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TX
Texas 89th Regular
S/C on County & Regional Government Mar 24th, 2025
S/C on County & Regional Government
Transcript Highlights:
- This is a bill that we passed out of the House.
- It was an... ...overwhelming bill that passed with wonderful support.
- In May 2023, a hospital in Houston, Texas, was cited for failing to protect employees from assaults by
- Unfortunately, the old... 7075, and hopefully this bill passes to be the new...
Committee:
House S/C on County & Regional Government
Keywords:
family leave, leave pool, county employee, sick leave, vacation leave, family care, pandemic, guardianship, fencing, reservoirs, local government, regulation, land use, conservation capacity, property regulation, fence regulation, reservoir safety, county authority, fencing regulations, counties
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- went six months without any services from the Agency for Persons with Disabilities because DCF has failed
- Senator McLean cannot be here, so I'm going to introduce the bill on his behalf, so I'm going to pass
- Senator McLean cannot be here, so I'm going to introduce the bill on his behalf, and I'm going to pass
- Without objection, the motion passes. We are adjourned for the day.
Committee:
Senate Banking and Insurance
Summary:
The committee heard and acted on six bills. SB 480, by Senator DeSigley, would allow a narrowly tailored nonprofit agricultural organization to offer health coverage to its members, especially farmers and ranchers, outside the Florida Insurance Code; supporters said it would improve affordable access in rural areas, while the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network warned the plans would not have to cover preexisting conditions or comply with ACA protections. An amendment aligning the bill with the statute for nonprofit religious organizations was adopted, and the bill passed as amended. SB 1226, also by Senator DeSigley, would create a regulatory framework for pet insurance and wellness programs; it drew no opposition and was reported favorably. SB 988, by Senator Truenow, would revise securities exemption and filing requirements under Florida’s Invest Local exemption law; a strike-all amendment clarifying terms, fingerprinting, and related compliance provisions was adopted, and the bill was reported favorably with the committee substitute.
SB 944, by Senator Davis, would correct an omission in the law governing insurance overpayment claims so the 12-month limit applies to psychologists and HMO claims, with an effective date tied to January 1, 2026; the Florida Psychological Association supported the measure, and it was reported favorably with committee substitute after an amendment. SB 756, by Senator Burton, would remove the age-8 diagnosis cutoff and age cap for mandated insurance coverage for autism services, update the autism definition to the current DSM, and also repeal age caps for Down syndrome diagnosis; disability advocates and provider groups supported the bill, and it passed as amended. SB 1078, introduced on behalf of Senator McLean, would streamline permitting and inspection procedures for certain fire alarm and sprinkler projects, set deadlines for local agencies, limit extra documentation demands, and restrict enforcement of local ordinances not properly submitted; fire industry representatives supported the compromise amendment, some senators questioned local flexibility and permitting delays, and the bill was reported favorably after the amendment was adopted. The committee also approved a motion allowing staff to make technical and conforming changes and then adjourned.
TX
Texas 89th 1st C.S.
Senate Special Committee on Congressional Redistricting Jul 29th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- It was not going to pass, and the only way it passed, read history, the only way it passed was that the
- It was not going to pass, and the only way it passed, read history.
- The only way it passed, the only way It was not going to pass, and the only way it passed, read history
- The Voting Rights Act was passed.
- The Voting Rights Act was passed, and I worked hard for these...
Summary:
The Senate Special Committee on Congressional Redistricting met virtually for its West Texas regional hearing, established a quorum, and explained that the hearing was part of a series of statewide information-gathering sessions before any map was filed. The chair outlined the Zoom procedures, the two-minute testimony limit, and the availability of written comments through the committee’s public portal. Senators also discussed the logistics and transparency of the process, including the expectation that any proposed map or amendment would be made public once filed and that additional hearings would follow.
Senator Blanco, whose district includes West Texas and the border region, said the area’s communities of interest should be kept together and warned against repeating the loss of representation that followed the last redistricting cycle. Senators Alvarado, Hinojosa, Miles, and others debated the value of virtual hearings versus in-person hearings, the number of people who had testified, and whether the committee could subpoena witnesses after the regional hearings ended. The chair said he was awaiting legal guidance and would consider a subpoena motion at a formal meeting the next day. A lengthy exchange also occurred over the tone of public testimony and the chair’s view that some comments directed at Republicans and the president had been offensive or historically inaccurate.
Invited witnesses and public commenters largely opposed mid-decade redistricting and argued that any new map should reflect population growth, especially among Latino and other minority communities, and comply with the Voting Rights Act. Nina Perales of MALDEF said the hearings were not meaningful without a draft map and testified that Texas has a long history of discriminatory redistricting; senators questioned her about litigation, DOJ’s July 7 letter, and the 2021 congressional map. Tania Chavez Camacho, Luis Figueroa, and several El Paso residents emphasized that maps should preserve communities of interest, avoid cracking and packing, and be transparent and participatory. A smaller number of witnesses supported redistricting, including one El Paso resident who said the current districting leaves the area underrepresented and another who argued that some communities want to return to a map closer to the earlier District 16 configuration. Several witnesses also criticized the DOJ letter as inconsistent with the state’s position that the 2021 maps were drawn race-blind, while others said the current process was too rushed and lacked sufficient public input.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> going to the city bus passes. going to the city bus passes.
- </c> bus passes? bus passes?
- </c><01:54:00.320><c> if</c><01:54:00.560><c> that's</c> bus pass or free bus passes if that's bus pass
- </c> >> The bus passes, but yes. >> The bus passes, but yes.
- </c> pass with amendments. pass with amendments.
Bills:
HB2185 , HB2621 , HB2179 , HB2534 , HB2168 , HB2427 , HB2560 , HB2565 , HB2172 , HB2298 , HB2304
Committee:
Senate Education
Keywords:
sports officials, referees, umpires, athletic directors, school administrators, league administrators, coaches, assault, first-degree assault, substantial bodily injury, temporary restraining order, TRO, private counsel, Department of Education, DOE, sports safety, school sports, amateur athletics, professional sports, public schools
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado House 2026 Legislative Day 111 May 4th, 2026
Colorado House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- It wasn't the fact that the company is failing or the employees are failing.
- </c> passed that the bill still has problems. passed that the bill still has problems.
- The eyes have it. 1272 is<03:00:42.720><c> passed.</c> is passed. is passed.
- L012 is<03:09:30.160><c> passed.</c> is passed. is passed.
- </c> Services Committee report is passed. Services Committee report is passed.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs (04/23/2025)
Health, Human Services & Elderly Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- I'll pass our own copies.
- I'll pass our own copies.
- I'll pass our own copies.
- </c> to pass on Senate Bill 250. to pass on Senate Bill 250. Rep. Rep. Rep.
- Representative Weber moves passes.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Education Committee Mar 25th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- , due pass to Appropriations; File Item 4, AB 2003, due pass as amended to Appropriations; File Item
- 5, AB 2056, due pass to Appropriations; File Item 6, AB 2067, due pass; File Item 7, AB 2107, due pass
- File Item 6, AB 2067, due pass. File Item 7, AB 2107, due pass.
- File Item 12, AB 2332, due pass to Appropriations.
- Today, that bill passed.
Summary:
The Assembly Education Committee first heard two bills. AB 1665 by Assemblymember Pacheco would require school sports coaches to complete approved mental health training. Supporters said coaches are trusted adults who are often first to notice student-athlete distress, and a witness described personal experience with body image and disordered eating pressures in athletics. There was no opposition, and the bill was moved out of committee on a due pass as amended motion to Appropriations, ultimately passing 9-0 after add-on votes. AB 2316 by Assemblymember Hoover would allow charter schools to apply for the same financial hardship relief in the state school facilities program that traditional districts can seek. Supporters argued this would improve parity and help smaller and low-income charter schools access permanent facilities; some initially opposed agencies said their concerns were addressed by amendments. The bill also passed unanimously, 9-0, to Appropriations.
The committee then took up a consent calendar containing 12 additional measures, including bills on education funding, facilities, and other school-related matters, plus a resolution. Those items were approved on a 7-0 vote, with the roll left open for add-on votes. After the bill hearing portion was recessed and later reconvened, additional members added votes to AB 1665, AB 2316, and the consent calendar, bringing each to 9-0.
The committee then held an informational hearing on state-level education governance, centered on Governor Newsom’s proposal to restructure the California Department of Education and the role of the elected Superintendent of Public Instruction, with AB 2117 serving as a policy vehicle carrying the same language and no action to be taken. Testimony came from the Legislative Analyst’s Office, the Education Commission of the States, and former CDE chief deputy Richard Zager. Witnesses reviewed the history of California’s governance structure, compared it with other states, and discussed accountability, legislative oversight, and the role of the superintendent under the proposal. Committee members raised concerns about preserving checks and balances, the fiscal implementation plan, county-office relationships, and whether the superintendent’s role would be reduced too far; no vote was taken at the informational hearing.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Bill 30, as substituted, be reported for approval to the full Senate with the recognition that it do pass
- moves that Senate Bill 801 be reported favorably to the full Senate with the recommendation that it do pass
- It hasn't been passed either.
- I urge you to act in unison and pass this bill. I appreciate it.
- First of all, to the chairman, I would love to pass these out so y'all can see this.
Bills:
HB45 , SB1540 , SB2225 , SB2284 , SB2382 , SB2487 , SB2514 , SB2595 , SB2876 , SB2877 , SB3031 , SB2753
Committee:
Senate State Affairs
Keywords:
flooding, disaster response, emergency preparedness, state guidance, public safety, election officials, confidentiality, personal information, government transparency, spirit beverages, alcoholic beverages, Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code, distribution, taxation, firearms, local regulation, archery equipment, weapons, voter registration, statewide list
ND
North Dakota 2026 1st Special Session
Rural Health Transformation Committee - Policy Division Jan 13th, 2026 at 02:00 pm
Transcript Highlights:
- They're going to pass out copies of each of the bills, so you will have them in front of you.
- And we'll wait a moment until the ladies who are passing out the bills.
- And we'll wait a moment until the ladies who are passing out the bills.
- to pass.
- And so my thought was we should be voting to pass this one to the main body.
Summary:
The committee reviewed four bill drafts for the Rural Health Transformation effort. The first required the presidential physical fitness test in PE classes; members asked about DPI and school support, then moved and approved the draft. The second required physicians to complete one hour of continuing education on nutrition and metabolic health each renewal cycle and included legislative intent encouraging other health boards to consider nutrition-related CE; it was approved after brief discussion.
The third bill adopted the Physician Assistant Licensure Compact. Members discussed a separate issue involving occupational therapy compact background checks and whether that fix could be added now or would need to wait until later; the committee also discussed Board of Medicine input and the compact’s workforce benefits. The draft was moved forward to the full committee. The fourth bill expanded pharmacists’ prescriptive authority and therapeutic substitution. Legislative Council explained the draft, and Senator Roars proposed substantial amendments to narrow motion sickness, UTI, diabetes supply, and substitution provisions. Members debated whether to vote on amendments now or wait for the special session public hearing; concerns were raised about transparency, stakeholder input, and avoiding premature action. No amendment vote was taken, and the bill was left for later consideration. The committee then recessed until the next day.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> I get it right all right um can you pass I get it right all right um can you pass me<00:32:32.840
- I urge a to pass on House Bill 389.
- </c><03:59:47.199><c> on</c> campaign Finance I urge a to pass on campaign Finance I urge a to pass on
- The public just has a right to pass over it.
- let's say if you pass in public session let's say if you pass in public session uh<04:15:44.279><c> you
Committee:
House Election Law
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- , due pass to Appropriations; file item 4, AB 2003, due pass as amended to Appropriations; file item
- 5, AB 2056, due pass to Appropriations; file item 6, AB 2067, due pass; file item 7, AB 2107, due pass
- File item 6, AB 2067, due pass. File item 7, AB 2107, due pass.
- File item 12, AB 2332, due pass to Appropriations.
- Today, that bill passed.
Committee:
House Education
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy Committee 10/14/25
Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- away. voters who may have passed away.
- </c><00:57:34.520><c> verification</c><00:57:35.640><c> to</c> but ultimately failed verification to
- but ultimately failed verification to confirm<00:57:36.520><c> that</c><00:57:36.680><c> those</c><00
- I'm glad you flagged that because we have a law that you passed a couple years ago, and thank you for
- </c><01:41:53.520><c> uh</c> 2023, uh the legislature did pass uh 2023, uh the legislature did pass uh
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Environment and Agriculture (03/04/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- Has that passed?
- The motion passes, 13-1. The motion passes.
- The motion passes, 13-1.
- The motion passes, 14-0.
- The motion passes, 14-0.
Summary:
The committee met in a work session on several environmental bills, beginning with HP 152, which would prohibit the sale and use of adhesive-based rodent traps. Members discussed whether the bill should be amended to allow professional pest control use while restricting retail sales to the public. Testimony and member comments focused on animal welfare concerns, the relative humaneness and effectiveness of glue traps versus snap traps, consumer education, enforcement difficulties, and whether the bill should instead be limited to professionals. No vote was taken on HP 152 during the discussion.
The committee then turned to HB 171, establishing a moratorium on new landfill permits. Representative Gruber distributed an amendment shortening the proposed moratorium from five years to three years as a compromise. Members supporting the moratorium said it would give the Department of Environmental Services time to update rules and reflect recent landfill-siting reforms, while opponents argued that three years was too long, could tie the hands of a future legislature, and might be difficult to pass in the Senate. Others noted the House, Senate, and governor had each discussed different lengths of moratorium, making the bill a likely bargaining position in later negotiations.
Throughout the landfill discussion, members emphasized that the three-year version was intended as a middle ground between a one-year proposal associated with the governor and a six-year Senate bill. Several members said the moratorium reflected years of bipartisan work on solid waste and landfill policy and would help create time for new rules to take effect. The transcript provided does not show a final committee vote or other action on HB 171 during this segment.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Fiscal Committee (04/17/2026)
Transcript Highlights:
- the components that we needed for the specific RSA regarding privacy and security that the state passed
- coming up after year after year. >> I think it's fair to say we always make some progress and we always fail
- we</c> we always make some progress and we we always make some progress and we always always always fail
- 01:07:19.160><c> and</c><01:07:19.720><c> one</c><01:07:19.920><c> of</c><01:07:20.000><c> the</c> fail
- in other areas and and one of the fail in other areas and and one of the reasons<01:07:20.360><c> you
Summary:
The committee first approved the March 20 minutes and then adopted the remainder of the consent calendar, after removing two items for separate discussion. On item 26071, members questioned a $95,000 DoubleTree Manchester contract for a two-day conference. Department staff said the hotel was the only bidder, the conference typically draws more than 500 attendees, most of the cost is food offset by registration fees, and attendees pay their own lodging except for presenters. The committee then approved the item.
On item 26068, members asked for clearer reporting on remaining federal funds in continuing items. DHHS said about $10.3 million remained as of February 28, 2026, and agreed to provide the original award amounts and a reconciliation later. The committee approved the item. The committee then took up a DHHS transfer item for the developmental disability system, where officials said projected costs had risen because of delayed pandemic-era billings, new individuals entering the system, and higher individual service budgets. They said the budget was built on older assumptions, that carryforward funds had fallen from about $94 million to $72 million, and that the transfer would not affect lapse because it shifts general funds while federal Medicaid funds are accepted in return. The item was adopted.
The committee also approved a hiring request and then a late Corrections item tied to overtime and recruitment. Corrections officials said the department is about 50% staffed for corrections officers, typical overtime is an eight-hour shift, inmate populations are beginning to rise again, and the department is using academy blitzes, out-of-state recruiting, targeted advertising, and a $10,000 sign-on bonus paid after academy completion and one year of service. Senator Gray said the late item was intended to help reduce a larger request expected in June, and the committee adopted the item.
Finally, members questioned DHHS item 26074 on the New Hampshire Care Connection system and its interoperability with provider and managed care systems. DHHS said the system already has SMART on FHIR integration, single sign-on, and deeper integration options, and that managed care organizations are working with the contractor on use cases and data exchange. Officials said the project has been multi-phase, including the 988 crisis-response migration, privacy/security work, a provider network of more than 100 organizations, and a searchable resource portal managed by Granite United Way. They said the closed-referral solution is funded largely with Medicaid federal funds and is planned to continue in the base budget, not the rural health grant. The discussion ended without further action noted in the excerpt.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- The bill is passed and its title The bill is passed and its title agreed to.
- </c> bill is passed and its title agreed to. bill is passed and its title agreed to.
- The bill is passed and its title nazs. The bill is passed and its title agreed<02:00:22.239><c> to.
- The bill is passed and its title nays. The bill is passed and its title agreed<02:05:18.960><c> to.
- The bill is passed and its title nos. The bill is passed and its title agreed<02:14:33.599><c> to.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- So, even if this amendment fails, it's highly unlikely that a state income tax will be passed anytime
- So, even if this amendment fails, it's highly unlikely that a state income tax will be passed anytime
- So, even if this amendment fails, it's highly unlikely that a state income tax will be passed anytime
- Yet they<02:40:53.960><c> get</c><02:40:54.160><c> passed.</c> they get passed. they get passed.
- </c> come out ought to pass. come out ought to pass.
Committee:
House Ways and Means
MD
Transcript Highlights:
- In 2021 we passed the Driver Privacy Act, and in 2025 we passed the Maryland Values Act.
- In 2021 we passed the Driver Privacy Act, and in 2025 we passed the Maryland Values Act.
- <c> Act,</c> Passing Pass Pedestrians Safely Act, Passing Pass Pedestrians Safely Act, Favorable<01:05
- </c><01:05:36.120><c> a</c> warning when overtaking and passing a warning when overtaking and passing
- For House Bill 279, this bill was passed unanimously from committee.
Summary:
The House convened with 122 members present, opened with prayer, and approved the previous day’s journal. The chamber then took up two congratulatory resolutions: one honoring Layla Wishard of Hagerstown for winning gold with Team USA at the Junior Roller Derby Association World Cup in Australia, and another recognizing Delores Millhouse as the 2026 Maryland Mother of the Year. Both resolutions were read and adopted with applause.
The House then considered a series of committee reports, primarily from the Committee on Economic Matters, and advanced multiple bills to third reading after adopting committee amendments and favorable reports. Measures included consumer contract protections in House Bill 103, workers’ compensation presumptions for hypertension in House Bill 347, broadband access and affordability in House Bill 382, housing and land-use changes in House Bills 548 and 894, data privacy in House Bill 711, franchise law changes in House Bill 730, a blockchain-based real property title pilot program in House Bill 810, bankruptcy exemptions in House Bill 1098, and telecommunications infrastructure protections in House Bill 1100.
Several bills drew questions and were special ordered for further review. House Bill 711, the Data Privacy Act, prompted extended discussion about whether its geolocation provisions could affect stadium and venue security tracking; the sponsor said the bill was intended to close loopholes around cell phone and vehicle location data and would not change existing permission-based rules, but the bill was still special ordered until the next day. House Bill 894, the transit-oriented development bill, also drew questions about local government concerns and was special ordered, with the floor leader saying county and municipal groups were generally satisfied with the amendments. House Bill 1100 was also taken up after the amendments were adopted, and the title amendment process began as the transcript ended.
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
Senate Chamber Feb 6th, 2026 at 11:27 am
New Mexico Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Senate Bill 204, do pass, thence referred to the Finance Committee.
- Senate Bill 241, do pass, thence referred to the Finance Committee.
- Senate Bill 152, do pass, thence referred to the Finance Committee.
- Senate Bill 190, do pass as amended, thence referred to the Finance Committee.
- and passing it and came to the Senate, but it did pass.
FL
Florida 2026 5th Special Session
Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government Feb 18th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- And if my other bill passes, we'll move it over with that one.
- And if my other bill passes, we'll move it over with that one.
- And so what we’ll do is we will go to the substitute amendment 314-064, and should that fail, we’ll go
Summary:
The Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government heard and reported favorably several bills. CS/SB 800 would increase penalties for repeated unlicensed engineering practice and create an engineering student loan assistance program funded by licensure fees and fines; Senator Sharif asked about restitution for victims, and the sponsor said the bill does not create a reimbursement mechanism. CS/SB 576 would create a local government cybersecurity protection program administered by Florida Digital Service, with state purchasing support, grant access, and data-sharing requirements; local government and cybersecurity groups waived in support. CS/SB 1078 would establish transition procedures between gubernatorial administrations, including liaisons, briefing books, office space, IT access, and access to agency records under a signed confidentiality agreement.
The committee also reported favorably CS/SB 314 on payment stablecoin issuers, CS/SB 530 updating lottery operations and security rules, CS/SB 1614 giving JAC/LAC-related audit findings more enforcement effect for local governments seeking state funds, SB 990 authorizing protective cell captive insurance companies, SB 1588 beginning implementation of the prior gold-and-silver legal tender law, CS/SB 1440 adding cybersecurity-related exemptions and reporting provisions for financial institutions, and CS/SB 1568 creating a stablecoin pilot program for DFS fee payments. Several bills had support testimony from state agencies and industry groups, and some included technical or guardrail amendments that were adopted without objection.
The committee also received a budget overview highlighting major funding items, including more than $350 million for Florida Forever, $738 million for Everglades restoration, more than $500 million for water quality projects outside the Everglades, $60 million for Farmers Feeding Florida, and more than $250 million for citrus recovery. Members asked questions about school lunch funding, state park improvements, land acquisition, water quality funding, gaming enforcement offices, and staffing for PERC. After the bills and budget discussion, members recorded a few affirmative votes on selected tabs, and the committee adjourned.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- And so when we fail to have enough revenue to meet our ongoing expenses.
- obvious alternatives, I mean, there would be a significant opportunity cost if this thing were to pass
- On top of that, this session, we just passed a bill, uh, with, uh, uh, Representative Hunter or Chairman
Bills:
SJR 4
Committee:
House Appropriations