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FL
Florida 2026 5th Special Session
Criminal Justice Dec 9th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- a point, like she said, after a staff analysis, and we'll get to a point where we'll come to an agreement
- But for the most part, we're in agreement with the bill. Thank you. Thank you, Mr. Smith.
- a point, like she said, after a staff analysis, and we'll get to a point where we'll come to an agreement
- But for the most part, we're in, we're in agreement with the bill. Thank you. Thank you, Mr. Smith.
Summary:
The Criminal Justice Committee met with several members excused and first took up SB 350, which clarifies public records protections for crime victims and extends temporary confidentiality to law enforcement officers involved in use-of-force incidents for 72 hours, with a possible written extension up to 60 days. Senator Graal said the bill was intended to align with the Florida Constitution’s victim definition and to address privacy concerns without allowing indefinite withholding. Testimony from Marsy’s Law and the Florida PBA supported the measure, though there were questions about the 60-day period. The committee reported SB 350 favorably.
The committee then considered two domestic violence-related bills by Senator Berman. CS/SB 296, after a delete-all amendment, directs a study of a secure web-based alert platform that would give domestic violence victims a unique phone number and code-based emergency alert system, and it expands Florida’s address confidentiality program to dating violence victims. Several speakers, including survivors and advocates, described the need for safer ways to seek help without alerting abusers. The bill was reported favorably. CS/SB 298 similarly expanded confidentiality protections for the Haven Coordinating Council records to cover dating violence victims, and it was also reported favorably.
Later, the committee heard SB 398, which updates Florida statutes by replacing the term “child pornography” with “child sexual abuse material,” including conforming changes to the offense severity ranking chart. The bill was reported favorably. The committee also heard SB 156, the Jason Raynor Act, which changes resisting-an-officer language, removes references to lawful or unlawful duty in favor of “any duties,” and adds manslaughter of a law enforcement officer to offenses requiring a life sentence. Law enforcement groups supported the bill, while the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers raised concerns about removing judicial discretion and eliminating a statutory protection against force when an officer knows an arrest is unlawful. Despite those objections, the committee reported the bill favorably.
Finally, the committee approved SB 168 on public nuisances, which expands nuisance law to include gambling houses, increases penalties, allows attorney fees, and authorizes foreclosure for unpaid fees, and CS/SB 54, which after amendment focuses on medical examiner procedures and reporting related to violent offenders and toxicology/psychotropic drug review. Both bills were reported favorably. The meeting ended after members recorded additional affirmative votes and the committee adjourned.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
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Committee:
House Ways and Means
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session 5/15/25 - Part 2
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- And then we also have an agreement between physicians and PAs, and we can't forget the optometry part
- Um and then we also have<00:04:37.199><c> um</c><00:04:37.440><c> an</c><00:04:37.800><c> agreement</
- c><00:04:38.800><c> that</c><00:04:38.960><c> between</c> have um an agreement that between have um an
- agreement that between physicians<00:04:39.840><c> and</c><00:04:40.160><c> PAs</c><00:04:40.639><c>
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Even though you may have for and against between the two of you, you're both in agreement that the removal
- Finally, I want to touch on the parent agreement provision.
- We think it's great to incentivize parents to be a collaborative part of creating discipline agreements
- However, bringing in court systems to then enforce those agreements raises concerns.
Bills:
HB 1022 , HB2856 , HB3114 , HJR5 , HB6 , HB 120 , HB210 , HB1458 , HB 1188 , HB3126 , HB6 , HB120 , HB210
Committees:
Senate Education , Senate Education K-16
Keywords:
HB 1022, Sul Ross State University, Rio Grande College, Texas State University System, Education Code, higher education, course levels, upper-level college, lower-division courses, community college-style courses, Del Rio, Eagle Pass, Uvalde, Board of Regents, academic programs, university expansion, HB 2856, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, clinical training placements, clinical rotations
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- New car dealer franchise agreements with their manufacturers often include dealer market areas, like
- Therefore, participation is not a conflict with franchise agreements or regulations.
- Therefore, participation is not a conflict with franchise agreements or regulations.
- Therefore, participation is not a conflict with franchise agreements or regulations.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Human Services panel approves bill expanding MN AG's Medicaid fraud unit, HF2354 3/20/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- preliminary discussions with these proponents of the bill, we're confident that we're going to come to an agreement
- preliminary discussions with these proponents of the bill, we're confident that we're going to come to an agreement
- We're confident that we're going to come to an agreement in addressing these issues.
- We're confident that we're going to come to an agreement in addressing these issues.
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
House Standing Committee on Appropriations and Revenue (1-8-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- said he does not see any reason to vote no on this bill yet, other than not really being at 100% agreement
- He does not see any reason to vote no on this bill yet, other than not really being at 100% agreement
- Chair and Representative Petrie were then recorded as voting yes. than not really being at 100% agreement
- than not really being at 100% agreement of<00:14:10.320><c> this</c><00:14:10.519><c> entire</c><00:
Summary:
The House Standing Committee on Appropriations and Revenue met on January 8, 2025, with a full roll call and a welcome to new members. The committee took up its only agenda item, House Bill 1, sponsored by Chair Jason Petrie, which would implement a further 0.5% reduction in the individual income tax rate, effective January 1, 2026, with conforming date changes tied to the state’s existing tax-cut framework under House Bill 8 and the budget director’s certification of reserve and revenue conditions.
Jason Bailey of the Kentucky Center for Economic Policy testified against the bill, arguing that Kentucky’s recent permanent income tax cuts were enacted during an unusual period of temporary pandemic-era revenue surpluses and federal aid, and warning that another cut could worsen future budget pressures. He said the proposed reduction would cost about $718 million annually when fully phased in and would increase risk to state services, especially in poorer rural areas that rely heavily on state funding. In response to questions, the sponsor and other members described the bill as limited to the income tax rate and said any future reversal would require statutory change.
Representative Gentry asked about the broader policy goal of moving toward a more consumption-based tax structure and whether the income tax cuts were intended to support growth and population retention. He said he had seen anecdotal signs of housing and population activity in Jefferson County and surrounding areas, though he acknowledged the difficulty of proving causation. He ultimately passed on the bill, saying he wanted more data and was concerned about benefits flowing more to higher-income taxpayers. The committee then voted 17-0 with 3 pass votes to report House Bill 1 favorably to the House floor.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Transportation Finance and Policy Committee 2/25/26
Transportation Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- We discussed every potential change multiple times to ensure that everyone understood and was in agreement
- </c><00:03:59.680><c> with</c><00:04:00.000><c> a</c> understood and was in agreement with a understood
- and was in agreement with a change<00:04:00.400><c> to</c><00:04:00.640><c> the</c><00:04:00.799><c>
- We have an agreement currently change.
- We have an agreement currently with<00:20:11.039><c> the</c><00:20:11.200><c> Senate</c><00:20:11.440
Committee:
House Transportation Finance and Policy
Keywords:
cancer, disability, parking certificates, transportation, state law, school bus, schoolchildren, student safety, traffic safety, stop arm, flashing red lights, amber lights, passing a school bus, 20 feet, vehicle stopping distance, driver duties, school transportation, Minnesota traffic law, school bus law, bus stop signal
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- But, I mean, I'm in agreement with Representative Carter.
- But, I mean, I'm in agreement with Representative Carter.
- But if you say something that's not true, we're going to have clarity over agreement about what we're
- But if you say something that's not true, we're going to have clarity over agreement. about what we're
- going to have If you say something that's not true, we're going to have clarity over agreement.
Committee:
House House Commerce Committee of Reference
Summary:
The House Commerce Committee heard House Bill 2181, which would extend the deadline for funeral establishments or responsible individuals to complete and submit death certificates. The committee adopted an amendment reducing the maximum extension to 14 days and clarifying that the medical certification deadline for health care providers excludes weekends and holidays. Testimony from a mortuary owner and the sponsor described delays caused by doctors’ schedules, county processing, holidays, and families needing more time; some members argued the bill did not address the underlying accountability problems for doctors and counties, while others supported the added flexibility. HB 2181 was approved 6-4-1 with a due pass recommendation.
The committee then heard House Bill 2682, which creates a DES rental assistance program providing up to two months or $5,000 in aid and appropriates $5 million from the general fund for administration. Supporters said the bill would help families facing short-term crises stay housed, reduce evictions, and serve as a preventive measure that could save money downstream; a constituent testified in Spanish about receiving emergency rental help after falling behind. Some members raised concerns about the program’s cost, the limited target population, and whether seniors should be included, while others supported it as a pilot and asked for possible amendments. HB 2682 passed 7-4.
House Bill 2698, which creates a rental assistance study committee to evaluate the effectiveness of such programs and repeals the committee in 2028, was heard next and passed on a 7-4 vote. The committee then considered House Bill 2476, revising CPA certification and reciprocity requirements by creating multiple pathways to licensure and updating related rules and fees. Supporters said the bill would help address a CPA workforce shortage and align Arizona with other states; after questions about whether the bill made licensure harder or easier, the committee unanimously approved HB 2476, 11-0.
Finally, the committee began House Bill 2308, which would bar dental insurers and certain holding companies from owning dental practices. The sponsor and Arizona Dental Association argued the bill would prevent conflicts of interest and preserve separation between payers and providers, while Delta Dental opposed the measure as overbroad and potentially burdensome for nonprofit insurers and investors. After discussion about private equity, nonprofit charity care, and vertical integration, the bill was approved 8-0 with three members present. The committee then started House Bill 2118 on mobile food vendors, with the sponsor and food truck operators arguing it would streamline duplicate local permitting, while cities and some vendors opposed it as a loss of local oversight and control; testimony continued, but no final action on HB 2118 appears in the excerpt.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- The vast majority of these agreements are for residential properties.
- The vast majority of these agreements are for residential properties.
- Is that locked in once they redo their agreement? I believe so, but Mr. Sylvia can verify that.
- We expect no disruption in that agreement until a new agreement is reached based on the results of the
- new agreement essentially is until um a new agreement essentially is is<01:23:44.560><c> reached</c><
Committee:
Senate Taxes
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Senate Standing Committee on Licensing and Occupations. (3-24-26)
Licensing & Occupations
Transcript Highlights:
- So the respiratory care, it just creates a collaborative agreement between interstate compact that we're
- respiratory care it just creates a respiratory care it just creates a collaborative<00:01:50.079><c> agreement
- </c><00:01:50.560><c> between</c> collaborative agreement between collaborative agreement between interstate
- It specifies the bill does not affect existing lawful ownership or contract agreements, which may continue
Committee:
Senate Licensing & Occupations
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Mar 11th, 2026 at 10:00 am
Washington Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- This reflects the agreement we've reached with the prime sponsor, so I am asking not to adopt the committee
- This reflects the agreement we've reached with the prime sponsor, so asking to not adopt the committee
- It reflects continuing discussion with the prime sponsor of the bill and an agreement on a narrower scope
- We finally came to an agreement to reach this point, and I ask the body for their support.
- and around the state who get up every day and go to work and deserve a fair deal in their labor agreement
Bills:
SCR8410
Keywords:
returning bills to house of origin, sine die, end of session, legislative procedure, Rules Committee, third reading, unfinished business, pending bills, joint resolutions, concurrent resolutions, joint memorials, special session, bill numbering, legislative records, House of Representatives, Senate, Washington Legislature, session adjournment, procedural resolution, 904
Summary:
The Senate convened on March 9, 2025, approved the previous day’s journal, suspended Rule 46 to allow committees to meet during floor sessions, and referred committee and gubernatorial reports as designated. It also received several new bills and appointments, including Senate Bill 6359, and later suspended Rule 20 to allow additional floor resolutions. The chamber then moved through a series of gubernatorial confirmations, with broad support for Megan Matthews as Director of the Washington State Office of Equity and for several college board trustees, including Robert A. Zupon (Renton Technical College), Denise E. Gideon (Clark College), Adria Buchanan (Clover Park Technical College), Michelle R. Smith (Columbia Basin College), and Edison A. Valerio (Columbia Basin College). Each confirmation passed by majority roll call vote, with some members excused.
The Senate then considered Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2711, a transportation revenue and policy measure. Members rejected the Transportation Committee’s original striking amendment and adopted a narrower striking amendment that, among other changes, repealed the luxury aircraft tax and replaced it with higher aircraft fuel taxes, registration fees, and an annual excise tax, while also making technical corrections and creating a sustainable aircraft fuel account. Supporters said the bill reflected a bipartisan agreement, improved transportation funding, and supported aviation sustainability; opponents argued it would disproportionately burden small aircraft owners and general aviation. The bill passed the Senate on a 33-15 vote.
The final major action was adoption of Senate Resolution 8703 honoring Senator Steve Conway for his 34 years of legislative service. The resolution highlighted his long career in the House and Senate, his leadership on labor, pensions, veterans, and local projects, and his reputation for institutional knowledge and mentorship. Numerous senators from both parties offered personal remarks praising his integrity, advocacy for working families, and support for colleagues. The resolution was adopted by voice vote, and Senator Conway, joined by family and friends in the gallery, offered brief remarks thanking the Senate, his staff, family, and constituents before the chamber recessed for lunch and caucus.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Transportation Feb 24th, 2026 at 04:00 pm
Transportation
Transcript Highlights:
- For brief background, under state law governing vehicle manufacturer and dealer franchise agreements,
- Under state law governing vehicle manufacturer and dealer franchise agreements, various practices are
- own new vehicles if it is incorporated in the United States, has never entered into a franchise agreement
- It reflects an agreement between our auto dealers and two companies that are already selling vehicles
- So I think it's, on balance, a good agreement and a good compromise.
Committee:
Senate Transportation
Keywords:
transportation bonds, general obligation bonds, Washington State Department of Transportation, WSDOT, highway funding, road construction, infrastructure financing, motor fuel tax, gas tax, vehicle fees, bond authorization, state finance committee, highway bond retirement fund, corridor projects, interstate improvements, right-of-way acquisition, public-private partnerships, transportation capital projects, local matching funds, emergency clause
AR
Arkansas 2026 Regular Session
ALC-HOSPITAL, MEDICAID, & DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES STUDY SUBCOMMITTEE Feb 19th, 2026
ALC-HOSPITAL, MEDICAID, & DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES STUDY SUBCOMMITTEE
Transcript Highlights:
- We have an agreement with them. We have them included in our state plan that's approved by F&S.
- So this is, our agreement is with the state-level adult ed...
- So this is, our agreement is with the state-level adult ed, and they have sub-agreements with different
- They would be, they would have a sub-agreement with the state agency, and they would receive a portion
Summary:
The subcommittee first recognized the Arkansas Community Colleges Leadership Institute and received a brief DHS update on the Living Choices Assisted Living Waiver reimbursement process, including that the new cost-reporting period began in January and provider/contractor calls are underway. The main presentation then focused on SNAP and TANF, with DHS describing federal changes under the One Big Beautiful Bill that tighten SNAP work requirements for adults ages 18 to 64 without certain exemptions, remove some prior exemptions, and add new federal definitions for Native American populations. DHS also reviewed SNAP Employment and Training providers, their service areas, projected budgets, participant characteristics, and outcomes, noting that the program is currently voluntary but will shift toward mandatory participation for those subject to the new rules.
Members asked detailed questions about how mandatory participation will be implemented, how referrals will be made, what other training options exist, how verification of work, volunteering, disability, and exemptions will be handled, and whether DHS has enough funding and provider capacity. DHS said it will conduct verbal and written notices during eligibility interviews, make direct referrals to providers, use six-month recertifications and documentation from employers or volunteer organizations, and apply sanctions for noncompliance after determining whether a good cause exists. Members also requested additional data, including age breakdowns of at-risk SNAP recipients, provider-level outcomes and costs, and information on other training programs such as WIOA.
The committee then moved to Medicaid community engagement requirements for ARHOME, which DHS said are also required by the same federal law and must be implemented by January 1, 2027. DHS said it is preparing policy, system changes, communications, and a customer-service/outbound verification vendor, and plans a soft launch beginning in July to help clients understand what would be required if the rule were already in effect. Members raised concerns about timing, local versus central decision-making, and how clients in rural areas will be notified and assisted. The meeting concluded with broader discussion of the committee’s workforce-development goals, the recently released Alliance for Opportunity audit, and interest in continuing the contract with that group to help guide future reforms.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
02/19/2026 - Senate Health and Human Services
Health and Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- Sarn agreement, patients from other counties, in particular rural parts of the state, could be disproportionately
- Sarn exit agreement, which may put the state at risk for reopening litigation.
- impact, and disruption of community mental health services that were carefully structured under the agreement
- and there's a difference between the Supreme Court ruling and the judgment that happened and the agreement
- and there's a difference between the Supreme Court ruling and the judgment that happened and the agreement
Bills:
HB2408 , HB2434 , HB2725 , HB2728 , HB2729 , HB2730 , HB2731 , HB2732 , HB2733 , SB1192 , SB1398 , SB1399 , SB1494 , SB1557 , SB1813 , SB1821
Committee:
Senate Health and Human Services
Keywords:
nursing board, regulatory actions, disciplinary actions, expungement, healthcare professionalism, controlled substances, prescription monitoring, opioid crisis, healthcare regulations, patient safety, prescription drugs, opioids, healthcare, pain management, utilization controls, AHCCCS, Department of Economic Security, social services, welfare programs, vocational rehabilitation
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Utilities and Energy Committee Jan 15th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- And I do want to say, I love the way you started out your testimony with there is a lot of agreement,
- In addition, CAISO's agreements with those competitive bidders include cost containment provisions, which
- In practice, those agreements are complex and directly affect bid pricing and financing. Thank you.
- In practice, those agreements are complex and directly affect bid pricing and financing.
- planning cycle until key implementation details, such as public ownership, the terms of pro forma agreements
Summary:
The committee first heard AB 710, which would expand dynamic pricing and time-of-use electricity rates and require utilities to develop plans for advanced metering infrastructure so more customers can participate. The author and supporters said the bill would encourage load shifting to times when electricity is cheaper and cleaner, reduce curtailment of renewable energy, and help address affordability. PG&E and SDG&E opposed the bill as drafted, arguing the deadlines were premature, could disrupt ongoing CPUC rate proceedings and pilot programs, and might force costly changes before results are known; Golden State Power Cooperative was neutral and flagged a technical issue. After questions and discussion about timing and scope, the committee passed AB 710 on an 11-0 vote and also approved the consent calendar 15-0.
The committee then held its first 2026 oversight hearing on implementation of the California Transmission Accelerator created by SB 254. GoBiz, IBank, CAISO, and the Department of Finance outlined the new program’s structure: GoBiz’s energy unit will coordinate the accelerator, IBank will evaluate and finance eligible projects, CAISO’s transmission planning and competitive solicitation process will identify projects, and the tax credit will provide an additional incentive for developers. Administration witnesses said trailer bill language and about 10 limited-term positions are being proposed to clarify roles, protect confidential information, and support the revolving fund, with roughly $26 million in administrative costs over five years.
Committee members focused on coordination among agencies, supply-chain risks, regional market planning, and whether the accelerator has enough authority to move projects quickly. CAISO said its planning and competitive procurement processes already align closely with the accelerator and that no tariff changes are expected, while GoBiz and IBank said they are still developing financing strategies and learning from other states. Public commenters supported faster transmission but urged the committee to preserve the role of competitive developers, clarify ownership and risk allocation, and ensure wildfire safety and accountability. The hearing ended with no formal action beyond receiving testimony and committing to continued oversight.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
December 9, 2025 - 12:30 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- practice with in the scope of their training and licensure and pursuant to the collaborative management agreement
- curriculum must be recognized by the American Dental Association requires a collaborative management agreement
- So we felt general was supervision was a better half and within the collaborative management agreement
- Well, the collaborative management agreement and require limits on the dental therapist.
- And then they can be even further limited by the collaborative management agreement with the dentist.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
November 18, 2025 - 01:00 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- The district agrees through a memorandum of agreement with us to adhere to those tenants of high-impact
- And so we're all sort of tied into this mutual accountability Agreement through Outcomes-based contracting
- that's definitely another the audience that we like to know about our work because that memorandum of agreement
- partner or actually the funding to stand up, their own services does require that a memorandum of agreement
- served are those who said, yes, you know, I except I'm I'm going to engage in and memorandum of agreement
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- You know, I'm 100% in agreement: we don't need to have any kids using vapes.
- in DAP or JJAP, a parent must attend a meeting with a school to discuss the situation. ...up an agreement
- participate, the school can ask for a court order to compel a parent to meet with them and develop that agreement
- with the thought: If I am told by court order that I will participate in my kid's removal and the agreement
- Either way, you and I will reach an agreement that will fix your concerns pretty quickly and easily on
Bills:
HB 1022 , HB2856 , HB3114 , HJR5 , HB6 , HB 120 , HB210 , HB1458 , HB 1188 , HB3126 , HB6 , HB120 , HB210
Committees:
Senate Education , Senate Education K-16
Keywords:
HB 1022, Sul Ross State University, Rio Grande College, Texas State University System, Education Code, higher education, course levels, upper-level college, lower-division courses, community college-style courses, Del Rio, Eagle Pass, Uvalde, Board of Regents, academic programs, university expansion, HB 2856, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, clinical training placements, clinical rotations
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Our coalition feels that new revenue is the essential tool to reach a tenable budget agreement, but we
- This is part of the user agreement that they accept. that they have when they use these apps.
- In addition to the new contract agreement, that covers more than 38,000 workers in four health care home
- This bill invests 70 million dollars this biennium to fund the proposed contract agreement for SEIU home
- The contract agreement includes key provisions that help workers and their clients.
Committee:
House Taxes