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FL
Transcript Highlights:
- they become vulnerable to abuse from certain parties, that's a prime example of what we're trying to prevent
- they become vulnerable to abuse from certain parties, that's a prime example of what we're trying to prevent
- , and we're happy to work through some of the things, there's a lot of things that can be done to prevent
- for this 15-plus years, we can show you that this is unnecessary, that there's things we can do to prevent
- before the introduction of this bill because of some of the good measures that the department already
Summary:
The Commerce and Tourism Committee first heard SB 410, which would add current and former licensed private investigators, and their spouses and children, to the list of people whose home address, phone number, date of birth, photographs, and related family information are exempt from public records disclosure. Sponsor Senator Trunow said the exemption is meant to protect investigators who work on sensitive matters such as fraud, missing persons, human trafficking, and abuse cases and may face retaliation. After a technical amendment was adopted, the committee heard testimony from a private investigator describing threats and safety concerns, then voted to report the bill favorably as CS/SB 410.
The committee then took up SB 216 on reemployment assistance eligibility verification. Senator McClain said the bill is intended to combat unemployment fraud by requiring claimants to contact five prospective employers per week, appear for scheduled interviews, and undergo regular identity, immigration, employment, and incarceration checks, with fraud information shared among agencies and published annually. Opponents, including labor advocates and representatives of construction and rural workers, argued the bill would add barriers for legitimate claimants, worsen Florida’s already low recipiency rate, and create problems for seasonal, rural, and transportation-limited workers. Supporters said the system needs stronger fraud controls and that employers and taxpayers bear real costs from noncompliance. The committee reported SB 216 favorably after debate.
In routine open-government sunset review business, the committee approved two committee bills. SPB 7014 extends for five years a public records exemption tied to Department of Legal Affairs investigations of a social media standards law, with staff noting the exemption has not been used because of ongoing constitutional litigation. SPB 7016 preserves a public records exemption for certain financial information held by an economic development agency when administering state or federally funded small business loan programs; supporters said the exemption protects applicants from fraud and harassment, while Senator Smith said he would vote no to remain consistent with his prior opposition. Both measures were submitted as committee bills and reported favorably, and the committee adjourned.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- So this measure is actually corrective in nature.
- </c> committee for hearing this measure committee for hearing this measure um<01:08:26.839><c> I'm</c
- </c><01:50:21.920><c> so</c><01:50:22.320><c> m</c> from this measure so m from this measure so m thank
- Tech amendments to this measure?
- Tech amendments to this measure?
Summary:
The committee heard testimony on several bills. HB 114, concerning employment in the State Historic Preservation Program, drew support from DLNR, which said the measure would help retain qualified archaeologists, architects, and other professionals by preserving current pay levels for a limited number of positions. Members raised concerns about expanding exempt positions and the effect on union coverage, and DLNR said it was also working with DEHRD on longer-term reclassification issues. No vote was taken on the bill in the portion provided.
HB 12, relating to tort liability, drew strong opposition from the Hawaii Association for Justice, which argued the bill would create overly broad immunity for landowners, conflict with Hawaii’s comparative fault framework, and undermine existing recreational liability law. Supporters said it would reduce liability concerns and encourage landowners to allow hiking, hunting, search-and-rescue training, and firearms-related uses on private land. The committee then moved on without any recorded vote in the excerpt.
The committee also discussed HB 29 on counties, but no county representative was present, and members questioned whether the proposal should instead proceed through condemnation if it involved a forced sale. HB 175 on property maintenance received DLNR comments that the bill should be narrowed to noxious weeds and that fire-related provisions were more properly handled by county fire departments and the State Fire Marshal. HB 331 on permits drew support from several state agencies, but the Honolulu Board of Water Supply opposed it unless “repetitive construction” was defined more clearly; members and agencies discussed narrowing the bill to avoid unintended impacts on water and utility infrastructure. The committee also heard strong support for HB 3 on North Shore beach management, HB 309 on fish ponds, and HB 306 on water code penalties, though the Board of Water Supply raised concerns about increased fines and suggested an alternative governor’s bill and clearer administrative rules.
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado House 2026 Legislative Day 111 May 4th, 2026
Colorado House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- So, stop by and learn about these important prevention measures.
- </c> learn about this important prevention learn about this important prevention measures.<00:23:50.880
- , and industrial hazard prevention.
- </c> equipment or devices and the prevention equipment or devices and the prevention or<02:04:34.239>
- That folks who were going without preventative care now had access to preventative care due to the ACA
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
2026 Legislative Session - Day Forty - Tuesday, March 24
Missouri House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- up with is the status quo, which I think would be unfortunate for such an important public policy measure
- It functionally bans institutions from responding to disparities the state itself has already measured
- We are reallocating existing dollars to where they have measurable impact today, and that is responsible
- A number of years ago, there was a court decision that indicated that certain gender transition measures
- The lady just got up about making sure that we support gun violence prevention programs in Kansas City
Summary:
The House convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, approved the previous day’s journal by a 126-0 vote, and suspended business for the Speaker to sign several bills and substitutes. Members then spent much of the day introducing guests, including county assessors, students, civic groups, and visitors from local schools and universities.
The chamber then took up House Bill 2002, the elementary and secondary education budget. Members adopted several amendments, including technical fixes to allow board-operated schools to use personal service funds for career ladder payments, clarifications to child care subsidy language, and changes to Parents as Teachers rules so that enrollment remains voluntary and virtual visits are not reimbursable. An amendment to shift $1 million from one child care facilities line to Child Care Works passed, as did an amendment to fund a new Success-Ready Student Assessment with $2 million to help replace the MAP test. A proposal to pay child care subsidies for foster children based on enrollment rather than attendance failed 53-93, and an amendment to divert $10 million in Title I funds into a competitive grant program also failed. A later amendment to send budget reports to the ranking minority member passed, while an attempt to remove child care subsidy language from the bill failed.
The House then moved to higher education and workforce development appropriations. Members approved an amendment broadening a pre-apprenticeship program statewide and supported funding for Coyote Hill Foster Care Ministries through a transfer from dual credit scholarship funds. The most extensive debate centered on House Bill 2003’s higher education funding model, where the chair defended an FTE-based approach as more transparent than the long-standing status quo, while opponents warned it would sharply cut funding for institutions such as Harris-Stowe, Lincoln, Truman State, and some community colleges, and would ignore factors like graduation rates, research, and workforce needs. A compromise amendment to soften the transition was withdrawn, and a separate amendment to restore the governor’s recommendation was also debated at length, with members arguing over the fairness and consequences of the proposed model.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session 4/27/26 - Part 2
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> specialty care, they do preventative specialty care, they do preventative care,<00:08:48.400><c>
- </c> better on key health care measures. better on key health care measures.
- </c> new emerging technology or prevent new emerging technology or prevent people<01:06:32.600><c> from
- It's to prevent methods and mechanisms.
- You put the fire out prevent the fire.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Health and Human Services - 04/07/26
Health and Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:23:47.600><c> the</c> to develop metrics to measure the to develop metrics to measure the effectiveness
- </c> and effectively provide this prevention and effectively provide this prevention present<01:13:08.800
- </c> present preventative service. present preventative service.
- </c> replicate replicate this prevention replicate replicate this prevention model. model. model.
- </c> fall prevention. fall prevention.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- So on the key end of the word “measure,” would a measure also include a recall election?
- So is a recall election a measure? Secretary McGrain: Mr.
- The 501(c)(4)s are able to weigh in on measures on the ballot.
- I've been thinking a lot about the word “measure.”
- My concerns extend beyond the definition of measure. Senator Ruttee. Mr.
Summary:
The Senate State Affairs Committee began by approving the March 11 and March 13, 2026 minutes and then advanced the gubernatorial reappointment of Bud Tracy to the State Building Authority to the Senate floor with a recommendation for confirmation. The committee then heard House Bill 650, a federalism-related measure described by the sponsor and Idaho Farm Bureau testimony as reaffirming constitutional limits on federal and state power; it was sent to the floor with a due pass recommendation after brief discussion and no opposition.
The committee next took up House Bill 674, which would streamline telecom service discontinuance by relying on the FCC process rather than duplicating review at the Idaho PUC. Lumen representative Rick Gutierrez testified that the FCC process already requires customer notice, identification of alternatives, public comment, and review of whether service can be discontinued without leaving customers without options; supporters argued the bill removes duplication, while opponents said it shifts final decision-making away from Idaho and could weaken state oversight. After debate over state sovereignty, consumer protection, and whether the FCC or PUC should be the final decision-maker, the bill passed 6-3 and was sent to the floor.
The committee then considered Senate Bill 1365, which would exempt certain religious organizations from donor-disclosure requirements when they participate in ballot-measure advocacy, so long as related spending stays under 10% of prior-year receipts. The sponsor, Secretary of State Phil McGrane, and several pastors argued the current rules chill church participation and force disclosure of unrelated donors; opponents raised concerns about transparency, enforcement, and the possibility of churches becoming vehicles for political spending. A motion to send the bill to the 14th order failed, and a substitute motion to hold the bill in committee passed 5-4. Finally, Senate Bill 1411, expanding disclosure rules to paid in-person canvassing and related political activity, was introduced as a transparency measure aimed at paid campaign efforts; it was sent to the floor with a do-pass recommendation, with Senators Toews and Shippy recorded in opposition.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- So, number one, children are really smart and able to kind of get around most compliance measures.
- So number one, children are really smart and able to kind of get around most compliance measures.
- It was designed to prevent one wasn't just designed to remove local control over yet another thing.
- It was designed to prevent one city from flying one flag.
- it appears to be have the effect of preventing judicial review.
Summary:
Senate State Affairs began by taking up HCR 31, a resolution honoring former Representative Lyndon Bateman. Senator Anthon, Tess Molitor, and former Lieutenant Governor David Leroy spoke in tribute, describing Bateman’s long legislative service, his work on Idaho Day, his advocacy for cursive and Idaho history, and his humor and letter-writing. The committee moved HCR 31 to the Senate floor with a due pass recommendation, and the motion carried.
The committee then heard gubernatorial appointments to the State Building Authority from Nicholas Gouho and Todd Christensen, both of whom outlined extensive backgrounds in construction, development, finance, and public service. The committee also considered and approved confirmations for Robert Donaldson and Irving Littman to the Idaho Endowment Fund Investment Board, sending both to the floor with recommendations for confirmation.
Several RS requests were introduced and sent to print, including measures on liability protections for polling places, a legislative salary reduction resolution, revisions to 340B drug reporting, surveyor access, and cremation identification requirements. The committee also advanced HB 637 on gold and silver legal tender, HB 573 expanding who may teach enhanced concealed carry courses, and HB 561 on government flag displays. HB 542, the social media bill aimed at limiting addictive features and requiring age estimation and parental controls for minors, drew extensive testimony both for and against; after debate over the effective date and private cause of action, the committee sent it to the 14th order for possible amendments rather than directly to the floor.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- This bill is a consumer protection measure protecting Texans from cities increasing fees on every one
- to make sure you're at 65 decibels, going from, I guess in the daytime from 75 and when they're measuring
- We do all we can do to prevent that, but I don't think this is all... adding up so I love this bill all
- there a way that you could work, do you think it's possible to work with to ensure that it doesn't prevent
- And this will prevent their home address home telephone number emergency contact information number and
Bills:
SB264, SB542, SB924, SB1008, SB1029, SB1036, SB1057, SB1058, SB1185, SB1202, SB1358, SB1364, SB1376, SB1569, SB1664, SB1697, SJR50
Keywords:
SB 264, Texas Workers' Compensation Act, group self-insurance, self-insured groups, workers' compensation, Texas Department of Insurance, commissioner of insurance, certificate of approval, guaranty fund, trust fund, wind down, dissolution, labor code, insurance regulation, employer coverage, risk pool, business and commerce, trade workforce economic development, property owners' association, water conservation
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Criminal Justice and Public Safety (01/15/2026)
Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Transcript Highlights:
- If we as a society focused on restorative measures, on real healing, prevention, and accountability,
- If we as a society focused on restorative measures, on real healing, prevention, and accountability,
- If we as a society focused on restorative measures, on real healing, prevention, and accountability,
- </c> implement the family violence prevention implement the family violence prevention specialist<02:
- </c> prevents overcriminalization. prevents overcriminalization.
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
Press Conference: Primary Election Administration Apr 8th, 2026
Texas House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- And is there a way to prevent that?
- I think this is a common sense measure that philosophically, we're going to see I think this is a common
- sense measure that philosophically, we're going to see a lot of bipartisan support.
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
State Board of Election Supervisors Feb 5th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- This measure closes a loophole in the current law, which will prohibit part-time or parish employees
- This measure closes a loophole in the current law which will prohibit part-time or parish employees of
- The rest of the technical changes are needed to slow down or prevent the omnibus bill from being delayed
Summary:
The State Board of Election Supervisors met on February 5, 2026, with a quorum present and approved the minutes from the March 11, 2025 meeting. Chair Nancy Landry explained that the board was reviewing proposed technical and administrative changes for the Department of State’s 2026 elections omnibus bill, which would later go to the House and Senate Governmental Affairs Committees for public hearing. No public comment cards were submitted, and the board reiterated that comments could also be emailed to the acting secretary.
First Assistant Secretary of State Catherine Newsom and Deputy Commissioner Lainey Boyd presented items 1 through 39, with item 7 removed before consideration and item 37 later removed after board discussion. The proposals covered a wide range of election-administration topics, including registrar salary payment timing, restrictions on ROV employees running for office, clarifying party affiliation for voters who select “unaffiliated,” technical updates for voter registration transfers and precinct changes, protections for pre-registrants’ personal information, removal from protected voter lists, absentee ballot procedures, nomination petition certification, notice requirements when a candidate dies, watcher deadlines, over-voting, ballot curing, nursing home voting timing, procurement authority for voting equipment, and deadlines for contesting constitutional amendments and election irregularities. Several items were explained as cleanup or consistency changes to align the election code with current practice and prior omnibus revisions.
Board members asked multiple clarifying questions, especially about the meaning of “unaffiliated,” the timing language for pre-registrants, what counts as actual notice of a candidate’s death, and whether proposed rules would follow the APA. The most substantive disagreement involved item 37, which would have allowed the Secretary of State to bring an election contest based on irregularities reported by an election official; after discussion, the board agreed to remove that item from the omnibus recommendations. Members also discussed item 38, which would create a cause of action and deadline for contesting the calling of a constitutional amendment, and item 39, which clarifies that election contests cannot be filed before election day. The board then approved the remaining provisions—items 1 through 6, 8 through 36, and 38 and 39—and adjourned.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Professional Registration and Licensing Feb 4th, 2026 at 08:00 am
Professional Registration and Licensing
Transcript Highlights:
- Quick action for a credible case helps to prevent isolated incidents from escalating and more from happening
- medications, but if it's for seven days or 10 days, it's basically in order for you to have that stopgap measure
- access to those kinds of grants because we would improve our scores on that by adopting portability measures
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
FL House Floor Session - 2026-01-13 (9:30AM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- MEASURE THREE TIMES AND CUT ONCE. WE ALL HAVE SOMETHING TO REFLECT ON HERE.
- THE SENATE SHOULD MEASURE AND ASK QUESTIONS. IT MAY TAKE MORE TIME.
- CHANNELS AND EXPANDING THE FOOD BANK PANTRY INFRASTRUCTURE STATEWIDE ENHANCES RURAL ECONOMIES BY PREVENTING
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
October 15, 2025 - 11:30 AM
Transcript Highlights:
- THE LEVEL OF OVERSIGHT ENSURES LICENSEE ACCOUNTABILITY AND HELPS PREVENT DIVERSION TO PATIENTS WERE NOT
- I WANT TO GO BACK TO THE SLIDE WHERE WE MEASURE FISCAL YEAR 24 25 ARE TALKING ABOUT THE LOW DOSE THC
- CANVAS IN MILLIGRAMS AND DID YOU CHANGE HOW YOU ARE MEASURING AND HOW YOU CLASSIFY THC AND CBD?
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Finance and Tax Mar 5th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- on those things, you know, next session, it could lead to sort of have to having to take drastic measures
- There certainly needs to be a very measured approach, because any any little, you know, any little thing
- Also, I'd like for us to even take a look at how can we prevent some of these property tax increases?
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama House State Government Committee Feb 12th, 2025
State Government
Transcript Highlights:
- have kids in that type of environment. have kids in that type of environment, and that's what this prevents
- is okay; I just feel like that so much of what we're doing here is overreach and a very reactive measure
- when... ...reaction, a very reactive measure when there really isn't a problem there.
Keywords:
HB141, Alabama, state employees, salary deductions, payroll deduction, State Comptroller, membership dues, voluntary contributions, insurance premiums, financial instruments, employee associations, state payroll, Code of Alabama 1975, Section 36-1-4.3, public employees, union dues, benefits administration, payroll withholding, financial products, deferred compensation
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy
Transcript Highlights:
- In sum, this bill redefines existing bid laws in ways that will prevent many qualified contractors that
- the spotlight, mechanical insulation remains one of the most powerful yet overlooked energy-saving measures
- and the only thing I'll slightly push back on is, I will say, heat pumps are an energy efficiency measure
- The lack of data transparency is preventing all of us from understanding the inadequate scale of our
- They calculate home heating load and exactly how it can be improved with each efficiency measure.
Summary:
The committee hearing focused on a broad set of energy efficiency, building decarbonization, school modernization, and lighting bills. Testimony generally came from municipal leaders, labor unions, environmental groups, and advocates who supported measures such as H. 3529/S. 2294 on building energy and decarbonization, H. 3577/S. 2286 on a zero-carbon renovation fund, H. 3476/S. 2275 on healthy and sustainable schools, H. 3565 on Mass Save zero-carbon assessments, H. 3477 on clean lighting and appliance efficiency standards, and the Dark Sky bills on outdoor lighting. Supporters argued these bills would cut emissions, lower utility bills, improve indoor air quality and school conditions, and direct resources to environmental justice, gateway, and low-income communities.
Witnesses emphasized that Massachusetts’ older building stock and school facilities need major upgrades, and that state funding and financing tools are needed to close gaps left by declining federal support. Mayors, labor leaders, and environmental advocates said the proposals would create local jobs, expand apprenticeships, and help municipalities and schools undertake retrofits, ventilation improvements, heat pump installations, and other decarbonization work. Several speakers also defended Mass Save as highly cost-effective while urging new funding sources beyond ratepayer bills for larger-scale building upgrades. One representative asked about the difference between current Mass Save audits and proposed zero-carbon assessments, and the sponsor explained the new assessments would include heat pumps, solar, storage, wiring upgrades, and rate-structure guidance.
There was also testimony on the Dark Sky bill, with astronomers and museum representatives arguing that better-shielded, downward-facing lighting would reduce energy waste, protect wildlife and human health, and preserve night skies without compromising safety. Committee members raised concerns about pedestrian safety and whether education might be enough instead of legislation; supporters responded that the bill follows established lighting standards and targets only unnecessary glare and skyward light. On the school bill, an open-shop contractor group opposed the measure, arguing its PLA and apprenticeship requirements would restrict bidding and reduce competition, while labor organizations strongly supported the workforce standards and prevailing wage provisions.
No votes were taken during the hearing. The committee heard extensive testimony and several members asked clarifying questions, but the transcript does not show any final action or disposition on the bills.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 3 on Education Finance and Education Committee Feb 25th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- The goal should be focused on the few measures and narratives that best show whether students are...
- A measure that I was proud to sponsor, expanded learning funded.
- And so that not only helps to prevent the disruption of education... ...have a judicial warrant.
- What we mention, what we measure, and what we monitor gets done.
- Like, that's the scale of resources that we're able to measure.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
06/11/2026 - Senate Director Nominations
Transcript Highlights:
- In terms of measurement, I think it comes down to being sort of that data piece, that we make sure that
- some of our, whether they're a neighbor or someplace, you know, halfway across the country, in preventing
- Senator Bravo already asked you your visions, let me just piggyback and say: what indicators or measures
- And so there is a lot of measurement going on in that respect right now. Okay.
- Do you think that Arizona is in similar peril of being denied coverage, and what could we do to prevent
Summary:
The Committee on Director Nominations met with four members present and approved the prior minutes without objection. Chair Jay Kaufman outlined the committee’s role in reviewing executive nominations and explained the hearing process for three nominees: Mary Foote for the Office of Economic Opportunity, Debbie Johnston for the Department of Health Services, and Chuck Bassett. Foote did not appear for her hearing, and members discussed her absence and alleged omissions in her disclosure materials, including prior service with Planned Parenthood-related organizations. The committee then moved to reject her nomination, and the motion passed 3-2, recommending that the full Senate reject Mary Foote.
Debbie Johnston, nominee to lead the Department of Health Services, appeared and gave an opening statement describing her Arizona background, prior Senate staff work, and more than 20 years with the Arizona Hospital and Health Care Association. She said her priorities at ADHS include rebuilding trust in public health licensing, improving stakeholder engagement, standardizing rulemaking communication, addressing alleged religious discrimination and retaliation concerns in licensing, and using technology and AI to improve efficiency. In questioning, senators pressed her on her management style, conflict-of-interest safeguards given her prior industry role, enforcement priorities, budget pressures, behavioral health and assisted living oversight, and the department’s response to COVID-19. Johnston said she would follow statutes, recuse herself from enforcement matters involving former contacts, and resign if directed to carry out an unlawful policy. She also said the department does not regulate therapy itself, only facilities, and that it would rely on legal counsel regarding the governor’s conversion-therapy executive order and related federal civil-rights allegations.
Several senators focused on public health trust and the department’s pandemic response, with Johnston acknowledging concerns about closures, data collection, and communication during COVID-19 while saying she would review past after-action materials and be better prepared in the future. Public testimony from stakeholders in aging services and health care strongly supported her confirmation, praising her accessibility, responsiveness, and collaborative approach. After testimony, the vice chair moved to recommend Johnston’s confirmation to the full Senate. The roll call was underway when the transcript ended, with several members voting aye and one member expressing reservations about her not reviewing the pandemic after-action report before another crisis occurs.