Transcript Highlights:

• Sections 3 and 4 mandate unannounced in-person site visits to verify grant recipients are doing work
• Section 5 deals with mandatory reporting on violations of grant processes.
• Sections 6 through 9 deal with obligations of grantees.
• The bill actually already addresses that in section 10.
• All right, and with that, House File 3 will be laid over for future date.

Committee: House State Government Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:

• To the honorable members of the Florida Senate and House of Representatives: Whereas Article 3, Section
• Whereas Article 3, Section 3(c)(1) of the Florida Constitution permits the Governor to convene the Legislature
• Section 3(c)(1) of the Florida Constitution, do hereby proclaim as follows.
• Section 1.
• Section 2.

Summary: The House convened in special session with prayer, a moment of silence for former Coral Springs Vice Mayor Nancy Mettier Bowen, the Pledge of Allegiance, and confirmation of a quorum. The clerk read the Governor’s amended special session proclamation, which added two subjects to the call: legislation protecting Floridians from artificial intelligence harms, including an AI Bill of Rights and possible public-records exemptions during early investigations, and legislation on medical freedoms similar to Senate Bill 1756. The special session was set to run from April 28 to May 1, 2026. The chamber then seated and swore in three new members: Representatives Hillary Holley, Samantha Scott, and Emily Gregory. The House adopted motions accepting their certifications as prima facie evidence of election and declaring them duly elected and qualified members. Guests of the new members were recognized in the chamber. Speaker Pro Tem Duggan outlined the House’s approach to the special session, saying the House had received the Governor’s proposed redistricting maps and intended to bring them to the floor for consideration the next day. He also said that, because no bills had been filed on the other topics in the call before the special session began, those issues would not be taken up. The House then adopted a motion to adjourn and reconvene on April 29, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. or upon call of the chair.

Transcript Highlights:

• That says for 1720 25 at 3:22 PM.
• This is $3 million in FY 26-27 and $3 million in FY 28-29.
• Section 3.1, the CRT Street.
• And section 7 is a repealer section.
• Verifying technical changes to the hunger-free campus designation statute, section 3 on page 25.

Bills: HF2312

Committee: House Higher Education Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:

• Amending Title 38, Chapter 3, Article 4, A.R.S., by adding Section 38-452 relating to public employees
• Amending Title 38, Chapter 3, Article 4, A.R.S., by adding Section 38-452 relating to public employees
• House Bill 2170, amending Title 41, Chapter 23, Article 3, A.R.S., by adding Section 41-2553, relating
• House Bill 2379, amending Section 15-302, A.R.S., in Title 15, Chapter 3, Article 3, relating to school
• Due 924-3-1501 a IRS by adding section 3230.03 relating to health professionals.

Transcript Highlights:

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• Recommendation is to pass with amendments, deleting section 2, 3, and 5, and removing all references
• </c><00:17:45.919><c> 2</c> pass with amendments deleting section 2 pass with amendments deleting section
• 2, 3, and 5?
• 2 3 5 6 7 8 9 and 10 deleting sections 2 3 5 6 7 8 9 and 10 and<00:20:26.840><c> blank</c><00:20:27.159

Committee: Senate Ways and Means

Summary: The joint Ways and Means and Judiciary committee met in decision-making mode and took up a long list of measures, mostly recommending passage with or without amendments. Early actions included S.B. 414, which was amended to blank the appropriation, draw funds from the major disaster fund, and change the effective date to 2050, and S.B. 223, which would require fire breaks in hazardous fire areas and create or expand wildland fire prevention and protection programs with blank appropriations for FY 2026 and 2027. The committee also advanced S.B. 1009 on state reserve parking space enforcement, S.B. 1149 on reported hate crime definitions and reporting, S.B. 402 on mooring-line requirements for certain vessels, S.B. 1441 on the Oahu regional health care system transfer, S.B. 1442 on child and adolescent mental health responsibilities, S.B. 1478 on harbor evacuation orders, and S.B. 493 on written notice for emotional support animal sales or verifications. Members generally raised little opposition, and most measures were adopted without reservations. Some bills drew brief discussion or committee-report notes, including S.B. 1149, which referenced a Hawaii Civil Rights Commission report encouraging policy-level hate crime data reporting, and S.B. 1442, which was amended with a far-future effective date and a committee-report note about whether mental health services should be expressly subject to funding. S.B. 1441 was substantially revised to require a memorandum of agreement between the Oahu Regional Health Care System and the Department of Health by November 30, 2025, with patient care to begin by December 31, 2025, and a report to the legislature before the 2026 session. The committee also considered several finance and energy-related measures. S.B. 897 on the wildfire liability trust fund prompted questions about whether costs would be passed to consumers; the response was that the proposal contemplated cost sharing and that some amounts were still blank. S.B. 1395 and S.B. 1396 were amended to remove special-fund structures, direct revenues into the general fund, and require the governor to include equivalent amounts in the executive budget for climate-related projects. S.B. 501 was amended to expand step-in agreement provisions for future PPAs and establish a fund outside the State Treasury, and S.B. 1589 was amended so private donations to the stadium authority would go into the NID special fund for stadium infrastructure and sod, with members discussing accountability and the source of stadium-related consultant spending. The committee adopted the recommendations on all measures considered, with some members noting reservations on a few bills, and one item, S.B. 1418, was deferred.

Transcript Highlights:

• Colossians chapter 3, verse 13, says... That the prisoner was you.
• Colossians chapter 3, verse 13, says: Bear with each other and forgive one another.
• House Bill No. 515 by the Education Committee, an act relating to education, amending Section 33-1631
• But that meeting does begin at 3. Thank you. Thank you, good gentleman. Further announcements.
• But that meeting does begin at 3. Thank you. Thank you, good gentleman. Further announcements.

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• Section 3 removes the requirement that hearing officers also take this training, given that they are
• Section 3 also removes the requirement that TEA creates a website listing the advocates.
• Section 3 indicates that in creating the training, TEA must consult with relevant stakeholders, including
• Section 3 indicates that TEA may charge a fee for the course, which is already implied but was not advised
• Section 3 also indicates that the agency may adopt an existing statewide or nationwide program. training

Bills: HB178 , HB1551 , HB1939 , HB2040 , HB2354 , HB2674 , HB3029 , HB3460 , HB3631 , HB3662 , HB5201 , HB5381 , HB178

Committee: House Public Education

Keywords: Texas education, public schools, curriculum, social studies, high school graduation requirements, State Board of Education, Education Code, ethnic studies, world history, world geography, U.S. history, government, economics, personal financial literacy, free enterprise, religious literature, Hebrew Scriptures, Old Testament, New Testament, ninth grade

Transcript Highlights:

• Our first section will be items 3 through 10: election requests to be presented to the voters at the
• Next section are items 11 and 12.
• Tammany Parish Fire Protection District Number 3 for not exceeding $3 million in limited tax bonds.
• Next section, items 22 and 23.
• Next section, items 22 and 23.

Summary: The State Bond Commission met on May 21, established a quorum, approved the April 16 minutes, and then considered a long agenda of bond, refunding, and election-related requests. Items 3 through 10 were election propositions for the November 3 ballot involving ad valorem taxes, parcel fees, and charter amendments for purposes such as fire protection, agricultural centers, neighborhood security, recreation, aging services, drainage, and roads and bridges; staff said they met technical and legal requirements, and the commission approved them. The commission also approved several local financings, including water and sewer projects, fire district equipment and facility improvements, school board and parish bonds, and refunding transactions for the East Baton Rouge City-Parish and St. James Parish School Board. A retroactive approval request from the City of Kenner related to a CEA with GMB Basketball LLC was discussed; staff made no recommendation because it was retroactive, but noted it appeared to be an oversight, and item 22, the related airport district agreement, was approved. The commission approved additional financing for the Louisiana Housing Corporation’s Federal City Building 10 affordable housing project, a preliminary approval for the Northwest Louisiana Finance Authority’s Petro Tower redevelopment in Shreveport, and two Louisiana Public Facilities Authority projects: Southern University’s Scott’s Bluff student housing project and the Crescent City Schools project for Harriet Tubman Charter School. During discussion of the Crescent City Schools financing, a commissioner asked about the use of MFP funds; staff explained that lease payments would be the repayment source and that MFP dollars are generally split between educational expenses and facilities costs, with the school’s typical split around 72% instructional and 28% administrative/facilities-related. Both items were approved. The commission then received six cost-of-issuance reports for previously approved bond issues, with various fee adjustments but no motions required. It also reviewed a debt schedule update and adopted Resolution No. 2 authorizing up to $425 million in general obligation refunding bonds to refund Series 2016 bonds and tender other outstanding bonds for savings, with pricing tentatively set for June 16 and closing for June 30. In other business, the commission heard a brief public comment from New Orleans City Council President J.P. Morrell thanking the commission for helping place a charter amendment on the ballot to improve New Orleans budgeting transparency and oversight. The meeting ended after monthly reports were noted and no further business was raised.

Transcript Highlights:

• , Section 3, end of bill.
• , Section 2, end of Section 2, end of Section 3, end of bill.
• , Section 3, end of bill.
• 1 into section 1 section 3 into section 3 into bill under any amendments to section 1 or the bills of
• , Section 3.

Transcript Highlights:

• To the honorable members of the Florida Senate and House of Representatives: Whereas Article 3, Section
• 3(c)(1) of the Florida Constitution permits...
• Whereas Article 3, Section 3(c)(1) of the Florida Constitution permits the Governor to convene the Legislature
• Section 3(c)(1) of the Florida Constitution, do hereby proclaim as follows: Section 1, the proclamation
• Section 2, the call of the Legislature of the State of Florida for this special session is further amended

Transcript Highlights:

• Section 2 of the bill transfers $3 million... For fiscal year 2006.
• Section 2 of the bill transfers $3 million from the Idaho Opportunity Scholarship Fund for fiscal year
• Section 3 of the bill transfers $33,745,000 from the Permanent Building Fund for fiscal year 2006.
• by section.
• Section.

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• The first substantive change is in Section 1.
• Section 5 references what sections of Century Code a PBM manager must comply with.
• Section 11 pulls the sections of code from...
• Section 11 pulls the sections of code from sections 12.1-31.2, Chapter 12.1-31.2, and other parts of
• Section 17 repeals the sections of code, which were moved into this new chapter, with one exception.

Summary: The Senate opened with prayer, roll call, and a quorum present, then moved through a series of conference committee appointments and reconsideration motions. Senator Axtman successfully moved to reconsider House Bill 1160, which had previously failed, and the chamber later passed it. HB 1160 creates a statewide bell-to-bell policy restricting personal electronic devices during instructional time; supporters argued it would reduce distractions, improve mental health and academic outcomes, and help teachers, while opponents raised local control concerns. The bill passed 42-4. The Senate also passed several other measures, including HB 1247 on protecting student victims of sexual offenses, HB 1489 consolidating civil protection orders into one chapter, HB 1032 making municipal courts courts of record and updating related procedures, HB 1487 authorizing a Minot facility for the Highway Patrol and Bureau of Criminal Investigation with a line of credit and emergency clause, HB 1469 requiring annual online statements of interest for public officials, HB 1199 creating the Missing and Indigenous People Task Force and related MMIP initiatives, HB 1169 regulating paid veterans benefits claim assistance with consumer protections, HB 1209 directing a foreign adversary threat assessment, and HB 3018 as amended to study water, wetlands, and taxation of inundated lands. Most of these passed with strong bipartisan support, though HB 1169 drew substantial debate over veterans’ service options and HB 1209 passed on a narrower 40-7 vote. The chamber rejected or declined several other measures. HB 1455, which would have required the Indian Affairs Commission to review introduced legislation for tribal implications, failed 7-40 after concerns about an unfunded mandate and duplicative duties. HB 1259, which would have put North Dakota on year-round daylight saving time, was defeated 15-32 after debate over time zones, construction, recreation, and whether the issue should be left to future legislatures. HB 1555, dealing with statements of ownership for foreign organizations of concern, also failed 3-44. The Senate then moved to announcements and committee scheduling for later meetings and conference committees.

Transcript Highlights:

• The first change appears on pages 158 to 159, section 5 of 70-30-3.
• The changes in section 71-05-04, section 3; 71-05-04, section 4.1; section 6; and section 8 on pages
• On page 177, the update to section 3 of 71-08-11 is similar to the update we made on 71-02-06-06, where
• Section 178, section 178, second...
• 3 is a new section that's just being added to address mergers for eligible employees that go on within

Committee: Joint Administrative Rules Committee

Summary: The committee approved the March 12, 2026 minutes and granted the Board of Medicine an extension of time to implement rule changes tied to House Bill 1620/1622, which concern North Dakota’s entry into the physician assistant licensure compact. The Board said it is waiting on compact rules, especially fee structures, before finalizing its own rules. The committee then took up extensive Office of Management and Budget personnel rule revisions, covering salary administration, recruitment, leave policies, funeral leave, service awards, appeals, and shared leave. OMB said the changes modernize HR practices and implement recent legislation, including new hire leave and enhanced annual leave for hard-to-fill positions; the committee raised concerns about the subjectivity and fairness of the hard-to-fill leave provisions, but no action was taken against the rules. The North Dakota Lottery presented emergency and regular rule changes, including updates tied to the Millionaire for Life game and miscellaneous clarifications. The Board of Examiners for Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology described rule updates that add speech-language pathology assistants to the rules, ease continuing education requirements for out-of-state applicants, expand temporary licensure, and clarify supervision standards. The State Electrical Board reviewed numerous code updates, including changes to electrical and fire alarm standards, receptacle labeling, countertop receptacles, and a major new conveyance/elevator inspection program added by the Legislature; the board said it is preparing to begin inspections by August 1. The Industrial Commission’s Geological Survey Division presented new rules implementing House Bill 1459 on critical minerals in coal-bearing formations, including permit, reporting, confidentiality, and royalty-related provisions. The committee asked about confidentiality of exploration data and drilling depth. The Public Employees Retirement System outlined rule changes implementing several bills affecting defined benefit, public safety, defined contribution, insurance, deferred compensation, and retiree health credit programs, and noted possible future proposals to add state EMS or create a LOSAP-style plan. The Department of Health and Human Services presented substance use disorder voucher rules implementing House Bill 1012, including allowing individuals to apply directly and setting reimbursement procedures; the rules were expected to have a $250,000 general fund impact already included in the budget. The longest discussion involved the Gaming Commission rules. Members questioned whether the commission had authority to raise poker tournament buy-ins from $300 to $1,500, viewing it as an expansion of gaming rather than a mere clarification. After debate, the committee voted to void that specific rule section for lack of statutory authority. The rest of the gaming rules covered higher raffle limits from House Bill 1192, the change from “bar” to “alcoholic beverage establishment,” veterans’ organization proceeds, credit ticket voucher kiosks, online raffles, and advertising restrictions; the presenter said several public comments led to revisions or withdrawals of proposed language. The meeting ended with discussion of upcoming Ethics Commission travel-reporting rules and scheduling the next committee meeting in September.

Transcript Highlights:

• . >> Section 3, this act shall take effect immediately. >> Call the roll. >> Addabbo, Gianaris, Krueger
• &gt;&gt; READ THE LAST SECTION. &gt;&gt; SECTION 3, THIS ACT SHALL TAKE EFFECT IMMEDIATELY.
• Read the last section. Section 2, this act shall take effect immediately. Call the roll.
• Read the last section.
• Section 3, this act shall take effect on the 90th day after it shall become a law. Call the roll.

Summary: The Senate opened with the Pledge of Allegiance, approved the prior day’s journal, and then recognized several guest groups, including the Shenendehowa High School girls varsity cross country team and tennis champion Jolie Chichak, as well as the Downsville Central School Student Council. Senator Tedisco introduced the Shenendehowa athletes, highlighting their state and federation championships and strong academic records, and Senator Oberacker introduced the Downsville students. The chamber extended courtesies to the guests. The Senate then moved through the calendar, passing a series of bills and resolutions. Among the measures approved were a bill designating Overdose Awareness Day, a real property tax bill, a public authorities bill, several education-related bills, a private housing finance bill, a workers’ compensation bill, and a labor law bill. Some items were laid aside before later being taken up, including the cannabis bill and the environmental conservation bill. Votes were largely unanimous or near-unanimous, with a few recorded negatives on certain bills. The most extensive debate centered on Calendar 261, Senator May’s environmental conservation bill concerning renewable energy installations and transmission on state reforestation lands. Senator Walczyk and others questioned whether the bill would allow solar, wind, battery storage, tree cutting, herbicide use, and reduced environmental review, while supporters argued the bill was mainly about transmission corridors, climate goals, and preserving flexibility for DEC oversight and mitigation. After debate, the bill was restored to the non-controversial calendar and passed 42-13. The Senate also passed Calendar 353, Senator Ramos’s labor law bill addressing class action wage recovery and statutory damages. Supporters said it would clarify the law so workers can recover full wages in class actions, while opponents warned it could encourage litigation against small businesses over technical payroll errors. The bill passed 47-8. The Senate then completed the calendar and adjourned until March 4, 2026, with intervening days as legislative days.

Transcript Highlights:

• Uh, we're also deleting the appropriation section, section 35, and we're inserting an effective date
• Uh, we're also deleting the appropriation section, section 35, and we're inserting an effective date
• Uh, we're also deleting the appropriation section, section 35, and we're inserting an effective date
• Uh, we're also deleting the appropriation section, section 35, and we're inserting an effective date
• Uh, we're also deleting the appropriation section, section 35, and we're inserting an effective date

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• Sections 1 through 3 and 15 are a new proposal.
• Sections 1 through 3 are from the governor's budget bill.
• Sections 1 through 3, 9, and 17 through 19 are from the governor's budget bill.
• Sections 1 through 3, 9,17 article.
• That's article 2, sections 1 through 3 and 15.

Bills: HF2434

Committee: House Human Services Finance and Policy

Keywords: healthcare, personal care assistance, worker retention, disability services, state funding

Transcript Highlights:

• This definition was previously located in Section 30 of the proposed rules, and while Section 30 in our
• I move that we approve docket number 3-1-2701-2501.
• I move that we approve docket number 3-1-2701-2501. Second.
• I move that we send RS 3-2874 to print. Second.
• This next one here is RS 3-2868.

Committee: Senate State Affairs

Transcript Highlights:

• Part 2, section 3 of the bill is in direct conflict with Act 311, and we do recommend perhaps amending
• A particular concern for us is Part 3, section 5 of the bill.
• Part 2, section 3 of the bill is in direct conflict with Act 311, and we do recommend perhaps amending
• A particular concern for us is Part 3, section 5 of the bill.
• A particular concern for us is Part 3, section 5 of the bill.

Summary: The joint committees heard testimony on several measures, beginning with SB 1480 on transportation and road usage charging. Supporters included the Department of Transportation, the Hawaii State Energy Office, county representatives, and the Tax Foundation, while an automotive industry witness opposed the bill, arguing it would be unfair to rural drivers and those with longer commutes. Committee discussion focused on equity, rural impacts, and whether the measure should be tied to future rail funding. The committees ultimately recommended SB 1480 pass with amendments, including broadening allowable uses of funds, clarifying language on infrastructure and safety, addressing motor scooters, and striking a proposed new subaccount; the recommendation was adopted by both committees, with one no vote in TCA. For SB 970 on taxation, the Tax Foundation said the employer transit tax credit would be more efficient as a direct subsidy program, and the Department of Taxation recommended several changes, including a sunset date of December 31, 2030, anti-double-benefit language, deletion of certain reporting requirements, and an effective date of December 31, 2025. The department estimated the bill would reduce revenues by about $11.6 million over the four-year period it would be in effect. The committees moved SB 970 forward with amendments to include bike share in the credit and add a defective date, leaving the department’s suggested changes for later consideration; the recommendation was adopted. The committees also advanced SB 1008 on parking and SB 1088 on electric vehicle charging infrastructure without amendments. DCAB strongly supported SB 1008, saying it would help counties enforce accessible parking design requirements, and noted a related bill without the EV portion. SB 1088 drew broad support from the Public Utilities Commission, State Energy Office, county and advocacy groups, and individuals; one question raised whether the bill should sunset, but the response was that Hawaii still lacks sufficient EV charging infrastructure and the measure expands eligibility for affordable housing. Both bills were recommended to pass unamended and the recommendations were adopted. The Transportation and Culture and Arts committee then heard SB 1011 on the Hawaii Leadership Awards Program, with testimony in strong support from individuals and the State Archivist, who suggested preserving award recipients’ archives, photos, oral histories, and clippings. The committee also heard SB 441 on the Hawaii Symphony Orchestra, with support from the Democratic Party of Hawaiʻi, the Hawaii Theatre Center, musicians, and others emphasizing cultural value, workforce stability, and statewide access to the arts. The transcript then moved to SB 1581 on the Hawaii Japan Pacific Peace Monument and SB 1577 relating to the State Foundation on the Arts; on SB 1577, the Attorney General warned that using the Works of Special Art Fund for operating purposes could jeopardize the tax-exempt status of related bonds and recommended deleting section five, while also pointing to the Performing Arts Special Fund as an alternative.

Transcript Highlights:

• Section 3 of the Florida Constitution permits the Governor to convene the Legislature in special session
• Section 3 of the Florida Constitution limits the duration of a special session to 20 consecutive days
• Section 3 of the Florida Constitution limits the duration of a special session to 20 consecutive days
• The State of Florida, by virtue of the power and authority vested in me by Article 3, Section 3, paragraph
• Section 1.

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, opened with a prayer recognizing International Holocaust Remembrance Day, and recited the Pledge of Allegiance. The Secretary then read Governor DeSantis’s proclamation calling the Legislature into special session from January 27 to January 31, 2025, limited to five subjects: combating illegal immigration, condominium regulation, agricultural relief after natural disasters, replenishing the My Safe Florida Home Program, and changes to the citizen initiative petition process. The chamber read the filed bills within the call, including several Senate bills on illegal immigration and petition process issues, all referred to Fiscal Policy. A motion was adopted to send any bills filed outside the call to the Rules Committee to determine whether introduction was warranted. The Senate President then discussed President Trump’s immigration executive orders and said Florida would align with federal efforts while preserving the Legislature’s constitutional role. He announced that Senator Gruters would sponsor legislation to implement Trump’s border and immigration plan, including funding to reimburse law enforcement costs and incentives to recruit more officers. He said the bill would be posted, referred to Appropriations later that day, and heard on the floor the next day. The session then adjourned sine die by motion without objection, with senators told the chamber would reconvene momentarily for the special session.

Transcript Highlights:

• What I'd like to do is just go through, briefly, Sections 1, 3, 5, and 6, and then Senator Bergman will
• Section 3 is again to close a loophole.
• Section 3 is a slight tweak of our current campaign reporting schedule for candidates.
• Well, my question then, Madam Chair and Senators, is, I'm dealing with Section 3, page 14.
• I re-watched all the proceedings, and Section 3 does not apply to candidates.

Committee: Senate Senate Rules