Transcript Highlights:

• We always had a student board member by our side, a voting member who was able to attend trainings with
• talking about what that looked like, ranked-choice voting is a mathematical exercise.
• an actual binding vote.
• And if you can’t get to 10%, what is your voting turnout likely to be for the trustee later?
• So it’s not, I’m not—” “What is your voting turnout likely to be for the trustee later?

Summary: The joint Senate and Assembly Education Committee hearing featured opening remarks from legislators welcoming students from the California Association of Student Councils and SABLE, with members emphasizing student voice and noting that several past student proposals had become law. The hearing then moved through multiple student panels presenting policy ideas, with members responding in a mix of support, technical questions, and cautions about cost, implementation, and tradeoffs in instructional time. The first panel proposed an annual civic engagement day for grades 7-12 to increase civic literacy and participation through flexible school-based activities. Members asked about costs, flexibility for sixth grade, voter registration, and how the proposal would fit within existing curriculum and standards. The second panel proposed amending Education Code Section 35012 to require at least one student board member in every unified and high school district, with added motioning rights and training on budgeting and LCAPs; members raised concerns about mandate costs, board size, and the scope of motioning authority. The third panel proposed middle school financial literacy instruction, potentially embedded in existing classes like math, with a 10-year phase-in for teacher training and curriculum updates; members questioned whether the state should wait for the already-approved high school financial literacy course to be implemented first. The fourth panel proposed expanding restorative justice by creating a CDE task force and authorizing PPS-certified staff to use restorative justice materials in discipline processes; members discussed prior legislation, confidentiality in expulsion hearings, and the likely cost of a state task force. The fifth panel proposed short, twice-a-semester mental health and life-skills sessions for grades 7-12, but members expressed skepticism that brief classroom sessions could meaningfully address mental health needs and suggested wellness centers or student-led awareness efforts instead. The hearing then began panel six on AI implementation in classrooms, with students arguing that districts need clearer guidance on AI use and that education must adapt rather than ignore the technology.

Transcript Highlights:

• Ranked-choice voting is a mathematical exercise.
• an actual binding vote.
• Actual binding vote, it will still remain preferential, so there should be no threat of ties.
• And if you can't get to 10%, what is your voting turnout likely to be for the trustee later?
• What is your voting turnout likely to be for the trustee later?

Summary: The Senate and Assembly Education Committees held their annual joint hearing with the California Association of Student Councils and SABLE, where student delegates presented policy ideas developed over two days. Committee members repeatedly praised student voice and noted that several past student proposals had become law. The hearing began with opening remarks from legislators and student organizers, who emphasized the importance of civic participation and the value of hearing directly from students. The chair also reviewed hearing rules and explained that the panels would be treated as peers in a formal policy discussion. The first panel proposed an annual civic engagement day for grades 7-12, with flexible activities such as mock elections, civic fairs, Socratic seminars, and public comment practice. Members asked about costs, grade-level flexibility, voter registration, and how the proposal would fit within existing curriculum time. The second panel proposed amending Education Code Section 35012 to require at least one student board member in every unified and high school district, with expanded training and motion rights. Legislators supported the concept but raised technical concerns about fiscal impact, the need for odd-numbered boards, the scope of motioning authority, and whether districts would need reimbursement if the mandate became statewide. A third panel proposed adding middle school financial literacy instruction by embedding it into existing classes, with curriculum and teacher training developed over time by state agencies. Members questioned how it would fit into adopted materials and whether the state should wait until the new high school financial literacy course is fully implemented before designing middle school instruction. The fourth panel proposed expanding restorative justice by creating a CDE task force and authorizing PPS-certified staff to use restorative justice training materials in discipline processes. Senators discussed prior legislation, confidentiality concerns in closed-session hearings, and the fiscal cost of a state task force, while expressing support for stronger restorative practices. The final panel proposed more active mental health education through short, twice-semester classroom sessions for grades 7-12 focused on coping skills, time management, and awareness of resources. Assemblymember Castillo and Senator Cortese questioned whether teachers and counselors could effectively deliver the program, whether it would duplicate or overburden existing efforts, and whether wellness centers or student-led awareness efforts might be more effective. Committee members generally agreed the topic was important but were skeptical that another curriculum mandate was the best solution, and no votes or formal actions were taken during the hearing.

Transcript Highlights:

• We always had a student board member by our side, a voting member who was able to attend trainings with
• Ranked-choice voting is a mathematical exercise.
• an actual binding vote.
• And if you can't get to 10%, what is your voting turnout likely to be for the trustee later?
• What is your voting turnout likely to be for the trustee later?

Keywords: 987, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Ranked-choice voting is a mathematical exercise.
• Ranked-choice voting is a mathematical exercise.
• an actual binding vote.
• And if you can't get to 10%, what is your voting turnout likely to be for the trustee later?
• What is your voting turnout likely to be for the trustee later?

Keywords: 988, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Seeing none, you have a no vote.
• No, and I'd like to explain my vote. With a vote of 8-2, you have adjourned.
• Please vote yes on House Bill 70.
• So, please, I ask you to vote yes. On this bill.
• So I urge you all to vote yes for this. Thank you.

Committee: House House Health & Human Services

Transcript Highlights:

• Has everyone recorded their vote? Anyone wish to change their vote, explain their vote?
• </c> change their vote, explain their vote? change their vote, explain their vote?
• Has everyone recorded their vote? Anyone wish to change their vote, explain their vote?
• Has everyone recorded their vote? Anyone wish to change their vote, explain their vote?
• wish to change their vote, explain their vote?

Keywords: Senate streaming session for Tuesday, March 10, 2026, 960, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

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• </c> very vote the way you need to vote very vote the way you need to vote representative<02:40:28.319
• vote falls.
• House</c><02:44:08.680><c> Bill</c> the vote please voting on House Bill the vote please voting on House
• House</c><02:44:37.439><c> Bill</c> for the vote please voting on House Bill for the vote please voting

Committee: House Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several housing, land use, and preservation bills. HB 1008 HD2 would require the Department of Land and Natural Resources to complete historic preservation determinations for state affordable housing projects within 90 days and create sensitivity-based review pathways. HHFDC, DLNR’s State Historic Preservation Division, and written testimony from DBEDT supported the bill as an expedited process for projects unlikely to affect significant historic resources. Members asked how the bill would define significant versus non-significant historic properties, how it would interact with Kapakai analysis, and whether burial councils had been consulted; SHPD said the bill would not replace Kapakai review and that burial councils had not been included. Written support also came from OHA, Hawaii Realtors, and the Maui Chamber of Commerce. HB 1093 would clarify the Hawaii Public Housing Authority’s powers relating to housing projects. HPHA supported the measure, saying it would align definitions with prior law and help deconcentrate poverty by allowing mixed-income rebuilding. The director also said the bill was increasingly urgent because of reported federal HUD priorities that could affect public housing and Section 8 funding. HB 1096 HD1 would repeal state low-income housing preferences for disabled veterans and spouses of deceased veterans, with HPHA saying federal veteran programs such as VASH are a better mechanism and that the state preference has not been used in years. HB 1411 would allow HHFDC projects to give sale or lease preferences to applicants who live or work within five miles of a project; HHFDC and the Hawaii Chapter of NAIOP supported it as a way to keep residents connected to their communities, while members raised constitutional concerns about broader local-preference policies. The committee also heard HB 367 HD1, which would create county permit exemptions for certain agricultural and maintenance activities. Written testimony included opposition from the Department of Planning and Permitting and support from the Hawaii Farm Bureau, Grassroot Institute, and others. A public testifier opposed the bill, arguing that permit exemptions could worsen safety and compliance problems. Finally, HB 826 HD1 would allow county planning commissions, by special permit, to authorize residential housing in agricultural districts for agricultural workforce housing, long-term rental, or fee simple ownership under certain conditions. HHFDC supported it as a faster alternative to lengthy state land-use redistricting, but the Department of Agriculture, Land Use Commission, and Office of Planning and Sustainable Development raised concerns about food production impacts, due process, service provision, jurisdictional conflicts, and the use of special permits for what could amount to district boundary changes. Public testimony was mixed, with some support and some opposition. No votes or final actions were taken in the portion provided.

Transcript Highlights:

• </c> delegation cast its votes for Joe Biden. delegation cast its votes for Joe Biden.
• When the vote is taken, it will be taken by roll.
• The question is shall record your votes.
• Madam Speaker, may I explain my vote? You may.
• Members, please listen to the results of your vote. Those voting yes, 133. Those voting no, two.

Keywords: 926, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• By your vote, Senate Bill 488 is reported favorably.
• By your vote, Senate Bill 488 is reported favorably.
• By your vote, Senate Bill 216 is reported favorably.
• By your vote, Senate Bill 470 is reported favorably.
• By your vote, Senate Bill 470 is reported favorably.

Bills: S0216 , S0246 , S0356 , S0388 , S0470 , S0488 , S0490 , S0528 , S0584 , S0594

Committee: Senate Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development

Keywords: reemployment assistance, fraud prevention, eligibility verification, Department of Commerce, benefit disqualification, specialty license plate, specialty plates, motor vehicle registration, license plate fees, annual use fees, Florida DHSMV, Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, deauthorization, financial reporting, nonprofit organizations, college license plates, university license plates, veterans plates, law enforcement plates, Fraternal Order of Police

Transcript Highlights:

• Please consider voting for this bill.
• We vote for this bill. Pass it.
• That bill fails on a 2-7 vote. Thank you, Ms. Sanchez.
• vote with one abstention.
• Item number one failed on a two to seven vote. On reconsideration, it fails on a two to six vote.

Committee: House Arts, Entertainment, Sports, and Tourism

Keywords: 988, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• The bill received a vote of 32...
• I did vote for your substitute to be adopted for us to vote on, but I would just like to ask you on behalf
• vote on it.
• I really want to be able to vote for it, but without reading it, I can't do that.
• Uh, the vote is 29 ayes. Mr. Williams. 29 no.

Bills: SJR 1 , SB 9 , SB 40 , SJR 36 , SJR 1 , SJR 5 , SB 9 , SB 40 , SR 61 , SR 91 , SR 97 , SR 103 , SR 104 , SR 112 , SR 115 , SR 116 , SCR 16 , SB 26 , SB 26

Keywords: bail denial, illegal aliens, felony offenses, constitutional amendment, law enforcement, bail reform, defendants, pretrial detention, public safety, criminal justice, charitable bail organizations, bail bonds, public funds, political subdivision, injunctive relief, taxpayer rights, bail, criminal justice reform, Texas Music Advocacy Day, music industry

Transcript Highlights:

• </c> members before we can go ahead and vote members before we can go ahead and vote on<00:02:56.239>
• Chairman, I'll pick it up. what we're voting on to add this uh $41 what we're voting on to add this uh
• </c> with that, I think we're ready to vote. with that, I think we're ready to vote.
• </c> &gt;&gt; Well, I'll vote I. &gt;&gt; Well, I'll vote I.
• What was our final vote count, Miss Vaughn? >> Your final vote count on 0435 is 12 aye. >> 12 aye.

Committee: Joint Appropriations

Keywords: 916, all

Transcript Highlights:

• </c> 10 texts being like, "How should I vote 10 texts being like, "How should I vote on<00:03:59.560>
• </c> the last person who signed up to vote. the last person who signed up to vote.
• </c> the school to vote. the school to vote.
• </c> that 3/5 vote. that 3/5 vote.
• a 3/5 vote taken.

Committee: Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Committee and votes on those appointees will be taken up individually.
• Nowhere in our ads did we say don't vote on this amendment or that amendment.
• If not, let me make a comment before we vote.
• If not, let me make a comment before we vote.
• Unless a senator requests a separate vote on an individual appointee, we will take one vote on the remaining

Committee: Senate Ethics and Elections

Summary: The committee met to consider a large slate of appointments, with the main discussion centered on the confirmation of Chavon Harris as Secretary of the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA). Harris testified about her background in state service and outlined agency priorities including Medicaid financial accountability, transparency, managed care oversight, behavioral health redesign, rural health access, workforce recruitment, and use of technology and AI. Senators questioned her extensively about the Hope Florida/Medicaid settlement controversy, opioid settlement-funded advertising campaigns tied to marijuana prevention and the 2024 Amendment 3 election, public records compliance, abortion reporting and enforcement under the Heartbeat Protection Act, managed care denials, value-based purchasing, and Medicaid funding pressures. After debate, the committee voted to recommend her confirmation, with Senator Polsky voting no. The committee then considered Anna Ortega and Robert Payne for the Florida Public Service Commission. Ortega, a current PSC commissioner and former staff advisor, discussed utility regulation, data center load issues, ratepayer protections, transparency in PSC decisions, and lessons from other states. Payne, a former legislator and longtime utility co-op employee, emphasized his technical background and the need to balance utility returns with consumer affordability. Both nominees were confirmed by unanimous or near-unanimous votes and recommended favorably to the full Senate. Next, the committee heard from Jeffrey Aaron for reappointment to the Public Employees Relations Commission. Aaron described PERC’s role in public-sector labor disputes and said his work had been upheld in appellate courts without reversal. Senators questioned him about his law firm’s state contracts, his role as chairman of Attorney General James Uthmeier’s PAC, and his connection to the Hope Florida Foundation matter; he declined to discuss the pending investigation. Public testimony included opposition from Florida Voice for the Unborn. The committee nevertheless recommended his confirmation, with several no votes. Finally, the committee approved the remaining appointees on tabs 5 through 46 in a single vote, postponing Dr. John Littell and DCF Secretary Hatch, and then adjourned.

Transcript Highlights:

• With a unanimous vote, you have voted House Bill 1707 do pass.
• I vote aye. Okay, thank you. I vote aye.
• By your vote of nine yeses and one no, you have voted to do pass House Bill 2927.
• By your unanimous vote, you have voted House Committee Substitute for House Bill 2057 do pass.
• zero no votes.

Committee: House Commerce

Keywords: 959, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• With a unanimous vote, you have voted House Bill 1707 due pass.
• I vote aye. Okay, thank you. I vote aye.
• By your vote of nine yeses and one no, you have voted to do pass House Bill 29, 27.
• By your unanimous vote, you have voted House Committee substitute for House Bill 2057 due pass.
• zero no votes.

Committee: House Commerce, Consumer Protection, Energy and the Environment

Summary: The Commerce Committee met in executive session and unanimously voted do pass on House Bill 1707, House Bill 2927, and House Committee Substitute for House Bill 2057. The committee then moved into public hearing on House Bill 1664, which would extend the civil statute of limitations for child sexual abuse claims from age 26 to age 41. Representative Brian Sites presented the bill as a needed step for survivors, and multiple witnesses and organizations testified in support, including survivors and advocacy, tort reform, chamber, and insurance groups. No opposition was heard, and the hearing concluded without a vote. The committee also heard House Bill 1845, a startup and angel investor tax credit proposal sponsored by Representative Gallick. The bill would create incentives for Missouri-based startups under $5 million in revenue, with higher credits for rural investment, annual caps, oversight by the Missouri Technology Corporation, and a sunset in 2033. Members questioned what taxes the credit would apply to, how it would work if Missouri changes its income tax structure, and what safeguards would prevent businesses from leaving after receiving credits. Business and economic development groups testified in support, saying the bill would help fill an early-stage capital gap and keep investment in Missouri. Finally, the committee heard House Bill 3231, a broad economic development and “Missouri Innovation Zone” proposal sponsored by Representative Brad Christ. The bill would let cities opt in to create innovation zones with local permitting and governance changes, tax incentives, office-to-residential conversion tools, and reinvestment of net new revenues into public safety, infrastructure, and a rural development fund. Members and witnesses discussed local control, prevailing wage, revenue diversion, and implementation concerns, especially from the City of St. Louis and labor groups, while chambers, developers, municipal groups, and historic revitalization advocates generally supported the concept. The hearing ended with no opposition testimony and no committee vote on the bill.

Transcript Highlights:

• Too many issues right now for me to vote for this.
• Thank you, and by your vote, Senate Bill 624 is reported favorably.
• I am asking for a yes vote on Senate Bill 840.
• Tab number three, Senate Bill 624, I vote in the affirmative.
• I vote in the affirmative. Thank you. Is there any other?

Bills: S0052 , S0502 , S0624 , S0758 , S0834 , S0840

Committee: Senate Judiciary

Keywords: places of worship, house of worship, church, mosque, synagogue, religious security, armed security, volunteer security, private security, security guard licensing, licensure exemption, Florida Statutes chapter 493, Class G license, Class C license, security services, faith-based institutions, public safety, military jurisdiction, delinquency, concurrent jurisdiction

Summary: The committee considered several bills and reported each favorably. SB 624, by Senator Yarborough, would allow batterers intervention programs to offer optional supplemental faith-based activities, with no participant required to take part. Supporters said it would expand provider options and help address a shortage of certified programs; opponents raised concerns about mixing government-ordered programming with religion and about the state’s prior rule change. The bill passed 7-2. The committee also approved CS/SB 834, which repeals a 2022 restriction barring licensed insurance agents from partnering with health care sharing ministries to market or sell their programs. The sponsor and supporters argued the bill restores free speech, consumer choice, and access to faith-based alternatives, while opponents warned about consumer confusion, higher commissions, and weak protections because these ministries are not insurance. After extended debate, the measure passed 8-2. Other measures advanced unanimously or near-unanimously. CS/SB 502, as amended, would give Florida concurrent jurisdiction over certain juvenile offenses on military installations so juveniles can be handled in the state system; it passed 9-0. CS/SB 52 would exempt volunteer armed security for houses of worship from Class D or G licensing requirements, and supporters cited rising threats to churches and the need for organized volunteer security; it passed 9-0. SB 840, a cleanup bill to narrow and clarify last year’s emergency-related land-use restrictions after hurricanes, also passed 9-0, and CS/SB 758, which updates the membership of the Justice Administration Commission, passed 9-0 after an amendment restoring two public defenders to the commission.

Transcript Highlights:

• I'm going to ask for a yes vote on that amendment.
• But for now, I'm going to ask for a no vote on this amendment.
• But for now, I'm going to ask for a no vote on this amendment.
• I'm going to ask for a no vote. Thank you, Senator Valdez.
• The fact of the matter is all the sheriffs that are voted into their positions are voted by their public

Bills: SB5865 , SB5880 , SB5912 , SB5855 , SB6011 , SB6009 , SB5868 , SB5974

Committee: Senate Law & Justice

Keywords: garnishment, debt, form standardization, financial protection, legal processes, toxicology testing, laboratories, accreditation, public health, standards, indigent defense, task force, criminal justice, legal aid, public defense, face coverings, law enforcement, public safety, civil liberties, court security

Transcript Highlights:

• Bill loads of 20 plus, so I anticipate we won't vote if we get a quorum to vote.
• People are against some of the votes, but I think we've got the votes to do it now.
• vote.
• It wasn't a unanimous vote at once.
• So we can probably vote, but with the commitment that between now and the floor vote we will address

Committee: Senate Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• I urge you to vote no on this bill to maintain or will be. Thank you.
• Please vote no on this bill. Thank you.
• Please vote yes.
• So please vote no. Thank you. Thank you, Mr.
• And I ask you now to vote no on this bill.

Keywords: 999, senate, all