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FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
FL House Floor Session - 2026-03-10 (10:00AM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- But you were very supportive of me.
- All of a sudden, we were supporting somebody, but now we're supporting Jay Collins.
- I said, I just want to know if there's anything I can do to support you and provide you support, you
- But I'm happy to support you.
- But I totally support your efforts.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Senate Legislative Session Mar 25th, 2026 at 09:00 am
Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- And so, I think in my formal and informal meetings, they're very supportive of this.
- We have more than 132 schools who need that support from the state department.
- There's intervention, summer learning, additional support.
- And it gives students the support that they need without isolating them.
- I actually rise in support of this. There's a big problem with DHS.
Bills:
SB1778, SB1570, SB134, SB1966, SB1636, SB1725, SB1726, SB259, SB504, SB592, SB2030, SB1572, SB843, SB1242, SB1255, SB1262, SB1264, SB1286, SB1581, SB1290, SB1316, SB1319, SB1369, SB1379, SB1381, SB1400, SB1427, SB1436, SB1461, SB1496, SB1509, SB1534, SB1553, SB904, SB1592, SB1645, SB1684, SB1767, SB1772, SB1813, SB1894, SB1928, SB1946, SB1980, SB2040, SB2060, SB2061
Keywords:
reading instruction, literacy, educational equity, intervention services, third grade retention, Strong Readers Act, child welfare, child safety, administrative transition, Department of Child Safety and Well-being, Oklahoma Commission on Children and Youth, juvenile justice, foster care, retirement, public employees, reemployment, benefit adjustment, Oklahoma Public Employees Retirement System, memorial highways, bridge designations
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law Committee 2/19/26
Judiciary Finance and Civil Law
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> demonstrations are not allowed. demonstrations are not allowed.
- </c> efficiently operate our um or support efficiently operate our um or support our<00:08:29.360><c>
- </c><00:08:41.440><c> our</c> policies and procedures to support our policies and procedures to support
- So this is technology support, HR support, all of the things, training support, all of the things that
- </c> where we can uh work together to support where we can uh work together to support volunteers<01:
Bills:
HF2825
Keywords:
expungement, criminal justice, background check, security industry, private detective, 1183, house
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado House 2026 Legislative Day 035 Feb 18th, 2026
Colorado House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> we have language that demonstrates we have language that demonstrates what<00:47:49.040><c> is</
- </c><01:13:50.400><c> towards</c> language that they be supported towards language that they be supported
- :44.560><c> what</c><01:32:44.880><c> already</c> go towards supporting what already go towards supporting
- </c> strong support of this amendment. strong support of this amendment.
- So I do support this little bit better.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Hearing: Committee on Education Policy and Committee on Education Finance - 05/06/26
Transcript Highlights:
- I wouldn't support that. The right to vote is also the right not to vote.
- I wouldn't<00:32:29.360><c> support</c><00:32:29.680><c> that.
- The right to vote wouldn't support that.
- </c><00:50:23.960><c> this</c> and additional materials to support this and additional materials to support
- c> to</c><01:05:02.120><c> ensuring</c><01:05:02.600><c> no</c> support are critical to ensuring no support
Summary:
The committee held a joint hearing recognizing the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and focusing on civic education, free speech, voting, and Minnesota’s America 250 commemorations. Opening remarks emphasized the importance of education, Indigenous land acknowledgement, and the idea that democracy depends on informed and engaged citizens. The chair then invited student debaters from the Minnesota High School League to testify about how debate, free speech, and evidence-based reasoning have shaped their education and civic participation. The students argued that debate teaches critical thinking, helps young people engage with difficult issues, and should be protected as part of a healthy democracy; one also urged lawmakers to move beyond empty promises and take action on issues such as eviction moratoriums, ICE collaboration, and protest protections.
Commissioner Willie Jett of the Minnesota Department of Education testified that public education is where citizenship first becomes real, and that schools, libraries, and educators help students learn to listen, question, debate respectfully, and understand both the ideals and failures of American history. He said democracy is something each generation must learn and strengthen, and thanked the committee for convening the hearing. Former students Sarah Griffin and Charlie Crocker then offered tributes to Senator Swedzinski, describing how his teaching encouraged civic engagement, disagreement, and action, and how his classroom shaped their lives and public service. Their remarks emphasized that democracy is not a spectator sport and that ordinary people build it through small, courageous acts.
Secretary of State Steve Simon followed with testimony on Minnesota’s civic culture and voter participation. He said Minnesota has long ranked near the top nationally in voter turnout, including youth turnout, and attributed that to a combination of good election laws and a strong pro-voting culture. He highlighted school-based civic education efforts such as pre-registration for 16- and 17-year-olds and the Students Vote mock election program, and noted that Minnesota’s congressional delegation was unanimous in supporting the Voting Rights Act in 1965 as an example of the state coming together on major moral questions. The Minnesota Historical Society then began its presentation on America 250, with Kent Whitworth describing the organization’s role, the new edition of the Northern Lights curriculum, and broader commemorative activities; Dr. Bill Convery introduced historical context about how Americans have celebrated independence and how the semiquincentennial can leave a legacy for future generations.
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Standing Committee on Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection (2-3-26)
Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection
Transcript Highlights:
- and a half years with state funding and treating vets all over the state, we've seen resounding, demonstrated
- the state we've seen<00:10:20.079><c> re</c><00:10:20.560><c> resounding</c><00:10:21.519><c> demonstrated
- </c> seen re resounding demonstrated seen re resounding demonstrated remarkable<00:10:22.720><c> improvement
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Senate Energy and Natural Resources (04/16/2026)
Energy and Natural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- ><00:37:43.480><c> in</c><00:37:43.600><c> the</c> overwhelming support in the in the overwhelming support
- And so, I support of the department.
- </c><00:48:09.680><c> this</c> state of New Hampshire um supports this state of New Hampshire um supports
- If to demonstrate that public benefit.
- </c><01:27:41.120><c> of</c> met the ICC, had support of met the ICC, had support of Waste<01:27:42.440
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Transportation Jan 19th, 2026 at 04:00 pm
Transportation
Transcript Highlights:
- I'd like to thank Senator McEwen for support of this legislation, Senator Chapman for his support, and
- I'm Dow Constantine, CEO of Sound Transit, and I'm here in support of Senate Bill 6148.
- I'm here to help support any questions that may come up that need my expertise. Thank you.
- Who thinks this is a good idea, and especially supporting Sound Transit?
- Transportation Choices Coalition voices our strong support of SB 6148. A Como News...
Keywords:
electric vehicles, charging fees, state facilities, sustainability, infrastructure, regional transit authority, RTA, transit bonds, general obligation bonds, revenue bonds, bond maturity, debt limit, 25-year cap, regional mobility grant program, public transit financing, transportation funding, Washington RCW, bond issuance, municipal finance, infrastructure finance
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Joint Legislative Auditing Committee Nov 17th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- So we are asking for your support and moving forward with the request as we submitted.
- We're in full support of an audit and would love to have J-LAC come and support that. Thank you.
- As a county commissioner, I support the request of Mr.
- Chris Dooling, you'll waive your time and support. Okay. All right, very good.
- Waiving your time in support of the order.
Summary:
The Legislative Auditing Committee heard several local-government audit requests and unanimously approved each one. The first item was Baker County, where county commissioners asked for an operational and financial audit because of repeated late audits, concerns about the finance office, and lack of confidence in county financial reporting. The county clerk supported an audit but argued it should be countywide and include all constitutional officers; she also described a dispute over access to the county finance system and pending litigation. After brief questions, the committee adopted a 9-0 motion directing the Auditor General to perform an operational audit of Baker County’s financial operations and records, with scope to be finalized during the audit.
The committee then approved an audit request for the Concord Estates Community Development District in Osceola County. Senator Arrington said residents alleged excessive board compensation, large unexplained spending, missing financial reports, and refusal to provide records or hold open meetings. Residents and a board member testified about rising assessments, deteriorating amenities, and lack of transparency. The committee voted 10-0 to direct an operational audit of the CDD. It also approved, by 10-0 votes, operational audits of the town of Melbourne Beach, based on allegations of fiscal and operational improprieties and lawsuits that had cost the town more than $150,000, and the city of Apalachicola, where Senator Simon said longstanding water utility failures, grant issues, and consent-order problems warranted review.
The final request was for a financial and operational audit of Cape Coral’s Building Department. Representative G. Lombardo said building-fee revenues appeared to be transferred for non-building purposes, permit processing was inconsistent, and the department relied heavily on a private firm while the building official had prior ties to that firm. Industry representatives testified that building funds were being diverted, service levels were suffering, and private-provider inspections were not always reflected in fee reductions. The committee adopted the motion 10-0. After completing all agenda items, the committee adjourned.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
November 2025 State Budget and Economic Forecast Presentation - 12/04/25
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Alternatively, continued growth in equity values could continue to support consumption and so present
- Our AAA bond ratings demonstrate the rating agency's continued confidence in Minnesota's responsible
- Our AAA bond ratings<00:31:18.880><c> demonstrate</c><00:31:19.360><c> the</c><00:31:19.600><c> rating
- What<01:06:41.440><c> that</c><01:06:41.760><c> demonstrates</c><01:06:42.240><c> to</c><01:06:42.480
- it being in the global she supported it being in the global budget<01:41:02.480><c> agreement.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Emerging Issues Mar 30th, 2026
Emerging Issues and Professional Registration
Transcript Highlights:
- However, I would appreciate the support of this committee in modifying this bill to establish the application
- And I think that the conversation you've had here today and you've heard here today is a demonstration
Summary:
The committee met in executive session and first adopted a House committee substitute for House Bill 1611, then voted the bill do pass on a roll call vote. House Bill 2032 was also taken up in executive session; after adopting a substitute, members discussed concerns about liability, age verification, data retention, and the $100,000 per-case aggregate, and the committee voted the bill do pass by a 9-3 roll call. The committee then considered House Bills 3393 and 2392 together, adopted a committee substitute and a further amendment after a point of order challenge was rejected, and voted the combined substitute do pass by 12-1.
The committee then held a public hearing on House Bill 1747, which would address AI-generated images, video, and audio by creating a cause of action for damages when realistic synthetic content causes harm, while also allowing optional labeling or watermarking to provide legal protection. The sponsor said he intended to change the labeling requirement from mandatory to permissive, partly due to First Amendment and cost concerns, and emphasized that the bill was aimed at photorealistic content that could be mistaken for reality. Members asked about standing, global enforcement, the definition of artificial intelligence, incidental sharing by users, and possible application to political content.
Testifying in opposition, the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry said it appreciated the sponsor’s willingness to work on the bill but argued that even a permissive watermarking approach would still create significant liability and uncertainty for businesses unless the cause of action was also narrowed or removed. The chamber also raised concerns about retroactive application and the burden of going back to watermark existing AI-generated content. After public testimony, the chair closed the hearing and adjourned the committee, noting there might be a quick hearing later in the week.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Science, Technology and Telecommunications Sep 23rd, 2025
Science, Technology & Telecommunications Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- Much of our state government is supported by vendors.
- Thank you again for this body for the support; you provided a million dollars.
- We would love your support. When can you start?'
- The staff there at the Ag Science Center has been very supportive of us; they really help.
- I got to do, and any way we can support you.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Housing Committee Meeting - 2026-04-07
Housing Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- process, selections, due diligence and contracting, grant monitoring and evaluation, and ongoing support
- process, selections, due diligence and contracting, grant monitoring and evaluation, and ongoing support
- process, selections, due diligence and contracting, grant monitoring and evaluation, and ongoing support
- And that's why you see more cash than the cash line doesn't demonstrate all of the RFP activity, program
- the capacity of the integrity. support the capacity of the fields<01:12:25.520><c> to</c><01:12:25.760
Bills:
SF2434
ID
Idaho 2026 Regular Session
Agenda Feb 18th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- So I would fully support that.
- So anyway, I'm just here to testify in support of this bill. Thank you.
- So anyway, I'm just here to testify in support of this bill. Thank you.
- They are supportive of this legislation. Samantha. Mr.
- They are supportive of this legislation. Samantha. Mr.
Summary:
The committee first took up House Bill 663, which would allow Idaho Agriculture in the Classroom to redesign its specialty license plate and shift plate design authority from Food Producers of Idaho to the organization’s board of directors. The sponsor and Cassidy Plum, the state director, said the plate provides about 75% of the program’s funding and supports teacher workshops, grants, and ag-literacy curriculum. Samantha Parrott also testified in support, saying the redesign could help increase sales and that Food Producers of Idaho supports the bill. Representative Harris raised the idea of involving students in the design, and Plum said the organization may hold a student competition. The committee voted to send HB 663 to the floor with a due pass recommendation.
The committee then heard House Bill 628, which revises Idaho’s driver’s education law to expand parental instruction options and remove the prior rural-only limitation, while also adjusting language related to approved online course providers. Representative Mendive said the bill is the latest step in a multi-year effort to give families more flexibility and to allow school districts to offer driver training if they choose. Robert Scoville, a Caldwell science teacher and driver’s ed instructor, testified in opposition, arguing that removing school-based instruction would reduce safety and increase teen crash risks, citing crash and fatality statistics and the value of professional instruction. In response, supporters argued parents are already responsible for much of the training, that private instruction remains available, and that the bill increases freedom and reflects what is already happening in many districts.
After discussion, the committee debated whether the bill would improve parental choice or weaken driver safety. Several members supported the measure as a matter of local control and family discretion, while others expressed concern about urban safety and the loss of professional instruction. The committee ultimately voted to send HB 628 to the floor with a due pass recommendation, and the meeting adjourned.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Labor & Commerce Feb 3rd, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- I will support it today. Well, I appreciate the proposed substitute. I will support it today.
- I would appreciate your support. Thank you.
- And I will support it, and think. of the proposed substitute. Is there any discussion?
- I would appreciate your support. Thank you. And I will support it. and think.
- Appreciate your support. Thank you, and I will support it.
Summary:
The Labor and Commerce Committee began by suspending the five-day notice rule for Senate Bill 629, then held testimony on the bill, which would restructure the Liquor and Cannabis Board. Proponents, including the Washington Hospitality Association, the Washington Cannabis Business Association, and the Cannabis Alliance, argued the current board structure is overburdened by alcohol and cannabis responsibilities, slows decision-making, and should be expanded or reorganized to improve accountability and focus. Opponents, including the Washington Association for Substance Misuse and Violence Prevention and a cannabis business owner, warned the bill would create unnecessary administrative costs, weaken executive accountability, and should not advance without more study. The committee did not take final action on SB 629 during the hearing portion, but later moved several bills out of committee.
In executive session, the committee adopted proposed substitutes and advanced SB 6282 on behavioral health training for construction apprentices, SB 5379 on interest arbitration for Parks and Recreation Commission employees, SB 6197 on plumber license discipline, SB 6158 on factory-built housing and utility structures, SB 6302 on limits for independent contractors on public works finishing work, SB 5882 on PTSD workers’ compensation coverage for local correctional facility workers, SB 6180 on firefighter and law enforcement heart-related occupational disease presumptions, SB 6195 on cannabis producer oversupply, SB 6196 on kratom taxation, SB 6204 on home cannabis cultivation, and SB 6287 on kratom product restrictions. Several bills were sent to Ways and Means because of fiscal impacts, while SB 6204 was sent to Rules after adoption of an amendment allowing local governments to restrict home cultivation in residential areas. The committee also noted that SB 6303 on cannabis packaging and vapor devices would not move that day.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 4 on Climate Crisis, Resources, Energy, and Transportation May 15th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- And $1.6 million in 26-27 and annually thereafter to support implementation of the exemption review and
- We are working on a housing bond, which the governor supported.
- I think we've said this time and again in this hearing: if all of us support rail, many of us support
- Chair, Brendan Erpicky on behalf of Via Transportation in support of funding for CAHRB's Sustainable
- Thanks for the continued support of the infrastructure projects. Thank you.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- These lands supply clean water to 60 million Americans and support more than 1,600 species.
- We support renewable energy projects, forest restoration work, and youth science training that honor
- Even small harvest areas support sawmills, trucking, and maintenance industries.
- Science supports purpose-limited roles for safety, not permanent industrial grids.
- Taylor demonstrated how rural counties rely on predictable access and opportunity. Even Dr.
Summary:
The Senate State Affairs Committee approved the January 19, 2026 minutes and then considered and passed a temporary and pending rule for the Idaho Public Safety Communications Commission (docket 15-0601-2501). Testimony from Sheriff Andy Creech emphasized that the rule would reduce administrative burden and costs by allowing longer-term contracts for Next Generation 911 equipment and services, helping Idaho modernize degraded legacy 911 systems and improve location accuracy, redundancy, and call routing.
The committee also introduced RS 32996, presented by Senator Shippy, which would create a new licensing procedure for “established caterers.” The proposal would allow qualifying caterers operating from a publicly accessible business location and serving at least 50 events per year to obtain liquor licensing for service at catered events, addressing the current limitation that they lack a traditional brick-and-mortar premise for licensing purposes. Senator Harris moved to introduce the bill, and the motion passed.
After official business, the committee hosted the American Falls FFA Ag Issues team, which presented a courtroom-style debate on the USDA’s 2025 rescission of the 2001 roadless rule. Students argued both the environmental and tribal concerns tied to preserving roadless forest protections and the opposing case for forest health, wildfire mitigation, economic development, and management flexibility. Committee members praised the students’ preparation and public speaking, asked questions about their research process and views on the issue, and adjourned after the presentation.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Appropriations Committee May 23rd, 2025
Appropriations
Transcript Highlights:
- For their hard work and support, it is much appreciated.
- in some cases, bills that I've co-authored or authored myself that I think advance policy that I support
- Blue Carbon Demonstration Projects, that's a do pass, out on a B-roll call.
- With republican support. For more information visit www.fema.gov not voting.
- AB 255 Haney supportive recovery residence program do pass out with Republicans not voting.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
S/C on Defense & Veterans' Affairs Apr 14th, 2025
S/C on Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- We support this bill, and this is, as Representative Wilson mentioned, this bill has come up in 2019
- and before that in other forms, and we supported the bill at that time.
- So we support this bill.
- So we support this bill, and I'll be happy to take any questions.
- I'm happy to support it. Alright, that was the quickest testimony we've had.
Keywords:
commemoration, military, navy seal, honor, January 12, Nathan Gage Ingram, military funeral honors, JROTC, veterans, training, grant program, military honors, community engagement, funeral services, education grants, community service, HB 3359, veteran status, Texas Veterans Commission, veterans services
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Um, and one of the elements of that, that we discussed in committee was demonstrating financial hardship
- So thank you so much for your leadership and and and again uh happy to work and support with you, support
- The environmental permitting and support unit within the railroad Commission does not collect permit
- Thank you for allowing me to testify in support of Senate Bill 2050.
- I'm here in support of this bill as it starts an important and urgent conversation that needs to be had
Bills:
HB16