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FL
Transcript Highlights:
- high school students who are representing the interests of the YMCAs around reading, literacy, water safety
- Chair, senators, Senate Bill 606 adds drowning prevention safety measures and safe bathing practices
- advocating with Senator Lori Berman for the school bill, which requires all schools to share water safety
- And it took regulation for that to actually, for that safety device to actually be required and used
- It establishes minimum educational training and experience requirements to protect public safety, and
Committee:
Senate Health Policy
Summary:
The Senate Health Policy Committee met with a quorum and took up several health-related bills, with a strong focus on drowning prevention and patient safety. SB 428 by Senator Yarborough would expand Florida’s swim lesson voucher program from children ages 0-4 to ages 1-7. Supporters, including a pediatric emergency physician and YMCA leadership, cited Florida’s high child drowning rates and argued that swim lessons reduce risk and should be available to more children. Senator Harrell noted the need to consider increasing the program’s funding as eligibility expands. The bill was reported favorably.
The committee also heard SB 606 by Senator Smith, which adds drowning prevention and safe bathing education to postpartum materials provided by hospitals, birthing centers, and, after amendment, no longer home birth providers. A parent who lost a child to drowning testified in support, and senators emphasized the preventability of such deaths. The bill, as amended, was reported favorably as a committee substitute. SB 340 by Senator Harrell would require nursing students to complete a two-hour human trafficking course before licensure; after a strike-all amendment shifted the requirement from nursing programs to the students themselves, the bill received support from advocates and was reported favorably as a committee substitute.
The committee also considered SB 162 by Senator Davis, which would require hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers to adopt policies for using smoke evacuation systems during procedures that generate surgical smoke. The sponsor said the equipment is relatively inexpensive and already common in many facilities, while opponents and some senators questioned the medical evidence, enforcement, and possible impacts on rural and smaller facilities. Despite those concerns, the bill was reported favorably, with some members voting no. SB 192, presented by Senator Trumbull on behalf of Senator Martin, would remove the $1,500 cap on advances chiropractic physicians may collect for examinations or treatment; the Florida Chiropractic Society supported the change as pro-small-business, and the bill was reported favorably. The committee also received an OPAGA presentation comparing Florida’s health care practitioner regulation system with other states, focusing on board autonomy, rulemaking oversight, board composition, appointments, term limits, and funding mechanisms.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Capital Budget Jan 15th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- district and state transportation... ...education where funding is added to both the school seismic safety
- for a future skilled nursing facility for veterans in Spokane, projects to expand and increase the safety
- for a future skilled nursing facility for veterans in Spokane, projects to expand and increase the safety
- This includes $28 million for the School Seismic Safety Program, funding designs at three schools in
- It is no longer adequate for modern industry and safety standards.
Summary:
The House Capital Budget Committee opened its first hearing of the session on HB 2295 and briefly heard a presentation from OFM Senior Budget Advisor Jen Masterson on Governor Ferguson’s proposed supplemental capital budget. She said the proposal uses about $396 million in new appropriations, leaving roughly $5.4 million in remaining bond authority, and includes major investments in housing, urgent state facility needs, climate-related projects, K-12 school safety and modernization, and higher education minor works. The housing package was the largest share, with $225 million for the Housing Trust Fund, plus funding for homeownership, preservation, manufactured housing communities, and flood-impacted home repair. Committee members asked follow-up questions about Rainier School and juvenile rehabilitation projects, and staff said Rainier School was on the plan and that juvenile rehabilitation funding included flexible capacity funding and facility improvements.
Public testimony was largely supportive of the governor’s housing, education, climate, and natural resources proposals, while several speakers urged changes. Housing advocates, Habitat for Humanity, community land trusts, and service providers backed the Housing Trust Fund and homeownership funding, including support for manufactured housing preservation and transit-oriented affordable housing. School and college representatives supported small district modernization, seismic safety, lead remediation, and minor works funding, while some asked for additional support for specific projects such as Cascadia College’s new building, Central Washington University’s feeder line replacement, and WSU Spokane health education renovations. Natural resource and tribal witnesses supported salmon recovery and community forest investments, but asked for more funding for RCO community forest and estuary programs.
A major recurring concern was the proposed $75 million transfer from the Public Works Assistance Account, which cities, counties, sewer and water districts, and the Public Works Board said would jeopardize low-interest loans already awarded for local infrastructure projects and shift costs onto distressed communities. Other testimony opposed the budget’s omission of certain projects, including the University of Washington’s power plant decarbonization work and a Spokane cultural hub, while some local governments requested funding for wastewater and flood-control projects. No votes were taken; the chair closed the public hearing after testimony concluded.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- The mission of the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice is to enhance public safety through high-quality
- Public safety is number one. Public safety to every law-abiding citizen in Florida is my priority.
- Again, accountability is number one, public safety is number one, but empathy is equally as important
- Again, accountability is number one, public safety is number one, but empathy is equally as important
- And this opportunity to help build a safer, stronger Florida through public safety and caring for at-risk
Committee:
Senate Criminal Justice
Summary:
The Criminal Justice Committee met with a quorum present and temporarily postponed SB 156. The committee first considered the confirmation of Matthew Walsh as Secretary of the Department of Juvenile Justice. Walsh described his background in law enforcement, social work, and juvenile justice, and outlined DJJ priorities including recruitment and retention, staff wellness, collaboration with DCF and other agencies, aging facilities, and expanding educational and vocational opportunities for youth. Members asked about his social work training, lockout youth, bed space, recidivism, and the Florida Scholars Academy. The committee voted unanimously to favorably report his confirmation.
The committee then took up SPB 704, a committee bill extending the public records exemption for conviction integrity unit reinvestigation information. Senator Martin explained that the exemption was originally created to protect active innocence reviews and should continue past its current sunset date. With no opposition or debate, the committee voted unanimously to report the bill favorably as a committee bill.
Next, the committee considered CS for SB 32, as amended, which creates an injunction for protection against serious violence by a known person and adds it to the statewide injunction verification system and related enforcement provisions. Senator Sharif said the bill is intended to give judges a faster tool to protect victims who have reported serious violence to law enforcement, while supporters said it addresses cases where victims are harmed before a repeat-violence injunction can be granted. Eric Friday of Florida Carry opposed the bill, warning it could be misused against self-defense situations and create problems in cases already covered by existing injunction laws. After debate, the committee voted unanimously to report the bill favorably. The committee then considered SB 210, which extends public records protections to petitions for injunctions for protection against serious violence by a known person, including dismissed petitions and identifying information before service. There was no opposition, and the committee voted unanimously to report SB 210 favorably before adjourning.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
March 27, 2025 - 12:30 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- It's really going to impact the fiscally constrained counties, and property taxes equal public safety
- Their community safety, police, fire, and code compliance budget is $31 million, leaving a deficit of
- The second part that concerns me is that, again, I'm going to go back to public safety.
- The second part that concerns me is that, again, I'm going to go back to public safety.
- is actually spent on public safety, look at the deficit, and say, where are you coming up with that
Summary:
The Ways and Means Committee met on March 27, 2025 and first considered HJR 1257 and its implementing bill, HB 1259, which would create two $25,000 property tax exemptions and an assessment cap for long-term rental properties owned by Floridians who also have a homestead in the state. Supporters argued the measure would increase long-term rental supply and help Florida residents, while opponents from counties and cities warned of a large revenue loss, potential tax shifts to businesses, and weak guardrails against abuse. Members raised concerns about wealthy owners holding many condos, possible family-member workarounds, and whether savings would actually reach tenants. The committee adopted an amendment to the implementing bill, then reported both measures favorably after party-line-leaning debate and recorded votes.
The committee then unanimously reported HB 761, which limits deferred ad valorem and non-ad valorem tax relief to properties with a just value of $1 million or less and raises the minimum tax certificate sale amount from $250 to $500. Members also unanimously approved CS/HB 733 on brownfields, which expands and clarifies the state brownfields program, and two Osceola/Sunbridge local bills, CS/HB 4043 and HB 4059, dealing with special district infrastructure and district boundary expansion subject to voter approval. HB 995 on Areas of Critical State Concern, focused largely on the Florida Keys, was amended to remove the ad valorem tax exemption portion and to adjust the growth cap from 500 to 825 units, then was reported favorably.
Later, the committee approved HB 6021, which repeals sales tax on all bullion purchases of gold, silver, and platinum, with supporters calling it a sound-money measure and critics asking about future revenue effects if related legal-tender legislation passes. Finally, the committee passed HB 1339, which excludes wind-damage mitigation improvements from assessed value for property tax purposes, after adopting a clarifying amendment about secondary water barriers. Throughout the meeting, most bills were reported favorably, often after brief debate and with little or no public testimony beyond support or opposition from affected local-government and industry groups.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- They ensure product quality, safety, and performance. This bill updates gasoline specifications.
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- the Committee on Judiciary, Finance, and Civil Law and be re-referred to the Committee on Public Safety
- House File 340 is a bill relating to public safety, modifying the crime of fleeing a police officer in
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TX
Transcript Highlights:
- The safety of Texas motorists is one of TXOT's top priorities.
- And through our traffic safety campaigns, we hope to educate the public on these safety initiatives.
- This eliminates the safety inspection as a precursor before a person has to renew their registration.
- Ports come in many shapes and sizes and each and every port provides enhanced safety. transportation
- It's a tremendous safety concern on our roadways right now.
Committee:
House Transportation
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Criminal Justice Jan 14th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- SENATORS AND MEMBERS OF THE COMMITTEE TO MAKE MEANINGFUL CHANGES THAT WILL NOT ONLY INCREASE PUBLIC SAFETY
- THROUGH A DIFFERENT LENS THAT HAS CRAFTED LEGISLATION I FILED AND PASSED AS IT RELATES TO PUBLIC SAFETY
- I AM NOT WORRIED FOR HIS SAFETY AT AN INCENTIVE CAMP. THERE ARE MORE GOOD THINGS TO THEIR.
- AND FOR HIS SAKE HE STILL FEARS FOR HIS SAFETY BECAUSE AS WE KNOW THE GANGS HAVE REACH.
- SO FOR ME THAT'S THE BIGGEST THING IS THE SAFETY AND ALSO WHEN I GO IN TO VISIT THE STAFF VISITATION
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Environment, Energy & Technology Jan 30th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- includes home energy efficiency improvements, repairs, indoor air quality measures, and health and safety
- includes home energy efficiency improvements, repairs, indoor air quality measures, and health and safety
- Indoor air quality measures, and health and safety improvements.
- This bill creates a practical pathway to scale weatherization projects while improving health, safety
- It is a health intervention, a safety intervention.
Summary:
The Senate Environment, Energy and Technology Committee first held a public hearing on SB 6269, which updates the Motor Fuel Quality Act to broaden the definition of motor fuel to include gaseous fuels and electricity and remove the separate alternative fuel definition. Staff and the Department of Agriculture said the change would let WSDA inspect and test hydrogen and other newer fuels; Commerce and Douglas County PUD supported the bill as needed for hydrogen fueling infrastructure. The bill drew no opposition testimony, and the hearing closed with the chair noting broad support.
The committee then heard SB 6223, which would authorize community-scale weatherization projects under the low-income weatherization program. Supporters from community action, Spark Northwest, Commerce, and Washington Conservation Action said the bill would let the state weatherize multiple homes at once, improve health and safety, reduce energy burdens, and help meet climate and grid goals more quickly. Staff said the bill has a fiscal note for rulemaking and administration. The hearing ended with strong support and no opposition testimony.
In executive session, the committee adopted proposed substitutes and passed SB 5982, SB 6050, SB 5965, SB 6010, SB 5984, SB 6076, and SB 5652 to the Rules Committee or Ways and Means, depending on the bill. Amendments were adopted on SB 5965 to adjust carryout bag provisions, while amendments on SB 6010 were not adopted. SB 5982 would update CETA-related utility definitions and reporting, SB 6050 addresses distributed energy resources and utility rules, SB 5965 revises carryout bag requirements, SB 6010 concerns EFSEC tribal consultation, SB 5984 regulates AI companion chatbots, SB 6076 streamlines procurement for certain clean energy projects, and SB 5652 concerns environmental and health mitigation in large port districts. The committee also noted it would not take action that day on SB 5975 and SB 5466.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
November 5, 2025 - 03:30 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- result of some of the thoughtful legislation you've passed and some of the appropriations for key safety
- clinician, or peer specialist to deal with that so they can continue to provide for the health and safety
- the judicial process further by reducing logistical and transportation burdens and by increasing safety
- Leading to faster access to care and improved patient safety.
- One participant shared that the change has led to an increase in patient safety by allowing staff to
Summary:
The Human Services Subcommittee met to receive an update from the Florida Department of Children and Families on implementation of House Bill 7021, which revised the Baker Act and Marchman Act and was funded with a $50 million appropriation. Deputy Assistant Secretary Bill Hardin reported that the department has updated reference guides, training, administrative rules, and forms; launched regional behavioral health collaboratives; and created the Office of Children’s Behavioral Health Ombudsman. He said early data show continued declines in Baker Act use, high diversion rates from involuntary examinations through 988, mobile response teams, and care coordination, along with generally positive provider feedback on changes such as allowing psychiatric nurses to initiate emergency treatment orders and clarifying the 72-hour examination period.
Hardin also described Marchman Act changes, including a streamlined petition process, remote testimony, improved discharge planning, and a new annual data report. He said the department has completed or is completing multiple training courses for providers and law enforcement, and has adopted or is finalizing numerous rules and forms. He reported that the regional collaboratives are identifying common statewide needs such as service capacity, resource sharing, funding flexibility, and peer support, while the ombudsman office is handling complaints and helping families navigate services.
Members asked about whether the current funding is sufficient, future budget needs, outreach for the new ombudsman office, and services for juveniles. Hardin said DCF has posted legislative budget requests for additional forensic FACT services and short-term residential treatment beds, including children’s beds, and noted the ombudsman office is staffed with two FTEs and supported through existing complaint-management and regional systems. He said outreach is being done through regional collaboratives and coordination with other agencies, especially the Department of Education, and that juvenile transport and placement issues have improved with the new law. No votes were taken, and the meeting adjourned after the presentation and questions.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Business meeting to consider an authorization to subpoena the production of memoranda, documents, records, and other materials from the Massachusetts Port Authority, and an authorization to subpoena the production of memoranda, documents, records, an Mar 5th, 2025 at 09:00 am
Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- Let's take aviation safety.
- The FAA assessment is single digits months to catastrophic failure putting air traveler safety at serious
- Air traffic safety, hair on fire from Elon Musk inside of the computer system.
- The Senator from Massachusetts spoke passionately about concerns for aviation safety, and yet as we sit
- And what impact those cuts may have on transportation safety in our country.
Keywords:
oversight, subpoena, illegal immigrants, Massachusetts Port Authority, O'Hare Airport, legislative practices
Summary:
The meeting was convened by the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, where robust discussions were held regarding the need for improved oversight within the Senate. The chairman emphasized the historical decline in oversight activities and proposed motions to authorize subpoenas related to an ongoing investigation involving the Massachusetts Port Authority and allegations of illegal immigrant sheltering at airports. This prompted a detailed examination of the current practices and measures needed to address such issues effectively, particularly in light of recent reports from O'Hare Airport. The committee engaged in deliberations that highlighted the importance of maintaining legislative oversight to safeguard national interests.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
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MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Emerging Issues Apr 13th, 2026
Emerging Issues and Professional Registration
Transcript Highlights:
- Same thing with a hallway with kids and teachers running for safety.
- And one of the biggest disappointments about school safety is that there's a school shooting, it's...
- I know last year we spent time talking about school safety on the floor quite a bit with putting film
- I'm a certified range safety officer, and I currently lead my church's volunteer safety team.
- a realistic chance at keeping a low victim count because hope and dialing 911 is not an effective safety
Summary:
The committee first met in executive session on Senate Bill 1421, which had been heard the previous week. After no discussion, the committee voted the bill do pass by an 8-3 roll call vote, with Chairman Christ and several members voting yes and Ranking Member Fuchs and others voting no.
The committee then held a public hearing on Senate Bill 905, sponsored by Senator Gregory, creating the Missouri Rangers program for schools. Gregory described it as an optional, highly trained school protection program under POST certification, with physical fitness, firearms, close-quarters, and bias training, background checks, and limited arrest powers. Supportive members raised concerns about school safety and response times, while opponents questioned whether the money would be better spent on mental health resources, and also raised issues about racial bias, liability, and whether existing school resource officer statutes should be modified instead.
During testimony, Susan Myers of Women for Gun Rights and Armed Women of America supported the bill and argued that armed, trained responders are needed to reduce casualties in an active shooter event. She also urged a separate change to the school protection officer statute to allow more school personnel to serve in that role. No vote was taken on Senate Bill 905, and the hearing concluded with no further business.
MO
Transcript Highlights:
- Same thing with a hallway with kids and teachers running for safety.
- And one of the biggest disappointments about school safety is that there's a school shooting, it's Again
- I know last year we spent time talking about school safety on the floor quite a bit with putting film
- I'm a certified range safety officer, and I currently lead my church's volunteer safety team.
- a realistic chance at keeping a low victim count because hope and dialing 911 is not an effective safety
MN
Transcript Highlights:
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- Committee on Public Safety, Finance, and Policy.
- Um we want to move that to<00:10:12.600><c> um</c> ...to the Public Safety Committee, where myself and
- bills that are similar in their context, and we want to have those bills heard together in Public Safety
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- non-discriminatory access to poles, ducts, and conduits, and access may only be denied for insufficient capacity, safety
- It emphasizes predictable timelines, non-discriminatory access, transparent make-ready processes, safety
- could have events and have minors in those establishments, but then have the reassurance as a public safety
- So, as a public safety entity, we're not seeing this being violated where, you know, one person's going
- They're not having like EDM parties or things that we again perceive as a public safety issue.
Committee:
House State Affairs
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- departments are not entitled to the same privilege, even if they lack the necessary resources to provide safety
- departments are not entitled to the same privilege, even if they lack the necessary resources to provide safety
- transfer surplus motor vehicles and other law enforcement equipment from the Department of Public Safety
- anniversary of the date on which the property is received so that the resources remain dedicated to school safety
- anniversary of the date on which the property is received so that the resources remain dedicated to school safety
Committee:
Senate Economic Development
Keywords:
expedited service, business records, veteran-owned businesses, franchise tax, fee schedule, surplus vehicles, law enforcement equipment, school districts, Texas Facilities Commission, economically disadvantaged areas, HB 5596, voter-approval tax rate, property tax, ad valorem tax, Tax Code, Texas municipalities, coastal municipality, eligible coastal municipality, municipal hotel occupancy tax, hotel occupancy tax revenue
Summary:
The Senate Economic Development Committee heard and laid out several measures focused on school safety, Texas-Taiwan relations, defense manufacturing, business formation, hotel tax policy, and NASA relocation. HB 1851 would allow surplus DPS vehicles and law enforcement equipment to be transferred to school districts in economically disadvantaged areas for use by school police and security personnel, with a two-year resale restriction. HCR 127 expressed support for the Texas-Taiwan relationship and trade ties, HCR 118 supported expanding warship manufacturing in Texas, HCR 141 urged Congress to move NASA headquarters to Houston, HB 346 (with a committee substitute) revised business filing and fee authority while making permanent a franchise tax exemption for new veteran-owned businesses, HB 2974 was an omnibus hotel occupancy tax and qualified hotel project bill, and HB 5596 addressed accountability for municipal hotel occupancy tax revenues in coastal communities. Witnesses generally supported the measures, including the Texas Hotel and Lodging Association on HB 2974 and resource witnesses from the Texas Veterans Commission and Secretary of State on HB 346; no opposition testimony was registered on the laid-out bills.
After public testimony, the committee took up pending business and adopted committee substitutes where applicable. HB 1851, HB 346, HB 2974, and HB 5596 were each reported favorably to the full Senate, with HB 346 and HB 2974 also recommended for the local and uncontested calendar. HCR 127 and HCR 118 were reported favorably as well, and HCR 127 and HCR 141 were likewise recommended for the local and uncontested calendar. The committee also reported HB 4320 favorably, though the transcript repeats that motion several times. The meeting ended with the committee standing in recess until 7:00 a.m. subject to the call of the chair.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Mar 13th, 2025
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- But to undercut our prosecutors seems to me not only to raise the risk of public safety and undercut
- our... ...not only to raise the risk of public safety and undercut our prosecutors and holding criminals
- I want to remind our colleagues that this passed unanimously at a public safety committee.
- The Public Safety Committee got it right by voting unanimously to get it here, and I strongly encourage
- This bill moved out of Public Safety with unanimous support and the support of the District Attorneys
Summary:
The Assembly convened after a quorum call, heard a prayer and Pledge of Allegiance, and then moved through routine procedural business, including dispensing with the reading of the prior journal, re-referring several bills, and approving committee scheduling requests. There was also a point of order from Assemblymember DeMaio asking about a possible Governor’s message regarding Medi-Cal, but the chair said no formal message had been received at the desk.
The main floor debate centered on AB 321 by Assemblymember Schultz, the Better Informed Decisions Act, which would allow courts to consider reducing certain “wobbler” offenses from felonies to misdemeanors later in the criminal process if new evidence emerges. Supporters argued it would improve fairness, transparency, and efficiency by letting judges make better-informed decisions; opponents said it would weaken felony accountability and conflict with voter intent on public safety. The bill passed on a 46-5 vote.
The Assembly also adopted ACR 47 by Assemblymember Chen, declaring March 16–22 as National Surveyors Week, with 63 co-authors added and the resolution adopted by voice vote. AB 387 by Assemblymember Alanis, which expands jury duty exemptions to include probation officers, passed 64-0. On the consent calendar, ACR 46, HR 9, HR 22, and SCR 17 were adopted with unanimous votes, and the Assembly adjourned until Monday, March 17 at 1 p.m.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Appropriations Committee Aug 27th, 2026
Appropriations
Transcript Highlights:
- comprehensive oversight plan for privately operated civil detention facilities to better protect the health, safety
- operated civil detention facilities operate in California, they must meet California standards for safety
- framework for an oversight plan for privately operated detention facilities to better protect the health, safety
- Clients often report deplorable health and safety conditions.
- This lack of basic health and safety standards has no place in any facility within California's borders
Committee:
House Appropriations
Summary:
The Assembly Appropriations Committee met on August 27, 2026, with a quorum present and considered two bills. Senator Wahab presented SB 259, which would create new felony and misdemeanor penalties for willful interference with the delivery or receipt of vote-by-mail ballots, framed as a response to threats against election administration and California’s heavy reliance on mail voting. SEIU California supported the bill, emphasizing election protection and noting the penalties would not apply to accidental mishandling by election officials. The committee moved SB 259 out on a due pass basis with a B-roll call, with Mr. Hoover not voting.
The committee then heard SB 957 from Senator Prose, the Protecting Vulnerable Immigrant Detainees Model Act, which directs the Attorney General to develop a comprehensive oversight plan for privately operated civil detention facilities. Supporters, including CHIRLA and Inclusive Action for the City, described serious health and safety problems in detention facilities and argued California needs a stronger, ongoing oversight framework. The chair and members expressed support for the bill and its focus on humane conditions and accountability. SB 957 was also moved out on a due pass basis with a B-roll call, with Mr. Hoover not voting.
No opposition testimony was presented on either bill, and the meeting adjourned after the committee completed action on both measures.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Pro Forma Floor Session Feb 19th, 2026
Washington Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Senate Resolution 8692, concerning Motorcycle Safety Awareness Week/Month. The Secretary will read.
- Whereas Washington State is committed to the promotion of safety programs, policies, and actions, whereas
- awareness reminder for people when they're on the road to be aware of motorcycles, to take into account safety
- We should encourage more of that and keep in mind safety, and I ask for this body's adoption.
- I think about the Washingtonians of Ukrainian descent, who endure the worry of the safety of their family
Summary:
The Senate approved the previous day’s Journal and referred committee reports and newly introduced measures as designated. Among the introductions, Senate Bill 6354 was read and sent to the Committee on Ways and Means. The chamber then moved to resolutions.
Senate Resolution 8692, recognizing Motorcycle Safety Awareness Week/Month, was adopted after remarks emphasizing motorcycle safety, the charitable work of riders, and the need for drivers to watch for motorcycles and use caution. Senate Resolution 8675, recognizing the shared democratic values of Washington State and Ukraine, was also adopted. Supportive remarks highlighted Ukraine’s endurance, the impact of the war on civilians and soldiers, and solidarity with Ukrainian Americans and the people of Ukraine.
After adopting the Ukraine resolution, the Senate welcomed members and representatives of the United Ukrainian community in the gallery. The session then adjourned without objection until 12:30 p.m. on Friday, February 20, 2026.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice Feb 12th, 2026
Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice
Transcript Highlights:
- CS for SB 760 is the Victim Safety and Pre-Trial Release Act. This bill is focused narrowly.
- Justin Senior is speaking in information, Safety Net Hospital Alliance of Florida.
- I'm the CEO of the Safety Net Hospital Alliance of Florida.
- Justin Sr. is speaking information, Safety Net Hospital Alliance of Florida. You're recognized.
- I'm the CEO of the Safety Net Hospital Alliance of Florida.