Transcript Highlights:

• Louisiana Department of Health and the State Department of Education, in collaboration with the Louisiana chapter
• House Concurrent Resolution 45 reported favorably. House Bill 22 reported favorably.

Bills: SCR63, SCR12, HB89, HB451, HB595, HB617, HB621, HB730, HB1064, HB1125, HB221, HCR58, SB106, SB206, SB248, SB441, SB104, SB122, SB180, SB260, SB424, SB476, SCR9, SCR30, SB57, SB414, SB525, SB35, SB65, SB135, SB215, SB246, SB249, SB269, SB276, SB282, SB296, SB323, SB363, SB369, SB474, SB484, SB490, SB492, SB500, SB501, SB513, HCR31, HB462, HB547, HB613, HB691, HB712, HB720, HB723, HB728, HB735, HB747, HB759, HB825, HB845, HB846, HB903, HB904, HB907, HB923, HB929, HB941, HB962, HB965, HB1036, HB287, HB370, HB515, HB521, HB570, HB1200, HB29, HB39, HB58, HB67, HB73, HB76, HB77, HB82, HB112, HB121, HB125, HB132, HB134, HB151, HB154, HB155, HB161, HB166, HB187, HB191, HB207, HB211, HB224, HB238, HB241, HB242, HB250, HB260, HB265, HB275, HB300, HB320, HB338, HB339, HB349, HB379, HB399, HB427, HB463, HB464, HB468, HB545, HB550, HB551, HB565, HB588, HB639, HB725, HB782, HB805, HB808, HB834, HB847, HB853, HB858, HB861, HB883, HB916, HB937, HB977, HB1012, HB1027, HB1044, HB1054, HB1091, HB1117, HB90, HB127, HB138, HB150, HB201, HB268, HB273, HB285, HB315, HB354, HB355, HB360, HB376, HB445, HB506, HB606, HB649, HB665, HB681, HB721, HB746, HB757, HB781, HB835, HB844, HB857, HB872, HB886, HB889, HB892, HB982, HB987, HB1037, HB1068, HB1072, HB1078, HB1085, HB1132, HB1137, HB1167, HB1174, HB1232, HB1238, HB23, HB136, HB17, HB21, HB51, HB55, HB74, HB106, HB108, HB133, HB140, HB159, HB168, HB215, HB226, HB263, HB296, HB299, HB322, HB364, HB519, HB535, HB538, HB568, HB571, HB622, HB635, HB676, HB772, HB784, HB1006, HB1018, HB1033, HB1034, HB1043, HB1070, HB1134, HB1237, HB1239, HB36, HB119, HB126, HB129, HB245, HB271, HB280, HB337, HB351, HB677, HB726, HB789, HB850, HB956, HB966, SB149, SB382

Keywords: fiscal notes, legislation, legislative auditor, state policy, conflict of interest, logging, recognition, John Keith, environment, safety, HB89, Act 615, district attorney, assistant district attorney, retiree health insurance, group health insurance, retirement benefits, public employee benefits, Third Judicial District, Thirtieth Judicial District

Summary: The Senate convened with 32 members present, heard a guest prayer from Pastor Dr. Michael Linton, and proceeded through routine journal approval and legislative bureau reports. The chamber received numerous House messages on passed Senate bills and House bills, introduced several resolutions and concurrent resolutions, and recognized Former Legislators’ Day with remarks honoring deceased former members and welcoming back past legislators and other officials. The Senate also adopted SCR 63, which asks the Legislative Auditor to review how fiscal notes are developed and prepared, after an amendment clarifying the study’s scope and a 33-0 vote. The body then took up a series of Senate bills returned from the House. It concurred in House amendments to SB 106 (crime scene recordings/public records), SB 206 (blood pressure testing in schools, narrowed to athletes), SB 248 (polling place closures for very small precincts), SB 104 (highway memorial designation), SB 122 (bridge preservation), SB 180 (disabled veterans’ homestead exemption transfer language), SB 260 (youth athletics safety training/Coach Safely Act), and SB 476 (garnishment service wording). It rejected House amendments to SB 441 on pre-kindergarten programs. SB 57 on nutrition cleanup, SB 414 on medical debt protection, SB 525 on unclaimed property purchases, SB 501 on postsecondary health information postings, and SB 276 on bail bond producer affidavits all advanced or passed, with SB 57 and SB 414 ultimately passing and SB 525 and SB 501 also receiving final passage. The Senate also adopted SCR 30, a resolution urging Congress to ensure accountability and release of Epstein-related files, and later took up SB 513, a pilot program involving average bid/design-build contracting for certain airport-related projects, which passed 25-10 after extended questioning about its purpose and safeguards. SB 484, revising higher education governance and removing LUMCON language in favor of a study commission, passed 36-1. In personal privilege remarks, senators recognized Louisiana Arts Day and introduced guest Ed Tillman. The chamber then began a long series of House bills, including HB 462 on the Capital Area Road and Bridge District board composition, HB 547 on photographing voter registration information, HB 613 on marking driver’s licenses with citizenship status, HB 691 on voter-roll verification through the federal SAVE system, and HB 712 waiving certain OMV fees for homeless individuals; several of these bills were explained and moved toward final passage as the session continued.

Transcript Highlights:

• Matt Easley, on behalf of the California chapters of Associated General Contractors, in opposition.
• Turo will still be responsible for ensuring that there is insurance in all instances at levels of 45,

Keywords: 988, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• He was a crane operator for 45 years.
• Florida a base of illustration, an individual who heads the American Chinese Association Florida chapter

Transcript Highlights:

• Indoor Clean Air Act, our association worked with the legislature on the current statutory language in Chapter
• That makes up about 45% of the global total.

Bills: S0408, S0986, S0678, S0800, S1050, S0484, S1118

Keywords: vaccine advertisement, manufacturer liability, harmful vaccine, healthcare, court action, smoking regulation, public health, vaping, marijuana, public places, Florida Statutes, alcohol distribution, tax deductions, extraordinary losses, warehouse breakage, regulatory compliance, veterinary, prescription, pharmacy, client rights

Summary: The Committee on Regulated Industries considered several bills and took final action on each. SB 986, by Senator Gruters and presented by Senator Rodriguez, would prohibit smoking or vaping marijuana in public places and in certain indoor spaces; restaurant and lodging representatives supported adding marijuana and vaping to clean indoor air rules but asked to preserve designated smoking areas on private property, while cannabis advocates warned the bill was overly broad and could affect patients and property rights. The committee voted the bill favorably. SB 678, by Senator Mayfield, would restore statutory authority for DBPR to continue allowing alcohol distributors to deduct unsellable alcohol from monthly excise tax calculations; the committee adopted a strike-all amendment and reported the committee substitute favorably. SB 800, also by Senator Mayfield, increases penalties for repeated unlicensed engineering practice and creates an engineering student loan assistance program for engineers working for state agencies and water management districts; after adopting an amendment clarifying eligibility, the committee reported the bill favorably. The committee then heard SB 408, by Senator Grall, which would create a Florida cause of action against vaccine manufacturers that advertise in the state, allowing injured individuals to sue in Florida courts. Supporters argued the bill would rebuild public trust and hold manufacturers accountable, while opponents from the Florida Justice Reform Institute, American Tort Reform Association, BIO, the U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform, and several medical and business groups argued the field is largely preempted by federal law, that existing federal compensation programs already address vaccine injuries, and that the bill raises First Amendment and policy concerns. After debate focused on vaccine injury data, compensation rates, and liability, the committee voted SB 408 favorably. The committee also considered SB 484 and SB 1118, both by Senator Avila, dealing with data centers. SB 484 would preserve local planning authority, bar nondisclosure agreements that prevent disclosure of potential data center development, require the PSC to set large-load tariff requirements so data centers pay their own costs, and limit consumptive use permits for large-scale data centers absent no harm to water resources and compliance with local zoning; supporters emphasized ratepayer protection and economic development, while some witnesses urged flexibility for behind-the-meter projects and confidentiality in negotiations. The bill was reported favorably. SB 1118 would create a time-limited public records exemption for county or municipal information about data center siting and protect proprietary business information; Senator Pizzo raised concerns about how the exemption would affect disclosure of competing projects and local officials’ ability to speak, but the sponsor said he would work on clarifying the language. The committee also passed SB 1050, by Senator Calatayud, which requires veterinarians to provide pet owners with written prescriptions and information about pharmacy choice while preserving veterinary judgment and emergency dispensing authority. The meeting concluded after all bills were reported favorably and members recorded additional votes on prior items.

Transcript Highlights:

• It is complicated to see because we're looking at not just a snapshot of a statute but the entire chapter
• I do like and appreciate the language used in lines 43 and 45 using gang-related language in furtherance

Transcript Highlights:

• She said, you know, a lot of my friends we just read a chapter from Anne Frank and you move on.
• 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 32, 33, 34, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 40, 41, 42, 42, 43, 44, 44, 45

Keywords: 988, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Senate Bill 331 adds ASCs and many other facility types to the reporting requirements under Chapter 327
• The primary educational institution for prescribing psychologists is 45 minutes away from L.A.

Bills: SB2024, SB227, SB268, SB1467, SB1580, HB5537, SB1313, SB1677, SB918, SB331, SB2207, SB2721

Keywords: e-cigarettes, marketing prohibition, youth protection, criminal penalties, public health, school funding, education reform, state budget, property taxes, equity in education, health care, licensing, complaint procedure, disciplinary action, law enforcement, death records, vital statistics, healthcare, trauma facility, Medicaid

Transcript Highlights:

• private institutions such as Houston Methodist and Baylor College of Medicine and industry including a $45
• According to the State Department, certain chapters of this organization have received funding, guidance

Bills: SB2972, SB1909, SB2815, SB735, SB2233, SB800, SB1069, SB2683, SB2986, SB2058, SB2310, SB2055, SB1032

Keywords: expressive activities, freedom of speech, public forum, higher education, protests, student rights, antisemitism, public institutions, disciplinary policy, student organizations, compliance, institutional policy, disciplinary sanctions, diploma designation, institution merger, academic records, student options, Holocaust education, Holocaust Remembrance Week, genocide education

Transcript Highlights:

• Uh, Chapter 91, Transportation code addresses the acquisition, financing, construction, operation, and
• Power output has been reduced to 30 to 45% of available electricity today and ever shrinking.

Transcript Highlights:

• abused, abandoned or neglected, we must look at whether the parent or legal custodian did so and under chapter
• But it also gives you the opportunity provided provisional license for 45 days increases the get some

Keywords: 999, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• What this bill does, it amends Chapter 98B of the Civil Practice of Remedy Code, which is the Unlawful
• For those of you who do not know, those are three of the 45 communist goals.

Bills: SB20, SB1621, SB412, SB441, SB442

Keywords: child protection, sexual offenses, visual material, artificial intelligence, criminal penalties, law enforcement, defense against prosecution, obscenity, judicial officer, deepfake, deep fake, synthetic media, AI-generated content, machine learning, nonconsensual pornography, revenge porn, sexually explicit media, intimate images, digital manipulation, visual depiction

Transcript Highlights:

• This<02:45:02.640> is<02:45:02.880> not<02:45:03.120> the<02:45:03.359> role<
• <02:45:10.319> so<02:45:10.880> deeply<02:45:11.439> meaningful<02:45:11.760
• <02:45:16.240> So<02:45:16.479> I<02:45:16.720> salute<02:45:17.040> the<
• that as<02:45:32.240> someone<02:45:32.479> who<02:45:32.720> used<02:45:32.880
• <02:45:46.720> what<02:45:46.960> I<02:45:47.120> used<02:45:47.279> to

Keywords: 981, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Uh but uh regarding<01:45:05.080> uh<01:45:05.240> is<01:45:05.960> as<01:45:06.480
• hear<01:45:09.120> from<01:45:09.280> them<01:45:09.520> on<01:45:09.720>
• I<01:45:10.880> thank<01:45:11.120> you,<01:45:11.160> Senator.
• :45:14.760> of<01:45:14.840> the<01:45:14.960> reporter Orleans.
• So,<01:45:32.640> under<01:45:33.200> C3<01:45:33.680> an<01:45:33.800> electric

Keywords: 927, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• stutter step<00:45:22.880> where<00:45:23.119> no<00:45:23.359> one<00:45:23.599
• <00:45:26.160> had<00:45:26.400> to<00:45:26.560> be<00:45:26.720> paid
• <00:45:29.040> Uh<00:45:29.520> so<00:45:30.240> that<00:45:30.560> was
• c><00:45:31.440> more<00:45:31.680> of<00:45:31.839> a<00:45:32.880> a<00
• Uh<00:45:37.040> we<00:45:37.359> are<00:45:37.520> now<00:45:37.920> in<

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• :14.880> a<00:45:15.079> section<00:45:15.680> in<00:45:15.960> Senate<00
• 18.280> um<00:45:18.640> which<00:45:19.040> kind<00:45:19.319> of<00:45:
• <00:45:21.640> the<00:45:21.960> condos<00:45:22.760> that<00:45:23.040>
• /c><00:45:27.880> even<00:45:28.200> be<00:45:28.440> eligible<00:45:29.240>
• high-rise<00:45:52.400> condominium<00:45:53.400> so<00:45:53.640> who<00:45

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The committee opened by outlining hearing procedures, including a two-minute limit for live testimony, a request not to repeat written testimony, and a reminder about decorum. The first bill heard was SB 697, which would create a nonrefundable individual income tax credit for expenses to retrofit residences with wind-resistive devices. The Insurance Division said it supported the concept but noted it may need an appropriation or outside expertise to develop certification standards, while the Department of Taxation said the bill should retain a third-party certification requirement if the Insurance Division cannot administer the credit. The Hawaii Insurers Council supported the bill, and the Tax Foundation suggested a subsidy-style program would be more efficient than a tax credit and criticized the bill’s 100% credit structure. A testifier in support argued the measure would help homeowners fortify houses against hurricanes and reduce shelter demand; written testimony from several others, including HIEMA, was noted as supportive. The committee then moved through SB 76, which would require the Hawaii Property Insurance Association to provide commercial property coverage after two private-market denials, and SB 83, which would require insurers to give advance written premium-change notices and explanations to common-interest community policyholders and the insurance commissioner, along with a report on premium increases. For SB 76, the State Insurance Division stood on its written comments, and testimony in support came from Michael Honda, the National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies, and Jessica Herzog. SB 83 drew more extensive discussion: the Insurance Division supported the need for better transparency, while the Hawaii Insurers Council opposed the bill, arguing that agents—not insurers—typically communicate with AOAO boards and that the measure could worsen an already difficult market. Insurance Division staff acknowledged widespread complaints from condo associations about lack of transparency and said the division had received many calls about premium increases and nonrenewals. The discussion on SB 83 expanded into broader concerns about condo insurance, nonrenewals, surplus lines, and the difficulty of getting timely explanations for large premium increases. Committee members and testifiers described older buildings struggling to fund repairs and upgrades while facing steep insurance costs, and some urged the committee to craft baseline statutory protections for unit owners. The Insurance Division said surplus lines serve a critical gap-filling role and warned against regulating that market in a way that could slow access to coverage. No votes or final committee actions were taken in the portion of the meeting provided.

Transcript Highlights:

• <02:45:31.359> those<02:45:31.680> DC<02:45:32.080> law<02:45:32.960> 24-
• <06:45:03.600> Or<06:45:03.840> take<06:45:04.080> a<06:45:04.320> family
• 06:45:19.680> money<06:45:19.920> to<06:45:20.558> my<06:45:20.798> friends
• > year<06:45:26.000> is<06:45:26.160> a<06:45:26.400> lot,<06:45:27.280>
• 06:45:34.320> is<06:45:34.638> a<06:45:35.280> uh<06:45:35.440> a<06:45:35.760

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 1012, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• :02.120> to<00:45:02.200> have<00:45:02.280> to<00:45:02.320> move<00:45:
• with<00:45:06.840> relation<00:45:07.440> to<00:45:07.800> the<00:45:07.920>
• If<00:45:10.600> you<00:45:10.760> look<00:45:11.080> at<00:45:11.280> that
• <00:45:26.840> Medicare<00:45:27.640> would<00:45:27.960> pay,<00:45:28.640>
• :45:33.720> would<00:45:33.920> provide<00:45:34.880> is<00:45:35.080> the

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00:00 Call to Order and Roll Call 00:00:38 Consideration of Referred Administrative Regulations 00:01:34 Proposed Legislation for the 2026 Session 00:10:14 Basic and Added Reparation (PIP) Benefits 00:10:41 Prior Authorization 00:46:15 Measures to Strengthen Kentucky’s Economic Infrastructure 00:59:46, 958, all

Summary: The committee met in a special-called session of the Interim Joint Committee on Banking and Insurance and first took up three Department of Insurance regulations tied to House Bill 256, the Strengthen Kentucky Homes program: 806 KAR 22:00, 22:10, and 22:20. Commissioner Sharon Clark said the program would provide $5 million in grants to help homeowners strengthen roofs, with regulations covering eligibility and operations, contractors and evaluators, and reinspections in cases of suspected fraud. A committee substitute to 806 KAR 22:10 was explained as a technical correction to conform to the statutory preference for in-state contractors and evaluators. Representative Hampton moved and Representative Rudy seconded approval of the substitute, and it was adopted by voice vote; the amended regulations were then reviewed. Clark also said the grant money would be distributed statewide rather than targeted to storm-prone areas. The committee then heard an update from Commissioner Clark on mental health parity in response to questions from Representative Pollock. Clark said the department reviews insurer filings and conducts market conduct examinations, but does not have authority over provider reimbursement rates or to require providers to join insurer networks. She said complaints are investigated and, when needed, teams review claims and data on site to check compliance with parity requirements. No action was taken on that discussion. After approving the November 4 meeting minutes, the committee heard testimony on a proposed PIP reform package from Representative Josh Bray, the Kentucky Hospital Association, the Kentucky Justice Association, and State Farm. Supporters said the bill would apply the workers’ compensation fee schedule to most PIP medical claims, keep the $10,000 PIP limit in place while stretching benefits further, reduce balance billing, modernize benefit amounts, and address fraud and delayed billing. They noted hospitals would be exempt from the fee schedule, while hospital-based physical therapy would be included, and said the compromise reflected negotiations among stakeholders. Some members questioned whether exempting hospitals undercut the bill’s purpose and asked about possible rate effects; proponents said they had not done a rate analysis and that the bill could lead to more treatments within the existing PIP limit. No vote was taken on the PIP proposal during this meeting.

Transcript Highlights:

• <00:45:17.839> With<00:45:17.920> that,<00:45:18.079> I'll<00:45:18.240>
• <00:45:32.560> I'm<00:45:32.720> the<00:45:32.880> mayor<00:45:33.119> of
• <00:45:34.319> I've<00:45:34.560> been<00:45:34.720> doing<00:45:35.119>
• <00:45:42.880> So<00:45:43.680> um<00:45:43.839> I<00:45:44.079> I<00
• a<00:45:46.640> project<00:45:46.960> that<00:45:47.200> is<00:45:47.359>

Bills: HF474, HF218, HF210, HF441, HF691, HF720, HF1068, HF1314, HF1465, HF1860, HF2046, HF1389, HF2404, HF2854, HF2985, HF3128, HF3103, HF778, HF3125

Keywords: HF474, Hubert H. Humphrey, Henry Mower Rice, Statuary Hall, United States Capitol, statue replacement, capital investment, general fund appropriation, Minnesota State Capitol, Minnesota State Historical Society, public art, commemorative statue, National Statuary Hall Collection, commissioner of administration, cultural heritage, monument, Washington D.C., HF218, Minnesota, Department of Public Safety

Transcript Highlights:

• I serve as the Director of Legislative Affairs for the Texas State chapter, and I am also starting as
• the Vice Chair of the national chapter of Legislative Affairs come July 1.
• And we have the penal code; it's Chapter 35A. It's about this long in how they define fraud.
• they appreciate that their interaction with their patient doesn't have to be 10 minutes; it can be 30, 45
• In 2024, patients on average only paid hospitals 45% of their patient responsibility... ...portion of

Keywords: 1184, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• > to<00:45:03.960> the<00:45:04.079> oplc<00:45:04.760> when<00:45:05.040>
• <00:45:27.760> function<00:45:28.079> out<00:45:28.520> sometimes<00:45:29.000><
• <00:45:42.440> so<00:45:42.599> just<00:45:42.720> to<00:45:42.960> give<
• > a<00:45:43.280> sense<00:45:43.680> the<00:45:43.880> office<00:45:44.319>
• <00:45:57.880> no<00:45:58.119> actual<00:45:58.520> place<00:45:58.800>

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee reviewed selected House Bill 2 provisions, focusing first on the group two pension reform language and whether it matched prior legislation and the fiscal note. Members discussed two main issues: the treatment of extra and special duty pay in the pension calculation for employees hired before 2011, and the annuity multiplier after 15 years of creditable service. Several members said the HB 2 language was intended to restore prior law and protect against pension “spiking,” while others worried the draft and fiscal note may not have fully reflected current law, potentially affecting the cost estimate. The discussion repeatedly emphasized the need to avoid underfunding or double counting and to make sure Finance had the correct actuarial assumptions. No vote was taken; the committee agreed to flag the issues for Finance and to clarify the fiscal note. Members also discussed the vested-rights language, which was described as an explicit definition of vesting and a restriction on future legislative changes to compensation calculations after three years of service. Some viewed it as a policy protection with no immediate fiscal impact, while others noted it had been included in prior legislation and should be clearly understood before the bill moved forward. The committee also briefly referenced prior pension legislation, including House Bill 436 and House Bill 727, and noted that HB 2 was being used to carry forward related pension repair provisions. The committee then turned to an OPLC-related section transferring building, plumbing, electrical, and fuel gas inspector positions from OPLC to the Department of Safety’s Fire Marshal’s office. Testimony explained that the nine inspector positions are funded from the licensing fund, and that the move was justified as a public-safety function better aligned with the Fire Marshal’s mission because the inspections are statewide code-enforcement work rather than facility-specific licensing work. The discussion ended with a note that the remaining HB 2 changes run through 2034 and a brief announcement about memorial arrangements for C.J. Gerard.