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FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Community Affairs Jan 27th, 2026

Community Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • Sam Wagner is waving in support. Ed Woodruff is waving in support.
  • Sarah Kirby waves in support. Lily Howland waves in support.
  • Pam Wesseling waves in support. Amy McGuire waves in support.
  • They do 20- and 30-year plans. We did a 2030 plan back in 2010, so now they're doing 2050 plans.
  • So now they're doing 2050 plans or 2060 plans.
Summary: The committee took up a series of land use, housing, local government, and public notice bills, along with a firefighter cancer bill and a bill on temporary door locking devices. SB 984 on firefighter cancer benefits and prevention was explained as clarifying access to death benefits and a one-time cancer payment for firefighters; it was reported favorably. SB 1612 required local governments to accept electronic payments online; it also passed favorably. SB 1180 created a recall framework for elected community development district board members and, through a strike-all amendment, also addressed synthetic turf enforcement and expanded compact urban mixed-use district definitions; the amendment was adopted and the bill was reported favorably. SB 936 allowed temporary door locking devices above the finished floor and directed the Building Commission to add standards to the Florida Building Code; it passed favorably. The committee also considered SB 380 on legal notices, which would let certain local government entities publish notices on their own websites or other designated sites instead of relying on newspapers in more cases. The Florida Press Association, Common Cause, and newspaper representatives opposed the bill, arguing it would fragment public notice access and make notices harder to find and verify, while supporters said it would modernize and reduce costs. The bill’s amendment clarified which agencies were covered, and the committee reported the bill favorably. SB 962 on affordable housing narrowed prior zoning preemption language so working farms and farm operations would not be unintentionally captured by Live Local-style rules; it passed favorably. SB 1444 on state preemption and religious expression, private clubs, and minor home construction drew support from religious freedom advocates and opposition from cities and counties, which warned of vague terms and overbroad preemption; it was reported favorably. The committee then approved SB 218, which would limit the reach of last session’s hurricane recovery land-use preemption to counties actually damaged by hurricanes and restore normal local land-use authority in unaffected counties. SB 1434 on infill redevelopment would streamline zoning and subdivision approvals for environmentally impacted parcels in certain urban counties to encourage housing on contaminated or underused land; counties and local-government groups opposed it as an overbroad preemption and raised concerns about the environmental threshold and density provisions, but the bill was reported favorably. SB 1020 on chickees prohibited local ordinances from blocking chickee construction if setback requirements are met and made unauthorized attempts to circumvent the building code a misdemeanor; it passed favorably. Finally, SB 948 on local government land development regulations and orders, as amended, proposed a statewide starter-home framework with lot-split and zoning changes to increase housing supply; local-government and planning groups warned it would function as a rigid statewide zoning code and could drive overdevelopment, while housing advocates supported it as necessary state action. The committee reported the bill favorably after extensive debate.
AL

Alabama 2026 1st Special Session

Alabama Senate Healthcare Committee Jan 21st, 2026

Healthcare

Transcript Highlights:
  • He says the bill is necessary because Alabama has $23 million in federal money coming to support rural
  • He says he has talked with Senator Melson and thinks Senator Melson is planning to let the committee
  • to uh let us look think he's planning to uh let us look back<00:08:15.039> over<00:08:15.280>
  • They would still have to meet the standards for whatever service they were planning to offer.
  • They would still have to meet the standards for whatever service they were planning to offer.
Bills: SB9, SB90, SB82, SB84, SB9, SB90, SB82, SB84
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

Human Services May 13th, 2025

Human Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • We have six staff members, and so we are trying to support those now as an adopt-only agency, which makes
  • So I am her counterpart, essentially, and I am here in support of the bill.
  • So I am, am her counterpart essentially, and I am here in support of the bill. um, and following up to
  • SB 1266 will amend the Government Code so that the provider support team shepherding Medicaid providers
  • Finally, LeadingAge Texas supports the consumer protection provisions within the bill, which prevent
Summary: The Committee on Human Services met with a quorum and first voted out Senate Bill 1589, relating to contract requirements between a single-source continuum contractor and DFPS. The motion to report the bill favorably to the full House with a recommendation that it do pass and be printed prevailed on a 7-0 vote. The committee then heard Senate Bill 500, which would set deadlines for providing foster care adoption records, including health, social, educational, and genetic history reports, to speed adoptions. The bill’s author and witnesses from Addie’s Hope Social Services supported it, saying delays in redacted files can take months, slow permanency for children, and increase costs to the state. Members asked about redactions and sibling/family information, and witnesses explained the bill would mainly speed the preliminary file used to decide whether to proceed with placement. SB 500 was left pending. Members also heard Senate Bill 1266, which would require regular reevaluation of the Medicaid provider support team and add written notice of provider disenrollment at least 30 days in advance. There were no witnesses, no questions, and the bill was left pending. Senate Bill 1522, concerning continuing care retirement communities, was then laid out and supported by LeadingAge Texas and counsel, who said it updates outdated definitions, clarifies licensing and disclosure rules, and strengthens consumer protections for seniors. It was also left pending. After a brief recess, the committee heard Senate Bill 1137, which would prohibit group home consultants from referring people to unlicensed or unpermitted group homes except in limited circumstances, require disclosure of complaints, and create a Class B misdemeanor for violations. Members discussed whether consultants are regulated and noted concerns about unlicensed referral practices. The bill was left pending, and the committee adjourned after completing its agenda.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate Committee on Water, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs May 5th, 2025

Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • I believe we'll be able to support it when we do see it.
  • I strongly support this bill, and the Water Protection Association supports it as well.
  • I am in support of the bill.
  • Appreciate all your support. I'm in support of this bill.
  • We are in support of HB 2018, and we thank Senator Hinojosa for your support on this issue.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

State Affairs (Part I) Apr 28th, 2025

State Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • I proudly serve on the Garland City Council, and today I'm here to speak in strong support of Senate
  • Because look, I certainly support the principle of what you're trying to accomplish.
  • I'm just not sure the... ...support the principle of what you're trying to accomplish.
  • So with that, members, I would ask your favorable support. Thank you, Senator Birdwell.
  • And I hope that you will support this bill. Thank you. Thanks for your testimony. Welcome.
Summary: The Committee on State Affairs heard several bills, mostly on alcohol regulation, ethics procedures, the Alamo, and free speech in professional associations. SB 2633 would let the City of Garland hold local option elections on alcohol sales within designated zones and use zoning/land-use rules for alcohol-selling businesses; Senator Johnson and Garland officials said it would reduce the burden of the petition process and support economic development. SB 2637 would require social media platforms to disclose when posts are made by bot accounts and allow Attorney General enforcement; supporters framed it as consumer protection against misleading automated content, while members raised questions about how platforms would identify bots and how enforcement would work. SB 2334 would allow airlines with passenger transportation permits to store sealed alcoholic beverages within five miles of an airport in the same county, which the sponsor and an American Airlines witness said would improve logistics without changing permits, taxes, or alcohol sourcing. The committee also heard SB 2781 and SB 2782, both related to Texas Ethics Commission procedures. SB 2781 would cap civil penalties tied to certain campaign contribution violations by former legislators who later lobby, and SB 2782 would require TEC to adopt discovery control plans and align discovery rules more closely with the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure to limit costly, open-ended discovery. Both bills were left pending after no public testimony. SB 3059 would transfer oversight of the Alamo from the General Land Office to a new Alamo Commission beginning in 2027; Senator Campbell said it would provide long-term stewardship and transparency, while Senator Birdwell questioned the need for a change and the commission’s structure, and GLO witnesses said they were not aware of any problem prompting the shift. HB 1130, a House companion to a previously passed Senate bill, would provide liability protections for cavern entities that post warning signs, and it was also left pending. A major portion of the meeting focused on SB 2713, which would bar professional or trade associations from denying membership or access based on protected characteristics or lawful speech and assembly. Senator Middleton and invited witnesses described disciplinary actions by realtor associations against members for social media posts, sermons, or political speech, arguing that the National Association of Realtors’ ethics rules were being used to punish private expression and threaten livelihoods through loss of MLS access. Committee members and witnesses discussed whether the bill should be narrowed to avoid affecting religious organizations, how association discipline works, and whether the measure should address existing penalties or only future conduct. The bill was left pending after extensive invited testimony and committee discussion.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

State Affairs (Part II) Apr 28th, 2025

State Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • And I think, I'm supportive.
  • I have audited public libraries all across Texas, and I support this bill.
  • How would that work, and would that make you support the bill?
  • So if we had an opt-in provision, would the rest of you support the bill?
  • Speaking for Texas Eagle Forum and myself, and we support SB 2101.
Summary: The committee first reopened public testimony on Senate Bill 2713, which concerned protections for freedom of conscience in the context of Realtor association discipline. Texas Realtors representatives testified that their organization is a separate Texas legal entity but affiliated with the National Association of Realtors through a charter and code of ethics. They said Texas Realtors is neutral on SB 2713, that their ethics process is focused on fair housing and equal professional service, and that they have not suspended or terminated anyone in Texas for religious or political speech. Senators pressed them on whether national standards could override Texas law and on examples from other states; the witnesses said state and federal law control and that they would comply with Texas law if the bill passed. Public testimony then closed and SB 2713 was left pending. The committee then took up Senate Bill 1698 on e-cigarettes. Senator Parker explained a committee substitute that tightened enforcement, required distributor registration, expanded regulation to nicotine from any source, added restrictions on child-appealing packaging, authorized inspections and audits, and set compliance deadlines later in 2025 and 2026. After questions, the substitute was adopted and SB 1698, as substituted, was reported favorably to the full Senate on a 6-0 vote, with a recommendation for the local and uncontested calendar. Next, the committee considered Senate Bill 2487 on crisis and mental health facilities. Senator Parker described a substitute that renamed the program a crisis service model, allowed multiple county facilities, added local siting limits, expanded staffing options, shortened clinical timelines, required discharge referrals, directed law enforcement and EMS to transport people there first, and created local boards and expanded reporting. The substitute was adopted and the bill was reported favorably on a 6-0 vote, also recommended for the local and uncontested calendar. Senate Bill 2819, dealing with political activities of county elections administrators, was then reported favorably on a 6-0 vote and likewise sent to the local and uncontested calendar. Senate Bill 2043 was withdrawn. The committee spent substantial time on Senate Bill 2101, which would require municipal public libraries to move sexually explicit materials out of minors’ sections and impose age-verification and review requirements. Supporters argued the bill would protect children from explicit material in public libraries and that libraries should not be left to self-regulate. Opponents, including librarians, parents, authors, and ACLU representatives, argued the definitions were vague, the bill would be costly and burdensome for small libraries, could function as a book ban, and would restrict teens’ access to classics, research materials, and other books. Several witnesses said parents should make those decisions, not the state. The bill’s author said the committee substitute was still being worked on and asked witnesses to review it; public testimony remained open in the portion provided, with no final action on SB 2101 shown.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • In response to the provisions of 5066 around a regional transmission plan, yes sir.
  • Does the planning process itself have any bearing on the costs.
  • Demand for electricity is requiring ERCOT to plan for load growth at dramatic levels.
  • They could then plan their production or plan their ability to be responsive to that. and get compensated
  • Are we planning to? How can we really?
Bills: SB 6, SB6, SB504, SB765, SB815, SB929
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • I support the last panel's discussion on that.
  • We do support, also, the planning requirements.
  • We support the idea of large-load demand management.
  • We can do better planning.
  • I'm the CEO of the Texas Association of Health Plans.
Bills: SB 6, SB6, SB504, SB765, SB815, SB929
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate Session Apr 3rd, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • You come up with plans.
  • So thank you for all of your support there.
  • transportation planning that puts people first.
  • I support your bill. I think it's a good bill.
  • Space X has tremendous support, tremendous support there in the Rio Grande Valley.
Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum present, heard an invocation, and approved the previous day’s journal. The chamber then adopted Senate Resolution 358 honoring the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley on its 10th anniversary, with senators highlighting the university’s growth, medical school, research expansion, and role in serving South Texas. The Senate also adopted Senate Resolution 368 honoring outgoing Texas A&M University System Chancellor John Sharp, with numerous senators praising his long public career, leadership in higher education, and statewide impact. Senate Resolution 361 recognizing Texas HBCU Day and Senate Resolution 362 recognizing Denton County Days at the Capitol were also adopted, along with other routine recognitions and gubernatorial appointments being read into the record. The Senate then took up several bills. Committee Substitute Senate Bill 27, relating to rights and support for public school educators, was debated and amended to shorten vacancy posting requirements, allow bilingual certification candidates to retake only failed test sections, give teachers more flexibility with paid leave, clarify classroom removal procedures, and ensure parents are informed of appeal rights. The bill passed to engrossment, the three-day rule was suspended, and it was finally passed unanimously. Senate Joint Resolution 12, proposing a constitutional amendment to establish a parent’s right to direct a child’s education, was also brought up and passed to engrossment after a contested suspension vote. The Senate next passed Committee Substitute Senate Bill 1741, which would require reporting of foreign funding at public universities, bar gifts from adversarial governments, and require training and reporting systems to prevent foreign influence and intellectual property theft in higher education. Committee Substitute Senate Bill 29, the so-called “Dexit” bill, was debated at length for its corporate governance changes, including codifying the business judgment rule and altering internal corporate litigation and records rules; it passed to engrossment, the three-day rule was suspended, and it was finally passed by a 30-1 vote. Senate Bill 857, allowing law enforcement discretion to tow vehicles driven by unlicensed or uninsured drivers, passed after discussion of towing abuses during flooding and disaster conditions. Committee Substitute Senate Bill 1536, requiring dementia and Alzheimer’s training for certain guardians, passed with broad support, and Senate Bill 922, addressing delayed electronic disclosure of sensitive medical test results so physicians can discuss them first, was taken up and passed to engrossment as the chamber continued through its calendar.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Transportation Finance and Policy Committee 3/18/26

Transportation Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • support this unconditionally. support this unconditionally.
  • We support House File 4102.
  • 46.639> of This supports the contributions of This supports the contributions of mental<01:24:
  • trusted support without adding cost. trusted support without adding cost.
  • support of of the A1 amendment. support of of the A1 amendment.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

01/26/2026 - Senate Finance

Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • So anyway, just wanted to register our support.
  • Please consider supporting SB 1254.
  • Please consider supporting SB 1254.
  • I'm testifying today in support of SB 1252.
  • Thank you again for your support of these bills.
Summary: The committee began with staff and page introductions, then took up a series of previously heard bills, mostly related to cryptocurrency and tax administration. SB 1042, SB 1043, SB 1044, and SCR 1003 dealt with allowing public entities to invest in virtual currency, accept cryptocurrency payments, and exempt virtual currency from property tax. Supporters framed the measures as modernization, while opponents argued crypto is risky, fraudulent, and a poor use of public funds. All four measures were recommended do pass on narrow 4-3 votes, with Democrats generally opposed. The committee also heard SB 1221, which would require the Department of Revenue to notify legislative tax chairs before adopting a new interpretation or application of tax law that could adversely affect taxpayers. The sponsor said the bill was meant to front-load disputes and avoid surprise tax changes; it passed 4-3. SB 1142, which would have Arizona opt into a new federal scholarship tax credit program and require ADOR to administer it, drew extensive testimony. Supporters said it would expand scholarship opportunities for students in public, charter, private, and home education settings and keep donations in Arizona. Opponents argued it would divert money from public schools, lack accountability, and primarily benefit wealthier families. The bill passed 4-3 after lengthy debate. The committee then questioned Department of Revenue officials about a press release on Arizona tax forms and federal conformity after H.R. 1. Members focused on why the department told taxpayers not to wait to file, how the state conforms to federal changes, and whether amended returns would be needed if the Legislature changes the forms later. DOR said the forms were issued assuming conformity, that most taxpayers would not be affected by pending changes, and that amended returns could be required for some retroactive provisions; members criticized the guidance as confusing and potentially costly. Finally, the committee heard SB 1254, which would require both grantor and grantee signatures on conveyance documents before recording, to reduce deed fraud and clarify acceptance of property transfers. County assessors supported the bill, saying it would close a loophole and improve records; it passed 6-0 with one member not voting. The committee then began SB 1252, the Uniform Assignment for Benefit of Creditors Act, with testimony from the Arizona Uniform Laws Commission explaining that it would create a more uniform framework for asset assignments and creditor claims, but the transcript cuts off before any vote on that measure.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • These They're all in support of the bill but not wishing to testify.
  • Ray Hunt from the Police Officers Union out of Houston is also in support.
  • We also have a letter of support from Montgomery County Judge Mark Keogh.
  • I'm here in support of House Bill 27, or Senate Bill 27.
  • Coming up, we've got three or four others who wanted to register for support.
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

Human Services Apr 1st, 2025

Human Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • AARP Texas is pleased to sponsor, uh, support this legislation and thanks Vice Chair Rose for authoring
  • the pharmacist in charge for Amazon Pharmacy in Austin, and I'm testifying on behalf of Amazon in support
  • Our team of pharmacists is available 24/7 to answer clinical questions, and we accept most insurance plans
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session 02-17-2026 11:30am

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
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HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

PSM-HWN Informational Briefing 04-13-2026

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • individuals and their support network. individuals and their support network.
  • are connected to a continuum of support. are connected to a continuum of support.
  • just the planning and design of OCCC. just the planning and design of OCCC.
  • community also supported more diversion. community also supported more diversion.
  • plan study on the facilities. plan study on the facilities.
OK
Transcript Highlights:
  • It's going to replace it with the Industry supported model 1 million a year from an adjustment in the
  • They must use certified mail to notify the People, we plan to leave that in at this point in time.
  • That was my plan. That I don't know that's a big thing to get done.
  • I urge your support. And for questions, Chairman Caldwell, for what purpose?
  • Representative I was so glad that you're supporting President Trump's policy.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

89th Legislative Session May 8th, 2025

Texas House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • That the committee has talked about and why we look at, one, I support supported your bill on social
  • House Bill 4263 supports our juvenile correction officers, and I ask for your support.
  • Davis of Dallas, relating to transportation planning by Metropolitan Planning Organizations.
  • Because now they see, because in the past I told them that we should support African-Americans, support
  • all support it.
Bills: SB17, SB1569, SB2420, HB5138, HJR161, HB1937, HB3334, HB5444, HB5137, HB361, HB321, HB5447, HB464, HB678, HB2294, HB4172, HB3225, HB1769, HB5394, HB1837, HB1787, HB2271, HB2440, HB5134, HB5149, HB2151, HB2073, HB2186, HB2025, HB1936, HB1777, HB1663, HB 1306, HB 1290, HB1527, HB4802, HB3462, HB2963, HB2462, HB2560, HB644, HB2725, HB2621, HB2588, HB1443, HB1403, HB3032, HB1557, HB1664, HB2811, HB2088, HB2598, HB3062, HB3134, HB3940, HB4027, HB4097, HB4862, HB4170, HB4157, HB4205, HB4279, HB4377, HB4838, HB5424, HB5294, HB4870, HB4763, HB5639, HB4112, HB2275, HB1677, HB5014, HB3848, HB3797, HB3727, HB3709, HB3177, HB3057, HB4176, HB4202, HB2180, HB3528, HB3658, HCR76, HCR127, SB906, SB1229, SB855, SB703, SB1025, SB888, SB1119, SB1080, SB929, SB1355, SB2231, SB1877, SB1998, SB552, SB17, SB1569, SB2420, HB2697, HB3801, HB3488, HB3477, HB3466, HB3469, HB2594, HB2564, HB2298, HB5331, HB5646, HB5247, HB5323, HB4384, HB3896, HB4014, HB3627, HB3594, HB2524, HB510, HB561, HB 1181, HB3963, HB5111, HB2785, HB1661, HB200, HB1803, HB249, HB721, HB851, HB 1128, HB1904, HB30, HB1916, HB541, HB5560, HB3071, HB5627, HB5435, HB2688, HB3045, HB3483, HB4213, HB4226, HB783, HB175, HB4735, HB5155, HB5057, HB4813, HB5339, HB5196, HB5033, HB3486, HB4211, HB74, HB4730, HB4743, HB4463, HB4139, HB4752, HB4486, HB4437, HB4426, HB4396, HB4263, HB3487, HB3418, HB2266, HB2229, HB2189, HB5224, HB5195, HB3947, HB3358, HB3370, HB3745, HB3697, HB2001, HB1968, HB3371, HB3909, HB4944, HB2284, HB4506, HB3317, HB4166, HB3913, HB1768, HB4603, HB2494, HB3099, HJR138, HB133, HB3832, HB1988, HCR34, HB3421, HB3892, HB5138, HJR161, HB1937, HB3334, HB5444, HB5137, HB361, HB321, HB5447, HB464, HB678, HB2294, HB4172, HB3225, HB1769, HB5394, HB1837, HB1787, HB2271, HB2440, HB5134, HB5149, HB2151, HB2073, HB2186, HB2025, HB1936, HB1777, HB1663, HB 1306, HB 1290, HB1527, HB4802, HB3462, HB2963, HB2462, HB2560, HB644, HB2725, HB2621, HB2588, HB1443, HB1403, HB3032, HB1557, HB1664, HB2811, HB2088, HB2598, HB3062, HB3134, HB3940, HB4027, HB4097, HB4862, HB4170, HB4157, HB4205, HB4279, HB4377, HB4838, HB5424, HB5294, HB4870, HB4763, HB5639, HB4112, HB2275, HB1677, HB5014, HB3848, HB3797, HB3727, HB3709, HB3177, HB3057, HB4176, HB4202, HB2180, HB3528, HB3658, HCR76, HCR127
AL

Alabama 2026 1st Special Session

Alabama Senate County and Municipal Government Committee Jan 14th, 2026

County and Municipal Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • We're still getting feedback from a lot of our members, and we're doing some research that we plan to
  • Lots of support from law enforcement communities, Fraternal Order of Police, obviously the Sheriff's
  • , someone of this nature that's retired, can go to a school bus job and then get another insurance plan
  • I'm concerned about whether that's plan.
  • And I'm going to support you today on this amendment in the bill, but what is the possibility of, or
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Public Education May 20th, 2025

Public Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • I support the bill.
  • My name is Claudia Loewenstein, and I'm testifying in support.
  • I report in support of Senate Bill 735.
  • I'm here to testify in support of Senate Bill 735.
  • We support Senate Bill 204.
OK
Transcript Highlights:
  • They're planning to do the graffiti removal in Tulsa. You guys welcome them to the House.
  • Ask for your support. Neel, for questions. Luwasha, she recognized. Thank you, Speaker.
  • I don't have to stick With my current plan that possibly could go up as a business owner.
  • So the state stepped in to provide additional support.
  • Speaker, I urge passage and urge the people of Oklahoma to support this measure.