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FL
Transcript Highlights:
- And with your vote, SB 370 is reported favorably. Thank you.
- And by your vote, Senate Bill 508 is reported favorably.
- You know, I have a preference.
- And by your vote, SB 1472 is reported favorably.
- And by your vote, SB 1472 is reported favorably.
Committee:
Senate Education Pre-K - 12
Summary:
The Pre-K-12 Education Committee took up a series of education, school safety, health, and student access bills. SB 754 on International Baccalaureate bonus funds was amended to clarify the theory of knowledge course and then reported favorably. SB 370 would allow routine non-invasive school health screenings, such as vision, hearing, and dental checks, to proceed with written notice and an opt-out process rather than active parental consent; supporters said it would improve participation and access, while opponents argued it was too broad and weakened parental rights. After debate over scope, funding, and consent, the bill was reported favorably.
The committee also advanced SB 1070, which would require ECG screenings for student athletes under a phased rollout beginning in 2026, with religious and medical opt-outs. The bill was renamed the Second Chance Act in honor of Chance Gainer. Supporters described it as a life-saving measure to detect hidden cardiac conditions, while some members raised cost and implementation concerns. SB 508, the Family Empowerment Scholarship bill, would require private schools to disclose in writing what accommodations and services they will provide to students with IEPs, 504 plans, or ELL plans before enrollment; it was supported by parents, advocacy groups, and some school representatives and was reported favorably.
School safety measures were also considered. SB 1470 would refine campus locking and supervision rules, create clearer exceptions, expand training and security options for school safety personnel, and allow district-employed law enforcement officers to use canines for threat detection. Witnesses from school safety and Parkland-related advocacy groups supported the bill but urged caution on exemptions and implementation details. SB 1472 would extend a public records exemption to certified school security guards, matching the protection already given to school guardians, and it was reported favorably. Finally, SB 248 would expand participation in FHSAA sports for private school and home education students at public schools when their own schools do not offer the sport, and SB 1618 made broad changes to VPK through grade 12 policy, including reading instruction, financial literacy, school funds restrictions, teacher certification, and advisory council rules; both bills were reported favorably. Several members later recorded votes in support of specific tabs before the committee adjourned.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Utilities and Energy Committee Jun 24th, 2026
Utilities and Energy
Transcript Highlights:
- Not voting. Patterson, not voting. Burner. Calderon? Aye. Calderon, aye. Chen? Chen, not voting.
- Not voting. Zabur? Aye. Wallace? Not voting. Zibur? Aye. All right, 10-1.
- Not voting. Taw? Not voting. Wallace? Aye. Okay, 14-0.
- Ta, not voting. Taw, not voting. Wallace? Wallace, aye. Okay, 14.
- Not voting. Ta? Not voting. Wallace? Zibur? Taw, not voting. Wallace? Zibur?
Committee:
House Utilities and Energy
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Legislative Finance Aug 21st, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- And vote on the foods that they like.
- Preference for beefing up the statute.
- You're given preference points if you sign up as a New Mexico business under preference, right?
- Under GSD procurement rules, you can use the New Mexico preference, you can use minority preference,
- Preference and get the awards points.
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
JHA Public Hearing - Thu Mar 19, 2026 @ 2:00 PM HST
Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> vice chair for the vote. vice chair for the vote.
- Voting<01:38:11.840><c> on</c><01:38:12.600><c> 2446</c> Voting on 2446 Voting on 2446 SB<01:38:14.160
- </c> there any voting no? there any voting no?
- So I will be voting<01:42:58.120><c> no.</c><01:42:58.560><c> Okay.</c> voting no. Okay. voting no.
- </c> Are there any voting no? Are there any voting no?
Committee:
House Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs
Summary:
The committee heard testimony on several Senate bills. On SB 2530, relating to campaign contributions, the State Procurement Office suggested clarifying that contractor disclosure information be submitted within 30 days of a fully executed contract, while the Campaign Spending Commission supported the bill but asked that the restriction on contributions by officers be expanded beyond compensated officers. Hawaii Alliance for Progressive Action supported the measure and urged keeping the Senate language, arguing it better addresses contractor influence, while no other testifiers appeared.
On SB 2970, relating to standards of conduct, the State Ethics Commission supported the bill and proposed amendments to consolidate the new language into existing Chapter 84 contract provisions and use “department head” instead of “director.” The State Procurement Office supported the measure but recommended closing a perceived loophole by limiting the covered contracts to those under $10,000. No opposition testimony was offered.
The committee then heard SB 2919, which would fund one full-time Deputy Public Defender position focused on immigration-related advice under Padilla v. Kentucky. The Office of the Public Defender, Hawaii Coalition for Immigrants’ Rights, and the ACLU of Hawaii supported the bill, explaining that the position would help public defenders advise clients about immigration consequences of criminal cases, not provide immigration representation. Members asked several questions about the scope of the position and whether it could assist with citizenship; testimony clarified that it would not handle civil immigration matters. The bill was also described as creating a statewide consistent resource for the public defender system.
Finally, on SB 2446, relating to the judiciary, the Intermediate Court of Appeals supported adding a seventh associate judge position but noted the court has only recently been fully staffed at six judges and has improved output through internal changes. The chair emphasized that the bill authorizes the position without funding and encouraged the judiciary to return later if appropriations are needed. The committee also began hearing SB 2730, a criminal justice reform bill on warrantless arrests and citations. OHA supported reducing unnecessary arrests but objected to making citations visible on criminal records; the Department of the Attorney General opposed the bill, citing law enforcement flexibility, identification concerns, and possible litigation costs; and the Judiciary requested a later implementation date and suggested changes to citation-resolution language. The transcript ends while testimony on SB 2730 was still underway.
ID
Idaho 2026 Regular Session
Feb 13th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Senate votes six, sorry, does anybody want to change his or her vote?
- The Senate vote six ayes, four nays. The House votes six ayes, four nays.
- That's what we're voting on.
- That's what we're voting on.
- Hearing none, the Senate votes six ayes, four nays. House votes six ayes, four nays.
Summary:
The committee first received updates from LSO on the latest green sheet, including the revenue impact of House Bill 559, recent cash transfers, and the Idaho Budget Rescissions Act for FY 2026. Members then moved through a series of FY 2027 maintenance budgets, beginning with the legislative branch. The committee discussed the statewide 2% reduction layered on top of the governor’s recommendation, benefit-cost adjustments, and how those decisions were being built into the maintenance budgets. The legislative branch budget passed, followed by unanimous-consent adoption of related language.
The committee next considered public safety, natural resources, health and human services, economic development, judicial branch, constitutional officers, and general government budgets. In each case, analysts explained how rescissions, ongoing base reductions, and statewide adjustments were incorporated. Several members objected to the across-the-board cuts, arguing they would reduce staffing or services in corrections, juvenile corrections, environmental quality, health and welfare, public defender services, crime victims compensation, tax administration, and treatment courts, while supporters said the committee needed a target and would revisit details in enhancement work groups. Most budget motions passed on divided votes and were forwarded with do-pass recommendations.
The committee also adopted multiple sections of standard and nonstandard language, including cash transfers, reporting requirements, and agency-specific provisions. In Health and Human Services, members debated language requiring reporting on large acquisitions and transfers, and in Economic Development and General Government they adopted language affecting the State Public Defender, the Department of Insurance, and group insurance premiums. The meeting ended while the committee was still working through a disputed general government language item about funding employee health insurance premiums from reserve accounts, with members debating whether the language should reference specific reserve funds or broader reserve funding and whether the proposal was properly within JFAC’s scope.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine the censorship industrial complex. Mar 25th, 2025 at 01:00 pm
Subcommittee on the Constitution
Transcript Highlights:
- removed from parts of the White House press pool because they won't adopt the name that the President prefers
- And by the way, if you see us moving in and out and coming back and forth, we have to vote and that is
- We've got to vote and then we'll get back here. Thank you. Ms. Hemingway.
- The government also has its own rights. including the right to prefer certain viewpoints.
- It's allowed to communicate those preferences through persuasion, encouragement, and even funding.
Committee:
Senate Subcommittee on the Constitution
Keywords:
censorship, First Amendment, social media, misinformation, free speech, government regulation, Big Tech, public discourse
Summary:
The meeting primarily focused on the implications of government involvement in censorship, particularly regarding social media platforms and compliance with misinformation standards. senators and witnesses discussed growing concerns over the influence of large tech companies, like Facebook and Google, in shaping public discourse and suppressing dissenting views. A significant part of the meeting included testimonies from various experts emphasizing the dangers of the 'censorship industrial complex'—a term used to describe the collaborative efforts between government entities and private organizations to control information flow. This collaboration is viewed as a violation of First Amendment rights, with calls for urgent legislative action to restore free speech protections.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Environment and Natural Resources Oct 7th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- I'll explain why vote yes on the bear hunt.
- voting.
- And so I voted yes on it. And I think that the science is there.
- But I think that I as I said earlier, I stand behind the vote. Yes, that I voted on.
- We're used to encourage voters to vote yes on 2.
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- I would be in favor of voting for this to remain local for St.
- That is my preference. Leave your amendment in place? That is my preference.
- More importantly, I want to get the bill passed, but that is my preference.
- been discussion of something in 2028, so I need to make sure what exactly that we're going to be voting
- Do we get that one voted on? Yeah, there was no objection. I'm glad I started with easy.
Committee:
House Municipal
Summary:
The Municipal Program of Cultural Affairs Committee met with a quorum and took up three Senate bills by Senator Edmonds, all related to the new City of St. George. The first bill, SB 348, would allow a local enforcement agency to contract with third-party vendors for administrative support in motor vehicle liability enforcement, such as plate processing, insurance verification, and notices, while making clear the vendors would not have police powers. Members raised concerns that the bill as drafted appeared statewide rather than local to St. George, and discussed how to limit it properly.
After debate, the committee adopted amendments to narrow SB 348 to cities incorporated after October 1, 2019 and to sunset the authority on July 31, 2028, with the understanding that St. George could return later with a properly advertised local bill. The bill then received favorable action. The committee then considered SB 485, which transfers authority to levy and collect the insurance premium tax within St. George to the city beginning January 1, 2027; it was reported favorably without objection.
Finally, the committee heard SB 444, which gives St. George expropriation authority for public infrastructure projects such as roads, drainage, flood protection, water, sewer, and utilities, using procedures similar to other Louisiana municipalities and DOTD. Members asked about the process and confirmed it was standard municipal authority and not related to private industry. The bill was reported favorably without objection. The meeting ended with thanks to staff and members and a reminder that this was the committee’s last meeting.
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- I would be in favor of voting for this to remain local for St.
- That is my preference. Leave your amendment in place? That is my preference.
- More importantly, I want to get the bill passed, but that is my preference.
- been discussion of something in 2028, so I need to make sure what exactly that we're going to be voting
- Do we get that one voted on? Yeah, there was no objection. I'm glad I started with easy.
Committee:
House Municipal
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- I called for a vote, but I over here—no, let's go ahead. Representative Pau? Thank you.
- Secretary of State, and I've heard him express this a number of times, is ballot fatigue, you know, voting
- I'll tell you what, the Chair will commit to this: I will talk with the Secretary of State prior to a vote
- So your preference is to have a full hearing on the bill here so you can bring the Olympic athletes to
- So your preference is to have a full hearing on the bill here so you can bring the Olympic athletes to
Committee:
House State Affairs
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Environment and Agriculture (01/20/2026)
Environment and Agriculture
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> >> But it does not but once once we vote >> But it does not but once once we vote something
- You can vote them out if you're unhappy.
- You can vote them out if you're unhappy.
- You can vote them out if you're unhappy.
- You can vote them out if you're unhappy.
Committee:
House Environment and Agriculture
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Privacy, Digital Technologies, and Consumer Protection Committee Jun 22nd, 2026
Privacy, Digital Technologies, and Consumer Protection
Transcript Highlights:
- Respectfully ask for your aye vote. Would you like to close? Respectfully ask for your aye vote.
- As they say, a picture's worth a thousand words, and I hope it earns your vote—your aye vote.
- The current vote is 4 to 0. File item number 1, AB 1155. The current vote is 4 to 0.
- Vote 7 to 0; we will replace the call. Thank you. Vote 7 to 0. We will replace the call.
- The current vote is four to zero. Senator... 12, AB 1609. The current vote is four to zero.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Legislative Administration (02/25/2026)
Legislative Administration
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> votes on this or not? votes on this or not?
- </c> >> I prefer this one. >> I prefer this one.
- Chair votes yes. Chair votes yes. With the vote 10-0, the amendment to House Bill 1097 passes.
- </c> >> chair votes yes. >> chair votes yes.
- Uh, chair votes yes. >> yes. Uh, chair votes yes. >> 10.
Committee:
House Legislative Administration
Summary:
The committee met in work session to consider amendments to House Bill 1332, which concerns Gold Star-related flag displays. Members discussed two proposed amendments: one would allow the governor to choose to honor Gold Star families by ordering display of the Gold Star flag at the State House and at the State Veterans Cemetery, and another would define the flags covered by the bill as those officially recognized by the federal government. Members debated whether the language should be mandatory or permissive, whether the State House display would trigger broader flag-flying requirements, and whether the veterans cemetery language was necessary. Testimony noted that the Gold Star flag is federally recognized, while the Honor and Remember flag has not been officially recognized by Congress.
The committee also took up House Bill 1097, dealing with historic road signs and the committee referral for that bill. Representative Janet Wall explained an amendment changing the bill’s referral from the Joint Legislative Fiscal Committee to the Joint Historic Committee, saying the historic committee is better suited to handle issues involving historic signs and artifacts. She described the Joint Historic Committee’s broader jurisdiction after a prior statutory combination of committees, and members discussed whether that committee has authority beyond the State House complex. Supporters said the change would provide more appropriate oversight and public input on controversial historic markers; one member opposed legislative involvement in removing markers, arguing the issue should remain with existing historical and transportation entities. The amendment was discussed favorably, and members indicated they liked it.
No final votes were taken in the portion provided. The committee appeared to set aside the Gold Star amendments for further consideration and moved on after discussion of the historic-signs amendment, with members noting the need to review the written amendment text before acting.
WA
Transcript Highlights:
- Please vote no. Thank you. Go ahead, Rose. Good have Please vote no. Thank you. Go ahead, Rose.
- So please vote no. Thank you. Thank you.
- Please vote no.
- Please vote yes.
- Please vote no. Thank you. Please vote no. Thank you.
Committee:
House Finance
Keywords:
HB2038, Washington, B&O tax, business and occupation tax, social media tax, platform tax, youth behavioral health, mental health, adolescent mental health, children's mental health, telebehavioral health, behavioral health account, state treasury, digital services tax, internet platform, social media companies, youth services, depression, anxiety, public health funding
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Commerce and Tourism Mar 17th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- And by your vote show CS for SB 480, is reported favorably members.
- It will grant procurement preferences to military spouses, all businesses.
- Please call the Roll on CS for SB 1400. >> Yes by your vote.
- Call on Vote. Vote on CS for SB 922 Thank you.
- Senators by your vote CS for SB 922 is reported favorably. Congratulations.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- <01:46:22.920><c> voting</c><01:46:23.119><c> on</c> vote voting on vote voting on hb421<01:46:25.320
- </c> Vice chair for the vote voting on HB 252 Vice chair for the vote voting on HB 252 the<01:51:22.960
- </c><01:54:19.040><c> HD1</c><01:54:20.040><c> the</c> the vote voting on HB 431 HD1 the the vote voting
- <01:59:54.119><c> HD1</c><01:59:55.119><c> the</c> vote voting on HB 346 HD1 the vote voting on HB 346
- ><02:01:29.000><c> HD1</c><02:01:29.679><c> the</c> vote voting on hb2 243 HD1 the vote voting on hb2
Committee:
House Housing
Summary:
The House Committee on Housing held a public hearing on several bills. HB 576, relating to restrictions on the transfer of real property under chapter 201H, drew support from HHFDC and the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands, which said the bill would waive transfer restrictions that conflict with DHHL’s program implementation. HB 421, relating to contractors, drew opposition from the Contractors License Board and DCCA/RICO, who said the measure would weaken owner-builder restrictions meant to prevent circumvention of contractor licensing laws; Hawaii Roter and the Grassroot Institute supported it. Members questioned whether the bill would still bar resale within a year and whether subcontractors would still need licenses. HB 367, relating to building permits, received support from the Hawaii Farm Bureau and Grassroot Institute, with comments from DLNR; testimony urged the bill to be expanded to include zoning permits as well as building permits to avoid confusion, especially on Kauaʻi.
HB 826, relating to housing, received mixed testimony. HHFDC and several local and advocacy groups supported it, while the Sierra Club raised concerns about converting agricultural lands to residential use, possible impacts on food security, property values, taxes, and the need to account for public trust and traditional practices. HB 525 also drew support from HHFDC and three individuals, with no opposition noted. HB 252, relating to managing agents, was supported by the Hawaiʻi Council of Community Associations and opposed by the Community Associations Institute and several individuals, who argued that commercial management experience is not the same as condominium management and preferred language tied to industry certifications and a later effective date.
HB 709, relating to trespassing, was opposed by the Honolulu Police Department, which said officers would have difficulty verifying ownership or tenancy in the field, that the bill could require a separate enforcement team, and that the sheriff’s division is better suited to handle evictions. Hawaiʻi Realtors and the Grassroot Institute supported the measure. Finally, HB 431 HD1, relating to housing, received broad support from the Hawaiʻi State Council on Developmental Disabilities, HHFDC, DHS, the Statewide Office on Homelessness and Housing Solutions, OHA, county housing offices, and multiple nonprofit and political groups. Supporters emphasized the bill’s funding for housing and supportive services, with the homelessness office describing the measure as unprecedented and saying it could help the state cut homelessness in half over the next few years.
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- They don't wish to join a party, but they are registering to vote. They want to vote.
- vote.
- preferred candidate.
- They're just gonna vote, and they're gonna vote strategically.
- to vote always, and he wanted to vote for candidates, not by party.
Committee:
House House Judiciary
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Commerce and Consumer Affairs (05/21/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- The committee vote.
- :24.320><c> we're</c><01:10:24.640><c> voting</c><01:10:24.960><c> to</c> vote. when we vote, we're voting
- to vote. when we vote, we're voting to accept,<01:10:27.760><c> you</c><01:10:27.920><c> know,</c><01
- </c> preference over who regulates them. preference over who regulates them.
- </c> case 297 would be preferable. case 297 would be preferable.
Summary:
The subcommittee continued work on Senate Bill 297 and a new amendment dealing with pooled risk management programs and whether they should be regulated under the insurance department. Lisa Duket, executive director of SchoolCare, testified at length that the draft language could allow co-mingling of public entity risk funds, could trigger producer-licensing requirements for staff who are not actually brokers, and may not fit public entity risk pools because they are not insurance companies. She also raised concerns about the March 1 reporting deadline, the proposed uniform accounting language, aggregate excess insurance, examination costs being charged to the program, and confidentiality provisions that she argued may conflict with right-to-know principles for public entities. She urged the committee to slow down and consider a study committee or more time for review, saying the regulated entities were not adequately involved in drafting the proposal.
Chairman Hunt and the department responded that the bill is intended to create a licensure-based regulatory model, similar to other licensed industries, and that the pooled risk management program would be exempt from producer licensing while anyone else selling or negotiating such coverage would need a producer license. The department said failure to comply would be handled through an administrative licensing process, with denial or nonrenewal of a license and appeal through the department process. On the reporting deadline, the department said March 1 is a standard filing date used for financial analysis and that the filing can be the most recent annual report, regardless of fiscal year end. They also explained that the confidentiality language was taken from existing RSA 5B, that aggregate excess insurance was included as a solvency measure, and that the draft was intended to preserve familiar language while adapting it for pooled risk programs.
The discussion did not include a final vote or formal action on the bill in the portion provided. The committee appeared to be compiling follow-up questions for the insurance department and considering whether additional revisions or a slower process would be needed before moving the bill forward.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Judiciary (01/30/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- able to vote on because we already called the vote.
- /c><00:06:54.319><c> already</c> able to vote on because we already able to vote on because we already
- Yes, did you say you voted yes too? Right, I said you voted yes too. All right.
- How many folks would prefer, how many folks would vote in favor of passage with the amendment?
- In any case, almost every case, it's preferable to have a member participating remotely and voting and
Summary:
The House Judiciary Committee met in executive session and first corrected a procedural issue by revoting on House Bills 98 and 164, which had previously been reported out unanimously before the notice had been placed on the calendar. HB 98, concerning professional limited liability company assistant managers, was again voted ought to pass by roll call 16-0 and was placed on the consent calendar. HB 164, dealing with local records, was amended with a fiscal note update from the Secretary of State’s office and then voted ought to pass as amended 17-0; because it was going to Finance, it was not eligible for consent. The committee also set aside HB 111 briefly while the amendment language was corrected.
The committee then took up HR 6, a resolution condemning the judicial doctrine of disparate impact. The sponsor argued the resolution was intended to criticize the doctrine, but several members said it was too broad, legally problematic, and in need of more work, including a drafting error in the addressee. The committee voted ITL on HR 6 by 15-2, and with no objection it was placed on the consent calendar.
The final major item was HB 111 FN, which would extend the right-to-know ombudsman position for two years. Representative Kuttab offered an amendment to limit remote records requests to people with a New Hampshire connection, citing testimony about out-of-state requests and the burden on municipalities. Members discussed the broader policy of the bill, with supporters saying the ombudsman has reduced court filings and saves time and money, while opponents said the office needs restructuring or more resources and that they were not ready to extend it without changes. The amendment was adopted 16-1, and the committee then voted ought to pass as amended 15-2, sending the bill to Finance.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Commerce and Consumer Affairs (02/04/2026)
Commerce and Consumer Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- So subcommittee voting form— >> Perfect. Okay. So subcommittee voting form.
- The vote is 14-2.
- The vote is 16 to zip. All those Okay. The vote is 16 to zip.
- Vote 16 zip. All those in favor of Okay. Vote 16 zip.
- Yes, I voted against it.
Committee:
House Commerce and Consumer Affairs