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FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
FL House Floor Session - 2026-01-22 (9:00AM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- It updates the school facility requirements to replace rigid 5-, 10-, and 20-year facility work program
Summary:
The Senate opened with a prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and introductions recognizing Dr. Thomas Clem as Doctor of the Day and a YMCA delegation, including Youth and Government students, in the gallery. Senators also noted the YMCA’s 175th anniversary and its community service, and later offered birthday wishes to the President.
The chamber then took up several special-order bills. SB 100 adopted the 2026 Florida Statutes and the 2025 session’s enacted statute materials; SB 102 removed provisions that had been repealed or expired; and SB 104 served as the general reviser’s bill, deleting obsolete language, updating cross-references, and correcting drafting errors. All three passed 36-0. The Senate also passed SB 320 on administrative efficiency in public schools, which reduces district-level requirements, expands teacher apprenticeship and certification flexibility, streamlines assessments and budgeting, and adjusts VPK and facility-planning rules; Senator Simon said the goal was to reduce burdens while maintaining accountability.
The Senate further passed SB 7010, allowing state and local deferred compensation plans to offer Roth post-tax contributions in addition to pre-tax options. Senator Mayfield explained the bill would give DFS and local governments authority to add that option. The chamber also withdrew SB 1720, relating to public school personnel compensation, from further consideration. At the end of the session, the Senate waived rules so all bills passed that day could be immediately certified to the House, and then adjourned until the next scheduled meeting.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Veterans and Armed Forces Jan 13th, 2026 at 12:00 pm
Veterans and Armed Forces
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
December 3, 2025 - 03:30 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- AND WE UPGRADED EVERY YEAR WHEN EVER WE REPLACE THE EQUIPMENT.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- This includes an in-depth discussion of the placement of commas and the replacement of outdated legalese
Bills:
HCR75, HCR93, SB644, SCR2, SCR17, HB2703, HCR92, HCR7, HCR126, HB1615, HB1610, HB1620, HCR86, HCR7
Keywords:
Hemphill, bass fishing, tourism, state recognition, conservation, recreational activities, Nacogdoches, Garden Capital, public gardens, sustainability, horticultural heritage, hospice, palliative care, awareness day, healthcare, patient care, state regulation, taxation, education, local authority
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Currently, applicants must meet substantially equivalent requirements, but this bill replaces that language
Keywords:
military education, early registration, ROTC, corps of cadets, higher education, military academy, scholarship, military, Texas Armed Services, military spouses, occupational licensing, state agency, license requirements, reciprocity, training and education
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Veteran Affairs heard three measures focused on military-connected students, service members, veterans, and their families. House Bill 102 would give eligible students in military-related university programs early registration privileges, similar to existing accommodations for expectant mothers and student athletes. House Bill 300 would modernize the Texas Armed Services Scholar program by increasing scholarship funding, clarifying the student employment agreement, and creating a scholarship coordinator at THECB to help students and families navigate the program.
Senate Bill 2255 drew the most discussion and testimony. The bill would streamline occupational licensing for military members, spouses, and veterans by allowing Texas licensure based on an out-of-state license in good standing with a similar scope of practice, removing the Texas residency requirement, and shortening agency processing time from 30 days to 10 days in the committee substitute. Supporters from the Texas Coalition of Veterans Organizations, the Texas Association of Business, the Institute for Justice, TDLR, and the VFW said the bill would reduce bureaucratic delays, improve employment opportunities, and help military families maintain income during relocations. TDLR also described current licensing confusion between state and federal rules and said the bill would improve alignment and data collection.
No witnesses testified against any of the bills. After public testimony closed on each measure, HB 102, HB 300, and SB 2255 were left pending in committee. The committee then recessed subject to the call of the chair.
TX
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Pre-K - 12 Education Mar 24th, 2025
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
House - Appropriations and Finance Mar 21st, 2025
House Appropriations & Finance
Transcript Highlights:
- Uh, in essence, Senate Bill 495 amends the Educational television equipment Replacement Fund.
TX
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Senate Committee on Water, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs Mar 3rd, 2025
Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- Some examples may include HVAC replacement, roof repairs, flooring repairs, lift station repairs, fencing
Keywords:
water resources, interlocal contracts, local government, collaboration, planning activities, wildfire response, firefighting equipment, emergency services, state database, Texas Forest Service, customer complaints, Public Utility Commission, water service, complaint process, utility regulation, SB 971, Texas Water Assistance Program, Water Code, rural political subdivision, rural water
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado Senate 2026 Legislative Day 111 May 4th, 2026
Colorado Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- This amendment would replace the bill's severability clause with a non-severability clause.
- Um, I really believe that this amendment should replace the safety clause.
- Um, I really believe that this amendment should replace the safety clause.
- </c><03:03:05.920><c> The</c> uh be re replace the safety clause.
- The uh be re replace the safety clause.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- Uh, the second issue, replacing any and all rotting boards, was so vague that it could have required
- Uh, the second issue, replacing any and all rotting boards, was so vague that it could have required
- The first one was removal of a shed on the property and the replacement of any and all rotting boards
- Uh, the second issue, replacing any and all rotting boards, was so vague that it could have required
- Uh, the second issue, replacing any and all rotting boards, was so vague that it could have required
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><04:12:03.600><c> with</c> struck out and it was replaced with struck out and it was replaced with
- have a followup. >> Uh, there are numerous instances where a state entity has been struck out and replaced
- an amendment passed out, and I believe it was Representative McFarland's intention that basically replace
- :49:58.958><c> that</c><04:49:59.200><c> that</c><04:49:59.520><c> basically</c><04:50:00.080><c> replace
- </c> intention that that basically replace intention that that basically replace the<04:50:00.638><c>
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
WAM-AEN, WAM-JDC Informational Briefings 01-09-2026
Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I don't replacing sugar in pineapple.
- We're not looking to replace them. We wish they would be at our buildings.
- </c><01:49:46.480><c> We</c> We're not looking to replace them.
- We We're not looking to replace them.
- Um, so this is a facility that is in dire need of replacement and modernization.
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
FIN Info Briefing - Mon Jan 6, 2025 @ 9:00 AM HST
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><04:41:13.840><c> social</c><04:41:14.080><c> security</c> certificates replacement social security
- certificates replacement social security cards<04:41:14.638><c> for</c><04:41:14.840><c> American</c
- And 46,74 in fiscal year 26 to replace inmate toilets and sink combos.
- And 46,74 in fiscal year 26 to replace inmate toilets and sink combos.
- I think the $30 million in the budget would show DOJ that the state is serious about replacing the O.C
Summary:
The Committee on Finance held its first informational briefing for 2025, beginning with member introductions and then hearing an economic outlook presentation from Dr. Eugene Tian of the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism. Dr. Tian said Hawaii’s economy was in relatively good shape in several areas, especially construction, which he described as at a historical high, with construction employment above 40,000 monthly and building permit values and contracting tax base both up sharply. He also noted real estate sales had rebounded in 2024, the labor market had stabilized with unemployment around 2.9%, and initial unemployment claims were below 2019 levels. At the same time, he highlighted challenges including inflation running above the national rate, a shrinking labor force, lower employment compared with 2023, and continued weakness in visitor spending and arrivals. He said future growth would likely come from health care, professional services, construction, tourism recovery, and diversified sectors such as renewable energy, aquaculture, creative industries, and technology.
Dr. Tian also discussed Hawaii’s economic structure and recovery, saying the state remains more concentrated in a few industries than the U.S. overall, with government and hospitality making up larger shares of the economy. He said non-tourism sectors had recovered, but tourism-related jobs and output were still below pre-pandemic levels, with Maui and the visitor industry still affected by the wildfire and COVID-19 impacts. He projected tourism and non-agricultural wage and salary jobs would not fully recover until 2027, and said population trends remain a concern because of aging, the likelihood of deaths outpacing births in coming years, and reliance on in-migration. After his presentation, the chair said questions would be taken later and the committee took a short break.
After the break, Dr. Carano of the Hawaii Executive Director’s office presented a second outlook, saying Hawaii’s economy in 2025 looked better than 2024 overall, though he emphasized substantial uncertainty tied to the incoming federal administration. He said possible changes to tariffs, tax policy, immigration, and federal spending could raise inflation and keep interest rates higher than previously expected, which would affect housing, consumer debt, the dollar, and Hawaii’s visitor industry. He noted that U.S. visitors account for roughly three-quarters of visitor spending in the state, making federal policy especially important. He also said deregulation could be a long-term positive but would not likely have much effect in 2025 or 2026. As an additional risk, he pointed to bird flu and its effect on livestock, poultry, and egg prices. No votes or formal actions were taken during the briefing.
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado House 2026 Legislative Day 050 Mar 5th, 2026
Colorado House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Uh, Representative Woodrow will replace Representative Mabrey on House Judiciary for today only.
- Representative Feret will replace Representative Mabrey on House Business Affairs and Labor for today
- Woodro will replace Representative Woodro will replace Representative Mabberry<02:53:46.240><c> on</c
- Representative Fere will replace only.
- Representative Fere will replace representative<02:53:51.920><c> Mabberry</c><02:53:52.479><c> on</c>
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Transportation Finance and Policy Committee 2/23/26
Transportation Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- But when people are getting, uh, having to replace their quarter panels and get their insurance rates
- That's stricken, and then you're replacing that, if I understand basically what we're doing right, um
- that if I understand basically replacing that if I understand basically what<00:49:32.000><c> we're<
- I just want to note that I don't see a scenario where the cameras would replace local law enforcement
- I just want to note that I don't see a scenario where the cameras would replace local law enforcement
Keywords:
intelligent speed assistance, transportation, speeding offenses, public safety, license restrictions, speed control, pedestrian safety, traffic safety, roadway improvements, nonmotorized transportation, crosswalks, sidewalks, bike lanes, complete streets, Vision Zero, Toward Zero Deaths, MnDOT, Department of Transportation, Department of Public Safety, local road authority
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Friday, June 27, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- do not approve this resolution with its false whereas, that we do not participate in a scheme to replace
- the bus boys, the farm workers, or the concept that the administration may be taking the steps to replace
- participate in a uh scheme to replace the<00:30:16.559><c> democratically</c><00:30:17.520><c> elected
- </c><00:30:46.159><c> uh</c><00:30:46.320><c> with</c> be taking the steps to replace uh with be taking
- the steps to replace uh with the<00:30:46.799><c> military</c><00:30:48.080><c> civil</c><00:30:48.480
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Muhammad knows this is the talk that I saw in the articles I read was that they were going to replace
- /c><01:16:09.679><c> were</c><01:16:09.840><c> going</c><01:16:09.920><c> to</c><01:16:10.080><c> replace
- </c> read was that they were going to replace read was that they were going to replace section<01:16:
- are appropriations from the trunk highway fund for purchase of a state patrol helicopter and a replacement
- Lines 348 to 350 show the revenue related to the requirement to replace license plates at the time of
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy Committee 4/1/25
Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- If a provider needs to replace a fence or flooring, this grant helps them afford that cost without having
- If a provider needs to replace a fence or flooring, this grant helps them afford that cost without having
- She is on disability, has had both knees replaced and surgeries on both of her feet, and currently has
- She is on disability, has had both knees replaced and surgeries on both of her feet, and currently has
- and surgeries on both of her replaced and surgeries on both of her feet<01:22:02.040><c> and</c><01:
Keywords:
child care, grants, appropriation, workforce development, families, YWCA Minneapolis, job training, child development, economic assistance, WomenVenture, economic development, entrepreneurship, women entrepreneurs, business training, financial support, youth programs, funding, employment, Minnesota, American Indian