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• And the governor said, yeah, sure, ...decide to beg the governor to do something to put them over the
• since I've been governor.
• It is the governor.
• The governor last election cycle backed four constitutional amendments on a ...governor.
• It's the governor.

Summary: The committee first took up CS for CS for CS for SB 462 on transportation, adopting a substitute amendment that would require counties receiving transportation surtax proceeds to report how the money is used, prohibit certain airport fees tied to collegiate flight training, create a Sarasota-Manatee Airport Authority pilot program, and fund a traffic signal modernization program with $10 million annually from the State Transportation Trust Fund. The amendment also removed several provisions from the bill, including a sales tax transfer to the trust fund, a bid protest-related contracting requirement, and repeal of the Metropolitan Planning Organization Advisory Council. A late-filed amendment was tabled, and the bill was reported favorably. The committee then heard CS for CS for SB 628, “Lucy's Law,” on boating safety, which would strengthen penalties for leaving the scene of a vessel accident and reckless vessel operation. Lucy’s parents gave emotional testimony in support, describing the fatal 2022 boating crash and urging stronger accountability. The sponsor withdrew pending amendments, and the bill was reported favorably. CS for CS for SB 700, the Florida Farm Bill, was next; the strike-all amendment covered a broad range of agriculture-related changes, including water fluoridation restrictions, labeling rules, drone restrictions over farmland, disaster recovery programs, an honest services registry, FFA-related provisions, and agricultural land preservation. Testimony included support from agricultural and gun-rights groups, opposition from banking, dental, and local-government advocates, and a lengthy public debate over fluoridation and financial discrimination. The committee adopted the amendment and reported the bill favorably. SB 796 on general permits for distributed wastewater treatment systems was reported favorably with little debate. The committee then took up CS for SB 1618 on K-12 education, adopting a delete-all amendment that combined a wide range of education provisions, including VPK flexibility, agriculture education, financial literacy, reading intervention requirements, teacher assignment reporting, restrictions on spending public funds on political or social activism, postsecondary and workforce-related changes, and other school and college system updates. Several speakers opposed the activism-related funding restriction, while the sponsor said the bill was intended to keep publicly funded schools focused on education; the bill was reported favorably. Finally, the committee considered SB 7016 on initiative petitions, adopting a strike-all amendment that would sharply tighten petition circulation rules and increase penalties. The proposal would require circulators to be Florida residents and U.S. citizens, impose training and registration requirements, shorten petition submission deadlines, require more identifying information on petition forms, limit sponsors to one amendment per election cycle, and create new enforcement and investigation triggers, including a 25% invalid-signature threshold. Sponsors argued the changes were needed to address fraud and protect the integrity of constitutional amendment petitions, while senators raised concerns about due process, public-records issues, burdens on volunteers, and the impact on voters and sponsors. The bill was not reported in the portion provided, and the discussion remained ongoing at the end of the transcript.

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• One of my favorite is the all-powerful. With a powerful legislative committee.
• This is one thing that JAPSI does have the power to do.
• Now they're invited, but remember, we also have subpoena power in JAPSI.
• And this is specifically regarding a request by the Governor.
• November 11th, 2019, Governor DeSantis sent a letter to all agency heads.

Summary: The committee received an informational presentation from the Joint Administrative Procedures Committee (JAPC/JAPSI) staff and Chair Representative Overdorf on how Florida administrative rulemaking is reviewed. Mr. Plant explained that JAPC is a joint legislative oversight committee that monitors agency rules under Chapter 120, focusing on whether rules stay within statutory authority, whether agencies are acting consistently with legislative intent, and how the rulemaking process works. He emphasized that agencies are creatures of statute, that rulemaking authority must be specific enough to support the rule, and that without a date certain in statute, agencies may delay rulemaking indefinitely. Members asked about how to ensure agencies actually adopt rules, how to identify rules that exceed legislative intent, and how JAPC handles internal policies and delayed rulemaking. Representative Overdorf then described JAPC’s objection process and its limits. He said the committee does not approve or disapprove rules or direct agencies to adopt them, but it can object to proposed or existing rules that enlarge, modify, or contravene enabling statutes or fail to comply with Chapter 120. He noted that if an agency does not resolve an objection, a footnote is published in the Florida Administrative Code and the committee may recommend legislation to amend, suspend, or repeal the rule. He also discussed recent committee activity, including 1,355 proposed rules, 119 emergency rules, and 1,243 incorporated materials reviewed in 2024, and said the committee filed 31 objections against one agency after repeated noncompliance. The discussion also touched on possible changes to Chapter 120, including the governor’s 2019 request that agencies include five-year sunset provisions in rules, and a proposal to instead require periodic legislative review rather than automatic expiration. Overdorf also said the committee is considering raising the current statement of estimated regulatory costs thresholds of $200,000 annually or $1 million over five years because inflation has made those limits too low. No votes were taken on legislation, and the meeting ended with adjournment.

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• ,</c><00:31:30.240><c> raise</c> corporations grow their power, raise corporations grow their power,
• </c> Their story is a testament to the power Their story is a testament to the power of<02:18:06.960>
• Governor Newsom's scheme is insane.
• and they lose power.
• </c> participate so that he gets more power participate so that he gets more power and<02:54:04.720><

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Friday, September 19, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• being constructed and generating power in Washington.
• The next category was power purchase agreements.
• The nuclear power is also not cost competitive.
• If you hear nuclear power advocates saying that solar power only works when the sun is shining or wind
• And so otherwise nuclear power will come at a huge cost that is generational. otherwise nuclear power

Bills: SB5821, SB6004, SB6010, SB5941

Keywords: nuclear energy, energy strategy, advanced technology, sustainability, state policy, renewable energy, public entities, electric generation, contracting, SB 6010, Washington energy siting, EFSEC, Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council, tribal consultation, government-to-government consultation, federally recognized tribes, energy facility siting, RCW, clean energy, alternative energy

Transcript Highlights:

• The governor vetoed the bill and returned it to the house.
• Madam Speaker, the governor in his veto override message made several points that I want to talk about
• In addition, the governor expressed a In addition, the governor expressed a preference for the House's
• It maximizes the construction of renewable power on site, and it includes Renewable power on site, and
• The governor argues that we already have enough regulatory authority.

Keywords: 926, house, all

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• Reliable power, affordable power. Look at the increases. Where's it at?
• And that's power. no longer with us. And that's power.
• Speaker, to speak truth to power and truth about power.
• power.
• 32:06.080><c> power,</c> The power to impeach.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• Madam Chair, Senate, but we have the governor and the lieutenant governor out of the state of Texas.
• Governor Campbell, Governor Creighton, members of this committee, my name is Sherry Sylvester. and I'm
• And the governor. Governor, absolutely. Absolutely, but they make the big decisions.
• When someone is named by the governor...
• Governor-approved narratives.

Bills: SB37, SB1489, SB452, SB724, SB1067, SB1741, SB1273

Keywords: higher education, curriculum review, governing board, faculty council, ombudsman, faculty governance, decision-making, transparency, public meetings, department head, employment approval, public institutions, institutional oversight, education, funding, accountability, state budget, school performance, employment, Texas legislation

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• That's in the same ballpark as the governor.
• And then I look at the utility lines for other energy, power.
• Yeah, so earlier in April, both the governor or the governor of Senate and Assembly leadership expressed
• Has this been communicated to the power plant operators yet?
• That's SB 583, which was signed by the governor, approved by the legislature and signed by the governor

Summary: The hearing opened with budget framing from the chair and the LAO, who said the May Revision addresses roughly a $14 billion budget problem and that the environment and transportation subcommittee’s proposals account for about $1.9 billion of the solution. The LAO urged members to focus on solutions that do not worsen out-year deficits, to preserve reserves, and to defer major policy changes that are not necessary to pass the budget, including the newly introduced water-related trailer bills. Members also raised concern about a late-dropped Olympic-related trailer bill, which the LAO likewise suggested should be deferred for fuller review. The first major item was the Delta Conveyance Project and related water quality control plan trailer bills. The administration argued the proposals would streamline permitting, water rights proceedings, judicial review, and land acquisition, and would clarify DWR’s bond authority for the project. DWR said the project is needed to protect water supply reliability against drought, earthquakes, sea level rise, and other climate-related disruptions, and that the tunnel would help move water when conditions are wet and safer for the environment. Committee members from both parties questioned the timing, the use of budget trailer bills for major policy changes, the scope of the CEQA and water-rights changes, the lack of a bond cap, cost growth, and eminent domain protections. The LAO recommended deferring both water trailer bills without prejudice. Public comment was sharply divided, with labor, water agencies, and some business groups supporting the project as climate adaptation and reliability infrastructure, while environmental, tribal, fishing, county, and community groups opposed it as an attempt to bypass public process and weaken protections. The committee then briefly heard the DMV’s Digital Experience Platform fee trailer bill, which would reinstate a $1 system improvement fee to help fund the vehicle-registration phase of the project. DMV said the fee would raise about $7 million annually and offset roughly $59 million to $60 million of project costs, while the LAO noted it would help but would not solve the Motor Vehicle Account’s broader structural gap. The hearing then moved to California High-Speed Rail, where the new CEO presented an updated plan and said the project remains a major climate and infrastructure investment. He reported a revised Merced-to-Bakersfield cost range of $34.9 billion to $38.5 billion, said the agency is trying to reduce risk through direct procurement of materials, and argued that stable annual funding is needed to avoid higher costs from delays.

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• ,</c><00:35:55.040><c> not</c> Utility bills should pay for power, not Utility bills should pay for power
• </c><00:43:34.560><c> don't</c> The ones that generate the power don't The ones that generate the power
• </c> you want to save money, cut in power." you want to save money, cut in power."
• We would have paused in power.
• But this bill, when paused in power.

Keywords: House streaming session for Friday, February 6, 2026, 957, house, all

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• Upon a senior chair of the governor. When would that occur? Upon a senior chair of the governor.
• Pinchback, our former governor, to serve in the U.S.
• It depends on when the governor signs the bill.
• But all of you all could assist in aiding the targeter: the governor, the lieutenant governor, the attorney
• The governor, the lieutenant governor, the attorney general, those are the two people for whatever reason

Bills: SB256

Keywords: court consolidation, judicial administrative, Orleans Parish, civil district court, criminal district court, court clerk, judicial funding

Summary: The Judiciary Committee heard Senate Bill 256, which would combine the Orleans Parish clerks of criminal district court and civil district court into one office, with the bill taking effect upon gubernatorial signature. Senator Jay Morris said the change would align Orleans with other parishes, improve efficiency, and eventually help consolidate funding and operations, noting that Orleans is the only parish with two clerks and that the criminal side lacks the civil-side revenue streams used elsewhere. Committee members questioned the timing because the election for the next term had already been held and certified, and repeatedly raised concerns that the bill would effectively eliminate an office after voters had already chosen Calvin Duncan as criminal clerk. Much of the discussion focused on whether the bill would be constitutional or fair if enacted before the new term began. Opponents argued it would disenfranchise voters, target Duncan personally, and set a dangerous precedent by abolishing an office after an election. Supporters and witnesses for Duncan said the bill was rushed, lacked a fiscal note, and would create confusion about staffing, records, training, and the transition between the two court systems. Several witnesses also argued that the criminal clerk’s office is essential to access to justice and that the data and efficiency rationale did not justify the timing or effect of the bill. Calvin Duncan testified that he ran to improve access to court records after his own wrongful conviction and incarceration, and said the bill sends the message that votes do not count. Other witnesses, including teachers, voters, attorneys, former officials, and advocacy representatives, echoed that the measure undermines democracy and appears aimed at preventing Duncan from taking office. Senator Morris denied personal targeting and said the bill was about abolishing an unnecessary office, but acknowledged litigation was likely. The committee also adopted a three-minute rule for testimony by a 10-3 vote, then began hearing public testimony, with the first witnesses overwhelmingly opposing the bill.

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• But now that happens and the power goes out.
• So are we going to have a state where we have... ...of the ability to have power that we need to power
• , and that's when I learned about dispatchable power.
• So the governor has to sign it? The governor has to sign it.
• The federal government has grown too powerful.

Bills: HB246, HB796, HB 1056, HB1544, HB1846, HB2001, HB2618, HB2625, HB2869, HB2898, HB3069, HB3114, HB3157, HB3228, HJR98, HB246

Keywords: federal directives, state authority, Tenth Amendment, government enforcement, local governance, gold standard, legal tender, currency, transactional currency, financial transactions, electronic payment systems, state finance, regulatory compliance, electric trucks, charging infrastructure, advisory council, transportation, sustainability, criminal penalties, official information

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• I am asking to move for conference powers. Mr. President.
• Senate likewise consider overriding the veto of the governor.
• Question is granting free conference powers. Roll call is required.
• Move for free conference powers, sir.
• Request is motioning to be granted free conference powers on ...

Keywords: 977, all

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• Members and guests, the governor has arrived in the chamber.
• Thank you, Madam Lieutenant Governor, the Speaker.
• This is not about green power. This is about economic power. They are dominating the space.
• We thank you, Governor Newsom.
• We thank you, Governor Newsom.

Keywords: 988, house, all

Summary: The Assembly convened after a quorum call, with members brought in and a quorum established. The day opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, a land acknowledgment, and routine journal and procedural actions, including several unanimous-consent motions to re-refer bills and allow committees to notice hearings on pending measures. The chamber then recessed for a joint convention to receive Governor Gavin Newsom’s final State of the State address. In the joint convention, leaders introduced the governor and other constitutional officers and justices. Newsom’s address focused on California’s economic performance, investments in education, housing, health care, climate action, infrastructure, and public safety, while sharply criticizing the federal government and President Trump. He highlighted the state budget outlook, proposed major education funding, continued AI and economic development policies, housing reforms, homelessness and mental health efforts, wildfire recovery, and climate and insurance actions. He also noted recent crime reductions, clean energy progress, and ongoing legal challenges against federal actions. After the governor’s remarks were ordered printed in the journal, the joint convention adjourned sine die and the Assembly returned to regular session. The only further action was an announcement that the desk would remain open for introduction of the budget bill, followed by adjournment until Monday, January 12 at 1 p.m.

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• Thank you, Madam Lieutenant Governor, the Speaker.
• This is not about green power. This is about economic power. They are dominating the space.
• Solar, hydro, wind, geothermal, and nuclear power.
• We thank you, Governor Newsom.
• We thank you, Governor Newsom.

Summary: The Assembly met, initially lacking a quorum, and the Clerk called the roll until a quorum was established. The chamber then proceeded through routine opening business, including prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, recognition of Native lands, approval of procedural motions, and several unanimous-consent actions to re-refer bills and allow committees to notice bills pending re-referral. The Assembly also recessed regular session to convene a joint convention for the Governor’s State of the State address. In the joint convention, Governor Gavin Newsom delivered his final State of the State speech, focusing on California’s economic performance, education investments, housing reforms, public safety, homelessness, climate policy, insurance issues, and the state’s response to federal actions. He highlighted budget plans, including a proposed $248.3 billion general fund, increased reserves, major education funding, child care and after-school investments, housing and affordability measures, mental health and homelessness funding, infrastructure projects, clean energy goals, and wildfire recovery efforts. He also praised legislative collaboration on AI regulation, tax credits, and other policy areas while criticizing federal policies and calling for continued state action. After the address, the Governor’s speech was ordered printed in the journal, the joint convention adjourned sine die, and the Assembly returned to regular session. The Speaker announced the desk would remain open for introduction of the budget bill, noted the next floor session would be Monday, January 12 at 1 p.m., and the House adjourned on motion of the Majority Leader.

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• </c><01:27:43.000><c> as</c> her Thunder but that was powerful as her Thunder but that was powerful as
• </c> it any other place um when Governor it any other place um when Governor sonunu<01:41:54.360><c>
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• </c> under what concealment has this power under what concealment has this power Lane<04:38:49.439><c

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• He took on the most powerful in this state, was to help people.
• And then we have our governor, Governor Newsom, came from what I call the coaching tree.
• And Governor Davis talked about what he wanted to do.
• Reagan called Senator Burton, and Burton said, 'I would do anything to honor the former governor, Governor
• Governor Reagan, he deserves that honor. And yes, Mrs.

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and welcomed numerous former legislators to the floor. The body then moved through the daily file, including several resolutions recognizing cultural observances and a memorial tribute to former President Pro Tem John Burton. Senator Padilla also moved file item 24 to the enacted file, and the Senate announced upcoming committee and budget subcommittee meetings later in the day. The chamber adopted Senate Concurrent Resolution 133, recognizing California Down Syndrome Awareness Month and Day, after remarks from Senator Grayson about the contributions and dignity of people with Down syndrome and the importance of support systems for individuals and families. The Senate also adopted SCR 134 recognizing Nowruz and the Afghan American community, with remarks from Senator Wahab and support from Senator Kaverya, and adopted SCR 139 recognizing Afghan American Heritage Month. Each resolution passed by roll call vote with no opposition. A major portion of the session was devoted to an adjourned-in-memory tribute to former Senate President Pro Tem John Burton. Senators from both parties and several former members offered personal recollections emphasizing Burton’s advocacy for foster youth, working people, and marginalized Californians, as well as his blunt style and political influence. Members highlighted his legislative legacy, his later work through the John Burton Advocates for Youth, and his role in shaping California politics and San Francisco. The Senate concluded the tribute, invited members to a reception, and announced that it would remain in recess before reconvening later in the week.

Transcript Highlights:

• Another story that was shared was the true power of Pro Tem Burton.
• Well, his power, his leadership — Pro Tem Burton picked up the phone.
• He took on the most powerful in this state, was to help people.
• And then we have our governor, Governor Newsom, came from what I call the coaching tree.
• Reagan called Senator Burton, and Burton said, 'I would do anything to honor the former governor, Governor

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• Build your own power, bring your own power.
• </c> your own power. your own power.
• </c> Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant. Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant.
• ><c> power</c><02:01:37.840><c> plant,</c> Cliffs nuclear power plant, Cliffs nuclear power plant, but
• . power. power.

Keywords: House streaming session for Tuesday, March 17, 2026, 957, house, all

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• Thank you, Governor Abbott.
• And the judges wield so much more power.
• Who do we want wielding all of that power and influence?
• And the governor and thereby achieve the status of law.
• Using the coercive power of the state.

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• </c><00:48:04.800><c> the</c><00:48:04.960><c> governor</c> governor we believe that the governor governor
• This is not simply codifying the authority the governor has; it's giving new powers?
• This would apply in times where we have a Democratic governor, Republican governor.
• This would apply in times where we have a Democratic governor, Republican governor.
• This would apply in times where we have a Democratic governor, Republican governor.

Bills: SB3240

Keywords: defense, workforce development, local business, manufacturing, federal funding, economic resilience, 910, house, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several public safety-related measures and indicated at the outset that, because of short notice, the bills would likely be deferred to the later decision-making agenda. On SB 2645 relating to fire prevention, the bill would restructure the process for selecting the State Fire Marshal and make related changes to the Office of the State Fire Marshal. The Governor’s office, the State Fire Marshal’s office, the Hawaii State Fire Council, DLNR, Maui Fire Department, AIA Hawaii State Council, and others testified, with DLNR supporting most of the bill but opposing the provision changing the marshal’s nomination process to a governor appointee. In questions, members reviewed the relationship between the State Fire Council, the commission, and the marshal, and the Governor’s office clarified that it supported the overall intent but wanted the commission to remain the sole appointing entity. The bill was not voted on in the hearing. The committee then heard SB 3083 relating to protective orders, with support from the U.S. Defense State Liaison Office, the judiciary, the Hawaii National Guard, the Military and Community Relations Office, DBED, and the Hawaii State Coalition Against Domestic Violence. Members focused on whether the draft reflected language worked out with the judiciary and whether the bill addressed a previously identified gap in implementation. The Military and Community Relations Office said it had worked with the judiciary on amendments and wanted to ensure the statute created a collaborative process with installation partners and law enforcement. The witness also said the draft appeared to reflect the agreed language, though he noted there were multiple bills moving and that technical amendments might still be needed. No action was taken during the hearing. SB 608 relating to veterans’ rights and benefits drew both support and opposition. Support came from the Hawaii Office of Veterans Services, Veterans Benefits Guide, Aloha Independent Living Hawaii, and individual veterans and service members, who argued the bill would improve access to claims assistance and provide choice and faster help for veterans. Opposition came from the VFW Department of Hawaii and the Veterans Caucus of the Democratic Party of Hawaii, which argued the bill should be amended to align with federal law, especially on accreditation and fee caps. Testimony and questioning centered on whether third-party claims assistance should be regulated, whether fee caps are preempted by federal law, and whether there was evidence of fraud tied to non-accredited representatives. Supporters said the bill would help veterans navigate a slow system, while opponents said accredited representatives are accountable and that the bill should be narrowed. The committee also heard SB 2054 relating to public safety, which would prohibit the Hawaii National Guard from deploying to assist federal troops, federal law enforcement, or other states’ National Guard units in Hawaii when the governor objects. The Hawaii National Guard opposed the bill, while the ACLU of Hawaii, Office of Hawaiian Affairs, and numerous other organizations and individuals supported it, arguing it would protect civil liberties and prevent federal overreach. The hearing ended without a vote or final action on these measures.