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FL
Florida 2026 4th Special Session
January 29, 2026 - 12:30 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- However, the Florida Inclusion Network specifically states that it is considered best practice that the
- I think in my mind there's something called best practices.
- The purpose of the program is to increase the effectiveness and implementation of best practices of classroom
- You know, I don't get much practice with this. But yes, sir, yes, sir, Ms. Thud.
- and they could see, again, we might need this for superintendents too, so they can know what best practices
Summary:
The Education Administration Subcommittee heard and advanced six bills. The first, PCS/HB 1073 by Rep. Koster, would give individual school board members timely, free access to district documents and budget information, require agendas and supporting materials to be kept as public records, and prohibit school districts from requiring or incentivizing nondisclosure agreements. Testimony from a Volusia County school board member and a former educator described difficulty obtaining records and concerns about NDAs; some members raised chain-of-command concerns, while others argued the bill was needed for transparency. The bill passed 15-3.
The committee then approved HB 4049, a local bill for Jacksonville/Duval County that changes how the Duval County School Board’s attorney is selected, and OGSR/HB 7021, which extends and clarifies the public-records exemption for education examination and assessment instruments through 2031. HB 4049 passed 17-1 after debate over whether the board should use the city’s general counsel process; HB 7021 passed unanimously with no debate.
Members also approved CS/HB 753 on school counselors, which removes certain certification barriers while keeping degree and counseling requirements in place and allows districts to choose whether to require the removed certificates. Supporters said the bill could help address counselor shortages and free counselors to focus on students; it passed 18-0. Finally, HB 157 created a School Teacher Training and Mentoring Program for D- and F-rated schools, using high-performing current or retired teachers as mentors with stipends funded from an existing allocation. Members discussed mentor limits, funding, and oversight, but the bill passed unanimously, 18-0. The meeting adjourned after committee members recognized visiting officials and students.
WA
Transcript Highlights:
- Therefore, it would be out of our scope of practice to do so without a protocol written by a physician
- So, however, for our students who are not diagnosed, not only is it an extension into our nursing practice
- However, what I am saying is we are not qualified and it's not within our scope of practice to diagnose
- Robin Ortenberg, and I am a pediatric pulmonologist practicing in Washington State.
- I've been practicing as a pediatric pulmonologist since 2018, and I've treated hundreds, if not thousands
Keywords:
firearm violations, education, student discipline, school policies, safety measures, albuterol, asthma, inhaler, rescue inhaler, respiratory emergency, school nurse, student medication, self-administration, anaphylaxis, public schools, private schools, charter schools, tribal compact schools, K-12 health, medication policy
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Utilities and Energy Committee Jan 15th, 2026
Utilities and Energy
Transcript Highlights:
- So we know that the utilities have generally started to shift back to some practices that weren't popular
- , also learning from mistakes, but really identifying and learning from best practices?
- what they finance and what, you know, their priorities are, to get those lessons learned and best practices
- In practice, those agreements are complex and...
- In practice, those agreements are complex and directly affect bid pricing and financing.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- pathologist advisory board sets the rules for selling hearing instruments, which is not standard TDLR practice
- TDLR's general practices. Senate Bill 968 simply updates these outdated regulations by: 1.
- As such, it is legal, safe, and has a decades-long history of practice.
- This is concerning because physicians are ethically... and legally bound to practice within the standard
- Like what kind of medicine do you practice? I do family medicine.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Biomarker testing has become a common practice in follow-up care plans for organ transplants as it is
- An example would be approval, a consensus statement, or clinical practice guidelines.
- I can tell you that every year in my practice, we get really busy in the fourth quarter, regardless of
- In the 1980s, there was a clear separation between medical and dental practices.
- I've been in private practice for over 30 years.
Keywords:
autism, health insurance, coverage, medical treatment, health benefit plan, HIV prevention, prescription drug, prior authorization, health benefits, insurance coverage, insurance, contract termination, property and casualty, insurance agents, discrimination, appraiser, umpire, licensing requirements, continuing education, admin penalties
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- I was a little bit puzzled as to why the remedy falls under deceptive trade practices, though.
- It says a violation of this chapter is a deceptive trade practice and is actionable under that chapter
- areas in death penalty defense include obligations to ensure attorneys remain up-to-date on best practices
- This ensures representation quality is not dependent on geographic location, aligning with best practices
- chair on death... penalty cases because people want to be involved and to learn more about this practice
Bills:
HB 115, HB507, HB1765, HB1847, HB2046, HB2239, HB2328, HB2309, HB2417, HB2728, HB2794, HB3206, HB3566, HB3694, HB3744, HB4254, HB4697, HB4733, HB4915, HB5465, HB2813, HB115
Keywords:
habeas corpus, postconviction, criminal procedure, indigent defense, scientific evidence, legal representation, judicial power, capital felony, criminal law, death penalty, attorney qualification, training standards, law enforcement, no-knock warrant, search warrant, peace officer, attorney workload, criminal justice, caseload limits, fair representation
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Every single company has different accounting practices because you can almost, you know, it's the old
- The delays in payment, lack of transparency, and inconsistent audit practices create unnecessary burdens
- work as intended, ensuring timely payments, fair audits, and medically sound utilization review practices
- Texas should not require a federal court case to implement best practice models in the management of
- Best practices are sacrificed, and workers quit.
Bills:
HB660, HB4845, HB3902, HB5396, HB4615, HB1825, HB1403, HB4336, HB4585, HB4371, HB863, SB1589, HB5223, HB3195, HB2734
Keywords:
child protective services, adult protective services, caseload limits, call processing goals, child-care licensing, employee workload, reporting requirements, employee caseload limits, protective services, workload management, accountability, Department of Family and Protective Services, employee goals, call processing, child care, human resources, government accountability, Medicaid, provider enrollment, revalidation
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- All right, then we can get practice for the next one. Next, Chair Lady.
- Some of it is just codifying what the Workforce Commission has already done for best practices because
- and making sure that future leadership at the Workforce Commission would follow the same very good practices
- I commend you for bringing these numbers down, and I recognize that codifying the best practices is a
- So, it does come down really to the states to codify these best practices.
Keywords:
monuments, memorials, public property, historical significance, civil penalties, local governance, project financing zone, municipal tax revenue, convention centers, multipurpose arenas, infrastructure development, hike and bike trails, outdoor recreation, environmental stewardship, Bicentennial Trail, Texas history, cultural heritage, unemployment benefits, eligibility, Texas Workforce Commission
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- I don't understand what, unless it is the policy or the practice of the United States to support that
- how is it that we can be okay with terrorist activity or a terroristic organization, if it's the practice
- Maybe the first panel, then unless it's the policy or practice of the United States.
- The language generally be all about unless it's a policy or practice of the United States to support
- subject to varying interpretation, which will prove extremely dangerous if this bill is put into practice
Bills:
SB2972, SB1909, SB2815, SB735, SB2233, SB800, SB1069, SB2683, SB2986, SB2058, SB2310, SB2055, SB1032
Keywords:
expressive activities, freedom of speech, public forum, higher education, protests, student rights, antisemitism, public institutions, disciplinary policy, student organizations, compliance, institutional policy, disciplinary sanctions, diploma designation, institution merger, academic records, student options, Holocaust education, Holocaust Remembrance Week, genocide education
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
S/C County & Regional Government Apr 7th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Oh, and it's a best practice, uh, as defined by SISA for data management and, uh, keeping data safe.
- And then one ad here is not only is it a best practice, the only way to protect that sensitive data is
- No, not the only, the best practice to, uh, protect that sensitive data is to shred that hard drive.
- In that, um, uh, just good governmental accounting practices.
- Um And so that, that is our longstanding practice.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine reforming SBIR-STTR for the 21st century. Mar 5th, 2025 at 01:30 pm
Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- Second, my bill addresses the practice of SBIR mills, where firms benefiting from their beltway connections
- This group meets monthly to share best practices, develop solutions, and strengthen the organization.
- I can't speak to DOD's practices.
- Some pilots practice tactical dehydration. It is not a good situation.
- But agencies have very different practices as I just mentioned.
Keywords:
SBIR, STTR, Innovate Act, small business, innovation, legislative reforms, economic growth, funding, technology transfer
Summary:
The meeting focused on the Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer Programs (SBIR-STTR), emphasizing the critical reforms necessary to enhance their effectiveness. Chair Ernst introduced the Innovate Act to streamline processes, ensuring funding is awarded based on merit and addressing existing abuses within the system. The discussion was robust, with numerous members expressing concerns about phase transitions and the need for targeted funding to support impactful technological innovations. The conversation also highlighted the program's importance in fostering economic growth, particularly for small businesses in rural areas, and the urgency for legislative changes as the program's authorization approaches expiration.
AL
Transcript Highlights:
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MO
Transcript Highlights:
- In fact, there was a time when I was presenting, practicing a presentation, and I was not recognizing
- I'm an endocrinologist from Kansas City, Missouri, where I live, and I've practiced medicine for just
- So over the next several years of practice, I did that, and it gave me much better insight into why a
- And practices on families who many of my friends have already fled.
- Back in my day, medical transition for anyone under 18 was practically unheard of.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy Committee 1/21/26
Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy
Transcript Highlights:
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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Minnesota House passes the omnibus education policy bill, SF1740 5/16/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Practices start August 1st. If changed. Practices start August 1st.
- It's best practices. Now, else. It's best practices.
- Okay, world that's just best practice.
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MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Formal House Session 69 Jul 15th, 2026
Massachusetts House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- We're also going beyond industry practices.
- Lastly, we are reforming practices relating to companion animals in public housing.
- Lastly, we are reforming practices relating to companion animals in public housing.
- We are a reforming practices relating to companion animals in public housing.
- Section 25 of S-3028 creates a more practical and compassionate response to cases of animal neglect.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Election Laws Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Joint Committee on Election Laws
Transcript Highlights:
- In both theory and practice, RCV eliminates barriers women face in plurality or winner-take-all elections
- During this panel, we advocated that in both theory and practice... ...and recently signed by Mayor Wu
- During this panel, we advocated that in both theory and practice, RCV eliminates barriers for women.
- of more than 7,000 veterans and supporters committed to strengthening American democracy through practical
- measures respect local decision-making, deliver majority outcomes, and modernize municipal elections in practical
Summary:
The Joint Committee on Election Laws held a hearing on ranked choice voting, focusing primarily on Boston’s home rule petition (H. 4262) and Bedford’s petition (H. 4916). Committee chairs Dan Hunt and Senator Keenan opened the hearing, explained the three-minute testimony limit, and noted that written testimony would also be accepted. The hearing featured testimony from a wide range of supporters, including advocacy organizations, community leaders, Boston City Council members, and Bedford residents.
Witnesses generally argued that ranked choice voting would produce majority-supported winners, reduce vote-splitting and negative campaigning, encourage coalition-building, and give voters more freedom to rank candidates without fear of wasting their vote. Several speakers emphasized local control and said Boston and Bedford should be allowed to decide for themselves whether to adopt the system. Others highlighted potential benefits for women, historically marginalized communities, and voter participation more broadly. Boston councilors and supporters also described the city’s local approval process and said the proposal would still require voter ratification if enacted by the legislature.
No opposition testimony was presented in the excerpt. The committee took no substantive vote on the bills during the hearing; after testimony concluded, the chairs thanked participants and the committee adjourned.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Appropriations Committee Apr 29th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- This is a bill that is a small, practical policy change that improves access to medically necessary care
- Nurse midwives are highly trained, advanced practice clinicians who provide comprehensive perinatal and
- Many practice in hospitals as part of a collaborative care team.
- Their scope of practice is already clearly defined in law, and this wouldn't impact that.
- Their scope of practices already clearly defined in law, and this wouldn't impact that.
Summary:
The Assembly Appropriations Committee heard a regular order agenda with 101 bills and first took up AB 2215, which would extend the time for the Department of Water Resources to fully develop its State Water Project water rights. The author and supporters argued it would improve water reliability and affordability for millions of Californians and could save ratepayers money, while opponents said it would bypass the Water Board’s administrative process, set a precedent for other water rights holders, and potentially facilitate costly projects like the Delta Conveyance Project. The bill was moved on a do pass vote, with Mr. Hoover voting no and Ms. Krell not voting.
The committee then approved two consent calendars and heard several bills with little or no opposition. These included AB 2038 on extending insurance nonrenewal/cancellation protections for wildfire victims; AB 2322 on clarifying which commercial, industrial, or institutional sites are subject to municipal stormwater permits; AB 1794 on direct home shipment of enteral nutrition; AB 1696 on clarifying that nurse midwives do not need physician supervision within their scope of practice; AB 1860 on allowing county offices of education to use design-build methods; AB 1876 on codifying nondiscrimination protections in health care; AB 2281 on election cybersecurity resources; AB 2448 on protecting sensitive medical records and reproductive health data; AB 1994 on providing victims with information about federal immigration relief options; and AB 1829 on expanding how CalWORKs community college funds may be used to support student parents. Most were supported by sponsoring organizations and related stakeholders, with limited opposition noted on AB 1696 and AB 2281.
The committee also placed a large suspense calendar on approval, listing dozens of additional bills, and then opened public comment on bills not heard that day. No members of the public came forward, and the hearing was adjourned. Several bills were reported out on roll call votes, with some members not voting or voting no on particular measures, but the transcript does not provide full vote tallies for each bill.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Business, Professions and Economic Development Committee Apr 6th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- This bill takes a practical approach to promoting biosimilar use.
- We regulate our pharmacists, pharmacy scope of practice. We did this, frankly, with generics.
- does for those that are deemed interchangeable, so we are just aligning with what is already in practice
- This bill offers several practical ways to encourage biosimilar use to bring down the cost, Several practical
Summary:
The Senate Business, Professions and Economic Development Committee heard SB 1094 by Senator Weber Pearson, which would expand pharmacist and health plan authority to substitute biosimilars for reference biologic drugs in order to lower prescription drug costs. The author and supporters, including Blue Shield of California, Sharp HealthCare, and several business and health groups, argued that biologics are a major driver of rising health care spending and that biosimilars can provide substantial savings while maintaining safety and efficacy. The bill also included transparency provisions and committee amendments, including notice requirements and clarifications around substitution and exceptions.
Opposition came from the Biotechnology Innovation Organization, the California Rheumatology Alliance, and Biocom, who said the bill was not scientifically justified, could undermine FDA standards, and might lead to unwanted switching, side effects, or delays in care for patients with chronic conditions. They emphasized that pharmacists can already substitute interchangeable biosimilars and that non-interchangeable products can be changed with prescriber contact. Committee discussion focused on patient safety, the meaning of “do not substitute,” the 30-day notice provisions, and the distinction between biosimilars and interchangeable biosimilars.
After debate, the committee adopted a due pass as amended motion to the Senate Health Committee. The bill passed the committee on a 10-0 roll call vote and was sent onward.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Children and Families Mar 10th, 2026 at 08:00 am
Children and Families
Transcript Highlights:
- aimed at minimizing trauma to children, are developmentally sensitive, and utilize research- and practice-informed
- aimed at minimizing trauma to children, are developmentally sensitive, and utilize research- and practice-informed
- Accessibility would allow her to build confidence, practice decision-making with her peers... ...would
- allow her to build confidence, practice decision-making with her peers, and develop the social independence
- While I was practicing this last night, my almost four-year-old said, 'Mommy, maybe I should go with