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MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Commerce Feb 4th, 2026
Commerce, Consumer Protection, Energy and the Environment
Transcript Highlights:
- But they just didn't care. You know, this makes sure they care.
- Why do the cities care so much about having the ability to approve these plans?
- Right now, sole proprietors and they access health care coverage.
- But we reached a point where we need health care for our family.
- I wouldn't care if it was 1 to 25.
Summary:
The committee first went into executive session on House Bill 2099, adopting a House committee substitute and an amendment clarifying language about non-private, non-commercial property and authorized agents, including executors, administrators, trustees, and verified heirs. Members discussed the amendment as a way to prevent people from exploiting recent obituaries to occupy property without authorization. The committee then voted unanimously to do pass the House committee substitute for HB 2099.
The main public hearing was on House Bill 1791, which would set deadlines for political subdivisions to act on building permit applications and reduce fees if deadlines are missed. The sponsor and supporters, including the Missouri Municipal League’s critics from the construction industry, argued the bill would reduce costly delays, improve predictability, and help housing and business development. Opponents from municipal groups said the bill could create liability concerns, impose one-size-fits-all mandates on cities of different sizes, and interfere with local inspection and safety processes. Several witnesses said they were willing to work on the bill’s definitions and timelines, but no vote was taken in the transcript.
The committee also heard House Bill 2465, which would let sole proprietors and single-member businesses obtain group health coverage outside the ACA framework and would revise the employee-count threshold from two to one, with discussion about whether the upper limit should remain 50 or be changed. Supporters said the bill would help small businesses, especially family-run firms, access more affordable and flexible coverage, including out-of-network options; one witness described personal difficulty obtaining coverage for a spouse who works in the business. Members raised questions about federal implications and the impact of changing the 50-employee cap, but the hearing ended without a recorded vote.
Finally, the committee heard House Bill 2717, a storage-unit and public notice bill that would modernize notice requirements by reducing reliance on newspaper advertisements, allow electronic delivery of rental agreements, shorten certain notice periods, and address storage units being used as housing. Supporters said the bill reflects current business practices and improves communication and efficiency, while opponents focused on preserving newspaper notice and raised concerns about public awareness and process. The sponsor said the bill had been repeatedly introduced in prior sessions and was intended to update the industry’s rules; the hearing concluded without final action in the transcript.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Communications and Conveyance Committee Mar 19th, 2025
Communications and Conveyance
Transcript Highlights:
- I have a direct contact and I can pinpoint exactly where you're at.
- When you talk to people, they don't even care about the technology.
- They care about having 911 access, they care about for the disability services, they care about maybe
- I don't care what any other state's been doing. I could care less about that part.
- They don't care about any Californian.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Health and Human Services - 02/20/25
Health and Human Services
MO
Transcript Highlights:
- I appreciate your caring about those folks that are at risk of that.
- We want to take care of them.
- So I do think that you're heading in the right direction there.
- So I do think that you're heading in the right direction there.
- Unfortunately, you know, one of the other sides, ...you're heading in the right direction there.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Agriculture & Natural Resources Jan 29th, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Agriculture & Natural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- In the bill before you, the Department of Fish and Wildlife is directed to implement a steelhead wild
- The department is directed to conduct rulemaking to develop hatchery management plans that utilize wild
- We know that all of this that's presented to you right now is because people care about the fish.
- We know that all of this that's presented to you right now is because people care about the fish.
- Here at Trout Unlimited, I oversee and direct our wild steelhead initiative.
Keywords:
agriculture, protection, state regulation, farmers, land use, sustainability, steelhead, conservation, wildlife, fishing, environmental protection, federal response, wildfire protection, community safety, infrastructure, natural resources, commercial shellfish, fees, fishing industry, regulations
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Agriculture & Natural Resources Jan 29th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- In the bill before you, the Department of Fish and Wildlife is directed to implement a steelhead wild
- We know that all of this that's presented to you right now is because people care about the fish.
- We know that all of this that's presented to you right now is because people care about the fish.
- We firmly believe that starting these programs will take direction from the legislature.
- Here at Trout Unlimited, I oversee and direct our wild steelhead initiative.
Summary:
The Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee held public hearings on several bills and a joint memorial, with testimony largely focused on steelhead recovery, agricultural viability, wildfire funding, and shellfish fees. On SB 6241, which would create a wild broodstock conservation program for steelhead, staff described a statewide program with a fiscal note of about $14.6 million in FY 2027, while sponsor Sen. Braun argued the concept could boost wild populations and fishing opportunity at lower cost than the fiscal note suggests. Proponents, including anglers and conservation groups, said broodstock programs could improve fisheries, preserve genetics, and support local economies; opponents, including Trout Unlimited, argued the bill was too broad, not sufficiently science-driven, and should be left to agency and co-manager discretion. The public hearing closed with a strong pro/con sign-in count in favor of the bill.
The committee then heard SB 6104, a broad agriculture-protection bill that would require agricultural impact statements for certain agency actions, annexations, and zoning changes, and would direct mitigation measures when actions harm agricultural or natural-resource-based commercial activities. Sponsor Sen. Muzzall said Washington agriculture is under severe pressure and losing farms, while supporters from farm groups said the bill would force agencies to consider ag viability and compensate for impacts. Opponents, including a small farmer and environmental advocates, said the bill was too procedural, could burden modernization or conservation efforts, and might create uncertainty around existing conservation funding accounts. The hearing ended with more testimony in opposition than support.
The committee also heard SJM 8015, urging the federal government to ensure wildfire-response consolidation does not reduce capacity or firefighter safety. Sponsor Sen. Short and many testifiers, including private forest owners, tribes, students, conservation groups, and local officials, emphasized the importance of maintaining and fully funding Washington’s wildfire response and forest-restoration investments, especially the 1168 account. Testimony highlighted fuel breaks, early detection, community protection, and the economic costs of wildfire. The memorial drew overwhelmingly pro testimony. Finally, the committee suspended the five-day notice rule to hear SB 6318 on commercial shellfish fees; staff explained it would cap Department of Health fee increases after a recent fee review, and shellfish growers strongly supported the bill as necessary to keep small farms viable. The committee also took a work session on beaver relocation and habitat restoration, where presenters described beavers as a water-retention and wildfire-resilience tool and discussed coexistence, relocation, and possible future management changes.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
December 10, 2025 - 03:30 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- Is that directed to Mr? Brady or to anyone else? All right. Anyone else want to jump in.
- And so this lesson is going to be directed completely at that. Thank you. And I think. >> Mr.
- That's a different you're going in a different direction.
- What will answer that that that was a direct pass to you?
- >> Is that directed to anyone in particular? Yeah, monetary. It's got his hand up. I know.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- The clerk is directed... The motion is carried.
- The clerk is directed to file conference committee report number 63.
- The clerk is directed to file Conference Committee Report number 43.
- The clerk is directed to file Conference Committee Report No. 88.
- The clerk is directed to file Conference Committee Report No. 217.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- I would like to say that this also kind of drives us in a direction of addressing, which is one of the
- My problem with what's happening now in regards to facilities is like you said, there is direct clear
- First, I'm kind of in the opposite direction on this.
- We'd like to go in that direction toward incentivizing by allowing flexibility, and then holding them
- We'd love to be moving in that direction, so I'll stand for any questions. I do not see any lights.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
Senate Executive Departments and Administration (04/09/2025)
Executive Departments and Administration
Transcript Highlights:
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- I don't care about intentions. I care about the words that the statute says.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- I would like to say that this also kind of drives us in a direction of addressing, which is one of the
- My problem with what's happening now in regards to facilities is, like you said, there is direct clear
- First, I'm kind of in the opposite direction on this.
- Would it take away the incentive to be frugal or more careful of how you spend your money because, you
- We'd love to be moving in that direction, so I'll stand for any questions. I do not see any lights.
Summary:
The committee first approved the minutes from February 10 and 11, 2026. It then heard House Bill 634 from Representative Kyle Harris, which would require funds appropriated for specific education purposes to be used only for those purposes, with any misused money to be repaid or offset. Harris argued the bill was about legislative control and accountability over taxpayer dollars, while several members questioned whether it would limit local flexibility, especially for charter schools and districts facing changing needs. Testifiers from the Idaho Association of School Administrators and the Idaho Charter School Network opposed the bill, saying it would reduce local discretion, complicate budgeting, and undermine charter school flexibility and accountability structures already in place. Some members supported the bill as a way to prevent money from being shifted away from intended uses, while others argued existing audits and local school boards already provide oversight.
After debate, the committee first voted on a substitute motion to send HB 634 to the floor with a due pass recommendation; that motion failed. The committee then voted to hold HB 634 in committee, and that motion passed 10-3. Representative Harris and Representative Monica Church then presented a related RS, which Church said would improve transparency by tightening how instructional and administrative staff are defined so teacher salary increases are not diverted to non-classroom roles. After brief discussion, Representative Pickett moved to introduce RS 33152C1, and the committee approved the motion.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- I think we can take that knowledge and that experience and build on that and direct our superintendent
- Take that knowledge and that experience and build on that and direct our superintendent of schools to
- This directs them in the fall to get before JFAC, talk about where we're at, and really implement some
- So for every one child raised by kin in foster care, there are 18 being raised by kin outside of foster
- care.
Summary:
The Senate convened with 31 members present, heard prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and approved the corrected journal. The body then moved through routine orders, including referral of memorials and resolutions and reports from standing committees. Among the items reported were several bills printed or enrolled, House bills referred to Senate committees, and messages from the House transmitting additional bills and memorials for referral.
A major floor item was Senate Concurrent Resolution 121, which called for modernizing Idaho’s public school funding formula. Supporters argued the current formula is outdated, overly focused on inputs and adults rather than students, and should be redesigned to give local school leaders more flexibility and better outcomes. The resolution was adopted and transmitted to the House. The Senate also adopted SCR 123 recognizing 2026 as the Year of Rangeland and Pastoralists, SR 118 supporting development of a state plan for kinship caregivers, SCR 124 supporting wildlife crossings to reduce collisions and protect wildlife migration, and SR 119 approving certain administrative rules from the Department of Agriculture and Idaho Hops Growers Commission, with one seed-related rule exception.
The Senate adopted SJM 114 urging Congress to address problems in college athletics created by name, image, and likeness rules and transfer/agent issues. It then passed SB 1350, which authorizes optional cash rounding to the nearest five cents when pennies are unavailable; the bill passed 24-9 after debate over whether the change could lead toward broader cashless practices. The chamber also passed SB 1373, the fiscal year 2027 appropriations bill for economic development and related agencies, after extended debate over across-the-board budget cuts, especially the impact on the state public defender system and constitutional indigent defense obligations. The Senate concluded with announcements and adjourned until the next day.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Professional Registration and Licensing Feb 18th, 2026 at 08:00 am
Professional Registration and Licensing
Transcript Highlights:
- It's been used in many states to take care of the same portability problem, and we're just playing a
- Regarding the bill itself, I would actually direct your attention, if you would, to line 34.
- And so if you I would actually direct your attention, if you would, to line 34.
- Health care professions, are they carved out? Are they in there or are they carved out?
- So this bill, as well as the other bill, is directed to Chapter 324.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- We need to give and obtain equipment so that we can do a better job taking care of those in need who
- It mainly is the upkeep and the care that they show for the neighborhood.
- Senate Bill 1979 in the 2023 session directed...
- Venable is taking care of those. Thank you so much.
- We don't have a direct role in the broadband work itself. Thank you, Senator Eckhardt.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- This bill is the first step in the right direction for that.
- That's why we've supported movement in this direction for several years now.
- He is caring, and also Chairman King has worked with us on fire safety legislation for battery energy
- of securing our border, because the previous administration that we had refused to take care of the
- The committee substitute to House Bill 246 directs appropriations, credits, or transfers designated by
Bills:
HB246, HB796, HB 1056, HB1544, HB1846, HB2001, HB2618, HB2625, HB2869, HB2898, HB3069, HB3114, HB3157, HB3228, HJR98, HB246
Keywords:
federal directives, state authority, Tenth Amendment, government enforcement, local governance, gold standard, legal tender, currency, transactional currency, financial transactions, electronic payment systems, state finance, regulatory compliance, electric trucks, charging infrastructure, advisory council, transportation, sustainability, criminal penalties, official information
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Pre-K - 12 Education Mar 11th, 2025
Appropriations Committee on Pre-K - 12 Education
Transcript Highlights:
- So under this bill, the Department of Education is directed to develop a workforce credential, especially
- So I am excited that we're moving in this direction.
- We parents have forever arranged for after-school care, before-school care, or both.
- High school students may have part-time jobs or provide care for younger siblings.
- So we are continuing to move in the right direction as it comes to education.
Summary:
The Appropriations Committee on Pre-K-12 Education met with a quorum present and observed a moment of silence for Senator Geraldine Thompson. The committee first took up CS/SB 102, a bill by Senator Gates directing the Department of Education to develop a workforce credential program for students with autism spectrum disorder or students on a modified curriculum, in coordination with the Florida Center for Students with Unique Abilities and OSHA. Supporters said the bill would help autistic students gain job skills and workplace safety credentials, while an opponent argued the bill should clearly make participation voluntary, expand to other exceptional student groups, include funding, and add stronger accountability. The bill was reported favorably.
The committee then considered SB 166, the Administrative Efficiency in Public Schools bill by Senator Simon. The bill would reduce or remove several state mandates and give districts more flexibility on testing, teacher evaluations, contracts and certification, school board operations, instructional materials timelines, audits, facilities planning, emergency make-up days, federal fund use, and public VPK oversight. Senators asked about the impact on student proficiency, teacher evaluations, and the transfer of public VPK oversight to districts; Simon said the tests would remain but count as 30 percent of the grade, districts would retain flexibility in evaluation measures, and only public VPK would shift to districts. Public testimony was largely supportive, with some speakers praising reduced testing and local control, while one senator cautioned that Florida still has a math proficiency problem. The bill was reported favorably.
Finally, the committee heard CS/SB 296 by Senator Bradley, which would repeal the 2023 statewide mandate requiring later middle and high school start times and return the decision to local districts, while still requiring districts to inform the community about the health, safety, and academic impacts of sleep deprivation and consider later start times. Supporters argued the mandate created transportation, staffing, and scheduling problems and that local control was more practical, while opponents emphasized sleep science and the benefits of later start times for teens. Several senators discussed the tension between research and district resources, and the bill sponsor said the measure preserves the conversation about sleep while allowing local scheduling decisions. CS/SB 296 was reported favorably, and the committee then adjourned.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security Feb 11th, 2025
Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security
Transcript Highlights:
- Take care. Can we do, like, a roast of her? We could.
- for any veteran that cannot afford their dental care, whether combat-related or not.
- In Volusia County on March 21 and 22, we will have two full days of dental care.
- We plan on serving 500 veterans in two days to take care of their dental needs.
- And so that's all direct investment here in the state somewhere.
Summary:
The committee met to hear presentations on Florida’s space economy and related infrastructure. SpaceX Vice President Kiko Donchev described the company’s Florida operations, launch cadence, reusable rocket program, Starlink service, and plans for future Starship activity at the Cape. Senators asked about Florida employment, expansion plans, satellite lifetimes, disaster-relief uses of Starlink, and recreational connectivity; members also praised SpaceX’s hurricane response and broader public benefits. Donchev said SpaceX’s Florida workforce has grown to about 1,600 and that the company hopes to add Starship pads and continue expanding in the state.
The committee then recognized Commander Dennis Baker for his military service and veteran advocacy, including his leadership of the Florida Veterans Foundation, grant work, the Walk of Honor, and the Gadsden Flag license plate program. Members highlighted that revenue from the plate helps fund veterans’ dental care and noted upcoming dental services for veterans in Volusia County. Baker received a flag flown over the Capitol and a framed gubernatorial proclamation.
Newview CEO Clint Grumman presented the company’s commercial satellite LiDAR mapping system, describing its Lake Nona headquarters, Florida ownership, planned jobs, and applications for infrastructure planning, environmental monitoring, and disaster response. He said the company’s satellite data could improve accuracy and lower costs, and noted partnerships including a Department of Defense contract and a European Space Agency moon-mapping effort. Space Florida then outlined its role as the state’s aerospace finance and business development authority, emphasizing its pipeline of projects, spaceport improvement program, workforce academy, and efforts to address infrastructure constraints and seek tax-exempt bond authority for spaceports. NASA’s Kelvin Manning closed with an update on Kennedy Space Center, highlighting Artemis progress, rising launch demand, commercial partnerships, economic impact, and the Florida University Space Research Consortium. No bills were voted on, and the meeting adjourned after comments from members.
VT
Vermont 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session - 2026-04-29 - 11:00AM
Vermont Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
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- </c> For primary care providers and patients.
- Distribute these resources through the Department's website and to primary care providers.
- And in the worst case scenario, is care.
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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy Committee 3/27/25
Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:56:13.680><c> sale</c> times we can work into a directed sale times we can work into a directed
- Voters don't care about permitting reform. They do care about jobs in the economy.
- Voters don't care about permitting reform. They do care about jobs in the economy.
- Voters don't care about permitting reform. They do care about jobs in the economy.
- Voters don't care about permitting reform. They do care about jobs in the economy.
Keywords:
HF1587, Cass County, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, DNR, condemnation, eminent domain, state land, surplus land, public waters, tribal land transfer, federally recognized Indian Tribe, tribal ownership, land conveyance, no consideration, land appropriation, natural resources, U.S. Highway 2, Section 27 Township 145 North Range 28 West, land return, Tribal sovereignty
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Jun 15th, 2026
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- This budget cuts elder care programs and student financial aid, but it does give free health care to
- our health care.
- So whether it's elder care, vulnerable population, feeding programs for kids and families, health care
- You're stealing money from health care in this budget. $2.3 billion stolen from health care to balance
- And so we are doing everything possible to protect health care for Californians, to make health care
Summary:
The Assembly convened, initially lacked a quorum, and then completed the roll call, prayer, and pledge. Members observed a moment of silence for the fatal B-52 crash at Edwards Air Force Base in Assemblymember Lackey’s district. The body then handled a series of procedural motions, including re-referrals of numerous Senate bills to different committees, suspending rules for committee notices, and taking up the budget bill, AB 109, without reference to file for concurrence in Senate amendments.
Debate on AB 109, the 2026 budget act, centered on competing views of the state’s fiscal condition and policy priorities. Supporters said the budget balances the current and next year’s budget, reduces the structural deficit, builds reserves, protects health care, schools, housing, food assistance, and other safety-net programs, and responds to federal cuts under H.R. 1. Opponents argued the budget increases taxes and costs, shortchanges schools, underfunds Proposition 36, relies on gimmicks, and does not adequately address public safety, cost of living, or long-term sustainability. Several members also highlighted specific provisions such as hospital support, Medi-Cal and IHSS protections, child care, immigrant legal services, prison closure, and funding for courts and victim services.
A motion by Assemblymember DeMaio to return AB 109 to the Senate failed on a roll call vote, 13 ayes to 45 noes. The Assembly then voted on concurrence in the Senate amendments to AB 109; the measure passed, and the Senate amendments were concurred in without objection, with immediate transmittal to the Governor. Afterward, the Assembly moved to the daily file and took up SCR 89, a resolution affirming diversity, equity, and inclusion. Supporters from several caucuses framed DEI as a core California value and a response to federal attacks, while opponents criticized DEI as divisive. The transcript ends during debate on SCR 89, before any final vote is shown.