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WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Civil Rights & Judiciary Jan 14th, 2026 at 08:00 am
Civil Rights & Judiciary
Transcript Highlights:
- And Washington's service animal laws create. that the property is stolen, and Washington's service animal
- It's a... ...to community service and a $700 fine.
- I would like to support this bill.
- I'm here in support of HB 2095.
- Please support this bill. Thank you. Please, please support this bill. Thank you.
Bills:
HB2095
Committee:
House Civil Rights & Judiciary
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Privacy and Consumer Protection Committee Mar 17th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- to our family.
- For example, Apple's Family Sharing, Android's Family Link, and third-party tools like Bark, Custodio
- We supported it.
- We supported it.
- This is why some families have turned to third-party monitoring services, like Bark, BrightCanary, or
Summary:
The hearing focused on online safety controls and whether parental controls are sufficient to protect children on social media and other digital platforms. The chair and several members framed the issue as a child safety and public health problem, not just a technology issue, and said the goal was to understand what parental controls do, where they fail, and what policy solutions might be needed. Opening remarks also emphasized that California should lead on safer online spaces for children.
Victoria and Paul Hinks gave emotional testimony about the death of their daughter, Alexandra, saying that despite using screen time limits, content filters, app restrictions, and other parental controls, their daughter was still exposed to harmful content and found ways around the settings. Researchers and advocates from Stanford, Children Now, and other organizations said parents face major challenges because digital parenting is complicated, platforms and apps change constantly, children can bypass controls, and many tools are costly or inaccessible. They argued that parental controls are often incomplete, hard to use, and not enough on their own to prevent harms such as cyberbullying, self-harm content, eating disorder content, and exploitation.
Witnesses also discussed broader risks in digital spaces, including mental health harms, addiction, fentanyl-related contact through social media, and concerns about AI chatbots. Several speakers said safety should be built into products from the start, with stronger age assurance, clearer reporting systems, independent standards, and corporate accountability. Members asked about what “safe” means, whether other countries’ restrictions are effective, and which features are most harmful. There was broad agreement that no single tool is enough and that multiple layers of protection are needed.
The final panel featured representatives from Meta, Google, OpenAI, and Roblox, who described their companies’ teen safety features and parental tools. They pointed to default protections for minors, content limits, bedtime and screen-time tools, age assurance efforts, and new parent notifications for certain self-harm searches. They also supported legislation on age assurance and app-store parental approval. Members pressed the companies on whether their tools are truly effective, and several witnesses acknowledged that current systems still have gaps and that more work is needed.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Press Conference: Media Availability on 2026 Omnibus Tax Bill - 04/30/26
Transcript Highlights:
- that Minnesota families rely upon.
- </c> by cutting health care and food support by cutting health care and food support that<00:01:22.680
- </c> that Minnesota families rely upon. that Minnesota families rely upon.
- </c><00:03:34.200><c> um</c> and expands that support um and expands that support um uh uh uh for<00:
- ,</c><00:14:48.320><c> particularly</c> provide essential services, particularly provide essential services
Summary:
Senate Tax Committee members presented a tax omnibus bill they said was a bipartisan effort aimed at making life more affordable and responding to federal policy changes they argued are increasing costs and harming Minnesota families, communities, farmers, and businesses. Chair Rest and other senators described the bill as a response to federal cuts to health care and food support, and said it also complements other Senate action on health and human services.
Key provisions highlighted included a 12% increase in property tax refunds for homeowners, described as more than $100 million in direct relief; a $2 million provision related to Operation Metro Transit; a new health care sales tax in Hennepin County to replace an expiring local sales tax and help stabilize hospitals such as HCMC and North Memorial, with funds for uncompensated care and facility upkeep; and a social media tax on the largest platforms, which supporters said would raise revenue without affecting Minnesota residents. Senators also emphasized a sustainable aviation fuel credit, framed as a climate and economic development measure that could support in-state production and agricultural feedstocks.
Members also discussed agricultural provisions, including lifting the cap on the beginning farmer tax credit extension and updating homestead-related rules, saying these changes would help farm transitions and reflect current conditions. Another property tax change would increase the market value exclusion for disabled veterans. No formal vote was taken in the transcript, but senators said the bill had been passed to the floor and they were waiting for leadership to schedule it, while noting the House had not yet taken similar action.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- The increased number of students eligible for special education services and special education services
- The increased number of students eligible for special education services and special education services
- The increased number of students eligible for special education services and special education services
- There are some changes there as well. education services and special education education services and
- Bureau</c><00:49:19.319><c> of</c> Families military families uh Bureau of Families military families
Committee:
House Education Finance
VT
Transcript Highlights:
- education, counseling, residential support, and family services that help break cycles of instability
- education, counseling, residential support, and family services that help break cycles of instability
- ,</c><00:09:14.399><c> and</c> counseling, residential support, and counseling, residential support,
- and family<00:09:15.040><c> services</c><00:09:15.440><c> that</c><00:09:15.680><c> help</c><00:09:15.920
- ><c> break</c><00:09:16.240><c> cycles</c> family services that help break cycles family services that
MD
Transcript Highlights:
- To support this waiver, over $1.5 billion in federal support for the essential services. our state can
- </c> resources, and support that they need. resources, and support that they need.
- </c> provide disaster mitigation services. provide disaster mitigation services.
- emergency services, disaster mitigation services services services exist. exist. exist.
- Family.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Technology, Economic Development, & Veterans Jan 14th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- We are firmly supportive of HB 1170.
- Again, I support HB 1170, and thank you.
- Many of you know... ...that’s going to follow from families, family members, psychologists, legal experts
- We're supportive, with a few tweaks.
- So this is serious, and I support it, and I support it for our trafficked youth who are manipulated and
Summary:
The committee held public hearings on three AI-related bills. HB 1170 would require large generative AI providers to offer provenance detection tools and include latent and manifest disclosures in AI-generated or altered content; supporters said it is needed to combat deepfakes and disinformation, while opponents raised First Amendment, technical feasibility, and compliance concerns, and the Attorney General’s Office said the bill needs clearer provider definitions and enforcement language. HB 2157 would regulate high-risk AI systems used in consequential decisions such as employment, housing, health care, and parole by requiring risk management, impact assessments, disclosures, and a private right of action; the sponsor said it is needed to address algorithmic discrimination and consumer protection, while industry and civil liberties groups warned it is overbroad, burdensome, and constitutionally problematic, and the AG’s Office supported the concept but asked for changes to enforcement and the right-to-cure provisions. HB 2225 would regulate AI companion chatbots by requiring disclosures, limits on manipulative engagement, and safeguards for minors and self-harm; the sponsor, governor’s office, AG’s Office, researchers, and several families testified in support, citing harms to youth and real-world suicides, while industry groups supported narrower protections but objected to the private right of action and scope. No votes were taken during the hearings.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Consumer Protection & Business Jan 16th, 2026 at 08:00 am
Consumer Protection & Business
Transcript Highlights:
- In addition, internet service providers, search engines, and cloud service providers are not in violation
- take care of their families.
- Please support this bill to keep our children safe.
- And great, we have a supportive Attorney General now.
- We strongly support the goal of keeping children safe...
Bills:
HB2112
Committee:
House Consumer Protection & Business
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
Senate Committee on Higher Education Jul 29th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- After debt service is covered, the remaining funds are used for support and maintenance at the PUF-eligible
- to debt service.
- to debt service.
- Our system includes institutions supported by the Permanent University Fund, institutions supported by
- Your investment was garnering external support to complement the work that you're supporting.
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Higher Education met to review interim charges on the Permanent University Fund (PUF), the Available University Fund (AUF), the Higher Education Fund (HEAF), and the Texas University Fund (TUF). Legislative Budget Board staff outlined how each fund works, including PUF’s constitutional role for UT and Texas A&M, HEAF’s capital support for institutions outside those systems, and TUF’s research funding for eligible universities. They also described TUF’s growing corpus and distribution changes, and noted which institutions are nearing eligibility. Committee members asked about distribution formulas, comparisons to other states, and how funds are allocated among system institutions.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- Um, special services hat on.
- <00:18:12.520><c> 410</c> support of Senate Bill 410 support of Senate Bill 410 which<00:18:14.000><c
- missing human remains to families.
- </c> amendment, which we are in support of. amendment, which we are in support of.
- </c> strong support of Senate Bill 622. strong support of Senate Bill 622.
Committee:
Senate Judiciary
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband and Rural Development - 01/29/25
Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> certainly appreciate all of your support certainly appreciate all of your support at<00:18:27.000
- </c><00:31:24.679><c> companies</c> cooperatives of family-owned companies cooperatives of family-owned
- </c><00:37:44.079><c> over</c> large provider who provid service over large provider who provid service
- </c> providers are committed to supporting providers are committed to supporting their<00:47:07.400><
- </c> The data does not support this assumption.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
FL House Floor Session - 2026-01-13 (9:30AM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- ON FAMILIES AND BUSINESSES AND ON OUR ECONOMY.
- FARM FAMILIES WHO ARE PRODUCING IMPORTANT COMMODITIES.
- THEY HAVE DISTRIBUTED THIS ACROSS THE STATE TO FAMILIES IN NEED. IT IS BIBLICAL.
- THIS IS TOP OF MIND FOR MANY FLORIDA FAMILIES.
- THEY ARE FELT BY FLORIDA FAMILIES EVERY SINGLE DAY.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
January 14, 2025 - 09:00 AM
Transcript Highlights:
- My family came here in 1803 to raise cattle, and our family still raises cattle today.
- I come from a family of farmers.
- Rural and family lands is one of the big ones.
- We want you to support your Florida farmers.
- But rural and family lands is where we work with family farmers.
Summary:
The Agriculture and Natural Resources Budget Committee met to organize for the session, confirm a quorum, and hear introductory remarks from members about their districts and interests. Chair Esposito outlined the committee’s jurisdiction and budget overview, noting a total budget of about $7.2 billion, with major funding tied to the Department of Environmental Protection, the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Fish and Wildlife, and the Department of Citrus. She also described major cost drivers such as Everglades restoration, water quality, resiliency, land acquisition, and rural family lands, and asked members to review agency requests in small groups later in the process.
Agency leaders then presented budget and program updates. Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson emphasized department efficiency efforts, including IT modernization, staff reorganization, rural and family lands conservation, best management practices, Fresh From Florida marketing, hurricane recovery loans for farmers, and completion of the Connor Complex headquarters. DEP Secretary Alexis Lambert highlighted record investments in Everglades restoration, water quality projects, resilience grants, land acquisition, state parks, and enforcement. FWC Executive Director Roger Young discussed conservation research, fisheries and wildlife management, law enforcement, disaster response, and pressures from growth, boating, invasive species, and derelict vessels. Department of Citrus Executive Director Shannon Shep reviewed the industry’s decline due to hurricanes and citrus greening, current research and marketing efforts, and e-commerce campaigns to support Florida citrus sales.
Members asked questions about citrus production declines, future replanting and therapies, rural family lands, PFOS cleanup, mangrove restoration, flooding and pump infrastructure, agricultural theft, and derelict vessel removal. Officials generally responded with updates, emphasized science-based management and enforcement, and in several cases said they would follow up with more detailed information later. No formal votes were taken; the meeting ended with the chair directing members to provide feedback on agencies for further budget review and then adjournment.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- That makes me feel good about supporting this bill, so I urge your support. Mr. President.
- Amazon Web Services estimated 5.5 to 7 billion gallons.
- President, I would rise in support. Senator Harris. Mr.
- I, too, rise in support of the motion.
- we appreciate their support.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- Next, we're here from Aaron DePetro, Florida Family Voice. Waving in support. Thank you.
- Chairman, with that, I'd ask for your committee's favorable support.
- And I'd appreciate everybody's support today. Thank you. Thank you.
- Adam Bassford, Associated Industries of Florida, waiving in support.
- Scott Jenkins, waiving in support, representing the American Financial Services Association.
Committee:
Senate Banking and Insurance
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- And I would also ask that you reconsider and enact support for all family medicine residencies and direct
- I would respectfully ask for your consideration and continued support for family medicine residency programs
- And I would also ask that you reconsider and enact support for all family medicine residencies and direct
- And I would also ask that you reconsider and enact support for all family medicine residencies and direct
- support groups, and resource referrals to on-campus and broader community services related to housing
Committee:
Senate Higher Education
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Community Affairs Mar 17th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- I AM WITH THE CHRISTIAN FAMILY COALITION.
- AARON WITH FLORIDA FAMILY VOICE AND SUPPORTIVE SB 420.
- WE HAD A WONDERFUL SERVICE FOR SENATOR THOMPSON.
- I AM 1/7 GENERATION FLORIDIAN FOR MY FAMILY IS FIXING TO BE DESIGNATED AS PIONEER FAMILY OF FLORIDA.
- I WENT TO APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT TODAY.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- For their families is the right decision.
- support and the legislature's support, and we won't change direction, uh, in that regard.
- And then number 2, a resolution of support from the county commissioner's court.
- He loved the Lord and his family. He never ever met a stranger.
- So is there like a base rate and then you get an increase for years of service?
Committee:
House Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Community Safety Feb 2nd, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Of responding fire departments and ambulance services.
- So I would advise members not to support this amendment. ...advise members not to support this amendment
- So I'm definitely in support of this.
- So I just can't support, again, for these serious, serious, egregious cases that I can't support, again
- I strongly support this piece of legislation.
Summary:
The House Community Safety Committee met in executive session on February 2, 2026, to consider several bills. Staff summarized bills on reentry and earned release time (HB 1239), assault with sexual motivation (HB 2310), extraordinary medical placement (HB 2490), Office of Independent Investigations reporting rules (HB 2508), stalking supervision (HB 2510), nitrous oxide restrictions (HB 2532), and inmate funds/indigency thresholds (HB 2539). HB 2220 was bumped to the next day, and the committee later deferred action on HB 2490.
On HB 1239, the committee considered multiple amendments. Amendments to require additional community custody supervision, reduce the earned release increase for serious violent and Class A sex offenses to 20%, and bar earned release from being used if parole is later established were all rejected. Amendments excluding sexual motivation enhancements from earned release calculations and adding a second DOC pilot program for incarcerated survivors at the Washington Corrections Center in Shelton were adopted. The committee then reported out the amended substitute bill on a 5-4 vote, with members debating public safety, victim impacts, sentencing fairness, and DOC workload.
HB 2310, which elevates fourth-degree assault with sexual motivation to a Class C felony for offenders with specified criminal history, was reported out unanimously. HB 2508 was amended to narrow immediate reporting requirements for non-deadly force incidents and in-custody deaths, then passed unanimously. HB 2510, requiring DOC supervision for people convicted of stalking in community custody, also passed unanimously. HB 2532 passed unanimously after an amendment adding a veterinary-care exception to the nitrous oxide offense. HB 2539, which raises the inmate indigency threshold to $100 and, in the substitute, removes the telephone-services deduction exemption, passed on a 6-3 vote. The committee adjourned after stating it would return the next day to act on the remaining bills.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- that did the commercials that you all supported?
- that did the commercials that you all supported?
- Wave and support. Wave and support. Steve, is it B-A-H-N-E-R, Boehner?
- Southeast, waves and support. Thank you. Victoria Zep. Wave and support.
- Do you believe that the Public Service Commission is changing Do you believe that the Public Service
Committee:
Senate Ethics and Elections