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NM
Transcript Highlights:
- You have a tie vote, which means it continues to lay on the table.
- I think we're ready for a vote, because—could the Secretary please call the vote?
- I was going to vote no on this, but as I listened to Senator O'Malley, I was going to vote no on this
- By a vote of six to two, you have a due pass, Senator, on this bill.
- Could the secretary please call the vote. Secretary, please call the vote.
Committee:
Senate Senate Conservation
Keywords:
food recovery, composting, waste management, solid waste surcharge, organic waste reduction, environment, grants, advisory group, soil conservation, water resources, training services, outreach programs, environmental protection, animal care, veterinary services, spay and neuter, Las Vegas, community funding, animal welfare, animal shelter
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Standing Committee on Licensing, Occupations, and Administrative Regulations.(2-4-26)
Licensing, Occupations, & Administrative Regulations
Transcript Highlights:
- So, I'm going to vote in practices.
- >> Vote.<00:05:16.080><c> I</c><00:05:16.240><c> vote</c><00:05:16.560><c> yes.
- I vote yes. And please record my >> Vote. I vote yes.
- </c> >> explain my vote. >> explain my vote.
- </c> enthusiastically vote yes. enthusiastically vote yes.
MO
Transcript Highlights:
- By your vote of 17 yes and zero no, you have voted House Committee substitute for House Bill 1818 due
- By your vote of 17 yes and zero no, you have voted House Committee substitute for House Bill 1818 due
- By your vote of 17 yes and zero no, you have voted House Committee Substitute for House Bill 1948 do
- Nine counties voted in favor of Amendment 3.
- By your vote of 12 yes and 5 no, you have voted House Bill 2688 do pass.
Committee:
House Children and Families
MO
Transcript Highlights:
- By your vote of 17 yes and zero no, you have voted House Committee substitute for House Bill 1818 due
- By your vote of 17 yes and zero no, you have voted House Committee substitute for House Bill 1818 due
- By your vote of 17 yes and zero no, you have voted House Committee Substitute for House Bill 1948 do
- Nine counties voted in favor of Amendment 3.
- By your vote of 12 yes and 5 no, you have voted House Bill 2688 do pass.
Committee:
House Children and Families
Summary:
The Committee on Children and Families met with a quorum and first took up several bills in executive session. House Bill 1818, dealing with protections for children involved in content creation and related financial arrangements, was amended and converted into a House Committee substitute. Members discussed that the bill is aimed at children creating content for financial gain and clarifies that platforms must comply with federal law without being drawn into disputes between children and parents. The substitute was then voted do pass by a 17-0 roll call. House Bill 1948 was also amended and substituted; the amendment changed references from the Family Support Division to the Department of Social Services, and members briefly joked about the wording of “fatherhood” versus “fathership.” The committee then voted the substitute do pass 17-0.
The committee next debated House Bill 2688, which drew sharp disagreement. Opponents argued the bill’s due process language for unborn children was too vague, could create legal uncertainty, and might have consequences for IVF, miscarriage investigations, and criminal liability for women and medical providers. Supporters said the bill was about protecting pre-born life and that due process should apply. The bill was voted do pass by a 12-5 roll call. The committee then moved into public hearings.
In public hearing, House Bill 1772 was presented as an adoption-fee bill intended to raise state-paid attorney fees for adoptions, increase fees for contested adoptions, and separate guardian fees so more children could be adopted from foster care. The sponsor said the goal was to reduce costs and speed adoptions; Foster Adopt Connect testified in support, while members raised questions about contested adoptions, subsidy timing, and whether the bill would affect access to attorneys. House Bill 1696 proposed clarifying who has the right of sepulcher for minors with court-appointed guardians, giving the guardian priority unless the guardian is under criminal investigation for the child’s death, and adding religious-belief protections regarding cremation. Testimony from family members described painful experiences where legal authority reverted to abusive parents after a child’s death, and committee members generally supported clarifying the law.
Finally, House Bill 2505 was heard, a grandparent custody bill giving grandparents priority when both parents are found unfit, unsuitable, or unable to serve as custodians and the child’s welfare requires placement. Supporters, including Foster Adopt Connect and a grandmother who testified emotionally, said grandparents often provide the most stable care and should be recognized in statute. An opponent argued the current law already allows courts to place children with grandparents when appropriate and warned that statutory priority could override the child’s best interests in some cases. The committee adjourned after concluding public testimony on HB 2505.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- Chair, and I'm going to be voting against the bill today.
- , I voted against them at the time.
- Both of these important things came up for a vote, I voted against them at the time.
- Unless any senator requests a separate vote on an individual appointee, we're going to take one vote
- We're going to take one vote on all of the appointees.
Committee:
Senate Education Pre-K - 12
Summary:
The Education Pre-K-12 Committee met and took up several education bills. It first heard SJR 1104 on religious expression in public schools, which would place a proposed constitutional amendment on the ballot to protect voluntary religious expression by students and school personnel. The sponsor said it would codify existing protections and not require prayer or religious activity, while opponents argued it was unnecessary, could be used to advance Christian nationalism, and could make minority-faith students uncomfortable. The committee reported the resolution favorably.
The committee then approved SB 1738 on educational facilities, as amended, to require the Department of Education to review school facility requirements and recommend design and construction practices intended to improve safety and accountability. It also approved SB 824 on charter schools, as amended, which shifts the bill to a transparency-focused strike-all requiring districts to submit annual reports on unimproved land holdings to the Department of Education. The committee also confirmed appointees on Tabs 7 and 8.
A major portion of the meeting focused on SB 1620 on public education, described by the sponsor as a “school board members’ bill of rights.” The bill would give board members broader access to district documents and staff, limit nondisclosure agreements, clarify attorney representation, and strengthen budget transparency and nepotism rules. Supporters said it would help board members do their oversight jobs, while opponents warned it could undermine superintendents, expose confidential student or employee information, and create confusion in district governance. The committee reported the bill favorably.
Finally, the committee heard SB 1170 on education, as amended, which would allow parents of students with disabilities to request cameras in self-contained classrooms and set district procedures for reviewing those requests. Supporters, including parents and disability advocates, testified that cameras would protect non-speaking and vulnerable students and provide accountability, while one opponent argued the measure should be funded if adopted. The committee reported the bill favorably. The committee also adopted a committee-bill motion for SPB 7036, a broad education package covering school turnaround, literacy, safety, early learning, instruction, and educator pipeline issues, though members raised concerns about a possible state role in producing instructional materials; the bill was reported favorably as a committee bill.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Law & Justice Jan 22nd, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- I think the counting of votes on the back end, who counts the votes, may be an issue of the outcome of
- Are we going for a vote, or are you going to withdraw this amendment?
- I want to vote for the bill, but it just doesn't quite get there.
- I'm going to ask for a no vote. Thank you, Senator Holy.
- So when I'm asking you to vote yes on this, I'm asking you to vote for somebody we don't know, somebody
Summary:
The Law and Justice Committee heard multiple Senate bills and took executive action on several of them. Bills discussed included SB 5837 on guardianship and conservatorship, SB 6011, SB 6009 on consent language in proceedings, SB 5868, SB 5974 on sheriffs and related law enforcement volunteers, SB 5720 on consumer debt default judgments, SB 5833 on leaving engines running to protect pets, SB 5936 on human trafficking remedies, SB 5993 on medical debt interest, SB 6070 on missing persons alerts and investigative tools, and SB 6002 on driver privacy and ALPR data. Staff summarized proposed substitutes and amendments for each, with members raising concerns about scope, constitutionality, consumer protections, law enforcement authority, privacy, and debt collection practices. Several amendments were adopted, withdrawn, or rejected during the discussion.
In executive session, the committee adopted proposed substitutes or amendments for SB 5837, SB 6009, SB 5974, SB 5720, SB 5833, SB 5936, SB 5993, SB 6070, and SB 6002. SB 6011 also received a due pass recommendation. SB 5974, after debate over sheriff certification and recall provisions, was advanced to Ways and Means. SB 5993, dealing with medical debt interest, drew multiple proposed amendments that were withdrawn, and the committee ultimately advanced the bill with the substitute. SB 6002 on ALPR privacy was advanced after discussion of retention periods, ownership of data, and evidentiary use.
The committee then held a public hearing on SB 6086, which would strengthen security protections for judicial officers and court personnel by expanding who may request removal of personal information, broadening Address Confidentiality Program eligibility, and allowing AOC security consultants to conduct threat assessments. Proponents, including judges, clerks, and court officials, described rising threats and the need for stronger protections; county officials and prosecutors raised implementation, constitutional, and records-management concerns. The committee also heard Senate Joint Memorial 8014, requesting a U.S.-led investigation into the killing of Washingtonian Aishanur Esgi Yegi. The memorial drew extensive testimony from family members, advocates, academics, and community groups in support, while a few opponents argued the memorial was factually incomplete or politically selective. No final action was taken on SB 6086 or SJM 8014 during the hearing, and the committee closed after noting very large numbers of signed-in supporters and opponents for the memorial.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, April 29, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- They don't want to have to vote on vote.
- Remaining electronic votes will be conducted as five-minute votes.
- Remaining electronic votes will be conducted as five-minute votes.
- This is a five-minute vote. Come here. Have all members voted?
- The first electronic vote will be conducted as a 15-minute vote.
PA
Transcript Highlights:
- Members will proceed to vote. Have all the members voted? Have all the members voted?
- The clerk will record the vote. 202 members having voted on the master roll, a quorum is present.
- I'd first like to thank the members of the chamber for coming in to vote on my bill today.
- Members will proceed to vote. The yeas and nays will now be taken. Members will proceed to vote.
- The clerk will record the vote.
Summary:
The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and recognition of guests, including the Civil Air Patrol Pennsylvania Wing Cadet Color Guard, district office staff, and a guest page. A quorum was established with 202 members voting on the master roll. The chamber also noted that Deputy Sergeant Hopkins is retiring after three years of service, and several committee meetings were announced for later in the day.
The main floor action was on House Bill 2198, which repeals the sales and use tax exemption for computer data center equipment. Supporters argued the exemption is no longer needed because data centers are large, profitable companies that should pay their share, and cited a projected future cost to the Commonwealth of about $517 million annually. Members in favor also said data centers place heavy burdens on local water, land, and electricity resources and should not receive taxpayer subsidies. Opponents argued the bill conflicted with broader data center policy discussions and that the House was moving too quickly after passing related infrastructure legislation the day before.
After debate, the House took a recorded final vote and passed House Bill 2198 by a vote of 197-5. The bill was sent to the Senate for concurrence. The House then moved several bills from the table calendar to the active calendar and adjourned until Friday, June 26, 2026, at 12 noon unless recalled sooner by the Speaker.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
03/16/2026 - House Rules
Transcript Highlights:
- Members, by vote of four ayes, two nays, and one not voting, you have recommended Senate Bill 1099 as
- Members, by vote of four ayes, two nays, and one not voting, you have recommended Senate Bill 1099 as
- You passed Senate Bill 1099 by a vote of four ayes, two nays, and two absent.
- You passed Senate Bill 1099 by a vote of four ayes, two nays, and two absent.
- By your vote of seven ayes, zero nays, and one absent, you have recommended the measures in the mass
Summary:
The Rules Committee considered several Senate bills for constitutional and proper-form review. Senate Bill 1099, on defamation claims and internet publication limitations, drew concern from the Rules Office about possible anti-abrogation and First Amendment issues, but it was still recommended by a 4-2 vote. Senate Bill 1148, governing attorney licensure and bar membership, was flagged for separation-of-powers concerns because it would direct how the Arizona Supreme Court licenses attorneys and conflict with Supreme Court Rule 32, yet it was also recommended by a 4-2 vote.
The committee then reviewed Senate Bill 1435 and Senate Bill 1567, both dealing with sexually explicit materials and minors in schools, libraries, and government settings. The Rules Office said both bills raised vagueness and First Amendment concerns, especially around the term “facilitate” and broad definitions of sexually explicit material, but noted those issues could likely be addressed by amendment. Members asked about the state’s interest in protecting minors and whether narrowing language could cure the constitutional problems. SB 1435 was recommended by a 4-2 vote, and SB 1567 was recommended by a 5-2 vote.
After correcting the recorded vote on SB 1099, the committee took up a mass motion covering many additional Senate bills. The Rules Office said each measure in the motion was constitutional and in proper form, and the committee approved the mass motion by a 7-0 vote with one absent. The meeting then adjourned.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Special Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs Feb 16th, 2026
Special Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- I move that House Bill 3000 be voted do pass. Any discussion?
- By your vote of 12 ayes and zero noes, you voted House Bill 3000 do pass. Thank you. Aye. Meirath?
- By your vote of 12 ayes and zero noes, you voted House Bill 3000 do pass. Thank you.
- By your vote, 11 ayes and one no, you have voted to pass. Okay.
- So, House Committee substitute for House Bill 313 was voted do pass.
Summary:
The committee held an open hearing on House Bill 3006, which would create a state coordinator position to identify and recover federal funds appropriated to Missouri but never disbursed. The sponsor said the bill is aimed at broadband and other federal programs that failed to deliver promised money, arguing the state should have a mechanism to pursue those funds and that the expected recoveries would far exceed the cost of the new position. Members asked about the coordinator’s authority, the role of the Attorney General, and whether the bill would apply to pass-through funds or individual claims; the sponsor said it was intended for funds owed to the state, not for local or individual pass-through disputes. No testimony in favor or opposition was recorded, and the hearing concluded without a vote on HB 3006.
The committee then moved into executive session and took up several bills. House Bill 2288 was brought up for a do pass vote and failed on a roll call vote of 5 ayes and 7 noes. House Bill 3000 was then considered and passed unanimously, 12 ayes and 0 noes.
The committee next considered House Bill 313. A substitute was adopted after a brief explanation that it added a definition of “public building” used elsewhere in the chapter and made a grammatical change. The House Committee Substitute for HB 313 then received a do pass recommendation by a vote of 11 ayes and 1 no, and the meeting adjourned.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
02/09/2026 - Senate Federalism
Senate Federalism Committee of Reference
Transcript Highlights:
- I vote no. Thank you. Mr. Chairman. Mr. Chairman, I'm explaining my vote. Please. Mr.
- Chair, I'm explaining my vote, please, and please keep it to the bill. I will.
- So with that, I vote... ...last year by restricting private property rights.
- So with that, I vote no.
- All right, members, with your vote of four ayes, three nays, and zero not voting, you have given Senate
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Senate Standing Committee on Licensing and Occupations (3-10-26)
Licensing & Occupations
Transcript Highlights:
- Explain my vote.
- Senator McDaniel, cast my vote and explain, Madam Chair. >> Please. I'm going to cast a no vote.
- So I'll vote I today and look space.
- </c><00:20:38.480><c> and</c> Senator McDaniel Cast my vote and Senator McDaniel Cast my vote and explain
- I'm going to cast a no vote. >> Please. I'm going to cast a no vote.
Committee:
Senate Licensing & Occupations
WY
Transcript Highlights:
- Uh, so we will do another<00:08:04.319><c> vote.
- </c> another vote. Roll call vote. Eve. another vote. Roll call vote. Eve.
- </c> >> Madam Chair, this is a roll call vote >> Madam Chair, this is a roll call vote for
- </c> Are you ready to vote? Are you ready to vote? >> All<00:09:35.920><c> righty.
- Ready to vote. Thank you, >> All righty. Ready to vote.
Committee:
Joint Select Water Committee
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, July 15, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Vote no. Vote no. The gentleman I now recognize a gentleman from Florida. Okay.
- Vote.
- Quite a vote.
- This is a 15-minute vote. recorded vote will rise and be counted. recorded vote will rise and be counted
- This is a five-minute vote. On this vote, the yays are 209, the nays are 216.
DE
Delaware 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Natural Resources & Energy Committee Meeting Jun 17th, 2026
Natural Resources & Energy
Transcript Highlights:
- Please note that any votes that will be taken will be by roll call vote.
- The roll call vote began.
- Vote yes on SB 9. Thank you. Good one. Sydney Grossnickle.
- Delaware Nature Society urges you to vote SB 9 out of committee.
- I'm now going to call the roll to vote. Representative Berry. Yes.
Bills:
SB9
Committee:
House Natural Resources & Energy
Keywords:
wetlands protection, nontidal wetlands, Delaware, environmental sustainability, climate change, carbon sink, permitting process
Summary:
The House Natural Resources and Energy Committee met and first considered SB 321 with Senate Amendment 1, the community solar utility billing bill. The sponsor explained that it would consolidate the two-bill system for community solar subscribers into one utility bill, with the utility forwarding the subscriber fee to the solar facility through an escrow mechanism so costs are not shifted to other ratepayers. Testimony from the solar industry, the Public Advocate, and environmental advocates supported the measure, emphasizing easier enrollment, fewer barriers for low-income customers, and guaranteed savings. The committee initially lacked enough members present to release the bill, but after a roll call vote it was released from committee.
The committee then heard SB 9 with Senate Amendment 1, a wetlands protection bill creating a state non-tidal freshwater wetlands permitting program. The sponsor and DNREC described a framework of exemptions, general permits, and individual permits based on wetland type and value, with an advisory committee to develop regulations. Witnesses explained that “exceptional value” wetlands would include unique wetland communities and high-functioning wetlands, and that the bill was intended to preserve important habitat while allowing farming, drainage, and other exempt activities to continue. Some members raised concerns about flooding, land classification, and the balance of the advisory committee, while supporters said the bill was the product of broad stakeholder consensus and would protect wetlands without unduly harming agriculture or development.
Public comment on SB 9 was strongly supportive from environmental groups, the Delaware Native Species Commission, the Home Builders Association, the Farm Bureau, The Nature Conservancy, and affordable housing advocates, who said the bill balanced conservation with practical land use concerns. After remote testimony, the committee took a roll call vote and SB 9 was released from committee. The meeting concluded with remarks thanking the chair for her service and instructions for members to sign the backers before adjournment.
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
House Chamber - Thu Apr 16, 2026, 12:00PM HST - Day 45
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- If not, we will be taking a voice vote. If not, we will be taking a voice vote.
- </c><00:16:48.640><c> No</c><00:16:48.839><c> vote.</c><00:16:49.640><c> So</c> 2165.
- No vote. So 2165. Representative Garcia. No vote. So ordered.
- </c> Members, we will be taking a voice vote. Members, we will be taking a voice vote.
- </c> Members, we will be taking a voice vote. Members, we will be taking a voice vote.
Bills:
SCR48 , SCR28 , SCR74 , SCR62 , SCR60 , SCR89 , SCR147 , SCR179 , SCR182 , SCR59 , SCR54 , SCR180
Keywords:
affordable housing, housing credits, perpetual credits, development, Hawaii Housing Finance, Vietnam veterans, commemorative medal, recognition, working group, Hawaii, no-bid contracts, emergency procurement, audit, state agencies, public funds, accountability, emergency response, disability access, 911 systems, life-saving measures
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Apr 9th, 2026
California Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Respectfully asked for an aye vote. Thank you.
- Respectfully asked for an aye vote. Thank you. Seeing no further discussion or debate. Let us vote.
- March 18th on a unanimous vote. Respectfully asked for an aye vote. Thank you.
- Unanimous vote respectfully asked for an aye vote. Thank you.
- He was approved by the Rules Committee on a 5-0 vote on March 18th, respectfully asked for an aye vote
Summary:
The Senate began with a quorum call, prayer, and the Pledge of Allegiance, then moved through several floor recognitions. Members honored the Natomas Nighthawks boys basketball team for their championship season, and the chamber also recognized the 2026 James Irvine Foundation Leadership Awardees for work on homelessness, education, youth civic engagement, community college success, and mental health. Individual awardees highlighted included Chris Chapman, Leanne Chun, Darla Cooper, Virgil Moorhead Jr. and Amy Matheson, Adrian Hillman and Aaron Garner Ford, and Selina Alvarez. The Senate also welcomed former U.S. Treasurer Rosie Rios Perez and later heard committee and budget subcommittee announcements.
On legislation, the body considered and passed Senate Resolution 88 by Senator Blakespear, commemorating the 50th anniversary of modern biotechnology and the 20th anniversary of the California Biotechnology Foundation. The resolution emphasized California’s role in biotech innovation and the industry’s economic and public health impact. The Senate also passed Senate Resolution 90 by Senator Gonzalez, recognizing April 14–16 as Khmer New Year and celebrating Cambodian American culture, especially in Long Beach.
The chamber confirmed five gubernatorial appointments: Alan Guy, Henry Nutt III, and Steven Pennelli to the Contractors State License Board; Jacob Arkavakotov to the Medical Board of California; and Dr. V. V. Ling Sai to the Medical Board of California. All confirmations were approved by unanimous or near-unanimous roll call votes. The Senate also suspended a rule to allow Senate Bill 1447 to be heard in policy committees after the deadline, and later announced that the next floor session would be held on Monday, April 13, 2026.
The session concluded with adjournment in memory of Rod Diridon Sr., with extended remarks from Senators Cortese, Wahab, and Becker describing his long public service, leadership on transportation and environmental issues, and lasting influence in Santa Clara County and beyond.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Apr 9th, 2026
California Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Respectfully asked for an aye vote. Thank you.
- Let us vote. Respectfully ask for an aye vote. Thank you. Seeing no further discussion or debate.
- March 18th on a unanimous vote. Respectfully asked for an aye vote. Thank you.
- Unanimous vote. Respectfully asked for an aye vote. Thank you.
- Respectfully asked for an I vote. Thank you.
Summary:
The Senate met with a quorum present and began with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance. The floor then moved through a series of recognitions, including the Natomas Nighthawks boys basketball team, 2026 James Irvine Foundation Leadership Awardees, and visiting California biotech leaders. Senators highlighted the honorees’ work on youth development, education, mental health, homelessness, community college success, and biotechnology. The body also welcomed Rosie Perez, the 43rd Treasurer of the United States and chair of America 250, to the chamber.
On the legislative side, the Senate approved a procedural request to allow Senate Bill 1447 to be heard in policy committees after the deadline. The chamber then confirmed five gubernatorial appointments: Alan Guy, Henry Nutt III, Steven Pennelli, Jacob Arkatov, and Dr. V. V. Ling Sai, with each confirmation passing on unanimous or near-unanimous roll calls. The Senate also adopted Senate Resolution 88, recognizing the 50th anniversary of modern biotechnology and the 20th anniversary of the California Biotechnology Foundation, and Senate Resolution 90, recognizing April 14-16 as Khmer New Year; both resolutions passed 37-0.
The remainder of the session included committee announcements and an extended adjournment in memory of Rod Diridon Sr., with several senators speaking to his long career in local government, transportation planning, environmental advocacy, and public service. Members emphasized his role in shaping transit in Santa Clara County and California, his mentorship, and his lasting influence on the region. The Senate then announced it would recess and reconvene on Monday, April 13, 2026.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- . >> Chair: By your vote, this bill reports favorably.
- I'm excited to vote yes on this.
- I AM EXCITED TO VOTE FOR THIS BILL.
- Chair: By your vote, this bill reports favorably. Next, CS for HB 1430.
- Chair: By your vote, this bill reports favorably.
Committee:
House Education & Employment Committee
Summary:
The House Education Employment Committee heard seven bills and reported each favorably. HB 129 on Florida Virtual School would remove a priority system, confirm access for all Florida students and eligible military dependents overseas, clarify teacher retirement status, allow local schools to administer required exams, and authorize direct-support organizations; it passed unanimously after brief questions about audit-related updates and waitlists. HB 423 on student elopement, sponsored by Rep. Eskamani and Rep. Tramont, would require schools to establish safety teams and prevention plans for students who may leave supervised areas; testimony from autism advocates emphasized drowning and other safety risks, and the bill passed 16-0 with strong bipartisan support.
The committee also approved CS for CS HB 753 on school counselors, which removes certain certification barriers while keeping the master’s degree requirement and sets evaluation criteria based on state counseling standards. Supporters said the bill would help address counselor shortages and align evaluations with the profession’s actual duties. CS HB 1253 on coach support for student-athletes, as amended, allows coaches to use personal funds up to a capped amount for student needs with written parental consent; members raised concerns about liability, fairness, and the need for clear guardrails, but the bill passed 15-0.
CS HB 833 on private school facilities would make small private schools of 100 students or fewer a permitted use in commercial and mixed-use zoning districts and allow use of existing buildings if fire and code standards are met; supporters said it would reduce local barriers while preserving safety, and it passed 15-0. PCS for CS HB 1325 would update the Linking Industry to Nursing Education Fund by clarifying matching contributions, allowing expansion or modernization of existing space but not new construction, and streamlining awards; it passed unanimously with broad college and health system support. Finally, CS HB 1437 on conversion charter schools would create clearer dispute-resolution options for facility maintenance issues and, via amendment, allow capital outlay funds for repairs if the charter assumes full responsibility; after debate over whether the amendment was premature, the bill passed 13-3. The meeting then adjourned.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Health and Human Services Feb 18th, 2026
Appropriations Committee on Health and Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- Yes, Senators, by your vote, CS for SB 42 is reported favorably.
- Senators, by your vote, we show Senate Bill 1340 is reported favorably.
- Senators, by your vote, we will show CS for Senate Bill 1404 is reported favorably.
- Senators, by your vote, we will show CS for Senate Bill 1414 is reported favorably.
- Our vote will show CS for Senate Bill 1684 is reported favorably.
Bills:
S0042 , S0196 , S0878 , S0902 , S0914 , S1092 , S1168 , S1340 , S1404 , S1414 , S1684 , S1686
Keywords:
child protection, medical records, investigation, abuse, neglect, healthcare, Child Protection Team, diagnosis, uterine fibroids, health database, medical research, personal data protection, women's health, clinical laboratory, licensure, healthcare personnel, technologist, technician, medical marijuana, low-THC cannabis
Summary:
The Appropriations Committee on Health and Human Services met to hear and vote on a series of health, human services, and education-related bills, along with a presentation of the committee’s proposed HHS budget. The budget was described as increasing by more than $2.1 billion over the current base, with major funding highlighted for Medicaid and KidCare, rural health, provider rate increases, child welfare, mental health and substance use, opioid treatment, Alzheimer’s initiatives, cancer research, ADAP, veterans’ services, and IT modernization. Public testimony on the budget focused heavily on AIDS Drug Assistance Program funding and concerns about Department of Health changes affecting access, premium assistance, notice, and continuity of care for people living with HIV/AIDS.
Among the bills reported favorably were measures on podiatric medicine and tissue-based products (SB 1092), background screening and clearinghouse procedures (SB 1168), child protective investigations involving specific medical diagnoses and second opinions (SB 42), clinical laboratory personnel licensure standards (SB 878), uterine fibroid data tracking and research (SB 196), medical marijuana treatment center oversight and related health provisions (SB 902), dyslexia and dyscalculia screening and intervention in schools (SB 1340), memory care licensure for assisted living facilities (SB 1404), congenital CMV education materials (SB 1414), Parkinson’s disease registry and related public records exemption bills (SB 1684 and SB 1686), and occupational therapy dry needling licensure standards (SB 914). Several bills were amended before passage, including SB 1092, SB 42, SB 902, SB 1684, and SB 1404.
Testimony generally came from professional associations, advocacy groups, and affected stakeholders, with support voiced for most measures. The committee adopted amendments on the floor, heard no opposition during debate on the bills described, and then voted to report each measure favorably. At the end of the meeting, senators requested to be recorded in the affirmative on selected bills, and the committee adjourned.