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FL
Florida 2026 4th Special Session
February 16, 2026 - 01:30 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- Make sure your cell phones and other communication devices are turned off and on silent mode.
- of our community.
- , it is another sector of the state or the community where it did not.
- FROM OTHER SECTORS OF OUR COMMUNITY.
- IT AS ANOTHER SECTOR OF THE STATE OF THE COMMUNITY WERE IT DID NOT.
Summary:
The State Administration Budget Subcommittee met to consider four conforming committee bills tied to the proposed 2026-27 House General Appropriations Act. Rep. Maggard presented PCB SAB 26-04, the annual retirement bill, which updates Florida Retirement System contribution rates based on the annual actuarial study and was said to produce a $31.7 million state savings. He also presented PCB SAB 26-02, which addresses collective bargaining impasses for state employees by tying resolution to spending decisions in the appropriations act or implementing legislation. Both bills drew brief questions, mainly from Rep. Gantt, and both passed favorably on roll call.
Rep. Miller presented PCB SAB 26-03, which reorganizes state audit functions and creates the Florida Accountability Office, consolidating legislative audit work into four divisions and adding whistleblower protections and reporting requirements. Rep. Gantt asked whether the bill changed the use of outside auditors and whether it had a fiscal impact; Miller said the work would be absorbed within existing resources and that the Legislature would retain responsibility. A taxpayer witness supported the bill and urged stronger local-government audit standards and broader whistleblower coverage. The bill passed favorably.
Rep. Abbott presented PCB SAB 26-01, a broader appropriations conforming bill focused on the State Employee Health Insurance Trust Fund, prescription drug formulary changes, a health insurance assessment on agencies and vacant positions, the $3 traffic violation surcharge for the State Law Enforcement Radio System, Capitol complex space management, and changes to the Office of Supplier Diversity. Much of the discussion centered on whether a closed formulary would make medications harder to obtain, with Abbott saying prior authorization would still allow access and that the change was needed to control costs and protect the trust fund. Rep. Gantt and Rep. Robinson raised concerns about employee health benefits and the repeal of supplier diversity provisions, arguing the committee lacked data on the impact to minority- and women-owned businesses; Abbott said the changes would still allow small businesses to compete and that the bill was intended to save money and modernize procurement. PCB SAB 26-01 also passed favorably, and the meeting adjourned after all agenda items were reported out.
OK
Transcript Highlights:
- for more and better local foods from farm to table, your urban gardens, your community gardens, and
- fostering communications between producers, consumers, and our elected officials.
- community in the Senate district that I serve.
- So our city is looking at how we can feed our communities as well. Our MAPS 4 projects.
- So our city is looking at how we can feed our communities as well.
Committee:
Senate Agriculture and Wildlife
Summary:
The committee laid over several bills at the start of the meeting, including SB 1550, SB 2173, and SB 2114, and announced a new rule prohibiting video recording on phones in the committee room. The committee then took up a series of agriculture-related measures, with most of the discussion focused on feral hog control, lab-grown meat, hunting regulations, local food policy, open-range cleanup, and prescribed burn liability coverage.
SB 2108, as amended, was presented as a feral swine control bill. Supporters said it would reduce property damage, disease spread, and regulatory barriers for landowners and hunters, while opponents raised concerns about people who capture hogs for food and the impact on self-provisioning. The committee adopted the amendment and passed the bill 10-2. SB 2121, which would ban the sale of cell-cultured, lab-grown meat, drew debate over free-market choice versus protecting Oklahoma agriculture and food safety; it passed 9-3. SB 2171, which would extend the residency requirement for a lifetime fishing license from six months to one year and create a velvet buck season under controlled hunts, passed 12-1 after debate about trophy hunting, commercialization, and deer management.
SB 2061 would create an Oklahoma Food Policy Council within the Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry to coordinate local food networks and producer-to-consumer access. Testimony from the agency said some related work is already being done through its Market Development Division, but the council would formalize broader representation; the bill passed 12-1. SB 2112, as amended, cleaned up prior open-range language to include leased land and passed unanimously. SB 2138 would establish a prescribed burn indemnity fund to help cover damages from escaped prescribed burns; members discussed coverage levels, funding, and whether it primarily protects the burner or neighboring landowners. It also passed unanimously. The meeting ended with an announcement about a Marshallese group performing in the rotunda and then adjournment.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- The changes are intended to improve how community water systems communicate with the public.
- This applies to community and non-transient non-community public water systems.
- Those would be like your school... ...to community and non-transient, non-community public water systems
- It really captures the majority of the communities with general affordability challenges.
- And it really captures the majority of the communities with general affordability challenges.
Committee:
Senate Resources and Environment
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Governor Gavin Newsom's State of the State Address Jan 8th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Those are communities we shouldn't be talking down to.
- Those are communities we shouldn't be talking past.
- And thank you for applauding them: the community groups and the business owners.
- And that's why we need to do more to turbocharge the efforts to rebuild these communities.
- More to turbocharge the efforts to rebuild these communities.
Summary:
The joint convention convened to receive Governor Gavin Newsom’s final State of the State address, with legislative leaders introducing the Governor and welcoming constitutional officers, judges, and other guests. The proceedings opened with a moment of silence honoring Renee Nicole Good and other immigrants affected by detention and due process concerns. After introductory remarks from the Speaker, Senate President pro Tem Monique Limón, and Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis, Governor Newsom delivered a wide-ranging address reflecting on his administration and California’s response to recent crises.
The Governor highlighted California’s economic performance, tax structure, minimum wage increases, education funding, child care and school meal investments, housing reforms, apprenticeships, infrastructure projects, clean energy progress, and efforts on homelessness, mental health, and public safety. He also discussed state action on artificial intelligence regulation, climate resilience, insurance reform, and wildfire recovery, while sharply criticizing the federal government and President Trump on immigration, health care, food aid, disaster response, and other issues. He announced that his upcoming budget would include major education spending, a five-year extension of the CalCompete tax credit, additional community school funding, a rebuilding fund for fire survivors, and other policy proposals.
At the close of the address, the Legislature formally ordered the Governor’s State of the State speech printed in the journal as a special appendix. The joint convention then adjourned sine die.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- Job losses, reduced farm revenue, and growing food insecurity are hitting rural communities hard, but
- aquaculture already plays a key role in providing much-needed economic engines for our coastal communities
- It's not just community... ...and rural arterials.
- Knowing the growth trend of our rural communities and the continued reliance on arterial roads allows
- So we're doing everything we can do more with less to meet the needs of our communities.
Committee:
Senate Agriculture
Summary:
The Committee on Agriculture convened, took roll, and heard Senate Bill 58 by Senator Harrow, which would create regulation for companion animal cremation. Harrow described a case involving mishandled pet remains and said the bill would require written service descriptions, prohibit false or misleading statements, require certification with returned remains, authorize Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services rulemaking, and impose civil penalties for violations. With no questions or public opposition, the committee voted the bill favorably.
The committee then heard presentations on robotics in agriculture and aquaculture. Dr. Nathan Boyd of UF/IFAS discussed the rapid growth of agricultural robotics, including AI-driven weed detection, targeted spraying, autonomous tractors, and harvesting technology, emphasizing reduced pesticide use, lower input costs, and labor-saving automation. Dr. Nicole Kirchoff of Live Advantage Bait and Adrian Johnson of the Florida Shellfish Aquaculture Association highlighted aquaculture’s economic and environmental value, Florida’s strong position in the industry, and challenges including hurricane losses, lack of insurance, land-use instability, capital access, and water quality. They urged support for working waterfronts, risk mitigation, and policies to help the sector commercialize and expand.
The committee also heard from dairy producers Kevin Lusher and Jacob Larson. Lusher described his family’s dairy and artisan cheese business, noting reliance on USDA grants, rising costs, labor shortages, and regulatory burdens, and asked for more grant support, marketing for Fresh From Florida products, and permanent funding for Farmers Feeding Florida. Larson discussed the broader dairy market, declining herd sizes due to efficiency gains, high production costs in Florida, and competition from out-of-state processing, suggesting incentives for local processing and supply management. Finally, FDOT Chief Planner Wayway Schen presented on arterial and local road funding programs, including ART, ARTW, SCOP, SCRAP, CIGP, and TRIP, and said rural road needs remain significant, with more than $16 billion in unfunded or partially funded project needs. The committee adjourned after brief discussion and thanks to the presenters.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- This tragedy shocked not only the Milby High School in East End community but the entire city.
- It's just one of a dozen of busy freight rail lines that cut through our community.
- Some are fraudulent and putting our communities at risk.
- They litter our streets and expose- vulnerable communities.
- Crashes at these crossings are even worse, bringing entire communities to a standstill.
Committee:
Senate Transportation
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
February 11, 2025 - 09:00 AM
Transcript Highlights:
- Petersburg College plays a key role in our community.
- that every path is of equal value to our community.
- How is that being communicated to students? And we have a...
- How is that being communicated to students?
- So that could be considered a barrier of communication.
Summary:
The Careers and Workforce Subcommittee heard a panel discussion focused on how Florida schools and colleges are exposing students to in-demand careers in manufacturing, semiconductors, transportation, and related fields, and how they are building pathways from middle school through postsecondary training. Panelists from Seminole County Public Schools, Lake Technical College/Lake County Schools, and St. Petersburg College described their career academies, dual enrollment options, industry certifications, and partnerships with employers, local governments, and state colleges. They emphasized early career awareness, counseling, and parent outreach as key to helping students understand technical education as a viable and prestigious path.
Seminole County highlighted 51 career and professional education academies and new offerings in agricultural biotechnology, global finance, firefighting, and planned aerospace engineering. Lake County described Lake Technical College’s programs, strong completion and placement outcomes, and three partnerships: a flexible-day high school/workforce model at Lincoln Park Education Center, the Lake Works pathway collaboration with Lake Sumter State College, and a Transportation Innovation Hub with the City of Tavares that trains students on municipal vehicles and serves multiple local governments. St. Petersburg College discussed its manufacturing and engineering technology programs, including semiconductor processing, mechatronics, soldering, and clean-room training, along with new grant-funded expansion at its Midtown campus.
Members asked about wages, the semiconductor workforce, how to change perceptions of technical education, how parents are engaged, and how Bright Futures CAPE and Gold Seal scholarships are communicated. Witnesses said school counselors, CTE teachers, parent nights, and district communications are used to promote these options, and that many students can earn strong wages through short-term certifications or two-year degrees. Lake Technical College also raised concerns about workforce funding not keeping pace with teacher pay increases and inflation, noting that funding covers only about 80% of what it earns and tuition has remained unchanged for 18 years. The meeting ended with members praising the programs, and the subcommittee adjourned without any vote or formal action beyond rising and adjournment.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- In summary, Dutton spent the last 44 years of his life in the community at Kalaupapa settlement, serving
- This bill is coming out of requests from some of our community members that are in our H Lo Network,
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- deina thank um Chloe thank you community deina thank um Chloe thank you so<00:16:41.079><c> much</c>
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Committee:
House Culture & Arts
Summary:
The committee heard several measures related to cultural recognition and arts policy. HB 531 would authorize special license plates recognizing the University of Hawaiʻi Cancer Center, and HB 458 would designate Brother Joseph Dutton Day; both received support testimony, including from the Department of Accounting and General Services and the Joseph Dutton Guild, and both were advanced. HB 345 would establish ʻōpae ula as the state shrimp to help protect alkaline pool systems, with support from DLNR and multiple community and environmental groups, and it was also advanced. HB 194, relating to Maritime Day, received limited testimony and was moved forward with amendments to align the observance with National Maritime Day on May 22.
The committee also heard HB 554, which originally would have established Lunar New Year as a state holiday. Testimony in support emphasized cultural recognition and community benefits, but the chair explained that creating a new state holiday would cost about $9 million, so the bill was amended to make Lunar New Year a day of recognition rather than a state holiday. The committee noted several supporters, including youth testimony, and advanced the measure with amendments. HB 957, relating to Lāʻau Day, similarly drew broad written support; the committee amended it to designate the first Friday of May rather than May 1 and advanced it.
In each case, the committee adopted the chair’s recommendations without opposition or reservations. The hearing concluded with HB 925, a short-form bill that would allow the state to levy a 1% tax on concert ticket sales to support arts access statewide; the committee recommended passing the bill with amendments and recommitting it for future public hearings, and that recommendation was adopted.
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
Senate - Tax, Business and Transportation Jan 27th, 2026 at 01:42 pm
Senate Tax, Business & Transportation
Transcript Highlights:
- I saw that community member here a few and one community member.
- I saw that community member here a few minutes ago.
- They have multiple meetings with our International District community.
- In addition, communities lose economic opportunity.
- And it was based on the total trade of that community.
Committee:
Senate Senate Tax, Business & Transportation
Keywords:
quantum technology, tax credit, infrastructure, economic development, New Mexico, corporate tax, research and development, innovation, foster care, income tax, guardianship, youth services, financial relief, affordable housing, gross receipts tax, tax deduction, construction materials, multifamily housing, low income, tax credits
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Health and Human Services Jan 26th, 2026 at 09:05 am
House Health & Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- And also, as far as community health workers as well.
- To me, this is all part of community health work as well.
- or the community center.
- We are doing outreach in the community.
- And that's because, as pharmacists, we want to go take care of our community.
Committee:
House House Health & Human Services
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- His influence extended to both his players and the broader community.
- local school bus to community college.
- That was decades ago. community college. That was decades ago.
- It's in a lot of your survey community.
- Um, is there any community service in there? Anything like that?
MD
Transcript Highlights:
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- </c> Community Service Advisory Board. Community Service Advisory Board.
- </c> the community the community and<01:05:55.000><c> make</c><01:05:55.160><c> sure</c><01:05:55.360
- </c> being able to communicate being able to communicate with<01:15:01.840><c> a</c><01:15:01.960><c>
- </c> Community Development. Community Development.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Transportation Finance and Policy Committee 3/23/26
Transportation Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> their communities their communities congestion<00:10:13.280><c> flow</c><00:10:13.520><c> better
- </c><01:20:05.720><c> that</c> a lot of us live in communities that a lot of us live in communities that
- We hope this community could provide.
- </c> and overall connect communities and overall connect communities statewide.<01:45:36.920><c> Just
- </c><01:51:55.520><c> uh</c> chairs and members of the community uh chairs and members of the community
Committee:
House Transportation Finance and Policy
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Pro Forma Floor Session Jan 14th, 2026 at 12:30 pm
Washington Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- that made Seattle a special place to live; and whereas, to further benefit the neighborhood and community
- fully refurbished a dilapidated home over the course of four years, which he donated to the Polish community
- of the State of Washington commend and honor Roman Rogalski for his service and dedication to his community
- But to look back on that life of service, of contribution, and to say how much richer our community is
- , in this case, who got themselves established, and then made a lifetime of contributions to our community
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, January 12, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
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- </c><00:25:32.480><c> and</c> responsibilities to her community and responsibilities to her community
- You will be deeply missed. service rooted in community. Guam has service rooted in community.
- </c> we have a vibrant Haitian community. we have a vibrant Haitian community.
- </c> community was warm and friendly to all. community was warm and friendly to all.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Education Policy and Administration (03/03/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- in their community.
- </c><00:19:51.480><c> would</c> then the then the local community would then the then the local community
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- <01:37:47.880><c> almost</c> community almost community almost $500,000<01:37:50.520><c> out</c><01:37
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Summary:
The Education Policy Committee opened a hearing on HB 748, which would establish a local education freedom account (EFA) program. The prime sponsor, Rep. Kevin Verville, described the bill as enabling legislation that would let local voters decide whether to create a local EFA program by petition and ballot vote, with a 60% threshold to approve or repeal it. He argued that public education is about funding rather than a specific school building, said the proposal would expand parental choice, and cited Deerfield’s move from a single high school option to multiple tuitioned options as an example of local flexibility.
Verville said the local EFA would be funded at twice the state adequacy amount, with the district matching the state portion, while other aid categories such as free and reduced meals, English language learner, and special education aid would not be doubled. He said students using a local EFA would still count in average daily membership, that unspent EFA funds would revert to the district, and that the bill would prohibit double-dipping with other scholarship or EFA programs. He also said special education services would remain under district discretion and that local EFA participants would still take statewide assessments for accountability.
Committee members pressed him on several issues, especially special education, transportation, and fairness. Rep. Woodcock and Rep. Murray asked whether districts would still have to provide special education and transportation services if a student used a local EFA; Verville responded that special education would remain in the local district at district discretion, while transportation would generally become the family’s responsibility unless already required in an IEP. Rep. Cornell raised an equity concern about no income eligibility cap, asking whether higher-income families should receive the same public support; Verville replied that New Hampshire does not means-test public education and that the local EFA is a public funding mechanism, not a tuition subsidy that would cover full private-school costs. No vote or committee action was taken in the portion provided.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Minnesota House passes bill to fund enhanced security at State Capitol, courtrooms 5/6/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- communicating communicating their<00:19:41.600><c> First</c><00:19:41.919><c> Amendment</c><00:19:42.400
- </c> represent in our communities. represent in our communities.
- </c> And we had no communication about that. And we had no communication about that.
- This is about our communities.
- </c> community, too. community, too.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Emergency Management Committee Apr 14th, 2026
Emergency Management
Transcript Highlights:
- This bill will help to ensure no wildfire disaster communities get overlooked in future recovery efforts
- Back in 2020, Back in 2020, when fentanyl started hitting our communities, people on the ground were
- They were able to communicate clearly. not a partisan issue or a partisan idea.
- They were able to communicate clearly, We've also seen what happens when we don't have it.
- I am grateful because it's keeping my kids safe from very real threats in our community.
Committee:
Senate Emergency Management
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
House Chamber - Wed Feb 25, 2026, 12:00PM HST - Day 22
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Item number four, Senate communications. Mr. Clerk, are there any Senate communications?
- >> Yes, Madam Speaker, we are in receipt of communications transmitting the noted Senate bills, all having
- causes of death in our state and across the nation, their mission is vital to the health of our communities
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- </c><00:16:38.400><c> College's</c><00:16:39.560><c> 'Aina</c><00:16:40.000><c> to</c> Leeward Community
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- In closing, Florida's community newspapers have long sought to keep notices in the local newspapers,
- , community development, district establishment, school district budget hearings, and other official
- , community development, district establishment, school district, budget hearings, and other official
- This bill states that it aims to modernize how local governments communicate important public States
- I will say also there was a speaker that spoke specifically to the rural communities.
Committee:
Senate Judiciary
Summary:
The Senate Judiciary Committee met with a quorum present and considered three bills. Senate Bill 292, by Senator Ruson, created a public records exemption for the personal information of appellate court clerks and their families. Senator Gaetz opposed the measure, arguing against public records exemptions and favoring prosecution of threats instead, while the State Court System appeared in support. The bill passed 8-1 and was reported favorably.
The committee then heard CS for Senate Bill 62, by Senator Arrington, presented by Leader Berman. The bill would create an enforceable requirement related to candidate party affiliation qualifications and allow a qualified candidate or political party in the same race to challenge noncompliance. There was no opposition or debate, and the committee approved the bill unanimously, 10-0.
Finally, the committee considered Senate Bill 380, by Senator Trumbull, which would expand options for posting legal notices online by clerks, tax collectors, municipalities, and certain constitutional officers, and the committee adopted an amendment clarifying special governmental agencies and setting a two-week online posting standard. The Florida Press Association, local newspaper representatives, and others opposed the bill, warning it would fragment public notice and reduce transparency, while Senator Trumbull and Senator Gaetz emphasized cost savings and the ability of constitutional officers to use their own websites. The amended bill passed 10-0 and was reported favorably. The committee then adjourned.