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ID
Idaho 2026 Regular Session
Agenda Mar 10th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- This bill represents a further effort to chip away at a good practice and professionalism in child care
- This bill represents a further effort to chip away at a good practice and professionalism in child care
- This bill represents a further effort to chip away a good practice and professionalism in child care
Summary:
The House Health and Welfare Committee approved the minutes from February 26 and March 2, then considered RS 33677, a revised version of a prior bill dealing with Medicaid/provider rate-setting and cost surveys. Representative John Vanderrata said the new draft clarified the intended spending reduction, identified the affected line items and state match, narrowed the services to be cost-surveyed, pushed the implementation date to December of the following year, and added language stating rates are subject to legislative appropriation. Department of Health and Welfare Medicaid administrator Sasha O’Connell explained the department would conduct annual cost surveys similar to current practice, audit a random 15% of responses, and likely continue using its existing auditor, Myers and Stauffer. The committee voted to introduce RS 33677 and send it to the second reading calendar.
The committee then introduced RS 33626, which would create a legislative oversight committee for Idaho’s rural health transformation funds, awarded through a federal rural health program. Representative Jordan Redmond said the bill was intended to provide legislative oversight of the nearly $1 billion in funds over five years. Members asked about minority-party representation and rural membership on the committee, and Redmond said leadership had discussed those issues and he expected minority-party participation, while noting the House and Senate versions differed on committee size and rurality requirements. The motion to introduce RS 33626 passed.
Finally, the committee heard House Bill 758, a cleanup bill for child care licensing rules. Representative Barbara Ehardt said the bill clarified that providers may use monitors rather than remain physically in the nap room so long as they are within reasonable hearing distance, and it also clarified how providers’ own school-age children are counted in group size. A member of the public, Elizabeth Nune, testified in opposition, arguing the changes would weaken supervision and professionalism in child care. Ehardt responded that without the clarifications, many home daycare providers could be forced out of business. The committee voted to send HB 758 to the floor with a due pass recommendation, and then adjourned.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- This amendment adds drowning prevention safety measures and safe bathing practices to postpartum education
- Finally, additional safety hazards in the home that are evidence-based safe bathing practices.
- and homebirth providers are already required to provide postpartum education related to safe sleep practices
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
FL House Floor Session - 2026-02-25 (5:00PM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- This amendment adds drowning prevention safety Measures and safe bathing practices to postpartum education
- Finally, additional safety hazards in the home that are evidence-based safe bathing practices.
- and homebirth providers are already required to provide postpartum education related to safe sleep practices
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations and Budget Natural Resources Subcommittee REVISED: HB4155 (Hasenbeck) added Feb 16th, 2026 at 10:30 am
A&B Natural Resources Subcommittee
Transcript Highlights:
- That's not a practical reality, right? It's got to go someplace, and we know.
- That's not a practical reality, right? It's got to go someplace, and we know that.
- This would be a new practice, which is why the permit variance from ODEQ is going through the process
OK
Transcript Highlights:
- there are major health, or sounds like physician associations, who are in favor of banning this practice
- Are you would you agree that these practices seem damaging and experimental? Absolutely.
- telling nurses, PAs, physicians that at any level that they could be removed from being able to practice
Keywords:
2030 census, complete count committee, census outreach, decennial census, enumeration, population count, hard-to-count populations, hard-to-enumerate areas, State Data Center, Oklahoma Census, multilingual campaign, public outreach, school-based outreach, community organizations, minority groups, ethnic minorities, language minorities, self-response rate, census awareness, federal census
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- They bring practical experience, patient-centered perspective, and a deep commitment to the well-being
- SB 1755, judges law practice. SB 1745, local exercise access rate limit.
- SB 1755, judges law practice prohibition exemptions.
Summary:
The Senate convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a recorded roll call showing 30 members present. The journal was approved, no guests were introduced at first, and the Governor’s signed bill HB 2022 was reported. The President also announced temporary committee substitutions for the Rules Committee on February 9.
Senator Shamp introduced licensed naturopathic physicians in the gallery and highlighted SB 1178, which would expand their authority to administer certain intravenous drugs, including antibiotics, antivirals, and antifungals. The chamber then read a lengthy calendar of first- and second-reading bills and resolutions covering elections, education, health care, water, criminal justice, housing, taxation, and other topics, with no floor action taken on those measures during the reading.
The Senate recessed to recognize law enforcement personnel involved in the rescue of an eight-year-old boy from a human trafficking situation. A proclamation commended Deputies Gregory Sanders and Jacob Montoya, along with Cochise County and Border Patrol personnel, for their courage and professionalism. After returning to order, members made personal privilege remarks urging the Joint Legislative Budget Committee to review $2.85 million in election-related funding for the Secretary of State, and another senator spoke about water security and the need for long-term planning.
Additional announcements included caucus and committee meeting notices, an invitation to Arizona Aerospace Day, and a motion to adjourn until Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at 1:15 p.m. The transcript ends as the chamber was considering adjournment.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Civil Rights & Judiciary Feb 4th, 2026 at 08:00 am
Civil Rights & Judiciary
Transcript Highlights:
- We agree this is about transparency, and as Rob Owen said, it does not restrict the practice; it simply
- everything, and realize that this is a little bit different, where these firms are not buying law practice
- everything and realize that this is a little bit different, where these firms are not buying law practice
Keywords:
litigation finance, legal funding, lawsuit, financial services, access to justice, common interest communities, homeowners association, property management, housing regulations, community governance, criminal justice, judgment, collateral attack, legal proceedings, sentencing reform, firearm regulation, manufacturing, safety standards, background checks, license requirements
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- He's an emergency medicine physician living in Flagstaff and practices throughout Northern Arizona, specifically
- finishing his last year of residency at the University of Arizona in anesthesiology, and plans to practice
- Equity, diversity, and inclusion are foundational to the promotion and practice of intellectual freedom
Summary:
The House opened with prayer led by Erica Kirk and the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by a proclamation sponsored by Representatives Teresa Martinez and Matt Gress recognizing Charlie Kirk on National Freedom Day. Several members then gave personal remarks honoring Kirk’s civic engagement, First Amendment advocacy, and legacy, and the chamber also welcomed the Doctor of the Day, visiting students from Carl Hayden High School, and guests from Arizona agriculture and local government.
The House then moved through Committee of the Whole action on several bills. In the first committee of the whole, HB 2091, HB 2104, and HB 2105 received do-pass recommendations, while HB 2016 and HB 2022 were retained on the calendar. In the second committee of the whole, members debated HB 2008, with supporters saying it would prevent public money from funding politically biased or sectarian library-related institutions and opponents calling it part of a broader effort to censor and defund libraries; the bill received a 33-23 do-pass recommendation. HB 2046, HB 2116, and HB 2132 also received do-pass recommendations, while HB 2142 was retained.
On third reading, HB 2148, a bill amending Title 41 to add provisions relating to federal monies, passed the House by a vote of 33-25 with two not voting and was transmitted to the Senate. The House also adopted the Committee of the Whole reports, referred several bills to engrossing, announced committee meetings and bill referrals, and adjourned until Monday, February 2, 2026.
FL
Florida 2026 5th Special Session
Ethics and Elections Jan 28th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- So this is, again, in line with Florida practice to ensure that people who are engaging in lobbying in
- Section 13 creates a new government technology modernization council to oversee state practices related
- The modernization council will oversee state practices related to AI and other new advanced technologies
Summary:
The committee first took up Senate Bill 1178, the Foreign Interference Restriction and Enforcement Act. Senator Grohl explained that the bill expands state restrictions and disclosure requirements related to foreign countries of concern and designated foreign terrorist organizations, including foreign-agent registration, gift bans for public officials, ethics training, procurement limits for IT and critical infrastructure, restrictions on sister-city/sister-state affiliations, changes to linkage institutes and in-state tuition provisions, and new criminal penalties for certain offenses committed to benefit foreign governments or terrorist organizations. Senator Polsky raised questions about higher education, election technology, federal FARA overlap, and whether the bill would affect candidates or events involving CARE; the sponsor responded that the bill focuses on foreign countries of concern, ownership/control, and gifts, and does not prohibit speaking at events. An amendment clarifying definitions, willful violations, and ethics-training content was adopted, and after supportive testimony from Kelly Curry and Robert Pierce, the committee reported CS for SB 1178 favorably.
The committee then considered Senate Bill 1622, which provides a one-time waiver of the automatic fine for a late-filed financial disclosure if the filing is made before the maximum fine accrues and the filer has not previously received such a waiver or accrued the maximum fine in prior years. Carrie Stillman of the Commission on Ethics testified that the bill supports transparency and makes the fine and appeals process more efficient, noting it was a commission recommendation. The bill was reported favorably.
Finally, the committee held confirmation hearings on appointments in Tabs 3 through 26. No senator requested separate votes on any appointee, no public testimony was offered, and the block of appointments was approved and recommended favorably to the full Senate.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- So this is, again, in line with Florida practice to ensure that people who are engaging in lobbying in
- Section 13 creates a new government technology modernization council to oversee state practices related
- The modernization council will oversee state practices related to AI and other new advanced technologies
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- We should practice love as a verb. We all need love and action. It's our most common link.
- Our goals this session should be to practice love and joy and peace, patience, and kindness, goodness
- ,... ...practice love and joy and peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and
Summary:
The Florida Senate convened for the opening of the 2026 regular session with prayer, presentation of colors by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office Honor Guard, the Pledge of Allegiance led by children in the chamber, and a performance of the national anthem by the FAMU Marching 100. Newly elected Senator Ralph Massullo was certified and sworn into office by Chief Justice Carlos Muñiz, and several current and former state officials and senators were recognized in the chamber.
The Senate then adopted Senate Concurrent Resolution 1466 to convene in joint session with the House to receive the Governor’s message, waived the rules to immediately certify the resolution to the House, and notified the House and Governor that the Senate was ready to proceed with the 2026 regular session. In remarks, Senate leadership and the President discussed priorities including rural Florida, agriculture, citrus recovery, food insecurity, affordability, tax relief, balanced budgets, and the importance of deliberation and checks and balances.
The President also highlighted recent and planned initiatives such as the Farmers Feeding Florida program, rural health care investment, and property tax relief, while emphasizing faith, service, and cooperation in the chamber. Senator Gates announced that 52 executive appointments would be taken up the following day. The session concluded with a benediction by Senator Massullo and adjournment until the next scheduled meeting, with the Senate set to meet later in joint session with the House.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Senate Special Committee on Congressional Redistricting Aug 21st, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- This is the companion to SB 4, and it's been very common practice in the Senate forever that if it's
- The parliamentarian has affirmed this, and again, it's common practice.
- Is the common practice that we have taken in every redistricting session that I've been a part of?
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Legislative Evaluation & Accountability Program Jun 18th, 2025
Legislative Evaluation & Accountability Program
Transcript Highlights:
- So what we've been doing, and continuing with the past practices, upon the completion of the legislative
- So as it's become the standard practice at the request of the committee, I want to provide some staffing
- So as it's become the standard practice at the request of the committee, I want to provide some staffing
Summary:
The LEAP committee met on June 18, 2025, with introductions from members and staff, then received a clean audit report from the State Auditor covering 2020–2024. The audit reviewed accounts payable, general disbursements, theft-sensitive assets, and data backup/recovery, and found no findings. Staff also outlined the interim work plan, including a full rewrite of the capital budget application (Build Sum), updates to the transportation bond model and operating budget tools, website improvements, and continued research into secure, responsible AI use. Members asked about AI safeguards, keyword search improvements, and making the website more user-friendly, especially on mobile devices.
The committee approved the July 8, 2024 minutes after a quorum was reached. It then considered and unanimously approved several budget format changes: the Department of Corrections moved chemical dependency and sex offender treatment into its health care program and renamed Program 700 from “Offender Change” to “Reentry Services”; the Department of Revenue moved the AMP program into its tax analysis and technology support program; and the Department of Transportation changed a toll program title and added new sub-programs for State Route 509 and State Route 167 toll operations to reflect new facilities and more accurate reporting.
Kevin Feltis also provided staffing updates, noting the retirements of longtime LEAP staff, the hiring of three new associate consultants in October 2024, and an upcoming December 2025 retirement for Sherry Randage after decades of state service. The new staff members briefly introduced themselves and expressed enthusiasm for their work. The meeting ended with thanks to members and staff and adjournment after the committee completed its business.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- , I learned the Constitution and individual rights are violated as a matter, matter of habit and practice
- It gave us a wonderful opportunity to measure our own practices against a list of best practices for
Bills:
SB 53
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- learned that the Constitution and individual rights are violated as a matter of... ...of habit and practice
- It gave us a wonderful opportunity to measure our own practices against a list of best practices for
Keywords:
judicial conduct, state commission, judicial misconduct, commission membership, constitutional amendment, mental health, court proceedings, notice requirements, legal filings, electronic documents, Texas Supreme Court, writ power, mandamus, quo warranto, certiorari, procedendo, extraordinary writs, Government Code Section 22.002, separation of powers, judicial authority
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama Senate Education Policy Committee Apr 30th, 2025
Education Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- And then also, it confirms the current practice that a local school board can be the authorizer for the
- Montgomery operate under one governing board, and we're supportive of any language that memorializes that practice
- for any future conversions. practice for any future conversions.
Keywords:
computer science, K-12 education, public schools, graduation requirement, digital literacy, coding, programming, STEM, artificial intelligence, AI, computational thinking, technology education, computer literacy, high school credit, middle school, elementary school, teacher training, professional development, distance learning, virtual school
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama House Education Policy Committee Apr 16th, 2025
Education Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- And so that wouldn't be a violation, you know, as long as they had a practice in place and they did it
- We're talking about the school practice as a whole. Yeah, and... school practice as a whole. Yeah.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Having a dive partner or spotter is standard practice. Most of them do this.
- enacted a comprehensive set of changes governing contracts for property deeds to address predatory practices
- disclosure requirements and a series of consumer protections to protect Minnesotans from predatory practices
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Health and Human Services Mar 26th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- ENGAGE A CONTRACTOR TO STUDY NURSING HOME QUALITY PAYMENT SYSTEMS AND OTHER STATES TO LOOK FOR BEST PRACTICES
- THE STATE AS AMENDED IT RECOGNIZES THE NEEDS OF MILITARY FAMILIES SEEKING TO CODIFY THE CURRENT PRACTICE
- WHAT HAS BEEN THE PROBLEM THAT THIS BILL SOLVES WITH THAT ASPECT. >> IT IS THE CURRENT PRACTICE OF DCF
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado House 2026 Legislative Day 072 Mar 27th, 2026
Colorado House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- And if we don't act now, this practice will only accelerate.
- Surveillance data, that means your data. now, this practice will only accelerate. now, this practice
- And what should we call deceptive trade practices?
- There's a reason why we have anti-deceptive practices laws.
- Those opposed, no. practices of businesses in setting practices of businesses in setting wages,<03:02