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AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

06/01/2026 - House Floor Session

Arizona House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • House Bill 2195, amending section 36-406, A.R.S., amending Title 36, Chapter 4, Article 7 relating to
  • A.R.S., amending Title 36, Chapter 4, Article 7, relating to health care institutions.
  • House Bill 2342, amending Title 33, Chapter 16, Article 1, relating to planned communities.
  • House Bill 2594, amending Section 16-14-3, Chapter 11, Article 1, A.R.S., by adding Section 25-15.02,
  • House Bill 2594, amending Section 16-14-3, Chapter 11, Article 1, A.R.S., by adding Section 25-15.02,
Summary: The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, approval of the journal, guest introductions, and routine communications from the governor and Senate. Members then moved into multiple Committee of the Whole sessions to consider a large number of Senate bills and later House bills on final reading. Several measures were retained on the calendar, while many others advanced with or without amendments. The House also adopted a group concurrence motion on numerous Senate amendments to House bills and later took up third-reading votes on a series of House bills. Among the main committee actions, SB 1049, SB 1315, SB 1401, SB 1418, and SB 1540 were amended and recommended do pass; SB 1332 and SB 1538 also advanced, while SB 1016, SB 1519, SB 1624, SB 1627, SB 1723, and SB 1725 were retained. Debate centered on school safety and interoperability equipment in SB 1315, housing and zoning issues in SB 1118, and school discipline/bullying transparency in SB 1684. Members also discussed SB 1074 on student discipline notifications, SB 1275 on diversion program wording, and SB 1684 on bullying reporting and school liability, with supporters emphasizing safety, accountability, and clarity and opponents warning about unfunded mandates, litigation, and impacts on public schools. On final reading, the House passed a long list of bills, including HB 2032, HB 2035, HB 2109, HB 2120, HB 2176, HB 2189, HB 2195, HB 2203, HB 2342, HB 2383, HB 2423, HB 2428, HB 2439, HB 2440, HB 2573, HB 2594, HB 2621, HB 2641, HB 2673, HB 2693, HB 2752, HB 2756, HB 2875, HB 2895, HB 2916, HB 2923, HB 2946, and HB 2999, with recorded votes ranging from narrow to unanimous. HB 1118, dealing with municipal zoning and historic properties, failed on the floor after debate over housing policy and charter/public school issues, though a motion to reconsider was later made. The session ended with personal announcements, including recognition of Child Help, a memorial reading for Major General W. Bill Van Dyke, caucus meeting notices, a retirement reception reminder, an anniversary acknowledgment, and a Pride Month statement.
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm

Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight

Transcript Highlights:
  • I think this is an important function that this committee has with respect to land takings, Article 97
  • And I do think that with the regulations around Article 97 being put out there for consideration and
  • So I can read, you know, articles right here that speak over and over and over.
  • I can read articles right here that speak over and over and over again of the impact that is going to
  • 97 with that To be able to access something that they should be entitled to under Article 97.
Keywords: 995, all
Summary: The committee opened by explaining new attendance and public-testimony procedures, including that testimony would be recorded, livestreamed, and generally made public, with possible redactions for sensitive material. The chairs also noted that no committee rules were being formally adopted yet and that no votes would be taken during the hearing. Senator Collins briefly emphasized the committee’s oversight role on land takings and Article 97 issues, including concerns about proposed regulatory changes and the legislature’s constitutional role. The first major bill discussed was H. 3324, concerning the former Christos site on Crescent Street in Brockton and a proposed transfer of state-owned land from DCAM. Representative Michelle DuBois, Representative Rita Mendes, Mayor Sullivan, the Metro South Chamber’s Chris Cooney, Catholic Charities’ Larry Mayne, and Brockton planning director Rob May all supported the bill, describing the parcel as long vacant and arguing it should be reused for a mixed-use project with Catholic Charities, including affordable/workforce housing, an early education center, food pantry, workforce development, and language classes. Several speakers said the project would help retain Catholic Charities in Brockton and bring tax revenue and community services. DuBois outlined expected amendments, including moving one parcel into a municipal sale partnership and changing a “shall” to “may” regarding a right-turn lane. Some members raised questions about whether a deed transfer to a nonprofit was preferable to a long-term lease and about affordability definitions, but the bill was generally supported. Representative Connolly then testified on two Cambridge bills: H. 3308, relating to the Riverside Boat Club and a reconfigured DCR parcel boundary to support a lease with no loss of public space, and H. 3309, which would facilitate access to justice by preserving consideration of a vacant former probate court site for future court use. Senator DiDomenico supported the Riverside Boat Club measure and the broader goal of restoring court access in Cambridge. Members discussed accessibility, possible future court configurations, and the site’s prior use as an emergency shelter. The committee then heard testimony on S. 2217/H. 2108 concerning Columbia Point and access around the UMass/Bayside area. Harbor Point residents, including Orlando Perrella, Michael Corcoran, Richard Fulham, and Miles Byrne, described severe traffic congestion, emergency-access concerns, and frustration with the UMass Building Authority’s handling of the site and prior community commitments. Senator Collins said the committee should consider seeking an SJC opinion, and possibly an Attorney General opinion, on Article 97 and public-access rights. After the in-person testimony concluded, the committee attempted to reach remaining virtual witnesses on S. 2217 but did not receive testimony. With no further witnesses, the committee adjourned without taking any votes.
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

Senate - Rules Jan 30th, 2026 at 09:10 am

Senate Rules

Transcript Highlights:
  • And under Article 5, Section 5, basically the governor had, I think, an argument at absolute removal
  • So, Madam Chair and Senator Block, Article 5, Section 5 of the Constitution—I'll just read the relevant
  • all the other boards and commissions, the governor has the absolute right to remove based on this Article
  • We referenced the Interstate Stream Commission bill, which I worked on, just referenced Section Article
  • We referenced Interstate Stream Commission bill, which I worked on, just referenced section Article 12
Bills: SB104, SJR3, SM3
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

House Municipal and County Government (10/28/2025)

Municipal and County Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • So I don't think the amendment does anything better than what the first article had originally.
  • So I don't think the amendment does anything better than what the first article had originally.
  • Guthrie concluded that he did not think the amendment does anything better than what the original article
  • <00:17:58.240> had<00:17:58.720> original<00:17:59.120> article.
  • first uh article had original article. first uh article had original article.
Keywords: 1189, house, all
VA

Virginia 2026 1st Special Session

Privileges And Elections Jun 22nd, 2026

Privileges and Elections

Transcript Highlights:
  • Madam Chair, for our counsel, as I'm reading Article 1 in here, and I read the explainer, the explainer
  • And as I understand it, if it says Article 1 Bill of Rights, And as I understand it, if it says Article
  • if we look on the second page of our document where we have the draft of the explanation for the Article
  • This Article 1, Bill of Rights, Section 11A, is actually the text of what we're putting into law.
  • It says, notwithstanding the above, and this is the third paragraph of the Article 1 Bill of Rights language
Summary: The joint meeting of the Privileges and Elections Committees convened with a quorum present to approve explanatory ballot language for three proposed constitutional amendments scheduled for the November ballot. The committee reviewed the amendments on reproductive freedom, the right to vote, and the right to marry, with staff explaining that the committee was only approving neutral voter-facing explanation language, not the constitutional text itself. Members raised questions about wording, ballot order, and whether the explanations were sufficiently clear or potentially leading, especially on the reproductive freedom amendment. For HJ 1/SJ 1, the committee debated the explanation at length, including objections that it was misleading or incomplete and responses from counsel and supporters that it accurately tracked the amendment text. A motion to insert “Question 1” into the explanation was adopted, and the amended explainer language for the reproductive freedom amendment was then approved. The committee then moved through the right-to-vote and right-to-marry amendments, similarly adding question numbers to the explanatory language before approving the amended explanations. Recorded votes showed the amendments to the explanatory language passing on party-line divisions in both chambers, generally with Senate support from the majority and House support from the majority, while several members voted no. After approving the amended explainer language for all three amendments, the committee concluded the meeting and adjourned.
VA

Virginia 2026 Regular Session

Privileges And Elections Jun 22nd, 2026

Privileges and Elections

Transcript Highlights:
  • Madam Chair, for our counsel, as I'm reading Article 1 in here, For our counsel, as I'm reading Article
  • So, Madam Chair, back to the attorney, if I may, and as I understand it, if it says Article 1 Bill of
  • if we look on the second page of our document where we have the draft or the explanation for the Article
  • This Article 1, Bill of Rights, Section 11A, is actually the text of what we're putting into law.
  • It says, “notwithstanding the above,” and this is the third paragraph of the Article 1 Bill of Rights
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Joint Committee on Revenue Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm

Joint Committee on Revenue

Transcript Highlights:
  • Under Article 48 of the Massachusetts Constitution, proposals to change the Constitution can also occur
  • Article 99 of our constitution gives the legislature the power to tax agricultural land based on the
  • But this is the problem: Article 99 has an archaic limitation.
  • So these bills eliminate the acre requirement, the five-acre requirement in Article 99 of the Constitution
  • So these bills eliminate the acre requirement, so the five acre requirement in Article 99 in the Constitution
Keywords: 995, all
Summary: The Joint Committee on Revenue held its first hearing of the session, led by House Chair Adrian Madaro and Senate Chair James Eldridge. The committee explained the constitutional amendment process and the hearing procedures, then took testimony on four bills concerning proposed amendments to the Massachusetts Constitution, with the main focus on S. 11 and H. 71, which would amend Article 99 relating to agricultural and horticultural land taxation. Senator Jo Comerford, Rebecca Miller of the Massachusetts Food System Collaborative, and Representative Natalie Blay all testified in support of the bills. They argued that the current five-acre minimum for farmland tax treatment is outdated and harms farmers, especially new, urban, and smaller-scale farmers, by forcing some land to be taxed at higher commercial rates. Supporters said the change would help preserve farmland, strengthen the local food system, and address economic pressures on farms, including high land values, climate impacts, and an aging farm workforce. In response to a question about abuse or false claims, Comerford and Miller said existing certification processes under Chapter 61A and municipal review help verify active farming, and Miller noted the bill requires land to be in production for two years before receiving the rate. Committee members asked about the status of the 21st Century Farm Commission, and Comerford said a report was expected in the spring. After testimony concluded, the chairs asked whether anyone else wished to testify and then entertained a motion to adjourn, which was made and accepted.
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, June 3, 2025)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Go pull up the academic article.
  • Go pull up the academic article.
  • Go pull up the academic article.
  • Just read the articles.
  • The next 10 years, we're just trying to deal with what article after article after article has basically
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Minnesota House passes the omnibus education policy bill, SF1740 5/16/25

Minnesota House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • So article two thank you for that. So article two education<01:54:50.040> excellence.
  • Article five is special education.
  • Article five is experimental learning. Article five is special<01:56:16.199> education.
  • That's what Article 4 does.
  • > talks<01:58:55.599> about article article 4 really talks about article article 4 really
Keywords: 1183, house
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Floor Session - part 2 May 16th, 2025

Minnesota House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • So, Article 2: Education Excellence.
  • Article 3 is reviser instructions related to our charter school statutes. Article 4 is education...
  • Article 5 is special education.
  • Article 7 is our state agency bill.
  • That's what Article 4 does.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Appropriations - S/C on Articles VI, VII, & VIII Feb 25th, 2025

Appropriations - S/C on Articles VI, VII, & VIII

Transcript Highlights:
  • 2 3 4 The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Articles 6, 7, and 8 will come to order.
  • This morning we'll hear invited testimony on health regulatory agencies in Article 8.
  • This is the rider that has its provisions already covered by an article 9 provision.
  • Article 9 provision.
  • Tomorrow we will consider testimony on the remaining Article VIII agencies.
Keywords: 1184, house, all
HI

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

PSM-TCA, PSM Public Hearings 02-05-2025

Public Safety and Military Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • That might be seen as violating Article 3, Section 14 of the Hawaii State Constitution, which says that
  • 00:02:18.680> seen<00:02:18.920> as<00:02:19.080> violating<00:02:19.480> article
  • <00:02:19.840> 3 might be seen as violating article 3 might be seen as violating article 3
  • <00:18:54.360> pyrotechnic fireworks or articles pyrotechnic fireworks or articles pyrotechnic
  • fireworks<00:19:02.080> articles Distributing fireworks articles Distributing fireworks articles
Keywords: 912, senate, all
Summary: The joint committees heard testimony on three fireworks-related bills. On SB 1226, which would create a shipping container inspection program and require Department of Law Enforcement reporting, the Department of Law Enforcement supported the measure, while the Attorney General recommended deleting references to explosives to avoid a single-subject constitutional issue and noted possible federal limits on military involvement. Harbor users raised concerns about logistics, delays, and cost, and HPD supported the bill; members also discussed how inspections would work and whether DLE would coordinate with county and federal partners. No vote was taken during the testimony portion. On SB 32, which would sharply restrict consumer fireworks by requiring permits for cultural use, repealing the general holiday exceptions, and imposing a $25 permit fee, the State Fire Council supported the bill as a public safety measure but said it was willing to work on problematic language. The Office of the Public Defender opposed it, arguing the bill’s use of “culture” could create constitutional and discrimination problems because permit decisions would effectively define culture. Fireworks retailers and other opponents said the bill would push consumers toward illegal fireworks and hurt lawful sales, while supporters said it would reduce injuries, fires, and respiratory harm. Members questioned whether the permit fee was new, whether the bill would affect commercial display companies, and whether permit caps should be added. On SB 1324, which expands fireworks offenses, increases penalties for injuries or death, creates new criminal offenses and an infraction adjudication system, and appropriates funds, the Attorney General strongly supported the bill and said it would give law enforcement and prosecutors better tools, while DLE said the current weight-based definitions make prosecutions difficult and labor-intensive. DLE also said disposal of seized fireworks is expensive and hazardous, and suggested violators should bear more of that cost. HPD and the Maui County prosecutor supported the bill, but some opponents argued it would overcriminalize conduct and create constitutional issues; a commercial pyrotechnics company asked for amendments to preserve lawful display work. Members asked about the appropriation, enforcement challenges, and whether existing exceptions would still allow commercial shows. The hearing ended with no final decision reported in the transcript.
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs (01/14/2025)

Election Law and Municipal Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • I know that some people are trying to do an Article V Convention of States bill.
  • But there probably are extreme cases where an article of clothing could be distracting.
  • But there probably are extreme cases where an article of clothing could be distracting.
  • extreme cases where you know an article extreme cases where you know an article clothing<01:00:47.319
  • um regarding the removal of the articles um regarding the removal of the articles of<01:05:03.760
Keywords: 1191, senate, all
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session - 05/04/26

Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • It's deleting much of the articles with the policy provisions that are in, I believe, article two and
  • in article three.
  • So, we're basically deleting article two and article three with the exception of the anonymous reporting
  • > article<00:49:53.040> three<00:49:53.599> with<00:49:53.839> the article
  • two and article three with the article two and article three with the exception<00:49:54.640> of<
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Floor Session 5/16/25 - Part 2

Minnesota House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Article 5 is special education.
  • Article four is charter school statutes. Article four is education<02:12:15.040> innovation.
  • Article 5 is special education.
  • That's what Article 4 does.
  • > talks<02:15:17.040> about article article 4 really talks about article article 4 really
Keywords: 1183, house
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

02/11/2026 - Senate Floor Session

Arizona Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Please see the first bill on the calendar: SB 1002, an act amending Title 46, Chapter 2, Article 2 of
  • SB 1002 in act amending title 46 chapter two article two or is under vice statutes by adding section
  • Please read the last bill on the calendar: SB 1368, an act amending Title 46, Chapter 2, Article 2 of
  • Senate Bill 1333: an act amending Title 46, Chapter 2, Article 2, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding
  • Senate Bill 1334: an act amending Title 46, Chapter 2, Article 2, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding
Keywords: 1182, all
Summary: The Senate opened with prayers, the Pledge of Allegiance, a journal approval, and a series of guest introductions recognizing groups at the Capitol for Environmental Day, Women’s and Reproductive Health Day, Arizona Nurses Day, Aerospace Day, and International Mother Language Day, along with a Doctor of the Day and a judicial proclamation honoring Justice Daphne Barak-Erez. The chamber also made temporary committee appointments and referred several bills between committees before moving into Committee of the Whole and later third reading votes. The main floor action centered on several SNAP-related bills. SB 1002, dealing with public assistance verification, passed the Committee of the Whole after a Kavanagh floor amendment and then passed third reading 17-9-13, with supporters saying it targets fraud and lowers error rates and opponents arguing it duplicates existing checks, adds bureaucracy, and could harm eligible families. SB 1331, on SNAP military employment and training, SB 1333, on SNAP error-rate audit and penalties, SB 1334, on SNAP work requirement waivers and exemptions, and SB 1368, on SNAP purchase restrictions, all advanced from Committee of the Whole and then passed third reading by the same 17-13 margin, with Democrats and some others warning they would increase hunger, burden rural and tribal communities, and restrict access, while supporters said they promote work, accountability, and healthier choices. The Senate also considered SB 1638, a tax conformity bill. A Sundareshan floor amendment to narrow the bill to standard deduction conformity was debated at length, with supporters saying it would protect most taxpayers from filing confusion and limit revenue loss, and opponents arguing it removed other agreed-upon tax provisions and still left uncertainty. The amendment failed 17-13, the Finance Committee amendment was adopted, and SB 1638 then passed as amended. Finally, SCR 1011, a concurrent resolution calling for a federal constitutional convention on congressional term limits, received a do pass recommendation and passed the Committee of the Whole.
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

House Judiciary (11/12/2025)

Transcript Highlights:
  • Finally, and historically, when Article 83 was adopted in 1784..."
  • <02:01:28.159> 83 meaning and force of that article 83 meaning and force of that article 83
  • Again, Article 37, I believe you were quoted.
  • Representative Burch said: "I just want to say one thing about Article 37.
  • It's not an issue of about article 37.
Keywords: 1189, house, all
Summary: The committee first recessed for a subcommittee meeting on HB 313, which concerned an open-meetings-related issue. In the subcommittee, members discussed concerns that the bill might be unnecessary because current law already allows a person to request an open meeting in advance; the subcommittee then voted ITL on HB 313 by voice vote and closed its work session. The full Judiciary Committee then reconvened and took up CACR 6, the proposed constitutional amendment on a “right to compute,” with members debating whether the language was too broad and could create unintended consequences. Supporters framed it as a forward-looking protection for computation resources and strong encryption, while opponents said it was too open-ended and better addressed by future legislation. The committee voted ITL on CACR 6 by a 17-0 roll call. The committee next turned to HB 232, as amended, concerning the rights of conscience for medical professionals. The amendment narrowed the bill to abortion-related objections, removed sterilization and artificial contraception, aligned the abortion definition with existing state law, and reduced damages from treble damages to actual damages. Supporters said the bill would protect conscience rights, give physicians and patients more choice, and could help attract providers to New Hampshire. Opponents argued it was overly broad, unclear in key definitions, and could interfere with employers’ ability to assign staff, especially in rural health settings. Members also raised concerns about the bill’s scope and enforcement, including the broad definition of “participate,” the lack of clarity around exceptions for providers whose services include abortion as a “major part,” emergency determinations, and the inclusion of nursing homes in the definition of health care institution. Some members argued the bill singled out abortion while other controversial medical procedures were not treated similarly, and others criticized the minimum-damages provision as potentially punitive and designed to deter participation. The discussion continued without a final vote shown in the transcript excerpt.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

02/09/2026 - House Floor Session

Arizona House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • House Bill 2010, amending Title 44, Chapter 2, Article 5, A.R.S., by adding Section 44-1484, relating
  • House Bill 2155, repealing Section 41-3026, A.R.S., remaining Title 41, Chapter 27, Article 2, A.R.S.
  • Article 7, Constitution of Arizona, by adding Section 19 relating to election requirements.
  • Members, Article 7, Section 2 of the Arizona Constitution... Mr.
  • Members, Article 7, Section 2 of the Arizona Constitution already requires citizenship to vote in any
Keywords: 1182, all
Summary: The House opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, approval of the prior journal, and recognition of Dr. Jimmy Sade as Doctor of the Day. Members also read a proclamation commending law enforcement and Border Patrol personnel involved in rescuing an eight-year-old boy from a human trafficking situation, with several members praising the interagency cooperation and the officers’ actions. The chamber then handled routine desk business, committee substitutions, first and second readings of numerous bills, and reported attendance at 56 present, three absent, and one excused. The Committee of the Whole considered HB 2096, HB 2173, HB 2451, and HCR 2001. HB 2096, HB 2173, and HB 2451 each received do-pass recommendations, while HB 2121 was retained on the calendar. HCR 2001, a proposed constitutional amendment on election requirements, drew extended debate over voter ID, mail ballots, ballot deadlines, and election security. A subfloor amendment was adopted by a 32-26 vote, and the amended resolution then received a do-pass recommendation. The Committee of the Whole report was adopted, and the measures were assigned accordingly. On third reading, the House passed HB 2010 on digital consumer licensing disclosures by 59-0, HB 2132 on drug offenses by 59-0, HB 2155 on the Arizona Beef Council by 57-2, HB 2178 on state agency licensure requirements by 51-9, HB 2310 on employment relationships by 59-0, and HB 2395 on a Department of Education fitness-related measure by 59-0. HCR 2001 also passed on third reading by 32-27 and was sent to the Senate. Several members explained their votes, with supporters emphasizing election integrity and consumer or public-safety benefits, and opponents criticizing the election measure as restrictive and unnecessary. The House then heard multiple personal privilege remarks and announcements, including a proclamation for Cary Elwes Day, birthday and community notices, and a request for JLBC to review election-related funding. Committee meeting announcements followed, additional bill referrals and withdrawals were announced, and the House adjourned until 1:15 p.m. Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Floor Session 5/16/26 - Part 3

Minnesota House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Originally, when the other body sent this to us, it had all forecast articles on K-12, human services
  • As a reminder, the four forecast articles align their individual areas with the February 26 forecast
  • this to us, it had all forecast articles this to us, it had all forecast articles on<00:05:09.560
  • reminder, the four forecast articles reminder, the four forecast articles align<00:05:37.840>
  • <00:10:21.600> to<00:10:21.720> have depend on this forecast article to have depend
Keywords: 919, house, all
Summary: The House first adopted a conference committee report on House File 3900, a constitutional amendment related to state government and school trust lands. Members from both parties praised the work on the bill and said the conference committee returned a clean version of the House-passed measure. The report was adopted without opposition, and the bill was repassed as amended by conference on a 134-0 roll call. The chamber then took up Senate File 4282, a forecast-adjustments bill covering K-12 education, human services, children and families, and transportation. Representative Youakim explained that the conference report restored all four forecast articles plus several no-cost education items, including school fund transfers, utility-payment authority, a paraprofessional licensing clarification, a grant extension, and school trust lands language. Representative Mueller moved to refuse adoption, arguing the report had become a catchall and omitted agreed-upon literacy language; that motion failed 62-72. The House then adopted the conference report, and the bill was repassed as amended by conference on a 94-37 vote. Next, the House concurred in Senate amendments to House File 4138, the social media bill aimed at restricting addictive social media harms for minors. The Senate had removed House “threat alert” language, and the author said that was the only substantive difference. Supporters said the bill would protect kids online and require parental permission for social media accounts for children 15 and under. The House concurred and repassed the bill as amended by the Senate on a 131-2 vote. The House then began consideration of Senate File 2373, a labor and industry bill exempting minor league baseball players from minimum wage and overtime requirements. Through a series of amendments, members added provisions on rural cancer research, disability services and employment access, unemployment insurance for certain laid-off Iron Range miners, and agricultural funding items such as depredation, local foods, down payment assistance, and meat processing grants. One proposed amendment to remove the double-fencing requirement for farmed cervidae was strongly opposed as a threat to deer health and was defeated 61-72. The transcript ends during debate on that amendment, before final disposition of the bill is shown.
FL

Florida 2025 Regular Session

House in Session Apr 16th, 2025

Florida House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • FLORIDA CURRENTLY HAS NINE ARTICLES OF THE UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE ADOPTED, AND THEY EXIST IN.
  • ARTICLE 9, WHICH GOVERNS SECURED TRANSACTIONS.
  • SO THIS BILL, WHICH IS FOR YOU TODAY, IS A COMBINATION OF ARTICLE 8, ARTICLE 9, AND THEN OTHER SPECIFICS
  • AMENDMENTS TO SECTION 2, SECTION 2 AND 17 OF ARTICLE 3, AMENDMENTS TO SECTION 2, SECTION 2 AND 17 OF
  • ARTICLE 3, SECTION 3, FOUR, FIVE AND SIX...