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MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session Mar 5th, 2026
Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- James High School, Merrimack College, with a B.A. in early education, and a master's degree in education
- James High School, Merrimack College, with a B.A. in early education, and a master's degree in education
Summary:
The Senate convened with the Pledge of Allegiance, welcomed an intern in the presiding member’s office, Michael Morrison, and recognized former Senator Richard Moore. The chamber then adopted a motion to adjourn in memory of Helen Riley Curtin, with a brief tribute describing her life as a longtime Peabody teacher, community volunteer, and devoted family member, followed by a moment of silence.
The Senate then took up several local bills for final action. It passed to be enacted House No. 3898, amending the charter of the Town of Natick, and House No. 4502, amending the town manager act for the Town of Arlington. It also passed to be engrossed House No. 2275, authorizing the City of Revere to pay a sum of money to Denise Matera Condelli, widow of former school committee member Anthony Matera; House No. 4292, amending the Hopkinton charter regarding appointment powers of the Board of Library Trustees; and House No. 4143, allowing Wellesley to amend the income threshold for senior real property tax deferments.
The Senate also suspended rules to take up House No. 4962, establishing a sick leave bank for Sally DeRogier of the Department of Correction, and House No. 4763, validating the results of a Bourne annual election, ordering both to third reading. Finally, the Senate adopted an order to reconvene the following Monday at 11:00 a.m. and adjourned in memory of Helen Riley Curtin.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Establishing a property tax task force 3/5/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Metropolitan School Districts, MSBA's, the bigger umbrella, and maybe even look at Minnesota Rural Educators
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OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations and Budget Transportation Subcommittee Feb 9th, 2026 at 10:30 am
A&B Transportation Subcommittee
Transcript Highlights:
- field that are working directly in the industry through their employment with one of our research, education
- Is this making higher education now be in the same category as a business because the tax credit is for
- reality: we've got these young mechanical aero engineers graduating from. institutions of higher education
- But if I'm reading this correctly, it just says an institution of higher education.
Committee:
House A&B Transportation Subcommittee
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Select Committee on Pension Policy Jul 21st, 2026
Select Committee on Pension Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- It provides some additional education on this topic, which may be helpful to newer members, or simply
- potentially pair a presentation on updated valuation results in a future interim with a more in-depth educational
- session on. in a future interim with a more in-depth educational session on asset smoothing.
- It was to provide the committee with an asset smoothing education session, and I understand the concept
- , but I've never received a sort of deeper level of education.
Committee:
Joint Select Committee on Pension Policy
Summary:
The Executive Committee of the State Committee on Pension Policy approved the June minutes and received updates from staff and counsel. The attorney reported on two class action matters: the Fowler/Probst Fowler teacher interest case, where a court ordered the state to pay $118 million and the state has appealed and sought a stay, and the Dawson case challenging last year’s HB 2034 related to the LEOFF 1 plan, where the complaint was amended and the state plans to move to dismiss. The actuary also provided a brief update on asset smoothing and offered to provide additional education on the topic.
The committee then focused on interim work planning and the September agenda. Members discussed an ad hoc COLA for PERS and TRS Plan 1 retirees, with staff explaining options for making a COLA part of the base budget or otherwise structuring it. The committee agreed to move forward with a bill for a Plan 1 ad hoc COLA and to have it considered in October, with a request for fiscal analysis. The committee also heard from a Washington State Patrol Troopers Association representative about survivor medical benefits, and staff said a cost estimate could be prepared for October if the proposal included retroactive coverage.
For September, the committee set the agenda to include PERS eligibility for animal control officers, a LEOFF 1 medical study update with possible action, and the Plan 1 ad hoc COLA item. Staff said the work plan would also add the ongoing Plan 1 COLA and survivor medical topics to October, along with preliminary 2027 meeting dates. The meeting ended with informal approval of the September agenda and adjournment.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Formal House Session 66 Jul 8th, 2026
Massachusetts House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- They organize events that educate the public, honor veterans, and generate donations for organizations
- establishes a $200 million bridge funding reserve for public and private nonprofit institutions of higher education
- With regards to local board and special permit granting authority education pieces, we provide a comprehensive
- program is for members of local planning boards, SPGA authorities, and zoning boards of appeal for education
- It strengthens our workforce, modernizes infrastructure, expands education, and streamlines permitting
Summary:
The House adopted a resolution congratulating Fire Chief Timothy Clancy on his retirement from the Whitman Fire Department after suspending the rules. It also concurred with a Senate petition authorizing MassDOT to take easements over certain land in Woburn and Burlington, and then gave final passage to several local bills, including measures on culverts and dams, alcohol licenses in Milford, Salem, and Bridgewater, and firefighter civil service eligibility in Arlington.
The chamber then took up several bills on second reading and third reading, including a Norton land parcel bill, a Watertown property tax classification bill for fiscal year 2027 and subsequent years, and a transportation bond bill. In each case, the House suspended Rule 7A, adopted the Ways and Means amendments, and ordered the bills to a third reading or passed them to be engrossed. The transportation bond bill was substituted for a broader bonds bill and advanced as amended.
The main debate centered on House 5562, the economic development bond bill. Representative Viola described it as a $425.1 million package supporting applied AI and quantum, defense, robotics, ag tech, downtown revitalization, housing, higher education bridge funding, and business climate changes such as lower LLC fees, a CPA licensing pathway, nurse licensing changes, film tax credit adjustments, internship incentives, and food truck inspection reforms. Representative Haggerty and Representative Kazner spoke in support, emphasizing housing production, site plan review, land use board training, commercial conversion, faith-based housing, and local control. The House adopted Consolidated Amendment A by roll call 142-5, with a second consolidated amendment then made available; the bill remained under consideration at the end of the transcript.
VT
Transcript Highlights:
- From marriage equity to education and tax policy to patients' choices at the end of life.
- My first two years in the House, I was in House Education, and Senator Baruth was the vice chair and
- then chair of education during the, um, what I call the Act 46 and the Act 173 wars, and, um, for some
- I'll use education reform as an example.
- For years, many avoided difficult conversations about the long-term sustainability of our education system
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
House of Representatives Second Regular Session of the 60th Legislature Day 52 Afternoon Session May 5th, 2026
Oklahoma House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- immediately go to varsity just kind of puts dead in the water the parameters we have on ensuring that education
- to House Bill 2961 by Hildebrand of the House and Woods of the Senate, an act relating to higher education
- House Bill 2961 by Hildebrand of the House and Woods of the Senate, an act relating to higher education
- Senate amendments to House Bill 4268 by Johns of the House and Pue of the Senate, an act relating to education
- House Bill 4268 by Johns of the House and Pue of the Senate, an act relating to education.
Bills:
HJR1101 , SB1319 , SB1264 , HB4237 , SB1277 , SB2069 , HB3066 , HB2115 , HB2153 , HB2268 , HB2961 , SB1679 , SB2018 , HB4294 , SB2095 , HB4113 , SB1894 , SB1810 , HB4268 , HB1752 , HB3413 , SB625 , HB3644 , HB3940 , HJR1096 , HJR1100 , HJR1099 , HB2992 , SB1636 , HB4302 , SB1613 , SB1443 , HB1409 , HB1675 , HB1225 , HB1381 , HB4359 , SB1503
Keywords:
Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority, OMMA, medical marijuana, cannabis, marijuana regulation, administrative rules, permanent rules, rule approval, joint resolution, legislative oversight, Title 75 Section 308, Oklahoma Administrative Code, OAC 442, patients, caregivers, licensees, dispensaries, growers, processors, SB1319
Summary:
The House considered and passed a series of Senate bills and Senate amendments, mostly on criminal justice, education, health, and administrative matters. Measures approved included SB 1319 creating a revolving fund for the Corporation Commission; SB 1264 expanding the definition of great bodily harm; HB 4237 streamlining court collection of fees, fines, and costs; SB 1277 codifying OESC employment-benefit procedures; SB 269 creating the Advanced Nuclear Office through a strike-everything amendment; HB 3066 renaming a health workforce revolving fund; HB 2153 removing statutory eligibility language and leaving OSSAA transfer rules to the association; HB 2268 adding $2.5 million for PACE; HB 2961 providing a tuition waiver for Gold Star recipients; SB 1679 reaffirming the Oklahoma and U.S. Constitutions as courtroom standards; SB 2018 addressing ad valorem tax cost basis for new construction; HB 4294 restoring title and enacting clause on a health insurance measure; SB 2095 protecting landowners in guiding-service situations; HB 4113 clarifying voting rights restoration for felons; SB 1894 allowing extra professional development hours for newer teachers; SB 1810 updating human trafficking victim and expert-testimony provisions; HB 4268 adjusting terms on the education commission; HB 1752 allowing certain prosecutorial agencies to buy vehicles directly; HB 3413 modifying contract-services dashboard reporting; SB 625 using a strike-everything amendment for domestic-violence/civil-procedure cleanup; and HB 3644 on venous thromboembolism, with title/enacting-clause restoration and other cleanup. Most bills passed with little or no debate, and several emergency clauses were adopted by the required two-thirds vote.
One notable bill that failed was HB 2115, which would have moved administration of the federal weatherization assistance program from the Department of Commerce to the Department of Human Services. Representative Osborne explained the bill as a placement change for the program, but after questions about possible budget synergies, the House rejected it 39-41. Osborne later gave notice of intent to reconsider the vote. HB 2153 drew the main substantive debate: Representative Pogemiller opposed the measure, arguing it would weaken transfer-eligibility safeguards for student athletes, while Representative Hall said the bill simply removed duplicative statutory language and left eligibility decisions to OSSAA rules.
The chamber also handled several Senate amendments that were largely technical, such as restoring titles and enacting clauses or clarifying fund names and commission terms. Votes on the measures that passed were generally strong, including unanimous or near-unanimous support on several bills. The House later noted a main water break in the building, shifted to announcements and introductions, and adjourned with a motion to reconvene on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at 10:30 a.m.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Apr 16th, 2026
California Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- In 2002, she founded the Dolores Huerta Foundation, which advances civic engagement, education, equity
- I started an early childhood education advocacy because teachers and caregivers are often the first to
- That means expanding access to early intervention, supporting the educators and providers on the front
- Librarians are trusted guides, educators, and champions of access and equity.
- Heat Pump Week helps engage and educate Californians with over 100 events taking place across the state
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Military and Veterans Affairs Committee Apr 14th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- AB 2203 Tangipa is on consent, AB 2219 by the chair, AB 2467 Education Committee is on consent, and AB
- that they've earned and play a vital role in connecting veterans to opportunities in employment, education
- Committee on Education. Is there a motion? Okay. Moved by Gonzales. Second by Davies.
- And AB 2467 by the Committee on Education, due pass and re-refer to the Committee on Appropriations.
- By Assembly Member Alanis, AB 2203 by Assembly Member Tangipa, AB 2467 by the Committee on Education,
Summary:
The Military and Veterans Affairs Committee heard presentations on several bills, beginning without a quorum and later taking up the measures once a quorum was established. AB 2531 by Assemblymember Irwin would expand California’s uncompensated care grant program so veterans whose federal health coverage does not include abortion services can access abortion care, and would require CalVet to link to abortion.ca.gov. Supporters, including Planned Parenthood Affiliates of California, Equality California, and Reproductive Freedom for All California, said the bill responds to federal restrictions on VA abortion care; opposition from the California Family Council argued it used taxpayer dollars to promote abortion and raised concerns about incomplete information and fraud. Committee members also questioned the bill’s use of “self-identify” for veteran status and the funding structure, with the author indicating openness to looking at proof-of-veteran options.
AB 2054 by Assemblymember Gibson would update California’s paid family leave rules so relatives of military service members can qualify when those members are activated for state emergencies, disaster response, or other domestic duties, not just overseas deployment. The Department of Defense sponsored the bill, and Navy Region Southwest testified in support, saying it would improve stability for military families and reflect modern service demands. Members praised the bill and noted recent National Guard deployments for fires as an example of the gap it addresses.
AB 2219, the Faster Service for Veterans Act, by Chair Schiavo, would require county veterans service officer vacancies to be filled within 12 months, set accreditation timelines, expand training and public awareness, create a statewide work queue, improve data collection, and require periodic reporting and a unified satisfaction survey. The California Association of County Veterans Service Officers supported the bill, saying it would improve timeliness, accountability, and resource planning. After discussion, the committee voted to pass all of the bills and move them to the next committees: the consent calendar bills AB 1702, AB 1765, AB 2203, and AB 2467 were approved 8-0; AB 2054 passed 8-0 and was re-referred to Insurance; AB 2219 passed 8-0 and was re-referred to Appropriations; and AB 2531 passed 6-2 and was re-referred to Appropriations.
OK
Transcript Highlights:
- Today I have in front of you, Senate Bill 2173, and it creates an education...
- a landowner, energy negotiation, agriculture, culture preservation, and orphaned well mitigation education
- Agriculture preservation and orphaned well mitigation education program to work through the OSU and the
- Corporation Commission, but does not require them to establish an energy, land remediation, and education
- We believe that you have the education and common sense to make a decision for yourself.
Committee:
Senate Agriculture and Wildlife
Keywords:
landowner, energy negotiation, agricultural preservation, orphaned wells, renewable energy, raw milk, unpasteurized milk, milk products, dairy, pasteurization, food safety, consumer warning label, health warning, farm sales, direct-to-consumer sales, ungraded milk, goat milk, raw milk cheese, Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry, agricultural regulation
Summary:
The committee first laid over Senate Bill 1573, then took up Senate Bill 2173, which would create a landowner/energy negotiation and agriculture preservation education program through OSU and Langston Extension, and authorize but not require the Corporation Commission to establish an energy land-remediation fee of up to $25 per acre on disturbed land, with a 50% credit for dual-use projects. Members discussed whether the fee would fall on landowners or projects, the role of county extension offices, and the bill’s lack of a fiscal impact after revisions. The bill was amended, title struck, and passed 12-0.
Senate Bill 2028, as amended and worked from committee substitute, would allow advertising of raw milk and raw milk products, require labeling, and raise the incidental sales limit to 1,500 gallons per month while still barring commercial store sales. Senators debated whether warning labels should include health risks, especially for pregnant women, and whether the gallon limit was arbitrary. Supporters argued for consumer choice and parity with other risky foods, while opponents raised public health concerns. The bill passed 11-2.
The committee then passed Senate Bill 2127, which creates an Oklahoma Department of Food and Forestry advisory council on product classification, by a 11-2 vote. Senate Bill 2117, dealing with contamination of grain and assigning responsibility to the Department of Agriculture after a sewage-related wheat contamination incident, passed 13-0 after members noted the need for clearer definitions of contamination. Finally, Senate Bill 2134, addressing livestock safety and humane treatment after truck wrecks by directing ODAF to develop rules and training for emergency responders, also passed 13-0. The meeting then adjourned.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House State Government & Tribal Relations Feb 18th, 2026 at 01:30 pm
State Government & Tribal Relations
Transcript Highlights:
- And I think the thing that's educational about how members of this committee can reach in and... ...members
- Congress working on civics and civic health and civic education.
- ages, so it's a lot of stuff that is available to us to try and move forward with acculturating and educating
- and I thought it was really interesting how he was speaking about workers and I was speaking about educating
- change, as background, Lakeland Village is a state-operated 24-hour facility that provides training, education
Committee:
House State Government & Tribal Relations
Keywords:
civic health, community engagement, committee reestablishment, public participation, governance, voter registration database, election security, public records exemption, Secretary of State, county elections office, election infrastructure, cybersecurity, ballot signatures, ballot return envelopes, signature correction forms, voter privacy, personal identifying information, Social Security number, driver's license number, state ID number
AR
Transcript Highlights:
- Arkansas Foundation for Medical Care, $387,000 in federal funding for substance abuse treatment, education
- started to implement some training on procurement for state agencies and institutions of higher education
- This is for education training programs focused on opioid abuse prevention and stigma reduction in the
- So again, part of this is to educate the non-flying public.
- So again, part of this is to educate the non-flying public about the value of their airports and the
Committee:
All ALC-REVIEW
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- In the Senate, Senate Bill 1239 by the Judiciary and Rules Committee, and Senate Bill 1234 by the Education
- In the Senate, Senate Bill 1239 by the Judiciary and Rules Committee, and Senate Bill 1234 by the Education
- We have state employees and educators who will see less money in their take-home pay due to no raises
- They have struggled to make sure their kids get a good public education, occasionally, struggled to make
- sure their kids get a good public education.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- And I'm looking out for children who need an education, and the education, whether it's being done through
- an ESA in a private school or a district school, those children need their education.
- And therefore, it's not a matter of— District school, those children need their education.
- But rather, the government is looking out for children and their welfare, and children and their education
- will have ongoing funding needs in the amount of at least $4.7 billion for child care, K-12 public education
Committee:
Senate Senate Finance Committee of Reference
Summary:
The Senate Finance Committee took up SB 1638, a federal tax conformity bill that updates Arizona’s tax code to the Internal Revenue Code as of January 1, 2026 and incorporates several H.R. 1-related changes, including subtractions for tips, overtime, seniors, and auto loan interest, plus changes to the standard deduction and charitable contribution deduction. Committee members and staff discussed two amendments: a chair’s clarifying amendment on retroactivity and foreign dividend language, and a more substantive Epstein amendment that would remove the broader conformity provisions and charitable deduction changes while limiting the standard deduction change to tax year 2025. The committee also discussed whether the bill would align Arizona with Department of Revenue forms and how much of the conformity package affected corporate versus individual taxpayers.
Public testimony was split. Supporters, including the Arizona Tax Research Association and the National Federation of Independent Business, argued the bill was needed quickly to reduce filing-season confusion, keep Arizona aligned with DOR’s posted forms, and preserve business expensing provisions that help small businesses invest and hire. Opponents, including the Arizona Center for Economic Progress, argued the bill would significantly reduce state revenue, primarily benefit corporations and higher-income taxpayers, and worsen the state’s budget outlook; they also questioned the value of provisions such as SALT conformity, foreign dividend changes, and the tip/overtime subtractions. Committee members debated the fiscal impact, the policy merits of immediate expensing and conformity, and whether taxpayers would need amended returns if the bill changed after filing season.
The committee adopted the chair’s clarifying amendment and rejected the Epstein amendment. It then voted to report SB 1638 as amended with a do-pass recommendation. The bill passed the committee by about 4-3, with members explaining their votes along lines of taxpayer certainty and conformity versus concerns about revenue loss and budget balance.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- but it is a matter of who are you looking out for, and I'm looking out for children who need an education
- And the education, whether it's being done through an ESA in a private school or a district school, those
- children need their education, and therefore it's not a matter of— ...district school, those children
- need their education, and therefore it's not a matter of who do I care about: business and the economy
- but rather the government is looking out for children and their welfare, and children and their education
Bills:
SB1638
Committee:
Senate Finance
Keywords:
taxation, income tax, internal revenue code, deductions, tax benefits, retroactive, standard deduction, 1182, all
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- to convene a task force on better understanding and supporting parenting students in our higher education
- scheduling, and basic supports that directly affect their ability to persist and complete their education
- So the Department of Higher Education is going to be in charge of this? Is that correct?
- So the Department of Higher Education is going to be in charge of this. Is that correct?
- Is the higher education department contracting this out to Is the higher education department contracting
Committee:
Senate House Rules & Order Of Business
Keywords:
SB132, DOIT, Department of Information Technology, software replacement, equipment replacement, technology funding, revolving fund, capital equipment, enterprise services, state IT budgeting, software budgeting, amortization, depreciation, State Treasurer, Department of Finance and Administration, New Mexico, information technology, IT infrastructure, fund accounting, legislative appropriation
Summary:
The committee first heard Senate Bill 132, a Department of Information Technology modernization measure sponsored by Senator Padilla. The bill would update state IT statutes to explicitly include software and cloud-based services alongside hardware and equipment, with the goal of improving planning, procurement, security, and efficiency. Secretary Manny Budettas said the change would help modernize secure services, reduce emergency fixes, and better align state purchasing with current software-as-a-service models. Members asked about centralized integration across branches of government, cybersecurity protections, the revolving fund, and agency billing; the bill was reported out with a do pass on the committee substitute.
The committee then considered Senate Memorial 16, which asks Higher Education to convene a task force on parenting students in New Mexico’s higher education system. Senator Harmeo and witnesses described barriers such as child care, transportation, flexible scheduling, and financial hardship, and said the memorial would gather data and recommendations rather than create a new program. Members discussed how the survey would be administered, whether it would include full-time and part-time students, and how online or out-of-state students would be handled; the memorial was approved with a do pass.
Finally, the committee heard Senate Memorial 17, sponsored by Senator Lopez, directing DPS and the New Mexico Coalition of Sexual Assault Programs to study the current state of sexual assault examination kits. Witnesses reviewed the 2016 task force that addressed a backlog of more than 5,000 untested kits and said a new backlog of 1,419 kits is now beyond the 180-day testing target. Members expressed strong concern about the delays, asked about lab capacity, possible use of private or additional labs, and the lack of penalties for missing the deadline. The memorial passed with a do pass, and the committee then recessed.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Labor & Commerce Feb 3rd, 2026 at 10:30 am
Labor & Commerce
Transcript Highlights:
- request that any reform thoughtfully formalizes the coordination with Department of Health so that education
- or plumber to count up to four hours in behavioral health and wellness training toward continuing education
- or plumber to count up to four hours in behavioral health and wellness training toward continuing education
- : create revenues that could be used both for locals and for our state to be able to provide the education
- is create revenues that could be used both for locals and for our state to be able to provide the education
Bills:
SB6290 , SB6282 , SB5379 , SB6197 , SB6158 , SB6302 , SB5882 , SB6303 , SB6180 , SB6195 , SB6196 , SB6204 , SB6287
Committee:
Senate Labor & Commerce
Keywords:
liquor regulation, cannabis board, reorganization, state agency, governance, apprenticeship, behavioral health, construction trades, workforce training, wellness, interest arbitration, parks and recreation, public employees, labor relations, employee rights, SB 6197, plumbing contractor, plumber, contractor licensing, licensing enforcement
FL
Florida 2026 5th Special Session
Banking and Insurance Jan 28th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- The amendment directs the Department of Education to develop the related course curriculum in consultation
- This bill updates the pre-licensure education requirements for the 440 customer service representative
- turning 18 years of age, to be eligible to apply for licensure, creating a pathway through our public education
- ... ...to be eligible to apply for licensure, creating a pathway through our public education system
- another credential certificate opportunity that ultimately can be leveraged upon in greater higher education
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Banking and Insurance met with a quorum present and took up a full agenda of bills, beginning with SB 1286 by Sen. Wright. That bill expanded the state recruitment bonus program to include newly employed firefighters, created a DFS grant review panel, and established a PTSD institute within DFS for first-responder behavioral health. Fire chiefs, the Florida League of Cities, and others supported the measure, and the committee reported it favorably.
The committee then considered SB 198 on virtual currency kiosks by Sen. Rousan. A substitute amendment was adopted that clarified daily transaction limits, registration requirements, expiration rules, and OFR authority to deny registrations. Testimony focused on protecting seniors from crypto-ATM scams while giving the industry regulatory certainty. The committee also favorably reported CS/SB 198. Members next approved CS/SB 772, which allows portable electronics limited licensees to sell eyewear insurance, and CS/SB 1504, which updates insurance customer representative licensing pathways by allowing a high school insurance and personal finance course to count toward pre-licensure education.
The committee also favorably reported Sen. Gruters’ CS/SB 1038 and CS/SB 1040, which together create the Florida Strategic Cryptocurrency Reserve and its trust fund framework, and CS/SB 1440, which expands public records exemptions and cybersecurity-related protections for financial institutions, loan originators, money service businesses, and credit unions. Sen. Burton’s SB 1668 on the NICA program drew extensive testimony from a NICA board member and family advocate, who urged stronger funding to preserve lifelong care for catastrophically injured children; the bill was reported favorably despite concerns from the Florida Justice Association about benefit restrictions and retroactivity. Finally, the committee approved CS/SB 570, creating a DFS task force on payment scams, after an amendment reduced FDLE’s required representation. At the end of the meeting, Sen. Burton requested to be recorded in the affirmative on SB 1286, and Sen. Passidomo requested affirmative votes on tabs 3, 5, and 9; the committee then adjourned.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
December 9, 2025 - 12:30 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- And then finally, our continuing legal education.
- pass all of your character and fitness requirements, you still have to complete continuing legal education
- The Bar provides a lot of that continuing legal education.
- impacts a profession, who's using it, who's not using it, and what are the ways that we can help educate
- So again, the goal is educating our lawyers and helping them understand and carefully incorporate AI
Summary:
The Civil Justice and Claims Subcommittee met with a quorum and took up House Bill 413, relating to attorney’s fees, suit money, and costs in family law cases. Representative Gottlieb explained that the bill and strike-all amendment were intended to promote fairness, create more uniformity across circuits, expand judicial discretion in awarding fees, and strengthen enforcement language. Members discussed how the amendment’s reference to good-faith settlement offers would apply only after trial in fee determinations, not during the trial itself. Jamie Epstein of the Florida Bar’s Family Law Section supported the measure overall, saying it would improve consistency and deter bad-faith litigation, but noted concern about one paragraph creating a presumption of entitlement to fees in contempt actions.
The committee adopted the strike-all amendment and then passed HB 413 favorably as amended by a 13-0 vote. Chair Koster said the bill would provide needed clarification in family law practice and help parties litigate more professionally and amicably. After the vote, the committee heard a presentation from Florida Bar President Sayah Baker Barnes on the Florida Bar’s role and the impact of artificial intelligence on the legal profession.
Baker Barnes described the Florida Bar as an arm of the Florida Supreme Court responsible for regulating lawyers, protecting the public, handling discipline, reimbursing some victims of lawyer theft through the client security fund, and providing continuing legal education. She said AI use among lawyers has grown rapidly and that the Bar has created committees, guidance, and an ethics opinion to help lawyers use AI responsibly. She emphasized that lawyers remain responsible for the accuracy of AI-generated citations and work product, noted that Florida courts have already disciplined lawyers and a pro se litigant for fake AI-generated citations, and discussed confidentiality, privilege, and deepfake concerns. Members asked about protecting client information and finding best-practice resources, and she directed them to the Bar’s LegalFuel site and AI guidance materials. The meeting then adjourned.
NV
Transcript Highlights:
- First, even with all of the public education about the dangers of driving under the influence, DUIs remain
- First, even with all of the public education about the dangers of driving under the influence, DUIs remain
- for a first offense, and this will not change, they are required to attend a department-approved education
- I'd like to see continuous DUI bills come through, and if it's treatment, if it's education, if it's
- I think this is a good combination of, like he touched on, getting some early treatment, education, and
Committee:
Assembly Judiciary
Keywords:
elderly, vulnerable persons, criminal penalties, theft, civil penalties, criminal justice reform, traffic stops, law enforcement, data recording, public safety, racial profiling, SB323, Nevada, Department of Corrections, offenders, inmates, incarcerated people, prison phone calls, free phone calls, family communication