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TX
Texas 89th Regular
Senate Committee on Health and Human Services (Part II) May 21st, 2025
Health & Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- , we have to report it.
- That is where we get the information for the report.
- This is just reporting. People have tried to report that he was at a hospital.
- Often, has a nurse had to report?
- We issued a report in 2021 on food trucks...
Bills:
HB1106, HB3284, HB541, HB713, HB1403, HB1586, HB1942, HB2070, HB2844, HB2851, HB3151, HB3749, HB3940, HB3963, HB4454, HB4466, HB4795, HB5154, HB5394, SB1357, HB1052, HB4099, HB4638, HB5147
Keywords:
child abuse, neglect, gender identity, sexual orientation, child welfare, marriage, family, Texas Commission, family welfare, marriage support, stability, premarital education, child development, strong families, direct patient care, healthcare, physicians, medical services, insurance regulation, maternal health
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- If you would like to speak, you need to fill out a white card for information, green card for support
- , and red card for opposition.
- You need to fill out a white card for information, green card for support, and red card for opposition
- in a comprehensive report.
- We do have some cards. Information, if needed. Rebecca Taylor Hill. Two cards in support.
Keywords:
housing assistance, state-owned property, cost-burdened, state employees, affordable housing, fiscal audit, higher education, public funds, underrepresented minorities, Board of Regents, Louisiana legislation, constitutional convention, Louisiana constitution, electoral process, government structure, delegate elections, airport authority, fire protection, supplemental pay, public safety
Summary:
The committee first took up Senate Bill 105, which would reinstate an existing TOPS Tech benefit for eligible veterans after a sunset expired. The author said the program had been underused because it was not well promoted, but that the new veterans workforce effort called “The Boot” would help connect veterans to the benefit. Members confirmed it would use existing TOPS funds and not require new money, and the bill was reported favorably without objection.
House Resolution 3 asked the Louisiana Housing Corporation to study whether vacant state-owned property could be used for housing and rental assistance for cost-burdened state employees. The author described it as an exploratory study, while members raised concerns about the fiscal note and the scope of the study. Fiscal staff explained the agency had requested additional positions to do the work. The committee discussed narrowing the study to certain areas, but the resolution was ultimately reported favorably.
House Bill 189 sought supplemental pay for fire protection officers at the Lakefront Management Authority’s airport. The author and airport representatives argued the firefighters perform hazardous, specialized ARFF duties at a busy public airport and should be treated like other supplemental-pay recipients. Some members questioned whether the airport and its employees qualified under existing law and whether the proposal would expand an already costly program. After debate, the committee rejected the bill on an 8-10 vote.
The committee then reported Senate Bill 461 favorably, which would place certain small groups of active employees under the Office of Group Benefits to improve insurance rates without using general fund money. House Bill 623, creating a three-tier permitting system for vapor product producers, manufacturers, and wholesalers, was amended to clarify the direct-to-consumer shipment prohibition and then reported favorably. House Bill 1222, which would authorize LED to create a grocery initiative grant and assistance program to address food deserts, drew extended debate over whether it would amount to government-run grocery stores; supporters said it would only create incentives for private grocers and related assistance. It was amended and reported favorably by a 16-2 vote. Finally, House Resolution 80, as amended, would shift a proposed audit-related effort on higher education budget metrics away from the legislative auditor and toward university systems’ own boards; members questioned the need for a look-back report and the added workload, and the chair indicated he would move to recommit the resolution to the education committee.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
Senate Children and Family Law (05/08/2025)
Children and Family Law
Transcript Highlights:
- other professional mandated reporter. other professional mandated reporter.
- , You can just say any mandated reporter, You can just say any mandated reporter, right?
- failing to make the report, not a mandated reporter making a false report, right?
- It has to do with someone making a false report to the mandated reporter intentionally.
- any other way I would report it. Right. any other way I would report it. Right.
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Interim Joint Committee on State Government (10-21-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- Uh the big NTP report highlighted.
- Capital project breakdown reporting. reporting. reporting.
- reports. Next slide. reports. Next slide. Completed<01:09:14.000>
projects. - marina infrastructure. marina infrastructure.
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Representative u uh report today. Representative u uh report today.
Keywords:
Discussion of SB 126 (2025 RS) 00:05:13
Discussion of HB 16 (2025 RS) 00:15:40
Kentucky Department of Parks – Overview 01:05:06, 958, all
Summary:
The committee met jointly for State Government, State and Local Government, and Elections and Constitutional Amendments, approved the minutes from the September 23 meeting, and then took up discussion of Senate Bill 126, a proposed constitutional amendment to restrict the governor’s pardon power. Senator Chris McDaniel said the measure was prompted by concerns over pardons issued in 2019 and would bar pardons for 60 days before a gubernatorial election through the swearing-in of a new governor, leaving the power otherwise intact. Members who spoke generally supported the proposal as a way to increase accountability, and McDaniel said he intended to place it on the 2026 ballot. No vote was taken on the bill during the discussion.
The committee then moved to House Bill 16 on water fluoridation. Representative Hart and Senator Greg Elkins said the bill would remove Kentucky’s fluoridation mandate and give local water districts the choice to add fluoride or not. They emphasized that the revised draft also adds immunity language to protect districts from civil litigation regardless of their decision. Dr. Jack Call, a Louisville dentist, presented against fluoridation, arguing that the main dental benefit is topical rather than from drinking water and citing studies and reports he said linked fluoride exposure to reduced IQ in children and other health concerns. Cindy Batson, a nurse and parent, also supported the bill and said she had testified on the issue for years.
During questions, Senator Rollins raised concerns about fluoride being an industrial byproduct and described fluoridation as forced medication. The discussion remained focused on the bill’s local-control and immunity provisions, with sponsors saying they were not trying to relitigate the broader science but wanted to remove the mandate. The transcript ends while questions and testimony on HB 16 were still underway, and no final committee action is shown.
FL
Florida 2026 5th Special Session
Ethics and Elections Apr 22nd, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Are there any other appearance cards?
- If not, are there appearance cards? No appearance cards for Ms. Matthews. I have one question.
- Are there appearance cards? There are no appearance cards. Is there a debate?
- We'll take appearance cards. We have a number of them.
- We'll take appearance cards. We have a number of them.
Summary:
The committee first took up 127 gubernatorial appointees grouped in blocks and, after brief testimony in favor of several nominees, voted to recommend confirmation of the block nominees to the full Senate. The committee then moved through a series of University of West Florida and other board nominations, hearing from each nominee about their background and priorities, with most emphasizing service, local ties, student success, military partnerships, and university growth. Several nominees also answered questions about governance, faculty hiring, diversity, and the university’s strategic direction.
For the University of West Florida Board of Trustees, the committee heard from Paul Bailey, Rebecca Matthews, Rachel Moyah, Ashley Ross, Christopher Young, and Adam Kissel. Bailey stressed his local roots, legal background, and support for UWF’s pre-law program and military connections; Matthews highlighted her education and state-government experience, current role as board chair, enrollment growth, fundraising, and alignment with state directives; Moyah cited her education and school board experience, fiscal discipline, and recent positive financial and enrollment figures; Ross emphasized fundraising, workforce needs, cyber opportunities, and support for the governor’s higher education agenda; and Young focused on business accountability, audit oversight, rural access to education, and expanding military-related opportunities. Each of these nominees was questioned about issues such as diversity, “woke” culture, faculty ideology, and the role of the board, and each was ultimately recommended for confirmation by roll-call vote.
Adam Kissel’s nomination drew the most extensive debate and public testimony. Kissel described his background in free speech advocacy, federal education policy, philanthropy, and higher education reform, and said he would support UWF’s growth, free-speech protections, military and veteran engagement, and stronger graduation rates. Senators pressed him on prior writings favoring privatization of public higher education, comments about replacing administrators with AI, his work with the Heritage Foundation and Project 2025, and how his views fit with serving on a public university board; he said his long-term libertarian views did not conflict with his short-term support for UWF receiving more resources. Public testimony was split, with supporters praising his free-speech credentials, military focus, and alignment with the governor’s reforms, while opponents questioned his commitment to public higher education and whether he could be trusted to learn the university from the ground up. After debate, the committee voted to recommend Kissel’s confirmation to the full Senate.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Education Funding (01/24/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
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trying being swamped with fiscal report trying being swamped with fiscal report - Are there any other pink cards?
- Are there any other pink cards?
- Are there any other pink cards for this particular bill? We need pink cards...
- cards out there none cards red card pink cards out there none coming<03:58:25.600>
in coming
Summary:
The committee first heard HB 295, which would make school building aid funds non-lapsing/non-APS. Representative Cahill said the bill was intended to keep any unused building aid money available for future projects, potentially helping move projects up the priority list or provide a little more funding for school construction. Members asked about how much money has lapsed in past years, whether the education trust fund and building aid are separate, and whether any lapsing dollars could be used to pay down debt. Department of Education official Jim Carney said about $29.1 million would be available if building aid is funded to the $50 million maximum in FY26, confirmed that the fund currently lapses, and said the department would gather historical lapse data. Committee members also discussed whether a dedicated fund structure could achieve the same goal, and the chair noted that the education trust fund statute includes school building aid as one of its uses. No vote was taken; the hearing was closed and the committee said it would later hold a work session after receiving more information.
The committee then took up HB 237, introduced by Representative Dan McGuire, which would prohibit the use of special education state funds and differentiated aid for students not receiving special education services. The New Hampshire School Boards Association, through Becky Wilson, opposed the bill as written, saying it was unclear, potentially unnecessary, and difficult to implement because adequacy and differentiated aid are distributed as part of a districtwide lump sum rather than as student-specific dollars. She explained that special education costs are embedded across district budgets, including staffing, training, transportation, and instruction, and that some staff and services benefit both special education and general education students. Wilson also said differentiated aid is not tied to a specific pupil and is used at the district’s discretion, though it is intended to support students with greater needs.
Committee members pressed on whether the bill would require districts to track money by individual student, whether it could conflict with federal special education law, and whether it would affect least restrictive environment requirements. Wilson said making the funds student-specific could create privacy and accounting problems and could make it difficult to staff inclusive classrooms, though she did not give a definitive legal opinion on federal compliance. She agreed that students who are not eligible for special education would not be included in the separate catastrophic/special education aid reimbursement program. The discussion continued into the second section of the bill, with members exploring how adequacy aid and differentiated aid are used in practice, but no action was taken during the portion provided.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Criminal Justice Feb 11th, 2025
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law Committee 2/26/26
Judiciary Finance and Civil Law
Transcript Highlights:
- When they're in that pre-status of moving to Minnesota, they receive a temporary card.
- So we just wanted to clarify that it wouldn't be appropriate for them to use their temporary card.
- Um, once they move their temporary card.
- Um, but just uh safe at home card.
- <00:48:14.160>
for credible uh uh appraisal report for credible uh uh appraisal report for
Keywords:
Safe at Home, address confidentiality, domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, harassment, victim privacy, survivor protection, confidential address, protected address, secret address, identity protection, residential confidentiality, program participant, nondiscrimination, court disclosure, protective order, service of process, driver's license, state ID
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama House Financial Services Committee Mar 10th, 2026
Financial Services
Transcript Highlights:
- cards, digital are not affected. cards, digital are not affected.
- All those in favor of giving a favorable report? Those opposed? HB 545 is given a favorable report.
- I have a favor report as amended. I have a second. second. second. >> Second.
- <00:10:05.279>
I giving a favor report. I giving a favor report. - Anything else, given a favor report. Anything else, >> chairman?
Keywords:
Escambia County, probate court, court fees, legal services, judicial legislation, HB545, legal tender, cash rounding, nearest five cents, nickel rounding, in-person cash transaction, cash transactions, change making, sales tax, Department of Revenue, merchant payments, consumer payments, currency rounding, cash payment, retail transactions
WY
Transcript Highlights:
- years and provides a report back to the director and to the program manager.
- And I will note that the actuarial independent actuarial report within that insurance department the
- monthly reports to the JAC is something that Mr.
- While there's always more work to do, While there's always more work to do, I am pleased to report to
- ... than it is for, you know, a card-carrying bureaucrat like myself.
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House Transportation Finance and Policy Committee 3/5/25
Transportation Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- I haven't seen our Civil Air Patrol things this year, so looking at the membership cards... maybe with
- I haven't seen our Civil Air Patrol things this year, so looking at the membership cards...
- So what my amendment does is it actually just adds a reporting component to it, making sure that when
- we get that information, or when they're gathering that information, they're also compiling a report
- <00:57:30.760>
as consolidate some reporting as consolidate some reporting as well<00:57:32.960
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
House - Commerce and Economic Development Feb 3rd, 2025
House Commerce & Economic Development Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- They shall not require a consumer's credit report or credit score.
- Five is they shall not report to the consumer reporting agencies or debt collectors any information about
- So, without reporting, that could potentially pose an issue.
- I still have it, so I'm glad to report.
- We have a debit card that has... an expedited transaction fee that goes directly into your card, and
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- While we're doing that, we're going to read you some green cards.
- Pelka put in a card and is here if needed for information. Let's see.
- We have a motion by Senator Bass to report House Bill 591 with amendments. Any opposition?
- Seeing none, that bill is reported with amendments. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Thank you.
- Cards in favor, but did not wish to speak.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- , their uh legally required reporting, their uh legally required reporting, etc.<01:45:26.000>
- , have no visa, they have no green card, have no visa, they have no green card, they<02:44:47.279
- <03:26:18.080>
Green cards I did a little research. Green cards I did a little research. - <03:26:32.399>
So even want to do with green cards. So even want to do with green cards. - cards, but they don't have them now. cards, but they don't have them now.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs (01/16/2026)
State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- There'll be advertisements outside of stores that say no card needed. Why do you need a card?
- You need a card to purchase medical marijuana in the state of Florida.
- So we're going to move on to the parents cards.
- And that concludes all of our appearance cards for today. Thank you.
- By your vote, CS for SB 438 is reported favorably.
Summary:
The Committee on Agriculture heard a presentation from Florida FFA state officers Gabby Howell and Macy Jordan, who described FFA and agricultural education as a three-part model of classroom instruction, supervised agricultural experience, and leadership development. They highlighted FFA membership growth, Florida’s more than 60,000 members, industry certifications, and state funding that allows all agriculture education students to participate at no cost. Members praised the students and the organization’s role in developing future agricultural leaders.
The committee then took up SB 438, which would regulate hemp and hemp extract products, including THC-infused beverages, by adding testing, labeling, retail location, age, and event restrictions, along with penalties and $2 million for testing equipment. Senator Burton said the bill is intended to address public safety, prevent products with illegal THC levels from reaching consumers, and respond to the governor’s prior veto concerns, especially store location and regulation. An amendment clarifying final batch testing was adopted without objection.
Testimony was mixed. Supporters, including beverage distributors, law enforcement, and some hemp beverage businesses, backed regulation and said the bill would improve safety and clarity, though some asked for changes to avoid treating specialty beverage retailers like liquor stores. Opponents and some hemp industry representatives argued the bill was too restrictive, would hurt small businesses, and could push products into the black market; they also objected to THC limits, event restrictions, and the proposed regulatory structure. After debate, the committee voted 6-0 to report CS for SB 438 favorably.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- Appearance cards.
- Appearance cards on the amendment? Any debate on the amendment?
- Let's move to appearance cards.
- By your vote, SB 130 is reported favorably.
- I've got 17 troopers that report to me, four sergeants.
Summary:
The committee heard a presentation from Jessica Spencer on cannabis, criminal justice, and mental health. She argued that marijuana products have become far more potent over time, that high-potency THC and hemp-derived products are widely available in Florida, and that daily or near-daily use can contribute to addiction, psychosis, and other mental health problems, especially for adolescents. She also said cannabis is linked to violent crime and suicide in some cases, urged more prevention funding in schools, stronger regulation of Delta-8 and similar products, better law enforcement and regulatory oversight, expanded treatment and diversion options, and more expungement opportunities for simple possession. Senators questioned her about potency data, testing methods, and whether she was claiming causation in violent cases; she said she was and noted she had worked on the No on 3 campaign while still favoring decriminalization of simple possession rather than full legalization.
The committee then took up several bills. CS/SB 150, “Trooper’s Law,” was amended and reported favorably; it makes extreme animal cruelty during a declared emergency a third-degree felony, inspired by the rescue of a dog during Hurricane Milton. SB 234, the Jason Rayner Act, was reported favorably after debate over its changes to self-defense language and mandatory life imprisonment for manslaughter committed against a law enforcement officer; supporters said it closes a loophole exposed in the Rayner case, while opponents raised concerns about unintended consequences and mandatory sentencing. CS/SB 138, “Trenton’s Law,” also passed after amendment; it increases penalties for repeat DUI/vehicular homicide offenders and adds language on intoxicating substances, with supporters citing the death of Trenton Stewart and opponents warning about cannabis impairment standards and first refusal penalties.
SB 130, dealing with compensation for wrongful incarceration, was reported favorably. The bill removes Florida’s “clean hands” bar, extends the filing deadline from 90 days to two years, and allows exonerees with factual innocence findings to pursue compensation and civil remedies. Support came from innocence and civil liberties advocates. The committee also received a law enforcement presentation from Florida Highway Patrol Lieutenant Channing Taylor on impaired driving enforcement, DRE training, and crash data, emphasizing that drug impairment—especially cannabis—plays a major role in fatal crashes and that officers rely on observation and field testing because roadside chemical testing is limited.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Uh, as of August 5th, there are 35 human cases reported in Mexico, uh, and it has been reported that
- We're depending on folks reporting, you bet and they have to report to y'all either us, if it's in the
- Based on somebody's reporting. Um, you're, you're creating a 12-mile radius.
- Uh, know that they have to report that we're, we're gonna put signs up.
- Just a quick point to answer the chairman's question earlier about who reports, how do we report those
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice Mar 24th, 2025
Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice
Transcript Highlights:
- CS for SB 1198 on fraudulent use of gift cards by Senator DeSigley.
- and penalties for fraudulent activities involving gift cards.
- And by your vote, CS for SB 1198 is reported favorably.
- By your vote, CS for SB 806 is reported favorably.
- By your vote, CS for SB 806 is reported favorably.
Summary:
The Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice met and considered five bills, all of which were reported favorably. The committee first heard SB 1168 by Senator Leek, which increases the penalty for unlawfully installing or using a tracking device or app on another person’s property when done in furtherance of a dangerous crime; an amendment broadened the bill to cover both furtherance of and commission of such crimes. The bill passed unanimously. The committee then approved SB 1286 by Senator Grall, clarifying that parents allowing children to engage in unsupervised activities like biking, walking, or playing outside does not by itself constitute child harm or neglect unless the conduct is reckless and endangers the child. That bill also passed without opposition.
The committee next took up CS for SB 1198 by Senator DiCeglie, creating a new statute addressing fraudulent use of gift cards and setting penalties and guidelines for such conduct. Several organizations and businesses, including AARP, the Florida Chamber of Commerce, Walgreens, and the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association, appeared in support, and the bill was reported favorably. The committee also heard SB 774 by Senator Wright, which requires clerks of court to electronically transmit certain involuntary mental health, substance abuse, and risk protection order paperwork to the county sheriff within six business hours after entry; the bill was presented in response to a fatal delay in serving an ex parte order in Volusia County. An amendment clarified the six-hour requirement applies to business hours, and the bill passed unanimously.
Finally, the committee considered CS for SB 806 by Senator Yarbrough, which clarifies that the Florida Attorney General is the exclusive public official with standing to assert the rights of qualified beneficiaries in Florida charitable trusts. Senator Ruson raised concerns about whether the bill could limit out-of-state attorneys general and potentially affect litigation over trust distributions, but said he would support the bill while continuing discussions before Rules. The committee adopted the bill and it was reported favorably. Senator Simon later asked to be recorded in support of SB 1168 and SB 1286, and the meeting adjourned after no further business.
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama House Fiscal Responsibility Committee Mar 4th, 2026
Fiscal Responsibility
Transcript Highlights:
- . >> It's like who doesn't realize that you can't use a university credit card on the— >> So he would
- Chairman, I move for a favorable report. >> I've got a motion for a favorable report and a second.
- >> Favor report. >> All right, we are journey. >> Thank y'all. Thank you. Thank you.
- Got a a favor<00:14:40.480>
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report. >> Favor report. >> Favor report.