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FL
Florida 2026 4th Special Session
February 26, 2026 - 08:00 AM
Transcript Highlights:
- The section notes that a blue ribbon plan that meets the requirement of this section is presumed, subject
- The section notes that a blue ribbon plan that meets the requirement of this section is presumed, subject
- Later in that section it notes that The section notes that a blue ribbon plan that meets the requirement
- This is for Section 6 on page 10.
- This is for Section 6 on page 10.
Summary:
The committee met with a quorum and took up a long agenda of bills, many of them amended. Early action included PCS for CS for HB 639, which would expand an existing Fraternal Order of Police specialty license plate to all Floridians, tighten specialty plate rules for future applicants, require financial projections and reporting, and create several new specialty plates. After questions about Florida nexus requirements and a successful amendment adding a Florida Film Legacy plate, the bill was reported favorably 26-0. PCS for CS for HB 1169, limiting local governments’ use of excess building-code enforcement funds for construction of the code-enforcement building, also passed unanimously after testimony from the Florida Home Builders Association.
The committee then approved HB 139, expanding whistleblower protections for state, local, and contract employees who file ethics complaints, with support from the Florida Commission on Ethics. PCS for HB 273, which would make special districts eligible for certain state and federal grants and direct pay options, passed 24-1 after testimony from both supporters and opponents. Members also approved CS for HB 1087, a public-records exemption for certain stablecoin issuer information, and CS for HB 1085, updating the local government cybersecurity grant program by moving it to Cyber Florida at USF, adding a sunset, and limiting consecutive awards.
Several environmental and local-government transparency measures drew extended debate. CS for CS for HB 1417, a broad environmental bill, was amended to remove several provisions, retain others on the Environmental Regulation Commission, springs, solar facilities, Indian River Lagoon septic deadlines, and coastal resiliency partnerships, and then passed 24-0 amid mixed testimony from DEP, water management districts, and environmental advocates. CS for HB 1457, creating a framework for regional stormwater management systems and water quality enhancement areas, passed 24-0 after discussion of port impacts. CS for HB 1329, requiring local budgets to be posted earlier, retained longer, and made searchable, and adding a 10% budget-cutting exercise, passed 17-6 after strong opposition from local-government groups who argued it would be costly and duplicative. The committee also approved CS for HB 4091 creating a special district for stormwater and flood control in Sarasota and Manatee counties, and then took up CS for HB 995, a major overhaul of Public Employees Relations Commission and union-related procedures, including registration, dues disclosure, election rules, leave-time limits, and expedited bargaining over legislatively appropriated salary increases; that bill was still under questioning when the transcript ended.
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama House Education Policy Committee Jan 21st, 2026
Education Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- The added language beginning October 1, 2026, no contract shall be executed pursuant to this section
- Provided, however, any contract executed pursuant to this section before October 1, 2026, shall not be
- </c><00:27:56.399><c> before</c><00:27:56.720><c> October</c> pursuant to this section before October
- pursuant to this section before October 1,<00:27:57.679><c> 2026</c><00:27:58.880><c> shall</c><00:27
- </c> whole section. whole section.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- And what we see is opportunity to add elements to the bill, such as, in section 302, perhaps including
- We also felt like in section 302A-?
- We also felt like in section 302A-?
- In section 302A-B, we felt like if there was some aspect of a reporting mechanism mentioned in the bill
- um and he can answer the health section um and he can answer the health<00:38:16.319><c> questions</
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- We're going to strike out sections four and five of the proposed bill and section six.
- We're going to strike out sections four and five of the proposed bill and section six.
- I don't believe it, but they recommended striking, I think, section five and section six.
- We're going to strike out sections four and five of the proposed bill and section six.
- I think section five and section six but I think section five and section six but I'm<03:02:39.760><c
Summary:
The Public Safety Committee held a hearing on House Bill 433, which would appropriate $4 million for Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation re-entry services to connect offenders with community-based services. Director Tommy Johnson said the department supports the bill’s intent but noted the governor’s executive budget already includes $4 million for the same purpose and asked that the measure defer to that budget. Supporters, including the Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission, Community Alliance on Prisons, and the ACLU, backed the funding but urged that it be tied to a clear re-entry plan, performance measures, transparency, and regular reporting to the legislature. They emphasized that re-entry should begin at intake and involve community partnerships, housing, treatment, employment, and family reunification services.
Committee members questioned the department about current re-entry services, pre-trial detainees, and how the new funds would be used. Johnson said the department’s current statewide re-entry budget is about $1.5 million to $1.7 million, separate from the larger Corrections Program Services Division budget for in-facility programs. He described the proposed $4 million as supporting a mix of services, including a pilot apprenticeship program, substance abuse treatment, navigator or warm-handoff services, and short-term transitional housing. He also said the department already tracks performance outcomes in its annual report and can provide a matrix showing the intake-to-discharge process, program contracts, and volunteer organizations.
The discussion also covered pre-trial detainees, electronic monitoring, and mental health services. Johnson said the department has limited jurisdiction over pre-trial detainees but works with courts to seek supervised release when possible; he noted that many requests are denied, though electronic monitoring has improved release rates somewhat. On mental health, he said the jail is not an ideal therapeutic setting for people found unfit to proceed and suggested a secure community-based step-down facility run by the Department of Health for those needing care above what the jail can provide but below forensic-level treatment. No vote or final action on the bill was taken during the hearing.
ND
North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session
HB 1460 Conference Committee Apr 14th, 2025 at 03:00 pm
Transcript Highlights:
- We would be wanting all of the amendments that were on there, but that we would delete Section 3, correct
- Restore Section 3. Yeah, right. So, all right. Maybe our clerk could tell us how we should.
- with a conference committee amendment that would include all of the information that was amended in Section
- 2 and restoring the study in Section 3.
Summary:
The conference committee on House Bill 1460 met to reconcile amendments between the House and Senate. Members discussed keeping the Senate’s other changes, including provisions related to electronic devices and federal-regulation-related language, but restoring the study that had been removed from Section 3. After clarifying the proper motion with the clerk, a conference committee amendment was proposed to retain the amended material in Section 2 and add back the legislative management study in Section 3.
The committee took a roll call vote on the motion, and it passed 6-0-0. Senator Lee agreed to serve as the Senate carrier for the bill. The meeting then adjourned.
SC
Transcript Highlights:
- In Section 1, what it really is is S. 718. I mean, they're identical.
- We also adopted their provision in Section 2 regarding ejectment.
- Section 3 is the penalty section. We adopted the penalties that the Senate had decided on.
- And then Section 4 is the appellate procedure.
- The bill, Section 1, strike Section 9-850, subsection E, item 1, and insert...
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- Committee Substitute for Senate Joint Resolution 2F: A joint resolution proposing amendments to Sections
- 4, 6, and 9 of Article VII and the creation of a new section in Article XII of the State Constitution
- Thank you for those answers on that section, Senator Avala.
- section of Article 12 of the state constitution.
- And the creation of a new section of Article 12 of the state constitution.
Summary:
The Senate took up Committee Substitute for Senate Joint Resolution 2F, a proposed constitutional amendment on property tax reform. The measure would increase the homestead exemption in stages, lower the assessment cap on non-homestead property from 10% to 5%, and limit county and municipal ad valorem tax revenues to specified uses such as public safety, education, infrastructure, natural resources, debt service, employee benefits, and certain administrative costs. Supporters, led by Senator Avila, argued the proposal would provide meaningful property tax relief and push local governments to rein in spending, while opponents warned it would shift costs to fees, reduce local flexibility, and threaten funding for core services.
Several amendments were offered and rejected. Senator Sharief proposed an income-based circuit breaker for property tax relief; Senator Smith offered a sunset clause; and Senator Berman proposed revising the ballot statement to better match the amended proposal and remove outdated references. Each amendment failed on recorded votes. During questioning and debate, senators pressed Avila on the ballot language, the effect on local services, whether the legislature could later restrict local spending by statute, and whether renters would benefit. Avila said the ballot language was not his and repeatedly stated he was presenting the governor’s proposal, while also saying local governments would need to prioritize budgets and that future legislatures could address implementation details.
After the amendment votes, the joint resolution was read a third time and moved into final debate. Supporters said the proposal would give homeowners relief and force fiscal discipline at the local level. Opponents, including Senators Nathan, Bracey Davis, Smith, Polsky, and Errington, argued the measure was rushed, lacked a completed fiscal analysis or replacement revenue, and could harm police, fire, libraries, parks, housing, and other local services. They also criticized the ballot summary as misleading, especially regarding the staged homestead exemption increase. The transcript ends during debate, before any final vote on the joint resolution itself.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- A joint resolution proposing amendments to Sections 4, 6, and 9 of Article VII and the creation of a
- Thank you for those answers on that section, Senator Avala.
- section in Article 12 of the state constitution.
- section of Article 12 of the state constitution.
- And the creation of a new section of Article 12 of the state constitution.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Chair, lines 1.24 through 2.7 insert a section that conforms with Article 4, Section 2 of the delete
- And that concludes the A11 amendment. a section that conforms with um Article a section that conforms
- </c> 4, Section 2 of the delete everything. 4, Section 2 of the delete everything.
- Um<00:04:47.760><c> that</c><00:04:48.400><c> section</c><00:04:49.520><c> uh</c> Um that section uh
- Um so, this just inserts that section.
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- In 2025, Section D of criminal court tried 31 jury trials.
- I thought I said Section D.” “No. No, I apologize. Yes, yes. Just Section D. Yes.”
- the bill to a different section of the bill.
- Do you know how the author at all determined which sections to eliminate?
- I preside over Section D.
Summary:
The committee met with a quorum and took up House Bill 911 by Rep. McMakin, which proposes a major restructuring of Orleans Parish courts into a single judicial district with one clerk of court and a consolidated system, while keeping current judges in place through the end of the year and allowing them to run in scheduled elections. The committee first adopted a three-minute debate rule, then later rejected a motion to suspend it. The bill was then amended with a large set of mostly technical changes, and the amendments were adopted without objection.
Supporters argued the bill would modernize Orleans’ court structure, reduce duplication, and align Orleans with other judicial districts. They cited Supreme Court data, prior studies, declining population and caseloads, and the state’s direct funding of Orleans criminal court as reasons to consolidate and reduce judgeships. Opponents, including local legislators and attorneys, said Orleans is not comparable to other parishes because of complex litigation, multiple-defendant criminal cases, jury-trial volume, tourism-related cases, and the need for specialized dockets. They also criticized the process as rushed and said local judges, legislators, and practitioners were not adequately involved.
Testimony from ACLU and defense-side witnesses emphasized that case counts are not uniform across parishes and that Orleans has a high number of jury trials and a large workload per judge. They warned that eliminating judgeships could increase delays and create transition costs, while supporters countered that other districts manage similar or heavier work with fewer judges. White-card witnesses from Orleans Civil District Court, including Judge Kernan Reese, Judge Sidney Cates, and Clerk Chelsea Richard Napoleon, testified that Orleans handles complex and time-sensitive matters, that the clerk’s office relies on self-generated funds, and that the bill’s funding and office references contain inaccuracies. No final vote on the bill was taken in the portion of the transcript provided.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Um, so this section of the code addresses 61014A which is specifically about a voting station.
- And even though Section B of 61.014 deals with that.
- Section 61.014 deals with the use of wireless devices within 100 ft of the voting station.
- Uh, section 40, um, 41.00D, the, uh.
- And so this bill basically has a, as you can see, it, it repeals section 41.00D, um, that's.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Commerce Finance and Policy Committee 3/27/25
Commerce Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- <00:03:37.760><c> rates</c><00:03:38.000><c> under</c><00:03:38.239><c> this</c><00:03:38.400><c> section
- </c><00:03:38.720><c> became</c> interest rates under this section became interest rates under this section
- Are you talking about the change in section one? Correct. This is based on a scale.
- It’s line 3.24 in the food truck section. When could you cite that for me again, please?
- um when could you cite that for section um when could you cite that for me<00:35:21.800><c> again</c
Keywords:
financial institutions, insurance regulation, insurance holding company, group capital calculation, liquidity stress test, NAIC, National Association of Insurance Commissioners, insurer solvency, affiliate transactions, groupwide supervision, internationally active insurance group, lead state commissioner, policyholder protection, hazardous financial condition, deposit or bond, contract for deed, conventional loan, cooperative apartment loan, mortgage interest rate cap, average prime offer rate
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- And I just wanted to also point out that we've recommended a slight amendment to section two of the measure
- two</c><00:10:44.640><c> of</c><00:10:44.800><c> the</c><00:10:44.959><c> measure</c> amendment to section
- two of the measure amendment to section two of the measure to<00:10:46.000><c> just</c><00:10:46.240
- Oh, so that section is actually specifying how much tips are allocated, I believe, but there's no law
- </c> naming rights under the new section naming rights under the new section added<01:03:18.400><c> to
NY
New York 2025-2026 Regular Session
New York State Senate Session - 05/27/2026
New York Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Read the last section. Section 3. My understanding is there will be debate on this bill.
- Read the last section. Section 2. This act shall take effect immediately. Call the roll.
- READ THE LAST SECTION. >> SECTION 2, THIS ACT SHALL TAKE EFFECT IMMEDIATELY.
- "Read the last section." "Section 3, this act shall take effect immediately." "Call the roll."
- READ THE LAST SECTION. >> SECTION 2, THIS ACT SHALL TAKE EFFECT IMMEDIATELY.
Summary:
The Senate opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and an invocation, then approved the prior day’s Journal and moved into motions, resolutions, and budget-related business. Senator Gianaris called up Senate Print 5898A for reconsideration; the Senate voted 59 ayes to restore the bill to the third reading calendar. Several amendments were also received on third-reading bills, and the Finance Committee was called into session while the chamber proceeded with resolutions.
The Senate adopted Resolution J.2106 recognizing Second Chance Month and the mental health impacts of incarceration, with Senator Brisport speaking in support and a guest from the community recognized in the chamber. The body also adopted Resolution J.1492 designating May 27, 2026, as Taiwan Heritage Day, with remarks from Senators Sepúlveda, Stavisky, and Liu highlighting Taiwanese contributions to New York and expressing support for Taiwan amid current geopolitical tensions. The Finance Committee then reported several budget bills, including Senate Prints 9003D, 9004D, 9007C, and 9009C, which were moved to third reading.
The remainder of the session focused on the supplemental and controversial budget calendars, especially tax and spending provisions. Senators debated the “Protecting Our Wallets” energy rebate, with supporters describing it as a one-time check for eligible taxpayers and critics arguing it was too small and not tied directly to utility bills; the chamber accepted the message of necessity and laid the bills aside. Members also debated extensions and changes to tax provisions affecting corporations, alternative fuel exemptions, Broadway and theatrical production tax credits, charitable deductions for certain 501(c)(3)s, nicotine pouch taxes, a new New York City pied-à-terre tax, and a standardbred horse-racing testing fee. Several senators criticized the budget as raising costs or favoring certain industries, while supporters defended the measures as revenue-raising, affordability, or public-health policies. No final votes on the controversial budget bills are shown in the excerpt beyond procedural rulings, adoption of the resolution calendar, and acceptance of committee reports.
FL
Florida 2026 5th Special Session
Senate in Special Session D Apr 28th, 2026
Florida Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Whereas Article 3, Whereas Article 3, Section 3(c)(1) of the Florida Constitution permits the governor
- Governor of the state of Florida, by virtue of the power and authority vested in me by Article 3, Section
- Section 1. The proclamation on January 7, 2026, Section 1.
- Section 2.
Summary:
The Florida Senate convened in special session with an opening prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, then administered the oath of office to newly elected Senator Brian Nathan of District 14, who was welcomed by the chamber. The Secretary read the governor’s amended special-session proclamation, which expanded the call beyond congressional redistricting and related litigation funding to include legislation on artificial intelligence protections, an AI Bill of Rights, public records exemptions tied to AI investigations, and medical freedom/vaccine-related issues.
The Senate then took up SB 2D, the Artificial Intelligence Bill of Rights, and SB 4D, the related public records bill. Supporters said the AI bill was a first step to protect children, parents, privacy, and Floridians from deceptive or harmful AI practices, while opponents argued it was too weak, overly permissive, and could create a false sense of protection without meaningful remedies. Senators also raised concerns about balancing child safety with innovation and school technology use. SB 2D passed 37-1.
SB 4D, described as the public records exemption accompanying the AI bill, passed 33-4 after brief discussion about which investigative files would be exempt while Department of Legal Affairs investigations are pending. The Rules Chair announced a committee meeting later that day, said SB 6D on medical freedom would be temporarily postponed in Rules, and the chamber set SB 8D on congressional districts for special order on Wednesday, April 29. The Senate then adjourned until 10 a.m. on April 29.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
911 Management Authority Mar 9th, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Transcript Highlights:
- So, sections 1011 and 1012 are removed from the bill.
- But as it relates to funding, we would be clearly separated between the two things in sections 1011 and
- Sections 1011 and 12 are the sections that basically make changes or modifications to the no management
- Authority Act, and all of those sections will be removed, is what I was told by Ford this morning.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy Committee 1/21/26
Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Uh this section across the enterprise.
- The work of our next section, the SWIFT system support section, I'll be addressing in the next two slides
- </c> Uh finally, the work of the section Uh finally, the work of the section supports<00:25:02.760><c
- of our division is the statewide payroll services section.
- </c><00:29:02.360><c> within</c> responsibility of every section within responsibility of every section
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
House and Governmental Affairs Apr 29th, 2026
House and Governmental Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- The Louisiana Constitution has a couple of different sections dealing with impeachment, and there is
- However, there's also a section on the Judiciary Commission, which states that it is the... ...a section
- Then if we go into Article 5 of the Constitution in Section 26, Article 5 of the Constitution in Section
- Under the current Article 10, Section 24, since our current Constitution, we have never...
- the current Article 10, Section 24, since our current Constitution, we have never done this.
Keywords:
tax credits, higher education, workforce development, brain drain, economic incentives, public meeting minutes, transparency, government accountability, publication deadlines, open meetings, SB49, Louisiana elections, party primary, primary elections, BESE, State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, school board elections, election law, candidate qualification, ballot access
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- HB 446 proposes to amend Article 6, Section 22 of the Constitution of Louisiana.
- HB 244 proposes to amend Article 13, Section 2 of the Constitution of Louisiana.
- It proposes that Article 7, Section 21(P) of the Constitution.
- HB 514 proposes Section 21(P) of the Constitution.
- We'll have to make some technical changes to the title and the section heading.
Summary:
The committee first considered HB 446 by Rep. Boyer, a constitutional amendment to set eligible dates for local bond and tax elections. Staff said it would amend Article 6, Section 22, could not be done statutorily, and was scheduled for November 3, 2026 to maximize turnout. The committee adopted the 6.8A report and reported the bill without amendments.
Members then took up several constitutional amendments and civil law measures, including HB 244 on constitutional conventions, HB 214 on a property tax exemption for rehabilitated blighted or derelict property, HB 514 on an additional senior homestead-style ad valorem exemption, HB 27 on how non-recurring state monies may be applied to retirement system unfunded liabilities, and HB 225 on gubernatorial term limits. HB 244 and HB 225 were amended before being reported, while HB 214, HB 514, and HB 27 were reported favorably without amendments. The committee also adopted SB 127, which allows limited curator donations on behalf of interdicted persons and narrows forced heirship in certain disability-related estate planning situations.
The committee approved HB 1043, as amended, to raise the civil jurisdictional amount for the First and Second Parish Courts of Jefferson Parish from $20,000 to $35,000. It also approved HB 473 by substitute on custody and child support, with the substitute preserving language that physical custody should be shared equally unless the court finds that infeasible or not in the child’s best interest. HB 71, which extends certain self-defense liability protections to registered armed private security officers, drew opposition over training and public safety concerns but was reported favorably after a roll call vote of 8 yeas and 1 nay.
The committee also advanced HB 1082, which would require the Municipal Police Employees’ Retirement System to sue municipalities in the local parish rather than East Baton Rouge when it is the plaintiff. Supporters said the current venue rule burdens small towns with travel and litigation costs; opponents argued Article 84 provides a consistent statewide venue and that the litigation is largely about municipalities failing to enroll officers properly. Finally, the committee heard extensive testimony on HB 306, which concerns court costs and fees in domestic abuse cases; members worked through a concept amendment to restore “reasonable” attorney’s fees and add court-approved evaluation and expert witness fees, and the discussion continued with testimony about federal grant compliance and victim protections.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- So page five, this talks about nothing in this section.
- This talks about nothing in this section, and that section is found on page 3 and 4, authorizes a public
- I had just a few questions about where this sits in our section of code.
- your testimony, and I, too, am very concerned about that section of the bill.
- When I look at section 6, where it says public employer means a municipality, and then in section 6B,