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ID

Idaho 2026 Regular Session

Agenda Mar 19th, 2026

Transcript Highlights:
  • I apologize. in our state.
  • So Round Lake State Park is one.
  • Representative McElson said that, in their area of the state, some state lands were leased to people
  • So if we're going to take and use our things and allow out-of-state groups to come in, take our state
  • Two-thirds public land in the state.
Summary: The committee first took up House Bill 895, which would require data centers using water for cooling to use non-consumptive closed-loop systems or secure water from a municipality or other water user so they do not draw more from the system than can be sustained. Representative Raybould presented the bill, and Representative Mickelsen moved it to the floor with a due pass recommendation. The committee approved that motion by voice vote. The bulk of the meeting focused on Idaho Fish and Game’s advanced hunting technology rule package, including restrictions on transmitting trail cameras, thermal optics, night vision, drones, and related technologies. Fish and Game staff and Director Jim Frederick described a lengthy public process, survey results showing broad hunter opposition to many technologies, and the commission’s effort to balance hunter opportunity, fair chase concerns, and enforceability. Several committee members objected to the rule package, arguing it conflicted with state law, changed substantially from the original proposal, and should have been handled by legislation rather than rulemaking. After debate, the committee adopted a motion to hold the docket until an odd-numbered day the following week, effectively delaying action. The committee then heard House Bill 910, which would create a statutory framework for the Department of Lands and Parks and Recreation to jointly manage recreation opportunities on endowment lands while protecting existing uses and maximizing revenue to the endowment. The bill drew questions about approval authority, existing MOUs, impacts on grazing and other current uses, and whether it would expand recreation development. Supporters said it would streamline management and generate revenue; opponents worried it would promote more recreation on endowment lands and create conflicts. The committee approved the bill on a 9-6 roll call vote. It also sent Senate Bill 1303, updating renewable energy language in a state fund statute, and Senate Concurrent Resolution 124, recognizing wildlife crossing projects, to the floor with due pass recommendations. House Bill 878, dealing with firefighter pay and fire suppression fund issues, was sent to House General Orders. Finally, the committee heard Senate Joint Memorial 111 on protecting federal public lands from disposal; after testimony and debate over public access, fragmented parcels, and federal land management, the committee had not yet reached a final disposition in the portion provided.
ID

Idaho 2026 Regular Session

Agenda Mar 19th, 2026

Resources and Conservation

Transcript Highlights:
  • We have a Round Lake State Park project.
  • And so Round Lake State Park is one.
  • But in our area of the state, we had some state lands that then got leased to some people that started
  • So if we're going to take and use our things and allow out-of-state groups to come in, take our state
  • Two-thirds public land in the state.
Keywords: 989, all
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Fraud Committee Meeting - 2025-04-28

Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • If a state gets sued, we have to defend the state.
  • Its stated charitable purpose.
  • , a state agency.
  • agencies here in the state.
  • K-E-I-T-H dot Ellison, E-L-L-I-S-O-N at A-G dot State dot A-G dot State dot M-N dot U-S.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection - 04/14/26

Commerce and Consumer Protection

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c> our state. our state.
  • Chair, if people in other states, if legislatures in other states, if governors in other states prefer
  • </c> operating in this state. operating in this state.
  • </c> those states. those states.
  • c> betting</c> state state regulated sports betting state state regulated sports betting product.<01:
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • San Jose State University and the head coach, Todd Kress, never told Brooke that there was a man on the
  • University, and three staff at the university.
  • The state has more people without health insurance than any other state.
  • . state.
  • There are also several other highly publicized cases across the country, in Washington State, New York
Bills: SB7, SB14, SB 7, SB 14
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

House Science, Technology and Energy (01/21/2025)

Science, Technology and Energy

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c><00:05:19.800><c> can</c> by studying these impacts the state can by studying these impacts the state
  • <00:06:05.000><c> state's</c> State state's State state's economy<00:06:07.720><c> the</c><00:06:07.880
  • </c> years ago and it specifically stated years ago and it specifically stated that<00:27:24.799><c>
  • They’re regulated by the FCC, the state, or no state agency—or does the PUC regulate them at all?
  • ><c> you</c> uh authorize that and State State you uh authorize that and State State you know<04:05:44.439
Keywords: 1189, house, all
US
Transcript Highlights:
  • States.
  • In this complex environment, non-state and state actors are able to exploit or take advantage of the
  • out by major state actors.
  • And every single state in this country is a border state. Arkansas is no exception.
  • And state and local law enforcement in the state of Arkansas.
Summary: The Senate Intelligence Committee convened for a significant meeting focused on the Annual Worldwide Threats Hearing. Prominent officials from various intelligence agencies presented their insights on emerging national security threats, including concerns over increasing cyber threats, particularly from China and non-state actors. A major discussion point included the balance between national security and civil liberties, as evidenced by conversations surrounding Section 702 of FISA and its implications for privacy protection. The challenges posed by cartels and transnational criminal organizations, especially related to narcotics trafficking, were emphasized as pressing issues necessitating coordinated responses from federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies. This meeting underscored the necessity of public-private partnerships to tackle these multifaceted threats effectively.
MO
Transcript Highlights:
  • The State Historical Society of Missouri administers National History Day in Missouri, which is the state
  • , about what our property tax system looks like in this state.
  • Currently in the state, CPI, whichever is lower. All right.
  • We hold general elections every two years in this state.
  • There's three cents that goes to the state, which is a blind pension fund.
Keywords: 959, house, all
Summary: The House convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, then approved the House Journal for February 10, 2026 by roll call vote, 120-0. Members then used personal privilege and guest introductions to recognize fraternity members, students, advocacy groups, and other visitors. One member delivered remarks honoring Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, and another gave a personal statement about a cousin who died in a domestic violence-related murder-suicide, followed by a moment of silence. The main floor action focused on House Committee Substitute for House Bills 2780 and 2668, a major property tax reform package. The sponsor described the bill as a broad effort to stabilize Missouri’s property tax system after extensive statewide hearings and testimony. The bill and amendments addressed issues including clearer ballot language for tax measures, moving tax-related ballot questions to November general elections, prohibiting “no tax increase” ballot descriptions, standardizing ballot wording, changes to assessed valuation and inspection rules, quarterly tax payment options in some counties, and a fix to a CPI-related provision. Members debated the size and scope of the bill, concerns about local control, election timing, voter fatigue, and possible litigation. Amendments were adopted to narrow the title, add clear ballot language, exempt township counties from the election timing requirement, and remove duplicative language. After the previous question was ordered, the committee substitute as amended was adopted and ordered perfected and printed. The House also perfected House Bill 1917, a Jefferson County-specific water district bill. Supporters said it would allow detachment of a ratepayer from a water district under certain conditions so a large manufacturing project could proceed, describing the district’s demands as obstructive to economic development. The bill passed committee unanimously and was ordered perfected and printed after discussion about the federal loan issue, the district’s refusal to cooperate, and whether the measure should be limited to one district or expanded later. The chamber then moved to announcements, including upcoming committee meetings, a property tax issues presentation by FFA students, birthday wishes, and a recess until 2 p.m.
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

House Municipal and County Government (02/27/2025)

Municipal and County Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c><00:11:58.240><c> New</c> constituents across the state New constituents across the state New Hampshire
  • </c><00:12:02.680><c> whose</c> subdivision of the state whose subdivision of the state whose legislative
  • </c><00:14:20.040><c> and</c> our constituents across the state and our constituents across the state
  • This is my third term as a state rep, and I network and interact with state representatives from across
  • This is my third term as a state rep, and I network and interact with state representatives from across
Keywords: 1189, house, all
MO

Missouri 2026 Regular Session

2026 Legislative Session - Day Forty Three - Monday, March 30

Missouri House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • It impacts every elementary student in this state.
  • And this is a story that's throughout the state.
  • standing from our Secretary of State.
  • to state, this is a fair place to start.
  • Gentlemen from Washington. Mr.
Summary: The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and approval of the House Journal by roll call vote, 135-1. Members then observed a moment of silence for a constituent killed in a roadway tragedy, and several members introduced guests, including family members, veterans, students, and a child celebrating his birthday on the dais. The chamber then considered a series of bills. HB 2944, dealing with automatic continuation of a senior property tax freeze without annual reapplication, passed 145-0. HB 2230/2978, addressing school instructional methods by limiting excessive screen-based instruction and promoting cursive writing, passed 143-10 after extended debate over technology use in elementary schools. HB 1825, removing sheriffs and prosecutors from county salary commissions with a Boone County carve-out, passed 152-0. HB 1840, creating a Purple Alert system for missing individuals with developmental disabilities, passed 153-0, and its emergency clause was adopted 143-8. HB 1623, allowing emergency suspension or restriction of licenses for massage therapists and chiropractors, passed 103-48. HB 3279, moving the Community Service Commission to the Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development, passed 151-0. HB 2508, clarifying certificates of good standing for series LLCs and making them searchable, passed 152-0. HB 1963, allowing social workers to supervise after three years of practice, passed 151-0. HB 2408, removing the appropriation cap for grants serving the deaf-blind community, was perfected and printed. HB 3113, requiring Narcan in public buildings, designating October as Fentanyl Poisoning Awareness Month, and expanding school-law enforcement prevention efforts, was perfected and printed after discussion about funding and Narcan shelf life. HB 3000, fixing signature requirements for local audits based on population at the start of petitioning and adding a fire district surplus-sale amendment, was perfected and printed as amended. HB 2898, reviving and refining land bank authority and Chapter 141 judicial foreclosure tools, was perfected and printed after debate about neighborhood cleanup and title clearing. HB 1740, renamed Melanie’s Law, increasing penalties for intoxicated driving and strengthening ignition interlock requirements, was perfected and printed following emotional testimony from members and the sponsor’s explanation of the bill’s origins. At the end of the session, the House moved to announcements, including committee meetings and a fish fry notice. A member also issued a correction and apology regarding an earlier false report about Willie McGee. The House then adjourned until 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 31, 2026.
MO
Transcript Highlights:
  • The State Historical Society of Missouri administers National History Day in Missouri, which is the state
  • , about what our property tax system looks like in this state.
  • Like in this state.
  • Currently in the state, CPI, whichever is lower. All right.
  • And so when you're competing against state elections and... ...competing against state elections and
Summary: The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and approval of the House Journal by roll call vote, 120-0. Members then used personal privilege and guest introductions to recognize several groups and visitors, including Alpha Phi Alpha members, students from multiple schools and programs, dental hygienists, public administrators, credit union representatives, National History Day participants, and others. One member also spoke emotionally about a relative killed in a domestic violence incident and requested a moment of silence in her honor. The main floor action centered on House Committee Substitute for House Bills 2780 and 2668, a large property tax reform package. The sponsor described it as the product of extensive statewide hearings and public testimony, aimed at stabilizing Missouri’s property tax system. The bill and amendments would, among other things, require clearer ballot language for tax measures, move tax-related ballot questions to November general elections, eliminate “no tax increase” wording, standardize ballot wording, address assessment and valuation rules, require physical inspections for certain commercial property assessment increases, allow quarterly tax payments in more counties, and make other technical changes. Members debated the size and scope of the bill, local control concerns, voter turnout and “voter fatigue,” and whether the changes were sufficiently vetted. Amendments were adopted to narrow the title to property taxation, add the ballot-language provisions, remove duplicative language, and exempt township counties so their levy elections could still occur on the schedule they need. The House then adopted the substitute as amended and ordered it perfected and printed. The chamber also took up House Bill 1917, a targeted utility/economic development bill involving a Jefferson County water district. The sponsor said the bill was prompted by a dispute in which a water district sought payment or infrastructure contributions from a company planning a roughly $400 million investment and about 250 jobs, despite the district’s inability to serve the site. Supporters said the bill would allow detachment of a ratepayer under specified conditions and prevent water districts from blocking development; the committee vote had been 15-0. Members raised concerns about the bill’s narrow, district-specific scope and possible litigation, but the House ultimately ordered the bill perfected and printed. The House also read three new bills for first reading and later recessed after announcements about committee meetings and a property tax discussion event with FFA students.
FL

Florida 2026 5th Special Session

Senate in Session Mar 6th, 2026

Florida Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • colleges and even some state universities and private entities that allow an individual to earn a national
  • It is alumni day here in the state Senate.
  • Welcome back, state senator, former state senator Kevin Rader, back to the chamber.
  • No election in the United States—not presidential, congressional, state legislative, or municipal election—uses
  • No election in the United States, not presidential, congressional, state legislature, or municipal election
Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, opening with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several introductions, including recognition of the day’s doctor of the day, an intern, and a resolution honoring the late Bob Graham and firefighter Roger Timmy Miley. The chamber also adopted a resolution designating August 9, 2026, as Bob Graham Day. After routine announcements, the Senate moved to the special order calendar and took up a series of bills, many of them with House companion bills substituted in place of Senate versions. The first major floor action was passage of a tax-related bill conforming Florida’s Internal Revenue Code to federal changes while excluding certain provisions from H.R. 1; it passed 34-0. The Senate then considered CS/SB 1758 on public assistance and Medicaid, which proposed stronger fraud enforcement, a Medicaid work requirement for able-bodied adults, expanded behavioral health services, pharmacy and drug rebate reforms, and SNAP fraud reduction measures. A Berman amendment to require Medicaid expansion before work requirements was rejected, as was an Osgood amendment to add photo-ID protections and exemptions for certain SNAP users. The bill remained on the calendar for third reading after extensive debate and questioning about implementation, exemptions, and potential impacts on beneficiaries. The chamber also passed bills on technology education and AI instruction, a Parkinson’s disease registry and related public records exemption, designation of the SS American Victory as Florida’s official flagship, electronic payments for local governments, repeal of the sunset on gold and silver legal tender, public records exemptions for financial institutions and custodians, a Florida stablecoin pilot program, local government finance transparency, digital voyeurism, and insurance customer representative licensing. Most of these measures were adopted after brief explanation, minor amendments, or substitution of House companions, with votes generally in favor and several passing unanimously or by wide margins. Later, the Senate took up CS/SB 1756 on medical freedom, which would expand parental vaccine information requirements, add a conscience-based exemption, allow behind-the-counter ivermectin access, and repeal the sunset on the mRNA mandate prohibition. The bill’s first amendments clarified anti-kickback rules for vaccine manufacturers and required informational materials to address risks, benefits, safety, and efficacy; the transcript ends during consideration of this bill, before final passage is shown.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Floor Session - part 2 May 9th, 2025

Minnesota House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Those jobs are a very valuable contribution to our state.
  • Minnesota is a labor state.
  • Other states have some other apprenticeship programs.
  • Force here in our state.
  • Our workers across this state.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Senate in Session Mar 6th, 2026

Florida Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • colleges and even some state universities and private entities that allow an individual to earn a national
  • And it is alumni day here in the state Senate.
  • Welcome back, state senator, former state senator Kevin Rader, back to the chamber.
  • And when I ran for State Senate in 2023, when I filed for State Senate in 2023, the first person who
  • No election in the United States, not presidential, congressional, state legislative, or municipal election
Keywords: 999, senate, all
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Insurance Apr 29th, 2026

Insurance

Transcript Highlights:
  • , and the extent of use of drugs in the state.
  • It's one of the most business-friendly states in the country.
  • has stopped doing business with the state of Texas or has withdrawn from the state of Texas.
  • On page 8, line 9, we're changing 'Louisiana' to 'this state.'
  • And I know that it supersedes state law.
Summary: The House Insurance Committee met on April 29 with a quorum present and took up several insurance and health care-related bills. SB 192, a dental reimbursement bill, was amended to allow dentists to opt in electronically to credit-card payment methods and to clarify applicability and effective date; it was reported as amended. SB 84 would require prostate cancer screening coverage for men over 40 under current clinical guidelines and prohibit cost-sharing; supporters from the American Cancer Society said Louisiana has a high incidence of prostate cancer and that out-of-pocket costs deter early screening. The committee adopted amendments and reported the bill as amended. SB 275, dealing with reimbursement and network participation for certified registered nurse anesthetists, drew support from nursing and hospital groups and was reported favorably. SB 169, a cleanup bill on biomarker testing, was also amended and reported. The committee spent substantial time on SB 401, which creates a temporary prescription drug affordability board to review pricing data on selected drugs and report findings to the legislature. Supporters said the board would improve transparency and help lawmakers understand drug pricing trends; opponents raised concerns about confidentiality, market effects, and the lack of a defined policy outcome beyond reporting. Amendments narrowed the scope, added confidentiality protections, and removed opposition cards, and the bill was reported as amended. SB 387, a major PBM reform bill tied to SB 401, would change PBM compensation, rebate handling, formulary practices, audits, and appeals, while excluding ERISA plans after discussion and amendment. Supporters argued it would curb spread pricing and other practices that raise costs, while opponents from the Pelican Institute and PCMA warned it would interfere with private contracts, reduce flexibility, and could raise premiums or disrupt city, school board, and small-group plans. After extensive debate and a roll call, SB 387 was reported with amendments by a 10-4 vote. The committee also considered SB 241, which requires certain insurance adjusters and public adjusters to include license numbers in written communications. After amendments limiting the requirement to individual licenses and removing one statutory reference, the bill was reported as amended. Throughout the meeting, members and witnesses repeatedly discussed the need for transparency in drug pricing and PBM practices, the role of ERISA and non-ERISA plans, and potential impacts on public employers and consumers.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Insurance Apr 29th, 2026

Insurance

Transcript Highlights:
  • , the extent of use of drugs in the state.
  • It's one of the most business-friendly states in the country.
  • has stopped doing business with the state of Texas or has withdrawn from the state of Texas.
  • On page 8, line 9, we're changing "Louisiana" to "this state."
  • And then the smaller plans that the state regulates are left out.
Keywords: 965, house, all
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

FL House Floor Session - 2026-03-06 (10:00AM Session)

Florida House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Thank you to the White of the United States of America.
  • colleges, and even some state universities and private entities that allow an individual to earn a national
  • Welcome back, state senator, former state senator Kevin Radard, back to the chamber.
  • He's traveled the entire state for that issue.
  • No election in the United States—not presidential, congressional, state legislative, or municipal elections—uses
Keywords: 998, house, all
FL

Florida 2026 5th Special Session

FL House Floor Session - 2026-03-06 (10:00AM Session)

Florida House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Thank you to the White of the United States of America.
  • colleges and even some state universities and private entities that allow an individual to earn a national
  • And it is alumni day here in the state Senate.
  • And most of the newspapers in the state opposed us.
  • No election in the United States—not presidential, congressional, state legislature, or municipal election—uses
Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, opening prayer, Pledge of Allegiance, and doctor-of-the-day introduction, then moved through a long special-order calendar. Early proceedings included a resolution honoring former Governor and U.S. Senator Bob Graham and a moment of silence for firefighter Roger Timmy Miley. The chamber also heard several member introductions and recognitions before taking up bills. The most substantial debate centered on CS/CS/SB 1758 on public assistance and Medicaid/SNAP reforms. The bill would strengthen fraud enforcement, impose a Medicaid work requirement for able-bodied adults, expand behavioral health services through a waiver, modernize Medicaid pharmacy purchasing, and require a SNAP fraud-reduction plan and photo ID on EBT cards. Senators Berman, Smith, Bracy Davis, Osgood, and others argued for Medicaid expansion and added protections for vulnerable SNAP recipients, while Gates defended the bill as a compliance and cost-saving measure. Multiple amendments were offered, including Berman’s Medicaid-expansion condition and Osgood’s SNAP photo-ID safeguards; both were defeated. The bill was placed on the calendar for third reading after extended questioning. The Senate then passed a series of bills, often substituting House companions before final vote. These included tax conformity legislation (7031/7048), technology and computer science education (1503/1694), Parkinson’s disease registry and related public-records measures (1443/1684), designation of the SS American Victory as the official state flagship (249/1656), electronic payments for local governments (967/1612), legal tender and related public-records exemptions for gold, silver, stablecoins, and virtual currency kiosks (1311/1588/1087/7044/1568), local government finance and spending transparency (1329/1566), digital voyeurism (1536), insurance customer representative licensing (1343/1504), and medical freedom legislation (1756) with amendments on anti-kickback rules and vaccine information materials. Most bills passed on largely party-line or near-unanimous votes, with several amendments adopted and some withdrawn; the medical freedom bill was still under consideration at the end of the excerpt.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Hortman Remembrance 2/17/26

Minnesota House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • We welcome the governor and first lady, lieutenant governor, secretary of state, state auditor, tribal
  • of state, state<00:08:54.080><c> auditor,</c><00:08:55.040><c> tribal</c><00:08:55.440><c> leaders,<
  • /c><00:08:56.240><c> senators,</c> state auditor, tribal leaders, senators, state auditor, tribal leaders
  • </c> state of Minnesota. state of Minnesota.
  • </c> our state for so many years. our state for so many years.
Keywords: 1183, house
ID

Idaho 2026 Regular Session

Agenda Feb 11th, 2026

Resources and Conservation

Transcript Highlights:
  • Representative, you stated this was what number RS? I think it's 33151.
  • I'm from District 9, Payette, Washington County.
  • Surrounding states, Utah, Colorado, Wyoming, Montana, and Washington all do.
  • Utah, Colorado, Wyoming, Montana, and Washington all do.
  • , but why no talk about the western side of the state?'
Keywords: 989, all