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TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
S/C on County & Regional Government May 5th, 2025
S/C on County & Regional Government
Transcript Highlights:
- allow for Harris County and the Harris County Sheriff's Office to have an organized and nonbinding conversations
- These conversations, also known as meeting confer conversations, are desperately needed in Harris County
- To the music that is 100 yards away, 200 yards away, you cannot hear a conversation.
- You can't have a conversation in your own house. You can't sit down to dinner.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
S/C on County & Regional Government May 5th, 2025
S/C on County & Regional Government
Transcript Highlights:
- would allow Harris County and the Harris County Sheriff's Office to have organized and non-binding conversations
- These conversations, also known as meet-and-confer conversations, are desperate... ...ly needed in Harris
- literally vibrating to the music that is a hundred yards away. 200 yards away, you cannot hear a conversation
- You can't have a conversation in your own house. You can't sit down to dinner.
Keywords:
county jailer, jail training, veterans, Texas Veterans Commission, Texas Commission on Law Enforcement, TCOLE, criminal justice system, county jail, law enforcement training, mental health training, jail standards, correctional officers, veteran services, veteran interaction, occupations code, jailer licensing, parking, county courthouse, infrastructure, local government
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
April 22, 2025 - 03:30 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- CONVERSATIONS ARE ONGOING WITH THE SENATE ON THE BUDGET AND ALLOCATIONS. REALLY PRODUCTIVE.
- I DON'T COME HERE TO TAKE ANYONE'S GUNS AWAY BUT WHY IS GUN SAFETY NOT INVOLVED IN THIS CONVERSATION.
- AND I HAD NICE CONVERSATIONS WITH MY REPRESENTATIVES IN THE PAST AND I FULLY DO NOT APPROVE THIS BILL
- I WAS WILLING TO LET THE CONVERSATION GO ON ABOUT THE TAX HOLIDAY ON GUNS AND AMMUNITION AND GUN SAFETY
- I THINK THERE ARE FOUR NO MORE BUT DO UNDERSTAND THAT YOU ARE IN THE WRONG CHAMBER HAVING THIS CONVERSATION
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama House Financial Services Committee Apr 9th, 2025
Financial Services
Transcript Highlights:
- So, whenever we talked about, and we did have a conversation, I did have a conversation with Mr.
- Representative Fedler, you and I have had many conversations about this piece of legislation.
- I know we've had a few conversations. I appreciate the transparency.
- The question I have is, have there been conversations about funding this through the general fund or
Bills:
HB297
ND
North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session
SB 2129 Conference Committee Apr 3rd, 2025 at 05:00 pm
Transcript Highlights:
- concern being specific around acupuncture, I know, and acupressure, because there was a lot of conversation
- the body, probing, things like that, that if someone is not appropriately licensed, and there's conversations
- In our conversations with the board, careful how I say this, you know, they have limited resources, right
- veterinarian, and again, that's one of the areas that I think the boards have to continue that conversation
- Presson, do you listen to the conversation, so you need to fill in the gaps for us?
Summary:
The conference committee on House/Senate Bill 2129 met to resolve the House amendment to the Senate-passed bill, which concerns exemptions related to veterinary practice. The main dispute centered on the House language adding terms such as “specialized or holistic trade” and expanding exemptions to include acupuncture/acupressure and non-veterinary dentistry, while the Senate preferred a narrower, more definitive list of exempt activities. Senators and House members discussed whether the word “includes” made the exemption open-ended, and whether equine dentistry should be treated as veterinary medicine or allowed as a separate practice.
Testimony from Dr. Sarah Lyons of the North Dakota Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners and veterinarian Troy Dutton emphasized that dentistry, including equine dentistry, is generally considered the practice of veterinary medicine and can involve invasive procedures and animal safety risks. They argued the House amendment lacked educational or licensing requirements and could allow untrained individuals to perform procedures such as dentistry or acupuncture. House members raised concerns about rural access, shortages of veterinarians, and the practical reality that some horse owners and equine practitioners currently perform float work and similar services.
After extended discussion, the committee did not reach agreement. Members noted that the House amendment language differed from the Senate version on the key exemption provisions, and that further review of proposed alternative language would be needed. A motion was made and approved by roll call that the committee was unable to agree at this time and would schedule another meeting. The meeting was then adjourned pending rescheduling.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
March 31, 2025 - 04:00 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- But it's something that I'd be happy to explore with you offline if we need to have a longer conversation
- that's all we're trying to do is add that checkbox to the form, but we'd be happy to have a further conversation
- Now, what makes me happy is that I know that you guys are having conversation with the stakeholders.
- Thank you, Chair, and I want to thank Representative Tuck for always being open for conversations and
- At any rate, yeah, I think we need to have a deeper conversation about how to move with fluoridation.
Summary:
The Agriculture and Natural Resources Budget Subcommittee heard House Bill 651, described by sponsors as the Florida Farm Bill and a comprehensive FDACS agency package. The bill combined technical agency updates with several policy provisions, including changes to water additive rules, labeling requirements for meat, milk, poultry, and eggs, criminal penalties related to drones over agricultural land, mail theft, and retail fuel theft, updates to disaster recovery loan programs, an FFA scholarship, school infrastructure provisions, land purchase authority for converted agricultural land, and a Florida Farmer Financial Protection Act addressing ESG-related banking practices. A major portion of the discussion focused on the bill’s fluoride language, with supporters arguing for local choice and consumer consent and opponents warning about public health impacts and loss of local control. Members also questioned the C-4 registry language and whether it was duplicative or could affect organizations’ status.
Public testimony was split. Opponents included Florida for All and the Florida Dental Association, with testimony arguing the bill protected agribusiness interests and that removing fluoride would harm dental health, especially for low-income families. Proponents included Heritage Action, Heartland Impact, and several individuals who argued the bill protected farmers from ESG-driven banking restrictions and supported informed consent and the removal of fluoride from public water. Several agricultural and advocacy groups also waved in support. During debate, some members praised portions of the bill such as housing for agricultural workers, drone penalties, and school-related provisions, but said they could not support the fluoride preemption or the C-4 language. Others supported the fluoride provision as a matter of individual and local choice.
On final passage, the committee reported HB 651 favorably. The vote was 11-4, with Chair Esposito, Vice Chair Botana, Representatives Barnaby, Benaroch, Black, Mayfield, Mooney, Plasencia, Salzman, and Weinberger voting yes, and Representatives Alvarez, Bartleman, Henson, and Rainer voting no.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
S/C on Family & Fiduciary Relationships Mar 31st, 2025
S/C on Family & Fiduciary Relationships
Transcript Highlights:
- with their therapist without the fear that parents can just have access to what those private conversations
- I mean, the whole point is to be able to have those conversations with somebody that...
- So that concerns me, because I think that, you know, parents have unfettered access to those conversations
- I know that if a counselor is having, I can just speak personally, if a counselor is having conversations
- I have every right to know about the conversations that are happening.
Keywords:
electronic devices, family violence, criminal prosecution, protective orders, tracking, harassment, family allowance, decedent's estate, surviving spouse, minor children, inheritance, child support, maintenance, HB 1734, Family Code, Section 155.207, suit affecting the parent-child relationship, SAPCR, continuing exclusive jurisdiction, jurisdiction transfer
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Education Pre-K - 12 Mar 31st, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- MY COLLEAGUES AND I HAVE HAD A CONVERSATION AND I WANTED TO WALK US THROUGH IT.
- CO-LOCATION FOR THE HIGHEST PERFORMING CHARTER OPERATORS IN THE STATE AND AS WE HAVE A BROADER CONVERSATIONS
- CHILDREN THEY ARE ADDRESSED BY PARENTS AND SENT TO SCHOOLS I WANT TO BE SHARE WE HAVE A STRATUM CONVERSATION
- I THINK IT IS IMPORTANT THAT WE HAVE THESE CONVERSATIONS OUT LOUD SO THOSE WHO HAVE EVER LIVED EXPERIENCE
- WE ARE IN CONVERSATIONS.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
March 25, 2025 - 09:00 AM
Transcript Highlights:
- about half of the committee to go present other bills, we are going to move into really just a conversation
- about half of the committee to go present other bills, we are going to move into really just a conversation
- To really just have a conversation to take some time and reflect on some of the presentations we've heard
- And, again, members, this is an open conversation.
- There's so much wasted money that I've seen during these conversations in these committee meetings, and
Summary:
The committee first took up House Bill 1183, by Rep. G. Lombardo, as amended by a strike-all. The bill would provide liability protection for local governments and private-sector entities that substantially comply with certain cybersecurity practices, including multi-factor authentication, disaster recovery plans, and related policies and procedures. Rep. Lombardo said the measure is intended to create incentives for better cybersecurity and to limit class-action exposure after incidents, while still allowing suits where negligence can be shown. Supporters included TechNet, the Florida Justice Reform Institute, the Florida League of Cities, Associated Industries of Florida, the Florida Association of Counties, and Dr. Edward Long of the James Madison Institute; Vice Chair Steele, Rep. Blanco, and Rep. McFarland also spoke in favor. Ranking Member Bracy Davis opposed the bill, saying she was not comfortable granting liability protections to entities that may have contributed to breaches and questioning whether substantial compliance would be self-attested. The amendment was adopted, and the bill was reported favorably by a 14-2 vote.
After the vote, the committee shifted into an extended discussion about Florida’s state IT governance structure, procurement, and project management. Members criticized the current federated model as fragmented and lacking clear accountability, with repeated references to long-running problems such as cost overruns, weak vendor oversight, workforce shortages, and the troubled I-Connect system. Several members argued that the state needs a single accountable leader or stronger enterprise authority over agency technology decisions. Ranking Member Bracy Davis raised concerns about the impact of broken systems on vulnerable populations and asked about the role of advisory councils. Rep. G. Lombardo, Vice Chair Steele, Rep. Miller, and Rep. Groh all emphasized the need for centralized leadership, better alignment of authority and budget, and more disciplined procurement and integration practices.
A public witness, Victoria Zep of Team 180, testified in support of a more enterprise-wide approach and said the private sector also wants more organization and transparency. She criticized short procurement timelines, limited competition, and poorly written scopes, and urged the state to post procurements more openly and seek broader vendor input. She also discussed the need to respect agency-specific federal requirements while still improving statewide coordination. The chair closed by asking members to bring forward ideas for immediate and long-term reforms, including review of Senate Bill 7026, and the meeting adjourned without further business.
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- I know that there are some other conversations that have come forward in some other bills where the Department
- I think that those conversations are necessary, and we'll definitely move forward with that.
- If it was simple, we wouldn't be having these kinds of conversations.
- So, you know, there's a lot of conflicting conversation here.
- Chairman, you said the first bill was meant to shock people and start a conversation.
Keywords:
healthcare, advanced practice nursing, nurse collaboration, medical board, nursing board, committee structure, midwifery, licensed midwives, State Board of Midwifery, licensure fees, professional liability insurance, complaints investigation, emergency care plan, out-of-hospital care, hemp, hemp beverages, psychoactive cannabinoids, psychoactive hemp products, delta-8 THC, delta-9 THC
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session - part 2 Mar 6th, 2025
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- And that's a conversation I'd be happy to have with folks.
- And I hope to drop a bill to address this soon, following just a few more stakeholder conversations and
- hopefully conversations with you. that you'll support it with the same enthusiasm that we will likely
- Members, please take your conversations to the alcoves or the retiring room. Representative Pinto.
- We worked on this bill and had many conversations.
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House Republican Media Availability 1/14/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Representative Hortman and I were in conversation this morning.
- We were in conversation until midnight last night.
- Unfortunately, that broke down, and I'm willing to have the conversations going forward, but there has
- choice back to the House of Representatives, whoever that might be, then we can re-engage in tied conversations
- We will continue the conversations.
Summary:
The transcript centers on the Minnesota House organizing itself at the start of session, with House Republicans asserting that 67 members were present, enough to elect a Speaker and begin operating, while 66 Democrats were absent. The speaker and other Republican leaders argued that the House has authority over its own quorum rules, internal rules, and presiding officers, and that the Secretary of State does not have constitutional authority to control House organization or adjourn the chamber. They said the Secretary of State’s adjournment was improper and indicated the dispute would likely be resolved by the Minnesota Supreme Court if challenged.
The Speaker said she was honored to serve, emphasized working for Minnesotans, and said committees would begin meeting later in the week. Republicans framed their agenda around public safety, fraud prevention, fiscal restraint, and affordability, and repeatedly called on Democrats to return to the chamber and “get to work.” They also said they were open to continued negotiations, but only if Democrats were reasonable and present.
Questions from reporters focused on the legal basis for proceeding after the Secretary of State adjourned the session, the likelihood of court review, and whether Republicans would follow any Supreme Court ruling. The Speaker said they would comply with court decisions but were confident in their position. She also said the House would meet again at noon the next day and that the status of members who did not take the oath in the chamber would be reviewed if they appeared.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
06/02/2026 - House Democratic Caucus Calendar #21
Transcript Highlights:
- So along with the regulatory framework, is there any—was there any conversation on taxing these products
- I know that has been part of the conversation too.
- we're making these changes, do you think that that could be something, or was that part of the conversations
- Liguori, yes, it was definitely discussed within conversations regarding this bill.
Summary:
The caucus reviewed several bills and Senate or conference committee amendments, with members generally noting whether the sponsor intended to concur. HB 2749 would let courts enter a Class 1 misdemeanor conviction for certain lower-level felony convictions, with the Senate amendment requiring at least five years since completion of sentence before eligibility. HB 2082 would create a childhood cancer and rare childhood disease research commission and adjust funding rules, including a five-million-dollar threshold tied to appropriations or federal grants. HB 2096 would allow counties to seek WIFA assistance for cesspool remediation, with the Senate adding an alternative compliance path using ADEQ’s nonpoint source management plan. HB 4001 would regulate alternative nicotine products through the Department of Liquor Licensing and Control; members discussed whether some tobacco-related products remain outside the bill, tribal enforcement limits, and the absence of a tax provision. The presenter said the AG and governor support the bill.
The caucus then shifted to conference committee bills. HB 2003 would lower the learner’s permit age from 15.5 to 15 and increase supervised driving time, but several members raised safety concerns and questioned whether the change was needed; the conference amendment would let current instruction permit holders qualify for a license after six months, while still requiring age 16 for licensure. HB 2133 would impose content-verification requirements for commercial websites publishing sexual material, with conference changes exempting pre-effective-date motion pictures and television programming. Members noted the Motion Picture Association still had concerns, though the changes addressed some retroactivity issues.
HB 2874 would change campaign finance penalty rules, including a five-day publication requirement for committees owing late-filing penalties, a $5,000 cap on penalties per late report, and retroactive relief for certain inactive committees that filed no-contribution/no-expenditure reports and later terminated; one member said they still had not received the outstanding fee totals requested on the floor. HB 2010 would regulate digital goods sellers and refunds for revoked access to licensed digital content; the conference version kept a five-year refund structure but changed the refund amount to 20% per year, clarified refund procedures, and removed the refund requirement if alternative access is provided. The caucus took no votes in the transcript and ended after the bill presentations and questions.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Emerging Issues May 12th, 2026
Emerging Issues and Professional Registration
Transcript Highlights:
- today to talk about some of the concerns from the chamber, and I appreciate his openness to that conversation
- And I appreciate his openness to that conversation.
- How has that conversation gone? Not to put you under the...
- It's been a positive conversation so far.
Summary:
The committee met without a quorum at first, but proceeded with public hearings on two Senate bills. Senate Bill 944, sponsored by Sen. Carla May, would update the statutory salary range for the City of St. Louis sheriff’s attorney, which she said has been unchanged since 1990 and no longer reflects inflation, modern legal demands, or comparable compensation in other jurisdictions. Rep. Fuchs offered supportive remarks, and there was no opposition or informational testimony. No vote was taken on SB 944 during the hearing.
The committee then heard Senate Bill 1012, sponsored by Sen. Nicola, a broad artificial intelligence bill intended to clarify that AI is not a legal person, that humans remain responsible for AI-assisted decisions, and that licensed professionals must retain independent judgment. The bill also addressed companion chatbots, election-related AI disclosures, and other consumer protections. Supporters of the bill’s general accountability approach were not present in testimony, but opponents from Americans for Prosperity and the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry argued the bill was overly broad, could chill innovation, and contained numerous drafting and cross-reference errors, including unused definitions and inconsistent metadata requirements. Members questioned how liability would apply to end users and noted the need for clearer drafting.
After public testimony, the committee moved into executive session on SB 1012. A motion was made for do pass, but the roll call resulted in zero ayes and 11 noes, and the bill was voted failed. The meeting then adjourned.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Committee on Economic Development, Growth, and Household Impact Apr 21st, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Obviously, there's an important conversation.
- And obviously, hearing from your witnesses today, we could see the importance of this conversation.
- Obviously, having been to some of these delegation conversations and understanding the importance of
- some of our trade with Mexico, I think this is an important conversation to continue having.
Summary:
The Assembly Committee on Economic Development, Growth, and Household Impact heard AB 2516 by Assemblymember Petrie-Norris, which would create the California Grid Manufacturing Initiative within GO-Biz. The author and supporters said the bill is intended to address supply chain delays and rising costs for critical grid equipment, speed clean energy deployment, improve reliability, and encourage in-state manufacturing and high-road jobs. Support came from labor and industry representatives including UAW, IBEW, the California Labor Federation, CWA District 9, BlueGreen Alliance, California Labor for Climate Jobs, TURN, and Ingersoll Rand; no opposition was registered. Committee members raised affordability concerns, and the bill was moved to Appropriations and passed 7-1.
The committee also heard ACR 173 by Assemblymember Carrillo, which would formalize a sister-state relationship between California and Jalisco, Mexico. Carrillo emphasized cultural, economic, and demographic ties, cooperation on issues such as agriculture, labor, technology, and education, and immigrant protections. There were no witnesses in opposition, and the resolution was adopted.
The consent calendar included AB 2163 by Gonzalez and ACR 164 by Bains and ACR 166 by Avila Farías, all of which were approved. After quorum was established, the committee took roll, recorded multiple aye votes from absent members, and then adjourned after reporting all items out.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Committee on Economic Development, Growth, and Household Impact Apr 21st, 2026
Economic Development, Growth, and Household Impact
Transcript Highlights:
- Obviously, there's an important conversation.
- And obviously, hearing from your witnesses today, we could see the importance of this conversation.
- Obviously, having been to some of these delegation conversations and understanding the importance of
- some of our trade that we do specifically with Mexico, I think this is an important conversation to continue
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Senate Standing Committee on Licensing and Occupations. (3-31-26)
Licensing & Occupations
Transcript Highlights:
- the table and getting to a point where we all agree, and I look forward also to those interim conversations
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HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
House Chamber - Tue Feb 24, 2026, 12:00PM HST - Day 21
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- So, please join us from 8:00 a.m. to 9 in room 307 for bento boxes, coffee, and conversation.
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VT
Transcript Highlights:
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Summary:
The House met to take up a special action item: reading HCR 196, a concurrent resolution honoring U.S. Army Major General and Vermont Adjutant and Inspector General Gregory Knight for his service to Vermont and the nation. The resolution recounted his career in the Coast Guard, Burlington police, Vermont Air National Guard, and Vermont Army National Guard, including his deployment to Iraq, later promotion to major general, and his appointment as adjutant and inspector general in 2019. It also noted his military honors and leadership during his seven-year tenure, and directed the Secretary of State to send copies of the resolution to Knight and the Vermont National Guard.
Several members offered remarks praising Knight’s leadership, humility, humor, and commitment to service. Speakers highlighted his role in strengthening the Vermont National Guard, building accountability and institutional capacity, and supporting needed change within the organization, including for women in uniform. One member recalled first meeting Knight during his campaign for adjutant general and described him as a strong, detail-oriented leader and collaborator.
The House also welcomed Knight, his family, and guests to the State House. A member announced that a reception would be held later in the Cedar Creek Room in his honor. No vote on the resolution was described in the transcript, and the House then recessed until later in the day, with instructions to return for the joint assembly with the Senate.
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama House Boards, Agencies and Commissions Committee Jan 21st, 2026
Boards, Agencies and Commissions
Transcript Highlights:
- But from conversations I've had, they have had no issues and so they file that continuously.
- He said the board had a very clean audit and, from conversations he had, they have had no issues and
- >> Yes.<00:05:08.560>
But <00:05:08.800>from <00:05:09.360>conversations <00 - But from conversations I've had, they have had no issues and so they file that continuously.
Keywords:
property tax, ad valorem tax, real property assessment, assessment cap, county-wide reappraisal, CPI-U, Consumer Price Index, tax assessor, Class II property, Class III property, local government revenue, property tax relief, reappraisal, tax increment district, retroactive tax law, Alabama Code 40-7-2.2, appropriation, education funding, Southern Preparatory Academy, fiscal responsibility