill as a highway safety measure requiring commercial drivers to be lawfully present, hold a valid CDL, read English, and communicate with law enforcement, with vehicle impoundment, civil penalties, and out-of-service orders for violations. After questions about impacts on carriers and interstate operations, the committee adopted an amendment and reported the bill favorably, with one no vote. The committee then heard CS/SB 706, which would preempt naming of major commercial service airports to the state and rename Palm Beach International Airport as Donald J. Trump International Airport. An amendment added FAA approval, trademark authorization, and a flexible implementation period for Palm Beach County; county representatives supported the amendment and bill. The committee also approved CS/SB 1670 on the Outsider specialty license plate after an amendment reduced the Huber Brothers Foundation’s share of proceeds from 25% to 10%. Next, the committee considered CS/SB 1054, dealing with traffic infractions resulting in crashes with another vehicle. The bill would impose escalating fines and license suspensions for crashes caused by running red lights or stop signs, and require bodily injury insurance for a year when injury results. A clarifying amendment limited the insurance requirement to one year, and the bill was reported favorably after supportive testimony from law enforcement and advocacy groups. The final major bill was CS/SB 422 on automated dependent surveillance broadcast (ADS-B) data; it would bar use of ADS-B information to calculate or collect certain landing-related fees. Supporters argued the technology should remain focused on aviation safety and warned against false invoices and discouraging pilot training, while airport representatives said they currently use the data for fee collection and wanted further discussion. After an amendment narrowing the bill’s application, the committee reported CS/SB 422 favorably. The meeting then adjourned.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Commerce and Tourism Jan 21st, 2026

Commerce and Tourism

Transcript Highlights:
  • Each year, the state has received far more tax credit requests than the cap currently allowed.
  • They're hauled into Florida from other states.
  • Private cause of action is expressly stated in the bill.
  • and states across the country.
  • Strong state action on AI accountability is not overreach; it is states doing exactly what they are supposed
Summary: The Committee on Commerce and Tourism heard and advanced several bills focused on economic development, consumer protection, workforce issues, and technology. SB 1076 would raise Florida’s research and development tax credit cap from $9 million to $50 million beginning with the 2027 allocation, and it was reported favorably. SB 1266, as amended, creates a cybersecurity experiential internship and clearance-readiness program with Cyber Florida and was also reported favorably. SB 554, a Florida Bar-backed update to the not-for-profit corporations statute, was approved without opposition. SB 1004, aimed at protecting buyers of dogs and cats from deceptive sales practices and predatory financing at retail pet stores, received supportive testimony from animal welfare advocates and was reported favorably. SB 1074, which sets rounding rules for cash transactions if pennies are unavailable, also passed favorably. The committee also considered SB 998, the Department of Commerce package, which combines updates to the Small Cities CDBG program, clarification of rural community eligibility, an exemption from a reverter clause for military-related land conveyances, and revisions to E-Verify enforcement. The E-Verify portion drew the most debate, with questions about employer cure periods, treatment of current investigations, and whether the bill creates a loophole for independent contractors. Senator Smith opposed the bill, arguing it creates unequal enforcement between employers and immigrant workers, while Senator Wright supported the military-related provisions. SB 998 was reported favorably on a divided vote. SB 214, which expands the rural community definition to include special districts in rural counties, was reported favorably. The committee then took up SB 482, an artificial intelligence consumer-protection bill that creates an “AI bill of rights” covering companion chatbots, parental controls for minors, data privacy, de-identified data, unauthorized use of likeness, and enforcement by the Attorney General, with a limited private cause of action for minors. The bill drew extensive testimony both in support and in opposition, including concerns about privacy, age verification, and enforcement, but it was reported favorably. Finally, the committee approved SPB 7030, a public-records exemption tied to Department of Legal Affairs investigations under the AI bill, and adjourned after members requested to be recorded on certain votes.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Governmental Oversight and Accountability Jan 12th, 2026

Governmental Oversight and Accountability

Transcript Highlights:
  • I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands
  • on to tab two, members, which is Senate Bill 7002 on OGSR, Department of Military Affairs, United States
  • records held by the Department of Military Affairs, known as DMA, which are stored in the United States
  • A conviction integrity review unit is established within the State Attorney's Office for purposes of
  • Additionally, the five conviction integrity units that exist around the state agree that the public..
Summary: The Committee on Governmental Oversight and Accountability met and first postponed SB 350 for a future meeting. The committee then considered a series of Open Government Sunset Review bills preserving or extending public records and public meeting exemptions. SB 7000, relating to emergency shelter recipients’ address and phone information, and SB 7002, relating to Department of Military Affairs records in Department of Defense systems, were both amended to set a new sunset date of October 2, 2031 and reported favorably. SB 7012, concerning Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles records, was amended to conform its effective date with the House companion and also reported favorably. The committee next heard SB 7006, which preserves exemptions for certain Florida Public Service Commission hearing portions involving confidential proprietary utility information, and SB 7008, which preserves similar exemptions for the Florida Gaming Control Commission; both were reported favorably without amendment. SB 7004, concerning conviction integrity unit investigation information, was also reported favorably after testimony that state attorney conviction integrity units support keeping the exemption in place beyond its current repeal date. Later, the committee took up SB 7014, presented by Senator Arrington on behalf of Senator Leitz, and adopted a committee substitute extending to October 2, 2031 two exemptions tied to Department of Legal Affairs investigations of social media platforms. The committee also approved SB 7016, which preserves the exemption for certain financial information used by economic development agencies to administer small business loan programs. At the end of the meeting, members recorded affirmative votes on several bills and the committee adjourned.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Intergovernmental Affairs Apr 1st, 2025

Intergovernmental Affairs

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  • Basically, it passes it down to the states, to their state administrative agencies, their SAA.
  • Believe it or not, there are all these other states that are having to change their state definitions
  • It is a consumer notice that the state promulgates; it's a state promulgated form.
  • There are some other states that already have their state laws matching the federal regulations, so they're
  • This fiscal note states that it has no impact on the state, but it could have a cost for local communities
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama House Ways and Means Education Committee Mar 19th, 2025

Ways and Means Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • as well as state employees employees as well as state employees employees as well as state employees
  • Our state employees have it, but not our state employees have it, but not our state employees have it
  • around the state uh for people to hear around the state uh for people to hear around the state uh for
  • well a lot of states slid and that is true that a lot of states slid um but is true that a lot of states
  • So again two their state data. So again two their state data.
Bills: SB199, HB142, SB86, HB152, HB297, SB1, SB1
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Children and Families Finance and Policy Committee 3/18/25

Children and Families Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • We know that in Minnesota, we are one of two states with the lowest state contribution for child welfare
  • As compared to many other states, Minnesota as a state invests the lower amount in the public child welfare
  • to um the welfare of kids in our state. to um the welfare of kids in our state.
  • Minnesota, uh we are one of two states Minnesota, uh we are one of two states with<00:04:11.599>
  • that maybe the state needs to pay more? that maybe the state needs to pay more?
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama House Ports, Waterways & Intermodal Transit Committee Feb 12th, 2025

Ports, Waterways & Intermodal Transit

Transcript Highlights:
  • We ask that you continue to bless all of us here at the State House and everyone in this room.
  • We have invested as a department millions of dollars in boat ramps all over the state.
  • We're doing about $30... ...over the state, we're doing about $30 million in boating access work right
  • We understand the economic value of fishing to our state, but we also understand if we don't have fish
  • Yeah, you just want to request the state to...that's all the bill says, to just restock.
Bills: HB1, HB143, HB1, HB92
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama House Urban and Rural Development Committee Feb 12th, 2025

Urban and Rural Development

Transcript Highlights:
  • You would let us hear the needs of the people, and Father, that we would be able to answer for this state
  • Protection Act, which basically said if you're from a communist country, you can't purchase property in the state
  • You state this count, but we... ...question.
  • You state this count, but we also include our concerns with countries that we are concerned with.
  • Different areas where it is, but it also provides a framework for the rest of the state.
Bills: HB68, HB140, HB168
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • All that money has to go into the state budget.
  • State your name, who you're with, and your position on the bill.
  • And that is incredibly unusual in states. So you've done both.
  • If you'll state your name and your position on the bill. Mr.
  • ...priorities for the state, namely, investing in our public education system, our state workforce, our
Bills: SB4, SJR2, SB 4, SJR 2