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TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Person as well.
- gas producing county in the state, which means we have a lot of abandoned wells.
- plugging some of these abandoned wells is it those that are near water sources can you give us an example
- As you know, we have an orphaned abandoned well program.
- Well, um.
Committee:
Senate Natural Resources
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- help market the industry and help promote and educate and then help us with what we do down here as well
- We have five commissioners as well. I have been with the commission.
- We have five commissioners as well. I have been with the commission for three years.
- We have 65 plus wineries and cideries, so we do represent cideries as well, not just wineries.
- Well, just one second, if you wouldn't mind, please. If you can come up and take the podium.
Committee:
House Agricultural Affairs
Summary:
The committee first approved the minutes from Tuesday, February 24, 2026, by motion and voice vote, with no opposition. Members then heard an annual update from the Idaho Grape Growers and Wine Producers Commission and the Idaho Wine Commission on the state’s wine industry.
Presenters described the history and growth of Idaho wine, noting the first grapes planted in Lewiston in 1864, the industry’s decline during prohibition, and its revival beginning in the 1970s. They said Idaho now has about 1,300 to 1,400 acres of wine grapes, 65-plus wineries and cideries, and three federally designated AVAs. The commissions emphasized marketing, education, and grant-funded outreach, including seminars, social media promotion, and a recent grant for an Idaho-made wine campaign. They also highlighted industry growth in economic impact and jobs, and said many wineries are women-owned.
Key challenges discussed were land-use restrictions, water supply, and labor. Roger Batt said some county zoning rules, especially in Ada County, make it difficult to plant, expand, or establish wineries without neighborhood approval, and he suggested legislation may be drafted for a future session. James Netteran explained that wine grapes are a high-value but labor-intensive crop, requiring significant hand work and upfront investment, while also using relatively little water. He also described agritourism and farm diversification as important parts of the industry’s business model.
Members asked questions about industry growth, women-owned wineries, and tasting room traffic. Netteran explained that economic growth has outpaced tonnage because the industry has shifted from one dominant producer to many smaller family operations, and he said weekend visitation at his winery can range from about 100 to 500 people. The meeting concluded with thanks and adjournment.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- ...market the industry and help promote and educate and then help us with what we do down here as well
- We have five commissioners as well. I have been with the commission...
- We have 65 plus wineries and cideries, so we do represent cideries as well, not just wineries.
- That was grant-funded as well.
- Well, you can carve out 10, 20 of your acres, and maybe it's not vineyard, but maybe it's a you-pick
Committee:
House Agricultural Affairs
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Administrative Rules Jan 20th, 2026 at 02:00 pm
Joint Committee on Administrative Rules
Transcript Highlights:
- And I've got two, probably with other senators as well.
- Well, I will say, Kansas statutory construction, I mean, they are often applied to regulations as well
- Well, then I’ll submit it.
- Well, right, we’ve approved the project.
- I think it's coming along really well.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- Well, thank you. Thank you for that answer. Just one last question. I'm just in the broad sense.
- Well, thank you. Thank you for that answer. Just one last question. I'm just in the broad sense.
- Well, you're recognized, and you can go back and forth as needed. Thank you, Mr. Chair.
- Well, it wouldn't take it.
- That two-thirds, if not 90% of my speaking, is very well stated.
Bills:
S0158 , S0314 , S0618 , S0684 , S0838 , S0990 , S1000 , S1082 , S1452 , S1494 , S1500 , S1568 , S1706
Committee:
Senate Banking and Insurance
Keywords:
pet insurance, consumer protection, insurance regulation, policy disclosure, agent training, payment stablecoin, financial regulation, anti-money laundering, state oversight, digital currency, financial services, workers compensation, Florida statute, commercial insurance, insurance board, electronic signatures, vehicle titles, insurance regulations, auditing, total loss vehicles
Summary:
The Banking and Insurance Committee heard and advanced a wide range of insurance, financial services, and probate bills. Early in the meeting, SB 1000 on trust fund interest for attorney trust accounts was explained as setting a floor and ceiling tied to the Wall Street Journal prime rate and was reported favorably. The committee then took up CS/SB 1082 on a statewide provider and health plan claim dispute resolution program for emergency out-of-network claims. After extensive discussion about the relationship between the state and federal No Surprises Act processes, an amendment was withdrawn due to concerns about clarity and scope, but the bill itself was supported by providers and insurers and was reported favorably.
The committee also approved SB 684 on electronic signatures for total loss vehicles and vessels, CS/SB 158 on pet insurance consumer disclosures and agent education, SB 1494 expanding breast cancer screening coverage, CS/SB 314 on digital assets and stablecoin issuers, and CS/SB 1500 on uncontested probate procedures and small-estate administration. SB 618 on workers’ compensation insurance was amended to raise the consent-to-rate cap for workers’ compensation policies from 10% to 20% and then reported favorably, with supporters saying it would help keep higher-risk employers in the voluntary market. CS/SB 1568 creating a Florida Stablecoin Pilot Program was amended to remove authority for a Florida coin and limit the program to existing stablecoins, then passed.
Later, the committee approved CS/SB 838 on electronic payment convenience fees for retail installment contracts, with the sponsor emphasizing that a fee-free payment option must still be offered. SB 1452, the Department of Financial Services agency bill, was amended and reported favorably; it covered My Safe Florida Home administration, insurance and licensing changes, unclaimed property updates, and other DFS-related provisions. The committee also passed SB 1706 on the My Safe Florida Condominium Pilot Program, targeting owner-occupied condominiums at or below 80% of area median income, and SB 990 on protected cell captive insurance companies, which supporters said would modernize Florida’s captive insurance laws and encourage more competition. The meeting ended with all listed bills reported favorably and the committee adjourned.
WA
Transcript Highlights:
- More money is provided from the abandoned vehicle RV program for reimbursements for removal of abandoned
- And there's money... ...for reimbursements for removal of abandoned RVs from public property.
- And also the vice chairs for their efforts as well, spending time reviewing this budget.
- As well.
- Okay, well, we'll look into that. Thank you. Follow-up?
Committee:
House Transportation
Keywords:
transportation budget, capital budget, operating budget, appropriations, Washington State Department of Transportation, WSDOT, Washington State Patrol, Department of Licensing, ferry funding, state ferries, highway maintenance, road preservation, bridge replacement, tolling, express toll lanes, traffic safety, speed cameras, ignition interlock, transit grants, public transit
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government Feb 5th, 2025
Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government
Transcript Highlights:
- These are derelict and, as well as...
- It's actually worked very well. Awesome. Thanks. Members, any further questions?
- It's actually worked very well. Awesome. Thanks. Members, any further questions?
- or asking those agencies how well they utilize... ...the space.
- Oh, well, actually, I do have one question.
Summary:
The committee heard three informational presentations. First, Lieutenant Rob Rowe of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission discussed derelict vessel removal, explaining the legal definition of derelict and at-risk vessels, the causes of vessel abandonment, and the impact of recent hurricanes on the number of cases. He said FWC has nearly 1,000 active derelict vessel cases, with 576 ready for removal, and described the agency’s use of ARPA funds, grants to local governments, contractor lists, and the V-TIP vessel turn-in program to speed removals and prevent vessels from becoming derelict. Senators asked about how to expedite removals, insurance coverage, due process timelines, and storage challenges; Rowe said the 21-day process is constrained by constitutional due process and that more staffing and prevention funding would help.
Next, Stephen Fielder of the Department of Financial Services presented on the My Safe Florida Home program, which provides grants for homeowners to harden homes before storms. He reviewed program eligibility, grant types, reimbursement averages, and performance data, and said the program has received $633 million in appropriations overall. He noted that the program is outsourced to private vendors, has low administrative overhead, and has processed large numbers of inspections and reimbursements. Senators questioned contractor requirements, permits, overhead costs, and whether the program should be brought in-house; Fielder said permits are required before reimbursement, contractor licensing is verified, and the department is considering several administrative clarifications, including townhome roof work, inspection expiration, and whether grants should be limited per person or per home. A retired educator also testified in support of more assistance for homeowners facing insurance problems.
Finally, Tom Berger of the Department of Management Services outlined the Florida Facilities Pool and the state’s real estate development and management work. He described the bonded facility program, the state’s 112 managed facilities, lease administration, parking contracts, maintenance operations, and more than $1 billion in active construction projects. He highlighted major projects such as the Emergency Operations Center, Capitol complex upgrades, a new visitor screening center, and facilities for other agencies including veterans’ services, juvenile justice, and the courts. Senators asked about lease terms, appropriation language, vacancy in leased space, and whether the state uses a uniform lease form; Berger said the lease document is standardized and that agencies determine their space needs. The meeting ended with no further business and adjournment by motion.
MD
Transcript Highlights:
- pray, having assembled as legislators with a commitment to assuring the health, the safety, and the well-being
- We can extend grace without abandoning standards. And Dr.
- We can extend grace without<00:12:24.399><c> abandoning</c><00:12:25.040><c> standards.
- </c> without abandoning standards. And Dr. without abandoning standards. And Dr.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Press Conference: New Data Supporting Minnesota’s Equal Rights Amendment - 02/18/25
Transcript Highlights:
- recent news that the Stonewall National Monument removed all references to transgender individuals, as well
- I think that the overreach, the sheer cruelty and abandonment of humanity that we are seeing—that's not
- :20:44.640><c> sheer</c><00:20:45.080><c> cruelty</c><00:20:45.960><c> and</c><00:20:46.200><c> abandonment
- </c><00:20:46.840><c> of</c> the the sheer cruelty and abandonment of the the sheer cruelty and abandonment
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- REPRESENTATIVE DANIELS IF YOU COULD PLEASE APPROACH THE WELL.
- THE STURDY FOUNDATION OF AMERICAN PRINCIPLES IS THE GUIDE THAT THE FREE STATE OF FLORIDA MUST NEVER ABANDON
- AS WELL AS A SECOND AMENDMENT FOR PURCHASE OF FIREARMS, AMMUNITION AND ACCOUTREMENTS.
- THIS INCLUDES THE RESCUE OF A DOG THAT HAD BEEN CRUELLY ABANDONED ON THE SIDE OF I 75 IN ADVANCE OF HURRICANE
- HE LEFT, HE GONE, HE GONE [LAUGHTER] ALL RIGHT OKAY WELL I GUESS IT'S TIME TO TURN IT BACK OVER. >> FOR
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
FL House Floor Session - 2025-03-04 (11:00AM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Representative Daniels, if you could please approach the well.
- The sturdy foundation of American principles is the guide that the Free State of Florida must never abandon
- am proposing we add holidays for marine fuel to help boaters and anglers enjoy Florida's waters, as well
- Because of that I recommend an increase of money dedicated to increase teacher salaries as well as a
- Okay, well I guess it's time to turn it back over.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Hopefully he'll get one when Saudi Arabia joins it, as well as recognizing that there are great countries
- Well, and that's not in my—I didn't change that, so I think it was originally.
- Well, it does have the historical markers, monuments, and historic sites.
- Well, I think we could try to work with local jurisdictions about moving it into right-of-way.
- I know an abandoned, almost abandoned cemetery where there are some Republic of Texas heroes in it, the
Committee:
Senate Economic Development
Keywords:
border region, infrastructure, economic development, government operations, education, HB 2768, Texas information technology apprenticeship, state IT credential, information resources workforce, junior college, technical institute, apprenticeship program, workforce development, state agency hiring, job classification, career ladder, bachelor's degree substitution, associate degree, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, state auditor classification officer
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Special Committee on Urban Issues Feb 11th, 2026
Special Committee on Urban Issues
Transcript Highlights:
- We want to make sure that our folks are well trained, to which I agree. I'm sure you will as well.
- to abandonment.
- to that of abandonment.
- Well, that's what I'm asking.
- that will visit rural areas as well.
Committee:
House Special Committee on Urban Issues
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
March 24, 2025 - 04:00 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- Well, that's taking physician orders and working in an ICU. Work is not training.
- alternative to surrender their infant in an infant safety device and avoids the possibility of abandonment
- In 2000, Florida enacted the safe haven legislation in response to tragedies concerning newborn abandonment
- In that time, 65 infants are known to have been unsafely abandoned, of which 32 survived, and unfortunately
- Well, that was a very long but successful committee meeting, members.
Summary:
The Health and Human Services Committee heard a lengthy agenda of health care and public health bills. The first major item was HB 649, which would remove the paper supervision protocol for certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs) and allow autonomous practice. The sponsor and supporters argued it would improve access, especially in rural areas, address workforce shortages, and reduce costs, while opponents from the medical community raised patient safety concerns and argued it would weaken physician oversight. After extensive testimony and debate, the committee reported the bill favorably by a vote of 18-7.
The committee then unanimously advanced several other measures. HB 259, creating a special observance for fentanyl awareness and education, passed 23-0. HB 791, which codifies infant safety devices as an option for surrendering newborns and amends safe-haven law, passed as amended 25-0. HB 355, allowing schools to use FDA-approved emergency opioid antagonists rather than only naloxone, passed 26-0. HB 1119, requiring hospitals with emergency departments to adopt pediatric readiness policies, training, coordination, and assessment requirements, also passed 26-0 after two amendments. HB 431, changing the date for level-two background screening of athletic coaches to July 1, 2026, passed 26-0.
Later, the committee approved CS for HB 907, the Florida Institute for Pediatric Rare Diseases or “Sunshine Genetics Act,” which would establish an opt-in newborn genome sequencing program at FSU and a statewide consortium for rare disease research; supporters emphasized earlier diagnosis and cost savings, and the bill passed 25-0. CS for HB 519, aligning state law with federal law on controlled substances for paramedics, passed 25-0. Finally, CS for HB 723, requiring the Department of Health to provide early-detection materials for type 1 diabetes to families of young schoolchildren, passed as amended 26-0. The meeting adjourned after all bills were reported favorably.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- Beautiful sign, well-maintained, very professional.
- Salzillo stated earlier, that's a concern as well.
- Abandoned waste attracts additional dumping, creates fire hazards, block, Abandoned waste attracts additional
- Maybe those can be implemented as well.
- Well, Senator Blakespear is making her way up.
Committee:
Senate Transportation
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- That's a concern as well.
- Abandoned waste attracts additional dumping, creates fire hazards, block, Abandoned waste attracts additional
- Maybe those can be implemented as well.
- Maybe those can be implemented as well.
- Well, Senator Blas? is making her way up.
Committee:
Senate Transportation
Summary:
The Senate Transportation Committee heard a series of bills focused on driver accountability, curb management, privacy, illegal dumping enforcement, rail coordination, billboard signage, and high-speed rail development. SB 953 by Senator Nilo would add DMV points for misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter cases dismissed through diversion; the author and supporters, including a victim’s mother and CHP representatives, argued it would ensure fatal conduct is reflected in driving records, while no opposition testified. SB 1292 by Senator Richardson would let certain cities use stationary cameras or sensors to enforce curb use in designated zones with human review of citations; supporters said it would help manage modern delivery and loading activity, while one privacy group remained cautious but noted the committee amendments improved the bill. SB 1228 by Senator Rubio would create a permanent compliance path for a small number of existing redevelopment-era LED advertising displays; supporters said it preserves local revenue and existing signs, while the outdoor advertising industry opposed it over federal compliance and fairness concerns. SB 1013 by Senator Cervantes would tighten ALPR privacy and security rules, require DOJ audits, training, and a 30-day retention limit; privacy advocates supported it as a needed enforcement measure, while law enforcement groups opposed the retention cap and hot-list limits as too restrictive. SB 1218 by Senator Arreguín would block DMV registration renewal for vehicles with unpaid illegal dumping fines, modeled on parking citation enforcement; local officials and city representatives strongly supported it as a deterrent, and no opposition was heard. SB 1136 by Senator Blakespear would require rail agencies to better coordinate service to major events and integrate fares and schedules; transit and rail advocates supported it, with some agencies taking a work-with-author or neutral position. SB 1425 by the committee chair would create a permit process for new encroachments on high-speed rail right-of-way; supporters said it would help protect and manage the corridor, while utilities and a city raised concerns about rights-of-way and enforcement language. SB 1411 by Senator Stern would expand high-speed rail authority to pursue public-private partnerships and early works, removing a project cap; supporters from Metro, labor, and rail groups said it would help leverage funding and advance the project, while Merced-area agencies remained cautious but noted amendments. Most bills were moved on committee votes, generally along party lines or with broad support, and several were left on call after roll calls.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- And if the president gets his way, he may very well target citizens as well.
- Our founding fathers understood this well.
- Their rights are stripped away as well.
- And I believe every single one of you are as well, because it's my patriotic duty, it's yours as well
- For the veteran abandoned and hungry, we must fight.
Summary:
The Senate convened with routine opening business, including the Pledge of Allegiance and the filing of several reports, such as the Parole Board’s 2023 annual report and a fiscal year 2025 prior-year deficiency report from the Comptroller. Those reports were ordered placed on file. The remainder of the session was devoted almost entirely to a series of brief statements by the Senate President and many senators responding to what they described as federal actions under the Trump administration, especially immigration enforcement without due process, court defiance, and broader threats to democratic norms.
Senators repeatedly condemned the detention and deportation of immigrants, students, researchers, and even some U.S. citizens, citing specific Massachusetts cases including Ramesa Ozturk of Tufts, Juan Francisco Mendez, Sunua Petrova, and others. Members also raised concerns about cuts to federal funding affecting Massachusetts, including NIH and university research, asthma prevention, education, climate resilience, and veterans’ services. Several senators tied these issues to the state’s economy, higher education, health care, and immigrant communities, and many invoked Massachusetts and American history to argue for due process, the rule of law, and resistance to authoritarianism.
A few policy responses were mentioned, including support for increasing funding for the Attorney General to handle lawsuits, and references to bills or proposals such as the Immigrant Legal Defense Act, the Dignity Not Deportation Act, the Safe Communities Act, and the Location Shield Act. The Senate President also referenced the chamber’s broader “Response 2025” initiative. No substantive legislation was debated or voted on during the statements themselves, aside from the adoption of an order to adjourn and the setting of the next meeting for Thursday at 11:00 a.m.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
03/03/2026 - Senate Natural Resources
Senate Natural Resources Committee of Reference
Transcript Highlights:
- Well, we know it can, but he also may. Well, let's see. Well, we know it can. We also may.
- Well, let's see how it goes first. Mr.
- Okay, well then, Mr. Vice Chair, let's go ahead and move. Okay, well then, Mr.
- Senator [questionable: Cunderation], can you move the amendment as well?
- And I know, I think it's always the hope that you don't have to go to this well.
Summary:
The Natural Resources Committee heard three bills related to water policy and all were given do pass recommendations. HB 2029 would require disclosure information for applicants to the Water Conservation Grant Fund, and an amendment broadened the disclosure requirements from only certain water users to all eligible entities. WIFA testified neutral on both the bill and amendment, noting it already collects much of the information; the committee adopted the amendment and then passed the bill 8-0.
HB 2096 would allow counties to receive WIFA financial assistance, including forgivable principal, for cesspool remediation, closure, or replacement when there is a risk to water or public health. WIFA and county representatives from the County Supervisors Association and Gila County supported the bill, explaining that counties need clearer authority to accept loans and grants for cesspool cleanup, especially in rural areas with thousands of aging cesspools and flood-related contamination. Members discussed impacts in Gila County and other areas, and the bill passed 8-0.
HB 2116 would appropriate $1 million from the State General Fund in FY 2027 to the Colorado River Litigation Fund. The Arizona Municipal Water Users Association supported the measure as preparation for possible Colorado River litigation, while members emphasized that the funding is a placeholder and that they hope litigation will not be necessary. The committee passed the bill 8-0 and then adjourned.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Environment, Climate and Legacy - 04/08/25
Environment, Climate, and Legacy
Transcript Highlights:
- Migu to you as well.
- </c> table as well. table as well.
- </c> fulfillment as well as academic success. fulfillment as well as academic success.
- </c> Thursday as well. Thursday as well.
- </c><02:21:44.240><c> Chair,</c> sites as well? Sam Matthew. Mr. Chair, sites as well? Sam Matthew.
Committee:
Senate Environment, Climate, and Legacy
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- Representative Daniels, if you would, approach the well.
- Well, thank you so much. Thank you. Mr. Speaker, Mr.
- Well, I guess it's time to turn it back over. All right.
- Okay, well, I guess it's time to turn it back over. All right. Good job. Your turn to go.
- Okay, well, I guess it's time to turn it back over. All right. Good job. Your turn to go.
Summary:
The Florida House and Senate met in joint session to open the 2025 legislative session, receiving the Florida Cabinet, the Florida Supreme Court, and then Governor Ron DeSantis. The session included a prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a motion to appoint a committee to notify the governor that the joint session was ready to receive his message. The committee was appointed, the governor was introduced, and the joint session recessed until his arrival.
In his address, Governor DeSantis highlighted Florida’s economic performance, low unemployment, business growth, tourism, and insurance reforms, and urged further action on property insurance, the My Safe Florida Home program, and tax relief. He also called for continued immigration enforcement, praised school choice and teacher pay initiatives, defended higher education reforms, and discussed Hope Florida, hurricane recovery, environmental restoration, and infrastructure. He specifically urged lawmakers to address petition fraud and the constitutional amendment process, condominium reform, and stronger Second Amendment protections.
The governor also reviewed prior legislative accomplishments, including tax cuts, parental rights and education measures, anti-DEI actions, law enforcement bonuses, and other conservative policy changes. He thanked legislative leaders and cabinet officials, encouraged continued cooperation over the next 60-day session, and closed by urging lawmakers to build on Florida’s record of productivity. After the governor departed, the joint session voted to dissolve.