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FL
Transcript Highlights:
- We would be the first state in the Union to do this measure.
- are trying really hard to get them there when they can, but work schedules and other things are preventing
Committee:
House Education & Employment Committee
Summary:
The Education Employment Committee held its first meeting and heard three bills. Chair Kennedy opened with remarks about the committee’s work and the goal of moving Florida from “excellent to eminent.” The committee first considered PCS for CS for HB 151 on private school participation in interscholastic sports and extracurricular activities. Representative Abbott explained that the bill would let private school students participate in sports at FHSAA member schools when their own school does not offer that sport, clarify treatment of single-sex versus co-ed teams, adjust FHSAA board appointment authority, require appeals panels to include a majority of member-school representatives, set timelines for eligibility appeals, and post appeals decisions online. An amendment by Representative McFarland added FHSAA board decisions to the transparency requirement. The bill drew supportive public testimony and was reported favorably as amended by a 19-0 vote.
The committee then took up HB 549 on the “Gulf of America.” Representative Porras said the bill would align Florida’s geographic materials and academic standards with the federal designation replacing the Gulf of Mexico, with a later amendment to phase in the change only for materials adopted or acquired on or after July 1, 2025. Members questioned the timing, costs, and impact on instructional materials; the ranking member and others argued the bill was unnecessary and could burden districts, while supporters said Florida should lead in adopting the federal terminology. Public testimony included support from Florida Citizens Alliance and opposition from a speaker who called the bill a waste of time. The committee adopted the amendment and reported the bill favorably with committee substitute by a 16-2 vote.
Finally, the committee considered CS/HB 85 on hazardous walking conditions. Representative Kendall described the bill as addressing elementary students who live within the two-mile walk zone but must cross interstates, freeways, highways, or ramps, and said the measure would provide bus service in those hazardous situations. An amendment clarified the language by tying it to the statutory definition of a limited access facility. Members from both parties described local safety concerns and personal experiences, while one member noted the likely added cost to districts. Public testimony listed opponents, but the chair later clarified they had submitted cards with the wrong bill number. The committee adopted the amendment and reported the bill favorably with committee substitute by a 20-0 vote, then adjourned.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security
Transcript Highlights:
- Follow through on this legislation, enact these safety measures to protect those who risk everything
- As they work to prevent the unthinkable, there is recognition that this moment's dangers compare with
- Prevention is the only treatment and ultimately the only way to avoid nuclear annihilation.
- We have 1,800 members, and our dual missions are to combat climate change and prevent nuclear war.
- It's really just about elevating our voice in the national campaign to prevent nuclear war.
Summary:
The Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security held a public hearing on a wide range of bills affecting law enforcement, corrections, fire services, emergency management, telecommunicators, and sex offender policy. Testimony strongly focused on proposals to restore an education incentive for Massachusetts State Police troopers hired after the Quinn Bill was repealed, with State Police Association witnesses arguing the current system creates unfair pay disparities, hurts recruitment and retention, and leaves newer troopers earning less than some supervisors with the same or less education. They urged favorable reports on H. 2651, S. 1759, and S. 1783. A separate witness also supported H. 2627, a sheriff’s pay-parity bill, while suggesting amendments to avoid distinctions between correction officers and jail officers and warning that the proposal should not be viewed as a funding issue alone.
The committee also heard testimony on public safety and oversight bills. A rape survivor testified in support of S. 1663, arguing that municipal fire or police personnel convicted of sex offenses should not remain in positions of public trust. Senator Miranda testified in support of S. 1723, S. 1724, and S. 1727, which would create correctional officer training/accountability standards, a correctional inspector general, and privileged communication with legislators for incarcerated people; he said the bills respond to misconduct and lack of independent oversight in the Department of Correction. In contrast, the Fire Chiefs Association and Professional Fire Fighters opposed H. 2572/S. 1668/S. 1740 on emergency management, saying the bill was developed without enough collaboration, lacked local-control safeguards, and could undermine incident command and local decision-making during disasters.
Several panels supported other public safety measures. The Fire Chiefs Association and PFFM backed S. 1641 and S. 1744 to create a Massachusetts Public Safety Building Authority to help fund fire station and municipal public safety building projects, and supported S. 1647 to implement the Walsh-Kennedy Commission recommendations on hot works and welding safety, including tougher penalties and training requirements. Witnesses also supported H. 2664/S. 1736 to create a hoisting machinery regulations board, saying current licensing standards for heavy equipment are too minimal. Another panel backed H. 2663/S. 1761 to classify 911 telecommunicators as first responders, citing stress, burnout, and the expanding role of dispatchers. Finally, an attorney from CPCS testified in opposition to S. 1752, warning that expanded sex offender residency restrictions would likely increase homelessness, make supervision harder, and raise constitutional concerns based on prior court rulings.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> do what we can alongside them to prevent do what we can alongside them to prevent any<01:10:31.719
- of sudden cardiac for the prevention of sudden cardiac arrest<01:12:07.880><c> in</c><01:12:08.040><
- We've screened over 6,600 kids and identified 450 with high blood pressure with a second measurement
- My life's mission is to save lives through preventative cardiothoracic care, a calling that began at
- care a preventative cardiothoracic care a calling<01:49:11.719><c> that</c><01:49:11.880><c> began</
Committee:
Senate Education Policy
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Government Contract Review Committee (8-12-25) - Reupload
Transcript Highlights:
- service or any family first prevention service or any family first prevention<00:31:39.039><c> service
- ,</c><00:31:39.519><c> the</c><00:31:39.760><c> contract</c> prevention service, the contract prevention
- </c> for family first prevention services. for family first prevention services.
- evidence-based</c> for prevention and evidence-based for prevention and evidence-based practices<00:46
- </c> prevention and community well-being. prevention and community well-being. Okay. Okay. Okay.
Summary:
The Government Contracts Committee met with a quorum and approved the July 8 minutes. It then deferred several items from the July agenda, including a Kentucky Education Television contract because the vendor was not yet registered with the Secretary of State, and a University of Louisville contract at the university’s request. The committee also deferred a behavioral health memorandum of agreement and later a Department of Community Based Services contract after questions were raised about the scope of services and the need for additional information.
The most extensive discussion involved the Seven Counties Services contract with the Department for Behavioral Health, Developmental, and Intellectual Disabilities. Committee members questioned why the state continues to contract with Seven Counties despite its bankruptcy and pension-related liabilities, how the funding split was determined, whether the services are statutorily required, and whether the state or another provider could deliver the services more efficiently. Agency representatives said Seven Counties is the sole provider of core community mental health services in its region, serves about 24,500 people, and that service needs and acuity remain high even as the number served has declined. A cabinet attorney said the bankruptcy dispute is ongoing and involves roughly $20 million in contested retirement contributions, though members suggested the amount may be higher.
Members also raised broader concerns about whether local governments, especially Metro Louisville, should contribute more toward services tied to social determinants of health, and whether the contract includes services beyond what statute requires. The committee requested additional information on the contract scope and possible offsets or recovery of unfunded liabilities, and then voted to defer the Seven Counties contract to the next meeting. The committee also heard a separate DCBS presentation on the Youth Villages Intercept program, where staff explained it was selected because it is an approved evidence-based Family First prevention service, provides intensive in-home and foster care stabilization services, and is headquartered in Tennessee but operates across Kentucky; members asked for clarification on Medicaid billing and additional funding needs.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Subcommittee No. 5 on Corrections, Public Safety, Judiciary, Labor and Transportation May 20th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- How do we make that work to prevent service reductions?
- Helping transition-aged youth is how we prevent chronically homeless adults.
- Helping transition-aged youth is how we prevent chronically homeless adults.
- It protects young people from trafficking and a life of preventable despair.
- It protects young people from trafficking and a life of preventable despair.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- This is a common-sense measure to help address one of the most pressing challenges facing our state:
- </c> prevented from putting into a contract? prevented from putting into a contract?
- It tells judges their hands must be tied even when the outcome is predictable, preventable harm.
- Homelessness is not an preventable harm.
- </c> exactly what's happening, which prevents exactly what's happening, which prevents competition<03
Committee:
House Housing
Summary:
The Housing Committee opened with a public hearing on HB 196, which would repeal the Housing Champion program. Representative Matt Drew, the prime sponsor, argued the program is an unnecessary and poorly targeted subsidy, saying it rewards municipalities after projects are completed and may not be limited to new housing production. He questioned the transparency of the program, cited difficulty finding required annual reports, and noted a fiscal note suggesting the state could recover up to $3 million if obligations are terminated. Committee members and witnesses debated whether the program’s criteria amount to political favoritism or a standard grant process; supporters said the rubric is specific and that municipalities are evaluated against objective requirements. Representative Priest, Nick Taylor of Housing Action New Hampshire, and Karen Benfield of Stay Work Play New Hampshire all opposed repeal, saying the program encourages local zoning and regulatory changes, helps smaller communities participate, and supports housing supply and young people’s ability to stay in the state. The hearing on HB 196 was then closed.
The committee then opened a hearing on HB 1405, a bill establishing an affordable housing guarantee program within the Housing Finance Authority. Prime sponsor Representative Chris Muns said the bill would reduce lender risk by guaranteeing up to 80% of principal on qualifying loans for affordable housing, with a cap of $30 million per lender per year and $300 million outstanding at any time. He described the measure as a low-cost public-private partnership backed by the full faith and credit of the state, and said it was identical to a prior Senate bill that had received unanimous bipartisan committee support before dying later in the process. He framed the bill as one part of a broader housing package aimed at financing, infrastructure, workforce, zoning reform, and other housing-related issues.
No votes were taken during the portion of the meeting provided. The only formal actions were opening and closing the public hearing on HB 196 and opening the public hearing on HB 1405, with testimony continuing on HB 1405 at the end of the transcript.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
2026 Legislative Session - Day Fifty Two - Wednesday, April 15 - Afternoon Session
Missouri House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I didn't say not prevent any crimes.
- I didn't say not prevent any crimes. Okay, so you do think it'll prevent some crimes? Absolutely.
- When you yourself said it won't prevent crimes. It will prevent some crimes."
- It let everyone know, and that signs don't prevent crime." "Don't prevent crime.
- How do we reasonably prevent this? So there’s How do we reasonably prevent this?
Summary:
The House first established a quorum, then took up several bills for perfection and printing. House Bill 2297, a fence-law bill, was presented as a way to let livestock owners enter up to 10 feet onto neighboring property to repair fences, remove trees and debris on the fence line, and avoid trespass liability while repairing damage caused by livestock escaping. Supporters said the measure addresses a real rural problem and protects farmers who are already responsible for keeping animals contained; the bill was adopted and perfected and printed after debate over property rights and access concerns.
The chamber then considered House Bills 2142 and 2058, a film and television tax incentive measure. Supporters said Missouri’s film credit program has produced strong economic returns, created jobs, and attracted productions, and they argued for combining separate film and TV funding buckets while removing a proposed sunset extension. An amendment to keep the sunset at 2029 was adopted, and the bill was then adopted, perfected, and printed. The House also took up House Bill 3004, a hardwood labeling bill requiring products sold in Missouri to be labeled accurately as wood or non-wood materials; supporters framed it as truth-in-advertising and protection for the state’s timber industry, while one member questioned how the law would apply to online and out-of-state sellers. The bill was adopted and perfected and printed.
Next, the House considered House Bills 3283 and 3306, which set a timeline and process for public-sector collective bargaining disputes, including negotiation, mediation, and arbitration, and defined “good faith” in bargaining. An amendment narrowed the bill so it would not apply to teachers, police, or other excluded public employees under existing law. Supporters said the bill would prevent years-long contract disputes and save taxpayer money, especially for firefighters and other first responders; the substitute was adopted and perfected and printed.
Finally, House Bill 2536, a bill on sex-designated restrooms and other private spaces in government-controlled settings, drew extensive debate. The sponsor said it was intended to protect privacy and safety in restrooms, changing rooms, sleeping quarters, schools, airports, correctional facilities, and similar spaces, and an amendment clarified exceptions for corrections officers and other public safety duties. Opponents argued the bill would target transgender people, create enforcement problems, and rely on signage rather than preventing crime; supporters said it was needed to protect women and girls. The amendment was adopted, and debate continued on the bill as amended.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Appropriations Mar 2nd, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- lastly, it specifies that requirements relating to retrospective denials or modifications do not prevent
- a lot like the good gentleman from the 6th legislative district: you can't manage what you can't measure
- Leakage means preventing businesses from leaving the state, and I don't know exactly how you do that
- Leakage means preventing businesses from leaving the state, and I don't know exactly how you do that
- Leakage means preventing businesses from leaving the state.
Summary:
The committee heard public testimony on Substitute Senate Bill 5828, which would restore and adjust Washington College Grant and College Bound Scholarship award levels for students attending private, not-for-profit four-year institutions. Staff explained the bill would set the awards at 90 percent of the regional and state college rate rather than 50 percent of the research rate, with an estimated fiscal impact of $3.3 million in fiscal year 2027 and $18.6 million over four years. Testimony was largely in support from private college presidents, students, and school counselors, who said the bill would help low-income and first-generation students and preserve access and enrollment choices; some public college student representatives said they did not oppose the bill but argued that cuts to public-school aid should be restored first.
The committee also heard Substitute Senate Bill 5911, which would prohibit DCYF from using benefits or funds of youth in extended foster care as reimbursement for their cost of care beginning in 2027, while requiring support for benefit management and payee arrangements and allowing protected accounts such as ABLE accounts. Staff estimated a net fiscal impact of $608,000 in fiscal year 2027 and $2.2 million per biennium thereafter. Testimony in support said the bill would end the practice of withholding SSI and other benefits from youth in care and better support disabled youth transitioning to adulthood. Members asked questions about fiduciary responsibility and representative payee arrangements.
In executive session, the committee adopted amendments and advanced several bills. It adopted Amendment Clark 350 to House Bill 2689, raising the required provider response rate for the child care market rate survey to 65 percent, and then reported the bill out with a due pass recommendation by a vote of 18-11, with two excused. It adopted Amendment H-3743.1 to Engrossed Second Substitute Senate Bill 5395 on retrospective prior authorization denials and reported that bill out unanimously. It also adopted Amendment Pool 272 to Senate Bill 5420 and reported that bill out unanimously. For Engrossed Second Substitute Senate Bill 5496, the committee adopted several amendments clarifying scope and penalties but rejected amendments that would have delayed the bill or replaced it with a study; the bill was then reported out with a due pass recommendation. The committee also heard amendment briefings on other bills, including 5981, 6026, 6160, 6184, and 6211, but deferred action on some items heard that morning.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, April 30, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Maintaining these benefits for veterans and preventing any action that would require additional hurdles
- You know I say an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, and this is not the first time that we
- You know I say an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, and this is not the first time that we
- </c> measure under consideration. measure under consideration.
- Nothing about protecting our safety should prevent us from protecting our rights. We can have both.
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- I mentioned last night that sometimes people's lives are measured before and after moments.
- And you measure the incoming RVs, the reentry vehicles, within that CEP.
- We have different split coding that prevents any type of pre-arming or arming when not authorized.
- We have different split coding that prevents any type of pre-arming or arming when not authorized.
- And we want to ensure that we hold accountability measures across the board, Mr. President.
Summary:
The Senate convened with a quorum, heard an invocation from Rabbi Jack Stocker for New Mexico’s first Jewish Community Day at the legislature, and then proceeded with the Pledge of Allegiance, Spanish pledge, flag salute, and national anthem. Early floor business included unanimous-consent approvals for cameras on the floor and in the gallery, a relaxed dress code for guests, and an excuse for Senator Hickey. Majority Floor Leader Peter Wirth noted it was the last day for bill introductions and reviewed the day’s observances and receptions, including Multiple Sclerosis Advocacy Day, Jewish Community Day, Santo Domingo Pueblo Day, Lincoln County Day, and UNM Day.
A large portion of the meeting was devoted to honoring the Artesia Bulldogs football team, recognized for winning another state championship and for their long record of success. Senators and coaches praised the team’s resilience, community support, and the role of local fundraising and school support in sustaining athletic excellence. The Senate also observed a moment of silence for New Mexico State Police Officer Darien Jarrett on the fifth anniversary of his death in the line of duty, with Senator Brantley speaking about Jarrett’s service and the impact of his loss on law enforcement and the region.
The chamber then celebrated UNM Day with a formal certificate recognizing the University of New Mexico’s role as the state’s flagship university, its enrollment, degrees awarded, research, patents, health sciences, and hospital services. Multiple senators spoke in support, emphasizing UNM’s impact on education, health care, public service, first-generation students, and athletics, and several introduced guests from UNM programs and leadership. The Senate also read and adopted a certificate recognizing Dr. V. Sue Cleveland for 32 years leading Rio Rancho Public Schools, with members praising her role in building the district and supporting its growth and success.
Later, the Senate recognized Valencia County Day and Hidalgo County Day, with senators highlighting each county’s history, economic development, agriculture, transportation, and community identity, and introducing local officials, business leaders, and youth honorary lieutenant governors. Additional floor remarks honored nurses and health care professionals tied to Lincoln County Day and related observances, with senators introducing guests from nursing, education, and hospital settings and emphasizing the importance of the nursing workforce and rural health care.
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Chamber Meeting Jan 30th, 2026 at 12:05 pm
New Mexico House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Well, dental hygienists are licensed professionals who provide preventative and therapeutic care to the
- Can you speak to how we might be able to measure the true reimbursement?
- Can you speak to how we might be able to measure the true reimbursement, according to this amendment,
- Speaker, gentlemen, winds down, is the county prevented from, ...down, is the county prevented from requesting
- Speaker, gentlemen, the closed facility, I don't see where this prevents a creative interpretation that
Keywords:
nurses, health care workers, healthcare workers, frontline workers, hospital staff, clinicians, allied health professionals, support staff, public health, workforce shortage, nursing shortage, safe staffing, patient safety, rural health care, frontier communities, behavioral health, mental health, substance use disorder, substance abuse, health care memorial
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Legislative Session Day 29 (2-18-26)
Kentucky House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Speaker, House Bill 456 is a measured and practical measure that modernizes an outdated statute and,
- This statutory program has been effective in preventing double dipping of benefits, and it sets a standard
- 49.040><c> in</c> statutory program has been effective in statutory program has been effective in preventing
- > double</c><00:37:50.320><c> dipping</c><00:37:50.640><c> of</c><00:37:50.800><c> benefits</c> preventing
- double dipping of benefits preventing double dipping of benefits and<00:37:51.520><c> it</c><00:37:51.760
Keywords:
Convene 00:00:00
Senate Message 00:04:53
Calendar/2nd Readings 00:05:27
Report of Committees 00:06:16
Orders of the Day 00:08:42
SB 172 00:08:54
HB 392 00:11:47
HB 529 00:16:02
HB 456 00:22:04
HB 424 00:25:27
HJR 50 00:30:04
HB 577 00:32:29
HB 213 00:36:10
HB 58 00:40:22
HB 10 00:45:23
Motions, Petitions, and Communications 01:04:32
Introduction of New Bills and Resolutions 01:17:33
Recess for ConC/Rules Meeting 01:20:15
ConC/Rules Report 01:25:00
Floor Amendments 01:26:56
Adjournment 01:27:21, 958, all
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- But does it prevent it from being discoverable?
- So, don't take away the tools that we have right now to prevent irrelevant...
- This is articulated through defined and clear measurements. I believe it goes a long way.
- I believe that I have a duty to effect. that will prevent something from happening to other people.
- I believe wholeheartedly that his accident could have been prevented.
Bills:
SB 30 , SB 517 , SB 1313 , SB 1314 , SB 1316 , SB 1541 , SB 1698 , SB 1845 , SB 1860 , SB 2420 , SB 2429
Committee:
Senate State Affairs
Keywords:
gambling, criminal offenses, penalties, defense, electronic devices, tobacco advertising, youth protection, public health, criminal offense, retailer regulation, e-cigarettes, nicotine products, health, public safety, regulation, advertising restrictions, health and safety, elections, election audit, county elections
Summary:
The Senate Committee on State Affairs convened to discuss several critical pieces of legislation including SB30 and SB38. Senator Betancourt introduced a committee substitute for SB38 which underwent a smooth adoption process, moving it favorably toward the Senate. The meeting featured a mix of invited testimonies where both proponents and opponents took the floor. One notable highlight included a testimony from Melissa Casey, who criticized the current legal state as prone to fraud and detrimental to both insurers and the public at large, contending that it inflated insurance costs across the board. The discussions delved deeply into the implications of the bills on judicial processes and potential insurance ramifications, with spirited debates surrounding issues of non-economic damages and jury rights.
The atmosphere remained engaged as committee members heard varied perspectives on the bills, showcasing a robust democratic process. The meeting underscored the importance of public testimony in shaping legislation, ensuring that multiple voices were considered as the committee pressed on towards making decisions that affect the legal landscape of Texas.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Hearing Assembly Select Committee on Native American Affairs and Joint Legislative Audit Aug 4th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- against those timelines and measure the campus's progress.
- Other campuses did not have those timelines or weren't as measurable.
- Together, those actions result in measurable progress.
- Intentions are only meaningful when measurable action is demonstrated.
- There must be clear duties, measurable timelines, and accountability.
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
House Chamber - Adjournment Sine Die Fri May 2, 2025, 12:00PM HST - Day 60
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- On the measures before us, all majority members vote I, with the exception of the following.
- ><c> minority</c><01:14:09.199><c> members</c> measures before us, all minority members measures before
- This measure is offered by Representatives Quinlan and Matsumoto.
- ><c> Representatives</c> measure is offered by Representatives measure is offered by Representatives
- This is an important commitment to preventive measures that will help reduce recidivism.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Children and Families Finance and Policy Committee 2/12/25
Children and Families Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- This bill could prevent a judge from doing that, leaving the child at the whim of abusive or neglectful
- This bill could prevent a judge from doing that, leaving the child at the whim of abusive or neglectful
- This bill could prevent a judge from doing that, leaving the child at the whim of abusive or neglectful
- for the worst that we are preventing for the worst possible<01:04:34.039><c> case</c><01:04:34.279><
- Um, other than life-saving measures and things like that, I believe that this is something that again
Keywords:
parent's bill of rights, parental rights, minor consent, minors, parents, guardians, education rights, school records, home schooling, charter school, private school, health care consent, medical privacy, patient records, exam room access, biometric data, DNA samples, blood samples, mental health, physical health
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, March 5, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> tax cut and jobs act and preventing tax cut and jobs act and preventing American<00:51:23.160><c
- and measured carbon dioxide.
- Further, somebody said earlier... measured measured carbon<02:55:36.920><c> carbon</c> carbon carbon
- It's our job as members of Congress to prevent this travesty.
- It's our job as members of Congress to prevent this travesty.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Children and Families Finance and Policy Committee 4/14/26
Children and Families Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- What my concern is that subdivision one is emergency removal and placement prevented.
- It's not to hinder or prevent anything from happening.
- It's not to hinder or prevent anything from happening.
- It's not to hinder or prevent anything from happening.
- It's not to hinder or prevent anything from happening.
Keywords:
child welfare, African American children, racial disproportionality, family preservation, reunification, foster care, kinship care, relative placement, noncustodial parent, guardian ad litem, ombudsperson, Department of Human Services, county social services, active efforts, reasonable efforts, child protection, placement, out-of-home placement, Northstar kinship assistance, data disaggregation
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Commerce Finance and Policy Committee 2/18/26
Commerce Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> conditions and no cost preventative conditions and no cost preventative care.<00:20:33.919><c> Making
- c><00:46:55.040><c> that</c><00:46:55.280><c> help</c><00:46:55.440><c> to</c> or other sorts of measures
- that help to or other sorts of measures that help to lower<00:46:56.000><c> costs</c><00:46:56.400><
- weeks ahead, I'm looking forward to partnering with each of you to share some ideas on how we can prevent
- </c><01:20:03.120><c> more</c> some ideas on how we can prevent more some ideas on how we can prevent
Committee:
House Commerce Finance and Policy
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- Criminals posing as rideshare drivers bypass important safety measures.
- Substitute for Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 1078, a bill to be entitled an act relating to fire prevention
- will submit, you've heard me say this before, that there are a lot of local governments that are preventing
- state of Florida—I know my county and a couple of others—so we have a sunset provision of 2027 to prevent
- land use attorneys are using the good bills and intentions and spirit we have behind some of these measures
Summary:
The Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several introductions recognizing guests, students, advocates, and a resolution honoring the late USF men’s basketball coach Amir Abdur-Rahim. Senators also observed moments of silence for victims of recent campus violence and for former FSU President John Thrasher. The chamber then moved to special order bills, with several members explaining measures and, in some cases, substituting House companions before final passage.
Among the bills passed were measures updating child care and early learning provider regulation; strengthening penalties and cost recovery for false reporting and swatting; extending protections against extraordinary medical debt collection; expanding hazardous walking condition criteria for schoolchildren; creating young adult housing support for foster and homeless students; and requiring private schools participating in the Family Empowerment Scholarship Program to disclose which accommodations they will provide. The Senate also passed a bill adjusting interest rules for trust accounts funding legal aid, after extended debate over the impact on legal aid funding and banking practices, and a transportation package that was heavily amended to address issues such as school bus camera hearings, beach vehicle use for equipment removal, flooded-street wake restrictions, expectant mother parking permits, micromobility regulation, and traffic signal modernization.
The chamber also approved public-records exemptions for Agency for Health Care Administration investigators, Judicial Qualifications Commission employees, and appellate court clerks; a municipal water and sewer rate bill affecting Miami-Dade residents near a plant; motor vehicle offenses involving impersonating law enforcement and obscured license plates; trespass penalties at law-enforcement-controlled locations and large ticketed venues; refund requirements for patient overpayments; stem cell therapy authorization with source and consent limits; and insulin administration authority for direct support professionals and relatives in group homes. Several bills were temporarily postponed, including cardiac emergencies, chemicals and consumer products, and motor vehicle manufacturer/franchise dealer legislation. Most measures passed with strong bipartisan support, though the trust fund interest bill drew notable opposition and passed 28-10, and the Family Empowerment Scholarship bill passed 37-1.