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MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House Education Finance Committee hears HF2210 3/20/25
Transcript Highlights:
- Next up we have Kristen Scott, and then on deck is Valerie Dozan.
- My name is Kristen Scott, and I'm a special education paraprofessional in the Elk River School District
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TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Chair called Scott Gibbe. Morning, sir. Good morning.
- So you registered as Scott Gibbe, American Property Casualty Insurance Association.
- My name is Scott Kibbe.
- Chair called Scott Simster. Good morning.
- We show you rec, uh, uh, registered as, uh, Scott Seamster, Texas, New Mexico Power.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- Scott Dick is waiving support. Scott Dick is waving support. Are you here? Scott Dick, come on up.
- Scott Ashley, Wine and Spirits Distributors of Florida. Thank you, Mr.
- Very briefly, Scott Ashley, President and General Counsel of Wine and Spirits Distributors of Florida
- I'm not nearly as entertaining as my friend Scott Dick, but hopefully I'll make some good comments for
- And I think Scott just showed us a perfect example of what the delayed reaction comes from when you do
Summary:
The Committee on Fiscal Policy considered several bills and reported all of them favorably. SB 70-24, on state planning and budgeting, was presented as a modernization of the long-range planning program to simplify reporting, remove outdated measures, and focus on key data points and outcomes; it passed without opposition. CS/SB 166, on administrative efficiency in public schools, made broad changes to school accountability and operations, including lowering the stakes of certain student assessments, giving districts more flexibility on evaluations, contracts, certification, calendars, facilities, and VPK oversight. Two amendments were adopted: one clarifying that Title I funds may be used for STEM services, and another refining how advanced degrees count on salary schedules. The bill passed favorably after testimony both supporting and opposing the changes, with supporters emphasizing flexibility and opponents raising concerns about teacher evaluation and instructional practice.
CS/SB 164, on vessel accountability, was described as a measure to address derelict and at-risk vessels by improving owner identification, creating a free long-term anchoring permit program, increasing penalties, and authorizing grants for local governments in the FWC prevention program. It received support from marine industry groups and was reported favorably. CS/SB 472, on education and correctional facilities for licensed professions, would allow inmates to receive credit toward licensure for qualifying coursework; a strike-all amendment added coordination with DBPR and professional boards. The bill drew support from criminal justice, business, and policy groups and passed unanimously.
The committee spent the most time on CS/SB 438, on food and hemp products. Senator Burton and co-sponsor Senator Davis argued the bill was needed to regulate intoxicating hemp products, restrict child-appealing packaging and signage, ban synthetic hemp products, cap THC content in edibles and beverages, and require hemp beverages to be sold through alcohol-style distribution channels. Supporters, including alcohol distributors and some public safety advocates, said the bill would improve testing, labeling, and consumer protection. Opponents, including hemp retailers, farmers, and libertarian advocates, argued it would harm small businesses, reduce consumer choice, and push sales to the black market. After extensive debate, the bill was reported favorably. At the end of the meeting, senators requested to be recorded as voting in the affirmative on tab five, and the committee adjourned.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- First witness we have is Anita Scott. Ms.
- My name is Anita Scott, and I am testifying on behalf of Texas Homeschool Coalition in opposition to
- Scott? Thank you. um, thank you, Ms.
- Scott, and you actually, uh, brought up one thing that actually I have heard from, um, parents of kids
- Scott? Thank you for your testimony. Thank you, Chair calls Chief Larry Berg.
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
Appropriations - S/C on Articles I, IV, & V Feb 27th, 2025
Appropriations - S/C on Articles I, IV, & V
Transcript Highlights:
- Um, we're happy to have, um, a, a tireless supporter of the judiciary, Scott Simons here in attendance
- The chair call Scott Ellers, executive director for the Texas did it again Indigent defense commission
- I'm sorry, Scott, I just haven't had coffee this morning.
- Uh, I'm Scott Ehlers, once again, the executive director for the Texas Indigent Defense Commission.
- Thank you, Scott. The chair calls Jordan Parr, analyst with the Legislative Budget Board.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session 4/28/26 - Part 1
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Scott moved that Senate File 1714 and House File 1234, now on the general register, be referred to the
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Summary:
The House met, opened with silent reflection and the Pledge of Allegiance, and the clerk confirmed a quorum was present. The journal from the previous day was approved as corrected, standing committee reports and comparison report substitutions were adopted without objection, and several House and Senate files received second or first readings. House files 1082, 3230, 3532, 3732, 4196, and 4252 were read a second time, along with Senate File 4807, and House Files 5090 through 5098 were introduced and given first reading.
The chamber also received a Senate message announcing the appointment of a joint committee to escort Governor Tim Walz to the House chamber for the upcoming joint convention on April 28, 2026. The Senate transmitted four bills—SF 1714, SF 2814, SF 3210, and SF 2432—which were each paired with a House file on the general register and referred to the chief clerk for comparison without objection. The bills were described generally as relating to state government, real estate appraisers, human rights, and public safety.
A report from the Committee on Rules and Legislative Administration designated several bills for the calendar for Thursday, April 30, 2026, and imposed a pre-filing requirement for amendments on specified House and Senate files. Non-controversial motions were adopted without objection, and Representative Niska moved a recess to the call of the Speaker. The motion prevailed, and the House stood in recess.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Citizen Commission for Performance Measurement of Tax Preferences Sep 22nd, 2025
Citizen Commission for Performance Measurement of Tax Preferences
Transcript Highlights:
- Scott Edwards: [unclear]. Dr. Grant Forsyth: [response unclear]. Scott Edwards: [response unclear].
- Scott McCarthy: [response unclear]. We have five voting members in attendance. We have a quorum.
- Scott Edwards: [response unclear]. Dr. Sharon Kyoko: Aye. James Orr: Aye.
Summary:
The Citizens Commission for Performance Measurement of Tax Preferences met on September 22, 2025, confirmed a quorum, and unanimously approved the August 6, 2025 meeting minutes. The main business of the meeting was public testimony on the 2025 tax preference reviews, with Commissioner Forsyth recusing himself for the first witness, Joey Halverson of Tote Maritime Alaska, who testified in support of the tax preference for natural gas as a transportation fuel. He argued that LNG has enabled major emissions reductions, supported infrastructure at the Port of Tacoma, and should continue to receive tax preferences to encourage further clean maritime fuel adoption.
The second witness, Michelle Preston of Habitat for Humanity of Washington State, testified in support of the tax preference for low-income homeownership developers. She said the preference helps Habitat affiliates advance homeownership and sustain operations, but noted that reporting has been inconsistent across independent affiliates and that JLARC’s metrics may not fully capture the program’s benefits. Commissioners asked questions about affiliate accounting, the distinction between benefits to nonprofits versus homebuyers, and whether the reporting/renewal period should be shorter than the current seven years; Preston said the preference benefits the nonprofit developer, not the homebuyer, and suggested shorter renewal periods might improve compliance and awareness.
JLARC staff then outlined the process for the commission’s upcoming comments on the 2025 tax preference reviews. Commissioners will receive a web-based comment form, with responses due September 30, the chair will compile consolidated comments, and those materials will be distributed for the October 21, 2025 meeting. The chair noted that only voting members will complete the comment forms, though individual members may also submit minority reports. The meeting ended with a reminder that written testimony could still be submitted to JLARC and that the next commission meeting is scheduled for October 21, 2025.
FL
Florida 2026 5th Special Session
Health Policy Jan 20th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Wendy Scott, OPAGA's staff director for health and human services, is here to discuss this research.
- Scott, welcome, and you're recognized to address the committee. Thank you very much.
- My name is Wendy Scott.
- Scott, I hate to interrupt you, but could you pull the microphone down just a little bit?
- Scott. Senators, do we have questions for Ms. Scott? Okay, I'll get us started.
Summary:
The Senate Health Policy Committee met with a quorum and considered several health-related bills, most of them focused on drowning prevention and public safety. SB 428, by Senator Yarborough, would expand Florida’s swim lesson voucher program from children ages 0-4 to ages 1-7. The sponsor and supporting testimony from a pediatric emergency physician and YMCA representatives emphasized Florida’s high drowning rates, especially among very young children, and argued that swim lessons can significantly reduce risk. Senator Harrell noted the need to revisit the funding allocation as eligibility expands. The bill was reported favorably.
The committee also heard SB 606, by Senator Smith, which adds drowning prevention and safe bathing practices to postpartum education provided by hospitals, birthing centers, and, after amendment, no longer requires home birth providers to maintain proof of compliance. A parent who lost a child to drowning and Senator Berman spoke in strong support, stressing that the bill would educate new parents at a critical time. The committee adopted the amendment and reported the bill favorably as a committee substitute.
SB 162, by Senator Davis, would require hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers to adopt policies using smoke evacuation systems during procedures that generate surgical smoke. The sponsor said the equipment is relatively low-cost and already used in many facilities, while several witnesses supported the bill as a worker-safety measure. Other senators raised concerns about the lack of data, possible rural hospital impacts, and whether the mandate could add costs without clear evidence of harm. Despite those concerns, the bill was reported favorably. The committee also passed SB 340, by Senator Harrell, requiring nursing students to complete a two-hour human trafficking course before licensure, after amending the bill to shift the requirement from nursing programs to the students themselves. Testimony from a trafficking survivor and nursing advocates supported the measure, and it was reported favorably as a committee substitute. Finally, SB 192, presented by Senator Trumbull on behalf of Senator Martin, removed the $1,500 cap on advances chiropractic physicians may collect for examinations or treatment; chiropractic industry representatives supported the change, and the bill was reported favorably.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Higher Education Jan 14th, 2026
Appropriations Committee on Higher Education
Transcript Highlights:
- One of the things that Governor Scott did when he appointed me, he sort of said, ‘Ron, I want you to
- And so one of the things we’ve also done, and it was a Rick Scott statement: no tuition increases.
- And so one of the things we've also done, and it was a Rick Scott statement, no tuition increases in
- I was originally appointed by Governor Scott in 2014 and reappointed by the governor and subsequently
- I was originally appointed by Governor Scott in 2014 and reappointed by the governor and subsequently
Summary:
The Appropriations Committee on Higher Education received a presentation from the Governor’s Office and the Commissioner of Education on the proposed higher education budget. The presentation highlighted a $117.4 billion overall state budget, with education at $32.5 billion and higher education receiving a modest overall increase. Key items included no tuition or fee increases for Florida residents, major financial aid funding such as Bright Futures, Benacquisto, EASE, Open Door, and first responder scholarships, as well as workforce investments including apprenticeship programs, career and technical education, nursing pipeline funding, and performance-based funding for colleges and universities.
Committee members asked questions about the proposed expansion of the Guardian program at state colleges and the $100 million university recruitment and retention fund. Officials said the Guardian funding would give colleges flexibility to use trained personnel for campus safety, sometimes alongside or in place of campus police or private security. The Chancellor explained that the recruitment and retention money would be distributed to universities with no specific directives beyond using it for faculty recruitment and retention, emphasizing Florida’s favorable demographics and the opportunity to attract faculty from states facing enrollment declines.
The committee then heard testimony from multiple appointees and reappointees to boards of trustees at state colleges and universities, including Eastern Florida State College, Lake-Sumter State College, State College of Florida Manatee-Sarasota, Miami Dade College, Northwest Florida State College, and St. Johns River State College. Each described their backgrounds and stressed themes of affordability, workforce alignment, nursing and technical programs, dual enrollment, and local community needs. Several cited strong nursing licensure pass rates and college outcomes. After hearing all appointees, the committee voted unanimously to confirm the full block of nominees, and the confirmations were reported favorably before the meeting adjourned.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
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KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Senate Standing Committee on Agriculture (3-4-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- Jessica May with the Kentucky State Beekeepers, Scott Moore, director/program manager, certified Kentucky
- Jessica May with the Kentucky State Beekeepers, Scott Moore, director/program manager, certified Kentucky
- Jessica May with the Kentucky State Beekeepers, Scott Moore, director/program manager, certified Kentucky
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Keywords:
00:00 – Introduction
00:45 – Attendance Roll Call
02:09 – House Bill 216
03:15 – Roll Call Vote
04:06 – Senate Bill 122
05:42 – Roll Call Vote
08:43 – House Bill 391
17:25 – Roll Call Vote, 958, all
Summary:
The Senate Standing Committee on Agriculture met with a quorum and opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and roll call. The committee first considered House Bill 216, which would correct a conflict created when an office was moved into the Department of Agriculture by restoring grant and loan eligibility for Department of Agriculture employees while keeping the prohibition in place for employees of the office of policy. The bill was approved unanimously and sent on to the Senate floor.
The committee then revisited Senate Bill 122 after concerns from the prior meeting. Members adopted a committee substitute that clarified local governments may regulate the covered businesses but not ban them outright, and that fines and fees go back to the local authorities doing the regulating. During final consideration, Senator Deneen, Senator Reed, and Senator Richardson voted no, citing concerns about enforcement, inspection, and potential bad actors, while Senator Webb supported the bill as a needed regulatory scheme. The motion passed and the bill advanced.
House Bill 391, dealing with Kentucky honey production, was also approved. Representative Jason Nemes and industry witnesses said the bill would raise the threshold for requiring a certified honey house from 150 gallons to 500 gallons, add language requiring “pure and unadulterated” Kentucky-produced honey, and support local beekeepers without creating additional public health risk. Members discussed whether the limit should be removed entirely, the cost of honey houses, and concerns about imported or adulterated honey. The committee passed the bill to the Senate floor. Senator Yates later registered a no vote on Senate Bill 122 and yes votes on House Bill 216 and Senate Bill 171, though Senate Bill 171 was passed over for further work and not heard that day.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, January 16, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
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Transcript Highlights:
- Scott here. Just out of curiosity, speech pathologists are on this list.
- Scott, either of y'all have any input?
- Scott, if you have any input, that'd be awesome. And then feel free to move forward with questions.
- Scott and Mr. Prezai, either you have anything to add before we move on to other business?
- Scott and Mr.
MS
Mississippi 2026 Regular Session
MS House Floor - 8 January, 2026; 2:00 PM
Mississippi House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- This week we have Carrie Taylor from Clinton, James Dunlap from Greenville, and Demarcus Scott Jr. from
- James Dunlap from Greenville, and James Dunlap from Greenville, and Demarcus<00:08:39.440>
Scott Demarcus Scott Jr. from Greenville. Demarcus Scott Jr. from Greenville. - Scott. >> Thank you so much, Mr. Speaker. Will the gentleman yield?
Summary:
The House convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, established a quorum, and dispensed with the reading of the journal. The chamber recognized several pages and visitors, including students from Students Rights for Life, and then moved to the calendar. House Concurrent Resolution 2 was called up and adopted unanimously, followed by House Resolutions 1, 4, and 5, which were also adopted without objection.
The main bill considered was House Bill 1, described as a technical correction to last year’s judicial redistricting law to restore a missing chancery seat in the Grenada County area. Members asked about related district corrections and whether other changes would be handled separately. An amendment was offered to set the qualifying deadline for the new seat as February 2 if the governor signs the bill before January 23, or May 1 otherwise; the amendment was adopted. The bill then passed final passage by a vote of 116-0.
After the calendar was cleared, members made announcements about the legislative prayer breakfast, page pictures, and a Stennis Institute event. The House also heard several motions to adjourn in memory of deceased community members, including Clarence Cooper, Megan Smith Bates, and Councilwoman Dorothy Glenn. The meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn until 9:00 a.m. the next day.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Scott Ehlers: Thank you, Chairwoman Huffman. Good afternoon. I'm Scott Ehlers.
- Scott Ehlers: Thank you, Chairwoman Huffman. Good afternoon. I'm Scott Ehlers.
- Scott Ehlers: Thank you, Chairwoman Huffman. Good afternoon. I'm Scott Ehlers.
- Scott Ehlers: Thank you, Chairwoman Huffman. Good afternoon. I'm Scott Ehlers.
- Scott Ehlers: TIDC is financed by GR and GRD funds.
Bills:
SB 1
VA
Transcript Highlights:
- Delegate Scott. Delegate Bloxham. Delegate Leftwich. Delegate O'Quinn. Delegate Bouleva.
- Delegate Scott? No. Delegate Bloxham? Delegate Leftwich... Delegate Phillips? No. Delegate Cherry?
- Delegate Scott? No. Delegate Bloxham? Delegate Leftwich: Aye. Delegate O'Quinn? No.
- Delegate Scott? No. Delegate Leftwich? No. Delegate O'Quinn? Delegate Bolivah? Aye.
Summary:
The joint meeting of the Privileges and Elections Committees convened with a quorum present to approve explanatory ballot language for three proposed constitutional amendments scheduled for the November ballot. The committee reviewed the amendments on reproductive freedom, the right to vote, and the right to marry, with staff explaining that the committee was only approving neutral voter-facing explanation language, not the constitutional text itself. Members raised questions about wording, ballot order, and whether the explanations were sufficiently clear or potentially leading, especially on the reproductive freedom amendment.
For HJ 1/SJ 1, the committee debated the explanation at length, including objections that it was misleading or incomplete and responses from counsel and supporters that it accurately tracked the amendment text. A motion to insert “Question 1” into the explanation was adopted, and the amended explainer language for the reproductive freedom amendment was then approved. The committee then moved through the right-to-vote and right-to-marry amendments, similarly adding question numbers to the explanatory language before approving the amended explanations.
Recorded votes showed the amendments to the explanatory language passing on party-line divisions in both chambers, generally with Senate support from the majority and House support from the majority, while several members voted no. After approving the amended explainer language for all three amendments, the committee concluded the meeting and adjourned.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Radioactive and Hazardous Materials Oct 15th, 2025
Radioactive & Hazardous Materials Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- Joni and Scott, right? Both your hands are raised.
- So we will start with you, Joni, and then Scott will go on to you.
- Scott? Can you hear me? Yep. We can hear you. Okay, thank you.
- You got it, Scott, good to hear your voice. Members too, Joni. Anyone else? Nope.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Environment, Climate and Legacy - 03/25/25
Environment, Climate, and Legacy
Transcript Highlights:
- When I was growing up in Scott County, Scott County was horse country.
- When I was growing up in Scott egg?
- County, Scott County was horse country. County, Scott County was horse country.
- Shakape in Scott County. Shakape in Scott County.
- We have Scott Gerlicker here today.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Legislative Health and Human Services Jun 26th, 2025
Legislative Health & Human Services Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Scott: Thank you, Madam Chair. First question.
- Senator Scott: So, another fifty-ish beds would get you out of that immediate bond, Madam Chair.
- Henry Collins: Madam Chair, Senator Scott, the low end estimate is we need about 120 beds.
- Senator Scott: OK.
- Henry Collins: Madam Chair, Senator Scott, I'm not 100% clear on the question.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Business meeting to consider the nominations of Warren Stephens, of Arkansas, to be Ambassador to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Thomas Barrack, of Colorado, to be Ambassador to the Republic of Turkey, Tilman Fertitta, of Apr 9th, 2025 at 08:30 am
Foreign Relations Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- Scott? Aye. Mr. Kermes? Aye. Mr. Cornyn? Aye. No. Mr. Coons? No, by proxy. Mr. Murphy?
- Trustee Scott. Aye. Trustee Kermit. Aye. Ordin. Aye. No by Praxey. No by Praxey. Aye. No by Praxey.
- Scott. Aye. Mr. Curtis. Aye. Mr. Cornyn. Aye. Ms. Chenine. Aye. Mr. Coons. Aye by proxy. Mr.
- Scott? Aye. Mr. Curtis? Aye. Mr. Corwin? Aye. Mrs. Sheehan? Aye. Mr. Coombs? Aye by proxy. Mr.
- Thank you, Senator Scott. Thank you for asking that question to Ms. Hucker.
Keywords:
Senator Flinstone, HB22, SB4, amendments, public testimony, legislation, environmental impact, economic implications
Summary:
The meeting featured a thorough examination of various bills, including substantial discussions on HB22 and SB4. Key points included amendments proposed by committee members, particularly from Senator Flinstone, who emphasized the need for clarifications on certain provisions. The committee actively engaged with several witnesses providing public testimony, some in favor of the proposed legislation while others highlighted concerns and potential implications. The discussions were vibrant, showcasing different perspectives, especially on the environmental and economic impacts of the bills in question. The meeting concluded with a consensus to reconvene after a recess to further address the outstanding issues related to the bills.