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Transcript Highlights:
- will be filed in the office of the Secretary of the Senate.
- of bills.
- Court of Appeals judge, the office of Supreme Court justice, and the office of district judge.
- , to authorize the President pro tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives
- He plans on going to the University of Utah to major in business and pre-law.
Summary:
The Senate convened with 32 members present, approved the journal, and received communications including the designation of Brian Merrill as a substitute senator for District 23. Senators also adopted a consent request to read petitions, resolutions, and memorials by number and title only, and Senate Concurrent Resolution 120 was introduced and referred to Judiciary and Rules for printing. Committee reports were received on several measures, including enrolled Senate Bill 1222 and Senate Joint Memorial 108, and multiple bills were reported out for second reading or referral, such as SB 1276, SB 1291, SB 1292, SB 1293, and HB 613. The Senate also received House-passed bills and referred them to the appropriate committees, including HB 528, 521, 498, 539, 516, 522, 635, 594, and 610.
On third reading, the Senate passed SB 1242, a cleanup bill for the Idaho Potato Commission, by a 35-0 vote, and SB 1243, which removed obsolete references to the Idaho One Plan, also by 35-0. The Senate then passed HB 514, allowing cosmetology students to take licensing exams after completing 80% of required hours, and HB 515, which removed an unused state bullying-reporting requirement while strengthening parent notification when suspensions occur; both passed 35-0. The chamber also passed SB 1244, repealing outdated regional library system statutes, by unanimous consent using the same roll call vote.
The Senate next took up SB 1261, which revises PERSI re-employment rules so retired members appointed or elected to certain offices can serve without losing benefits; it passed 35-0 and was declared an emergency measure with an effective date. After the floor business, the Senate recessed for page graduation and held a lengthy recognition program for the pages, including remarks about their future plans and a musical performance. The meeting concluded with announcements and adjournment until 11:00 a.m. the following day.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Jul 2nd, 2026
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- All of us could become ambassadors of warm-hearted kindness.
- While at the university, he co-founded San Diego's Congress of Racial Equality and became involved with
- He eventually earned a Master of Business Administration from Fordham University and began a financial
- is now known as the Department of Africana Studies at San Diego State University.
- of State, Dr.
Summary:
The Assembly met with an initial quorum call, then proceeded through routine floor business, guest introductions, and several procedural motions. Members approved requests to suspend rules for adjournment-in-memory remarks and guest seating, removed some bills from the consent calendar, and re-referred or withdrew several measures. The chamber also took up a number of second-reading and concurrence items later in the day.
Two major bills drew floor debate. SB 762, a tax measure allowing eligible local governments to seek voter approval for transactions and use tax rates above the statutory cap, was presented as a response to local fiscal pressures and was described by supporters as giving voters local choice rather than imposing a tax increase. It passed with an urgency vote of 54-13 and was sent immediately to the Senate. AB 126, the education budget trailer bill, was presented as a major investment in TK-12 education, special education, community schools, and educator leave; one member supported many provisions but objected to policy changes affecting charter schools being included in a budget bill. The Assembly concurred in the Senate amendments on AB 126 by a vote of 56-1.
The Assembly also concurred in AB 35, an urgency environmental protection bill intended to speed implementation of Proposition 4-funded projects by narrowing administrative delay; supporters said it would accelerate wildfire prevention, water, and other environmental projects. The measure passed unanimously, 66-0. The consent calendar was then adopted, including AB 2796 on criminal history information, which passed 67-0. The session concluded with multiple adjournment-in-memory tributes, including remarks honoring victims of a B-52 test flight crash at Edwards Air Force Base, former West Covina Mayor Lloyd Johnson, civil rights leader Harold Brown, educator and activist Kiyoko Nancy Oda, and Auburn Mayor John Mike Holmes, followed by announcements of summer recess and adjournment until August 3.
MS
Mississippi 2026 Regular Session
MS Senate Floor - 2 April, 2026; 10:00 AM
Mississippi Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Simmons of the 12th. Senator Simmons of the 12th. Senator Simmons of the 13th.
- Now, we'll go to introduction of Now, we'll go to introduction of guests.
- I suggest passage of House Bill 1648 by use of the morning roll call. >> Use of the morning roll call
- That is an explanation of the... That is an explanation of the bill.
- I witnessed that because I was in most of those meetings most of the time, and in addition, of course
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Legislative Republican Leaders Media Availability Jan 27th, 2026 at 09:15 am
Transcript Highlights:
- End of story.
- And the Democrats are using it for politics instead of doing any of that.
- that maybe the University of Washington or WSU aren't a right fit for their family life or situation
- So this is a continued movement in the direction of removing and silencing the voice of the people of
- So this is a continued movement in the direction of removing and silencing the voice of the people of
Summary:
House and Senate Republican leaders used the media availability to argue that the Democratic majority is making Washington less affordable through new taxes and fees. They cited measures including a utility surcharge bill, expanded producer responsibility costs for clothing, a tire fee bill, proposed tobacco and pharmaceutical taxes, and speculation about an income tax, saying these would raise the cost of living and burden working families and small businesses. They also criticized a bill affecting initiative procedures, calling it an attack on direct democracy, and said Republicans would continue to oppose measures they view as adding costs or limiting voter input.
A major portion of the discussion focused on immigration-related bills and public safety. Republicans condemned Governor Ferguson’s comments about events in Minnesota as inflammatory and said the incidents there should be investigated without political escalation. They also opposed a bill to restrict face coverings for federal immigration officers, arguing it would not be enforceable and would not affect federal law enforcement. Another bill they criticized would allow the state health department to fine the Northwest Detention Center if inspections are blocked; Republicans said the state lacks authority to regulate the federal government in that way. They also rejected a proposal to bar ICE agents hired under the second Trump administration from future law enforcement jobs in Washington, saying it was political messaging and inconsistent with the state’s public safety needs.
The caucuses also discussed several other bills and policy areas. They said they were generally supportive of restoring College Bound and Washington College Grants funding for private nonprofit colleges, but only if done through the budget without new taxes. They backed a proposal to increase accountability and reporting for nonprofit organizations involved in state programs, citing concerns about fraud in mortgage assistance and other state programs. On a housing bill that would limit local enforcement of anti-camping ordinances, House Republicans said the measure was delayed for further work and that cities were worried about implementation and liability. In closing, Republicans said they would keep pushing solutions centered on affordability, transparency, and public safety while continuing to oppose what they described as politically driven bills from the majority.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Transportation Feb 18th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- PLEASE STAND FOR THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE LED BY SENATOR DAVIS. >> I PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF
- I OWN THREE OF THESE MACHINES. SOME OF THE TESTIMONY PREVIOUS IS ABOUT LOW-PROFILE.
- SOME OF THEM ARE INTO THE IDEA OF CLIMBING THINGS WITH THEM.
- THERE IS A LOT OF SAFE WAYS TO TRAVEL AND THERE IS A LOT OF UNSAFE WAYS TO TRAVEL.
- ROSEN WAS A CHARTER MEMBER OF UCF BOARD OF TRUSTEES, SERVED ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR THE AQUATIC
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- When determining the type of courses that would validate Algebra II, the University of California compared
- California to provide universal transitional kindergarten however a portion of California's children
- For years legislature debated adding universal TK and adding pre-K as part of the Edge community.
- of California Student Association, the State Board of Education, and the California State University
- To be clear, AB 500 fully respects and preserves the University of California's constitutional authority
Committee:
House Education
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Her lifelong commitment to education earned her three advanced degrees from the University of Texas at
- Kennedy, and later serving as a reference librarian at the University of Texas during the tragic UT Tower
- Charleston State University continues to build upon a strong tradition of policy internships.
- HB 2853 by Perez of El Paso relating to student union building fees at the University of Texas at El
- HB. 2853 by Perez of El Paso relating to a student union building fees at the University of Texas at
Summary:
The House convened with a quorum, heard the invocation and pledges, and then took up a series of memorial resolutions and recognitions. Members adopted memorial resolutions honoring former President Jimmy Carter and Dr. Alice Gail Hudgens, with remarks highlighting their public service and community impact, and adopted resolutions recognizing Victoria College’s 100th anniversary and May 2025 as Mental Health Awareness Month. The chamber also recognized Texas A&M system interns and later granted permission for several committees to meet while the House was in session.
The House then moved through a long third-reading calendar, passing a number of bills on wide margins. Measures approved included SB 304 on municipal court jurisdiction over nuisance abatement ordinances, SB 608 on reporting evidence collection kits, SB 2312 creating a Texas Advisory Committee on Geopolitical Conflict, SB 494 creating a petroleum theft task force, SB 530 on postsecondary accreditation, HB 45 giving the Attorney General a role in prosecuting human trafficking cases, HB 35 on peer support for first responders, HB 47 and HB 3073 on sexual assault policy and prosecution, HB 318 and HB 3000 creating rural sheriff and ambulance grant programs, HB 554 on Juneteenth fireworks sales with county opt-in authority restored, HB 705 and HB 932 joining licensure compacts for cosmetology and occupational therapy, HB 849 allowing county park boards to meet by video conference, HB 1119 on mental health bed reporting, HB 3041 on students with nontraditional secondary education, HB 713 on maternal mortality review reporting, HB 3104 on Webb County bailiff appointments, HB 3970 on electricity planning for large loads, HB 4042 on Railroad Commission safety provisions for gas distribution pipelines, HB 4490 protecting next-of-kin information, HB 1731 on the physician assistant compact, HB 2607 on Walker County Hospital District governance, HB 3689 on Texas Windstorm Insurance Association funding, HB 1788 on continuing education for barbers and cosmetologists about abuse and trafficking, HB 1612 on hospital direct payments for uninsured patients, and HB 138 on health impact cost and coverage analysis.
Several bills drew extended debate or amendments. HB 353, creating a trespass offense near schools and daycares, prompted questions about constitutional concerns and property rights before passing. HB 3211 on optometrists in managed care plans received a perfecting amendment and a Medicaid-related amendment setting a minimum payment level. HB 1056 on gold and silver specie and a state-based currency prompted detailed questioning about its mechanics and fees, followed by a point of order challenging the caption. The House also adopted or postponed a number of items, including postponing HB 2520 and HB 1359 until later in the calendar before later passing both, and laying several bills on the table subject to call. Many measures passed overwhelmingly, while a few, including HB 3326 on loan forgiveness for adjunct professors and HB 3237 on energy consumption goals, passed with narrower margins.
VT
Vermont 2025-2026 Regular Session
Judicial Retention - 2026-03-25 - 10:30AM
Vermont Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Judge Battles is a University of Vermont graduate who went on to Brooklyn Law School, where he served
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- of Wisconsin School of Law.
- </c> lesser of her because of her disability. lesser of her because of her disability.
FL
Florida 2026 5th Special Session
FL House Floor Session - 2025-04-24 (10:00AM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Moving the council on the social status of Black men and boys to Florida Memorial University would strengthen
- And I want to thank the University of South Florida for broaching the idea.
- I brought back $250,000 for the Monsignor Higgins Alcohol Research Program at the University of South
- I know that what we're establishing at the University of South Florida will continue to work in the lives
- I know that what we're establishing at University of South Florida will continue to work in the lives
Summary:
The Senate convened with opening prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several recognitions and introductions, including guests from Miami Northwestern Senior High School, Clay County, and a moment of silence for Pope Francis. The chamber then took up a motion to reconsider the prior day’s failed vote on CS for SB 1080 (local government land regulation), which was adopted without objection, and moved into the special order calendar.
A series of bills were debated and mostly passed, often after substituting House companions. Measures approved included funding for expedited DNA testing grants, additional aggravating factors in capital cases, fertility preservation coverage for cancer patients, commuter rail indemnification, migrant vessel disposition, specialty license plates, an Alzheimer’s and dementia awareness campaign, relocation of the Council on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys to Florida Memorial University, charter school changes, sexual offender registration updates, utility worker assault/battery penalties, juvenile justice revisions, student mental health outcome reporting, foster home licensure transfers, water access facilities, Florida Virtual School changes, school readiness resources for children with disabilities, sexual images/child exploitation penalties, tampering with electronic monitoring devices, certified recovery residences, the FSU Election Law Center, the Office of Faith and Community, and bonuses for county tax collector/property appraiser employees. Several bills were temporarily postponed, including measures on social media use by minors, veterans’ nursing homes, Parkinson’s disease, mental health and substance use disorders, education, educator preparation, benefits for certain officers injured in the line of duty, school social workers, and brownfields.
Debate centered on public safety, health care access, education, recovery housing, and government administration. Some of the most substantive discussion came on the Office of Faith and Community bill, where an amendment to bar political activity by office staff was offered and defeated after extended debate over election-related communications and the proper scope of existing ethics laws. The certified recovery residences bill also drew extensive support and testimony about addiction recovery and housing stability. Most bills passed on strong bipartisan votes, with a few receiving notable opposition, including the charter schools bill, the aggravating factors bill, and the Office of Faith and Community bill.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Pro Forma Floor Session Jan 14th, 2026 at 12:30 pm
Washington Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Journal of the Senate, State of Washington, 69th Legislature, Day Two, Tuesday, January 13th, 2026.
- I move that the reading of the Journal be dispensed with and the Journal of the previous day's business
- Eighth Order of Business, Presentation of Memorials and Resolutions.
- I think absolutely worthy of the admiration of the members, and I encourage your support of the resolution
- I think absolutely worthy of the admiration of the members, and I encourage your support of the resolution
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Pro Forma Floor Session Jan 14th, 2026
Washington Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Journal of the Senate, State of Washington, 69th Legislature, day two, Tuesday, January 13th, 2026.
- I move that the reading of the Journal be dispensed with and the Journal of the previous day's business
- The language of the resolution did not explain all of the circumstances around the restoration of this
- I think absolutely worthy of the admiration of the members, and I encourage your support of the resolution
- I think absolutely worthy of the admiration of the members, and I encourage your support of the resolution
Summary:
The Senate convened on the second day of the 69th Legislature, approved the previous day’s journal, and moved through messages from the House and first reading of bills. Several measures were referred to committee, including Senate Bill 6106 and other introductions and referrals, with Senate Bill 6147 specifically sent to the Committee on Labor and Commerce because it concerns notice requirements for grocery establishment closures.
The main floor action was consideration of Senate Resolution 8662, honoring Roman Rogalski. Senator Peterson described Rogalski’s refugee background, military service, community involvement, and the restoration and donation of a Capitol Hill home to the Polish Home Association. Senator Saldaña also spoke in support, emphasizing the broader contributions of immigrants and refugees and the local significance of the Polish House. The resolution was adopted by voice vote.
After adoption, the President recognized Mr. Rogalski and guests from the Polish Home Association in the gallery. The Senate then adjourned until Thursday, January 15, with both Democratic and Republican caucuses announced immediately before adjournment.
VA
Transcript Highlights:
- Remain standing for the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, which is led
- And because of that, because of my own journey, because of my own church hurt, I do not take lightly
- Clerk will report a resolution: House Resolution 2002, commending the University of Mary Washington men's
- Joining us in the gallery today is the University of Mary Washington's men's basketball team, our 2026
- 30-19.12 of the Code of Virginia, as follows: members of any standing committee, members of any committee
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- At the bottom of the steps of the Capitol building is a replica of the original Liberty Bell.
- of the State Board of Education.
- Jennifer White as the executive director of the Office of the State Board of Education.
- She received her B.A. degree from Willamette University and her law degree from the University of Washington
- He graduated from the University of Idaho, holds a master's degree from Boise State University, and completed
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- At the bottom of the steps of the Capitol building is a replica of the original Liberty Bell.
- of the State Board of Education.
- Jennifer White as the executive director of the Office of the State Board of Education.
- of Washington School of Law.
- Kohler graduated from the University of Idaho, holds a master's degree from Boise State University, and
Summary:
The Senate convened with 32 members present, heard prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and approved the journal. Members then made several introductions recognizing visitors, including hospital leaders, education officials, Head Start representatives, and other guests in the gallery. The chamber also received committee reports and gubernatorial correspondence, including referrals of several memorials and resolutions related to water districts and natural resources projects, as well as appointments to the Idaho Outfitters and Guides Licensing Board, the Commission of Pardons and Parole, and the Oil and Gas Conservation Commission.
In the 10th order, the Senate considered and adopted committee reports confirming several gubernatorial appointments. Hyatt Erstad and Janice Folkerson were confirmed to the Idaho Health Insurance Exchange Board after supportive remarks highlighting their experience in insurance, health care, and community service. Jennifer White was confirmed as executive director of the Office of the State Board of Education, with senators praising her education, legal, and administrative background. Peter Kohler was also confirmed to the State Board of Education, with testimony emphasizing his long career in Idaho education, military service, and public leadership.
The Senate also returned Senate Concurrent Resolution 115 to the Resources and Environment Committee for a hearing. Later, the chamber advanced first-reading bills, including measures on fish and game public participation, sex offender definitions, guardianship and conservatorship, protection of working animals, and several technical changes to agricultural and education statutes. Senate Bill 1225, as amended, was read for the first time and sent to second reading. The Senate then moved to miscellaneous business, heard a reminder about a Liberty Bell farewell event, and adjourned until 9:45 a.m. the following day.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
House of Representatives Second Regular Session of the 60th Legislature Day 13 Feb 23rd, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Oklahoma House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- of veteran of the week, introduction of doctor and/or nurse of the day, correction of previous day's
- He is a 1983 graduate of Eagletown High School and a 1991 graduate of Southeastern Oklahoma State University
- She received a doctoral degree in clinical child psychology from the University of Alabama and completed
- her pre-doctoral internship at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences and Arkansas Children's
- Wants to attend Brown University to study economics. Let's give Carson a round of applause, please.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Agriculture & Natural Resources Feb 2nd, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- of the agenda.
- of staff time.
- The Department of Fish and Wildlife must transfer the increased penalty amounts to the University of
- Additional revenues will be transferred to the University of Washington. Thank you. Any questions?
- ...will be transferred to the University of Washington. Thank you. Any questions?
Summary:
The Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee held an executive session on a series of bills and a joint memorial. Staff summarized measures on agricultural marketing (SB 5816, adding juice grapes), Board of Natural Resources membership and tribal representation (SB 5838), irrigation district hiring exemptions (SB 5930), ungulate population management and predator mitigation (SB 5960), a green fertilizer incentive program (SB 5971), mitigation grants for landowners (SB 6075), tribal participation in the Conservation Futures Program (SB 6097), agricultural impact statements and related protections for farmland (SB 6104), timber sale process modernization (SB 6216), increased wildlife penalty assessments for covered species trade (SB 6233), shellfish licensing and biotoxin fee caps (SB 6318), and a federal wildfire response memorial (SJM 8015). Several bills had proposed substitutes or amendments, including competing changes to SB 5838 and SB 5960, but some items were ultimately set aside with no action.
The committee adopted a substitute for SB 5971 and advanced it to Ways and Means. It also adopted a substitute for SB 6097 and sent it to Rules. SB 5816, SB 6216, SB 6233, SB 6318, and SJM 8015 all received due pass recommendations, with SB 5971 and SB 6318 referred onward to Ways and Means. SB 5838 was debated at length over tribal representation on the Board of Natural Resources; amendments to require forest-management expertise or alternate east/west representation were rejected, and the proposed substitute was approved and passed. SB 6233 drew comments about possible unintended consequences, but the bill passed.
The committee took no action on SB 5930, SB 5960, SB 6075, and SB 6104. The chair later confirmed that every bill on the executive session agenda had either been moved forward or dropped from the agenda. The meeting ended with the chair thanking staff and members for getting through the last committee meeting before the policy cutoff, and the committee adjourned subject to signature of the boards.
NY
Transcript Highlights:
- There's been a lot of iterations of this bill.
- the City of New York in relation to establishing a maximum rent of one-third of household income for
- the State University of New York and the senior colleges of the City University of New York to volunteer
- the State University of New York and the senior colleges of the city. of the State University of New
- York and the senior colleges of the City University of New York to volunteer firefighters and emergency
Committee:
Senate Finance
Summary:
The New York State Senate Finance Committee met with Senator John Liu presiding for Chair Liz Krueger, joined by members of the majority and minority. The committee considered a broad agenda of bills covering agriculture, public health, technology, taxation, corrections, education, housing, transportation, and civil rights. Among the measures discussed were a youth agriculture entrepreneurship summer employment program, a Bronx asthma study commission, a statewide multi-factor authentication requirement for governmental entities, a tax on noise emissions from certain helicopter and seaplane flights, a requirement that state events serving alcohol include New York-produced alcohol, a veterans and service members alternative resolution program, packaging reduction and recycling infrastructure legislation, limits on certain debt-collection practices involving foreign sovereign debt, commissary rules in correctional institutions, school energy performance contract recovery periods, a senior rent cap tied to income, a dental health demonstration project, farm succession planning, Operation SNUG gun violence prevention grants, expanded breast cancer screening coverage, direct Medicaid billing for creative arts therapists, a vacant storefront registry, academic credit for volunteer firefighters and EMTs, a plan to expand wheelchair-accessible vehicles outside New York City, STAR exemption notification, restrictions on certain tropical hardwoods in state contracts, a PSC guidebook on gas and electric rate making, gender-affirming care coverage and anti-discrimination provisions, and state leave for Civil Air Patrol members on airport-assigned missions.
Most of the meeting focused on the packaging reduction and recycling infrastructure bill, which drew extended debate. Supporters said the bill had been revised after months of discussion with industry, included waivers for food safety and federal-law conflicts, and could save local governments money through producer responsibility funding. Opponents argued it would raise costs, harm food packaging flexibility, threaten food safety, and hurt manufacturers and small businesses, citing examples from dairy, meat, and coffee businesses. The sponsor’s representative said the bill had been updated and that some small businesses would be exempt, while acknowledging not all concerns were resolved. The committee also discussed the fiscal impact, with testimony that upfront state costs would be reimbursed and localities could see savings.
Several other bills prompted brief policy discussion, including the helicopter/seaplane noise tax, where staff explained it would be assessed per ticket or up to $200 per flight and exempt quieter aircraft meeting DOT standards, and the sovereign debt/claims bill, where a senator warned it could drive financial activity out of New York. The committee also heard concerns about the packaging bill’s effect on New York food manufacturers and the availability of waivers. After discussion, the committee voted to report the bills; the transcript indicates the measures passed, generally with some members recorded as without recommendation or opposed, and all listed bills were moved to the floor before the meeting adjourned.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands
- The department has thousands of employees and oversees programs that ensure the safety of millions of
- private cause of action.
- with a group of drones.
- A point of order or a point of recognition.
Committee:
Senate Agriculture
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Agriculture met and considered four bills. SB 178, by Senator Rouson, created an agronomic study to be conducted by Florida A&M University, subject to appropriation, to identify viable crops or products for land taken out of production by disease or weather and to assess environmental and economic impacts; it passed unanimously and was reported favorably. SB 980, by Senator Bernard, created a one-year Hunger-Free Campus Pilot Program within FDACS to help postsecondary institutions address student hunger through task forces, SNAP assistance, food pantries, and related measures; DACS support was noted, one student government representative appeared in support, and the bill was reported favorably. SB 786, by Chair Truenow, prohibited assignment of assessments on agricultural improvements for agricultural purposes on lands classified as agriculture; it also passed unanimously and was reported favorably.
The committee then took up SB 700, the FDACS “farm bill,” via a strike-all amendment. The amendment included a broad package of technical and substantive changes, including restrictions on additives to public water systems, limits on ESG considerations in agricultural lending, criminal penalties related to drone harassment, updates to disaster loan programs, truth-in-labeling provisions, charity registration changes, on-farm worker housing provisions, and support for FFA and 4-H dues. A major point of discussion was the provision preempting local governments from deciding whether to fluoridate water; supporters argued for statewide consistency and consumer choice, while opponents, including the Florida Dental Association and local officials, warned it would remove local control and harm public health, especially for low-income residents. Other speakers addressed concealed carry due process concerns, landowner rights, and labeling issues. The strike-all was adopted, and CS/SB 700 was reported favorably, with some senators noting they would continue working on concerns before later stops.
At the end of the meeting, Senator Burton asked to be recorded as voting yes on SB 178, SB 980, and SB 786, and the committee agreed. The chair also welcomed Warner University agriculture policy students visiting the Capitol, and the meeting adjourned without objection.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Goodyear, part of Phoenix, and part of Glendale.
- I've also a graduate of Grand Canyon University as well as Arizona State University. Thank you.
- I'm originally from San Francisco, California, but I'm currently a junior at the University of Arizona
- ten of them don’t survive.
- And nearly nine out of 10 of them don’t survive.
Bills:
SB1009
Committee:
Senate Education
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Higher Education Committee Jun 9th, 2026
Higher Education
Transcript Highlights:
- I'll now go over some key elements of the structure of today's hearing in order to facilitate the goal
- of hearing as much from the public within the limits of our time.
- of faculty and students.
- ChatGPT EDU to all faculty, staff, and students on its 22 campuses as part of a larger AI-powered university
- education of our students, but in the very fabric of higher education and our society.
Committee:
House Higher Education