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CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Privacy, Digital Technologies, and Consumer Protection Committee Jun 8th, 2026
Privacy, Digital Technologies, and Consumer Protection
Transcript Highlights:
- Our hearing moves in file order.
- recently in the tech industry at Meta, and I am in support of AB 412.
- in opposition to AB 412.
- But that was in 1993.
- Any further witnesses in support? Any witnesses in opposition?
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
December 9, 2025 - 12:30 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- House Bill 413 is an attempt to promote fairness and deter misconduct in family law cases.
- in their practices.
- your legal research or in your argument, you let the court know that in advance.
- I want to know all the cases, not just in Florida, not just in Palm Beach County, not just in the 4th
- some guidance in there.
Summary:
The Civil Justice and Claims Subcommittee met with a quorum and took up House Bill 413, relating to attorney’s fees, suit money, and costs in family law cases. Representative Gottlieb explained that the bill and strike-all amendment were intended to promote fairness, create more uniformity across circuits, expand judicial discretion in awarding fees, and strengthen enforcement language. Members discussed how the amendment’s reference to good-faith settlement offers would apply only after trial in fee determinations, not during the trial itself. Jamie Epstein of the Florida Bar’s Family Law Section supported the measure overall, saying it would improve consistency and deter bad-faith litigation, but noted concern about one paragraph creating a presumption of entitlement to fees in contempt actions.
The committee adopted the strike-all amendment and then passed HB 413 favorably as amended by a 13-0 vote. Chair Koster said the bill would provide needed clarification in family law practice and help parties litigate more professionally and amicably. After the vote, the committee heard a presentation from Florida Bar President Sayah Baker Barnes on the Florida Bar’s role and the impact of artificial intelligence on the legal profession.
Baker Barnes described the Florida Bar as an arm of the Florida Supreme Court responsible for regulating lawyers, protecting the public, handling discipline, reimbursing some victims of lawyer theft through the client security fund, and providing continuing legal education. She said AI use among lawyers has grown rapidly and that the Bar has created committees, guidance, and an ethics opinion to help lawyers use AI responsibly. She emphasized that lawyers remain responsible for the accuracy of AI-generated citations and work product, noted that Florida courts have already disciplined lawyers and a pro se litigant for fake AI-generated citations, and discussed confidentiality, privilege, and deepfake concerns. Members asked about protecting client information and finding best-practice resources, and she directed them to the Bar’s LegalFuel site and AI guidance materials. The meeting then adjourned.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security Mar 18th, 2025
Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security
Transcript Highlights:
- I believe this bill is crucial in updating, and it will ensure fairness and recognition to the men and
- words, but in action.
- in October 2024. ...to Senator Danny Burgess in August of 2024 and Senator Collins in October 2024.
- in the country.
- It does not respect their time in health care, in transition, or in benefits, and that is not good enough
Summary:
The Military and Veterans, Space, and Domestic Security Committee met with a quorum and heard several bills focused on veterans, military families, and aerospace. SB 684 by Sen. Avila would let certain Florida Retirement System members buy military wartime service credit under updated eligibility dates and expand the definition of wartime service to include recent operations such as New Dawn, Inherent Resolve, Freedom Sentinel, and Enduring Sentinel. Veterans and first responders testified in support, and senators said the bill corrects an outdated gap. The committee voted the bill favorably.
The committee then took up SB 1528 by Sen. Collins on educational opportunities for military children. The bill strengthens coordination between school districts and military installations and requires DOE training modules for school staff working with military families. An amendment removing a sunset provision was adopted, and three Hillsborough County students who helped develop the idea testified in support, describing research on military-family school transitions and the need for staff training on the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children. The committee reported the bill favorably as amended.
SB 910 by Sen. Collins, on veterans benefit assistance, was amended and reported favorably. As amended, it allows veterans to work with professional claims advisors while adding consumer protections, including fee caps, bans on initial/nonrefundable and referral fees, required disclosures, and limits on use of veterans’ login credentials. Sen. Collins and others argued the federal VA claims process is too slow and confusing and that veterans need both help and safeguards. The committee also approved SB 1464 by Sen. Wright, which expands FDVA outreach through digital, print, social media, and in-person efforts and requires public events and annual reporting, and SB 1516 by Sen. Wright, which creates an international aerospace innovation fund administered by Space Florida to support partnerships with international aerospace companies. All measures were reported favorably, and the committee adjourned at the end of the meeting.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Apr 24th, 2025
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I too rise in support.
- Today I rise in memory and in honor of the victims of the Cambodian genocide and the... ...in memory
- . ...in our capital community, Todd Tran, in the corner over there.
- in memory.
- All requests to adjourn in memory will be deemed read and printed in the journal.
Summary:
The Assembly convened after a quorum call, heard a prayer honoring Pope Francis, and then proceeded through routine motions, guest introductions, and floor business. Members welcomed several groups, including youth art contest winners, local city officials for Cal Cities Week, emergency dispatchers and 9-1-1 youth heroes, a school group from Northridge Community School, and Sheriff Michael Johnson. The body also handled procedural actions such as re-referring bills, withdrawing AB 16 from Appropriations because it was no longer fiscal, and allowing committees to notice bills pending re-referral.
On the floor, Assembly Concurrent Resolution 44, proclaiming April 20–26 as California Cities Week, was adopted by voice vote after opening the roll for co-authors. The Assembly then passed several bills, including AB 793 on dog dangerousness proceedings and AB 533 reauthorizing health care districts’ use of design-build for health facility construction, both by unanimous roll call. AB 764, which would add mute swans to the list of exotic non-game birds that can be legally managed, also passed unanimously. House Resolution 32, recognizing Cambodian Genocide Memorial Week, drew extensive remarks from multiple members about the historical tragedy and the Cambodian American community; it was adopted by voice vote after 70 co-authors were added, followed by a moment of silence.
The consent calendar was then taken up and adopted 69-0, including AB 369 and a series of other bills and resolutions. The session concluded with an adjournment in memory of Officer Paul Philip Jordan, a longtime LAPD officer who served the Hollywood community, and the House adjourned until Monday, April 28 at 1 p.m.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- of additional service in a drop program that will also be structured based on a fair formula that benefits
- in the, in the Senate.
- This is the first new fishery in Texas in, in over 100 years, and we're just getting started.
- They have great Texas pride in what they're growing, but it's not just here in Austin.
- , and we did that in conjunction with the Hart Research Institute in Texas A&M Corpus Christi in 2009
Bills:
HB104
Committee:
Senate Finance
Keywords:
property tax, ad valorem tax, tax rate election, voter-approval tax rate, no-new-revenue tax rate, de minimis rate, local government, special district, tax increase, tax notice, public hearing, tax code, Health and Safety Code, Texas property taxes, taxing unit, election threshold, two-thirds vote, majority vote, budget approval
AR
Transcript Highlights:
- I invite the members, staff, press, and guests in the galleries to stand and be led in prayer by Pastor
- In a place like this, and in fact, in most public places, we would never acknowledge our broken-heartedness
- In Jesus' name, amen.
- This group is the winners of statewide competition for science fair, and they've been down in the Old
- This group is the winners of statewide competition for science fair, and they've been down in the Old
Summary:
The House convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, established a quorum, granted leave to Representative Jack Ladyman, and received committee reports from the Joint Budget Committee recommending passage of several bills, including House Bill 1034 with Amendment 1. The chamber also recognized numerous guests, including state troopers of the day, the doctor and nurse of the day, several constituent groups, and students from the Arkansas School for Math, Science, and the Arts.
The House adopted House Resolution 1034, supporting Arkansas poultry producers in the Illinois River watershed and urging good-faith negotiations, by a vote of 97-0. It also adopted House Concurrent Memorial Resolution 1001, honoring Bishop Kenneth Liddell Robinson, Sr., by a vote of 98-0. Members then took up multiple budget amendments and appropriations, with Representative Johnson explaining amendments to bills covering education, public safety, agriculture, county jail reimbursement, drug task force funding, pregnancy help organizations, tire recycling fees, and other appropriations; the amendments were adopted.
On the budget calendar, the House passed a batch of general appropriation bills and several supplemental and reappropriation bills, including House Bills 1006, 1086, 1087, 1088, 1094, 1084, and 1097. House Bill 1053, an appropriation for the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, failed 71-19-8. House Bill 1098, a reappropriation for the Department of Parks and Heritage, was defeated after Representative Henley spoke against it and the final vote was 0-85-4. The House then adjourned until 11 a.m. the next day.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- It'll keep our rules in...
- Currently in Texas, Texas has the highest rate of food insecurity in the United States.
- Will this bill ensure that products from small producers in rural counties are paid a fair market value
- Will, uh, will this bill ensure that products from small producers in rural counties are paid a fair
- In Texas, we rank 6th in honey production in the United States.
Bills:
HB147
Committee:
House Agriculture & Livestock
Keywords:
government contracting, business program, discrimination, state procurement, equity, underutilized businesses
Summary:
The House Committee on Agriculture and Livestock met with a quorum present and heard several bills, all of which were left pending. HB 1113, by Rep. Cain, would update Texas hemp law to keep state rules aligned with federal changes, require timely rule amendments by the Department of Agriculture, and create hemp research permits for universities and nonprofits. Supporters from the Texas Hemp Coalition said it would improve research, licensing, testing, and enforcement while helping the industry stay compliant and competitive; the author said the bill was intended to reward good actors and deter bad ones.
HB 1203, by Rep. Gonzalez, would create an Office of Food System Security and Resiliency within the Department of Agriculture to address food insecurity and coordinate local food access efforts. Gonzalez said the office would build on a prior Department of Agriculture study and help connect farmers, agencies, schools, and local governments; members asked about the fiscal note, consumer costs, and whether the office would overlap with existing programs. HB 1269, HB 1276, and HB 1277 focused on plant disease and pest prevention, including a grant program and studies to identify gaps and track outbreaks. Gonzalez emphasized the need for a more intentional state response, citing crop losses from pests and a recent cotton disease outbreak in his district.
HB 1437 would create a pollinator task force to address threats to Texas honeybees and related pollination industries. A Texas Beekeepers Association witness described major recent colony losses, emerging threats such as mites and hornets, and the need to bring agencies and researchers together; Gonzalez noted prior work adding a bee specialist at AgriLife Extension. Finally, HB 147, by Chairman Guillen, would modernize cattle brand registration by moving it to an electronic system at the Texas Animal Health Commission while keeping county clerks involved. Supporters said it would improve efficiency, accuracy, and access for ranchers and law enforcement, while an opponent warned about possible electronic tracking implications and costs for small producers. The committee took no final votes and adjourned after leaving HB 147 pending as well.
FL
Florida 2026 4th Special Session
January 27, 2026 - 09:30 AM
Transcript Highlights:
- Chair: Brad Ashwell, All Voting Local Action, waives in support. Martin Orti waives in support.
- Sarah, Democracy USA, waives in support. We're in debate on the bill.
- or water and in our own way?
- It is a fair question but probably not a fair comparison.
- Chair Robinson: John in support and then Mylan Brown in opposition.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- be taxed in Texas.
- So that would be in perpetuity in perpetuity until the voters chose to undo that. OK.
- Of the 1.1 in addition that we put in last session.
- The increases proposed in Senate Bill 260 are a step in the right direction.
- place in our schools.
Committee:
Senate Finance
ID
Idaho 2026 Regular Session
Agenda Apr 6th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- We're in the House. We don't do seconds in the House.
- I did not want to put that in the rotunda, and so it's in there, but he's come in and there's a whole
- Idaho is currently 11th in the nation in terms of participation.
- in San Francisco.
- kind of World's Fair program happening in Washington, D.C., from June 25th through July 10th.
Summary:
The America 250 Advisory Council met with a quorum and first approved the prior minutes. Staff then provided a financial update showing most of the $250,000 celebration fund had been allocated, with about $9,147.70 expected to return to the commemorative fund after two outstanding grants are finalized, and total expenditures reported at $344,310.88 across related accounts. Members thanked staff for keeping the grants and payments moving so local events could be planned.
The council then received legal guidance from the Attorney General’s Office on contracts and spending authority. Counsel explained that the committee as a whole controls the commemorative funds, may delegate contract work to subcommittees or individuals, and should clearly identify who is authorized to sign each contract. The council voted to require that any legally binding agreements approved by the committee be sent to the co-chairs for signature, and that signed agreements be shared with Legislative Services and the Treasurer’s Office for recordkeeping and payment processing, with questions routed back to the co-chairs. Members also discussed a specific $20,000 celebration contract for organizers, noting it had already been funded and was still being finalized for signature.
Updates followed on the ambassador program, including nearly 2,000 ambassadors, extensive city/county/business/school logo participation, a large quilt display at the Capitol, service challenge progress, and plans for the Liberty Bell carriage and fountain projects. The governor’s task force report highlighted upcoming America 250 initiatives such as the July 8 “Sharing the Spirit of America” reading event, the youth art campaign “My America, From Ground Zero to Common Ground,” America’s Potluck, and website updates. The federal report covered the National Archives’ “America’s Time Capsule,” “America’s Block Party,” Flag Sojourn, America’s Field Trip, America Innovates, the expanded congressional caucus, and the Great American State Fair in Washington, D.C. Finally, the council approved grant disbursements for Power County, the City of Nampa, the City of Heyburn, and Jerome County, and scheduled the next meeting for April 20.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Housing committee OKs HF688 2/26/25
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- taxed in Texas.
- That would be in perpetuity, huh? In perpetuity until the voters chose to undo that. Okay.
- The increases proposed in Senate Bill 260 are a step in the right direction.
- place. place in our schools.
- Since the last base in 2013.
Committee:
Senate Finance
Keywords:
school safety, Foundation School Program, education funding, student allotment, Texas education, SB 263, Texas franchise tax, cost of goods sold, COGS, broadcasters, television broadcasting, radio broadcasting, media tax, broadcast license, FCC, 47 C.F.R. Part 73, 47 C.F.R. Part 74, film production, television production, tax deduction
AL
MN
Transcript Highlights:
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Committee:
Senate Elections
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Informational interview with Rep. Steven Jacob (R-Altura) Nov 20th, 2025
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- be not only in my county but in my township.
- </c> successful in my view. successful in my view.
- </c> the state of farming in Minnesota? the state of farming in Minnesota?
- c><00:02:43.840><c> big</c> are going to in the big in the big are going to in the big in the big picture
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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House commerce committee approves changes to Minnesota's Consumer Protection Restitution Account Apr 15th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> over $1 million in restitution. over $1 million in restitution.
- </c><00:02:31.920><c> um</c> to continue to deposit uh funds in um to continue to deposit uh funds in
- Um, it also will set a fair uh limit.
- So in January of 2024, I had all my teeth extracted and the hardware for the implants put in.
- </c> Dental Arts in December of 2023. Dental Arts in December of 2023.
Summary:
The committee heard House File 4867, a bill from Representative Lee to make changes to the Consumer Protection Restitution Account created the prior year to help victims of fraud. The Attorney General’s Office testified that the fund has already received more than $4.5 million and is beginning its first distributions, including payments to victims of the closure of Woodbury Dental. The office said the bill would remove the current $5 million annual deposit cap and establish a more equitable distribution formula so large claims would not exhaust the fund and prevent other victims from receiving restitution.
Public testimony strongly supported the bill. A Woodbury Dental victim described paying $25,000 upfront, losing her dental work when the clinic abruptly closed, and having to start over with another dentist; she said reimbursement would help her recover from the loss. An AARP Minnesota representative also supported the measure as a cleanup bill that improves the new restitution program.
Members asked about how the bill would handle large claims, whether the Attorney General could still pursue defendants for additional recovery, and whether restitution payments would be taxable. The Attorney General’s Office said it would continue collection efforts and reimburse the fund if later recoveries are made, and Representative Lee said the bill includes a provision making payments non-taxable. The chair then moved that House File 4867 be laid over, and the bill was laid over without a vote on passage.
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Standing Committee on Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection (1-20-26)
Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection
Transcript Highlights:
- She was interested in serving here in Frankfurt as an intern, and she actually hails from Prestonsburg
- Uh, having served in the Civil Air Patrol since 2021, but has taken on leadership roles in that organization
- </c><00:03:26.720><c> This</c> exposure in the fire service. This exposure in the fire service.
- Diesel exhaust in the apparatus bay, POS chemicals in our turnout gear and foams, chronic exposure to
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NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Municipal and County Government (02/04/2025)
Municipal and County Government
Transcript Highlights:
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- in stay in their for our elders to stay in stay in their homes<00:39:44.000><c> and</c><00:39:44.160
- ><c> New</c> in where I live I live in Windham New in where I live I live in Windham New Hampshire<00
- But would this be, I don't know if it's not fair, but wouldn't it be better if we required in this legislation
- /c> in fact uh does not in fact act in the in fact uh does not in fact act in the way<03:45:10.279><c
Committee:
House Municipal and County Government
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- May they lead with integrity, remembering that all people are created in God's image and deserve fairness
- May they lead with integrity, remembering that all people are created in God's image and deserve fairness
- In God's image and deserve fairness and compassion, which are the marks of true leadership.
- Arizona in 2024.
- stand in place.
Summary:
The Senate convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, then moved through introductions of guests and several ceremonial recognitions. Guests included a local justice of the peace, the doctor of the day, McDonald’s representatives visiting for the All-American Games, and AFL-CIO members at the Capitol. Senators also read proclamations recognizing Lobo Week in support of the Mexican gray wolf and McDonald’s All-American Games Week, highlighting the economic and charitable impact of McDonald’s in Arizona and the importance of wolf recovery efforts.
During floor business, Senator Gonzalez submitted a statement criticizing Senate rules as undemocratic and unconstitutional, particularly in relation to House Bill 2072 and broader chamber procedures. The Senate then took up a motion by Senator Mesnard to reconsider House Bill 2874, which had previously passed third reading. After a division vote, the motion to reconsider passed 16-12.
House Bill 2874, relating to campaign contributions and expenses, was then brought back for third reading. Senator Gonzalez spoke against the emergency clause, arguing there was no emergency and objecting to the bill’s reconsideration process. The Senate voted to pass HB 2874 on reconsideration without the emergency clause and ordered it transmitted to the House. The chamber also noted that Senate Bills 1125 and 1415 had been transmitted to the governor, announced upcoming caucus and committee meetings, and adjourned until Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at 1:15 p.m.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- All in favor, signify by saying aye. All in favor, signify by saying aye. Aye. Any opposed?
- Question in order.
- This act shall be in full force and effect Hereby declared to exist, this act shall be in full force
- Alternate motions are in order. I move to hold Senate Bill 1436 in committee.
- All right, we have a substitute motion to hold in committee. All in favor signify by saying aye.
Committee:
House Health and Welfare