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ID

Idaho 2026 Regular Session

Agenda Mar 11th, 2026

State Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • I represent District 16, which is Garden City and North— Members of the committee, my name is Senator
  • I represent District 16, which is Garden City and Northwest Boise.
  • this is a Senate resolution to honor one of our state trooper canines that we often have seen in the capital
  • , K9 Kimber, and it honors Kimber's loyalty and service to us here in the capital and to the state of
Summary: The committee began with an annual briefing from Mountain Home Air Force Base’s 366th Fighter Wing, where Colonel D. Ray Gunter described the base’s mission, deployments, modernization efforts, airspace expansion, water pipeline and treatment projects, and community partnerships supporting housing, child care, education, and health care for service members and families. He emphasized the base’s role in national defense, the economic impact on the region, and ongoing collaboration with Idaho agencies and local communities. The committee then entered executive session under Senate Rule 20E for an intelligence briefing from Captain Juanita Garcia. After returning to open session, the committee approved minutes from February 27, March 2, and March 4, 2026. It then considered gubernatorial reappointments to the Idaho Endowment Fund Investment Board: Robert Donaldson and Irving Lippman both appeared and spoke about their backgrounds and interest in continuing service, and Shelly Enderud’s reappointment to the State Building Authority was advanced to the Senate floor with a do-pass recommendation. The committee heard and advanced House Bill 686, which creates a narrow exception to Idaho’s anti-nepotism restrictions for small cities under 10,000 population when filling specialized positions, with safeguards such as public posting, documentation, council approval, and independent supervision. It also advanced House Bill 727, a sextortion bill supported by lawmakers and the Attorney General’s office that would make threats to distribute explicit images a crime and increase penalties when minors are involved; testimony cited AI-generated images, online coercion, and Idaho cyber-tip data showing a sharp rise in sextortion reports. Finally, the committee introduced RS 33647, a memorial concerning pelican predation on fish, and RS 33616, a resolution honoring fallen Idaho State Police K9 Kimber, before adjourning.
FL

Florida 2026 5th Special Session

Transportation Apr 1st, 2025

Transcript Highlights:
  • By spending limited capital dollars...
  • By spending limited capital dollars on relocation, this effectively is taking away funding from the ability
  • And a few things that they've done is they've established more than 400 school wildflower gardens that
  • And a few things that they've done is they've established more than 400 school wildflower gardens that
Summary: The Transportation Committee took up several bills and amendments related to traffic safety, utilities, schools, and motor vehicle administration. Senator Pizzo’s SB 1782, as amended, expanded reckless driving per se to include certain high-speed behaviors; the late amendment removed impound language but kept mandatory court appearance, and the bill was reported favorably. Senator McLean’s SB 818 on utility relocation was amended to include an important state interest finding; after testimony from county groups opposing the cost shift to local governments and Charter Communications supporting the bill, it was also reported favorably. The committee also approved SB 1644 on emergency vehicles, after a delete-all amendment broadened warning-signal use for volunteer firefighters, medical staff, and related vehicles. Senator Trumbull’s SB 1348 on DHSMV services was amended to streamline local delivery of motor vehicle services and remove certain fines, waiting periods, and CDL retesting provisions; it passed favorably with support from Florida Tax Collectors. Senator McLean’s SB 1188 on local governing authorities and charter schools drew the most debate, with supporters arguing local governments were using traffic and site-plan rules to block charter schools and opponents warning the bill would tie the hands of local governments and create a blanket preemption; it was reported favorably. The committee then passed SB 636, which limits use of the far-left lane on high-speed roads except for passing, exiting, move-over compliance, or traffic conditions, and requires FDOT signage. Senator Arrington’s SB 1152 increased the Florida Wildflower specialty plate fee from $15 to $25 to raise more money for wildflower research and habitat programs; it was reported favorably. Finally, the committee unanimously recommended confirmation of multiple appointments to the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority, Central Florida Expressway Authority, Jacksonville Port Authority, Jacksonville Transportation Authority, and Florida Transportation Commission, and then adjourned.
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, June 23, 2025)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c> businesses access capital. businesses access capital.
  • :57.840><c> businesses,</c> unlock capital for small businesses, unlock capital for small businesses,
  • Unlike our public capital markets, in private capital markets, companies don't provide anywhere near
  • capital private in the cap private capital markets,<04:50:11.120><c> companies</c><04:50:11.520><c>
  • As any small... are seeking to raise capital. Law makers are seeking to raise capital.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Appropriations Committee on Higher Education Apr 15th, 2025

Appropriations Committee on Higher Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • This bill allows charter schools to directly access funding through the Workforce Development Capitalization
  • Senator, will including charter schools in the Workforce Development Capitalization Incentive Grant Program
  • And I am the chair of the Museum of Science and History in Jacksonville's capital campaign.
  • And I am the chair of the Museum of Science and History in Jacksonville's capital campaign, which is
  • a $150 million capital campaign that the state of Florida has so kindly supported.
Summary: The committee heard and voted on two higher education bills before moving to a long series of university and college board appointment confirmations. CS/SB 742 would let charter schools directly access the Workforce Development Capitalization Incentive Grant Program for career and technical education programs tied to industry certifications, and would expand the money-back guarantee requirement from three to six programs at career centers and Florida College System institutions. A question was raised about whether the charter school access could reduce district funding or grant availability; the sponsor said it could, depending on available funds. The bill was supported by one appearance form and was reported favorably. The committee also heard SB 892, which codifies the Florida State University Election Law Center so it can continue and receive recurring funding. The sponsor and FSU witnesses said the center is nonpartisan and focused on evidence-based research, especially on election administration issues related to natural disasters and public confidence in elections. After testimony and questions, including about the center’s scope and funding, the bill was reported favorably. The remainder of the meeting consisted of testimony from numerous appointees to boards of trustees for state colleges and universities, including Tallahassee State College, Valencia College, New College, Pensacola State College, Florida Gulf Coast University, University of North Florida, St. Johns River State College, Palm Beach State College, Santa Fe College, Daytona State College, and Florida Atlantic University. Most nominees emphasized their personal ties to the institutions, support for workforce education, student success, and local economic development. Several highlighted priorities such as keeping tuition affordable, expanding internships and career pathways, strengthening nursing and other workforce programs, and improving graduation and retention rates. Some appointees also described campus-specific goals, including research growth at FAU and Harbor Branch, community engagement at New College, and continued support for health care workforce partnerships at FGCU. The most notable exchange came during testimony from Dr. Joel Rudman for the Pensacola State College board, where Senator Leek questioned him extensively about prior public comments that appeared to reference threats and drug testing legislators. Rudman said his remarks were aimed at Florida House members and not the Senate, denied any knowledge of illicit drug use by current or former senators, and said he was speaking candidly as a private citizen. Public testimony on his nomination included both support and strong opposition, with one speaker praising his community service and another warning about his alleged disruptive behavior and social media posts. The committee also heard from several supporters and appointees who were not questioned further, and the meeting ended with plans to vote on the appointments after all testimony was completed.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
  • We've transformed parking lots into Rebel Gardens. ...and fitness centers.
  • We are launching our courtrooms-to-classrooms capital campaign.
  • We live in the creative capital of the world. So, ...of being served by these systems.
  • We live in the creative capital of the world.
  • We live in the creative capital of the world.
Keywords: 988, house, all
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session - Part 1 - 05/09/25

Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • The policy in the bill includes a sunsetting of Minnesota's community solar garden program.
  • For that reason, the bill proposes to sunset the community solar garden program in 2030.
  • </c><00:15:19.519><c> That</c><00:15:19.760><c> provision</c> garden program in 2030.
  • That provision garden program in 2030.
  • remodel, they extended it to the capital remodel, they extended it to the capital<01:03:03.200><c> and
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Agriculture Finance and Policy Committee 2/23/26

Agriculture Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • The line extension program was appropriated by the capital projects funds.
  • </c><01:05:03.599><c> Um,</c> Garden, Minneapolis. Um, Garden, Minneapolis.
  • It takes a whole lot more capital to get that 40 or 80 acre piece of ground.
  • </c> it takes takes a whole lot more capital it takes takes a whole lot more capital to<01:12:59.120>
  • I did hear that there's concern about limiting some folks that may want to do some type of gardening
Bills: HF3508 , HF3548 , HF3549
ID

Idaho 2026 Regular Session

Agenda Feb 19th, 2026

Local Government and Taxation

Transcript Highlights:
  • So what is something about the state capital that you really like? Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
  • Something about the state capital I've really liked is being able to get the insight of all the committees
  • So what is something about the state capital that you really like? Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
  • Something about the state capital I've really liked is being able to get the insight of all the committees
  • I'm from Garden City. Okay, great. So... Okay, great.
Keywords: 989, all
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Joint Committee on Appropriations and Budget Apr 13th, 2026 at 04:30 pm

Joint Committee on Appropriations and Budget

Transcript Highlights:
  • The committee substitute for HB 4056 authorizes $215 million from the Legacy Capital Fund for the Oklahoma
  • Members, House Bill 4057 provides allocation funds from the Legacy Capital Fund, authorizing utilization
  • House Bill 4053 is an LCF Legacy Capital Financing Fund expansion.
  • It's part of the Legacy Capital Financing Fund.
  • It's part of the legacy capital finance fund.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Joint Committee on Appropriations and Budget 3rd Revised Apr 13th, 2026 at 04:30 pm

Joint Committee on Appropriations and Budget

Transcript Highlights:
  • So, who accepts or shoulders the liability if there are investments made to venture capital that don't
  • Members, this simply allows the Oklahoma Capital Improvement Authority to utilize $25 million from the
  • On the item M, the revolving loan fund program for charter school capital expenditures, it references
  • Legacy Capital Fund to expand, acquire, and construct forensic science.
  • directly to Legacy Capital.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Joint Committee on Appropriations and Budget Apr 13th, 2026

Joint Committee on Appropriations and Budget

Transcript Highlights:
  • The committee substitute for H.B. 456 authorizes $21.25 million from the Legacy Capital Fund for the
  • Authorizes $215 million from the Legacy Capital Fund for the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation to
  • House Bill 4053 is an LCF Legacy Capital Financing Fund expansion.
  • It is a part of the Legacy Capital Financing Fund.
  • It is a part of the Legacy Capital Financing Fund.
Summary: The Joint Committee on Appropriations and Budget met to consider a long agenda of appropriations, retirement COLAs, revolving funds, and limits bills. Early actions included Senate Bill 1144 and Senate Bill 1145, which provided cost-of-living adjustments for retired teachers and OPRS retirees, respectively, and Senate Bill 1146, 1147, 1148, and 1149, which extended similar retirement benefit increases or a one-time stipend for law enforcement, firefighters, judges, and certain retired police and firefighters. The committee also advanced bills funding the Pardon and Parole Board, OSBI cybercrimes and fraud work, juvenile medication, and several agency limits bills for Health Care Authority, Health Department, Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, and DHS. Members also heard and passed a series of education, public safety, and economic development measures, including funding for school security at the School for Science and Math and the Schools for the Blind and Deaf, support for National Board certified teachers, and appropriations for the Rural Health Transformation Program, the Decennial Census Revolving Fund, Task Force One, and the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation forensic center. Several bills created or expanded revolving funds and financing tools, including military readiness and aviation funds, a taxpayer endowment trust fund, water infrastructure loan and REAP-related measures, and a revised non-coal mining fee structure. The committee also approved a bill increasing court reporter pay and another reducing employer contributions to the retirement system after it reached over 100% funding. There was notable discussion on a $5 million film-related pilot program for sitcom production, with questions about the amount and certification requirements, and on a rural economic development package that included money for the state fairgrounds and a university energy plant, which drew objections over whether those projects fit the intended purpose of rural prep funds. Other debated items included a bill directing funds to the Oklahoma Dream Act/Trump accounts, a bill rejecting judicial pay increases recommended by the Board of Judicial Compensation, and a proposal to move $200 million from the stabilization fund into a new Taxpayer Endowment Trust Fund. Most measures were reported out with due pass votes, though several drew dissenting votes, including the film bill, the fairgrounds/economic development bill, the water projects bill, and the trust fund and judicial pay measures. The committee adjourned after completing the agenda.
AL

Alabama 2026 Regular Session

Alabama House Ways and Means General Fund Committee Mar 31st, 2026

Ways and Means General Fund

Transcript Highlights:
  • legislative, and judicial agencies of the state, other functions of government, debt service, and capital
  • legislative, and judicial agencies of the state, other functions of government, debt service, and capital
DE
Transcript Highlights:
  • Chicken poots for the garden. Okay, it's fertilizer, okay?
  • And I know it's like really crazy, you know, but I'm really into gardening.
  • And so every time I'm in my garden and I'm putting it in my compost or putting it in my garden beds,
  • But capitalism, as an economic system, has its faults, but it is still better than any other.
  • Capital investment, business development, and entrepreneurship do not go where they are not welcomed
Summary: The House convened with a quorum present, opened with a moment of silence for Ted Williams, prayer, and the Pledge of Allegiance. Members then accepted the previous day’s minutes and moved into a series of recognitions, beginning with House Resolution 27 designating June 24, 2026 as Staff Appreciation Day. The resolution was adopted by voice vote, and the chamber spent much of the meeting honoring legislative staff across both caucuses, with members and staff introducing themselves and being recognized for years of service and behind-the-scenes work. The House also recognized staff member Justin, who is leaving for a position with the Delaware State Board of Education, and later gave farewell remarks for Representative Kevin Hensley and Representative Charles Postles, both of whom are retiring. Numerous members spoke in tribute to their service, constituent work, and personal character, and both Hensley and Postles offered remarks thanking colleagues, staff, and family. The House then received communications from the Senate, including several bills and resolutions passed and returned, and a notice of Senate concurrence on other measures. Representative Wilson-Anton made a brief statement explaining her vote on Senate Bill 100 and reaffirming support for marriage equality and related civil rights issues. The chamber also took up Senate Joint Resolution 16 and Senate Joint Resolution 17, which set the official revenue estimates for fiscal years 2026 and 2027; both were read, called to roll, and passed by constitutional majority votes of 37-4 and 40-1, respectively. Finally, the House considered Senate Bill 335, the operating budget for fiscal year ending June 30, 2027. Representative Williams presented the budget on behalf of the Joint Finance Committee, describing major funding items including raises for state and education employees, health insurance and retiree benefit funding, developmental disability services, Medicaid growth, purchase of care, and maintenance of reserve funds. Several members praised the committee’s work, while Representative Shupe said he would vote no, citing concerns about the budget’s 6.3% growth despite appreciating the committee’s effort. After the budget presentation and comments, Leader Harris moved that the House recess for party caucuses, and the House stood in recess until the call of the bell.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband and Rural Development - 03/23/26

Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development

Transcript Highlights:
  • ,</c> mentioned the name of your your garden, mentioned the name of your your garden, I<01:07:36.480>
  • Therefore, more suitable for community gardens than for commercial urban growing operations.
  • Therefore, more suitable for community gardens than for commercial urban growing operations.
  • Therefore, more suitable for community gardens than for commercial urban growing operations.
  • Therefore, more suitable for community gardens than for commercial urban growing operations.
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Floor Session Feb 6th, 2025

California House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • We were going into Fresno for a family gathering, and dad was happy to share the gifts of his gardening
  • that you please remain in the chamber for a few minutes for a group photo commemorating that the capital
  • adjournment of session, please remain here in the chamber for a few minutes for a group photo commemorating Capital
Keywords: 988, house, all
CA
Transcript Highlights:
  • the California Pollution Control Financing Authority, otherwise known as CPCFA, and the California Capital
  • The California Capital Access Program, known as CalCAP, helps incentivize lenders to make loans to small
  • Brady-Garden, on behalf of the League of California Cities, opposed unless amended as well, reflecting
  • Brady Garden on behalf of the League of California Cities.
  • Brady Garden on behalf of the League of California Cities.
Summary: The Assembly Local Government Committee heard a long agenda of housing, water, and local finance bills, with the chair repeatedly reminding attendees about hearing rules and noting that several measures were being heard without a quorum at first. Early items included AB 407, which would broaden eligibility for state-run loan and financing programs to help small businesses fund environmental, seismic, and ADA upgrades, and AB 93, which would require data centers to estimate and report water use and follow state best practices. AB 93 drew support from water advocates and local government groups, while the Data Center Coalition opposed it, arguing the bill could be overly restrictive, difficult to retrofit, and raise trade secret or security concerns. The committee also heard AB 650 on housing element review, AB 1044 on creating a new Tulare County groundwater sustainability agency, and AB 523 on allowing proxy voting for single-representative member agencies on the Metropolitan Water District board; all drew broad support from local agencies and related stakeholders and no recorded opposition in the room. Several housing bills were presented as part of a broader fast-track housing package. AB 507 would streamline adaptive reuse of office buildings into housing, especially in downtowns with high vacancy; supporters said it would revive urban cores and help meet housing and climate goals, while the League of California Cities and a few cities opposed it unless amended, citing concerns about one-size-fits-all by-right approval and fee limitations. AB 1294 would create a universal housing application and limit early application requirements; it drew strong support from housing and business groups, with the American Planning Association and League of California Cities seeking more flexibility and input. AB 610 would require local governments to disclose housing constraints in their housing elements and limit new constraints after certification for three years unless disclosed; supporters said it would improve transparency and certainty, while opponents warned it could chill legitimate local policy choices and inclusionary housing requirements. Both AB 610 and AB 698, which would require analysis of the housing and property tax impacts of proposed transfer taxes, were moved out of committee on 7-0 votes after discussion and amendments. The committee also heard AB 1112, which would repeal an outdated Riverside County property tax provision affecting Rancho Mirage; the city argued it was the only qualifying no-low property tax city not receiving the standard minimum and sought equal treatment. After quorum was established, the bill was passed 6-0 with amendments and sent to Appropriations. AB 1021, heard later, would make it easier for school districts and other local education agencies to build employee housing, with the author citing teacher recruitment and retention problems and support from education stakeholders. Throughout the hearing, members and witnesses repeatedly emphasized the need to balance housing production, local fiscal tools, and infrastructure needs, and several authors accepted committee amendments and committed to continued negotiations with opponents.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Administration Apr 8th, 2025

Administration

Transcript Highlights:
  • institution of marriage and formally recognize its continued importance in the present day as the marriage capital
  • celebrated for its diverse selection of wedding venues ranging from luxurious estates to beautiful gardens
  • my great honor to propose SCR 15, which designates the city of Brenham as the official ice cream capital
  • It makes all the sense of the world why this would be the ice cream capital of Texas.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Community Affairs Mar 17th, 2025

Community Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • You mean, down to Hollywood, down to Miami Gardens, with the Seminole Hard Rock Casino and Hard Rock
  • Miami Gardens, with the Seminole Hard Rock Casino and Hard Rock Stadium.
  • But you cannot, in a city like Miami Gardens, when you're building the Hard Rock Stadium, not have a
  • So I represent Miami Gardens, which is the largest Black city... ...to this.
  • And based off of your bill, what you have right now, basically tells the city of Miami Gardens or any
Summary: The committee first heard SB 1134, which would extend the use of qualified private providers in the building permit process to residential solar energy systems and certain single-trade inspections, and would allow computer-based plan review tools. The sponsor said the bill is intended to reduce long solar permitting delays and lower costs. A late amendment clarifying the word “application” was adopted, and after some discussion about local permitting problems and the need to work with municipalities, CS/SB 1134 was reported favorably, with Senator Pizzo voting no. The committee then took up SB 784, dealing with issuance of addresses and parcel identification numbers for plats. The bill sets a 14-day timeframe, and an amendment was adopted that would allow use of a private provider if the deadline is missed and would limit fee collection if verification is not completed. Members discussed whether the bill should include more flexibility and whether private providers are appropriate for this function, but the committee ultimately reported CS/SB 784 favorably. SB 1738, allowing counties that previously opted out of transportation concurrency to opt back in while maintaining current levels of service, was also reported favorably without significant opposition. Next, SB 1080 on local government land regulation was presented as a measure to speed up development permit and order approvals, limit repeated information requests, prevent hearing delays, and impose penalties for noncompliance. Local government testimony argued it would rush planning and weaken public input, while supporters called it common-sense streamlining. After debate, the bill was reported favorably, with several no votes. SB 1260, which clarifies county constitutional officer budget procedures and creates an appeal process for clerks and supervisors of elections similar to that used by sheriffs, was also reported favorably after members raised concerns about county budget timelines. Finally, the committee considered SB 420, as amended by a strike-all, which would prohibit counties and municipalities from adopting or funding DEI-related ordinances, programs, or policies, while carving out compliance with state and federal law and defining DEI-related terms. The amendment removed retroactivity and delayed the effective date, but members from both parties raised concerns about vague definitions, impacts on women- and minority-owned business programs, local commemorations, and the loss of attorney’s fees for prevailing counties. Public testimony was sharply divided, with many speakers opposing the bill as an attack on local control and inclusion, and a few supporting it as a merit-based standard. The amendment was adopted, but the bill drew extensive opposition in debate and was not yet reported in the portion of the transcript provided.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
  • which is in Chinatown, urban lighting, Urban lighting, green spaces, sidewalks, the oval permaculture garden
  • How do you get them capital, pursue their own hopes, dreams, and aspirations, not just to be employees
  • our, To build the social capital, yeah, between all of ourselves and within our neighborhoods.
  • And that compounds the regular issues that exist, like various capital, experiencing climate extremes
  • in the traditional sources of capital.
Keywords: 988, house, all
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session - 05/12/25

Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • We give thanks for the of the capital.
  • </c><02:02:22.480><c> Senator</c> a uh solar garden quits working.
  • Senator a uh solar garden quits working.
  • Turns out that's not the case. solar gardens or farms however you want solar gardens or farms however
  • </c> going to stop uh putting solar gardens going to stop uh putting solar gardens on<02:10:54.679><c
Keywords: 1187, senate, all