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FL
Transcript Highlights:
- many health care professionals receive little to no formal training on sickle cell disease, which leads
- Selina Webster Bass, and I lead the Richard Webster Bass Institute in Jacksonville, Florida.
- In addition, the bill designates the Department of Education as a lead entity responsible for identifying
Committee:
Senate Fiscal Policy
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- Farm Bureau brought forward and they started Ag in the Classroom 30-some years ago, I was on the leading
- The State Department of Education recognizes four, and so I had Digital IDLA as the lead on that, and
- The State Department of Education recognizes four, and so I had Digital IDLA as the lead on that, and
Committee:
House Transportation and Defense
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Children, Families, and Elder Affairs Jan 27th, 2026
Children, Families, and Elder Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- continuity of care, it authorizes DOEA to provide temporary direct services during declared emergencies or lead
- regard to community care for the elderly modernization, it removes outdated requirements for multiple lead
- Ladies Learning to Lead, Badrina Sutton, waving in support. That is all of our appearance forms.
Committee:
Senate Children, Families, and Elder Affairs
Keywords:
child welfare, substance abuse, neglect, parental rights, drug exposure, Medicaid, disabilities, employment, healthcare access, income eligibility, veteran benefits, minor clients, financial assistance, education services, Department of Children and Families, Department of Health, aging services, disability assistance, long-term care, Alzheimer's support
Summary:
The committee considered several bills affecting children, disability services, aging, recovery residences, and foster youth benefits. SB 1016 codified the working people with disabilities program for Medicaid waiver recipients, with amendments removing automatic enrollment and improving information sharing between agencies; advocates testified that the program helps people with developmental disabilities work while keeping needed care, though they raised implementation and training concerns. The bill was reported favorably. SB 1002, as amended, clarified that evidence of acute or chronic parental drug abuse can constitute harm or neglect in child welfare cases and allow court intervention and treatment requirements; it was also reported favorably. SB 1594 would preserve veterans’ benefits for foster youth for postsecondary education or aftercare rather than using them as reimbursement to the agency, and it passed favorably. SB 1630 modernized aging and long-term care statutes, expanded emergency service authority, updated oversight of area agencies on aging and guardianship, and permanently established the Florida Alzheimer’s Center of Excellence; after two amendments, it was reported favorably. SB 1030, on recovery residences/substance abuse services, was amended with a substitute that narrowed transfer definitions, sped licensure for existing providers adding levels of care, and limited credentialing entities’ access to resident records; members noted it remained a work in progress, but it was reported favorably.
The committee also held confirmation hearings. Robert Astellos, nominated as Director of the Agency for Persons with Disabilities, described efforts to reduce the pre-enrollment list, improve transparency and customer service, expand family involvement, and streamline agency processes; multiple advocacy groups appeared in support, and the committee recommended his confirmation. The committee then unanimously recommended confirmation of the appointees on tabs 7 through 10. The meeting concluded with adjournment.
FL
Florida 2026 4th Special Session
January 21, 2026 - 08:00 AM
Transcript Highlights:
- I am also a professor at Drexel University in the lead faculty for a psychiatric mental health nurse
- According to the CDC's most recent data which is published in 2023 suicide was the second-leading cause
- Not because of my ego because of arrogance because of the lead his or sexism is doctors are often accused
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
01/21/2026 - Senate Education Committee of Reference
Senate Education Committee of Reference
Transcript Highlights:
- Containment System, we conduct these reviews statewide and provide targeted support, employing a project lead
- containment system, we conduct these reviews statewide and provide targeted support employing a project lead
- and six reviewers in Arizona. and I'm joined by one. supported support employing a project lead and
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- regulatory pieces of it, but I can't speak to the investigative pieces of it is that we will follow all leads
- necessarily did they consent to it, you know, up front; it was required by the court, but it does lead
- You know, not necessarily did they consent to it up front; it was required by the court, but it does lead
Committee:
Senate Criminal Justice
Summary:
The committee convened with a quorum present and heard a presentation from FDLE Deputy Commissioner Vaden Pollard on homicide investigations, blood evidence, toxicology, medical records, and mental health records. Pollard explained that autopsy toxicology and medical examiner records are often critical in death investigations, but access to hospital blood tests, medical records, Baker Act records, and substance abuse treatment records is restricted by Florida law, HIPAA, and 42 CFR Part 2, usually requiring subpoenas, court orders, or consent. He also noted that autopsy reports are generally public, while photographs are confidential, and that medical examiners can access relevant prior medical history of decedents.
Members questioned Pollard about what toxicology panels include, whether medications can be tested for, and whether medical examiner reviews can help determine if a deceased person had stopped taking prescribed psychiatric medication. Pollard said toxicology can include alcohol, drugs, and specific medications when relevant, but routine access to living suspects’ medical information is limited. He also discussed FDLE’s behavioral threat assessment work and said investigators may follow leads involving mental health treatment or facility releases when relevant to a case, though he could not speak to regulatory follow-up. The committee also discussed risk protection orders, with Pollard saying FDLE has used them effectively and that they can help prevent violence and connect individuals to services.
The discussion then shifted to FDLE laboratory turnaround times and public safety impacts. Pollard said the average DNA turnaround time was 208 days for some cases, while sex assault kits are prioritized and generally remain under 90 days, with rush cases sometimes completed within 24 hours. He said backlog is tied to staffing and analyst capacity, and that faster processing is especially important in unsolved violent and sexual assault cases because delays can leave offenders on the street. The committee also noted that increased toxicology demands would affect toxicology staffing and workload, though not DNA processing. No votes were taken, and the meeting adjourned after the presentation and questions.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Pre-K - 12 Education Apr 10th, 2025
Appropriations Committee on Pre-K - 12 Education
Transcript Highlights:
- Despite leading the country in educating our students on human trafficking, we lag behind in training
- Despite leading the country and educating our students on human trafficking, we lag behind in training
- . ...leading the country in educating our students on human trafficking, we lag behind in training our
Summary:
The Appropriations Committee on Pre-K-12 Education met and considered a wide range of education-related bills, with most measures receiving favorable reports. Early in the meeting, the committee approved CS/SB 754 on International Baccalaureate bonus funding, CS/SB 1122 on Florida Virtual School updates, and CS/SB 430 requiring public schools to adopt cardiac emergency response plans, train students and staff in CPR/AED use, and maintain accessible AEDs. Testimony on the cardiac bill came from the American Heart Association and the Florida chapter of the American College of Cardiology in support, and the chair noted a survey suggesting many districts already have AEDs in schools. The committee also approved CS/SB 1528 on educational opportunities for military children, which expands coordination and training under the interstate compact, and CS/SB 364, which would move the Council on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys from the Department of Legal Affairs to Florida Memorial University for research and administrative support.
The committee then adopted amendments and favorably reported CS/SB 1590 on educator preparation, which modernizes teacher standards and certification pathways, including updates to FEAPs, a revised teacher exam, and an alternative certification program. The SPLC testified in opposition to part of the bill, arguing that language on historical instruction and systemic racism was contradictory and could limit accurate teaching of history. The committee also approved CS/SB 1702 on education, incorporating a wireless-device-in-schools pilot and other education provisions, with support from the Florida Charter School Alliance and others. CS/SB 444 on human trafficking awareness was amended to require no-cost training for school employees and charter schools; FSU law students testified in support, emphasizing the need for school personnel to recognize trafficking indicators. The committee also approved CS/SB 650 on hazardous walking conditions, expanding transportation eligibility for students walking near limited-access facilities, though members noted the bill carried an indeterminate fiscal impact and no dedicated funding.
Later, the committee favorably reported CS/SB 1102 on school readiness, which expands how disabilities can be identified for early learning services and ties additional funding to training on early identification of delays. It also approved SB 1382 on access to school readiness programs for economically disadvantaged households, revising eligibility and priority tiers to use state median income rather than federal poverty level and refining the waitlist and forecasting process. Several members recorded votes on bills they had missed during the meeting, and the committee adjourned after reporting all of the above measures favorably.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Trade, Workforce & Economic Development Apr 9th, 2025
Trade, Workforce & Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
- substitute trustee or trustee and this list gets shared between law firms, vendors etc. which can lead
- Texas and our strong judicial system creates an opportunity for Texas to take the lead in handling these
- I respectfully urge your support for this Social Media Content Transparency Act. to help Texas lead in
Bills:
HB74 , HB175 , HB460 , HB576 , HB2271 , HB2294 , HB2874 , HB3016 , HB3133 , HB3191 , HB3458 , HB3929 , HB4063 , HB4115 , HB4394 , HB74 , HB175
Keywords:
Puerto Verde, Port Authority, eminent domain, bonds, tax assessments, economic development, infrastructure, transportation, public welfare, child care, certifications, Texas Rising Star Program, grant program, disability inclusion, family income, affordability, economic impact, state study, cost analysis, government support
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- This can lead to overlapping efforts, gaps in coordination, and inconsistencies. ...inconsistencies in
- They absolutely have a role, and depending on the situation, they will probably be the lead.
- That requires specialized units, integrated intelligence, and a command structure capable of leading
Committee:
Senate Border Security
Keywords:
homeland security, border security, critical infrastructure, Department of Public Safety, intelligence operations, public-private partnerships, SB 2202, firearm trafficking, gun trafficking, terrorism, foreign terrorist organization, Texas-Mexico border, United Mexican States, Mexico, DPS, second-degree felony, weapons transfer, illegal firearms transfer, arms smuggling, cross-border crime
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Mar 17th, 2025
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Member Haney will lead us in the Pledge of Allegiance. Please join me for the Pledge of Allegiance.
- California Ag can lead the way. However, the burden should not fall on farmers and ranchers alone.
- Today, I rise in support of HR 19, California leads the nation in agriculture, growing over 400 commodities
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Mar 17th, 2025
Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Transcript Highlights:
- So Texas is taking the lead on tackling organized financial crimes. builds upon our work from the last
- can range from $12,000 to $30,000 to $35,000 per cycle depending on the specific condition which is leading
- mental health, serious mental health... illnesses can be dealt with efficiently and quickly, which leads
Keywords:
financial crime, card fraud, motor fuel theft, law enforcement, criminal activity, skimmers, prevention, training, credit card fraud, debit card fraud, prosecution, illegal possession, state law, HB 618, Texas insurance code, IVF, in vitro fertilization, fertility treatment, infertility coverage, government employee health benefits
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Rules Mar 12th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- So now we're back on the main bill lead all as amended. Are there any questions on the bell?
- Plug in some gaps are continuing to lead in this space as for your favorable support. >> Thank you, Cindy
- Mister Chair SB 40 the lead statutory provisions that were repealed by an earlier session of the Legislature
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- argued needs to be increased in order to attract more qualified candidates, which would hopefully... lead
- and will fill and not just a one-off or a mistake or an oversight and sometimes one oversight can lead
- misdemeanors to complex felony. serving as a district judge, you are uniquely qualified to take the lead
Committee:
Senate Finance
Keywords:
school safety, Foundation School Program, education funding, student allotment, Texas education, SB 263, Texas franchise tax, cost of goods sold, COGS, broadcasters, television broadcasting, radio broadcasting, media tax, broadcast license, FCC, 47 C.F.R. Part 73, 47 C.F.R. Part 74, film production, television production, tax deduction
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Housing committee OKs HF688 2/26/25
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama House Ports, Waterways & Intermodal Transit Committee Feb 19th, 2025
Ports, Waterways & Intermodal Transit
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm going to ask my vice chairman, Representative Lipom, to lead us in a word of prayer.
- I'll get our capable chairman to lead the...
- Our capable chairman will lead the way, and I'll follow him. We can get it done. Thank you.
Committee:
House Ports, Waterways & Intermodal Transit
Keywords:
DUI, driving under the influence, ignition interlock, interlock device, driver license suspension, restricted license, motor vehicle, alcohol offense, first offense, repeat offender, blood alcohol concentration, BAC, license revocation, Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency, ALEA, public safety, traffic safety, chemical dependency, substance abuse, court referral program
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Education Postsecondary Feb 18th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- HE SAID IT WILL BE INTERESTING TO SEE WHO CAN LEAD THE SENATE DEMOCRATS IN WASHINGTON D.C..
- WHO CAN LEAD THEM BACK TO RELEVANCE. THERE ARE 56 OF THEM AND THE PICKINGS ARE SLIM.
- > Chair Calatayud: SENATOR YOU ARE RECOGNIZED TO CLOSE. >> I APPRECIATE SENATOR HARRELL TAKING THE LEAD
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Informal House Session 89 Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Massachusetts House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- and guests, we ask you to remain standing and join with the Wellesley High School tennis team in leading
- With the Wellesley High School tennis team in leading us in the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the
Summary:
The House opened with the Pledge of Allegiance led by the Wellesley High School girls tennis team, which was recognized for winning its second consecutive Division I state championship. The chamber then adopted several resolutions, including one commending the Lobular Breast Cancer Alliance for recognizing October 15, 2025 as Lobular Breast Cancer Awareness Day and another congratulating Topsfield on its 375th anniversary. The House also suspended Joint Rule 12 to allow several petitions to be referred, including proposals related to law enforcement masks, a sick leave bank for a Department of Correction employee, Agent Orange Awareness Day, and an orange star license plate for veterans exposed to Agent Orange.
The House next took up scheduling and advanced several local and private bills. House Bill 667 on school absences, House Bill 4381 regarding the Norwood town moderator term, and House Bill 4565 establishing a sick leave bank for Marie Latendry were ordered to a third reading. House Bills 3914 and 3963, concerning disability retirement for a Randolph police officer and retirement for a former Westfield firefighter, were also advanced to third reading. The chamber then passed House Bill 360, which further regulates on-premises alcohol licenses in Holyoke, to be enacted.
After a moment of silent tribute to Clara Fallon of Fall River, the House continued with third-reading action on several bills, passing Senate Bill 2566 on fisheries commission matters, House Bills 3899, 42010, 4348, and 4514 to be engrossed, and House Bill 4243 on Ipswich’s town manager residency requirement. On House Bill 4243, Representative Walsh offered and the House adopted an amendment striking Section 2 before passing the bill as amended. The House also adopted an order to adjourn and then adjourned to meet Monday at 11 a.m. in an informal session.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Informal House Session 43 May 7th, 2026
Massachusetts House Floor Meeting
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Pro Forma Floor Session Feb 23rd, 2026
Washington Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- These youngsters are leading us today, Mr. President.
- So they are showing us that peace, patience, and kindness is how we should lead.
Summary:
The Senate opened by suspending Rule 46 to allow continued committee action during the floor session, then approved the previous day’s journal. It received standing committee reports and, on motion, referred listed measures as designated, with Substitute House Bill 2152 on medical cannabis in specified health care facilities and Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2471 on collective bargaining redirected to the Committee on Ways and Means.
The chamber then took up Senate Resolution 8694, which celebrates civil, open-minded discussion and recognizes students from Marysville-Getchell High School’s Advanced Placement Government class and the Building Bridges program for their work on civic discourse, media literacy, and respectful dialogue. Senators spoke in support of the resolution, emphasizing civility, diversity of opinion, and youth leadership. The resolution was adopted by voice vote.
Next, the Senate considered Senate Resolution 8691 honoring the 2026 Apple Blossom Festival Royal Court from Wenatchee. The resolution highlighted the festival’s history, the accomplishments and community service of Queen Breel Precht and Princesses Kaylee Pearson and Parker Avery, and their roles as ambassadors for the festival. Senators praised their leadership and service, and the resolution was adopted by voice vote. The Senate then welcomed the royal court and guests to the North Gallery before adjourning until the next day.
WA