Video & Transcript Research : 'state representative objection'

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CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Floor Session May 15th, 2025

California House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • As a state that elects leaders that value diversity, equity, and inclusion in the state of California
  • assembly and proudly represent.
  • to the state of California.
  • We have a problem in this state with a number of out-of-control state bureaucracies and commissions like
  • They bring money into our state, and importantly, their employees pay payroll taxes into the state treasury
Keywords: 988, house, all
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Floor Session 3/12/25

Minnesota House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
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  • I recognize the member from Sherburn, Representative Wont? Representative Wont?
  • <00:20:26.280> Lily from Ramsey representative Lily from Ramsey representative Lily thank<
Keywords: 1183, house
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Education K-16 May 26th, 2025

Education K-16

Transcript Highlights:
  • Is there any objection? Hearing none, so ordered.
  • Any objections? Hearing no objections, the committee substitutes adopted.
  • Any objection? Hearing none, so ordered.
  • Is there any objection? Hearing no objections, committee substitutes adopted.
  • Is there any objection? Seeing none, so moved.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

FL House Floor Session - 2026-05-29 (9:00AM Session)

Florida House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • concern and state and local parks.
  • expansions of state parks.
  • Who has Department of State? I'm not trying to start here. Who has Department of State?
  • Who represents Department of State? Everybody's like, he does.
  • of Floridians throughout our state.
Keywords: 998, house, all
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Rules and Administration - 05/12/25

Rules and Administration

Transcript Highlights:
  • Um and so that's why I'm objecting to it today. and so my question is, do you object to and so my question
  • So that's why I'd like to see the study. states. So, that's what I hope that this states.
  • be a tremendous benefit for our state. be a tremendous benefit for our state.
  • And once we pass our in other states.
  • The council has 12 voting members, six representing organized labor and six representing Minnesota businesses
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
CO

Colorado 2026 Regular Session

Colorado House 2026 Legislative Day 099 Apr 23rd, 2026

Colorado House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • state library today, 1:30. state library today, 1:30. Representative<00:26:19.800> Lukens.
  • Representative Representative Representative Ryden. Ryden. Ryden.
  • > Representative no objection, the House Representative no objection, the House Representative
  • regulated state in the United States regulated state in the United States with<01:02:59.560>
  • Representative Winter: And like my good colleague from Elbert County has stated more than once, the money
Keywords: 981, all
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

S/C on County & Regional Government Apr 28th, 2025

S/C on County & Regional Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • Representative Raymond: Thank you, Mr.
  • Representative Lowe: Thank you, Representative Reynolds. Hi, thank you for bringing this up.
  • Representative Lowe: Thank you.
  • to other jails in other states.
  • Thank you, Representative. Representative: Thank you, Chairman.
MD

Maryland 2026 Regular Session

House Floor Session, 2/10/2026 #1

Maryland House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
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  • You have no objection.
  • , the House of Representatives, the House of Representatives, that<00:27:45.279> House<00:
  • Also, we have a visitor coming in tonight who will be here for the State of the State address.
  • here for the state of the state address. here for the state of the state address.
Summary: The House convened with 129 members present, offered a prayer, and then took up a series of ceremonial resolutions recognizing Maryland Library Day, the Clarksburg High School girls flag football team for winning the 4A/3A state championship, and the Stephen Decatur High School boys varsity soccer team for winning the 3A state championship. Each resolution was read and adopted with applause. The chamber also received and adopted messages from the Senate and House regarding a joint meeting for the Governor’s address on February 11, 2026, and the appointment of joint escort committees for the Governor and Lieutenant Governor. The House then moved through committee reports on several bills, adopting favorable reports and ordering bills printed for third reading, including House Bills 1068 through 1090 by consent, House Bill 273 on SHOP enrollment effective date changes, House Bill 275/277 on Medicare supplement policies and insurance third-party administrators, Senate Bill 245 on prohibiting immigration enforcement agreements, House Bill 20 and Senate Bill 17 on Baltimore City alcoholic beverages related event promoters permits, House Bill 3 on tuition exemptions for dependents of public safety employees, and House Bill 60 on sickle cell disease policies and educational campaigns. House Bill 226 on Department of Disabilities housing programs was amended to clarify Attorney General review of policies before its favorable report was adopted. Two bills were special ordered for later consideration: House Bill 28 on private career schools advertising, at the request of a delegate for a committee amendment, and House Bill 229 on Maryland Transportation Authority revenue bond limits. The House also heard a floor amendment to House Bill 60 adding “Caitlyn’s Law” to line three, which was adopted. The session included committee, subcommittee, delegation, and caucus announcements, a Black History Month moment on the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and several guest recognitions. The House adjourned on motion of the Majority Leader until Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at 11:30 a.m., with a reminder that bills must be submitted to the Chief Clerk by February 12 to avoid referral to Rules.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Senate in Special Session E May 29th, 2026

Florida Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Finally, in the state court system, the budget also supports critical needs within the state court system
  • Who has Department of State? I'm not trying to start here. Who has Department of State?
  • Who represents Department of State? Everybody's like, he does.
  • Because Florida was not an expansion state, we will not feel the impacts of what other states are feeling
  • of Floridians throughout our state.
Keywords: 999, senate, all
LA
Transcript Highlights:
  • But Representative Mack, I went and looked up some of the other states.
  • Representative Sawyer makes a motion, and what happens? Representative Zeringue objects. All right.
  • Representative Bryant: What about out-of-state landowners?
  • A motion by Representative Jacob Landry to adjourn without objection. Yes. Representative Carrier?
  • A motion by Representative Jacob Landry to adjourn without objection.
Summary: The committee first took up House Bill 1209, which would pause new cooperative endeavor agreements for surface water withdrawals after December 31, 2026, while allowing existing agreements to continue and renew through 2036. The author said the bill is intended to force a broader, data-driven review of Louisiana’s surface water management and to improve funding for aquatic plant control, especially giant salvinia. An amendment was adopted to broaden the description of how the aquatic plant control fund may be used and to require annual reporting on agreements, withdrawals, revenues, deposits, spending, and non-monetary consideration. Department officials said the current program is voluntary, underfunded for monitoring, and that the bill could create a gap for new users if no replacement mechanism is enacted. The bill was reported favorable as amended after testimony from supporters including the Louisiana Wildlife Federation and opposition concerns from industry representatives were noted but not formally presented. House Bill 599 was then heard, which would prohibit the sale of Louisiana running surface water outside the state. The author argued that out-of-state sales, especially involving Toledo Bend and Texas, would be short-sighted and could harm Louisiana’s long-term water interests. Supporters said Louisiana lacks a water budget and should preserve water for in-state needs, while the Department of Conservation and Energy noted that the state currently has no mandatory process for such agreements and that the bill would not affect Sabine River Authority authority. The committee reported the bill favorable. Finally, House Bill 1206, dealing with permitting and reporting of water usage at data centers, was discussed. The substitute bill and amendment would give the department authority to monitor and regulate groundwater and surface water withdrawals, require public hearings, and improve transparency through reporting and a universal project identifier. The author and supporters said the bill was prompted by concerns in communities affected by large data center projects and the lack of public hearings on water use. Department officials agreed that more comprehensive data and a clearer framework are needed, but the author voluntarily deferred the bill to continue working with the department on a broader measure for next session. The committee also heard House Bill 1171 on allowing airboats in the Mar-Paw Swamp Wildlife Management Area, but after extensive debate over noise, habitat impacts, and existing restrictions, the discussion was ongoing in the portion provided and no final action on that bill was shown.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
  • Representative Ammon seconded by Representative Spears moved ought to pass as amended on the amendment
  • Representative Ammon, yes.
  • Some states thought it was important that it be on the invoice; other states didn't.
  • All right, Representative Walls. Then Representative BS, okay.
  • so representative so representative bureaus<01:32:33.239> thank Representative Bureaus, thank
Keywords: 928, house, all
Summary: The subcommittee first took up an amendment to a bill dealing with digital assets, zoning, utilities, and noise. Members discussed removing the “private key” language, clarifying that the bill would prohibit state or local governments from treating digital asset mining differently from other industrial uses, and narrowing several provisions based on feedback from the Municipal Association. There was also discussion about electricity use, rate schedules, and whether the bill would allow payment of electric bills in Bitcoin; members clarified that bills would still be paid in dollars and that discriminatory rates were not allowed. The amendment was approved on a straw vote, and the committee then voted 7-1 to adopt the amended bill. The committee then considered a separate bill related to a paint stewardship program. The sponsor explained that the amendment would remove references to a fee structure that had troubled him in public hearing, while still preserving the plan and oversight by the Department of Environmental Services. Members discussed whether the bill’s liability and disclosure language affected antitrust concerns, and a representative from the American Coatings Association testified that the program’s environmental management practices and liability provisions were intended to ensure responsible handling and cleanup. The committee ultimately voted 7-1 to adopt the amended bill. Later, the subcommittee moved to liquor-related business. It first voted unanimously, 7-0, to retain a cannabis-related item. It then discussed a tavern license bill that would create a 21-plus tavern category, with the Liquor Enforcement Division explaining that the restriction was tied to alcohol-only venues and the potential for late-night entertainment and nightclub-style operations. Members raised concerns about local control and public safety, and the discussion referenced existing cocktail lounge rules and the possibility of towns opting into such a license. The transcript cuts off before a final vote on that item is shown.
ND
Transcript Highlights:
  • Representative Hager.
  • Representative Hager.
  • Chair Sorvaag, Representative Hager, what I noticed in my analysis of these states and others was the
  • Chair Soravag, Representative Hager, what I noticed in my analysis of these states and others was the
  • Any objection? Any objection by the committee?
Summary: The Higher Ed Funding Committee met to review how North Dakota might identify and address low-producing academic programs and to discuss draft funding formulas for the university system. Lisa Johnson of the NDUS explained that the State Board of Higher Education is already developing a system-wide policy, using models from other states such as Texas, Virginia, North Carolina, Colorado, Kentucky, Ohio, and Connecticut. She described how low-producing programs are typically flagged by multi-year enrollment or completion thresholds, then reviewed for workforce demand, mission fit, cost, accreditation, and regional need before any action is taken. Committee members asked about what counts as a program, how costs are analyzed, whether certificates are included, how exemptions work for mission-critical or high-demand fields, and whether the board or legislature should set the rules. Johnson said the board is the appropriate body to lead the process, but legislators could use funding leverage if they wanted to encourage action; the chair asked the board to bring a detailed proposal to the June meeting. The committee then heard a Legislative Council presentation on a draft formula for UND and NDSU. The proposal uses fall census FTE enrollment, with a placeholder undergraduate rate of $7,000 per FTE and a graduate/professional rate of $10,500, plus incentives for completions in in-demand fields and research productivity. Alex from Legislative Council walked through the projected funding effects, noting that the model would increase funding for NDSU and reduce it for UND in the current biennium, with different results in the next biennium as enrollment changes are recognized. Members questioned the use of the placeholder rates, the definition of in-demand programs, the treatment of research funding, and the exclusion of state-appropriated dollars from the external grants calculation. The chair emphasized that the numbers were illustrative and that appropriators would set the actual dollar amounts later. A second draft formula for the other nine institutions was also reviewed. That model uses fall census FTE without a weighted economic factor, applies a higher undergraduate rate, and adds completion incentives for in-demand credentials and all other completions. Members noted that the formula would benefit some institutions, such as Bismarck State College, while reducing funding for others, such as Mayville State, and discussed whether the nine institutions should be treated more uniformly or split into smaller groups because of their different missions and sizes. Committee members and staff repeatedly stressed that the formulas are still being refined and that some institutions would likely need hold-harmless adjustments or other transition measures. The meeting ended with the chair directing the committee to continue the discussion later and to expect further work on both the low-producing program policy and the funding formulas.
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

Senate Education (02/03/2026)

Education

Transcript Highlights:
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  • Thank you. parents who do not object to the book. parents who do not object to the book.
  • mostly removing books that represent mostly removing books that represent certain<00:32:17.519><
  • Today was representative Spain.
  • Today was representative Spain.
Keywords: 1191, senate, all
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Natural Resources and Environment Apr 28th, 2026

Natural Resources & Environment

Transcript Highlights:
  • The last few years are consistent with what the representative from it stated.
  • With that, Representative Walters moves to voluntarily defer without objection.
  • But Representative Mack, I went and looked up some of the other states.
  • Representative Sawyer makes a motion, and what happens? Representative Zeringue objects. All right.
  • A motion by Representative Jacob Landry to adjourn without objection. is reported favorable.
Keywords: 965, house, all
FL

Florida 2026 5th Special Session

Regulated Industries Mar 25th, 2025

Transcript Highlights:
  • I'm amply and well represented by Senator Simon.
  • The state requirement is 30 years.
  • Seeing no objection, we are adjourned. All right.
  • Seeing no objection, we are adjourned. All right.
  • Seeing no objection, we are adjourned.
Summary: The Committee on Regulated Industries met with a quorum and took up several bills, beginning with CS for SB 592, the My Safe Florida Condominium Pilot Program. The bill was explained as revising condominium eligibility and grant rules, lowering the approval threshold to 75%, changing roof project rules, capping reimbursement at $175,000 per association, and excluding detached units. Two amendments were adopted, including one clarifying the three-story threshold and another adding wind-driven rain mitigation devices for sliding glass doors as an eligible improvement. A late-filed amendment to appropriate $500 million for the program was adopted on a roll call vote, but the bill itself was then reported favorably. Testimony generally supported the program, with members noting strong demand and the need for more funding, though one amendment drew concern from a window manufacturer and some members about product approval and fairness. The committee then approved CS for SB 622 on pari-mutuel permit holders, which would allow certain facilities to be leased to Hialeah permit holders and other same-class permit holders, with an amendment making the lessee eligible to apply for, rather than automatically receive, a license for inter-track wagering or Hialeah games. CS for SB 1404 on illegal gambling was also reported favorably after amendments added a declaratory judgment process for veterans organizations, strengthened ethics/revolving-door restrictions for Gaming Commission personnel, and then withdrew a late amendment concerning a Miami casino property. Prosecutors and the Gaming Control Commission supported the bill as a tool to target criminal gambling operations, while amusement machine operators and veterans groups raised concerns about overbreadth and uncertainty for lawful operators. SB 604 on residential swimming pool requirements was temporarily postponed after questions about how the new sale/transfer disclosure and safety-feature requirement would work in practice, especially for cash transactions and whether home inspectors would be involved. SB 1682, adding 911 dispatchers to the definition of first responder, was reported favorably with support from dispatchers and members who emphasized the trauma and public safety role of telecommunicators. SB 818 on utility relocation and SB 1228 on spring restoration were both reported favorably, with counties opposing the utility bill as a cost shift to taxpayers and the spring bill drawing support from JEA. The committee also approved CS for SB 948 on flood disclosures for tenants and condo buyers, and CS for SB 1742, a major condominium and cooperative association reform bill that would adjust reserve funding rules, allow temporary reserve pauses after milestone inspections, require substitute budgets over a certain threshold, permit lines of credit in lieu of reserves through 2028, expand disclosure and data reporting, and add conflict-of-interest and governance changes. The condo bill drew extensive discussion and testimony, with supporters praising the flexibility and transparency provisions and some owners urging additional relief for inland, lower-rise buildings; it was ultimately reported favorably.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Appropriations Committee on Health and Human Services Feb 25th, 2026

Appropriations Committee on Health and Human Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • Not from the United States.
  • And we want to be able to have these people represent America in the Paralympics. ...represent America
  • across the state of Florida.
  • across the state of Florida.
  • I'm here representing Chamberlain University, and we have two nursing schools in the state of Florida
Summary: The Appropriations Committee on Health and Human Services met with a quorum present and took up several health-related bills. CS/SB 1110 on Medicaid and insurance coverage for orthotics and prosthetics was heard first. The bill would require coverage for medically necessary orthotics and prosthetics without lifetime or continuous-use caps, direct AHCA to seek federal approval and update contracts, and require annual reporting. Testimony from a child using prosthetic “gymnastics blades,” his mother, and another young person with a prosthetic leg emphasized the high cost of activity-specific devices and the impact on children’s mobility, sports participation, and quality of life. Senators voiced strong support, and the bill was reported favorably. The committee then approved SB 1574, “Maddie’s Law,” which adds newborn screening for biliary atresia using the existing blood specimen collected at birth. The sponsor and the child’s father described the condition as time-sensitive and potentially fatal without early detection, and argued the screening could prevent transplants and save money. The bill was reported favorably. The committee also considered CS/SB 794 on background screening for employees of residential facilities and day training programs for people with developmental disabilities, plus a review of waiver support coordination quality, training, and access issues. Parents and a support coordinator testified that strong support coordination is essential for families and that the bill would help standardize expectations and improve services. An amendment aligning the bill with the House companion was adopted, and the bill was reported favorably. Members next heard SB 162, which requires hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers to adopt policies using smoke evacuation systems during procedures that generate surgical smoke. Supporters, including nurses and the Florida Nurses Association, described surgical smoke as a workplace hazard with toxic chemicals and potential cancer risks; hospital representatives said they support the intent but argued existing federal and state standards already regulate the issue and the bill is too prescriptive. A late-filed amendment clarifying the smoke must be “effectively captured and filtered” was adopted, and the bill passed favorably. The committee also approved CS/SB 254, a major nursing education bill that tightens oversight of low-performing nursing programs, creates a temporary provisional license and preceptorship pathway for graduates awaiting NCLEX results, requires remediation for delayed testing, and increases transparency by posting passage rates. Nursing groups supported stronger standards, while private nursing schools warned the bill could reduce capacity and discourage program directors; the amended bill was reported favorably. Finally, the committee heard SB 688, which would reestablish licensure and regulation of naturopathic doctors in Florida, create a board of naturopathic medicine, set licensure and renewal requirements, and define the scope of practice while excluding most prescription authority. Supporters said it would expand health care choices and allow naturopathic doctors to practice openly, while opponents from the medical community warned the bill could authorize diagnosis and treatment without sufficient training and rely on unproven therapies. The bill was reported favorably. The committee then adjourned after members thanked staff for their work.
AR

Arkansas 2026 1st Special Session

HOUSE CONVENES Apr 27th, 2026

Arkansas All Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Leave for Representative Matthew Duffield. Is leave granted for Representative Duffield?
  • Representative Jean, for what purpose? Representative Jean, for what purpose?
  • Representative Jean, Representative Wooten, for what purpose?
  • Here for the people who we represent, who I represent, who you represent, for it to be a beneficial effect
  • Representative Hawk, for what purpose? Representative Hawk, for what purpose?
Summary: The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, quorum call, leave requests, and routine business, including reading gubernatorial approval letters for several recently enacted acts. Members also recognized guests in the chamber. The body then took up a motion to send House Bill 1034 back to the Joint Budget Committee, which passed, with Representative Jean explaining the bill would be revised to remove pay raises and address cybersecurity and bank fees later. On the red and budget calendars, the House passed House Bill 1103 to increase the homestead property tax credit by $75, with supporters noting it would be the fourth straight annual increase and total $300 per household over four years. The chamber also adopted amendments to House Bills 1007, 1022, 1036, and 1064, then passed Senate Bill 76, a $2 million appropriation for county extension office capital improvements. Several appropriation bills were then considered in batches and individually, with mixed results: House Bills 1005, 1051, 1089, 1090, 1093, and Senate Bills 8, 10, 16, 20, 23, 36, 43, 55, 58, 63, 67, and 30 passed; House Bills 1023, 1035, 1053, 1066, and Senate Bills 41 and 59 failed; Senate Bills 10 and 24 were initially passed over for later consideration. A major portion of the meeting focused on Amendment 1 to House Bill 1100, the RSA/one-time funding package. Representative Jean outlined increases for corrections, state police, LEARNS/freedom accounts, Medicaid, vehicle purchases, and other set-asides, plus a proposed $300 million economic development reserve for a confidential project with clawback provisions. The amendment drew extended debate: supporters argued it could bring major job creation and broader economic benefits, while opponents criticized the secrecy, size of the subsidy, and opportunity cost. The amendment ultimately passed 54-36-3. The House then adjourned until 1 p.m. the next day after announcements about upcoming budget and House Management meetings.
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Floor Session Mar 12th, 2026

California House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Without objection, such shall be the order.
  • Without objection, such shall be the order.
  • Many of the students here represented.
  • After graduating from Fresno State, Esparza took a job with the...
  • And welcome to the State Assembly floor.
Summary: The Assembly convened, initially without a quorum, and the clerk called the roll until a quorum was present. The body then proceeded with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, journal approval, and several unanimous-consent motions, including re-referrals of AB 1878, AB 2089, and AB 1660 to different committees. Members also introduced guests, including the 2025 Central East High School football team, Morgan Hill leadership students, Southlands Christian fourth graders, and journalist Juan Esparza Loera, whom members praised for decades of reporting in the Central Valley. On the floor file, ACR 139 was presented to designate March as Sleep Apnea Awareness Month. Supporters described the health and safety risks of undiagnosed sleep apnea and emphasized the value of screening and treatment; the resolution was adopted by voice vote after 61 coauthors were recorded. AB 1656, a human-trafficking victim protection bill, was also taken up and passed 58-0 after testimony that it would expand “good cause” for trial continuances to better protect survivors and preserve continuity of counsel. The chamber also adopted the consent calendar, including AB 1583 and SCR 11, by 63-0 votes. The session concluded with adjournments in memory for Salinda Gonzalez, a Yurok community advocate for mental health and suicide prevention, and Sandy Steers, a Big Bear conservationist and executive director of Friends of Big Bear Valley. Members highlighted Gonzalez’s work supporting Native communities and Steers’ decades of wildlife advocacy and public education. The Assembly then announced its next meeting for Monday, March 16 at 1 p.m., including the Women of the Year ceremony, and adjourned.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Appropriations Committee on Health and Human Services Apr 15th, 2025

Appropriations Committee on Health and Human Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • We represent nearly 500 assisted living facilities in the state of Florida.
  • And we represent about, depending on the month, between 130 and 150 campuses here in the state of Florida
  • entity connected with the in-state entity. with the in-state entity.
  • Is there objection?
  • Is there objection?
Summary: The committee took up a series of health and human services bills, beginning with CS/SB 1602, which would require emergency departments to have evidence-based pediatric care protocols, training, appropriate child-sized equipment and medications, a designated care coordinator, and participation in a pediatric readiness assessment. It was reported favorably. CS/SB 1224 followed, aligning Florida law with federal requirements so paramedics may administer controlled substances in the field under physician or nurse practitioner protocols; it also passed favorably after supportive testimony from fire chiefs. The committee then adopted a strike-all for SB 890, the Emily Adkins Family Protection Act, which addresses venous thromboembolism by creating a statewide registry, requiring screening and training in hospitals and long-term care settings, and adding assisted living facility response requirements. Assisted living representatives objected to the ALF provisions as unrealistic and potentially harmful, while supporters argued the bill would save lives; the bill was reported favorably. CS/SB 1182, requiring continuous glucose monitors to be covered as both durable medical equipment and a pharmacy benefit, also passed favorably with support from AARP. The committee next considered CS/SB 12, a claim bill for a child severely injured after a DCF home visit allegedly failed to meet standards, and it was reported favorably without opposition. CS/CS/SB 954, dealing with substance abuse treatment centers and recovery residences, drew substantial debate. The bill would limit local zoning restrictions on treatment facilities and allow larger recovery residences if staffing ratios are increased; a late-filed amendment reduced the maximum active patients from 500 to 300. Municipal and county representatives warned that the bill could override local reasonable-accommodation efforts and create institutional-scale facilities, while supporters said housing is essential to recovery and that clustering concerns are overstated. The committee ultimately reported the bill favorably. CS/SB 1050, expanding the developmental disabilities pilot program statewide and creating a statewide family care council, also passed after extensive testimony from families and advocates. Supporters emphasized the long waitlist and the need for more services, while some speakers opposed managed care and warned about provider shortages and loss of individualized supports. Later, CS/SB 614, requiring a public educational webpage about background screening clearinghouse and level two screening requirements, was reported favorably. CS/SB 1578, which would require coverage for mammograms and supplemental breast cancer screening in certain circumstances, was also reported favorably. CS/SB 1060 created a joint legislative oversight committee to review Medicaid operations and financing; members discussed the need for stronger oversight of large midyear spending adjustments, and the bill passed favorably. CS/SB 1240, a Department of Children and Families substance abuse and mental health bill, was amended to clarify Baker Act transfer timing and notification requirements after debate over whether facilities could hold patients too long; it was then reported favorably. Finally, Senator Harrell presented CS/SB 526, a major nursing education bill aimed at Florida’s low NCLEX passage rates. The bill would require nursing programs to use exit exams, remediation, reporting, and stricter oversight, and the strike-all would add graduate preceptorships for low-performing programs and temporary provisional licenses for graduates pending NCLEX passage. The transcript ended while that bill was still being explained, before final action was taken.
CO

Colorado 2026 Regular Session

Colorado House 2026 Legislative Day 107 May 1st, 2026

Colorado House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • and Clifford concerning support for law enforcement officers in the state. >> Representative Woo. >>
  • Now, therefore, be it resolved by the House of Representatives of the 75th General Assembly of the State
  • of Colorado, that the House of State of Colorado, that the House of Representatives<00:34:30.000>
  • God bless the men and women in blue, and God bless the great state of Colorado. >> Representative Clifford
  • no objection, Representative Seeing no objection, Representative Zokai<01:00:48.160> will<01:
Keywords: 981, all