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WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Community Safety Jan 26th, 2026 at 01:30 pm

Community Safety

Transcript Highlights:
  • A series of really good statements on this bill. Sarah Leon, are you here? Sarah.
  • I'm here to give a statement on the basis of prevention efforts and how they relate to substance use
  • I'm here to give a statement on the basis of prevention efforts and how they relate to substance use
  • in general, statement on the basis of prevention efforts and how they relate to substance use in general
Bills: HB2146 , HB2349 , HB2430 , HB2457 , HB2510 , HB2532
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

01/26/2026 - House Public Safety & Law Enforcement

House Public Safety & Law Enforcement Committee of Reference

Transcript Highlights:
  • Carretto, Executive Vice President of the Professional Firefighters of Arizona, had a totally different statement
  • Carretto, Executive Vice President of the Professional Firefighters of Arizona, had a totally different statement
  • And so, I mean, it's not really a question, but it's more of a statement that I think we have to figure
  • So just a statement for the committee. Mr.
Summary: The committee first heard HB 2641, which would ban firefighting foam containing intentionally added PFAS chemicals. The sponsor said the bill is intended to protect firefighters and the public from cancer-linked “forever chemicals” that can contaminate groundwater, and cited other states and prior Arizona action banning the foam for training. Testimony from a University of Arizona public health researcher and a firefighters’ association representative supported the bill, saying alternatives exist and that current stockpiles and continued use still expose firefighters and water supplies. Members asked about environmental impacts, alternatives, procurement, and stockpiles. The bill passed unanimously, 15-0. The committee then considered HB 2602, which appropriates $24 million from the general fund for a 10% pay increase for Department of Public Safety employees in fiscal year 2027. The sponsor and supporters argued the raise is needed for recruitment and retention, noting vacancies, turnover, and the cost of training new troopers. Several members raised budget concerns but said they supported the goal of better pay for law enforcement and state employees more broadly. Others discussed whether pay should be addressed across all agencies or through a broader statewide compensation approach. The bill received a do-pass recommendation on a 10-2-3 vote. Finally, the committee heard HB 2225, which would provide $10 million for capital costs for the Northern Arizona Regional Training Academy in Yavapai County, with the money exempt from lapsing until 2029. Supporters said the academy is too small for current demand, serves multiple northern Arizona agencies and some statewide partners, and would reduce travel and lodging costs for training. Testimony emphasized regional oversight, cultural awareness training, and the academy’s role in officer education and retention. Some members questioned whether the state should fund a county-based academy and raised concerns about the bill’s structure and broader budget priorities; one member also objected to law enforcement practices in their community. The bill was moved forward with a do-pass recommendation, though the roll-call vote was not fully shown in the transcript excerpt.
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Community Safety Jan 20th, 2026

Transcript Highlights:
  • I think we agree with most of the proponents of the bill, but we are challenged in aligning the statements
  • I’m reading a statement by Ali.
  • And you’re reading the statement by Ramona. Is that correct? Yes. Please go ahead.
  • And I think one of you is reading a statement by somebody else. Yeah, go ahead.
Summary: The House Community Safety Committee held public hearings on several bills. House Bill 2209 would add 12- or 24-month sentencing enhancements for theft-related offenses when the value of stolen, possessed, or trafficked property exceeds $20,000 or $50,000, respectively. Rep. Mari Leavitt said the bill targets organized retail theft and related violence, emphasizing business losses, worker safety, and links to broader criminal activity. Supporters included prosecutors, retailers, law enforcement, and city officials who described organized retail crime as coordinated, underreported, and harmful to employees and communities. Opponents argued theft trends are declining, existing penalties are sufficient, and sentencing enhancements would worsen incarceration and racial disparities. The hearing on HB 2209 was left open for additional testimony. House Bill 2403 would revise penalties for failure to register as a sex offender or kidnapping offender, including lowering the seriousness level for second and subsequent offenses from level 2 to level 1 in the proposed substitute. Testimony was overwhelmingly supportive or neutral. Proponents from the Sex Offender Policy Board, sentencing commission, public defenders, prosecutors, and sheriffs’ representatives said the bill reflects long-negotiated recommendations, better matches the offense’s administrative nature, and may improve compliance by pairing shorter prison terms with community custody and supervision. The committee then closed the public hearing on HB 2403. House Bill 1591, in a proposed substitute, would create a sentencing alternative, resentencing option, and conviction-vacation process for defendants who are verified survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, or human trafficking, where abuse was the primary and proximate cause of the offense. Supporters, including survivor advocates, prosecutors involved in diversion programs, and researchers, said many incarcerated women are survivors and current law often fails to account for coercion and trauma. Some witnesses urged broader eligibility and less reliance on formal documentation. Prosecutors and sheriffs’ representatives expressed concerns about discretion, potential public-safety impacts, and whether existing sentencing factors already address these cases. The committee also heard extensive testimony on House Bill 2526, which would rename patronizing a prostitute as commercial sexual exploitation, expand the offense to include providing anything of value, elevate it from a misdemeanor to a Class C felony, and increase associated fees. Supporters framed it as a response to trafficking, exploitation, and violence against women and children, while opponents—many of them sex workers or survivors—argued it would criminalize consensual adult sex work, push the industry further underground, and reduce safety and income for vulnerable people.
NM
Transcript Highlights:
  • Somewhere in here, and I don't remember the exact page, the statement was made that there would be an
  • I just have a quick statement to make because I think it is very important.
  • And then just one statement: we're not facing these cost-sharing punitive measures because of our fraud
  • It'll bring up this report done in 2008 that listed every single fund to give a financial statement in
Keywords: 996, all
NM

New Mexico 2025 Regular Session

IC - Science, Technology and Telecommunications Nov 12th, 2025

Science, Technology & Telecommunications Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • If someone were to come up to me and say, "Hey, what's the value statement of DO-IT?"
  • We have provided an example of a statement. We're going to work on improvement.
  • We took the AI work we'd been doing with some of this statement of work stuff, went in and applied it
  • Important bills won't have a chance at passing due to the high cost of implementation and the impact statement
CA
Transcript Highlights:
  • But the word 'housing' appears only once in the Bay Delta Plan's 127 pages, and then only as a statement
  • time in consultation with all the affected interests to take input on what would be a draft initial statement
  • time in consultation with all the affected interest to take input on what would be a draft initial statement
  • If you're at a certain threshold, we would also be doing an impact analysis kind of statement, which
Summary: The Assembly Select Committee on Regulatory Authority held its first hearing to examine how California’s regulatory framework affects housing production, affordability, and timelines. Chair Pacheco and Assemblymember Haney framed the discussion around the state’s housing shortage and the need to reduce costs while maintaining environmental, safety, and community protections. The first panel featured housing experts and industry representatives who argued that state regulations, code complexity, utility constraints, and agency review processes add substantial cost and delay to development. Bill Fulton described overlapping state and local land-use authorities and the tension among housing, coastal protection, climate, and wildfire goals. CBIA’s Chris Ochoa and California Apartment Association representative Bob Raymer said building codes, energy mandates, and agency processes have materially increased per-home costs, and they urged more centralized affordability analysis and greater scrutiny of regulatory impacts. The Bay Area Council’s Louis Marante called for a statewide cost target for housing and stronger timelines and accountability for state agency reviews. The second panel brought in state agencies to explain their roles. HCD said its housing element enforcement, streamlining laws, and technical assistance have helped increase production, shorten entitlement timelines, and improve compliance by local governments. CARB said SB 375 is a planning law that does not directly regulate land use, and argued that regional housing assumptions in sustainable communities strategies are not being fully implemented on the ground. The Coastal Commission said it works with local governments to balance coastal protection, sea-level-rise risk, and housing, and noted recent guidance and pilot efforts to streamline housing approvals in the coastal zone. The Energy Commission said its building energy standards are designed to be cost-effective and save consumers money over time, though they can add some design and documentation complexity. Fish and Wildlife and DTSC both emphasized early engagement and collaboration to reduce delays while protecting natural resources and public health; DTSC said it is refining vapor intrusion guidance and using brownfield grants to support redevelopment. The State Water Resources Control Board said it uses general orders and basin planning to provide predictable permitting while balancing water quality, water rights, and housing needs, and noted billions in grants and loans for water infrastructure and site remediation that can support housing affordability. In response to questions from Assemblymember Haney, several agencies described ongoing coordination across departments, including regular meetings among HCD, CARB, the Coastal Commission, and transportation agencies, as well as broader interagency efforts to reduce redundancies and identify pinch points in project delivery. No formal votes or legislative actions were taken during the hearing; the main outcome was informational testimony and discussion of possible future reforms to improve coordination, predictability, and affordability in state regulatory processes.
NM

New Mexico 2025 Regular Session

IC - Federal Funding Stabilization Subcommittee Jul 1st, 2025

Federal Funding Stabilization Subcommittee

Transcript Highlights:
  • Is that—would that be an accurate statement? Mr. Chair, Senator Trujillo, absolutely.
  • , and then a lot of good questions have been asked, and these are Madam Chair, just a couple of statements
  • And that is on page 8, and on page 9 the statement is each month more than 39,000 receive on.
  • On top of that, yes, your statement is that you have 73,000 people that are enrolled.
US
Transcript Highlights:
  • Your written statements will be made part of the record in its entirety.
  • Can you affirm, yes or no, whether you still think that is an accurate statement?
  • Yes, I believe that's an accurate statement. Thank you very much.
  • In my opening statement, I alluded to your operational experience at HUD.
Summary: The meeting involved significant discussions around key legislative proposals, primarily focusing on various bills such as HB2 and SB5. The committee examined the implications of these bills on issues like housing affordability and financial regulation. Notable members engaged in debates, providing differing perspectives on the potential economic impacts of the proposed bills. The meeting witnessed public testimony, which included a call for accountability in government actions and oversight of current financial policies. Members echoed concerns about following through on commitments to address critical issues affecting everyday Americans.
ND

North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Floor Session Apr 9th, 2025 at 01:00 pm

North Dakota House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • to offenders released from the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, and to provide for a statement
  • to offenders released from the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, and to provide for a statement
  • Speaker and members of the Assembly, House Bill 1194 relates to false statements made to law enforcement
  • The statement of purpose, basically, we added the three and three on the salary line item.
Keywords: 908, all
Summary: The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a quorum present, then approved journal corrections and recognized visiting students from Underwood School. The chamber also handled several conference committee appointments after failing to concur with Senate amendments on House bills 1022, 1049, 1229, and 1029, and after the Senate failed to concur on House amendments to Senate bills 2010 and 2113. The House then concurred in or passed a series of amended measures, including House Bills 1481 (dental insurance loss ratio and reporting), 1511 (physician guidance on abortion law, with an emergency clause), 1562 (mandated reporter training), 1197 (correctional facilities study), 1095 (child protective services liaison work group), 1317 (barber licensing board changes), 1549 (corrections facility grants and reentry-related provisions), 1354 (appraiser evaluations), 1374 (open meeting exemption for township supervisors during on-site inspections), 1355 (abbreviated notice for administrative rulemaking), 1025 (advanced nuclear energy study), 1470 (Game and Fish fee changes), 1592 (Lignite Research Council updates), and 1375 (alcohol service/photo ID provisions). Final passage votes were recorded on each bill, with most passing comfortably and some drawing notable opposition, especially HB 1470 and HB 1549. The House spent substantial time on Senate Bill 2011, the Highway Patrol appropriation. Members discussed shifting one-time funding from the general fund to the Electronic Motor Carrier Permit Fund, including body armor, preliminary breath tests, an emergency vehicle course, resurfacing, fleet costs, and handgun/taser replacement, while also noting a federal grant and no new FTEs. Questions focused on salary-line increases and the new-and-vacant FTE pool, with Appropriations explaining that those dollars had been moved back into agency budgets from OMB. The bill passed 84-6. The House also passed Senate Bill 2013, the Commissioner of University and School Lands appropriation, after discussion of Trust Lands operations, unclaimed property staffing, and distributions from the Common Schools Trust Fund; one member was excused for a conflict, and the bill passed 67-22. Senate Bill 2023, the Racing Commission appropriation, passed 65-25 after a brief explanation of the agency’s responsibilities and funding. A major policy debate centered on Senate Bill 2385, which revises mobile home park regulation. Supporters said it creates receivership procedures if a license is revoked, requires clearer tenant notices, limits certain fees, and strengthens protections against eviction and utility overcharges. Two members were excused from voting due to conflicts tied to mobile home park ownership, and the bill passed 84-4. Another extended debate occurred on Senate Bill 2159, which allows the State Energy Research Center to study nuclear-related projects with approval from the Industrial Commission and consultation with the radioactive waste advisory council. Supporters said it is meant to help study advanced nuclear energy while preserving existing prohibitions on high-level radioactive waste storage; opponents raised concerns that the language could weaken prior protections and open the door to waste-related research or storage. The transcript ends during that debate, before a final vote on SB 2159 is shown.
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Arts, Entertainment, Sports, and Tourism Committee Apr 1st, 2025

Arts, Entertainment, Sports, and Tourism

Transcript Highlights:
  • going to take the support and oppose positions at the same time, so we'll have our hearing and our statements
  • On support statements and on opposition statements.
  • That being said, I am not here to make political statements. I am not here to play games.
Keywords: 988, house, all
HI

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

CPC Public Hearing - Thu Mar 20, 2025 @ 2:00 PM HST

Consumer Protection & Commerce

Transcript Highlights:
  • The last testifier actually, who I do know, recently made a very clear statement, and I'm experiencing
  • know uh recently um made a very who I do know uh recently um made a very clear<00:18:18.400><c> statement
  • and</c><00:18:19.039><c> I'm</c><00:18:19.200><c> experiencing</c><00:18:19.760><c> the</c> clear statement
  • and I'm experiencing the clear statement and I'm experiencing the very<00:18:20.240><c> same</c><00:
Keywords: 910, house, all
Summary: The Committee on Consumer Protection and Commerce heard three resolutions focused on condominium management, insurance, and landlord-tenant issues. For HCR 24/HR 23, which sought a follow-up Sunrise review of condominium association managers, Hawaii Realtors and the Real Estate Commission supported the measure, while several condo owners and advocates described alleged embezzlement, misconduct, and lack of accountability in association management. The Real Estate Commission suggested using a more current bill, HB 1312, as the basis for the review. In decision-making, the committee adopted an HD1 to direct the auditor to conduct a Sunrise analysis on HB 1312 instead of the older cited bills, and the measure passed with amendments by unanimous votes, with one member excused. For HCR 85/HR 79, which asked the Insurance Commissioner to study alternative insurance models for condominium associations and unit owners, the acting insurance commissioner said the division supported the concept but warned the study could be costly and time-sensitive, estimating roughly $1.5 million based on the breadth of the requested work. A committee member and the commissioner discussed whether the scope could be narrowed, and the commissioner said a narrower study could reduce costs. The committee ultimately deferred the measure for possible revision and future discussion. For HCR 158/HR 153, which proposed an Attorney General-led working group to improve landlord-tenant code provisions, the Attorney General’s office said another agency with housing expertise would be better suited to convene the group and suggested LRB for legal research support. Hawaii Realtors supported the idea but said the chairing agency could be changed, while Maui Tenants and Workers Association urged stronger tenant representation and warned against framing the effort in a way that favors investors over tenants. A mediator also noted procedural gaps in court filing requirements for tenants and landlords. In decision-making, the committee adopted an HD1 to shift the convening role from the Attorney General to the judiciary, narrow the scope, and make technical changes; the amended resolution passed unanimously, with one member excused.
FL

Florida 2025 Regular Session

March 20, 2025 - 02:00 PM

Transcript Highlights:
  • I withdraw that statement. Okay. Different question, Madam Chair.
  • Association that pretty much represents any financial service in the country that sends out billing statements
  • I want to be very, very clear and very clear in my statements.
  • What also comes to mind to me is the statement made by the gentleman about IVF.
Summary: The subcommittee considered a long agenda of civil justice and claims measures. HB 1173, relating to the Florida Trust Code, was presented as a clarification of standing in trust litigation after recent case law; after questions about who may sue, an amendment was adopted clarifying that an expressly named charity retains standing, and the bill passed 14-2. HB 1437, on attorney’s fees in motor vehicle PIP disputes, drew testimony from insurers and reform groups opposing a return to fee-driven litigation and from medical groups supporting fee recovery for prevailing parties; it passed 17-0. CS/HB 147, addressing prohibited debt-collection communications during nighttime and early morning hours, was described as a clarification of an outdated statute in light of modern communications, with support from business groups and no opposition in the vote; it passed 18-0. The committee then heard several claims bills against the Department of Children and Families. HB 6511, for relief of L.P., described severe injuries to a child after DCF allegedly failed to act on warning signs; a technical amendment was adopted and the bill passed 18-0. HB 6515, for relief of Michael Barnett, involved DCF’s alleged failure to investigate domestic violence that preceded the killing of three children and injury of a fourth; members asked about the settlement amount and the case’s circumstances, and the bill also passed 18-0. HB 1517, expanding wrongful death law to allow parents of an unborn child to recover for the child’s death, generated the most extensive debate. The sponsor said it aligns civil law with existing criminal definitions and excludes claims against mothers and providers of lawful medical care, including IVF; opponents warned it could be used to target reproductive care, support networks, and domestic violence survivors, while supporters framed it as a justice measure for families. An amendment clarifying damages rules for minors and unborn children was adopted, and the bill passed 13-4. Finally, HB 947, on evidence of medical damages in personal injury and wrongful death cases, sought to allow broader evidence at trial and to change “shall” to “may”; supporters said it would improve fairness and transparency, while opponents argued it would weaken post-2023 tort reforms and reintroduce inflated medical damages. The amendment was adopted and the bill was then taken up with additional opposition testimony.
FL

Florida 2025 Regular Session

March 19, 2025 - 01:00 PM

Transcript Highlights:
  • Actually, I would respectfully not agree with that statement just because without a cap, the agents can
  • contractors codifying their right to repair existing heat pumps, as that comes from a declaratory statement
  • In 2012, the CILB issued a separate declaratory statement.”
  • “In 2012, the CILB issued a separate declaratory statement stating, in fact, that AC contractors do not
Summary: The subcommittee met with a quorum and took up a series of bills, beginning with PCS for HB 743 on social media use by minors. The sponsor said the bill would extend last session’s restrictions by requiring parental access to messages for minors ages 15 and 16 and allowing law enforcement access with a warrant or parental request. Members raised concerns about abuse situations and private communications, but the sponsor said the bill was aimed at protecting children from grooming and trafficking. The PCS was supported in public testimony and passed 15-0. Members then approved HB 1161, which would let victims of altered sexual depictions or deepfakes demand removal of the content and pursue civil remedies if it is not taken down; an amendment clarified a definition tied to federal law, and the bill passed 14-0. The committee also passed local bills for Duval County (HB 4053) and Oviedo/Seminole County (HB 4031) creating special alcohol licensing exception areas, and HB 717, which increases penalties for unlawful demolition of historic buildings and structures on the National Register of Historic Places, with supporters from historic preservation and local government groups. The committee next approved HB 1035 on building permits for single-family dwellings, as amended, to extend permit validity around building code updates, speed approvals after emergencies, and create faster review timelines for smaller projects; members questioned possible loopholes and storm-related applications, while the home builders association supported the measure. It also passed PCS for HB 1219 on employment agreements, creating a framework for covered non-compete and garden leave agreements for higher-wage employees or those with access to confidential information; several members objected to its impact on workers and the marketplace, and the vote was 11-5. Additional favorable votes were taken on HB 799 regarding condominium alcohol licenses, HB 869 expanding underground utility contractors’ scope to include certain fire line work after a contested amendment and testimony from both utility and fire sprinkler groups, HB 1071 on alternative plan reviews and inspections, PCS for HB 981 on athlete representation and NIL compensation, and PCS for HB 801 on HVAC/mechanical contractors repairing and replacing certain pool heaters, both of which drew mixed testimony and debate over scope and safety. The final item introduced was HB 311 on repair of motorized wheelchairs, which the sponsor said would improve access to parts, tools, and independent repair options for users.
FL

Florida 2025 Regular Session

March 11, 2025 - 08:00 AM

Transcript Highlights:
  • , as you said, could not be here today, prior speaking engagement, but he has asked me to read a statement
  • You're recognized to read the statement. Thank you, ma'am. Yes. So, DMS has an office work policy.
  • Was he provided an itemized statement of what his cost and expenses were, or was it just your lodgings
  • boards of privately held companies, I have to commend Executive Director Zengali on his mission statement
Summary: The subcommittee met to review agency travel, budget reduction exercises, and member reports from agency meetings. Early discussion focused on the Department of Management Services (DMS), where members questioned the cost of travel for four out-of-state data/cyber staff and the secretary’s absence. DMS defended the hires as highly specialized enterprise cybersecurity and data personnel, said the positions were lawfully paid and posted, and explained that the staff work on statewide data cataloging and cyber risk reduction rather than agency-by-agency systems. Members also raised concerns about fleet inventory discrepancies and requested follow-up information on hiring, travel, and data inventory timelines. The chair said she would consider travel guardrails and possible reductions, and noted that DMS, the Lottery, and the Florida Commission on Human Relations did not meet the requested reduction target, while the Public Employee Relations Commission did not submit reductions. The committee then heard from the Florida Lottery about the secretary’s trip to Paris for the World Lottery Convention. Lottery staff said the trip was reimbursed through the multi-state lottery organization and was intended to share best practices and improve operations, though members questioned the value of the travel and requested reimbursement records and the trip agenda. The subcommittee also reviewed agency reduction exercises from several agencies. The Department of Revenue exceeded its target and was praised for frugality; DFS, the Florida Gaming Control Commission, the Office of Financial Regulation, the Office of Insurance Regulation, the Public Service Commission, the Division of Administrative Hearings, and the Department of Business and Professional Regulation each described how they met or approached their reduction goals, often through vacancies, reversions, or expense cuts. OIR warned that further reductions could hurt insurance regulation capacity, while OFR and PSC said their reductions were based on historical reversions and lower post-COVID travel or vacancy levels. Members then reported back on agency meetings. DMS members raised fleet tracking, real property audits, salary studies, and health plan savings ideas, and asked for follow-up on the Florida PALM project, cybersecurity grants, and state IT modernization. DFS members said the agency was efficient and that its Palm-related work and insurance consumer programs were important. Lottery members emphasized the agency’s revenue generation for education and its low administrative overhead. Gaming Control members highlighted storage costs for seized gaming equipment and suggested technology-based alternatives. PERC members said a union-related law had doubled their workload and asked for more staffing and possible AI assistance. OIR members stressed the need for a Tampa satellite office and more resources to recruit and retain specialized staff. The chair closed by saying the committee would continue reviewing travel, staffing, and reductions with an eye toward taxpayer value and transparency.
FL

Florida 2025 Regular Session

March 4, 2025 - 01:30 PM

Transcript Highlights:
  • Finding 13 dealt with conflict of interest statements.
  • I think maybe just a general statement of the actions you all are taking. Take corrective action.
  • I think maybe just a general statement of the actions you all are taking, I think would be helpful.
  • That's a fair statement. Well, okay, then that's that. Sorry to make it... No, no, no.
Summary: The subcommittee first heard a lengthy Auditor General presentation on the Department of Management Services’ fleet management operations. The audit found major problems with oversight, recordkeeping, policies, fee-setting, purchase and disposal approvals, public auction controls, and FleetWave system access and processing. Key findings included that 2,279 vehicles valued at more than $57 million could not be matched between FleetWave and FLAIR, disposal records were missing or incomplete, user access remained active long after employees separated, and the department had not documented a reasonable basis for its $1.75 per-vehicle monthly fee. Members expressed strong concern about the accuracy of the state’s fleet inventory and the risk of waste or misuse. DMS Secretary Allende said the department concurred with the findings, was working with the Auditor General, and planned corrective actions, including better training, clearer guidance, improved reconciliation, and possible centralization or pilot programs for fleet purchasing and management. The committee then returned to vacancy discussions with several agencies. The Division of Administrative Hearings said its two long-vacant judges of compensation claims positions had been hard to fill because of low pay and short reappointment terms, but the chief judge said the division could operate without them and offered those positions up as part of a reduction exercise. The Public Service Commission reported 42 vacancies but said statutory deadlines were still being met, though staff workloads and depth of analysis were affected. The commission also said vacancies help it manage salaries within its trust-fund budget. Members questioned whether some of those positions were truly needed given the lack of delays. The Florida Gaming Control Commission reported 29 vacancies, including a vacant chair that prevented appointment of an inspector general, and said the chair vacancy was a gubernatorial appointment issue. The acting executive director also said the commission’s compulsive gambling prevention program had lapsed after no responsive bids were received for a new contract, but an invitation to negotiate was nearly complete and a new provider was expected soon. The Public Employee Relations Commission reported that its caseload had more than doubled after Senate Bill 256, which increased union recertification work; it said it was meeting deadlines only with overtime and that the workload had not fallen despite decertifications. Members asked for follow-up data on union cases, vacancy needs, and whether some positions across agencies could be reallocated to better match workload.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Public Education Mar 4th, 2025

Public Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • I'm going to make a statement that's not really a question, but I'm just going to then ask you, what
  • That's my statement.
  • I provide a written statement for you all; it provides an introduction to special education services
  • I have provided a written statement that goes into a lot of detail.
Bills: HB2 , HB2
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on State and Local Government - 02/20/25

State and Local Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • county and city to local government instead of, you know, and then providing for that eligible entity statement
  • 00:19:33.679><c> entity</c> providing for that eligible entity providing for that eligible entity statement
  • :19:37.559><c> like</c><00:19:37.720><c> to</c><00:19:38.000><c> see</c><00:19:38.200><c> if</c> statement
  • so um I would like to see if statement so um I would like to see if that<00:19:38.520><c> could</c><
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
MN
Transcript Highlights:
  • I would like to hear from OHE first about their statement about the students.
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Keywords: 1183, house
NM

New Mexico 2025 Regular Session

Senate - Conservation Feb 4th, 2025

Senate Conservation

Transcript Highlights:
  • I believe one of our members sent the committee an email about an AMA statement on the necessity to preserve
  • Thank you, Senator Stefanik and the committee for the opportunity to make a statement.
  • I just want to clarify some of the statements that have been made today in committee.
  • You know, when you make a statement that. Outdoor lighting does not deter crime?
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

Hearings to examine defense innovation and acquisition reform. Jan 28th, 2025 at 08:30 am

Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Personnel

Transcript Highlights:
  • So after the opening statements, Mr. Sheehy will ask questions.
  • I'd like to go back to Senator Reid's opening statement at the end where he talked about Churchill and
  • I think we need to transform our thinking into we've got problem statements, not requirement statements