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FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Senate Organization Session Nov 19th, 2024
Florida Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Together, we can continue to lead the fight to free our public schools to compete in our new school choice
Summary:
The Florida Senate convened for its organizational session with prayer, presentation of colors, the Pledge of Allegiance, and the national anthem, followed by a moment of silence for the mother of Senator Fine. The chamber then received special guests and administered oaths to newly elected senators after reading certificates of election from the Secretary of State. Tracy Campbell Cantella was nominated and unanimously elected Secretary of the Senate, then sworn in. Ben Albritton was nominated, seconded, and elected as President of the Senate for the 2024–2026 term, and Jason Brodeur was later nominated, seconded, and elected President Pro Tempore. Both leaders were sworn in and delivered extended remarks about faith, service, Florida’s economy and education, hurricane recovery, insurance, rural communities, agriculture, water quality, Israel, veterans, and the need for data-driven, accountable government.
After the leadership elections, the Senate adopted its rules for the new term and authorized the Secretary to make technical and conforming changes. The chamber also adopted Senate Concurrent Resolution 2-O-RG, which establishes the joint rules of the Florida Legislature for 2024–26. A committee was appointed to notify the House that the Senate had convened for organization, and the committee later reported back that the House had been informed. The Senate then received a communication from the Democratic caucus certifying that Senator Jason Pizzo was elected Democratic leader and Senator Tracie Davis Democratic leader pro tempore for the term.
The session included additional remarks recognizing Senate staff and security personnel, as well as tributes to the late John Pasidomo and a moment of silence for him. The meeting concluded with a performance of “Amazing Grace,” brief closing comments, and an attempted motion to adjourn sine die that was briefly tabled until the House confirmed it was convened and ready to transact business. The Senate then adjourned sine die.
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado House 2026 Legislative Day 087 Apr 11th, 2026
Colorado House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- One jail-based competency restoration program, 5.3 FTE, for purchased psychiatric bed capacity, outpatient
- competency restoration program, and quality assurance.
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and <02:48:31.279>behavioral one competency and behavioral one competency
NH
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, June 8, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- These are the offices charged with leveling the playing field so American companies can compete and win
- playing field so American companies the playing field so American companies can<04:30:46.080>
compete - can compete and win overseas. can compete and win overseas.
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and <04:36:38.080>win field so US firms can compete and win field so - US firms can compete and win abroad. abroad. abroad.
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado House 2026 Legislative Day 116 May 9th, 2026
Colorado House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- 1431 by Representatives Bacon and Soer, also Senators Gonzalez and Judah concerning demonstrating competency
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for <01:08:08.799>occupational <01:08:09.440>lensure competency for - occupational lensure competency for occupational lensure portability.<01:08:10.960>
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US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, April 8, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- in their class, but they also received the highest overall score of 60 Virginia high schools that competed
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and <00:08:00.639>made high schools that competed and made high schools - that competed and made history<00:08:01.199>
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It <00:52:51.200>reminds collegiate athletes compete. - It reminds collegiate athletes compete.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Finance (04/01/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- Well, I'm competing with Representative Murray on who can talk most.
- Well, I'm competing with course.
- Well, I'm competing with Representative<00:18:27.520>
Murray <00:18:27.919>on <00:18:28.160 - Very briefly, I guess we're all competing for who voted against this in committee, because I thought
- all competing for who voted against<00:55:02.400>
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Summary:
The committee first considered House Bill 66, a right-to-know measure that would broaden access from “citizen” to “person,” including out-of-state requesters. Members also adopted an amendment removing the current no-filing-fee provision for appeals of unfavorable right-to-know ombudsman rulings, citing budget concerns. The bill was then reported ought to pass as amended on a 16-9 vote, with a minority report requested.
House Bill 187, which would let a parent or guardian seek a protective order on behalf of a minor alleging abuse by someone outside the family or household, was described as a narrow fix with little fiscal impact. It passed unanimously, 25-0, and was placed on the consent calendar. House Bill 215, requiring landfill permit applicants to submit a report on potential harms and benefits, was retained because its policy had been folded into House Bill 2; the committee voted 25-0 to retain it. House Bill 219, dealing with renewable portfolio standard changes and lower renewable energy certificate values, drew opposition from members who said it would weaken renewable energy development and raise concerns about energy costs, but the motion to retain was adopted 14-11, allowing the bill to be moved into House Bill 2.
The committee then retained House Bills 365, 552, 566, 572, 607, 611, and 624, all by unanimous or near-unanimous votes, generally because the relevant policy or funding had been incorporated into House Bill 2 or because the bills were viewed as technical or low-impact. HB 566 was described as a landfill leach-management bill with a fiscal note under $10,000 annually and was sent to consent. HB 572 and HB 607 were retained because their money components were moved into HB 2, though one member objected that HB 607 represented an unfunded mandate for the Hampton Beach Area Commission.
House Bill 511, concerning ICE detainers and county detention practices, generated the most debate. Supporters said the amendment clarified how long counties may hold detainees without a federal contract and compared the detention period to existing bail rules; opponents argued the bill could sanction detention of people not charged with crimes and raised due-process concerns. The committee adopted the amendment 14-11 and then reported the bill ought to pass as amended on another 14-11 vote, with a minority report requested. House Bill 639, involving securities and digital currency issues, was also reported ought to pass after members noted unresolved concerns but said the Secretary of State’s Securities Division was willing to continue working on it in the other body; the vote was 16-10.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Finance Division III (02/19/2025)
Summary:
House Finance Division III convened a work session on the DHHS budget, with the chair noting there would be no votes and that the committee would spend the day hearing from the commissioner’s office. Nathan White, DHHS Chief Financial Officer, opened with the Division of Finance/Office of Business Operations, explaining that the unit supports the department through daily financial management, AP/AR, audit work, expense projections, transfers, and procurement functions such as contracts, amendments, RFPs/RFAs, and grants management. He also described the division’s revenue and reporting work, including federal draws, CMS-64 reporting, and the public assistance cost allocation plan, and said the department had centralized rate-setting work and a small team handling Medicaid rate analysis and nursing facility rebase work.
Members asked about vacancies, turnover, and budget changes. White said the division had 18 positions unfunded in the governor’s budget, reducing personal services from about $10.8 million to $9.9 million, and estimated the division’s vacancy rate at about 11 percent, below the department average. He said turnover was relatively low, with one retirement at the manager level and higher turnover mainly at lower AP-level positions. He also explained that some budget lines reflected reallocations rather than new spending, including fringe benefits centralized elsewhere and an EBT card contract moved into this unit because the staff member overseeing it works in Finance. When asked about a rent/lease increase, he said it was due to higher copier leasing costs under a statewide DAS contract.
White highlighted several management and technology improvements. He said a business intelligence tool procured in 2022, using Salesforce and Excel-based data, helped DHHS better track federal revenue and maintenance-of-effort spending, reducing FY24 General Fund lapse by about 70 percent and federal/other revenue lapse by 88 percent compared with FY23; he warned that the tool is not funded in the current budget. He also described Lean Six Sigma efforts in the contracts team, training for vendors and nonprofits on procurement and indirect cost rules, and a Finance Academy to standardize policies and procedures. On the contracts side, he said the department uses Smartsheet for project management and DocuSign for electronic signatures, which cut contract execution time dramatically, but noted DocuSign is also not funded in the governor’s budget. The session ended as the committee prepared to move on to the Employee Assistance Program presentation.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- developers hundreds of thousands of dollars, creating new space for local and regional builders to compete
- space for local and Regional<00:05:32.919>
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and <00:05:34.720>new Regional Builders to compete and new Regional - Builders to compete and new incentives<00:05:35.840>
to <00:05:36.000>build <00:05:36.280 - Parking requirements also compete with the land, as you've heard, and on average two parking spots can
WY
Transcript Highlights:
- Um, that's pretty clear as we compete against other states.
- , and the AG did come and ask for some attorney help in that regard so that we can beef it up and compete
- that's pretty clear as we compete that's pretty clear as we compete against<01:54:04.159>
other - can beef it up that regard so that we can beef it up and<01:54:16.880>
and <01:54:17.199>compete - c> and<01:54:17.920>
and <01:54:18.159>protect <01:54:18.480>our and and compete
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Executive Departments and Administration (01/21/2026)
Executive Departments and Administration
Transcript Highlights:
- LPNs are able to practice at the highest level of their education, training, and demonstrated competencies
- LPNs are able to practice at the highest level of their education, training, and demonstrated competencies
- training, and demonstrated competencies. training, and demonstrated competencies.
- However, on that particular one, LPNs, based on their education, experience, and competencies, do not
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do experience, and their competencies do experience, and their competencies
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- If it will help us to compete at a national level with our education numbers.
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level <03:27:00.000>with <03:27:00.319>our compete at a national - level with our compete at a national level with our education<03:27:01.279>
numbers. - Uh, the question about whether Hawaii students can compete nationally—if I can, this was part of our
- Um if I students can compete nationally.
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado Senate 2026 Legislative Day 108 May 1st, 2026
Colorado Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- determinations and in connection therewith expanding the use of electronic filing related to the competency
- struck was this bill has been traveling at the same time as Senate Bill 149, which is the larger competency
- which is same time as Senate Bill 149, which is the<02:50:22.000>
larger <02:50:22.399>competency - <02:50:24.319>
um <02:50:24.800>section the larger competency bill. um section the - larger competency bill. um section one<02:50:25.840>
and <02:50:26.240>the <02:50:26.479
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
Select Committee on School Finance Recalibration, January 22, 2026 - PM
Select Committee on School Finance Recalibration
Transcript Highlights:
- We needed two more lanes to be able to compete, right? So, what are we going to do?
- facing with trying to be able to hire outside of the state, you know, you've got people that are competing
- facing with trying to be able to hire outside of the state, you know, you've got people that are competing
- facing with trying to be able to hire outside of the state, you know, you've got people that are competing
- facing with trying to be able to hire outside of the state, you know, you've got people that are competing
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- boards, my school boards, along with our high school faculty and myself, welcome an opportunity to compete
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to myself uh welcome an opportunity to myself uh welcome an opportunity to compete with <02:41:56.319>charter <02:41:56.720>schools, <02:41:57.280>with compete- with charter schools, with compete with charter schools, with private<02:41:57.840>
schools, < - Communism can't compete with free societies, hence its need to undermine and topple our systems.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- part B: the Department of Education would have the option of extending an offer to ClassWallet to compete
- part B, the Department of Education would have the option of extending an offer to ClassWallet to compete
- and we do know that there's not an was and we do know that there's not an annual<00:58:57.839>
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competitive <00:58:59.039>bid <00:58:59.440>process annual compet - competitive bid process annual compet competitive bid process that<00:59:00.559>
the <00:59:00.720
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Public Health Jun 21st, 2026 at 10:00 am
Joint Committee on Public Health
Transcript Highlights:
- And we have before us two competing constitutional rights.
- She also joined the debate team this year and competed in a number of debates around She also joined
- the debate team this year and competed in a number of debates around the state, requiring many hours
Summary:
The Joint Committee on Public Health held a hearing on several vaccination-related bills, including proposals to eliminate non-medical or religious exemptions for school immunizations (notably H. 2554 and S. 1557), a bill to require or improve reporting and administration of immunization data and exemptions (described as the Community Immunity Act, S. 1618), and H. 2431, which would prohibit COVID-19, mRNA, or gene-altering vaccine requirements. The committee also heard testimony on H. 2463, which would classify funeral directors as public health workers for vaccine-priority purposes during emergencies. The chair reviewed testimony rules and repeatedly asked speakers to keep comments orderly and brief so the committee could hear as many people as possible. No votes were taken during the hearing.
Testimony on H. 2554 and S. 1557 was sharply divided. Pediatricians, infectious disease specialists, public health advocates, and groups such as the Massachusetts Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics, Massachusetts Medical Society, March of Dimes, Massachusetts Families for Vaccines, and several parents supported eliminating religious exemptions, arguing that vaccination protects medically vulnerable children and adults, improves herd immunity, and helps prevent outbreaks of measles, pertussis, and other diseases. They cited local school data showing pockets of lower coverage and incomplete reporting, and several speakers referenced outbreaks in other states and the need for stronger, more consistent reporting and exemption management. Opponents argued the bills would infringe on religious freedom and parental rights, force families to choose between faith and education, and unfairly target a small number of families; some also said Massachusetts already has high vaccination rates and that the real issue is incomplete data or the gap population rather than religious exemptions.
H. 2431 drew testimony from supporters who said COVID-era mandates caused job losses, privacy concerns, and harm, and that the bill would prevent future requirements for COVID, mRNA, or gene-altering vaccines in schools, workplaces, and public settings. Supporters described personal experiences with alleged vaccine injury or mandate-related hardship. H. 2463 was supported by the Massachusetts Funeral Directors Association, which argued funeral directors work in infection-facing settings and should be eligible for vaccine priority during public health emergencies. The hearing featured extensive public testimony but no committee action beyond hearing the bills and taking questions from members.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- he ran for lieutenant governor, he got a million dollars and got himself away from a pack of very competent
- His chief of staff is a former PRP lobbyist. away from a pack of very competent away from a pack of very
- competent people<01:48:18.520>
like <01:48:18.840>Jill <01:48:19.040>Tokuda <01:
Summary:
The Judiciary Committee first took up decision-making on two judicial nominations heard the previous day. Governor’s Message 796, naming Annalisa En Bernard Lee as Circuit Court Judge for the Second Circuit (Maui County), and Governor’s Message 797, naming Michael K. Soong as Circuit Court Judge for the Fifth Circuit (Kauai), were both recommended for consent and adopted by unanimous roll-call votes.
The committee then heard testimony on Governor’s Message 801, the nomination of Vladimir P. Devens as Chief Justice of the Hawaii State Supreme Court. Support came from the Governor’s office, Honolulu Prosecutor Steve Alm, Honolulu Managing Director Michael Formby, the Hawaii Association for Justice, United Public Workers, HGEA/AFL-CIO, the Hawaii Filipino Lawyers Association, labor and trade unions, retired Chief Justice Mark Recktenwald, retired judges, bar and court officials, and many other individuals and organizations. Supporters emphasized Devens’ legal experience, work ethic, labor-law background, community ties, mentorship, and ability to manage the judiciary and address the appellate backlog. A few speakers opposed the nomination, including Chuck Freedman, who raised concerns about union influence and potential conflicts, and others who submitted opposition testimony.
Devens also testified, describing his Honolulu upbringing, education at UC Berkeley, six years with the police department, and more than 30 years in private practice before joining the Supreme Court. He said the chief justice role is primarily an administrative one, highlighted his experience with bar and judicial administration committees, and identified reducing the appellate backlog as a major priority. No vote was taken on GM 801 during this portion of the hearing.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Our city is unable to compete with the multi-million dollar private investments that North Dakota's made
- Our city is unable to compete with the multi-million dollar private investments that North Dakota's made
- Compete with the multi-million dollar private investments that North Dakota's made into Grand Forks.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Environment Committee Meeting - 2026-04-09
Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- It's our neighboring states: South Dakota, Nebraska, Iowa, and North Dakota, those who are competing
- on the AgriGrowth Ag and Food Tour last year, about the cost that Minnesota has by comparison to competing
- on the AgriGrowth Ag and Food Tour last year, about the cost that Minnesota has by comparison to competing
Keywords:
financial assurance, feedlot permits, manure storage, environmental compliance, agriculture regulation, abandoned infrastructure, pollution control, environmental impact, animal feedlot, livestock, regulations, Minnesota Rules
Summary:
The committee approved the March 26, 2026 minutes and then heard House File 4740, authored by Rep. Hansen, which would require feedlots with at least 1,000 animal units to provide financial assurance for closure costs. Hansen argued the bill would shift cleanup responsibility from taxpayers to owners, citing abandoned feedlots, changing ownership structures, and the 2024 Pure Prairie Poultry bankruptcy as examples of why public funds should not be used for closures and cleanup. He also said the bill would apply to new or renewed permits and suggested a statutory definition of abandoned feedlot storage units may be needed.
Farm and livestock groups testified in opposition. Minnesota Farmers Union, Minnesota Milk Producers Association, Minnesota Pork Producers Association, and Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation said existing MPCA and county permit rules already require closure planning and reporting, and that the bill would add unnecessary costs and barriers for family farms, beginning farmers, and expansion. They warned the financial assurance requirement could function like an animal-unit cap, encourage fragmentation or out-of-state relocation, and impose annual costs that would not improve environmental outcomes. Several testified that true abandonment is rare and that current permitting and closure processes already address it.
MPCA staff said the agency has concerns with the bill, noted there is currently no formal fiscal note, and said the agency would need to ensure any appropriations cover ongoing staffing needs. MPCA officials explained that permitted feedlots already must notify the agency before closure, follow a checklist of closure requirements, and undergo follow-up inspection; they said abandonment notifications are uncommon and they are not aware of any currently permitted facilities in abandonment process. Members questioned whether the bill was needed, what form financial assurance would take, how other states handle similar requirements, and whether the proposal would unfairly burden smaller or family operations. No vote on HF 4740 was taken in the portion of the meeting provided.