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FL
Transcript Highlights:
- By your vote, Senate Bill 1004 is reported favorably.
- So I'll be voting down today. Thank you. Thank you, members.
- By your vote, Senate Bill 214 is reported favorably.
- By your vote, Senate Bill 214 is reported favorably.
- By your vote, SB 482 is reported favorably. By your vote, SB 482 is reported favorably.
Committee:
Senate Commerce and Tourism
Summary:
The Commerce and Tourism Committee heard and advanced several bills. SB 1076 would raise Florida’s research and development tax credit cap from $9 million to $50 million, with the higher cap first applying to the 2027 allocation; it was reported favorably. CS/SB 1266 would create a Cybersecurity Experiential Internship and Clearance Readiness Program with the Department of Commerce and Cyber Florida, but an amendment removed the bill’s funding appropriation; the amended bill was reported favorably. SB 554, a Florida Bar-backed update to the not-for-profit corporations statute, was also reported favorably after support testimony from the Bar and others. SB 1004, aimed at protecting buyers of dogs and cats from deceptive financing and undisclosed health conditions at retail pet stores, drew strong support from animal welfare advocates and was reported favorably. SB 1074, which sets rounding rules for cash transactions if pennies are unavailable, was reported favorably as well.
The committee also considered SB 998, the Department of Commerce package. The bill would modernize the small cities CDBG program, clarify rural community eligibility to include certain unincorporated areas, exempt military conveyances from a reverter clause, and revise E-Verify enforcement and penalties. Members questioned the E-Verify provisions, including the fine structure, treatment of workers incorrectly flagged, and whether the bill could affect gig workers or retroactive cases. Senator Smith opposed the bill during debate, arguing it created unequal treatment for employers and immigrant workers, while Senator Wright supported the military-related provisions. SB 998 was reported favorably.
SB 214 would expand the rural economic development initiative to include special districts in rural counties and was reported favorably. SB 482, the Artificial Intelligence Bill of Rights, generated the most extensive discussion; it would create consumer protections for companion chatbots, require parental consent and access for minors, mandate disclosures and de-identification rules, restrict unauthorized use of name, image, and likeness, and give enforcement authority to the Attorney General. Supporters emphasized child safety, privacy, and the need for guardrails, while opponents and some informational witnesses raised concerns about privacy, age verification, enforcement, and the bill’s breadth. The bill was reported favorably, and the committee also approved SPB 7030, a committee bill creating a public records exemption for Department of Legal Affairs investigations tied to the AI enforcement provisions.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
November 18, 2025 - 08:00 AM
Transcript Highlights:
- By your vote, the amendment fails. I don't hear any vote.
- By your vote, the amendment fails again. We're back on the bill, members.
- Please do the right thing and vote no on this bill. Thank you. Thank you for being here.
- So I will be voting no on this bill. Representative Black, you're recognized in debate.
- Members, by your vote, PCS for HB 289 is reported favorably. Congratulations, members.
Summary:
The Civil Justice and Claims Subcommittee met to consider one measure, PCS for HB 289, which would amend Florida’s wrongful death statute to allow parents of an unborn child to recover damages for the child’s wrongful death and to include parents in the definition of survivors. The sponsor said the bill is intended to give parents a remedy when a wrongful act, negligence, breach of contract, or breach of warranty causes the loss of an unborn child, while also preserving existing protections for lawful medical care and the mother. Members questioned the bill extensively about the meaning of “survivors,” whether it could reach surrogacy situations, friends or family who assist someone in obtaining abortion care, paternity issues, and whether abusive or unqualified fathers could bring claims. The sponsor repeatedly said the bill is limited to parents, does not authorize suits against the mother or lawful medical providers, and would still require the normal wrongful death procedures, including appointment of a personal representative. He cited Duncan v. Flynn as the case holding that current law does not allow recovery for the death of an unborn child.
Representative Gottlieb offered an amendment modeled on criminal-law protections, aimed at expanding explicit immunity for a pregnant woman and for persons providing medical care or abortion-related conduct with consent. Supporters of the amendment said it would better align civil law with criminal protections; opponents argued it was overly broad and could shield unlicensed conduct. The amendment failed on a voice vote. Public testimony was divided, with supporters from pro-life and Catholic organizations backing the bill and some asking to remove the health care exemption, while opponents from ACLU, Equality Florida, Planned Parenthood affiliates, Florida Voice for the Unborn, Voices of Florida, and others warned the bill could chill reproductive health care, increase liability for doctors and hospitals, and invite lawsuits involving surrogates, family members, and abortion-related care.
In debate, supporters said the bill simply recognizes the value of unborn children and gives parents a remedy for wrongful loss, while opponents argued it could create unintended consequences in family law, surrogacy, IVF, and medical practice, and could empower abusive partners or rapists. After closing remarks, the committee voted 13 yeas and 3 nays to report PCS for HB 289 favorably. The meeting then adjourned.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Minnesota House passes commerce policy, finance bill during special session 6/9/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- And I would encourage a green vote. But I also know that people need to vote their conscience.
- But I also know that people green vote.
- And so need to vote their conscience.
- Olson votes yes. Olson votes aye. I monitor them closely.
- Voting. Amen. Amen. Amen. The clerk will close the roll.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- With this amendment, I can vote for this bill; without this amendment, I cannot.
- a couple comments before I go to the vote. Mr. Chair, I'll save my comments for after the vote.
- We will now proceed to a vote on the A1 amendment, and I'll be recommending a no vote on our side to
- No, she voted yes, I think. She voted yes. You, Akeem? Yes. Thank you. Members, on a tight.
- Vote of 12 to 12. The amendment does not pass, and the motion does not prevail.
Bills:
HF1388
Committee:
House Education Finance
Keywords:
BARR Center, Building Assets, Reducing Risks, education finance, school funding, grant appropriation, evidence-based program, student achievement, social and emotional learning, school climate, teacher effectiveness, high school graduation, students in poverty, students of color, BIPOC, equity in education, Minnesota Department of Education, urban schools, suburban schools, rural schools, school coaching
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
House - Taxation and Revenue Mar 19th, 2025
House Taxation & Revenue
Transcript Highlights:
- We got a 6 to 5 vote, do not pass. Thank you for your presentation.
- Vote 11 to 1. You have a do pass. Thank you for your presentation. Thank you, Mr. Chair.
- For that reason, a bill that I would have voted for, I cannot vote for this bill now.
- I was just going to explain my vote, but for the same reasons, I absolutely hate that I have to vote
- I hate that I will have to vote against it because, I mean, look at this.
Committee:
House House Taxation & Revenue
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- By your vote, Senate Bill 1060 will be reported favorably.
- By your vote shows Senate Vail 1060 will be reported favorably.
- By your vote, CS for SB 944 is reported favorably.
- By your vote, CS for SB 944 is reported favorably.
- By your vote, Senate Bill 1370 is reported favorably.
Committee:
Senate Health Policy
Summary:
The Health Policy Committee heard and advanced several health-related bills. SB 1546 on background screening for athletic coaches was explained as another extension of the deadline for coaches to be added to the background screening clearinghouse; it passed favorably with support from athletic and youth sports organizations. SB 958 on type 1 diabetes early detection was amended to match the House version, requiring the Department of Health to provide school districts, school boards, and charter schools with informational materials for parents; it was reported favorably as a committee substitute. CS/SB 1070 on electrocardiograms for student athletes drew extensive discussion about sudden cardiac arrest prevention, implementation timelines, costs, funding through private and public sources, and whether insurance, KidCare, or Medicaid should cover screenings; after supportive testimony from school and athletic groups, it was reported favorably as a committee substitute.
The committee also heard SB 1060, which would create a joint legislative oversight committee for Medicaid managed care to review encounter data, financials, audits, and rebate calculations with assistance from an actuary and the Auditor General. The sponsor and several senators framed it as a transparency and verification measure in response to large mid-year Medicaid funding increases and concerns about network adequacy and vertical integration; it passed favorably. CS/SB 944, which shortens the insurer overpayment recovery look-back period for claims involving psychologists from 30 months to 12 months, also passed favorably with support from the Florida Psychological Association. SB 1370, moving ambulatory surgical centers into their own statute rather than under hospital licensure provisions, was supported by surgery center representatives and reported favorably.
The committee approved SB 768, as amended, to narrow the foreign-country-of-concern licensure attestation for health care entities to direct controlling interests and clarify the “reasonable efforts” standard; it passed after questions about how the standard would work in practice. SB 1544 on opticianry prompted significant debate over whether the bill would limit nonlicensed staff in ophthalmology and optometry settings; after a proposed amendment was withdrawn and multiple witnesses spoke both for and against, the bill was temporarily postponed. Finally, the committee adopted a strike-all amendment to SB 1808 requiring health care practitioners and facilities to refund patient overpayments within 30 days, with enforcement through AHCA fines or professional discipline, and then reported the bill favorably.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- By your vote, CS for SB 872 is reported favorably.
- By your vote, CS for SB 650 is reported favorably. Yes. Chair Collins. Yes.
- And, Senators, by your vote, Senate Bill 662 is reported favorably.
- On Bill 266, I vote in the affirmative. All right, any objection?
- I would like to vote in the affirmative on tab 1, SB 266, as well as tab 4, SB 650, both voting in the
Committee:
Senate Transportation
Summary:
The Transportation Committee met and considered a series of bills, beginning with SB 266, which would exempt sales and use tax on electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft sold from manufacturers to operators. Senator Harold said the measure is intended to help Florida attract an advanced air mobility industry and create jobs. The committee adopted an amendment clarifying the definition of EVTOL aircraft and excluding drones, then reported the bill favorably. SB 350, by Senator DeSigley, was also reported favorably after a minor amendment; it allows local governments to permit vehicles to travel slowly on flooded streets without being treated as unlawfully impeding traffic. Supporters from the Florida PBA and Florida League of Cities waived in support.
The committee next approved SB 706, designating part of U.S. 92/Gandy Boulevard as the Senator James A. Sebesta Memorial Highway. SB 628, Lucy’s Law, was heard with extensive emotional testimony from Lucy Fernandez’s parents and others. The bill strengthens boating safety by increasing penalties for reckless boating, requiring boating safety education after certain violations, and aligning some boating penalties more closely with motor vehicle laws. A substitute amendment was adopted, and the bill was reported favorably. SB 872, dealing with county and municipal price controls for the removal and storage of electric vehicles, was also amended and reported favorably after testimony from towing industry representatives about the added costs and storage constraints posed by damaged EVs; the Florida Insurance Council spoke in opposition.
The committee then approved SB 650, which expands hazardous walking condition criteria for elementary school students to include walkways along freeways, ramps, and interchanges, regardless of speed limit. SB 1318, the hands-free driving bill, generated substantial testimony from safety advocates and families affected by distracted driving; it would rename Florida’s texting law as a hands-free driving law and prohibit handheld use of wireless devices while driving. The committee also passed SB 994, increasing driver education requirements for standard and learner’s licenses, and SB 662, designating a portion of West Beaver Street in Duval County as Harry Frisch Street. Several senators recorded affirmative votes on bills after the roll calls, and the meeting adjourned after all listed measures were reported favorably.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Rules and Legislative Administration Committee 4/15/26
Rules and Legislative Administration
Transcript Highlights:
- 37:19.400><c> votes.
- And then, if that's 68 votes.
- Um I've I've I've only voted Democrat.
- So, I hope that we can vote this down So, I hope that we can vote this down and<01:45:34.120><c> get<
- Chair, vote<01:47:40.080><c> aye.</c> vote aye. vote aye.
Committee:
House Rules and Legislative Administration
Keywords:
permanent school fund, school endowment fund, Minnesota constitutional amendment, school aid, public school funding, State Board of Investment, investment income, distributable amount, school districts, property taxes, income taxes, voter approval, ballot question, constitutional amendment 2026, education finance, fund perpetuity, purchasing power, trust lands, swamp lands, internal improvement land fund
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Transportation Finance and Policy Committee 3/9/26
Transportation Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- So, I'd appreciate your vote.
- So, I'd appreciate your vote.
- So, I'd appreciate your vote.
- And so, I would recommend a no vote. vote. vote. >> Further<01:16:21.480><c> discussion.
- . vote. vote.
Committee:
House Transportation Finance and Policy
Keywords:
veterans benefits, Secret War, Laos veterans, eligibility process, burial fees, veteran designation, electronic license, driver's license, digital credential, transportation, data privacy, authentication, license plates, vehicle registration, validation stickers, Minnesota statutes, transportation policy, aeronautics, transponder, aircraft safety
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- I've heard this comment, but what is really frustrating... ...voting against it.
- The votes speak for themselves.
- I garnered more votes than any other elected official in the last municipal cycle.
- So this will be a motion to reconsider the vote?
- Ask for— is there needs to be a motion to reconsider the vote on that?
Bills:
SB348 , SB444 , SB485 , SB517 , HB87 , HB115 , HB162 , HB362 , HB368 , HB377 , HB431 , HB441 , HB466 , HB664 , HB741 , HB822 , HB990 , HB1243
Committee:
Senate Municipal
Keywords:
motor vehicles, enforcement, administrative support, law enforcement, private service provider, regulatory compliance, expropriation, public purpose, property rights, compensation, city governance, St. George, insurance premium tax, city of St. George, municipal authority, local taxation, East Baton Rouge Parish, economic development, Baton Rouge North, commissioners
Summary:
The committee on Local and Municipal Affairs met on May 7, 2026 and approved the prior meeting minutes before taking up a series of local bills. Early action included HB 362, creating the Regency Park Towns Townhomes Crime Prevention and Security District in Orleans Parish, which was reported favorably. HB 822, dealing with nonprofit entities that hold appointments on boards and commissions while not in good standing with the Secretary of State, drew discussion about how long an entity must be out of compliance and whether notice should be required; the committee adopted an amendment changing the threshold to three consecutive years and then reported the bill as amended.
A major portion of the meeting focused on HB 1243, which would shift more authority over the New Orleans Sewerage and Water Board to the Orleans Parish City Council. Supporters, including Representative Hilfriddy and Council President J.P. Morrell, argued the current structure is dysfunctional and unresponsive, and that local elected officials need authority to act more quickly. The Bureau of Governmental Research testified without taking a position on the bill itself but urged a formal transition plan or study committee so the city would have a clear governance path. Despite that concern, the committee adopted an amendment clarifying asset ownership and then reported HB 1243 as amended.
The committee also handled several St. George bills. SB 348, allowing local law enforcement to contract for administrative support related to motor vehicle enforcement, was reported favorably. SB 444, granting St. George expropriation authority for certain public infrastructure projects, was also reported favorably. SB 485, concerning the city’s authority over insurance premium taxes, initially had amendments adopted but was then reconsidered; the amendments were stripped and the bill was reported favorably in its original form. HB 431, requiring mayors to complete annual continuing education, was amended to clarify approved training and then reported favorably. Other measures reported favorably included HB 990 on Jefferson Parish master water meters, HB 466 on West Feliciana Parish tax rebates tied to a data center project, HB 664 raising the maximum fine for parish ordinance violations, HB 87 increasing per diem for a Livingston Parish gas utility district board, HB 115 abolishing the police chief position in Edgefield, HB 741 creating emergency housing vouchers for human trafficking survivors, HB 377 removing civil service pay-plan restrictions for state examiners, HB 162 allowing a fee increase for the Jefferson Place/Bocage Crime Prevention District, HB 368 increasing fines for improper demolition of historic properties in New Orleans, and HB 441 returning New Orleans Sewerage and Water Board employees to city civil service. The committee adjourned after reporting the bills.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- It's crucial, and I am very honored to vote yes. ...in Arizona.
- I actually had every intention of voting yes walking in here today.
- And so for all of those reasons, I am going to vote no.
- Members, by your vote of three ayes, two nays, and zero not voting, you have recommended to the Senate
- Members, by your vote of three eyes, two nays, and zero not voting.
Committee:
Senate Director Nominations
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Civility in the Senate / Preserving the Past and the Present / Inspiring Legislators Through Art Apr 3rd, 2026
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- You can see what they voted.
- You can see what they voted.
- You can see what they voted.
- </c> how you can use it to guide your voting how you can use it to guide your voting decisions. decisions
- You can see what they voted.
Summary:
This episode of Senate Spotlight focused on several nonpartisan Senate offices and programs that help lawmakers and the public understand the legislative process. It highlighted the Civility Caucus, where Republican Sen. Zach Duckworth and DFL Sen. Grant Hauschild work to build relationships across party lines, especially important in a closely divided Senate and during a bonding year that requires a two-thirds vote for infrastructure spending. Speakers emphasized that the caucus is about civility, empathy, and laying groundwork for future bipartisan work rather than guaranteeing agreement on specific bills.
The program also explained how Minnesotans can track legislative activity through the Senate Journal and the fiscal review. Staff described the Journal as a public record of votes, amendments, roll calls, and other actions, useful for checking how senators voted on bills that passed or failed. The fiscal review was presented as a nonpartisan, award-winning summary of the enacted budget, with examples of how readers can find spending details by page and a discussion of plans to make the document more interactive and web-based. Viewers were also directed to the Senate website to look up senators’ contact information and to the Legislature’s bill-tracking system.
Another segment covered Senate File 901, a bipartisan bill by Sen. Eric Pratt that funded an equine-assisted therapy program for first responders dealing with trauma. Testimony described how the program has helped police, firefighters, dispatchers, and correctional officers stay on the job and recover mentally, with lawmakers noting its strong support and practical benefits. The episode also featured Senate pages and interns, who described their behind-the-scenes work supporting committee meetings and learning the legislative process, and concluded with a segment on Capitol art and a new public gallery meant to inspire good government and showcase Minnesota artists.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- Vote no. care so they can speak, eat, and smile again. Vote no. Thank you.
- And I respectfully ask you to vote no on House Bill 495.
- And I respectfully ask you to vote no on House Bill 495.
- And he convinced them not to vote on raising fees.
- And he convinced them not to vote on raising fees.
Committee:
House Health and Welfare
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- Votes on those appointees will be taken up individually.
- I don't trust someone who speaks that way and therefore I will vote against him.
- Polsky: We voted down Mr. Kissel and for the same reasons we should vote down Mr. Smith.
- Polsky: small trustee board, so I urge you all to vote him down as well.
- on an individual, we will Chair Gaetz: take one vote on these remaining appointees.
Committee:
Senate Ethics and Elections
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- Yes, and by your vote, SB 1706 is reported favorably.
- Yes, and by your vote, C.S. for SB 1234 is reported favorably.
- Yes, and by your vote, C.S. for SB 1234 is reported favorably.
- Yes, and by your vote, CS for SB 1580 is reported favorably. Thank you. Your vote.
- Does any senator wish a separate vote? No.
Committee:
Senate Regulated Industries
Keywords:
animal cruelty, reporting, veterinary, protection, liability, regulation, community association, management certification, Florida Statutes, certified manager, association governance, building permits, inspections, offsite construction, local government, housing, property regulation, construction standards, state of emergency, emergency response
VT
Transcript Highlights:
- Uh, the committee vote on this was 11-0, and we ask for your support.
- The member from Newberry requests that when the vote is taken, it be taken by roll.
- When the vote The member is sustained.
- I would like to remind members that we are in the middle of a roll call vote.
- Members, please listen to the results of your vote. Those voting yes, 133. Those voting no, zero.
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Brown votes. Senator Brown votes yes. Senator Compos votes yes. Senator Gonzalez. Yes.
- Senator Gonzales votes yes. Senator Lanier. Yes. Senator Lanier votes yes. Senator Padilla. Yes.
- Senator Padilla votes yes. Senator Steinborn. Thank you. Senator Padilla votes yes.
- Senator Trujillo votes yes. Senator Woods? Yes. Senator Woods votes yes. Senator Shendo? Yes.
- Senator Shendo votes yes. Senator Muñoz? Yes. Senator Muñoz votes yes.
Bills:
HB1
Committee:
Senate Senate Finance
Keywords:
feed bill, legislative appropriations, legislative branch, New Mexico Legislature, general fund, legislative council service, legislative finance committee, legislative education study committee, house chief clerk, senate chief clerk, per diem, mileage, session expenses, interim committees, district staff, capitol complex, capital outlay data system, legislative processing system, redistricting, census redistricting
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Special Committee on Property Tax Reform Jan 20th, 2026 at 12:00 pm
Special Committee on Property Tax Reform
Transcript Highlights:
- By vote of 9 to 5, House Bill 1766 is voted do pass.
- All right, we will move to vote on House Committee Amendment 03H.
- Oh, it's a voice vote. Okay. My apologies. Oh, it's a voice vote. Okay. My apologies.
- All right, Madam Clerk, will you please call a roll call vote? Chair Taylor? I will vote aye.
- Any other discussions before we vote?
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Gun Violence Prevention Working Group - 09/17/25
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- or is are we just going to have a a voice vote? Are we going to is it going to be a vote?
- Okay, do you want to take a vote on it? Is that what you'd prefer? We can take a vote.
- Do you have 34 votes?
- </c> you all have votes. you all have votes.
- Um, but they also want a vote. They want members to take the vote.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Informal House Session 34 Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Massachusetts House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Under the Constitution, a separate vote is required.
- Members voted. the ayes have it and the bills are ordered to a third reading.
- Under the Constitution, a separate vote is required. Members voted.
- Under the Constitution, a separate vote is required.
- Members voting in favor of the emergency preamble, please rise. Monitors, return the counts.
Summary:
The House opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and adopted two ceremonial resolutions: one commemorating the 111th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide and another honoring the Veterans Brotherhood VMC, Massachusetts chapter for its service to veterans. The Committee on Steering, Policy and Scheduling then reported several local bills for consideration, including measures on recall elections in Rutland, oversight of the Boston Finance Commission, manufactured housing payments in Attleboro, validation of Stow proceedings, public meeting notices in Uxbridge, firefighter appointment age limits in Westfield, and special police appointments in Norwood. These bills were read a second time and ordered to a third reading without objection.
The House then took up several local bills on third reading and passed them to be engrossed, including bills concerning wastewater treatment in Sandwich, preliminary elections in Longmeadow, additional liquor licenses in Southbridge, and an additional liquor license in Salem. The chamber also welcomed guests of Representative Sylvia of Fall River, including election officials from Fall River and Freetown, and briefly recessed subject to the call of the Chair.
The major statewide item was House No. 5350, an act modernizing the Commonwealth’s cannabis laws. Because it required a separate constitutional vote on the emergency preamble, members voted by division and the preamble was adopted by a 3-0 tally. The bill then passed to be enacted. The House adopted the order to meet again Monday at 11 a.m. and adjourned accordingly.