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Transcript Highlights:
  • Following an order of business will be followed today: prayer, pledge of allegiance, introduction of
  • the veteran of the week, introduction of the doctor and/or nurse of the day, correction of the previous
  • of the week.
  • Let's give Riley a round of applause and let's give all of these amazing pages of the week a round of
  • Instead of using either of those, we've gone to.
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Transcript Highlights:
  • of Veteran of the Week, introduction of doctor and/or nurse of the day, correction of the previous day's
  • The order of business will be followed today: prayer, Pledge of Allegiance, introduction of Veteran of
  • the Week, introduction of doctor and/or nurse of the day, correction of the previous day's journal,
  • Have you seen majority of those of the council of the House? The bill to have passed. Mr.
  • Third reading of the bill. House Bill 3016 by DeBrensky of the House and Hicks of the Senate.
Summary: The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several recognitions, including Veteran of the Week Colonel Stanley L. Evans, Oklahoma City Young Professionals, state contest winners for America’s 250th anniversary, and a long series of page introductions. The chamber then moved into floor action on a large number of measures, many of them Senate bills and House joint resolutions dealing with administrative rules and agency oversight, public safety, education, health, agriculture, business, and tax policy. Among the major bills discussed were SB 1543 on aggregating multiple DUI charges within one year into a single felony case, HB 1933 on nitrous oxide violations, SB 1859 creating an OSBI Cybercrimes and Fraud Unit, SB 237 on ad valorem tax NAICS code changes, SB 2065 designating pollinator-related state symbols, SB 44 extending nonprofit sales tax exemptions to contractors, SB 2030 updating automated expungement procedures, SB 2045 expanding the Grow Your Own education program, and several water and agriculture measures including SB 1509, SB 1314, and SB 2071. Members also considered multiple joint resolutions approving permanent administrative rules for education, energy and agriculture, business and commerce, health agencies, and building code rules, with Kendricks explaining that some major rules were separated out for transparency and, in one case, a cost mitigation agreement had been reached. Testimony and debate were generally brief and focused on clarifying amendments. Several authors explained that amendments were added to address constitutionality, remove outdated or incorrect language, or reflect negotiated changes with agencies and stakeholders. Notable discussion included concerns about forum shopping in SB 1543, questions about the scope of the Grow Your Own program in SB 2045, and clarification that SB 1618’s pretrial report language had been changed to a public safety report agreed to by sheriffs and district attorneys. The House adopted numerous amendments without objection and passed the bills by wide margins, including some unanimous or near-unanimous votes, while a few measures drew more opposition, such as SB 1403, SB 1509, SB 2071, and SB 1618. The House also adopted HCR 1027 setting sine die adjournment for Thursday, May 14, and adjourned until the next day, May 5, 2026, at 9:30 a.m.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Environment and Natural Resources Dec 2nd, 2025

Environment and Natural Resources

Transcript Highlights:
  • included replacement of the house's roof to address water intrusion, repairing wood rot and foundational
  • with restoration and reglazing, repair of the interior walls and the floors, and finally the restoration
  • This category supports the repair and replacement of obsolete or worn-out equipment critical for land
  • Of existing state parks and where we are on our backlog in funding, specifically on the upkeep, the restoration
  • component of work on many of our WMAs.
Summary: The Senate Committee on Environment and Natural Resources convened with a quorum present and took up SB 302 by Senator Garcia, which would promote nature-based solutions for coastal resilience. Garcia said the bill would direct DEP to adopt statewide guidelines, encourage local restoration projects through existing grant programs, streamline permitting for green and hybrid infrastructure, support workforce training, and require a study on flood-risk and insurance benefits. Senator Harrell asked about implementation, existing statutory authority, and possible fiscal impacts. The committee adopted an amendment clarifying that hybrid infrastructure need only combine green and gray elements, not prove superiority over either alone. The committee heard supportive testimony on SB 302 from Katie Bauman of Surfrider Foundation, who said nature-based approaches such as dunes, wetlands, and mangroves are cost-effective and protective, and several organizations waived in support, including the Environmental Defense Fund of Florida, the Florida Shore and Beach Preservation Association, and 1,000 Friends of Florida. Senator Harrell said she supported the concept but remained concerned about the breadth of rulemaking and the fiscal implications of workforce funding. After closing remarks from Garcia, the committee voted to report CS for SB 302 favorably. The remainder of the meeting consisted of informational presentations on land management. Brian Bradner of DEP reviewed Florida State Parks management, including prescribed fire, invasive species removal, hydrologic restoration, cultural resource preservation, visitor use, and budgeted land-management activities. Melissa Tucker of the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission described wildlife management areas, emphasizing habitat restoration, wildlife monitoring, ranch infrastructure, public access, and the economic value of the system. Rick Dolan of the Florida Forest Service outlined state forest management funded through a $20 million appropriation, including road and facility work, recreation upgrades, invasive species control, reforestation, habitat restoration, prescribed burning, and boundary marking. Senators praised the agencies’ work and noted the ongoing cost of managing state lands. The committee then adjourned without further action.
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Judiciary Committee Apr 14th, 2026

Transcript Highlights:
  • Along with the rise of claims and the greater cost of repairs, the number of motor vehicle glass repair
  • recent state audit found had 47,000 backlogged wage theft cases that were taking an average of 854 days
  • recent state audit found had 47,000 backlogged wage theft cases that were taking an average of 854 days
  • a recent state audit found had 47,000 backlog wage theft cases that were taking an average of 854 days
  • One of the comments that was made is that the biggest problem is the backlog.
Summary: The committee heard several bills and took action on a number of them. SB 1234 by Senator Alvarado-Gil would require fentanyl to be included in drug tests ordered by juvenile courts for parents or guardians in dependency cases; there was no opposition, a committee member confirmed it would apply to caregivers rather than children, and the bill was supported for moving forward. SB 1257 by Senator Arreguín would require the Attorney General to publish an annual public report on immigration enforcement incidents at designated safe locations such as schools, hospitals, courthouses, and places of worship; supporters from immigrant advocacy and health groups testified about fear and chilling effects in communities, while questions focused on how data would be collected and concerns were raised about sanctuary policies. SB 1176 by Senator Choi would bar foreign adversary entities from buying California agricultural land; supporters cited national security concerns, but committee members pressed on enforcement, straw buyers, and who would be responsible for identifying prohibited purchasers, and the bill was held on a 2-4 vote after debate. The committee also heard SB 1146 by Senator Gonzalez, which would require clear disclosure when AI-generated or altered images, audio, or video are used in health-related advertisements depicting health care providers. The California Medical Association and California Dental Association supported the bill, describing deepfake health ads as deceptive and harmful; it passed the committee 7-0 to Appropriations. SB 988 by Senator Grayson would regulate auto glass insurance practices by restricting assignment of benefits, requiring claim numbers and itemized estimates, and addressing steering and billing practices; supporters said it would curb fraud and stabilize premiums, while independent glass businesses worried about steering and market concentration. After discussion of consumer choice and small-business impacts, the bill passed 7-0 to Appropriations. SB 1288, presented by Senator Grayson on behalf of Senator Laird, would require financial institutions to make a good-faith effort to notify beneficiaries of non-probate assets and would reduce barriers to claiming those assets, especially for nonprofits. Nonprofit witnesses described long delays and burdensome account-opening requirements, while SIFMA and bankers opposed the bill unless amended, citing conflicts with federal and industry obligations and concerns about retroactivity and verification. The bill passed 8-0 to call. The committee also heard SB 941 by Senator Padilla, which would cap commissary markups in private immigration detention facilities at 35% above vendor cost; the Attorney General’s office and immigrant advocates supported it as a response to exploitative pricing and poor conditions, and it passed 8-0 to call. Finally, SB 909 by Senator Smallwood-Cuevas would raise and index public works contractor fees and penalties and dedicate more penalty revenue to enforcement; labor supporters said stronger funding is needed to address wage theft and backlogs, while contractors opposed the fee and penalty structure as uncapped and costly. The bill was moved forward on a vote and remained on call after committee discussion.
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

Senate - Indian, Rural and Cultural Affairs Feb 3rd, 2026 at 10:04 am

Senate Indian, Rural & Cultural Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • , scope, and continuing impacts of forced sterilization of indigenous...
  • Because of The poverty barriers make women of color vulnerable in these ways because of the cultural
  • Protections because of all of these, we are being taken advantage of, and there's a concerted effort,
  • The ACLU of New Mexico stands in strong support of Senate Memorial 14.
  • If we go through doing all of this, will it be helpful having the power of the State of New Mexico behind
Bills: SM14
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Edfin Committee Meeting - 2025-04-28

Education Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • of Higher Education.
  • There are a number of spreadsheets in your packet. Of identifying it.
  • of ensuring all of our students can read well.
  • to our state and to the education of all of Minnesota's children.
  • In Article 6, we strongly support the expansion of the LTFM program to allow roof repair and placement
Bills: HF1388
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Appropriations Mar 4th, 2026

Appropriations

Transcript Highlights:
  • So it is, but only one of them or two of them have to do that, not all of them.
  • Here's our sources of funding. You can see the breakout of all of their funds.
  • That comprises 47% of their budget and 18.5% of their budget.
  • They had one and a half people assigned to this, and they had a backlog of over 400 claims.
  • With a backlog of 400 cases, that would be about 100 cases per person, and there were also some part-time
Summary: The committee heard a budget presentation for the Department of State. House Fiscal Division said the FY27 recommended budget is $128.6 million and 367 positions, with elections making up the largest share. Secretary of State Nancy Landry said the office is implementing Louisiana’s first closed party primary, continuing voter education efforts, and moving toward procurement of a new voting system that would produce a voter-verifiable paper ballot and support risk-limiting audits. Members asked about polling place confusion, machine replacement costs, election commissioner pay, and the cost of educating voters about the new primary system. Landry said polling places are not changing because of the new primary law, the new system is expected to cost about $100 million total, and a bill this session would raise election commissioner pay by $100 per day. Fiscal staff also estimated the closed primary law will add about $31.5 million in costs over five years, mostly from converting local elections to statewide elections and voter outreach. The committee then reviewed the Department of Veterans Affairs budget, which was presented at about $105.2 million with a mix of federal, state, self-generated, and interagency funds. The department said most costs are tied to personnel and veterans’ homes, and that the homes are funded largely by federal dollars plus self-generated revenue. Members focused heavily on delays in processing National Guard disability claims and payments to veterans. Representatives said constituents had waited about a year for claims to be resolved, while the department said it had increased staffing and was processing a backlog of more than 400 claims, but still had about $950,000 in approved claims awaiting funding. The department said the payout program is governed by statute and that additional supplemental funding has been requested. Members also discussed veterans’ home care, including how service-connected disability status affects eligibility and costs, and whether chronic wound care and related complications could increase long-term costs. The department said veterans with higher service-connected ratings receive care with federal support, while others pay fees. Several members urged the department to provide clearer timelines and better communication to claimants, and one member suggested a separate oversight hearing to address the disability claim process and any needed statutory changes. The committee adjourned after the presentations and questions.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Children and Families Finance and Policy Committee 4/14/26

Children and Families Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • validity of of the length of um the validity of removal,<00:10:13.640><c> then</c><00:10:13.800><c>
  • </c> it as of today. it as of today.
  • </c> behalf of MRC. behalf of MRC.
  • </c><01:03:50.960><c> the</c> so many of them um on the day of the so many of them um on the day of the
  • </c> front of you. front of you.
Bills: HF4407, HF4382
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

02/04/2026 - Senate Judiciary and Elections

Judiciary and Elections

Transcript Highlights:
  • As many of you recall, the prospect of not... In strong support of SB 1452.
  • Just kind of...
  • of sessions.
  • For Director of the Office of Administrative Hearings.
  • Of those, we issued decisions in 1,606. Yes, 94% of those were in favor of the agency. 1,606.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Environment and Natural Resources Jan 13th, 2026

Environment and Natural Resources

Transcript Highlights:
  • That money on the repair.
  • Larger pots of money.
  • part of the foundation of agriculture.
  • As part of this report, Florida Park Service conducted an analysis of repair, maintenance, and upgrades
  • These projects encompassed a broad range of needs, including buildings and structural repairs, modernization
Bills: S0544, S0636, S0848, S0546
Summary: The Environment and Natural Resources Committee met with a quorum and took up several bills. SB 636 on beach management, by Senator Leek, would create additional pathways for counties and municipalities to obtain critically eroded beach or area of critical state concern designations, shifting the process toward a more proactive approach. Senator Smith and Senator Harrell raised concerns about local capacity and funding, and the Florida Shore and Beach Preservation Association said the bill was an alternative pathway but emphasized the need for more recurring funding. The bill was reported favorably. The committee then considered SB 544, which transfers the Golf Course Best Management Practices Certification Program from DEP to FDACS and establishes certification and training standards there. Senator Smith and Senator Harrell asked about environmental oversight, taxation, and whether the change would affect state park restrictions; the sponsor said it would not change tax treatment or park rules and that DEP would still handle enforcement if BMPs are not followed. The Florida Springs Council opposed the bill, arguing golf courses are not agriculture and warning of weaker protections for springs, while the Florida Golf Course Superintendent's Association supported the move as a continuity and participation measure. After adopting a technical amendment, the committee reported the bill favorably, with Senator Smith voting no. SB 848 on stormwater treatment, also by Senator Trunow, was amended to clarify the role of water quality enhancement areas while stormwater rules are still being finalized and to make public-land project review forward-looking. Resource Environmental Solutions supported the amendment and bill as providing a clearer market for water quality credits, and the Florida Home Builders Association supported the measure. The committee adopted the amendment and reported the bill favorably. SB 546 by Vice Chair Mayfield would require 30-day public notice before meetings reviewing the sale or exchange of state conservation lands, including at water management districts; after a technical amendment, it received support from conservation groups and was reported favorably. The committee also received a DEP presentation on the State Park Amenities Report, which said Florida’s 175 state parks drew over 28 million visitors and generated a $3.6 billion economic impact. DEP identified nearly $759 million in needed repairs and upgrades over 10 years and $1.39 billion in contemplated new construction and development in unit management plans. No votes were taken on the presentation, and the meeting adjourned after no further business.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • The ghosts of the committee members are the spirits of the committee members.
  • Both all of us, go ahead.
  • Months and years of wages are kind of buried.
  • in support of the bill.
  • I would even be in favor of considering some kind of criminal sanctions.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • to require the Office of Court Administration (OCA) to submit a report of findings to the Governor and
  • Office of Court Administration? Oh, Office of Court Administration. Okay.
  • by Senator Johnson, about the confidentiality of information in a declaration of informal marriage.
  • It's about the rights of the sole managing conservator of a child in relation to enrollment in school
  • by Senator Parker, about the prosecution of barratry and solicitation of professional employment.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • a study about digital reporting and to require the Office of OCA to submit a report of findings to the
  • Office of Court Administration. Oh, Office of Court Administration. OK.
  • by Senator Johnson about the confidentiality of information and a declaration of informal marriage.
  • It's about the rights of the sole managing conservator of a child relation to the enrollment in school
  • of professional employment. 2733.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Transportation Finance and Policy Committee 3/24/25

Transportation Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • the fiscal part of it kind of<00:04:01.120><c> self-explanatory</c> of self-explanatory of self-explanatory
  • > the</c> to to kind of alleviate some of the to to kind of alleviate some of the technological<00:36
  • of this of reducing see the the side of this of reducing time<00:37:52.960><c> and</c><00:37:53.280>
  • </c> the purpose of their of the business's the purpose of their of the business's establishment<00:41
  • </c><00:59:19.760><c> of</c><00:59:20.160><c> of</c> this bill forward um this issue of of of this bill
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Capital Investment - 02/18/25

Capital Investment

Transcript Highlights:
  • So no single year of good fundraising is going to be able to address the kind of backlog that we have
  • So no single year of good fundraising is going to be able to address the kind of backlog that we have
  • So no single year of good fundraising is going to be able to address the kind of backlog that we have
  • So no single year of good fundraising is going to be able to address the kind of backlog that we have
  • </c><00:46:34.440><c> of</c> can see our deferred our backlog of can see our deferred our backlog of
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WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Ways & Means Jan 26th, 2026 at 04:00 pm

Ways & Means

Transcript Highlights:
  • SB 6240 would help facilitate the repair and replacement of those noise insulation port packages installed
  • Many of the people who live in those properties can't afford the necessary repairs.
  • a reduced B&O tax rate of 0.38% instead of the general B&O tax rate of 0.38% instead of the general
  • There certainly is a significant backlog that is causing a lot of people to not get justice in the amount
  • We have to look at this as we don't know — there's 16,000 cases backlog, and there's about 12,000 of
FL
Transcript Highlights:
  • This amendment ensures the continuity of operations, reduces our backlog, and has no net fiscal impact
  • This amendment ensures the continuity of operations reduces our backlog and has no net fiscal impact.
  • It was part of the procurement of the last iteration of the SMMC program.
  • Yes, I would say there was a backlog of the state-directed payment pre-438.6 preprints that we had submitted
  • So CMS is making progress on clearing the backlog on a lot of these state-directed payments that were
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