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FL
Florida 2026 5th Special Session
Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice Jan 28th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Now get ready. And she just collapsed on the floor.
- But now we've got to get ready really for millions of people.
- It touches upon Internet Crimes Against Children programs.
- It touches upon Internet Crimes Against Children programs.
- This is exactly what we saw in Texas and Arizona.
Summary:
The committee heard a lengthy presentation from Miami-Dade State Attorney Catherine Fernandez-Rundle on human trafficking, describing it as a major criminal enterprise in Florida driven by online recruitment, local victims, and organized traffickers. She outlined Miami-Dade’s task force, victim-centered prosecution practices, training efforts for schools, hotels, transit workers, and other partners, and community-supported services such as the Project Phoenix shelter and Thrive Clinic. She also urged better interstate communication about known traffickers and noted that prior legislative changes, including restrictions on tattooing minors, came from trafficking cases. Senators asked about school-based exploitation, technology and social media recruitment, and information-sharing with other states; Fernandez-Rundle said training and technology remain essential and offered to share materials and tour the facility.
The committee then considered CS for SB 656, which Senator Bradley said would codify FDLE’s Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force funding program and rename/expand the online sting operations grant program to better support investigations, training, technology, and personnel. The bill was supported as a needed response to online child exploitation and was reported favorably by unanimous roll call. The committee also passed SB 892 by Senator Martin, which streamlines sentencing procedures for habitual felony offenders and related designations by reducing paperwork delays tied to clemency and requiring clearer notice before pleas; it too was reported favorably unanimously.
The most extensive debate centered on SB 164, which would expand Florida’s Wrongful Death Act to allow civil damages for the death of an unborn child. Senator Graal said the bill uses existing statutory language defining an unborn child and is intended to let parents recover damages when negligence causes a pregnancy loss. Supporters argued it recognizes unborn life and should be strengthened; opponents warned it would function as a personhood measure, create liability risks for doctors, businesses, friends, and family members, chill miscarriage and abortion-related care, and worsen Florida’s OB-GYN shortage. Several speakers raised concerns about abuse by rapists or abusive partners and about impacts on IVF and emergency care. The committee heard extensive questioning about the bill’s scope and its relationship to existing criminal statutes, but no vote on SB 164 was taken in the portion provided.
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
House Minerals, Business & Economic Development Committee, February 27, 2026
Minerals, Business & Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
- They're they're ready like this before.
- Other one is Texas.
- Uh but it's not a project is ready.
- Texas has produced more.
- , from those states, Louisiana and Texas, from those states, Louisiana and Texas, putting,<00:57:
Keywords:
energy transmission, load growth, Wyoming energy authority, transmission planning study, public utilities, regional cooperation, energy, funding, grants, loans, coal, natural gas, mineral processing, economic development, stable token, liquidity, trust account, Wyoming, fund distribution, financial regulation
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, September 17, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
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- program. With that, I yield back. program. With that, I yield back.
- mission readiness across the force. mission readiness across the force.
- Texas, Mr. Sessions. The is recognized. Texas, Mr. Sessions. The is recognized.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security Jan 14th, 2025
Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security
Transcript Highlights:
- Those linemen in the face of the storm, they're pre-positioned, they're ready to attack, they're ready
- to enhance, and they're ready to restore.
- But we stand ready, and we keep those resources as close to pre-positioned, ready deployment as we can
- But we stand ready and we keep those resources as close to, you know, pre-positioned, we stand ready
- We call it our least risk LRDM program.
Summary:
The committee held its first meeting of the session, with members introducing themselves and expressing support for veterans, military families, first responders, space industry growth, and domestic security. The first presentation was from the Florida Division of Emergency Management on the 2024 hurricane season and recovery efforts. Officials described response and recovery operations for Hurricanes Debbie, Helene, and Milton, including sheltering, meals, water, tarps, power restoration, flood control, debris removal, and public assistance funding. They emphasized that recovery is ongoing, that mitigation and resiliency investments are critical, and that Florida’s shelter space remains in deficit in many counties, especially for special needs populations. Senators asked about improving logistics capacity, technology for grant processing, HOA/private property debris issues, drainage and culvert maintenance, and ways to expand shelter capacity; the witness said more technology, better local coordination, and county-by-county planning would help, while noting limits on state authority over private property and county emergency manager qualifications.
Committee members praised FDEM’s response and asked how the Legislature could help, including whether more logistical hubs, pumps, and flood-control equipment were needed. The witness said technology investments could reduce fatigue and improve grant and recovery processing, but that manpower would still be necessary. The committee also discussed the statewide emergency shelter plan, the use of schools as shelters, and the need to identify vacant commercial space and other facilities for future sheltering and special-needs needs. The witness said FDEM works with counties and commerce partners to identify available space and uses legislative funding for shelter retrofits and new construction when needed.
The second presentation was from Blue Origin on its Florida operations. The company outlined its work in New Glenn, New Shepard, Blue Ring, lunar landers, and engine production, highlighting its Space Coast presence, more than 3,600 Florida employees, and over $3 billion invested in facilities. Blue Origin also described partnerships with Space Florida, public school Space Academies, internships, SkillBridge, and STEM outreach through Club for the Future. Members asked about the upcoming New Glenn launch window, which the company said was targeted for later that week, and the committee expressed interest in Blue Origin’s role in Florida’s space economy. The meeting ended with no further business and a motion to adjourn, which was adopted.
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
S/C on Telecommunications & Broadband May 2nd, 2025
S/C on Telecommunications & Broadband
Transcript Highlights:
- However, for the city of Houston and for other cities across Texas, there's a huge financial impact,
- creates two big problems for cities, not just Austin, Houston, but all cities across the state of Texas
- said, the reason why I'm here is that there is an ongoing broadband development project in Monahans, Texas
- With the Texas Cable Association against the bill. Thank you, Mr.
- Chairman and Member Todd Baxter representing the Texas Cable Association respectfully and after hearing
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House passes transportation finance bill with increased road funding, transit cuts 4/28/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- So, the concept that this program is ready right now is absolutely incorrect.
- So, the concept that this program is ready right now is absolutely incorrect.
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now <00:37:14.240>is <00:37:14.960>absolutely - Members, the concept that it is more safe to require a program to begin today, which isn't ready for
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- Texas University, Cole Garrett.
- Texas requires you to have a U.S. Coast Guard certification.
- And it was, I understand it, Texas was not enforcing it through their wildlife and fisheries.
- And it was, I understand that Texas was not enforcing it through their wildlife and fisheries.
- Or are you telling me Texas is enforcing it through their wildlife and fisheries?
Summary:
The Senate Natural Resources Committee met on May 21 with a quorum, approved the May 14 minutes, and then took up a series of natural resources, wildlife, flood control, and transportation-related measures. HB 841 on expropriation procedures was amended to strip most of its substantive language and then deferred. The committee also adopted a technical amendment and reported SCR 54 favorably, which memorializes Congress to fully fund the Mississippi River Basin Fishery Commission Act to help address invasive carp and other aquatic invasive species.
Several wildlife bills were heard and reported favorably. HB 1248 allows licensed wildlife rehabilitators to possess white-tailed deer for rehabilitation, and HB 1258 codifies a policy for sick, injured, or orphaned wildlife so the department does not automatically euthanize animals that can be rehabilitated or released. HCR 5, which allows limited red drum harvest at certain established rodeos under strict guardrails, drew opposition from a fishing guide concerned about impacts to redfish recovery, but the committee still reported it favorably. HB 688 adds Atlantic tarpon to the definition of saltwater game fish, with support from the Louisiana Wildlife Federation and others, and it was also reported favorably.
The committee also advanced several infrastructure and flood-related measures. HB 595 requires local governments to respond within 30 days to certain road-use permit requests tied to natural resource development, and it was reported favorably after testimony from oil and gas and industry representatives. HB 802 creates a watershed restoration and conservation fund, narrowed to the Amite River Basin, and was reported favorably with support from conservation and levee interests. SCR 59, urging Congress to ensure FEMA lowers flood insurance rates once the Comite Diversion Canal project reaches 50% completion, was amended and reported favorably, and HCR 62, asking FEMA to review Louisiana flood maps every five years, was also reported favorably.
The committee deferred HB 1171, which would have authorized airboats in the Maripaw Swamp Wildlife Management Area, after extensive testimony from supporters and from LDWF officials who raised concerns about habitat sensitivity, migratory birds, user conflicts, and deed restrictions. Finally, HB 1161, transferring certain state property in Lafourche and Jefferson parishes to local governments, HCR 78 supporting the American Seafood Competitive Act, HCR 86 supporting a migratory waterfowl study, and HB 1189 requiring charter boat guides on certain waters to hold U.S. Coast Guard licenses were all reported favorably.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, May 5, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Vigilant Hose Company's live-in program Vigilant Hose Company's live-in program that<00:07:52.960
- funds through the federal programs. funds through the federal programs.
- programs.
- programs cannot be understated. programs cannot be understated.
- compared to say Florida and Texas? compared to say Florida and Texas?
OK
Transcript Highlights:
- Like, if they've got an electric, the electric's getting ready to be cut off.
- Now, they also do like the youth programs.
- Yeah, they could practice down in Texas.
- And you're doing that mostly in Texas, but you're still a resident of Oklahoma.
- You could live in Texas or Oklahoma, but going down to Texas because you have a Texas bar license too
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Andrew Brown, Texas Public Policy Foundation, in support of Senate Bill 2052.
- Texas Family Law Foundation, and we are neutral on Senate Bill 2052.
- I'm an attorney in Galveston, Texas.
- Distance Serenity Families Program.
- I'm an attorney in Galveston, Texas, and president of the Texas Association of Family Defensives. attorneys
Keywords:
judicial bond, guardianship, probate law, county judge, statutory county court, attorney general, criminal prosecution, public order, law enforcement, jurisdiction, attorney ad litem, parent-child relationship, compensation, legal representation, government entity, probate, court proceedings, record delivery, wills, legal documentation
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Senate Special Committee on Congressional Redistricting Jul 25th, 2025
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- This bill appropriates $250 million for the grant program.
- This bill also replaces the existing unauthorized alien transport program with a new program where the
- Ready.
- I'm ready, Mr. Chairman. Okay, continue. Thank you, Mr. Chair.
- It is being tested in the case of Texas and Iowa.
Summary:
The Senate Appropriations Committee took up SB 2-C, a major immigration enforcement bill sponsored by Senator Gruters and co-introduced by Senator Fine. Gruters described the measure as a broad crackdown on illegal immigration that would replace a single immigration officer with a State Board of Immigration Enforcement, create a $250 million grant program for local law enforcement, fund additional Department of Agriculture interdiction staff and facilities, expand pretrial detention for certain unauthorized immigrants, increase criminal penalties, require more cooperation with ICE, and eliminate in-state tuition eligibility for undocumented students. He and supporters framed the bill as a way to support law enforcement, deter illegal immigration, and align Florida with federal enforcement efforts.
Committee questioning focused heavily on the bill’s education, detention, and enforcement provisions. Senators pressed Gruters and Fine on why the bill did not address employer sanctions or E-Verify, whether the tuition changes would affect students who had grown up in Florida, how sanctuary-policy enforcement would work, and whether the bill would create practical burdens for prosecutors, jails, and local officials. Gruters said he was open to working on E-Verify in regular session but not to amending this bill, and Fine argued the tuition repeal would apply to undocumented students who had qualified under existing law. Sheriff Bob Gualtieri testified in support, saying ICE bed capacity was still insufficient and that county jails needed more resources to honor detainers. Mark Schlachman of FSU Law offered historical context, noting prior state-federal cooperation efforts and warning of unintended consequences, while several public witnesses opposed the bill as unconstitutional, costly, and harmful to immigrant families and the economy.
Opponents from the Southern Poverty Law Center, ACLU of Florida, Florida Center for Fiscal and Economic Policy, Florida Policy Institute, AFL-CIO, and immigrant advocacy groups argued the bill would invite litigation, encourage racial profiling, harm the workforce and higher education, and punish law-abiding immigrants and their families. They emphasized that immigration is a federal matter, that K-12 education must be provided regardless of status, and that removing in-state tuition would reduce access to college and hurt Florida’s economy. Some speakers urged the committee to grandfather current students if the tuition waiver is repealed. The meeting ended with continued public testimony and no final vote reflected in the transcript provided.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- and ready for autonomous vehicles to come through those facilities with those test drivers.
- My name is Rob Patrick, and I lead Waymo's public safety outreach program.
- And so, for example, we had an event where we were down in Houston, Texas.
- If it's first thing in the morning, you can be there ready to go.
- If it's first thing in the morning, you can be there ready to go.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Including the commissioning of peace officers by the Texas Education Agency.
- Also the composition of board of directors of the Texas School Safety Center, public school safety and
- As an example, as you well know, if you have a program in a school district or that is a model program
- Any personnel that developed that program in that other in the school district where it's a model program
- Up to the same, up to par, the same level of that program.
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
Senate - Conservation Jan 31st, 2026 at 09:07 am
Senate Conservation
Transcript Highlights:
- I've helped hospitals set up composting programs, zero-waste initiatives, including food donation programs
- I've helped hospitals set up composting programs, zero-waste initiatives, including food donation programs
- and help getting the programs going.
- But composting programs and food donation programs, they're very, very doable to implement, but the community
- The $10 million is the amount that could be raised to the grant program, the RAID grant program.
Keywords:
food recovery, composting, waste management, solid waste surcharge, organic waste reduction, environment, grants, advisory group, bosque management, Rio Grande, environmental protection, water resources, fiscal appropriation, drinking water, well owners, water testing, water treatment, public health, agriculture, New Mexico Department of Agriculture
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
Senate - Tax, Business and Transportation Feb 7th, 2026 at 06:52 pm
Senate Tax, Business & Transportation
Transcript Highlights:
- So please be ready to unmute when I call your name.
- Not a program industries have operated under for seven years.
- So Hope, if you'll gear up, Bridget, you're ready to go.
- I think we'll see people move to Texas, just like people are moving from California to Texas.
- Senator Berghmans, you're ready to start.
Keywords:
tax credit, physician, healthcare, income tax, rural health, quantum technology, infrastructure, economic development, New Mexico, corporate tax, research and development, innovation, affordable housing, gross receipts tax, tax deduction, construction materials, multifamily housing, low income, journalism, local news
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Senate Special Committee on Congressional Redistricting Aug 7th, 2025
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Committee on the Census Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Senate Committee on the Census
Transcript Highlights:
- Texas is just one of the largest migration hubs in the U.S., so we're exchanging with Texas as well.
- Texas was second, followed by California, New York, and New Jersey.
- So Weldon Cooper is predicting that the strongest growth will be in Florida and Texas.
- So, yeah, so Texas...
- Texas and Florida look like they are projected to grow quickly in our last slide.
Summary:
The Senate Committee on the Census heard presentations on Massachusetts population trends and how they affect state housing planning. Susan Strait of the UMass Donahue Institute reviewed recent Census Bureau estimates, saying Massachusetts grew strongly over the last decade but that growth has slowed sharply in the newest estimates, largely because net international migration has fallen from a post-pandemic surge. She also described the four components of population change—births, deaths, domestic migration, and international migration—along with aging trends, declining fertility, the importance of the millennial cohort, and the role of foreign-born residents in births and the labor force. Committee members asked about college students in group quarters and about counting incarcerated people, and Strait explained the Census Bureau’s current methods and noted that some issues remain under discussion.
Jesse Guerrero of the Metropolitan Area Planning Council then explained how MAPC uses UMass Donahue population projections to build household and local land-use forecasts for MassDOT and the statewide housing plan. He said the earlier transportation projections anticipated slower statewide growth and regional decline in western Massachusetts and on the Cape, with more growth in eastern Massachusetts. He also described how household formation, development patterns, zoning, and affordability are modeled, and noted that newer housing-plan scenarios use updated Census data and different assumptions about migration. Senator Miranda raised concerns about Cape Cod population loss and whether seasonal residents are being counted, and Guerrero and Strait said the projections focus on permanent residents, not seasonal populations.
Tim Reardon of the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities tied the demographic forecasts to the statewide housing plan, saying housing demand exists even under low-growth or slight-decline scenarios. He said the plan estimates about 115,000 homes are needed to address existing shortages, including doubled-up households, shelter families, seasonal conversion losses, and the need for healthier vacancy rates, plus additional units tied to future household formation. He added that the state’s total housing target is about 222,000 units, or as high as 262,000 under a higher-growth scenario. Senators pressed him on whether the scenarios are now too high given the recent drop in immigration, on affordability and out-migration, and on whether the housing plan adequately reflects homelessness and overcrowding in Boston and elsewhere. Reardon said the plan includes production, rental assistance, shelter prevention, and preservation strategies, and noted that HLC is also using grant programs and MBTA Communities-related infrastructure funding to support housing production statewide.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice Mar 5th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- AND SENATOR WRIGHT AS I'M LOOKING FOR THIS THE BILL PROPOSES THERE IS A DUI DIVERSION PROGRAM THAT THE
- JUDICIAL CIRCUIT CREATES DRIVING UNDER THE DIVERGENT PROGRAM BUT I DIDN'T SEE A FISCAL.
- ONLINE 338 IN LINE 351 WE BELIEVE THESE PROGRAMS ARE WELL INTENDED AND OFFERS A SECOND CHANCE FOR TIME
- OFFENDERS BUT UNFORTUNATELY THE LANGUAGE ON LINE 347 THAT REQUIRES THE COMPLETION OF THAT PROGRAM BE
- SO IF YOU DO GET YOUR CHARGE REDUCED THROUGH THE DIVERGENT PROGRAM FOR DISMISSED OR RECKLESS DRIVING
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
Senate Minerals, Business & Economic Development Committee, February 27, 2026
Minerals, Business & Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
- Louisiana and Texas are our two biggest domestic rivals in this market.
- aware of um some companies who are ready aware of um some companies who are ready to<00:24:58.159
- competitors were Texas and Louisiana. competitors were Texas and Louisiana.
- And then than either Texas or Louisiana.
- Wyoming can do this, Texas did that.
Keywords:
energy transmission, load growth, Wyoming energy authority, transmission planning study, public utilities, regional cooperation, energy, funding, grants, loans, coal, natural gas, mineral processing, economic development, stable token, liquidity, trust account, Wyoming, fund distribution, financial regulation