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Florida 2026 Regular Session
FL House Floor Session - 2026-05-29 (9:00AM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
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- . $32 million to continue support for the CORE Network, a first-in-the-nation coordinated system connecting
- How are we addressing the issue of there not being a robust provider network out there for those individuals
- How are we addressing the issue of there not being a robust provider network out there for those individuals
- They are, proximity-wise, very close to states like Alabama, which actually offer $28 an hour.
- considering many of our prisons are in the panhandle they are proximity wise very close to states like Alabama
LA
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- Alabama, Arkansas, and Oklahoma recently approved $185 million, $309 million, and $275 million, respectively
- In Alabama, the legislature recently funded $250 million for their universal ESA program, with almost
- We are the statewide network of all of the domestic violence shelters across the state.
- We are the statewide network of all of the domestic violence shelters across the state.
- We are asking that you appropriate an additional $3 million to the network of shelters so that we can
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 2 on Human Services Feb 26th, 2025
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- We have the CalFresh Outreach Program that maintains a network of partners statewide who conduct outreach
- He was a naval man from rural Alabama. Our names are in the Book of Indian.
- He couldn't get his pension to bring my family—he had 10 children with my grandmother in Alabama—back
- Los Angeles Community Action Network, National Council of Jewish Women California, Wave or Women for
- My name is Kathy Sunderling-McDonough. representing the California Pan-Ethnic Health Network.
AL
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- We have four on the agenda today, starting with the Committee on Alabama Monument Protection.
- Any questions about the Committee on Alabama Monument Protection?
- Moving on to the Alabama Dry... ...Cleaning Environmental Response Board.
- Now moving on to the Alabama workforce. If you would please call that one for us.
- Brandon to the Alabama Workforce? ...Brandon to the Alabama Workforce?
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety - Part 2 - 03/13/26
Judiciary and Public Safety
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- . >> Uh, Senator, your network bandwidth is low. >> Okay. Thank you. Thank you.
- , also known as NEON, Opportunity Network, also known as NEON, Stairstep<01:00:16.559>
Foundation. - The system network is housed within the firewall of the school district so the data is protected and
- They've managed to do this in places like Alabama, I think West Virginia.
- in places like Alabama, I think West<02:21:17.600>
Virginia.
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Alabama 2026 1st Special Session
Alabama House HB 150 Public Discussion Boards, Agencies and Commissions Committee Feb 4th, 2026
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that have a district law in Alabama that have a district law in Alabama that - Lenar Meritage are in Alabama already. Lenar Meritage are in Alabama already.
- Now, with all due respect, Florida and Alabama share a border, but Florida and Alabama have nothing else
- believe the the taxpayers in Alabama believe the the taxpayers in Alabama will<00:15:50.480>
- So if that person has sold in Alabama.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Public Safety Committee Mar 25th, 2025
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- Sheree Domingo, Silicon Valley Debug, and the California Participatory Defense Network in strong support
- As an organization, we've been supporting states such as Tennessee, Alabama, Nevada, and Utah, who have
- And so when you have states like Tennessee, Alabama, Utah, Colorado, all agreeing with this and their
- Cherise Domingo, with Silicon Valley Debug and the California Participatory Defense Network, in strong
- Our organization represents a network of over 50,000 crime survivors across California, and we often
Summary:
The committee heard several public safety and criminal justice bills. AB 837 by Assemblymember Davies would add ketamine transportation to existing drug trafficking law; supporters, including district attorneys and peace officer groups, said it would address a growing and dangerous drug trend, while opponents argued increased penalties do not reduce drug supply and can worsen health harms. The bill was approved on a due-pass-as-amended vote and sent to Appropriations. AB 352 by Assemblymember Pacheco would make threats against judges and court commissioners an aggravating factor in sentencing; judicial and law enforcement groups supported it as a response to rising threats, while ACLU and criminal justice advocates said existing law already covers threats and the bill is unnecessary. It also passed to Appropriations.
The committee then took up AB 938 by Assemblymember Bonta, which expands vacatur and affirmative-defense relief for survivors of human trafficking, intimate partner violence, and sexual violence, including for some violent offenses. Survivors and advocates testified that the bill would allow people coerced into crimes to tell their full stories and seek relief, while district attorneys and sheriffs warned it could sweep too broadly and affect public safety. The chair and several members strongly supported the measure, and it passed as amended to Appropriations. AB 475 by Assemblymember Wilson would make prison work assignments voluntary and is tied to a broader effort to remove involuntary servitude language from the state constitution; supporters framed it as a rehabilitation and dignity issue, while one member objected to the premise and cited the defeat of a related ballot measure. The bill was voted out to Appropriations but left on call pending additional votes.
Assemblymember Lowenthal presented AB 704, which would allow people convicted of low-level offenses before age 26 to petition to seal and destroy records after a waiting period. Supporters said the bill addresses the limits of expungement in the digital age and recognizes young adult brain development; prosecutors and police groups raised Brady/disclosure concerns and objected to treating 18- to 25-year-olds like children. The committee debated those issues at length before sending the bill to Appropriations. Lowenthal also presented AB 812, which would expand resentencing opportunities for incarcerated firefighters who serve on conservation fire crews; supporters emphasized rehabilitation, wildfire response, and reduced recidivism, and the hearing continued with support testimony and the start of opposition testimony as the transcript ended.
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama House Education Policy Committee Apr 2nd, 2025
Education Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- I thank you for the privilege of serving the people of Alabama.
- I'm from Huntsville, Alabama, and I oppose House Bill 244.
- And when you look at the bills in Alabama that you all are dealing with... ...Alabama that you all are
- I'm a transgender non-binary resident of Auburn, Alabama.
- By passing HB244, Alabama will ...standards.
Keywords:
school safety, local law enforcement, superintendent, complaints, school bus regulations, National Signing Day, athletic scholarships, military enlistment, postsecondary education, apprenticeship programs, high school students, educational commitments, education intervention, State Superintendent, local boards, provisional release, subpoena authority, compliance, educational operation control, fundraising
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Alabama 2026 1st Special Session
Alabama House Mobile County Legislation Committee Jan 28th, 2026
Mobile County Legislation
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homes makes like strength Alabama homes makes like strength Alabama homes roofing - and resources for the southwest Alabama and resources for the southwest Alabama for<00:21:34.799
- Actually, Alabama led the way.
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Now South Alabama, UAB and children. Now South Alabama, UAB and children. - >> And the University of South Alabama >> And the University of South Alabama really
HI
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- Nicole Woo, Hawaii Children's Action Network, speaks in support.
- As an example, Alabama is one of the most prudish states that actually regulates and bans with a 10-year
- As an example, Alabama is one of the most prudish states that actually regulates and bans with a 10-year
- As an example, Alabama is one of the most prudish states that actually regulates and bans with a 10-year
- Kamalani and Lydgate Park in support, Hawaii COPD Coalition in support, Hawaii Children's Action Network
Keywords:
electronic smoking devices, e-liquids, certification, FDA, state law, penalties, compliance, directory, public health, nonprofit, child welfare, liability, insurance, legal protections, Hawaii, health care, reproductive rights, gender-affirming care, privacy, civil liability
Summary:
The committee heard testimony on HB 1573, which would create state enforcement authority over unauthorized e-cigarette products and related tobacco enforcement. Supporters including SHPDA, the Department of Health, the Attorney General’s office, Hawaii Public Health Institute, and others said the bill would help protect youth from unauthorized vaping products, give the state tools to enforce an FDA-authorized product list, and add penalties and inspection authority. A committee member asked whether enforcement staff were available and what penalties would apply; the response was that existing tobacco investigators would take on the work, and the bill includes civil penalties, seizure authority, and possible license revocation referrals. The measure drew both support and opposition testimony, but no vote was taken in the portion provided.
The committee then took up HB 1645, relating to liability for child welfare service providers. The Insurance Division said it was aware of the insurance-cost problem, had raised the issue with the NAIC, and was exploring a captive insurance option, while suggesting the legislature consider additional appropriations to DHS to cover higher contract costs. Supporters, including Parents and Children Together and Hawaii Insurance Council, argued the bill would help child welfare providers obtain insurance and continue critical services. Opponents, including the Hawaii Association for Justice, warned that removing joint and several liability could leave victims undercompensated and might not actually lower premiums. The insurance commissioner said other states have done tort reform in this area, but the committee was told it is not clear the bill would reduce insurance costs.
Finally, the committee heard extensive testimony on HB 1875, which would protect access to gender-affirming care in Hawaii and shield patients and providers from out-of-state legal actions. Support came from the Hawaii State Youth Commission, LGBTQ+ and public health groups, medical professionals, ACLU Hawaii, Planned Parenthood, and others, who said gender-affirming care is evidence-based, medically necessary, and important for patient privacy, provider stability, and continuity of care. Several witnesses asked for amendments to the bill’s definition language. Opposition testimony came from individuals and groups including Hawaii Christian Coalition, Leeward Republican Women’s Club, and others, who argued the bill could expose children to irreversible decisions and that more research is needed. The chair noted roughly 176 supporters and about 40 opponents testified. No final action or vote was reported in the excerpt.
AL
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- would be illegal here in Alabama. would be illegal here in Alabama.
- With that, I ask for the body... veterans to teach in Alabama K through2 veterans to teach in Alabama
- This year, known as the Alabama Personal Data Protection Act, it gives Alabama consumers clear privacy
- is a bill working with the Alabama is a bill working with the Alabama Securities<01:57:02.239>
- Alabama uh nationally there's a waiting Alabama uh nationally there's a waiting list<02:03:03.199>
- Alabama uh nationally there's a waiting Alabama uh nationally there's a waiting list<02:03:03.199>
AL
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and this house, those who loved Alabama and this house, those who loved Alabama - . their little state of Alabama.
- How is Alabama going to do it?
- our grocerers and retailers in Alabama. our grocerers and retailers in Alabama.
- the state of Alabama. the state of Alabama.
AL
Alabama 2026 1st Special Session
Alabama Senate Feb 25th, 2026
AL
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are estimated 41,000 adults in Alabama are estimated 41,000 adults in Alabama - <00:23:22.159>
is whereas the Legislature of Alabama is whereas the Legislature of Alabama - ,<00:24:02.480>
both by the legislature of Alabama, both by the legislature of Alabama, both - >> Because I'm an Alabama representative, and I represent Alabama, and I'm fighting for Alabama. >> Okay
- of Alabama. of Alabama. >> Thank<02:11:12.800>
you. >> Thank you.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Agriculture Jun 21st, 2026 at 10:30 am
Joint Committee on Agriculture and Fisheries
Transcript Highlights:
- I am Norris Guscott of the Massachusetts Food System Collaborative's Ag Equity Network, and it is my
- The Agriculture Equity Network and other groups like ours rely on policy for change.
- Norris, I just wanted to say that your leadership, the equity network, and the collaborative are the
- Norris, I just wanted to say that your leadership, the equity network, and the collaborative, are the
- I saw Norris on there, the Ag Equity Network. And I also, again, thank all of you for listening.
Summary:
The Joint Committee on Agriculture opened its first hearing by outlining procedures, including three-minute testimony limits, written testimony options, and the plan to hear 27 bills in docket order. The committee then took testimony on H.11/S.53, a resolve promoting equity in agriculture, with advocates from the Massachusetts Food System Collaborative, Southeastern Mass Agricultural Partnership, and urban farming organizations describing racial and economic disparities in farming, lack of data on BIPOC farmers, barriers to land and capital, and the need for a commission to collect information and recommend policy changes. Committee members asked questions about the importance of data collection and future policy development, and the bill was repeatedly urged to be reported favorably out of committee.
Testimony also supported H.118, which would create a special commission to examine the strengths and sustainability of the Commonwealth’s emergency food network. The Amherst Survival Center described serving 1.6 million meals last year and explained that food pantries are now functioning as essential parts of the state’s food system while relying heavily on donations, volunteers, and unstable funding. Members discussed the need for a more holistic look at food security infrastructure. The committee then heard H.119/S.60 on climate change impacts on farms and fisheries, with regional planners and farm advocates describing flood damage, rising costs, canceled federal climate-smart funding, and the need for direct state support for adaptation, resilience, and infrastructure improvements.
The committee also heard testimony on H.125/H.142/S.65, a healthy soils bill, from landscape professionals who said construction sites often leave poor or stripped soil and that the bill would require better post-construction soil standards to support healthier landscapes and reduce long-term maintenance and environmental problems. Finally, the committee took extensive testimony on H.127, which would prohibit aquaculture of octopus for human consumption. Supporters, including legislators, scientists, veterinarians, students, and animal welfare advocates, argued octopus are highly intelligent and sentient, cannot be farmed humanely, and that octopus aquaculture would create environmental harms such as waste runoff, pressure on wild fish stocks, and ecosystem disruption. No votes were taken during the hearing; the bills were heard and testimony was received.
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Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama Joint Legislative Budget Overview Jan 14th, 2026
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from <00:10:18.720>that <00:10:18.959> - That's in Alabama, correct? >> That's right. That slide is Alabama. That's correct. >> All right.
- So, we're making Alabama and such.
- about moving up the rankings in Alabama about moving up the rankings in Alabama for<01:11:45.679
- So he actually look at Alabama.
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Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama Joint Legislative Advisory Committee on Economic Incentives Feb 25th, 2025
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- projects that were announced last year in the state of... ...announced last year in the state of Alabama
- On the Alabama Jobs Act report, we now have two years of...
- On the last page, regarding the Growing Alabama program, are there any comments about that?
- North Alabama communities do utilize SEEDS and then the TVA SEEDS program.
- They do have a couple of alternatives other than Growing Alabama.
AL
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Speaker, investments to Alabama. Mr. Speaker, investments to Alabama. Mr. - Alabama Pharmacy...
- trustees at Alabama State University. trustees at Alabama State University.
- in the state of Alabama. And because we in the state of Alabama.
- Alabama today. Alabama today.
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- So, Lord, I pray for this great state of Alabama.
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Crimson as the University of Alabama Crimson as the University of Alabama Crimson - They have to be nationally certified to be licensed in Alabama.
- It's the Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services.
- Alabama Department auditing which is the Alabama Department of<01:43:18.159>
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FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Higher Education Feb 18th, 2026
Appropriations Committee on Higher Education
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- intelligence tools and, as applicable, related subject areas such as software engineering, computer networks
- can mean, especially as you're seeing the workforce change and go into robotics, go into software networks
- I was raised just a few hours north in Birmingham, Alabama, and spent my formative years visiting family
Bills:
S1694
Keywords:
technology education, digital literacy, artificial intelligence, computer science, high school graduation
Summary:
The Appropriations Committee on Higher Education met with a quorum present and first took up CS for SB 1694, which would require technology-integrated postsecondary general education core courses to include digital literacy and competency instruction, including use of artificial intelligence tools, and encourage high school computer science courses with AI content to teach how AI systems use data, their benefits and limitations, and responsible use in academic and personal contexts. The bill drew support from several speakers who emphasized the need for students to understand AI’s capabilities, limitations, ethics, and risks, while one speaker raised concerns about overreliance on AI and the loss of skills. Senator Davis said the bill was a good step toward preparing the future workforce and suggested earlier instruction might be worth considering later. The bill was reported favorably, and Senator Leek asked to be recorded in the affirmative.
The committee then heard a long series of confirmation presentations for trustees at multiple Florida colleges and universities, including Tallahassee State College, USF, UNF, Palm Beach State College, the College of the Florida Keys, Hillsborough College, Miami-Dade College, Florida A&M University, Florida Gulf Coast University, Florida International University, New College of Florida, Florida Polytechnic University, and the University of Florida. The appointees generally emphasized student success, workforce alignment, fiscal responsibility, access and affordability, and institutional growth; several members and senators offered supportive comments, with some asking about specific issues such as Tallahassee State’s NCLEX passage rates and the need for continued improvement. One appointee’s attendance was delayed or skipped for later consideration, but the committee ultimately took a block vote and reported the confirmations favorably to the Ethics and Elections Committee.
Finally, Chair Harrell gave a brief overview of the higher education budget, describing a total of $11.9 billion and highlighting increases for workforce education, Florida College System operating funds, workforce development capitalization, the Rural Incentive for Professional Educators program, the USF Center for Nursing, preeminent research universities, UCF’s community school grant program, UF’s Lassinger Center on Learning, the Florida Center for Autism and Neurodevelopment, and campus security through a postsecondary guardian program. Senator Davis asked about a transfer related to the workforce development capitalization and incentive grant fund, and the chair explained it was a transfer of an existing program with new funds being added. There was no public comment on the budget, and the meeting adjourned after Senator Leek requested to be recorded in the affirmative on SB 1694.