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FL
Florida 2026 5th Special Session
Fiscal Policy Jan 14th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- If they have a unanimous board vote, they can move along with the project. Right.
- Yes, and by your vote, CS for CS for SB 290 is reported favorably.
- Yes, and by your vote, Senate Bill 320 is reported favorably.
- Does any Senator wish to be recorded as voting on bills today before this committee?
- Yes, and by your vote, Senate Bill 320 is reported favorably.
Summary:
The Committee on Fiscal Policy heard and approved two bills. First, it took up CS for SB 290, an agriculture and consumer services bill, and adopted a strike-all amendment that covered a wide range of issues: density limits for certain small municipalities, a delay in biosolids rule changes from July 1, 2026 to July 1, 2028, higher insurance and penalty requirements for fumigation businesses, longer payment timeframes for contractors to pay subcontractors and suppliers, restrictions on county agritourism permitting ordinances, and renaming the Bonifay Forestry Station. Senators raised concerns about the contractor penalty increase, local government preemption, and the biosolids provisions. Audubon Florida testified in opposition to the state lands and biosolids sections, while several industry and agriculture groups waved in support. The committee then voted the bill favorably, with Senator Bracey Davis voting no.
The committee next heard SB 320 on administrative efficiency in public schools. The bill would reduce district-level requirements in areas such as assessments, personnel, facilities, and budgeting; expand teacher apprenticeship and multi-year contracts; streamline salary supplements and testing calendars; give districts more flexibility with Title I and capital funds; update facility planning rules; and shift oversight of district-run VPK programs. Supporters from several school districts and education groups waved in favor. Senators generally supported the goal of reducing administrative burdens, though one question was raised about remedies if charter schools fail to respond directly to Department of Education inquiries. The sponsor said the bill is intended to create a more direct reporting path and reduce unnecessary layers of regulation. SB 320 was reported favorably, and the committee then adjourned.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- Voice vote. Are there questions on the amendment?
- If they have a unanimous board vote, they can move along with the project. Right.
- Yes, and by your vote, CS for CS for SB 290 is reported favorably.
- Yes, and by your vote, Senate Bill 320 is reported favorably.
- Yes, and by your vote, Senate Bill 320 is reported favorably.
Committee:
Senate Fiscal Policy
Keywords:
agriculture, landscape equipment, gasoline-powered, ecologically significant parcels, local government regulations, educational efficiency, public schools, district school boards, budget transparency, school accountability, instructional personnel
Summary:
The Committee on Fiscal Policy met and first took up CS for SB 290, a broad Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services bill. The committee adopted a strike-all amendment that, among other things, set density requirements for certain small municipalities, delayed biosolids-related changes from July 1, 2026, to July 1, 2028, required higher insurance coverage for fumigation businesses, increased fines for fumigation violations, extended the time contractors have to pay subcontractors and suppliers from 15 to 30 business days, preempted certain county agritourism permitting ordinances, and renamed the Bonifay Forestry Station. Senators raised concerns about local government preemption, the biosolids timeline, and especially the new felony penalty for nonpayment of subcontractors and suppliers. Audubon Florida testified in opposition to the state lands and biosolids provisions, while several agricultural and industry groups waived in support. The bill was reported favorably after debate, with Senator Bracy Davis voting no and Senator Jones expressing concern about the contractor penalty.
The committee then heard SB 320 on administrative efficiency in public schools. The bill would reduce district-level requirements across assessments, personnel, facilities, budgeting, and early learning administration; expand teacher apprenticeship pathways; create longer instructional contracts and renewable professional certificates; simplify testing and evaluation rules; increase flexibility for Title I and discretionary capital funding; and streamline facility planning and architectural requirements. School district and education association representatives waived in support. Senators Osgood and others praised the deregulation and flexibility, while Senator Bracy Davis asked about remedies if charter schools fail to respond directly to Department of Education expenditure questions. The sponsor said the bill is intended to reduce administrative burden while preserving accountability. SB 320 was reported favorably by roll call vote. The committee then adjourned.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- If they have a unanimous board vote, they can move along with the project. Right.
- Yes, and by your vote, CS for CS for SB 290 is reported favorably.
- And by your vote, Senate Bill 320 is reported favorably.
- Does any senator wish to be recorded as voting on bills today before this committee?
- Yes, and by your vote, Senate Bill 320 is reported favorably.
Committee:
Senate Fiscal Policy
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- It's the intent of the chair to lay out the bills one at a time, take invited public testimony, and vote
- It's the intent of the chair to lay out the bills one at a time, take invited public testimony, and vote
- Ballot language so that the voters really understand what they're voting for. Yeah.
- So for that reason, you can understand I won't be voting for the bill. I understand completely.
- Yeah, can call for the vote. Thank you. Appreciate it.
Committee:
Senate Criminal Justice
Keywords:
Texas criminal procedure, magistrate, probable cause, written findings, arrest review, criminal justice, Article 15.17, pretrial release, judicial recordkeeping, court transparency, law enforcement, defendant rights, criminal proceedings, no probable cause, magistrate findings, bail reform, felony offenses, constitutional amendment, public safety
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Criminal Justice met with a quorum present and took up three bills tied to bail reform and law enforcement records. Senator Huffman presented SJR 87, a proposed constitutional amendment that would require denial of bail for people accused of certain serious felony offenses if they have a prior conviction for, or are already on bond for, one of those offenses and there is probable cause to believe they committed another listed offense. Supporters said it would give judges a needed tool to detain repeat violent offenders; opponents from the ACLU of Texas and Texas Civil Rights Project argued it would mandate detention without individualized due process and weaken the presumption of innocence. The committee voted 7-1 to report SJR 87 favorably, with Senator Miles voting no.
The committee then heard SB 3073, which would require magistrates who find no probable cause after an arrest to enter written findings supporting that determination. Senator Huffman said the bill was a narrow cleanup measure to improve transparency and provide guidance to law enforcement and prosecutors without limiting judicial discretion. With no invited or public testimony, the committee voted 6-1 to report SB 3073 favorably, again with Senator Miles dissenting.
Finally, the committee considered SB 781, a committee substitute dealing with law enforcement file management and personnel records. Senator King explained that the bill would standardize policies already used in many Texas cities and under civil service rules, separating public and sealed personnel information while preserving access for criminal defense discovery. Senator Miles raised concerns that sealing exonerated allegations could hide patterns of misconduct and allow problematic officers to move between agencies. The committee adopted the committee substitute and voted 6-1 to report SB 781 favorably, with Senator Miles voting no. The committee then recessed subject to the chair’s call.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development Mar 5th, 2025
Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
- Are you vote? CS for CS Senate Bill 88 is reported favorably. Thank you, Senators.
- Are you vote? CS for CS Senate Bill 88 is reported favorably. Chair DiCeglie, yes.
- By your vote, Senate Bill 274 is reported favorably. Thank you.
- Does any senator wish to be recorded as voting on bills before the committee today?
- By your vote, Senate Bill 274 is reported favorably. Thank you.
Summary:
The Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development met with a quorum present and considered two bills. The first, CS for SB 88 by Senator Wright, would create a framework for local governments to allow or prohibit utility terrain vehicles (UTVs) on certain low-speed roads, define UTV equipment and driver requirements, and make violations noncriminal traffic infractions. An amendment was adopted to correct the insurance requirement to match automobile-style minimums of $10,000 personal injury and $10,000 property damage liability.
Testimony on SB 88 was divided. The Florida Justice Association and the Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle Association opposed the bill, arguing UTVs are designed for off-road use, do not meet federal safety standards, and could increase crash risk on public roads; Honda’s letter was cited as opposing road use. Supporters, including the sponsor and agencies waiving in support, argued the bill would address an existing loophole, provide insurance and licensing requirements, and help rural users and law enforcement by creating a clear legal pathway. Senators raised concerns about nighttime visibility, taillight spacing, speed limits, and whether the bill should be more restrictive, but the committee ultimately voted to report CS for SB 88 favorably.
The committee then heard SB 274 by Senator Arrington, which designates a portion of International Drive in Orange County as Harris Rosen Way in honor of hotelier and philanthropist Harris Rosen. The sponsor and several senators praised Rosen’s business success, philanthropy, and support for education, cancer research, veterans, and the Central Florida community. There was no opposition, and the bill was reported favorably by roll call vote. The meeting then adjourned.
AR
Transcript Highlights:
- Members, I know what the votes are for this, and I’ll be brief.
- I'll be voting no today, but I'm not going to walk away from these other issues.
- I'll be voting no today, but I'm not going to walk away from these other issues.
- By vote of 20. Seeing no one, please cast up the ballot.
- By vote of 29-yea, 6-nay, Senate Bill 1 passes; please transmit to the House.
OK
Transcript Highlights:
- The vote will now occur, and the clerk will call a roll.
- The vote will now occur, and the clerk will call the roll.
- So with that, I hope that you will give me a yes vote. That concludes debate.
- He waives the vote. Will now occur and the clerk will call the roll.
- He waives the vote. Will now occur and the clerk will call a roll.
Committee:
Senate Education
Keywords:
firearm safety, public schools, education policy, student safety, gun control, opt-out option, grading system, student assessment, academic integrity, state funding, opinion conduct, open meetings, school boards, transparency, public access, education governance, HB2961, TSgt Marshal Dakota Roberts Gold Star Survivor Act, Gold Star family, Gold Star recipient
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Local and County Government REVISED Mar 3rd, 2026
Local and County Government
Transcript Highlights:
- We'll take a voice vote on the amendment.
- So with that, I’d ask for a yes vote. That concludes debate on Senate Bill 2135.
- The vote will now occur. If you’re in favor of the measure, vote aye; if you’re opposed, vote nay.
- The vote will now occur on Senate Bill 2130.
- If you're in favor of the measure, you'll vote aye; if you're opposed to the measure, you'll vote nay
Committee:
Senate Local and County Government
Keywords:
municipal finance, audit exemption, biennial reporting, local government, transparency, county purchasing, purchase card, government accountability, emergency expenditures
Summary:
The Senate Local and County Government Committee heard two bills. Senate Bill 2135, as amended, would let county purchasing agents obtain purchase cards through a local bank instead of only through the current state program, while keeping existing competitive-bidding and other guardrails. Senator Reinhart said the amendment was developed with the State Auditor’s Office to add protections, and committee questions focused on sealed bids, public award of contracts, spending limits, and how the bill aligns with current state P-card rules. The amendment was adopted by voice vote, and the bill then advanced on a 10-0 roll call vote.
The committee also considered Senate Bill 2130, a constituent-request bill aimed at helping very small towns qualify for grants by easing pre-grant audit requirements. Senator Murdoch explained that towns of 500 people or fewer with $50,000 or less in total funds would be exempt from having to obtain an audit before applying for a grant, though customary audits would still apply otherwise. Members discussed whether the bill could weaken fiscal oversight, whether other audit requirements would still apply, and whether agreed-upon procedures engagements might be a cheaper alternative. The chair and several members supported the measure as a way to help struggling rural communities, and the bill advanced on a 9-1 roll call vote.
MO
Transcript Highlights:
- I move that House Bill 3143, by Representative Parker, be voted do pass. Is there any questions?
- By your vote of 12 ayes and zero noes, you have voted House Bill 3143 do pass. I now move.
- I now move that Senate Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 1023 be voted do pass. Any discussion?
- Committee Substitute for Senate Substitute No. 2, Senate Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 1023 be voted
- By your vote of eight ayes and four noes, you have voted House Committee Substitute for Senate Substitute
Committee:
House Local Government
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
LMG Public Hearing - Mon Mar 23, 2026 @ 2:30PM HST
Legislative Management
Transcript Highlights:
- Voting on SB 2661 SD1, acting chair's recommendation is to pass with amendments.
- Both acting chair and vice chair vote I. Representative Quinlan is excused.
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Bills:
SB2661
Committee:
House Legislative Management
Keywords:
nepotism, transparency, public officials, accountability, government ethics, 910, house, all
Summary:
The Legislative Management committee met to hear Senate Bill 2661 SD1, which addresses nepotism. The bill’s sponsor said it would create a uniform state standard covering the judiciary, legislative branch, and related offices such as the Ombudsman, Auditor, and State Ethics Commission, and would include a good-cause exception to allow for unique circumstances, especially in rural areas. The sponsor emphasized the value of a consistent public standard and said the measure was intended to be transparent and broadly applicable.
A member asked whether the bill would apply prospectively and how it would affect current employees. The sponsor responded that it would apply prospectively but would still affect existing supervisory relationships involving related or household members, unless a good-cause exception or grandfathering provision were added. The sponsor noted that the current bill does not contain a grandfather clause and described how, in the executive branch, similar situations were handled by changing supervision or temporarily delaying enforcement to work through transitions.
The committee then moved to decision-making and recommended passing SB 2661 SD1 with amendments, including changing the effective date to July 1, 3000. The acting chair, vice chair, Representative Morikawa, and Representative Matsumoto voted in favor; Representative Quinlan was excused. The recommendation was adopted and the meeting adjourned.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Emergency Management Committee Mar 23rd, 2026
Emergency Management
Transcript Highlights:
- Secretary, please call the vote on the items on the consent calendar.
- Respectfully, I ask for an aye vote. All right. Thank you for that.
- Secretary, please call the vote.
- With that, I respectfully ask for your aye vote. With that, I respectfully ask for your aye vote.
- We're ready to vote. AB 2472, Committee on Emergency Management.
Committee:
House Emergency Management
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Chairman, may I explain my vote? Please proceed. Thank you.
- I vote no. Representative Mathis? Nay. Speaker Montenegro? Aye. Representative Willoughby? Aye.
- Chairman, may I explain my vote? Please proceed.
- I vote aye. Chairman Hendrix? Aye. By your order, five ayes, three nays.
- By your vote of five ayes, three nays, you have recommended Senate Bill 1095 as constitutional and in
Committee:
House Rules
VA
Transcript Highlights:
- All of those were uncontested votes.
- It was recommended reporting on a vote of 4 to 1, and I so move. Second. Madam Clerk.
- Recommended reporting on a vote of four to one. I so move. Second. Madam Clerk.
- It was recommended reporting on a vote of 4 to 1, and I so move. Second. Madam Clerk.
- The subcommittee recommended reporting on a vote of 4 to 1. Nice to move. Second.
Committee:
House Rules
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Local and County Government Feb 10th, 2026 at 02:00 pm
Local and County Government
Transcript Highlights:
- I ask for your vote and yield for questions. The big questions.
- Seeing no debate, the vote will now occur on Senate Bill 1198.
- If you're in favor of the measure, vote 'aye.' If you're opposed, vote 'nay.' Clerk, call a roll.
- The vote will now occur on Senate Bill 2046. If you're in favor of the measure, you'll vote aye.
- If opposed, you'll vote nay. Clerk, call the roll.
Committee:
Senate Local and County Government
Keywords:
municipal ordinances, local government, ordinance publication, posting requirement, public notice, municipal law, city ordinances, town ordinances, county government, newspaper publication, effective date, Oklahoma statutes, 11 O.S. 14-106, ordinance notice, government oversight, healthcare authority, property lien, county treasury, Oklahoma, municipalities
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- So I would ask that you consider this a friendly amendment and vote yes. Thank you.
- I think it's a creative way to use existing resources, so I will be voting yes on this bill and would
- on</c><00:05:05.440><c> this</c><00:05:05.639><c> bill</c><00:05:06.120><c> and</c> so I will be voting
- If not, the clerk will take the role. role e The clerk will call the name of the members voting remotely
- Gander votes yes. Hicks okay, go. Hicks votes yes. The clerk will close the roll.
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
CPC Public Hearing - Tue Feb 3, 2026 @ 2:00PM HST
Consumer Protection & Commerce
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> >> Uh, vice chair vote. >> Uh, vice chair vote.
- Voting on HB191. >> Okay. Voting on HB191.
- Chair and vice chair vote I. amendments. Chair and vice chair vote I.
- >> Vice Chair for the vote. >> Uh, voting on HB 1776.
- >> Vice Chair for the vote. >> Uh, voting on HB 1776.
Committee:
House Consumer Protection & Commerce
Keywords:
liquor tax, alcohol, inflation adjustment, small craft breweries, public health, tenant rights, housing stability, landlord-tenant code, eviction prevention, multilingual resources, condominium, dispute resolution, mediation, arbitration, attorneys' fees, common expenses, construction defects, building code, statute of repose, statute of limitations
Summary:
The committee heard testimony on HB 1991, which would change Hawaii’s liquor excise tax structure to an ABV-based system. The Department of Taxation and the Tax Foundation of Hawaii took no position and stood on written comments. Supporters, including the Hawaii Public Health Institute and an individual testifier who described surviving a drunk-driving crash, argued that higher alcohol taxes reduce alcohol-related harms, save lives, and generate additional state revenue. The public health witness cited alcohol-related harms as a major preventable cause of death and said the tax increase would have only a small annual cost for most consumers.
Most industry testimony was in opposition. Representatives of Lanikai Brewing Company, Maui Brewing Company, the Wine Institute, and the Hawaii Food Industry Association said the bill would sharply raise taxes on beer and wine, squeeze already thin margins, and threaten local jobs and businesses. They argued Hawaii producers already face high costs for labor, energy, shipping, and compliance, and said an ABV-based tax would be difficult to administer, would require additional testing and labeling work, and could reduce consumer choice. Several industry witnesses urged lawmakers to instead adopt a small-producer or class 18 carveout, with one suggesting a cap tied to 60,000 barrels.
Committee members questioned the brewers about alcohol content testing, labeling, and whether smaller producers already measure ABV. Witnesses said many local producers do not certify ABV for in-state sales, that yeast and fermentation can vary by batch, and that an ABV-based system could require more testing than current practice. No vote or final action on the bill was taken during the portion of the meeting provided.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Financial Institutions Feb 4th, 2026 at 12:00 pm
Financial Institutions
Transcript Highlights:
- I now move that House Committee Substitute for House Bill 2103 be voted do pass. Any discussion?
- I have voted, or we have voted, House Committee Substitute for House Bill 2103 do pass.
- We have voted House Bill 2636 do pass. I now move that House Joint Resolution 159 be voted do pass.
- I now move that House Committee Substitute for House Joint Resolution 159 be voted do pass.
- You have voted House Committee Substitute for House Joint Resolution 159 do pass.
Committee:
House Financial Institutions
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Rules Committee Jun 16th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Sanchez, Sanchez not voting. The rest of the... Okay, so on consent, Sanchez, aye. Zabur, aye.
- Sanchez not voting. Zbur, aye. Motion passes.
- Rodriguez, I, Sanchez, I, Sanchez not voting. Zabur, aye. Zabur, aye. Motion passes.
- Flora not voting. Patel? Aye. Patel, aye. Patel, aye. Okay. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.
- Lackey, there I go, not voting on that. Lackey, not voting. Thank you.
Summary:
The Rules Committee was called to order, a quorum was established, and the committee took up a consent agenda along with item number five, HR 43 by Assemblymember Ward. Members voted on the consent agenda first, and the motion passed. The committee then separately considered HR 43, which also passed by roll call vote.
Several members were recorded as voting aye on the consent items and on HR 43, while some members were noted as not voting on one or both items. The chair left the roll open briefly for late-arriving members before closing the vote. After the votes were completed, the committee adjourned.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services (10/22/2025)
Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services
Transcript Highlights:
- . >> Was that a unanimous vote to... >> No, we have to vote.
- So, I'm going to be voting for it. Thank you. >> Okay.
- </c><01:55:58.880><c> Thank</c> I'm going to be voting for it. Thank I'm going to be voting for it.
- :01:08.960><c> on</c> don't feel comfortable voting on don't feel comfortable voting on something<02:
- So I I will vote in it doesn't go there.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs (01/23/2025)
Health, Human Services & Elderly Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- Representative Hartnet votes yes. Representative Lucas votes yes. Chairman McDonald votes yes.
- Representative Meer votes yes. Representative McLean votes yes. Representative Lams votes yes.
- Representative PA votes yes. Representative Marel votes yes. Representative McGrath votes yes.
- Representative Weber votes yes. Representative McKay votes yes. Representative Woods votes yes.
- Montine votes yes. Representative Hartnet votes yes. Representative Lucas votes yes.