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CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Higher Education Committee Apr 14th, 2026
Higher Education
Transcript Highlights:
- Currently, we have about 900 institutions and about 300 out-of-state registrations. Okay.
- through the full admissions process without a guarantee of acceptance and often lose priority registration
- were disappointed about the discontinuation of it and excited that California might step up to the plate
- were disappointed about the discontinuation of it and excited that California might step up to the plate
- Policies like priority housing and registration helped level the playing field and remove barriers so
Committee:
House Higher Education
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- It strengthens registration requirements by requiring initial and annual in-person registration with
- Would Rock Court, would this registration automatically be part of that process in Rock Court?
- This is just registration of where you are living. Representative Nixon, you're recognized.
- Would Rock Court, would this registration automatically be part of like that process in Rock Court?
- This is just registration of where you are living. President Nixon, you recognized. Thank you, Mr.
Summary:
The House opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, a quorum call, approval of the journal, and adoption of the special order calendar. The chamber then took up several Senate bills on special order, with members offering questions and debate before final votes. The first major measure, CS/SB 156, the Officer Jason Rayner Act, would reclassify certain offenses against law enforcement officers and add manslaughter of an officer to the life-sentence reclassification statute. Supporters said it honored Officer Rayner and clarified that resistance to officers with violence is unlawful; opponents argued it reduced judicial discretion and could sweep in unintended cases. The bill passed 100-8.
The House next passed CS/SB 688 on naturopathic medicine, which creates a regulatory framework and licensure standards for naturopathic physicians, defines scope limits, and establishes a board under the Department of Health. Supporters framed it as a consumer protection and medical freedom bill, while opponents called it an expansion of scope and criticized the low penalty for unlicensed practice. It passed 85-22. The chamber also passed CS/CS/SB 1062 on speech and debate education, creating a Florida Speech and Debate Hall of Fame, a Speech and Debate Week, and a statewide debate initiative, by a unanimous 112-0 vote.
Members then approved CS/CS/SB 1220, a broad transportation bill covering FDOT authority, airports and seaports, drone and delivery devices, autonomous vehicle crimes, tolls, and other transportation issues; an amendment added provisions on Space Florida, golf carts, automated license plate recognition, and related matters while removing digital driver’s license repeal language. The bill passed 87-23. SB 962 on affordable housing, which clarifies that Live Local Act zoning preemption does not unintentionally capture working farms and farm operations, passed 109-2. Finally, CS/CS/SB 1580 on aiding illegal gaming was introduced and discussed; it would strengthen penalties for illegal slot machines and unregulated gaming arcades, clarify reporting and enforcement, and preempt local regulation, with questions focused on VFWs, sweepstakes, fantasy sports, and online betting. The transcript then shifted into lengthy farewell remarks and recognitions, including tributes from members leaving the House and acknowledgments of guests in the galleries.
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
House and Governmental Affairs Apr 23rd, 2026
House and Governmental Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- Okay, so this is another thing that bothers me then: no-party registrants or voters could select our
Committee:
House House and Governmental Affairs
Keywords:
nominating petitions, unaffiliated voters, party primaries, political participation, elections, public meeting minutes, transparency, government accountability, publication deadlines, open meetings, boards and commissions, public records, contact information, email addresses, phone numbers, website disclosure, official journal, Louisiana public bodies, parish board of election supervisors, Department of State elections hotline
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- requires the tax assessor of each parish to provide property owners with a form for permanent registration
- Charles Parish to provide property owners with a form for permanent registration of the homestead exemption
- Charles Parish to provide property owners with a form for permanent registration of the homestead exemption
Bills:
HR118 , HB1120 , SCR11 , SB73 , SB89 , SB128 , SB149 , SB180 , SB191 , SB196 , SB238 , SB318 , SB340
Committee:
House Ways & Means
Keywords:
water utility, tax credit, excessive rates, residential service, subcommittee, tobacco tax, excise tax, smokeless tobacco, vapor products, public health, FDA, risk-proportionate, tax credits, higher education, workforce development, brain drain, economic incentives, SB 73, Act 10, Act No. 774 of 2024
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Business and Insurance 2ND REVISED Apr 16th, 2026 at 09:30 am
Business and Insurance
Bills:
HB2933 , HB3041 , HB3048 , HB3081 , HB3297 , HB3338 , HB3673 , HB3790 , HB3983 , HB4105 , HB4139 , HB4203 , HJR1023
Committee:
Senate Business and Insurance
Keywords:
insurance regulation, homeowner claims, premium discounts, catastrophe mitigation, civil penalties, credit card transactions, payment methods, service charge, consumer rights, financial regulation, insurance, nonadmitted insurers, surplus lines, Oklahoma, fire extinguisher, licensing, public safety, age qualification, State Fire Marshal, towing services
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Commerce and Economic Development Oversight REVISION 2: HB3127 - Added Mar 5th, 2026 at 10:30 am
Commerce & Economic Development Oversight
Keywords:
HB3783, plumbing apprentice, endorsed apprentice, endorsed plumbing apprentice, journeyman plumber, plumbing license, Construction Industries Board, Committee of Plumbing Examiners, apprenticeship, trade license, vocational education, occupational licensing, professional licensing, Title 59, Plumbing License Law of 1955, licensure exam, journeyman examination, apprentice registration, plumbing industry regulations, administrative penalty
IA
Committee:
Joint Transportation
Keywords:
statewide urban design, specifications board, cost assessment, local government compliance, transportation project standards, driverless vehicles, automated driving systems, liability, traffic safety, hazardous materials, Gadsden flag, vehicle registration, shooting sports, school infrastructure, public safety, Iowa, fuel tax, gasoline gallonage, diesel gallonage, retail dealer
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama Senate County and Municipal Government Committee Feb 17th, 2026
County and Municipal Government
Transcript Highlights:
- public roads in the same manner as private passenger vehicles, but only if they meet strict safety, registration
- lights, horns, seat belts, roll bar, spark arrestor, muffler, windshield, and compliant tires, registration
- lights, horns, seat belts, roll bar, spark arrestor, muffler, windshield, and compliant tires, registration
- lights, horns, seat belts, roll bar, spark arrestor, muffler, windshield, and compliant tires, registration
- Registration and tag issued through the local licensing official after certification.
Committee:
Senate County and Municipal Government
Keywords:
lottery winnings, lottery prize, state lottery, income tax exemption, tax exemption, gambling, games of chance, prize proceeds, Alabama Department of Revenue, state income tax, tax relief, winnings, jackpot, lotto, Alabama State House, Montgomery, Legislative Council, demolition, state capitol, state capitol building
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
01/28/2026 - House Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections
Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections
Transcript Highlights:
- Voter registration data, ID applications, health care information—all fed into federal systems.
- Who would be an unqualified registrant when it comes to lawful presence in the state of Arizona?
- Who would be an unqualified registrant when it comes to lawful presence in the state of Arizona?
- My question, ma'am, was: were the voters removed from the voter registration rolls?" Mr.
- You were asked about qualified registrants to vote. It's a yes or no.
Committees:
House Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections , House House Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections Committee of Reference
Keywords:
sample ballots, elections, primary election, general election, mailing deadline, ballot mailing, county election officials, board of supervisors, secretary of state, early voting list, election administration, voter information, postal service, USPS processing center, city elections, town elections, special district elections, Arizona election law, ballot proofing, party chair
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- our position that this doesn't add any additional protections under the current district under registration
Bills:
HB2076 , HB2135 , HB2175 , HB2186 , HB2223 , HB2345 , HB2364 , HB2417 , HB2440 , HB2666 , HB2763 , HCR2043
Committees:
House Judiciary , House House Judiciary Committee of Reference
Keywords:
school safety, employee training, firearm certification, crisis response, school policies, reimbursement fund, local law enforcement, HB2135, Arizona, civil liability, private right of action, DEI, diversity equity and inclusion, critical race theory, anti-racism, race stereotyping, sex stereotyping, race scapegoating, sex scapegoating, gender identity
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Community Safety Jan 22nd, 2026 at 08:00 am
Community Safety
Committee:
House Community Safety
Keywords:
DUI, driving under the influence, impaired driving, toxicology, forensic toxicology, breath test, blood test, THC, marijuana, cannabis, alcohol concentration, state toxicologist, implied consent, evidence admissibility, venous blood draw, forensic phlebotomist, certified laboratory, accredited laboratory, law enforcement, DWI
TX
Bills:
HB293 , HB 1173 , HB3753 , HB4999 , HB5696 , SB2145 , HB5689 , HB5690 , HB5694 , HB5698 , HB293
Committee:
House Intergovernmental Affairs
Keywords:
HB 293, Texas housing tax credits, low-income housing, affordable housing, private activity bonds, PAB, qualified allocation plan, TDHCA, Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, state representative objection, housing development approval, municipal notice, county commissioners court, extraterritorial jurisdiction, LIHTC, bond-financed housing, homelessness, housing services, Texas Department of Housing, municipal programs
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama Senate County and Municipal Government Committee Apr 2nd, 2025
County and Municipal Government
Committee:
Senate County and Municipal Government
Keywords:
county tax, education funding, capital projects, local government, sales tax, food trucks, mobile vendors, business license, health inspection, statewide regulation, zoning ordinances, vessel registration, boating fees, state funds, regulatory changes, water safety, municipal zoning, zoning board, appeals process, circuit court
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama House Ways and Means General Fund Committee Feb 19th, 2025
Ways and Means General Fund
Committee:
House Ways and Means General Fund
Keywords:
judicial compensation, salary increase, court system, Alabama legislation, judges, HB187, court fees, docket fee, sheriff's fund, sheriff's office, jail operations, law enforcement, county sheriff, court filing fees, Alabama Code 12-19-312, solicitor's fund, clerk's fund, forensic services trust fund, budget flexibility, public safety
MO
Transcript Highlights:
- So when you get your license plate on your vehicle or you renew your tags, you would have the ability
- They run those plates, and then that MULES system or the Department of Revenue would kick back to that
- They run those plates, and then that MULES system or the Department of Revenue would kick back to that
- But when you fill out that form with DOR, you can put multiple license plates on there.
- But in case maybe he would be driving mine, for example, I can put multiple plates on there.
Committee:
House Crime and Public Safety
Summary:
The committee on Crime and Public Safety held public hearings on House Bill 3175 and House Bill 3066. HB 3175, called Mason’s Law, was presented by Rep. Chris Brown as a system to let the Department of Revenue, Missouri Highway Patrol, and MULES alert officers during traffic stops if a driver may have a disability or health condition affecting communication. Brown described a traffic stop involving a young man with autism and said the bill would allow a physician-verified designation tied to license plates and driver records. Testimony in support came from Mason and his mother, who said the bill could prevent dangerous misunderstandings, along with a friend, a speech-hearing association representative, and Kansas City police, who said officers already receive crisis-intervention training. No opposition testimony was offered.
HB 3066, by Rep. Brad Christ, would clarify parts of the new St. Louis City police governance structure, including responsibility for civil liabilities, budgeting, and extending the transition director’s term. Christ said the bill is meant to clean up language from last year’s police governance changes and address disputes over who pays for lawsuits arising from different time periods, while also allowing the Board of Police Commissioners more flexibility to move money within its budget. Several witnesses and members raised concerns that the bill would weaken the city’s Board of Estimate and Apportionment, reduce transparency and checks and balances, and shift financial burdens onto city taxpayers and vital city services. City representatives opposed the bill and urged waiting for a memorandum of understanding to resolve the issues locally, while supporters from the police board, the police officers association, and the Attorney General’s office said the bill would provide needed clarity and efficiency and help resolve lingering liability questions.
No votes were taken on either bill during the hearing. At the end of the meeting, the chair announced that several other House bills and a House resolution would not be executed that day and might be heard later.
ID
Idaho 2026 Regular Session
Apr 1st, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- generation of revenues from a proposed fee increase to the Project Choice fee assessed on all vehicle registrations
- Senate Bill 1325 created a new license plate to generate revenue.
- It's a white license plate with black lettering.
- Proceeds from the sale of that plate will be directed to Project Choice, and that breakout is on the
- For comparison, the license plate that was approved by the legislature last year and implemented by ITD
Summary:
The Joint Finance and Corporation Committee met with a quorum from both chambers and first approved a $6.5 million federal supplemental appropriation for the Military Division to replace failing climate control systems in Idaho Air National Guard buildings at Gowen Field. The committee then considered Idaho State Police funding tied to three revenue measures: a beer excise tax distribution change, a new specialty license plate, and a liquor account distribution change. Members discussed the impact on cities and counties, with several noting the shift away from local governments, but the motion to appropriate $6.695 million in dedicated and federal funds for ISP personnel costs passed and received a do-pass recommendation.
The committee next took up two pieces of language related to Idaho Digital Learning Academy. One trailer language item tied to House Bill 940, which would change course fee limits for non-graduation and graduation-required courses, was adopted by unanimous consent. A second proposal to restore IDLA’s access to PSIF after a large appropriation reduction failed after members raised concerns about allowing access before the academy spent down its cash balance and about weakening the budget cap.
Members then approved language redirecting about $12 million from the Strategic Initiatives Fund to the local highway distribution formula instead of LTAC grants, after debate over whether formula-based distribution or competitive grants better served local needs. Finally, the committee adopted language preventing an automatic transfer from the Budget Stabilization Fund to the General Fund when the fund exceeds its 15% cap, preserving the fund balance unless the legislature acts otherwise. The meeting adjourned after the final do-pass recommendation was approved.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Texas last session, which empowers DPS to revoke CDL licenses in the same manner as sex offender registration
- This bill would allow the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles to issue a special license plate to Central
- Alumni and students of the school express interest in having their own specialty plate.
- The students and alumni will purchase these just like any other specialty plates.
- I've been hesitant because it's, to my knowledge... we've never named or done a set of plates for a high
Bills:
HB647 , HB791 , HB 1242 , HB1729 , HB2003 , HB2029 , HB2061 , HB2775 , HB3751 , HB4804 , HB3611
Committee:
Senate Transportation
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Appropriations Committee May 14th, 2025
Appropriations
Transcript Highlights:
- Creo, step up to the plate. Good morning, Madam Chair and committee members. You may begin.
- ticketing, signage, and public safety tows, all of which apply to vehicles without a state license plate
- done four of these toes in the last two and a half years and have collected zero dollars of state plates
- on the assumption without the threat of being towed for unpaid tickets students with out of state plates
- families, and low income individuals from excessive and hidden fees for DMV related services like car registration
Committee:
House Appropriations
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- It is funded 75% by the sale of the agricultural license plate.
- That is the Ag license plate: standard red, white, and blue in the background.
- It is time to redesign that plate.
- It has nothing to do with the quantity of plates sold or anything like that. So, Mr.
- It has nothing to do with the quantity of plates sold or anything like that. So, Mr.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- It provides local efficiency by allowing tax collectors to issue and deliver titles, registrations, and
- license plates directly.
- Allowing tax collectors to issue and deliver titles, registrations, and license plates directly, cutting
- appointment slots and then also extends permanent disabled parking permits to eight years and enhanced plate
- This amendment ensures clarity and consistency in how requests for certain specialty license plates are
Committee:
Senate Appropriations
Summary:
The Appropriations Committee met with a quorum and considered a series of bills, most of them receiving favorable reports. SB 132, as amended, would require the Department of Financial Services to contract for a study on whether Florida should recognize gold and silver as legal tender; an amendment advanced the report deadline to December 1, 2025, and the bill was reported favorably. SB 1050, also amended, expands the intellectual and developmental disabilities managed care pilot program statewide, emphasizes that enrollment is voluntary, adds transparency and reporting requirements for APD, creates a statewide family care council, and requires related studies and coordination; it was reported favorably after supportive testimony about reducing the APD wait list. SB 820 codifies the Office of Faith and Community in the Governor’s office, and the bill drew extended debate over church-state separation and concerns about political activity by the office; despite opposition from several senators, it was reported favorably. SB 1060 creates a joint legislative oversight committee for Medicaid financing and operations, with supporters citing the size of the program and the need for stronger legislative review; it passed favorably. SB 7032 presumes Medicaid eligibility for permanently disabled individuals receiving certain long-term services during redetermination, to prevent gaps in care, and was reported favorably with broad support. SB 12, a claim bill for a minor injured in a DCF-related case, was also reported favorably without opposition.
The committee also approved several infrastructure and tax-related measures. SJR 318 proposes an ad valorem exemption for certain tangible personal property used in agriculture or agritourism, such as equipment and tractors, and was reported favorably with support from agricultural and business groups. SB 818, as amended, revises utility relocation funding for public road and rail projects, shifting the financing structure after constitutional concerns were raised and adding a $50 million grant program; it passed after discussion of the impact on local governments and utilities. SB 1348 modernizes DMV services through tax collectors, adds a distracted driving course option, bans appointment scalping, and extends certain disabled parking permit terms; it was reported favorably. SB 1664 requires voter reapproval of local taxes, including tourist development taxes and local option sales taxes, when they expire, with special rules for taxes tied to revenue bonds; it drew significant debate over impacts on tourism-dependent counties and was reported favorably despite opposition from some members and local government groups. SB 1050, SB 820, SB 1060, SB 7032, SB 12, SJR 318, SB 818, SB 1348, and SB 1664 all received favorable committee votes, and the meeting ended with final missed-vote requests and adjournment.