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ID
Transcript Highlights:
- science from Brigham Young University in 1962 and then served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ
- And whereas, while at Brigham Young University, Lyndon met Deanne Wiles of Maywood, California; they
- were University, Lyndon met Deanne Wiles of Maywood, California.
- at BYU-Idaho and Idaho State University, and whereas Lyndon Of student teachers at BYU-Idaho and Idaho
- So you've got tomorrow or the next day to wish him well, because we're appreciative of the University
Summary:
The House convened with a quorum, approved the March 4, 2026 journal, and received notice of a substitute appointment for Legislative District 32. Much of the day was devoted to Idaho Day ceremonies, including prayers, the Pledge of Allegiance, a performance of the national anthem, and remarks honoring Idaho history and former Representative Lyndon Bateman, who was remembered as the founder of Idaho Day and a longtime advocate for cursive, history, and civic education. Guest speakers included historian Justin Vipperman, who spoke about liberty, self-government, and Idaho’s frontier development, and former Attorney General David Leroy, who praised Bateman’s public service and legacy. Members also shared personal tributes before the chamber considered a memorial resolution in Bateman’s honor.
The House suspended the rules by a two-thirds vote and adopted House Concurrent Resolution 31, recognizing and commending the lifetime achievements of Lyndon Bateman. The resolution passed 68-0 with two absent and excused, and was sent to the Senate. The chamber also received and referred several Senate messages and committee reports, including bills and resolutions on transportation, agriculture, commerce, state affairs, resources, and other topics. New measures were introduced on issues such as minors and library protections, tax exemptions, stable coins, parental rights and child custody, county fair boards, vehicle license plates, honey industry regulation, and Idaho Digital Learning Academy governance.
Several bills and resolutions were placed on the second reading calendar, including measures on elections, environmental quality, hazardous waste, transportation, vehicle titles, industrial hemp, Medicaid managed care, Medicare, and appropriations. House Bill 750 was moved to general orders, and the remaining third-reading bills were held one legislative day. The House also announced committee schedule changes, upcoming events tied to Idaho Day and other advocacy groups, and a reminder about project submissions. The chamber adjourned until 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, March 5, 2026.
ID
Idaho 2026 Regular Session
Agenda Jan 19th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- We did put quite a bit of money early on towards our universities, and they are doing all that they can
- to make sure that all the universities are being part of that.
- of Elk River, City of Garden City, City of Haley... ...City of Cordillane, City of Dover, City of Elk
- River, City of Garden City, City of Haley, City of Hollister, City of Irwin, City of Kuski, City of
- County, City of Basalt, City of Blackfoot, City of Carey, City of Cordellane, City of Dover, City of
Summary:
The committee first approved the October 21, 2025 minutes and then approved the December 19, 2025 minutes after discussing a disputed reference to a motion involving Jane Pradaki’s contract. Members clarified that the prior arrangement had been a six-month contract and that the new intent was to narrow the work to hourly, as-needed support tied to approved projects. After debate over scope, accountability, and whether the work should be competitively bid, the committee adopted a revised motion retaining Pradaki at $125 per hour, not to exceed $8,600 per month, to help with approved projects by the committee chairs.
Members then received a financial update on America 250, including the commemorative fund balance and grant program status. Staff reported 74 grant applications, 41 approved to date, 22 under scoring review, and roughly $148,000 remaining in the Celebration Fund after more than $100,000 had been awarded. The committee later approved a slate of grant disbursements to multiple counties and cities, including Bingham, Bonneville, Kootenai, Latah, Lincoln, Twin Falls, and several municipalities.
The bulk of the meeting focused on America 250 programming and outreach. Updates covered the Foundations of Freedom Tour, a proposed July 4 celebration at the Capitol and Andrus Park with a parade, stage performances, food vendors, and a rotunda exhibit featuring the Declaration of Independence; the Liberty Bell’s planned return and possible statewide tour; ambassador and service initiatives; and the Institute for Advancing American Values’ civics curriculum and “Reading the Republic” materials. Additional reports highlighted national America 250 efforts, state museum exhibitions, oral history collection, and Idaho Parks and Recreation’s commemorative events and volunteer programs. The committee also extended $30,000 in spending authority for ambassador programs and scheduled its next meeting for the afternoon of February 5, with members emphasizing the need to finalize event planning soon.
DE
Delaware 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Capital Improvement Committee Meeting Jun 24th, 2026
Capital Improvement
Transcript Highlights:
- For the University of Delaware, there is a change here, and you'll see this for all three higher eds.
- So total appropriations to the University of Delaware is $15 million.
- Total appropriation of Delaware State University is $25 million, and Delaware Technical Community College
- University of Delaware prepared the study.
- for the University of Delaware's Dover campus and southern facilities, and $5 million shall be made
Committee:
Joint Capital Improvement
Summary:
The committee met to finalize the FY27 bond bill, beginning with a roll call and a detailed review of updated appropriation amounts. The Comptroller General walked through major changes across agencies, including additions for OMB, the Department of State, DNREC, Agriculture, Education, and Transportation, and explained the funding sources that would cover the total $1.256 billion package. Members then debated several large items, especially the $110 million appropriation for the Diamond State Port Corporation, the $35 million Legislative Hall addition, the $20 million Community Reinvestment Fund, and the $30 million land and building acquisition line. Questions focused on the port project’s costs, expected jobs, return on investment, and whether the state would face future commitments; Secretary of State Charney Patitofunded Chances and other officials testified that the port expansion would create construction and permanent jobs and support long-term economic growth, while some members remained skeptical and objected to the process and spending priorities.
The committee also discussed school construction funding, with officials explaining that additional money would forward-fund projects already in the pipeline and help districts that had been turned down for certificates of necessity. Other items reviewed included funding for park improvements, marina acquisition, the Plummer Center demolition and transfer, the Pyle Center sewer project, the Site Readiness Fund, affordable housing, the Arts Endowment Fund, an unclaimed property task force, and various transportation and community transportation projects. Several members raised concerns about county distribution, minority-party involvement in negotiations, and the scale of certain appropriations, but the majority defended the package as statewide investment and economic development.
The committee then voted on the Section 1 addendum and a series of new and replacement epilogue sections, including provisions for the port project, Legislative Hall minor capital improvements, land acquisition, affordable housing, the Community Reinvestment Fund, downtown development districts, the Rite Aid demolition, the Site Readiness Fund, school construction formula review, and enhanced school capital funding. Most motions carried, with a few recorded no votes or abstentions on the main addendum. The meeting concluded with a motion authorizing technical corrections by the Comptroller General’s office, followed by closing remarks thanking staff and members for their work and noting that this was likely the final bond committee meeting for some participants before adjournment.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Courtney graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a Bachelor of Science in Corporate Communications
- Courtney graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a Bachelor of Science in Corporate Communications
- Gleason is a graduate of the governor's executive development program at the University of Texas at Austin
- He earned a Bachelor of Business Administration from Southwestern University and a master's of public
- administration from the Bush School of Government and Public Service at Texas A&M University.
Committee:
Senate Nominations
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Nominations held its final nomination hearing of the session and considered three nominees: J.B. Goodwin for the Texas Real Estate Commission, Courtney Yaltman for the Public Utility Commission of Texas, and Thomas Gleason as PUC chairman. Goodwin described his long career in real estate and charitable work, and senators questioned him extensively about the Real Estate Commission’s self-directed, semi-independent status, housing affordability, institutional homebuyers, property insurance costs, disclosure issues, and the Burnett v. National Association of Realtors case. Yaltman and Gleason were questioned about PUC oversight of ERCOT, post-Winter Storm Uri reforms, utility resilience and vegetation management after Hurricane Beryl, water and telecommunications oversight, staffing and transparency, and rising infrastructure and utility costs.
Much of the discussion focused on housing and utility affordability, with several senators urging the nominees to keep consumer protection and public trust at the forefront. Goodwin said housing affordability and large-scale investment purchases were not within the Real Estate Commission’s direct purview, though he supported further study. Yaltman and Gleason said the PUC had increased oversight of ERCOT, improved communication and accountability with utilities, and was working on resiliency plans, rate-setting issues, and infrastructure planning while trying to avoid overburdening ratepayers.
The committee first voted to favorably report nominees left pending from the May 5 agenda by a 6-0 roll call vote. After public testimony was opened and closed, the committee then voted on the nominees heard that day and favorably recommended all three to the full Senate for confirmation by a 7-0 vote. The committee then recessed subject to the call of the chair.
AR
Transcript Highlights:
- University of Arkansas System officials were present to answer questions from the committee. all those
- The University of Arkansas System officials were present to answer questions from the committee related
- Donaldson Scholars Academy at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.
- Hi, Alan Stanley, Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration at the University of Arkansas, Little
- sample of one of those reports to the court.
Committee:
All LEGISLATIVE JOINT AUDITING
Summary:
The committee first approved the minutes from the prior meeting and then heard several audit-related reports. The executive committee report noted audit and special reports were scheduled for standing committees and the full Legislative Joint Audit Committee, with one requested report still in progress. The City, County, and Local report covered delinquent private water and sewer audits, reinstatement of turnback funds for entities that filed required reports, and action involving the town of Daisy, which was directed to repay misused street funds at 10% of general fund revenue annually. The education and state agencies reports included higher education audits and state agency findings, with some reports filed and others deferred to the February meeting for additional information or corrective-action details.
The committee then took up a special audit of the Charles W. Donaldson Scholars Academy at UA Little Rock. Legislative Audit reported that the program, funded with $10 million in desegregation money plus a $50,000 grant, awarded $1.87 million in scholarships to 379 students, with 116 graduates, but found numerous eligibility and disbursement problems, including scholarships to ineligible students, excessive awards, improper documentation, and unclear disposition of some assets. Committee members questioned UALR representatives about oversight, staffing, and whether funds were properly used, and also heard from Philander Smith College about its limited role in verifying enrollment. Members expressed concern about the program’s results and the lack of detail on accountability, and the committee voted to table the report until the next meeting for further review and requested additional information, including the federal court order and more detail on expenditures and oversight.
Finally, the committee reviewed the annual disposition report on matters referred to prosecutors and the Attorney General for 2024. Staff said 164 matters were referred, with 28 resulting in criminal charges and convictions, 39 still under review, 96 not charged, and others dismissed or pending; 20 convictions produced fines, restitution, and audit-cost orders, and bond trust fund claims were paid in some cases. Prosecutor Coordinator and Attorney General representatives explained that some referrals do not meet criminal standards, may lack intent, or are otherwise not prosecutable, and members asked for more standardized reporting, clearer explanations of why cases are not charged, and more information on restitution efforts. The committee discussed possible templates, training, and better coordination, then voted to file the report and adjourned, with the next meeting set for February 12, 2026.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- Emmanuel just finished his first year of law school at Florida A&M University in Orlando.
- He has just finished his first year of. College at Florida A&M University.
- of the state of Florida.
- Included in that was language that created a center for addiction research at the University of South
- HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA SENATE CONCURS IN THE 2025 REGULAR SESSION OF THE LEGISLATURE
AR
Transcript Highlights:
- University of Arkansas system officials were present to answer questions from the committee.
- The University of Arkansas system officials were present to answer questions from the committee related
- The University of Arkansas system officials were present to answer questions from the committee related
- Donaldson Scholars Academy at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.
- Alan Stanley, Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration at the University of Arkansas Little Rock
Committee:
All LEGISLATIVE JOINT AUDITING
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Children, Families, and Elder Affairs Jan 14th, 2025
Children, Families, and Elder Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- I am Kelly O'Dare, an associate professor and deputy executive director of UCF Restores at the University
- of Central Florida, founder of the Second Alarm Project, and courtesy professor at Florida A&M University
- part of.
- Typically see with, you know, your age factor can be applied pretty universally across a broad kind of
- of millions of dollars.
Committee:
Senate Children, Families, and Elder Affairs
Summary:
The committee heard a presentation from Dr. Kelly O’Dare on first responder behavioral health access, peer support, and suicide prevention. She described UCF Restores, the Second Alarm Project, and related partnerships that provide culturally competent treatment, peer training, clinician education, disaster response support, and behavioral health navigation. She cited survey and state data showing significant rates of sleep problems, anxiety, depression, substance use, and suicide among Florida first responders, and said evidence-based treatment has helped many patients recover, including a reported 76% who no longer met PTSD diagnostic criteria after treatment. Senators asked about measuring outcomes, peer support standards, and whether the state should create more consistent statewide requirements; O’Dare said peer support training must be specialized, linked to higher levels of care, and supported by sustainable funding and statewide coordination. The committee also heard from a public commenter who supported the work and emphasized the need for adequate resources and peer support infrastructure.
The committee then received a Department of Children and Families presentation from Casey Penn on the proposed funding methodology for community-based care lead agencies under HB 7089. Penn explained that the new model is intended to be actuarially based, reimbursement-oriented, and more transparent than prior funding approaches, using historical expenditures, standardized reporting, and two main tiers: Tier 1 for largely fixed administrative and operational costs, and Tier 2 for direct child-serving costs based on per-child-per-month blended rates. He said the model includes a 2% risk corridor for Tier 2, hold-harmless funding in the first year, and optional Tier 3 performance incentives, with an estimated additional state appropriation need after offsets. Senators raised concerns about prevention, historical inequities, reasonableness of costs, administrative overhead, blended state and federal funds, adoption subsidies, high-acuity placements, and disaster-related disruptions. Penn said some of those issues could be addressed in future iterations as the child welfare information system is modernized, and he agreed to provide written responses to committee questions.
Representatives of the Florida Coalition for Children and CBCs responded that the model is a major improvement but urged additional safeguards, including an administrative cap, clearer separation of direct and indirect costs, and better treatment of federal and pass-through funds. They argued that the system already has oversight and that deficits reflect insufficient appropriations rather than excess spending, while also noting that higher-acuity children and regional differences can drive costs. No votes were taken on either topic, and the meeting ended with committee staff introductions and adjournment.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials Committee Apr 8th, 2025
Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials
Transcript Highlights:
- of pieces of clothing a day.
- Unravel, a student organization at the University of California, Los Angeles, has authorized me to convey
- Student Kids, Stanford University, Cardinal Policy Group, University of San Diego Social Justice Club
- So for us, it seems like there's been a lot of science, a lot of research, a lot of evidence, a lot of
- So those are some of the areas of the the chemical side of it.
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama Joint Legislative Budget Hearings (2) Feb 5th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- The other part of it is that most of our students are residents of this state, living in the state.
- You are improving the lives of the people of the state of Alabama, and I appreciate it.
- So if any of these things are of...
- One of the things they do is an analysis of all 50 State of the State addresses.
- I'm really proud of this. I'm really proud of this.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
2026 Legislative Session - Day Twenty Two - Tuesday, February 17 -Morning Session-
Missouri House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- O Lord of love and God of all hopefulness, in this sacred hour, we bow at the altar of prayer, thanking
- of the future of the economy in Missouri.
- Analysis from the University of Missouri.
- Some of it pleasant, some of it not so pleasant.
- I mean, that's kind of like the duties of the job.
Summary:
The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and approval of the House Journal by roll call vote, 126-0. Members then offered several points of personal privilege and introductions, including recognition of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, a tribute and moment of silence for the late Reverend Jesse Jackson, and greetings to various visiting groups such as manufacturers, FFA students, university graduate students, and the Lewis and Clark Fife and Drum Corps for an America 250 event.
The chamber then moved through first reading of several bills and took up multiple measures for perfection and printing. House Bill 2596, dealing with multiple employer self-insured health plans for small businesses, received supportive testimony from members who said it would help small employers recruit and retain workers and modernize outdated law; it was adopted and ordered perfected and printed. House Bill 1644, establishing a franchise-specific joint employer standard, drew extensive debate over liability, franchisor control, and whether it would protect small franchise businesses without limiting legitimate claims; it was also adopted and ordered perfected and printed. House Bill 2423, updating consumer credit licensing fees for the fee-funded Division of Finance, was presented as a way to keep the agency self-funded and maintain consumer protection staffing, and it too was ordered perfected and printed.
The House also considered House Bill 2641, which would regulate intoxicating hemp products and align state law with federal changes set to take effect on November 12, 2026. The bill’s sponsor said it was intended to protect children, provide clarity, and create a coordinated enforcement framework, while opponents argued it was unconstitutional because it would effectively reclassify hemp products under the marijuana framework in Article 14 of the Missouri Constitution and could harm lawful hemp businesses. An amendment and a technical amendment were adopted, and the bill was then adopted and perfected and printed as amended. The House later announced committee meetings and other notices before voting to recess until 2 p.m.
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- $116 million for the New School of Medicine at the University of New Mexico, $56 million for the new
- of UNM.
- Bill Lee, on behalf of the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce in support of HB 80.
- I am Government Affairs at the University of New Mexico.
- I'm here on behalf of the Office of the Superintendent of Insurance, and we stand in support of this
Committee:
Senate Senate Finance
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Public Employment and Retirement Committee Apr 2nd, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- thousands of federal workers. on behalf of AFSCME.
- I do believe that having a universal discipline would be great instead of going county to county, city
- That's a big part of it. So that's something that is universal to the region.
- that transformed the lives of hundreds of millions of Americans and tens of millions of Californians
- Today, 10% of older Americans live in poverty, and much of that is because of Social Security.
Summary:
The committee heard several labor and employment measures. AB 465 would require local public employers, at a union’s request, to negotiate minimum disciplinary and grievance procedures in MOUs, including progressive discipline, just-cause protections, grievance appeal rights, and paid release time for representatives. Supporters, including AFSCME and SEIU, said it would create fairer and more consistent due process protections for local government workers; opponents from county and city groups argued it would impose binding arbitration and rigid discipline rules that could undermine local flexibility and accountability. The bill passed on a 5-0 vote and was re-referred to Appropriations.
AB 792 would allow court interpreter bargaining to be consolidated when multiple regions are negotiating at the same time. The author and the California Federation of Interpreters said the change would reduce repeated bargaining, improve efficiency, and help address interpreter recruitment and retention. There was no opposition, but some members questioned whether the proposal would really solve wage and staffing problems; the bill passed 5-0 and was placed on hold. AB 1309, which would improve Cal Fire firefighter compensation by tying salaries more closely to comparable local fire departments, drew strong support from firefighters and no opposition. Members praised Cal Fire’s work and the bill passed 7-0 and was held for add-ons.
The committee also approved AJR 8, a resolution urging protection of Social Security and opposing federal cuts or office closures. Supporters said Social Security is essential to seniors, veterans, people with disabilities, and children, and warned that reductions would increase poverty and homelessness. One member objected to naming political figures in the resolution, but the measure still passed 7-0 and was held. AB 1247, which would require contracted-out school classified workers to meet the same training and qualification standards as direct hires and address related retirement contributions, passed 5-2 despite opposition from county superintendents and school administrators who said it would add costs and limit contracting flexibility. Finally, AB 288, which would authorize PERB to act when the NLRB fails to remedy labor claims by a deadline, passed 6-0 with strong union support and no opposition.
VT
Transcript Highlights:
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- The opening of the second half of the biennium gives governors a chance to report on the state of the
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- a larger universe of expenses and resources and make strategic decisions with more options.
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TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
Senate Committee on Health and Human Services May 27th, 2026
Health & Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- the universe of why we do these things.
- the universe of why we do these things.
- And then there's also research from Dennis Carlton at the University of Chicago.
- His research found, and this was a lot of the University of...
- And there's also research from Dennis Carlton at the University of Chicago.
Committee:
Senate Health & Human Services
AL
Transcript Highlights:
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- </c><00:10:48.480><c> Board</c><00:10:48.640><c> of</c> to the Alabama State University Board of to the
- 11.279><c> a</c> University Board of Trustees receives a University Board of Trustees receives a favorable
- Jim America for his service on the Athens State University Board of Trustees. >> Mr.
- </c> University Board of Trustees. University Board of Trustees.
Summary:
The Senate convened with prayer, the pledge, and a roll call establishing a quorum of 28 senators present. The body agreed to excuse absent senators, dispense with reading and adopt the previous journal, and allow bills and committee reports to be introduced throughout the day. The presiding officer also recognized several guests on the floor and in the gallery, including an intern from the Lieutenant Governor’s office and guests of Senator Chambliss.
Committee reports focused on confirmations for Alabama State University’s Board of Trustees. Patricia Anne Jones (Confirmation 79), Angela Star (Confirmation 80), and Bobby Singleton (Confirmation 78) each received favorable committee reports and were confirmed by the full Senate, with roll-call votes showing unanimous or near-unanimous support. The chamber spent considerable time in lighthearted debate and personal remarks during Singleton’s confirmation before adopting the motion and confirming him. The Senate also adopted Senate Joint Resolution 81 commending the Coach Safely Foundation for youth sports injury mitigation, and several other resolutions honoring individuals and organizations, including Johnny Williams, Jim America, Senior Trooper Hunter Woodruff, and retired Army Colonel Shawn Thomas Prricett. A resolution encouraging Alabama public high schools to form a consortium was also adopted.
On local bills, the Senate passed Senate Bill 243 regarding Jefferson County and House Bill 532 regarding Shelby County, both by using the previous roll and with no opposition. The Rules Committee then reported a special order calendar for the 22nd legislative day, which the Senate adopted 30-0. The special order calendar included bills on the Board of Funeral Services, the Public Service Commission, tax abatements, electric utilities, child support, dogs, school lands, Chambers County, and real property.
The first special-order bill taken up was Senate Bill 107 by Senators Figures and Gudger, concerning the Alabama Board of Funeral Services. Senators discussed the bill’s purpose of funding the board’s increased duties, the effect on funeral home license fees, and an amendment offered by Senator Bell to reduce certain fees. The amendment was adopted, and the bill was explained as not affecting pre-need funeral arrangements. Debate continued as members asked questions about costs to families and funeral homes, but the chamber had not yet reached final disposition of the bill by the end of the excerpt.
WY
Transcript Highlights:
- We also have the University of Wyoming, who has partnered in this effort, as well as the Professional
- So, um, I just want to be clear that although our university, the University of Wyoming, is working on
- of the universities all over the entire United<01:03:03.680><c> States.
- I have my master's degree from the University of Wyoming.
- I have my master's degree from the University of Wyoming.
Committee:
House Education
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- By your vote, the confirmation of appointees on tabs 1 through 4 is reported favorably.
- are doing. ...and our universities for what they are doing.
- And also for the collegiality of all of our senators who really look for the best policy in coming out
- of this committee to set the course for the state of Florida and for these wonderful students.
- And today I'm on the other side of this dais as chair of this committee.
Committee:
Senate Education Postsecondary
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Education Postsecondary convened with a quorum present, welcomed visiting students from the College of Central Florida and several county programs, and announced that tabs 1 through 4 would be handled together as a confirmation hearing for appointments unless a senator requested separate votes. Senator Simon moved to recommend confirmation of all appointees, the motion was seconded, and the committee voted favorably to report the appointments on tabs 1 through 4.
After the vote, members offered closing remarks thanking committee staff for their work and praising Florida’s higher education system, state colleges, and universities. Chair Calatayud reflected on her service and encouraged the visiting students to continue their advocacy and leadership, noting that student voices can influence policy and that they can achieve their goals.
With no further business, Senator Simon moved to adjourn. There was no objection, and the committee adjourned.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Appropriations Conference Committee/Budget Jun 13th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- >> THE FINAL CONFERENCE COMMITTEE MEETING OF THE APPROPRIATION CHAIRS JUNE 13th, 2025, WILL COME TO ORDER
- TO FOR BUILDING MAINTENANCE COST AS PART OF THE UNIVERSITY'S BOARD TO SPEND PLAN.
- BOARD OF TRUSTEES THAT ASSUMES A CAPITAL OUTLAY PROJECT FROM HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS.
- LASTLY, LINE SEVEN THE HOUSE OFFERS LANGUAGE PERMITTING A UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO USE CARRYFORWARD
- HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE ELIMINATION OF THE BUSINESS RENT TAX ON ROW NUMBER TWO AND RHE CREATION OF PERMANENT
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
FL House Floor Session - 2025-04-30 (10:00AM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- In fact, in upholding caps on damages, in the case of University of Miami v.
- It adds a couple of universities to the list of eligible universities for full-time faculty appointments
- University School of Medicine.
- of Florida or graduates from a state university.
- Members and the Board of Governors to be residents of the state of Florida or graduates of the university
Summary:
The Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several recognitions, including interns, Denim Day awareness, a resolution honoring Vietnam veterans exposed to Agent Orange, and a remembrance of former Senator Karen Johnson Gendron. The chamber then moved to special order bills. CS/HB 687 on transportation offenses involving death was substituted for SB 138, amended to add warnings and penalties for refusal of breath or urine tests, and passed 37-0. CS/SB 306 on Medicaid providers, requiring broader after-hours access and network availability for Medicaid enrollees, also passed 37-0.
The Senate then took up CS/CS/HB 913 on condominium associations, a major post-Surfside reform bill. Senator Bradley explained that the measure was intended to provide financial relief and flexibility while preserving safety and accountability. The bill was substituted for SB 1742, amended several times to limit milestone inspections and structural integrity reserve studies to buildings three habitable stories or more, and then passed 37-0 after extensive debate. Senators from both parties praised Bradley, Pizzo, Garcia, and staff for years of work on condo safety and affordability, with several members describing the bill as a balance between protecting residents and avoiding financial hardship.
The final major item was CS/HB 1205, the bill on amendments to the state constitution and citizen petition drives. Sponsors Gates and Grohl argued the bill was needed to combat fraud, identity theft, and misuse in the petition process, citing a lengthy Office of Election Crimes and Security report. The House bill was substituted for SB 7016, and the chamber considered a long series of amendments and substitute amendments addressing petition circulator registration, volunteer participation, submission deadlines, invalid-signature thresholds, voter notification, and fiscal impact statements. Several amendments were adopted, while others were debated over whether they would protect access to the citizen initiative process or strengthen election integrity. The transcript ends during debate on the main substitute amendment, before final disposition on the bill is shown.